20th Century Fox-related stories
Posted Oct 26th 2009 8:02PM by Brad Trechak
Filed under: TV on the Bigscreen, OpEd, Reality-Free
The upcoming
A-Team movie has released its first cast photo (a larger version can be seen
here), and I'll give credit where credit is due. Not only has Fox cast the movie perfectly, but they've gone out of their way to make the cast look like their 80's television equivalents. Okay, Rampage Jackson isn't wearing gold chains, but that's about it.
They even made Liam Neeson look like George Peppard. How cool is that? And of course that's the classic van in the background. Even if this movie ends up being a mindless action flick, then it's still following in the footsteps of its originator and will likely make $100 million that weekend.
I just wonder if anybody is actually going to be shot and killed in the movie. It never seemed to happen during the television show. More importantly, will any of the original cast members make a cameo?
Posted Oct 7th 2009 10:02PM by Danny Gallagher
Filed under: TV on the Bigscreen, The Simpsons, Reality-Free
If you fondly remember watching the first
Simpsons Movie hoping that the sequel would bring you equal amounts of life affirming excitement, keep hoping.
Matt Groening and Al Jean said an interview with Morgan Spurlock, the
Super Size Me star and director hired for
the show's big anniversary extravaganza, that they have
no plans to start doing another Simpsons movie anytime soon.
They didn't rule out the possibility of another movie, but it certainly won't be in the foreseeable future. The pair said the process for the first movie was so frustrating that they couldn't fathom even starting a second one without some kind of heavy duty anti-psychotic medication.
Posted Aug 3rd 2009 10:02AM by Danny Gallagher
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Animation, Pickups and Renewals, Reality-Free
Despite a minor derailment that nearly
threw all of the show's voice talent head first through a windshield,
Futurama is finally full steam ahead ...
again.
Variety reports that production on the new Comedy Central episodes has been restarted now that the principal voice talent has been coaxed back to the studio. This means that the show will be able to meet its 2010 target date.
That is, of course, unless there are unforeseen complications like, say, another writers' strike, an animator ink shortage, or an impromptu invasion led by the planet Omicron Persei 8. Negotiations with Lur are still pending.
Continue reading Futurama back on track again
Posted Aug 1st 2009 9:02AM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Animation, Casting, Reality-Free
It looks like
it may have all been tactics after all. At least so far. While I'm thrilled that the majority of the
Futurama voice actors have signed deals to reprise their roles, they're still missing two of the key talents. Can you really imagine
Futurama with different voices for Fry, Zoidberg, Farnsworth
and Bender? At the same time, I can't really see Billy West (Fry, Zoidberg, Farnsworth) and John Di Maggio (Bender) walking away from this.
Di Maggio is currently working on
Penguins of Madagascar, but neither is working on anything as high profile as
Futurama. I can't imagine they have any intention of truly walking away from a revival getting this much press. They were just trying to play hardball, and realized that 20th Century wasn't going to play.
I think it would have been fun if they'd recast the characters. They would have probably even addressed it right in the episodes, having them talk about how they all sound different and coming up with some ridiculous reason for it.
[
UPDATE: - Since the composition of this post, all principal cast members have been signed.]
Posted Jun 9th 2009 7:21PM by Danny Gallagher
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Animation, Pickups and Renewals, Reality-Free
What was once just internet gossip that spread across the web like a persistent skin rash has now become confirmed fact.
20th Century Fox and Comedy Central are not only reviving
Futurama, but they want double the initial number of episodes that
Collider.com reported meaning fans can look forward to 26 new episodes the sci-fi comedy series around the middle of 2010.
Variety also reports that actors Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio have also signed up to once again provide the voices for Fry, Leela and Bender. I believe that sound you just heard was the universe being ripped open by this awesome time loop.
Continue reading It's confirmed! Bender is back! And his banjo! And so is the rest of the Futurama crew!
Posted Mar 10th 2009 9:25AM by Danny Gallagher
Filed under: The Simpsons, Reality-Free
I've often heard from married guys that the best way to test your loved one's love is to change the wedding plans at the last minute to something completely outrageous. I'm assuming they mean an idea more outrageous than marriage.
If you're a football fan, tell them you want a cake in the shape of Dick Butkus' head -- or John Madden, if you've got more than 100 people. If you're a
Star Trek fan, tell your bride you want a Mr. Spock impersonator as your best man who will say in his toast, "After today, I now understand this human emotion called love."
The whole thing sounds like a foolproof escape plan, which would explain why married guys are the ones who keep thinking of it. But for
one groom who is organizing a Simpsons themed wedding, it seems to have either backfired or fulfilled his deepest dream.
Continue reading Love, Simpsons style
Posted Feb 15th 2009 9:06AM by Danny Gallagher
Filed under: The Simpsons, HDTV, Reality-Free
One of television's most beloved and historic television shows is undergoing a major change tonight.
Oh and it's also going to be in high definition too.
Tonight's episode of
The Simpsons will update their iconic opening sequence for the second time in its 20-year history.
Continue reading The Simpsons gets a new opening ... and it doesn't totally suck - VIDEO
Posted Sep 22nd 2008 10:05AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Boston Legal, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-Free
Good morning, everyone! This time we've got three copies of
Boston Legal - Season Four on DVD for three lucky, random commenters. The DVD is available in stores starting tomorrow.
To enter, leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, September 26 simply telling us why you'd like to own this DVD set
. As always, we'll randomly choose three winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating why you'd like to own the Boston Legal season four DVD set.
- The comment must be left before September 26, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- Three winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- Three winners will receive a Boston Legal - Season Four DVD (valued at $59.98).
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
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Posted Sep 6th 2008 3:01PM by Brad Trechak
Filed under: OpEd, 24, Reality-Free
Fox's
24 is taking a break from filming so producers can rethink the storylines for the upcoming season. The two-hour special for November is still in the can and shouldn't be affected by this.
This could be an example of analysis paralysis. Due to the writers' strike, the show was not broadcast at all last season. They had a year's break to think it through. They're having second thoughts about the storyline this late in the game? Considering the wait that fans have already had to go through (though no fault of the producers), this better be a kick-ass season.
Of course, the show isn't being broadcast until January and they already have plenty of material ready that wasn't broadcast due to the aforementioned strike. There is ample time to make whatever changes they need and have it ready for broadcast.
I do wonder what sort of enemy Jack Bauer will be fighting in the next season. I'm hoping for
Cobra Commander from the upcoming G.I. Joe movie.
Posted Aug 8th 2008 1:02PM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Prison Break, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-Free
If you haven't entered our latest giveaway yet, here's a reminder that it's ending today.
You've got until 5PM Eastern today to enter to win
Prison Break - Season Three on DVD. If you're anything like me, you may have never caught up with all of last season, and these DVDs would be a good (and, if you win, free!) way to see what you missed.
Just head on over to the post link above, read through the rules, and make the applicable comment there (not here!). We'll notify the winners next week.
Good luck!
Posted Aug 4th 2008 10:01AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Prison Break, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-Free
Hey everyone! This time we've got five copies of
Prison Break - Season Three on DVD for five lucky, random commenters. The DVD is available in stores starting tomorrow.
To enter, leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, August 8 simply telling why you'd like to own this set. As always, we'll randomly choose five winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating why you'd like to own the Prison Break third season DVD set.
- The comment must be left before August 8, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- Five winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- Five winners will receive a Prison Break - Season Three DVD (valued at $49.98).
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
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Posted Jul 20th 2008 2:27PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: TV on DVD, Reality-Free, Burn Notice
I'd like to think that I'm the kind of person that gets in on cool things at the start, you know? There's just something about jumping on the bandwagon that's less attractive than being able to say, "Oh, yes. I was into that from day one." So, while I can proudly declare that I was a charter member of the
Mad Men audience, I was late to
Burn Notice. I missed the boat on
Burn Notice, okay! There, I said it.
Fortunately for me, I've had the chance to catch up. I even got to
visit the set. The USA Network rebroadcasts and occasional marathons have helped -- hooray for DVRs -- but I really think it was the
Burn Notice Season One DVD set that filled in all the blanks. Reasonably priced and recently released, the set has become one of my favorites, as had the tale of Michael Westen, professional spy who has been inexplicably fired -- burned -- and dumped in Miami. There's a lot to like in this show, and in this DVD set.
Continue reading Burn Notice Season One - DVD Review
Posted Jun 16th 2008 10:23AM by Brad Trechak
Filed under: Industry, Programming, OpEd, Celebrities, Reality-Free
Jason Bateman is keeping himself busy. Hot off his pilot directing debut with Do Not Disturb, he has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox for a first-look at the new series. Obviously, he doesn't hold a grudge from the network's shoddy treatment of Arrested Development.
The new series will be developed under the banner of Bateman's company, F+A Productions. Do Not Disturb stars Jerry O'Connell and it was the only live-action comedy pilot Fox picked up as a new series for next season.
"He did an excellent job on the pilot visually, brought great energy and enthusiasm to it and, as an actor, he really understands how to talk to and motivate actors," said Gary Newman, 20th TV co-chairman. Bateman is also scheduled to lend his voice to the Fox animated series Sit Down, Shut Up which is scheduled to begin in the fall.
Jason Bateman has come a long way since Silver Spoons. I'm still eagerly waiting for the new season of It's Your Move.
Posted Jun 16th 2008 9:01AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, TV on DVD, Video, Contests and Giveaways, Reality-Free
Hey everyone! This time we've got five copies of
Burn Notice - Season One on DVD for five lucky, random commenters. The DVD is available in stores starting tomorrow.
To enter, simply leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, June 20 simply telling us if you're planning to catch
Burn Notice's second season this year. As always, we'll randomly choose five winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating whether or not you're planning to watch the second season of Burn Notice this year.
- The comment must be left before June 20, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- Five winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- Five winners will receive a Burn Notice - Season One DVD set (valued at $49.98).
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
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Embedded below, the series premiere episode ...
Continue reading Giveaway Monday: Burn Notice season one - VIDEO
Posted Jun 2nd 2008 4:29PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Industry, The Simpsons, Reality-Free
It took just a few weeks, but
the trouble is over. The two sides have met and negotiated a fair arrangement. No, I'm not referring to the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama camps and the Florida and Michigan delegates. No, the news is more animated than that.
The powers that be at 20th Century Fox TV have re-signed the actors who voice the The Simpsons.The principals are signing new four-year deals in which the talent will receive substantial increases in salary. They had been getting $360,000 per episode and were looking for a bump up in that fee to $500,000 per. The negotiated compromise amount is about $400,000 per show. And as expected, instead of a 22 episode season commencing next fall, there'll be 20 shows in the year ahead.
Continue reading The Simpsons voices re-sign a new deal
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