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‘Upside Down’ Trailer Starring Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst

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Rebecca Murray
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This is one sci-fi fantasy/romance I’m really looking forward to seeing in 2012 (although the exact release date hasn’t been set). Upside Down features citizens of two worlds – one above, one below – who are not supposed to intermingle. Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst fall in love and break that rule, which puts their lives in jeopardy.

In an interview I did with Jim Sturgess for About.com in February 2011, the actor explained the appeal of the project and what sets it apart: “What I was pleased was that it plays like one of these sort of fantasy films, but it’s totally original, totally uniquely, and totally written by someone [with] a creative backbone with a story to tell that touches on fairly sort of serious issues… So then I thought, hopefully, it will give some of those other films a run for their money and be totally original too. I hope. I really hope people respond to it because I feel people just crave something new, you know, just not regurgitated films that just get told over and over and over and over again.”

Upside Down Poster

The Plot:

Adam is a seemingly ordinary guy in a very extraordinary universe. He lives humbly trying to make ends meet, but his romantic spirit holds on to the memory of a girl he met once upon a time from another world, an inverted affluent world with its own gravity, directly above but beyond reach… a girl named Eve. Their childhood flirtation becomes an impossible love. But when he catches a glimpse of grownup Eve on television, nothing will get in the way of getting her back. Not even the law or science!




Meryl Streep to Receive the Golden Bear Award

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Rebecca Murray
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Oscar winner Meryl Streep, currently on screen in select theaters starring as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, has been named the winner of an Honorary Gold Bear at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. Announcing Streep’s selection for the honor, Berlinale Director Dieter Kosslick stated, “We are delighted to be able to award the Honorary Golden Bear to such a terrific artist and world star. Meryl Streep is a brilliant, versatile performer who moves with ease between dramatic and comedic roles.”

Streep will pick up the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement award on February 14, 2012 at the Berlinale Palast in Berlin.

More on Meryl Streep [Courtesy of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival]:

Meryl Streep has appeared in over 40 films and is looked upon as one of the world’s most talented and popular actresses. She has received countless awards and nominations as an artist, including an unprecedented 16 nominations for the Oscar (two of these coveted prizes which she won) and 18 Golden Globe nominations and seven wins.

Meryl Streep’s international breakthrough came in the late 1970s with the TV series Holocaust and Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter (1978, first Oscar nomination) as well as the divorce drama Kramer vs. Kramer (1979, directed by Robert Benton), for which she received her first Oscar. She won a second Academy Award for her compelling performance in Sophie’s Choice (1982, directed by Alan J. Pakula).

She also starred in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy Manhattan (1979) and the historical drama The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981, directed by Karel Reisz). She portrayed a very committed union activist in Silkwood (1983) by Mike Nichols, as well as Tania Blixen in Sidney Pollack’s epic adaptation of Out of Africa (1985). With Susan Seidelman’s She-Devil (1989), Streep appeared in her first comedy; in 1992, she gave yet another brilliant comic performance in Death Becomes Her (directed by Robert Zemeckis). In the 1995 drama The Bridges of Madison County, she played the lead alongside Clint Eastwood, who also directed the film.

In 2002, she performed in Stephen Daldry’s screen adaptation of the novel The Hours. Leading roles followed in the energetic satire The Devil Wears Prada (2006, directed by David Frankel), Robert Altman’s A Prairie Home Companion (2006), and the political thriller Lions for Lambs (2007, directed by Robert Redford). With the musical comedy Mamma Mia (2008, directed by Phyllida Lloyd), and Julie & Julia (2009, directed by Nora Ephron), Meryl Streep once again showed how versatile she is. She has received her most recent Golden Globe nomination with her performance as Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming film The Iron Lady (2011, directed by Phyllida Lloyd).

Meryl Streep has been invited to the Berlin International Film Festival several times: in 1999, she was awarded the Berlinale Camera; and in 2003, Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman and she shared a Silver Bear for their performances in The Hours. In 2006, she could again be seen in the Berlinale Competition in Robert Altman’s ensemble comedy A Prairie Home Companion.




Cowboys vs Giants Sets New ‘Sunday Night Football’ Record

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Rebecca Murray
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Eli Manning vs Tony Romo
Eli Manning vs Tony Romo - Photo Courtesy of NBC

The January 1, 2012 match-up between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants scored the best overnight ratings in the six-year history of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. In addition, the game posted the best overnight ratings for any Sunday/Monday primetime game in 13 years as it led NBC to a win in the January 1st ratings game.

According to The Nielsen Company, viewership was up over last year’s week 17 game (Rams vs Seahawks), as 36% more TV viewers tuned in to see the New York Giants beat the Cowboys 31-14 to win the NFC East.

TOP 10 SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL OVERNIGHT RATING/SHARE EVER:

*Sunday’s only

1. 1/1/12, Cowboys-Giants 17.1/27 (Last Night’s Game)
2. 9/11/11, Cowboys-Jets 16.9/27 (2011 SNF Week 1)
T3. 9/20/09, Giants-Cowboys 16.5/27 (Dallas Cowboys Stadium Debut)
T3. 12/12/10, Eagles-Cowboys 16.5/25 (2010 SNF Week 14)
5. 9/12/10, Cowboys-Redskins 16.4/26 (2010 SNF Opener)
6. 12/11/11, Giants-Cowboys 16.1/25 (2011 SNF Opener)
7. 10/24/10, Vikings/Packers 16.0/25 (Favre’s Return to Lambeau II)
8. 11/21/10, Giants-Eagles 15.9/24 (2010 SNF Week 11)
9. 9/18/11, Eagles-Falcons 15.7/25 (2011 SNF Week 2)
10. 11/25/07, Eagles-Patriots 15.6/24 (2007 SNF Week 12)

*9/9/10, Vikings-Saints, 17.7/28 (2010 Thursday Night Opener)
*9/8/11, Saints-Packers, 17.2/28 (2011 Thursday Night Opener)

Big Changes Coming for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’

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Rebecca Murray
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Nigel Lythgoe
Nigel Lythgoe - Photo © Richard Chavez

Well, this is an interesting twist… Nigel Lythgoe revealed via Twitter that Fox has big changes in store for the next season of So You Think You Can Dance.

Lythgoe tweeted: “#FOX have cancelled the results show so I will have to change the format of #SYTYCD. At least we have another season at the end of MAY.”

After the announcement, he added: “Don’t worry #SYTYCD fans. I’m thrilled we have a new series. We’ll do our best to find some great talent starting next week in Atlanta. I’m certainly not mad at FOX they have supported #SYTYCD FOR 9 seasons. With the help of Mike Darnell I think we have some great new ideas.”

So, how will the So You Think You Can Dance format be adjusted because of this cancellation? Lythgoe didn’t spell it out, but he did say: “Wonderful support from #SYTYCD fans. Thank you. In order to continue America’s vote, results would have to be given the following week.”

As a fan of So You Think You Can Dance, I hope Fox’s decision doesn’t result in the loss of more viewers and the ultimate cancellation of the series. SYTYCD celebrates dance in an entertaining, fast-paced format and deserves to be around for many more seasons.

35th Anniversary of the Death of Elvis Prompts Special Celebrations at Graceland

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Rebecca Murray
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Elvis

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is recognizing the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis with a year-long celebration of his life and legacy. The celebration begins in Memphis during the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s annual birthday celebration held Thursday, January 5 – Sunday, January 8, 2012. Following that up is The Elvis Cruise from Jacksonville, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas on January 6 – 12, 2012.

In August, Elvis Week is expected to attract 75,000 fans from around the world to Memphis to visit Graceland to take part in special events recognizing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. “International fan clubs that normally bring 50 or 100 fans to Memphis for Elvis Week have told us they are bringing 500 or more in 2012,” stated Scott Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Media for EPE. “And thanks to the growth of social networking, fans will be able to join us online making this the biggest celebration of Elvis in history.”

In addition, three brand new Graceland exhibits will debut to the public this year, starting with “Elvis on Tour” opening on January 5th. Per the press release, “the exhibit celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Golden Globe award-winning documentary of the same name.”

The second new exhibit, “Elvis…Through His Daughter’s Eyes,” will open on February 1st (Lisa Marie Presley’s birthday). The exhibit will highlight the relationship between Elvis and his only child.

Exhibit number three, “Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley,” is set for a March 1st debut and will feature items on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. “The exhibit will celebrate Elvis’ status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way and influenced many of today’s artists and notable celebrities,” says Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Other celebrations include the largest-ever international Elvis Presley exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The official announcement also revealed these special events:

– “Elvis Presley In Concert, an astounding production that reunites former Elvis band mates live on stage with a state of the art video-projected Elvis, is returning in March of 2012 for a 16 date tour through Europe which includes London, Paris, Dublin, Zurich and Frankfurt in addition to Sao Paulo, Brazil, timed to coincide with the opening of the grand exhibition.”

– The new theatrical concert experience ELVIS LIVES “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event” will embark on a 29 city U.S. tour featuring finalists from The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as they perform in an unforgettable multi- media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. Licensed Elvis festivals will be taking place all over the world in 2012. From Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, Miss. to Canada, the UK, Germany and Australia, fans will be gathering to celebrate Elvis Presley during this special year.

– In August 2012, tens of thousands of fans from around the world will gather at Graceland in Memphis from Friday, August 10th through Saturday, August 18th for a week of special events, concerts, panel discussions and more during a multiple day celebration which has become known as Elvis Week. One of the largest events during the week, and one that has become a rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage for many, is the annual Candlelight Vigil on August 15th.”




‘Ninjas vs Monsters’ Nationwide Audition Call

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Rebecca Murray
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Ninjas vs Monsters Teaser Poster

Endlight Entertainment’s ready to cast the third and final film in their horror comedy trilogy, Ninjas vs Monsters, and they’re looking for classic monster movie fans who want to audition.

Here’s the official casting call info:

Endlight Entertainment is proud to announce in conjunction with the beginning of Pre-Production, an open casting call on Saturday 1/14/12, and Sunday 1/15/12 in Clifton, VA for Ninjas vs Monsters the movie! Everyone and anyone is welcome to audition, professional and novice actors alike. Headshot and resume are preferred but you can bring a printed snapshot for consideration. Martial arts, stunt, and parkour skills are a plus! Roles include the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman, the Mummy, and MORE!

Ninjas vs Monsters will be the biggest and most ambitious movie of the microbudget trilogy beginning with Ninjas vs Zombies and followed by Ninjas vs Vampires. The previous two films have been distributed worldwide earning loyal fans and a cult status, even spawning a successful comic book series based on the movies through Azure Press.

Be a part of this worldwide phenomenon and visit NinjasWin.com for full audition information and character breakdowns.”

Paramount Pictures Tops the 2011 Box Office

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Rebecca Murray
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Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' - © Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures just announced that it won the battle of the box office in 2011. Paramount came in first place at the box office in 2011, posting a record $5.17 billion worldwide. The studio’s 16 new 2011 releases totaled $1.96 billion at the North American box office and a record-setting $3.21 billion internationally.

“This achievement reflects the combined efforts of our entire team across the globe and the careful process by which we select the projects and partners we believe in,” stated Paramount Pictures Chairman & CEO Brad Grey in the press release. “We produce pictures that aspire to entertain audiences around the world, while at the same time, we have sought to find innovative ways to reach movie-goers in this changing entertainment environment.”

“This year, our studio reached some key milestones, including the release of three vibrant Paramount franchise pictures and our first original CGI animated film. Our studio had its first-ever $1 billion worldwide grossing film in Michael Bay’s hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon; we successfully re-launched our Mission Impossible franchise with Tom Cruise, JJ Abrams, and Brad Bird; our latest installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise had another $100 million dollar success; our first original animated film Rango, from director Gore Verbinski, earned rave reviews and more than $100 million at the domestic box office; and we released global phenomenon Super 8, directed by JJ Abrams, who will now direct the newest Star Trek for 2013. We also benefited from our distribution partnerships with DreamWorks Animation and Marvel, and I want to thank them both.”

“Film President Adam Goodman and his team in production and development, and Vice Chairman Rob Moore and his team in marketing and distribution, did outstanding work and truly delivered. As we prepare to celebrate Paramount’s 100th year in 2012, we are all grateful to be part of this wonderful institution as it continues to prosper,” added Grey.

Upcoming films slated for release in 2012 include World War Z, a zombie thriller starring Brad Pitt and directed by Marc Forster, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the next installment in the global franchise starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Channing Tatum, a new chapter in the Paranormal Activity franchise, and The Dictator, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and directed by Larry Charles, the team behind Borat.




James Durbin Weds His Longtime Girlfriend

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Rebecca Murray
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The American Idol Season 10 Finalists
The 'American Idol' Season 10 Finalists - Photo © Richard Chavez

American Idol alum James Durbin decided to kick off the new year by wedding his longtime girlfriend, Heidi Lowe, on December 31, 2011. People says the two exchanged vows in front of 85 guests, including AI alums Haley Reinhart, Stefano Langone and Casey Abrams, in a ceremony that took place in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

In an exclusive interview with People, the couple said, “We are so in love and happy that we got to share our special day with our closest family and friends.”

Durbin, 22, just released his debut album, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, on November 21, 2011.

‘Shameless’ New Year’s Resolutions

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Rebecca Murray
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Shameless Poster

Fans of Shameless have only one more week to wait before the second season of the popular Showtime series kicks off. Until then, and in celebration of the new year, the network’s released this video of the characters delivering their New Year’s resolutions to tide us over.

Watch the video:

Russian Trailer for The Avengers

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Rebecca Murray
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It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand what they’re saying. The reason to watch this new Russian trailer for Marvel’s The Avengers is to check out clips not featured in the US trailer.
 
Watch the trailer:
 

<a href='http://video.msn.com?vid=0bc0d65f-99c7-44a2-825e-d914178c7cce&#038;mkt=ru-ru&#038;from=sp^ru-ru&#038;src=FLPl:embed::uuids' target='_new' title='Мстители' >Видео: Мстители</a>

 
The Plot:
 


Marvel’s The Avengers is the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
 
The Avengers hits theaters on May 4, 2012.
 

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