Do you need a refresher course on the Twilight films? This latest video from Summit Entertainment provides a look back at Bella, Edward, and Jacob, as well as a look forward to what fans can expect of the next to last Twilight film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
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Official Synopsis: In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child…which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).
If you’re waiting to buy into the fairy tale drama Once Upon a Time or if you haven’t yet found yourself laughing along with Happy Endings, now’s the time to go ahead and give in to your impulses and watch them both. They won’t be going away anytime soon, as ABC has gone ahead and ordered more episodes of both shows. Also getting some love from the network is Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing, which hasn’t caught on with critics but is doing well in the ratings.
The network’s ordered nine more episodes from each of the three shows. And the Pan Am team has been okay’ed to write five more scripts.
Once Upon a Time premiered with 12.6 million viewers and held on to most of that with episode #2. Meanwhile, Last Man Standing has slacked off since launching with 13 million viewers.
Big Time Rush will be headlining Nickelodeon’s Big Time Movie, a Beatles-inspired musical featuring covers of the Fab Four’s classic tunes as well as original music off of the group’s sophomore album, Elevate (dropping on November 21, 2011). Among the songs Big Time Rush will be covering are “Help!,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “We Can Work It Out,” and “Revolution.”
Filming’s currently underway in Vancouver. Nickelodeon plans to air the movie in 2012.
The Plot:
In Big Time Movie, the guys – Kendall (Kendall Schmidt), James (James Maslow), Carlos (Carlos Pena Jr.) and Logan (Logan Henderson) – must tap their inner spy as their adventure finds them driving exotic cars and jumping out of helicopters, while trying to make it to their first world tour concert on time. Hot on their trail are evil henchmen named Maxwell, British secret agents and Swedish spies as well as billionaire businessman, Sir Atticus Moon who wants back his precious device code named: “The Beetle,” an anti-gravitational device with enormous power.
Once they learn they’re carrying this precious cargo, the guys get pulled into a madcap mission throughout London, which threatens the onset of their world tour. With the help of teen spy Penny Lane, the guys set out to save Penny’s father M16 Agent Simon Lane and stop Sir Atticus Moon’s plot to use “The Beetle” to gain world domination.
“The cool gadgets, outdoor locations and big stunts give this film a truly cinematic feel and transport Big Time Rush into a larger than life environment,” stated Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon. “It’s a Nickelodeon take on James Bond meets Austin Powers, featuring covers of classic Beatles songs that both kids and their parents can enjoy.”
Watch the “Til I Forget About You” music video:
More on Big Time Rush [Courtesy of Nickelodeon]:
Elevate, Big Time Rush’s second album to be released by Columbia Records/Nickelodeon on Nov. 21, is the highly anticipated follow-up to the group’s blockbuster debut, 2010’s gold-certified BTR, which has scanned over 700,000 albums. To date, Big Time Rush has sold over 2.7 million combined digital tracks. The album takes the group’s distinctive sound to new heights. The songs on the album were produced by top music hit makers including Ryan Tedder, Tricky & The Dream, JR Rotem, and Toby Gad, among others. Elevate features tracks including “Music Sounds Better With U (featuring Mann),” “Show Me,” and “All Over Again,” plus brand-new music that will debut on upcoming episodes of Big Time Rush.
Now in its second season, Big Time Rush – which follows four best friends from Minnesota who trade in their hockey sticks for music superstardom in Los Angeles — averages 4.1 million total viewers (+9%, over season one). The launch of the hit series on Nickelodeon drew 6.8 million viewers, making it the most watched live-action series premiere in the network’s history.
An international hit, Big Time Rush ranks within the top 5 shows on Nickelodeon among key demos in key markets, including Germany, Korea, Argentina, Australia, the U.K., Canada, Mexico and Holland. Recently, Big Time Rush embarked on a cross-country 30-city summer tour, selling out venues across the U.S. and opened up for Justin Bieber in Mexico for two sold-out stadium shows.
Sarah Barnett, General Manager and EVP of Sundance Channel had this to say: “Top of the Lake is an emotional exploration into the depths of the human spirit. We are thrilled to collaborate with visionary Jane Campion and embark on another scripted project featuring top talent and engaging original storytelling.”
Jane Campion stated, “I am in love with the intense beauty of southern most New Zealand and am excited to be setting a story in this end of the world paradise. To be able to tell the story over six hours gives myself and my brilliant team a chance to make something truly absorbing and memorable.”
The Plot:
Top of the Lake is a powerful and haunting mystery about the search for happiness in a paradise where honest work is hard to find. Set in the
remote mountains of New Zealand, the story follows the disappearance of a five months pregnant 12-year-old named Tui who was last seen standing chest deep in a frozen lake. In this classic mythic struggle, investigating detective, Robin Griffin (Moss), must lose herself in order to find the missing girl. During the investigation, she collides with Matt Mitcham (Mullan), Tui’s father, a local drug lord, and G.J (Hunter), a guru at a local women’s camp. Robin will find this the case that tests her limits and sends her on a journey of self-discovery.
Lizzie Brocheré and Tomer Sisley in 'Sleepless Night' - Photo Credit- Ricardo Vaz Palma / Tribeca Film
Tribeca Film has acquired the French thriller, Sleepless Night, from director Frédéric Jardin and starring Tomer Sisley, Joey Starr, Julien Boisselier, Serge Riaboukine, Laurent Stocker and Birol Ünel. Jardin co-wrote the script with Nicolas Saada, and Olivier Douyère. The thriller world premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in 2012.
“Sleepless Night is a thriller that is executed with such style and panache that it transcends the limits of the genre. The pace is exhilarating and the action is nonstop in this ingeniously plotted and thoroughly entertaining adventure,” stated Geoffrey Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises. “We’re delighted to be collaborating with the filmmakers to bring this film to wider audiences.”
Warner Bros Pictures has recently picked up the English-language remake rights.
The Plot:
Sleepless Night tells the story of Vincent, a respected and dedicated police officer, or so it seems. After stealing a massive bag of cocaine from drug dealers that work for Marciano, a powerful mob boss/nightclub owner, Vincent quickly finds himself trapped in a situation that no parent would envy- his son has been kidnapped with the promise of being executed if he doesn’t immediately deliver the bag back to its rightful owner. As Vincent heads to the nightclub in the outskirts of Paris to trade the drugs for his son, he soon gets caught in an intense, claustrophobic cat-and-mouse game that quickly spirals into madness as the tables are constantly turned multiple times throughout the evening. The night to come might not only be the longest but also the last one of his life… and his young son’s as well.
“I am thrilled and honored to work with Tribeca for the North American release of Sleepless Night,” Jardin said. “It’s a superb opportunity for my film.”
So Paul Rudd’s starring turn in Our Idiot Brother didn’t exactly prove he’s a powerhouse at the box office, but with that comedy he didn’t have Jennifer Aniston by his side. However in Universal Pictures’ 2012 R-rated comedy, Wanderlust, he has Aniston and a nudist colony – which means there’s potential for naked bodies – for support. Will it fare any better in theaters? We have to wait until February 24, 2012 to find out.
The Plot:
George (Rudd) and Linda (Aniston) are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George’s awful brother in Atlanta.
On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can’t buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them.
Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
On October 31, 2011, a 20-year-old woman named Mariah Yeater filed a paternity suit in San Diego County claiming Justin Bieber is the father of her baby boy born July 6, 2011. Yeater’s suit says she and the singer had sex in a bathroom backstage after an October 25, 2010 concert at Staples Center. In her suit, Yeater’s asking for child support, the cost of attorney’s fees, and other expenses.
Bieber fervently denies not only having sex with Yeater but even knowing who she is.
On November 2nd, Bieber posted a note about the paternity suit to his followers on Twitter:
“So Im going to ignore the rumors…and focus on what is real. an opportunity to help by doing what i love. Judge me on the music! Love yall!”
And on The Today Show on November 4th, Bieber talked to Matt Lauer about his new Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe, and about Yeater’s paternity suit:
“@todayshow thanks for letting me set the record straight. what is real are my fans…this album…and this charity work. see u guys the 23rd”
On a lighter note, Bieber’s new holiday album is helping those in need. Bieber’s kicked off the holiday season with the Believe Charity Drive, donating a portion of the proceeds from his Under the Mistletoe album to charity. He’s also urging his fans to contribute to seven specific charities in hopes of bringing in millions of dollars to those non-profits.
“I am launching the Believe Charity Drive because I know firsthand that if you believe in your dreams, everything is possible,” Bieber explained in the press release. “I am kicking off the campaign with my holiday album, Under the Mistletoe. With every album you purchase, I will give a portion of the proceeds to charity. The Believe Charity Drive directly benefits charities that are making a difference in the world. You can go to www.justinbiebermusic.com and donate as little as one dollar, or even donate your time, because everything will make a difference. Please join me in our quest to raise millions of dollars by the release of my new 2012 album, Believe. I know that with your help we can make a change.”
The seven charities suggested by Justin Bieber are:
– Pencils of Promise
– Project Medishare for Haiti
– City of Hope
– Make-A-Wish Foundation®
– Boys & Girls Clubs of America
– Musicians On Call
– GRAMMY Foundation®
The action and drama are really heating up with the sixth episode of this season of Dexter. In fact, so much is going on you almost need a scorecard to keep track of who’s doing what to whom.
Here’s the synopsis of Episode 6:
“Dexter is caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new Lieutenant duties, made all the more complicated when she finds out Quinn slept with a witness in the Doomsday case.”
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has received a total of 18 submissions in the Animated Feature Film category for the 2012 Oscars. The films submitted for consideration are:
These films are also eligible for Best Picture and the other Oscar categories. The 84th Academy Awards nominees will be revealed on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The Oscars will be broadcast live on Sunday, February 26, 2012.
Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – November 4, 2011
A Very Gaga Thanksgiving - Photo Credit ABC/ Shareif ZiyadatReady to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with Lady Gaga? ABC sure hopes so as it will air the 90 minute special A Very Gaga Thanksgiving on November 24, 2011 at 9:30-11pm ET. The show was directed by Lady Gaga and features performances of “Marry the Night,” “You and I,” “The Edge of Glory” and the holiday classic “White Christmas,” as well as a duet with Tony Bennett on “The Lady is a Tramp.”
According to ABC, A Very Gaga Thanksgiving will provide an intimate look at the singer’s private life as well as performances of her songs in front of her friends and family. Katic Couric is also involved in the show, with the two doing a Q&A at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Manhattan. “Gaga also opens up about her relationships with family and friends and shares heartfelt stories from her past, as well as what her life is like now living in the public eye,” per ABC.
And Chef Art Smith will be preparing a deep-fried turkey and waffles feast for Gaga and her guests.
“We all know Lady Gaga is a phenomenon,” stated Couric. “This is a chance to see more of who she is beneath the wild costumes and staged musical numbers… Lady Gaga as a high school student still bruised by being excluded from the party, Lady Gaga as a devoted daughter and caring sister, Lady Gaga as a 25-year-old woman embracing fame and fortune that seemed to come overnight. She will impress you, delight you and surprise you.”
More on Lady Gaga [Courtesy of ABC]:
Lady Gaga came to prominence following the release of her debut studio album, The Fame (2008), which included “Just Dance,” “Poker Face” and “Bad Romance,” and sold over 15 million copies worldwide. She is known for her outré sense of style as a recording artist, in fashion, in performance and in her music videos. Her contributions to the music industry have garnered numerous accolades, including 5 Grammy Awards among 12 nominations, 2 Guinness World Records, a record setting 13 MTV Video Music Award nominations, and the estimated sale of 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide. Billboard named her both the 2010 Artist of the Year and the top selling artist of 2010, ranking her as the 73rd Artist of the 2000s decade. Her third studio album, Born This Way, broke the iTunes record for fastest rise to No. 1 on release day. The singles from the album, including “Born This Way,” “Judas,” “The Edge of Glory” and “You and I,” have sold a combined total of more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone. Gaga was named Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman in the World 2011 and was included in Time‘s annual The 2010 Time 100 list of most influential people in the world. With over 1.9 billion combined views of all her videos online, Lady Gaga is one of the biggest living people on Facebook with over 44 million ‘likes,’ and is no.1 on Twitter with over 15 million followers. She is the only artist in the digital era to top the 5 million sales mark with her first two hits.
If you’re waiting to buy into the fairy tale drama 
