Movies/TV category, Page 158
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman — aka prisoner No. 77806-112 — reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy mothers and fathers trying to get their children into elite schools. Huffman’s husband,...
‘The Office’ podcast hosted by Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey set to debut
Attention fans of “The Office:” a podcast is dropping that you may want to check out. “Office Ladies” debut episode will be released Wednesday. The podcast features show star’s Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, Pam and Angela respectively, as they rewatch episodes of the iconic TV sitcom and take fans...
Ronan Farrow details lack of enthusiasm at NBC for Weinstein story
In reporter Ronan Farrow’s account of his contentious divorce from NBC News, the more evidence he gathered on Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, the less enthusiastic his bosses seemed to be. NBC’s decision to let Farrow take his work to The New Yorker magazine is widely regarded as...
Penn-Trafford senior named finalist at international short-film competitionVideo
When Ryan Mickey of Penn Township was in middle school, he remembers getting together with his cousins during the holidays. “We had our little iPods, and we’d make these little two-minute videos,” Mickey said. The 18-year-old’s early interest in multimedia is paying off: Mickey’s three-minute short film, “Mirror Image,” was...
‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars sue Georgia tax official
Reality television personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley on Tuesday accused a Georgia tax official of abusing his office to pursue “bogus tax evasion claims” against them. The “Chrisley Knows Best” stars filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Joshua Waites, the director of the Georgia Department of Revenue’s office of special...
Regina King finds strength in ‘Watchmen’ character
Regina King has played strong characters throughout her career, including a role as a police officer in “Southland.” Her role on the new HBO series “Watchmen,” which debuts Sunday, has her again portraying a member of law enforcement, but in this case she’s Angela Abar, the lead detective in the...
Are these end times for binge culture?Video
After years of buildup, Apple will make its long-awaited push into original programming with the Nov. 1 launch of its streaming service, Apple TV+. Easily its most anticipated series is “The Morning Show,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as journalists caught in the maelstrom when the popular anchor of...
Kevin Smith crafts his ‘real big cinematic gravestone’Video
LOS ANGELES — Twenty-five years after “Clerks,” Kevin Smith says he’s crafted his “real big cinematic gravestone.” The 49-year-old writer-director-actor said a major heart attack in February 2018 prompted him to rewrite his script for “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” to make a more personal statement about fatherhood and aging...
Billy Porter to play Fairy Godmother in updated Cinderella storyVideo
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Billy! Pittsburgh’s own Billy Porter — he of Tony and Emmy fame, as well as a cameo on the latest “Saturday Night Live” — is set to play his flashiest role yet. Various outlets are reporting the 50-year-old actor confirmed over the weekend he will play the Fairy Godmother in...
Jennifer Aniston misses Meg Ryan movies, not a fan of Marvel movies
Jennifer Aniston said recently that she was drawn to creating a new TV show, because she wasn’t seeing much good stuff in the theaters and put some of the blame on Marvel. In an interview with Variety for the Power of Women issue, Aniston spoke about her new series “The...
Shepard Smith leaves Fox News Channel
NEW YORK — Shepard Smith, whose newscast on Fox News Channel seemed increasingly an outlier on an outlet dominated by supporters of President Trump, abruptly quit after signing off his final newscast on Friday. Smith, who had signed a contract extension last spring, said that he had asked the network...
Iconic and timeless: Katharine Hepburn fashions at The Frick PittsburghVideo
How is Katharine Hepburn — an actress born more than 100 years ago, whose film heyday was in the mid-20th century — still relevant? “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” opening Oct. 19 at The Frick Pittsburgh, will include 37 designer creations from Hepburn’s iconic career, while also revealing...
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces new charge in NYC sex misconduct case
Cuba Gooding Jr. learned on Thursday that he’s facing a new undisclosed charge in his sexual misconduct case, a development that came as jury selection was set to begin for his trial. At a court hearing in Manhattan, Assistant District Attorney Jenna Long revealed the charge is contained in a...
Aaron Paul: ‘El Camino’ answers ‘What happened to Jesse?’Video
Aaron Paul’s character in the popular series “Breaking Bad” was supposed to get killed off at the end of the first season. But producers had a change of heart after witnessing the strong chemistry between his Jesse Pinkman character and Bryan Cranston’s Walter White in a pilot. The decision to...
Georgia mall featured in ‘Stranger Things’ to go up for saleVideo
DULUTH, Ga. — Most of the Georgia mall heavily featured in the latest season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is going up for sale. News outlets report Moonbeam Capital Partners is ready to sell its portion of the long-struggling Gwinnett Place Mall, which has been so empty that a body went...
Good Grief: Owners of Charlie Brown song sue DollywoodVideo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The copyright owners of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” theme song have sued Dollywood in federal court for copyright infringement. News outlets report the complaint says the East Tennessee theme park named for country star Dolly Parton has used the song without permission in live Christmas performances since...
Review: Even two Will Smiths can’t save lifeless ‘Gemini Man’Video
Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He’s the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material. You’d think then that it would be a good thing to have not just one, but two, Will Smiths in a movie if you can....
Jason Momoa to film Netflix thriller in Pittsburgh this fall
Jason Momoa will be in Pittsburgh this fall to film the Netflix thriller, “Sweet Girl,” with filming reported to begin in November. “We are thrilled to welcome Netflix back to southwestern Pennsylvania, and we can’t wait for them to get started,” said Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office....
Rape accusations against Lauer ensnares NBC managementVideo
NEW YORK — Two years after Matt Lauer was abruptly fired by NBC News for sexual misconduct, more questions are emerging about the former “Today” show host’s behavior and whether bosses looked the other way at problems involving one of the network’s biggest stars. A new book by Ronan Farrow,...
‘Sesame Street’ reveals new muppet’s mom has opioid addiction
NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help kids navigate life in America — it’s tackling the opioid crisis. Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of Karli, a bright green, yellow-haired friend of Elmo’s whose mother is battling addiction. The initiative is part of...
Actor Chazz Palminteri visits Pittsburgh, promotes ‘A Bronx Tale’Video
Growing up in Bronx, N.Y., Chazz Palminteri says he once witnessed a murder. He refused to tell who did the killing at the time. He told his story in “A Bronx Tale,” a one-man play he released 30 years ago. The play became a movie and a book, as well...
In new book, woman accuses former ‘Today’ show anchor Matt Lauer of rape
A woman who worked with NBC at the Sochi Olympics claims she was raped by former anchor Matt Lauer at a hotel there, an encounter the former “Today” show host says was consensual. Brooke Nevils makes her claim in Ronan Farrow’s book, “Catch and Kill,” a copy of which was...
South Park pastor gets his kicks as a stuntmanVideo
On Sunday mornings one might find Michael Scheib preaching the gospel to members of Jesus Fellowship Church in Bethel Park. There’s a good chance he’s sore from a bar fight the night before. The 32-year-old pastor is a part-time stuntman whose credits include “Outsiders,” a WGN America show about a...
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Richard Jewell’ gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood’s film “Richard Jewell” is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added to a lineup for its annual film festival. Eastwood directed the film, written by Billy Ray,...
‘Supernatural’ facing final demon-fighting episodesVideo
The end is finally here. The demon-fighting Winchester brothers — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) — will be able to park their ‘67 Chevy Impala as the 15th season of “Supernatural” will be the last. The journey to the conclusion begins at 8 pm. Oct. 10 on the...
