Sony Movie Channel has just launched a ‘Back in the Saddle Sweepstakes’ which offers one lucky Western fan a chance to live like a cowboy. Running June 19th through July 31st, the ‘Back in the Saddle Sweepstakes’ celebrates Sony Movie Channel’s month of Western programming. The network’s July schedule is loaded with films from the genre, with the month finishing up with an all-day Western marathon.
Per the official sweepstakes announcement, the winner will “not only get to experience the lifestyle of a ranch hand for 3 days and 2 nights at the dude ranch, but will also receive airfare to Denver and $500 cash for incidentals. Moreover, six weekly first place prize packages will be awarded, where winners will receive a pack of Western movies and one pack of limited edition SMC hot sauces.”
Hot on the heels of the release of a new poster featuring a close-up of Will Ferrell’s nose and mouth comes a brand new Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues banner and full trailer. The new trailer features footage Paramount Pictures hasn’t released before and shows the news gang – played by Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner – back in action.
The Plot:
With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron’s co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) – All of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy… while taking New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.
Anchorman 2 starts broadcasting in theaters on December 20, 2013.
Valerie Harper and Savannah Guthrie -- (Photo by: Adam Rose/NBC)NBC News is working on an hour-long documentary focusing on actress Valerie Harper’s battle with cancer. The actress, best known for her starring role in Rhoda (1974-1978), was diagnosed in 2009 with lung cancer, and the documentary will chronicle her battle with the disease through first-person accounts. Meredith Vieira will host and NBC News’ Peacock Productions is producing.
The Story Details:
“A recurrence of Harper’s 2009 lung cancer, the disease spread into the membrane surrounding her brain and she was diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis on March 6, 2013. Since then, she has allowed camera crews unprecedented access into her life to help tell her story – every step of the way. From the revelation that she had an incurable disease, to doctor’s visits, second and third opinions, surgeries and reunions with family and friends, the documentary, airing on NBC in primetime, takes an intimate look inside Harper’s reality.”
NBC hasn’t yet announced when the documentary will air.
What’s the best way to promote a movie about the zombie apocalypse? By yodeling from a NY City rooftop, of course. World War Z star Brad Pitt carried on a yodeling conversation with Late Night host Jimmy Fallon and even attempted the never-before-been-done double yodel. Check it out in this video courtesy of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Can you tell Will Ferrell’s back as the star of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, even without seeing the rest of his face? Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues opens in theaters on December 20, 2013 and, yes, for those who haven’t really been paying attention, Will Ferrell is returning as San Diego’s popular newsman, Ron Burgundy. Pretty much the entire supporting cast also returns for this much-anticipated sequel to the 2004 blockbuster comedy, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
The Plot:
With the 70’s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron’s co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) – All of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy…while taking New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.
And no, I’m not excited about this new animated holiday special because my last name’s Murray…I just happen to be a big fan of animated holiday specials. The newest one is How Murray Saved Christmas, a holiday musical special from Emmy-winner Mike Reiss (The Simpsons). NBC is aiming for a December 2014 air date.
The hour-long special is based on Reiss’ children’s book. Reiss is executive producing the special and Walter Murphy is attached to compose the music. And Murphy has an impressive list of credits including an Oscar nomination for his work on Ted and four Emmy nominations for Family Guy.
“Murray is the perfect project to get audiences into the holiday spirit, and Mike’s impressive comedic background makes him a great choice to put all the pieces together,” said NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke.
The Plot:
The story centers on cranky deli owner Murray Kleiner, who is forced to fill in for Santa one Christmas and does a weirdly wonderful job.
From the writer of Borat and the producers of Bridget Jones’s Diary comes I Give It a Year starring Rose Byrne and Rafe Spall as an (un)happily married couple who seem to be in a doomed relationship, at least according to their friends. Written and directed by Dan Mazer, I Give It a Year will be released by Magnolia Pictures on iTunes/On Demand on July 3, 2013 followed by a theatrical release on August 9, 2013.
The cast also includes Anna Faris, Simon Baker, Stephen Merchant, Minnie Driver, Jason Flemyng, Tim Key, and Olivia Coleman.
The Plot: Since they met at a party, ambitious high-flyer Nat (Rose Byrne) and struggling novelist Josh (Rafe Spall) have been deliriously happy despite their differences. Josh is a thinker, Nat’s a doer, but the spark between them is undeniable.
Their wedding is a dream come true, but no one — family, friends and even the minister who marries them — is convinced that they will last. Josh’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe (Anna Faris), and Nat’s handsome American client Guy (Simon Baker) could offer attractive alternatives.
With their first anniversary approaching, neither wants to be the first to give up, but will they make it?
Best known for his roles in Gary Unmarried (‘Tom Brooks’) and How to Eat Fried Worms (‘Benjy’), Ryan Malgarini has just signed up to star in the independent film, The Young Kieslowski. Kerem Sanga (Trigger Finger) wrote the script and is attached to direct, and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle director David Leiner is on board as a producer along with Seth Caplan, David Hunter, Ross Putman.
According to the press release announcing Malgarini’s casting, Ryan will be playing Brian Kieslowski, “a socially awkward college student who is out of his depth when he accidentally gets a girl pregnant on his first sexual encounter.”
In addition to Malgarini, the cast includes Haley Lu Richardson, Melora Walters, Joshua Malina, Jessica Lu, Billy Scafuri, and John Redlinger. The drama/comedy is aiming for a 2014 release.
“In 2014 the world’s greatest heroes will join forces for the biggest movie ever assembled…”
The world as we know it could come to an end if LEGO characters don’t assemble to take down a major-league bad guy in The LEGO® Movie. Batman, NBA all-stars, Ninja Turtles, and other LEGO characters apparently will all be working together in this 3D animated adventure Warner Bros Pictures is releasing in theaters in 2014.
The Plot:The LEGO Movie, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, opens in theaters February 7, 2014. It stars the vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, and Alison Brie, with Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman.
The original 3D computer-animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
Chris Pratt stars as the voice of Emmet. Will Ferrell stars as the voice of his primary adversary, President Business, an erudite, anal-retentive CEO who has a hard time balancing world domination with micro-managing his own life; while Liam Neeson voices the president’s powerful henchman, known as Bad Cop, who will stop at nothing to catch Emmet.
Starring as Emmet’s fellow travelers are Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman as Vitruvius, an old mystic; Elizabeth Banks as tough-as-nails Lucy, who mistakes Emmet for the savior of the world and guides him on his quest; Will Arnett as the mysterious Batman, a LEGO minifigure with whom Lucy shares a history; Nick Offerman as a craggy, swaggering pirate obsessed with revenge on President Business; and Alison Brie as a sweet, loveable member of the team, with a powerful secret.
Directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) also wrote the screenplay, from a story by Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, based on LEGO construction toys. It will incorporate some of the LEGO world’s most popular figures while introducing several new characters, inviting fans who have enjoyed the brand’s innovative toys and hugely popular video games for generations to experience their visually unique LEGO world as never seen before.
Stargate stars Richard Dean Anderson (as Jack O’Neil), Amanda Tapping (as Samantha Carter), Michael Shanks (as Daniel Jackson), and Christopher Judge (as Teal’c) are back together for the Stargate SG-1: Unleashed sci-fi game for the Android tablet and mobile devices. The interactive game was released on June 14, 2013 and is now available from the Google Play Store.
“The fans have been asking for new Stargate content since the TV series ended years ago,” said Darren Thomas, producer. “And we’re pleased that MGM has entrusted us to carry on the franchise via these interactive episodes. I think the fans really have something to get excited about.”
The Story:
Stargate SG-1: Unleashed’s story revolves around the SG-1 team in an all-new adventure that takes them through the Stargate in an effort to reveal the mysteries behind a new and dangerous Goa’uld enemy. Players are engaged in the third-person adventure, commanding Colonel O’Neill, and characters Captain Carter and Dr. Jackson as they travel to unknown worlds, defeat Jaffa warriors, infiltrate a Goa’uld slave camp, explore mysterious temples, decipher new technology and solve cryptic puzzles.
The Features:
• Voiced by the original TV cast members
• High-quality 3D graphics with realistic Stargate Command environments
• A variety of gameplay: target shooting, stealth mode, object collection, and race against the clock.
• Eight interactive chapters
• Amazing cinematics guide the player through the story
• Original soundtrack
• Easy-to-master touchscreen gameplay
Sony Movie Channel has just launched a ‘Back in the Saddle Sweepstakes’ which offers one lucky Western fan a chance to live like a cowboy. Running June 19th through July 31st, the ‘Back in the Saddle Sweepstakes’ celebrates Sony Movie Channel’s month of Western programming. The network’s July schedule is loaded with films from the genre, with the month finishing up with an all-day Western marathon.
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