Popular genre attraction will be back in time for new movie
Confirming reports dating back to last September when it first closed, CBS/Paramount says it has signed a contract to return "Star Trek: The Experience" to Las Vegas, this time at the Neonopolis Center. "It is a bit premature to talk about it, but I can confirm that a contract has been signed," Liz ...
Read MoreActor commits to an unprecedented nine-film deal
Samuel L. Jackson is reprising his role as Nick Fury in nine upcoming Marvel Studios features.Following his brief debut as Fury at the end of "Iron Man," Jackson will now flesh out the role in "Iron Man 2," "The Avengers," "Thor," "The First Avenger: Captain America" and prospective sequels, accordi ...
Read MoreActress almost packed it up to be a New England professor
There are a lot of good things happening to Eliza Dushku right now. She recently quit smoking. She stopped drinking, and she hasn't had a cup of coffee in the last year.Another thing the actress almost gave up on, however, was Hollywood. But it took a little series created by Joss Whedon for Fox cal ...
Read MoreDonnelly Rhodes receives lifetime achievement award
Have you ever watched an episode of "Battlestar Galactica" and thought, "Hey, I know that guy!" but can't quite place his name when Doc Cottle appears steps in front of the camera? If so, you're not alone. And actor Donnelly Rhodes is perfectly happy with that level of anonymity."I consider myself a ...
Read MoreRatings aren't too impressive for ABC on Wednesdays
"American Idol" seemed to be the way many viewers are going Wednesday nights, and maybe that's having a toll on "Lost." Or then again, maybe it's too science-fiction for the masses.Many genre shows are struggling to stay afloat right now, and while "Lost" is keeping a mostly stable audience, it's st ...
Read MoreHollywood leaves no stone unturned in finding unoriginal material
Having a "Neverending Story" might be gold in Hollywood. But since one doesn't exist, it's more like a neverending train of movie remakes.Two movies are coming back with a 21st century look that ruled the 1980s and 1990s -- "Total Recall," which originally starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, and "Neveren ...
Read MoreLou Diamond Phillips, Alaina Huffman among new castees
The third series in the Stargate line is now pretty much ready to go as some of the final major cast members have come on board, including Lou Diamond Phillips.Phillips, who most recently had a slightly recurring role in "Numbers" on CBS, will play Col. Telford on "Stargate: Universe," who like John ...
Read MoreHowever, NBC still seems committed to a fourth season
"Heroes" pulled in its smallest audience of the season Monday as fans don't seem convinced that the "Fugitives" chapter is something they want to see.The NBC show earned a 4.4 rating/7 share, according to Fast National ratings from Nielsen Media Research. It finished behind everything except a "One ...
Read MorePLUS: What the ending of 'Battlestar Galactica' means to her
From a take-no-prisoners Cylon on "Battlestar Galactica" to a take-no-prisoners handler on "Burn Notice," model-turned-actress Tricia Helfer says she worries about being typecast, but at the same time there are some roles she's just not interested in."I'd rather play an ass-kicking destroyer or a su ...
Read MoreNo need to wonder whether "Smallville" will be back for a ninth season. Or if "Supernatural" will have yet another outing.
No need to wonder whether "Smallville" will be back for a ninth season. Or if "Supernatural" will have yet another outing.The CW has renewed six shows Tuesday, including both "Smallville" and "Supernatural," showing the world that despite its sagging ratings, it's here to stay ... at least for now.[ ...
Read MoreWill be a part of the newly formed BlipNetwork
More than a decade in the making, the people behind SyFy Portal and Rabid Doll announce a radical change in how entertainment news is presented on the Web. In a surprise move, SyFy Portal has completely rebranded and redesigned, and will now be known as Airlock Alpha. Found at www.airlockalpha.com, ...
Read MoreOnly second posthumous Oscar awarded in history
The Kodak Theater in Hollywood was still Sunday night as the family of the late Heath Ledger accepted the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "The Dark Knight." "This award would've humbly validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here, his peers, within an indust ...
Read MoreUnion claims studios extended the length of the deal
The latest attempt to resolve the months old contract dispute between the Screen Actors Guild and the organization of studios known as the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has ended with yet another rejection. Both sides say they are getting the short end of the stick, and it's un ...
Read More... well, that is if there IS a second season of the show
The show is set in Boston, but filmed in New York. But if there is a second season of "Fringe" on Fox, production will move to Vancouver, B.C. instead. Entertainment Weekly is reporting the show could make its way to Canada next year after the $685 million film incentive program -- which was suppose ...
Read MoreHowever, 'Lost' and 'Knight Rider' rebound a bit
A second week of "Dollhouse" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" didn't do much better for Fox on Friday, but it is scoring halfway decent with the audiences 18 to 49 ... just not too much outside of that. "Dollhouse" fell slightly from its series premiere audience the previous week, earni ...
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