Film & TV

"Some men are coming to kill us," Daniel Craig's James Bond says in the new "Skyfall" trailer. "We're going to kill them first."

The 'gorgeous and brutal' 007 Skyfall trailer: 4 talking points

The first preview of the 23rd James Bond film is released, enticing critics with its appealingly radical shift in tone, jaw-dropping action sequences, and more

 
Kevin Smith (left) and Jason Mewes (right) may not be playing Jay and Silent Bob on Hulu's new streaming show, but they'll still both feature prominently in the half-hour variety program.

Hulu's promising summer TV season: 5 highlights

The popular streaming site is unveiling a raft of original and imported content just as the big networks are coasting on summer reruns

 
Universal may have made a tactical error in not marketing "Battleship" as a kid-friendly, family movie in the tradition of "Transformers."

Why Battleship flopped: 5 theories

The Transformers-like, effects-heavy blockbuster capsized at the weekend box office, mustering a weak $25 million debut. What went wrong?

 
The closing "Saturday Night Live" sketch featured Kristen Wiig dancing, in turn, with each cast member and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

SNL's emotional season finale: Mick Jagger hosts, Kristen Wiig says goodbye, and more

Serenaded by the Rolling Stones frontman, the Bridesmaids star tearfully bids adieu to Studio 8H. But what about Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis?

 
Joshua Ledet is comforted by a distraught Jennifer Lopez after being voted off during last night's "American Idol."

American Idol: Did Joshua Ledet deserve to get kicked off?

The throwback crooner was the judges' hands-down favorite, and some are complaining that the show's fans are biased towards white guys with guitars

 
Elizabeth Banks (left) gets a nod from critics for elevating the otherwise trite comedy in "What to Expect When You're Expecting."

What to Expect When You're Expecting: Which cast members escape unscathed?

Critics are down on the latest star-packed romantic comedy, featuring J. Lo, Cameron Diaz, and more. Still, some actors manage to rise above the dreck

 
Devoted fans of "Friday Night Lights" may seek out "Battleship" for the chance to see FNL stars Taylor Kitsch (pictured) and Jesse Plemons acting together again. They may then regret that decision.

Is there anything good about Battleship?

While the $200-million bloatfest tortured most critics, some admit that slick effects, authentic patriotism, and Liam Neeson manage (barely) to keep the film afloat

 
In Fox's widely anticipated "The Mindy Project," comedienne Mindy Kaling proves she can reinvigorate even standard romantic-comedy tropes.

TV's 5 most promising fall shows: A video roundup

It's that time when the big four networks preview the umpteen new series they'll be unleashing next season. Here's a shortlist of the five best bets

 
Unlike Sasha Baron Cohen's previous films, both quasi-documentaries, "The Dictator" uses conventional narrative storytelling methods.

The Dictator: Has Sacha Baron Cohen's shtick gotten old?

After shocking audiences with Borat and Bruno, the strategically crass character actor attempts to strike gold again with his fish-out-of-water formula

 
Tom Cruise certainly pulls off the look of the '80s rockers he's fashioned after, but his vocals aren't as on point.

Rock of Ages first listen: Can Tom Cruise actually sing?

Critics get a taste of the actor's take on Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" in the upcoming rock musical — and they aren't so sweet on it

 
Not usually one to tread softly, Howard Stern surprised critics Monday night with a more subdued judging style during the "America's Got Talent" season premiere.

Howard Stern's America's Got Talent debut: Was he too nice?

TV watchdog groups worried that the shock jock's crass humor would mar the family-friendly talent competition — but a jarringly warm personality emerged instead

 
Johnny Depp's vampire comedy "Dark Shadows" is looking pallid after its poor weekend box office showing, making it the actor's fourth movie flop in two years.

Is Johnny Depp's popularity waning?

Once thought to be Hollywood's Golden Boy, the Oscar nominee is on a box office losing streak, culminating with the commercially disappointing Dark Shadows

 
As one of the new judges on "The X factor," wildcard Britney Spears will likely draw viewers who simply want to see how she handles herself professionally.

Will Britney Spears and Demi Lovato revitalize The X Factor?

The notoriously erratic pop supernova and the 19-year-old Disney Channel star will join Fox's singing competition next season as judges... for better or worse

 
Captain America helped "The Avengers" surpass "The Dark Knight" to become the 11th-highest grossing film ever, earning $1,002,082,000 worldwide... and counting.

The billion-dollar movie club: By the numbers

The Avengers is the 12th film to gross 10 figures at the global box office, joining two James Cameron flicks and the finales of The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter

 
Though the "Desperate Housewives" series finale wrapped up Bree's trial in an anticlimactic fashion, the focus on happy endings was calculated to please fans.

Desperate Housewives' sentimental finale: A satisfying ending?

After eight scandalous seasons, each of Wisteria Lane's ladies got her own version of a happy ending

 

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