Movies/TV category, Page 169
AMC to rethink Georgia filming if abortion law takes effect
ATLANTA — The network behind a show that’s become closely linked to Georgia says it will “reevaluate” its activity in the state if a new abortion law goes into effect. “The Walking Dead” is an economic powerhouse and brings streams of tourists to the Georgia towns where it has been...
Jennifer Aniston is all for ‘Friends’ reunion, and posing topless at 50
She’ll be there for you — if you want a “Friends” reunion, that is. Rachel Green herself — well, Jennifer Aniston — told friend Ellen DeGeneres that when it comes to getting the gang back together, she’s all in. “Okay, why not? You know what, because listen, I told you...
WQED announces Writers Contest winners
During a recent red carpet celebration at the WQED Fred Rogers Studio, winners of the 2019 WQED Writers Contest (made possible locally by the EQT Foundation) heard their names called. In May, the public was invited to vote for the “Reader’s Choice Winner” from 27 finalists selected from more than...
Explosion on ‘Bond 25’ set causes injury, damage to studio
NEW YORK — An explosion on the set of the new James Bond movie has injured one crew member and damaged a stage at Pinewood Studios. The film’s official Twitter account said the accident Tuesday came from a “controlled explosion.” No one was injured on set but a crew member...
Note to Hollywood: Young women go to the movies more than men
Hollywood churns out superhero films dominated by male characters, but winning over young women can be key to success at the box office. U.S. female filmgoers ages 15 to 24 account for 2 million admissions a week, compared with 1.7 million for their male counterparts, according to a study by...
Hempfield man wins Emmy for ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’
Like many children, Chris Loggins grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. “I remember watching the “Picture Picture” episodes,” he says, which focused on how people make things. So Loggins, 33, of Hempfield, is proud to be part of the team of recent Emmy winners for their work on the Fred...
‘Jeopardy!’ producer: ‘Appropriate’ action planned in leak of James Holzhauer’s loss
This past weekend, “Jeopardy!” executive producer Harry Friedman was looking forward to Monday, when millions of viewers would eagerly tune in to see if phenom James Holzhauer would break champion Ken Jennings’ record winnings. Holzhauer only needed about $59,000, so it seemed like a distinct possibility. Then, Sunday afternoon, Friedman...
WQED hosts ‘The State of Black Pittsburgh 2019’ forumVideo
In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, WQED will host “The State of Black Pittsburgh 2019: A Community Forum,” on June 6. The live town hall, part of the Urban League’s annual examination of political, social and economic conditions that impact the state of black Pittsburgh, will air...
Netflix renews ‘Dead to Me’ for second season
When we last saw Jen and Judy on “Dead to Me,” they were poolside dealing with a rather difficult situation. (No spoilers here) Audiences will get the chance to see what happens next, because Netflix announced Monday the popular series will get a second season, People reports. Both of its...
Hollywood studios say they’re quitting Netflix, but don’t panic
Hollywood studios say they’re breaking up with Netflix. But the reality isn’t that simple. Two years ago, Walt Disney parted ways with Netflix in a public declaration of war. The owner of Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar movies would stop licensing films to the world’s most popular paid online TV...
Meet Emma Boettcher, the librarian who defeated James Holzhauer on ‘Jeopardy!’
Emma Boettcher, a 27-year-old University of Chicago librarian, unseated Naperville, Ill., native James Holzhauer as “Jeopardy!” champion on Monday’s episode as Holzhauer came close to beating the $2.52 million Ken Jennings earned during his 2004 winning streak. According to her LinkedIn profile, Boettcher has worked at the University of Chicago...
Delmont rec board prepares for ‘Movies in the Park’ series
A classic adventure comedy and the latest entry in a spooky kids’ franchise are on the slate for this summer’s “Movies in the Park” in Delmont’s Newhouse Park. Organized by the borough’s recreation board, “Movies in the Park” will kick off June 14 with “The Goonies.” The rain date will...
Does James Holzhauer set ‘Jeopardy!’ record? Clip reveals all
OK, “Jeopardy!” fans. How spoiler eager are you? If you would rather not know whether James Holzhauer breaks Ken Jennings’ long-standing winnings’ record, move on. Otherwise, we’ve got some news you might be interested in. A minute-long clip of Monday night’s Final Jeopardy round was leaked on social media and...
‘Family Guy’ creator makes peace with conservative TV watchdog
Seth MacFarlane, creator of the irreverent animated show “Family Guy,” once likened the barrage of blistering attacks on the program — and him — from the Parents Television Council to “getting hate mail from Hitler.” The conservative nonprofit railed against MacFarlane and his Fox network cartoon for more than a...
Beau Berman leaves WTAE, pursues job at school district
Pittsburgh native and WTAE news reporter Beau Berman announced Friday that he has moved on from reporting television news. In a Friday evening Facebook post to his followers, Berman described his time as a journalist in the Steel City as “an absolute honor.” Berman was hired to the station in...
Lifetime’s ‘American Princess’ delves into Renaissance fair world
Actor/writer/producer Jamie Denbo spent the early part of her career working at a variety of comedy venues. In her 20s, Denbo was offered a job she thought would give her steady work in the summer. It not only did that, but by joining a Renaissance fair for multiple seasons in...
20 TV shows to watch in JuneVideo
You thought May was packed with TV specials and “events?” Wait until you see June. Here’s a partial list of what to expect: JUNE 2 “NOS4A2” (AMC, 10 p.m.) Pronounced, “Nosferatu,” this vampire tale is based on the 2013 novel by Joe Hill (Stephen King’s son), and stars Zachary Quinto...
Chicago prosecutor shifts Smollett case recusal explanation
CHICAGO — Chicago’s top prosecutor gave a new justification in documents released Friday for why she recused herself from the investigation into “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s claim he was the victim of a hate crime: there were false rumors she was related to Smollett and she didn’t want any hint...
2nd ‘Walking Dead’ cast member jumps to ‘Fear’ spinoff
“The Walking Dead” universe is expanding — and shrinking — at the same time. With a third series and three TV movies on the horizon at AMC, spinoff “Fear the Walking Dead” returns Sunday and a second character from the main zombie apocalypse show will soon cross over. Austin Amelio,...
‘Game of Thrones’ went from ‘that dragon show’ to cultural phenomenonVideo
***WARNING: SPOILERS FOR “GAMES OF THRONES,” BOTH THE BOOKS AND THE SHOW*** In our final installment of “Thrones’n’at,” we decided to take a look back at “Game of Thrones”: our favorite characters and scenes, how it became a cultural touchstone and whether there will ever be another show that produces...
‘Game of Thrones’ series review: Let’s focus on the good times
***WARNING: SPOILERS FOR “GAMES OF THRONES,” BOTH THE BOOKS AND THE SHOW*** So, as it turns out, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss didn’t murder your grandmother, even if that’s how a lot of longtime fans felt following the eighth and final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” In considering a...
Manhunt series to film in Hempfield, close part of road
Hempfield Township will soon be in the spotlight as part of “Manhunt: Lone Wolf,” the second season of an American true-crime miniseries. Filming for the Discovery Channel show, which will focus on Richard Jewell, a security guard who was accused of a bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, will...
After 36 years, KDKA-TV’s Jon Burnett set for final broadcast
The year was 1982, and a KDKA-TV producer named Jayne Adair was walking through the Nashville, Tenn., airport. Had she stopped to get something to eat or buy a magazine, she might have missed the moment when a young southern gentleman on a TV monitor caught her eye. The man...
Review: ‘Godzilla’ delivers fire-breathing action, not much moreVideo
Despite featuring two of cinema’s biggest stars (literally), Warner Bros.’ budding MonsterVerse — a franchise built around the characters of Godzilla and King Kong — inexplicably hasn’t gotten a lot of fanfare. This, despite the fact that 2014’s “Godzilla,” a reboot of the classic monster story, earned nearly $530 million...
Pittsburgh’s ‘Amazing Race’ contestant still in hunt for $1M prize
During Wednesday night’s episode of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” Pittsburgh native Becca Droz and her teammate Floyd Pierce ranked third, keeping them in the running for next week’s primetime reality TV show, according to the GoldDerby website. Droz and Pierce, known as “Team Fun,” are among seven teams currently vying...
