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Orangutans and cannibalism: OG script for comedy hit 'Anchorman' was beyond bizarre
A plane full of news anchors crashes into a mountain, and their lives become a battle for survival against hostile predators...or at least that was the first idea behind the...
'The Blacklist' sets animated season finale due to coronavirus
The episode will feature both live-action scenes and graphic novel-style animation.
Former Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy plays against type as sex offender in 'The Family'
The Family Thursday, 9 p.m., ABC Series premiere. If your child disappeared for a decade, would you recognize him upon his return? That’s the predicament faced by the Warrens on...
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ is an ultra-average blockbuster
Writing and directing “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Joss Whedon proves he has a superpower of his own: mediocrity. If he were the star of a comic-book film, he’d be called...
'The Blacklist' has a blast in Queens
“The Blacklist” is blowing up in Queens. The makers of the NBC’s hit drama filmed an explosive scene at a factory building in Glendale on Monday — setting off a...
New ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ trailer hits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZoO8QVMxkk You won’t like the Hulk when he’s angry — especially if your name is Iron Man. The latest trailer for the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” hit the Web Monday...
What's hot and what's not in 2015
2014 is over! And good riddance because it seemed to drag on longer than the last “Hobbit” movie. So consciously uncouple yourself from last year’s obsessions, throw them into Pharrell’s...
Tommy Lee Jones rustles up fine feminist Western, 'Homesman'
Title and director notwithstanding, Tommy Lee Jones’ “The Homesman’’ is very much a feminist Western — one painting a vivid picture of how difficult it was for even a strong...
The 5 biggest TV reveals at this year's Comic-Con
Now that this year’s Comic-Con has ended in San Diego, let’s take a look at five of the biggest stories to emerge from the annual shindig — which seems to...
10 surprises & snubs of the Emmy nominations
Nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and as usual they were met with a mix of groans and glee from TV fans. While some series...
'Blacklist' finale leaves plenty of unanswered questions
‘The Blacklist” closed out its freshman season Monday night with some huge question marks — perfectly setting the dramatic table for Season 2. If fans of NBC’s hit drama were...
‘Blacklist’ beats ‘24’ in the ratings
In the battle of television’s leading men Monday night, Red Reddington had the upper hand over Jack Bauer. The two-hour premiere of “24: Live Another Day” — with Kiefer Sutherland...
Familiar foes to return in 'Blacklist' season finale
The best reason to watch NBC’s “The Blacklist” — this season’s No. 1 new show — is star James Spader, who plays fugitive-turned-FBI-informant Raymond “Red” Reddington and chews the scenery...
2013's top 10 TV actors
We’ve compiled our picks for the year’s 10 Best TV Actors, who lit up the screen in their respective shows — in many cases overshadowing that show’s star. You may...
New shows dominate Golden Globe nominations
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has always had a reputation for having a more progressive outlook when giving out awards to television actors, while the Emmy folks sometimes make an...
NBC renews Spader drama 'The Blacklist'
NBC on Tuesday handed out an early second-season renewal to its freshman hit “The Blacklist,” a day after the James Spader drama posted its best ratings since its premiere. The...
Star Megan Boone talks early success of 'The Blacklist'
NBC has given “The Blacklist” a big vote of confidence by renewing the series for a full season after only two episodes. It was almost predictable, based on the show’s...
Manhattan hospital serves as a hotel on 'Blacklist'
Fans of NBC’s “The Blacklist” might have recognized Metropolitan Hospital Center (on the Upper East Side) during Monday-night’s episode. Several scenes were shot there, including a laundry room (subbing for...
Spader arresting as villainous turncoat
If timing is everything, this Monday’s series premiere of “The Blacklist” is a perfectly synchronized metronome. I say this because the series, headlined by a riveting James Spader — and...
Remote possibilities: Magazines tackle fall TV options
It’s that rite of fall: Leaves change, football arrives and the new TV season begins. You don’t even have to travel or buy a ticket. All you need are batteries...