All Culture Cafe
- How spooky 'Hotel Transylvania 2' set September box office opening record
The animated movie 'Hotel Transylvania 2' set a record this past weekend for the best September opening ever, while the comedy 'The Intern,' which is the newest Nancy Meyers film, also performed well.
- 'Hotel Transylvania 2': Is the animated spooky sequel worth seeing?
'Transylvania' is the second film to center on Count Dracula (Adam Sandler) and his daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez), who struggle to reconcile their roles in the creature and human world. The first film became a hit in 2012.
- Sam Smith: How his 'Writing's On The Wall' compares to best Bond tunes
Smith recently released his song 'Writing,' which will accompany the upcoming James Bond film, 'SPECTRE.' The new film will be released on Nov. 6.
- 'Heroes Reborn': Can it recapture the original show's glory?
'Heroes Reborn' is a 13-episode show set in the world of NBC's mid-2000s program 'Heroes,' including some original 'Heroes' stars and some new talent.
- 'The Intern': Why didn't Nancy Meyers want to direct a romantic comedy?
'Intern,' the newest movie directed by Nancy Meyers of 'It's Complicated' and 'The Holiday,' centers on the platonic relationship between a young woman and an older man and Meyers recently said, 'I felt sort of done with the romantic story.' What's happening with love at the multiplex?
- 'Empire': What happened in season 2 premiere. Can it remain a hit?
'Empire' stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson as people involved behind the scenes at an entertainment company. The show airs on Fox and debuted last January.
- 'The Voice': What contestants made it through during the first episodes?
The new season of the NBC reality competition has Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Pharrell Williams serving as coaches.
- 'The Daily Show': What can we expect from Trevor Noah's debut?
Following Jon Stewart's departure, comedian Trevor Noah is taking over as host of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show.' Noah had previously served as an occasional correspondent on the show.
- 'The Muppets': Is the new TV show a faithful portrayal of the beloved characters?
The new ABC show is presented in a mockumentary format and follows the Muppet characters as they work on a new ABC late-night program, 'Up Late with Miss Piggy.'
- 'The Big Short': How popular are movies about Wall Street?
'The Big Short' stars Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and Ryan Gosling as people who anticipated the 2008 economic crisis. The film is based on the book of the same name by 'Moneyball' author Michael Lewis.
- 'The Intern': How Nancy Meyers makes hit movies about relationships
Nancy Meyers' latest film stars Robert De Niro as a retiree who decides to go back to work as an intern for a fashion website.
- 'Blindspot': Can the new high-concept show win over wary viewers?
'Blindspot' stars Jaimie Alexander as a woman who is found in a duffel bag in Times Square with no memory of who she is or why she is covered in tattoos. The show co-stars Sullivan Stapleton and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
- Emmy Awards 2015: Broadcast TV vs. streaming, who's winning?
ABC's 'Modern Family' lost the best comedy series prize to HBO's 'Veep,' while some actors who have won often for broadcast shows missed the prize this year, losing out to cable or streaming competitors.
- 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' tops Johnny Depp's 'Black Mass'
'Scorch,' which is the second movie in the 'Maze Runner' movie series, took in more than $30 million at the domestic box office this past weekend. The movies star Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario.
- Emmy Awards 2015: The TV awards ceremony is a night of first-time wins
This year's Emmy Awards included a black woman winning the Emmy Award for best lead actress in a drama series for the first time and a victory in the prestigious Best Drama Series category for a fantasy TV show.
- 'Black Mass': This actor is the unsung hero of the film
Actor Johnny Depp may be getting the headlines for his turn as James 'Whitey' Bulger, but another actor is getting equally positive reviews for his work in the film. 'Black Mass' is now in theaters.
- 'New Girl': Here's who will temporarily star on the Fox sitcom
Another actress will reportedly appear on the show while 'Girl' star Zooey Deschanel is on maternity leave from the TV show. 'Girl' also stars Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, and Hannah Simone.
- 'Steve Jobs': Here's the new trailer – will Michael Fassbender win an Oscar?
The upcoming movie 'Steve Jobs' stars Michael Fassbender as the technology legend. It co-stars Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen and is directed by Danny Boyle of 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
- 'Heroes Reborn': Will the TV show stand out in a superhero-saturated TV landscape?
The 13 new episodes set in the world of the NBC hit 'Heroes' will debut on Sept. 24. Some of the original 'Heroes' cast members, such as Masi Oka and Sendhil Ramamurthy, are returning.
- 'America's Got Talent' picks a winner, plus Howard Stern's departure
'Talent' judge Stern announced that he would be leaving the NBC show. Meanwhile, a new winner of the talent competition was crowned.