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- Kevin Spacey Answers 'House of Cards' Spoiler Questions Like a Pro
- Get Ready for Queen Latifah in HBO's 'Bessie' (VIDEO)
- The Best Cinderella Movies, From Hilary Duff to Anna Kendrick (VIDEO)
- 'Beauty and the Beast' Gets Josh Gad
- 17 Great Irish Movies on Netflix Streaming Right Now
- Nightmares Are Real in This Trailer for 'Before I Wake' (VIDEO)
- 6 Hollywood Remakes That Failed Miserably (VIDEO)
- Kathy Griffin Exits 'Fashion Police' After Just 7 Episodes
- 'Dancing With the Stars' Most Controversial Moments
- Lily James Facts: 9 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the 'Cinderella' Star
- Andy Samberg Will Host the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards
- Beyond HBO NOW: What Changes in Cable and Streaming Mean for You
- Best of Late Night TV: President Obama's Mean Tweets and Lena Dunham's Fitness Kick (VIDEO)
- Recap of 'The Blacklist' Season 2 Episode 15: The Major
| Kevin Spacey Answers 'House of Cards' Spoiler Questions Like a Pro Posted: Kevin Spacey is the star of one of the most talked-about shows ever, "House of Cards," so of course he's going to get asked to give up spoilers when interviewed. Looks like he's already perfected the art of the perfect answer when it comes to shutting down a plea for "Cards" hints. Way to play it, Spacey.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Get Ready for Queen Latifah in HBO's 'Bessie' (VIDEO) Posted:  Are you ready to see Queen Latifah as the Empress of the Blues? HBO released a tiny teaser for "Bessie," and it looks excellent. Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this TV movie from "Pariah" director Dee Rees, about Smith's beginnings in vaudeville, her extraordinary rise to fame in the Jazz Age, and her increasingly troubled personal life."Bessie" has an incredible cast and crew behind it, Michael K. Williams as Bessie's husband Jack, and Mo'Nique as blues legend Ma Rainey. Oliver Platt, Charles S. Dutton, Bryan Greenberg, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, and Khandi Alexander also appear in the film. "Bessie" will premiere on HBO on Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EST. [Via Shadow and Act] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Best Cinderella Movies, From Hilary Duff to Anna Kendrick (VIDEO) Posted: "Cinderella" star Lily James steps into the glass slipper this weekend, but she's not the first actress to flee the ball at the stroke of midnight. From Hilary Duff to Brandy to Anna Kendrick, here are 7 stars to have tackled the iconic fairy tale role.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Beauty and the Beast' Gets Josh Gad Posted:  Things are coming up Disney for Josh Gad this week. Hot on the heels of yesterday's "Frozen 2" news comes word that he's very close to signing on the dotted line for the role of LeFou in Disney's upcoming live action version of "Beauty and the Beast," with Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evans as Gaston. It's safe to assume that this deal is a go, given Gad's tweet earlier today. - Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 13, 2015 LeFou is Gaston's dorky sidekick, and although Gaston treats him like garbage, LeFou is unwaveringly loyal and always ready to cheer up his bro or help out with a nefarious plan. Both Gaston and LeFou were written for the original animated Disney film.It's a good move to get Gad on board, especially since he's got mad musical chops. Gad snagged a Tony Award nomination for his role in "The Book of Mormon," and he took home a Grammy with the rest of his "Mormon" team for 2012's Best Musical Theater album. And even though we usually associate Evans with 3D blockbusters, he can also carry a tune or two. Watson, on the other hand, sounds a bit nervous about singing onscreen. As for Stevens? Well, maybe he'll be a ringer. That Matthew Crawley is a man of many hidden talents. "Beauty and the Beast" will be directed by Bill Condon. Meanwhile, you can catch Gad on the FX show "The Comedians," and in the Sony animated feature "Pixels" this summer. [Via The Hollywood Reporter] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 17 Great Irish Movies on Netflix Streaming Right Now Posted:
This month, you can stream films with Irish stars Colin Farrell, Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne, Brendan Gleeson, and Maureen O'Hara, and movies by eminent Irish directors Jim Sheridan and Neil Jordan. Take your pick from IRA thrillers, romances, real-life dramas, and tales of mythical creatures that only live on the Emerald Isle. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nightmares Are Real in This Trailer for 'Before I Wake' (VIDEO) Posted:  Two new foster parents find out the hard way why their new charge has insomnia - and it's not exactly what they assumed. In Mike Flanagan's "Before I Wake," Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) are excited to foster Cody (newcomer Jacob Tremblay), who seems really sweet. They're still mourning their dead son, but hey, now is as good a time as any to move on, right?As soon as Cody moves in, strange things start happening around the house, but only at night when he's asleep. When Jessie and Mark start digging a little deeper into Cody's past, they find out he has a very particular talent that he can't control. His dreams come true, which can be very cool if he's dreaming of sweet things like butterflies and your dead son, but if he has a nightmare... Well, you get the idea. Other than the pills Cody hoards under his bed to keep him awake, there doesn't seem to be much of a solution to their dilemma. Can their little family stay alive long enough for Jessie and Mark to make sure Cody's bad dreams go bye bye? "Before I Wake" opens May 8. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 6 Hollywood Remakes That Failed Miserably (VIDEO) Posted: Hollywood likes to play it safe, relying on proven stories, remaking movie after movie (that, or another blockbuster sequel). But are remakes always successful? More times than not, they aren't. So why is this still so common? Your guess is as good as ours.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kathy Griffin Exits 'Fashion Police' After Just 7 Episodes Posted: Another "Fashion Police" panelist hits the road. Kathy Griffin announced via Twitter that she is leaving "Fashion Police" after only seven episodes on the series. Griffin follows in the footsteps of Kelly Osbourne, who recently departed the E! show after panelist Giuliana Rancic landed in hot water for controversial comments regarding actress Zendaya's hair.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Dancing With the Stars' Most Controversial Moments Posted: By Briggs Briar, Wonderwall A decade ago, a group of six brave souls that included the likes of "The Bachelorette" star Trista Sutter, NKOTB singer Joey McIntyre and actress Kelly Monaco embarked on an eight-episode journey that brought ballroom dance to the masses. Nineteen seasons of "Dancing With the Stars" (Season 20 kicks off Monday, March 16th) and nearly a decade later, we, the people, can pledge allegiance to the pasodoble, are well-versed in the Viennese waltz, and can spot a tango from a cha-cha a mile away. During this parquet pilgrimage, we've seen it all in the chase for the mirrorball trophy: spats (of the shoe and verbal varieties), trips to the emergency room, infighting and injury as well as grace, inspiration, and glory. Take a look at some of the most shocking moments from seasons past.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Lily James Facts: 9 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the 'Cinderella' Star Posted: Lily James is already the belle of the ball. The British actress has stepped into glass slippers for Disney's "Cinderella," playing the charming title character who wins the heart of a prince. But it's not the first time the young star has shown class -- James is best known as Lady Rose MacClare in the hit Brit series "Downton Abbey." So what else is there to Ms. James? From her actress grandmother to her celebrity boyfriend, here are 9 things you probably don't know about Lily James.  [Sources: IMDb, Swide] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Andy Samberg Will Host the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Posted:  Ladies and gentlemen, the host of the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be... Mr. Andy Samberg! The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star and "Saturday Night Live" alum will be master of ceremonies when TV's biggest night airs on Sunday, September 20th on Fox. Fox Television Group chairman and CEOs, Gary Newman and Dana Walden said of the choice: "The moment the Emmy Awards' host was brought up, we said it had to be Andy. He is fearless, hilarious, an award-winning comedian, singer, writer and actor with incredible live TV experience. We know he'll deliver the laughs and give viewers an incredible night they will enjoy." Samberg weighed in in a statement, saying: "Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers! Like, in general you should buckle your seat belts in your car. In fact, even if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should buckle your seat belt. It can be dangerous on the road. Also, if you're not an Emmy viewer, you should strongly consider becoming one this year, because I'm hosting, and it's gonna be a wild ride. So buckle your seat belts." You heard him, folks. Here's hoping he teams up with The Lonely Island for this. Can "Shy Ronnie" please try to sing TV theme songs or something? The nominations for 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced July 16th. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Beyond HBO NOW: What Changes in Cable and Streaming Mean for You Posted:  Even before Apple unveiled it's heavily-anticipated new Dick Tracy wristwatch this week, the company gave HBO chief a platform to announce its new stand-alone streaming service, HBO NOW, which will allow people who don't subscribe to HBO on their cable bills to stream HBO programming old and new, including the season of "Game of Thrones" that begins in April. Exciting as that is, it's just one development in recent days that could change forever the way you watch TV. Between the new HBO service, the changes happening at Netflix that will make its offerings more like conventional TV, and the ongoing carriage battles over which channels your cable provider is still willing to keep on its lineup, the wholesale migration of TV programming from your big flatscreen to your PC or mobile is apparently underway. HBO NOW is still very much an experiment. For the first three months, only Apple product users (that is, people with iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV set-top boxes, but not Macs) will be able to subscribe. (Those who subscribe in April will get the first 30 days free. Then it's $14.99 a month.) Only then is it expected to migrate to other streaming enablers like Roku, Xbox, and Amazon Fire TV. It will work exactly like HBO GO, offering current seasons of its original shows simulcast in real time, current movies airing on HBO, and HBO's vast back catalog of series -- except that you don't have to subscribe to the cable version of HBO. You may grumble over the price, which is about twice what a monthly subscription to Netflix costs, and about $5 per month more than what you pay to have HBO on your cable lineup, but if people pay up, it's only a matter of time before other cable channels -- premium and basic alike -- follow suit. Actually, they already have. Satellite provider Dish has a $20-per-month streaming package called Sling TV that includes ESPN and a handful of other channels. CBS also has a pay stand-alone service that let's you watch current shows in real time (and a handful of catalog offerings) over the Internet. Pretty soon, it's possible that every channel will offer an Internet-only subscription version. Which means you can finally have à la carte TV -- paying for just the channels you want, instead of having to buy the whole bundle that the cable or satellite company wants to sell you. Of course, you'll be paying a premium for each individual channel, so you may end up paying more than you do now for your bundled package. Plus, if you get broadband and cable from the same provider and drop the latter, your cost for broadband alone will probably rise from what it cost as part of a service package. So you may be able to cut the cord and stream just the channels you want, but at a higher price than what you're paying now as a cable or satellite TV customer. Either way, the cable providers win, since you're still buying your Internet connection from them. Indeed, it seems the balance of power in the eternal struggle between the individual channels and the service providers has shifted away from the programmers. For the past several years, the individual channels have been waging carriage battles against the service providers, trying to get them to raise the carriage fees for the right to deliver those channels to their customers. In recent years, whenever these price negotiations failed, the channel would yank its signal, perhaps for a few days or even weeks, until the service provider caved and settled, raising the fee and passing the added cost on to you in the form of a higher cable bill. But in many Southern markets, there's a carriage battle between Suddenlink Communications, the nation's 7th largest cable provider, and Viacom, the programming giant behind MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and other popular cable channels. This particular clash has been going on for nearly six months -- that's how long Suddenlink has held out, and how long its customers have gone without Viacom channels. The way things are now -- or will be soon -- Viacom could just take its ball and go home. Its channels might never return to Suddenlink's cable viewers; eventually, all its programming might go over the Internet, with subscriptions for each individual channel, or perhaps a Viacom package. But Suddenlink wouldn't sweat it because it'll still be selling its customers the broadband to watch that content. According to the New York Times, Suddenlink lost just 32,600 of its 1.4 million cable customers in the first three months of the Viacom outage , but it's held on to 99.7 percent of its Internet customers. The final paradox is that the streaming programming to which we've become accustomed may be turning into the kind of appointment TV we had in the days before DVRs. This week, Netflix announced that its forthcoming drama series "Between," debuting May 21, will be released in weekly installments, not all at once like seasons of "House of Cards," "Orange Is the New Black," or "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Sure, you can wait until the season is over and then binge on "Between," but if the show is to succeed and become the kind of social-media phenomenon that other Netflix series have become, you will have to make a point of watching each episode as it's released. And that pattern will only continue at Netflix. Next year, when Chelsea Handler's new show debuts, it will also presumably air at a scheduled time each week. Last month, according to Variety, she said she wants the show to focus on more newsworthy topics than her nightly celebrity chat show on E! that she left last summer. Her template, she said, would be "the well-roundedness of '60 Minutes' but faster, quicker, cooler." It won't air every weeknight, as "Chelsea Lately" did, she said, so it's likely to emulate the once-a-week scheduling of "60 Minutes" as well. Explaining why she wanted to make her show more like your grandparents' favorite newsmagazine, she said, "I want to grow up." So this is what streaming will look like when it grows up: just the channels you want, but at a price, and with programming not necessarily at the times you want, but when the channels choose to stream it. So, pretty much like cable now, only with you paying for the convenience of carrying it in your purse or your pocket. 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| Best of Late Night TV: President Obama's Mean Tweets and Lena Dunham's Fitness Kick (VIDEO) Posted:  If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night. President Barack Obama was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last night, and yep -- Jimmy got him to do a presidential edition of Mean Tweets. Favorites tweet of the night: "I'm alright with the president wearing jeans. I'm not alright with the president wearing THOSE jeans."  Remember when Kanye declared that "Obama calls the home phone"? Yeahhhhhhh, not so much. Our Commander In Chief cleared things up....On a more serious note, POTUS talked about the shooting of two police officers in Ferguson, and his reaction to the news (especially in light of his recent speech in Selma) is worth watching. Sean Penn also stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and sounded off on some extremely important subjects, including whether he's Team Britt or Team Kaitlyn on "The Bachelor." Over on "Late Show," Lena Dunham chatted to David Letterman about her new fitness kick. Apparently she recently came to realize "just how broken my body really is." Right there with you, Lena. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Recap of 'The Blacklist' Season 2 Episode 15: The Major Posted:  Remember when Elizabeth Keen let her husband kill that friendly old man on a boat (RIP EUGENE!)? Yeah, well now she's in major hot water and the only person who can get her off-the-hook for murder is Tom. The problem? The former Mr. Keen is a) a deranged psycho, and b) a newly minted Nazi. Check out the recap below for a few big revelations, but keep in mind that this episode was mostly clip show material!Tom Gets His Murder On, Elizabeth Puts The Task Force in Jeopardy Elizabeth is a prime suspect in the murder of Eugene The Friendly Boat Lurker, but please -- we all know Tom is the one at fault here. Unfortunately, this former house husband is currently undercover as the world's creepiest Neo-Nazi, and seems to be spending most of his time shooting random criminals in the head. So basically, he's back at work. Thanks to Tom not having Elizabeth's back, Agent Cooper ends up getting subpoenaed in Eugene's murder investigation -- and the task force could be shut down if he's forced to take the stand. There's only one solution: Liz has to convince an extremely nosy judge to drop the case. Red Hunts Down a Blacklister, Elizabeth Narrates a Clip Show There's a new blacklister in town and he could be the solution to a major problem (get it?). Here's the deal with The Major: he hunts down delinquent youths and recruits them to become freelance undercover agents. In fact, The Major trained Tom and seems to be the key to his whereabouts! Red wastes no time tracking down this B-lister through one of his agents, and after a quick catch-up session, The Major tells Red that Tom's working for Nazis in Germany. More importantly, Red reveals that he was the one who originally hired Tom to play the part of Liz's husband -- and it was going great until the late criminal mastermind that is Berlin poached Tom out from under him! While Red chats up his criminal network, Elizabeth convinces the judge handling Eugene's murder trial not to put Agent Cooper on the stand (Cooper lies to corroborate her claims), and she also dishes her entire life story -- which brings us to the clip show portion of the evening. If anyone wants a recap of The Blacklist's first two seasons, go ahead and watch this episode! By the way -- just because Agent Cooper is off the hook, doesn't mean this investigation is over. Far from it. A detective finds physical proof that ties Elizbeth to Eugene's death, so expect things to heat up next week! And now for some burning questions.... 1. Someone needs to explain what Tom is doing, because right now his job seems to entail taking shots, firing shots, and being bald. 2. Surely Elizabeth won't be found guilty of murder, right? Will Tom come home and exonerate her? 3. We now know that Red hired Tom to marry Elizabeth. The question that remains? Why? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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