New film Primetime, with Robert Pattinson, centres on the divisive series which performed sting operations on would-be abusers. A ratings hit, it caused much debate about TV ethics.

The 2000s sting show is finding millions of new viewers online, and its brand of public humiliation looks awfully modern.

A dazzling, wolfish performance from Robert Pattinson anchors “Primetime,” Lance Oppenheim’s period piece about the rise and fall of a reality-TV host.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Robert Pattinson's film "Primetime," inspired by Chris Hansen's true crime "To Catch a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Robert Pattinson plays former 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in 'Showtime.' A24 For a television show that was canceled ...

For a television show that was canceled nearly two decades ago, “To Catch a Predator” has been having quite a moment. For years, the show entertained Americans by finding men seeking sex with minors ...