Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

From the THE JAZZ SINGER to BIRD, recommended films that mark worthy syntheses of movies and jazz

Both highly collaborative art forms often play on improvisation and the music of chance.

Music | Music News

New Report Details Incalculable Losses To Our Musical Heritage In Devastating 2008 Universal Fire

A decade later, it is revealed that everything from Buddy Holly to Elton John went up in smoke.

"There were recordings from dozens of record companies that had been absorbed by Universal over the years, including several of the most important labels of all time. The vault housed tape masters for Decca, the pop, jazz and classical powerhouse; it housed master tapes for the storied blues label Chess; it housed masters for Impulse, the groundbreaking jazz label. The vault held masters for the MCA, ABC, A&M, Geffen and Interscope labels. And it held masters for a host of smaller subsidiary labels. Nearly all of these masters — in some cases, the complete discographies of entire record labels — were wiped out in the fire."

Of course the Universal has to be incredibly dishonest an issue a statement saying all of the music is still available-a totally separate issue from the loss of the masters.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Christina Hendricks Announces Split from Husband Geoffrey Arend

Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend wed 10 years ago on Oct. 11, 2009, in New York

I never got this relationship.

Entertainment | Podcasts

21 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "The Office" Pilot We Learned On Jenna Fischer And Angela Kinsey's New Podcast

*ferociously subscribes to Office Ladies podcast*

Entertainment | Entertainment

Paul Rudd recalls embarrassing Jennifer Aniston moment during final episode of Friends

Paul Rudd has revealed an embarrassing moment he experienced while filming the final-ever episode of Friends.  Rudd, who starred as Phoebe Buffay’s (Lisa Kudrow) boyfriend and eventual husband Mike Hannigan on the hit sitcom, appeared on the Graham Norton

Entertainment | Entertainment

Robert Forster Dead: Resurgent Oscar Nominee From 'Jackie Brown' Was 78 | Hollywood Reporter

Robert Forster, the stalwart leading man whose Oscar-nominated performance as a bail bondsman in Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown' made for one of Hollywood's most heartwarming comeback stories, has died. He was 78.

One of my favorite actors.

Entertainment | New Star Trek!

Star Trek: Discovery Showrunner Confirms the Federation Still Exists in the 32nd Century

Star Trek: Discovery is warping far into the future in its third season. The trailer released at [...]

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

George ''Goober'' Lindsey was the first choice to play Spock and our mind is still blown

From gas station worker to science officer? Can you imagine the Mayberry Mind Meld?

SO freaking weird. So weird.

Entertainment | New Star Trek!

Star Trek: The Tribbles Are Back!

That's right, it's a two drop week for Star Trek: Short Treks. Just days after the surprise release of "Q&A" from the NYCC stage, we're pleased to bring you the trailer and sneak peak at images from the newest Short Trek, "The Trouble

Entertainment | Netflix

Disney to Netflix: Drop Dead

Disney's ban on Netflix advertising comes a few weeks before the launch of Disney , which could directly compete with Netflix.

I don't blame them. I used to love Netflix which is why I created this topic on Moptu. But they are becoming more and more about themselves and less about quality. I liked them better when they were a resource for Studio films, major and indie, and television shows, instead of their, pretty bad, original content.

Entertainment | Entertainment

"It Was the Last Good Time": Celebrity Photographer Randall Slavin Shares Candid Photos from '90s Hollywood Hangouts

“It was the last good time where you could fully let go, and I was fortunate to have a front row ticket to most of it,” he says, reflecting on the photos in his new book, We All Want Something Beautiful.

Business & Finance | Business

Why San Francisco is still the gold mine for tech startups – TechCrunch

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where each week we discuss other people’s copious dollars and lacking sense. This week was special! Kate and Alex at Disrupt where they recorded live in front of an audien

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Netflix, You Have a Problem: ‘The Irishman’ Is Too Good – Variety

Now that "The Irishman" has been acclaimed as a triumph, will the pressure to play it in theaters be a fly in the ointment for Netflix?

Entertainment | HBO

The 15 Best HBO Documentaries of All Time

Before streaming services went all-doc-everything, HBO set the genre's gold standard.

Entertainment | Star Trek News

Star Trek: James T. Kirk's Pre-Enterprise Life & Estranged Son Explained

What did Kirk get up to before jumping on Star Trek's Enterprise?

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

What Will Spider-Man's Final Movie in the MCU Be?

Spider-Man (Tom Holland) is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — for now. Friday morning, news broke Disney and Sony had reached a deal that'd allow the web-slinger to appear in an untitled third Spider-Man movie in addition to another unannounced MCU

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Where Is 'World On Fire' Filmed? The WWII Drama Takes Places All Across Europe

The BBC's latest foray into period drama looks to be another prime example of why they're known as the best in the biz. World On Fire is their latest production that's set to air during the mothership's coveted Sunday night 9 p.m. slot. The show is…

Entertainment | Entertainment

Everything Coming To Netflix This October

October is a big month for Netflix original movies and TV shows, as well as some of your favorite classics.

Entertainment | Entertainment

You Only Have 3 Days To Watch These Netflix Shows & Movies

This October, Netflix says farewell to 'Pineapple Express,' the Beyoncé-starring 'Obsessed,' and more.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Robert Downey Jr.’s charm is no match for incredibly awkward interview

Pressing the limits to which Robert Downey Jr.’s affable charms can be strained has earned billions for Marvel so far, but today it’s earned Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy some viral infamy (which is worth far more in Internet dollars).

Entertainment | Mad Men

Distract yourself by buying stuff from the Mad Men set

Mad Men always walked a fine line between criticism and examination of the era in which it took place, and stark fetishization of its fashions and style. But while fine lines are…uh…fine while a show’s on the air, once it’s over, the power of nost

Entertainment | Netflix

Every New Movie, TV Series, and Special Coming to Netflix in October | Mental Floss

Every New Movie, Series, and Special Coming to Netflix in October Every New Movie, Series, and Special Coming to Netflix in October

Entertainment | Entertainment

11 Famous 'Friends' Guest Stars That Stole the Show

These A-list stars, like Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon, made memorable appearances on the hit sitcom.

Entertainment | Entertainment

A Hogan's Heroes sequel series is in development from the show's original co-creator

We have to say, even in a culture rife with reboots, we did not see this one coming. Yesterday, Deadline broke the news that a Hogan's Heroes sequel is currently in development.

This is so weird.

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Downton Abbey': Where we left off

Here's where all the characters on "Downton Abbey" like Lady Mary and Tom left off at the end of the series, before the forthcoming movie adaptation.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

10 ways Star Trek: The Motion Picture changed Trek canon forever

'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' is sometimes considered the worst of the Trek feature-films, but the 1979 movie was the franchise's first true reboot.

Entertainment | Podcasts

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey are starting a weekly podcast about The Office

Oh, be still my heart. It’s not The Office reunion special/season/complete series everyone wants, but it’ll do for now: Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (… Angela) are setting up to release a podcast together. Called “Office Ladies” (though I hope “P

Yes! I am so excited about listening to this!

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

Star Trek: Here's How to Make Romulan Ale

The Star Trek universe has few spirits as notorious as Romulan ale. The blue drink is illegal in the United Federation of Planets. Nonetheless, it’s coveted by Starfleet officers. Now, thanks to a video from the How to Drink YouTube channel, Star Trek fan

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

The Beautifully Dull Paradox of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, 40 Years Later

Forty years ago a landmark moment in Star Trek’s history arrived, in the form of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It’s an important chapter in the series’ survival, the turning point from canceled cult classic to enduring icon of science fiction. But there

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Here Are 25 New TV Shows That Are Worth Checking Out This Fall

From The Politician to Watchmen and everything in-between

Entertainment | Entertainment

Welcome to the Party, Pal: A Die Hard Board Game Exists

John McClane got a machine gun, and now he has a board game. The 1988 action film 'Die Hard' is getting the tabletop game treatment.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The 30 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now

Sometimes you just need to escape. You just want to watch things blow up or crash into each other, but it seems like Netflix is always trying to push a serious drama or docuseries on you. Just give me something that goes boom!

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

If This Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Leak Is True, It Confirms One of the Biggest Fan Theories About Rey's Parents

Sure, we know her parents were nobodies. But what about her grandparents?

Entertainment | Entertainment

DEBATE CLUB: THE 5 BEST CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT THE SHINING

Because it's Conspiracy Month and because we just watched Room 237 again, here's our ranking of the best Shining conspiracy theories.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Most Famous TV and Movie Mistakes of All Time

Even some of the best directors, creators, and actors can slip up once in a while. Check out these famous TV and movie mistakes you never noticed before.

Entertainment | Entertainment

New on Netflix September 2019: Movies, Shows & Series Coming This Month

Good news for fans of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Shameless,' plus the premiere of Ryan Murphy's new series 'The Politician.'

Entertainment | Entertainment

11 Movies That Made Less Than $400 at the U.S. Box Office

A pair of movie tickets and a tub of popcorn cost more than the lowest-grossing movie on this list made.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Jonathan Frakes Was a Nervous Wreck Returning as Riker for Picard

Jonathan Frakes will return as “Number One,” Will Riker, in Star Trek: Picard, the upcoming CBS All Access series. The show stars Patrick Stewart, who reprises his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show reunites Frakes with

Entertainment | Entertainment

Locked and loaded: Terminator: Dark Fate trailer gives us even more Ah-nold | Ars Technica

"You may have changed the future, but you didn't change our fate."

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Strangest Lightsabers in the Star Wars Universe: From Dark Rey to Ahsoka Tano - IGN

Rey's switchblade saber is just the latest in a long line of strange lightsaber designs. Here's a look at the most memorable blades in Star Wars history.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

The Most Viewed YouTube Videos of All Time | Digital Trends

After more than a decade of streaming videos, YouTube has built up trillions of views across billions of videos. The streaming behemoth hosts the vast majority of the most watched content ever created. To show you just how much, here's a selection of the

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

10 viral videos that turned out to be fake

We collected 10 infamous viral videos from around the internet that where eventually revealed to be hoaxes.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The True Stories To Know Before Watching Netflix's Gripping New Series

This new Netflix show takes you deep into the world's most disturbing day job: Figuring out the mind of a serial killer. Here are the killers mentioned.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Physics of Avengers: Endgame - Tom Wong - Medium

The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes ample references to physics to justify their plots and superheroes’ powers. Since the release of Avengers: Endgame, several people have asked me about it, since I…

Science & Technology | Technology

The Secret Hacks & Tips to Find Whatever You Want on Netflix

Check out this article to learn how to find whatever you want on Netflix more effectively and efficiently.

Science & Technology | Tech

The Best TV Streaming Devices for Cord-Cutters

We recommend the best media streaming devices for 4K HDR or HD TVs from Roku, Google, Apple, and Amazon.

Streaming, CordCutting, Entertainment, Television, Tech, Technology

Entertainment | Netflix

Netflix tests Collections that are curated by humans instead of algorithms - The Verge

Netflix is testing a new Collections section that rounds up content into themed lists like "Watch in One Night" and "Stream & Scream." Unlike the service’s usual recommendations, these are put together by actual humans on Netflix’s creative teams.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Here’s what we want to see in a fourth Matrix movie - The Verge

Original Matrix trilogy director Lana Wachowski is working on a fourth Matrix film with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. But how could they continue the story when both Neo and Trinity are dead? We asked the Verge staff to lay out their hopes for the fi

Entertainment | Entertainment

Journeys in time and space: why BBC Studios has created a Doctor Who episode in VR | The Drum

To coincide with our Future of TV issue, The Drum spoke to BBC Studios to find out how the Beeb’s commercial arm is innovating in interactive and immersive media, from VR to MR to video games.

Entertainment | Star Trek News

How Star Trek's Movie and TV Worlds Could Become the Next MCU | Digital Trends

The merger of Viacom and CBS could mean big things for the Star Trek universe, particularly when it comes to combining the sci-fi franchise's television and movie worlds into a single, cohesive mythology. Here's why that's a good thing for Star Trek fans.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Bond 25: No Time to Die - Release Date, Cast, Plot and More

The 25th chapter of the James Bond film series will mark the last movie where Daniel Craig plays the British spy.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Disney+ will stream on these devices at launch - The Verge

Disney has confirmed its first global launches for the company’s upcoming Disney+ subscription service, and it outlined which devices will be able to access it on day one.

Entertainment | HBO

How Succession gets the digital media world excruciatingly right

Once again, Logan has all his children firmly under his thumb, each completely vulnerable to his capriciousness. A recap of ‘Vaulter,’ episode 2 of season 2 of Succession on HBO.

Entertainment | Television

Here's When Your Favorite TV Shows Return! - Thrillist

From new shows like 'His Dark Materials' to returning faves like 'Peaky Blinders,' our 2019 TV guide is your friend.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Disney Plus: Every show, movie and original you'll be able to stream -- and when - CNET

Disney is going to have 500 movies and 7,500 TV episodes on its $7-a-month Netflix-like streaming service. But which shows and movies will that actually be?

Entertainment | Star Trek News

After 13 Years Of Rights Issues, Star Trek Is Whole Again

Star Trek was never sold off, yet since 2006 the movie and TV rights have been split. Thanks to corporate wrangling, the franchise is whole again.

News | News

This Week's Sanity Report from Israel Auguat 18 2019

This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Auguat 18 2019 The highlights include: Israeli scientists have developed a new treatment for melanoma. Israel gave free sports footware to Kenyan lacrosse players. Israeli space technology is out of this world.

Entertainment | Movies

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Movie Review

Not even Cate Blanchett can save Richard Linklater’s out-of-focus adaptation of Maria Semple’s book, Where’d You Go, Bernadette.

Entertainment | Movies & Television

Elvis Presley ain't nothing but a hound dog (and a superspy, apparently) in new animated series

Here’s an odd one: Sony Pictures has teamed up with Priscilla Presley and John Eddie for Agent King, an adult animated comedy where Elvis is both Elvis and a superspy with a jetpack. We have no idea who asked for this, but there’s hope: Mike Arnold, a

So this is weird. ery very weird.

Entertainment | Entertainment

16 Things We Know About The Crown Season 3

Finally: We have a release date. 'The Crown' season 3 will return to Netflix on November 17th. Consider it an early holiday gift.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Universal Scraps 'The Hunt' Release Following Gun Violence Uproar | Hollywood Reporter

Universal has decided to scrap the release of 'The Hunt' — an R-rated satire in which elites hunt "deplorables" for sport — following a series of mass shootings across the country. The film had been set to hit theaters on Sept. 27.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

'Norsemen' producer gamed Netflix's algorithm with Facebook ads

Anders Tangen was pretty sure Minnesota residents would dig the Viking comedy.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Choose Your Alliances: Tarantino Latest Victim of Woke Police

Choose Your Alliances: Tarantino Latest Victim of Woke Police

People who are "woke" would more accurately be called "fascists."

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Box Office: 'I Love Lucy' Tribute Screenings Score Huge Business | Hollywood Reporter

Moviegoers showed their love for Lucille Ball in a big way on Tuesday. 'I Love Lucy: A Colorized Celebration' grossed $777,645 from 660 theaters across the country, enough to beat out 'Aladdin' and come in No. 6 at the domestic box office.

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek Theory: Picard's New Ship Is TNG's USS Stargazer

Star Trek: Picard is going to need a ride, which could mean the return of Picard's ship before the Enterprise, the ramshackle USS Stargazer.

Entertainment | Netflix

Every Original Movie and TV Show Coming to Netflix in 2019! - Thrillist

From 'GLOW' to 'Mindhunter,' a lot of Netflix original movies and shows are on the way.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

14 Marvel Heroes Who Were Both AVENGERS And X-Men - Nerdist

The X-Men will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner or later. Over the past five decades, many Marvel heroes have been both an Avenger and an X-Man.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Stand-up Gets Written

On this week’s episode of the Good One podcast, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino explain how they wrote stand-up jokes for the show’s main character.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Gal Gadot to play Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr

Gal Gadot will portray Hedy Lamarr in a Showtime biopic.

News | News

This Week's Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 8 2019

This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 8 2019 The highlights include: Israeli scientists have transformed MRI scans to detect brain diseases. Israel’s upgrade of neonatal units in Ghana has saved hundreds of babies. Israelis take hundreds of s

Entertainment | Entertainment

Watch Ariana Grande in the New Trailer for “Kidding” Season 2

Jim Carrey’s Showtime series returns in November.

ArianaGrande, Showtime, Kidding, Entertainment, EntertainmentNews

Entertainment | Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard to Be Preceded by Prequel Novel and Comic Book Series

The Star Trek: Picard prequel novel and comic book series will be released ahead of the show's debut on CBS All Access in 2020.

Entertainment | Entertainment

17 sneaky ways movie theaters get you to spend more money

Movie theaters only keep around 50% of the ticket-sale revenue each year, so theaters are designed to get consumers to spend money on concessions.

Entertainment | Israeli/Israel Films

Chris Evans is the worst Mossad agent on film, ever: Review of The Red Sea Diving Club ~ Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

My biggest problem with this is believing that Chris Evans is Jewish. Where are the PC whiners when an obviously non-Jewish actor is picked to play someone not just Jewish, but Israeli?

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

How Long Should a 'No Spoilers' Rule for Movie and TV Shows Last? A New Survey Found Out

Sometimes a "no spoilers" mandate for new movies and TV shows seems to go on forever. But a new survey hopes to put things in perspective.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Five films that achieve the rare cinematic feat of improving upon their predecessors | Chicago Reader

Five films that achieve the rare cinematic feat of improving upon their predecessors.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Four Weddings and a Funeral, I Think I Don’t Love You

A review of the Hulu series “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” an updated version of the movie co-created by Mindy Kaling.

Entertainment | Netflix

Every New Movie, TV Series, and Special Coming to Netflix in August | Mental Floss

'GLOW' is coming back for its third season, and 'Rocky' fans will have a full slate of movies to watch.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Why Bruce Lee Was a Suspect in the Murder of Sharon Tate | PEOPLE

Mike Moh plays Bruce Lee in Quentin Tarantino new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Entertainment | Celebrities!

18 Celebrity Instagrams You Probably Missed This Week

Here's what you might've missed!

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

Behind the Scenes of Quentin Tarantino’s New Homage to Hollywood

AD gets a first look at the sets of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and more

Entertainment | Television

How the unseen camera crew on 'The Office' played a bigger role than you think

Video essayist Jesse Tribble takes a deep dive into the people who were supposedly documenting the events on ‘The Office’—and their understated purpose on the show.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Quentin Tarantino Has Made His Best Movie in a Decade

An epic and melancholy hangout film, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a film star grappling with his looming irrelevance.

I can’t wait!

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

The True Story Behind Bruce Lee's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Character

When Lee died in 1974, he didn't know Roman Polanski thought he was the one who killed Sharon Tate.