Movies/TV category, Page 175
Court TV’s all-trial coverage set for relaunch with ex-KDKA reporter Julie Grant
Court TV is ending its long recess. The channel for legal junkies that thrived during the trial-crazy 1990s comes back from the dead after more than a decade Wednesday amid a crime-story craze that its backers hope will launch it into a long new life. “The timing could not be...
Thoughtful Thursdays Film Festival at UPG to address social issuesVideo
“Movies With a Message” is the theme of the upcoming Thoughtful Thursdays Film Festival hosted by the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition. Screenings will begin at 6 p.m. in the Campana Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. A discussion on a pertinent social issue will follow...
Coffee cup in ‘Game of Thrones’ scene perks up viewers
LOS ANGELES — “Game of Thrones” fans got a taste of the modern world when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup on the table during a celebration in which the actors drank from goblets and horns. The characters Daenerys and Jon did not react to the out of place...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer gives away ‘Endgame’ spoilers
Spoiler warning: If you haven’t seen “Avengers: Endgame” … Wait a minute, you haven’t seen “Endgame” yet? Seriously? What’s wrong with you? Actually, there’s plenty of people who haven’t managed to be part of the $2.2 billion blockbuster’s box office take. And if you are one of them, you’re gonna...
WQED hosts Remake Learning Days for families
Pittsburgh Puppet Works, cooking in the WQED Kitchen, a Sesame Street screening and free bike helmets are all in store during a Remake Learning Days event WQED will host. The free event will be held 10 a.m.-noon May 11 at 4802 Fifth Ave., Oakland, with free parking offered at Central...
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek gets standing ovation at Daytime Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Alex Trebek got a standing ovation as he accepted an Emmy Award as host of “Jeopardy!” — and immediately set the audience at ease, even as he alluded to his cancer diagnosis. Trebek, 78, who announced in March he has advanced pancreatic cancer, told the theater audience...
Adam Sandler pays tribute to Chris Farley on ‘Saturday Night Live’Video
Adam Sandler’s “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut was full of callbacks to his time on the show. He sang his opening monologue. He was greeted by SNL cast members and alums attempting some of his most famous characters in an entertaining, if predictable, sketch. And he brought back his beloved...
CBS News names new evening anchor, revamps morning show
NEW YORK — Norah O’Donnell will become anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and the network will revamp its morning show lineup as it seeks to boost ratings on both programs, CBS News announced Monday. O’Donnell, 45, will replace Jeff Glor as anchor of the “CBS Evening...
‘Game of Thrones’: From the Great War to the Last War
***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD THROUGH SEASON 8, EPISODE 3 OF ‘GAME OF THRONES’*** Just before tonight’s episode started, I posted a Facebook message saying I had a feeling “Game of Thrones” was about to make me feel like a real jerk for being critical of last week’s “The Long Night.” Barely...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ blows past $2 billion and more box-office records in 2nd weekendVideo
LOS ANGELES — “Avengers: Endgame” continued its theatrical reign into a second weekend, swallowing the bulk of the box office and leaving newcomers such as “The Intruder,” “Long Shot” and “UglyDolls” to fight for scraps. Disney’s superhero blockbuster added $145.8 million in its second weekend (a 59 percent drop) for...
Vince Vaughn convicted of reckless driving for DUI arrest
LOS ANGELES — Actor Vince Vaughn has been convicted of reckless driving after his arrest for failing a drunken driving test last year. An attorney for the 49-year-old “Wedding Crashers” star entered a no contest plea to the misdemeanor count Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Vaughn was arrested June...
What to expect in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 4
Now that the great battle is over, “Game of Thrones” will move onto uncharted - or perhaps it’s more accurate to say, previously charted - territories. How will the show come down from such a tremendous (and tremendously bloody) high? Let’s dig into the 40-second teaser trailer and find out...
Here’s what’s playing at the movies this summerVideo
Summer starts in May at the movies and The Associated Press has you covered with a month-by-month guide of what’s playing at the theaters, and on Netflix, from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest indies. May “Long Shot” (May 3) —A childhood crush gets a second chance when a presidential...
Now you can get to an actual Sesame Street in NYC
New York City marked the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street Wednesday by making it an actual place. The city named the intersection of West 63rd Street and Broadway as Sesame Street to honor the long-running children’s series. Join us at the NEW Sesame Street — "A place where people, birds,...
Review: ‘The Intruder’ is so stale it’s practically moldyVideo
When casting was announced two years ago for the “The Intruder,” the working title was “Motivated Seller.” The thriller stars Michael Ealy and Meagan Good as a young couple who move into their dream home in Napa Valley wine country after chancing upon a seller: the mysteriously eager — and...
Review: ‘UglyDolls’ is just another merchandising opportunityVideo
Hollywood loves a merchandising opportunity. And in recent years, there’s been a trend of turning merchandise itself into movies, which can then spawn more opportunities for merchandising, therefore creating an infinite loop of merchandising opportunities. The latest children’s toys sent into the movie-transformation merch machine are the colorful, blobby plushies...
Review: ‘Long Shot’ a romantic comedy full of heart and smartsVideo
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a sparkling comedic duo in the unconventional romantic comedy “Long Shot,” about a sleek politician and a schlubby journalist that is more than its superficial premise. The film from director Jonathan Levine, which does its fair share of over-the-top gross-out humor and jarringly violent...
Michael Keaton’s ‘Batman’ returning to theaters for 30th anniversary
You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? You may have had you been at movie theaters in 1989, when Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton donned the cowl in Tim Burton’s first “Batman” movie. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, and Batman’s 80th anniversary, the movie is returning to theaters...
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek says cancer fight includes bouts of ‘deep, deep sadness’
“Jeopardy!” champion James Holzhauer has been making all the news in recent weeks, but host Alex Trebek shared an update on his battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday. In an interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America,” the game show host talked about the how he’s feeling and the...
Lily Collins, Zac Efron take on the Ted Bundy storyVideo
LOS ANGELES — There is hardly any violence in the Ted Bundy movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” which premieres on Netflix Friday and stars Zac Efron as the notorious serial killer. It was a deliberate choice on the part of filmmaker, Joe Berlinger, now something of a Bundy...
‘Empire’ has been renewed, but Jussie Smollett’s fate is still uncertainVideo
“Empire” has been renewed for its sixth season, but don’t expect to see Jussie Smollett on the Fox drama — at least, not anytime soon. Twentieth Century Fox and Fox Entertainment said in a statement Tuesday that the studio had extended the actor’s option “by mutual agreement,” leaving the door...
Hulu reveals ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 3 trailer
The first look at Season 3 of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” was released to social media on Wednesday. And we’re already hooked. When we last left Elisabeth Moss’ Offred (or really, June), she chose to remain behind in Gilead, while her baby escpaed to freedom in Canada. Now, she’s left...
Hugs, tears mark taping of final ‘Big Bang Theory’ episode
BURBANK, Calif. — Hugs and tears punctuated the final taping of “The Big Bang Theory,” a lovefest for its stars, crew and audience alike. There were plenty of punchlines as well, as the true-to-form hit comedy about scientists and those who love them wrapped the two-part, hour-long finale that will...
‘Game of Thrones’: Breaking down ‘The Long Night’Video
***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD THROUGH SEASON 8, EPISODE 3 OF ‘GAME OF THRONES’ AS WELL AS MINOR BOOK SPOILERS*** Join us for our extremely limited video series, “Thrones’n’at,” where we discuss the latest episode of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Obviously, we’re a little late to the game, considering there are three...
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ movie is all about Jim Carrey’s villain
The first trailer for “Sonic The Hedgehog” polarized the internet Tuesday. One camp slammed the appearance of the hedgehog character and doubted the overall storyline. #SonicMovie is just Hop 2 starring sonic the hedgehog pic.twitter.com/qCCauRXCFj— ky ??✨ (@sleepymrshmllow) April 30, 2019 When you go on Twitter and say that the...
