May 21, 2013

Trailer for Jackie Robinson Biopic ‘42’ Released (Video)

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*The first trailer for “42,” the long in limbo biopic of legendary second baseman Jackie Robinson, has finally been released by Warner Bros. ahead of its Spring 2013 release in theaters. Chadwick Boseman plays the barrier-breaking legend, who in 1947 became the first black Major League ballplayer and eventually hit and fielded his way into [...]




Andre Braugher in Talks to Join ‘Law & Order: SVU’

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*One month after TNT cancelled “Men of a Certain Age,” co-star Andre Braugher is returning to NBC. The actor, who starred in NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street”  from 1993 to 1999, is in talks for a recurring role on the network’s “ Law & Order: SVU,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. He’ll play an attorney for [...]




Ice T ‘Surprised’ by Chris Meloni’s Sudden ‘SVU’ Exit

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*Apparently news of Christopher Meloni’s abrupt exit from “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” was just as shocking to his co-stars as it was to fans. Cast member Ice-T says he was surprised at how Meloni’s contract negotiations turned out. “I’m sad,” the “Ice Loves Coco” reality star told “E! News” two days after reports [...]




Winfrey, Fishburne among Highest Paid on TV

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*Oprah Winfrey and Laurence Fishburne are among TV’s highest-paid performers in various categories, according to a newly released breakdown of star salaries from TV Guide. Winfrey, of course, tops the talk show category with $315 million earned this year. Judge Judy Sheindlin places second with $45 million, followed by David Letterman (“The Late Show”) $28 [...]