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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Latest Movie News From Moviefone

Latest Movie News From Moviefone


'Iron Man 3' Director Shane Black to Helm 'Predator' Reboot

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Shane Black infused new energy into the "Iron Man" series thanks to his bold directing and story choices in "Iron Man 3." Now, he's set to do the same for another familiar franchise: "Predator."

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Black is attached to direct a reboot of the '80s action series for 20th Century Fox, and will also oversee writing on the project. Black will pen a story treatment, then pass off scriptwriting duties to his "Monster Squad" co-writer Fred Dekker.

Original producer John Davis is also on board to produce the remake.

Black rose through the Hollywood ranks right around the time the first "Predator" was made in 1987, thanks to his successful "Monster Squad" and "Lethal Weapon" scripts. THR reports that the director even had a small role in the original "Predator" -- which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, and Jesse Ventura -- that was given to him as a bribe to coax him to rewrite the script. Black turned producers down.

Now, it seems they've made him an offer he can't refuse, and no doubt having complete control over the script and director's chair is a large part of it. THR's report gave no indication as to when a rebooted "Predator" might make its debut, but noted that Black is quite busy right now, so the project is probably a ways off.

Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

[via: The Hollywood Reporter]

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Fox's 'Gotham' May Feature Mr. Freeze

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Fox's "Gotham" already has a huge cast of characters, focusing on the villains who will one day antagonize Batman, but according to the director of the show's pilot, there's at least one more bad guy in store.

Director Danny Cannon spoke with HitFix about "Gotham"'s sprawling ensemble, noting that while a young Bruce Wayne will feature prominently in the series, the show isn't really about Batman, but the corruption plaguing his hometown. Iconic Batman characters like the Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy are already set to get their spotlight on the small screen, but according to Cannon, there's one villain in particular he'd like to explore further.

"I have a big pitch with [series creator] Bruno [Heller] about the Mr. Freeze character, whose origins are uncertain," Cannon told HitFix. "If I can win [DC comics exec] Geoff Johns over and if I can win Bruno over, then I look forward to the moment where that character can be realized."

That's good news for fans of the Mr. Freeze depicted in the comics, who almost literally became a cartoon on the big screen in 1997's "Batman and Robin" thanks to horrible, campy one-liners delivered by Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Gotham" seems like a much more serious affair, so we're eager to see what Cannon and co. have up their sleeves for the character this time around.

"Gotham" is set to debut sometime this fall on Fox.

[via: HitFix, h/t Screen Crush]



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'Magic Mike XXL' May Be Matthew McConaughey-Free

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matthew macconaughey magic mike xxxlIt seemed inevitable, but now one of the movie's stars has all but confirmed it: Matthew McConaughey most likely won't be back for "Magic Mike XXL."

Citing "that whole Oscar thing," Gabriel Iglesias, who played Tobias in the 2012 original, said that the recent Best Actor winner was just too busy (and expensive) for the flick.

"Word has it that Matt's probably not gonna be involved in this one, because he's worth a lot of money now," Iglesias said in a recent interview with Dish Nation.

The actor-comedian didn't have much else to report about the "Magic Mike" sequel -- he noted that he hadn't seen a finished script yet -- but added that everyone involved in the film has used the same line to describe it: "They're taking the show on the road."

That jibes with what star Channing Tatum had said in the past about "XXL" being a road trip movie, though we hate to break it to him that his muse McConaughey won't be along for the ride.

So without McConaughey's Dallas in the mix, does this mean that Iglesias will step up and do some dancing/stripping this time around?

"I've signed on to be in part two, so there's a good chance I'll get naked if the money's right," Iglesias told Dish Nation. "Why not? I'll whore it out."

"Magic Mike XXL" is due out on July 3, 2015.



[via: Dish Nation, h/t Uproxx]

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Queen Elizabeth Visits 'Game of Thrones' Set, Doesn't Sit on Iron Throne

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"Game of Thrones" has built an entire series around people fighting over control of the Iron Throne, but apparently, real-life royalty doesn't want any part of it.

That's the word from the "Thrones" set in Belfast, Northern Ireland Tuesday, where England's Queen Elizabeth II visited cast and crew, and toured the throne room containing the iconic perch. While the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, greeted actors including Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), and Kit Harrington (Jon Snow), she reportedly declined an opportunity to take a seat on the throne.
Despite spurning the sword-encrusted seat, QEII spent quite a bit of time chatting with costume and set designers, looking over clothing and props used on the HBO series, and talking to actors. And in video from the visit, we swear we can see the queen give the throne a wistful glance (or was it the side-eye?) -- though maybe that's just wishful thinking.

We would have loved to have seen the juxtaposition of the canary-clad monarch sitting against the decidedly not-sunny Iron Throne, though we suppose that's what Photoshop is for.
[via: Vulture, Mediaite]

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Today in 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Rumors: Harrison Ford's Big Delay, Tom Cruise's Cameo

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star wars episode vii harrison ford tom cruiseIt wouldn't be a weekday without some wild "Star Wars: Episode VII" rumors, and there are two big ones currently floating around the blogosphere.

The first concerns Harrison Ford's broken leg -- suffered while shooting a scene involving the Millennium Falcon -- and estimated eight-week absence from filming. While the initial word from filmmakers was that production would and could continue without Ford, some "Star Wars" insiders are reporting differently.

Jedi News writes that they've heard rumblings that director J.J. Abrams and co. are scrambling to come up with a new game plan for "Episode VII" in light of Ford's absence. His character, Han Solo, is one of the movie's main protagonists, and not much can be filmed around him before significant delays set in. That's leading to some speculation that "the film could be pushed back by a substantial amount of time," according to Jedi News.

So how likely is that scenario? In a nutshell: doubtful. Here's why: "Episode VII" already faced a major hurdle in getting Disney to greenlight a December 2105 release, after Lucasfilm's plea for a push to 2016 instead was summarily denied. Even factoring in Ford's injury, it seems extremely unrealistic that Disney would budge again after acquiescing to a shift from May 2015 to December 2015.

Then, of course, there's the outright denial of such a move from Lucasfilm itself, which issued a statement to TheForce.net in response to the growing clamor of rumors.

"There is no change in the release date," the company told the site.

So it seems that that rumor can be put to bed for now. But, perhaps sensing a lack of wild "Star Wars" speculation, a new bit of gossip has popped up in its place, and it concerns frequent Abrams collaborator Tom Cruise.

UK tabloid The Sun is reporting that Cruise recently met with Abrams in London and is "in talks" for a role in "Episode VII." The tab notes that the pair are already working together on "Mission: Impossible 5," so a quick "Star Wars" cameo wouldn't be out of the question.

We're disinclined to believe this rumor, too, most likely because Cruise is simply too big of a star for "Episode VII." He'd pull too much focus from the rest of the cast, which Abrams purposefully populated with relatively unknown actors (aside from returning stars like Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, and recent Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o). It would be a safe bet that their London meeting was simply a business get-together to discuss "M:I 5."

That's all she wrote for the rumor mill today, folks, but stay tuned -- this thing has a tendency to keep churning.

"Star Wars: Episode VII" is due in theaters on December 18, 2015.

[h/t Screen Crush, Uproxx]

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Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes to 'Hail, Caesar!' for Coen Brothers

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channing tatum tilda swinton ralph fiennesChanning Tatum, Tilda Swinton, and Ralph Fiennes are traveling back to the golden age of Hollywood.

The trio of stars is joining the cast of Joel and Ethan Coen's "Hail, Caesar!," according to The Hollywood Reporter. They'll appear alongside George Clooney and Josh Brolin in the period comedy about a studio fixer in 1950s Hollywood.

Tatum will play a dashing Gene Kelly-esque movie star, with Fiennes as a studio director. Swinton will embody an ambitious Hollywood gossip columnist.

This is Tatum and Fiennes's first movie with the filmmaking brothers, while Swinton reteams with them after "Burn After Reading." This is also a reunion with Swinton's "Michael Clayton" costar Clooney.

The Coens seem to be aiming for a more comedic film than their last, the moody folk music tale "Inside Llewyn Davis," and we hope this ends up being somewhere along the lines of the sharp and cynical "Barton Fink."

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'Dr. Cabbie' Trailer: Indian Doctor's Harsh Surprise When He Gets to Canada (VIDEO)

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It's a story we've all heard before: a highly educated immigrant who can't get a job in Canada or the United States because their credentials don't transfer over. Now there's a new (and hilarious) movie about it.

"Dr. Cabbie," which was shot entirely in Toronto and stars Vinay Virmani ("Score: A Hockey Musical") and Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory"), follows the frustrating journey of Deepak, who applies for jobs in Toronto but quickly realizes things aren't going as he planned.

Frustrated, he resorts to driving a taxi, which ends up being more lucrative than he imagined.

(Watch trailer, above.)

The movie opens in theatres across North America on September 19.

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All 'American Idol' Judges Will Return for Season 14

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Despite sinking ratings, "American Idol" is determined to keep afloat, and is keeping its judging roster intact for Season 14.

Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr., and Keith Urban are all set to return to "Idol" next year, marking the first time since 2012 that there will be no changes in the judging lineup between seasons. Host Ryan Seacrest, who's been with the show since its inception, is also coming back.

"Jennifer, Keith, Harry, and Ryan are the very best in the business at what they do, and I'm thrilled that they are returning to American Idol for another season," said David Hill, senior executive vice president of 21st Century Fox, in a statement announcing the news. "Each brings unique qualities and expertise to the team, but they all share the same passion for helping undiscovered singers achieve the American dream."

The stability at the judges' table comes as the show faces some uncertainty heading into its next season -- namely, how to cope with continually sliding ratings. "Idol" was down 28 percent in the coveted 18-49 bracket this year, and has been on a consistent downward trajectory for years now.

Producers had been toying with the idea of cutting "Idol"'s schedule down to one show per week, like fellow flagging reality competition shows "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance," which combine both a performance and results show into one weekly installment. No word yet on whether or not Fox is definitively going forward with that plan.

"American Idol" will be back for Season 14 sometime in 2015.

[via: Entertainment Weekly]

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Laura Prepon Will Be In Every Episode of 'Orange Is the New Black' Season 3

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Remember last year, when "Orange Is the New Black" fans were going crazy over the rumors that Laura Prepon wasn't going to be in Season 2 or might appear in just a few episodes?

Well, luckily, we don't have to suffer through a repeat of that as Prepon has set the record straight -- her character, Alex Vause, will be in every episode of Season 3!

Addressing her lack of screentime this year, Prepon told Us Weekly, "It sucked because [show creator] Jenji Kohan and I wanted me to be in it more, but with the schedule, it didn't happen.

"I was so bummed out. But I handled it, so I'm in every [episode] in season three. It is so good."

That makes sense with how Season 2 left off (SPOILERS AHEDAD!) -- Piper (Taylor Schilling) had called in a tip to Alex's parol officer, who caught her with a gun. Now that Alex has violated parole, it seems likely she'll end up back in Litchfield with her old lover. And with Piper completely free of her fiance, Larry (Jason Biggs), perhaps we'll see these two jailbirds rekindle their relationship!

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Emmy Nominations Wish List: Outstanding Variety Series

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The 2014 Emmy nominations will be revealed July 10 and in the days leading up to that big announcement we'll be sharing our dream picks for nods in the big categories. You can find our picks for all the reality categories here. Today's focus: Outstanding Variety Series.

When it comes to Emmy wins, Outstanding Variety Series hasn't actually seen too much variety over the past decade. In fact, "The Daily Show' picked up the win in the category for 10 years consecutively until "The Colbert Report" broke its record-breaking streak.

Nominees haven't evolved much either considering the category is primarily ruled by late night heavyweights like "Kimmel" and long-running favorites like "Bill Maher." We can only hope that this year just might be the one to shake things up.

Here are our dream 2014 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Variety Series:


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'The Notebook' Cast: Where Are They Now? (PHOTOS)

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By Rebecca Silverstein, Wonderwall

Not only did "The Notebook" catapult Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams to superstardom, it also made pretty much anyone who saw it shed a tear or two. (Don't lie, guys, you know you sobbed your way through it.) And now, the romantic tearjerker is turning 10 years old. Take a look at where the cast of this epic love story is today.



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Joe Manganiello Talks Stripper Doc 'La Bare' and 'Magic Mike 2'

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Joe Manganiello, after gyrating and dancing up a storm in "Magic Mike," is hitting the male strip clubs again with "La Bare," a documentary that delves into the lives and aspirations of male performers from the popular Dallas venue of the same name.

Manganiello wrote, directed and produced "La Bare," which opens on June 27. Clearly passionate about the project, Manganiello spoke to Moviefone Canada about the inspiration behind the movie, making his directorial debut and the costumes for his upcoming sequel, "Magic Mike 2."

Moviefone Canada: At what point during filming "Magic Mike" did the idea for "La Bare" hit you?
Joe Manganiello: Probably afterwards. It was all the conversations I had with people about the different topics. I realized male stripping and "Magic Mike" were really an entry point into this greater conversation. That conversation was about no matter how much we try to make men and women the same, we're different. And we're always going to be different. There's a certain point we have to put down the guns and knives and stop fighting with each other about it and celebrate it. And laugh at the way our respective fantasies as men and women manifest themselves in completely different ways, as shown by the differences between male and female strip clubs.

You really get into the conversations about: "Why are men microwaves? You press the button and it turns on. Women are like an oven. They need to warm up. Why is that?" Men just wanted to see naked women and that's it. There's an underlying resentment by the women that have to do that for men. Whereas, you go to a male strip club and there's no resentment there. These guys are having the time of their lives. It's the greatest job you can have as a straight male in your 20s and 30s. This is the most fun you're ever going to have. So, what's different about that?

There seems to be that topic of male objectification...
It's like, "Well, when I think about it, I don't feel objectified. Furthermore, I don't care." I don't think any man cares why a woman likes him, as long as they do. It's hard work. That's the whole point of working hard and making money and becoming successful is that you get access to the gene pool. Any guy who had a rough time in high school for being smart, who then becomes a billionaire, I'm guessing he did it for that access. You want to get girls.

The other side of it, if these guys can keep a fantasy going, they may have regulars, these women who have been coming to see them, in [stripper] Randy's case, for over 34 years. Well, what are you doing to these women? What are you saying to them? I want to know. I think I speak for every guy on the planet -- married, unmarried, single or dating -- what are you doing? What do you know about women? It's this great mystery that these guys have somewhat figured out more than other males.

Really what it revolves around is treating women like a queen, treating them nice and making them feel wanted, sexy and special. When you boil it down, that's the secret, which is not what I expected. You think these guys would be sleazy, douchey players, but they are not at all. Maybe in different clubs or in a different city, that's the case. But that's not the case in Dallas. It's a very special club and a very special group of guys. I was so honoured to tell their stories.

"La Bare" was originally conceived as a reality show. What made you switch forms?
I showed a 15-minute reel from my first trip to Dallas to Steven Soderbergh and my friend Elvis Mitchell. Both of them said, "Do not sell this to anyone. This is a goldmine. Don't give it away. Do it yourself if you can. Finance it. Finish the story on your own. Don't let anyone interfere with what you're doing." I knew in my gut that was the right answer. It was very evident I had something special on my hands with this particular group of guys and their stories.

Did you wrestle with including the murder of one of the male dancers?
Every great documentary has a turn, something unexpected. This definitely had that, namely there was a murder. All of a sudden, I was very hesitant to hand off the responsibility of doing justice to this young man's life. I felt a responsibility to the guys at the club and his family, to pay tribute to his life and shed light on something where justice wasn't done.

Was this a tough shoot?
We shot "La Bare" in eight days total and we had enough [footage] for three movies. The DVD features are going to be insane. We have so much we left on the table. We just couldn't find a place for it in the story we were telling.

The shooting process was magical and the movie is a series of shots and events and dialogue... there's no other word I can use to explain it but "divine." We had the cameras rolling and we got once-in-a-lifetime moments and once-in-a-lifetime quotes.

How gratifying was it directing "La Bare"?
When you're an actor, you're a part of the storytelling, but you're a very small percentage of the storytelling. When you direct and produce, and especially when you finance, you get to do things the way you see fit. There isn't a lot of diplomacy that needs to be had because it's your vision. There's a real freedom in that. Then there's a real vindication in that when the project does well and is a success. I had so many ideas about what a film could do in terms of shots, pacing, content and then soundtrack. They were things that when I go to the movies or watch TV, I get frustrated about. "Why didn't we do that? They could have done this." It was my opportunity to put my money where my mouth is. I'm probably more proud of "La Bare" than anything I've ever done.

"Magic Mike 2" starts production in the fall. As Big Dick Richie, your previous costumes included a firefighter and gold paint. What are you hoping for in the sequel and what are you equally terrified they will put you in?
Ahh, man. I'm not terrified about anything. In "Magic Mike," the only thing I requested was at the time, I was screen testing for two classical, sword-and-sandals epics. Neither worked out because of my "True Blood" schedule, but I was in the process of going down the road on both of them. I said, "Please don't stick me in a gladiator outfit. I'm up for these roles."

I screened "La Bare" for ["Magic Mike" executive producers] Reid Carolin and Greg Jacobs a few weeks ago at my house. I was pitching to them my new routine ideas. All I'll say is the movie is being put out by Warner Bros. and there may be a Warner Bros. property I want to turn into a routine. Hopefully they'll give me permission.

"La Bare" opens in limited release on June 27.



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'Community' Will Not Get a Hulu Revival

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Six seasons and a movie may remain just an unattainable dream for "Community" fans.

The cult fave comedy was canceled this spring by NBC after five, low-rated seasons, but there was some hope that Hulu might pick it up. But TV Line reports that the online streaming service has "abandoned talks" with the show's producers, Sony Pictures Television.

It's a major blow to hopes for a sixth season. "Community" fans adopted the mantra "six seasons and a movie" as a rallying cry to save the show as it teetered on the edge. But all is not lost ... yet. Perhaps another network or streaming service will step in to save the day.

"Sony does not give up easily," a source told TV Line. "A lot can happen in one week."

We haven't entered the darkest timeline yet, people.



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New DVD Blu-ray: 'Masters of Sex,' '300,' 'Orphan Black'

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Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week
"Masters of Sex: Season One"
What's It About? Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan star in this Showtime series about sex researchers Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson.
Why We're IN: There's a fair amount of onscreen sexiness, but the nuanced look at humanity and sexuality is what has made this a must-see cable drama.

Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the Week
"A Hard Day's Night (Criterion)"
What's It About? This movie musical stars the Beatles as goofier versions of themselves, just as they're becoming the legendary band we all know and love.
Why We're IN: Fancy digital restoration, fancy audio updates, interviews, a making-of doc, and more make this a must-have for fans of the Beatles or musicals or anything that's fun and cool.

New on DVD & Blu-ray
"300: Rise of An Empire"
What's It About? Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, this sequel follows the bloody adventures of Greek general Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton), self-proclaimed God King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Persian army commander (commandtrix?) Artemesia (Eva Green).

WATCH: Go in-depth with the special FX of "300" & learn about the creation of Xerxes (VIDEO)


"Blood Ties"
What's It About? Actor/director Guillaume Canet takes a crack at the NYC crime drama with this retro take on two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Can fresh ex-con Chris (Clive Owen) go straight and become a family man with his ex-wife Monica (Marion Cotillard) after years of being crooked, or will he betray his brother Frank (Billy Crudup)? Matthias Schoenaerts ("Bullhead," "Rust and Bone"), Zoe Saldana, James Caan, and Mila Kunis co-star.
IN or OUT: Skip this tired take on the '70s crime thriller.

"Enemy"
What's It About? Jake Gyllenhaal does double duty as a dude and his doppelganger. Mélanie Laurent and Sarah Gadon co-star as the confused significant others of Adam (the mild-mannered one) and Anthony (the bad seed).
IN or OUT: Denis Villeneuve's woozy thriller got plenty of kudos from critics.

"Repentance"
What's It About? Anthony Mackie stars as a self-help guru with a troubled past who offers his life-coaching services to a grieving man named Angel (Forest Whitaker). Angel, who's obsessed with the death of his mother, takes the idea of karma and retribution to some ugly, ugly places.
IN or OUT: This didn't make a ripple in theaters, despite the talented leading men. Might wanna pass on this grisly flick.

"Rob the Mob"
What's It About? Michael Pitt and Nina Arianda star as Thomas and Rose Marie Uva, a wanna-be Bonnie and Clyde couple that schemed to rip off Mafia clubs around NYC until their untimely demise. It's a funny, human take on an all-too-true tale on the Mafia and murder.
IN or OUT: Director Raymond De Felitta has been making movies about NYC for years, with varied success. This one was right on the money for critics.

"Some Velvet Morning"
What's It About? Writer/director Neil LaBute returns to form with this drama about old lovers who just won't let go. Fred (Stanley Tucci) appears on the doorstep of his former mistress Velvet (Alice Eve), after four years apart. He's finally left his wife and is ready to resume their relationship, but things are a little more complicated than that.
IN or OUT: If you dig LaBute's dark take on love and lust, you just might be in.

"Winter's Tale"
What's It About? Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, and Jessica Brown Findlay ("Downton Abbey") star in this adaptation of Mark Helprin's beloved novel about time-traveling lovers.

WATCH: Colin Farrell has some horse trouble in a behind-the-scenes peak at "Winter's Tale" (VIDEO)


"Witches of East End: The Complete First Season"
What's It About? This Lifetime show is a soapy take on the whole supernatural drama craze. Freya Beauchamp (Dewan Tatum) and her sister Ingrid (Rachel Boston) discover their mom Joanna (Julia Ormond) is a witch... And guess what? So are they! Joanna and their auntie Wendy (Madchen Amick) help them figure out what's what, and how to keep their town of East End from going to the dogs. (Or the warlocks. Whichever.)
IN or OUT: If you're in the mood for a guilty pleasure that's a little less R-rated than "True Blood," hop on.

New to Blu-ray
"Orphan Black: Season Two"
What's It About? The amazing Tatiana Maslany continues to blow minds with her performances as clones with different accents, mannerisms, styles, and personalities. The plot thickens as the clones decide to deal with the Dyad Corporation in different ways. Meanwhile, Sarah's trying to figure out where they all come from, and what her adoptive mother Mrs. S (Maria Doyle Kennedy) has to do with it all. Jordan Gavaris continues to steal scenes as Sarah's adopted brother Felix.
IN or OUT: If you're in the #cloneclub, you know what to do.

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The 25 Best MTV Shows Ever (VIDEO)

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MTV may have started out back in 1981 with the intention of broadcasting curated music videos to the American public, but over the years the network has transitioned into a reality, scripted, variety, and talk show powerhouse.

MTV's music-centric shows were a a big part of their lineup until the last decade and over time the network has also introduced tons of original, often groundbreaking, programming that doesn't have anything to do with what's topping the charts.

One of MTV's best series to date, "Teen Wolf," premiered its fourth season this week, and in honor of that show's success, we thought we would round up the best of the best from the network's past. It has sure seen its share of hits and misses over the years, and a few shows that you might have forgotten about, too. ("Clone High," anyone?) Sure, we miss the days of back-to-back music videos and funky VJs, but we're also grateful for a handful of gems over the music television years.

Here are our picks for MTV's best 25 shows ever:



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'Dracula Untold' Trailer: It Takes a Monster to Save a Family (VIDEO)

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dracula untold trailerThink you know the story of Dracula? Think again.

No, really -- if you know all about the real Vlad Tepes and his predilection for impaling his enemies, or if you've read Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," well ... "Dracula Untold" bears only a faint resemblance to either tale.

A new trailer for "Dracula Untold," directed by Gary Shore, outlines a very different story. In this reimagining, Vlad (Luke Evans) is just a loving family man who turns to the dark side to save his wife, son, and people from Turkish invaders.

So, he goes to Tywin Lannister some old vampiric dude in a cave (played by "Game of Thrones" star Charles Dance) for help. "I want the power to destroy my enemies and save my family," Vlad says. But he gets more than he bargained for, as is usually the case when men make deals with the devil.

"Dracula: Untold" opens in theaters Oct. 17.



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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Trailer: Shredder Like You've Never Seen Him Before (VIDEO)

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teenage mutant ninja turtles trailerThese are the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" you grew up with.

A new trailer for the live-action version of "TMNT"proves that, although this movie is directed by Jonathan Liebsman, it's a Michael Bay production through and through. There are a lot of explosions, action, gadgets, and citywide destruction, but no pizza and no cowabunga. It's "Ninja Turtles" for the next generation.

It's the first real look we've gotten at Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. These turtles are brawny and muscular, definitely ready to take on Shredder and his goons. (But the trailer left us a little confused -- is William Fichtner playing Shredder or not?) In any case, the turtles team up with reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and her cameraman (Will Arnett) to save their city from Shredder's mayhem.

As with most Bay movies, there's some corny dialogue and everything seems to happen at a frenetic pace -- think "Transformers: Turtle Time."

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" opens in theaters August 8.

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'The Bachelorette' Week 6: Who's Up, Who's Down, Who's Out

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Things are starting to get real over in "Bachelorette" land -- Andi and her suitors are starting to take things to another level. This week, the "I love yous" started to fly and the emotions were riding high as the group headed to Italy, where there was no shortage of drama.

Here are the highlights from "The Bachelorette" Season 10, week 6:

-Nick got the first one on one, much to Cody's dismay. You see, Poor Cody hasn't seen any alone time with Andi at this point. Anyhoo, Nick and Andi rode around gondolas and hung out with some pigeons. When in Rome Venice, right? He opened up about his issues with the other guys surrounding his cocky attitude and Andi appreciated the honestly. Plus, he's falling in love with her, you guys! Rose mission complete. Nick's in the clear.

-For the group date, the other men had to take a lie detector tests. Even Andi took one! What did we learn? Dylan doesn't wash his hands. Bum bum bum. That's pretty much it. When all was said and done, Andi ripped up the results.

-Cody finally got his one on one, which involved answering letters that had been sent to Juliet (of ill-fated couple Romeo and Juliet.) Cody was sweet and impressed Andi, but not quite enough... In fair Verona where we lay our scene, he preceded to pour his heart out to her at dinner, but she cut him off while in tears. She "didn't see potential in the romance" and didn't want to hurt him by taking him further in the competition if she wasn't feelin' it. Arrivederci, Cody.

So, who else was sent packing? Who was up? And who was down? Let's get to this weeks rankings:

Who's out? Cody (see above) didn't land a rose after his date. JJ, our fair pantsepreneur, also said goodbye.

Who's down? Josh (one of our frontrunners) and Andi seem to be getting their lines crossed. She revealed that she had a "cloud of doubt" about them and they just don't appear to have the chemistry or connection they used to. Dylan, like last week, mostly flew under the radar.

Who's up? Brian showed off his playful side and took initiative, which Andi appreciated. Marcus put it all out there and said he was in love with Andi.

Wildcard: Nick is obviously winning over Andi with his charms and bold moves, but it's clear that everyone else can't stand him. Aside from the departed Andrew, we guess he's the "is he here for the right reasons?" guy. Will he prove everyone wrong or is the villain they're making him out to be?

This week's MVP: Chris admitted he was Andi's secret admirer. He was the one writing those little love notes! And that revelation earned him a group date rose.




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Ice-T's Call of Duty Dance & Adam Levine's Maroon 5 Story Lead Our Late Night Roundup (VIDEO)

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Ice-T, Conan, Call of Duty, Dance, DancingHere's what you might have missed during last night's late night talk shows:

Ice-T stopped by "Conan" to discuss how he celebrates winning tough levels on online video games like Call of Duty, and it includes unzipping his pants and letting his junk out. "It's called the d--k dance," the rapper-actor explained. "It's liberating." Sidekick Andy Richter chimed in that he'd apply firecrackers to his own celebration, though Ice-T wasn't too keen on that idea.

Meanwhile, on "The Late Show," host David Letterman grilled "The Voice" judge Adam Levine about the famously secretive origin of Levine's band Maroon 5's name. In the first clip, Levine demurs that the reason he and his bandmates haven't publicly revealed the tale is because it's an "uneventful, boring, stupid story that makes me feel bad about myself."

In the next clip, Letterman presses Levine further, finally getting the frontman to reveal that he's told only one other person about the meaning behind Maroon 5's moniker, and it was someone else who asked him in public: Billy Joel. Of course, that meant not telling another one of Levine's musical idols, Jay Z, though Levine points out that he doesn't know where Hova came up with his nickname, either.

Jimmy Kimmel sat down with Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and the "Witches of East End" star discussed her offbeat TV viewing habits while pregnant with her and husband Channing Tatum's first child. Dewan-Tatum said she was so concerned about creating a "unicorns and fairy dust" environment for her unborn daughter that she "didn't even watch 'Dateline,'" but all that changed when baby Everly arrived. Let's just say that British reality TV focused on blow-up dolls and giant scrotums was involved.

Also on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Zach Braff stopped by to promote his latest directorial effort, "Wish I Was Here," as well as his starring role in the Woody Allen-penned musical "Bullets Over Broadway." "Bullets" is a grueling schedule of eight shows a week, Braff explained, but no one was more tired during a recent performance than a woman in the front row, who the actor noticed had fallen fast asleep. Eventually, her family got in on the fun. "It was like 'Weekend at Bernie's,'" Braff said.

And finally, over at E!, "Think Like a Man Too" star Kevin Hart chatted with Chelsea Handler about his out-of-control "ugly toes," and his girlfriend's request that he get his nails trimmed at a salon. The trip ended up involving two women and a pair of shears. "That's how I know it was serious," Hart said.

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