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Music: Rihanna Sets a Date -- Nov. 23

2009-10-14T13:53:00.003-04:00

What EW.com says:

"Earlier this evening, Rihanna announced via Twitter that she’ll release her first album since 2007’s Good Girl Gone Bad. The tweet reads: 'The Wait Is Ova. Nov 23 09' While reps would not confirm details of the album, one insider tells EW.com that Nov. 23 looks to be an accurate release date, but that the album will not be titled The Wait Is Ova."

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Film: Universal, Activision Striking Chord w/ 'Hero'

2009-10-14T13:43:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

A tie-in with a comedy about couples working out their relationships on a tropical island might not seem like the obvious way to promote a music videogame, but Activision found Universal Pictures' "Couples Retreat" the perfect opportunity to strum up some buzz for "Guitar Hero 5."

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TV: Paris Swings w/ 'Supernatural' Studs

2009-10-09T12:55:00.001-04:00

Movies: 'Wolfman' Trailer a Howling Success!!

2009-10-09T11:41:00.002-04:00

The Wolfman at IGN.com

What IMDb.com says:

"Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot's childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother's fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate."

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Tangent: House Votes to Expand Hate Crimes Definition

2009-10-09T11:33:00.002-04:00

What the NYTimes.com says:

"WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to expand the definition of violent federal hate crimes to those committed because of a victim’s sexual orientation, a step that would extend new protection to lesbian, gay and trans-gender people.

"Democrats hailed the vote of 281 to 146, which brought the measure to the brink of becoming law, as the culmination of a long push to curb violent expressions of bias like the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay Wyoming college student.

"'Left unchecked, crimes of this kind threaten to ruin the very fabric of America,' said Representative Susan A. Davis, Democrat of California, a leading supporter of the legislation."

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Hoax: Seth Green Sees Red in Staged Tantrum

2009-10-07T11:59:00.004-04:00

What THR.com says:

"The new 30-second 'Seth Green Freaking Out' video is a hoax, a source confirmed.

"Not since the Zapruder film has footage sown as much confusion as this clip depicting what appears to be an on-set temper tantrum thrown by Green, who seems unaware that a camera was rolling until the very end."

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Movies: Pack Your Bags to Re-visit 'Vacation'

2009-10-07T11:56:00.002-04:00

What THR.com says:

"New Line is going on a 'Vacation.'

The Warner Bros. division is developing a sequel of sorts to the 1983 comedy classic, with David Dobkin attached to produce and possibly direct."

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Movies: 1st Look -- Zoe as Aisha for 'Losers'

2009-10-07T11:47:00.000-04:00

Movies: From Ah-nuld to Adrien for 'Predators'

2009-10-07T11:43:00.005-04:00

What Collider.com says:

"I understand the need for redemption from the 'Alien vs. Predator' movies and if adding more xenomorphs made 'Aliens' an action-charged flick, then adding more Predators can’t be a horrible idea. Recent casting news seemed sensible: Danny Trejo, Walton Goggins, Alexa Braga, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (his nickname is 'Ali' although I can’t possibly imagine why he would need a nickname), and UFC fighter Oleg Taktarov. A team of ass-kickers, just like in the original 'Predator'.

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Movies: Wayans in, Eddie Out @ Pryor Pic

2009-10-07T11:39:00.005-04:00

What Collider.com says:

"Earlier this year we got news that Eddie Murphy was going to play legendary comedian Richard Pryor in a biopic directed by Bill Condon ('Chicago', 'Dreamgirls'). Almost everyone was left wondering if Murphy could really pull it off. Well, we no longer have to wonder about Murphy as he has been replaced by Marlon Wayans."

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Gadgets: Dial 'CTIA' for Cell Phone-y Goodness

2009-10-07T11:35:00.001-04:00

Movies: 'Splice" -- What Little Girls are Made of?

2009-10-06T14:17:00.002-04:00

Tangent: CMH Ties (#17) in 'Smartest City Ranking'

2009-10-06T13:58:00.004-04:00

America's Smartest Cities

#17 (tie), COLUMBUS

Metropolitan area population: 1,773,120

Daily Beast IQ Score: 116

The capital and academic hub of Ohio was surprisingly poorly read, but made up for it with above-average showings in the other parameters we studied.

See complete list of rankings

Movies: Lightning Strikes for Skarsgård w/ 'Thor'

2009-10-06T13:35:00.003-04:00

What ComingSoon.net says:

"Stellan Skarsgård has revealed to TT Spektra that he will have a role in Marvel Studios' 'Thor' movie. Swedish site Ystads Allehanda reported on the casting in Swedish, but here is a rough translation:

"'Stellan Skarsgård is ready for a role in action movie 'Thor.'

"'Everything is still secret about the project and Skarsgård can not reveal what role he will play.'"

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TV: 'Heroes' Needs Power of 'Acceptance'

2009-10-06T13:26:00.003-04:00

What EW.com says:

"WHAT WORKED

An overall sense of cohesiveness. 'Acceptance' was about four characters who did just that — came to grips with who they are, and what they’re here to do: Noah, Hiro, Nathan, and Tracy. I particularly liked Noah’s aimlessness as he sat for a career-counseling session with Claire. Episode writer Bryan Fuller has always had some insight into this company man, and he brought out the futility of Noah Bennet — he devoted his life to his job, and without the job, there’s no life.

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TV: Letterman on Rebound After Reveal

2009-10-06T12:28:00.003-04:00

What EW.com's Ausiello says:

"No joke: Last night’s 'Late Show with David Letterman' was such a superb hour of television, from his opening monologue to his goofing around with guests Steve Martin and Martin Short, that it reminded us all over again how invaluable he is.

"Letterman made what was more than just another apology: He re-framed what has become an out-of-control media sensation and put it in a humane perspective. While initially peppered with rueful jokes — 'I got into my car this morning and even the navigation lady wasn’t speaking to me'; 'Chilly outside my house this morning; chilly inside my house' — his monologue concluded and he went to his desk."

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Movies: Director o' 'Doom' Adds 4 to 'Kaboom'

2009-10-05T23:28:00.005-04:00

What THR.com says:

"Gregg Araki is detonating his next picture.

"The writer-director ('The Doom Generation') has cast Roxane Mesquida, Thomas Dekker, Kelly Lynch and Rooney Mara in 'Kaboom,' which follows the sexual awakening of a group of college students. Araki is shooting the indie feature now.

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Movies: Will Chris Rock be Your 'Black Friend'?

2009-10-05T23:23:00.005-04:00

What THR.com says:

"Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films are partnering to develop the comedy 'Will You Be My Black Friend?' with Chris Rock starring.

"The project stems from a November GQ magazine article written by senior correspondent Devin Friedman, who began a self-conscious search for black friends on Craigslist. The white, married Manhattan journalist then pursued his quixotic quest to expand his social circle, with unexpected results."

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TV: Zombies are What's Crackin'... err, Cracklin'?

2009-10-05T23:10:00.003-04:00

What Heder's Wiki says:

"His first foray into web television was in the 2008 web series 'Woke Up Dead' starring and produced by Heder. 'Woke Up Dead' is a web-based, live-action sci-fi comedy thriller about Drex, a twenty-something USC student who wakes up underwater in the bathtub one morning and suspects that he might be dead."

Visit 'Woke Up Dead' at Crackle.com

Movies: Big Splash of New 'Clash'

2009-10-01T16:46:00.002-04:00

Nuff said!!

Movies: Transformers 3 a Go; P.S. Megan Fox

2009-10-01T16:40:00.002-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"The director of an immensely popular action franchise has confirmed we won't have to wait as long for the third film in the series. Director Michael Bay announced on his official website that Transformers 3 has now been confirmed for a summer 2011 release. Here's the director's statement on his website, which included a note to Megan Fox as well."

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Movies: Tarantino Bride-to-Be is Bride-for-3

2009-10-01T16:36:00.002-04:00

Watch - MovieWeb

TV: Madge Chews Dave, Eats Pizza

2009-10-01T16:27:00.001-04:00

TV: James Franco Scrubs Up w/ ABC Soap

2009-10-01T16:09:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"The 'Pineapple Express' and 'Spider-Man' actor will play a mystery person who comes to the soap opera's town of Port Charles. The recurring role will begin Nov. 20 -- to coincide with November sweeps -- and will last about two months."

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TV: Comcast Poised to Purchase Peacock?

2009-10-01T16:01:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"The swirl of speculation about NBC Universal's future grew intense late Wednesday amid a report that Comcast is in talks to acquire some or all of the Peacock.

"Comcast denied a report posted on the Wrap Wednesday evening that a deal had been reached for the cable giant to buy NBC U."

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Meanwhile:
A new round of layoffs has hit Comcast Entertainment Group, which confirmed late Wednesday that it had cut 39 positions.

TV: A Witch on Wisteria? Won't be the First

2009-09-30T21:11:00.002-04:00

What EW.com's Ausiello says:

"Actress-comedienne Kathy Najimy ('Hocus Pocus')is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives as a police officer with a surprising connection to Teri Hatcher’s Susan."

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TV: The HBIC Returns to 'Melrose'

2009-09-30T21:07:00.003-04:00

What EW.com's Ausiello says:

"Locklear was back on the set of Melrose — and back in Amanda’s signature short skirt — for her first day of shooting yesterday, as the accompanying photo proves. Locklear is scheduled to make the first of her multiple appearances starting with the show’s Nov. 17 episode..."

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Music: Into the Way-Back Machine We Go...

2009-09-30T11:45:00.000-04:00

Movies: A Beaver on the Hand is Worth 2 in the ... ?

2009-09-30T10:17:00.005-04:00

Time for another round of 'Name That Caption!': From the set of 'The Beaver,' starring Mel Gibson and helmed by Jodie Foster.

TV: 'Heroes' - Low Downs on the Show Downs

2009-09-30T10:00:00.003-04:00

NBC has released 12 images (to view, click on the image above) and a description from 'Acceptance,' the Monday, Oct. 5 episode of 'Heroes.':

"As Hiro's (Masi Oka) life continues to hang in the balance, he distracts himself with saving the lives of others. Meanwhile, Angela (Cristine Rose) tries to help the new 'Nathan' (Adrian Pasdar) remember his past, at the risk of his remembering too much.

"Elsewhere, Tracy (Ali Larter) is determined to get her old job back, but soon realizes that she needs to make more of an impact."

NBC has released a description for "Tabula Rasa," the Monday, Oct. 19 episode of 'Heroes.'

"Under Samuel's (Robert Knepper) guidance, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) starts on a path to rediscover his true identity. Hiro (Masi Oka) helps Emma (guest star Deanne Bray) accept and understand the great possibilities that go along with having an ability.

"Meanwhile, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) enlists HRG (Jack Coleman) to help him find a healer who can save Hiro's life."

Music: Oh My Lourd-es!

2009-09-30T09:08:00.007-04:00

I'm not one to get caught up in all the tabloi-razzi hoop-la, but I have to say I got a thrill at seeing Little Lady Lourdes from the House of Madge all dressed up in big sister's clothes. To say her looks -- if nothing else -- are a chip off the old (sorry, Madonna. figure of speech) block is an understatement.

Movies: E.T. Tours Iron Man 2 Set -- Part 3

2009-09-30T02:29:00.003-04:00

Movies: Ah-nuld Pit Stops in Predators Re-boot?

2009-09-30T02:22:00.006-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"If everyone sticks to the script, it seems there may be a classic cameo in the works for an upcoming reboot. Latino Review recently posted a script review for the upcoming Robert Rodriguez remake 'Predators,' and they reveal that if all goes according to plan, we could see an Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo in the film."

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Movies: Jessica's Not Fock-ing Around

2009-09-30T02:15:00.003-04:00

What RiskyBusinessBlog.com says:

"Jessica Alba is becoming a Focker.

"The actress is in negotiations to join the Ben Stiller-Robert DeNiro comedy 'Little Fockers.' She'd play the role of an attractive pharmaceutical rep whose looks wreak havoc on male characters in the story."

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Music: 3's Company, a Crowd... but, is it a Hit?

2009-09-30T02:05:00.002-04:00

What Wiki says:

"After its radio debut, '3' was positively reviewed and drew comparisons to Spears' 'If U Seek Amy', due to the production and lyrics which were both courtesy of Max Martin. According to Billboard, 'If U Seek Amy' was an implied double-entendre, whereas '3' finds Spears seductively delivering her most racy lyrics to date.

"Digital Spy, the first major publication to review the song, gave the song a positive write-up, explaining that 'it's about having a threesome.' The reviewers described it as being 'uptempo, quite electropoppy on the verses and a little bit ravey on the choruses.' Furthermore, they commented that the 'best bit of the song is the middle 8, on which Max Martin cools things down with some synthetic strings, a load of bassy beats kick in'.

"Rolling Stone Magazine similarly praised the song for its up-tempo melody and racy lyrics and compared it to Flo-Rida's recent work, saying that it 'is more of a surefire dance-floor stomper than anything Brit loaded onto Blackout or Circus."

TV: 'True Blood' Hungry for the Wolf

2009-09-29T11:43:00.002-04:00

What EW.cm's Ausiello says:

"This oughta get the 'True Blood'-thirsty among you salivating! Since Alan Ball has confirmed that season 3 will make an animal attraction of the werewolf Alcide (who debuted in the third Sookie novel, 'Club Dead'), I thought I — and, in turn, you — should help the series’ busy, busy creator on his hunt for just the right actor to sink his teeth into the juicy part. My suggestions."

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Moves: Play Find Fabio in 'New Moon' Posters

2009-09-29T11:39:00.003-04:00

Is it just me or do these posters recall the hey-day of Harlequin Romance novel covers? OoOoH, maybe there's an unspoken 'Find Fabio' game with these!?

Movies: Collider.com m/ Woody & Jesse in 'Z'Land'

2009-09-29T11:32:00.002-04:00

What Collider.com says:

"Opening this Friday is director Ruben Fleischer’s feature debut 'Zombieland'. Since I’ve been covering the film extensively, you should be very familiar with the movie. But if you missed our previous coverage…here’s my video blog about being on the set in Atlanta..."

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Movies: Romero Redux -- Enter: 'The Crazies'

2009-09-29T11:24:00.002-04:00

What Collider.com says:

"If you like zombies, you’re in luck! Well, kind of. Director Breck Eisner is stepping up to remake 'The Crazies,' a 1973 George Romero film, and we’ve got the new poster. The remake takes place in a small Iowa town (as opposed to a small Pennsylvania town in the original) where a toxin contaminates the water supply, turning everyone completely crazy."

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Movies: Collider w/ Ellen on 'Whip It'

2009-09-29T11:22:00.001-04:00

Music: My Pick for 2009

2009-09-29T11:08:00.004-04:00

Positioned front and center to topple David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland's "When Love Takes Over" from the throne of #1 dance track for 2009 -- Dave Aude's mix of "Don't Upset the Rhythm" from The Noisettes. I absolutely LUV dropping this track into a set! This tracks echoes the sheer fun of Janice Robison's "Don't Stop Moving" and "Dreamer."

Music: I Think It's a 'Say Something' Song Day

2009-09-28T22:09:00.003-04:00

TV: From 'Heroes' to Zeroes in 4 Seasons Flat

2009-09-28T12:51:00.003-04:00

What SyFyPortal.com says:

"Not even a new season can solve the audience woes of 'Heroes.'

"The fourth season two-hour premiere of the NBC genre show averaged a 3.7 rating/6 share, according to Fast National ratings from The Nielsen Co., chalking up its lowest mark, well, ever. In fact, a new episode of 'Heroes' have never reached the 3.4/5 the show scored in its second hour Monday, and its 3.9/6 was the lowest since earning the same rating on its penultimate third season episode April 20."

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Movies: LatinoReview Maps 'ZombieLand'

2009-09-28T12:47:00.003-04:00

What LatinoReview.com says:

"A few days ago I had a chance to speak to Ruben Fleischer who makes his directorial debut with the action-comedy 'Zombieland' starring Woddy Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin.

"The film is sort of like 'Midnight Run' with Zombies in which it follows Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) who has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other."

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Movies: 5 Clips from 'Trick 'r Treat' DVD

2009-09-28T12:40:00.003-04:00

Check out MovieWeb.com to watch the four other clips -- AND -- info on 'Trick 'r Treat' coming to DVD and Blu-Ray!

Movies: 1, 2, it's Freddy Redux!

2009-09-28T12:30:00.005-04:00

My question: Will Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff re-unite to do a theme song for this "Nightmare on Elm Street" outing, too?

TV: Fox Puts 'Cleveland' on the Map

2009-09-28T12:24:00.002-04:00

What THRFeed.com says:

"Broadcast premieres resumed Sunday with the series debut of Fox's 'The Cleveland Show' (big), the return of ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' (big, yet down drastically from last year) and the 15th edition of CBS' 'Amazing Race' (not particularly big, yet matching last fall)."

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TV: Pods to Spawn 'V' Re-launch

2009-09-28T12:16:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Fueling the fire: ABC's decision to split this season's 13 episodes into two 'pods.' Network confirmed Friday that the sci-fi drama will launch as planned on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m., for four episodes. The show will then take a hiatus and return in midseason - most likely, March - to run its remaining nine segs."

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Movies: Vin Revving Up for One Race

2009-09-28T12:11:00.004-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Vin Diesel has hired former Universal exec David Ortiz at his One Race production shingle with the aim of developing films for a global audience.

"Ortiz worked with Diesel at Universal on the 'Fast and Furious' franchise. He also worked on 'Wanted' and 'Role Models' at the studio."

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TV: All Hands on 'Dick'... 'Moby Dick'

2009-09-28T12:03:00.005-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Charlie Cox, Donald Sutherland and Gillian Anderson have joined the previously announced William Hurt and Ethan Hawke on TeleMunchen Group's $25.5 million telepic of 'Moby Dick.'"

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Movies: Feast Your Eyes on 'Jennifer's Body' Clips

2009-09-16T15:57:00.002-04:00

While I have no misconceptions -- immaculate or otherwise -- that this movie will suck -- or, swallow? -- I'm surprisingly alright with forking over $9.50 for girl-girl fang-fest. Check out MovieWeb.com for the other 4 video clips!

Music: Chicane 'Hiding All the Stars'

2009-09-16T15:50:00.001-04:00

What Wiki says:

"The lead track from the Re-work EP "Poppiholla" based on the track "Hoppípolla" by Sigur Rós was A listed on Radio 1. It charted at a very respectable No 7 in the Top 10 on 19th July 2009, and was added to a reissued version of the Best Of album. The download single contained a Remix by The Thrillseekers, along with a mix by Bracegirdle's moniker Disco Citizens. The follow-up to this single was revealed as "Hiding All The Stars", which contains a sample of Gary Numan's 'Cars,' which had its first full play on Radio 1's Floorfillers on 21st August 2009."

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TV: Malins, Huffington to Plot Poli-com

2009-09-16T15:41:00.000-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Sitcom scribe Greg Malins ('Friends') has partnered with Huffington Post maven Arianna Huffington to develop a sitcom for ABC set in the world of politics."

"'Freshmen' revolves around a group of three newly elected members of Congress -- two men and one woman -- who wind up sharing an apartment in Washington. Multi-camera half-hour comes from 20th Century Fox TV, where Malins is in the middle of an overall deal."

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TV: 'Blood's Ball Going by the Book?

2009-09-16T15:33:00.002-04:00

What EW.com's Ausiello reports:

"In what would be a boon to Sookie-Eric fans, True Blood' boss Alan Ball isn’t ruling out incorporating a major (and controversial) plot point from the books that, up to now, has only been hinted at in the series (spoiler alert): That Bill came to Bon Temps and seduced Sookie with the ulterior motive of getting her to work for Queen Sophie-Anne."

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Movies: 'Living Dead' Lives on -- in 3-D

2009-09-16T15:24:00.002-04:00

What TheHollywoodReporter.com says:

"Zombie movie 'Night of the Living Dead' is coming back, this time in a 3D CGI format and without the involvement of George Romero.

"Titled 'Night of the Living Dead: Origins,' the re-imagining is being directed by newcomer Zebediah de Soto and produced by Simon West and Simon West Productions president Jib Polhemus."

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TV: FX Adds Animated 'Archer' to Line-Up

2009-09-16T15:20:00.002-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"FX is offering a sneak preview of its new animated series 'Archer' Thursday night several months before its tentative January launch."

'Archer' will have a one-time showing at 10:30 p.m. following the fifth season premiere of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.' Cabler believes 'Sunny' is a strong companion to 'Archer' and the net seeks to take advantage of auds tuning in for the 'Sunny' premiere.'"

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TV: Saving 'Heroes' from Itself

2009-09-15T13:24:00.002-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"'Heroes' is set to return to NBC for its fourth season on September 21st. This brand new chapter, titled Volume 5: Redemption, finds our Heroes each putting their lives back together. Claire (Hayden Panettiere) is finding that her biggest challenges are forgetting her old life and starting college.

How does someone who has led such an extraordinary life assimilate back into everyday college life?
Any semblance of normalcy is shortly overturned when Claire's roommate commits suicide and Claire discovers her new friend Gretchen (guest star Madeline Zima) is hiding a secret herself.

On the other side of the planet, Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka) has gone back to his old life in Japan, but discovers that he has a terminal illness. When Hiro can no longer keep his illness hidden, he sets out to fulfill his own personal bucket-list - righting the mistakes of his past. But will Hiro be able to correct the errors of his ways without severely altering the past and present?"

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Movies: 5 New 'Pandorum' Clips Hit...

2009-09-15T13:17:00.001-04:00

... while the movie itself is likely a miss. Hop over to MovieWeb.com to watch the over 4 clips.

Movies: Recent DC Merger Stalls Supes

2009-09-15T13:14:00.002-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"With all the new activity around the newly-formed DC Entertainment, it seems there is at least one franchise that won't be revived in the near future. According to MTV Splash Page, it seems a new Superman film is not being planned, according to the new head of DC Entertainment, Diane Nelson."

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Movies: 'Spider-Man 4' Spins 2011 Web

2009-09-15T13:07:00.004-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"IMAX Corporation and Columbia Pictures today announced that the highly-anticipated action-adventure 'Spider-Man 4,' will be released to IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on May 5, 2011. The fourth installment of the successful 'Spider-Man' franchise, based on the Marvel Comic book character, will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The film will be distributed by Columbia Pictures domestically and by Sony Pictures Releasing International overseas."

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Movies: Patrick Swayze -- Thanks for Everything

2009-09-15T13:02:00.004-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Patrick Swayze, who had breakout roles in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost,' died in Los Angeles on Monday after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

"Swayze most recently starred as a tough FBI agent in A&E drama series 'The Beast.' His battle with cancer played out publicly as his condition worsened just as the show's first season bowed on the cabler."

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Movies: 'Transformers' Trilogy Rolls On...

2009-09-14T17:35:00.002-04:00

What MovieWeb.com says:

"(Director Michael Bay) will be meeting later this week with Steven Spielberg, and Ehren Kruger to discuss ideas for 'Transformers 3.' By the end of the week he should have an idea if Transformers 3 will hit your local cineplex in the summer of 2011 or 2012."

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Movies: R.I.P. -- 'BasketBall Diaries' Author

2009-09-14T17:28:00.002-04:00

What TheHollywoodReporter.com says:

"Punk-rock poet and musician Jim Carroll, who chronicled his wild teen years in 'The Basketball Diaries,' has died of a heart attack, his ex-wife told The New York Times."

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Music: 'Kids' Bootleg Too Cool for School

2009-09-14T17:21:00.002-04:00

If you're looking for a deep, dark thumpin' spin on MGMT's 'Kids' -- and I know you are -- then Ingrosso is your man. Turn it up and ride it out.

Music: Starkillers - 'Bitch Ass Trick' (Austin Leeds's Seamless Afterhours)

2009-09-14T17:18:00.002-04:00

WoOHoo! I'm a little late in the game getting up -- or down, as it were -- with this track. Nevertheless, it's great to see Starkillers back with such a strong and funky track. Though Leeds is my choice, check out the original vocal, too.

Music: Lady Gaga - 'Paparazzi' (Oleg Izergin)

2009-09-14T17:14:00.003-04:00

Without a doubt, my favourite mix of the bunch. Done in the stripped-down, almost vocal-less vain that elevated Ashlee's 'Pieces of Me' and LeAnn's 'Life Goes On' to Clubland gold, Oleg's re-construction of 'Paparazzi' is barely comparable to the original track -- save for Gaga's chorus filling in a poignant midway point break in this mix.

Movies: Cuz a Girl's Gotta Eat

2009-09-14T17:09:00.002-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"While not exactly lifeless, "Jennifer's Body" sure could be fresher. Even with Megan Fox ideally cast as a sharp-fanged succubus with a lusty appetite for young male (and sometimes female) flesh, this high school horror romp tackles its bad-girl-gone-really-bad premise with eye-rolling obviousness and, fatally, a near-total absence of real scares."

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Movies: '9' is More Than Enough

2009-09-14T16:59:00.003-04:00

What NYTimes.com says:

"'9,' who is about the size and shape of one of those posable tabletop mannequins used by art students, has a soft burlap body and a zipper up his middle. His outsize eyes blink like camera shutters, and they take in a world of monstrous terror and haunting mystery."

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Movies: Trailer - James Cameron's 'Avatar'

2009-08-22T14:33:00.001-04:00

TV: 'Heroes' - Angry Much?

2009-08-22T14:26:00.000-04:00

TV: 'Heroes' - Daddy's Little Helper

2009-08-22T14:23:00.001-04:00

Music: Beyonce - 'Smash Into You' - Flash Brothers

2009-08-18T00:24:00.002-04:00

Music: Jade Ewen - 'My Man' (Cahill Club)

2009-08-15T08:39:00.001-04:00

Music: Pixie Lott - 'Boys & Girls' (Moto Blanco Club)

2009-08-15T08:38:00.001-04:00

Music: David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South and Julie Mc Knight - How Soon Is Now (Original Mix)

2009-08-15T08:34:00.000-04:00

TV: From Crib to Closet -- Seth Outs Stewie

2009-08-13T18:36:00.004-04:00

What Playboy.com says:

"Seth MacFarlane is finally spilling the secrets of 'Family Guy' — including the fact that, yes, baby Stewie is gay.

"'We had an episode that went all the way to the script phase in which Stewie does come out,' MacFarlane, the show’s creator, says in the September issue of Playboymagazine. 'It had to do with the harassment he took from other kids at school. He ends up going back in time to prevent a passage in Leviticus from being written: ‘Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind. It is an abomination.’'

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Movies: Taylor 'Pulls' Out All the Stops

2009-08-13T13:39:00.002-04:00

What EW.com says:

"We’ve heard that Taylor Lautner would like to do an action movie. Now, we might cast him in one. Check out the move he busts at the 0:24 mark in the video below, shot while Lautner and his 'Twilight Saga: New Moon' co-star Kristen Stewart were posing for the cover of EW’s Fall Movie Preview on stands Friday. Two words: Gymkata remake!"

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Movies: Hamlet -- It's a 3-D, Sing-a-Long!

2009-08-13T13:34:00.003-04:00

What TheHollywoodReporter.com says:

"Mark Thomas of Elsinore Films is producing a 3-D musical "Hamlet" targeting the "Harry Potter" and "High School Musical" market.

The movie will be the first of six adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays, based on musical versions created by U.K. theater company Shakespeare 4 Kidz. "

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Movies: Is Kate Beck Back for More in '4'?

2009-08-13T13:29:00.005-04:00

What BloodyDisgusting.com says:

"After the news broke that Sony Screen Gems was kicking off a brand new Underworld trilogy with 'Underworld 4' (also said to be shot in 3-D), we started doing some digging and have stumbled on to a pretty big discovery. Two sources have told Bloody Disgusting that Kate Beckinsale is in fact ... "

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Movies: What's Green, Scaly.. No, Not Kermit

2009-08-13T13:21:00.003-04:00

What BloodyDisgusting.com says:

"55 years and 28 movies later, the Japanese monster Godzilla is looking to make his return to big screens everywhere. Making his first appearance in 1954 ('Gojira) 'Godzilla' is a giant monster that lives in the sea that comes from the ocean to feed on mankind."

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TV: 'Battlestar' to Shine Again?

2009-08-13T13:18:00.002-04:00

What LatinoReview.com says:

"Can't get enough 'Battlestar Galactica' even with the spin-off series Caprica on its way to air? Then you might be pumped to hear that a 'Battlestar Galactica' movie is reportedly in the mix.

"According to a HitFix exclusive, Universal is currently working out a deal with Bryan Singer to have him produce and maybe even direct a film adaptation of the popular property."

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Movies: 'Eclipse' Adds Maria via 'Maria'

2009-08-13T13:13:00.003-04:00

What LatinoReview.com says:

"Another day, another member added to the rapidly filling cast of 'Eclipse,' the third 'Twilight' film. This time, the sparkly vampire ranks will welcome the Colombian-born Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria."

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Video: Left Foot, Right Foot, Left Foot ...

2009-08-13T09:17:00.000-04:00

Movies: Megan on Peer Pressure - 'Fuck 'em!'

2009-08-12T23:45:00.001-04:00

Movies: 'Legion' -- Red Band Trailer

2009-08-12T23:32:00.000-04:00

Movies: 'Witch' Sequel? 'I'm SooOOoo Scared.'

2009-08-12T23:22:00.004-04:00

What MTV Movies says:

"It’s been ten years since 'The Blair Witch Project' exploded onto movie screens and into the pop culture history books. Yet as big a phenomenon as that groundbreaking and highly influential horror film was, writer/directors Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick have failed to follow it in the past decade with something equally compelling"

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Movies: 'District 9' Warrants a Perfect 10

2009-08-12T19:17:00.003-04:00

Music: Michael -- Neptunes or Bust!

2009-08-12T19:12:00.001-04:00

TV: 'Betty' Signs Crash-Test Paula

2009-08-12T19:05:00.002-04:00

What EW.com's Ausiello says:

"Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is in talks to guest star on Ugly Betty, sources confirm to me exclusively."

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Movies: 'Eclipse' Adds 'Depression' Vamp

2009-08-12T18:47:00.003-04:00

What TheHollywoodReporter.com says:

"Jack Huston has fanged his way on to Summit Entertainment's threequel 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.'

The actor joins Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Bryce Dallas Howard in the third installment of the vampire series derived from Stephenie Meyer's novels."

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TV: 'Heroes' Signs on Ghostbuster

2009-08-12T18:42:00.003-04:00

What TheHollywoodReporter.com says:

"'Oz' alum Ernie Hudson has joined NBC's drama series 'Heroes' as recurring.

"He will play Captain Lubbock, a Baltimore detective.

"As usual, the show's producers are keeping story line details under wraps, but it is understood that Lubbock is on the hunt for one of the other characters on the show."

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Movies: Disney + Anne = Holocaust, the Musical?

2009-08-12T18:37:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Disney has acquired pic rights to a new rendition of "The Diary of Anne Frank," to be written and helmed by David Mamet.

"Mamet will produce with Andrew Braunsberg.

"The film will be an amalgamation of the famed diary; the stage adaptation by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich; and Mamet's own original take on the material that could reframe the story as a young girl's rite of passage."

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Movies: 'Rocky Horror' -- A Bumpy Ride

2009-08-12T18:32:00.003-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Universal will add more horror to its Hollywood theme park this Halloween.

"The company has partnered with 20th Century Fox's licensing and merchandising arm to produce 'Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute' at its annual Halloween Horror Nights event in Hollywood. U starts scaring guests Oct. 6."

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Movies: Warner's Building Blocks of Lego Film

2009-08-12T18:25:00.001-04:00

What Variety.com says:

"Movies based on toys couldn't be hotter in Hollywood, with nearly every studio adapting playthings for the bigscreen.

"Now count Warner Bros. as one of those studios: WB is toying with plans to develop a movie around Lego and its popular building blocks."

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TV: 'Smallville' Season 9 Promo/recap

2009-08-11T11:17:00.002-04:00

Someone tell me why I watch this again?

Re-boot Radar: 'Barbarella' -- More Sex, Less Camp

2009-08-11T11:08:00.002-04:00

What EW.com says:

"The upcoming 'Barbarella' reboot is starting to take shape. The futuristic female mercenary character made famous by Jane Fonda in the 1968 film will be resurrected in a new film that is expected to be sexy but adventurous, and not campy, according to The Hollywood Reporter."

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Movies: 'Twilight' Star Bares More than Fangs

2009-08-11T10:57:00.003-04:00

What EW.com says:

"Ashley Greene, who picked up a Teen Choice award last night for her role as Alice Cullen in 'Twilight,' is hitting back over nude photos of her posted on the internet."

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Movies: 17 Seconds... I Need a Shower Now

2009-08-11T10:51:00.002-04:00

TV: WoOhoOO -- More Alien Invasion TV!

2009-08-11T10:43:00.001-04:00

What HollywoodReporter.com says:

"Drew Roy and Peter Shinkoda have been added to TNT's untitled alien-invasion drama pilot.

In the Steven Spielberg-produced project on TNT starring Noah Wyle as Tom, the leader of a group struggling against an occupying alien force, Shinkoda ("The Hole") will play Tom's second-in-command, a quiet and competent commando on the battlefield."

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Re-boot Radar: 4 More Enlist for 'Red Dawn'

2009-08-11T10:39:00.006-04:00

What HollywoodReporter.com says:

"Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, Connor Cruise and Edwin Hodge are the newest Wolverines to join MGM/UA's 'Red Dawn' remake.

They join Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki in the revamp of the 1984 action movie about a group of teenagers who form an insurgency when their town is invaded -- this time by Chinese and Russian soldiers."

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