John Lithgow News

Rise of the Planet of the Apes – DVD Review

Dec 14, 2011, 11:46 GMT

This is the beginning of our end as we welcome our intelligent ape masters. What surprised is that this Apes film actually turned into a surprise hit. ... more

John Lithgow boards 'Dog Fight'

Nov 30, 2011, 20:01 GMT

John Lithgow has joined the cast of the Warner Bros. political comedy 'Dog Fight.' ... more

Footloose - Blu-ray Review

Sep 30, 2011, 15:29 GMT

Put on your dancing shoes, that is unless it’s been banned in your small town.  Footloose boogies onto Blu-ray with some nice new special features, but an uneven transfer.  The film that made Kevin Bacon some bacon is still fun, but also features a thoughtful performance from a supporting member. 

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Break out the dance moves with Footloose on Blu-ray!

Sep 25, 2011, 16:46 GMT

Filled with electrifying dancing, memorable music and timeless spirit, Footloose arrives on Blu-ray September 27th from Paramount Home Entertainment, and M&C’s giving away three copies!

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'Planet of the Apes' repeats as box office champ

Aug 15, 2011, 18:57 GMT

Fox's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' won the domestic box office for the second weekend in a row with $27.5 million.

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'Planet of the Apes' takes box office win

Aug 8, 2011, 19:06 GMT

20th Century Fox's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' won the domestic box office over the weekend as it debuted with $54 million. ... more

Rise of the Planet of the Apes – Movie Review

Aug 4, 2011, 13:01 GMT

This origins story of the Planet of the Apes series is an old fashioned sci-fi adventure that even though it makes extensive use of CGI, feels warm and human scale. It’s touching, alarming, dramatic and provocative as it tells a story about something close to our hearts – our relationships with animals and what they say about us. 

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Los Angeles Premiere Pictures

Aug 1, 2011, 13:17 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Rise of the Planet of the Apes Los Angeles Premiere. ... more

Whole set of new clips from 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

Jul 26, 2011, 22:15 GMT

We have added seven new clips from 20th Century Fox's 'Planet of the Apes' prequel, 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.'
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New pictures from Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Jul 19, 2011, 12:50 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Rise of the Planet of the Apes. ... more

Footloose dances to Blu-ray in September

Jul 8, 2011, 13:40 GMT

The 80s dance classic Footloose makes its Blu-ray debut on September 27th and is also being released in a deluxe edition DVD. The Paramount Home Entertainment release will arrive with all-new bonus features - including new cast interviews, Kevin Bacon’s original screen test, commentary and more.

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Fox switches 'Apes' date

Mar 24, 2011, 19:15 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox is moving up the release date of its 'Planet of the Apes' prequel 'Rise of the Apes' from November 23 to August 5, 2011. ... more

Dexter's Peter Weller, Jonny Lee Miller and Julia Stiles bring it for the season, some thoughts

Nov 28, 2010, 20:08 GMT

The addition of esteemed guest stars Julia Stiles, Jonny Lee Miller and Peter Weller for season five of 'Dexter' was a masterful move on Showtime's part.  ... more

Cast loves their 'Saints'

Oct 21, 2010, 19:53 GMT

Meg Ryan, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, John Lithgow, Joe Anderson and Kat Dennings will star in BCDF Pictures' drama 'Lives of the Saints.' ... more

Neil Patrick Harris, John Lithgow, Betty White nab Creative Emmys, the full list

Aug 22, 2010, 2:44 GMT

Creative Arts Emmys are the technical and crafts awards doled out a week prior to the main event Emmys. ... more

Serkis joins the 'Apes'

Jul 1, 2010, 2:30 GMT

Andy Serkis has been cast in 20th Century Fox's 'Planet of the Apes' prequel 'Rise of the Apes.' ... more

Pinto and Lithgow circling 'Apes' prequel

Jun 24, 2010, 1:59 GMT

Freida Pinto and John Lithgow are in talks to star in 20th Century Fox's 'Planet of the Apes' prequel 'Rise of the Apes,' opposite James Franco. ... more

John Lithgow returns to TCM for Essentials Jr., June 6

May 12, 2010, 20:37 GMT

Actor, author John Lithgow will return to Turner Classic Movies for a second year as Host of Essentials Jr. to guide parents on the classics in film they need to expose their children too. ... more

'Dexter' slays the Best Male TV category at the Globes

Jan 18, 2010, 4:40 GMT

The Monsters & Critics 2009 'The_List' is coming to fruition as two of our picks from December 2009 are honored tonight at the Golden Globes. ... more

Dexter's Michael C. Hall fights Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Jan 14, 2010, 1:54 GMT

Showtime's star of 'Dexter,' actor Michael C. Hall revealed Wednesday he has been battling cancer, but there is very good news: He has released a statement that his treatment is nearly over and the disease is in remission. ... more

In Pictures: 'Leap Year New York Premiere'

Jan 8, 2010, 18:22 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Leap Year New York Premiere'. ... more

Win a Leap Year Prize Pack!

Jan 4, 2010, 14:51 GMT

Amy Adams returns to the big screen on January 8th with the romantic comedy Leap Year from Universal Pictures, and M&C is giving away prizes from the film. ... more

In Pictures: '2009 Young Lions Fiction Award'

Nov 5, 2009, 22:24 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2009 Young Lions Fiction Award'. ... more

Dexter's return, Lithgow and Carradine make new season a no miss

Sep 27, 2009, 16:52 GMT

Showtime's 'Dexter' season four will knock your socks off. ... more

Showtime’s “Dexter” hit babies from Comic Con, new season trailer

Aug 14, 2009, 15:20 GMT

Showtime’s “Dexter” rolls into season four, and the series has defied the usual petering out of scripted episodic TV shows as it takes our Dexter, the sardonic serial killer and blood-spatter analyst of Miami, into fatherhood. ... more

'Dexter' season four best ever, trailer VIDEO

Jul 24, 2009, 14:23 GMT

Showtime's sanguine series 'Dexter' promises to be the best season (season four) ever based on the trailer that was rolled out at Comic-Con yesterday. ... more

John Lithgow to give 'Dexter' bloody good competition in Miami

May 28, 2009, 4:25 GMT

John Lithgow will join Showtime's 'Dexter' star Michael C. Hall in the noir dramedy that paints serial killers in a skewed and somewhat sympathetic light. ... more

In photos: 'All My Sons opening night on Broadway'

Oct 17, 2008, 19:11 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'All My Sons opening night on Broadway'! ... more

Lithgow and more join Confessions of a Shopaholic

Mar 12, 2008, 12:49 GMT

John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas, Leslie Bibb, Lynn Redgrave and Julie Hagerty have joined the romantic comedy Confessions of a Shopaholic – which also stars Isla Fisher. ... more

DVD Review: Twilight Zone: The Movie

Oct 20, 2007, 11:55 GMT

Picture a director that brings the classic television show to the silver screen, but his trip into the Twilight Zone nearly scuttled his career as tragedy struck on the set.  A gaggle of talented directors lend their talent to each segment.   ... more

John Lithgow and Christina Applegate To Host Broadway on Broadway

Sep 7, 2005, 2:53 GMT

The annual free concert in Times Square will be hosted by two current Broadway stars ... more

John Lithgow To Miss Three Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Performances

Jun 16, 2005, 15:31 GMT

Beginning with tonight's performance John Lithgow will miss three performances of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Reviews For Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Mar 4, 2005, 14:29 GMT

The reviews are in for those Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, who opened last night at The Imperial Theater ... more

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Opens Today

Mar 3, 2005, 0:00 GMT

The con begins as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starring John Lithgow and Norbert Leo Butz opens today at the Imperial Theater ... more