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Actor Morgan Freeman Critical After Crash

Tyme — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:17:12

Actor Morgan Freeman is being treated at a Memphis, Tenn., hospital after a bad car crash.

Freeman was air lifted to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The Med) in critical condition. A woman who was in the car was also taken to the Med.

MPAA planning site to offer legit movie links

Tyme — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:42:18

The Motion Picture Association of America has launched legal attacks against P2P sites, has promoted Internet filtering, and has tried to stop DVRs from recording movies. However, its latest effort to curb piracy may in fact offer something of value to consumers: a site that lets users search for films and receive a listing of all possible places to buy, rent, or download them, 100 percent legally.

'Dark Knight' grosses $300M, shattering record

Scrivs — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:10:19

The epic Batman saga grossed $75.6 million in its second weekend in theaters, pushing its domestic total to $314,245,000, Warner Bros. head of distribution Dan Fellman said Sunday.

Barack Obama meets troops in Kuwait, makes 3-pt jumper on first try

Tyme — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:54:49

Sen. Barack Obama arrived in the Middle East on Saturday, met with American forces and, according to a U.S. official, is expected to meet Sunday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Warner Bros. moves against Web copies of 'Dark Knight'

Tyme — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:30:30

Warner Bros sees a positive side to the pirating of Batman, Hoffman said. No copies of the film circulated before the film's theater debut.

'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M

Scrivs — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:15:27

"The Dark Knight" took in a record $155.34 million in its first weekend, topping the previous best of $151.1 million for "Spider-Man 3" in May 2007 and pacing Hollywood to its biggest weekend ever, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Ten Worst Movies Ever Made

Scrivs — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:39:25

After being forced to watch The Love Guru recently, I was appalled at the dreadful depths to which onscreen entertainment has fallen. The trashiness that saturates the programs offered for our viewing makes me feel physically ill—and secretly intrigued. I dug deep into the dark, hairy underbelly of Hollywood to uncover some of the other most tasteless, atrocious, and unprofitable films ever made.

NBC gives Fallon webisodes to hone his late-night chops

Scrivs — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:10:50

Jimmy Fallon, the American "comic" perhaps best known for thinking himself so funny on Saturday Night Live that he routinely cracked up at his own lines, isn't content with just profaning remakes of films like Fever Pitch; he's also slated to get his own late-night slot on NBC next year when Conan O'Brien takes over Jay Leno's Tonight Show spot. But NBC isn't tossing him out into the living rooms of America without some time spent first in the minor leagues—in this case, the web.

Watchmen teaser trailer! (!!!11!!11)

hthth — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:20:25

The first Watchmen teaser trailer is out — now we'll just have to contain our geeking out until March 2009. What's your verdict?

The End II: the worst movie endings ever, from Grease to Blade Runner

Scrivs — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:35:00

Using a Citizen Kane-style flashback frame, Haynes harks back to the pan-sexual subversions of Bowie, Iggy and the early1970s glam-rock era. By the end he seems to have run out of money.

Leaked Scene: Batman and Joker Battle In Dark Knight

Tyme — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:11:15

Awesome

The Way to Save Internet Video

Tyme — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:24:27

There is a lot of money being spent trying to turn internet video into something its not. Its not TV. It's certainly not going to be HDTV. What is shocking about the entire attempt to turn the internet into a tv/HDTV distribution medium is how much people lie to themselves about what is actually happening.

New KidEdition

Tyme — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:40:37

According to new reports, New Kids on the Block recorded a song last week with fellow 80's boyband supergroup, New Edition, minus the most infamous member - the former Mr. Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown.

Is Izzy gone from Greys Anatomy?

liza — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:32:57

Does Heigl want to leave Greys? Is this why she turned down the Emmy nomination?

A Comic Book Superhero Is Headed to Small Screens

Tyme — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:01:47

The animated adventures of the comic book superhero Invincible will soon be available on iTunes, mobile phones, the television channel MTV2 and more.

Miss USA Tumbles At 'Miss Universe' Pageant

Tyme — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:16:06

For the second year in a row, the Miss USA contestant fell during the Miss Universe pageant!

Got to give it to her though...she's always smiling!

10 TV Shows That Were Ripped Off By Other Shows

Scrivs — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:41:09

We probably don't even realize how many shows are "introduced" every year, and ultimately fall by the wayside, never to be heard from again. But sometimes a show comes along that influences American culture and other TV shows as well. Here's a list of 10 shows that influenced some copy-cats.

Fomer TV Stars Arrested in Meth Lab

Scrivs — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:35:18

Always knew they were up to something, especially when one of them talks and you don't understand a damn thing to come out his mouth.

Five Superhero Movies We're Glad Didn't Get Made

Scrivs — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:42:23

With The Dark Knight set to follow Hancock, Wanted, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man into the theaters and hearts of cinemagoers worldwide, it seems that this really is the summer of movie superheroes. But what about Will Smith's earlier attempt to be a superhero and all the other superhero also-rans that didn't quite make it onto film? Under the jump, we look at five superhero movies that we're relieved didn't make it to a first day of shooting.

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Reunite for Hancock Premiere

Tyme — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:27:16

Forget the free popcorn. There was an extra-special added bonus to the Hancock premiere in Hollywood Monday night: an impromptu show from leading man Will Smith and his old partner in rap, DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Is YouTube Killing Video Originality?

Tyme — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:25:03

The promise of web video was that cheap cameras, easy editing software and free online distribution would open up new vistas of creativity. The Hollywood gatekeepers would be tossed out and the masses would finally get to express themselves.

So what happened? Because it seems like we’re just seeing the same things, over and over.

Will Smith Can't Save "Hancock"

Tyme — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:34:24

Not that the film lacks energy or is boring. If anything, with all of its loud destruction, bombastic music and profanity-laced dialogue, it overcompensates. But all the bells and whistles eventually can’t distract from the fact that Hancock—despite its intriguing high-concept premise—completely falls off the rails halfway through.

9 Ways Hancock Could Have Been A Pretty Good Movie

Scrivs — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:07:30

Will Smith's drunk-and-disorderly superhero movie, Hancock, hits theaters today, a full three days early. You can't help but wonder if Warner Bros. is trying to get the movie out there before all the bad buzz, and horrendous reviews, take effect. The sad thing is, there are a bunch of ways that Hancock could have turned into a pretty decent film. Our review, with spoilers and a list of where Hancock went wrong, below.

Babies for Obama!

Tyme — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:53:45

Even the young ones love Obama.

10 Books That Were Better Off on Paper

Scrivs — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:12:47

It's happened to all of us. We read a novel that blows us away, and a few years later its title appears on posters underneath the face of Harrison Ford or Natalie Portman. But at some inevitable point in that darkened theater, the movie takes a turn we didn't expect. Our eyebrows go up, our lips turn down, and the disappointment begins. Maybe the wrong director or writer can curse an otherwise excellent project — or maybe some things were just never meant to be filmed. Here are 10 books that we think should never have been committed to celluloid.

Top 100 Films Montage

Scrivs — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:14:09

I don't agree with all the selection (how could you?), but it's nice to see for movies you might not be aware of.

Disney's "WALL-E" wows box office

Scrivs — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:14:44

Animation giant Pixar scored its ninth consecutive No. 1 on Sunday with its robot love story "WALL-E," while Angelina Jolie achieved a personal best with her violent assassination thriller "Wanted."

Google taps 'Family Guy' guy for Web series

ShyOne — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:11:00

Seth MacFarlane is creating a Web-only animated series for Google.

A Movie on Your TV at Home, Before You Can Rent It

ShyOne — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:17:39

In an industry first, Sony Pictures’ movie “Hancock” will be available after its theater run over the Internet, directly to Sony Bravia TVs with a Web connection.

Rhapsody to challenge iTunes by embracing the iPod

ShyOne — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:24:34

"Digital music seller Rhapsody is launching a $50 million marketing assault on Apple's iTunes, offering songs online and via partners including Yahoo Inc and Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody said on Monday."

Pras Michel is Starting a Personal Video Blog

Vocino — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:28:10

Pras Michel - the Ghetto Superstar, formerly of the Fugees - is starting a personal video blog through his company Platinum Brand. He's going to talk about politics, entertainment, music and culture.

Described as Obama-style internet market saturation, it's being syndicated on tons of video sites.

YouTube rolls out red carpet for indie films

Scrivs — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:48:47

Google Inc.'s YouTube is setting up a virtual screening room to bring the work of independent filmmakers to a global audience.

Brokaw Steps In for Russert

Tyme — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:46:57

Tom Brokaw said yesterday he hopes to maintain "Meet the Press" as "the center of gravity" for political debate after agreeing to step in for the late Tim Russert through the presidential election.

Amy Winehouse has emphysema and could be in wheelchair

Scrivs — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:43:08

Frail Amy Winehouse has been struck down by the deadly lung condition emphysema - and she could be in a wheelchair within a MONTH if she doesn't stop smoking crack cocaine, her dad revealed last night.

Jamie Lynn Spears has her baby - and it's a girl!

Scrivs — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:50:48

Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to baby girl Maddie Briann this morning. The father is Jamie Lynn's boyfriend Cassey Aldridge (but don't quote me on that.)