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Production on the Second Season of El Rey's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN to Kick Off this October
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014

EL REY NETWORK today announced that production on the sophomore season of Robert Rodriguez's 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,' the network's first scripted drama, will start production in Austin (home to Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios) beginning October 2014....


New episodes of THE CAR CHASERS Season 2 to Air Tuesday Nights
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2013

New episodes of THE CAR CHASERS Season 2 to Air Tuesday Nights at 10pm & 10:30pm/1am & 1:30am from October 22 to December 10. Two new episodes will air back to back each Tuesday....


Newly Married Justin Bartha and Lia Smith Expecting First Child
by Movies News Desk - January 06, 2014

US Weekly reports that just two days after Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot with fitness trainer Lia Smith, the couple has revealed they are expecting their first child....


Newly Married Justin Bartha and Lia Smith Expecting First Child
by Movies News Desk - January 06, 2014

US Weekly reports that just two days after Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot with fitness trainer Lia Smith, the couple has revealed they are expecting their first child....


William Shatner to Return for STAR TREK 3 in 2016?
by Robert Diamond - September 22, 2014

Geek alert! Badass Digest reports tonight that William Shatner might return to his iconic role of Captain Kirk in STAR TREK 3, expected in 2016. The star previously complained that while Leonard Nimoy was asked to return for the newest crop of movies, that he was not. (The fact that his character is...


Painting with a Twist Named No. 1 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
by Christina Mancuso - January 08, 2015

Painting with a Twist, the nation's largest paint-and-sip franchise, was recently ranked the No. 1 Paint & Sip Studio as part of the 2015 Entrepreneur magazine annual Franchise 500 edition. This marks the second year in a row Painting with a Twist has earned this honor....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - CBS's Behind-the-Scenes Look at NBA SUMMER DREAMS
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2014

SUMMER DREAMS, a new two-hour special that follows the players, personalities and behind-the-scenes drama at the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official Summer League will air this March....


Emilia Clarke Lands Iconic 'Sarah Connor' Role in TERMINATOR Reboot
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2013

Not many details are known about the film, though Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reprise his role as a Terminator assigned to protect the young Sarah Connor, and the film will reportedly 'involve a trip to the future.'...


Emilia Clarke Lands Iconic 'Sarah Connor' Role in TERMINATOR Reboot
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2013

Not many details are known about the film, though Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reprise his role as a Terminator assigned to protect the young Sarah Connor, and the film will reportedly 'involve a trip to the future.'...


Amazon Announces Limited Edition TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCITON Gift Set
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2014

Amazon today announces a Limited Edition Gift Set Blu-ray for the action adventure film Transformers: Age of Extinction, now in theaters....


Sony Pictures Confirms 22 JUMP STREET Sequel in the Works
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2014

Sony Pictures and Original Film have confirmed that a sequel to the action comedy 22 JUMP STREET is in the works....


Robin Williams Fans Campaign for 'Legend of Zelda' Video Game Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014

Comic legend Robin Williams died tragically on Monday at the age of 63, but his name may live on in the world of video games if fans of Ninendo's The Legend of Zelda get their wish....


Spin-Off Film About SPIDER-MAN's Aunt May In the Works at Sony Pictures?
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014

According to the LatinoReview, a spin-off film about SPIDER-MAN's Aunt May may be in the works at Sony Pictures. The project will entail an espionage story for Peter Parker's relative....


'Lend Me a Tenor' Star Justin Bartha Ties the Knot
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014

US weekly reports that Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot over the weekend with fitness trainer Lia Smith....


Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to Pen Next James Bond Pic
by Movies News Desk - June 27, 2014

Variety reports that Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who teamed to write the last five James Bond films, will be scripting the 24th installment in the franchise. Purvis and Wade will rework John Logan's original screenplay, with SKYFALL helmer Sam Mendes onboard to direct....


Female Edition of THE EXPENDABLES Finds its Director
by Tyler Peterson - February 06, 2014

Aptly titled THE EXPENDABELLES, the project hails from Millennium Films and features a script from Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith -- the writing team behind LEGALLY BLONDE....


MADDEN NFL: 25 YEARS AND RUNNING Opens Tomorrow at Museum of the Moving Image
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2014

As New York and New Jersey play host to Super Bowl XLVIII, Museum of the Moving Image and EA SPORTS look back on 25 years of the groundbreaking video game franchise Madden NFL in a new exhibition that opens tomorrow. On view and available for play are five editions of the game ranging from the origi...


Baltimore Symphony to Present POKEMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS This May
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2014

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) presents Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions, a concert experience featuring all-new musical arrangements from the popular video game franchise. Led by prolific video game music conductor, orchestrator and Baltimore native Susie Benchasil Seiter, the BSO's performanc...


Beef Jerky Outlet in Bristol, Virginia Ready to Open
by Robert Diamond - November 27, 2013

A Beef Jerky Outlet store is opening in Bristol, Virginia this Thanksgiving week. New owners Julie Gobble and Dave Harless have worked hard to open the doors for the holiday season. The new outlet is located on 3101 Lee Highway, right across from a regional mega shopping center featuring a Walmart S...


HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 is Most-Anticipated Fall Movie
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014

Coinciding with the conclusion of the Toronto International Film Festival, Fandango asked film fans which movies they're most looking forward to seeing on the big screen from September through November....


Famke Janssen Will Return for TAKEN 3
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2014

According to Deadline, Famke Janssen has just sealed her deal to rejoin Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace in the third installment of the TAKEN franchise for EuropaCorp and 20th Century Fox....


Adam Driver to Play Villain in STAR WARS: EPISODE VII
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2014

Various sources have confirmed to the publication that GIRLS star Adam Driver is wrapping up talks to play the unnamed villain in the next installment of the franchise. Though details are scarce, 'the character is said to be in the vein of iconic STAR WARS villain Darth Vader.' Driver has reportedly...


UNDERWORLD to Return to the Big Screen?
by Movies News Desk - August 27, 2014

The Hollywood Reporter writes that UNDERWORLD is headed back to the big screen via Lakeshore Entertainment and writer Cory Goodman....


E!'s THE FASHION POLICE to Continue Without Joan Rivers
by Tyler Peterson - September 19, 2014

THE FASHION POLICE will continue on without the late Joan Rivers....


NBA Special SUMMER DREAMS to Air 3/15 on CBS
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

SUMMER DREAMS, a new two-hour special that follows the players, personalities and behind-the-scenes drama at the National Basketball Association's (NBA) official Summer League, will be broadcast Saturday, March 15 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....






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