Month: May 2013

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‘Expendables 3’ Casting Rumors

John Stark

Word on the Interwebz is that Milla Jovovich, Nicolas Cage, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes are all in negotiations to join the cast of The Expendables 3.  Milla’s casting is interesting, considering there is already a female version of The Expendables in the works with Gina Carano and Katee Sackhoff attached. Snipes would definitely do it, since he… ahem… needs the money. Chan? He hasn’t been up to anything in a while. And we all know Nicolas Cage will sign onto ANYTHING if you pay him. Continue reading ‘Expendables 3’ Casting Rumors

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Why God, Why? Ridley Scott confirms Blade Runner 2

John Stark

In a shocking move, there will be a Blade Runner 2, and Ridley Scott is directing it. Michael Green, who just rewrote Robopocalypse, is set to write it. That cry you hear is the death of a thousand fanboys, who can’t imagine what a sequel to a movie that is over 30 years old will be like. Probably, awful. At least, I suppose, we should be thankful it isn’t a reboot starring Colin Farrell. Continue reading Why God, Why? Ridley Scott confirms Blade Runner 2

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Rex Lee and Alan Tudyk depart ‘Suburgatory’

John Stark

Somehow, Suburgatory went from being one of the hottest shows of the 2011-2012 season, to being a bubble show in 2012-2013. It isn’t even on the fall lineup next year, it is being held for midseason. Part of the renewal was an agreed upon budget cut. That budget cut has led to Rex Lee and Alan Tudyk being released from their contracts to Suburgatory. Tudyk has been a regular since the beginning, playing best friend to Jeremy Sisto’s character, and Lee was upped to series regular following the pilot, as his role of guidance counselor was a breakout role. It … Continue reading Rex Lee and Alan Tudyk depart ‘Suburgatory’

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Emmy Wish List: Best Comedy Series

John Stark

1) Community If you rolled your eyes, you’re probably a Community-purist, which is OK. You probably thought that a non-Dan Harmon Community is blasphemy, and you hated the fourth season. Me? I couldn’t tell the difference. I thought there were some terrific episodes this season, like the Christmas episode, or the season finale. It’s time to give NBC’s most underrated underdog its due. 2) Happy Endings Nothing could possibly help Happy Endings’ prospects more than being nominated for Best Comedy Series after ABC’s unceremonious cancellation of the beloved cult favorite. A nomination for Happy Endings would be “ah-mah-zing” as our … Continue reading Emmy Wish List: Best Comedy Series

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Blake Shelton’s ‘Healing In The Heartland’ raises 6 million for Oklahoma

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Blake Shelton’s concert for charity raised 6 million for the survivors of the tornado that ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City. The proceeds went directly to the United Way of Central Oklahoma. Blake called on his friends to perform, and they definitely showed up. Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Usher, Rascal Flatts, Ryan Tedder, Darius Rucker, and Luke Bryan performed. Continue reading Blake Shelton’s ‘Healing In The Heartland’ raises 6 million for Oklahoma

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Nicki Minaj departs ‘Idol’

John Stark

Nicki Minaj bids American Idol farewell on her twitter saying: “Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!” Minaj’s departure had been rumored for a while, as the Idol panel is looking to reboot for the fall. A rumored panel of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Clay Aiken was leaked a month ago, but Kelly’s people have been denying that she will be taking part. Meanwhile, the Jennifer Hudson deal seems to be a lock. Continue reading Nicki Minaj departs ‘Idol’

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Ashley Madekewe leaving ‘Revenge’

John Stark

Looks like Declan wasn’t the only Revenge category. Ashley will also not be returning next season. At first glance, Revenge fans probably said “OH NO! WHAT?” and then they realized how little Ashley actually has to do, and how the writers struggle to keep her relevant each episode. The writers probably gave up on trying to figure out how to keep the girl who started out as a party planner in the show for two seasons. The show has basically run out of male series regulars (or large recurring characters) for her to sleep with, other than the grieving Jack, … Continue reading Ashley Madekewe leaving ‘Revenge’

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The Day Before: What The Critics Are Saying About ‘After Earth’ and ‘Now You See Me’

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AFTER EARTH: 15% on Rotten Tomatoes (currently) “Some of “After Earth” is intriguing, if you ignore the premise and the story and the direction and much of Jaden Smith’s performance.”- Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic “After Earth may lack the neck-swiveling awfulness of Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender, but it quickly sinks in its logorrheic solemnity.”- Richard Curtis, Time “[Shyamalan’s] grasp of film fundamentals is so tenuous that this hot-air balloon gets blown into the rarefied air of the worst movies ever made.”- Joe Williams, St Louis Post-Dispatch “Nobody on-screen has much fun with “After Earth.” And neither do we.”- Chris Hewitt, … Continue reading The Day Before: What The Critics Are Saying About ‘After Earth’ and ‘Now You See Me’

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Will Jenna Elfman Be Your ‘Family Guide’?

John Stark

NBC is reportedly in talks to plug Jenna Elfman into the vacated female lead in the sitcom Family Guide, a role left vacant after Parker Posey exited the series just after it got a pick-up to series. The series features another 2012-2013 loser, JK Simmons, whose series Family Tools was unceremoniously launched in late April, and then cancelled a few weeks later. Will the teaming of both of them save the show? (Not likely). Continue reading Will Jenna Elfman Be Your ‘Family Guide’?

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10 Totally Helpful Reviews From Netflix Users

John Stark

Trying to figure out what to watch this weekend? Maybe these Netflix users can help you decide. Blue Mountain State: “Make another season!!!!! BMS is the best~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YEAH” Glee: “if u dont put season four on here im quitting netflix SO HURRY!!!! AND BTW I NOT LYING I WILL POEPLE WILL START GETTING MAD” House At The End Of The Street: “Best Movie Ever! You will not waist your time watching this believe me. Jennifer Lawrence is such a great actrees” Bruno: “I found this film to be deeply inspirational. This film changed my life. I love this film.” Dumbo: … Continue reading 10 Totally Helpful Reviews From Netflix Users