1/22/2007
The urban college flick tops the box office once again, while last week's Golden Globes give a boost to several smaller films.
Stomp The Yard, Sony's drama about competing black fraternities, remained at the top of its class this week, while several critically lauded films got a golden push from last week's Globes ceremony.Stomp The Yard, which features the big-screen debut of R&B star, Ne-Yo, took in $13.3 million...
1/22/2007
Despite the off-screen controversies of "Grey's Anatomy," ABC scores the most nods among the major networks.
Although the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation may have some stern words for Grey's Anatomy star, Isaiah Washington, the organization is still giving ABC some positive recognition.ABC earned eight nominations for the 18th annual GLAAD Media Awards, outshining competition from CBS, which...
1/22/2007
The reality show's first scandal surfaces following Paula Abdul's bizarre morning news appearance.
Continuing its trend of giving viewers just as much controversy as talented singing, American Idol encountered its first anticipated contestant scandal when Tommy Daniels, of last week's airing of the Seattle auditions, was found to have several arrests.Daniels, one of the few who impressed the...
1/18/2007
An all-star cast voices a heartwarming adaptation of the classic children's book.
With the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford and Julia Roberts making up just a part of an impressive voice cast, Charlotte's Web shines as much with its star power as it does with its faithful retelling of the E.B. White book that has been read by elementary school students for decades.The...
1/18/2007
The season premiere of the unstoppable singing competition draws the show's second-highest audience ever.
Cynics predicting that America's favorite show would finally lose its voice in its sixth season were silenced following this week's season premiere.The latest season of American Idol hit all the right notes with audiences with its two-night premiere, pulling in 37.3 million viewers when it kicked...
1/18/2007
GLAAD is seeking discussion with the "Grey's Anatomy" actor following the controversial remarks towards his co-star.
Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington is facing even more scrutiny after reportedly making anti-gay remarks about his co-star T.R.
1/18/2007
NBC announced renewals for its hit shows, and remained uncertain on "Studio 60," among others.
Crime fighters and wacky characters saved the struggling NBC this past fall, and the network's executives took notice.NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly announced the renewals of Heroes, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, My Name Is Earl and The Office for next season, speaking during the...
1/15/2007
Will Smith and son Jaden team up for one of the actor's most powerful performances since "Ali."
In another rare departure from the action blockbuster roles he is most know for, Will Smith trades his laughter-inducing humor for heart-wrenching emotion in The Pursuit of Happyness and succeeds spectacularly. Smith would do well to take on more roles like these.The Men in Black actor plays Chris...
1/12/2007
Dame Judi Dench delivers all the right spine-tingling chills in this provocative thriller.
Oscar winners Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett star in Notes on a Scandal, a thoroughly engaging - and at times sickening - thriller that follows a lonely spinster's obsession with a troubled, arguably pedophilic young woman. The result is an hour and a half of enjoyably revolting suspense.Dench...
1/11/2007
The executive's response to Peter Jackson's lawsuit makes a possibility for any "Lord of the Rings" prequels doubtful.
New Line Cinema co-head, Bob Shaye, spoke out against Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson, calling the filmmaker's recent lawsuit a result of his "arrogance."Fans of the trilogy were dismayed to learn that Jackson would not direct the series prequel, The Hobbit, for New Line because Jackson...
