Movie & TV News

September 19, 2019

Former 'American Gangster' prosecutor sentenced to probation

A former New Jersey prosecutor portrayed by actor Russell Crowe in the film "American Gangster" has been sentenced to five ...

September 19, 2019

Galifianakis and Aukerman on 'Between 2 Ferns: The Movie'

Some Netflix titles involve anguished discussion over whether the movie will also get a substantial theatrical release.

September 19, 2019

DreamWorks, Shanghai studio hope 'Abominable' suits China

For the new animated movie "Abominable," bringing a big city in China to life with accuracy means that even the trash has to ...

September 19, 2019

Folake Olowofoyeku hearts life in the television comedy lane

A funny thing happened to Folake Olowofoyeku on the way to a career in law: She became a theater major against her parents' ...

September 19, 2019

Poland's top filmmakers protest festival admission rules

Academy Award-winning director Pawel Pawlikowski and other top Polish filmmakers are demanding artistic independence for the ...

September 19, 2019

Welcome to Orcland: Lord of the Rings to film in New Zealand

Amazon announced Wednesday it will film its upcoming television series "The Lord of the Rings" in New Zealand, marking a ...

September 18, 2019

Review: A space odyssey with Brad Pitt in 'Ad Astra'

Having stayed rigorously close to his native New York for much of his career, writer-director James Gray has lately been ...

September 18, 2019

Review: From god to devil: Doc tells Maradona's mythic tale

Who's that amazingly expressive actor they got to play Diego Maradona? The one you can't take your eyes off of, whose every ...

September 18, 2019

HBO to follow Arizona St, Florida, Penn St, Washington St

HBO Sports is going behind the scenes with the football programs at Arizona State, Florida, Penn State and Washington State ...

September 18, 2019

Brad Pitt and James Gray take a giant leap with 'Ad Astra'

Brad Pitt made the first move with James Gray. In 1995, he saw Gray's debut "Little Odessa" and decided to call up the young ...

September 18, 2019

Comcast tries to bolster streaming gadget by dropping fee

As big entertainment companies prepare to launch new streaming services, Comcast is trying to bolster its Flex streaming TV ...

September 18, 2019

Producer: 'The Rookie' co-star's misconduct claims unfounded

Actress Afton Williamson's claims of misconduct against her on the set of "The Rookie" weren't substantiated by an ...

September 18, 2019

Veteran television newsman Sander Vanocur dies at 91

Sander Vanocur, a television newsman who for decades covered momentous events from political campaigns to assassinations, the ...

September 18, 2019

Nielsen's top programs for Sept. 9-15

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 9-15. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1.

September 18, 2019

Football carries television networks until start of season

The new television season hasn't begun yet, but the football season has, and it's carrying the networks in the interim.

September 17, 2019

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending September 15, 2019: iTunes Movies US Charts: 1. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum 2

September 17, 2019

Cokie Roberts, longtime political journalist, dies at 75

Cokie Roberts, the daughter of politicians and a pioneering journalist who chronicled Washington from Jimmy Carter to Donald ...

September 17, 2019

Author takes deep dive into creation of TV show "Friends"

"Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era," (Dutton), by Saul Austerlitz In 1994, NBC was ...

September 17, 2019

NBC's 'Peacock' to join the streaming fray in April

Comcast's NBCUniversal said Tuesday that its upcoming streaming service will be called Peacock, in an homage to NBC's logo.

September 17, 2019

Yada yada yada: Netflix to air 'Seinfeld' starting in 2021

Move aside, "Friends" and "The Office." Netflix now has a new gem — a show about nothing. The company announced Monday it ...