Movies/TV category, Page 177
‘Burden of Genius’ tells story of transplant pioneer Dr. Thomas Starzl
Six months before Dr. Christiaan Barnard conducted the world’s first highly-publicized heart transplant in December of 1967, Dr. Thomas Starzl performed the world’s first successful liver transplant. Barnard received worldwide publicity and, after hitting the talk show circuit, became a household name. Starzl did not become as well known and,...
Mattress Factory hosts Charlie Chaplin films set to live music
Chamber Music Pittsburgh will host “The Charlie Chaplin Silent Picture Show” at 7 p.m. April 23 at The Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh. Pianist Tom Roberts and clarinetist Mary Beth Malek will perform live to accompany Chaplin films “The Rink,” “The Pawn Shop” and “Kid Auto Races at Venice.”...
Pittsburgh’s own Lu-Seal the Chihuahua stops by ‘Today’
A formerly chubby pooch from Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood was featured this morning on NBC’s “Today” show in celebration of National Pet Day. Lu-Seal the Chihuahua and her “mom” Julia Morley made the announcement yesterday on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Guys!! We have such exciting news I can hardly...
William Shatner highlights upcoming Steel City Con
Science fiction icon William Shatner, best known as Capt. James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” series, is the keynote celebrity appearing this weekend at the pop-culture memorabilia show, Steel City Con. Fellow Star Trek crewmate Walter Koenig (Pavel Chekov) will also be on hand. For fans of the...
JCPenney stores offer young Marvel fans cinch bag swag
As an expected record-shattering “Avengers Endgame” prepares for movie theater domination, young fans can visit their local JCPenney store to receive and decorate a free Marvel Avengers cinch bag. The retailer invites kids to dress as their favorite super hero for the 11 a.m.-12 p.m. event on April 13 to...
Chip and Joanna Gaines to debut new network next yearVideo
NEW YORK — The lifestyle team of Chip and Joanna Gaines will launch their own Discovery-affiliated television network in the summer of 2020. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the Gaines’ channel Wednesday prior to a sales presentation to advertisers. There’s no name yet. It will replace the current DIY network,...
‘Bar of Thrones’ pops up in Downtown Pittsburgh
Bob Wolfinger never watched “Game of Thrones.” But that hasn’t stopped him from making the popular HBO series the theme of his latest pop-up bar at the space he owns on Forbes Avenue. After creating several holiday pop-ups at the former Pizzuvio space, including Jingle Bar, Lover Bar and Clover...
Abby Lee Miller offers prison tips to Felicity Huffman
“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller has some advice for Felicity Huffman — prison advice. Huffman is looking at possible time behind bars in connection with the recent nationwide college admissions scandal. Miller spent eight months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. In an interview with Inside Edition, Miller said...
‘CatVideoFest’ to hit Carnegie Science Center’s giant screenVideo
Take your cat video-watching obsession to the next level with “CatVideoFest,” coming April 19-21 to the Rangos Giant Cinema at the Carnegie Science Center. “What’s better than watching dozens of adorable cat videos on the internet? Watching dozens of adorable cat videos on Pittsburgh’s largest screen,” says the center’s website....
New ‘Lion King’ trailer shows live-action take on beloved story
The best part of today’s new trailer for Disney’s live-action “The Lion King” might be the last few seconds — a snippet of Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen respectively, singing — you guessed it — “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Set for a July 19 release,...
James Holzhauer wins over $110K, breaks single-day record on ‘Jeopardy!’Video
James Holzhauer didn’t just want to break the single-day record for “Jeopardy.” He wanted to smash it. And in his own peculiar way, he did not disappoint. Dude is a #Jeopardy legend... he’s a strange cat... but a legend nonetheless. New daily record of $110,914. pic.twitter.com/UX1xASMzsv— Justin Warmoth (@JustinWarmoth) April...
Trailer drops for Addams Family movie with Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac
Snap, snap. The latest chapter in the Addams Family story is animated. Charlize Theron and Oscar Isaac provide the voices for Morticia and Gomez in MGM’s upcoming tale of America’s creepiest family. I absolutely LOVE being apart of this iconic family. Thank you @meettheaddams for asking me to be your...
Extras needed for movie scenes shooting at Steel City Con
Background extras are needed for a movie filming April 14 at Steel City Con. Anyone interested in participating should arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m. to the convention in the Monroeville Convention Center, where more information will be available. The Crazy Pants Productions film by Mike and Brenda Ankas is...
Actor Seymour Cassel, frequent Cassavetes collaborator, dies
LOS ANGELES — Character actors aren’t often called larger-than-life, but Seymour Cassel, was just that. The live-wire pillar of independent film known for his frequent collaborations with John Cassavetes and Wes Anderson, has died at 84. His daughter, Dilyn Cassel Murphy, said Monday that her father died Sunday surrounded by...
Trailer of Beyonce’s Netflix film released
Beyonce fans got a bit more detail Monday when Netflix released a trailer for her film that will premiere next week. “Homecoming” will showcase the preparation before her headlining performance last year at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Netflix on Sunday posted an image on its social media channels...
Pete Davidson of ‘SNL’ brings comedy to Carnegie of Homestead Music HallVideo
Comedian Pete Davidson, best known as the youngest current cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (and, maybe just as famously, as Ariana Grande’s ex), will perform at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. Davidson is scheduled to bring his comedy to a 7 p.m. show...
‘Game of Thrones’ meets ‘SNL’ when Emilia Clarke crashes Kit Harington’s monologueVideo
A few friends showed up uninvited during Kit Harington’s first time hosting “Saturday Night Live” for a monologue sure to please “Game of Thrones” fans. The actor best known for playing Jon Snow - one of the best and worst characters on the hit HBO show - showed up at...
Lisa Whelchel talks about facts of her acting life
Sunday is a big day for Lisa Whelchel. Not only is the actor best known for playing Blair on “The Facts of Life” hosting the “Lisa’s Call” marathon of the family comedy starting at 5 p.m. on MeTV, she will also debut as the host of the network’s first original...
Avengers help unveil $5M donation for seriously ill children
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Some of Marvel’s top Avengers have assembled to support a $5 million donation to benefit seriously ill children in hospitals around the globe. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson helped unveil the donation of money and toys to benefit...
Adam Sandler slated to return to ‘SNL’ as host
He’s back! For the first time ever, Adam Sandler will return to his old stomping grounds at NBC’s Studio 4H in New York to host “Saturday Night Live” on May 4. The week’s musical guest will be Shawn Mendes. The gig was announced through “Saturday Night Live’s” social media channels....
With tears and wine, Kathie Lee Gifford bids farewell to ‘Today’Video
NEW YORK — Kathie Lee Gifford has wrapped up 11 years with NBC’s “Today” show with laughs, tears and — of course — wine. The 65-year-old received a standing ovation from the audience after rapper Flo Rida opened the program Friday. Co-host Hoda Kotb credited Gifford for their success. Her...
‘Sometimes dead is better’ — critics debate ‘Pet Sematary’ remake
“Sometimes dead is better.” What better tagline for “Pet Sematary,” Paramount Pictures’ new take on Stephen King’s 1983 horror novel — also the subject of a 1989 Paramount movie? A review from Rolling Stone sets the scene this way: “What if your favorite pet died and you buried it in...
‘Game of Thrones’ fans can win Iron Throne through American Red Cross blood donationVideo
“Game of Thrones” fans are a loyal lot, both anticipating and dreading the newest — and final — season, starting April 14 on HBO. Are you so dedicated you believe you have the right to sit on the Iron Throne? Are you willing to show that dedication by shedding some...
Review: ‘Shazam!’ both comedy and sweet tale of heroic potentialVideo
“Why is my body changing?” That’s the unspoken cry of every teenager in every coming-of-age movie. It also happens to be the struggle of the reluctant superhero in “Shazam!,” the latest offering from the DC Comics Universe. Based on a character that first appeared in 1940 — and was originally...
Review: ‘The Best of Enemies’ follows uplifting movie formulaVideo
In a time and place where blacks and whites rarely cooperate, a Ku Klux Klan leader agrees to help lead public meetings on the subject of possible school desegregation. The process transforms his life — and, by the way, everyone else’s — in “The Best of Enemies.” Yes, this is...
