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First Look: Transformers: Age of Extinction Super Bowl Trailer and New Photo

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Transformers Age of Extinction Trailer and PhotoShia LaBeouf is out, Mark Wahlberg is in. Megan Fox is nowhere to be seen and instead there’s Sophia Myles. Plus the trailer shows Optimus Prime riding on Grimlock, the leader of the Dinobots. Paramount Pictures debuted the Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer during the Super Bowl’s first half at the two minute warning and immediately followed it up with a premiere online. The studio also released this new photo which seems to have Transformers fans all worked up.
 
Transformers: Age of Extinction opens in theaters on June 27, 2014. In addition to Wahlberg and Myles, TJ Miller, Titus Welliver, Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Han Geng, and Kelsey Grammer.
 
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Muppets Most Wanted – The Super Bowl Extended Trailer

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Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted Super Bowl trailer doesn’t disappoint, continuing the theme of featuring Twitter users and hashtags to promote the upcoming movie. And the “critics across the internet have at least seen some of the commercials for Muppets Most Wanted” line actually made me ROFLMAO. Okay, not quite LMAO but it still had me LOLing.
 
Muppets Most Wanted opens in theaters on March 21, 2014.
 
The Plot:
 
Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit the Frog—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.
 
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Muppets Most Wanted Official Poster
 
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Hollywood Reacts to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death

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Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stanley Tucci at 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' premiere (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Philip Seymour Hoffman, who had a long-running battle with alcohol and drug addictions, was found dead on Sunday, February 1st at around 11:30am of what’s believed to be an accidental overdose. Hoffman was 46 years old. The critically acclaimed actor was discovered by a friend with a needle still stuck in his arm, and authorities also discovered baggies with what they believe contained heroin.

Hoffman’s famous admirers immediately took to Twitter to share their feelings about his death:

“Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart.” – Jim Carrey

“Damn, We Lost Another Great Artist. Phillip Seymour Hoffman.This Picture Is From 25TH HOUR. God Bless…” – Spike Lee

“Tragic day. Thoughts and prayers with loved ones of the incomparable #PhilipSeymourHoffman” – Taylor Schilling

“Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.” – Tom Hiddleston

“Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.” – Ellen DeGeneres

“My heart is broken, my mind is racing. My idol has died and I am so confused and sad by this tragic loss. RIP #philipseymourhoffman” – Josh Gad

“shocked and sad to wake up today to hear we lost the brilliant actor #PhilipSeymourHoffman..heartfelt condolences to his family & friends” – Gabriel Mann

“Shocked to hear of Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.” – Steve Martin

“Unbelievable talent. The creative community has lost a true acting genius. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.” – Channing Tatum

“Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.” – Lena Dunham

“I am sad on so many levels about the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. Losing him this way is absolutely tragic.” – Evan Rachel Wood

We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.” – Aaron Paul

“Love and prayers for Philip Seymour Hoffman's family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery.” – Russell Brand




Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial: Ian Up for Whatever

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Don Cheadle and a llama, Arnold Schwarzenegger playing ping pong, and Minka Kelly… Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial features a regular guy (Ian Rappaport) who’s apparently up for whatever as he’s swept up in crazy events he probably never imagined.

Seriously, who would ever dream of riding in an elevator with Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and a real llama?

SNL Video: Seth Meyers’ Final Weekend Update Segment

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Seth Meyers got just a little teary-eyed during his final Weekend Update segment on the February 1, 2014 episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Melissa McCarthy. Meyers is vacating the spot and leaving SNL behind to take over as host of Late Night when Jimmy Fallon leaves that gig to host The Tonight Show, and the episode marked his final appearance as a regular cast member. Meyers held it together for most of his last Weekend Update bit, but got a bit emotional as he bid goodbye with the help of special guests and former SNL cast members Amy Poehler, Bill Hader (as Stefon), and Andy Samberg.
 
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Breaking Bad, Captain Phillips Earn Writers Guild Awards

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Writers Guild Awards LogoWriters gathered on the West Coast and the East Coast on February 1, 2014 for a night of recognizing the best work of 2013 in films, television series, radio, and news. The 2014 Writers Guild Awards, hosted in LA by Brad Garrett and in New York by Colin Quinn, attracted celebrities including Bruce Dern, Julianna Margulies, Julie Delpy, Stana Katic, Walton Goggins, Dermot Mulroney, Nick Offerman, Joe Manganiello, Amber Tamblyn, Betsy Brandt, Sasha Alexander, and Mel Brooks.

2014 WGA Winners

SCREEN WINNERS

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Her, Written by Spike Jonze; Warner Bros.
 
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Captain Phillips, Screenplay by Billy Ray; Based on the book A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty; Columbia Pictures
 
DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY
Stories We Tell, Written by Sarah Polley; Roadside Attractions

TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA WINNERS

DRAMA SERIES
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
 
COMEDY SERIES
Veep, Written by Simon Blackwell, Roger Drew, Sean Gray, Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, David Quantick, Tony Roche, Will Smith; HBO
 
NEW SERIES
House of Cards, Written by Kate Barnow, Rick Cleveland, Sam Forman, Gina Gionfriddo, Keith Huff, Sarah Treem, Beau Willimon; Netflix
 
EPISODIC DRAMA
“Confessions” (Breaking Bad), Written by Gennifer Hutchison; AMC
 
EPISODIC COMEDY
“Hogcock!” (30 Rock), Written by Jack Burditt & Robert Carlock; NBC
 
LONG FORM – ADAPTED
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight, Written by Shawn Slovo, Based on the book by Howard Bingham and Max Wallace; HBO
 
SHORT FORM NEW MEDIA – ORIGINAL
“Episode 4: The Collected Sylvia” (Sylvia Plath: Girl Detective), Written by Mike Simses; sylviaplathgirldetective.com
 
ANIMATION
“A Test Before Trying” (The Simpsons), Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
 
COMEDY / VARIETY (INCLUDING TALK) – SERIES
The Colbert Report, Writers: Stephen Colbert, Tom Purcell, Michael Brumm, Nate Charny, Rich Dahm, Paul Dinello, Eric Drysdale, Rob Dubbin, Glenn Eichler, Gabe Gronli, Dan Guterman, Barry Julien, Jay Katsir, Frank Lesser, Opus Moreschi, Bobby Mort, Meredith Scardino, Max Werner; Comedy Central
 
COMEDY / VARIETY – MUSIC, AWARDS, TRIBUTES – SPECIALS
Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas, Head Writers: Jay Martel, Ian Roberts Writers: Alex Rubens, Charlie Sanders; NBC
 
QUIZ AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jeopardy!, Written by John Duarte, Harry Friedman, Mark Gaberman, Debbie Griffin, Michele Loud, Robert McClenaghan, Jim Rhine, Steve D. Tamerius, Billy Wisse; ABC
 
DAYTIME DRAMA
Days of Our Lives, Written by Lorraine Broderick, David Cherrill, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Rick Draughon, Christopher Dunn, Janet Iacobuzio, David A. Levinson, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan, Melissa Salmons, Christopher J. Whitesell; NBC
 
CHILDREN’S – EPISODIC & SPECIALS
“influANTces” (A.N.T. Farm), Written by Vincent Brown; Disney Channel
 
DOCUMENTARY – CURRENT EVENTS
“Egypt in Crisis” (Frontline), Written by Marcela Gaviria & Martin Smith; PBS
 
DOCUMENTARY – OTHER THAN CURRENT EVENTS
“The Choice 2012” (Frontline), Written by Michael Kirk; PBS
 
TIED WITH:
“Silicon Valley” (American Experience), Telescript by Randall MacLowry and Michelle Ferrari; Story by Randall MacLowry; PBS
 
NEWS – REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN, OR BREAKING REPORT
“Tragedy at Newtown” Special Edition (ABC World News with Diane Sawyer), Written by Lisa Ferri and Matt Negrin; ABC
 
NEWS – ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY
“Lethal Medicine” (60 Minutes), Written by Michael Rey, Oriana Zill de Granados, Michael Radutzky; CBS
 
RADIO WINNERS

DOCUMENTARY
“2012 Year in Review,” Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio News
 
NEWS – REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN, OR BREAKING REPORT
“Afternoon Drive,” Written by Bill Spadaro; CBS Radio/1010 WINS
 
NEWS – ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY
“Remembering C. Everett Koop,” Written by Scott Saloway; CBS Radio News

PROMOTIONAL WRITING AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION WINNERS

ON-AIR PROMOTION (TELEVISION, NEW MEDIA OR RADIO)
The Crazy Ones, “Building a Better Comedy,” Written by Erial Tompkins; CBS
 
TELEVISION GRAPHIC ART AND ANIMATION
CBS News Animations: “Brain Injury,” “Pills,” “Bionic Leg,” “Midland Parade,” “Concordia Salvage;” Animation by David Rosen; CBS News
VIDEOGAME WINNER

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VIDEOGAME WRITING
The Last of Us, Written by Neil Druckmann; Sony Computer Entertainment
 
Source: WGA
 
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Academy Explains “Alone Yet Not Alone” Oscar Decision

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Alone Yet Not Alone Best Song NominationResponding to the mini-uproar caused by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors’ decision to rescind the Original Song nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone” – a song from a film unfamiliar to most moviegoers outside of a small group who saw the film during its very limited awards consideration – the Academy issued an additional statement regarding their decision. Per the Academy’s official press release, the decision was not reached lightly.
 
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Statement:

The Board of Governors’ decision to rescind the Original Song nomination for “Alone Yet Not Alone,” music by Bruce Broughton, was made thoughtfully and after careful consideration. The Academy takes very seriously anything that undermines the integrity of the Oscars® voting process. The Board regretfully concluded that Mr. Broughton’s actions did precisely that.
 
The nominating process for Original Song is intended to be anonymous, with each eligible song listed only by title and the name of the film in which it is used—the idea being to prevent favoritism and promote unbiased voting. It’s been a long-standing policy and practice of the Academy—as well as a requirement of Rule 5.3 of the 86th Academy Awards® Rules—­­to omit composer and lyricist credits from the DVD of eligible songs that are sent to members of the Music Branch. The Academy wants members to vote for nominees based solely on the achievement of a particular song in a movie, without regard to who may have written it.
 
Mr. Broughton sent an email to at least 70 of his fellow Music Branch members—nearly one-third of the branch’s 240 members. When he identified the song as track #57 as one he had composed, and asked voting branch members to listen to it, he took advantage of information that few other potential nominees are privy to. As a former Academy Governor and current member of the Music Branch’s executive committee, Mr. Broughton should have been more cautious about acting in a way that made it appear as if he were taking advantage of his position to exert undue influence. At a minimum, his actions called into question whether the process was “fair and equitable,” as the Academy’s rules require. The Academy is dedicated to doing everything it can to ensure a level playing field for all potential Oscar® contenders—including those who don’t enjoy the access, knowledge, and influence of a long-standing Academy insider.

 
The Plot of Alone Yet Not Alone:
 
The year is 1755, and the English colonies are being ravaged by the atrocities of war. Opposing European powers have clashed over the fertile Ohio valley, and entire families are devastated by the ensuing violence. Hostile native tribes are raiding the vulnerable frontier farms, and two young sisters are among those taken captive.
 
While hoping for rescue and return to their home, they are comforted with the words of a family hymn: Alone Yet Not Alone. But when the sisters are suddenly and cruelly separated, their tender faith is brought to a stretching point. Forcibly immersed into a primitive foreign culture, the older sister, Barbara, clings to her beliefs. Yet now a deeper fate threatens, and she makes a difficult decision: to risk her life in an attempt to escape.
 
Pursued by a relentless and cunning warrior, Barbara and her three fellow captives must cross over two hundred miles of raw wilderness in their effort to reach friendly territory. Will their courage and trust in God be enough to see them through? And if they do succeed, will they find their family? Will Barbara ever see her sister again?
 
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MTV Crowns Veronica Mars 2014’s Most Anticipated Movie

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Poster for 'Veronica Mars'
Marshmellows overcame the power of the Vampire Academy fan base to help Veronica Mars nab the title of MTV’s Most Anticipated Movie of the Year award. Voting took place over the course of a month and it came down to the wire, with the battle between the long-awaited feature film adaptation of the cult favorite Veronica Mars television series and the big screen adaptation of the first book in Richelle Mead’s bestselling young adult series raking in over 40 million votes.
 
More than 200 million votes were cast over the course of the MTV Movie Brawl, and here’s the breakdown of votes courtesy of MTV:

In the first round, the Kickstarter-funded movie managed to take down the highly anticipated Marvel Studios movie Guardians of the Galaxy. Round two pitted Mars against the Robert Pattinson-starring The Rover. Only a split in the vote between Rover and the also Pattinson-starring Maps to the Stars helped Mars eke ahead.
 
Then came round three, and the unbelievable happened. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, poised to be the blockbuster follow-up to 2013’s biggest movie, fell at the last moment as Mars pulled ahead, taking the round by two measly percentage points of the vote.
 
In the Final Four, Mars took on The Maze Runner for a heated battle that ultimately found the Gladers ceding to the Marshmallows. The Final Two ended with Vampire Academy fans fighting long and hard, but ultimately falling to Mars.

 
Source: MTV
 
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Jimmy Fallon’s Puppies Predict the 2014 Super Bowl Winner

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Seven adorable puppies worked their puppy magic and have come up with the winner of the 2014 Super Bowl. Jimmy Fallon turned to the power of the puppies again to predict a major event, and the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon canine crew didn’t disappoint. So, will the Seattle Seahawks or the Denver Broncos emerge victorious? Check out the video for the puppy prediction:
 

 
And this was the rehearsal which didn’t quite go as planned:
 

 
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’50 to 1′ Cast Hits the Road to Promote Their Film

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50 to 1 Tour
Skeet Ulrich, William Devane, and Christian Kane star in '50 to 1'

Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane, Todd Lowe, and Hugo Perez will be joining writer/director/producer Jim Wilson and co-writer Faith Conroy on the road to promote 50 to 1. The cross-country tour will kick off on March 17, 2014 and will travel through seven states, with more possibly added based on fan demand.

“This is just for starters,” said Wilson “We have every intention of crisscrossing America, but it’s dependent on demand. If you want us to come visit your city, let us know.”

The dramatic film is based on the true story of Mine That Bird, the underdog 2009 Kentucky Derby winner who went into the race at 50-to-1 odds and emerged the winner. Now retired from racing, Mine That Bird followed up his Kentucky Derby win with a second-place finish at the Preakness and a third-place finish at Belmont.

50 to 1 will open in New Mexico on March 21st and Texas and Louisiana on April 4th. More cities will follow as it expands across the U.S.

“We’re bringing 50 to 1 to the people of America,” explained Wilson. “The group will travel in a tour bus from New Mexico to Kentucky, making stops in cities and towns along the way, mirroring the trip racehorse Mine That Bird took on his way to the 2009 Kentucky Derby.

“I’m extremely excited to hit the road with a film I’m very proud to be a part of,” said Ulrich. “It seems fitting we’d be selling our wares from a gypsy-like caravan, given the underdog nature of our story, and I’m hoping this journey answers three burning questions. One, are audiences tired of the blockbuster and ready to be uplifted by the values of hard work and integrity? Two, can we inspire our audiences to stick to their guns and do what they love at all costs? And three, does Christian snore louder than Todd?”

“Man, this almost feels like we’re carnies or something. Or an old whistle-stop political campaign,” added Lowe. “I’m looking forward to rolling into different towns and shaking hands and kissing babies.”

And Kane said, “I’ve done tours before. I’m excited! It’s old hat for me in the sense that when you love something so much, you will put 18 wheels and lives in motion just to bring it into town and say, ‘I hope you like this. I made this for you.'”

For more details on the film and the tour, visit 50 to 1‘s official website. To request a tour stop in your city, email [email protected] with the subject line: 50 to 1 Movie Tour. Include your first and last name, town, state, and zip code in the body of the email.




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