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YOUNG MOVIEGOERS GIVE HARRY A MAGICAL WEEK The box office remained under the spell of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix over the weekend as the Warner Bros. film added an estimated $77.4 million to its gross, bringing its total since Wednesday to $140 million in North America. (Screenings in 91 IMAX theaters accounted for $7.3 million of the total, making it the biggest IMAX opening on record.) The film raked in even more overseas, it made an estimated $190....

NBC CONTINUES TO FADE Without football in the picture, NBC was unable to place a single show in the Nielsen top ten last week. CBS again emerged as the most-watched network overall, while Fox – thanks mostly to American Idol– was the most-watched network among viewers 18-49, the demographic group that has the most appeal to advertisers. Although its numbers are down from last year, American Idolnevertheless trounced everything in sight....

TV BOSSES DEFEND CRAMER, STEWART NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker came to the defense of CNBC financial commentator Jim Cramer Wednesday – immediately found himself accused of being out of touch with public sentiment. Delivering a keynote talk at the McGraw-Hill Media Summit in New York, Zucker said that Daily Showhost Jon Stewart was “completely out of line” and “totally unfair” in his attacks on Cramer and CNBC and was trying to make Cramer into a “scapegoat....

SUSAN BOYLE: THE MELTDOWN? Britain’s Got Talentcontestant Susan Boyle may be experiencing difficulty coping with the pressure of celebrity. Following reports that Boyle has begun exploding with four-letter words at demanding fans and paparazzi, Judge Piers Morgan said on his blog Thursday that Boyle’s been in a “flood of tears” and “fleetingly felt like quitting the show altogether.” But Chicago Sun-TimesTV columnist Bill Zwecker quoted a show staffer as saying that while Boyle can sometimes be testy, she “has a strong competitive spirit....

NOW, THE MCCAIN-LETTERMAN DEBATE John McCain showed up on time for his appearance on the David Letterman show Thursday night, after renting a helicopter to fly from Philadelphia to New York after weather grounded his campaign plane. It was his first appearance on CBS’s Late Show since he canceled a Sept. 24 appearance at the last minute, telling Letterman he had to return to Washington because of the economic crisis, but then showed up for an interview with Katie Couric for the CBS Evening News instead....

After nearly six years of anticipation, Studio Ghibli fans worldwide can finally celebrate. Per a new tweet from the company’s official Twitter account early this morning, Hayao Miyazaki’s newest animated film How Do You Live? is set to land in theaters across Japan on July 14th, 2023. The tweet shows a piece of hand-drawn artwork from the film, a charcoal and watercolor drawing showing the facade of a bird-like creature, likely a character in the upcoming film....

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films has announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Saturn Awards. Leading the pack is Bryan Singer’s homage to the superhero mythos Superman Returns with 10 nominations. Garnering 6 nominations each, are X-Men: The Last Stand and Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, which received its nod in the restored category of Best International Film. Following closely behind are an eclectic mix: Casino Royale, Mission: Impossible III, Perfume - The Story of a Murderer, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Stranger Than Fiction, receiving 5 nominations each....

Superstore, much like the owner of whoever’s foot flew off during that freak tornado, has been dead for a considerable amount of time. As a result of America Ferrera’s departure from the series in pursuit of “the next chapter for [her] family and career,” the show was officially canceled by NBC following its 100th episode, with the final installments of Season 6 being released in March 2021. However, that little setback hasn’t stopped the dedicated and loyal Superstore fanbase from rapidly expanding as they lay in wait for the hopeful revival of their favorite workplace sitcom....

The first full-length trailer for The Baby-Sitters Club is here. Netflix is bringing the beloved series of books by author Ann M. Martin to the small screen with a new live-action series that is set to debut this summer. The streaming service previously released a brief teaser but now they have provided a more thorough look at what is coming down the pipeline, which should provide a little boost of nostalgia for quite a few viewers....

We’re just a few months ahead of the long-awaited premiere of The Batman, and the official rating has just come in for the film. As expected, The Batman has officially been rated PG-13. Per FilmRatings.com, the PG-13 rating is for “strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language, and some suggestive material.” Because Warner Bros. would want a big-budget film like this to be seen by as large of an audience as possible, it always seemed most likely that The Batman would be rated PG-13....

Contrary to popular belief, animated movies are not just for children. In fact, Christmas animated movies are made for people of different ages to ensure the family, as a whole, can enjoy the movie. Over recent years, there has been a budding popularity and demand for Christmas-themed animated movies. Perhaps, it is the tradition of watching them together over Christmastime, or perhaps, it is these films’ ability to teach valuable lessons....

Biker gangs and outlaws have been showing up in Hollywood for years, with both television and films often depicting the misunderstood misfits. For decades, renowned filmmakers have told unique and spellbinding tales about motorcycle riders, with the 1953 Marlon Brando classic The Wild One widely regarded as the original outlaw biker picture that set the precedent for future flicks. The 1960s and ‘70s became notorious for the many motorcycle movies that graced the silver screen, with the 1969 independent road drama Easy Rider helping inspire the New Hollywood era of filmmaking in which young and innovative directors rose to prominence....

7 Don’t Make Me Go (July 15) Along the way the audience will find themselves laughing, crying, and feeling truly heartbroken, watching him try and teach her everything that she might need to know for the rest of her life. The complicated father-daughter relationship between Cho and Issac is bitter-sweet yet totally lovable, and brings a fantastic chemistry to the screen. While it might be a comedic heartwarming movie, there’s no ignoring the deep sadness that runs through it....

If you attended a Christian or a remotely Jesus-leaning school, or some form of Christian church, you’ll recollect that the annual Nativity play was a key fixture on the church’s calendar. Whether you’re god-fearing or not, most will be able to attest to the demoralizing casting process whereby the vast majority would be thrown into the ancillary cast, made up predominantly of farmyard fodder; a sheep, an ox, a donkey, or if you were lucky and demonstrated some acting prowess, you may have featured as a shepherd or one of the three wise men....

The Brave Little Toaster, directed by Jerry Rees, was released in 1987 as a Disney independent production. Unfortunately, it was unable to get the same love in the ’90s, despite being one of the most revolutionary films. Adapted from Thomas M. Disch’s 1980 best-selling science fiction book of the same name, it tells the tale of an animated toaster, vacuum, radio, blanket, and lamp, and their journey to the city to locate their owner Rob....

Scott Patterson discusses going toe-to-toe with this Halloween’s most vicious killer. As Jigsaw’s backstory becomes more detailed and fleshed out, it becomes obvious that each film is one single piece in a giant puzzle. How many pieces will it take to complete the picture? The answer to that question is currently up in the air, as it depends on the audience’s want and need to see another installment of this hugely popular franchise....

Actress Hayden Panettiere is back for more slasher horror as she returns to the role of Kirby Reed for upcoming sequel Scream 6. Spotted on set, an image of Panettiere was shared by the official Scream Twitter account and should have fans excited to see her once again come face to face with Ghostface. You can check out the image below. First appearing in Scream 4 back in 2011, Hayden Panettiere’s character Kirby Reed finds herself at the sharp end of Ghostface’s rampages as she becomes one of the several targets of the infamous killer....

Although MCU’s latest win, Spider-Man: No Way Home, ruled the box office for a while now, the crown has now fallen upon Paramount and Spyglass’ reboot of the iconic slasher franchise Scream, once again proving that nostalgia can ensure a box office win. While theatrical releases continue to struggle amidst the revived pandemic and the rise of the Omicron variant, Scream became the box office top earner this weekend. The iconic slasher reboot took in $30....

Comic-Con has announced their full programming lineup for Sunday, July 26. You can check out the full schedule if you CLICK HERE, but below you can take a look at all of the film and TV-related panels and other happenings. Sunday, July 26 10:00-11:00 Phineas and Ferb Hey kids, whatcha doin’? Going to the Phineas and Ferb panel, that’s what! Creators Dan Povenmire (Family Guy) and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (Rocko’s Modern Life) plus the voice of Phineas, Vincent Martella (Everybody Hates Chris) and other surprise guests from the show are on hand to tell you everything that’s happening behind the scenes of Disney Channel and Disney XD’s #1 animated series....

Netflix has released a new trailer for the two-hour series finale of Sense8, which launches globally on Netflix June 8. This finale follows the cluster as they all reunite one last time for a final mission, in hopes that love will conquer all. In actuality, though, not all of the Sensates will come back together, which is the reason for the remaining seven Sensates to join forces once again in the first place....