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Divergent Early Ticket Sales and Sweepstakes Details

Divergent Sweepstakes and Advance Tickets
Shailene Woodley and Theo James in 'Divergent' (Photo by Jaap Buitendijk © 2013 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved.)
Summit Entertainment’s offering advance tickets for the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Divergent beginning on March 4, 2014 at 12pm ET, 9am PT. And to sweeten the pre-release ticket sales pot, Summit’s going to give anyone who purchases two tickets to Divergent on March 4th via Fandango or MovieTickets.com a free download of the Veronica Roth novel that inspired the movie.
 
The film, based on the first book of Roth’s bestselling series, will hit theaters on March 21st with Shailene Woodley and Theo James in starring roles. The studio’s already moving forward on adapting the second book of the series, Insurgent, with the targeted release date of March 20, 2015. And speaking of the sequel, Summit’s just announced a sweepstakes which will reward one lucky winner a chance for a walk-on role.
 
According to Summit, anyone who purchases a ticket on Fandango or MovieTickets.com before March 21st will have the chance to be entered in the sweepstakes.
 
Divergent was directed by Neil Burger and features Ashley Judd, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Tony Goldwyn, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, and Kate Winslet.
 
The Divergent Plot:
 
Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late. Based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth.
 
In the sequel to Divergent, Insurgent continues the journey of Tris Prior as war now looms. Sides will be chosen, secrets will emerge, and to uncover the truth about her world, Tris must be stronger than ever because shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.
 

 
Source: Summit Entertainment
 
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“Happy” Hits #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100

Pharrell's Happy Hits #1Everybody’s getting “Happy” and no one more so than Pharrell Williams. The peppy tune from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack has an Oscar nomination and it’s the #1 song in the U.S. this week. “Happy” is sitting in the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, marking Pharrell’s first #1 hit as the lead artist. He’s previously appeared on the Billboard chart as a featured artist on Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Ludacris’ “Money Maker,” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”
 
Columbia Records also points out that the 402,000 downloads of “Happy” this past week gives the song the largest sales week (outside of Christmas tunes) since twerker Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
 
Pharrell will be taking the Oscar stage on Sunday, March 2nd to sing the Best Song nominee and his new album, G I R L will be released on March 3, 2014. The album, which includes “Happy” as one of its 10 new songs, is currently available for streaming on iTunes at http://smarturl.it/GIRLitunes.
 
“Happy” is also sitting pretty at the top of the iTunes Songs chart in the U.S. and has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide to date.
 

 

– Check Out “Happy” (from Despicable Me 2) on Sale at Amazon.com

Source: Columbia Records
 
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Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore Reunite for a Romantic Comedy Song

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler perform a Love Song with Jimmy Fallon
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler perform with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are back together for another romantic comedy with the May 23, 2014 rom-com Blended opening 10 years after their 50 First Dates. Sandler and Barrymore, who also starred together in 1998’s The Wedding Singer, were guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and teamed up for a touching love song about being in a romantic comedy together every 10 years.

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National Geographic Channel Spotlights Brothers in War

Brothers in War Coming to National Geographic ChannelNational Geographic Channel’s Brothers in War tells the story of Charlie Company, one of the last combat infantry companies sent to fight in Vietnam. Inspired by the book The Boys of ’67: Charlie Company’s War in Vietnam, the two-hour documentary narrated by Charlie Sheen (Platoon) will premiere on March 26, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT on NGC.
 
In the powerful documentary, the surviving men of Charlie Company reunite 50 years after their tour of duty in Vietnam to talk about their experiences under fire far from home. Brothers in War features first-person accounts of Charlie Company’s time in the Mekong Delta as well as archival footage, home movies, and audio tapes.
 
Details on Brothers in War [Courtesy of NGC]

Plucked from their homes, the young men of Charlie Company left their sheltered, innocent lives to become part of the first American unit to be permanently stationed in the Mekong Delta. Their mission: to patrol the Delta’s massive maze of waterways, dense jungles and rice paddies in order to seek out and destroy the 82,000 enemy soldiers who pervaded the region. Rifleman, 3rd Platoon, John Bradfield recalls, “The Red Cross gave us some pamphlets and things that dealt with our conscience, because we were actually going to have to kill to keep from being killed. That was just the reality of it.”
 
During their one-year deployment, these brave soldiers were confronted with both sides of death. They grieved for fallen comrades and the guilt of killing their enemy. Team leader in the 1st Platoon, John Sclimenti, explains, “When you’re in battle, your training takes over, your emotions are on auto-pilot. What’s tough for you is when the battle stops. When the battle stops, all of a sudden you start thinking.”


These men’s stories are raw, heartfelt and gut-wrenching. They talk about the horrors they experienced both in the heat of battle and in its bloody aftermath. Sclimenti remembers retrieving bodies after their largest and deadliest battle: “One of the things that struck me the most is that I would find a body and their helmet would be off their head and it would be laying beside them and there would be a picture of their girlfriend or their wife or their family inside their helmets. And that struck me because in my mind I was picking up a soldier, but then when I saw the helmet with the pictures inside, I was picking up a family member, a father, or a brother, or a son.”
 
Brothers in War sheds light on the many aspects of war that Vietnam soldiers faced. Aside from the casualties of battle and heroic acts of bravery in the field, the veterans featured in the film also recall some of the lighter moments that helped forge lifelong friendships. To this day, they still remember who got the best care packages, funny nicknames, the swimming pool back at base and even an instance where they used marijuana leaves as camouflage.
 
War in Vietnam for the men of Charlie Company was unlike anything they could have imagined. By the end of their yearlong combat tour, Charlie Company suffered 26 killed and 105 wounded — a total casualty rate of just over 80 percent. They were among the first U.S. servicemen to return home not to open arms, but to jeering, cursing protestors.
 
Today, the survivors of Charlie Company still get together regularly.

 
Source: National Geographic Channel
 
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The CW Announces Season Finale Dates and the Premiere of ‘Labyrinth’

Labyrinth Event Miniseries News
Kate Mosse's 'Labyrinth'

The four-hour event miniseries Labyrinth has earned a Thursday, May 22, 2014 debut with a two-hour episode airing at 8pm ET/PT on The CW. The series’ final two hours will air the next night, also at 8pm. Event miniseries have become popular with networks, grabbing ratings over a limited run while telling a complete story in a compressed time frame.

The miniseries stars John Hurt, Sebastian Stan, Jessica Brown-Findlay, Vanessa Kirby, Tom Felton, Janet Suzman, Claudia Gerini, Katie McGrath, Emun Elliott, and Tony Curran and is based on the bestselling novel Kate Mosse. Labyrinth, which was shot on location in the southwest of France and in Cape Town, South Africa, is a historical miniseries that “jumps back and forth between modern and medieval France as it follows the lives of two women who are separated by centuries, but united in their search for the Holy Grail.”

The network also announced the season finale dates for its prime-time lineup:

Monday, May 5: THE TOMORROW PEOPLE (9:00-10:00pm)

Monday, May 12: STAR-CROSSED (8:00-9:00pm)

Tuesday, May 13: THE ORIGINALS (8:00-9:00pm)

Wednesday, May 14: ARROW (8:00-9:00pm)

Thursday, May 15: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (8:00-9:00pm) and REIGN (9:00-10:00pm)

Friday, May 16: HART OF DIXIE (9:00-10:00pm).

Tuesday, May 20: SUPERNATURAL (9:00-10:00pm)

Wednesday, June 11: THE 100 (9:00-10:00pm)

The Plot of Labyrinth:

In Carcassonne, France, in the year 1209, 17-year-old Alaïs (Jessica Brown-Findlay, Downton Abbey), is given a mysterious book by her father; a book which he claims contains the secret of the true Grail. Although Alaïs cannot understand the book’s strange words and labyrinth symbols, her father instructs her to protect the book no matter what happens to him. Alaïs realizes that her destiny lies in keeping the secret of the labyrinth safe.

Eight centuries later, at an archeological dig in the French Pyrenees, a young volunteer named Alice Tanner (Vanessa Kirby) discovers two skeletons in a forgotten cave. Puzzled by the labyrinth symbol carved into the rock, she realizes she’s disturbed something that was meant to remain hidden. Somehow, a link to a horrific past – Alice’s own past – has been revealed.




Arsenio Hall Will Be Sticking Around for Another Season

Arsenio Hall Show Renewed for Season 2
Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall (Photo © CBS Entertainment)

The Arsenio Hall Show has been picked up for a second season, and the good news was delivered by Jay Leno, a man familiar with the world of late night shows, during the February 26th taping of the popular show. Hall’s talk show premiered in September and has been averaging 6.7 unique viewers each week. It’s also proving to be one of the youngest skewing late-night shows on air.

“We are thrilled that Arsenio will be returning for a second season,” said Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales at CBS Television Distribution. “We knew Arsenio had a built-in fan base, but he’s also reaching a new generation. This season, Arsenio has been the youngest late-night talk show on broadcast television and has given our station partners a real alternative for their late-night lineups.”

“Since 9/9/13, I’ve been waking up without an alarm clock,” joked Hall. “Producing and hosting my late-night talk show brings me great joy. I’m back where I belong! Thanks to my partners at CBS Television Distribution and Tribune.”

Guests this season have included LL Cool J, Eddie Murphy, Simon Cowell, Zooey Deschanel, Quincy Jones, Nick Cannon, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dr. Phil, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Tyler Perry, Steve McQueen, Mike Tyson, Max Greenfield, Mark Harmon, Paula Patton, Bill Maher, Margaret Cho, George Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Leah Remini and Kevin Hart. Snoop Dogg, Nas, R Kelly, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Atlas Genius, Janelle Monae, Mayer Hawthorne, Fifth Harmony, 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg & A$AP Rocky, Flo Rida, Yo Gotti, Chance The Rapper, The Band Perry, and B.o.B. have appeared as musical guests.




Deadman’s Cross Passes the One Million Mark

Deadman's Cross Passes 1 Million Downloads

Zombies are showing no signs of losing their popularity and Square Enix’s zombie-themed collectible card battle RPG, Deadman’s Cross, is a prime example of the continued appeal of the walking dead. Deadman’s Cross has just crossed over the 1 million download mark, and as a thank you for all the support, Square Enix is giving 300 Deadman’s Coins to players who download and register the game through February 28, 2014.

Details on Deadman’s Cross, Courtesy of Square Enix:

In Deadman’s Cross – developed by the same team behind the multimillion-download hit Guardian Cross – an unknown virus has devastated the world and left it overrun by the living dead. Players must hunt down these Deadmen to build their own undead horde to fight for both survival and entertainment. In addition, players must also take on jobs from other survivors to earn experience and resources in order to become the world’s foremost Deadman hunter.

Cards in Deadman’s Cross are collected through a novel hunting system. In the style of a fully 3D first-person shooter, players have the ability to gun down zombies wandering the city and add them to their morbid collection. From famous historical figures to people from all walks of life and animals from around the globe, the game features more than 100 unique cards with stunning artwork, with many more to come in the future.

Much like Guardian Cross, Deadman’s Cross offers far more than strategic and in-depth card battles. Players must complete jobs for a host of colorful NPCs to reveal their unique storylines and unravel the secrets surrounding the cause of the zombie apocalypse. They must also team up with other players from around the world in an all-new Clan system, and together tackle missions with large-scale objectives. With all this and more, Deadman’s Cross brings new life-after-death to the card game genre.

The Story – In June of 2030, a state of martial law was declared in the United States of America. But since then, both the government and media have fallen silent. All that can be heard from the confines of your apartment are the echoes of screams and gunfire. Obeying the federal order to remain indoors, you have passed the last three months alone in your home. Now, driven by survival and gripped by fear, you unbar the door and step out into the unknown.




Players Can Be Dracula in ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2’

Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Dracula News

Have you always wanted to be the Prince of Darkness? Konami Digital Entertainment’s offering the opportunity to be Dracula in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 for Xbox 360, Xbox Live Games on Demand, PlayStation3, and Steam for PC. Just released in stores, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is the conclusion to the Lords of Shadow saga and completes the Gabriel Belmont story arc. And, according to Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., the game lets players take on the role of Dracula who’s been resurrected to help defeat Satan.

“We upped the ante with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 by creating a vast open-world setting to give players a dark and explorative universe,” said Dave Cox, Producer, and Studio Head for Konami Digital Entertainment BV’s European Production. “Concluding Gabriel’s saga was an exciting challenge, and fans should be ready to experience a shocking ending.”

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Key Features:

– Play as Dracula – Assume the role of Dracula and explore the world through his point of view.
– Explore Expansive Environments – Intricately linked, play in both a modern city and Dracula’s castle.
– Experience Enhanced Combat – With the addition of the Void Sword that steals life force from stricken foes, and Chaos. – Claws that smash through even the strongest protection, players can level up through an elaborate mastery system, unlocking new moves and powerful vampiric abilities.
– Controllable Camera – Players can pan around with the all-new fully moveable camera, exploring and battling their way through the vast levels.




NBC Will Telecast the iHeartRadio Music Awards

First Ever iHeartRadio Music Awards news
iHeartRadio Music Awards (Photo Courtesy of iHeartRadio)
The first-ever iHeartRadio Music Awards have found a broadcast home at NBC. Set to take place May 1, 2014 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the first-time awards show will feature celebrities, awards presentations, live performances, and “never-before-done duets and collaborations.”
 
The three-hour event will stream live audio on Clear Channel stations and on iHeartRadio.
 
According to Clear Channel Media, the iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees are compiled by Mediabase from listener feedback and performance data according to airplay. Digital streaming data, custom station creations, and sales/tags from BigChampagne and Shazam are also factored into the awards.
 
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will also break new ground by being the first music awards show in which “every voting category will include social #hashtags as the primary voting mechanism.”
 
“Collaborating with a company that has the global reach of Clear Channel allows us to interact with music fans all over the world,” stated Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We feel fortunate being on the ground floor of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will deliver an array of great performances from today’s biggest stars.”
 
“With a reach of more than 240 million people every month, Clear Channel has an unparalleled ability to identify and track the biggest artists and songs in the country,” added John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for Clear Channel. “The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be the first awards show in history to reflect America’s favorite music, and which is truly powered by the people.”
 
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will honor artists in 13 different categories and all musical genres. Per Clear Channel: “Each voting category will initially feature 10 nominees — listeners will then narrow down to five finalists during a four-week period, with the finalists to be announced during a one-hour special live event on March 26, 2014 at the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles. Fans will then vote over the next several weeks to determine the winners in each category.”
 
To cast your vote, visit iHeartRadio.
 
Sources: NBC and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
 
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Rod Stewart and Santana Team Up for an 18 City Tour

Rod Stewart and Santana Tour DatesRod Stewart and Santana are joining forces for a summer 2014 tour kicking off in Albany, New York on May 23rd. The 18-city tour will stop in Pittsburgh, Denver, and Kansas before finishing up in Wantagh, New York on August 20th.
 
Tickets will be available to the general public beginning March 7 at 10am (local time). A special pre-sale will take place March 3rd through March 6th for American Express Card members. For more details on tickets, visit AEG Live.
 
Stewart and Santana will be playing hits from the past five decades during the Rod Stewart and Santana: The Voice, The Guitar, The Songs North American Tour.

Rod Stewart and Santana North American Tour Dates

May 23 Albany Times Union Center
May 25 Uncasville Mohegan Sun *
May 27 Pittsburgh CONSOL Energy Center
May 31 Buffalo First Niagara Center
Jun. 3 Louisville KFC Yum! Center
Jun. 6 St. Louis Scottrade Center
Jun. 7 Lincoln Pinnacle Bank Arena
Jul. 31 Eugene Matthew Knight Arena
Aug. 2 Vancouver Rogers Arena
Aug. 4 Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome
Aug. 5 Edmonton Rexall Place
Aug. 8 Winnipeg MTS Centre
Aug. 10 St. Paul XCEL Energy Center
Aug. 12 Denver Pepsi Center
Aug. 14 Kansas City Sprint Center
Aug. 16 Rosemont Allstate Arena
Aug. 19 Washington DC Verizon Center
Aug. 20 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach *
 
* Live Nation promoted concerts
 
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