Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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The Walking Dead Hits Ratings High
The AMC original series The Walking Dead has already established itself as the biggest show in network cable history. Unlike most shows that start strong and have a drop-off from week to week, The Walking Dead has been consistent and even shown growth in total viewers. Last night's airing of the fifth episode brought in 5.6 million viewers and a 2.8 rating in the critical 18-49 demo. Those numbers top what was turned in by the premiere on Halloween. The sixth and final episode of the sea...
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83rd Academy Awards Hosts Announced
James Franco and Anne Hathaway are officially set to host the 83rd Annual Academy Awards show which will take place on February 27th. They represent what appears to be a move towards attracting a younger audience. Both have done well with hosting Saturday Night Live which was a factor in the decision. Last year the Academy Awards were hosted by the combination of Steve Martin and Alex Baldwin. While the Oscars have attempted to revamp their shows over recent years (quicker pace and expandin...
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Tangled Challenges But Can’t Top Harry Potter
The Disney animated film Tangled opened above expectations however it still wasn't enough to stop Harry Potter. The second weekend of Deathly Hallows: Part 1 came in #1 at the box office for both the three day weekend and five day holiday run. Tangled was able to draw $48.6 million for the three days and totaled $68.5 million from its Wednesday opening. Certainly having the power of Disney behind it helped as did a large opening of 3D screens thanks to Harry Potter bowing out of releasing i...
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Being Rebooted
It was recently announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is set for a theatrical reboot. The movie will include an all-new cast. Warner Bros. purchased the rights and are moving forward with production. Buffy the Vampire Slayer began with a movie in 1992 starring Kristy Swanson and then spun into the popular TV show that ran for seven seasons (1997-2003) with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the lead role. What has spurned backlash to this news is that Joss Whedon is not involved with the project...
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Trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer
The first trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer recently arrived. Based on the novel by Michael Connely the story centers on a lawyer that conducts business from the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Played by Matthew McConaughey the character of Mickey Haller has primarily dealt with petty criminals but then lands a case defending a high-profile playboy accused of rape and murder. The Lincoln Lawyer is slated to release on March 18th. ...
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Mark Wahlberg To Star in Uncharted
The campaigning across the internet for Nathan Fillion unfortunately amounted to nothing. Mark Wahlberg has confirmed he is set to play the role of Nathan Drake in the upcoming video game adaptation Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. This will be the fourth time that Wahlberg has worked with director David O. Russell so that relationship seemed to play a part in the decision. It has also been noted that Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci are being targeted for roles in the film. One would likely play Su...
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Trailer for Source Code
The first trailer for sci-fi film Source Code has arrived. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan the story centers on a solider who wakes up in the body of another man on a commuter train and finds out he is a part of a mission to stop a bomber. The movie is directed by Duncan Jones (Moon). Source Code is slated to release on April 15th 2011. ...
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Harry Potter Sets Franchise High Opening
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 opened to $125 million for the weekend making it easily the biggest start for any film in the franchise to date. It made nearly half of that total on Friday (which included the midnight shows) though and that evidences just how front-loaded it was and that may be a sign it won't go on to be the highest grossing total when all is said and done. The other new opener was The Next Three Days which finished flat in fifth place. Despite it being one of...
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