CHICAGO – If you’ve never seen the farcical ensemble theater chestnut “Noises Off,” you will see no better version than on the Steppenwolf Theatre stage, now at their northside Chicago venue through November 3rd. For tickets and details for this riotous theater experience, click NOISES OFF.
Tim Martens
TV News: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis Sign Deal For CBS Cowboy Drama
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 24, 2012 - 1:36pmCHICAGO – Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis have signed a deal with CBS to play in their new, untitled drama about a cowboy turned sheriff. However, this isn’t your Wild West, 1800s type of drama. This is the true life story of Ralph Lamb, a rodeo cowboy who became the longtime sheriff of Las Vegas in the 1960s.
TV News: FX Orders Up Fourth Season of ‘Archer’
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 24, 2012 - 1:12pmCHICAGO – Fans of the hilarious animated spy show “Archer” will be happy to know that laughs won’t stop at the end of season three. FX has officially signed the show for a fourth season, as well as an overall productin deal with show creators Adam Reed and Matt Thompson and their production studio, Floyd County Productions.
Film Feature: HollywoodChicago.com Picks the 2012 Oscar Winners
Submitted by BrianTT on February 23, 2012 - 12:08pmCHICAGO – Content Director Brian Tallerico and Staff Writers Matt Fagerholm, Tim Martens and Patrick McDonald have merged their movie-loving minds and come up with the ultimate Oscar preview.
Film News: ‘The Hunger Games’ National Mall Tour Includes Chicago Date
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 22, 2012 - 2:41amCHICAGO – So, you are a humongous Hunger Games fan, but you live in the Chicago area and won’t be able to see the stars at the Hollywood premiere, huh? Well don’t you worry, because “The Hunger Games” is coming to you. Dates have been released for a national mall tour for the film, and Chicago has made the list.
Video Game Review: Exciting Battles Save ‘Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’ From Lackluster World
Submitted by BrianTT on February 21, 2012 - 4:54pmCHICAGO - Rating an RPG that feels more along the lines of a straight action game is a little difficult. “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” has a lot of things going for it in the heat of battle, but, unfortunately, there is a lot more to an RPG than how cool it looks when putting on the finishing kill of a giant monster. While the game is incredibly entertaining at some points, it is equally dull and uninspired at others.
Film News: The Weinstein Company Agrees With Netflix on Release Deal
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 21, 2012 - 3:24pmCHICAGO – Big news in the streaming/online rental world. Netflix and The Weinstein Company have signed an agreement that will give Netflix the access to hit Weinstein Company films before they appear on pay cable channels. This is a big triumph for Netflix, who as we all know was struggling over the last year due to some questionable increases in rate.
Film News: ‘The Descendants,’ ‘Midnight in Paris’ Win Writers Guild of America Awards
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 20, 2012 - 12:08pmCHICAGO – The Writers Guild of America announced their selections of the top writing for film, television, news, radio, video games, and new media last night, and the top prizes went to some familiar faces from this award season.
Film News: ‘Safe House’ Wins Box Office as ‘Ghost Rider,’ ‘This Means War’ Disappoint
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 19, 2012 - 1:59pmCHICAGO – While the winner of last weekend’s box office, “The Vow,” was not able to win back-back weekends, it was not beaten out by a new release either. “Safe House,” which finished behind “The Vow” as number two last weekend, took the top prize on its second weekend with a $24 million gross.
Video Game News: ‘Mass Effect 3’ Trailer to Premiere Sunday During ‘The Walking Dead’
Submitted by TimBMartens on February 17, 2012 - 3:18pmCHICAGO – If you haven’t heard, “The Walking Dead” is a monster hit. We told you earlier this week that even during the Grammy telecast, the mid-season premiere last Sunday set all kinds of basic-cable telecast records. Now, this Sunday, the ninth episode of the second season of the show will premiere, and one video game has got itself some valuable advertising space.
Film Review: ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ Begs Audience to Accept Mediocrity, Stupidity
Submitted by BrianTT on February 17, 2012 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – At the very least, I can take some comfort in knowing that the YouTube montage of Nicolas Cage freaking out has some new (and golden) material.