I've been perusing the long list of interesting-looking movies scheduled for this year's Tribeca Film Festival, which starts this week. Some of them, like Serious Moonlight, are starting to earn some buzz, and I'm anxious to find out what festivalgoers think once they've screened. This movie looks interesting but no matter what happens, I'll always have bittersweet associations with it. Serious Read more

The Big Bang Theory has been renewed for two seasons and Two and a Half Men for three. — TV.com Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke will direct a film adaptation of Gayle Forman's upcoming novel, If I Stay, for Summit Entertainment. — Zap2It Elle Macpherson is returning to acting with a recurring role on CW's drama pilot Beautiful Life. — The Hollywood Reporter Universal has picked up a Read more

According to ComingSoon, the Star Trek movie has been pushed from December of 2008 to May 8, 2009. Gossip Girl is back April 21, and Reaper also gets more episodes this spring; more details on the CW's returning shows are at The Futon Critic. Rashida Jones will join Paul Rudd in the romantic comedy I Love You, Man, writes Variety. The man who admitted to murdering Waitress Read more

This news has tugged on the ol' heartstrings today: Cheryl Hines has signed on to direct the last screenplay Adrienne Shelly created before her tragic death last year. Shelly wrote, directed and starred in last year's wonderful romantic comedy Waitress, but she was murdered before the film was released. Hines also starred in Waitress alongside Keri Russell. The movie, Serious Moonlight, is Read more

Every year, Variety issues their Women's Impact Report in which they highlight women in the entertainment industry that they think deserve some praise. From industry executives (like United Artists bigwig Paula Wagner) to household names (like Angelina Jolie), the list spotlights some strong, smart, intriguing ladies. For the next few Wednesdays I'll focus on some of the women who I find Read more

Happy Mother's Day, Buzz readers! For all you mothers, enjoy your day! And for all you daughters, have fun pampering the moms and mother figures in your lives. This week I had some special posts in honor of this holiday: If you're hankering to see a wonderful girl movie with your mom, check out The Waitress with Keri Russell, and today at participating theaters you can get a free pie and other Read more

Still looking for a special way to celebrate Mom this Sunday? Fox Searchlight, the studio behind the clever, funny film Waitress, has cooked up something very cool. On Sunday, 100 theaters around the country will sponsor special screenings of Waitress and offer bags of goodies, including a pre-baked Sara Lee pie, to everyone who attends. Check the list of theaters here, and if it's playing in Read more

Not long ago, the New York Times published an article wondering why Hollywood is "short on female power," stating that while there are some "female films" out there, it's still a "boys market." Agreeing with half the article (the "boys market" part), Cinematical writer Monika Bartyzel responded specifically to a female producer's comment bemoaning the fact that there aren't as many Devil Wears Read more

Way back around Sundance time I told you about Waitress, a sweet little indie film about love and pie. It stars Keri Russell as diner waitress Jenna who bakes pies and gives them endearing names. Unhappily married, she tries to come to terms with her new-found pregnancy when a new man comes to town, turning her little ol' life upside down. Waitress was directed by Adrienne Shelly who died Read more