Film & TV

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, pictured in a flashback scene in "21 Jump Street," have the perfect comedic chemistry, critics say.

5 reasons why 21 Jump Street is 'the best comedy of the year'

It's only March, but smitten critics doubt that any 2012 film will top the laughs offered by Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill

 
Thursday's return of NBC's "Community" delivered the cult show's signature mash-up of meta comedy and pop culture references.

Community's 'triumphant' return: Worth the wait?

Three-and-a-half months after NBC's critically-adored comedy aired its last episode, the show finally returns to largely glowing reviews — and its best ratings this season

 
In "Missing," Ashley Judd plays a vengeful mom who never met a butt she couldn't kick.

Missing: Is Ashley Judd's new series 'like a bad Lifetime movie'?

The B-movie star transitions to TV to play, as promos relentlessly intone, "a mother looking for her son." Involving and action-packed or trite and preposterous?

 
A bloodied Bear Grylls tries to survive the elements in Siberia on an episode of "Man vs. Wild," which has been canceled.

Bear Grylls' 6 craziest Man vs. Wild moments: A video roundup

As the Discovery Channel cancels the popular survivalist series, a look back at some stunts that really made audiences squirm

 
If "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner gets his wish, fans will be completely surprised by what befalls Don Draper in next week's 5th season premiere.

Has Mad Men's spoiler phobia gone too far?

With the long-awaited season premiere airing next week, the show's creator pens a letter to reviewers begging them not to reveal a single plot point

 
In NBC's "Fashion Star," which debuts Tuesday night, Elle MacPherson hosts, while Jessica Simpson and Nicole Richie mentor up-and-coming clothing designers.

Fashion Star: Another 'cheap Project Runway knockoff'?

In NBC's new reality series, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and Elle MacPherson challenge designers to make clothes that real people will wear

 
Girls cheer at the premiere of "The Hunger Games": While the books drew plenty of male fans, only 48 percent of young men are reportedly interested in seeing the movie.

Will guys go see The Hunger Games?

Next week's big release is poised to eclipse Twilight's impressive box office haul. But The Hunger Games' Twilight-like female fans may be scaring boys away

 
Kristen Stewart stars as a 16-year-old bride in the film adaptation of "On the Road."

The 'feverish and sweaty' On the Road trailer

Twilight's Kristen Stewart is generating buzz for her role in the adaptation of Jack Kerouac's iconic 1957 beatnik novel. Does the film look worth the 55-year wait?

 
"Friday Night Lights" Taylor Kitsch stars in "John Carter": His meager star power wasn't enough to draw crowds.

Why John Carter flopped: 6 theories

The bloated $250 million sci-fi epic tanked at the box office this weekend, grossing a meager $30.6 million and finishing behind The Lorax. What went wrong?

 
Britney Spears is reportedly demanding $20 million a year to join "The X Factor" as a judge.

Would Britney Spears make a worthwhile X Factor judge?

Simon Cowell is reportedly wooing the "Baby One More Time" singer to the Fox reality singing competition. Big mistake?

 
John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) is a former Civil War soldier who is transplanted to Mars and tasked with saving the red planet's alien residents and their princess.

John Carter: 'Ridiculously fun' or a 'bloated bore'?

Disney hopes that $250 million's worth of special effects will make this weekend's sci-fi epic a hit, but some critics think it deserves to fail

 
Kelly Clarkson and other music stars will join amateur singers in ABC's forthcoming talent realty show "Duets."

ABC's Duets: Another singing competition?

Overload alert: The alphabet net will launch its own American Idol rival this summer, pairing celebrities like Kelly Clarkson with amateurs hoping for a record contract

 
"The Voice" judges, including Cee Lo Green, double as coaches which makes them more invested and critical of the show's performers.

4 reasons The Voice is blowing American Idol away

For 10 seasons, the Fox juggernaut has been dominating the airwaves. But now NBC's fledgling singing competition is proving more popular — and for good reason

 
Snooki and fiance Jionni Lavalle: The "Jersey Shore" star's surprise pregnancy puts the future of the hard-partying reality show in jeopardy.

Will Snooki's pregnancy kill Jersey Shore?

The mother-to-be will soon be trading messy tequila shots for messy diaper changes, and MTV's hard-partying hit may not survive her evolution

 
Dennis Quaid and Roseanne Barr

The 10 most exciting fall TV castings (so far): A slideshow

Dennis Quaid as a rodeo cowboy turned sheriff, the return of Roseanne Barr, and 8 more pilot castings generating unbridled enthusiasm

 

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