Movies/TV category, Page 158
KDKA’s Celina Pompeani, David Highfield featured on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’Video
It’s October and for many television anchors, it was a surprise. During “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday night, the late-night show’s namesake had a segment detailing the shock of many in the TV industry. “We were hit with something no one saw coming. Today (Tuesday), we learned that October is...
Animator Ron Campbell brings 1960s-era pop culture to PittsburghVideo
Growing up in Australia, in those dark, pre-television days, Ron Campbell spent many a weekend with pals in movie theaters. He had no inkling at the time that a light was about to dawn on his future career. Campbell became known worldwide for his animation on The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,”...
‘MasterChef Junior Live!’ cooking up some fun in PittsburghVideo
Kids in the kitchen aren’t necessarily a recipe for disaster. It was just the opposite for Jasmine Stewart, whose creativity and persistence helped her win the grand prize of $100,000 at age 12 on Season 5 of “MasterChef Junior,” a culinary competition series for ages 8-13 on Fox television. The...
Tyler Perry believes his studio rivals Hollywood’s best
Tyler Perry remembered shedding tears when he saw an Atlanta highway exit bearing the name of his television and film studio for the first time. The actor-director-writer believes he might have the same emotions during the grand opening of his massive state-of-the-art Tyler Perry Studios on Saturday night. He’s planning...
Tiffany Haddish host of ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things’ revivalVideo
It was an idea that started way back in the Dark Ages of radio, but a good idea never falters. That’s proven once again as ABC revives the comedy series “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” premiering Sunday. The format was simple: Encourage youngsters (around 4 to 8) to talk about...
Disney reveals first new ‘Frozen 2’ song — ‘Into the Unknown’Video
Parents, get your ears ready for a possible onslaught. In a new 60-second preview released Monday, Disney revealed the first new song from its upcoming “Frozen 2.” In the clip, the song “Into the Unknown” is sung by Elsa, aka Idina Menzel — the voice that parents have heard singing...
Jerry Seinfeld joke tweets he’ll reboot ‘Seinfeld’ if Pete Alonso appears
“Seinfeld” fans hoping for a reboot, may want to get on the Pete Alonso bandwagon. The New York Mets first baseman had an extraordinary first season: he set a rookie record by crushing 53 home runs, had 120 RBIs and won the Home Run Derby in July. The Mets missed...
WQED reaps Emmy, documentary, community service awards
Pittsburgh PBS station WQED will have to find a little extra shelf space, following its 14 Mid-Atlantic Emmy wins during the 37th annual award ceremony, held Sept. 28 at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh. WQED was proud to receive 14 Emmy Awards at the 2019 @EmmyMidAtlantic, held last night in #Pittsburgh for...
‘Abominable’ No. 1 with $20.9M; Zellweger’s ‘Judy’ sings out
NEW YORK — The DreamWorks animated adventure “Abominable” topped the box office with $20.9 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while the Renee Zellweger-led Judy Garland tale “Judy” got off to a strong start. “Abominable,” the weekend’s sole new wide release, is a co-production...
Tyler Perry says he can’t ‘up and leave’ filming in Georgia
LOS ANGELES — Tyler Perry said he cannot “just up and leave” filming in Georgia despite Hollywood’s backlash against the state’s “heartbeat” abortion law. The actor-director-writer made the remarks to The Associated Press on Friday while discussing the upcoming opening of his massive Atlanta-based studio. Some celebs have urged TV...
Sony, Marvel agree to swing together on 2 more Spider-Man films
LOS ANGELES — Spider-Man won’t be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon. After a public fallout last month, Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios have found a way to work together. The studios said Friday that they would be teaming up once more to produce a third...
Review: Renée Zellweger is undeniably perfect as ‘Judy’Video
Renée Zellweger is so undeniably perfect as Judy Garland that it almost makes up for the shortcomings of the film around it. “Judy ” is itself a fine and imperfect look at some of Garland’s last years of life, but it really should have been something transcendent — Zellweger’s performance...
More professional wrestling joining TV schedulesVideo
Television viewers had better be ready to rumble as three new professional wrestling programs are hitting the schedules like the piledriver. It starts with IMPACT Wrestling slated to launch Oct. 1 on AXS TV, followed by “All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite” launching on TNT Oct. 2. If that isn’t enough time...
Billie Eilish, Woody Harrelson kick off ‘Saturday Night Live’ seasonVideo
Y’all like the weekend? Well, it’s about to get better. “Saturday Night Live” returns for its 45th season on NBC this week. The season’s first episode brings back actor Woody Harrelson as guest host and sees mega music star Billie Eilish make her SNL debut. Harrelson is no stranger to...
Review: ‘Abominable’ just misses being a really special movieVideo
“Abominable” is just about the most cuddly piece of East-West synergy a corporation could dream up. The first co-production between DreamWorks Animation and the Shanghai-based Pearl Studios (formerly known as Oriental DreamWorks), “Abominable” is a rare kind of creature, but the sort we’re likely to see more and more of...
Al Franken to make return on weekly SiriusXM radio show
Al Franken, who resigned his U.S. Senate seat in 2017 amid sexual misconduct charges, will re-emerge into the public sphere on Saturday when he starts a new weekly radio show on the SiriusXM satellite service. The Minnesota Democrat is perhaps the most prominent public figure felled by the #MeToo movement...
Patricia Heaton ready for act 3 with ‘Carol’s Second Act’Video
Patricia Heaton is going for the three-peat. The Ohio native has already starred in two massively popular network situation comedies with “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle.” Now, Heaton’s looking to find the same success with her new comedy, “Carol’s Second Act,” which debuts Sept. 26 on CBS. The project...
TV producer Dick Wolf making history with ‘Law & Order: SVU’
NEW YORK — That familiar “cha-CHUNG” sound effect from the opening credits of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” this Thursday will signal the debut of a new season and something else — TV history. The show’s 21st season launch makes it the longest running prime-time live-action series in U.S....
Netflix drops ‘El Camino’ trailer ahead of ‘Breaking Bad’ movie releaseVideo
“Breaking Bad” fans rejoice. Ahead of the release of “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” Netflix has released the official trailer for the film. The trailer shows an emotional Aaron Paul, back as Jesse Pinkman. The clip ends with a voice asking, “You ready?” and a visibly scarred Pinkman responding,...
Tom Hanks to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden GlobesVideo
Tom Hanks became one of Hollywood’s beloved actors through an array of likable roles, from “Big” to “Forrest Gump” and now his decorated career has earned him one of the highest honors at the Golden Globes next year. Hanks will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe...
Emmys apologizes for wrong photo during memoriam segmentVideo
The TV Academy is apologizing for using a photo of a living composer instead of the image of the late Andre Previn during an Emmy’s memoriam segment. The segment on Sunday used a photo of 75-year-old conductor Leonard Slatkin. The academy, FOX and Emmy producers say in a statement issued...
Addiction recovery film, panel discussion planned at The Westmoreland
A free public screening of a documentary about people living in recovery from an addiction will be held Thursday at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. The film — “The Anonymous People” — will be followed by a panel discussion. The event is being sponsored by the Westmoreland...
‘Unicorn’ is a rare opportunity for Walton GogginsVideo
Walton Goggins has distinguished himself during his acting career taking on edgy roles in television series such as “Justified,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “The Shield.” He’s been a perfect fit for characters who come across as being fiercely loyal but also not afraid to cross moral lines if necessary. Roles...
New ‘Frozen 2’ trailer reveals magical landVideo
Disney unveiled the full and final trailer for its sequel to one of its biggest hits ever. The “Frozen 2” trailer made its premiere Monday on “Good Morning America.” We’ve been given peeks before, with a teaser and a mini-trailer, but this time it’s a full-fledged trailer. At the end...
Dual-tone gowns of pink, red ruled the Emmys carpet
Did someone send a memo? Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Kazan, Susan Kelechi Watson, Mandy Moore and Marisa Tomei all showed up to the Emmys in two-tone looks of pink and red that stood out on the awards’ purple carpet. The dual tones were the strongest trend among the women on...
