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Jude Law talks 'Repo Men' and pleads the fifth on 'Sherlock Holmes 2'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:51:00 GMT

Jude Law and Forest Whitaker talk about their new Sci-Fi thriller "Repo Men" and

Recap: 'America's Next Top Model' - 'Dreckitude!'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:36:00 GMT

HitFix recaps the Wednesday (March 17) episode of America's Next Top Model, titled Dreckitude!

Recap: 'American Idol' Results - The first finalist heads home

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:08:00 GMT

HitFix recaps the Wednesday (March 17) night "American Idol" results show, cutting the field from 12 to 11.

Big Star's Alex Chilton dead of a heart attack at 59

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:57:00 GMT

Alex Chilton, lead singer of the Box Tops and tremendously influential pop indie band Big Star, died today of an apparent heart attack. He was 59.

'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' rocks a new teaser poster

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:14:00 GMT

The first teaser poster for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" debuted online Wednesday and it centers mostly on the film's music elements.

'Justified' locks up FX's biggest premiere since 'The Shield'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:16:00 GMT

"Justified" drew big numbers for FX in its series premiere on Tuesday (March 16) night. In fact, it was FX's second largest series premiere audience ever after only "The Shield."

Showtime sets 'Weeds,' 'The Big C' for August

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Showtime has announced its original programming plans for the summer, setting returns for "Weeds" and "Penn & Teller: Bullshit!," plus premieres for "The Big C," "The Real L Word" and "The Green Room with Paul Provenza."

Watch: Ben Stiller not afraid to be unsympathetic in 'Greenberg'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Ben Stiller takes a A rare dramatic turn in Noah Baumbach's latest, "Greenberg."

Ten Minutes with Lifehouse's Jason Wade

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:10:00 GMT

Lifehouse's Jason Wade talks to Hitfix about his secret obsession, the one thing he can't live without on the road and writing with Daughtry.

Listen: Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 8

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:54:00 GMT

Daniel Fienberg and Alan Sepinwall discuss 'Breaking Bad,' 'The United States of Tara' and listener mail in the eighth installment of the Firewall & Iceberg Podcast

SXSW: 'Barry Munday' could easily be the festival's breakout hit

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Judy Greer and Patrick Wilson star in a romantic comedy from SXSW that represents exactly what a film festival is supposed to be, an introduction to a new talent in a film that needs distribution and that could easily turn into a real box-office hit for the right company.

Ludacris lands at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, ending a rap drought

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Ludacris scores his fourth No. 1 album of his career this week as “Battle of the Sexes,” lands at the top of the Billboard 200 this week. It is one of four debuts in the top 5.

Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, John Legend kick off FIFA World Cup celebration

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:39:00 GMT

The ubiquitous Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Shakira and Juanes are among the artists who will play FIFA’s World Cup Kick-Off Celebration concert June 10 in Johannesburg.

Set Visit: 'Tron Legacy' uses reality to create a digital universe

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Olivia Wilde, producers Sean Bailey and Steve Lisberger talk on the set of "Tron Legacy" about how different the new film is from the original, but what will get the hardcore fans excited.

10 Must-See SXSW Artists (Even If You're Not Going)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Below is a brief outline of smaller acts I'm particularly excited about, with links to some tunes -- for those headed to Austin, Texas, and for those who care to live vicariously.

Muppet movie gets its man: Jason Segel

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:15:00 GMT

The plot of the next Muppet movie may be a mystery, but it’s at least known now that Jason Segel has signed on to the adventure.

Courtney Love takes to her Facebook page to apologize to her 'eternal lover' Billy Corgan

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:51:00 GMT

Courtney Love takes to her Facebook page to apologize to Billy Corgan.

Edward Norton puts Hulk's fate in the hands of the fans at SXSW

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

While doing an interview about the new film "Leaves Of Grass," HitFix Film Editor Drew McWeeny talked to Edward Norton about what it would take to get him to once again play Bruce Banner and The Hulk for Marvel Studios in the upcoming "The Avengers."

Exclusive: Ryan Phillippe joins the list of 'Captain America' contenders

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:37:00 GMT

Sources have confirmed to HitFix that Ryan Phillippe is the latest Hollywood leading man to be considered for the pivotal role in the Marvel Studios movie universe.

Lady GaGa announces North American tour dates for Monster Ball outing

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:00 GMT

Lady GaGa's first major North American arena tour will start June 28 at Montreal’s Bell Centre, stopping at 31 cities before wrapping at Raleigh’s RBC Center on Sept. 19.

Could competing new 'Oz' projects push 'Wicked' to the big screen?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:34:00 GMT

With three 'Wizard of Oz' remakes in the works 'Wicked' producers needs to watch out and take a cinematic window while they have it.

Box Office: Robert Pattinson and Matt Damon's latest can't eclipse 'Alice in Wonderland'

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:57:00 GMT

'Green Zone," "Remember Me" and "She's Out of My League" all bombed at the box office, but "Alice in Wonderland" had another amazing Friday raising its eight-day cume to $163 million.

'Kick-Ass' Kicks Ass At SXSW Opening Night Premiere

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT

The finished print of 'Kick-Ass' premiered at the opening night screening of this year's SXSW festival, with stars Aaron Johnson, Clark Duke, and Chris Mintz-Plasse in attendance along with director Matthew Vaughn.

Listen: New Coldplay song 'Don Quixote'

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:46:00 GMT

Coldplay pulled back the curtain on at least one new song, "Don Quixote," at a show recently in Buenos Aires, declaring it was inspired by the band's adventures in touring whenever they visit Latin America.

Who knocks Lady Antebellum out of No. 1? Can Ludacris 'Battle' his way to the top?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:29:00 GMT

Topping the Billboard 200 chart preview is Ludacris’s “Battle of the Sexes,” which looks to sell around 130,000 units, according to Hits Daily Double. Luda’s seventh album features the rapper duetting with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Eve, Ciara, Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Plies and Pharrell.

Review: The National preview new 'High Violet' material at tiny Brooklyn show

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMT

It took about four songs for The National to get warmed up at their show last night (March 11) at Brooklyn’s Bell House. And it wasn’t for lack of professionalism, abundance of material or experience: the band simply hasn’t played a club-sized show in a really long time, and for a hometown crowd of friends and locals, too.

The Strokes confirm Lollapalooza, new album in September

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:18:00 GMT

Fans of the Strokes have long sought the rock act's fourth album, and according to Julian Casablancas, they'll get their wish in September, proceeding the band's appearances at Lollapalooza.

'Breaking Bad' team teases Season Three at PaleyFest

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:07:00 GMT

HitFix reports from the William S. Paley Television Festival panel for AMC's Breaking Bad.

Gallery: From 'True Blood' to 'Idol' TV stars hit the Oscar red carpet early

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:20:00 GMT

Ryan Seacrest, Manny from 'Modern Family' and Mariska Hargitay celebrate Oscar night, as fom 'True Blood' to 'Idol' TV stars hit the Oscar red carpet early

HitFix Interview: Cirie Fields talks 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains'

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

HitFix interviews Cirie Fields about CBS' Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains

Recap: 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' - 'Tonight, We Make Our Move'

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:43:00 GMT

HitFix recaps the Thursday, March 4 episode of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, titled 'Tonight, We Make Our Move'

HBO orders 'Game of Thrones' to series

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:12:00 GMT

The epic adaptation of George R.R. Martin's wildly complicated and politically rich fantasy series will begin production in June 2010 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the series is expected to premiere next spring.

TV Ratings: 'Bachelor' finale rules Olympics-free Monday

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Freed from the shadow of NBC's Winter Olympics coverage, both ABC and CBS unleashed new programming to control Monday night. ABC won the night in most key measures with the finale of "The Bachelor," while CBS got especially strong numbers from the 9 p.m. comedy block.