It was a Grease-centic November 8th episode of Glee, and Darren Criss handled the task of bringing “Hopelessly Devoted” – originally sung by Olivia Newton-John – to the Glee universe for the episode. In keeping with the song, “Hopelessly Devoted” wasn’t part of a flashy dance number but instead was just Criss performing the song from a few different locations at the high school.
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The “The Role You Were Born to Play” Plot:
The school production of Grease is underway and Marley (Melissa Benoist), Jake (Jacob Artist), Kitty (Becca Tobin) and football player Ryder (The Glee Project winner Blake Jenner) compete to play “Danny” and “Sandy.” Meanwhile, former glee clubbers Mercedes (Amber Riley) and Mike (Harry Shum Jr), return to cast the play and Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) struggles with a difficult decision.
Glee – Hopelessly Devoted with Darren Criss
The Real World War Z Trailer is Here!
A few days ago Paramount treated zombie fans to a short sneak peek at World War Z, the zombie apocalypse film starring Brad Pitt. Now the studio’s revealed the first official trailer for the 2013 release directed by Marc Forster and co-starring Mireille Enos, Bryan Cranston, and James Badge Dale. So, does it live up to expectations? I think that depends on whether or not you’ve read the book.
The Plot:
The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. Enos plays Gerry’s wife Karen Lane; Daniella Kertesz is his comrade in arms, Segen.
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David Tennant Guest Stars on ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’
Fright Night and Doctor Who‘s David Tennant is a huge fan of Star Wars and now he gets to live out his Star Wars fantasies with a guest starring role on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Tennant will be making his Star Wars debut with the November 10, 2012 episode of Clone Wars titled “A Test of Strength.”
Tennant’s character will also appear in the next two episodes: “Bound for Rescue” and “A Necessary Strength.”
Per the Cartoon Network, Tennant will be providing the voice of a droid named Huyang “who greatly impacts the journey of a group of young Jedi, who were just setting out to build their first lightsabers in last week’s episode.”
“When I heard the Doctor himself, David Tennant, was a fan of Star Wars I knew I had to find a way to get in contact with him to see if he would perform on Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” stated Dave Filoni, Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. “The result was ‘Huyang,’ an ancient droid in the service of the Jedi Order, whose sole task in life has been overseeing the construction of lightsabers. I thought David was perfect for the part and he did not disappoint. He delivered a performance which impressed even the Master himself, George Lucas.”
Clone Wars Trivia:
· This episode marks the first appearance of “Huyang,” an ancient droid in the service of the Jedi Order, whose sole task in life has been overseeing the construction of lightsabers. The character is voiced by David Tennant (Doctor Who, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire).
· Petro’s lightsaber training maneuver – the Whirlwind of Destiny – was actually created a young fan as part of the Join the Jedi contest sponsored by Hasbro. The winning entry was animated into the show.
· The training remotes seen aboard the Crucible are the same design as the one seen aboard the Millennium Falcon in Episode IV, and in Jedi Temple youngling training verandah in Episode II.
First Look: Warm Bodies Trailer
The Plot:
When a highly unusual zombie rescues a girl from imminent death at the hands of his cohorts, their unlikely romance sets in motion a chain of events that will transform him, his fellow dead and maybe even the whole lifeless world.
Watch the trailer:
Warm Bodies was directed by Jonathan Levine and stars Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich, Analeigh Tipton, Dave Franco and Cory Hardrict.
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Magnet Gets ‘Hammer of the Gods’
It’s Hammer time for Magnet Releasing as they’ve just picked up the US rights to Hammer of the Gods. The Viking action film was directed by Farren Blackburn and stars Charlie Bewley (Twilight) and James Cosmo (Game of Thrones), with Magnet aiming to unleash the film via Ultra VOD in 2013.
“We are all excited to be working again with the team at Magnolia Pictures who were such a strong US partner on Monsters and Bronson. Their excitement and enthusiasm for Hammer of the Gods was apparent from the start, and we look forward to another successful collaboration,” stated the film’s producer and Vertigo partner Rupert Preston.
The Plot: “Set in the violent world of Viking Britain in 871 AD, Hammer of the Gods is the story of a young Viking warrior, Steinar (Bewley), sent by his father the King (Cosmo) on a quest to find his estranged brother, who was banished from the kingdom many years before. Steinar’s epic journey across hostile territory gradually sees him emerge as the man his father wants him to be – the ruthless and unforgiving successor to his throne.”
CMA Country Christmas Arrives in December
Commenting on the upcoming holiday special, CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore stated: “The popularity of CMA Country Christmas grows each year. The special is reaching across format lines and bringing in new viewers who appreciate great performances. It is especially rewarding that ABC has made the decision to air the program three times during the holiday season.”
The show debuted in 2010 and grew in 2011, attracting 9+ million more viewers in its second year.
Source: CMA
PBS Celebrates American Heroes
PBS is hosting their first-ever National Salute to Veterans on November 11, 2012 at 8pm ET. According to the network, the special will pay tribute to “the service and sacrifice of our over 22 million American veterans” and will be hosted by actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna.
The National Salute to Veterans will include highlights from past National Memorial Day Concerts as well as appearances by General Colin Powell (Ret.), Forest Whitaker, American Idol‘s Kris Allen and Pia Toscano, The Voice‘s Javier Colon, Jason Ritter, and gospel singer Yolanda Adams.
The one-hour tribute show will also feature:
— A special thank you to our troops who have been serving in Iraq and Afghanistan by General Colin Powell;
— A heartfelt tribute to our wounded warriors for their bravery and service to country;
— A look at how veterans and their families are coping with the often invisible wounds of war; and
— The touching story of the healing friendship between a young woman and a Vietnam veteran who served with her father.
“Our military members have a long and proud tradition of service and sacrifice,” stated Mantegna. “I am honored to co-host the National Salute to Veterans with Gary Sinise in profound gratitude to our veterans and their families and in promise to them that their dedication to our country will never be forgotten.”
Are You Ready to Return to Jurassic Park?
“Dinosaurs and men, two species separated by 65 million years of evolution. How can we possibly have the slightest idea what to expect?”
Well, given that there have now been three Jurassic Park films, we do know what to expect. However, in celebration of the original Jurassic Park‘s 20th anniversary Universal and Steven Spielberg are bringing the dinosaur adventure film back to theaters – in 3D.
Justin Bieber Concert Ticket Sweepstakes – Believe in Reading
Barnes & Noble and Justin Bieber are teaming up to promote reading with the “Believe in Reading” sweepstakes running Nov. 8 through December December 24, 2012. The sweepstakes offers Barnes & Noble customers a chance to win a trip to be in the audience for Bieber’s final stop on his “Believe” tour when it hits Miami.
“We are thrilled to partner with Justin on this promotion,” stated Sasha Norkin, vice president of Marketing NOOK Media, LLC. “This is a unique opportunity for us to work with one of America’s leading artists on a campaign that combines Justin’s love of music with a passion for reading. We welcome customers and Justin fans across the country to visit our stores over the coming months to experience his new book, Just Getting Started, both on our new NOOK tablets and in hardcover, and have the chance to meet Justin. Barnes & Noble has also pledged financial support as well as 1,000 preloaded NOOK Simple Touch™ devices for students in Pencils of Promise schools.”
“I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to connect with my fans, and the Believe in Reading campaign gives me a chance to meet some of my biggest fans during the Believe tour, while encouraging all my fans to visit their local Barnes & Noble store to explore all of the great reading content available on NOOK,” said Bieber.
Here are the Contest Details:
“For the millions of fans across the country who dream of seeing Justin Bieber perform live, Barnes & Noble and NOOK is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do just that. Customers and fans who visit the NOOK counter at their local Barnes & Noble store will be able to enter for a chance to win a grand prize of four tickets and an all-expenses paid trip to Justin’s final concert of his Believe Tour in Miami, Florida. This amazing prize also includes a chance to meet Justin at the show.
Grand prize winners will also receive the recently launched and critically acclaimed NOOK HD, the world’s most exceptional 7-inch reading and entertainment tablet, which will be pre-loaded with Justin’s latest eBook, Just Getting Started.
Following the path of Justin’s Believe Tour, customers in select cities who visit the NOOK counter at their local Barnes & Noble store can enter for a chance to win two tickets to the show in that city, along with the opportunity to meet Justin backstage. This offer is available at Barnes & Noble stores in San Antonio, TX; New Orleans, LA; Birmingham, AL; Nashville, TN; Greensboro, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Orlando, FL. Those who do not win in their local markets are automatically entered in the National Sweepstakes.
The promotion, which coincides with Justin’s “Believe” concert tour, will give customers a chance to enter a sweepstakes at their local Barnes & Noble NOOK counter for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend one of Justin’s concerts and meet Justin after the show. Other highlights of this exclusive promotion include a chance to win a NOOK® HD, the lightest and highest-resolution 7-Inch HD tablet available, as well as a donation by Barnes & Noble to the charity Pencils of Promise.”
Lady Gaga Donates $1 Million to Help Recover from Hurricane Sandy
Lady Gaga released the following statement on her official website in response to the devastation left in the path of Hurricane Sandy:
“To New York and The American Red Cross
Today I pledge 1 million dollars to New York & The American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. If it wasn’t for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today. New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion. Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us.
Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours. Sincerely, Lady Gaga and The Germanottas”
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