http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/index.php FamilyVideo.com Entertainment News en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:01 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800803091/charlie-sheen-cast-as-president-in-machete-kill Charlie Sheen is poised to make a comeback. The former Two and a Half Men star is returning to the small screen in the upcoming series Anger Management, starring in a movie alongside Bill Murray and is reportedly in talks to play the president in the sequel to Machete, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:06:25 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800803099/liam-neeson-returns-to-action-with-taken-2-trailer Liam Neeson has become one of the most unlikely action movie stars in Hollywood over the last several years, and in his latest trailer, it looks like he's at it again. The international trailer for Taken 2, the sequel to the surprise 2008 hit Taken, was released on Thursday and it has Neeson on the warpath once again. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800802071/entourage-movie-to-begin-filming-next-year Just days after rumors surfaced of a potential Bored to Death movie, another popular HBO series appears headed to the big screen. Sources have confirmed that an Entourage movie is set to begin filming in January 2013, Hypable reports. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:06:06 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800802077/jon-hamm-to-star-in-upcoming-larry-david-comedy Jon Hamm may be best known for his dramatic turn as Don Draper in Mad Men, but he has also shown he has some comedic talent. Thanks to small roles in 30 Rock and the hit comedy Bridesmaids, directors seem to have taken note and Hamm is reportedly set to appear in funnyman Larry David's next movie, Cinemablend reports. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:06:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800802084/silent-film-reigns-again-with-the-artist Before this year, many people assumed silent films were a thing of the past, but The Artist changed everything. After capturing the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, the unique film may make movie buffs think twice about writing off silent productions. The acclaimed new release DVD hits shelves June 26. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:06:02 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800801016/jennifer-connelly-may-join-noah Darren Aronofsky is one of the most critically acclaimed directors in Hollywood, and his next film, the Biblical epic Noah seems poised to cement his reputation. Aronofsky is reportedly nearing an agreement with Jennifer Connelly to play a major role, Variety reports. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:06:15 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800801027/jim-carrey-leaves-dumb-and-dumber-sequel The prospect of a Dumb and Dumber sequel starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels caused a lot of excitement among movie fans, but the anticipation was short lived. Just three months after saying he'd be returning, Carrey has left the project, according to ETOnline.com Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800799961/bored-to-death-movie-a-possibility Despite being canceled, fans of the the HBO comedy series Bored to Death may soon get to see some of their favorite characters again. Star Ted Danson recently hinted there might be a 90-minute movie in the works, according to Vulture. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:06:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800799976/joseph-gordon-levitts-directorial-debut-gets-picked-up Joseph Gordon-Levitt has risen to become one of the most critically-acclaimed young actors in Hollywood, and now he has his sights set on directing. Remstar Films recently announced that it purchased the Canadian rights to his directorial debut, Don Jon's Addiction, which is currently under production. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:06:02 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800798979/madagascar-3-tops-box-office-once-more A week after besting the Ridley Scott thriller Prometheus at the box office, the family movie Madagascar 3 once again beat some stiff competition. The third installment of the animated series brought in 35.5 million, more than the highly anticipated Rock of Ages and That's My Boy, combined, according to Entertainment Weekly. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:06:49 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800799004/jonah-hill-signs-on-to-django-unchained It may be well into production, but Django Unchained is still adding to its impressive cast list. Moneyball star Jonah Hill recently signed on to join the latest from Quentin Tarantino in an unknown role as of now, Deadline reports. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:06:47 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800799027/21-jump-street-reboot-a-success Rebooting 21 Jump Street was a film is a tall order. Johnny Depp made the series a hit in the '80s, and it may seem hard to improve on the the crime drama. However, thanks to sterling performances from Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, filmmakers did just that, and turned it into a comedy at the same time. The new release DVD hits shelves June 26. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:06:25 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800797780/best-actor-winner-jean-dujardin-tapped-for-scorseses-latest Fresh off his breakout Oscar win for The Artist, it looks like French actor Jean Dujardin is slated to appear in another movie with high aspirations. Dujardin is reportedly in talks to co-star in Martin Scorsese's next movie The Wolf of Wall Street, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:06:15 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800797783/nbc-announces-fall-lineup Most shows just wrapped up their 2011-2012 season, but fans are likely already looking forward to the fall. NBC helped whet their appetite on Thursday when the network announced its fall lineup, which includes some popular shows in different places. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800796936/weeds-to-end-after-eight-seasons Showtime's hit series Weeds has been one of the network's most popular shows for years, but now it's coming to an end. The series is set to wrap up its eighth season later this year, and according to Entertainment Weekly, it will be its last. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:06:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800796977/goodfellas-inspiration-henry-hill-dies-at-69 Of all the characters in gangster movies, few are quite as famous as Goodfellas antagonist Henry Hill. Based on a real person, Hill was famously portrayed by Ray Liotta, and on Tuesday the real-life Henry Hill passed away at 69, according to the Los Angeles Times. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800795949/house-star-hugh-laurie-may-join-robocop Just days after news broke that Samuel L. Jackson may be in the upcoming RoboCop reboot, another big name has been added to the list. House star Hugh Laurie is reportedly in talks to play the science fiction movie's villain, according to Variety. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:06:50 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800795963/al-pacino-headed-to-broadway-for-glengarry-glen-ross-revival The 1992 drama Glengarry Glen Ross features one of the best casts in movie history, and one of its stars is headed to the stage to take on a new role. Al Pacino is reportedly set to play the part of Shelly Levene in the upcoming Broadway show, The New York Times reports. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:06:48 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800795976/jennifer-aniston-paul-rudd-team-up-in-wanderlust Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd have risen to become two of the most popular actors in Hollywood, and the duo finally paired up in the comedy movie Wanderlust. With a talented supporting cast and a hilarious script, the movie is certainly not short on laughs. The new release DVD hits shelves June 19. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:06:25 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800794844/philip-seymour-hoffman-offered-catching-fire-role The first installment of The Hunger Games trilogy is still playing in some theaters, but that hasn't stopped rampant speculation about the casting for the upcoming sequel Catching Fire. The most recent news is perhaps the most exciting, as Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman has reportedly been offered the role of Plutarch Heavensbee, Deadline reports. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:06:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800794851/ashley-tisdale-added-to-sons-of-anarchy Ashley Tisdale may be best known for her work on the Disney Channel, but the former High School Musical 2 star is going to be taking a much darker turn in the near future. Tisdale is reportedly set to appear in a multiple-episode arc on the gritty drama Sons of Anarchy, according to Deadline. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800793854/samuel-l-jackson-signs-on-for-robocop-remake Ever since it was announced the '80s classic RoboCop was getting remade, many have been skeptical. However, the announcement of the latest casting news may change some minds. Samuel L. Jackson has signed on for a role in the science fiction movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:06:49 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800793865/chuck-star-zachary-levi-in-talks-for-thor-2 Zachary Levi, best known for his role on the NBC comedy Chuck, was originally slated to be in last year's superhero movie Thor, but had to pull out due to other commitments. Luckily for him, it looks like he may get another chance at the part as he in talks to join the forthcoming sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:06:47 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800793878/jeff-who-lives-at-home-combines-comedy-drama Some of the best films of recent years have seamlessly combined comedy and drama to create a truly moving cinematic experience, and such is the case with Jeff, Who Lives at Home. Thanks to an all-star cast and a quirky script, the indie movie hits its mark. The new release DVD comes to shelves June 19. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:06:25 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800792924/emma-watson-tapped-for-aronofsky-epic Fresh off her supporting role in My Week With Marilyn and in advance of her much-anticipated part in the adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the good news keeps on coming for Emma Watson. Now the former Harry Potter star is teaming up with one of the best directors in the business, Deadline reports. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:06:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800792930/jamie-foxx-in-line-to-play-president-in-white-house-down Jamie Foxx is already generating buzz for his role in Quentin Tarantino's latest Django Unchained, which doesn't hit theaters until December 25. The Oscar winner is now turning some heads, as it is rumored that he is in talks to play the president in the upcoming action thriller White House Down, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800792047/captain-america-2-gets-directors After the success of the The Avengers earlier this spring, anticipation for the upcoming sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger reached new levels. The buzz got even louder this week when prolific directors Anthony and Joe Russo were tapped to helm the eagerly-awaited project, according to Variety. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:06:28 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800792056/two-lost-stars-join-californication Two stars of the hit ABC series Lost are going to be reuniting somewhere else. Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia are both slated to be making guest appearances in the upcoming sixth season of Californication, according to TVline.com Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:06:26 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800792081/the-best-of-liam-neeson June 7 marks the birthday of many famous entertainers including Prince and Michael Cera, but perhaps the most well-known star born on this day is Liam Neeson. The prolific actor turns 60 this year, and in recognition of his important milestone here are some his best films. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:06:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800791036/ridley-scotts-best-films With Ridley Scott's Prometheus ready to hit theaters this Friday, fans of the famous director are rightfully excited. The movie, which stars Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron, is Scott's first film in two years and has been met with considerable anticipation. In recognition of the release of Prometheus, here's a look back at some of Scott's best films. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:06:06 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800791047/foo-fighters-drummer-tapped-for-cbgb-movie The upcoming film centered around the iconic New York club CBGB is shaping up to have a very interesting cast. The most recent addition to the call sheet is Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins, who is reportedly cast to play The Stooges frontman Iggy Pop, according to Paste magazine. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:06:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800790026/community-leads-the-way-at-critics-choice-television-awards-nominations Despite being shortened and moved to Fridays for next season, the NBC comedy series Community is clearly a hit with critics. The cult favorite led the way with six nominations at for the Critics' Choice Television Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tue, 5 Jun 2012 18:06:06 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800790040/christina-applegate-signs-on-for-anchorman-2 As more news about the upcoming Anchorman sequel comes out, the year-plus wait for the comedy movie becomes much more difficult. The most recent announcement was no different. Christina Applegate, who plays Ron Burgundy's (Will Ferrell) lover-turned-rival Veronica Corningstone, will reprise her role, Celebuzz reports. Tue, 5 Jun 2012 18:06:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800789094/the-hunger-games-wins-big-at-mtv-movie-awards On Sunday night, the MTV Movie Awards pitted some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood against each other, and in the end it was The Hunger Games that came out on top. The March hit took home four awards, besting the likes of Harry Potter and Twilight. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:06:50 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800789121/scream-tv-series-in-the-works The Scream franchise helped popularize the slasher movie once again in the mid-90s, and now the iconic killer from the horror movies is headed to the small screen. MTV is reportedly in the process of developing a weekly series based on the popular films, according to TVLine. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:06:28 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800788292/will-ferrell-adam-sandler-may-team-up-for-three-mississippi Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell are two of the biggest comedians in Hollywood, and the duo may soon be joining forces. Sandler is reportedly in talks to star opposite Ferrell in his upcoming comedy movie Three Mississippi, according to Vulture. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:06:27 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800788309/private-practice-star-may-be-leaving-show Grey's Anatomy spin-off Private Practice was recently renewed for a sixth season, but it may have to complete it without its star. Kate Walsh, who plays the lead role of Dr. Addison Montgomery, may leave the show after the first 13 episodes of next season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:06:25 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800788325/big-name-stars-highlight-safe-house Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds are two of the biggest names in Hollywood, and the two prolific actors recently teamed up for the thriller Safe House. With a talented supporting cast and fast paced-action, the movie certainly delivers. The new release DVD hits shelves June 5. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:06:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800787083/fraggle-rock-movie-in-the-works With the success of last year's The Muppets, filmmakers would be wise to bring some of Jim Henson's other famous puppets to life, and it looks like they are inching ever closer to doing so. A movie version of the popular '80s TV show Fraggle Rock is in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter Thu, 31 May 2012 18:05:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800787097/george-lucas-announces-retirement One of Hollywood's most iconic directors and producers has reportedly called it quits. George Lucas recently told Empire magazine that he plans on leaving his company Lucasfilms and retiring to spend more time on making movies as a hobby. Thu, 31 May 2012 18:05:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800785931/lifetime-working-on-the-silence-of-the-lambs-prequel-series The 1991 hit The Silence of the Lambs is remembered as one of the best thrillers of all time, and a prequel to the film may be headed to the small screen. The series is being developed by Lifetime and would follow the earlier days of FBI agent Clarice Starling, famously played by Jodie Foster in the original movie, according to TV Guide. Wed, 30 May 2012 18:05:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800785942/real-life-navy-seals-power-act-of-valor Movies have sometimes used non-actors to give the films a more realistic feel, and nowhere was that more true than in the 2012 film Act of Valor. The action movie welcomed six real-life Navy SEALs to the set, making it one of the most unique releases of the year. The new release DVD hit shelves June 5. Wed, 30 May 2012 18:05:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800784724/christopher-guest-working-on-new-tv-show Christopher Guest, one of the most respected comedic minds in Hollywood, is working on his next project, but this time it will be for the small screen. According to Vulture, the series is tentatively titled Family Tree, and is being shopped by a number of different networks. Wed, 30 May 2012 13:05:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800784700/men-in-black-iii-ousts-the-avengers Leave it to Will Smith to knock off one of the biggest movies of all time. In yet another big opening for Smith, Men in Black III captured the box office crown from The Avengers Memorial Day weekend, bringing in 55 million to knock the superhero movie from the top spot, according to the Los Angeles Times. Tue, 29 May 2012 18:05:26 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800784715/robert-pattinson-quashes-the-hunger-games-rumors Last week there were rumours swirling that Twilight star Robert Pattinson would be appearing in Catching Fire, the sequel to The Hunger Games. The news was equally stirring among both legions of fans, but Pattinson soon put the rumors to rest, USA Today reports. Tue, 29 May 2012 18:05:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800783285/great-gastby-trailer-wows The trailer for the upcoming movie of F. Scott Fitzgeraldrsquo;s classic novel The Great Gatsby was released on May 23, and it already has created quite the buzz. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the new adaptation of the book features Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Tobey McGuire as Nick Carraway and Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby himself. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:05:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800783291/hunger-games-coming-to-dvd-in-august The Hunger Games, which premiered in March, was one of the biggest movie events of the year, and soon fans who want to relive the exciting action movie again and again will be able to purchase their own DVD copy. The film will be released on DVD August 18th at midnight, with some special bonus features to boot. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:05:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800782765/hockey-enters-the-spotlight-in-goon Even casual hockey fans know that most teams have one player whose sole purpose is to hit the others on the ice. They may not get all the glory of the goal scorers, but they serve just as an important of a role. The so-called enforcer finally gets his due in the 2011 sports comedy movie Goon, which hits shelves on May 29. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:05:16 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800782785/gary-oldman-reportedly-signs-on-to-robocop-remake Many have questioned the wisdom behind remaking the 1987 cult classic RoboCop, but recent casting news might help quell their worry. Gary Oldman has been tapped to star in the remake alongside The Killing star Joel Kinnaman, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:05:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/800781711/robert-pattinson-rumored-to-be-in-hunger-games-sequel Robert Pattinson has already had his hand in two of the biggest movie series of the last decade, and it looks like he may be poised for a third. The Twilight star is reportedly in talks to appear in the upcoming The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire, according to TMT. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:05:17 CST