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Looks like James Franco will get a little female companionship of the human kind in the Planet of the Apes prequel, Rise of the Apes: actress Freida Pinto has just signed on to play the female lead. Pinto will star as a primatologist to Franco's scientist who is searching for a cure for Alzheimer's by testing on apes; John Lithgow has also jumped on board to play Franco's dad. No word yet if Read more
John Lithgow is the winner for this year's Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a TV role for Dexter. He beat out Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Emerson, Jeremy Piven, and William Hurt. Do you agree with this win? Don't forget to weigh in on all the big winners by voting in my polls! Do You Agree With the Globe Winner For Best Supporting Actor in a TV Role? Yes No Read more
The stars of Showtime, the CW, and CBS came together at their TCA party in Pasadena last night. The Huntington Library was bursting with celebrities from all three networks who mixed and mingled at the gorgeous venue. Ashlee Simpson-Wentz looked perfectly petite in her sexy dress as she told us about how well-behaved Bronx is these days. Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth both had shows to promote, Read more
At Comic-Con's Dexter panel, we not only got a glimpse of season four with a fairly extensive preview (the video of which I've included after the jump), but we got to hear from the show's producers and actors — including new addition John Lithgow. Lithgow's character is chilling indeed, even from the brief snippets we see of him in the preview. And Lithgow is pleased as punch to be playing such Read more
John Lithgow has landed a — ahem — killer role on the upcoming season of Dexter. — The Futon Critic Dustin Hoffman will star opposite Paul Giamatti in the indie drama Barney's Version, based on Mordecai Richler's final novel. — Variety Jennifer Westfeldt and John Boyd are the newest cast members of 24 season eight, joining Anil Kapoor and Chris Diamantopoulos. — TV Guide Eminem's back Read more
Katie Holmes hit the stage to perform in All My Sons on Broadway last night, but this time it was different. It was the show's official opening night and Katie's smile was bigger than ever as she took her bow and posed outside after the play. Of course, Tom Cruise was there to support his wife and I'm sure found time to gush even more about her performance at the after party. The only damper on Read more
John Lithgow and Katie Holmes stood outside the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre where they smiled and waved to fans.... and protesters. While anti-Scientology protesters held signs, wore masks and chanted "Free Katie," Tom headed inside to watch his wife in the preview performance for All My Sons. Inside the theater the audience welcomed Cruise who posed for pictures, signed autographs and hugged his Read more
8:00 Dancing With the Stars (new) 9:00 The Bachelorette (new) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (new, with guests Kathy Griffin and Emily Maynard) 8:00 How I Met Your Mother (repeat) 8:30 2 Broke Girls (repeat) 9:00 Two and a Half Men (repeat) 9:30 Mike & Molly (repeat) 10:00 Clash of the Commercials: USA vs. the World (new) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with Read more
This week's How I Met Your Mother had a special treat — the cast performing the opening credits! Barney gives each of his friends new identities in order to impress his father (John Lithgow), but he saves the most fun new feature for the group, collectively: they're a band! Watch everyone rock out to the series' usual theme song. Read more
It was another big week in the entertainment world, from the death of Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor to the series finale of Big Love. It provided plenty of opportunities for you all to strike up a conversation (or a debate) as the case may be, so take a look at this week's most buzzed about topics. The Office gets great again with Michael Scott's proposal! "This was the first episode of Read more
