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- Take the Ultimate 'Harry Potter' Quiz
- 'Jurassic World' Is a Direct Sequel to 'Jurassic Park'
- 'Patridge Family' Star Suzanne Crough Dies at 52
- Michael Fassbender Rules in the First 'Macbeth' Photos
- John Stamos Calls BS on Olsen Twins Being Unaware of 'Fuller House'
- 'Grey's Anatomy' Fans Launch Petition to Bring Back McDreamy
- Brian Tee Joins 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' as Shredder
- 'Baywatch' Actor Jeremy Jackson Arrested for Stabbing Man
- 'Avengers: Infinity Wars' Movies Will Film Back-to-Back Over Nine Months
- Every Christopher Nolan Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best
- Tony Awards 2015 Nominations: Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren Nab Nods
- 'Dancing With the Stars' Recap: A Shocking Elimination
- 14 Movie Sequels That Bombed at the Box Office
- Best of Late Night TV: Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Emotional Interview,' Kevin Spacey's Tiger Beat Audition (VIDEO)
| Take the Ultimate 'Harry Potter' Quiz Posted: Sure, the last "Harry Potter" movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" was released nearly four years ago, but true love (and hardcore fandom) never dies. So we put it to you, Potterheads, to complete the quiz below with flying colors. There's an honorary degree from Hogwarts in it for you. (Well, not a real one.)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Jurassic World' Is a Direct Sequel to 'Jurassic Park' Posted:  It's been clear since the first trailers were released that "Jurassic World" has taken great pains to incorporate the feel of "Jurassic Park," including numerous callbacks to the original flick both overt and subtle. It turns out that that's no accident, since director Colin Trevorrow has revealed that filmmakers consider "World" a direct sequel to "Park" -- and are essentially pretending that "Park"'s first two sequels never happened. In an interview with Yahoo! Movies, Trevorrow explained that all those callbacks are intentional, though "World" is by no means a remake of the first film. But the director purposefully chose to focus "World"'s action on events happening after those in "Park," he said, and is ignoring the storylines from 1997's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and 2001's "Jurassic Park III" entirely. "According to Trevorrow, the previous sequels aren't being written out of continuity so much as placed to the side, as they both unfolded on a different island," Yahoo! writes. "Lost World" was a serviceable -- if lackluster -- sequel, but "JPIII" was pretty terrible, so it makes sense that Trevorrow and co. would choose to steer the ship back toward the magic of the 1993 original. And as the director tells it, he was determined to pay tribute to "Park" (and its director, Steven Spielberg) and restore its luster for a new generation of filmgoers. "I felt like I had a responsibility to do it," Trevorrow told Yahoo!. "Mostly for Steven, in thanks for all he's done for all of us and how much his movies meant to me in my childhood. But also, if one is asked to do this, it's almost insulting to everyone else to say no. We'd all love this privilege - to be able to re-create a film that meant so much to us." "Jurassic World" is due in theaters on June 12. [via: Yahoo! Movies] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Patridge Family' Star Suzanne Crough Dies at 52 Posted: Actress Suzanne Crough, known to television fans as youngest daughter Tracy Partridge of "The Partridge Family" fame, has died. She was 52. TMZ reports that Crough, who starred on the musical series from 1970 to 1974, passed away on Monday at her home in Nevada. A cause of death was not revealed, though a family member told the site that Crough's death was sudden. Though she hadn't acted much in recent years, Crough was busy on the small screen throughout the 1970s, starring in "Patridge" and appearing on several other series, including "Mulligan's Stew," "Fred Flintsone and Friends" and "Wonder Woman." Crough is survived by a husband and two daughters. [via: TMZ] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Michael Fassbender Rules in the First 'Macbeth' Photos Posted:  The upcoming adaptation of Shakespeare classic "Macbeth" promises to be a lavish production, if the first photos from the flick are any indication. Empire premiered three new still from the film this week, featuring stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard in all their medieval Scottish glory. Fassbender plays the titular character as a general hellbent on ruling, while Cotillard plays his scheming wife, Lady Macbeth. The sumptuous images reveal that the costuming will be exquisite, and Fassbender and Cotillard seem the perfect fit for their respective parts, evoking longing, determination, and devastation in just a few simple glances. According to the official synopsis, "Macbeth" is "a reimagining of what wartime must have been like for one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, a story of all-consuming passion and ambition set in war-torn medieval Scotland." From the looks of these three photos, filmmakers have nailed it. Check them out below.    "Macbeth" also stars Sean Harris, Paddy Considine, and David Thewlis. It's set to premiere at Cannes in May, and in the U.K. in October; a U.S. release date is forthcoming. [via: Empire] Photo credit: Empire This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| John Stamos Calls BS on Olsen Twins Being Unaware of 'Fuller House' Posted:  John Stamos is calling out his former costars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for saying they were unaware of the Netflix "Full House" sequel series, "Fuller House." The actor took to Twitter to set the record straight. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Grey's Anatomy' Fans Launch Petition to Bring Back McDreamy Posted:  WARNING: This post contains SPOILERS about last week's episode of "Grey's Anatomy."Just because a major character has been killed off doesn't mean fans won't want them to come back, however improbable such a return may be. Now that's the case with ABC drama "Grey's Anatomy," which offed beloved doctor Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) in last Thursday's episode, spurring a fan revolt. The show is on the receiving end of a petition launched on Change.org, begging creator Shonda Rhimes and ABC to "Bring Dr. Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd BACK!!!" In a long, caps- and exclamation point-filled screed, petitioner Courtney Williams pleads with Rhimes directly, ranting and raving about the cruelty of Derek's death and how it blindsided loyal fans of the show, many of whom have been watching for the series's entire decade-long run. "You've destroyed us. COMPLETELY!" Williams wrote. "Why Shonda, Why? Why would you do us like this? Dedicated and die-hard fans! We DO NOT deserve this!" Williams goes on to say that Rhimes and co. can -- and should -- explain away Derek's death as merely a dream or a hallucination. As it stands now, Williams writes, the fans -- who are allegedly "not sleeping nor eating because of this tragic turn of events" -- are ready to revolt. "You HAVE TO BRING DEREK BACK! NOW! IMMEDIATELY!" the petition states. " ... We should sue. Because this is just wrong! ... You do NOT get to toy with our lives and emotions like this Shonda, NO! That is NOT RIGHT! How do you sleep at night?!?!!" We assume that Rhimes sleeps just fine. And unfortunately for Williams and her 72,000-plus supporters, it looks like the petition is meaningless. As Dempsey himself explained in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the show can and will continue just fine without him. "I think any time an original cast member has left, there's always a void that will never be filled," the actor told EW. "Shepherd is a beloved character. People don't want to lose him. He's been in their lives for over 10 years. But it goes on, and it will evolve." Check out the entire petition here. [h/t TIME]  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Brian Tee Joins 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' as Shredder Posted: Variety reports that Tee -- known for action flicks like "The Wolverine," "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," "Mortal Kombat: Legacy," and the upcoming "Jurassic World" -- will take over the role from Tohoru Masamune, who played Shredder in the 2014 reboot of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise. Tee joins returning actors Megan Fox and Will Arnett, as well as the recently-cast Tyler Perry and Stephen Amell. No word yet on when production will start, though much of the same production team will return, including Michael Bay. David Green is directing the sequel. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" is slated to hit theaters on June 3, 2016. [via: Variety] Photo credit: Ari Perilstein via Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Baywatch' Actor Jeremy Jackson Arrested for Stabbing Man Posted: Los Angeles police told the L.A. Times that Jackson (who also goes by the last name Dunn) was taken in for assault with a deadly weapon and released on bail Sunday. The 34-year-old former child star, who played Hobie on the popular lifeguard series, recently appeared on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" to address his drug and alcohol abuse. The incident started Friday, when police received a call that a man had been stabbed in the upper left torso. The unidentified victim identified his assailant as "Hobie" (Jackson's "Baywatch" character) and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Later, the police received a report of a possible break-in, and found that the prowler was Jackson. TMZ reports that Jackson is claiming self-defense against someone who tried to rob him. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Avengers: Infinity Wars' Movies Will Film Back-to-Back Over Nine Months Posted:  Sorry, superheroes - no vacation for you.The cast of "Avengers: Age of Ultron" are furiously making the press rounds for the movie, which opens this weekend, but some of them won't be getting much of a break after that. Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, revealed to Esquire just how busy he'll be for, oh, the next few years with his Marvel commitments. "We start ['Captain America: Civil War'] in a couple weeks, and then that shoots until August or something like that. August or September," he said. "Then I've got some downtime and I can do with it as I please." He hopes to squeeze in some other movie projects - maybe even direct - but Evans can't put away the suit for long. "Then we start the 'Infinity War,' I think, some time in the third quarter. Fall or winter of 2016. That's going to be like nine months to shoot both movies back to back," he noted. The two-part "Infinity War" movies, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, are due to hit theaters in 2018 and 2019. For his part, Evans accepts his packed schedule as part of the job. "You know, you plan around the Marvel responsibilities," he said. "You have to." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Every Christopher Nolan Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best Posted:  Director Christopher Nolan is known for taking seemingly simple stories and turning them into intriguing and compelling pieces of cinema that not only entertain us, but speak to us on an emotional and cerebral level. He's certainly one of the most unique voices in Hollywood. Here, then, are all 9 of his movies, ranked them from worst to best. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tony Awards 2015 Nominations: Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren Nab Nods Posted: The nominations for the 2015 Tony Awards were revealed today, and among the luminaries receiving recognition are Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren, Elisabeth Moss, Carey Mulligan, Ken Watanabe, and Ruth Wilson. "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" were the top nominated musicals, with a dozen nods each, while the two-part "Wolf Hall" was the most honored play. One particularly notable omission was the exclusion of "Finding Neverland" from the best musical category. The high-profile show was produced by Harvey Weinstein, but some insiders have speculated that his infamously abrasive ways turned off Broadway vets. The race to watch will be best actress in a play, which feature's a murderer's row of powerhouse performers: Geneva Carr ("Hand to God"), Helen Mirren ("The Audience"), Elisabeth Moss ("The Heidi Chronicles"), Carey Mulligan ("Skylight"), and Ruth Wilson ("Constellations"). For the full list of nominees, go to the Tony Awards official website. The 69th annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Kristen Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, and air on June 7 on CBS. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Dancing With the Stars' Recap: A Shocking Elimination Posted:  Well, dance fans, I don't know about you, but I'm officially angry. What an aggravating, disappointing result this week. Fortunately for the dancers, a scheduling snafu pushes the double elimination to next week, but I am not at all happy about who goes home tonight. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's look at the dancing first.We're treated to a fun "spray-tanned tour through time," as Tom Bergeron introduces it, as the troupe and competitors show us dances from different eras-though it's not always clear, for example, how the 1950s jive differs from the '60s jive. Still, the dances are entertaining and the choreographers have fun with their assigned eras. The competitors also dance double duty, with a second routine in the Dance-Off challenge. Here's my Top 5 Dances: Riker & Allison's 1920s Style Quickstep: Wowee! Talk about knocking it out of the park. Riker and Allison's baseball themed quickstep-to a jazzy version of Jason Derulo's ridiculous song "Wiggle" (which I like much better this way than the original)-is awesome, long, and full of amazing content, though I confess to being marginally disappointed that it had nothing to do with Damn Yankees. There is not just quickstep, but Charleston, lindy hop, and even tap in this number. I agree with Julianne that the height difference between them might be causing some issues, because I want Riker to pull up and straighten his knees a little more. But they're pretty flawless, and having a great time. I also agree with Bruno about him lifting his chin too much, and I'll add that he's got a little guppy mouth. It's very cute, but he wants to keep an eye on it. Riker hopes for a 10 from Len, the first of the season, and Len loves the routine, but does it mean the coveted 10? Yes. Yes it does. Score: 37 Chris & Witney's 1940s-Style Fox-Trot: This dance is actually quite lovely. Witney's description of the routine in the package nauseates me a little (not to mention Chris's "mediocre white man" comment about his vast, 6-week-old dance training-I know, he's only joking; I look forward to your comments), but the dance itself is very nice. Chris definitely has improved, and in fact, I think this is his best dance all season. I'm even being kind and putting him into my Top 5. He still needs to watch his posture, and fox-trot is a good style for him, but the steps are clean and smooth, and full of energy and style. I don't think the additional dancers are necessary, though they do punch up the sweet ending slightly. Score: 31 (tied for last) Noah & Sharna's 1970s-Inspired Jazz: How much fun is this? Carrie Ann's reaction says it all. She clearly loves it, and so do I. It's a great routine: fun, entertaining, terrific choreography, lots of swagger, and Noah does the movements really well, even though he's not the best actor. It's a big challenge for him to act, and he certainly doesn't have quite the dynamism or larger than life, see it from the back row charisma that the other dancers have, but he's also not a dancer or an actor, he's a soldier. I also agree with Len that the dances are getting to be like group numbers, and most of the time the additional dancers are unnecessary (like in Chris's routine), but Sharna really uses the supporting dancers in a creative way. Sharna's quickly becoming one of my favorite pros, with or without that awesome wig. Score: 36 Robert & Kym's 1980s-Style Argentine Tango: This is pretty unexpected, mostly because of the music, but I love it. I dig that DWTS now creates their own funky covers of popular songs; not just choosing a song that could work as a tango, but making a song into a tango. If Moulin Rouge! can do it with "Roxanne," then why not "Word Up?" I do love my argentine tango, as I've said before, and this is a very fun routine (I especially love the staccato ganchos on the w.o.r.d. part), but it could be a little smoother. There are a lot of complicated lifts, and not all of them are completely clean. I agree with Carrie Ann that Robert almost seems distracted by Kym's womanliness ("the tango equivalent of SQUIRREL!," as Tom puts it)-and I for one am really tired of the sexy relationship stuff between them. It's a little icky and a bit much. Though when Julianne suggested Kym was a little bit "Princess by day..." I thought, "what, Ogre by night?" Score: 31 (tied for last) The Rest: Rumer & Val's 1960s-Style Jive: I have to say, I'm very distracted during this. During the package, I keep thinking about how much younger Papa Bruce's wife is than he, and how much she looks like Rumer. For a minute I thought she was her sister. During the dance, I'm distracted by the music, Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband," which stands on its own. The dance is cute, but I agree with Carrie Ann that it feels a little safe-though I assume that's because of Rumer's injury. That was very dramatic, but a neck injury is nothing to joke about. They also don't tell us how she's feeling now. I wonder if they're trying to avoid it, because Erin mentions it, but specifically doesn't ask. I do, absolutely, appreciate Rumer's reminding the audience that dancers are also professional athletes, even though their job is to make it look easy. Score: 35 Willow & Mark's Futuristic Jazz: What in the world are they wearing? Willow and Mark's "ninjazz" routine, I admit, is not as enjoyable as I hope. I love their take on Japanese kung fu movies in the package, complete with bad dubbing, but somehow the routine feels a little static, and limited by the stiff, straight-armed movements. Mark is still very creative and takes some interesting risks, but the costumes prevent more of Willow's charming personality from shining through. I love hearing Carrie Ann speak Japanese though, and six-year-old Mark is adorable. Score: 37 The Dance-Off Round: Riker & Allison and Willow & Mark are the first to face off in the dance-off round, to a hot salsa. Both teams are tight and clean, though the latter take perhaps a more classic route. Willow is wonderful, and disturbingly sexy considering she's 14, but she's not the powerhouse that Allison is, of course, and Riker matches his partner well. I agree with the Twitter audience, that Riker and Allison do slightly better, but the judges vote unanimously for Willow & Mark. Noah & Sharna face off against Robert & Kym in a cha-cha, and it's a very tough decision for the judges. Both dances are rough and awkward, sorry to say, with Robert and Kym having more content, but also more mistakes. After wracking their brains for a short while, the judges are split and the two teams tied, so Len's vote makes the decision, awarding Noah & Sharna the two points. While I find Len's comment a little harsh, perhaps it's true: if Chris didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. It is sort of bad luck that he and Witney go up against Rumer & Val in the fox-trot face-off, but there are three excellent competitors and three weaker competitors. It's bound to happen this way. He's probably lucky that he gets to do fox-trot, which is a good dance for him. Of course, Rumer & Val's stunning fox-trot (which I like better than their jive) is the clear, unanimous winner. It's time for the results, and they are nerve-wracking. One by one, Tom and Erin reveal the couples, and they keep calling out the weaker dancers as safe! Noah and Sharna are safe and that's not too surprising, but Robert and Kym, and then Chris and Witney? What's happening here? By now, I'm extremely nervous that my fave Riker is in trouble. Fortunately, he's fine, but that means it's either Rumer (unlikely) or Willow. Sure enough, it's Willow, and she's clearly devastated. The poor girl. She definitely does not deserve to go home now. The other dancers and the judges are all shocked, and awesome Tom takes off his host hat and just acts like a father, giving Willow a big bear hug. I'm too angry to be shocked; I'm downright ticked. So what about you, dance fans? Are you as angry as I that Willow is eliminated? Which are your favorite dances? Are you excited about Tuesday night's big 10th anniversary blowout? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 14 Movie Sequels That Bombed at the Box Office Posted: For every movie sequel that ends up being box office gold, there's a junkyard of sequels that couldn't live up to the original, like "Grease 2," "Speed 2," and countless more. And who ever asked for sequels to Oscar-winning films like "The Sting" and "Chinatown"? Just adding a "2" (or if you want to get fancy, "II") behind a movie title is no guarantee audiences will fork over their hard-earned dough for more of the same. So here, then, are 14 sequels that moviegoers wisely avoided. Box office numbers via Boxofficemojo.com.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 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. Robert Downey Jr. was on "The Tonight Show" Monday night, and a couple of other "Avengers" stars were also on the late night circuit for one last "Age of Ultron" push. RDJ had an "Emotional Interview" with Jimmy Fallon -- they were given cues like "fishing for compliments," "Robert doesn't know what a car is," and "Robert smells bacon" and had to act it out. The bacon part was hilarious, but too brief. So good. In his sit-down interview, RDJ talked about having a ball pit at his 50th birthday party. Can you believe he's 50? The lovely Scarlett Johansson was on "Late Show with David Letterman" and said she was incredibly honored to be one of Dave's last guests. The first time she was on Dave's show was when she was 13 in 1998; she was so nervous. Coming on the show, you've made it. Back in '98 she was promoting "The Horse Whisperer" and he gave her canned ham. (!) John Mellencamp was on "Late Show" talking about his pre-show routine, and they started discussing his heart attack. John smoked right there on the set. He said he's only good at three or four things and "smoking is my strong suit." Kevin Spacey was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and he's always a great guest. They talked about the statute of limitations for "House of Cards" spoilers. Kevin said you can never talk openly about them, but Jimmy asked about the old saying "Too slow, Joe." Kevin challenged that as an old saying and took Jimmy's photo, giving him the finger of shame. (See video below for #FingerOfShame explanation.) They also tried to figure what what "on fleek" means. And you have to see Kevin's old audition for Tiger Beat Magazine. He did look like Humphrey Bogart!  "Forever" star Ioan Gruffudd was on JKL and Jimmy spent a long time trying to figure out how to say his name. Cedric the Entertainer was on "Conan," talking about that time he took Stevie Wonder for a Tesla ride. He also said African-American movies are too formulaic and they all end the same way -- with a family reunion. James Spader was on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to talk about the intricate process of playing Ultron in "The Avengers: Age of Ultron." It wasn't as easy as you might think. Jane Krakowski was also on "Late Night" and talked about her new show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." She brought a crocheted doll for Seth as king of late night. Julie Chen, Gordon Ramsay, and the Ting Tings were all on "The Late Late Show with James Corden." Gordon and Julie both shared some of the most disgusting food they've ever eaten. Gordon also talked about his own vulgarity -- James said if he can go the rest of the episode without dropping the f-bomb, he would give Gordon his own shoe. That didn't last two seconds, partly because their feet are very different sizes. (Love when Julie jumped in with her own f-bombs, though.) Julie discussed going out with the women of "The Talk" and how Sharon is just a crazy troublemaker who flashes people. James pitched a crossover show between "The Talk" and "Big Brother," with all the ladies in the BB house but Julie said the censors would pull it within an hour, thanks to Sharon. Here's a classic promo for the new (fake) reality show "Hell's Cafeteria." (Gordon: "WHAT ARE YOU?" Julie: "An idiot sandwich." Gordon: "IDIOT SANDWICH, WHAT?" Julie: "Idiot sandwich, Chef Ramsay!")This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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