Ready for it… I know you want to make sure and immediately mark this date on all of your calendars.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just announced the date of the 2013 Academy Awards, with stars scheduled to be gathering in Hollywood on Sunday, February 24th for the 85th Academy Awards. The Academy also announced nominees for the 2013 Oscars will be revealed on Tuesday, January 15th.
The 85th Academy Awards will be returning to the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, CA, with ABC broadcasting the event live.
John Stockwell (Turistas, Into the Blue) directs Oscar winner Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez in the thriller Dark Tide, released on Video on Demand on March 8th with a theatrical release on March 30th. Off-screen, Berry and Martinez are engaged. On screen Berry plays a shark expert whose ex-boyfriend (Martinez) convinces her to take a thrill-seeking millionaire on a dive outside of a cage in Shark Alley.
Here are a batch of clips from the action film with Halle Berry in a bathing suit (that got your attention, didn’t it?):
Joining Krall on the “Summer Nights” tour will be Anthony Wilson on guitar, Robert Hurst on bass, and Karriem Riggins on drums.
Diana Krall “Summer Nights” U.S. Tour Dates:
3/22 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
3/24 – Key Largo, FL – Ocean Reef Cultural Center
3/26 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
3/27 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Prof. Art Center
3/28 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
3/30 – Virginia Beach, VA – Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
3/31 – Newport News, VA – Ferguson Center
6/19 – Baltimore, MD – Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
6/21 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center
6/22 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater
6/23 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood
6/26 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
6/27 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
6/29 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
6/30 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus
7/01 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/03 – Williamsport, PA – Community Arts Center
7/06 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
7/07 – Ocean Grove, NJ – The Great Auditorium
7/08 – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Bethlehem Event Center
7/11 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheater
7/12 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center For the Performing Arts
7/13 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
7/15 – Louisville, KY – The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
7/16 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
7/17 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Pavilion
8/05 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center
8/06 – Denver, CO – Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street
8/08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
8/10 – Pala, CA – Pala Casino – Starlight Theater
8/11 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Event Center
8/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Smith Center for the Performing Arts – Reynolds Hall
8/15 – Livermore, CA – Wente Vineyards
8/16 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
8/18 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort – Outdoor Amphitheatre
8/21 – Turlock, CA – Turlock Community Theatre
8/22 – Hanford, CA – Fox Theatre
8/19 – San Francisco, CA – Davies Symphony Hall
8/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
8/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
8/26 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
8/28 – Santa Rosa, CA – Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
8/29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion
8/31 – Portland, OR -Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
9/01 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
9/02 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Jermaine Jones - Photo Credit: Michael Becker / FOX. TMZ broke the news that one of the final 12 contestants on American Idol did not disclose his criminal past. The Hollywood Reporter says Jermaine Jones, who was brought back in a twist on the format that allowed the judges to save a contestant who initially didn’t make the final cut, concealed multiple crimes from the AI producers and will be leaving the show tonight.
THR says Jones confirmed the news on his Twitter (the account was later deleted), saying:
Awww I will no longer b on the show.”
TMZ says Jones concealed the fact he has multiple warrants out for his arrest and that he was charged with two crimes in 2011.
The drama will all play out on American Idol tonight at 8pm on Fox.
The cast of 'Missing'Ashley Judd stars in ABC’s new drama Missing premiering on Thursday, March 15th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The first episode finds Judd as Becca Winstone discovering that her son has disappeared while studying abroad. In addition to Judd, the Missing cast includes Sean Bean, Cliff Curtis, Adriano Giannini, Nick Eversman and Tereza Voriskova. Gregory Poirer (National Treasure: Book of Secrets) created the series and serves as executive producer along with Gina Matthews & Grant Scharbo (The Gates), Steve Shill (Dexter), and James Parriott (Sons of Anarchy).
Watch the video:
The Plot:
How far would you go to save the only thing you have left in the world? At 8 years of age, Michael Winstone watched as his father, CIA agent Paul Winstone, was murdered. Now 10 years later, Paul’s wife, Becca, is faced with the reality that her son is growing up. When Michael is afforded the opportunity to study abroad, his mother reluctantly agrees it’s time to let him go. But just a few weeks into his trip, Michael disappears, and Becca immediately suspects foul play. When she arrives in Rome, she begins piecing together the clues left behind. It isn’t long before the kidnappers realize they’ve picked a fight with the wrong woman, because Becca has a secret of her own — before Paul’s death, she was also a lethal CIA operative. If she wants to find her son alive, Becca will have to rely on old friends and reopen old wounds. All of her resourcefulness, skill and determination will be put to the test — but a mother’s love knows no limits.
Carrie Underwood looks gorgeous in a variety of high fashion outfits in the new video for “Good Girl,” however the video doesn’t tell any sort of story. It’s just Underwood singing and posing in pretty clothes. I like the song, but I’m not a huge fan of this video.
Watch the video and see what you think:
“Good Girl” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Digital Country Songs chart with 108,000 in sales over its first three days in release. Carrie, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley wrote the track which is the lead single off of her upcoming album, Blown Away, releasing on May 1st.
You’ve got to love this tagline for The Loved Ones: “Prom night can be torture”
Paramount’s Insurge Pictures has released a new trailer for the horror film The Loved Ones written and directed by Sean Byrne. The film’s set for a June release, with the studio asking fans to visit www.TheLovedOnesMovie.com to get a screening scheduled at their local theater.
The Plot:
“Lola Stone asked Brent Mitchell to the prom, but Brent said no, and now he’s screwed. What happens when Lola doesn’t get what she wants? She enlists Daddy’s help to throw a prom of her own where she is queen and Brent is king, whether he likes it or not. The Loved Ones is what happens when puppy love goes horribly, violently wrong. Brent should have said yes.”
The show focuses on Dina Eastwood, Clint’s wife, as well as their daughters Francesca (18) and Morgan (15), along with the all-male vocal group Overtone managed by Dina. Per E!, the “series invites viewers to witness their lives and proves that familial bonds are shaped by more than DNA.”
“Nothing is more important to me than family – no matter how you define that,” states Dina Eastwood in the official press release. “People might be surprised by how we live our lives and our unconventional approach, and I also believe that it’s hard not to fall in love with my band, ‘Overtone.'”
“I’m really proud of my family,” added Clint Eastwood. “They are a constant source of inspiration and entertainment.”
Meet the Eastwood Family [Courtesy of E!]:
A California native, Dina is a former news anchor who, in 1993, was assigned an interview with Clint Eastwood. She certainly got more than she bargained for as the reporter and the actor/director married three years later. Beautiful and boho-chic, she is a constant fixture in her daughters’ daily lives and works to create as harmonious a home as possible. That’s not to say that the exuberant brunette doesn’t have a hobby: in fact, she has SIX. While in South Africa with Clint three years ago, Dina discovered a six-man vocal group who call themselves “Overtone.” Moved by their talent and star-potential, she re-located all six young musical men to Carmel, CA and has been acting as their mentor, mother and manager ever since.
Opinionated and artistic, Francesca Eastwood is the daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher, though she also calls Dina “mom.” A bit of a ‘free spirit,’ Francesca is in a serious relationship with her 29-year old boyfriend, famed photographer Tyler Shields. She is his muse, he is her passion. Deeply in love, the couple has been together since 2011 and as a result, Francesca’s world and her relationships are changing.
High-school student Morgan Eastwood is compassionate with a heart of gold. She loves her mother very much, but is at that age where mothers and daughters don’t always see eye to eye and she is constantly surrounded by her group of close friends. Occasionally embarrassed by Dina’s behavior, Morgan is experiencing watershed moments of her adolescence from learning how to drive to finding her own voice. Watching Francesca become an adult and being surrounded by the older boys in “Overtone,” Morgan is now on the brink of womanhood.
Comprised of six sexy young men – Emile Welman, Eduard Leonard, Tino Ponsonby, Ernie Bates, Riaan Weyers and Shane Smith – “Overtone” is one of the most popular acts in South Africa and has performed with A-list musicians such as Corinne Bailey Rae and One Republic. Emile is tall, dark and handsome and is the front-man of the group. He and Francesca have a distant history of flirtation…though no one knows the real story. Tino is recently engaged and his charismatic, yet ornery, behavior sometimes causes tension within the group; Eduard is the heart and soul of the group, sweet and sensitive; Ernie can play almost any instrument and has been making music since childhood; Riaan is the “animal-whisperer” of the group – he can woo almost any creature- four legged or two legged and Shane is the crew’s self-described “ladies man.”
Starz just revealed they’ve cast two new key roles for the upcoming third season of the historic drama, Spartacus. The young Gaius Julius Caesar will be played by Todd Lasance while Simon Merrells has been tapped to play Marcus Licinius Crassus in Spartacus season 3.
Lasance’s credits include the Australian legal drama Crownies in which he played Ben McMahon and the role of Quick Lamb in the TV miniseries Cloudstreet. He also starred with Grant Bowler in the telemovie The Great Mint Swindle.
Merrells had a recurring role on BBC’s Mersey Beat, was DO Griggs in the UK drama London’s Burning, and was in Family Affair, Doctors, and the feature film The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Per Starz:
“Gaius Julius Caesar is a handsome young rogue from an esteemed lineage. Hi deadly intelligence and skill with a sword will be brought to bear against the rebellion. And Caesar will begin his ascent towards the all-powerful ruler he will one day become.”
“Marcus Licinius Crassus is the richest man in the Roman Republic. Envied and despised by the highborn among the senate, he craves the power and respect that defeating Spartacus and his rebel army would bring.”
Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke in 'Game of Thrones' -Photo credit: Helen Sloan/HBOWe’re just a couple of weeks away from the return of one of the best shows on television, Game of Thrones, and HBO has released details on the plot of the April 2012 episodes. Season 2 is set to kick off on Sunday, April 1st (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, with Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy) and Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), James Cosmo (Commander Mormont), Sibel Kekilli (Shae), Donald Sumpter (Maester Luwin), Ron Donachie (Rodrik Cassel) and Gethin Anthony (Renly Baratheon) all returning to the series.
Joining Game of Thrones for season 2 are Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte).
Based on the second novel, A Clash of Kings, in George R.R. Martin’s bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series, Game of Thrones season 2 promises more bloodshed as war is coming to Westeros and no one is safe.
The Plot Basics for Game of Thrones Season 2 [Courtesy of HBO]:
The ten-episode second season of Game of Thrones plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven. In King’s Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and his uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King.
But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. Robb Stark, son of Ned Stark, the slain Lord of Winterfell, seeks autonomy in the North and has taken Cersei’s brother Jaime prisoner in battle. Daenerys Targaryen looks to shore up her depleted power in the East with her three newborn dragons. Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late King Robert, rejects Joffrey’s legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack. And Renly, Stannis’ charismatic brother, has maintained his own claim since fleeing King’s Landing.
In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildlings North of the Wall, adding fresh perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night’s Watch. With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, the second season of Game of Thrones will be a thrilling journey through an unforgettable landscape.
Game of Thrones April 2012 Episodes:
Episode #11: “The North Remembers”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: April 1 (10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.), 3 (11:05 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.) and 7 (10:15 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: April 2 (9:00 p.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.), 6 (midnight), 8 (4:00 p.m.) and 20 (9:00 p.m.)
As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses. On the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother’s throne, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of a stranger god. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons and khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch must shelter with a devious wildling.
Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.
Episode #12: “The Night Lands”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: April 8 (11:00 p.m.), 10 (11:00 p.m.), 11 (10:00 p.m.) and 14 (1:00 a.m. ET/11:45 p.m. PT)
HBO2 playdates: April 9 (9:00 p.m.), 12 (8:00 p.m.), 13 (midnight), 15 (2:35 p.m.) and 20 (10:00 p.m.)
In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany’s scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing.
Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.
Episode #13: “What Is Dead May Never Die”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: April 15 (11:05 p.m.), 17 (11:00 p.m.), 18 (10:05 p.m.) and 21 (11:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: April 16 (8:00 p.m.), 19 (8:00 p.m.), 20 (11:00 p.m.) and 22 (6:00 p.m.)
At the Red Keep, Tyrion plots three alliances through the promise of marriage. Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands to forge an alliance of her own. But King Renly, his new wife Margaery and her brother Loras Tyrell have other plans. At Winterfell, Luwin tries to decipher Bran’s dreams.
Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alik Sakharov.
Episode #14: “Garden of Bones”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: April 22 (11:00 p.m.), 24 (11:00 p.m.), 25 (10:00 p.m.) and 28 (1:30 a.m. ET/12:15 a.m. PT)
HBO2 playdates: April 23 (8:00 p.m.), 26 (8:00 p.m.), 27 (midnight) and 29 (1:10 p.m.)
Joffrey punishes Sansa for Robb’s victories, while Tyrion and Bronn scramble to temper the king’s cruelty. Catelyn entreats Stannis and Renly to forego their ambitions and unite against the Lannisters. Dany and her exhausted khalasar arrive at the gates of Qarth, a prosperous city with strong walls and rulers who greet her outside them. Tyrion coerces a queen’s man into being his eyes and ears. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal, where their lives rest in the hands of “The Mountain,” Gregor Clegane. Davos must revert to his old ways and smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove.
Written by Vanessa Taylor; directed by David Petrarca.
Episode #15: “The Ghost of Harrenhal”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: April 29 (11:00 p.m.) and May 1 (11:00 p.m.), 2 (10:00 p.m.) and 5 (11:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: April 30 (9:00 p.m.)
The end of the Baratheon rivalry drives Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s flawed defense plan and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. In Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of three prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient fortress where they hope to stem the advance of the wildling army.
Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by David Petrarca.
Starz just revealed they’ve cast two new key roles for the upcoming third season of the historic drama, 
“Gaius Julius Caesar is a handsome young rogue from an esteemed lineage. Hi deadly intelligence and skill with a sword will be brought to bear against the rebellion. And Caesar will begin his ascent towards the all-powerful ruler he will one day become.”
