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‘Shame’ Gets an NC-17 Rating and Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Carey Mulligan and Michael Fassbender in 'Shame'
Carey Mulligan and Michael Fassbender in 'Shame' - © Fox Searchlight

Will an NC-17 rating hurt Shame‘s Oscar chances? Probably not, but it will most likely hurt its chance at performing well at the box office. Director Steve McQueen’s new film on sexual addiction just received the rating which, given the subject matter, nudity and graphic sex, was expected by the director.

The Plot:

“Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control. From BAFTA award winning director Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.”

The film will open in limited release on December 2, 2011.

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‘Shameless’ Season 2 Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Shameless PosterOne of the most interesting—and R-rated—dysfunctional families on cable returns on January 8, 2012 with the second season of Showtime’s Shameless. This latest trailer shows the Gallaghers haven’t cleaned up their act since we left them at the end of season one, with kegs, empty beer bottles in a baby crib, a taser, pole dancing, and a random chicken showing up in the new teaser trailer for the upcoming season.
 
Watch the trailer:
 

 
About the Show [Courtesy of Showtime]:
Meet Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy). Proud, working-class patriarch to a motley brood of six smart, spirited and independent kids who, without him, would be…better off. In Frank’s booze-addled view, parenting just eats into his hard-earned bar crawling and carousing time around Chicago, so it’s better left to eldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum) to hold down the fort.

Bearing the de facto parent badge/burden, she’s donned the proverbial apron and makes sure her younger siblings do their chores, keep a clean(ish) home and feed the kitty — the Gallagher family fund jar — because the gas bill is due and everyone (no matter how small) works to keep the lights on and food on the table. Brothers Lip (Jeremy Allen White), Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) use their intellect to break every rule in the book to survive and make the bank, while younger sister Debbie (Emma Kenney) would sooner steal her share.

Toddler Liam the youngest is just happy to be along for the ride. The Gallaghers are irreverent, endearing, resilient and they’re absolutely, wildly and unapologetically Shameless.
 

Harry Potter Being Pulled From Shelves in December

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Rebecca Murray
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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - ©Warner Bros Pictures
Bye bye Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Warner Bros will be pulling all of the DVDs for the eight Harry Potter films from stores on December 29, 2011. This removal of all Harry Potter videos will come just seven weeks or so after the release of the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, on DVD on November 11th. So if you want to own any of the Harry Potter movies, you better put in your order/visit a store before the end of December.
 
The studio hasn’t announced when they will make the DVDs available again, but it’s likely they will be back in special editions/more expensive versions sometime in the near future. Per the official press release:
 
“Harry Potter, the #1 motion picture franchise of all time, will soon disappear from shelves, as Warner Bros. stops shipping all Harry Potter theatrical film titles (including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, and Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection) as of December 29, 2011 (moratorium does not include digital – Electronic Sell-Through & VOD – or games). The Harry Potter franchise has grossed more than $12.1 billion for Warner Bros. Entertainment – with $7 billion at the worldwide box office for Warner Bros. Pictures and $5.1 billion for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.”
 
Source: Warner Bros
 

Watch the In the Land of Blood and Honey Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Angelina Jolie on the set of 'In the Land of Blood and Honey'
Angelina Jolie on the set of 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' - (C) 2011 GK Films. All Rights Reserved.
Angelina Jolie wrote, produced and directed In the Land of Blood and Honey, a dramatic film set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War. FilmDistrict’s set a December 23, 2011 release date for the heavy drama which was shot in Budapest and stars Goran Kostic and Zana Marjanovic. Definitely not light holiday fare, In the Land of Blood and Honey has debuted its first official trailer which can check out here:
 

 
The Official Synopsis:
In the Land of Blood and Honey tells the story of Danijel (Goran Kostić) and Ajla (Zana Marjanović), two people from different sides of a brutal ethnic conflict. Danijel, a soldier fighting for the Serbs, and Ajla, a Bosnian held captive in the camp he oversees, knew each other before the war, and could have found love with each other. But as the armed conflict takes hold of their lives, their relationship grows darker, their motives and connection to one another ambiguous, their allegiances uncertain. In the Land of Blood and Honey portrays the incredible emotional, moral and physical toll that the war exerts both on individuals and people as a whole, and the terrible consequences that stem from the lack of political will to intervene in a society stricken with conflict.
 

American Idol Season 11 Teaser Video

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Rebecca Murray
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Ryan Seacrest, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson
Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson on set at the filming of "The Incredible Journey Begins" promo airing Sunday, Oct. 23 on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.
The first teaser for the 11th season of American Idol debuted during the World Series, but you have to wait until January 22, 2012 for the season to actually kick off. Fox used the World Series to launch the publicity campaign for the next season of AI and although the teaser doesn’t really include anything from the next season, it does show the judges – Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler – and Ryan Seacrest running around rounding up potential Idol competitors.
 
Watch the clip:
 

 

Chord Overstreet to Return to Glee

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Rebecca Murray
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Chord Overstreet on Glee
Chord Overstreet is Sam on 'Glee' airing Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. / Photo Credit: Joe Viles/FOX

After a few days of speculation and rumors, Fox has made it official: Chord Overstreet will return to Glee this season. According to the network’s official press release, his multi-episode arc as Sam Evans on the third season of Glee will begin in December.
 
“We love Chord and have always said that we wanted him back,” stated Ryan Murphy, executive producer and co-creator of Glee. “So here’s an early Christmas present for all the Gleeks—Sam is coming back to McKinley, and just in time for sectionals!”
 
“I had the best time on Glee and couldn’t be more excited to be returning,” Overstreet added.
 
For those not totally into Glee, here’s the background on Overstreet’s character courtesy of Fox: “Overstreet’s character was introduced last season as a transfer student at McKinley, discovered by then-football captain Finn Hudson (Corey Monteith) while singing Poison’s ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ in the locker room. Later in the season, Sam revealed that his dad had lost his job, and that his family was living in a motel. In Season Three’s premiere, viewers learned that Sam and his family had moved out of state.”
 
New episodes of Glee will begin airing on November 1, 2011.
 
The Next Episode – “Pot O’Gold”
 

“In the ‘Pot O’ Gold’ episode, new foreign exchange student Rory Flanagan (guest star Damian McGinty) enrolls at McKinley and crashes with Brittany S. Pierce (Heather Morris), who thinks he’s a leprechaun. Meanwhile, Mercedes (Amber Riley) attempts to recruit new members to join Shelby Corcoran’s (guest star Idina Menzel) newly formed glee club; and Sue’s congressional campaign heats up.
 
Source: Fox – October 24, 2011
 

Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5 to Perform at the American Music Awards

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Rebecca Murray
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American Music Awards 2011
Katy Perry and Pitbull will be joined by Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 as performers on the 2011 American Music Awards set to take place on November 20, 2011 at NOKIA Theatre LA Live. And dick clark productions (dcp) president and executive producer Orly Adelson confirmed Aguilera and Maroon 5 will be teaming up on “Moves Like Jagger.”

Orly Adelson and Larry Klein, AMA producer jointly stated, “The AMAs have always showcased the biggest acts on one stage and this year is no exception with a diverse and talented group of musicians.”

Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.com for the star-studded event.

Winners will be determined by online voting, with fans encouraged to cast their votes at amavote.com or AMA.abc.com. Categories included in the American Music Awards are: Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, and Contemporary Inspirational.

About Christina Aguilera [Courtesy of American Music Awards]:
One of the most accomplished performers of the last decade, she has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, achieved four #1 singles on the Billboard hot 100 chart, and has won five Grammy Awards, as well as three top five albums in the United States. She has collaborated with other legendary artists including Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett, Elton John and The Rolling Stones.  Aguilera was also the only artist under 30 to make Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of 100 greatest singers of all time. 

About Justin Bieber [Courtesy of American Music Awards]:
In less than two years Justin Bieber has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. He is the youngest male solo artist in Billboard 200 chart history to score a #1 album, since thirteen year old Steve Wonder. His album My Worlds 2.0 is the first album since ‘N Sync’s No Strings Attached in 2000 to spend its first 27 weeks in the Billboard 200 Top 10. Justin has reached almost 2.2 billion views on YouTube, over 36 million Facebook fans, and over 13 million followers on Twitter. With the release of Never Say Never, Justin’s concert documentary, he had the biggest first week ever for a documentary and went on to become the highest grossing concert film in US history. Justin Bieber’s new Christmas album Under The Mistletoe will be released on November 1st, 2011. The album features Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Usher, The Band Perry and Busta Rhymes.  Justin has received multiple prestigious awards including Four American Music Awards, Two MTV Europe Awards, Two MTV Video Music Awards, Four Much Music Awards, Four Teen Choice Awards, A Brit Award, Two Juno Awards, Two Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Six Billboard Awards as well as a CMT Award.

About Mary J Blige [Courtesy of American Music Awards]:
Iconic, Multi Grammy winning artist, singer/songwriter, producer and actress Mary J. Blige has announced plans to release her highly anticipated 10th studio album, My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1), on November 21, 2011. Mary J. Blige has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Among her many accolades, Blige can claim eight multi-platinum albums, 1 platinum album, 9 Grammy Awards (she has been nominated for a staggering 29) and 4 American Music Awards. She stars opposite Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin in Warner Bros’ Rock of Ages which will be released in June 2012.

About Kelly Clarkson [Courtesy of American Music Awards]:
Kelly Clarkson just released her highly anticipated 5th studio album, Stronger. Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Kelly Clarkson has released 5 studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger), sold over 20 million albums worldwide, 10 million albums in the US and has had 7 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards.

About Maroon 5 [Courtesy of American Music Awards]:
Capturing their first of 3 GRAMMY Awards as “Best New Artist” of 2005 and going on to sell more than fifteen million albums worldwide, Maroon 5 has won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album Songs About Jane. The band recently released their third studio album Hands All Over, which spawned the Grammy nominated single “Misery.” Maroon 5’s latest hit “Moves Like Jagger” reached the number one spot on the Top 40 and Billboard Hot 100 charts. In addition, Adam Levine will return in February as one of the celebrity coaches on NBC’s The Voice.

Source: American Music Awards

Posted by Rebecca Murray

John Mayer is Recovering from Throat Surgery

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Rebecca Murray
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John Mayer
John Mayer - Photo © Richard Chavez
Resting his voice for a few weeks didn’t help and so John Mayer had to undergo surgery on October 20, 2011 on the granuloma just above his vocal cord. He’s on complete vocal rest for at least a month, reports the Grammy-winning singer, and has already had to cancel a few concerts.
 
From John Mayer on Tumblr:

I should be frustrated but I can’t seem to stop thinking about beautiful things… I never thought I’d be wishing I could do what I love again; I stay in at night, picking guitar parts off of records and dreaming of playing on the big stage. The only difference between now and when I was 18 is that now I have this beautiful, meaningful record waiting for me when I can sing it.

Until then, I’m taking off. Going to travel the country, look and listen.”

Mayer’s next album, Born and Raised, will be released in 2012.
 

2 New Clips from The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp

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Rebecca Murray
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Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary
Johnny Depp in 'The Rum Diary' - © FilmDistrict

FilmDistrict’s releasing The Rum Diary, starring Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, and Richard Jenkins, this Friday after a couple of years delay (it was shot back in early 2009). And in support of the film finally hitting theaters, here are two brand new The Rum Diary clips featuring Depp as a journalist who becomes “increasingly unhinged.”
 
Clip #1 – “Are you outta your mind?”
 

 
Clip #2 – “Driving into the sea”
 

 

Eric Bana to Play Elvis Presley in Elvis & Nixon

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Rebecca Murray
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Eric Bana
Eric Bana - Photo © Richard Chavez
This is an interesting combination of actors: The Hollywood Reporter says Eric Bana will star as the King of Rock ‘n Roll with Danny Huston in negotiations to play President Nixon in Elvis & Nixon. Cary Elwes (who’ll always – no matter what he does – be best known for playing ‘Wesley’ in The Princess Bride) will be making his feature film directorial debut with the project which is set to shoot in Los Angeles and Louisiana. The 48 year old actor also co-wrote the screenplay.
 
Bana will executive produce through his company Pick Up Truck Pictures.
 
The film is based on a meeting between President Nixon and Elvis Presley which took place at the White House on December 21, 1970. “The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit with the President and suggesting that he be made a ‘Federal Agent-at-Large’ in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.” [per The Nixon-Presley Meeting]
 
Bana was most recently seen starring as Saoirse Ronan’s father in the action thriller, Hanna.
 

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