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Kristen Bell on 'Outrun': It's Like a Sundance Version of 'Smokey and the Bandit'

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Dec 21st 2011 7:20PM
Filed under: Movie News
Kristen Bell Outrun PreviewTV stars Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are heading back to the back to the big screen in 'Outrun,' a new indie car chase film they convinced all their friends to be a part of. It's a project very close to Bell's heart, she said.
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'The Muppets' Cast Does the Manha Mahna Song (VIDEO)

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Nov 23rd 2011 11:30AM
Filed under: Movie News, New Releases, Holiday Movies
The Muppets Mahna MahnaFrom AOL TV: It's safe to say we're pretty flipping excited for 'The Muppets' movie.

Not only does the new film star Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, but some of our favorite TV stars like Rashida Jones and Neil Patrick Harris round out the cast. And just like us, they're not immune to the Mahna Mahna song.

In the video below, Jones, Harris, Ken Jeong and more of our favorite scene-stealers join the Mahna Mahna phenomenon.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the video is promoting MuppetsMahnaMahna.com, a site where fans can upload clips of themselves singing the classic song.
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Adam Scott: 'Party Down' Movie Will 'Probably' Happen

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Nov 15th 2011 1:40PM
Filed under: Movie News
Party DownFrom AOLTV: Low-rated, cult-hit series gets canceled. Said series becomes more popular after cancellation. Creators and cast fuel reunion movie rumors for months, years even. Sound familiar? It's been the case of 'Arrested Development' (canceled in 2006), 'Veronica Mars' (canceled in 2007) and 'Party Down' (canceled in 2010). However, it looks like the 'Party Down' movie could actually get made first.
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Are Getting a Divorce

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Jul 15th 2011 6:35PM
Filed under: Celebrity Gossip
From AOL TV: Jennifer Lopez, Marc AnthonyJennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are getting a divorce.

The TV power couple released the following statement to People:

"We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters.

"It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

The couple has been married for seven years and recently collaborated on Latin American talent show, 'Q'Viva: The Chosen.'

Lopez joined 'American Idol' last season and has yet to reveal her plans for next season. Anthony recently joined the cast of TNT's 'Hawthorne.'
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Charlie Sheen May Star in TV Version of Adam Sandler's 'Anger Management'

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Jul 6th 2011 6:30PM
Filed under: Movie News, Celebrity Gossip
From AOL TV: Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen's return to TV could be in a role very familiar to movie audiences. According to TMZ, Sheen will star in a TV version of Joe Roth's 'Anger Management,' playing the role Jack Nicholson took on in the film.

Sheen will reportedly play an ex-athlete who gets his master's in social work during the off-season and is a counselor to people in the criminal justice system who have anger management problems. Sheen's character will also have anger issues of his own.

Sounds like this formula would allow for a parade of Sheen's famous friends to stop by and visit his anger management counselor.

Despite previous reports, the deal with Lionsgate is not done and there's not network in place for the series.
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Legendary Actor Peter Falk Passes Away

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Jun 24th 2011 4:10PM
Filed under: Movie News
From AOL TV: Peter Falk

Peter Falk, the Emmy-winning star of 'Columbo,' has died. He was 83.

CBS Radio News confirmed via a family spokesperson that Falk died on the evening of June 23.

Falk was best known to audiences as Lt. Columbo in the NBC/ABC police series. The last episode aired on ABC in 2003.

Besides the hit drama, Falk was nominated for two Academy Awards, for 1960's 'Murder, Inc.' and 1961's 'Pocketful of Miracles.' His last credited film role was the 2009 flick 'American Cowslip' opposite Cloris Leachman and Diane Ladd.
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50 Hours of Star Wars TV Planned, According to George Lucas

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted May 31st 2011 11:35AM
Filed under: Movie News, Sci-Fi
George LucasFrom AOL TV: A live-action Star Wars TV show? Yes, it's been talked about before, but George Lucas has been mum on details ... until now.

According to the New York Post, Lucas has 50 hours of a Star Wars TV series planned. That's at least two seasons.

What's the hold-up? Technology. Lucas reportedly told G4 that he's waiting for "a different type of technology we can use so it's economically feasible to shoot the shows."

Lucas said the financial difference between producing movies and TV shows is too vast right now.
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