PBS Kicks Off Holiday Shows

Award-winning pop sensation and "American Idol" alum David Archuleta and acclaimed actor Michael York join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir in an energetic Christmas celebration in this year's annual concert from Salt Lake City airing December 13.

PBS kicks off its Holiday Programming with Pop Sensation and Acclaimed Actor Join Renowned Choir in Energetic Christmas Celebration, PLUS encore presentation of L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2010 and Part I of the Frontline series FROM JESUS TO CHRIST:  THE FIRST CHRISTIANS.  Other Holiday programs include GEORGE BALANCHINE’S “THE NUTCRACKER” and CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF And CHRISTMAS IN YELLOWSTONE.  PLUS, encore presentations of the hit series DOWNTON ABBEY.

PBS kicks off its Holiday Programming with Pop Sensation and Acclaimed Actor Join Renowned Choir in Energetic Christmas Celebration, PLUS encore presentation of L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2010 and Part I of the Frontline series FROM JESUS TO CHRIST:  THE FIRST CHRISTIANS.  Other Holiday programs include GEORGE BALANCHINE’S “THE NUTCRACKER” and CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF And CHRISTMAS IN YELLOWSTONE.  PLUS, encore presentations of the hit series DOWNTON ABBEY.

Recorded live in the spectacular 21,000-seat Conference Center in Salt Lake City, this remarkable event combines elegant dancing, masterful musical performances and storytelling. Complete with Yuletide favorites such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World,” the memorable performance also includes unique music such as “Los pastores a belén,” sung by David Archuleta completely in Spanish, Michael York’s touching tale about the humble beginnings of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, together with moving organ, choir and orchestra performances.

Check out what other holiday programming PBS will be airing:


WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 AT 8:00-9:00 PM
LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
New York City Ballet’s beloved holiday favorite, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, airs live from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Balanchine’s Nutcracker features New York City Ballet’s entire roster of more than 150 dancers and musicians, as well as two alternating casts of 50 children from the School of American Ballet, the New York City Ballet’s official school. In addition to Balanchine’s choreography, the seminal work features scenery by Rouben Ter-Arutunian, costumes by Karinska and lighting by Mark Stanley, after the original design by Ronald Bates.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20 AND FRIDAY, DEC. 23
CHRISTMAS AT  ST. OLAF
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET; Friday, December 23, 2011, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
This new production of one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed annual musical celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the annual Christmas Festival from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Featuring St. Olaf’s renowned choirs and orchestra, the program’s rich blending of compositions will highlight selections from previous Christmas Festivals, including excerpts from R.V. Williams Hodie. Additionally, this centennial performance will debut newly commissioned works by American composers André J. Thomas and David N. Childs.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 AND SUNDAY, DEC. 25
NATURE:   Christmas in Yellowstone
Wednesday, December 21 and Sunday, December 25, 2011, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in just beyond the town, in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. NATURE journeys in the footsteps of the men who first explored the park, and travels with their modern-day counterpart on his own journey of discovery. From the unique crystals of individual snowflakes to the grand sweep of Yellowstone's Hayden Valley, this is a Christmas like no other. Add a comment

Karla Monroig En La Portada De La Revista 'Buen Hogar'

Karla Monroig En La Portada de Buen Hogar

Karla Monroig cierra un gran año de trabajo y éxito en su carrera con su papel de Rebecca en la telenovela "La Casa de Al Lado", siendo elegida por la prestigiosa revista "Buen Hogar", Puerto Rico para su portada de diciembre.

En la última edición del año, Karla hace un balance de su 2011, habla de su vida personal, su matrimonio con Tommy Torres, y revela que se encuentra preparada para ser madre en el momento en que Dios lo decida.

La guapa actriz cierra un gran año en su carrera con broche de oro, haciendo un balance del 2011, su vida matrimonial y el sueño de ser madre.

Karla, a quien vemos brillar a diario con su personaje de Rebecca en la telenovela "La casa de al lado", le confesó a la revista sobre la futura maternidad: "No estoy evitando ni estoy buscando. Si se da, será de manera espontánea. El día que esto se dé, haré un alto en mi carrera. Me considero una persona muy bendecida y consentida; ya estoy lista para eso".

Karla Monroig también compartió su gran espíritu altruista hablando de su ayuda a causas como la lucha contra el cáncer, a través de la Fundación Susana G. Komen o con la Fundación Orfanato de Niños de Cristo, en República Dominicana. "Papá Dios me ha puesto una gran responsabilidad, y es algo que me llena", le dijo a "Buen Hogar".

Bella y polifacética Karla se ha destacado en cine, teatro, telenovelas, aparte de incursionar como presentadora de televisión y radio. Además de su importante papel en "La casa de al lado" para la cadena Telemundo, Karla participó de la novela de Televisa "Inocente de ti". También tuvo un papel protagónico en "Alguien te mira", "Más sabe el diablo", "Dueña y Señora", "El rostro de Analía" y "Dame chocolate", cuyo personaje le valió recibir el premio "Estrella sin límites" de New York a la "Mejor actriz".

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PUSS IN BOOTS Ground-Breaking with Two Latino Leads

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PUSS IN BOOTS, the number one film in America features two Latino leads, a rarity in Hollywood. A lot has changed since Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, the voices behind the 3D animated film, arrived to America to achieve their Hollywood dream.  Antonio explains why Hollywood has shifted into a new mentality.  

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Movie Stars Dominate Fall TV Line-Up

Patrick Wilson stars in A Gifted Man poster Maria Bello stars in Prime Suspect

Movie stars have tradionally gone to cable television to star in well-written scripted series (Laura Linney, Steve Buscemi)  but this fall, well-known movie actors flocked to network t.v.  CineMovie has your guide to  big screen talent headlining their own shows on the small screen.

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68th Annual Golden Globe Winners

Christian Bale wins Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in THE FIGHTER Annette Bening wins for THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT  @HFPA
Natalie Portman wins for BLACK SWAN   @HFPA Paul Giamatti wins for Best Actor in a Comedy for Barney's Version

The Social Network was the big winner at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards hosted by Ricky Gervais.

PHOTO GALLERY: Winners & Presenters at 68th Golden Globes

The Social Network took Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Director for David Fincher, and Nine Inch Nails frontman turned composer Trent Reznor won his first award as Best Original Score for the movie based on the creation of Facebook.  The Fighter, as expected, swept the Best Supporting Actor and Actress category with Christian Bale and Melisso Leo taking home Golden Globes.  The Kids Are Alright tied with The Fighter for two wins for Best Actress Annette Bening and Best Comedy or Musical.

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Javier Bardem and Ryan Reynolds Compete For Goya Awards

Javier Bardem in Biutiful movie Ryan Reynolds in Buried

The Goya Awards, Spain's equivalent to the Academy Awards, announced the nominees Tuesday and some familiar faces from this side of the Atlantic made the cut for the best in Spanish Cinema for 2010.

Four films captured most of the nominations.  Balada triste de trompeta (A Sad Trumpet Ballad) by director Álex de La Iglesia, President of the Spanish Film Academy, will be the one to beat with fifteen nominations. Ician Bollain's political drama Tambien la lluvia (Even the Rain) starring Gael Garcia Bernal trailed behind with fourteen while Rodrigo Cortés' English-language film, Buried (Enterrado) with Ryan Reynolds, earned ten.  Alejandro Gonzales Iñarritu's Biutiful with Javier Bardem garnered eight Goya nominations.

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DGA Nominees Announced

DGA Nominees

The Director's Guild of America announced Monday the five nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2010. Filmmakers Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan), David Fincher (The Social Network), Tom Hooper (The  King's Speech), David O. Russell (The Fighter) and Christopher Nolan (Inception) will be competing for the prestigious DGA honor.

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Jason Schwartzman on Wes Anderson

HBO's Bored To Death star Jason Schwartzman is no stranger to to the big screen (FUNNY PEOPLE, RUSHMORE) but in his latest film FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Jason ventures into his first animated role as "Ash" a teen fox looking for approval from his father, Mr. Fox played by George Clooney.                       INTERVIEW: Wes Anderson Explains His Creation Process

Wes Anderson's FANTASTIC MR. FOX is receiving rave reviews for his adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic.  Jason, a frequent star of director Wes Anderson's movies, reveals to CineMovie  the behind the scenes antics of Wes Anderson's unconventional approach in making the stop-motion animated film which included the actors munching on food and digging holes in the ground imitating their furry characters.  Watch the interview above.

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FANTASTIC MR. FOX is visionary director Wes Anderson’s first animated film, utilizing classic handmade stop-motion techniques to tell the story of the best-selling children’s book by Roald Dahl (author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach).  The film features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky, Eric Anderson, Michael Gambon, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, and Jarvis Cocker.

About Jason Schwartzman:
JASON SCHWARTZMAN (Ash) made his motion picture acting debut as Max Fischer, an eccentric high school sophomore in Anderson’s RUSHMORE opposite Bill Murray in 1999, his performance garnering a nomination for Most Promising Actor from the Chicago Film Critics Association. Schwartzman reteamed with Anderson for THE DARJEELING LIMITED, which he co-wrote and starred in opposite Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson, and the short HOTEL CHEVALIER, starring with Natalie Portman.

Schwartzman’s recent credits include Judd Apatow’s FUNNY PEOPLE, starring with Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler. Other feature credits include starring as King Louis XVI in Sofia Coppola’s MARIE ANTOINETTE; SHOPGIRL, starring in a love triangle with Claire Danes and Steve Martin, who also adapted from his novel; BEWITCHED with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell; a starring role in David O. Russell’s existential comedy I ♥ HUCKABEES with Dustin Hoffman, Naomi Watts, Jude Law, and Lily Tomlin; Roman Coppola’s directorial debut, C.Q.; S1M0NE starring Al Pacino and Catharine Keener; and the ensemble comedy SLACKERS.  Schwartzman recently wrapped production in Edgar Wright’s comic book adaptation, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD opposite Michael Cera.        

Jason is currently starring in the new HBO comedy series “Bored To Death” which premiered in September.  Created by Jonathan Ames, the show also stars Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis.

 

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Comic Con Recap 2009

The Comic Con convention in San Diego has come and gone once again.  This year saw an increase in attendance with teeny boppers invading the geek fest - thanks to TWILIGHT taking over the convention early on during the five day event.  

Here are some other eventful panel discussions and news from Comic Con 2009.

 

 

  Warner Bros. Reveals Movie Line-Up

TV: Burn Notice and Dexter Panels

 

 

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Comic Con Recap: Warner Bros. Film Line-up

Warner Brothers Introduces Upcoming Films At Comic-Con

The Warner Brothers panel early Friday morning was full to capacity at San Diego’s 2009 Comic-Con. The first film to be introduced was Where The Wild Things Are, The Wild Things Are movie stillwhere new star Max Record enchanted the audience with his warm, natural presence and impromptu speech. Standing there in front of several thousand enthusiastic people must have been overwhelming for the young Max, but he handled himself well and was able to recover as we watched a clip from the movie.
 
The film’s style was intriguing and the puppet-like characters reminded me of Sid and Marty Kroft’s creations from long ago. They are life-size, yet capable of showing personality and emotion. I wasn’t very excited about this film when originally announced, but now I’m curious enough that I really want to go. Artistically this film is a real challenge and I liked what I saw. I’m really rooting for this film and hope they nailed it.
 
The next film to be introduced was The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. This film was presented to us by showing an animated short, which was moving and powerful. The animated clip gives us some back-story on Gary Oldman’s character, Carnegie, and how he may have grown up with an extreme prejudice to anything religious. The filmmakers and the star were very vague about giving us more details, but Gary Oldman let it slip that the book of Eli may be about a super hero with the initials J.C. I’ll be watching for more info. The subsequent live-action clip showed a badass Denzel Washington in a post-apocalyptic world. The Hughes brothers have created a very stylish film.
 
The Third film to be presented was a re-make of Nightmare On Elm Street with Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger. I heard a lot of grumbling around me on this one. Although no one had a problem with Jackie Earle Haley taking on the role, some people had a problem with the film being remade at all. Why mess with a classic? The filmmakers justified their decision by stating that they are introducing the franchise to a whole new generation. They also promised that the new Nightmare would be even scarier. I’ll take their word on that one.
 
The Box was shown to us next. This film is a psychological thriller based on a what-if premise. What if a man showed up on your doorstep and offered you a
Cameron Diaz, James Marsden star in THE BOXmillion dollars to push a button, knowing that if you do, someone you didn’t know would die. This Twilight Zone type of story stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden as the couple who must face this moral dilemma. Frank Langella plays the mysterious, creepy, man who holds the box and a suitcase full of money. I like my horror films to be more cerebral, so I’ll probably enjoy this one. Watch THE BOX trailer
 
Out of all the films that were introduced to us, the one I’m the most excited about is Jonah Hex. I was completely unfamiliar with this comic-book character going in to this panel, but I love the premise. Set in the Civil War era, Jonah Hex is a Western Bounty Hunter who roams the country taking out bad guys. He is a scarred, flawed, anti-hero with many personal demons, and I loved the look that Josh Brolin brings to the character.  Megan Fox also stars in the film. I really like Westerns so I’m looking forward to this film. The movie looks very cool with a touch of magic and mysticism.  

The final film in the Warner Brothers panel was Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. The filmmakers have promised that they have gone back to the source material and have taken great pains to give us a more authentic Holmes. I’m a little skeptical; the film clips were focused on a lot of action. But, I’llRobert Downey Jr. is Sherlock Holmes reserve my judgment until I’ve seen the film. Holmes is a favorite character of mine and I’ve read all of the short stories. Although I like both Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, my concern is that they may have gone too modern, or have tried too hard to make Holmes relevant for today’s kids. In my opinion Holmes is a classic character and is as relevant today as he ever was. I’m open to another go, just don’t mess it up. You don’t want to alienate your older fans in trying to serve the younger. Watch SHERLOCK HOLMES trailer.
 
Reported by Melanie Wilson San Diego Comic-Con 2009
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Comic Con Recap: James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and Thirsty Fan

  Peter Jackson and James Cameron Panel Interrupted By Odd Man

In the middle of a very interesting panel discussion by two of film’s greatest film innovators, a very odd man walked up on stage and asked to share the director’s water. James Cameron was completely unfazed, but Peter Jackson looked a little concerned, as he was sitting at a different angle and saw the character approach. As security grabbed the man and escorted him off stage, Peter Jackson nervously volunteered that he hoped that they didn’t rough him up. James Cameron shrugged and said that he thought he was all part of the show. Watch video of the incident below.

A back stage observer told me that the interloper was pressed up against the back wall and was questioned. It is not known if he was arrested, or ejected from the convention. Most people thought it was a prank. One that was luckily harmless. But security does need to be tighter if we want the stars to continue to come. I believe that this is the first visit for both directors.

 

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Comic Con Recap: Animated Movies

 Green Lantern: First Flight

As an attendee of San Diego’s 2009 Comic-Con I was privileged to see the premiere of Bruce Timm’s animated Green Lantern: First Flight directed by Lauren Montgomery. A co-production between Warner Brother’s and DC Comics, this is the fifth DC Universe original movie which will be released in Blu-Ray, DVD and On Green Lantern First Flight Cover ArtDemand Video.


As an uninitiated viewer I was able to follow the origin story of the Green Lantern and how he came to acquire his powers. Keeping his abilities a secret as he learns how to use them, he is contacted by the Green Lantern Corps and is mentored by the respected Lantern Sinestro.

After a few adventures, The Green Lantern, voiced by Christopher Meloni, assumes a leadership role and leads the Green Lantern Corps in a new, invigorated direction. Probably with many new adventures to follow.

I enjoyed the film and there was enough humor there to keep the adults engaged as well. I predict that this film will do well for the franchise.


 

Quantum Quest: Educational and Entertaining

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

During San Diego’s 2009 Comic-Con convention, attendees were treated to an early look at the animated film Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey. Introduced by Dr. Harry Kloor, writer of such television shows as Star Trek: Voyager, and Earth: Final Conflict. Dr. Kloor promises a unique and educational experience.

Based on a theory that Dr. Kloor once entertained, that photons actually surf light rays, this film centers around a character named Dave, a photon, voiced by Chris Pine, who must leave the sun and reach the Cassini Space Craft before it is destroyed.

Using actual images from space captured during seven NASA and NASA/ESA space missions, this animated three-dimensional film will be beautiful, and scientific as well. The film makers hope to attract young minds to the science of space and influence a whole new generation of space explorers. Dr. Kloor is so keen on the project that it is endorsed by NASA, the X Prize Organization, the Young Astronauts Council, the International Space University and the Challenge Center for Space Science Education.

Once the film is released in September, supporting educational material will be available for free to download on-line. This way educators and amateur scientists may achieve a deeper understanding of the science involved in the film.

Interestingly, Dr. Harry Kloor’s theory about photon surfing has since been proven to
Comic Con Panel: Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey be true, making his fantasy epic even more substantial. The animation is expected to be fantastic and the musical score will include actual sounds recorded from space.

In addition to Chris Pine, other voice actors will include, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen, James Earl Jones, William Shatner, Mark Hamill, Brent Spiner, Robert Picardo, and Doug Jones. All with serious Sci-Fi credits. But the most exciting cast member is Neil Armstrong himself, as Dr. Jack Morrow. A cinematic first for this historic space legend.

Other voice actors include Amanda Peet, Sandra Oh, Jason Alexander, Tom Kenny, Casey Kasem, and Abigial Breslin, to name a few more. Making this film an exciting, education and entertaining event to look forward to.

Reported by Melanie Wilson San Diego Comic-Con 2009

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Comic Con Recap: Action Figures

                       Toymakers Warn: The Price Of Toys Will Go UpComic Con 2009: Action Figure Price To Increase

During the Comic-Con 2009 Toymaker Q&A, Toymakers warned that the price of Action figures will go up next year by at least $3.00 dollars per unit. One toy maker stated that production costs have gone up. What we used to pay for a ten inch figure will now only get us a six. Toolmaking and dye costs have risen, and the technology is also changing. Even the cost of raw materials has gone up. David Scroggy of Dark Horse went on to explain that many of these manufacturing increases are due to political changes in China. Overtime, the eight hour work day and other labour laws that Americans have long enjoyed are now being introduced into Asia, driving up the cost of the work force. Add in the rising figures for raw materials, price increases are unavoidable.


Scott Neitlich of Mattel, added that going green also increases costs. He went on to explain that Mattel has made a commitment to be “Green” and that the self imposed standards that they have set as a company are even higher than what is expected by the government.

Another panelists chimed in that even the rising costs of gas have impacted toy making. Most toys are manufactured in Asia and must be shipped here, and then trucked. Until our economy recovers, toys will be more expensive, there’s no way around it.

Kevin Winnick of Toys2R USA did volunteer though, that they will try to add value to their toys through creative packaging. Adding collectable components like trading cards, accessories, or packaging figures in more creative configurations will be their way of compensating the consumer for their continued patronage.

All the panelist agreed that Toy Collecting is still a relatively inexpensive hobby, and for those of us that are not collectors and just want to play with the toys, some really exciting developments are coming in the very near future. Something that will knock our socks off more than the prices.

Comic Con 2009: Star Wars Action Figures
 

Action Figures Get More Real

Those of us over thirty can relate to the image of Action Figures that looked little like their motion picture counterparts. The body typesComic Con 2009: Action Figures More Real were crude and limited, and it seemed like only the heads and the hair colored changed. Well, toy makers promise some really exciting changes.

Due to new technology, the definition and detail that has become available will be very exciting. And the difference between figures that stand on a shelf and toys that you play with will have a much narrower gap. The detail on vinyl images will increase dramatically and the movability of their toy counterparts will increase as well.

When asked about the errors that sometimes occur between a movie character and their actual action figure, toy makers offered several explanations. They claim that it takes about nine months to manufacture a toy, so the design process must begin very early. Sometimes, the look that they are given from pre-production meetings can change during filming and by then it is too late to change the toy. For example, in Spider Man 3 the color of the costume was changed for creative reasons during filming, but the toy maker had already designed and produced the toy. They were forced to release their toy as designed and then take the criticism for being inaccurate.

In some cases, studios are very uncooperative and toy makers are forced to get their information the same way we do, through magazines and websites. But other studios are much more sensitive to the toy maker’s plight and give full creative access. When a toy company has a good working relationship with a studio or an art director, the resulting products are much more satisfying.

With new laser scanning technologies, future action figures will look much more like the stars that play the characters. Once a toy manufacture has the licensing rights, they can create a new scan of an actor, or eventually take one from their own archives. This way the finished product will look much more like it’s motion picture counterpart.

When asked how toy makers decide which characters will become figures, they replied that some decisions are fan based and some decisions are made by the studio. However, large store chains, such as Walmart or Toys R Us influence packaging and character combinations. Their gaol is to sell and encourage repeat business, thus the creation of blind packaging, where consumers must buy over and over again, or trade, to get the character that they are missing, or want.

Ultimately though, only the fans can create a hit. And studios and toy makers do listen. So make a lot of noise and get your preferences heard. The consumer drives the business. Without us, their toys end up in the bargain bin.

Melanie Wilson reporting from San Diego Comic-Con 2009

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Comic Con Recap: TV News

John Lithgow Joins Showtime’s DexterDexter Cast at Comic Con 2009

 At San Diego Comic-Con 2009, the Showtime’s Dexter panel revealed that in addition to adding a baby to the cast this season, that John Lithgow has been enlisted to be a new serial killer. The details of his character have been kept under wraps, but John Lithgow admitted that his first victim was Dr. Dick Solomon from Third Rock From The Sun. As lovable as that character was, Mr. Lithgow reminded everyone that villains were once his stock in trade, and he’s happy to be back playing on the dark side again.
The cast is really excited about the new additions and how it will impact the show. It will be Cereal Killer vs. Serial Killer.  One fan asked the question, “If you could play another part in the show for a day, what would it be?” Julie Benz thought it might be fun to be Jennifer Carpenter’s character so she could cuss for a change, but John Lithgow replied that he wouldn’t give up his role for anything. It was too delicious.  

 

Burn Notice: Welcome To The Bruce Campbell Comedy Show

Bruce Campbell at Comic Con 2009
As a new fan of Burn Notice, after recently receiving cable for the first time, I was disappointed at not having Jeffrey Donovan on the panel. That disappointment however, was quickly erased by the side-splitting antics of Bruce Campbell. The banter from show creator Matt Nix and Bruce Campbell kept the room in stitches. Add in the off the cuff remarks in reaction to fan questions, and you had a comedy act ready to hit the road. This was truly the most entertaining panel of the week that I attended. And the shirt was pretty cool, too! Jeffrey Donovan, I hope to see you next year.

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On Set of TERMINATOR SALVATION

CineMovie goes behind the scenes on TERMINATOR SALVATION with Concept Designer Victor Martinez who helped design the terminator machines from the Moto Terminator to the human terminator played by Sam Worthington. Add a comment

Retiring Hannah Montana

 

hMiley Cyrus Quitting Hannah Montana

Is Miley Cyrus done with the alter ego who made her a household name?  It’s long been speculated that Miley’s online shenanigans were in an effort to break the Hannah Montana and Disney image.

In a press conference held Monday with the stars of  “Hannah Montana: The Movie," Miley set the record straight on future career goals and confirms she eventually wants to retire Hannah Montana because “she can’t live that life forever.”  But not to worry Hannah Montana fans, she is interested in another season of Hannah Montana, however that does not include shooting another feature length film. 

In the works is a project with author Nicolas Sparks (“The Notebook”) who wrote a film script with Miley in mind and the basis of a future Sparks novel.  She is looking forward to expanding her resume and showing off her true acting chops.  She made it no secret at this year’s Academy Awards during her red carpet interviews that she has her eye on the little golden statue. 

Miley has often gotten into trouble for being too outspoken and during the press conference, co-star Jason Earles (“Jackson”) confirmed what we already knew, “there is no filter with Miley” which at first got Miley in a huffy puffy mood but Jason replied by explaining that it is a “good thing” because she’s honest and true to her feelings.  Miley agreed.  Nice save Jason!


When asked what are the biggest misconceptions about the Hannah Montana star, Miley responded, “she is grateful for what she does and she doesn’t do it for attention.” She also admits that if she knew what the paparazzi were like before entering the fame game, she “probably wouldn’t be in this career.”

Seconds later, the “Hannah Montana” stars were asked what advice they have for young people wanting to come to Hollywood.  While Miley’s co-stars shelled out conservative advice like “go to school first,” “study acting,”Miley blurted out, “Be a freak, do it!”

And that’s what makes this Disney star a cut above the rest, a different type of mouseketeer unwilling to fit into the Hollywood mold.
 
“Hannah Montana:  The Movie” opens nationwide April 7th






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Hollywood Premiere: Watchmen

CineMovie was at the Hollywood premiere of WATCHMEN with our reporter Viviana Vigil.  Are the cast and guests ready for the Zack Snyder treatment of blood splats and nudity? 

Viviana gets to the bottom of it with the cast and guests Jon Voight, Lorenzo Lamas, Olivia Munn and many more. 


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