By Bill Zwecker, FOX 32 News Entertainment Reporter - bio
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
The top ten were whittled down to nine finalists in "American Idol" Thursday night. Since the judges were not unanimous in voting to save Curtis Finch, he was voted off. Finch had been in the bottom two with Chicago's own Devin Velez -- who fortunately remains to compete another week.
On Friday, new movies will hit the theaters, beginning with a thriller starring Halle Berry as a 911 operator desperately trying to stop a serial killer kidnapper--before it's too late. "The Call" is pretty formulaic, but director Brad Anderson has crafted a well-paced, creepy thriller. Halle Berry very effectively uses only her voice both to comfort the victim--played by Abigail Breslin--and figure out where the vicious kidnapper is headed. "The Call" clicked with me, with great twist at the end.
Also opening is "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"--another lame comedy totally wasting the talents of Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey. Carrell and Buscemi play secretly-feuding Vegas super-magicians faking a public friendship for the sake of their lucrative act and threatened by Carrey who plays a guerilla street magician. This is one you can forget.
Speaking of forgetting, while it took Demi Moore awhile to face facts that she wasn't going to win Ashton Kutcher back, the actress now is playing hardball as the ex-couple haggle over their divorce settlement.
My sources tell me that Demi wants major money to pay for the emotional pain Kutcher's straying cost her. Kutcher is also playing tough and it's currently something of a stalemate. Kutcher will likely blink first -- as he's getting pressure from current love Mila Kunis -- to put Demi behind him, and move on.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:25:14 GMT
Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song "God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend.
Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song "God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:19:16 GMT
If you are looking for a cookie form of summers refreshing watermelon, then the wait is over.
By: Zoe Sobel, FOX32 News Intern(Chicago) If you are looking for a cookie form of summers refreshing watermelon, then the wait is over. Meet the watermelon Oreo which is the newest member of their limited-edition
Star of Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" and New Trier senior Katie Chang joined Good Day to speak on what it was like working on her first film, acting with Emma Watson and filming in Paris Hilton's closet.
Star of Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" and New Trier senior Katie Chang joined Good Day to speak on what it was like working on her first film, acting with Emma Watson and filming in Paris Hilton's closet.
TMZ's Dax Holt reports that Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are back together again, police want to talk with Justin Bieber, Chad Johnson released from jail and photos of the domestic dispute with his ex-wife.
TMZ's Dax Holt reports that Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are back together again, police want to talk with Justin Bieber, Chad Johnson released from jail and photos of the domestic dispute with his ex-wife.
Bill Zwecker reports the latest entertainment buzz: Paris Jackson is definitely not a "Belieber," whether Brad Pitt's celebrity will save "World War Z" and "Anger Management" having issues.
Bill Zwecker reports the latest entertainment buzz: Paris Jackson is definitely not a "Belieber," whether Brad Pitt's celebrity will save "World War Z" and "Anger Management" having issues.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:49:38 GMT
Chicago rapper Chief Keef was served Monday in a second paternity lawsuit as he appeared in a Cook County courtroom to plead guilty to a speeding violation.
Chicago rapper Chief Keef was served Monday in a second paternity lawsuit as he appeared in a Cook County courtroom to plead guilty to a speeding violation.
Amy Le started out behind the wheel at Duck-N-Roll. Now she's bringing some Asian-Latin spice to Chicago's financial district with her new restaurant Saucy Porka. Ever heard of a "baco?"
Amy Le started out behind the wheel at Duck-N-Roll. Now she's bringing some Asian-Latin spice to Chicago's financial district with her new restaurant Saucy Porka. Ever heard of a "baco?"
Monday, June 17 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:13:59 GMT
Bernard "Bernie" Sahlins, who co-founded Chicago's Second City theater and who nurtured the early careers of many of the earliest stars of "Saturday Night Live," died Sunday. He was 90 years old.
Bernard "Bernie" Sahlins, who co-founded Chicago's Second City theater and who nurtured the early careers of many of the earliest stars of "Saturday Night Live," died Sunday. He was 90 years old.
Star of Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" and New Trier senior Katie Chang joined Good Day to speak on what it was like working on her first film, acting with Emma Watson and filming in Paris Hilton's closet.
Star of Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" and New Trier senior Katie Chang joined Good Day to speak on what it was like working on her first film, acting with Emma Watson and filming in Paris Hilton's closet.
Bill Zwecker reports the latest entertainment buzz: Paris Jackson is definitely not a "Belieber," whether Brad Pitt's celebrity will save "World War Z" and "Anger Management" having issues.
Bill Zwecker reports the latest entertainment buzz: Paris Jackson is definitely not a "Belieber," whether Brad Pitt's celebrity will save "World War Z" and "Anger Management" having issues.
Chicago native and award winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill spoke on his new documentary "Dirty Wars," which examines America's covert wars from Afghanistan to Yemen.
Chicago native and award winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill spoke on his new documentary "Dirty Wars," which examines America's covert wars from Afghanistan to Yemen.
Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" is a must-see Superman interpretation starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams. "This is the End" is a smart, hilarious comedy starring Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill. Zwecker says see both!
Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" is a must-see Superman interpretation starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams. "This is the End" is a smart, hilarious comedy starring Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill. Zwecker says see both!
Bill Zwecker has the latest entertainment scoop on the controversial British poster for Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy's new movie "The Heat," Ellen Page and Alexander Skarsgard and summer sequels!
Bill Zwecker has the latest entertainment scoop on the controversial British poster for Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy's new movie "The Heat," Ellen Page and Alexander Skarsgard and summer sequels!
"Man of Steel" stars Kevin Costner and Chicago native Michael Shannon spoke with Bill Zwecker about the iconic Superman role and playing scary characters like the new film's villain, respectively.
"Man of Steel" stars Kevin Costner and Chicago native Michael Shannon spoke with Bill Zwecker about the iconic Superman role and playing scary characters like the new film's villain, respectively.
Nothing ruins a party like the end of the world. "This is the End" director Seth Rogen and star Jonah Hill spoke on making the film and what they would do if the world was ending!
Nothing ruins a party like the end of the world. "This is the End" director Seth Rogen and star Jonah Hill spoke on making the film and what they would do if the world was ending!
Vince Vaughn and Owen WIison are back together again in hilarious new film "The Internship," and Brad Pitt surprised River East screening audience to promote "World War Z." He flew through three cities in one day!
Vince Vaughn and Owen WIison are back together again in hilarious new film "The Internship," and Brad Pitt surprised River East screening audience to promote "World War Z." He flew through three cities in one day!
