Movies/TV category, Page 173
Trailer released for ‘It: Chapter Two,’ out in SeptemberVideo
We don’t know the extended-range forecast for late summer, but rain or no, there’s a good chance things will be floating in Derry, Maine. In the words of a certain creepy clown, “We all float down here.” The first teaser trailer has been released for the second chapter in director...
Summer TV 2019: New shows to watch, try and avoidVideo
It’s the summer of ‘19, and TV isn’t what it used to be: It’s better. The hottest months, once a dead period for shows, have become an optimal time to roll out limited series and those that don’t need 22 episodes to tell their stories. Here are a few shows...
Review: ‘Tolkien’ a capable-enough biopic, but less than riveting
By virtue of its marketing campaign (and, um, its name), the film ‘Tolkien” suggests that it is a portrait of the formative years of J.R.R. Tolkien, the English author of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” And while it certainly is a literary coming-of-age story — Nicholas Hoult...
Review: ‘Detective Pikachu’ works for both kids and adults
It may be surprising, to put it mildly, to read a review of “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” that also mentions “Blade Runner.” (More on this later.) But in a world where goldfish turn into dragons and baby dinosaurs walk the streets with tails aflame, stranger things have been known to happen....
Fox shares first promo as it revives 90210 as BH90210
The cast of 90210 is getting back together to deliver some sort of update about themselves. It’s not exactly clear what BH90210 will be like but the promo video released Wednesday by Fox shows the whole clan apparently happy to see each other. The video shows original 90210 stars Gabrielle...
Wiz Khalifa joins cast of Fox animated comedy ‘Duncanville’
Rapper Wiz Khalifa is going from the weed farm to the schoolhouse. The Pittsburgh-area native has joined the cast of “Duncanville,” an animated primetime comedy set to debut on Fox in the 2019-20 season. Khalifa will voice Mr. Mitch, “the cool teacher/guidance counselor, occasional gym coach and nurse” at the...
Ryan Reynolds trolls perfectly with fake ‘Detective Pikachu’ leak
Ryan Reynolds continues to play things perfectly. As if his handsome looks and genuine good-guy persona isn’t frustrating enough for some of us (ahem), the actor trolled fans by leaking the full version of his upcoming film, “Detective Pikachu.” Only it’s not really. Um.... Attn @DetPikachuMovie @warnerbros Ryan Reynolds...
Billy Bush to host new TV show, first gig since Trump scandal
Billy Bush appears headed back to TV this fall. People is reporting that Bush will host “Extra Extra,” a new version of the current syndicated entertainment show, “Extra,” currently hosted by Mario Lopez. (Lopez is rumored to be headed to another entertainment show.) “We all have to be able to...
‘Game of Thrones’: Breaking down ‘The Last of the Starks’Video
***WARNING: SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 8, EPISODE 4 OF ‘GAMES OF THRONES,’ AND MILD BOOK SPOILERS*** Opinions were sharply divided among the “Thrones’n’at” panel regarding “The Last of the Starks.” With two episodes to go, the show jumped back into political intrigue, tense throne-room conversation and characters not knowing who their...
Disney announces new ‘Star Wars’ films, bumps ‘Avatar’ sequels
Disney released a revised lineup for its coming slate of films, and among those are three new “Star Wars” films. The movies — not yet titled and not yet with a revealed storyline — will be released in 2022, 24, and 26. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the final...
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...
