Thursday, February 2, 2012

'Big Miracle,' With Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski [NewsPlurk Entertainment]

'Big Miracle,' With Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski [NewsPlurk Entertainment]


'Big Miracle,' With Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

Who wouldn't want to save the whales? Maybe an oilman, more interested in drilling rights than in wildlife. Or Inupiat Eskimos, whose close relationship to whales includes hunting them. Or the governor of Alaska, uneager to risk human lives to save more
New York Times ( 2/2/2012 5:27:18 PM -08:00 )

'Chronicle,' 'Woman in Black' Battle for Supremacy on a Super Soft Box-Office
By Joshua L. Weinstein at TheWrap This is a weekend of low expectations at the box office. Super Bowl weekend is about TV – not movies – and is traditionally one of the slowest box-office weekends of the year. Super Bowl weekend 2011, for example, more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 4:45:31 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'Big Miracle'
Movie review: By Michael Phillips, Tribune Newspapers The success of last year's "Dolphin Tale"proved this theorem: Imperiled marine animals + true-ish story + workmanlike sincerity + happy ending = a hit. Will the equation hold for director Ken Kwapis' whale more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 4:33:11 PM -08:00 )

Big Miracle review: A whale of a comic tale
Peter Howell Movie Critic Big Miracle (out of 4) Starring John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore, Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, Ahmaogak Sweeney and John Pingayak. Directed by Ken Kwapis. 107 minutes. Opens Feb. 3 at major theatres. PG A movie so feel-good it more
Toronto Star ( 2/2/2012 4:19:52 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle': Breathing life into tale of three trapped whales
A movie review of "Big Miracle," an enjoyable dramedy about an unlikely coalition of forces working together to save three trapped whales in Barrow, Alaska. John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore star. By Tom Keogh A Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) more
The Seattle Times ( 2/2/2012 3:03:59 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Big Miracle a whale of a tale (with video)
Big Miracle Starring: Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski Directed by: Ken Kwapis Parental advisory:off-screen animal distress Running time: 107 minutes Rating: Three stars out of five Back in 1988, when the world was a simpler place — although a no less more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/2/2012 2:53:58 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle' is a whale of a good time
Darren Michaels / AP John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore brave the ice to save trapped whales in "Big Miracle." By Michael Rechtshaffen , The Hollywood Reporter The generically nondescript title aside, "Big Miracle" is an enjoyable, lively account of an more
msnbc.com ( 2/2/2012 2:35:28 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'Big Miracle' succeeds on simple charms
By Roger Moore The title isn't an exaggeration. It was something of a "Big Miracle," the way the plight of a family of gray whales, stranded under the Alaska ice, captivated the country and forced oil men and environmentalists, natives and Cold War more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/2/2012 2:34:02 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle': A whale of a tale | 3 stars
By ROGER MOORE A small-town news reporter (John Krasinski) and animal-loving volunteer (Drew Barrymore) hope to help rescue a trapped California gray whale. It was something of a "Big Miracle," the way the plight of a family of gray whales, more
Kansas City Star ( 2/2/2012 2:31:40 PM -08:00 )

Uplifting 'Big Miracle' tells a true-life whale tale
BY NELL MINOW February 1, 2012 6:58PM An environmentalist (Drew Barrymore) tries to save a trapped trio of whales in "Big Miracle." a film directed by Ken Kwapis. Written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. Running time: 107 minutes. more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 2/2/2012 2:20:00 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle': A Whale Tale As The Cold War Wanes
by Ella Taylor Arctic Heart-Warmer: Environmental activist Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore) reaches out to one of the whales blocked from migrating south in Big Miracle. When it's mammal-saving time at the movies, the plot typically unfolds as a pitched more
NPR ( 2/2/2012 2:07:46 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle': Feel-Good Whale Tale's Appeal Is No Fluke
By Leah Rozen at TheWrap At this time of year, when the studios mostly schedule generic programmers and dump the turkeys for which they once had higher hopes, it's a pleasure to find a movie that's a couple notches better than it had to be. more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 1:29:52 PM -08:00 )

Big Miracle
By Janice Page It's the late 1980s. All across America, families are glued to their TVs as a daring rescue attempt unfolds over many frantic hours. With innocent life imperiled, the whole world extends its hands, and its prayers. more
Boston.com ( 2/2/2012 1:01:29 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle' is a whale of a tale, and one worth cheering
By Janice Page In "Big Miracle,'' John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore try to rescue gray whales trapped north of the Arctic Circle. It's the late 1980s. All across America, families are glued to their TVs as a daring rescue attempt unfolds over many more
Boston Globe ( 2/2/2012 12:21:18 PM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle' review: No suspense, but compelling
Darren Michaels / AP In this image released by Universal Pictures, John Krasinski, left, and Drew Barrymore are shown in a scene from "Big Miracle," a film about the rescue of a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/2/2012 12:13:07 PM -08:00 )

Movie Projector: 3 new pics could get sacked on Super Bowl weekend
Tom Brady and Eli Manning are expected to light up the scoreboard at the Super Bowl, but don't look for equally big numbers at the box office this weekend. Three new movies will scramble for ticket sales, as tens of millions of Americans will be tuning more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 11:58:41 AM -08:00 )

Big Miracle: A Slice of 80s Nostalgia, With a Side of Whale
Big Miracle: A Slice of 80s Nostalgia, With a Side of WhaleThis energetic family movie, about a pod of whales trapped in Alaskan ice, is less insipid than it looks. By Mary Pols | @MaryPols | February 2, 2012 | + Big Miracle has the cheesy set up of a predictable rescue story, though an inter-species one. more
TIME ( 2/2/2012 9:41:43 AM -08:00 )

Tim Blake Nelson, who plays a lot of 'weirdos,' breaks character for 'Big Miracle'
By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO, Fla. - There's a trick to the character actor's trade. And Tim Blake Nelson, who has been the good guy ("The Incredible Hulk"), the bad guy ("Holes," "Hoot"), the stoner ("The Good Girl," "Leaves of Grass") or the rube ("O more
Kansas City Star ( 2/2/2012 9:30:38 AM -08:00 )

'Big Miracle' provides a whale of a good time for all
.But "Big Miracle," thankfully, isn't either. It's really just a decent, based-on-fact tale (via a nonfiction book) about how a wave of goodwill helped some of Earth's largest creatures escape a life-threatening bind. While that seems like a recipe for more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 9:05:27 AM -08:00 )

DREW BARRYMORE TELLS TRUE LIFE WHALE TALE IN 'BIG MIRACLE'
Directed by Ken Kwapis, Drew Barrymore and John Krasinki star in the real life inspirational tale Big Miracle, which takes the plunge into theaters February 3, 2012. more
Artisan News Service ( 2/2/2012 7:15:37 AM -08:00 )

'Soul Train's' Don Cornelius remembered by friends, colleagues, fans

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

Many in the entertainment world were shocked Wednesday at the news that "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius had died this week in Los Angeles at age 75. The following are statements issued by numerous friends, colleagues and fans of the man and more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 5:20:38 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius son says dad called before suicide
| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The son of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius said on Thursday his father called him shortly before taking his life, and that he was unhappy and in failing health but kept most of his feelings inside. more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 4:45:25 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' host, remembered; Scarlett Johansson has a new beau
Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. While D,C.'s small craft cocktail-focused bars have already been talking up the role ice plays in your drink, now a national restaurant group is more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:42:44 PM -08:00 )

'Soul Train' icon Don Cornelius changed the beat of the nation
'Soul Train' creator, Don Cornelius, took the pulse of black culture and broadcast it into living rooms across the nation. Before Facebook and Twitter, he connected a generation of teens. By Gloria Goodale, Staff writer / February 2, 2012 This March 6, more
Christian Science Monitor ( 2/2/2012 3:12:57 PM -08:00 )

Son of Don Cornelius speaks on father's death
"The family is saddened as we mourn the loss of Don Cornelius," he says in a statement to CNN. "At this time, we respectfully ask that you allow our family and friends the privacy necessary to get through this difficult time. more
CNN (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:05:12 PM -08:00 )

CBS has Don Cornelius's son, Tony
TV Newsday > Entertainment > TV TV Zone News, scoops, reviews and more from TV land. « Previous post'Person to Person' bows with Clooney View all posts CBS has Don Cornelius's son, Tony 4 m ago By Verne Gay "CBS This Morning" had a good follow-up to more
Newsday ( 2/2/2012 1:30:50 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius The 'Jay-Z Of His Time,' Rev Run Says
'What he did at his height, he was brilliant,' Run tells MTV News of 'Soul Train' legend. By Rob Markman There will never be another Don Cornelius. With his television show "Soul Train," the iconic producer and host put audiences on to the latest music more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 1:02:30 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius dies, leaves 'Soul Train' legacy of music and culture
Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the iconic show 'Soul Train' died on Tuesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. As Matt Schudel reported: Don Cornelius, creator and host of "Soul Train," a milestone in television programming that introduced more
Washington Post ( 2/2/2012 12:16:43 PM -08:00 )

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
By JEFF WILSON and NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an more
BusinessWeek ( 2/2/2012 11:11:16 AM -08:00 )

Saying RIP to the hippest cat in America
By Malcolm X Abram / Akron Beacon Journal For 23 years, Don Cornelius hosted "Soul Train," "the hippest trip in America." For many young African-Americans and fans of R&B, soul and eventually hip-hop, the syndicated Saturday morning mainstay's tagline more
Boston Herald ( 2/2/2012 11:03:19 AM -08:00 )

Friends say 'Soul Train' legend was long depressed, possibly bipolar
By Bill Zwecker February 2, 2012 10:56AM Don Cornelius gets the crowd going at the 40th anniversary "Soul Train" concert last September at Pritzker Pavilion. TOM CRUZE~SUN-TIMES The shock of "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius' apparent suicide deeply more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 2/2/2012 9:27:16 AM -08:00 )

WCIU, The U Remembers Don Cornelius
Weigel's President of Content and Networks, Neal Sabin, talks about how Don Cornelius and 'Soul Train' both got their start at WCIU, The U. more
You & Me This Morning ( 2/2/2012 9:06:07 AM -08:00 )

Johnson's investment in Cornelius, 'Soul Train' paid off
Only a year old, "Soul Train" left its Chicago station for Los Angeles in 1971. In the aftermath of show creator Don Cornelius' death, show sponsor George E. Johnson, founder and CEO of Johnson Products, remembered its track to fame. more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/2/2012 8:32:12 AM -08:00 )

Remembering Don Cornelius
Last labor day at Millenieum Park, Michelle Boone, the city's Cultural Director, had a celebration remembering the days of Soul Train. It was a remarkable success. Salute was paid to Don Cornelius, the creator of Soul Train. Little did we realize his more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 8:28:30 AM -08:00 )

Washingtonians remember Don Cornelius of "Soul Train"
By Chris Richards Soul Train host Don Cornelius moderating the "Soul Train Scramble." (TWP Archives)In today's Post, everyone from DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray to godfather of go-go Chuck Brown chime in on the death of Don Cornelius, the creator, more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 8:11:50 AM -08:00 )

Jenice Armstrong: A 'Soul' suicide: Don Cornelius, creator of 'Soul Train' a
AT OUR HOUSE, "Soul Train" was must-see TV because it was one of the only TV shows where you could count on seeing brown faces. Negroes, as we were called back then, would be dressed to the nines, wearing the hottest street fashions, huge afros, more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/2/2012 8:02:55 AM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius Dead: Al Sharpton Pays Tribute, Shows Footage Of 'Soul Train
Al Sharpton paid tribute to the late Don Cornelius during his MSNBC show on Wednesday. Cornelius, who was found dead earlier that day, created the groundbreaking music and dance show, "Soul Train." Sharpton called Cornelius a legend, and "one of the more
Huffington Post ( 2/2/2012 7:49:49 AM -08:00 )

...Bet Your Last Money
Wednesday morning I received a text from my friend and frequent collaborator, Michael Paul Britto bearing the sudden news of Don Cornelius' death by apparent suicide. It's been a season of these transitions for me personally, starting in September with more
Huffington Post ( 2/2/2012 7:47:33 AM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius' health problems probed by investigators
Authorities investigating the death of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius continued to sift for clues after he was found in his Encino home Wednesday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Sources close to the investigation said they were more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 7:31:46 AM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius remembered: Kenneth Gamble touts 'Soul Train' pride
Kenneth Gamble, along with partners Leon Huff and Thom Bell, was responsible for discovering and nurturing numerous R&B and soul performers during the heyday of their Philadelphia International Records label in the 1970s and '80s. more
Los Angeles Times (blog) ( 2/2/2012 7:15:12 AM -08:00 )

Michael Fassbender Gets Carried Out of His Own Premiere Party

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

Michael Fassbender Gets Carried Out of His Own Premiere PartyThe German-born actor was photographed having every type of fun in the book—jamming on the piano, dipping Keira Knightley, waltzing with Viggo Mortensen—at the London premiere afterparty for A Dangerous Method, in which he plays pioneering more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 5:18:58 PM -08:00 )

Michael Fassbender partied so hard he was asked to leave his own party
Michael Fassbender partied so hard he was asked to leave his own partyYou know you're hardcore when you even get kicked out of your own gig! Michael Fassbender was asked to leave the after-party for the premiere of his movie A Dangerous Method on Tuesday night after he became drunk and disorderly. more
Ninemsn ( 2/2/2012 2:24:05 PM -08:00 )

Fassbender thrown out of his own film's party
Fassbender thrown out of his own filmBy Cristina Everett / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The "Shame" actor was asked to leave the London after-party for his upcoming movie, "A Dangerous Method," Tuesday night after his rowdy behavior landed him in trouble, according to The Sun. more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 1:17:28 PM -08:00 )

Hollywood star booted out of his own party
Michael Fassbender was reportedly kicked out of a party for his new movie, A Dangerous Method. Photo / AP Michael Fassbender was "politely" asked to leave the after-party for his new movie, it has been reported. The 34-year-old actor was in London this more
New Zealand Herald ( 2/2/2012 10:54:51 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley practiced sex faces and showed director on Skype
Keira Knightley practiced sex faces and showed director on SkypeBritish actress Keira Knightley was so determined to nail her role in racy drama "A Dangerous Method" she practiced her sex faces in a mirror for two days before showing them to the film's director over Skype. The actress star plays young Russian more
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) ( 2/2/2012 9:32:37 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley Skyped sex faces to director Cronenberg
Keira Knightley rehearsed sex faces in the mirror for two days for "A Dangerous Method" then showed them to director David Cronenberg over Skype. Keira Knightley rehearsed sex faces in the mirror for "A Dangerous Method". The British actress plays the more
The Province ( 2/2/2012 9:08:30 AM -08:00 )

Michael Fassbender kicked out of 'Dangerous Method' party
Michael Fassbender kicked out of Michael Fassbender was asked to leave the after-party for his movie 'A Dangerous Method' on Tuesday night. The 34-year-old actor was in high spirits as he celebrated at Mayfair restaurant 34 following the London premiere of the film but following more
CTV.ca ( 2/2/2012 6:08:11 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley practiced 'sex face' in front of mirror for new 'racy' flick
London: Keira Knightley has revealed that to get into the character for her new movie, she sat in front of a mirror to practice the facial expressions she would use during the filming of solo sex acts. Knightley, 26, plays a young psychiatric patient more
Zee News ( 2/2/2012 2:07:59 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley: Why I don't own a TV
Keira Knightley: Why I donKeira Knightley may be a star of the big screen but she is not a fan of the small screen it seems after revealing she has not owned a television for five years. By Martin Evans The 26-year-old actress, who began her career as a six-year-old with a more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 2/2/2012 2:01:26 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley: People look down on me
The British star feels that some leading ladies are often dismissed as "just a pretty face". But the actress explained that with the right kind of movie role you can alter the public perception. "I think people really look down particularly on women in more
Belfast Telegraph ( 2/2/2012 1:01:57 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley: I practised
Keira Knightley: I practisedBy GRANT ROLLINGS KEIRA KNIGHTLEY has revealed the amazing X-rated way she prepared for her racy new film role. In A Dangerous Method she plays young psychiatric patient Sabina Spielrein, who gets a sexual thrill from being spanked. more
The Sun ( 2/1/2012 7:43:47 PM -08:00 )

Michael Fassbender entertains Keira Knightley at A Dangerous Method afterparty
Michael Fassbender entertains Keira Knightley at A Dangerous Method afterpartyby Ashleigh Rainbird, Daily Mirror 2/02/2012 After a glass of champagne or eight, current Hollywood It boy Michael Fassbender, 34, twirled co-stars Viggo Mortensen and Keira Knightley on the dancefloor before tinkling the ivories and finally more
Mirror.co.uk ( 2/1/2012 4:35:46 PM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley's Streaky Red Carpet Spray Tan
Keira KnightleyNot everyone is born with it, so it's no secret that celebs often get a little spray tan before hitting the red carpet, but sometimes it works against them. Case in point: Keira Knightley donned a beautiful brown Burberry gown at the A Dangerous Method more
E! Online ( 2/1/2012 3:32:06 PM -08:00 )

Stars out for A Dangerous Method's UK premiere
Stars out for A Dangerous MethodKeira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender attended the premiere of David Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method in London on Tuesday. The film explores the relationship between Carl Jung, played by Michael Fassbender, and Sigmund Freud, more
BBC News ( 2/1/2012 7:43:56 AM -08:00 )

Viggo Mortensen Taught Michael Fassbender How To Spank For Role
Viggo Mortensen Taught Michael Fassbender How To Spank For Role"You've always got to be ambidextrous - that's what you said to me at the time I remember," Fassbender said at the movie's London premiere. The film also stars Keira Knightley who plays a troubled 18-year-old who is treated by the pair but also has an more
Sky News ( 2/1/2012 6:29:43 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley Hits 'A Dangerous Method' Premiere... With Spray Tan Snafu
Keira Knightley looked lovely on Tuesday at the premiere of her new film, "A Dangerous Method." Walking the red carpet in London, Knightley wore an understated brown gown by Burberry with a slit in the middle and a gorgeous open back paired with Chanel more
Huffington Post ( 2/1/2012 5:59:07 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley: 'We obviously like spanking'
Keira Knightley: By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen posed at a screening Tuesday night in London for their new film, A Dangerous Method. ... Did Knightley have a fake tan problem on her back? more
USA TODAY ( 2/1/2012 5:58:02 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley didn't want sex scenes
Keira Knightley wasn't sure if she could sign up to 'A Dangerous Method' because of two "masochistic" scenes. The British actress plays the role of Sabina Spielrein in the David Cronenberg-directed movie about the relationship between Carl Jung and more
Times of India ( 2/1/2012 5:47:38 AM -08:00 )

Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender talk raunchy scenes (2:19)
Keira Knightley and Michael Fassbender premiere their new drama "A Dangerous Method" in London, where they confessed to indulging in some liquid courage before shooting their risque scenes. (Feb. 1) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: more
Washington Post ( 2/1/2012 4:49:59 AM -08:00 )

Fassbender & Knightley at London premiere
Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender, and Viggo Mortensen all hit the red carpet at The Mayfair Hotel in London. The British actress wore a burgundy floor-length Burberry gown, which featured a key-hole cut-out and bow-accented belt, Louboutin heels and more
RTE.ie ( 2/1/2012 4:22:38 AM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers': Chills and Chuckles Share a Room

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

This film has some of the usual scary cues and tense moments, but the setting, the old Yankee Pedlar inn, emerges as a more interesting character than any of the people. 101 minutes. By Moira Macdonald In this review of "The Innkeepers," Seattle Times more
The Seattle Times ( 2/2/2012 5:20:38 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers': Chills and Chuckles Share a Room
By Alonso Duralde at TheWrap Scary things come to those who wait in "The Innkeepers," a spooky haunted-hotel movie that holds back on the frights until the exact moment that you think you've wandered into a mumblecore slacker comedy by mistake. more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 5:15:25 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers' review: doesn't scare up suspense
Claire (Sara Paxton) works at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, but doesn't have a whole lot to do in "The Innkeepers." Horror drama. Directed by Ti West. With Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Kelly McGillis and George Riddle. (Rated R. 102 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/2/2012 4:28:50 PM -08:00 )

Review: The Innkeepers maximizes the fear factor
Review: The Innkeepers maximizes the fear factor(2.5 stars) By Vanessa Farquharson While director Ti West was shooting House of the Devil in Lime Rock, Conn., he and the crew stayed at an utterly banal inn called the Yankee Pedlar. It wasn't spooky in the least but managed to have a Shining-esque more
National Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:30:42 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers,' a Paranormal Film Directed by Ti West
"It works every time," says Luke (Pat Healy), a sad-sack employee at a creaky New England hotel who has just scared his colleague, Claire (Sara Paxton), with an Internet video. The clip is a sub-"Paranormal Activity" prank, a long fixed shot with more
New York Times ( 2/2/2012 2:51:11 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers'
Like Daniel Radcliffe in "The Woman in Black" Sara Paxton and Pat Healy are dealing with ghosts. The Screenland Crossroads, 1656 Washington St., will show a Ti West double feature at 8 tonight, with the director's "The House of the Devil" (2009) and more
Kansas City Star ( 2/2/2012 2:31:41 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers': Tale of a hotel where ghosts are guests
'There was a terrible tragedy in this hotel," a movie star-turned-psychic healer warns the young desk clerk at her place of employment, the Yankee Pedlar. Right from the get-go in The Innkeepers, with its trembling title credits, creepy music, more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/2/2012 12:50:35 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers' has too many vacancies
By Wesley Morris Sara Paxton and Pat Healy star in "The Innkeepers,'' a movie written and directed by Ti West. One problem with a movie devoted to the boredom of two hotel employees is that it risks contagion. "The Innkeepers'' introduces Claire (Sara more
Boston Globe ( 2/2/2012 12:21:19 PM -08:00 )

'The Innkeepers' doesn't live up to expectations
Staffers search for ghosts at an empty hotel (1:42). R: violence, gore, language. At the Village East. Horror fans have pinned a lot of hopes on writer/director Ti West, whose commitment to old-school scares is undeniably welcome after years of more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 9:30:53 AM -08:00 )

Review: 'Innkeepers' offers lean, retro scares
By Christy Lemire AP Movie Critic / February 2, 2012 The trappings may look familiar, but "The Innkeepers" is a new twist on the good, old-fashioned ghost story: It's the bored-slacker horror movie. Writer-director-editor Ti West sets his film at the more
Boston.com ( 2/2/2012 9:17:11 AM -08:00 )

Review: Ti West's 'The Innkeepers' offers a ghost story with lean, retro scares
The trappings may look familiar, but "The Innkeepers" is a new twist on the good, old-fashioned ghost story: It's the bored-slacker horror movie. Writer-director-editor Ti West sets his film at the historic Yankee Pedlar Inn (and shot it at the real more
Winnipeg Free Press ( 2/2/2012 7:44:40 AM -08:00 )

'Innkeepers': Best not to overlook this haunted hotel -- 3 stars
Lean and scary, "The Innkeepers" was shot in 17 days in a quaint Connecticut hotel called the Yankee Pedlar, where writer-director Ti West stayed while making his previous movie, "The House of the Devil." West works quickly and cheaply, and his latest, more
Chicago Tribune (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:04:42 AM -08:00 )

The Innkeepers review: Budget hotel horror
Bruce DeMara Entertainment Reporter The Innkeepers (out of 4) Starrring Sara Paxton, Pat Healy and Kelly McGillis. Written and directed by Ti West. 100 minutes. Opens Feb. 3 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. 14A The Yankee Pedlar Inn has seen better days, more
Toronto Star ( 2/1/2012 9:11:35 PM -08:00 )

Pat Healy on The Innkeepers, Paycheck Roles, Auteur Heroes, and the Indie DIY
Every performer must pay their dues, but with this week's old school-flavored ghost pic The Innkeepers character actor Pat Healy cashes in over a decade of memorable supporting turns and guest spots for the spotlight at an auspicious moment in his more
Movieline ( 2/2/2012 3:25:25 PM -08:00 )

"THE INNKEEPERS": Checking In With Ti West
Having turned a suburban home into a den of horror in THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, writer/director Ti West now invites you to check into a haunted hotel in THE INNKEEPERS. The movie is set, and was filmed, at Connecticut's allegedly truly spirit-ridden more
FANGORIA ( 2/2/2012 2:58:08 PM -08:00 )

Writer/Director Ti West Talks About Creating Atypical Horror Film The Innkeepers
Writer/Director Ti West Talks About Creating Atypical Horror Film The InnkeepersThe Innkeepers isn't your typical modern horror film. It lacks an overabundance of gore, it doesn't fully rely on cheap jump scares, and it's completely unafraid to be both charming and funny. The reason for this is because writer/director Ti West more
Cinema Blend ( 2/2/2012 2:53:43 PM -08:00 )

Horror meet romance in 'The Innkeepers'
Ti West's new film "The Innkeepers," opening nationwide on Friday, is a horror/romantic-comedy hybrid, far removed from West's earlier films such as "The Roost," ''The House of the Devil" and "Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever," all of which poured on the more
Post-Bulletin ( 2/2/2012 1:51:28 PM -08:00 )

The Innkeepers Directed by Ti West
By Robert BellWith The House of the Devil and now The Innkeepers, director Ti West has demonstrated an affinity for building atmosphere, lingering on eerie moments and environments for maximum unease, while juxtaposing his existentially listless female more
Exclaim! ( 2/2/2012 1:18:56 PM -08:00 )

Checkout's a Bitch in Horror Thriller The Innkeepers
If you watch the careers of rising horror auteurs, you probably already know Ti West, who's earned a growing cult following on the basis of films such as The Roost and Trigger Man. The Belcourt took advantage of a last-minute opening to book West's more
Nashville Scene ( 2/2/2012 9:50:18 AM -08:00 )

Ti West's 'The Innkeepers' is Terrifying Horror Gem
Ti WestCHICAGO – Ti West's "The Innkeepers" is one of the most effective horror movies of the last several years, a true gem of the genre that reminds a scary movie junkie like myself why I fell in love with them in the first place. more
HollywoodChicago.com ( 2/2/2012 8:31:50 AM -08:00 )

Column: Madonna promises 'no flashing' at Super Bowl

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

A huge day in television: 1. Madonna announced she would not allow her wardrobe to malfunction during NBC's broadcast of her Super Bowl halftime show Sunday. 2. "Celebrity Apprentice" star Donald Trump endorsed GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on more
Washington Post ( 2/2/2012 5:07:08 PM -08:00 )

Video: Madonna's Victor Cruz tribute
By Dan Graziano INDIANAPOLIS -- So Madonna had a news conference here Thursday, because she's the halftime act for the Super Bowl on Sunday night. And she took questions on a variety of topics, including her workout regimen, whether Alex Rodriguez more
ESPN (blog) ( 2/2/2012 4:22:59 PM -08:00 )

Madonna promises: 'No wardrobe malfunctions'
Madonna speaks during a news conference for NFL footbal's Super Bowl XLVI's halftime show. Photo / AP Madonna is determined not to suffer any wardrobe malfunctions during her Super Bowl performance on Sunday (Monday, New Zealand time). more
New Zealand Herald ( 2/2/2012 3:58:16 PM -08:00 )

Madonna, first female Super Bowl halftime star since Janet Jackson, promises
By Lisa de Moraes Madonna looks on during a press conference for the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI halftime show. (Scott Halleran - GETTY IMAGES) "How can you guarantee against a wardrobe malfunction, given your history?" one middle-aged guy asked more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:47:41 PM -08:00 )

Madonna: Super Bowl Halftime Show Is a 'Midwesterner Girl's Dream'
Madonna: Super Bowl Halftime Show Is a Madonna is such a citizen of the world now that it can be hard to remember she once was just a girl from Bay City, Mich. – but she played up those roots during a pre-Super Bowl news conference in Indianapolis Thursday. "I am so excited to be here [and] more
ABC News (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:34:37 PM -08:00 )

Super Bowl Halftime: Madonna Promises 'Greatest Show On Earth'
Super Bowl Halftime: Madonna Promises Queen of Pop confirms she will be 'singing three old songs and one new one' during halftime show. By John Mitchell Madonna wowed the crowd with some impromptu moves at a press conference today in Indianapolis, Indiana, readying the world for the more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 3:16:43 PM -08:00 )

Madonna Battles Hamstring Injury In Preparation For Super Bowl XLVI
Rob Gronkowski isn't the only big name on the injury report heading into Super Bowl XLVI — there's also that of Madonna, the halftime musical guest, who is battling a pulled hamstring. "I feel like I'm one of the football players right now with all of more
SI.com ( 2/2/2012 3:09:51 PM -08:00 )

Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true
By Simon Evans INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television audience. more
Reuters Canada ( 2/2/2012 2:35:05 PM -08:00 )

Get Your Flow On
With a flurry of releases, it's clear that it's college basketball rap video season. Page 2's here to offer you a guide to how you can represent your school by spitting blazing hot fire. DJ Gallo: Brick City » by Kelley Carter Matthew Emmons/US more
ESPN ( 2/2/2012 2:28:50 PM -08:00 )

Seven highlights from Madonna's Super Bowl XLVI press conference
By Chris Chase By Chris Chase | Shutdown Corner – 3 hours ago Madonna was on time for her Super Bowl press conference, thus putting her one step ahead of Osi Umenyiora. Shutdown Corner runs down the highlights. 1. Notice how Madonna drops her phony more
Yahoo! Sports (blog) ( 2/2/2012 2:21:29 PM -08:00 )

Recommended: Madonna promises 'no wardrobe malfunctions' during Super Bowl show
Hey, stargazer. Don't hide your hunger for the latest in pop culture, TV, movies, music and celebrities, on the show and beyond. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, too. By Gina Serpe and Peter Gicas, E! Online Madonna speaks during a news conference more
msnbc.com ( 2/2/2012 2:05:54 PM -08:00 )

Madonna salsas at Super Bowl press conference
Madonna salsas at Super Bowl press conferenceby Kelley Carter Matthew Emmons/US Presswire Madonna will perform three vintage songs and a new one Sunday at the Super Bowl. INDIANAPOLIS -- It's not even Sunday, and already Madonna has people leaping to their feet in applause. more
ESPN ( 2/2/2012 2:02:19 PM -08:00 )

Madonna excited -- and a little nervous -- about Super Bowl halftime show
Singer Madonna speaks at the podium during a press conference for the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI halftime show at the Super Bowl XLVI Media Center in the JW Marriott Indianapolis on February 2, 2012 in Indianapolis. / Scott Halleran/Getty Images By more
Detroit Free Press ( 2/2/2012 1:49:31 PM -08:00 )

Show will go on: Madonna to play halftime with hamstring injury
Show will go on: Madonna to play halftime with hamstring injuryBy Matt Florjancic Special to NFL.com By Matt Florjancic Special to NFL.com Madonna said Thursday she has been doing "a lot of warmups, taping and ultrasound" in preparation for the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show because of a pulled more
NFL News ( 2/2/2012 12:43:42 PM -08:00 )

Madonna talks Gronkowski, Brady, A-Rod, and wardrobe malfunctions
By Steve Silva, Globe Staff The one and only Material Girl, who will be performing in the halftime show at the Super Bowl, spoke to a packed house this afternoon at the JW Marriott, and she answered a few Patriots related questions. more
Boston.com ( 2/2/2012 12:41:49 PM -08:00 )

Madonna's guarantee: no half-time wardrobe malfunction
MadonnaINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Superstar singer Madonna promised no wardrobe malfunctions for her Super Bowl 46 half-time show, saying she has never worked so hard on preparing for a performance. The self-styled "Material Girl" promised she would not have a more
AFP ( 2/2/2012 12:35:00 PM -08:00 )

Madonna Promises "No Wardrobe Malfunctions" During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Madonna Promises "No Wardrobe Malfunctions" During Super Bowl Halftime ShowBlake: Keeping It Classy Plus, Michelle Williams, Ashley Greene and Amber Heard. Rate the highs and lows! The pop icon took time out today to chat it up with the press about her much-hyped Super Bowl halftime performance this Sunday. more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 12:25:53 PM -08:00 )

Madonna cannot confirm A-Rod's centaur painting
Madonna cannot confirm A-RodBy 'Duk | Big League Stew – 4 hours ago Hay now! Madonna was asked about A-Rod's art collection at the Super Bowl. (Getty/BLS photoshop) More than three years after its possible existence first came to light, America remains enamored with the idea of more
Yahoo! Sports (blog) ( 2/2/2012 12:22:53 PM -08:00 )

Madonna 'guarantees' no Super Bowl wardrobe malfunctions
Madonna By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY "I have to say that over 25 years of performing, I've never worked so hard or been so scrupulous or detail-oriented," she said at a press conference today in Indianapolis as she prepped for her Super Bowl halftime show at more
USA TODAY (blog) ( 2/2/2012 11:59:02 AM -08:00 )

Madonna Super Bowl XLVI Press Conference 2012 - Salsa Dance At The End
Video Footage Courtesy Of The NFL Network. Madonna Super Bowl 46 Press Conference 2012, Hilarious Press Conference. Madonna will perform at the halftime show at the Super Bowl. New England Patriots Vs The The New York Giants in Indianapolis Indiana. more
YouTube ( 2/2/2012 11:58:25 AM -08:00 )

Review: 'Chronicle' is smart about its telekinetic teens

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

Chronicle (M) Director: Josh Trank (feature debut) Starring: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan (above), Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw. Verdict: Stick around and get the hole story. Stars: * * * 1/2 THIS rather wonderful (if decidedly more
Herald Sun ( 2/2/2012 5:26:40 PM -08:00 )

Movie Review: Chronicle Is Totally Paranormal Activity for Superheroes
Movie Review: Chronicle Is Totally Paranormal Activity for SuperheroesReview in a Hurry: High school outcast Andrew is a videophile who records everything, even the intense bullying he endures between classes. But all that changes when he and two other students discover something underground that gives them...superpowers more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 5:11:40 PM -08:00 )

Film Bites: Found footage film reignites genre
By Chris Schulz Alex Russell, Michael B Jordan, and Dane DeHaan are shown in a scene from Chronicle. Photo / Supplied It's from a first-time director, uses no-name actors and continues the over-used trend of using "found footage" - Chronicle has all more
New Zealand Herald ( 2/2/2012 5:05:19 PM -08:00 )

Chronicle review: This Superteen really is super in this unexpected treat
Chronicle review: This Superteen really is super in this unexpected treatBy Chris Tookey This is an unexpected treat: an intelligent, unsettling view of what could happen if three ordinary teenagers developed super powers. It contains a powerhouse performance by Dane DeHaan, looking like a young Leonardo DiCaprio, more
Daily Mail ( 2/2/2012 5:03:27 PM -08:00 )

Review: 'Chronicle' is smart about its telekinetic teens
Review: 'Chronicle' explores an old question — if you had superpowers, would you do good or evil? — energetically and intelligently. By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic Was it Superman's, Spider-Man's or Socrates' uncle who said, "With great power more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 4:48:48 PM -08:00 )

The Irish Times - Friday, February 3, 2012
The Irish Times - Friday, February 3, 2012Directed by Josh Trank. Starring Michael B Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, Alex Russell 12A cert, general release, 84 min THIS CRACKING little found- footage thriller – at just 84 minutes, it really is quite little – doesn't half tell us a familiar more
Irish Times ( 2/2/2012 4:41:37 PM -08:00 )

'Chronicle' review: Superpowered teens? Uh-oh.
Andrew (Dane DeHaan) gives in to his dark side as his telekinetic powers get stronger in "Chronicle." Action drama. Directed by Josh Trank. Starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Kelly. (PG-13. 83 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/2/2012 4:28:50 PM -08:00 )

Exciting "Chronicle" could have skipped the gimmicks
LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (TheWrap.com) - The heart sinks a bit with the opening shot of "Chronicle": a teenager sets up a video camera in front of the mirror and begins narrating the movie, much of which will be seen from his point of view through the lens more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/2/2012 4:19:04 PM -08:00 )

Dane DeHaan in 'Chronicle,' Directed by Josh Trank
A slick, modestly scaled science-fiction fairy tale with major box-office aspirations, "Chronicle" is the latest big-studio release in indie-sheep's clothing. It's a classic pop creation in that its hook — three teenage boys mysteriously acquire more
New York Times ( 2/2/2012 4:04:02 PM -08:00 )

'Chronicle' Is The Product Of Telekinetic Day Dreams
One of the fun elements in the upcoming superhero powers-oriented film "Chronicle," is that unlike other movies of the same genre, we see normal kids playing with their power. Normal teenagers rather, who have a lot of fun with their new found more
MTV.com (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:09:55 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Chronicle doesn't live up to its trailer (with video)
Chronicle Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly and Alex Russell Directed by: Josh Trank 14A: intense violence, sexual content, some profanity Running time: 84 minutes Rating: Two stars In pretend "found footage" documentaries (The Blair Witch more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/2/2012 2:53:58 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Smart effects, dumb people in 'Chronicle'
By Sean P. Means The thriller "Chronicle" takes the do-it-yourself filmmaking genre, where the characters seem to be doing the filming "Blair Witch"-style, to a ridiculous degree. Three Seattle high-school guys — picked-on camera nerd Andrew (Dane more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/2/2012 2:30:23 PM -08:00 )

ReThink Review: Chronicle -- Teen Superhero vs. Teen Angst
Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." However, young people growing up today with high-quality cameras and social media platforms in their pockets have taken this to a level that Socrates couldn't have imagined. more
Huffington Post ( 2/2/2012 1:46:44 PM -08:00 )

Exciting 'Chronicle' Could Have Skipped the Gimmicks
By Alonso Duralde at TheWrap The heart sinks a bit with the opening shot of "Chronicle": a teenager sets up a video camera in front of the mirror and begins narrating the movie, much of which will be seen from his point of view through the lens of his more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 1:46:18 PM -08:00 )

Chronicle – review
Chronicle – reviewJust when we thought found-footage movies were all played out, 26-year-old director Josh Trank and co-writer Max Landis (son of John) have come up with a crackingly good film that puts new and thrilling life into the traditional theme of the lonely guy more
The Guardian ( 2/2/2012 1:45:42 PM -08:00 )

A superhero movie minus the cliches
Dane DeHann plays Andrew Detmer, one of three high school boys who develop telekinetic powers and use them in unheroic ways. Anna Wood; Michael B. Jordan; Ashley Hinshaw; Joe Vaz; Matthew Dylan Roberts; Dane DeHaan; Luke Tyler; Michael Kelly; more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/2/2012 12:55:29 PM -08:00 )

'Chronicle' turns the found-footage genre into a superhero
By Ty Burr Thirteen years after "The Blair Witch Project'' kicked it off, the found-footage genre is finally expanding its boundaries beyond ghost stories ("Paranormal Activity''), monsters ("Cloverfield''), and demons ("The Devil Inside''). more
Boston Globe ( 2/2/2012 12:33:40 PM -08:00 )

'Chronicle' focuses on supernatural powers
New Delhi: The science fiction film 'Chronicle' is releasing in India on February 3, two days after its UK release. The film is written by Max Landis and is directed by Josh Trank. It features Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly and Alex more
IBNLive.com ( 2/2/2012 5:50:55 AM -08:00 )

'Chronicle' offers some fantastic action in found footage -- 3 stars
Teenagers acquire super powers and, being teenagers, videotape themselves as they learn what they can do in"Chronicle,"an entertaining comic-book movie without the comic book. Featuring effects that put the last two"Spider-Man"movies to shame, more
Chicago Tribune (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:04:43 AM -08:00 )

Cast Interviews for Chronicle
Ezequiel Gutierrez from HeyUGuys chats with the cast of Chronicle about their new awesome movie. He speaks with Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell about how they got involved on the project and what they'd do if they had some of these more
YouTube ( 2/2/2012 1:33:30 AM -08:00 )

R&B Singer David Peaston Dies at 54

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

R& singer David Peaston dies at 54David Peaston reached No. 3 on the R&B charts with 'Two Wrongs (Don't Make a Right).' David Peaston, who rode several Apollo Theater triumphs tantalizingly close to the top of the music world, died Wednesday in St. Louis from complications of diabetes. more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 3:28:09 PM -08:00 )

R&B singer David Peaston dies
US singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died at the age of 54. Peaston's family says he died of complications from diabetes. Peaston's highest charting song was Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right). more
ABC Online ( 2/2/2012 3:16:24 PM -08:00 )

R&B/Gospel Singer David Peaston Dies At 54
R&B/Gospel Singer David Peaston Dies At 54by Erika Ramirez, NY | February 02, 2012 5:05 EST Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home, police said. He was 75. The suicide of "Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius more
Billboard ( 2/2/2012 2:08:23 PM -08:00 )

R&B singer David Peaston dies at age 54
JIM SALTER, AP ST. LOUIS (AP) — Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday. Peaston, 54, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes, his niece, Neuka Mitchell said. more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 2/2/2012 2:01:50 PM -08:00 )

R&B Singer David Peaston Dies at 54
The singer, known for his performances at "Showtime at the Apollo," died the same day as "Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius' death. NEW YORK -- It's been an unfortunate week for R&B and soul. Yesterday -- on the same day as Soul Train founder Don more
Hollywood Reporter ( 2/2/2012 4:47:35 PM -08:00 )

10 Things you Didn't Know About David Peaston
10 Things you DidnPeaston was diagnosed with diabetes and had his legs amputated, forcing him to use prosthesis. Details of his death are not available yet. But, considering many don't know much about this Gospel legend, we wanted to provide the top 10 facts you didn't more
Eurweb.com ( 2/2/2012 3:07:28 PM -08:00 )

'Two Wrongs (Don't Make It Right)' singer David Peaston dead at 54
By Jim Salter (AP) Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 4:37 PM ST. LOUIS (AP) — Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday. Peaston, 54, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes, more
HitFix ( 2/2/2012 1:57:33 PM -08:00 )

Local gospel and R&B singer David Peaston, who achieved acclaim performing ...
St. Louis, MO (KSDK) - Local gospel and R&B singer David Peaston, who achieved acclaim performing at the Apollo Theater in the late 1980s, passed away Wednesday. He was 54. The details surrounding Peaston's death have not been disclosed. more
KSDK ( 2/2/2012 1:30:45 PM -08:00 )

R&B/Gospel Singer David Peaston Dead At 54
R&B/Gospel Singer David Peaston Dead At 54David Peaston, whose golden voice serenaded and wowed the "Showtime at the Apollo" audiences in the late '80s, passed away Wednesday at age 54. The actual cause of death has not been officially announced. Peaston, whose stratospheric tenor voice was more
News One ( 2/2/2012 12:36:15 PM -08:00 )

St. Louis R&B singer David Peaston dies
BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON > POST-DISPATCH POP MUSIC CRITIC . kjohnson@post-dispatch.comkjohnson@post-dispatch.com > > 314-340-8191 Sources close to R&B/gospel singer David Peaston are confirming the St. Louis native has died. His cause of death has not been more
STLtoday.com ( 2/2/2012 12:13:26 PM -08:00 )

We Remember: Singer David Peaston Dies at 54
We Remember: Singer David Peaston Dies at 54*With sadness we report that R&B/gospel singer David Peaston has passed. He was 54. Unfortunately, as of this posting, details of his death are not available. However, according to postings on his Facebook page, he died on Wednesday. more
Eurweb.com ( 2/2/2012 12:30:55 AM -08:00 )

The Hunger Games Super Bowl Commercial Trailer Video: Watch It Now!

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

Entertainment Newsday > Entertainment Pet Rock Thoughts, ideas and videos from the world of movies, music, TV and everything else pop culture. View all posts 'Hunger Games' goes IMAX 5:12 PM By Rafer Guzman "The Hunger Games" will get the IMAX more
Newsday ( 2/2/2012 4:08:50 PM -08:00 )

The new 'Hunger Games' trailer
By Jen Chaney Remember how the new "Hunger Games" trailer/Super Bowl commercial was being yanked off the Internet earlier today? Well, now it's officially online. And what does this latest teaser for the arrow-shooting adventures of Katniss Everdeen more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/2/2012 2:58:25 PM -08:00 )

'Hunger Games' contests: Win pair of tickets to movie's LA premiere
By Ann Tatko-Peterson Lionsgate loves to play the numbers game when it comes to its upcoming "Hunger Games" movie. With 50 days until the movie's release, the studio announced a partnership with 50 websites, each of which will give away two tickets to more
San Jose Mercury News ( 2/2/2012 2:27:17 PM -08:00 )

"50 days until 'The Hunger Games' "
So read the headline of an email I got today. Still haven't read the book -- I know, I know -- but will get to it very soon. (For the record, two out of four members of my book group, when surveyed, said they'd read it -- and loved it.) more
The Seattle Times (blog) ( 2/2/2012 2:22:03 PM -08:00 )

New 'Hunger Games' Trailer Debuts
By Alexandra Cheney A second peek into the highly anticipated film, "The Hunger Games" reveals Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci and the first shot of Panem, the capital of the territories. It also highlights Josh Hutcherson as Peeta training for the games, more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 2/2/2012 2:16:46 PM -08:00 )

The Hunger Games social game coming to Facebook
When reading the increasingly popular The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, did you ever catch yourself thinking, "I wish I could live in Panem?" If you have, seek mental help. Living in Panem would be terrifying. What's wrong with you? more
Dallas Morning News (subscription) (blog) ( 2/2/2012 1:01:21 PM -08:00 )

New 'Hunger Games' trailer released
New By Ethan Sacks / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Murray Close/Lionsgate via AP Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from "The Hunger Games," set for release on March 23. With just 50 days away until "The Hunger Games" hits theaters, more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 12:52:13 PM -08:00 )

New 'Hunger Games' Trailer: Five Key Scenes
By Kara Warner (@karawarner) Anytime we see anything new from "The Hunger Games," it's like Christmas came early around here. On Thursday (February 2), we were gifted with a brand-new teaser trailer for the film, which is set to air on Super Bowl more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 12:49:18 PM -08:00 )

Picking at the Bones of New The Hunger Games Trailer
By Angela Watercutter The new trailer for The Hunger Games drops a few tasty morsels about the upcoming film adaptation of the young adult sci-fi novel, but holds off on spilling too much fight-to-the-death footage. It's probably a smart choice, more
Wired News (blog) ( 2/2/2012 12:46:16 PM -08:00 )

The Hunger Games Trailer Redux: Five More Reasons to Get Excited!
The Hunger Games Trailer Redux: Five More Reasons to Get Excited!Holy Hunger Games overload! The main event must be drawing near because we're getting all sorts of goodness courtesy of Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her crew—like the just-released trailer that shows off tons of new footage from the flick. more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 12:29:00 PM -08:00 )

"The Hunger Games": Watch the new trailer
A new trailer for the highly-anticipated film was released Thursday, and will air this weekend during the NFL's big game on Sunday, according to E!. This clip gives a closer look at Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her bond with younger sister more
CBS News ( 2/2/2012 12:16:32 PM -08:00 )

'Hunger Games' update: New trailer debuts for movie
By Ann Tatko-Peterson With 50 days until the movie's release, a new "Hunger Games" trailer hit online today, courtesy of Yahoo Movies. The minute-long trailer opens with Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) giving her sister, Prim (Willow Shields) the more
San Jose Mercury News ( 2/2/2012 11:33:54 AM -08:00 )

Watch the New Hunger Games Trailer!
Here's the new spot for the highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit young-adult books. It's set to air during the Super Bowl pregame on Sunday, but fans can get an early peek today—excactly 50 days out from the release date. more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 11:30:47 AM -08:00 )

'The Hunger Games'
To mark the final 50 days until the release of The Hunger Games, the latest full-length movie trailer has been officially released. While this trailer builds upon many previously introduced scenes, it also introduces many of the preparatory steps the more
RollingStone.com ( 2/2/2012 11:17:33 AM -08:00 )

New 'Hunger Games' Trailer: Katniss' Sisterly Love On Full Display
You know what they say: The early Mockingjay catches the worm. Days before a new "Hunger Games" trailer was set to debut during the Super Bowl pre-grame show, the clip has swooped onto the internet courtesy of Yahoo! Movies. We wouldn't characterize more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 10:39:54 AM -08:00 )

'Hunger Games' Trailer: Katniss Everdeen, The Girl Who Was On Fire, Enters The
Just 50 days remain until "The Hunger Games" explodes into theaters, and in honor of that special occasion, Lionsgate has unveiled a brand new trailer for highly anticipated YA adaptation. The better news? Unlike the new teasers this week for "GI Joe: more
Huffington Post ( 2/2/2012 10:25:14 AM -08:00 )

'The Hunger Games' Gets 1-Week IMAX Run
By Brent Lang at TheWrap "The Hunger Games" is getting a limited IMAX run, Lionsgate said on Thursday. The hotly anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins' dystopian novel will only unspool in the big screen format for one week, starting on March 23, more
Reuters ( 2/2/2012 10:15:33 AM -08:00 )

Want to Attend The Hunger Games Premiere? Dress to Impress and Maybe You Can!
Want to Attend The Hunger Games Premiere? Dress to Impress and Maybe You Can!Scratch that…as much as we love Katniss's red carpet alter ego, we know Team Truth (and you, we're sure) would be way more excited to see Gale and Peeta—uh, we mean Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson—in all their hunky glory. more
E! Online ( 2/2/2012 10:02:15 AM -08:00 )

'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence Was 'Blown Away' By The Capitol
Is your tummy growling as loudly as mine? Happily, in just 50 shortish days, us ravenous fans will finally get to chew on director Gary Ross' vision of "The Hunger Games," when the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel debuts in theaters. more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 9:59:39 AM -08:00 )

Jennifer Lawrence: Decision to take on "The Hunger Games" role was "terrifying"
(CBS) Jennifer Lawrence plays a young woman who must battle to the death in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of "The Hunger Games," but the actress says signing on the role was a scary prospect in itself. The Oscar nominee told The Hollywood Reporter more
CBS News ( 2/2/2012 8:31:38 AM -08:00 )

NBC is hoping 'Smash' is a smash

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

A Musical for Marilyn MonroeBy DOROTHY RABINOWITZ After half a century's fixation on Marilyn Monroe's tormented life, underappreciated art and alleged martyrdom at the hands of a cruel Hollywood system, the challenge of another round with Norma Jean—this time in the form of a more
Wall Street Journal ( 2/2/2012 4:28:09 PM -08:00 )

NBC is hoping 'Smash' is a smash
NBC is hoping The network is gambling big that the drama about turning Marilyn Monroe's life into a musical will resonate with viewers and help pull it out of its ratings slump. Megan Hilty portrays Ivy Lynn, left, and Katharine McPhee portrays Karen Cartwright in more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/2/2012 4:20:20 PM -08:00 )

TV Fine Tuning column for Monday, Feb. 6
By Alex Strachan, Postmedia News February 2, 2012 It takes less than a minute - just 50 seconds - for the smooth, elegant Smash to set its tone. Katharine McPhee, playing an ingenue fresh off the back of a turnip truck from Anywhere, USA, more
Canada.com ( 2/2/2012 3:22:50 PM -08:00 )

First Songs From NBC's New Critically Acclaimed Musical Drama 'Smash' Now
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- With the premiere of NBC's new critically acclaimed musical drama series "Smash," NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and Columbia Records will make select songs from each episode more
MarketWatch (press release) ( 2/2/2012 2:41:14 PM -08:00 )

'Smash' brings back Marilyn Monroe
TV Newsday > Entertainment > TV 'Smash' brings back Marilyn Monroe Published: February 2, 2012 2:56 PM By JOSEPH V. AMODIO. Special to Newsday Marilyn Monroe is ready for her close-up. "Rolling, rolling . . . quiet please," says a voice. more
Newsday ( 2/2/2012 1:35:45 PM -08:00 )

Smash 'will leave you anxious'
By Bill Harris ,QMI Agency McPhee has the lead role in Smash, the super-hyped, Broadway-based TV series that debuts Monday, Feb. 6 on NBC and CTV. But it actually has been six years since McPhee became known to the world through her second-place finish more
Toronto Sun ( 2/2/2012 10:40:53 AM -08:00 )

Will NBC have a 'Smash' on its hands?
By Scott D. Pierce "Smash" is more than just the first TV show Jaime Cepero has ever been in. It's a lot like his life. The new NBC series is set behind the scenes of a Broadway musical-in-the-making. Songs are written, money is raised, more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/2/2012 10:25:38 AM -08:00 )

'Smash' review: All that jazz is sometimes worth it
Yea, though NBC walks through the valley of the shadow of death, all hope is not lost. "Smash," the network's easily engaging new Monday night drama about the making of a Broadway musical, turns out to be quite the little sunbeam. more
Washington Post ( 2/2/2012 9:51:24 AM -08:00 )

A Smash hit?
On a day about a year ago, when nine Broadway productions closed over a 24-hour period, a prominent Broadway theatre critic noted that, while he was sympathetic to the actors and other stage employees who lost their jobs, "that's how theatre works. more
Montreal Gazette ( 2/2/2012 9:13:15 AM -08:00 )

NBC's "SMASH" GIVES ITS REGARDS TO BROADWAY
On February 6th, NBC-TV premieres its new series "Smash" that chronicles the inner workings of putting on a Broadway musical. It stars Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee and Angelica Houston. more
Artisan News Service ( 2/2/2012 9:02:55 AM -08:00 )

'Smash': Katharine McPhee On Avoiding The Hype
There seems to be no escaping "Smash," NBC's new musical drama about the creation of a Broadway show. The Peacock network has been touting the debut of the new series, which is backed by Steven Spielberg, for months now and critics have been singing more
Huffington Post ( 2/2/2012 8:34:30 AM -08:00 )

Quick Thoughts on "Smash"
by Jaime Weinman on Thursday, February 2, 2012 11:16am - 0 Comments The thing about Smash that was most striking to me, almost from the first non-musical scene, is that it is one of the best-directed shows I've seen in a long time. more
Macleans.ca (blog) ( 2/2/2012 8:17:15 AM -08:00 )

Inside NBC's new 'Smash'
"Smash," a drama set behind the scenes of a new Broadway production, premieres Monday at 10 pm ET on NBC. Debra Messing ("Will and Grace") as Julia Houston, a Broadway musical writer. Messing with Broadway veteran Christian Borle, who plays her writing more
Washington Post ( 2/2/2012 7:38:59 AM -08:00 )

Dead Tree Alert: Smash: Broadway's West Wing, or Its Studio 60?
By James Poniewozik | @poniewozik | February 2, 2012 | + NBC's musical-about-a-musical, Smash, debuts next Monday, but after the massive promotional blitz, you'd be excused for feeling like you've already seen the entire 15-episode season. more
TIME ( 2/2/2012 7:31:29 AM -08:00 )

Will "Smash" splash or crash for NBC?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC's new musical drama "Smash" could hardly have a stronger pedigree: Idea by Steven Spielberg, songs by award-winning Broadway producers, stars including Anjelica Huston and Debra Messing, and screen icon Marilyn Monroe more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/2/2012 6:14:21 AM -08:00 )

Drama begins when curtains close on CTV's 'Smash'
TORONTO — "Smash" star Debra Messing knows all too well the nerve-wracking anxiety that comes with auditioning for musical theatre. Before she became known as one half of "Will and Grace," before she earned acclaim as "The Starter Wife" and before she more
CTV.ca ( 2/2/2012 4:54:33 AM -08:00 )

'Smash': NBC gives its regards to Broadway
By Chuck Barney In this image released by NBC, Katharine McPhee portrays Karen Cartwright in the new series "Smash," premiering Monday at 10 pm EST on NBC. (AP Photo/NBC, Will Hart) All the world may be a stage, but Megan Hilty, one of the stars of more
San Jose Mercury News ( 2/2/2012 1:00:37 AM -08:00 )

Hilty gets a Marilyn encore: 'Smash' actress to star in 'Blondes'
Actress Megan Hilty is developing a Marilyn habit: Thesp, who stars in the upcoming NBC skein "Smash" as the wannabe star of a Marilyn Monroe musical, will appear this spring in the Encores! staging of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/1/2012 10:15:13 PM -08:00 )

Top Broadcast's Midseason Hot List
Super Bowl weekend is closing in -- and with it the true beginning of broadcast's midseason, heralding the arrival of a number of new scripted series that many critics believe to be collectively superior to last fall's freshman class. more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 2/1/2012 3:12:31 PM -08:00 )

Smash Review: Will NBC's Terrific Backstage Musical Make It Big?
If "Smash" (Monday at 10 pm EST on NBC) doesn't live up to its title, or at least deserve to be renamed "Moderate Hit," it'll be a sad day for television. But don't watch this show because an ailing NBC desperately needs a win. more
Huffington Post ( 2/1/2012 11:35:07 AM -08:00 )

Jennifer Lopez Says Madonna 'Would Be Awesome' As 'American Idol' Mentor

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST

By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212) , with reporting by Jim Cantiello (@jambajim) On Thursday (February 2) night, Madonna will world-premiere a teaser for her highly anticipated new video on "American Idol." The preview of "Give Me All Your Luvin' " comes more
MTV.com ( 2/2/2012 4:19:00 PM -08:00 )

'Idol's' Randy Jackson: I'm retiring 'Are you in it to win it?!'
By Craig Berman "American Idol's" ratings may be down from 2011, it's hard to argue that the show isn't still the big kid on the block among the hundreds of singing shows (or at least it seems that way) on US television. But that doesn't mean that more
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) ( 2/2/2012 3:21:25 PM -08:00 )

Idol judges vow to be harder
Idol judges vow to be harderAmerican Idol judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his ''in it to win it'' catchphrase. Jackson said that Tyler and Lopez were feeling more comfortable in their more
Stuff.co.nz ( 2/2/2012 3:05:51 PM -08:00 )

"Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his "in it to win it" catchphrase. Jackson said on Thursday that Tyler and Lopez were more
Reuters Canada ( 2/2/2012 2:18:37 PM -08:00 )

Randy Jackson: Expect lots of fainting in Hollywood
By Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY Get ready for some American Idol drama. Randy Jackson says the show's contestants were passing out all over the place in Hollywood. "I don't think we've had a tougher, more challenging Hollywood Week ever," the Idol judge more
USA TODAY (blog) ( 2/2/2012 12:52:43 PM -08:00 )

Mariah Carey would be 'amazing' for Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' says 'American
Mariah Carey would be By Richard Huff / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS 'American Idol' team: Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest (l. to r.) answer questions from the press last week in Las Vegas. Speculation has swirled that Cowell wants Carey to join the more
New York Daily News ( 2/2/2012 12:17:09 PM -08:00 )

Dear 'Idol' judges: Knock off the nice act and get mean!
Hey, Steven, J.Lo and Randy: It's OK to be brutally honest with the contestants, OK?! By Craig Berman When "American Idol" was young and feisty, it made its reputation by taking the dreams of unworthy hopefuls and ripping them to shreds. more
msnbc.com ( 2/1/2012 4:37:42 AM -08:00 )

'American Idol': Lame, tame or still in the game?
Host Ryan Seacrest and judges, from left, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler of "American Idol" airing its 11th season on Fox. MICHAEL BECKER/Fox "American Idol" saw its ratings fall again last night but the Fox network won the night and more
Tulsa World (blog) ( 2/2/2012 3:16:53 PM -08:00 )

Randy Jackson Is Just As Scintillating In Interviews As On TV
Randy Jackson Is Just As Scintillating In Interviews As On TVIt was theoretically possible. There could be untold troves of lucid, insightful Randy Jackson criticism left in some Fox vault, heard only by video editors, IT folks, janitors and the rare entry-level Fox employee or intern who proves herself more
Popdust ( 2/2/2012 3:02:02 PM -08:00 )

'American Idol's' Randy Jackson on the Show's Future, Softer Ratings and Crazy
"The space of singing shows is definitely a little crowded now," said the judge of the show, which is now in its 11th season. American Idol judge Randy Jackson admits that ratings for the singing competition show aren't as high as they once were, more
Hollywood Reporter ( 2/2/2012 2:11:06 PM -08:00 )

The judges were spot on for America Idol in Portland
The judges were spot on for America Idol in PortlandBy Cory Lamz By Nick Lucchesi By Nick Lucchesi By Dave Herrera By Patrick Rodgers By Dave Herrera and Ru Johnson By Cory Lamz Thu., Feb. 2 2012 at 7:00 AM If you're going to take on Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess on "Somebody To Love" and use it as an more
Westword (blog) ( 2/2/2012 12:31:40 PM -08:00 )

Eye of the Tiger: Eleventh season of American Idol had a very solid debut
Season 11 of American Idol is finally here. It seemed to come out of almost nowhere, having barely any hype until a few days before its premiere on January 18. As we all know, American Idol became an instant success when it debuted back in 2002. more
my.hsj.org ( 2/2/2012 11:43:07 AM -08:00 )

Idol Ratings Fall Again
Idol Ratings Fall AgainFox's American Idol drew 18.19 million viewers Wednesday night. That was more than all of the other broadcast networks drew combined , but it was still way off previous seasons' numbers. Among adults 18-49 ratings were down 9 percent from last more
Contactmusic.com ( 2/2/2012 11:22:45 AM -08:00 )

Jennifer Lopez On "Idol" Mentoring, Single Motherhood and New Movies
By Scott Huver Jennifer Lopez has settled back in behind the judges' table on "American Idol," and with her freshman season under her belt and a high profile personal life split behind her, don't expect her to slip into Simon-esque snarkiness. more
NBC New York (blog) ( 2/2/2012 11:10:17 AM -08:00 )

'American Idol's' Randy Jackson talks 'X Factor' shake up and 'Idol' moving
By Andrea Reiher "American Idol" is about to head full swing into Hollywood next week. Judge Randy Jackson took the time Thursday (Feb. 2) to speak with the press about how the season is going so far, plus about the recent shake-up of the "X Factor. more
Zap2it.com (blog) ( 2/2/2012 10:58:08 AM -08:00 )

With ratings down, competition up, is 'American Idol' finally showing its age?
It's the dreaded sophomore slump for Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest now that the novelty of their new "American Idol" judging panel has worn off. / AP photo TV shows live by the numbers and they die by the numbers. more
Green Bay Press Gazette ( 2/2/2012 9:18:26 AM -08:00 )

American Idol's Jennifer Lopez Explains to Hopeful How She Balances Singing
American IdolAmerican Idol judge Jennifer Lopez bonded with auditionee and mother-of-two Brittnee Kellogg over balancing motherhood with career aspirations during the Portland auditions. Before showing the judges her talented singing voice, the 27-year-old more
Entertainmentwise ( 2/2/2012 8:58:03 AM -08:00 )

'American Idol's Brittnee Kellogg bonds with Jennifer Lopez over kids
American Idol hopeful Brittnee Kellogg bonded with judge Jennifer Lopez over their kids during her audition in Portland on Wednesday night (February 1). The 27-year-old mother-of-two opened her audition by telling the judging panel that her ex-husband more
Digital Spy UK ( 2/2/2012 2:59:35 AM -08:00 )

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