Kathryn Bigelow’s Osama bin Laden film, Zero Dark Thirty, has its first trailer. Sony has officially debuted the trailer for the dramatic retelling of the mission to capture and/or kill bin Laden which stars Joel Edgerton, Jessica Chastain, Edgar Ramirez, Mark Strong, Kyle Chandler, Nash Edgerton, and Jennifer Ehle, and reunites The Hurt Locker team of Bigelow and screenweriter Mark Boal.
And in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in support of the trailer’s release, Boal explained his interest in exploring the U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six’s mission. “I’m fascinated by people who dedicate themselves to really difficult and dangerous things for the greater good. I think they’re heroic and I’m intrigued by them. I’m fascinated by the world they inhabit. I personally want to know how they caught bin Laden. All I can do is hope that it interests other people,” said Boal [read the rest of the interview here].
Watch the trailer:
Zero Dark Thirty hits theaters on December 19, 2012.
First Look: Zero Dark Thirty Trailer
‘Big Time Rush’ is Returning for Another Season
Nickelodeon is bringing back the comedy/musical series Big Time Rush for season four. The network’s given the go-ahead to a 13-episode fourth season, and filming is expected to begin in early 2013 on the series created by Scott Fellows.
The show currently resides in the top 10 live-action shows for kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14.
“Our viewers continue to love the stories, music and comedic misadventures of Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan. Their authentic friendship and brotherhood connects them to each other and their audience, both on camera and when performing in front of thousands of screaming fans,” said Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon Group.
Big Time Rush’s albums have been big sellers, both entering the Billboard charts in the top 15 (selling over 1.25 million albums worldwide). And the band, who’ve been on tour this summer, had their biggest hit yet with “Windows Down.”
Watch the “Windows Down” music video:
The Plot:
Big Time Rush chronicles the adventures of four best friends living the dream in Los Angeles, balancing their newfound fame, fans, music and girlfriends. The series stars Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, and Logan Henderson.
True Blood Season 5 Final Episode Details
Episode #59: “Sunset”
Debut: SUNDAY, AUG. 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 19 (11:00 p.m.), 22 (10:00 p.m.), 23 (11:00 p.m.) and 25 (9:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 20 (9:00 p.m.), 23 (8:00 p.m.), 24 (11:00 p.m.), 26 (4:05 p.m.) and 27 (8:00 p.m.)
Slipping further into religious fervor, Bill (Stephen Moyer) gives Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) an order she’s loath to carry out. Armed with a damning video of Russell (Denis O’Hare) and Steve (Michael McMillian), the military delivers an ultimatum to the Authority. Claude (Giles Matthey) and Maurella (Kristina Anapau) take Sookie (Anna Paquin) to meet the faerie elder, who may know something about an ancient family secret. Alcide (Joe Manganiello) reconnects with his father; Sam (Sam Trammell) and Luna (Janina Gavankar) hitch a ride into the Authority.
Written by Angela Robinson; directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
Episode #60: “Save Yourself” (season finale)
Debut: SUNDAY, AUG. 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 26 (11:00 p.m.), 29 (10:00 p.m.) and 30 (11:00 p.m.), and Sept. 1 (1:45 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 27 (9:00 p.m.), 30 (8:00 p.m.) and 31 (11:00 p.m.), and Sept. 2 (3:15 p.m.)
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) embarks on a final, desperate mission to overthrow the Authority – and save Bill from losing his humanity. Andy (Chris Bauer) faces the consequences of a light pact he made; Alcide readies for a second showdown with J.D. (Louis Herthum); Sam and Luna test their limits in trying to escape the Authority.
Written by Alan Ball; directed by Michael Lehmann.
Source: HBO
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Jennifer Lopez Has Another Hit with Greatest Hits
Lopez has sold more than 70 million albums and has collected 11 #1 hits, with “Dance Again” alone selling more than 1.4 million copies since debuting in March. She recently announced she won’t be returning for another season of American Idol (Mariah Carey will take over her judge’s chair) in order to concentrate on her music.
Dance Again…The Hits Track List
1. Dance Again featuring Pitbull
2. Goin’ In featuring Flo Rida
3. I’m Into You featuring Lil Wayne
4. On The Floor featuring Pitbull
5. Love Don’t Cost A Thing
6. If You Had My Love
7. Waiting For Tonight
8. Get Right featuring Fabolous
9. Jenny From The Block (Track Masters Remix featuring Styles P. & Jadakiss)
10. I’m Real (Remix featuring Ja Rule)
11. Do It Well
12. Ain’t It Funny (Remix featuring Ja Rule & Caddillac Tah)
13. Feelin’ So Good (Remix featuring Big Pun & Fat Joe)
14. All I Have featuring LL Cool J (Deluxe Edition only)
15. Que Hiciste (Deluxe Edition only)
16. Let’s Get Loud (Deluxe Edition only)
Source: Epic Records
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
The Music from the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Isles of Wonder – Music For The Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games is now available digitally in advance of the album’s release on August 28th through Decca Records/UMC. The soundtrack to the 2012 Olympics’ Opening Ceremony features brand new compositions from music directors Underworld (“And I Will Kiss,” “Pandemonium”), the British electronic duo who oversaw the music for Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony program. It also features performances from Arctic Monkeys as well as Sir Paul McCartney, who had the honor of being the final act during the record-breaking broadcast of the ceremony.
Rick Smith and Karl Hyde of Underworld had previously collaborated with Boyle on his films including Trainspotting, The Beach, and Sunshine. Commenting on the the musical selections for the Olympic Games, Rick Smith of Underworld said, “Music is Britain’s cultural heartbeat; it’s a perpetual act of revolutionary thought. From William Blake to the Beatles via The Clash and The Chemical brothers, the soundtrack to our lives fizzes and hums all around us like a stray signal from a radio dial that your internal antenna just can’t help but tune into.”
Isles of Wonder Track List:
CD1:
1. Frank Turner – I Still Believe
2. Four Nations Choirs – Jerusalem, Flower of Scotland, Danny Boy, Bread of
Heaven
3. LSO On Track Orchestra & Francois-Xavier Roth – Nimrod
4. Underworld feat. Dame Evelyn Glennie and the Pandemonium Drummers – And I
Will Kiss
5. Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells / In Dulci Jubilo
6. LSO – Chariots of Fire
7. Blanck Mass & LSO – Sundowner
8. Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers – Radio Edit
9. A.R. Rahman feat. Jaspreet Jasz – Nimma Nimma
10. Emeli Sande – Heaven
11. Emeli Sande – Abide With Me
12. Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (Live)
13. Arctic Monkeys – Come Together (Live)
14. Underworld feat. Dockhead Choir, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Only Men Aloud,
Elizabeth Roberts, Esme Smith and Alex Trimble – Caliban’s Dream
CD2
1. Chemical Brothers – Galvanize
2. High Contrast – Moon Watcher
3. Underworld – Always Loved A Film – Instrumental
4. Underworld – Dark & Long (Dark Train) (Remix)
5. Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls
6. Underworld – Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix)
7. High Contrast – Reach
8. High Contrast – Ghost Dance
9. Underworld – Confusion The Waitress (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix)
10. Wretch 32 feat. L – Traktor
11. F Buttons – Olympians (High Contrast Remix)
12. High Contrast – Can’t Stop This Fire
13. Underworld – Moon In Water (Instrumental Remix)
14. Underworld – Crocodile (High Contrast Remix)
15. U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name (High Contrast Remix)
16. High Contrast – For Years
17. Underworld – Dirty Epic (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix)
18. High Contrast – The Long Way Home
19. Underworld – Dark & Long (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix)
20. Underworld – Rez (High Contrast Remix)
21. David Bowie – Heroes
22. Chemical Brothers – Galvanize
Source: Decca Label Group
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
VH1 Announces Fall Premiere Dates
Here’s the scope on VH1’s fall lineup:
T.I. & TINY: THE FAMILY HUSTLE PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 9PM
After proving that he still holds the throne, T.I., “The King of the South,” continues to take on Hollywood with a recurring role on the Starz hit television series Boss and a new movie role starring alongside Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in the upcoming Identity Theft. Tip is also preparing to release Trouble & Triumph: A Novel of Power & Beauty, the follow-up to his successful book debut Power and Beauty, and his highly anticipated ninth studio album. Wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris is also making moves of her own this season by expanding her Pretty Hustle brand and working to take her group the OMG Girlz to a whole new level, all while designing a new lingerie line.
All six kids will be back this season, including music hopefuls son Domani and daughter Niq Niq. While Domani works on his rap game as a solo artist, Niq Niq will be making more hit music with the OMG Girlz. After a successful run on the “Scream Tour” and their first single “Gucci This (Gucci That)” blowing up on the charts, the girls are quickly taking the music world by storm.
With two successful parents and a group of kids equally hungry to make it in the game, the Harris family is ready to take on season two on T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle premiering on VH1 Monday, September 3 at 9PM.
EV & OCHO SERIES PREMIERE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 9:30 PM/ET
VH1 has followed Evelyn’s story through four seasons of Basketball Wives. Now Ev & Ocho presents a behind-the-scenes look at Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Evelyn Lozada’s journey to “I Do.” Through an eleven-part series, including a two-part season finale, audiences will get a glimpse inside of Evelyn and Chad’s relationship. Between Evelyn promoting her new book Inner Circle and going through marriage counseling with Chad, Evelyn is forced to put all past issues on the back-burner as she deals with tough family decisions and the ever important question, “Who will walk me down the aisle?” Viewers will watch Evelyn and Chad work together through the tough times to reach the goal of their dream wedding with celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine. From deciding on the perfect cake and designer dress, to Evelyn dealing with Ocho’s unconventional wedding demands, this ceremony will definitely go down in the history books. Preparation isn’t easy, and the couple’s timing is tight as Evelyn rushes to make sure her ill brother-in-law can be a part of her very special day. With two overflowing social calendars and two different personalities to match, these two realize planning “happily ever after” won’t be a smooth course.
BASKETBALL WIVES: LA PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 8PM ET/PT
Taking the screen for a second season, VH1’s Basketball Wives LA rebounds with new friendships and fresh additions to the team. Familiar faces returning are Jackie Christie, Gloria and Laura Govan, Malaysia Pargo and Draya Michele. Other friends also join in to make season two even spicier than the first.
Sisters Laura and Gloria try to mend their strained relationship, which has been tenuous due to the pressures of their chaotic lives. Gloria faces a turning point in her acting career and finds herself at the brink of her first big role, but will this push her relationship with Laura to the edge? Laura has a hot new figure and is set on making big life changes. Jackie attempts at making amends with the group, but has too much damage already been done? Malaysia makes good on her promise to step out of her comfort zone and pushes herself to hang-glide, skydive and more. Draya juggles a booming modeling career and the launch of her own swimwear line. And of course, another year means another vow renewal for Jackie and Doug Christie with the theme sure to blow the other 16 celebrations out of the water. Basketball Wives LA premieres Monday, September 10 at 8:00 PM.
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP PREMIERES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 9PM ET/PT
Directed by Ice-T, Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap goes deep into the heart of rap and hip hop music, featuring masters of the game including: AfrikaBambaataa, BigDaddyKane, B-Real, BunB, ChinoXL, ChuckD, Common, DJPremier, DMC, DougE. Fresh, Dr. Dre, Eminem, GrandmasterCaz, IceCube, Ice-T, ImmortalTechnique, JoeBudden, KanyeWest, KoolKeith, KRSOne, LordFinesse, LordJamar, MarleyMarl, MCLyte, MelleMel, Nas, Puerto Rico, Q-Tip, Raekwon, Rakim, RasKass, Redman, RoyceDa5’9″, Run, Salt, SnoopDogg, WC, Xzibit, Yasiin (fka Mos Def) and others. More than a performance documentary, Art of Rap gets up close and personal with these legends of the game to share insightful, deep and often hilarious revelations as well as classic raps, new rhymes and a cappellas.
Source: VH1
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Nickelodeon Gets Busy with 14 New Projects
LIVE-ACTION
Current Productions:
Wendell and Vinnie (Nick at Nite series) – iCarly‘s Jerry Trainor stars as Vinnie, a lovable, goofball uncle who becomes the guardian to his buttoned-up 12-year-old nephew Wendell (Buddy Handleson). Nicole Sullivan also stars as Vinnie’s high-strung older sister Wilma.
You Gotta See This (Nickelodeon series) – Nickelodeon combines the best of the web, behind-the-scenes footage, celebrity interviews, pranks and bloopers in its new series You Gotta See This, premiering this fall. Hosted by Chris O’Neal and Noah Crawford (stars of How to Rock), the half-hour series rolls all the must-see clips of the week into one hilarious package.
Swindle (Nickelodeon movie/working title) – With daring heists, crazy disguises, pie fights and sumo wrestlers, the network greenlights Swindle, an original TV movie featuring an impressive ensemble cast of Nickelodeon stars. When an evil collector cons Griffin out of a million dollar baseball card that could have saved his best friend’s home, he unites a ragtag group of his classmates who need to work as a team to take down the swindler. Swindle is based on a popular children’s book by Gordon Korman.
Nicky Deuce (Nickelodeon movie/working title) – Based on a popular children’s book by The Sopranos‘ Steve Schirripa and Charles Fleming, Nicky Deuce stars iCarly‘s Noah Munck as Nicholas Borelli II, a nerdy, over-protected teen who transforms into the title character. Nicholas gets caught in the adventure of a lifetime when he spends the summer with an uncle he never knew he had.
Pilots:
Sam & Cat (Nickelodeon pilot/working title) – In the comedic spin-off Sam & Cat, from iCarly and Victorious creator Dan Schneider, feisty Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) and daffy Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande) become best buddies and unlikely roommates. They love their freedom and independence, but quickly realize that fun and adventure do not come cheap. Rather than get traditional after-school jobs, Sam and Cat become teen entrepreneurs by starting their own babysitting business.
Gibby (Nickelodeon pilot/working title) – Noah Munck reprises his role as Gibby in the spin-off from iCarly creator Dan Schneider. In the comedy pilot, Gibby takes a job at The Bixby, a recreational center where kids of all ages hang out, socialize, play sports and take unique classes. Gibby becomes a mentor to four quirky middle-schoolers, helping them break out of their shells and embrace life in true “Gibbehhh” style.
The Haunted Hathaways (Nickelodeon pilot/working title) — Life in The Big Easy gets a little more complicated and way more spirited when the Hathaway siblings move into a house occupied by a family of ghosts.
The Thundermans (Nickelodeon pilot/working title) – Written by Jed Spingarn, The Thundermans follows 13-year-old Phoebe Thunderman, who just wants to be normal, but that’s impossible when she comes from a family of superheroes. While most superheroes are lucky to have one power, Phoebe happens to have 12. So much for normal!
Instant Mom (Nick at Nite pilot/working title) – Instant Mom centers on a 25-year-old party girl who trades in Cosmos for carpools when she marries an older man with kids.
ANIMATION
Nickelodeon, the top producer of television animation in the U.S., is in production on three new series and two new pilots.
Current Productions:
Sanjay & Craig (Nickelodeon series) – A classic tale of boy meets snake, this 20-episode, 2D-animated series follows two best buds who dedicate their lives to becoming the coolest, most rebellious dudes in the neighborhood.
Monsters vs. Aliens (Nickelodeon series) – An extension of the blockbuster movie, the all-new CG-animated television series features the lovable monsters and a whole new group of nefarious aliens living and working together at Area 50-something.
Monty and Norville (Nickelodeon preschool series/working title) – Monty and Norville follows the adventures of a five-year-old troll named Monty and his dragon friend Norville. With the help of viewers at home, Monty can use his magic stick to make incredible things happen as long as he uses the right words.
Pilots:
Bad Seeds (Nickelodeon pilot) – From SpongeBob SquarePants alumnus and Chowder creator Carl Greenblatt, Bad Seeds is about a good bird running with the bad crowd… and having a great time!
Blaze and the Monster Machines (Nickelodeon preschool pilot/working title) – Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG-animated, interactive program about an eight-year-old boy named AJ and his incredible monster truck Blaze. AJ, Blaze and their friend Maddie fight their arch nemesis Crusher along with a fleet of other trucks.
Source: Nickelodeon
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
Nick Jonas as an Idol Judge?
The rumors are true… I am being considered to be a judge on American Idol, and it would be a dream come true if it happens. #nickonidol” – 12:07 PM – 4 Aug 12
And as fans expressed their happiness over the possibility, Jonas followed up by tweeting:
Loved seeing all your amazing response to #NickOnIdol keep it coming!”
With Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez bidding good-bye to AI, the judging panel was temporarily down to just Randy Jackson. However, on July 23rd Mariah Carey was officially confirmed to take a seat at the judge’s table for at least one year, leaving just one seat to be filled. In addition to the Jonas rumors, there’s been speculation that a former Idol contestant may be brought in to judge the show.
‘Cabin in the Woods’ DVD Details
Joss Whedon (The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Drew Goddard (Cloverfield) co-wrote and Goddard directed one of the funniest horror films of 2012, The Cabin in the Woods, starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford. And while it didn’t exactly catch fire at the box office, the surprisingly original film should find new life on home video when it hits stores on Blu-ray and DVD on September 18, 2012.
The Synopsis:
A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing, and sometimes even controlling, every move the terrified kids make. With their efforts continually thwarted by the all-powerful eye in the sky, do they have any chance of escape?
The Bonus Features
* Audio commentary with Writer/Director Drew Goddard and Writer/Producer Joss Whedon
* “We Are Not Who We Are: Making The Cabin in the Woods” featurette
* “The Secret Secret Stash” feature
* Marty’s Stash
* Hi, My name is Joss and I’ll be your guide
* Wonder-Con Q&A with Joss and Drew
* “An Army of Nightmares: Make-Up & Animatronic Effects” featurette
* “Primal Terror: Visual Effects” featurette
* “It’s Not What You Think: The Cabin in the Woods” Bonus View Mode (Blu-ray Exclusive)
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SPECIAL FEATURES*
* Wonder-Con Q&A with Joss and Drew
* Subject to change
Watch the DVD trailer:
The Bourne Legacy – Trailer, Photos and Cast
Directed By: Tony Gilroy
Release Date: August 10, 2012
Running Time: 135 minutes
Genres: Action, drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and action sequences
Review: Read the full review
Official Synopsis: The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe created by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films.
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Jeremy Renner – ‘Aaron Cross’
Edward Norton – ‘Retired Col. Eric Byer, USAF’
Rachel Weisz – ‘Dr. Marta Shearing’
Albert Finney – ‘Dr. Albert Hirsch’
David Strathairn – ‘Noah Vosen’
Joan Allen – ‘Pam Landy’
Scott Glenn – ‘Ezra Kramer’
Stacy Keach – ‘Retired Adm. Mark Turso, USN’
Oscar Isaac – ‘Outcome #3’
Donna Murphy – ‘Dita Mandy’
Corey Stoll – ‘Zev Vendel’
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