Mike Sampson
Biggest Summer Movies of 2012: What Was a Hit and What Flopped
A lot of movies came out in the Summer of 2012. Some were good and some were…not so good. But one thing’s for sure: they made a lot of money. We took a look back at some of the biggest movies of the Summer of 2012 to see what worked and what didn’t. Some films won’t surprise you – you mean ‘The Avengers‘ was a big hit?… – but others – people still go see those ‘Ice Age’ movies?! – will.
Nude on TV: A 407% Increase Since 2011
This will probably come as no surprise to any of you who watch ‘Game of Thrones’ or ‘True Blood’ but the Parents Television Council just released a study that found 76 incidents of full nudity during primetime hours, a 407% increase over 2011. That’s a lot of nudity.
James Franco to Direct a Film on the Life of Lindsay Lohan?
Oh, James Franco… The actor who has made a career out of being unpredictable has done it again. Franco will direct an untitled film that will chart the very different lives of himself and Lindsay Lohan. Yes, we know. WTF. Read on for the best explanation we can offer…
Tina Fey Raps? Listen to Her Verse on Donald Glover’s New Album
Tina Fey rapping is probably not what you expected to hear this morning, but it’s for real. Fey teamed up with ‘Community‘ star (and former ‘30 Rock‘ writer) Donald Glover for a verse on his new ablum “Royalty” and…well, you’re going to have to listen for yourself.
New ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Clip: Peter Parker Fights Back
‘The Amazing Spider-Man‘ is just a few weeks away and today we have a new clip of Peter Parker showing off his skills. And as it turns out, Spider-Man is a baller.
HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ Will Follow the Miami Dolphins This Summer
After a long and thorough search, HBO has announced the upcoming season of ‘Hard Knocks‘ will follow the Miami Dolphins. And, looking above, it’s easy to see why.
Watch as Conan Visits Letterman, Leno Bashing Ensues
Last night, Conan O’Brien visited ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ – his first appearance on that show in over 13 years and his first late-night appearance since being fired as host of ‘The Tonight Show.’ Naturally with their combined dislike of Jay Leno, you could see where the interview would be going…
Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’ Trailer Rises From The Grave
In 1984, a young Disney animator named Tim Burton directed his live-action debut, the short film ‘Frankenweenie.’ Disney planned for the short to run before a theatrical re-release of ‘Pinocchio,’ but once they screened the completed project, they fired Burton on the spot.
Burton, of course, went on to a somewhat legendary career as a filmmaker and in 2010 made Disney over $1 billion on ‘Alice in
Michael Bay Threatening the World With Fourth ‘Transformers’ Film
After rumors began floating out of the New York Toy Fair, Michael Bay took to his official site to confirm the reports that he would return to direct a fourth installment in the ‘Transformers’ franchise.
‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Trailer Makes Honest Abe an Action Hero
‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ is a real movie. And this is not, despite its ridiculous premise, something made on the cheap that will go direct-to-DVD. This is a big summer movie from Fox, produced by Tim Burton, directed by that guy who directed ‘Wanted’ and starring some familiar faces. Based on the first trailer, it could either be awesome or completely stupid – so which is it?