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Hallmark's LOVE EVERLASTING COURAGE Arrives on DVD Today, May 8
by Movies News Desk - May 08, 2012

Just in time for Mother's Day, Hallmark Channel's saga returns with another film based on the best-selling Love Comes Softly series by Janette Oke. Centering on family values in the 19th century, the heartwarming story, LOVE'S EVERLASTING COURAGE, arrives on DVD today, May 8 from Twentieth Century F...


VIDEO: New Trailer - TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D, in Theaters Jan 4
by Movies News Desk - December 02, 2012

Lionsgate's TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D continues the legendary story of the homicidal Sawyer family, picking up where Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic left off in Newt, Texas, where for decades people went missing without a trace. TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D hits theaters on January 4th. Watch the latest trailer for ...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Final Season Premiere of MTV's JERSEY SHORE
by - October 01, 2012

In the final season premiere of MTV's JERSEY SHORE, Snooki's pregnancy has resulted in Deena's search for a new drinking buddy. Check out the clip from the premiere below where she enlists JWoww to fill the role!...


TLC's DC CUPCAKES: MOMMY'S BASH to Premiere 5/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2012

DC CUPCAKES: MOMMY'S BIRTHDAY BASH will premiere May 11 at 10 PM (ET/PT) on TLC. The one-hour special is the first of two ordered for the franchise earlier this month....


Universal to Develop UGLYDOLL Feature Film
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2013

Universal Partnerships & Licensing today announced it has entered into a representation agreement with Pretty Ugly, LLC, the creators of the popular Uglydoll brand, to expand the digital category of the imaginative Uglydoll world, or "Uglyverse." Universal will launch interactive and wireless cont...


BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 Dominates Global Box Office with $447 Million and Counting
by Movies News Desk - December 02, 2012

Although steadily working its way toward being highest grossing film of the franchise domestically, BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 is dominating the overseas box office, according to Oh No They Didn't. Having added $48.9 million this weekend and grossing $447 million globally, the film is now the top earner...


Delicious: HANNIBAL's Facebook, Tumblr Apps Deliver Big Social Media Boost
by Tyler Peterson - April 04, 2013

NBC is upping its social media support for "Hannibal" with both a Facebook and Tumblr application connects the series closer to its passionate fan base....


Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Set for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2012

Deadline reports that Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will appear in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST in the roles of Magneto and Professor Xavier....


Stanley Tucci Joins Cast of TRANSFORMERS 4
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2013

TRANSFORMERS 4 director Michael Bay announced at last night's CinemaCon in Las Vegas that Stanley Tucci has signed on to the cast of the upcoming sequel....


Cartoon Network to Celebrate BEN 10 WEEK, 3/19 - 24
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012

BEN 10, the ultimate teen superhero and global superstar, takes over Cartoon Network with an entire week of on-air and online content beginning Monday, March 19....


Harrison Ford 'Open to the Idea' of New STAR WARS FILM
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2012

TVguide.com reports that a 'highly placed source' who has ties to the recently announced 'Star Wars Episode VII film, had some exciting news to share with fans of the scifi classic. Referring to the original three stars, Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, he revealed, 'Harrison is open to the idea...


VIDEO: Extended Action Clip for IRON MAN 3
by - April 15, 2013

An extended action clip from Disney's upcoming IRON MAN 3 was revealed on last night's MTV MOVIE AWARDS. The latest installment in the franchise is set to hit theaters on May 3rd. Check out the clip below!...


Hugh Jackman Dishes on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013

In an interview with The Daily Mail, Hugh Jackman, who's just been nominated for an Academy Award for LES MISERABLES, gave up some details on the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST....


Showtime to Preview THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS, 4/21
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2012

On the heels of an eventful start to the 2012 baseball season, SHOWTIME will air a special 30-minute preview episode of THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS featuring the new-look Miami Marlins, on Saturday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT. ...


First Four DIE HARD Films to Return to Theaters for One Day Only, 2/13
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2013

Yipee-Ki-Yay, DIE HARD movie fans - the celebrated action movie series is returning to the big screen for one day only, on Wednesday, February 13th....


Halle Berry, James Marsden, & More Might Return for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2012

Following last week's announcement that Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan would return to the X-MEN franchise in Bryan Singer's DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Fox is currently in negotations with additional stars in the original feature film, including Halle Berry,...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Showtime's THE FRANCHISE: SEASON W/ THE MIAMI MARLINS
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2012

On the heels of an eventful start to the 2012 baseball season, SHOWTIME will air a special 30-minute preview episode of THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS featuring the new-look Miami Marlins, on Saturday, April 21 at 9 PM ET/PT. ...


Showtime's THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS Debuts Tonight, 7/11
by TV News Desk - July 11, 2012

The weekly series THE FRANCHISE: A SEASON WITH THE MIAMI MARLINS will premiere with a new one-hour episode tonight, July 11 at 10 PM ET/PT. Thirty-minute episodes will follow each subsequent Wednesday night at 10 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME for the following seven weeks....


VIDEO: Disney to Prep Stand-Alone STAR WARS Flicks in Addition to New Trilogy
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2013

In an interview today with CNBC, Walt Disney Pictures' CEO Bob Iger confirmed the stand-alone STAR WARS feature film rumors. For the full interview, check out the video below!...


Hugh Jackman Officially Joins X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST director Bryan Singer has made it known that Twitter is his method of choice to deliver big updates on the film: including when Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan agreed to reprise their roles, and when James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult h...


First Look At Scarlett Johansson In CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
by Pat Cerasaro - April 17, 2013

The first glimpse of Broadway/Hollywood crossover superstar Scarlett Johansson onset of the upcoming franchise sequel to the recent superhero-themed movie mega-hits THE AVENGERS and CAPTAIN AMERICA has at last been revealed....


Stanley Tucci Joins Cast of TRANSFORMERS 4
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2013

TRANSFORMERS 4 director Michael Bay announced at last night's CinemaCon in Las Vegas that Stanley Tucci has signed on to the cast of the upcoming sequel....


Sam Mendes Will Not Direct Next JAMES BOND Film
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Mendes will not be returning to direct the next installment of the JAMES BOND franchise. The Oscar winner played a key role in breathing new life into the 007 film series with last year's box office smash 'Skyfall', but announced that he will not return to he...


Nantz, Brown & Esiason Lead CBS's 15 Sports Emmy Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - March 20, 2013

Jim Nantz, James Brown and Boomer Esiason lead the list of CBS's 15 nominations for the 2012 Sports Emmy Awards to be presented on May 7 in New York City. Nantz, who won the 2008 and 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality - PLAY-BY-PLAY, once again earned a nomination in that category....


Disney Planning 'Stand Alone' STAR WARS Feature Films
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2013

Ain't It Cool News reports that Disney is planning a slate of 'stand-alone' STAR WARS films which will be unrelated to the new sequel trilogy but will feature characters from the franchise. The first in the series will focus on the beloved character YODA....






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