
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Chris Evans set to return after first film and stint with 'The Avengers'
Marvel Studios isn't waiting to see how "The Avengers" does in theaters later this year. Following in the footsteps of "Thor," the studio Friday announced it's moving forward with a sequel to its 2011 hit "Captain America," prepping it for a 2014 release. Keeping the film canon with "The Avenger ...
Read MoreEvery year, someone makes Michael Hinman jump on his soapbox
You know it's April 1 when your day is filled with pranks and jokes, you can't trust the news you read online, and you find yourself reading yet another whining column from me asking my counterparts in the news industry to respect what they do. I actually woke up Sunday morning thinking that this ...
Read MoreThe super hero team up of a lifetime opens in theaters May 4
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Read MoreActress loves Star Trek and fandom, but is ready to move beyond that in 'R.U.R.'
It's been 13 years since "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" ended its seven-year syndicated run. But like anything else with the name "Star Trek" attached, it's still hard to get away from. That's exactly what actress Chase Masterson has had to deal with over that period -- and she only appeared in 17 ...
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Read MoreAnthony Stewart Head says there are consequences in Season 4
A lot has happened to King Uther over the past three seasons of "Merlin." And by the time Season 4 rolls around on Syfy, the magic-phobic king will see what kind of toll it takes on him. And having his daughter, Morgana, threaten Camelot with powerful magic really isn't helping things. "Uther ...
Read More'Game of Thrones' helmer Alan Taylor takes over
The production of "Thor 2" did not get a smooth start under director Patty Jenkins, but Marvel is hoping things will straighten out under new leadership. The problem? Star Natalie Portman might not be happy that she is no longer part of the effort to finally put a woman in charge of a major actio ...
Read MorePLUS: When will more 'Dr. Horrible' be coming?
Joss Whedon got an entourage of characters already developed put into his lap for "The Avengers." All he had to do was find a way to make them all play well together. But not everyone was defined. Sure, there have been successful franchises built around Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and others. ...
Read MoreCable channel announced development slate, focused on dramas
Syfy has made a lot of project announcements over the years, and most of them never make it to the screen. But there is some hope that the latest untitled project from writer and producer Robert Hewitt Wolfe will take Syfy right back to space. Universal Cable Productions said it's working with Wo ...
Read MoreDavid Foster says he hasn't abandoned hope on his project quite yet
It seems like everyone has a pitch going for a new Star Trek series. But one may not be as fully realized as one by David Foster and the late Kevin Severson, which has been in development for years, but not yet presented to CBS Television. Foster, talking to "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" writer Ja ...
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