Boardwalk Empire News

I called my friend Jim Laughlin in Florida to tell him I saw "Man of Steel," and that the actor who plays Superman looks much like he did 40 years ago.

Friends may outright tell you that acting is a terrible career choice, or barely conceal their judgment behind a condescending smirk.

My infrequent visit to the multiplex came shortly after director Steven Spielberg warned an implosion is coming in the movie industry.

Man of Steel is in cinemas from today, Friday June 14. Read John Byrne's review and watch his interviews with the stars.

After striking out with "Superman Returns" in 2006, Warner Bros. nearly gave up all hope on being able to deliver a Superman movie that would get a thumbs up from fans and audiences.

This weekend's big summer superhero blockbuster movie finds Lexington native Michael Shannon in an unusual place: the middle of a big summer superhero blockbuster movie.

Not that Henry Cavill couldn't convincingly hold his own as Superman, but when it came to providing back-up, the producers of Man of Steel didn't want to pull any punches.

"What shall we do, Mr. Thomson? What shall we do?" Game of Thrones 's third season came to an end on Sunday night but HBO made damn sure to let audiences know that there's plenty more where that came from.

HBO's Martin Scorsese -produced period drama Boardwalk Empire has just announced that it will make its return on September 8, but, before then, a new glimpse at the forthcoming fourth season of the series has been made available, including first looks at new featured guest stars Jeffrey Wright and Ron Livingston .

As Game of Thrones wrapped its latest run on Sunday night, HBO let loose with a flurry of new trailers and teasers for its fresh upcoming fare - Boardwalk Empire , the Larry David -fronted/star-studded TV-movie Clear History and Stephen Merchant 's new comedy series included.

Tonight's season finale of Game of Thrones will be one of HBO's most watched episodes of their year, so it was the perfect time to promote their upcoming slate of programming.

Go-go dancers, big band music, and clips of fights are part of the new " Boardwalk Empire " teaser, released June 9 by HBO , which has one simple note for its fans: "Welcome back to the 'Boardwalk.'

Photography: courtesy of Warner Brothers pictures; Lions Gate/Courtesy of Everett Collection; Dreamworks/Courtesy of Everett Collection; Macall B. Polay/©HBO/Courtesy of Everett Collection; courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures Add one more face to moviedom's rogues' gallery of supervillains.

Waterwell announces that Smokey Joe's Cafe conceiver, director-choreographer Otis Sallid , and musician Aa Ron Jones will create a new musical based on The Pied Piper for their summer program.

Charlie Cox is best known as Owen Slater on Boardwalk Empire , but he had a great opportunity to play one of the leads in a new CBS drama pilot called 'The Ordained'.

With "Man of Steel" promising to be one of the summer's biggest films, it is a good time to take a look back at the history of the Superman film franchise, from 1978's "Superman" to 2006's "Superman Returns."

HBO set return dates for the fourth seasons of Boardwalk Empire and Eastbound & Down, and plans an August debut for a new Larry David movie.

The Writers Guild of America released their list of the 101 Best Written TV Shows of All Time on Monday.

He'll play a music executive in the drama pilot in development from executive producers Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter and Mick Jagger.

According to Deadline, Bobby Cannavale is in talks to star in an upcoming and untitled rock 'n' roll series for HBO , produced by Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter and created alongside Rolling Stones leading man Mick Jagger .