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- Caitlyn Jenner May Face Manslaughter Charge in Malibu Crash
- Buffalo Bill's House From 'Silence of the Lambs' Is for Sale
- Kim Dickens Says Shooting 'Fear the Walking Dead' Is 'Not for the Faint of Heart'
- 'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Reunite at 'American Ultra' Premiere
- 10 Minor Characters So Beloved They Became Series Regulars
- It's Official: 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Len Goodman Is Leaving the Show (for Now)
- Watch the First 3 Minutes of 'Fear the Walking Dead'
- Here's the 'Jurassic Park' Animated Series That You'll Never See
- Jacki Weaver Learned Some Interesting New Sex Slang Filming 'Blunt Talk'
- 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Cast: Where Are They Now?
- Dwayne Johnson Boarding 'Jungle Cruise' Ride Movie
- 10 Haunted House Movies That Will Scare the Crap Out of You
- The 'Goonies' House Is Off Limits to Visitors Now
- The 20 Best Movies to Watch High
- Best of Late Night TV: Mumford and Sons' '90s Boy Band and Heidi Klum's Box of Lies
| Caitlyn Jenner May Face Manslaughter Charge in Malibu Crash Posted:  Caitlyn Jenner may soon face a charge of manslaughter in connection with a deadly car crash in Malibu earlier this year, according to local law enforcement.A representative for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said that the case would be presented to the district attorney's office sometime next week, and there is apparently a "50/50" chance that Jenner will be charged with misdemeanor manslaughter. Jenner, who was still publicly identifying as Bruce at the time, was involved in a chain reaction crash in Malibu on February 7 that led to the death of Kim Howe. According to authorities, while Jenner's Escalade "was not speeding, [Jenner] was driving too fast for the day's road conditions" when she hit Howe's car (which itself was stopped after having just rear-ended another vehicle), sending it into oncoming traffic and killing Howe at the scene. A rep for the Sheriff's Office said that "Jenner's violation of the vehicular manslaughter law ultimately led to a death," however, there was "nothing really egregious" in the case that would point to more blame -- or more serious charges -- that could be lobbed against Jenner, and therefore, it's not a certainty that the reality star will face any charges at all. At the time of the crash, Jenner released a statement calling the accident "a devastating tragedy" and pledged to cooperate with police in their investigation. The "I Am Cait" star is currently facing a civil lawsuit filed by Howe's family, along with another civil suit from another woman injured in the crash. If convicted of manslaughter, Jenner could face a year in jail. [via: Variety] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Buffalo Bill's House From 'Silence of the Lambs' Is for Sale Posted:  Not many people would want to live in a home once owned by a serial killer. But what if the killer was fictitious, and the house was used in a movie?Film buffs now have the chance to invest in a piece of cinema history, with the listing of the Pennsylvania house that stood in for the home of killer Buffalo Bill (played by actor Ted Levine) in "The Silence of the Lambs." The 2,400-square foot Victorian has gone on sale for the relatively-low price of $300,000, and includes four large bedrooms, a full attic, a gazebo, an in-ground pool and pool house (a converted caboose), and built-in fireplaces, mantles, cabinets, and shelving. As for the full basement (which wasn't used in filming), prospective buyers shouldn't worry about someone imprisoning them in the dungeon. Or should they? "The pit...now there is the question...is there really a pit in the basement, or is all just movie magic?" says the official listing from Berkshire Hathaway. "Just put on the lotion, and come see this home and find out!" Sure, that's a creepy invitation, but just look at all those hardwood floors and original molding! In reality, the couple that owns the house, Scott and Barbara Lloyd, said in an interview with TribLive.com that they were simply tired of caring for the spacious home, whose porch, foyer, and dining room can be seen in the flick. Realtor Dianne Wilk added that potential buyers could turn the house into a horror-themed bed and breakfast to capitalize on its ties to "Silence of the Lambs." "People love to be scared," Wilk told TribLive.com. "I could see somebody doing something fun with this." [via: Berkshire Hathaway, TribLive.com] Photo credit: Berkshire Hathaway This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kim Dickens Says Shooting 'Fear the Walking Dead' Is 'Not for the Faint of Heart' Posted:  Over the past decade Kim Dickens has amassed one of the most enviable television resumes imaginable, with stints on landmark series such as "LOST," "Friday Light Nights," "Sons of Anarchy" and "House of Cards," as well as her acclaimed series regular roles on HBO's "Deadwood" and "Treme."As if the Old West or hurricane-torn New Orleans hadn't already provided stark, challenging enough backdrops for Dickens' performances, her next gig ups the ante: as a member of the cast of 'Fear the Walking Dead," the hotly anticipated spinoff/prequel to AMC's "The Walking Dead," the actress plays high school guidance counselor Madison Clark, who must navigate the onslaught of the zombie apocalypse with her fiancé and respective, splintered families. And although she had to wrap her head around the genre, she admits that now taking out walkers is both exhilarating and exhausting. Moviefone: You've done some exceptional television over the years. Why did you want to be a regular on this particular show? Kim Dickens: Well, it was sort of like, I finished "Treme," and I'd finished "Gone Girl." It was a big decision in my life: like where do I want to live next, character wise, story wise? It's like, I sort of took my time. And this thing came to me, and they said, "Do you want to audition?" And I said, "I don't think I'm right for this genre. I don't think I fit into that. I have not done that genre." And then I read it and I met with them and I was like, "Wow -- this is an amazing character! And this is really fun!" And it seemed like something totally different for me that I'd never done. And it's been nothing but fun. This has been a challenge and physical and it's kind of amazing. So I'm glad I made the decision. I just sort of have to follow my guts, my gut instinct was like, I don't know. I think this is it. What was it about her that made you want to live in that role, possibly for years? Well, I just like the high stakes of it all. I like the fact that the characters are going to be always on their toes and evolving and changing and questioning who they are in each moment. And it just seemed like a lot of really amazing stuff to get to play and explore. Have you come to appreciate the genre? It's super fun! I appreciate all the actors that perform on "The Walking Dead" because it's a workout. It's grueling. And it's really rewarding because it does challenge you that way. But Cliff [Curtis] and I were both saying, "I have never been more tired in my life" at the end of the season. But it's really fun. I really love it, and I'm always proud of the characters I do. I just feel like I've been fortunate. And I say no to things that if they're just the wife or just the girlfriend, it's not going to propel a story and not be fully dimensional, so I feel fortunate in here, again, is another well rounded human being that I get to play. What's fun about doing action? It's just challenging. It challenges you in a different way. It requires you to be very physically adept, and to choreograph things and work as a team in a different way. And you push yourself. Was there anything that was challenging or difficult? Well, I don't really want to give away anything, but yeah, there's stuff. Stuff I do that I don't do every day [Laughs]. When you shoot a show with a gory aspect or even actors as zombies, did you ever find yourself creeped out -- or do you go the other way, finding it hilarious? Well, I think laughing is a defense mechanism. You're like, oh. That's intense. But no, I'm a little squeamish. I don't like horror things so much. As a youngster, I saw "Jaws" and the "Exorcist" and "Halloween," and that was enough. I'm done. Now, you learn your lesson. But the amazing thing is just in the work is in the special effects and everything. It is just astounding to see in person. And the performances of the people that are the zombies is stuff, those are very skilled background players and stunt people. And the work is amazing, and it's breathtaking. And like I said, Cliff and I both get a little squeamish, so it's not for the faint of heart. When you go into a prequel to such a big show, did you have any trepidation? You know, I didn't think about it enough. Had I thought about it a lot more, I would have been like, "Oh, sh--. What am I doing?" What's amazing is that it already does have this incredible fan base that is so loyal and passionate. And I don't think we expect ourselves to just get the instant fan base or anything. We might get some. We might get some people that aren't fans of the original. Who knows? But I appreciate their excitement about the show, and I didn't worry about it at all. We were just there working really hard and putting our hearts into it. Then, as it gets closer to presenting it, I do feel a little pressure, like, [gasps]. "I hope they like it!" Of all the great material you've worked on, was "Gone Girl" an even bigger game changer? Yeah, "Gone Girl" is one of those things that came along, and I thought "Are you kidding me? I get to do this?" I never would have imagined that I would - the competition level is just so extreme. There's so many wonderful actresses that usually get to do those kind of roles. And for some reason, [David] Fincher looked my way, and I felt a real strong connection to the part and to the Gillian [Flynn's] script and novel. So that was a mindblower when I got that phone call. And working on it was one of the great joys I've had. He's an incredible, incredible director and teacher. 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| 'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Reunite at 'American Ultra' Premiere Posted: The pair staged a mini "Twilight" reunion on Tuesday when Lautner joined Stewart for the premiere of her new flick, "American Ultra." And the former Bella Swan and Jacob Black had a great time catching up and hanging out, just like old times. "I love Taylor. He's one of my boys," Stewart said in an interview with E! News. " ... He's like one of my best friends. So I just thought, 'Come see the movie and hang out.'" The costars looked at home with each other on the red carpet, posing for photos and smiling together. The event no doubt brought back some memories of all those other premieres they attended together as part of the global "Twilight" press tour, which finally ended for good after the release of "Break Dawn Part 2" back in November 2012. Check out some more of the sweet photos from Tuesday's event below. [via: E! News] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 10 Minor Characters So Beloved They Became Series Regulars Posted:  It's so hard to imagine "The Walking Dead" without Daryl or "Sesame Street" without Elmo, but -- believe it or not -- those characters weren't supposed to stick around. These are the 10 characters who were originally only supposed to be in a few episodes, but ended up becoming series regulars. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| It's Official: 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Len Goodman Is Leaving the Show (for Now) Posted:  After months of speculation, "Dancing With the Stars" has confirmed that longtime judge Len Goodman will be vacating his post for the upcoming 21st season of the reality competition series."DWTS" executive producer Rob Wade released a statement announcing the news, revealing that several other conflicts precluded Goodman from continuing with his judging duties. "Len will not be returning as a judge this season on 'Dancing With the Stars' due to his schedule as a judge on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the U.K. and the birth of his new grandson," Wade's statement said. "He still might be involved in the season at some capacity, but we will have to wait and see. We are planning on having great guest judges for some shows to join Bruno (Tonioli), Carrie Ann (Inaba) and Julianne (Hough), and I'm sure we will see Len in the ballroom again soon." The announcement isn't a huge shock, since Wade had previously indicated that Goodman was on the fence about returning, and Goodman himself initially said he would leave "DWTS" before last season, the show's landmark 20th, only to stick around after all. But Goodman's commitments to "Strictly," the U.K. version of "Dancing," just became too much, and the judge reportedly was tired of making multiple trans-Atlantic flights to participate in both programs. For now, Goodman's spot will be filled by a rotating panel of guest judges; a permanent fourth judge will not be named. Goodman may return for season 22, though that has not yet been confirmed (and may change depending on how the upcoming seasons of "Dancing" and "Strictly" shake out). "Dancing With the Stars" returns for its 21st season on September 14 on ABC. [via: Variety] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch the First 3 Minutes of 'Fear the Walking Dead' Posted:  The dead keep coming! "Fear the Walking Dead," the companion series to AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead," premieres this Sunday, and to stoke the fans' fire, the network released the first three minutes of the episode.
The scene is similar to how Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) woke up to a world that had gone to zombie hell in "The Walking Dead." This time, it's a junkie named Nick (Frank Dillane) who wakes up in a graffiti-bearing drug den. His friend Gloria is missing from his side, and when he goes to look for her, stumbles upon the horrifying sight of a dead body. Scared and freaked out, Nick continues to search for Gloria - but when he finds her, she's not really Gloria anymore. "Fear the Walking Dead" takes place in the first days of the zombie apocalypse (basically, the time when Rick was in a coma in the hospital). Kim Dickens and Cliff Curtis star as teachers and lovers who are forced to fight for their and their kids' survival as all hell breaks loose. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Here's the 'Jurassic Park' Animated Series That You'll Never See Posted:
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| Jacki Weaver Learned Some Interesting New Sex Slang Filming 'Blunt Talk' Posted: An education in contemporary sex slang was just one of the reasons Weaver was compelled to take on the role of the supportive producer propping up a fraying-at-the-seams news anchor (Patrick Stewart), as the actress explained in a chat with Moviefone. Moviefone: Obviously, things have been going well in the feature film side of your career, but I can see why you couldn't resist this series. What got its hooks into you about it? Jacki Weaver: Well, Jonathan Ames, who I adore, I've read several of his books, and I loved "Bored to Death." He took me to lunch at the Sunset Tower Hotel and begged me to be in his new show, on his knees, and plied me with expensive food and drink and explained to me what it was going to be about. And of course, I couldn't resist. And it's been a joy. I've only seen four episodes, but we've had such fun making all ten of them. And I can't wait to start all over again and do the next series. Give me a little bit of a fuller picture of Rosalie Winter. Well, Rosalie is the same height as I am [laughs]. She's an Emmy award-winning, current affairs producer with many years of experience. She's been in a relationship, a professional relationship with Walter Blunt for at least 20 years. Way back, we have indications that it was an intimate relationship, so they've been lovers. He's still very dependent on her emotionally and professionally. She's a very tough boss lady, but she's also tender-hearted. She has a husband she absolutely adores played by the wonderful Ed Begley, Jr. And without giving too much away, she also has some extramarital adventures, so she's a very complex woman, yeah, as are all the characters, thanks to Jonathan Ames. Nobody's sort of very clear cut. Like real human beings, we're all quite complex with flaws and foibles and some shocking things. Not that I'm shockable. With Seth MacFarlane behind the show, it's bound to have some shocking things in it. I imagine anybody would be excited to work with Patrick Stewart, but we really get to see what he's capable of comedically. Tell me about being an acting partner with this side of Patrick? Well, Patrick's enormously brave, and he's very hard-working. He comes on that set knowing that script, back to front, and he's adventurous. I mean, he'll try anything. And at the same time, he's sweet and gentle and very non-arrogant and very self-deprecating and a joy to work with, a real team player. All of that stage experience. Mind you, there are some stage actors that aren't good at teamwork [laughs], but yeah, he's highly disciplined, very humble, very sweet -- and fun. He's a lot of fun. What do you love about the news world that the show is set in? Is it new and fresh for you, or do you keep a sharp eye on it? Well, it's not [new], actually. I know that world very, very well because my ex husband was, for many years, a sort of cross between -- in Australia -- Larry King and Dan Rather. He had his own top-rated current affairs program with his name on it. Not like "Blunt Talk," but his name on it. So for all that time, I was very familiar with the way that world works. And back in the 70s, while I didn't give up acting, I did have a job as an interviewer on a current affairs program, and I used to interview big stars who came from America like Sammy Davis, Jr., Burl Ives, Burt Lancaster. So it's a world that I'm very familiar with. I know exactly what goes on in those TV studios [laughs]. I'm not familiar with the American programs, behind the scenes, but they probably don't differ that much. When you were in it, what did you love about it and what drove you crazy about it? Well, what drove me crazy about it was I wasn't acting. I'm fascinated by people, and I love finding out stuff from people, but I'm really, vocationally, a pretender. I need to become other people to get any fulfillment in life. That sounds men-tal! And I know I've been like that since the day I was born. And I've always loved getting into someone else's head and pretending to be other people. It's just the way I am. So that was always your path, your life? I think it was a foregone conclusion in my whole family from the moment I could talk. I think going back to being three years old and putting on different accents, French accents, Italian accents and American accents and pretending to be a different character, all together from myself, I think it was always accepted in the family. And by me, that that's what I'll be when I grow up, or before I grow up. What is it about Jonathan's writing that you admire? He's very original, but I love that he [writes about] people with problems on the fringe. He's pretty much obsessed with transgender people. I mean we're all fascinated by them, but I love how people who are outsiders or on the fringe or who have special problems, Jonathan can look at them with such compassion and kindness and tell their story in a really good way. What's been the other not-obvious joys of the job that you didn't expect? I found out what "motorboating" is. I didn't know that! Well, all the young people knew what it was. I mean, I'm not saying my generation never knew it, but we just didn't have a name for it! [Laughs] Are you fine with saying, "Excuse me, what does this word here mean?" Well, it wasn't even in the script. It was in the call sheet. It said, "So-and-so motorboat." I was like, "What is this thing?" And they shrieked with laughter. Well, I'm glad your education is getting complete. Yeah, God bless America! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Cast: Where Are They Now? Posted: Patrick Stewart is about to go where no Enterprise captain has gone before: into the lead role in a premium cable comedy. As the star of Starz's "Blunt Talk," he gets to play an ambitious, reckless cable news host, and he gets to show off the comedic chops that he seldom displays in an acting career most famous for sci-fi heroics and Shakespearean speeches. Stewart, of course, has been the highest-profile member of the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast, ever since the beloved syndicated series went off the air in 1994 and the crew's run of big-screen features ended in 2002. But what became of those who served on the starship Enterprise alongside Stewart's Captain Jean-Luc Picard? Synthesize a cup of tea ("Earl Grey. Hot.") and read on to find out. Ready? Engage.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Dwayne Johnson Boarding 'Jungle Cruise' Ride Movie Posted: Dwayne Johnson is attached to star in a movie adaptation of the popular Disney theme park ride, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, the duo behind Will Smith's "Focus," will write the script. Disney has been trying to make a "Jungle Cruise" movie for years, after the smash success of 2003's "Pirates of the Caribbean." In 2011, the studio tried to make a go of it with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, but the project never came together. They're trying again, this time with Johnson and with a period setting that matches with the throwback vibe of the original ride (which debuted at the theme park in 1955). Of course, the project is still in the very early stages, and could easily fall apart again. Plus, Johnson's schedule is packed - he just filmed "Central Intelligence," is set to star in "Baywatch," and has a "Shazam" movie and another "Fast & Furious" film on the docket. So, it might be awhile before the "Jungle Cruise" departs. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 10 Haunted House Movies That Will Scare the Crap Out of You Posted: Who knows, maybe most haunted house ghosts are actually like the ones in "Beetlejuice," unwilling to share a home with living people whom they find tacky. But usually, haunted house movies terrify us by showing the dwelling from the point of view of the hapless mortals who've irked the resident specters with their mere presence, and who will be punished for their trespassing by being frightened to death. With "Sinister 2" opening on August 21, it's worth looking back at the many haunted house movies that have creaked, groaned, cobwebbed, whispered, and rotted their way into our nightmares.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 'Goonies' House Is Off Limits to Visitors Now Posted: The owners have put up a blue tarp around the house to ward off the estimated 1,500 daily visitors, according to the local news station KGW. They were apparently fed up with some of the tourists' bad behavior, like leaving behind trash. "They park on the 'no-parking' zones, they park on the sidewalks, they relieve their dogs on their lawns," said Astoria City Councilman Russ Warr. The owner bought the house in 2001, when there were far fewer visitors. For a little while, they even greeted the fans and gave tours. But with the movie's 30th anniversary this year, the number of pilgrims has increased significantly. Now, all they'll see is the blue tarp. "It's a bummer as someone who just wanted to come see a piece of childhood and something you think you're a part of," said one disappointed tourist. Guess it is time to say die, Goonies. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 20 Best Movies to Watch High Posted: There's a new stoner comedy in town. "American Ultra" (in theaters August 21) stars Kristen Stewart as Phoebe and Jesse Eisenberg as Mike, an unmotivated stoner/sleeper agent whose secret agent skills come to life when he's thrown into a dangerous government operation. We're not accusing you of anything, (paranoid much?), but something tells us you'd enjoy this stoner tale, and perhaps a few other stoner-friendly films from movie history. Out of the goodness of our hearts we put together a list of movies suitable to watch with a little herbal refreshment. From the classic ("Friday," "The Big Lebowski") to the bizarre, ("Hell Comes to Frogtown," "Heavy Metal") we've got you covered. Break out the Bagel Bites, get comfy, and click through this list of the best movies to watch while expanding your mind. And a word of caution to any stoners reading this while on the clock: Most of these videos are NSFW. Also, our lawyers would probably want us to say: Moviefone doesn't condone the use of illegal substances... But, if you can't laugh along with this article, you really need to mellow out.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Best of Late Night TV: Mumford and Sons' '90s Boy Band and Heidi Klum's Box of Lies 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. Box of Lies is one of the better "Tonight Show" games, and this week Heidi Klum got in on the action. Hidden box items included a bathtub full of tiny liquor bottles and a pair of wax kissy lips on some casual astro turf. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?
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