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- Watch the First 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Trailer in All Its Glory
- The 27 Best Las Vegas Movies
- Disney Still Can't Stop 'Frozen' Lawsuit, Trial Date Set
- Watch Another Awesome 'Star Wars' Trailer in 'Battlefront'
- Jerry Seinfeld: 'TV Is Over,' But YouTube Is 'a Giant Garbage Can'
- 'Game of Thrones' Star Maisie Williams's Favorite Arya Scene Ever Is Coming
- A Definitive Ranking of the Clones on 'Orphan Black'
- Josh Hartnett Regrets Turning Down Christopher Nolan's Batman
- Watch Anna Kendrick and J.Lo Crush John Krasinski in 'Lip Sync Battle'
- Watch Matthew McConaughey's Scary-Accurate Reaction to the New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser
- Tom Hardy Facts: 15 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Actor
- 10 Sitcom Pilots Inspired by Real People: Which Will You Watch?
- Best of Late Night TV: Jamie Foxx Sings Tinder Profiles and Simon Cowell Speaks About One Direction Split (VIDEO)
| Watch the First 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Trailer in All Its Glory Posted:  Here it is, ladies and gentleman. The first blur-free, official trailer for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck (the trailer is mostly Affleck), and directed by "Man of Steel" helmer Zack Snyder. Instead of providing endless commentary, we're just gonna let the stars of the movie -- and you -- do the talking. Watch, discuss, and let the rampant speculation begin.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: If you thought the only thing that could have made 2009's "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" better was if it took place in Las Vegas instead of West Orange, New Jersey, then you're in luck. "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," opening April 17, does indeed bring Kevin James's gung-ho security guard to Vegas, where his misadventures continue. The film stakes a place in Las Vegas history by being the first production that casino mogul Steve Wynn allowed to shoot at his Wynn Las Vegas resort. Movie Vegas, like the real Vegas, is a place where everything seems more fun and more dangerous. It's a playground for the id, where money can buy pretty much anything, and where sex, stimulants, and sirloin steaks abound. It's also a location for morality tales, which are a little hard to swallow with all that licensed fun going on. Vegas movies also often rip away the curtain and offer a backstage view of how the town really operates -- or at least how it operates in the popular imagination. That's why even movies about Vegas that aren't that great -- and some of the movies on the following list aren't that great -- are still fascinating. Put together, they show the evolution of the city and how it came to loom so large in our collective fantasy life.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Disney Still Can't Stop 'Frozen' Lawsuit, Trial Date Set Posted:  A judge will not let this "Frozen" lawsuit gooooooooo, so a trial has been tentatively scheduled for October. What's going on? Last March 2014, Kelly Wilson brought a copyright lawsuit against Disney, arguing that the "Frozen" trailer was a little too similar to her short computer animated film, "The Snowman." You'd think it would be easy for Disney's legal team to freeze just about anyone out, but they failed in the first attempt to have the lawsuit tossed and they just failed a second attempt.This time, the arguments included a whole analysis of YouTube records, and tracking whether anyone from the "Frozen" team could've seen "The Snowman" online or at the San Francisco International Film Festival. The judge noted that "The Snowman" screened four times at the SanFran festival, and Pixar employees who were heavily involved with "Frozen" attended that event. "The connection between The Snowman and people involved in creating the Frozen trailer is fairly close," the judge wrote (via EW). The judge decided a reasonable jury could go either way, so this puppy is currently poised for court. Will it ever really see trial? We don't knowwww, we don't knowwww! (Sorry). This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch Another Awesome 'Star Wars' Trailer in 'Battlefront' Posted:  The end of 2015 belongs to The Force. "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" arrives in theaters on December 18, and a glorious new teaser was just released yesterday. Piggybacking on that excitement, DICE and Lucasfilm announced on Friday, April 17 that "Star Wars Battlefront" will be released November 17 on PS4, PC and Xbox One. The first trailer just premiered at Star Wars Celebration, and you can watch those amazing two minutes below. Gamers are already impressed, or at least intrigued, and quickly got #StarWarsBattlefront trending.Here's a statement from Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir, senior producer of "Star Wars Battlefront" (via Coming Soon): What do you think? Will you try it out in November? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Jerry Seinfeld: 'TV Is Over,' But YouTube Is 'a Giant Garbage Can' Posted: He said he loved the TV experience he had, and if he was going to be a part of something else, he wanted it to be inventing a new experience for viewers. Enter Crackle. "There's nothing different about what we're doing than what anyone else is doing on any media anywhere," Seinfeld said (via TheWrap). "TV networks are worried that you'll figure out TV is over and there's nothing special about it." Is TV really over? It isn't because he says it is, but the way people consume content has certainly changed and it's constantly morphing as new technology emerges. Seinfeld also knocked the average-joe videos anyone can post, saying, "I don't want to see this crap. We have a giant garbage can called YouTube for user-generated content." He added, "We're trying to generate a little higher level," openly embracing the idea of a "hierarchy" of content with real talent at the top. "I like hierarchy and I like being at the top of the pyramid." Some viewers are applauding Seinfeld for calling out the garbage on TV and anything-goes depository of YouTube, while others think he's a snob in love with the smell of his own farts. (No seriously, that's one of the comments.) Where do you stand? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Game of Thrones' Star Maisie Williams's Favorite Arya Scene Ever Is Coming Posted:  Arya Stark was not in the "Game of Thrones" Season 5 premiere at all, but this Sunday, April 19's Episode 2 is titled "The House of Black and White," and that's where we'll see Arya again.Actress Maisie Williams teased some details of Arya's return to Entertainment Weekly, but we shouldn't expect to see it all in Episode 2. Arya isn't just back for one episode, this is just where her strange new journey begins. No spoilers here, but part of that journey includes a new look... "We did a scene where Arya throws away her old clothes," Maisie said. "That was such a release. It was like, no acting required. It was totally like a next chapter. It was emotional, and so far it's been absolutely my favorite scene to do. You've never seen Arya looking like this, and the way I'm shot is different too. It's a breath of fresh air. It's the first time I've smiled in Game of Thrones since episode 1, being fed pigeon pie. I'm really looking forward to people seeing me in a new light." Both Stark girls are transforming this season -- Sansa now has dark hair for her own strange journey with Petyr Baelish, and we'll have to wait and see what happens next for Arya. Maisie teased that Arya is "not treated amazingly" in her new home, but if anyone knows how to survive a brutal new world, it's this girl. Just stick 'em with the pointy end! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| A Definitive Ranking of the Clones on 'Orphan Black' Posted: They may share the same face, but the clones of "Orphan Black" are very much unique individuals. When the BBC America drama returns for its third season this Saturday, we'll have met 10 female clones (with a few dead off-screen). They range from a sensitive scientist to an uptight housewife to a sweets-loving psychopath. One thing they all have in common, aside from that Tatiana Maslany's face, is a determined curiosity about their origins. They'll find out more about that, as well as their "other halves" - the male clones, who include Prolethean Mark and wild animal Rudy. How the female and male clones relate to each other and how they fit into a bigger conspiracy are the questions that lie at the heart of season 3. And we have a feeling that "Orphan Black" isn't done introducing even more female clones. Wonder how they'll fit in with their sisters? Here's our definitive ranking of the ones we know so far -- from least to most awesome.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Josh Hartnett Regrets Turning Down Christopher Nolan's Batman Posted:  Did you know that Josh Hartnett had the opportunity to play Batman in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight Trilogy? Well, he did. And now he totally regrets it... but we don't.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch Anna Kendrick and J.Lo Crush John Krasinski in 'Lip Sync Battle' Posted:  This is why Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" is already must-see TV. It just premiered in early April and it's now a Thursday night staple, thanks to performances like this one from "Pitch Perfect" star Anna Kendrick.Last night (April 16), Anna took on John Krasinski, who is a producer of the show. She did two songs: "Steal My Girl" by One Direction, and "Booty" by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. For her fully choreographed "Booty" performance, she got back-up from the singer herself, J.Lo, and that sealed the deal. Total ownage. Check out the "Booty" performance here, with Jenny from the Block's cameo: Boom! John couldn't top that, although he was no slouch with "Bye Bye Bye" by NSYNC and "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Check out his clips over here. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch Matthew McConaughey's Scary-Accurate Reaction to the New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser Posted:  Remember that scene from "Interstellar" where Matthew McConaughey gets all teary-eyed watching videos that his children made back on Earth while he's cruising around the galaxy for no good reason? Yes, yes, it was very emotional. But what it severely lacked, of course, was "Star Wars." Thankfully, that has been cleared up.The video below will, as The Verge rightly suggests, become "your new favorite meme." So just sit back and enjoy. (Also we love that it's a way to enjoy the "Star Wars" trailer again without feeling like a complete weirdo.) Alright alright alright alright alright... This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tom Hardy Facts: 15 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Actor Posted: Ever since breaking out in "Bronson" (2008), Tom Hardy has been on a tear. The London-born actor got his start in supporting roles, appearing in two of the most memorable productions of the early 2000s, but it would be a few years until Hardy became the star we now know. After dealing with alcohol addiction and the end of his first marriage, Hardy has become one of Britain's brightest talents. Now, the actor stars in the thriller "Child 44" opposite Gary Oldman and, later this summer, takes over for Mel Gibson in the summer blockbuster "Mad Max: Fury Road." From his acting debut to his favorite actor, here are 15 things you probably don't know about Tom Hardy.  [Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 10 Sitcom Pilots Inspired by Real People: Which Will You Watch? Posted:  Last week, in the wake of Eddie Huang's complaints that he felt ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat" was distorting and softening his childhood experiences, this column examined how hard it is for any biographical or autobiographical sitcom to be true to the life of its source and still be a crowd-pleasing primetime network entertainment. You'd think, after decades of trying, TV writers and network programming executives would be aware of this. Nonetheless, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the networks have no fewer than ten such sitcom pilots in production, as the first episodes of potential 2015-16 primetime series. Some are based on the lives of already famous entertainers, some on the self-referential stand-up comedy routines of not-quite-famous comics, and some on memoirsts who've lived interesting lives. Here's a rundown of these pilots, with a look at who these shows are about, who's starring in them, what the series might be like, how likely they are to become fall 2015 series, and what their chances for success are if they do. "Delores & Jermaine" (ABC) Who inspired it? Comedian Jermaine Fowler Who's in it? Fowler and Whoopi Goldberg What's it about? Fowler plays a version of himself as a young ne'er-do-well who moves in with his strict, ex-cop grandmother, with each bringing perspective and attitude to the other's life. What will it be like? Fowler is a writer and executive producer of the show, which should help it stay authentic. Still, judging by the title, it looks like Fowler will be playing a supporting role in his own life story, and that Goldberg may get most of the yuks out of deference to her greater star status. Chances for pickup: Good, since Goldberg already has a strong relationship with ABC because of her key role on "The View." Then again, the show will have to be shot around her commitment to the daily panel series, and if the extra workload puts one of the two shows in jeopardy, it's the sitcom that will fall by the wayside. Chances for success: Iffy. Goldberg has a poor track record with primetime sitcoms. Fowler may be well known to millennials from his College Humor and "Guy Code" stints, but it's not clear that he'll bring that following to primetime, or that they'll want to watch him play second fiddle to Goldberg. "Detour" (Fox) Who inspired it? Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo Who's in it? Ben Aldridge, Peter Gallagher, Olivia Thirlby, Joey Morgan What's it about? Aldridge plays a 30-ish rock star, who, like Cuomo, drops out of his successful band in order to go back to college. Morgan plays his nerdy dorm-mate. What will it be like? Hard to say. Besides Cuomo, the producers include Steve Franks ("Psych") and Jeremy Garelick (screenwriter of "The Wedding Ringer"), so expect quirkiness. Chances for pickup: Good, since this is an in-house creation of 20th Century Fox Television. Chances for success: Crap shoot. British actor Aldridge is an unknown on this side of the pond. Plus, it's not clear whether Weezer's multigenerational following (they've been modest hitmakers for more than 20 years) cares enough about what Cuomo did on his educational sabbatical to make this show a hit. "Dr. Ken" (ABC) Who inspired it? Doctor-turned-comic-actor Ken Jeong Who's in it? Jeong, Dave Foley, Tisha Campbell-Martin What's it about? Jeong plays a doctor who's overwhelmed by the competing pressures of his practice, his marriage, and his kids. What will it be like? As fans of "Community" and "The Hangover" know, Jeong excels at cranky frustration, so the material seems like a good fit. Chances for pickup: Good. The network's in-house production arm (ABC Studios) is one of the production companies behind the show. Also, the success of "Fresh of the Boat" will give ABC confidence that another show about an Asian-American family can succeed. (Yeah, that's crass, but don't imagine that network programmers don't think that way.) Chances for success: Hmmm. In his past projects, a little Jeong usually goes a long way; can the longtime supporting actor carry a whole series? "Family Fortune" (ABC) Who inspired it? Comedian Fortune Feimster Who's in it? Feimster, Annie Potts, John Carroll Lynch, Lacey Chabert What's it about? Feimster plays a well-respected gym teacher in North Carolina who comes out as a lesbian. More shocking to her family and colleagues, however, is the revelation that her divorced parents have started sleeping together again. What will it be like? Benignly absurd, given that the executive producers include not only Feimster (best known for her stint as a writer/performer on "Chelsea Lately") but also "30 Rock" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" showrunners Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Chances for pickup: Good, given the industry love for Fey. Chances for success: Fair, given that "30 Rock managed to stay on the air for seven years without ever becoming a ratings smash. More interesting, perhaps, is that ABC thinks a show about a popular lesbian living in heartland America is an easy sell to sponsors. If they're right, that says a lot. "Fantasy Life" (Fox) Who inspired it? ESPN fantasy-sports analyst Matthew Berry, author of the memoir "Fantasy Life" Who's in it? Kevin Connolly, Vanessa Williams, Christopher McDonald, Jamie-Lynn Sigler What's it about? Connolly plays a regular guy who lands his dream job as a fantasy-football pundit on a TV sports network. He's forced to navigate both sudden fame and tricky office politics. What will it be like? Sounds like Aaron Sorkin's "Sports Night" with a little "Entourage" thrown in, courtesy of that show's Connolly and Sigler. Chances for pickup: Good, since it's a 20th Century Fox Television production, and since Berry has a past relationship with the network as a former writer for "Married... With Children." Chances for success: Berry has a sizable fanbase, but there haven't been many successful sitcoms set in the sports world. "Sports Night" is fondly remembered, but few watched it at the time. "The Real O'Neals" (ABC) Who inspired it? Sex advice columnist Dan Savage, the driving force behind the "It Gets Better" campaign aimed at preventing suicide among gay teens. Who's in it? Noah Galvin, Martha Plimpton, Jay R. Ferguson What's it about? A teen (Galvin) comes out of the closet to his Norman Rockwell family. (His dad is a Chicago cop.) Initial shock gives way to further revelations of secrets behind the family's all-American facade. What will it be like? It sounds a lot like CBS' "The McCarthys," but it's being shot as a single-camrea, laughtrack-free show, like "Modern Family" or Plimpton's "Raising Hope." Chances for pickup: Decent, given that it's an ABC Studios-produced show. Then again, there's already been some controversy over the show because of the limited involvement of Savage, whose long history of outspoken gay-rights activism has made enemies of conservative religious organizations and politicians. Though Savage is not a writer of the show, groups opposed to ABC even doing business with him have bombarded the network with phone calls and postcards begging the programmers not to put the series into production. Chances for success: Well, the controversy can only help the show, especially if it turns out to be as safe and appealing as "Modern Family." But if it turns out like the more sardonic "The McCarthys," -- well, that show isn't exactly setting the Nielsen ratings on fire. The Carmichael Show (NBC) Who inspired it? Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Who's in it? Carmichael, Amber West, Loretta Devine, David Alan Grier What's it about? It's based on Carmichael's stand-up routines, focusing on his relationships with his girlfriend and his parents. What will it be like? Carmichael's co-producer on the show is Nick Stoller, who worked with him in last year's feature hit "Neighbors." Chances for pickup: NBC has already ordered six episodes. Chances for success: Um, do the young males who make up Carmichael's fanbase even watch television? Untitled John Stamos Project (Fox) Who inspired it? John Stamos Who's in it? Stamos, Paget Brewster, Josh Peck, Christina Milian What's it about? The actor plays a variation on his bachelor self, discovering that he's about to become both a dad and a grandpa. What will it be like? Besides Stamos, the production team includes Danny Chun ("The Office") and Dan Fogelman ("Galavant"), so the comedy should be pretty sharp. Like both of those shows, it'll be single-camera, no laughtrack. Chances for pickup: Even. Stamos has another iron in the fire as a producer and guest star of "Fuller House," the "Full House" reboot that Netflix is expected to pick up. Chances for success: Well, who doesn't like John Stamos? Untitled Johnny Knoxville Project (ABC) Who inspired it? Johnny Knoxville Who's in it? Johnny Knoxville What's it about? The "Jackass" prankster narrates the show about his own childhood, growing up in a Knoxville, Tennessee family of self-styled outlaws and experiencing the events that inspired his unorthodox adult career path. What will it be like? It sounds like a Southern-fried version of "Everybody Hates Chris." Knoxville is an executive producer, as is Victor Fresco, an alumnus of "My Name Is Earl," which featured a similar setting and characters. Chances for pickup: Good, since it's another ABC Studios in-house production. Chances for success: Never underestimate Johnny Knoxville's appeal. Untitled Tommy Johnagin Project (CBS) Who inspired it? Comedian Tommy Johnagin Who's in it? Johnagin, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kevin Nealon, Jane Kaczmarek What's it about? Johnagin plays a stand-up comic raising a family in his Midwestern hometown. What will it be like? Who knows? Along with Johnagin, known for his clean act and his seven appearances on David Letterman's "Late Show," the producers include Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker, the duo behind such forgettable family comedies as "S#*! My Dad Says" and "Surviving Jack" -- but also Bill Lawrence, of "Scrubs" and "Cougar Town" (and also "Surviving Jack"). Chances for pickup: Middling; this is Johnagin's third pilot attempt at his third network. Then again, CBS seems to love Halpern and Schumacher. Chances for success: Also middling, given the competing track records of Halpern/Schumacher and Lawrence. At least they've surrounded Johnagin with a cast of veteran sitcom pros. 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| 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.Zayn Malik recently parted ways with One Direction, and Simon Cowell spoke out about his departure on "The Late Late Show." Simon joked that he was "about to jump off a cliff" when he heard the news, and that he definitely tried to make Zayn stay with the band. Also, apparently 1D's newest album is going to be the best yet. Thank god. In slightly less dramatic, life-altering news, James Corden teamed up with Michael Douglas for a remake of "Basic Instinct," in which he played Sharon Stone. So much leg-crossing and crotch-blurring, so little time. Tons of amazing things happened on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," but let's start with Betty White, who met a bunch of her fans -- all of whom happen to have tattoos of her face. Awkward, weird and fascinating are a few words we'd use to describe this. Jamie Foxx also showed up on "Kimmel," and his mission was simple: to sing a bunch of creepy Tinder profiles.  Jamie also performed his new song "You Changed Me" with a surprise appearance from Chris Brown, and the audience went absolutely nuts. Finally, over on "Late Show," Kevin James announced his return to television...on "Game of Thrones of Queens." And yes, there's a clip. And yes, it's actually really funny. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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