The Weinstein Company has unleashed the first trailer for Silver Linings Playbook starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Chris Tucker. The family drama/comedy/love story was adapted for the big screen from Matthew Quick’s bestselling book by writer/director David O Russell.
Silver Linings Playbook will hit theaters on November 21, 2012.
The Plot:
Life doesn’t always go according to plan…Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything — his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert De Niro) after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet – and to share their family’s obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he’ll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.
Ustream is giving fans a front row seat for The Amazing Spider-Man‘s Hollywood premiere on June 28th at 6:30pm PT. Among the celebs expected to show up for the special event are the film’s stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field. Lots of other celebrity guests are also expected to stroll the carpet before the special screening.
Justin Bieber’s fans didn’t let him down, propelling his new album, Believe, to not only the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart but also setting a new 2012 record for the most albums sold over its first week in release. Bieber overtook Madonna’s MDNA to post this year’s best new release numbers.
Believe is the pop singer’s fourth #1 album which, according to Billboard, is the “most chart-toppers for any act in a two-and-a-half-year span since Bieber made his chart debut in December 2009.” His previous chart-toppers are My World 2.0, Never Say Never: The Remixes, and Under the Mistletoe.
Bieber’s set to release the second single off of Believe, “As Long As You Love Me,” on July 9th.
The 2012 version of Total Recall arrives in theaters on August 3, 2012 with Colin Farrell subbing in for Arnold Schwarzenegger who played the lead in the original 1990 action thriller. Based on the Philip K. Dick short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale,” the new Total Recall (directed by Len Wiseman) has a new trailer to show off, with more action, more on the story, and Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel looking pretty badass.
The Plot:
Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man.
Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world – Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.
Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Scott Pascucci, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board announced 20-time Grammy winner Bruce Springsteen is the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year. Springsteen will be honored for his creative accomplishments and charitable work at the 23rd annual benefit gala dinner and concert on February 8, 2013.
“Bruce Springsteen is a truly gifted and Renaissance artist of our time, a national treasure, and an exemplary humanitarian,” stated Portnow. “His career is a testament to the power of creative excellence, and his contributions as a philanthropist speak to the tenacity of the human spirit. We are privileged and honored to pay tribute to Bruce this year as our MusiCares Person of the Year.”
“Bruce is synonymous with artistic independence and a passion for causes that are close to his heart,” added Pascucci. “His career seamlessly combines inspiration and charity, and it’s a reminder that we can all do our part to make the world a better place.”
Over Springsteen’s 40-year music career, the critically acclaimed musician has released 17 studio albums. In addition to his Grammy wins, Springsteen won an Oscar for “Streets of Philadelphia” from Philadelphia and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
MusiCares’ mission is to ensure that “music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.”
Or, we should say “babies” update. US Weekly says Stephen Moyer (‘Bill Compton’ on True Blood) and Anna Paquin (‘Sookie Stackhouse’, also on True Blood) are expecting twins.
Paquin will be delivering the bundles of joy this fall, right before filming starts on season six.
Moyer and Paquin’s True Blood co-star Sam Trammell (‘Sam Merlotte’), father of twins Winston and Gus born last August, told the entertainment magazine he’s excited for the couple. “We sent them a special gift. It’s so interesting that True Blood has become, like, the ‘twins’ show,” said Trammell.
The babies will be Paquin’s first while Moyer has two children from a previous relationship. The couple met on the set of HBO’s True Blood and married in August 2010.
The London Olympic committee has selected the Muse song “Survival” as the main official song for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Muse announced the news on their official website, saying they were excited to be chosen to be involved with this year’s Olympics.
Matt Bellamy wrote the song with the Olympics in mind. “It’s about total conviction and pure determination to win,” explained Bellamy on their website.
“Survival” will play when Olympic athletes enter the stadium “in the lead up to the medal ceremony and also as the theme for all international TV coverage.” Per the group, the song will debut tonight on BBC Radio 1 around 19:30. It will be available on iTunes and in the muse.mu store following the BBC Radio 1 airing.
“We are honoured that the Olympics have chosen our song to officially represent the London 2012 Olympic Games across the globe.” – Muse
Katy Perry poses at the Hollywood premiere of 'Katy Perry: Part of Me' - Photo Courtesy: Paramount's Insurge Pictures
Katy Perry greeted fans and did a special live performance as part of the first-ever Pepsi/Billboard Summer Beats series at the Hollywood premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me. The star-studded event was held on Hollywood Blvd in front of the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater on Tuesday, June 26th.
If you couldn’t be there live, don’t worry. Paramount’s posted footage for fans to check out of Perry feeling the love at her film’s premiere.
Drew & Jonathan, Property Brothers - Photo Courtesy of HGTV
HGTV’s released their schedule for the months of July, August and September 2012, including details on six new series and 13 specials. Among the new shows are the much-anticipated series Buying and Selling, hosted by the Property Brothers (Drew and Jonathan Scott), and Living Abroad hosted by Chi-Lan Lieu.
“The Property Brothers are big stars on HGTV, so we’ve created an exciting second series featuring twins Drew and Jonathan. HGTV viewers passionately tune in to programs about family-run real estate businesses, they love the dynamics and drama that comes with running a real family business,” stated Kathleen Finch, general manager, HGTV, announcing the upcoming program schedule. “So we’re excited to introduce Natural Born Sellers featuring Marissa and Julianna Stoap, identical twins who along with their dynamic Realtor parents, are in the top one percent of real estate agents in the country.”
JULY 2012
NEW SERIES
Natural Born Sellers
Premiere: Thursday, July 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Rick and Glorie Lee Beyenhof and Marissa and Julianna Stoap
HGTV’s Natural Born Sellers follows a successful California family of real estate agents in their quest to remain in the elite top one percent of agents in the country. Rick and Glorie Lee Beyenhof, along with their identical twin daughters, Marissa and Julianna Stoap, tackle the competitive world of realty and dedicate themselves to finding the perfect home for their clients. Their warm, quirky “all in the family” style, around the clock service to clients and fearless negotiation skills make them some of California’s most sought-after and beloved agents.
HGTV Design Star All Stars
Premiere: Tuesday, July 31, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: David Bromstad
In HGTV Design Star All Stars, six of the most memorable finalists from seasons’ past battle it out for a second chance in the spotlight. Celebrity guest judges include Emily Procter of CSI: Miami and Mindy Cohn from the 1980s TV series The Facts of Life, along with HGTV hosts Carter Oosterhouse and Monica Pedersen. The former finalists compete in exciting challenges, including redesigning the condo of two Dancing with the Stars celebrities and a classic TV challenge that involves creating a new design for the original The Facts of Life set. The winning designer will receive an appearance on an HGTV show, $25,000 and the first All Star champion title.
NEW SPECIALS
Outrageous RVs
Premiere: Friday, July 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
HGTV’s Outrageous RVs showcases the most impressive and unique RVs around. Opulent features include state-of-the-art audio equipment, a built-in driving range, a gourmet kitchen and even a marble bathroom. One multi-million dollar RV is designed to make the open road comfortable for the family cats. From the RVs of celebrities to RVs owned by regular Joes, this one-hour special features some of the coolest, hippest and most outrageous RVs on the planet.
Outrageous Backyards
Premiere: Friday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
These homeowners have gone to great lengths to create their own idea of paradise right outside their back doors. From amazing pools and replica ballparks to a model of a town from the good ole days, HGTV’s Outrageous Backyards is full of fantastic and creative outdoor spaces.
House Hunters World Tour: Best of Europe
Premiere: Friday, July 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Monica Pedersen House Hunters World Tour follows three couples as they search for the best homes in Europe. In Normandy, France, a family of eight combs the countryside for a house that has some historic charm and enough space for the kids. In the Netherlands, a couple has their heart set on the ultimate Amsterdam experience: living in a houseboat. And in Italy, husband and wife educators want to get out of the city and raise their young son in the more rural setting of the hills outside Bologna.
You Live In What?
Premiere: Friday, July 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
A missile silo. An old schoolhouse. A corset factory. With imagination, tenacity and a few bucks, people have turned the most unlikely places into personal palaces. Meet gutsy visionaries who found beauty in dilapidated commercial spaces, turning them into wonderful one-of-a-kind homes.
AUGUST 2012
NEW SERIES/RETURNING SERIES
Home By Novogratz
Season Premiere: Saturday, August 4, at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Hosts: Robert and Cortney Novogratz
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, the husband and wife design team who juggle seven children and dozens of clients, return for a new season of Home By Novogratz. In each episode, the couple creates wildly original spaces that showcase a funky, downtown-chic aesthetic and unpretentious design sensibility. In the premiere episode, the Novogratz visit the Oklahoma ranch home of Food Network’s Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and transform an attic storage room into a unique bedroom for her teenage daughters.
Dina’s Party
Season premiere: Saturday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Dina Manzo
Dina Manzo returns in a new season of Dina’s Party where she brings her lavish and sumptuous style to HGTV. During the series, Dina and the staff of her company, Designer Affair, will create magnificent events in their clients’ homes, including a special military-themed 40th birthday party for a West Point graduate and a romantic and elegant wedding anniversary event.
All American Handyman
Premiere: Sunday, August 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Mike Holmes, Scott McGillivray, Anitra Mecadon, All American Handyman, HGTV’s competition to prove who is the best non-professional handyman or woman in the nation, returns for a third season. DIY Network’s Anitra Mecadon hosts the six-episode series in which the contestants do their best to show judges Mike Holmes (HGTV’s Holmes on Homes) and Scott McGillivray (HGTV’s Income Property) that they have what it takes to repair and build just about anything — from odd jobs to serious construction. In the end, only one competitor will nail the title of All American Handyman, walk away with a $10,000 Sears shopping spree and win an HGTV development deal.
Donna Decorates Dallas
Season premiere: Saturday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m. ET/PT
When Dallas homeowners feel the need to pimp-out their lavish houses, they count on season one HGTV Design Star finalist Donna Moss to bring the bling. With makeovers ranging from a surprise bedroom redesign to a complete kitchen overhaul, Donna and her two daughters, Tiffany and Ashley, create high design in the land of high drama.
House Hunters Renovation
Premiere: Saturday, August 25, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
In this new weekly series, HGTV’s House Hunters Renovation follows potential home buyers as they tour three for-sale homes and choose the one that is the perfect fixer-upper. In a House Hunters first, HGTV cameras also capture what happens after the home is purchased and the renovation project begins. Each episode features the new homeowners as they renovate and then reveal their new space.
Buying and Selling
Premiere: Saturday, August 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Hosts: Drew and Jonathan Scott
Join the Property Brothers,vDrew and Jonathan Scott, as they help homeowners sell their current home and buy a new property in HGTV’s new series, Buying and Selling (w.t.). Jonathan renovates the family’s current home for a successful sale, while Drew checks out the best options for the family’s new property. Drew then oversees the selling of the renovated home and the buying of a new house.
Property Virgins
Premiere: Tuesday, August 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Egypt Sherrod Property Virgins provides an inside look at the intense world of house hunting through the eyes of first-time buyers. In this series, hosted by real estate expert and radio personality Egypt Sherrod, new buyers struggle to see the difference between their hopes of acquiring the out-of-reach dream home and the hard reality of what it takes to find the right property.
Living Abroad
Premiere: Tuesday, August 28, at 11 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Chi-Lan Lieu
HGTV’s Living Abroad picks up where House Hunters International leaves off, revealing how Americans adapt to life in a foreign country. Host Chi-Lan Lieu, who travels to Dubai, Amsterdam, Paris and Madrid, gets to know each family and uncovers what it takes to make the move and adjust to everyday life in a foreign land.
The White Room Challenge
Premiere: Friday, August 31, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: David Bromstad
It’s everyone’s favorite episode of HGTV Design Star and now The White Room Challenge is a series all its own. Hosted by HGTV Design Star champion and Color Splash star David Bromstad, the new season of The White Room Challenge features some of the country’s most successful designers and artists as they design 10′ by 10′ white rooms using unusual elements such as items from a pet store, an Army Navy Surplus store and finds from Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo district.
NEW SPECIALS
HGTV Green Home Giveaway 2012
Premiere: Friday, August 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: Monica Pedersen
A beautiful, custom-built “green” home located just outside Atlanta in Serenbe, a community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, is the cornerstone of the fifth annual HGTV Green Home Giveaway®. In this half-hour special, host Monica Pedersen surprises a lucky viewer with the keys to the fully furnished 2,300-square-foot home, $100,000 and a 2012 GMC® Terrain®.
Extreme Homes
Premiere: Friday, August 17, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Watch as these homeowners push the envelope as far as possible with the design of their extreme homes. From construction to completion, take an up-close look at some of the world’s most spectacular houses ever built, including a home carved into a red rock canyon to one that is concrete from the floors to the furniture, a home built completely underground and a house that is suspended in mid-air.
Extreme Homes
Premiere: Friday, August 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
The word extreme means different things to different people, and to these homeowners it means expressing their style with a one-of-a-kind home. This one-hour special visits some of the world’s most spectacular houses, such as a cliff-side home perched on top of a waterfall, a home built out of cargo containers, a residence in the middle of a Brazilian rain forest and a house that looks like a whale.
HGTV Urban Oasis Tour 2012
Premiere: Friday, August 24, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Expert Host: John Gidding
Cosmopolitan, cool and colorful, Miami is the home of the 2012 HGTV Urban Oasis. In this one-hour special, HGTV’s John Gidding gives an extensive tour of this custom-designed 1,700 square-foot paradise located on the 20th floor of the Paramount Bay, the city’s newest resident hot spot. The incredible ocean front condo is the centerpiece of a grand-prize package that will be awarded in fall 2012.
House Hunters World Tour: Vacation Homes
Premiere: August 2012
Expert Host: Monica Pedersen House Hunters World Tour tags along with four couples as they search for beautiful vacation homes in four countries. Chicago professionals Nicole and Matt are looking for a getaway in Roatan that features both amazing tropical views and modern amenities. In Italy, Londoners Peter and Beverly want a relaxing million-dollar retreat that’s near the mountains and the beach. Meanwhile, Tony and Heather want to get away from their busy lives in Pennsylvania, so they’re searching for the perfect vintage beach bungalow on the New Jersey shore.
House Hunters World Tour: Million Dollar Homes
Premiere: August 2012
Expert Host: Monica Pedersen House Hunters World Tour follows three sets of potential buyers as they search for luxury homes in the million-dollar range. Former Olympic athlete Cary Mullen and wife Christina are leaving chilly Canada to start a new life with their family in sunny Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Chicago business partners Jason and Tony are looking for the ultimate high-rise property where they can entertain clients and friends. Colin and Alisabeth of Denver hope their budget of $1.6 million will afford them a spacious family home with character, stunning landscaping and top-of-the-line details and finishes.
SEPTEMBER 2012
NEW SPECIALS
House Hunters World Tour: The Caribbean
Premiere: September 2012
Expert Host: Monica Pedersen House Hunters World Tour follows three potential buyers as they search for beautiful homes in the sunny Caribbean. A London couple takes a big leap of faith by moving the whole family to the natural paradise of Dominica. A couple who spends most of their time working on a cruise ship wants to find a perfect getaway in St. Maarten. In the Dominican Republic, a New Jersey pair looks at both modern condos and cute bungalows in search of a vacation home that they’ll enjoy for years to come.
Oliver Stone’s thriller Savages hits theaters on July 6, 2012, and this latest video released by Universal Pictures in support of the upcoming release is pretty hardcore. The cast – including Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, and Salma Hayek – declare themselves savages, and I would never want to argue with any of them.
The Plot:
Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben (Johnson), a peaceful and charitable marijuana producer, and his closest friend Chon (Kitsch), a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry-raising some of the best weed ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia (Lively). Life is idyllic in their Southern California town… until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them.
When the merciless head of the BC, Elena (Hayek), and her brutal enforcer, Lado (Del Toro), underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon–with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent (Travolta)–wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high-stakes, savage battle of wills.
