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Shailene Woodley on ‘Divergent’ and Playing Tris

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Shailene Woodley stars in 'Divergent' (Photo: Jaap Buitendijk / ©2013 Summit Entertainment, LLC)

Shailene Woodley earned rave reviews and awards recognition (including a Golden Globe nomination and a Spirit Award win) for her breakthrough performance in 2011’s The Descendants opposite George Clooney. Woodley followed that up with a starring role in The Spectacular Now, an indie coming-of-age tale that earned her further awards recognition. Now, Woodley’s tackling her biggest project to date: the starring role in Divergent.

Based on the bestselling young adult series by Veronica Roth, Divergent finds Woodley playing ‘Tris,’ a teenager caught between loyalty to her family and forging her own path that will lead to a completely different future. And in this interview courtesy of Summit Entertainment (the studio behind the Twilight films), Woodley discusses her character, the set, working with director Neil Burger, and what audiences can expect from the latest adaptation of a young adult book series.

The Plot:

Divergent is an action-adventure film set in a future where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. Tris Prior (Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.

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William Shatner Gets a Make-Over

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'Seeking Major Tom' by William Shatner

No, William Shatner isn’t going under the knife or having extreme Botox treatments; the ‘make-over’ Shatner’s receiving is of the home remodeling variety. The DIY Network will be following Shatner’s home renovation with a special five-part series titled The Shatner Project.

There’s no word yet on whether the design for his home improvements includes a life-size model of the deck of the U.S.S. Enterprise installed in his living room. The series is currently in production with Scott Sternberg’s company producing the special series. DIY Network expects to air The Shatner Project later this year.

“I am embracing change,” said Shatner. “Our home will be unfamiliar territory for a while but I am excited by all of it.”

The Plot: During the series, Shatner and his wife Liz, with the help of a construction team, will gut their 1970s-style California home, including the kitchen, living room and dining room. The couple also will renovate the front patio area in order to create the perfect place for big family parties, as well as remodel Shatner’s favorite hangout spot, the media room.

First Look: Veep Season Three Trailer

HBO’s released the trailer for season three of the award-winning comedy series VEEP starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The popular series, which will kick off its third season run on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 10:30pm, is offering up a trailer showing Louis-Dreyfus getting advice about which of her staff members to hang on to and which to can.
 
In addition to Louis-Dreyfus, the cast includes Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Reid Scott, Timothy C. Simons, Sufe Bradshaw and Kevin Dunn.
 
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Nickelodeon Prepares Three Live-Action Series

Nickelodeon Greenlights Three Live-Action ShowsNickelodeon is adding to its live-action comedy lineup with the addition of three new series. The network’s given the go-ahead to a 20 episode season one of Henry Danger, a 12 episode run of Bella and the Bullfrogs, and 13 episodes of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. According to the network, the new shows will all start shooting this summer and will be added to the schedule later this year.
 
“Each of these projects brings fresh humor and relevancy to our kid audience and each has a unique voice and point of view that is exciting,” said Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon’s President of Content Development and Production. “Our greatest hits have always been creator-driven kid stories told with humor and heart, and we are thrilled to continue our collaboration with hitmaker Dan Schneider while welcoming a new group of very talented creators into the Nickelodeon family.”
 
Details on Henry Danger:
 
Dan Schneider’s crime-fighting comedy greenlit for 20 episodes, Henry Danger, is created and written by Schneider and Dana Olsen. The series follows 13-year-old Henry (Jace Norman) who lands a part-time job as Kid Danger, a sidekick-in-training to super crime fighter Captain Man (Cooper Barnes). Their colorful adventures throw Henry’s otherwise ordinary life absurdly out of balance, yet he must keep his new job a secret from his best friends Charlotte (Riele Downs) and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox). Ella Anderson also stars as Henry’s little sister, Piper.
 
Details on Bella and the Bullfrogs:


Bella and the Bullfrogs, picked up for 12 episodes, follows a perky head cheerleader named Bella (Brec Bassinger) whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the new quarterback for her school team, the Bullfrogs. Bella is joined by “The Troy” (Coy Stewart), the Bullfrogs’ dethroned quarterback along with his pint-sized sidekick, Newt (Buddy Handleson). Rounding out the cast are Lilimar Hernandez as Sophie, Bella’s cheerleader best friend: Jackie Radinsky as true southern cowboy, Sawyer; and Haley Tju as Pepper. The series is written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler, who were discovered through Nickelodeon’s Writing Program. Jeff Bushell will serve as Executive Producer.
 
Details on Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn:
 
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn is the story of a 10-year-old girl Dawn Haley (Lizzy Greene) whose sibling rivalry with her three brothers is heightened by the fact that they are quadruplets. Aidan Gallagher plays the germaphobic Nicky, joined by Casey Simpson as the overachieving Ricky, and Mace Coronel as the pint-sized ladies man, Dicky. Brian Stepanek and Allison Munn star as the Haley parents. The series is created by Matt Fleckenstein and executive produced by Fleckenstein and Michael Feldman.
 
Source: Nickelodeon
 
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300: Rise of an Empire Rises Above $200 Million

300: Rise of an Empire PosterWarner Bros Pictures’ 300: Rise of an Empire made it over the $200 million mark at the box office on its ninth day in theaters. The action epic starring Sullivan Stapleton opened in theaters on March 7, 2014 and went past the $200 million mark on March 15th. Domestically, the 300 sequel brought in $78.3 million while internationally the tally stood at $158 million as of Saturday night.
 
Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, made the announcement, saying, “Congratulations to the filmmakers and cast, who created a thrilling action adventure that not only drew fans of the original 300, but ignited interest from moviegoers who might even have been too young to see the first film on the big screen. With strong word of mouth, especially on social media, we expect the film to continue to play strong in the weeks ahead.”
 
“This is a great start for 300: Rise of an Empire, which was released day-and-date in 58 markets with terrific results. As proven by number one openings in major markets around the world, including the UK, Mexico, Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Korea Brazil and Australia, the film’s fantastic action delivers across the board and in all languages,” said aVeronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.


Of the $236 million total, $11.4 million was earned domestically from IMAX screenings. Internationally, IMAX screenings accounted for $9.4 million of 300: Rise of an Empire‘s box office total.
 
In addition to Sullivan Stapleton, the cast includes Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson, Callan Mulvey, Jack O’Connell and Rodrigo Santoro. Noam Murro directed from a screenplay by 300 director Zack Snyder and Kurt Johnstad.
 
The Plot:
 
The story pits the Greek general Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces, ruled by the mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and led by Artemisia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy. Knowing his only hope of defeating the overwhelming Persian armada will be to unite all of Greece, Themistokles ultimately leads the charge that will change the course of the war.
 
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‘Divergent’ Preview: Trailer, Plot Details, and Cast

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Shailene Woodley and Theo James in 'Divergent' (Photo by Jaap Buitendijk © 2013 Summit Entertainment, LLC)

Shailene Woodley stars in Divergent, a sci-fi action drama based on the book series by Veronica Roth. Neil Burger directs from a screenplay by Evan Daugherty and Vanessa Taylor, with Summit Entertainment planning a March 21, 2014 theatrical release.

In addition to Woodley as Tris, the film’s cast includes Theo James as Four, Ashley Judd as Natalie, Jai Courtney as Eric, Ray Stevenson as Marcus, and Zoe Kravitz as Christina. Miles Teller plays Peter, Tony Goldwyn is Andrew, Ansel Elgort is Caleb, Maggie Q is Tori, Mekhi Phifer is Max, and Kate Winslet is Jeanine.

The ensemble also includes Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Will, Christian Madsen as Al, Amy Newbold as Molly, Ben Lamb as Edward, and Elyse Cole as 10-year-old Tris.

Divergent is rated PG-13 for intense violence and action, thematic elements, and some sensuality.

Official Synopsis: Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior (Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader (Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.

Soundtrack: Divergent soundtrack details

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Interview: Zoe Kravitz, Maggie Q, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Mekhi Phifer, Christian Madsen, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Ben Lamb, and Amy Newbold interview video

Interview: Theo James, Shailene Woodley and Neil Burger interview video

Interview: Author Veronica Roth

Review: Divergent movie review




Backstreet Boys Extend Their World Tour

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Poster for ‘Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of’

Fans asked for additional concerts, and the Backstreet Boys responded by adding more dates to their “In A World Like This” U.S. tour. The boy band’s currently on the road in support of their In A World Like This album and will be back in North America on May 3rd.

New shows have been added in cities including LA, Houston, Chicago, and Las Vegas. And in addition to announcing the new tour dates, Backstreet Boys confirmed Avril Lavigne will be with them on their U.S. dates.

“We really wanted to put together a great show and do our best to give everyone their money’s worth,” says Brian Littrell. “Avril is an unbelievably talented artist who’s a perfect fit to make these shows extra special for our fans.”

Nick Carter added, “This has been an amazing year! So much has happened and it just keeps on going. It’s amazing for all five of us to see and feel this kind of response! How can we not come back and show our incredible fans this show?!”

“Being a part of This Is The End has been amazing from start to finish!” says AJ McLean. “Seth, James and everyone else in this crew are beyond talented and we were extremely lucky to be a part of this film.”

Backstreet Boys 2014 Tour Dates

Saturday, May 3 Moncton, NB Moncton Coliseum

Sunday, May 4 Halifax, NS Halifax Metro Centre

Tuesday, May 6 Kingston, ON Rogers K-Rock Centre

Wednesday, May 7 London, ON Budweiser Gardens

Thursday, May 8 Hamilton, WP FirstOntario Centre

Sunday, May 11 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre

Tuesday, May 13 Moose Jaw, SK Mosaic Place

Wednesday, May 14 Lethbridge, AB ENMAX Centre

Friday, May 16 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome

Saturday, May 17 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place

Sunday, May 18 Dawson Creek, BC EnCana Events Centre

Tuesday, May 20 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

Thursday, May 22* Seattle, WA WaMu Theater

Saturday, May 24* Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Sunday, May 25* Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wednesday, May 28* San Diego, CA Viejas Arena

Thursday, May 29* Los Angeles, CA The Forum

Friday, May 30* Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Saturday, May 31* Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Monday, June 2* Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater

Wednesday, June 4* Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center Arena

Thursday, June 5* Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Friday, June 6* Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena

Saturday, June 7* Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre

Monday, June 9* Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center Omaha

Tuesday, June 10* St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

Wednesday, June 11* Chicago, IL FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Friday, June 13* Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center

Saturday, June 14* Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion

Sunday, June 15* Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center

Tuesday, June 17* Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre

Wednesday, June 18* Darien Lake, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Friday, June 20* Boston, MA Xfinity Center

Saturday, June 21* Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center

Sunday, June 22* Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

* – with Avril Lavigne

 

Jimmy Fallon Offers Up a Furry Parody of “First Kiss”

Have you watched that “First Kiss” video and wondered what it would look like with puppies and kitties substituting for the humans involved? If so, you’re not alone. Jimmy Fallon also thought putting furry four-legged cuties in place of the human strangers involved in the “First Kiss” video would be something worth checking out. So, Fallon and his The Tonight Show crew found 20 puppies and kitties willing to be a part of the new parody video, “First Kiss.”
 
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Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks Set for ‘Academy of Country Music Awards

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Lady Antebellum - Photo Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville (EMI).

Lady Antebellum will be performing with Stevie Nicks at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 6, 2014. Also just announced for the music awards shows are Eric Church and Toby Keith who will be taking the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas to celebrate all things Country.

The Voice coach Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will once again be hosting the show. CBS will air the show live at 8pm ET (tape-delayed on the West Coast).

In addition to the just-announced performers, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and The Band Perry were already confirmed to perform at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

– Complete list of nominees

‘Homeland’s Nazanin Boniadi Upped to Series Regular

Nazanin Boniadi upped to regular on Homeland
Nazanin Boniadi in 'Homeland' (Photo Credit: Kent Smith/Showtime)

Nazanin Boniadi has been elevated from guest-star status to series regular on the fourth season of Homeland. Boniadi joined the cast in season three, playing a Muslim CIA analyst named Fara Sherazi. Although Saul (Mandy Patinkin) initially appeared skeptical and standoff-ish toward Sherazi (even though he recruited her), he ultimately came to trust in and depend on her analytical skills.

According to Showtime, season four will find Fara playing a key role in helping Carrie (Claire Danes).

Season four will shoot this summer and air this fall.

Nazanin Boniadi’s credits include Iron Man, The Next Three Days, 24, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, and Scandal.

The Plot: Homeland tells the story of Carrie Mathison (Danes), a bi-polar CIA officer who plays by her own rules. At the end of last season Carrie, pregnant with the late Brody’s (Damian Lewis) baby, along with her mentor Saul Berenson (Patinkin), brought a significant and much-needed win for the agency and country at large.

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