Twilight will screen on Tuesday, November 1st, New Moon will run on Tuesday, November 8, and Eclipse on Tuesday, November 15th. For the list of theaters and ticket information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
In addition to the feature film, the Twilight screening will also include behind-the-scenes footage from Comic Con 2008, fan footage from the Twilight Premiere, and commentary from cast members about their experiences making Twilight and “how the unprecedented fan turn out set the film and cast on the road to stardom.” Twilight fans will also be treated to a clip of Robert Pattinson (‘Edward’) performing “Bella’s Lullaby” that will show for the first and only time on the big screen.
Footage from other New Moon fan events as well as behind the scenes footage from Italy will be shown before the New Moon screening. And ticket buyers to the Eclipse screening will see footage from the Eclipse premiere, interviews with cast members discussing their favorite scenes, and never-before-seen footage from Comic Con 2011.
More on Twilight [Courtesy of NCM Fathom and Summit Entertainment]:
“The Twilight Saga series stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan (Stewart) who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen (Pattinson), a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires.
The action-packed, modern day vampire love story Twilight, the first in the series, was released in theaters on November 21, 2008, to a blockbuster reception.
The Twilight Saga: Twilight – Tuesday, November 1 – Bella has always been a little different. Never one to run with the crowd, she chooses to live with her father where she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward. In no time at all, the two are swept up in a passionate romance, and Bella quickly learns Edward is not like other boys. He can run faster than a mountain lion and stop a moving car with his bare hands. He also hasn’t aged since 1918.”
“The Twilight Saga: New Moon – Tuesday, November 8 – After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave town for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black (Lautner).”
More on Eclipse:
“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Tuesday, November 15 – Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.”
Source: NCM Fathom and Summit Entertainment
Twilight Films Return to Theaters
Two New Shows Debut on OWN on October 10th
The Rosie Show with Rosie O’Donnell and Oprah’s Lifeclass will debut on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on Monday, October 10, airing “concurrently across five Discovery Communications networks,” so says the network. In addition to OWN, the premieres will be shown on TLC, Investigation Discovery, Discovery Fit & Health and Planet Green.
The Rosie Show airs at 7:00 p.m. ET with Oprah’s Lifeclass following at 8:00 p.m. ET.
“OWN is ramped up for a creative and entertaining all-new fall season driven by the powerful cornerstones of The Rosie Show and Oprah’s Lifeclass,” stated Sheri Salata, president of OWN, in the press release announcing the new shows.
Erik Logan, president of OWN added, “We are thrilled with the ongoing support of our partner, Discovery Communications, whose commitment to OWN’s mission is unwavering and will create more great exposure for these highly anticipated premieres.”
“With Rosie and Oprah debuting daily on OWN, we couldn’t be more proud to offer our other Discovery properties to drive awareness and build audiences for these fantastic new shows,” said David Zaslav, president and CEO, Discovery Communications.
About Oprah’s Lifeclass:
“Sixteen million viewers in the United States alone tuned in for The Oprah Winfrey Show finale. In the historic final hour, Oprah took the stage as teacher in the world’s biggest classroom highlighting the principles that guide her life, many of which were gleaned from the 4,561 hours of The Oprah Winfrey Show. In an all-new series, Oprah’s Lifeclass, Oprah reaches back through the show’s 25 year history to teach the lessons that matter most to her… the guidelines for fulfilling your life’s potential, breaking through your barriers, understanding your purpose, letting go of anger, how to use joy to fuel your life, and becoming all you were meant to be. Oprah will share her most personal revelations, and what she thinks now about those iconic show moments and guests. Oprah’s Lifeclass will also have an online companion, Oprah’s Lifeclass, including actual course work on Oprah.com, for an even more enriching experience.”
About The Rosie Show:
“This October on OWN, Rosie O’Donnell brings her maturity, wisdom, talent and brilliant sense of humor to The Rosie Show. At the heart of the show is Rosie’s genuine desire to entertain, inspire and connect with America. As a down-to-earth mother, passionate advocate for children and all-around inquisitive individual, Rosie will relate to her audience in meaningful ways-touching their hearts, sparking their minds and making them laugh.
Funny, high-energy and authentic – a talk show with a heart – no two days of The Rosie Show will be alike. Rosie will cover current events, spotlight hometown heroes and newsmakers, showcase the arts, celebrate kids and families, as well as feature well-known and upcoming talent.”
Source: OWN – October 6, 2011
‘2 Broke Girls’ is Money for CBS
CBS’s half-hour Monday night comedy 2 Broke Girls has been picked up for a full first season. The network says the show is “the top new series in both viewers (15.50m) and adults 18-49 (5.8/14), winning its Monday (8:30-9:00 PM) time period in key demographics.” So, obviously, giving the show a full season pick-up was pretty much a no-brainer.
Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs star as the two broke girls, with Matthew Moy, Jonathan Kite, and Garrett Morris in supporting roles. 2 Broke Girls was created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings.
The Plot:
2 Broke Girls is a comedy about two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner who strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business – if only they can raise the cash. Sassy, streetwise Max Black works two jobs just to get by, one of which is waiting tables during the night shift at the retro-hip Williamsburg Diner.
Sophisticated Caroline Channing is an uptown trust fund princess who’s having a run of bad luck that forces her to reluctantly give waitressing a shot. At first, Max sees Caroline as yet another in a long line of inept servers she must cover for, but she’s surprised to find that Caroline has as much substance as she does style.
When Caroline discovers Max’s knack for baking amazing cupcakes, she sees a lucrative future for them, but they first need to raise the start-up money. While they save their tips, they’ll stay at the restaurant, working with Oleg, an overly flirtatious Russian cook; Earl, a 75-year-old kool-kat cashier; and Han Lee, the new, eager-to-please owner of the diner. Working together, these two broke girls living in one expensive city might just find the perfect recipe for their big break.
‘Terra Nova’ – Videos, Photos and Cast
Starring: Shelley Conn, Jason O’Mara and Stephen Lang
Terra Nova Series Premiere: September 26, 2011
Genres: Drama, sci-fi
Running Time: 1 hour
Network: Fox
News: Fox cancels Terra Nova after 1 season
The Synopsis: Terra Nova follows an ordinary family on an incredible journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a small part of a daring experiment to save the human race. In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past.
When scientists unexpectedly discovered a fracture in time that made it possible to construct a portal into primeval history, the bold notion was born to resettle humanity in the past – a second chance to rebuild civilization and get it right this time.
The series centers on the Shannon family as they join the Tenth Pilgrimage of settlers to Terra Nova, the first colony established in this beautiful yet foreboding land. Jim Shannon (Jason O’Mara), a devoted father with a checkered past, guides his family through this new world of limitless beauty, mystery and terror. Jim’s wife, Elisabeth (Shelley Conn), is a trauma surgeon and the newest addition to Terra Nova’s medical team. Josh (Landon Liboiron) is their 17-year-old son who is torn to leave life as he knows it behind; upon arriving at the settlement, he finds himself instantly drawn to the beautiful and rule-breaking Skye (Allison Miller). Maddy (Naomi Scott), Josh’s endearingly awkward 15-year-old sister, hopes Terra Nova will give her a chance to reinvent herself. Although Elisabeth’s medical training secured the family a spot on the pilgrimage, a secret involving their five-year-old daughter, Zoe (Alana Mansour), soon endangers their place in this utopia.
Upon the Shannons’ arrival, they are introduced to Commander Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang), the charismatic and heroic first pioneer and leader of the settlement. Taylor warns the travelers that while Terra Nova is a place of new opportunities and fresh beginnings, all is not as idyllic as it initially appears. Along with blue skies, towering waterfalls and lush vegetation, the surrounding terrain is teeming with danger – and not just of the man-eating dinosaur variety. There is also a splinter colony of renegades led by the battle-hardened Mira (Christine Adams), who is vehemently opposed to Taylor and his leadership.
Even more threatening than what lies outside the protective walls of the colony is the chilling possibility that something sinister is happening inside Terra Nova. The Shannons will come to suspect that not everyone on this mission has the same idea of how to best save mankind; in fact, there may be forces intent on destroying this new world before it even begins.
Cast and Characters:
Jason O’Mara (Jim Shannon)
Stephen Lang (Cmdr. Nathaniel Taylor)
Shelley Conn (Dr. Elisabeth Shannon)
Landon Liboiron (Josh Shannon)
Naomi Scott (Maddy Shannon)
Alana Mansour (Zoe Shannon)
Christine Adams (Mira)
Allison Miller (Skye)
‘The Big Year’ – Trailer, Photos, Plot and Cast Info
Starring: Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson [full cast list under the ‘Cast’ tab]
Directed By: David Frankel
Release Date: October 14, 2011
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for language and some sensuality
News: Virtual birds invade the internet
Official Synopsis: Everyone is searching for something – and Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), Brad Harris (Jack Black) and Kenny Bostick (Owen Wilson) are determined to not only find their “something,” but to be the very best at it. Like this intrepid, continent-trotting trio, most of us dream about being at the top – whether it be as the supreme athlete, the best-selling author, or maybe the award-winning artist. It can be anything, but ideally it’s something you’re passionate about.
For Stu, Brad and Kenny, that means being the world’s greatest….birder.
In The Big Year, an extraordinary race becomes a transformative journey for wealthy industrialist Stu, computer code-writer Brad, and successful contractor Kenny, who race across the continent on a Big Year, a whirlwind competition to see who can spot the most species of birds in North America within one calendar year.
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Owen Wilson – ‘Kenny Bostick’
Steve Martin – ‘Stu Preissler’
Rosamund Pike – ‘Jessica’
John Cleese – ‘Historical Montage Narrator’
JoBeth Williams – ‘Edith’
Kevin Pollak – ‘Jim Gittelson’
Joel McHale – ‘Barry Loomis’
Paul Campbell – ‘Tony’
Dianne Wiest – ‘Brenda’
Zahf Paroo – ‘Prasad’
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Watch the ‘My Week with Marilyn’ Trailer
The Plot: In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl. The film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams), who was also on honeymoon with her new husband, the playwright Aurthur Miller (Dougray Scott).
Nearly 40 years on, his diary account The Prince, the Showgirl and Me was published, but one week was missing and this was published some years later as My Week with Marilyn this is the story of that week. When Arthur Miller leaves England, the coast is clear for Colin to introduce Marilyn to some of the pleasures of British life; an idyllic week in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from her retinue of Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work.
Check out the trailer and see what you think of Michelle Williams as Marilyn:
More on My Week with Marilyn:
—Photo gallery
—Info and cast list
Common Releases New Single, ‘Blue Sky’
Common’s ninth album, The Dreamer, The Believer, drops on November 22nd, and his first single from the upcoming release, “Blue Sky,” is now available. The official “Blue Sky” video will be shot this week in Los Angeles, but in the meantime here’s the lyric video to check out:
Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Passes Away
Steve Jobs changed the way we work, we play, we listen to music, and we watch movies. He was an incredibly talented visionary, and now at the age of 56, Steve Jobs has passed away after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
From Apple:
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.
Steve’s brilliance, passion, and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”
And after the news broke of Steve’s death, his family issued this statement:
“Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.
We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.”
Steve Jobs was forced to take extended leaves of absence due to his health issues, and in August he resigned from Apple.
“August 24, 2011
Letter from Steve Jobs
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve”
Bill Gates’ statement on the death of Steve Jobs:
“I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors, and friends over the course of more than half our lives.
The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.
For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.”
The following is a statement from Robert A. Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company on Steve Jobs’ passing:
“Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined. Steve was such an ‘original,’ with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started. With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.”
From John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer & Ed Catmull, President, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios on Steve Jobs’ passing:
“Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply ‘make it great.’ He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time.”
The Recording Academy’s statement on Steve Jobs:
“Visionary, pioneer, innovator, genius — all of these words and more have been used to describe the dynamic, passionate, and driven Steve Jobs, who always believed, and often proved, that the impossible was possible. He took technology and turned it into art, becoming a key player and leader in the entertainment world, particularly music, and changing the way we all use the Internet and consume music, TV, movies, books, graphics, and more.
In 2002, Apple Computer, Inc. was a recipient of the Technical GRAMMY Award for contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field — which the groundbreaking company continues to achieve to this day. The world has lost an inspiring and creative inventor whose extraordinary legacy will forever remain present in our lives. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his friends, and the outstanding employees of Apple who will continue to honor his memory and vision.
Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy”
Our thoughts are with Steve Jobs’ family and friends at this difficult time.
Details on Justin Bieber’s Under the Mistletoe Album
Justin Bieber’s fifth album – and first Christmas album – Under the Mistletoe, will be released on November 1, 2011 and will feature collaborations with Mariah Carey, Usher, and Busta Rhymes, and The Band Perry. Under the Mistletoe mixes classic holiday tunes, including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Silent Night,” with new songs co-written by Bieber.
In addition to a standard CD, Under the Mistletoe will be released in a deluxe CD + DVD edition which will include nearly half an hour of “behind-the-scenes footage plus the video for ‘Pray,’ along with four additional holiday songs.”
Bieber just completed work on the music video for the album’s first single, the original song “Mistletoe” written and produced by Nasri and Adam Messinger (they also wrote Bieber’s hit, “Never Say Never”). The Messengers also wrote/produced Under the Mistletoe tracks “Christmas Love” and “Home for Christmas.” “Mistletoe” is scheduled to be launched on October 18th.
Under the Mistletoe Track List
1. Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas
2. Mistletoe
3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) feat. Usher
4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
5. Fa La La feat. Boyz II Men
6. Christmas Love
7. All I Want For Christmas Is You Duet Mariah Carey
8. Drummer Boy feat. Busta Rhymes
9. All I Want Is You
*10. Fa La La (acapella) feat. Boyz II Men
11. Christmas Eve
12. Home This Christmas feat. The Band Perry
*13. Silent Night
*14. Pray
*15. Someday At Christmas
* Denotes Songs on Deluxe Edition Only
Source: The Island Def Jam Music Group – October 5, 2011
‘The Adventures of Tintin’ Unveils Trailer #2
It has Steven Spielberg as its director, Peter Jackson produced it, and Edgar Wright was one of the writers, and I hate to say it, but I’m still not sold on The Adventures of Tintin. The dead-eyed motion capture animation style is just not something I’ve embraced, and this latest trailer for the upcoming December release still hasn’t won me over. In fact, while I was watching it I kept thinking how good this could have looked had it just been done as a live-action film with Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig.
That said, the new trailer does show off more of the action and explains a little bit more about the story. Too bad there’s not more with Tintin’s faithful dog, Snowy…
Official Synopsis: Based on the internationally beloved and irrepressible characters created by Hergé, the story follows the unquenchably curious young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell) and his fiercely loyal dog Snowy as they discover a model ship carrying an explosive secret. Drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Tintin finds himself in the sightlines of Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine (Daniel Craig), a diabolical villain who believes Tintin has stolen a priceless treasure tied to a dastardly pirate named Red Rackham.
But with the help of his dog Snowy, the salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis), and the bumbling detectives Thompson & Thomson (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost), Tintin will travel half the world, outwitting and outrunning his enemies in a breathless chase to find the final resting place of The Unicorn, a shipwreck that may hold the key to a vast fortune . . . and an ancient curse.
From the high seas to the sands of North African deserts, every new twist and turn sweeps Tintin and his friends to escalating levels of thrills and peril, proving that when you dare to risk everything, there’s no limit to what you can do.
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