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Brosnan discusses 'Thomas Crown' sequel Aug 18, 2008 stopitgoaway Other Pierce Brosnan has disclosed details of the sequel to his 1999 crime thriller The Thomas Crown Affair. Speaking to USA Today, the former James Bond actor revealed that the movie will be a remake of 1964 film Topkapi, a caper about the theft of a rare jewel from an Istanbul museum. "We are just using a sliver of that," he said, adding that Rene Russo will not return as his love interest in the follow-up. "This is a different affair," he stated. Brosnan claimed that he is looking forward to working with Basic Instinct director Paul Verhoeven, saying: "He does sexy well. I will have to go to the gym to get rid of my Mamma Mia! middle."
Taken Pictures Aug 18, 2008 lovevixxen Other Taken Pictures at: http://taken--trailer.blogspot.com/2007/12/taken-pictures.html
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Fan Rant: We Want to See Heath Ledger's Last Film!489 Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other While Heath Ledger's role as Joker in The Dark Knight might go down as his last (and greatest) complete role, technically his final performance will come in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. In a weird way it's almost fitting that Gilliam -- who's been cursed for years now -- would wind up being the filmmaker to last work with Ledger. Not only has Ledger's next-to-last film broken almost every box office record to date, but folks are so afraid of a Gilliam flick that even with the marketing machine that is the death of Heath Ledger, Hollywood still doesn't want to go near Dr. Parnassus. A story in The Hollywood Reporter last week claims Ledger could be in a "position of having one of the biggest- grossing movies in Hollywood history out at the same time he's in a movie hunting for an domestic distribution deal." And the scary part of this is that when Ledger passed away, Hollywood heavyweights like Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell stepped in to finish the film for their deceased friend. With ALL THAT, it's still a risky movie to get behind. One "distribution guru" added, "For all the elements in this film, it is a Terry Gilliam picture, and as much as you want a movie of his to be good, you have to be careful." Poor Gilliam ... the guy just can't catch a break. Well, unless you want to see Dr. Parnassus. Wouldn't it be kinda spooky if one death helped revive another's career? If we, as an audience, had the ability to choose between the doom and gloom of mourning an actor's death or the light and joy that comes with helping a beloved filmmaker get back on track?
Christina Applegate Breast Cancer-Free: “I’m Definitely Not Going To Die From Breast Cancer” Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Christina Applegate has officially kicked breast cancer’s butt and she’ll tell us all about it on ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday. In an interview to air tomorrow, the Samantha Who? star says that she has won her brief battle with breast cancer. “I’m clear. Absolutely 100 percent clear and clean. … They got everything out, so I’m definitely not going to die from breast cancer.” “I was so mad and I — I just remember I was — I was just shaking,” Christina says of reaction of the news Christina’s full interview with GMA’s own breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts will air Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Casting Bites: Ian Ziering's Achilles' Crotch & Maeby Whips It Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other 90210 might be gearing up for more high school magic, but Ian Ziering has other projects to worry about. Serious projects that challenge his skills and should throw him into serious Oscar territory. No, I kid. Variety reports that he does have a new film on the way, but it certainly won't be a great one for the acting scorecard. He's going to star in a new National Lampoon's "sword-and-sandals spoof" called The Legend of Awesomest Maximus. But wait -- there's more. He'll play "Testiclees, a hero who can only be wounded in his gonads." I thought that was any man, but maybe he's got it worse. In other news, Michael Cera isn't the only Arrested Development kid getting work. Aside from showing up in Bart Got a Room, Variety reports that Mae 'Maeby' Fünke, otherwise known as Alia Shawkat, has nabbed a role in Whip It! She's playing a gal named Pash, and is joining the awesome female-led cast of Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Lewis, Zoe Bell, and Kristen Wiig. This pic better be good, because the cast is making me really anxious to see this sucker.
Alcon Entertainment Joining 'Cryptozoo Crew' Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other I am starting to see a new pattern emerging in the latest graphic novel grabs -- monsters and the teams who hunt or protect them. That's a trend I can get behind (as opposed to the superhero deconstruction -- leave that to the masters). The latest according to Variety is Jerry Carr and Allan Gross' graphic novels Cryptozoo Crew, which has been purchased by Alcon Entertainment. No director has been named yet, but Joe Gazzam has already penned the script. The Cryptozoo Crew is a secret organization devoted to protecting the identity of strange and rare creatures called the Cryptids. They aren't as strange as you might think, because they're often things like the Loch Ness Monster, Yetis, and El Chupacabra. (Maybe the Montauk Monster can pop up at some point -- have they figured out what that thing is yet?) The series centers around married crew members Tork and Tara Darwyn -- funnily, press releases are focusing on how beautiful Tara is, whereas I find Tork to be equally pleasing to the eye. They bicker about their relationship while pursing mythical creatures, thus making it the most realistic monster series yet. You can check out previews of the first two graphic novels on the official Cryptozoo website. The series seems like it is a lot of fun, with a good dose of humor. It could be a nice summer flick. Frankly, I can't wait who see who they cast as the muscle bound Tork.
'Watchmen' in Lots of Legal Trouble Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Things rarely go smoothly for costumed adventurers -- and the courtroom, it seems, is no exception. Nikke Finke reports that a federal judge has denied to dismiss 20th Century Fox's legal claim on Watchmen. You may remember that they filed a lawsuit back in February claiming that their rights to the DC property still held. They seek an injunction to prevent Warner Bros' adaptation of Watchmen from being released at all. And at this point, that federal judge agrees with them. Warner Bros, obviously, cries foul. They point out that several studios have tried to develop the property for years, with Fox saying nary a word, and passed up the chance to properly reacquire the rights some time back. Their view of the lawsuit is that it's just an opportunistic grab on a movie that has been gaining more and more buzz. You can read the whole legal chronology over on Deadline Hollywood (Finke's done a top-notch job of documenting the ins and outs) and see which side you come down on. It's exhausting -- isn't this what studios have lawyers for? To avoid this kind of last-minute litigation lunacy? It's unlikely that the movie will really be delayed -- but it is possible that Warner Bros. will have to hand Fox a substantial chunk of change in order to release the film, as they had to do for Dukes of Hazzard some years back. As one of Finke's readers noted, suddenly the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince schedule shift makes a lot more sense. The studio's 2009 budget could be pretty tight. Watchmen opens (hopefully) March 6th, 2009.
Fan Rant: We Want to See Heath Ledger's Last Film! Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other While Heath Ledger's role as Joker in The Dark Knight might go down as his last (and greatest) complete role, technically his final performance will come in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. In a weird way it's almost fitting that Gilliam -- who's been cursed for years now -- would wind up being the filmmaker to last work with Ledger. Not only has Ledger's next-to-last film broken almost every box office record to date, but folks are so afraid of a Gilliam flick that even with the marketing machine that is the death of Heath Ledger, Hollywood still doesn't want to go near Dr. Parnassus. A story in The Hollywood Reporter last week claims Ledger could be in a "position of having one of the biggest- grossing movies in Hollywood history out at the same time he's in a movie hunting for an domestic distribution deal." And the scary part of this is that when Ledger passed away, Hollywood heavyweights like Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell stepped in to finish the film for their deceased friend. With ALL THAT, it's still a risky movie to get behind. One "distribution guru" added, "For all the elements in this film, it is a Terry Gilliam picture, and as much as you want a movie of his to be good, you have to be careful." Poor Gilliam ... the guy just can't catch a break. Well, unless you want to see Dr. Parnassus. Wouldn't it be kinda spooky if one death helped revive another's career? If we, as an audience, had the ability to choose between the doom and gloom of mourning an actor's death or the light and joy that comes with helping a beloved filmmaker get back on track? Not long ago while appearing as a guest on the /Filmcast, I offered up a suggestion to Terry Gilliam. Instead of making these wacko movies and/or trying to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote back off the ground, how about Terry Gilliam makes a film about the life and times of Terry Gilliam. About how one talented filmmaker can be so good and so bad at what he does in the same lifetime. About the curse -- about all the things that went wrong on all his different films. And then, to top it all off, you get Johnny Depp to play Gilliam. There's your next movie! But let me get back on track: THR describes Dr. Parnassus as "centering on parallel worlds, a theater troupe and a devil-dealing 1,000-year-old doctor." Sh*t, I'd see that ... with or without Heath Ledger. But then there's this interesting line from the film's plot synopsis on IMDB: "It tells the story of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom." Kinda sounds familiar, eh? Look, with four actors playing one role, a script re-write and Terry Gilliam at the helm, there's a good chance the film's a complete mess. Or not. Maybe it's sorta brilliant and morbid and wonderful and everything Gilliam needed to happen at the right time, in the right year to the right movie. Maybe Hollywood needs to give it a chance, and maybe we need to go out and see this. We've buried one talent, let's not bury the career of another. I'm choosing light and joy. How about you?
Leo DiCaprio’s New Body of Lies Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Check out these new stills of Leonardo DiCaprio as CIA operative Roger Ferris in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new suspense thriller Body of Lies. A blurry Russell Crowe is also pictured as manipulative CIA boss Ed Hoffman. The film, out on Oct. 10, follows Ferris, who goes to Jordan to track a high-ranking terrorist. Body of Lies is directed by Ridley Scott, whose film credits include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven and American Gangstar.
Matthew McConaughey Praises His Own Film Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Matthew McConaughey just posted an entry to his MySpace Celebrity page, praising his latest film, Tropic Thunder. In the film, the 38-year-old new dad plays Tugg Speedman’s (Ben Stiller) moronic agent Rick Peck (”Pecker”). Here’s what McConaughey had to say: “Hey all, I went to [the] Tropic Thunder premiere last Tuesday night. All of the cast was there–really funny movie–there are surprises all over this film. And just when you think you know where the movie’s goin’, another surprise entrance by some character or plot twist surprises you. What a cast of characters! You will see actors you like doing things you’ve never seen them do before. Stiller did a top job directing too. The movie knows what it is and keeps delivering. There’s a lot of protests surrounding the pic, but if you see it, I think you’ll agree that all the “touchy” humor is in context, and in no way mean spirited or irresponsible. It’s just funny. I hope you enjoy the film. I had a blast steppin’ in to work on this project for just a few days. It’s another “brand” of comedy and a comedy team (Stiller and gang) that I wanted to play with, and am happy I did. Never lose your sense of humor, and just keep livin, McConaughey
Heidi & Spencer To Air “Live TV Wedding” Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Unsurprisingly, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have announced that they plan to get married on live TV! Heidi tells Extra!, “I’m just waiting for that big ring.” Reality TV’s most-talked-about couple also mentioned baby Speidis are on the way. Heidi gushed, “I want kids….eventually.” As for any rumors that Heidi is leaving The Hills, she responds, “No, where would I go?” Don’t forget: The season premiere of The Hills airs TONIGHT @ 10PM ET/PT on MTV. WOULD YOU WATCH Heidi and Spencer’s live TV wedding — YAY or NAY?
Matilda Ledger is an Ice Pop Princess Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Matilda Ledger, the 2-year-old daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger licks away at her ice pop while going for a stroll in the Brooklyn neighborhood of New York City on Monday. And luckily for Matilda, the three stars who completed Heath Ledger’s role in his final film, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, have donated their paychecks to her. Apparently Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell did the fantasy epic movie out of the goodness of their hearts, reports The Sun. Director Terry Gilliam said: “They didn’t take money — it goes to Heath’s daughter. That’s extraordinary! And wonderful . . . and when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning. I thought it would be full of wonderful people. And we’ve got a movie full of wonderful people who did extraordinary things to help.”
The Jonas Brothers Wax Photos Madame Tussauds Washington, DC Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other The Jonas Brothers, whose hit album A Little Bit Longer is poised to take the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard chart, were on-hand to help unveil their very own wax figures at Madame Tussauds Museum in Washington on Monday.
Dakota Fanning's "Secret Life of Bees" Trailer Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other The trailer for the upcoming drama "The Secret Life of Bees," which is based on a novel by Sue Monk Kidd and stars Dakota Fanning, has been released. Set in South Carolina in 1964, the film is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Fanning), a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother (Hilarie Burton). To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father (Paul Bettany), Lily flees with Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson), her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters (Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys), Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna. "The Secret Life of Bees" is adapted and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the woman behind "Love & Basketball." Her new movie is scheduled to appear in theaters on October 17th.
Two More "Burn After Reading" Character Trailers Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Everything about "Burn After Reading" looks great; the cast is comprised of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John Malkovich and Frances McDormand, the directors are the Coen brothers (No Country for Old Men), and the story seems incredibly entertaining. To help promote the film, Focus Features has just sent us two more character trailers, starring Linda (McDormand) and Osbourne (Malkovich). Check them out by clicking on the link below. While you're at it, check out the first two as well, starring Chad (Pitt) and Harry (Clooney). In "Burn After Reading," Malkovich play Ozzie Cox, a former CIA agent whose soon-to-be ex-wife (McDormand) steals a disc containing his memoirs and accidentally leaves it at the gym where it is found by a trainer (Pitt) who believes he can use the info to blackmail Cox. Clooney will play an assassin hired by the CIA to take care of the situation. The movie hits theaters on September 12th, in wide release.
"THE BLUE ELEPHANT" Arriving on DVD September 2, 2008 Aug 18, 2008 captainunderoos Other Jim Henson continues to bring humor and delight to children of all ages with the upcoming release of the CGI animated tale THE BLUE ELEPHANT – arriving on DVD Sept. 2 from The Weinstein Company, Genius Products and The Jim Henson Company: Discoveries. THE BLUE ELEPHANT is a heartfelt story that follows the adventures of one elephant and the many life lessons he learns along his journey. The film features all-star voice talent including Emmy Award winner Martin Short (Spiderwick Chronicles, Santa Claus 3), eight time Emmy Award winner Carl Reiner (“Father of the Pride,” Ocean’s Thirteen) and Miranda Cosgrove (“iCarly,” “Drake & Josh”). THE BLUE ELEPHANT is the perfect movie to share with the family! The DVD also includes great bonus features that will give children a fun insight to the making of CGI animation! It includes a special tutorial on how to draw a character from the movie, as well as an exclusive behind the scenes look at the animation process, voice recordings and more!
The Jonas Brothers Hit Yankees Stadium Aug 18, 2008 Lovejonasbrothers28 Other Check out these exclusive shots of the Jonas Brothers at New York City’s Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon. And yes, the Bonus Jonas (younger brother Frankie) was there too! While Kevin, Joe and Nick couldn’t reveal what song they’ll be performing at the VMAs next month, they did say the song would be their new single. Hopefully it’s “BB Good”!!!!! The boys were also excited to talk to Buzznet about their VMA nomination for Video of the Year. When asked who should win for Video of the Year (other than themselves), Kevin quickly replied, “Chris Brown’s ‘Forever’ …or Britney’s ‘Piece of Me’. She seems to be having a really great comeback and that’s
Hopper Leaves School In A Blaze Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Actor DENNIS HOPPER was so angry after a disagreement with his former teacher as a teen, he tried to light his school on fire. The Easy Rider star admits he was a troublemaker growing up - but he insists he didn't intend to harm anyone with his dramatic exit. Hopper remembers: "I tried to burn the school down when I was 14 or 15. I got caught smosmoking, and my answer was to pour lighter fluid down the hallway and light it. "It was just for effect. But it was very effective - I got kicked out of school."
Isaac Hayes Remembered In Memphis Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Late soul man Isaac Hayes was remembered in his native Memphis, Tennessee on Monday morning (18Aug08) with a tribute eights days after his death. Funk icon Bootsy Collins, actress Anne Archer and leading rights activists Revd. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were among those celebrating the legendary Shaft hitmaker's life at a church in Cordova, Tennessee. Hayes was 65 when he collapsed and died at his home on August 10.
Wahlberg's Wife Files For Divorce Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK star DONNIE WAHLBERG's nine year marriage appears to be over - his wife has filed for divorce. Citing the traditional irreconcilable differences, Kim Fey filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday (18Aug08). The couple, who separated last year (07), have two children, aged seven and 15. In court papers, obtained by TMZ.com, Fey is asking for sole custody of the kids and spousal support.
Trailer: Nia Vardalos Goes Greek Again with 'My Life in Ruins' Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Four years after Connie and Carla failed to set the world on fire, Nia Vardalos has left the writing to someone else while returning to the safe turf of Greece for his new film, My Life in Ruins. Vardalos plays an Athens tour guide tired of all the grating tourists, obnoxious locals, and scheming colleagues in her life, and if the trailer (for those who don't mind Greek subtitles) is any indication, things might just change for the better soon enough. There has yet to be any specific Stateside release date announced -- Fox Searchlight tentatively has it scheduled for 2009 -- but the crowdpleaser pedigree of Vardalos and director Donald Petrie certainly doesn't hurt the film's chances of outgrossing the $8 million that Connie raked in theatrically (whether or not the downright loud pairing of Harland Williams and Rachel Dratch will is a different story). Also in the name of safe-bet follow-ups is I Hate Valentine's Day, a rom-com written and directed by Vardalos that reunites her with My Big Fat Greek Wedding love interest John Corbett. That project also bears an equally vague '09 release date, but I have trouble thinking that it couldn't be out of post-production and in theaters by next February.
Indie Weekend Box Office: French 'Girl Cut in Two' on Top Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other The French are at it again! After last month's unexpected breakout success of French thriller Tell No One, surely it's no surprise that French thriller A Girl Cut in Two opened on top, grossing $9,750 per screens at the two theaters in New York where it opened, according to Box Office Mojo. Claude Chabrol's latest (and perhaps last) has delighted critics, including our own Jeffrey M. Anderson ("superbly made ... highly enjoyable"). Amidst a hailstorm of reviews, interviews, and offers of threesomes, Woody Allen's Vicky Christina Barcelona debuted to $5,361 per-screen at 692 engagements, while would-be inspirational drama Henry Poole is Here failed to inspire much box office, drawing just $1,518 per screen at 527 theaters. People were evidently more interested in sin than salvation this weekend. Two films in their second week of release continued to draw well, with literary adaptation Elegy scoring $9,000 per screen at six locations and music doc Patti Smith: Dream of Life drawing $7,000 at its sole Manhattan engagement. Meanwhile, the quiet thriller Frozen River saw an uptick in business as it expanded to 15 theaters in its third week of release, earning $4,086 per screen. American Teen withered on the vine in its fourth week, its per-screen average shrinking to $980 as it further expanded into 105 theaters, with a cumulative total of $656,000. Brideshead Revisited slowed to $1,489 per screen during its expansion into 501 theaters, though its total has passed $4.6 million.
Judge Won’t Dismiss Fox’s Watchmen Lawsuit Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Earlier this year, 20th Century Fox filed a copy infringement and breach of contract lawsuit against Warner Bros over the big screen rights of the upcoming comic book adaptation Watchmen. Fox alleged that it had the “exclusive copyright and contract rights” to “produce and develop the picture and to distribute the work throughout the world.” When the story was first reported, many wrote it off as baseless. Even I assumed that it would be thrown out of court or quickly settled for a small amount of cash. WRONG. Not only did the judge deny a motion by Warner Bros to dismiss the lawsuit, but according to Nikki Finke, he appeared to conclude that Fox actually retains the rights under a 1994 agreement with producer Larry Gordon. Of course, his opinion could change over the course of litigation, but this doesn’t look good for Warner Bros. According to the suit, Fox acquired all motion picture rights to Watchmen through a series of contracts with the author, and subsequent screenplays by Charles McKeown and Sam Hamm. This has been certified by the U.S. Copyright Office. In 1994, Fox and producer Larry Gordon entered into an agreement that would require a buy-out payment if a Watchmen movie was ever produced, in addition for profit participation of 2.5 percent of 100 percent of net profits on any motion pictures that result (this includes sequels and spin-offs such as The Black Freighter). According to the lawsuit , neither Gordon nor Warner Bros has paid Fox the buy-out amount. Warner Bros insists that they have the sole rights to the project. So what does this mean for the future of Zack Snyder’s Watchmen? I’m not a lawyer, so I really have no idea. The court is still considering Fox’s motion for an injunction to prevent the film from being distributed to theaters in March 2009. Who knows what will happen at the end of the day. Could Fox walk off with Zack Snyder’s film? I’m guessing the more likely scenario involved Warner Bros ponying up tens of millions of dollars, and possibly some back end points.
Disaster Movie Clip! Aug 18, 2008 PoutyLips Other This is a super funny clip of the movie starring Carmen Electra and Kim Kardashian.
Zac Efron - 2008 ALMA Awards Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale pose together backstage at the 2008 ALMA Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday in Pasadena, Calif. Zac and Ashley were on-hand to present the special achivement award to Kenny Ortega for Outstanding Director of a Made for TV Movie. (Kenny Ortega recently direct Zac and Ashley in High School Musical 3. Zac, 20, is looking to move forward after carving his initial niche in the acting world. “I want people to see that I have grown up and moved on. I know for sure — and I need a new start,” said Zac. He added, “I’m looking for something new and exciting to do. I want to do something dark, or a comedy. There’s tons of icons that I would love to work with on something new and exciting!”
Rosario Dawson’s Gemini Division is Now Online Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other The first two episodes (or is it webisodes) of Rosario Dawson’s new web series, Gemini Division, are now online. It’s amazing what a talented/professional actress brings to the table. I have yet to really get involved with a web series the way I have television shows, partly because the quality of product is just so much lower. I’ve also found a problem with shows that move to slowly or try to play it off as the story is 100% real, which usually results in a mockumentary-level performance. While Gemini Division is shot and told through a female first-person confessional, like other popular web series (LonelyGirl), it is also presented in a more cinematic fashion. Comprised of 50 three-minute episodes, the sci-fi thriller is set “five minutes in the future” about a New York City detective. Anna Diaz (Dawson), who realizes her fiance isn’t everything she thought he was. And the Gemini Division is an organization that has been formed to bring together a group of “renegade sims”, that were created for the Iraq war, but all of a sudden went AWOL and are rumored to be forming a secret terrorist cell. Much of the footage is shot on green screen, transporting the actors to locations and places they otherwise couldn’t afford. Truth is, they plan to shoot 150 minutes worth of content for only $1.75 million. You can check out the first two episodes on GeminiDivision.com.
Benjamin Button Olympic TV Spot and Early Buzz Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other A new television spot for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button aired during the Olympics on Sunday night. A crappy version has shown up online and is embedded below. I’m excited to see this movie, but I’ve been hearing all sorts of troubling things coming out of the post production of the project. Most movie journalists are afraid to report on what is going on behid the scenes, because it’s very gossipy. You’ll see little slips like, Anne Thompson writes “The early word on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: again, David Fincher has handed in a movie to Paramount that is quite long. That hurt his last pic for Paramount, Zodiac.” The film has begun screening to test audiences. One review that appeared on AICN read: “The film starts out amazingly. The story itself won’t have any trouble reeling people in because Fincher is a great storyteller and the source material is top notch. However, I felt this film suffers from the same mistake Zodiac suffered from: things fell apart toward the end. The film is somewhere near three hours. By an hour and a half/forty five, the audience was getting restless. I could hear them squirming in their seats in front and behind me. The last hour is ultimately weighed down by a lot of repetition that has to do with the romance between Pitt and Blanchett. The film is truly great up until the final hour where things begin to feel muddled and unnecessary.” There is a bigger story going on behind the scenes…
Russell Brand “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake (Frank N Furter Role) Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other British comedian Russell Brand is expected to take the lead role in an upcoming remake of the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. According to reports, Brand is being courted to on the role of transsexual scientist Frank N Furter, originally portrayed by actor Tim Curry. “It would make sense for him to be Frank N Furter,” says a spy. Russell Brand appeared in Forgetting Sarah Marshall earlier this year. He will host the 24th Annual MTV Video Music Awards, live from Los Angeles, next month.
Punisher: War Zone Is Still 'R' Rated Aug 18, 2008 PoutyLips Other Heads up, Punisher fans - Punisher: War Zone will still be an 'R' rated film, and director Lexi Alexander has not been kicked off the film. Ain't It Cool News pointed us to a message from the film's cinematographer Steve Gainer, who posted to the Raw Studios message board to refute the rumors.
Selick on Nightmare Before Christmas Sequel Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other In anticipation of the August 26th release of Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas Collector's Edition DVD, director Henry Selick participated in an online discussion with Shock to talk about the film fifteen years later. Naturally, the talks turned to sequel possibilities of which Selick says, "There has been discussions over the years about a possible sequel. When those discussions came up about 7 years ago it was unsettling that it was suggested this time it would have to be done in CG. I'm glad that did not happen. But as far as coming up ideas for a sequel, you have to admit there are a lot of other great holidays for Jack Skellington to take over." He adds that he has grown used to the idea of the film becomes a merchandising smash hit and is pleased the characters of Jack and Sally have captured an audience. "But this did not happen right away it has taken years for our initial cult audience to grow into a pop culture phenomenon. Just this past Halloween, we had some girls show up at the house in Nightmare Before Christmas costumes and my wife and I pointed out one of the original Jack Skellington and the Skellington Reindeer [puppets] which was in our office. It blew their minds and they screamed with joy, taking their handfuls of candy and went away just full of life." Selick is six weeks away from completing the animation process on Coraline, a new dark fantasy feature film featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Ian McShane.
First Images from Don't Look Up Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Hollywood photographer David Strick turned his lens to the set of Fruit Chan's Don't Look Up, the supernatural thriller about evil spirits released from old celluloid that causes a film crew to slowly go insane while in production on a new project. Strick's photos are now up at the L.A. Times website (here) where you'll find a look at Eli Roth's cameo, some icky newborn FX and some cutie actresses looking all messed up. A remake of Hideo Nakata's Joyû-rei, Don't Look Up is a Distant Horizon production starring Henry Thomas, Carmen Chaplin, Kevin Corrigan, Reshad Strik and Elena Satine
Wrong Turn 3 Cast Update Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Shooting has begun under the radar on Fox's direct-to-DVD sequel Wrong Turn 3. Sources tell us director Declan O'Brien has two weeks of principal photography under his belt. A quick look over at the IMDB offered some cast updates. Currently Tom Frederic (The Oxford Murders), The Hills Run Red's Janet Montgomery and Mike Straub, Tamer Hassan, Gil Kolirin and Chucky Venice (Return to House on Haunted Hill) will take on the follow-up's inbred muties. The plot reportedly concerns the elusive Three-Finger as he takes on a group of prisoners being transported by Frederic's Nate Wilson.
Jennifer Aniston: Privacy Please! Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other After John Mayer’s very public statements regarding his break-up with Jennifer Aniston, her friends are rallying support around the former Friends star. “Jen will never kiss and tell, but it’s she who ended the relationship,” a source close to Jen says. “(Mayer’s) childish behavior only confirms she was right to dump him. Now he’s acting like a spoiled child. Expect Jen to behave like a lady.” According to John, “I ended a relationship to be alone, because I don’t want to waste somebody’s time if something’s not right.” Another source close to Jen said, “Jen was tired of paying for everything. Cobwebs come flying out of (Mayer’s) wallet when he opens it. John liked living like a movie star when he was with her. … Jen would never say anything, but you could tell it irritated her.”
Matilda Ledger is a Tumblin’ Toddler Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Michelle Williams and daughter Matilda enjoy a beautiful day out in a park in New York City on Sunday. Matilda Rose, 2 1/2, was having a ball as she used her scooter and went down the slide! In case you missed it, Michelle was seen out on a romantic dinner with boyfriend Spike Jonze on Saturday. The pair met when Michelle auditioned for the Jonze-directed film, Where the Wild Things Are.
Jennifer Lopez’s Triathlon Training Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Jennifer Lopez is interviewed with her trainer in Central Park about her fitness regimen for her upcoming triathlon on ABC’s Good Morning America in NYC on Monday. The 38-year-old triple threat revealed she had the idea of entering a triathlon when she was 8 months pregnant. She said she saw one on TV and thought to herself “I can do that…maybe I could do that this year.” Jennifer will be participating in the triathlon for charity, and has begun training just six months after giving birth. “I’m always interested in challenges, and seeing what I can do,” she said
Roseanne Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt Blast Blog Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Roseanne has challenged how sincere celebrity do-gooders Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in their efforts to change the world. The outspoken comedienne blasted Brad and Angie (more Angie than Brad) in a weekend entry on her Official Blog. Ro is particularly disturbed as the mother of three children of color Angelina has not jumped on the “Barack Obama for President” bandwagon. Last week, the Oscar-winning actress confessed that she has not yet decided whether she will vote for Obama or Senator John McCain in November. Roseanne slammed Angelina, calling her Jon Voight’s “evil spawn,” while dubbing Jolie’s common law hubby, Brad Pitt, “vacuous.” “Miss Jolie says she likes [John] McCain too and hasn’t decided who to endorse….huh?” Roseanne writes. “Aren’t you supposed to be somewhat enlightened, or do you not know that the African daughter you hold in every picture had parents who suffered and died because of the Republican party’s worldwide economic assault on Africa over the last few decades since Reagan?” Roseanne writes that “it might be good for your Asian and African children’s self-esteem to know you support” Barack Obama, a man of color, “for the leader of the free world.” “Now go back to making your movies about women who love to handle big guns that shoot hundreds of people to death.”
Daniel Radcliffe Has Mild Form of Brain Disorder, Called Dyspraxia Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Our dear Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe suffers from a mild form of the brain disorder dyspraxia. What, exactly, does that mean? Dyspraxia is a neurological problem that can impair the organization of movement. Dyspraxia impairs the normal learning process and in Daniel Radcliffe’s case, his “condition is very mild and at worst manifests itself in an inability to tie his shoe laces and bad handwriting,” according to his rep. It hasn’t hurt Daniel Radcliffe’s career at all - in fact, it was dyspraxia that led him to acting. According to Radcliffe, “I was having a hard time at school in terms of being crap at everything, with no discernible talent.” That’s when he first auditioned for BBC’s David Copperfield. Dyspraxia affects about 10 percent of people in Britain.
Amy Winehouse “The Wizard Of Oz” Album Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Amy Winehouse is looking to an old favorite for inspiration for the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed 2007 album Back To Black. The singer’s eagerly-awaited new LP will sample the score from the 1939 movie musical The Wizard of Oz, a new tabloid report claims. “She loves the surreal look, sound and score. One of her new songs heavily samples the theme tune. And the soundtrack and score will be a theme running throughout the record,” an insider tells The British Sun. “It’s really interesting, if a little bizarre, but I suppose that’s what you would expect from her at the moment.” The Wizard of Oz features original songs like “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead,” “You’re Off To See the Wizard.” The spy added: “When Amy was writing Back To Black she was surrounding herself with 1960s soul music and girl groups and that was obvious in the record. This time it will be sounds from The Wizard Of Oz.”
“Fame” Movie Remake September 25th, 2009 Release Date234 Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other The remake of the 1980 movie musical Fame will arrives in North American theaters on September 25, 2009. Shooting will begin in New York and Los Angeles under the direction of Kevin Tancharoen this November. Fame, which went on to become a television series and West End and Off-Broadway stage production, followed a group of talented students through their time at the New York High School of Performing Arts. “[It will be] new songs except we are going to use the ‘Fame’ song. Not in the body of the movie probably, but we do have the rights to that…” says producer Gary Lucchesi
Daniel Radcliffe “Equus” Nude Role Delays “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince” Release Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Daniel Radcliffe poses in a promotional photo for his role in Broadway’s Equus. Film industry insiders say Daniel Radcliffe’s nude soiree across the Broadway stage may be to blame for the delay in the release of the star’s sixth Harry Potter film. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in July 2009 instead of November 2008, as originally scheduled, Warner Bros said last Wednesday. If the film has been promoted in November, it would have clashed with Radcliffe’s full-frontal exposure as Anton Strang in the stage production of Equus, thus interferring with the innonence of the boy wizard Daniel made famous.
Laurence Fishburne “CSI” Season 9 Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Veteran actor Laurence Fishburne has formally signed on to appear as a regular on the forthcoming ninth season of CBS’ forensic crime drama CSI. The Oscar-nominated star replaces actor William Petersen, who will depart the role of “Gil Grissom” sometime this season. According to the network, Fishburne’s character is described as a college lecturer and former pathologist who focuses on criminals’ motivation. “I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI,” he says. “I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show.”
Columbia is Getting 'Goosebumps' Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other If you were a young whippersnapper in 1992, chances are the Goosebumps books were a lurid staple on your bedside table. My sister was an enormous fan, whereas I preferred, shockingly, Star Wars novelizations and sword-and-sorcery. I was just a little too old for their goofy twist endings -- although the single one I read gave me nightmares, I think because a dog was killed or something. (Let's ascribe it to a fragment of underdone potato, shall we?) In retrospect, you really are what you read as a kid -- my sister went on to a lifelong love of Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe, whereas I memorized Beowulf. Well, now they will get to terrorize and influence even more children, because Goosebumps is coming to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Columbia bought the rights to R.L. Stine's endless series in May, and has now hired Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander to pen a script. Columbia is hoping to turn it into a franchise -- and since there are 62(!) books currently lining bookshelves round the world, they will have plenty of material to choose from. It's not clear which book they will adapt first, or if the film will be a hodgepodge of several. At this time, no director is attached, though producer Neal Moritz already has an eye for casting. He wants unknown children, and well-known adult actors in supporting roles. Many of the books are homages to classic horror films, like Night of the Living Dead and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. If the books inspired a love of horror literature in my sister, perhaps the films will create a whole new generation of Scott Weinbergs. I know there's probably a number of Goosebumps readers out there so share your fond memories, nightmares and I-hope-they-film-this-one thoughts below ....
Big Fall Movie Preview 2008 Aug 18, 2008 SexiVixxEN Other Here in Texas the summer heat has broken and it’s started raining. Kids are headed back to school, and in theaters Tropic Thunder heralded the end of the summer blockbuster season. Hollywood’s fall offerings are now only weeks away, and with the departure of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for warmer climates in summer 2009, the holiday movie season’s top dog position is more wide open than ever. Whether it’s Oscar contenders, sweeping epics, or fantasy franchises centered around terribly romantic, toothless vampires, Fall 2008 is as packed as any other. They may not all be good, but we’ve got a look at some of the movies most likely to grab your attention in the next few months. Use this as your guide to the must see movies rolling their way into movie theaters this fall. Click the titles below for detailed information on each film, and for a more detail listing of everything hitting theaters for the rest of the year, visit our Upcoming Movies section. Burn After Reading Why you should care: The failures of Tom Cruise as Colonel Sanders now long forgotten, the Joel and Ethan Coen could be on another roll after the success of No Country For Old Men. Plus Brad Pitt has wacky hair. Brad’s always at his best when he has wacky hair. Appaloosa Why you should care: Viggo Mortensen lets his love of the wild west loose again, this time with Ed Harris as his gun-toting partner in the story of a pair of hired guns cleaning up a corrupt town. Sure you’ll have to put up with Renee Zellweger’s squinting, but it is pretty dusty in New Mexico. Maybe this time she has a good excuse. Ghost Town Why you should care: Ricky Gervais plays a man annoyed by ghosts. Will his talent for television rub off on his movies? Most of what we’ve seen from the film so far has seemed pretty bland, but with Gervais involved you have to believe there’s more to this movie than meets the eye. Lakeview Terrace Why you should care: Sam Jackson plays a cop who terrorizes his neighbor. What’s not to like? Sam Jackson terrorizing anyone is good. In this case, he’s terrorizing the super-hot Kerry Washington and the soon-to-be Nite Owl Patrick Wilson. Eagle Eye Why you should care: A race against time terrorist thriller that’s a little bit Matrix and a little bit Mission Impossible. It’s the movie Rosario ditched a starring role in Kevin Smith’s Zack and Miri Make a Porno to be in, and it’s the re-teaming of D.J. Caruso and Shia LaBeouf. The two found big success together in 2007 with Disturbia. Choke Why you should care: The always underrated Sam Rockwell stars in the story of depravity and scumbaggery. It got good buzz earlier in the year at Sundance, and the trailers make it look like it’s a filthy delight full of strippers and men boycotting the practice of bathing. If you’re down with dirty, this is your movie. Blindness Why you should care: The concept is rife with wickedly cool science fiction possibilities. Julianne Moore stars as the only sighted woman in a world where everyone else has suddenly gone blind. Critics who saw it early were split, and the movie has been retooled since then. Can high-concept work for a wider audience? Religulous Why you should care: The movie isn’t even out yet, and people are already offended. Noted Atheist and comedian Bill Maher explores and, probably mocks, the wacky world of religion by talking to people Borat-style. It’s directed by Borat’s Larry Charles, so it’s a method the movie should have down pat. Beverly Hills Chihuahua Why you should care: Because people like singing, CGI dogs? I’m at a loss on this one, but there’s no denying that it has plenty of people, middle-aged women and little kids mostly, pretty excited. See it if you’re looking for something to go to with your mom. Otherwise, find somewhere to hide. The Chihuahuas are coming! Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist Why you should care: It stars two youngsters on the rise in 40 Year-Old Virgin’s Kat Dennings and Juno’s Michael Cera. The film follows their adventures clubbing and wandering the city for one night, two people thrust together with nothing in common but their discerning tastes in music, on a quest for a secret rock show and possibly falling in love. How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Why you should care: Simon Pegg, Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, and Transformers hotness Megan Fox, that’s why. They star in the story of a bumbling celebrity journalist (Pegg) who stumbles into high society and pisses everyone off. City of Ember Why you should care: Bill Murray in a fantasy movie… of sorts. An underground city of lights is running out of power, and its up to two kids and Tim Robbin to save it. Murray plays the city’s deluded mayor, presiding over a world of potentially stunning visual flair. Body of Lies Why you should care: Ridley Scott directs another tense thriller, this time pitting his perennial muse Russell Crowe against Martin Scorsese’s current inspiration Leonardo DiCaprio. The plot is a complex mish mash of CIA crosses, double crosses and terrorist threats, but you’re interested because you want to see Russell Crowe and Leo DiCaprio try to act each others’ pants off. Max Payne Why you should care: Yeah it’s based on a videogame, which is usually a sure sign of failure. But it’s based on what is by all accounts, a pretty good video game, and the trailers have more of that stunning visual flair I keep drooling all over. Besides, Mark Wahlberg needs to do something good, if he’s ever going to recover from The Happening. W. Why you should care: Always controversial director Oliver Stone attempts to sum up the life of a still sitting and still very much hated, U.S. president. Will it be a disaster? Will it be a comedy? What the heck is Stone up to? There’s only one way to find out. High School Musical 3 Why you should care: The biggest thing in the history of pandering kids TV makes its way to the big screen. On DVD it ripped up sales records, on television it scored huge ratings for Disney… and now your kids are going to force you to see it with them, or at least drop them off at the theater and come back in two hours. Actually, for adults, that’s probably the better option. Saw V Why you should care: If it’s Halloween… it must be yet another Saw. It’s become a scare-time tradition, and this year we’ll have yet another incarnation in the ongoing legacy of that sicko Jigsaw. People show no sign of tiring of this thing, and Lionsgate shows no sign of quitting. Zack and Miri Make a Porno Why you should care: Kevin Smith won his battle with the MPAA, and now you’ll get to see the movie as he intended in theaters. The title really says it all, but if that doesn’t do it for you how about Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Justin Long, and Superman Brandon Routh in one of the raunchiest, funniest comedies of the year? Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Why you should care: The first one was a huge hit for DreamWorks, looking for someone to go after running out of steam with Shrek. The entire original voice cast including Ben Stiller, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock, Alec Baldwin, and even the dearly departed Bernie Mac as Zuba, returns for more singing and dancing animal attacks. Move it move it! Quantum of Solace Why you should care: The 22nd James Bond film may have a somewhat stupid title, but after the success of Casino Royale there’s no doubt it’ll do well. Daniel Craig returns for his second stint as a younger, more thuggish James Bond with a script written by Oscar winner Paul Haggis and directed this time by Finding Neverland auteur Marc Forster. Australia Why you should care: Baz Luhrman is back, this time with a movie focused on the cowboy history of his native Australia. To bring his sweeping Oz epic to life, he’s brought along Australia’s biggest stars in Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Soul Men Why you should care: Both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes appear in this somewhat oddly timed movie about two contentious soul singers coming together to more the death of their band leader. Bernie Mac and Sam Jackson star and sing their way together through the movie, with Hayes in a brief cameo, his last brief cameo, as himself. Bolt Why you should care: Disney’s next computer animated adventure is not a Pixar movie. But it does have John Travolta and Miley Cyrus providing voices. In spite of them, the trailers look cute and the story of a dog who plays a superhero on TV and doesn’t realize he isn’t also one in real life, should be lots of fun. Twilight Why you should care: Anyone not already familiar with the books on which Twilight is based may be left wondering, what’s the big deal? But the books are huge sellers and they have fans aplenty, fans ready to line up around the block and cheer on this Catherine Hardwicke adaptation of the toothless (literally, no fangs folks) vampire novels. The Road Why you should care: It’s based on a book by Cormac McCarthy, the guy who also wrote All the Pretty Horses and No Country For Old Men. Viggo Mortensen stars in the movie version as a man on a post-apocalyptic journey with his son through the aftermath of a world-ending cataclysm. Milk Why you should care: Sean Penn as a gay rights icon? Directed by Gus Van Sant? Ah yes. Smell that? It’s the smell of someone frying up November’s biggest bite of Oscar bait. Transporter 3 Why you should care: Because after sitting through two hours of Sean Penn self-righteousness, you’ll be ready to watch someone kick ass. That someone is Jason Statham, and he’s back driving cars and punching people in the head. Punisher: War Zone Why you should care: Because if they keep making Punisher movies long enough, one of them has to be good eventually… doesn’t it? Ok, maybe not. The Day the Earth Stood Still Why you should care: The latest in a long line of remakes which didn’t need to happen stars Keanu Reeves as an alien come to Earth to warn us we need to change our evil ways. In the original, the alien in question wanted us to stop blowing each other up. In the remake, Keanu wants everyone to drive a Prias. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Why you should care: Brad Pitt continues his fall domination with a time travel flick… of sorts. Based on a story by F. Scott Fitzgeral, Pitt stars alongside Cate Blanchett as a man born in the 80s and aging backwards through time. Yes Man Why you should care: Jim Carrey is saying yes to everything these days, even really crummy comedies like this one. Mimicking his own recent career choices, the movie has him playing a man who joins a self-help program which forces him to say “yes” to everything, getting him into all sorts of wacky comedic situations which probably won’t be at all funny. Seven Pounds Why you should care: Because it’s not about some minor Will Smith weight gain. Instead, the Fresh Prince goes back after Oscar, re-teaming with the team who made Pursuit of Happyness for a movie about a man who will change the lives of seven strangers. The Spirit Why you should care: Director Frank Miller’s presentation at Comic Con was the disaster of the convention, will the movie be better than it looks? Can Frank Miller direct without Robert Rodriguez standing behind him to make sure he won’t screw it up? I’m betting no, but we’ll find out for sure on Christmas. Bedtime Stories Why you should care: Adam Sandler plays a hotel handyman who tells bedtime stories which mysteriously seem to come true. At first he uses his newfound powers to get money and chicks and stuff, but when the kids his storytelling to start to interfere his bedtime stories have unexpected consequences. Somewhere along the way it rains brightly colored gumballs. Marley and Me Why you should care: Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston learn important life lessons from their neurotic dog. The first teaser trailer seems to be focused on showing us Jennifer Aniston running down a beach, bouncing up and down in slow motion, hopefully this doesn’t mean the lesson has something to do with a resurrection of Baywatch. Valkyrie Why you should care: Tom Cruise straps on an eye-patch and plays a Nazi for Bryan Singer in the based on a true story of the guy who almost assassinated Hitler. History says he failed, so don’t expect a happy ending… unless you’re an antisemite. Revolutionary Road Why you should care: Titanic’s power couple Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite for director Sam Mendes. Yes, they’re playing a couple, though it’s a couple having marital troubles instead of a new couple having, well, breathing troubles. To solve their marital malaise the couple moves to Paris while the film throws big ideas at the audience and questions the American dream. Wait, people still believe in the American dream? Then what happened to all of the white picket fences?
Madonna was 'disappointed' at 50th party Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Madonna expressed disappointment over the turnout at her 50th birthday party, a report claims. The Queen of Pop celebrated the occasion with her husband Guy Ritchie and 90 guests at the Volstead nightclub on Saturday. However, a number of her showbiz friends - including Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney - were mysteriously absent. According to The Mirror, Madonna told her guests in a speech: "I'm really disappointed. There are a lot of people who are not here tonight, but thanks to everyone who did make it. "I can't believe I have reached half a century. It only happens once and this is an event I'm glad to be sharing with you." In his own speech, Ritchie later announced that Madonna looked "better than ever" and revealed that he is "so proud" of his wife.
Auction Block: Buy Brad Pitt's Yearbook! Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other It's pretty easy to find high school photographs of your favorite stars as they're all over the Internet. However, that's not really the same as buying the actual yearbook the photos are housed in. If you're a Brad Pitt fan, time is running out to scrape your money together and purchase a super-rare piece of Pitt memorabilia. eBay has an auction up for the 1982 Kickapoo Legend Yearbook, which features high school senior Pitt on 12 pages (current bid: $102.50 with one day left). As an added bonus, there aren't even inscriptions, so you won't have to rue over the fact that someone wrote about study halls right over a pic of the uber famous actor, or be reminded that this isn't your own personal memento. And just think -- what a way to make an impression when asking for an autograph. I imagine it's been many years since he's been asked to sign a yearbook -- especially one with his picture in it!
Feature-Length '24' Movie Coming to DVD ... Sorta Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Oh, 24 ... the show that maniacally glued many people to their television sets through real-time terror. Jack's done a lot since protecting Senator David Palmer in the first season. Aside from saving the world from evil threats over and over, he was supposed to jump into a big-screen flick nestled between the sixth and seventh seasons. That never surfaced, so instead, DVD Active reports that fans are getting a straight-to-DVD pseudo-feature called 24: Exile. Looking like more of a feature-length episode prequel, Exile will be released on the 25th of November. Acting as a bridge between the seasons, the prequel follows Bauer as he works as a missionary in Africa. The US government is after him, and he's also been tapped to stop a warlord from drafting innocent children. "But first, Bauer must confront his own torturous past and face an impossible decision that will change his life forever." That man has a rough life. Will it ever end? Maybe when it does, we'll get the feature film, but for now, there is just this 2-hour DVD prequel. Oh, and for you uber impatient fans out there -- one of the many special features of the disc will be the first 16 minutes of the new season, set to air in 2009.
Arab Countries Won't Get to Mess with 'Zohan' Aug 18, 2008 Petes1234567 Other Adam Sandler's most recent not-very-funny comedy, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, has earned about 100 million U.S. dollars since its release in June. It's not going to be pulling in any Egyptian gineih, Lebanese lira, or U.A.E. dirhams, though, because the censors in those countries have banned the film from local cinemas. I'm tempted to say that for the first time ever I'm jealous of Middle Eastern moviegoers, but that would be a shallow joke. Besides, no matter how lousy a movie is, it's nice to at least have the option of watching it. Film censorship is common in Arab countries. What's noteworthy here is that the film in question is about Israeli/Palestinian relations, a subject that's probably of some considerable interest to many people in that region. Sandler's character, a former Israeli spy, moves to New York and gets a job at a hair salon run by a Lebanese-American woman -- but people in Lebanon won't be able to see the film. I guess the movie's final message of looking past our differences and learning to get along with each other was deemed too offensive. Well, OK, as noted in Variety, anything with a lot of sexual content, political messages, or religion bashing is liable not to make it past the censors in the Arab world, and Zohan has plenty of all three. The film's Middle East distributor, Circuit-Empire, is still showing the film to the other Arab countries' censorship boards, but they don't expect it to fare any better than it did in Egypt, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. Sorry, Middle East! You'll have to view images of Sandler's comically oversized package by some other means!
Brand Favourite For Rocky Horror Remake Aug 18, 2008 labelitlove Other British funnyman Russell Brand is expected to take the lead role in the remake of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, according to reports. The original 1975 movie, which starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf, is set to be remade, with studio bosses were keen to replicate the original's success. And British comedian Brand, who kicked off his film career in Forgetting Sarah Marshall earlier this year, is favourite to take on Curry's coveted role of transvestite scientist Frank N Furter, according to the London Paper. A source tells the publication, "It would make sense for him to be Frank N Furter."
Malaysia's Islamists want Lavigne concert canceled Aug 18, 2008 labelitlove Other Malaysia's Islamic opposition party has urged the government to cancel a concert by Avril Lavigne, saying the Canadian singer's on-stage moves are "too sexy," an official said Monday. Lavigne, a Grammy-nominated rock singer who burst to fame with her 2002 debut album "Let's Go," plans to start her monthlong Asia tour with a performance in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 29. The youth wing of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said Lavigne's concert would promote wrong values ahead of Malaysia's Aug. 31 independence day. "It is considered too sexy for us. ... It's not good for viewers in Malaysia," said Kamarulzaman Mohamed, a party official. "We don't want our people, our teenagers, influenced by their performance. We want clean artists, artists that are good role models." Kamarulzaman said he sent a protest letter to the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry and the Kuala Lumpur mayor last week, calling for the concert to be canceled....