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Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin Featured on ‘Labor Day’ Poster

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Poster for ‘Labor Day’ (Photo © 2013 Paramount Pictures)

Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno, Thank You for Smoking) is back in the awards race with Labor Day, a dramatic film adapted from Joyce Maynard’s bestselling novel. The film is set for limited release on December 25, 2013 (in order to be qualify for Oscar consideration) followed by a wide release in late January 2014.

Paramount Pictures has just unveiled this first poster for the movie featuring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.

The Plot:

Labor Day centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.




‘Game of Thrones’ Stars Goof Around with Muppets

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Why do people do whatever Simon says to do? Peter Dinklage (‘Tyrion Lannister’ on Game of Thrones) sings about it in “Whatever Simon Says” accompanied by a band of Muppets. And then Lena Headey (‘Cersei Lannister’) joins Sesame Street‘s Murray to learn all about the word relax.

Both Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey appear on the September 20, 2013 episode of PBS’ Sesame Street.

Sandra Bullock Earns the “Hollywood Actress Award”

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Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock - Photo © Richard Chavez
The 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards have chosen Sandra Bullock as the winner of this year’s Hollywood Actress Award. Oscar-winner Bullock (The Blind Side) will pick up the award during the Hollywood Film Awards Gala in Beverly Hills on October 21, 2013.
 
Bullock, who’s been earning rave reviews for her performance in the upcoming sci-fi thriller Gravity, was chosen as this year’s winner because of her work in that Alfonso Cuaron film. “Holding the screen alone for a large part of the film, she delivers a stunning and emotionally layered performance that shows once again why she is one of Hollywood’s most respected and popular actresses,” explained Hollywood Film Awards executive producer Carlos de Abreu.
 
In addition to Gravity and The Blind Side, Bullock’s resume includes stand-out performances in Miss Congeniality, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Infamous, Crash, The Net, and Speed, as well as dozens of other feature films.
 
Details on Gravity:
 
Gravity is a heart-pounding thriller set in the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) in command. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalski completely alone–tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth…and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
 
Source: The Hollywood Film Awards
 

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Carole King is the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year

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Carole King is MusiCares Person of the YearThe MusiCares Foundation has selected Grammy winner Carole King as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year. King will receive the much-deserved honor at the January 24th MusiCares fundraising event in Los Angeles. The annual gala dinner and concert helps to raise money for the MusiCares Foundation established to help people in need of medical and financial assistance.
 
King was chosen to receive the honor for “her extraordinary creative accomplishments as well as her significant charitable work, which has included an impressive range of philanthropic activities over the years. In addition to her continuously evolving musical career, King is actively involved with environmental organizations in support of forest ecosystem protection as well as a range of political causes.”
 
“We are honored to celebrate Carole King as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year,” stated Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation® and The Recording Academy®. “Her contributions as a songwriter and performer have truly changed the landscape of pop music, and her philanthropy speaks volumes about her generosity and personal passions. We are also grateful to the extraordinary artists who have announced their desire to be a part of what will undoubtedly be a magical and inspiring evening.”
 
Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board, added, “Carole’s artistic output is remarkable in its depth, her influence and charitable legacy are equally impressive, and her approach to art and life is enthusiastic and joyous. It is going to be an exceptional MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, and we also want to express our gratitude to our tribute chairs and musical director whose participation will ensure the success of our annual benefit.”
 
The Dixie Chicks, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, Jason Mraz, James Taylor, and Steven Tyler will perform at the event and help celebrate King’s incredible career.
 
For more info on the event, visit www.musicares.org.
 
Source: MusiCares
 

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‘The Art of War’ to Become a TV Series

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Art of War TV Series Logo

Executive producer Michael Shane (Catch Me If You Can) is working with the Chinese government, Japan’s Genco Inc, and Flamingo Features to bring Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to life on the small screen. The series, which will shoot throughout China, will use different internationally acclaimed directors for each episode.

Discussing the groundbreaking production, Shane said, “This will be the first time The Art of War has ever been done in the West as a film or TV series, and it’s unique in that the complete series is being shot in China.”

According to the official announcement, the series will “cover the life of Sun Tzu, his contemporaries and their exploits, and explore the events that may have provided the foundation for lessons shared in The Art of War. Following the timeline of the final war between Wu and Ch’u, each episode will take the viewer farther across the battlefields of ancient China as Sun Tzu leads his outnumbered army to victory after victory. The life stories of Sun Tzu and those who influenced him will interspersed in the form of memories.”

“Our full-fledged multinational collaboration stems from a mutual respect for Sun Tzu and his masterpiece,” explained Genco Inc Founder Taro Maki. “Here is an undefeated general whose lessons remain as important today as they were 2,500 years ago. We want to honor his story and share his wisdom.”

In Honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day…

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Rebecca Murray
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The Pirate Fairy Talk Like a Pirate Photo

Disney presents these two new photos from The Pirate Fairy featuring the voices of Christina Hendricks and Tom Hiddleston. Once a year it’s totally fine to throw in a random ‘matey’ or ‘bilge rat’ when you’re chatting away with friends, and Disney’s in the spirit with these special photos from the animated comedy coming out in 2014 and featuring the voices of Christina Hendricks and Tom Hiddleston.

Zarin and James in The Pirate Fairy
Zarina (left) is voiced by Christina Hendricks and James (right) is voice by Tom Hiddleston in 'The Pirate Fairy' (Photo © 2013 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved)

TNT Orders Up Murder in the First

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Rebecca Murray
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TNT Greenlights Murder in the First
Kathleen Robertson and Taye Diggs star in 'Murder in the First' (Photo: Edward Chen / TNT)
TNT has given a 10 episode season one order to the dramatic series Murder in the First from Steven Bochco (NYPD Blue, LA Law, Hill Street Blues). The new series will star Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson, with the network aiming for a 2014 summer premiere. The cast also includes Tom Felton (best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies), Ian Anthony Dale, Steven Weber, Mimi Kirkland, Raphael Sbarge, and Bess Rous.
 
Commenting on greenlighting the dramatic series, President and Head of Programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies Michael Wright stated: “Murder in the First sets up an engrossing, season-long mystery that’s certain to appeal to TNT fans. We are thrilled to be working with Steven Bochco once again. We look forward to seeing this fascinating mystery unspool in the hands of Steven, Eric Lodal and the incredible cast and crew of Murder in the First.”
 
The Plot:
 
Set in San Francisco, Murder in the First will follow a single case across an entire season. The drama centers on homicide detectives Terry English (Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Robertson) as they investigate the murder of an apparent drug addict. The mystery deepens, however, when the victim is found to have a connection to Silicon Valley wunderkind Erich Blunt (Felton), the celebrated CEO of a cutting-edge tech firm. The timing couldn’t be worse for Blunt, who is preparing to take his company public. He’s also being sued by a software developer who claims Blunt stole his code for a revolutionary new hologram system.
 
Terry and Hildy’s fellow detectives in their squad include philosopher-cop David Molk (Sbarge) The squad is supervised by Lt. Jim Koto (Dale). On the home front, Hildy is a single mom with an inquisitive daughter (Kirkland). Terry, meanwhile, is struggling to take care of his terminally ill wife, Emily, played by guest star Anne-Marie Johnson. Working for Blunt are Bill Wilkerson (Weber), his driver and pilot, and Ivana West (Rous), the company’s chief technology officer.
 
Source: TNT

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NBC’s Planning a Johnny Carson Miniseries

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Johnny Carson (Photo by: NBC)
NBC announced they’re in development on a Johnny Carson miniseries based on the life and career of The Tonight Show host. However, the network hasn’t announced who will be tackling the role of Carson.
 
The series will be based on Bill Zehme’s upcoming biography Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait. Zehme, a journalist who had an amazing amount of access to Carson, will executive produce the NBC miniseries with John Davies.
 
Details on the Miniseries:
 
“The project will cover Carson’s legendary 30-year run (1962-92) as host of The Tonight Show, as well as his childhood growing up in Nebraska, his often secluded off-camera life and friendships he made throughout his career as one of the most beloved TV personalities of all time.”
 
Source: NBC
 

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‘Strike Back’ Season 3 October Episode Guide

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Philip Winchester and Sullivan Stapleton star in 'Strike Back'
Philip Winchester and Sullivan Stapleton star in 'Strike Back' (Photo: Liam Daniel / Cinemax)

Cinemax’s popular action drama Strike Back will air three episodes in October, finishing up its 10 episode third season on October 18, 2013. Led by Sullivan Stapleton and Philip Winchester, Strike Back‘s third season found the stealth counterterrorism unit chasing after a deadly terrorist network.

Strike Back October 2013 Episodes

            

Episode #28
            Debut: FRIDAY, OCT. 4 (10:00-10:50 p.m. ET/PT)
            Other CINEMAX playdates: Oct. 4 (11:00 p.m.), 5 (9:10 p.m., 11:40 p.m.), 6 (1:55 p.m.), 7 (noon, 12:15 a.m.), 8 (12:40 p.m., 1:15 a.m.), 9 (8:00 p.m.), 10 (9:00 p.m.), 16 (7:10 p.m.) and 23 (6:15 p.m.)
            Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) looks for an escape from Black Bear Prison, while Locke (Robson Green) becomes suspicious of Kamali (Zubin Varla). The team races to locate Stonebridge (Philip Winchester), whose condition grows more dire when he encounters Al-Zuhari’s plan firsthand. Continuing his vendetta, Ulyanov (Marcel Iures) closes in on Scott and Stonebridge.
            Written by Michael J. Bassett and Tim Vaughan; directed by Stephen Woolfenden.

 
           

Episode #29
            Debut: FRIDAY, OCT. 11 (10:00-10:50 p.m.)
            Other CINEMAX playdates: Oct. 11 (11:00 p.m.), 12 (9:10 p.m., midnight), 13 (11:40 a.m.), 14 (12:30 p.m., midnight), 15 (11:30 a.m., 12:30 a.m.), 16 (8:00 p.m.), 17 (9:00 p.m.) and 23 (7:10 p.m.)
            Scott and Stonebridge aim to keep their promise to protect Ester (Amy-Leigh Hickman). After questioning a suspect from the raid on the facility, Richmond (Michelle Lukes) and Martinez (Milauna Jackson) follow an Al-Zuhari associate, gaining key intel. Believing an attack is imminent, the team sets out to stop an infiltrator before he reaches a populated area.
            Written by Richard Zajdlic; directed by Michael J. Bassett.

 

Episode #30 (season finale)
            Debut: FRIDAY, OCT. 18 (10:00-10:50 p.m.)
            Other CINEMAX playdates: Oct. 18 (11:00 p.m.), 19 (9:10 p.m., 11:50 p.m.), 20 (1:40 p.m.), 21 (12:40 p.m., 11:55 p.m.), 22 (11:15 a.m., 12:55 a.m.), 23 (8:00 p.m.) and 24 (9:00 p.m.)
            Scott and Stonebridge come face-to-face with a new key player in Al-Zuhari’s plan. As the timetable for the attack accelerates, the team resorts to questionable measures, sparking conflict within the unit.
            Written by Richard Zajdlic; directed by Michael J. Bassett.




‘Divergent’ Announces a Poster Contest

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Divergent Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley in ‘Divergent’ (Photo © 2013 Summit Entertainment)

Summit’s hosting a special contest offering up an opportunity for fans to be a part of the Divergent posters. The first official posters for the sci-fi action drama will be released on September 23, 2013 and the studio wants fans to send in their “Vines, GIFs, photos or artwork explaining what makes them different.”

Those chosen will have their graphics included on the posters.

To submit your artwork, visit divergentthemovie.com/ayd for all the details.

The Plot:

In a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior (Shailene 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.

Divergent opens in theaters on March 21, 2014.

– Interview with Divergent author Veronica Roth

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