Movies/TV category, Page 159
‘Always Sunny’ ready to take its place in television historyVideo
The gang from Paddy’s Irish Pub will take its place in television history Wednesday when the 14th season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” launches on FXX. The new season will put the cable series in a tie with “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” for the longest-running live-action comedy...
Billy Porter, ‘Fleabag,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ big winners at Emmy AwardsVideo
LOS ANGELES — “Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in which “Pose” star Billy Porter made history and the comedy series “Fleabag” led a British invasion that overturned expectations. “This all started in the demented mind...
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
LOS ANGELES — “Friends” is getting old. Its fans have never been younger. As the sitcom about six twentysomethings marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday, it has spawned a devoted youthful viewership, especially among tween and teen girls who weren’t yet born when it went off the air in 2004....
Tom Payne ready for darkness of ‘Prodigal Son’Video
British actor Tom Payne spent 3½ years feeling like there were zombies around every corner and having dreams of the undead. That was a reaction to working on the popular cable series “The Walking Dead.” Now there’s a real potential he will be having dreams about serial killers because of...
Former Charlie Rose makeup artist sues, alleging harassment
NEW YORK — The former chief makeup artist at Charlie Rose’s interview show is suing him, saying the disgraced television journalist ran a “toxic work environment” for women. Gina Riggi said in her harassment lawsuit filed Thursday that she worked for 22 years for Rose and Bloomberg, the company where...
Chris Sullivan of ‘This is Us’ takes risks on the red carpet
Chris Sullivan may or may not win at this weekend’s Emmy Awards, but it’s a sure bet that when he strikes a pose on the red carpet, his unconventional attire will make a statement. At past events, Sullivan has donned a top hat and cane, brightly colored flowered pants and...
The 10 best (and worst) Emmy hosts in recent historyVideo
This year’s Emmys ceremony on Sunday will be minus a host. A look back at previous ceremonies suggests that the strategy isn’t a bad idea. Like the Oscars — which also went without a host this year — emceeing the Emmys is a risky endeavor for even the most polished...
Need a boost? John Cena’s tweets will get you through the day
Sometimes we need to be inspired. And at times inspiration comes from unlikely sources. How about from a budding movie star and former WWE champion? Believe it or not, John Cena is quite the motivator on Twitter. On a daily basis, he offers some thought provoking or powerful messages. Hurt...
Will Billy Porter make Emmy history with best actor win?
LOS ANGELES — Despite the dominance of some shows — “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” — over the past several years, Emmy history could be made Sunday night by a newcomer. Pittsburgh native and Carnegie Mellon University graduate Billy Porter is up for best actor in a drama. If he...
Review: ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ should be the end of the line for the characterVideo
Can someone please put John Rambo out of his misery? The 1980s franchise has long-since grown cold, but in an era of reboots and sequels, it’s no surprise that some might try to squeeze one last money drop out of this title. But in this haggard, sorry state, here’s hoping...
Review: ‘Ad Astra’ is an intimate, yet mythic, space adventureVideo
Having stayed rigorously close to his native New York for much of his career, writer-director James Gray has lately been making up for lost time. His last film, “The Lost City of Z,” journeyed into the Amazon, circa early 20th century. His latest, “Ad Astra,” skitters across the solar system...
Come on down to Heinz Hall for ‘The Price is Right Live’Video
The longest running game show in television history is bringing its road show spinoff to Pittsburgh. “The Price is Right Live,” a staged production show based on the TV show, will set up its oversized versions of carnival games on the Heinz Hall stage on Sept. 25 and invite participants...
Auction of Anthony Bourdain’s belongings include $6K knife, ‘Simpsons’ script
If you wanted a piece of Anthony Bourdain, this may be your chance, so to speak. About 200 belongings from the late chef and television personality will be auctioned off from Oct. 9 to Oct. 30. According to a listing for the auction, items will include a Bob Kramer steel...
Amazon Prime to stream Rihanna’s next-level lingerie show
NEW YORK — Rihanna believes women of all shapes, colors and sizes should be celebrated, and that spirit of inclusion has made her lingerie and beauty lines massive successes. “Women just need a little bit of validation,” the superstar explained to The Associated Press ahead of her Savage X Fenty...
‘American Horror Story’ returns with ‘1984’ in 9th season
It’s back. “American Horror Story” returns for its ninth season at 10 p.m. Wednesday on FX. This season, it’s a throwback to 1984. Titled “American Horror Story: 1984,” it stars previous cast members Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman and Cody Fern, among others. Crawl for your life. #AHS1984 pic.twitter.com/4dFBRPf1U4—...
Company offers $1,300 to fan willing to watch 13 Stephen King movies
Think you can you endure 13 classic films from master horror teller Stephen King? Perhaps $1,300 would make you a little less afraid. With Halloween approaching and two new King-inspired films hitting theaters (“It: Chapter 2” and “Doctor Sleep”), retailer USDish is throwing down the gauntlet (and putting up the...
‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot is happeningVideo
Bayside’s back, baby! With today’s announcement of NBCUniversal’s new streaming service getting a new name — Peacock — is word that one of its new series will be a reboot of “Saved by the Bell.” According to a story by The Hollywood Reporter, Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley are already...
NBC’s Peacock streaming service to launch in April
NEW YORK — Comcast’s NBCUniversal said Tuesday that its upcoming streaming service will be called Peacock, in an homage to NBC’s logo. It will become the home for some of the company’s most popular shows, including “Parks and Recreation” and “The Office.” That means both will be leaving Netflix, although...
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy
NEW YORK — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again. Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday that after a short period of optimism when he stopped chemotherapy, his “numbers shot up” and doctors ordered him...
Weinstein attorney: He’s a sinner, but not ‘a rapist’
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein said on Tuesday that her client is not without sin — but he’s also not “a rapist.” Donna Rotunno, speaking on “CBS This Morning,” said she feels strongly that the evidence will exonerate the movie mogul of any criminal wrongdoing. Weinstein is scheduled to go...
Review: Delightful ‘Downton Abbey’ proves you can go home again
Fans of the PBS Masterpiece television series “Downton Abbey” waited a long time for the movie version of the British historical period drama. For those devoted followers that invested six seasons watching 52 episodes of the TV show from Sept. 26, 2010, through Dec. 25, 2015, the movie is well...
Netflix to air ‘Seinfeld’ starting in 2021
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Move aside, “Friends” and “The Office.” Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing. The company announced Monday it would start streaming all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” in 2021, gaining a hugely popular addition to its library as the battle for viewers heats...
‘Rick and Morty’ fans get chance to mingle over an East End beer
Are you a Real Ricks fan and want the T-shirt to show a little love for “Rick and Morty” on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim? You’re in luck, swim nerds. On Friday, the show is bringing the store, also called the Rickmobile, to East End Brewing in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood....
Christie Brinkley pulls out of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
NEW YORK — Christie Brinkley has been sidelined for Monday’s season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars.” ABC said in a statement that Brinkley is unable to continue this season following surgery to her wrist and arm. No details of her injury were given. Sailor Brinkley-Cook will replace her mother...
Morgan Spurlock takes a 2nd bite of the fast food worldVideo
NEW YORK — Last time out, documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock ate only fast food for a month. This time, he’s the one dishing out the fried stuff. Spurlock has gone from being an avid Big Mac consumer in “Super Size Me” to serving his own fast-food chicken sandwiches in “Super...
