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The Top 15 Reality TV Stars in Movies
22 May 2012 9:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
The big finale of "American Idol"'s 11th season is finally upon us this week, and we noticed that this year's two finalists look as cut out for the camera as they do for the stage (hello Phillip Phillips!).
It certainly doesn't hurt that so many "Idol" alums before them have successfully launched from the show's giant platform into the world of film.
In fact, there have been a lot of reality stars in general who've made a name in the movie scene. Here are our top 15.
15. Carrie Underwood, 'American Idol'
Credits: "Soul Surfer"
For "Idol" Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, five Grammys, dozens of other accolades, four successful albums, and pretty hair just wasn't enough. She first gave her thespian itch a scratch on the small screen in 2010 with guest stints on "Sesame Street" and "How I Met Your Mother" before going full-blown Hollywood for 2011's "Soul Surfer, »
- Amanda Bell
Fox Announces Fall Schedule – Get A Look At The New Shows While You Can
18 May 2012 9:09 AM, PDT | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
It’s that time of year, and the networks are revealing their schedules for fall. Fox is always an interesting network when it comes to the upfront season, because they usually don’t have a lot of changes, but they often have fascinating (if doomed) series on the horizon.
The full schedule is below, as are breakdowns of the specific shows, along with trailers, and I want to make sure to point out that they are likely to expire very soon, so you want to catch them while you can.
The really big news for fall is that Glee is moving. The not so big news is that mid-week primetime is still going to be taken over by reality shows. Good news, though not quite news at this point, is that fans of Bones and Fringe are going to get more of their favorite shows, despite the fact that both »
- Marc Eastman
Fox announces its 2012-2013 schedule
14 May 2012 12:46 PM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
It's mid-May, and in the world of television that can only mean one thing: the television network upfronts are announced, and we find out what shows have been cancelled and what's coming for the fall 2012 TV season.
Today it was Fox Broadcasting's turn to reveal what's in store for viewers of their channel. With some old favorites gone (like House), there are several openings on the broadcaster's iternary. Let's see what's new, what's coming back, and how Fox describes their new programs.
New shows:
Ben And Kate (creator: Dana Fox)
What happens when an exuberant, irresponsible dreamer who always says “yes” moves in with his overly responsible little sister to help raise her five-year-old daughter? Ben And Kate, a new single-camera young ensemble comedy, follows these odd-couple siblings as they push each other out of their comfort zones and into real life. Kate Fox (Dakota Johnson, “The Social Network”) followed the rules all her life… »
- Patrick Sauriol
'Glee' Gets Two Huge Guest Stars For Next Season
14 May 2012 7:00 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Season 3 of "Glee" (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Et on Fox) is still going strong, but next season is already looking good. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson will both guest star on "Glee" Season 4.
There are not many details about Parker and Hudson's characters at this point, but Fox revealed that Hudson will join "Glee" for a six episode arc.
Both actresses do have prior singing experience. Parker got her start on Broadway long before her Carrie Bradshaw days. The Emmy winner also appeared as Rusty in "Footloose," with Kevin Bacon. Oscar nominated Hudson famously sang "Cinema Italiano" in Rob Marshall's all-star movie musical "Nine."
The leading ladies are hardly the first famous faces to appear on "Glee": Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Carol Burnett, Kristen Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Griffin, Jonathan Groff, Ricky Martin, Idina Menzel, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos and Neil Patrick Harris made guest appearances on the show. »
- Jaimie Etkin
'Glee' Gets Two Huge Guest Stars For Next Season
14 May 2012 6:55 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Season 3 of "Glee" (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Et on Fox) is still going strong, but next season is already looking good. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson will both guest star on "Glee" Season 4.
There are not many details about Parker and Hudson's characters at this point, but Fox revealed that Hudson will join "Glee" for a six episode arc.
Both actresses do have prior singing experience. Parker got her start on Broadway long before her Carrie Bradshaw days. The Emmy winner also appeared as Rusty in "Footloose," with Kevin Bacon. Oscar nominated Hudson famously sang "Cinema Italiano" in Rob Marshall's all-star movie musical "Nine."
The leading ladies are hardly the first famous faces to appear on "Glee": Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Carol Burnett, Kristen Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Griffin, Jonathan Groff, Ricky Martin, Idina Menzel, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos and Neil Patrick Harris made guest appearances on the show. »
- Jaimie Etkin
TV News: Fox Moves ‘Glee,’ ‘Touch,’ Launches Three New Shows
14 May 2012 6:11 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – When so much of your already-limited primetime schedule is devoted to reality singing competitions and animated programming, it gives a network little room to play. Fox only has a few timeslots once one takes “The X Factor”/”American Idol” and “Animation Domination” out of the equation. But play they will. “Touch” is moving to Fridays, “Glee” is moving to Thursdays, and they will launch three new shows in the Fall.
The Fall on Fox will feature only one new drama (“The Mob Doctor”) and two new comedies (“Ben and Kate” and “The Mindy Project”). Some of their most interesting programming, including the highly touted “The Following” with Kevin Bacon, won’t premiere until mid-season.
Saturdays and Sundays will look the same and “The X Factor” and “American Idol” will have the same Wednesday night two-hour and Thursday result schedule.
The network will also attempt the two-hour comedy block on Tuesday nights again, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Fox Unveils New Shows, Schedule: Here’S The 411
14 May 2012 5:30 AM, PDT | Fox All Access | See recent Fox All Access news »
It’s official! Fox just announced the 5 new series on board for the upcoming television season along with the new primetime schedule! From the gut-busting The Mindy Project (we’ve seen it! It’s Hilarious!) to the nail-biting thrill of The Following (yep, we have the chewed up nails to prove it), we’ve got the lowdown! Keep reading to find out what the shows are about, what each of the stars has to say about their new series, and check out the new 2012-2013 Primetime Schedule.
The Comedies Ben And Kate
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What happens when an exuberant, irresponsible dreamer who always says “yes” moves in with his overly responsible little sister to help raise her five-year-old daughter? Ben And Kate, a new single-camera young ensemble comedy, follows these odd-couple siblings as they push each other out of their comfort zones and into real life. Kate Fox (Dakota Johnson, »
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Real-Life 'Footloose' Dance Emergency in South Florida
17 April 2012 2:13 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
Kevin Bacon's Ren in Footloose would be so pissed right now. Florida town Weston has officially banned nightclubs, dance halls, and skating rinks in an attempt to curb crime and keep uruly crowds of teens just wanting to have fun in check. Apparently problems with shootings in clubs have doubled in the past year according to a recent report. The city was also concerned about drug and alcohol abuse happening in local nightspots, and they admit that the noise and traffic wasn't helping matters either. Kids can still attend school dances — which as you know aren't exactly the rocking good times they're really craving — or they can head to the neighboring south Florida towns, thereby shifting the problem rather than actually dealing with it. Someone cue...
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- Alison Nastasi
Bacon Nursing Head Injury
2 April 2012 6:36 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor Kevin Bacon was admitted to hospital on Monday after injuring his head.
It is not known how the Footloose star came by the injury but he took to Twitter.com hours after his health emergency to alert fans he had had stitches at Atlanta Medical Center in Georgia.
Full of praise for the professionals who treated him, Bacon posted, "Cracked my head this morning. Thanks to AtlantaMedicalCenter for sewing me up! They had me in 'Stiches'". »
'American Idol' Song Suggestions from the 1980s
2 April 2012 7:30 AM, PDT | buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news »
This week, the Top 8 are singing songs from the 1980s! This is an exciting, broad theme, and if the judges were saying how hard it is to choose a song from a single year, imagine having a whole decade to choose from. And what a decade! I love music from the 1980s. People just wanted to dance and party and snort cocaine (allegedly ...). Gwen Stefani will be the mentor this week, so we have all the makings for a great week.
Think of all the options we have! Madonna! Michael Jackson! Someone has to sing Hall & Oates. Please! Regrettably, this would have been a great week for Heejun. Is there anyone left who could sing "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins? I want to hear it. There's just not enough Kenny Loggins love on this show. Here are my suggestions from the vast list of songs the contestants have in front of them. »
- editor@buddytv.com
New on DVD: 'Footloose,' 'Immortals'
6 March 2012 5:20 PM, PST | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
Footloose People knocked this one when it came out...for coming out at all, questioning the need for a remake of the '80s-defining classic starring Kevin Bacon as dance-rebel Ren. Director Craig Brewer didn't stray from the source material, and came up with a bouncy, fun dance movie and a decent Ren in newcomer Kenny Wormald as the revolt-leading rebel from out of town. Nothing new or groundbreaking here but it's an entertaining way to spend a few spare hours. Extras: Director commentary, deleted scenes, music video (DVD/Bd); the Bd adds a bunch of featurettes on the dancing, the new cast and a few more music videos. Watch an exclusive clip Immortals Tarsem Singh brings his signature breathtaking visual style to life in this tale that plays fast and loose with Greek mythology as Henry...
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'Footloose' Blu-ray Review
6 March 2012 12:44 PM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Craig Brewer has shown with his previous movies -- Hustle and Flow and Black Snake Moan -- how music is a reflection of our personality and the way we use it to express ourselves. But his latest feature is all about freedom -- the freedom to dance your ass off. If you've seen the 1984 original, you surely remember the basic premise of Footloose. Renn McCormick (professional dancer Kenny Wormald) is the new kid in town, a city-slicker relocating to a small town where dancing is illegal. He meets preacher's daughter Ariel ("Dancing with the Stars" and country music extraordinaire Julianne Hough), battles her asshole boyfriend and fights the system. He's a rebel. But he has a cause. Unlike in the original, the film's opening credits actually show the party and ensuing car crash that kick-started the music and dance ban, though it's set to the classic "Footloose" song by Kenny Loggins. »
- Kevin Blumeyer
5 Questions With 'Footloose' and 'Project X' Actor Miles Teller
6 March 2012 11:52 AM, PST | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Miles Teller should be dancing right about now. With "Footloose" hitting shelves on DVD and Blu-ray today and "Project X" raking it in at the box office this past weekend, he has totally earned the right to kick off his Sunday shoes or whatever.
The 25-year-old plays Willard in last year's remake of the hit '80s film, a role he knew long before director Craig Brewer took the helm. And Teller had no concerns about doing a remake of a beloved movie. In fact, even though he played Willard in his first play ever – in high school – he still has never seen the Kevin Bacon flick.
He offered a few other amusing confessions when we checked in on his big week.
We know you had played Willard before – are you hoping to do more dancing in movies?
[John] Travolta finds a way to dance in a lot of his movies. »
- Breanne L. Heldman
Miles Teller Interview - Footloose Arrives on DVD
6 March 2012 10:42 AM, PST | movies.about.com | See recent About.com Hollywood Movies news »
Miles Teller ('Willard' in 2011's Footloose) has never seen the original Footloose, and as of now he has no plans to ever watch the 1984 dance movie starring Kevin Bacon. But he loves the story, loves the character of Willard, and hopes the 2011 take on the story of a newcomer who shakes things up in a town that's outlawed dance turns out to be just as popular on DVD and cable as the original film.
In support of Footloose's release today on Blu-ray and DVD, we chatted with Teller about tackling a role in the Footloose remake, his own dancing skills, and why he connected with the story.
Exclusive interview with Miles Teller on Footloose
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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week
6 March 2012 5:30 AM, PST | BuzzSugar | See recent BuzzSugar news »
In addition to the following releases, Jack and Jill is also now available on DVD. Footloose In this remake of the 1984 Kevin Bacon classic, young city boy Ren (Kenny Wormald) moves to a small town in the South where unchaperoned dancing is forbidden. It's not long before he's romancing the preacher's daughter (Julianne Hough) and causing trouble in the community. While it shouldn't shock you that Footloose isn't necessarily a cinematic masterpiece, and the story seems a little dated, it's still a fun and entertaining watch. Fans of the original in particular will enjoy all of the throwbacks and nods to the first film. The DVD and Blu-ray extras include deleted scenes, commentary, three making-of featurettes, and a few extra music videos. 70% Like Crazy A favorite from a number of 2011 film festivals, Like Crazy is about a British girl (Felicity Jones) who finds love with an American classmate (Anton Yelchin »
- Lizzie Fuhr
Buy Me, Rent Me, Forget Me: 'Footloose,' 'The Skin I Live In,' 'Immortals,' and More
5 March 2012 8:00 PM, PST | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
High-Profile New Releases Footloose (Paramount Pictures) Release Date: Release Date: Oct 14, 2011 Director: Craig Brewer Cast: Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell, Miles Teller. Full cast + crew Verdict: Buy Me Available On: Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Features: Commentary track with Craig Brewer, Jump Back: Re-Imagining Footloose, Everybody Cut: The Stars of Footloose, Dancing with the Footloose Stars, Deleted Scenes, 3 music videos Additional Thoughts: Footloose is a movie that seemed foolish to remake. Not because the original Kevin Bacon-led film is untouchable, but because it seems so ... distinctively '80s that its story of a small town that bans dancing couldn't possibly be...
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- Peter Hall
New on DVD and Blu-ray: 'Immortals,' 'Footloose' and More
5 March 2012 12:00 PM, PST | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
This week: Mickey Rourke attempts to unleash the Titans in "Immortals," a remake of "Footloose" cuts loose, Adam Sandler is doubly unfunny in "Jack and Jill," a young couple goes crazy being apart in "Like Crazy," and "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" makes a noble Blu-ray debut.
Box Office: $84 million
Rotten Tomatoes: 36% Rotten
Storyline: Eons after the immortal Titans were imprisoned by the gods, power-mad King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) declares war on humanity and searches for the magical Epirus Bow that can release the revenge-thirsty Titans and destroy the gods, including Zeus (Luke Evans) and Poseidon (Kellan Lutz). One peasant named Theseus (Henry Cavill) comes forth with his allies to take on Hyperion and prevent another all-out war between the immortals.
Extras! An alternate opening featuring a young Theseus and two alternate endings are included on the Blu-ray. This immortal smackdown is also available on Blu-ray »
- Robert DeSalvo
Zoë's Blu-ray Review: Footloose
5 March 2012 | The Daily BLAM! | See recent The Daily BLAM! news »
Hollywood has recently been lacking original ideas and, instead, recycling films that aren’t even old enough to be considered classics quite yet. It’s almost embarrassing seeing the film industry reboot franchises, and I held firmly to this mentality when sitting down to watch the 2011 rendition of Footloose; but I'm glad to say I was proven wrong. The story is more intense, the dancing is bigger and the stakes are higher in this surprisingly entertaining and lively film. The Film No matter how cheesy or unnecessary you may think this remake is, you will fall in love with the citizens of Bomont all over again. Kenny Wormald is an excellent Ren McCormack. He grants the film with a memorable, leading man performance without trying to copy the iconic Kevin Bacon. Julianne Hough (Dancing »
- Zoë Gulliksen
Competition: Win ‘Elephant White’ on DVD
1 March 2012 12:22 AM, PST | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
Made by legendary Ong Bak director Prachya Pinkaew and starring Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Apollo 13, X-Men First Class) and Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Gladiator, The Island), Elephant White is an action packed revenge movie set in the heart of Thailand. The film is out now on DVD and we have three copies to giveaway!
When his daughter is abducted and murdered, her grieving father hires ruthless trained killer Curtie Church (Hounsou) to seek revenge against the vicious Thai gang responsible. Helped by lurid weapons dealer Jimmy the Brit (Bacon) the pair soon have their targets in sight – until the Bangkok underworld erupts in an fit of corruption, car chases and bullets, leading Curtie to a secret about his employer that should never have got out.
To win a copy of Elephant White on DVD just answer the following question:
What was the name of the character played by Kevin Bacon in Footloose? »
- Kat
Daily Briefing. Frances Farmer, Sylvie Testud, Fassbinder and Fassbender
24 February 2012 1:03 AM, PST | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »
Relax. That's just a hairdresser behind her.
Before today's roundup gets rolling, I want to mention that David Phelps is conducting an experiment you should know about, The Secret History of America.
The liveliest read of the day comes from Matt Evans in the Morning News, a furious pitch for Frances Farmer — the actual woman and actress, not the lobotomized zombie portrayed by Jessica Lange in Frances (1982). Have fun.
"Why I Pirate Movies: A Self-Justification." Mike D'Angelo can't be surprised that he's kicked up a virtual storm. It began in the comments following that entry and has since blown over to Twitter.
Andy Warhol died 25 years ago today. Alex Needham examines the legacy in the Guardian and, in the Voice, Camille Dodero asks, "what does Andy Warhol's New York City look like today?"
Today's review of Geoff Dyer's Zona comes from R Emmet Sweeney at Movie Morlocks. »
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