Celebrating both the 50th anniversary of the Bond movies and the current Bond – Daniel Craig – hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time, one of the better skits on the October 6, 2012 episode was a showcase of the lesser known Bond Girls. Included in the montage are:
– Diane Keaton in Never Die Twice Tomorrow
– Jodie Foster in Kill Me Once, Shame on You
– Lea Michele in Hippopotopussy
– Ellen DeGeneres in Honey I Killed the Spy
– Penny Marshall in Quantum of Leap
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Running Time: 120 minutes
Genres: Drama, thriller
Directed By: Ben Affleck
MPAA Rating: R for language and some violent images
Official Synopsis: Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis—the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.
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Ben Affleck – ‘Tony Mendez’
Bryan Cranston – ‘Jack O’Donnell’
Alan Arkin – ‘Lester Siegel’
John Goodman – ‘John Chambers’
Kerry Bishe – Kathy Stafford’
Kyle Chandler – ‘Hamilton Jordan’
Rory Cochrane – ‘Lee Schatz’
Christopher Denham – ‘Mark Lijek’
Tate Donovan – ‘Bob Anders’
Clea DuVall – ‘Cora Lijek’
Victor Garber – ‘Ken Taylor’
Zeljko Ivanek – ‘Robert Pender’
Richard Kind – ‘Max Klein’
Scoot McNairy – ‘Joe Stafford’
Chris Messina – ‘Malinov’
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With Halloween just a few weeks away, it’s time for fans of the dark, apocalyptic, horror/soap opera series The Walking Dead to get ready to rejoin Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his band of survivors for the premiere of season 3.
When we last left our struggling survivors they had finally been driven off Hershel’s farm by an army of hungry zombies, and all except one – Andrea (Laurie Holden) – had made it back to the highway and regrouped. Poor Andrea had gotten cut off from her friends and ran for her life through the woods pursued by many ravenous zombies. Exhausted and out of ammo, Andrea was doomed to become a delicious late afternoon meal for the overpowering flesh-eater closing in on her when a mysterious cloaked figure with a sword saved her by cutting the zombie in two.
Season 3 begins several months later with the group having made it through winter but still without any kind of safe haven, like Hershel’s farm in season 2. Desperate, tired, and in need of a shelter, especially with Lori still pregnant and coming closer to a delivery date, Rick and the others are only too happy to seek refuge in the prison the viewers saw in the final shot at the end of season 2.
But our heroes shouldn’t be too quick to take up occupancy in the semi-abandoned prison because they don’t know what lurks around every dark, damp corner. Walkers, convicts, and possibly other trigger-happy survivors are all possible and likely hazards awaiting the group.
Walkers, a prison, a Governor, a lone swords-woman, and an expectant mother should add up to a very complicated, engrossing, and suspenseful new season for one of the highest rated dramas on television.
AMC’s The Walking Dead season 3 premieres on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 9pm.
Or rather, they’ll be ready on February 1, 2013. House of Cards, a Netflix Original Series starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, and Kate Mara, is set to have all 13 first season episodes available to Netflix subscribers on Feb. 1st.
David Fincher (The Social Network) directed the first two episodes, with Joel Schumacher, Charles McDougall, Carl Franklin, Alan Coulter, and James Foley directing additional episodes. Beau Willimon (The Ides of March) handled the adaptation of the BBC mini-series of the same name.
Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos commented on the series, saying, “House of Cards combines the best of filmmaking with the best of television. Beau Willimon’s compelling narrative, David Fincher’s unparalleled craftsmanship, indelible performances by Kevin Spacey and the rest of the cast unite to create a gripping story and new kind of viewing experience for Netflix members. In offering the entire season at once, Netflix is giving viewers complete control over how and when they watch the show.”
Season two will start production in the spring of 2013.
The Plot:
An uncompromising exploration of power, ambition and the American way, the series orbits Francis Underwood (Spacey), the House Majority Whip. Underwood is the politician’s politician – masterful, beguiling, charismatic and ruthless. He and his equally ambitious wife Claire (Wright) stop at nothing to ensure their ascendancy. In addition to Spacey, Wright and Mara, the series also stars Corey Stoll (Midnight in Paris), Kristen Connolly (The Cabin in the Woods), Michael Kelly (The Adjustment Bureau) and Sakina Jaffrey (Definitely Maybe).
Source: Netflix
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, October 5, 2012 has been designated Global James Bond Day. And in support of that important date, the documentary Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 is airing tonight at 8pm ET on EPIX.
Other Bond anniversary events include a film retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art in New York as well as a Music of Bond Night hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in LA.
The UK’s celebrating with a James Bond memorabilia auction at Christie’s (all the proceeds go to benefit UNICEF and other charitable causes), and Bond theme songs will be played on radio stations worldwide. In addition, pre-release tickets go on sale for the upcoming 23rd Bond movie, Skyfall.
The Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 documentary was directed by Stevan Riley (Fire In Babylon) and “goes inside the James Bond legend to uncover how a series of spy stories by Ian Fleming became Hollywood gold, and how film producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman helped create one of the most iconic franchises in cinema history.”
The producers who brought us Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Survivor have another reality series in the works. CBS’ The Job is offering contestants a shot at winning a job with a prestigious American company, and casting for the series will be taking place this weekend.
Here’s the details:
“Open casting calls will be held this weekend (Saturday, Oct. 6 – Sunday, Oct. 7) from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, ET/PT at the Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles and the Flatotel in New York City for The Job, a new competition series which will air on CBS. The series, produced by Emmy Award winners Michael Davies and Mark Burnett, gives candidates selected from around the country a chance to win dynamic positions with potential for enormous growth at some of America’s most iconic companies. Guided by Emmy Award nominee Lisa Ling (The View), the country’s best and brightest compete in a compelling and challenging competition for a dream job at their dream company in industries such as fashion, game design, sports, travel and entertainment.”
In Los Angeles:
Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608
In New York:
Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Flatotel
135 West 52nd Street (between 6th and 7th Ave.)
Suite 5A
New York, NY 10019
Bring two current photos, updated resume and cover letter. You can also apply online at www.cbs.com/thejob. You must be 18 or older to enter, and you must be legally eligible to live and work in the United States.
Source: CBS
Barbra Streisand returns to the big screen, once again playing mom to a popular funny guy (remember, she was Ben Stiller’s mom in Meet the Fockers), in Paramount Pictures’ The Guilt Trip. Coming to theaters on December 25, 2012, The Guilt Trip also stars Seth Rogen (as Streisand’s son), Kathy Najimy, Colin Hanks, and Adam Scott.
The Plot:
Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, and who better to accompany him than his overbearing mother Joyce. After deciding to start his adventure with a quick visit at mom’s, Andy is guilted into bringing her along for the ride. Across 3,000 miles of ever-changing landscape, he is constantly aggravated by her antics, but over time he comes to realize that their lives have more in common than he originally thought.
The show’s musical guest will be Muse.
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Are you ready to rumble? Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart are, although O’Reilly’s not sure how having Stephen Colbert prepare Stewart by using a live chicken in any way prepared him for their much-anticipated debate: “The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium.” The Rumble is this weekend (Saturday, October 6, 2012) and O’Reilly stopped by The Daily Show to not only talk about his new book but to stoke the fire a little as we count down the hours until the two go head-to-head.
The Details:
“Bill O’Reilly. Jon Stewart. 2 podiums. 1 Air-Conditioned Auditorium. ‘O’Reilly v Stewart 2012: The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium’ will be streamed live, Saturday, October 6th at 8pm ET from Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University. O’Reilly and Stewart will take an entertaining and comedic approach to today’s pressing political issues in an attempt to find the best direction for America.”
For more info on The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium, visit therumble2012.com.
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There’s trouble in Gleeville as Rachel (Lea Michele) takes the stage to sing “Give Your Heart a Break” with hunky Brody (Dean Geyer) while Finn (Cory Monteith) has no other option than to sit in the audience making a sad puppy dog face. The episode, titled “The Break Up”, found pretty much every Glee couple either breaking up or on the verge.
The Plot:
Rachel and Kurt are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany deal with the long distance between them, and Will and Emma disagree on a new job offer in the all-new “The Break Up” episode of Glee that aired Thursday, Oct. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
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