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New Iron Man 2 clips from Comic-Con, Joe Jonas cries over Camilla Belle, and the critters of G Force take down Harry Potter at the box office. Read more
Big news on the TV-executive front this morning: Ben Silverman, who's been the co-chairman of NBC's entertainment division since 2007, is leaving the network to start his own company. Silverman previously ran the production company Reveille, which brought shows such as The Office and Ugly Betty to US TV networks. His time at NBC was a roller coaster, filled with big (but not always successful) Read more
There's been some less-than-encouraging news this week for Parks and Recreation, NBC's upcoming comedy starring Amy Poehler. A focus group study found some pretty serious problems with an early cut of the show, which premieres April 9, including: The pacing's too slow, it's too much like The Office, and there's a lack of "datable" men. First of all, Aziz Ansari is totally datable. But moving on: Read more
What if silent film enjoyed a revival? Which modern actors would do well with this format? — FilmExperience I might like this post about Bonnie Hunt's new talk show more than I would like the show itself. — Popwatch Still trying to wrap my head around this TwilightMoms contest which rewarded women for cleaning their homes during the weeks leading up to the Breaking Dawn release. — MTV Read more
Break out the wrist corsages and sparkly tiaras — it's prom week! Yes, I know it's only January, but the pop culture universe has brought everyone's favorite spring formal back this week, big time. Consider: We kicked off the week with the new trailer for Prom Night, the remake of the '80s horror flick that makes your own prom night, no matter how heinous, seem tame. Then, NBC Entertainment Read more
Who would've thought we'd get two pieces of David Hasselhoff-related news in one week? On the heels of the new Hoff comedy comes the news that NBC wants to revive "Knight Rider," the show that first made Hoff famous. According to Variety, NBC is planning a two-hour TV movie that could serve as a pilot for an updated series. Apparently, NBC entertainment chairman Ben Silverman was so taken by Read more
Jessica Simpson and Nicole Richie took the stage during a panel at the TCAs in Pasadena today. They were talking up their new reality series, Fashion Star, with the help of host Elle Macpherson and creator Ben Silverman. Jessica and Nicole will act as design mentors for the contestants, who are competing for the grand prize, which Ben said will be "well over $6 million." Jessica's return to the Read more
NBC kicked off the Winter session of the Television Critics Association with new reality show Fashion Star, which mixes a retail element into reality competition. Not only are aspiring designers competing in challenges, but their winning ensembles will also be made available to buy after the episodes air. Hosted by Elle Macpherson, the show also boasts Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and John Read more
