CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Film News: ‘21 Jump Street’ Dominates Weekend Box Office
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 18, 2012 - 2:47pmCHICAGO – Not too many surprises in the box office this weekend, as pretty much every film placed where it was predicted to finish. Lead by “21 Jump Street,” which came in at number one, the top five was rounded out by “The Lorax,” “John Carter,” “Project X,” and “A Thousand Words.”
Film News: New Full-Length ‘Prometheus’ Trailer Released
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 18, 2012 - 11:13amCHICAGO – A few months ago, the first teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s new film “Prometheus” was released. The short trailer was met with excitement and buzz for the new film, which many consider to be the blockbuster they are most interested in seeing this summer; a summer which also includes “The Avengers,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and “The Dark Knight Rises” among many others.
TV News: NBC Renews ‘Grimm’ For a Second Season
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 16, 2012 - 2:15pmCHICAGO – Fans of the NBC series “Grimm” will be happy to know that there is at least another full season of the show still to come. The freshman series has officially been renewed for a second season.
TV News: Comedy Central Adds ‘Community’ Off-Net Rights to Network
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 14, 2012 - 2:09pmCHICAGO – It was only a few weeks ago when the cult favorite “Communtiy” didn’t have a home at all. Through two and a half seasons on NBC, the show was put on hiatus as the network decided what to do. Now, the hit comedy is returning to the NBC Thursday night lineup tomorrow night at 7 p.m. CST and it has also found a new home.
Film News: TCM, Comcast Bringing ‘The Birds’ to Chicago
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 13, 2012 - 11:40amCHICAGO – Turner Classic Movies and Comcast are teaming up to bring a classic film back to the big screen in Chicago. Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller “The Birds” will play at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday, March 27 as part of TCM’s 10-city Road to Hollywood Tour.
TV News: ‘Homeland,’ ‘Dexter’ Set to Return Sept. 30, 2012
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 12, 2012 - 1:23pmCHICAGO – It may still seem like a while away, what with season finales of tons of shows coming in the next months, summer blockbuster films to look forward to, and almost seven full months of waiting, but Showtime has officially given the date for fans of “Homeland” and “Dexter” to circle. Sunday, September 30 will be the return of both shows on the premium cable channel.
Film News: Guests, Performances Announced For Chicago’s CIMMfest
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 8, 2012 - 12:02pmCHICAGO – Several guests and performances that will appear at the 4th Annual Chicago Movies & Music Festival in April were officially announced today. The festival, which celebrates music in movies in features, documentaries, shorts, concert films, animation, and music videos, will take place from Thursday, April 12 to Sunday, April 15.
Film News: First Look at Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer in ‘The Lone Ranger’
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 8, 2012 - 11:36amCHICAGO – A first look at the new movie “The Lone Ranger” has been released, showing Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in the leading roles of Tonto and John Reid (The Lone Ranger). Producer Jerry Bruckheimer leaked the image on Twitter this morning showing the masked Hammer and Depp in full Tonto costume.
Film News: James Bobin, Nichols Stoller Sign on For ‘The Muppets’ Sequel
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 1, 2012 - 2:22pmCHICAGO – Here’s some news that will bring joy to those that think life’s a happy song. Director James Bobin and writer Nicholas Stoller have officially signed on to create a sequel to “The Muppets.” However, the good news does come with some bad news as well. Apparently, Jason Segel’s schedule is too full to fit in the next Muppet project.
Film News: New ‘The Avengers’ Trailer ‘Bringing the Party to You’
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 29, 2012 - 4:39pmCHICAGO – As promised in our article yesterday about the new “The Avengers” poster, a new trailer has been released today for the upcoming Marvel film that is to be released on May 4. The new trailer gives a further look into the recruiting of the Avengers Initiative, as well as an all new look at the action and crazy alien warships attacking earth.