Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Secret World of Arrietty [NewsPlurk Entertainment]

The Secret World of Arrietty [NewsPlurk Entertainment]


The Secret World of Arrietty

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:40 PM PST

The wee folk beneath the floorboards in the wistful animated children's film "The Secret World of Arrietty" don't get underfoot: they scramble and hide, if less like scattering mice and more like practiced explorers. There aren't many of them. more
New York Times ( 2/16/2012 9:23:34 PM -08:00 )

'Secret World' a mild place
By LIZ BRAUN, QMI Agency Anyone familiar with Mary Norton's novel or with one of the many TV and film adaptations knows that The Borrowers has everything a child's story should have -- fantasy, adventure, and a whole secret world in miniature. more
CANOE ( 2/16/2012 9:22:55 PM -08:00 )

An English children's classic with a Japanese touch
An English childrenMary Norton's 1952 children's novel, The Borrowers, describes a family of small people, about 10 centimetres tall, who live beneath the floorboards of an English country house, subsisting on what they surreptitiously take from the oblivious "human more
Globe and Mail ( 2/16/2012 9:02:09 PM -08:00 )

Ghibli's tiny 'Arrietty' a big hit
By Brett Michel "The Secret World of Arrietty" Rated G. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium, Kendall Square Cinema, Coolidge Corner Theatre and suburban theaters: B+ Hand-drawn animation may not be the draw it once was (even live-action more
Boston Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:00:43 PM -08:00 )

Gorgeous 'Arrietty' Will Charm Children and Parents Alike
By Alonso Duralde at TheWrap If you love animation, you owe it to yourself to check out the extraordinary productions of Studio Ghibli. Ask the folks at Disney and Pixar, and even they will tell you that the Japanese company behind such contemporary more
Reuters ( 2/16/2012 6:15:33 PM -08:00 )

Miniature delights fill 'Secret World of Arrietty'
Miniature delights fill By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY The 4-inch-tall family in The Secret World of Arrietty (*** out of four; rated G; opens Friday nationwide) lives under the floorboards of a country house, unseen, as they do their best to live in harmony with nature. more
USA TODAY ( 2/16/2012 6:02:41 PM -08:00 )

A comforting world for viewers
By Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune February 16, 2012 8:06 PM Although she is very tiny, Arrietty (voice by Bridgit Mendler) is a dauntless teenager who, along with her equally diminutive family, resides peacefully under the floorboards of a more
Ottawa Citizen ( 2/16/2012 5:28:31 PM -08:00 )

Review: Arrietty is a secret worth sharing
If you're tired of all the hoopla surrounding the silent film The Artist, open your ears to The Secret World of Arrietty, which features some of the most arresting, inventive sound design in years. But keep your eyes open as well for its deliciously more
Calgary Herald ( 2/16/2012 5:26:57 PM -08:00 )

'Secret World of Arrietty' review: tiny thrills
Animation. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Starring the voices of David Henrie and Bridgit Mendler. (G. 93 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) They may be just a few inches tall, but the tiny people who live beneath the floorboards in "The Secret World more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/16/2012 4:41:52 PM -08:00 )

Video: Trailer for The Secret World of Arrietty
The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family's residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered. Although she is very tiny, more
Ottawa Citizen ( 2/16/2012 4:19:36 PM -08:00 )

'The Secret World of Arrietty'
By KENNETH TURAN LOS ANGELES -- "Wonder" is the watchword in "The Secret World of Arrietty." Set in an enchanting locale where the potential for magic is everywhere, this impeccable animated film puts its complete trust in the spirit of make-believe. more
Kansas City Star ( 2/16/2012 4:09:18 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: The Secret World of Arrietty a sonic and visual delight
The Secret World of Arrietty Starring: Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Parental advisory: none Running time: 94 minutes Rating: Four and a half stars out of five If you're tired of all the hoopla more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/16/2012 3:32:34 PM -08:00 )

'The Secret World of Arrietty' a dead-end tale
By Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service February 16, 2012 The new anime version of "The Borrowers," titled "The Secret World of Arrietty" by screenwriter and "supervisor" Hayao Miyazaki, has the fascination with household "spirits," the same more
The Province ( 2/16/2012 3:03:56 PM -08:00 )

Beloved 'Borrowers' animates 'Secret World of Arrietty'
By Vince Horiuchi It seems foreign animators are the only ones who aren't getting sucked into the Hollywood vortex of 3-D computer animation. That certainly is the case for Japanese animation studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki, who has produced more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/16/2012 3:02:50 PM -08:00 )

'The Secret World of Arrietty' is magical | 3 stars
By JON NICCUM Bravely venturing into the garden, tiny Arrietty (voice by Bridgit Mender) is excited to explore the big world just beyond her family's hiding place. Blockbusters such as "The Adventures of Tintin" or "Arthur Christmas" dole out so much more
Kansas City Star ( 2/16/2012 2:16:38 PM -08:00 )

Tiny Arrietty in a ravishing secret world
This content requires the Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Get Flash Arrietty, a Thumbelina-scaled creature, lives with her parents under the floorboards of a mansion in suburban Tokyo. Her parents have one rule, more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/16/2012 2:14:26 PM -08:00 )

Borrowed time, but time well spent
Borrowed time, but time well spentHayao Miyazaki co-wrote "The Secret World of Arrietty," an adaption of "The Borrowers." (Disney/AP Photo) By Ty Burr "The Secret World of Arrietty'' offers a curious and mostly congenial case of cinematic fusion cuisine. Based on Mary Norton's 1952 more
Boston.com ( 2/16/2012 1:29:12 PM -08:00 )

The Secret World of Arrietty: Little Heroes, But Big Emotions, In Another
The Secret World of Arrietty: Little Heroes, But Big Emotions, In AnotherThe latest from the Japanese animation studio brings to life a hidden world of tiny creatures who take refuge in the walls and nooks of people's homes. By Steven James Snyder | @thesnydes | February 16, 2012 | + To soar through an animated universe more
TIME ( 2/16/2012 10:13:04 AM -08:00 )

'Secret World of Arrietty': An animation style worth borrowing 1/2
Compared to so much American animation, which seems hellbent on putting a global audience of addled kids in a paradoxical manic stupor, the work ofJapan's Studio Ghibli sets its own pace, establishes its own, meticulously observed realms of the more
Chicago Tribune (blog) ( 2/16/2012 3:04:08 AM -08:00 )

'The Secret World of Arrietty': a borrowed and beautiful anime tale
A movie review of "The Secret World of Arrietty," a splendid anime version of "The Borrowers." Hayao Miyazaki ("Ponyo") co-wrote the screenplay and the English-dubbed vocal cast includes Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett. By Tom Keogh STUDIO GHIBLI / AP more
The Seattle Times ( 2/16/2012 12:05:21 AM -08:00 )

Silence speaks volumes in Oscar-nominated movies

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:40 PM PST

Silence speaks volumes in Oscar-nominated moviesBy Susan Wloszczyna, USA TODAY Is silence golden? Max Von Sydow has been nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a mute Dresden-bombing survivor in 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.' A hush has fallen over the Oscar race. more
USA TODAY ( 2/16/2012 3:54:59 PM -08:00 )

Can 'The Artist' win a best picture Oscar?
Movies Newsday > Entertainment > Movies Can 'The Artist' win a best picture Oscar? Published: February 16, 2012 4:37 PM By RAFER GUZMÁN rafer.guzman@newsday.com With the 84th Academy Awards ceremony just a week away, by now you've surely heard about more
Newsday (subscription) ( 2/16/2012 1:40:44 PM -08:00 )

Review: The Artist
Review: The ArtistBy André Crous - Staff Writer | Comments (0) | Post comment They're looking at us, kid. A silent-film actor has to face the advent of the talkies. Why has it taken so long for someone to make another silent film? All the recent "improvements" in sound more
Prague Post ( 2/16/2012 2:59:55 AM -08:00 )

'Artist' reminds viewer of forgotten pleasures
By Kwaak Je-yup People watch movies at a theater for the sake of a large screen ― despite the grave nuisance of fellow watchers chatting away in the most inappropriate moments. At the screening of Michel Hazanavicius's "The Artist," on the contrary, more
Korea Times ( 2/16/2012 2:00:07 AM -08:00 )

Film review: The Artist - enjoy the silence
Film review: The Artist - enjoy the silenceBy Unum Muneer Ahmed A stunning tribute to love, success and the history of cinema, The Artist recreates the glamour and innocence of early Hollywood in its dramatic black and white frames. It is a largely silent film, but really, the story is all more
The Express Tribune ( 2/15/2012 9:38:57 PM -08:00 )

Will be great if we win: Michel Hazanavicius
Will be great if we win: Michel HazanaviciusThe Artist crew with their awards: (LR) Actor Jean Dujardin, Producer Thomas Langmann, Director Michel Hazanavicius. After three Golden Globes, the French romantic-drama, The Artist (2011), swept the BAFTA, the British equivalent of the Oscars, more
Hindustan Times ( 2/15/2012 2:15:07 AM -08:00 )

Oscar countdown: "The Artist"
Oscar countdown: "The Artist"Though it's romantic-movie day on P&P (don't forget to vote in the poll!), it's also time to start an Oscar-movie countdown: one day for each of the nine Best Picture nominees, until we reach Oscar night. We'll do these alphabetically, which means that more
The Seattle Times (blog) ( 2/14/2012 1:41:22 PM -08:00 )

Inside the Best Picture Nominees: A deep dive into 'The Artist'
by Kate Ward Tweetable description of The Artist: Fallen silent film star saved by peppy girl and adorable dog. Turns out he's French. #TakeThatMNight What EW's Owen Gleiberman said: "The Artist is delightfully old-fashioned, but it's also poppingly more
Entertainment Weekly ( 2/14/2012 1:00:35 PM -08:00 )

Win a sneak peek at silent pic
Win a sneak peek at silent picAt long last The Artist is heading for these shores. It is due to open in Bangkok on February 23, just days before the ceremony to hand out the Oscars, in which competition this silent French film is a frontrunner to win the Best Picture award. more
Bangkok Post ( 2/14/2012 12:12:06 PM -08:00 )

'The Artist's' Michel Hazanavicius makes for the unlikeliest Oscar favorite
By Roger Moore / McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. — The honors and accolades have piled up around the little French silent film "The Artist" all through this awards' season — Critic's Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and a Director's Guild of more
Boston Herald ( 2/14/2012 11:18:48 AM -08:00 )

Valentine's Day on the big screen: From 'The Artist' to 'Zelig,' where to take
ValentineCan't decide between seeing something old and something new? Have it both ways in the 1920s-set Oscar front runner 'The Artist,' starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. What is the most romantic movie of all time? more
New York Daily News ( 2/14/2012 8:11:09 AM -08:00 )

Film Review: The Artist
Film Review: The ArtistBy David Burden After the showering of award nominations confirmed "The Artist" as this years must see film, does Michel Hazanavicius' silent movie live up to the sky high expectations, or is this acclaim a falsity, merely the work of esoteric critics more
Different Scene (blog) ( 2/16/2012 7:00:54 PM -08:00 )

Will a new age in films arrive to silence the doubters?
AS I watched the beguiling, silent black-and-white film, The Artist, at the Stag on Saturday afternoon, I thought of Charlie Chaplin and other heroes of the silent era who refused to believe there was a future in the "golden age of the talkies". more
This is Kent ( 2/16/2012 6:17:59 PM -08:00 )

Is silence golden?
Is silence golden?Elie Wiesel was once famously asked whether Judaism has a tradition of silence. "Yes," the author and Holocaust survivor answered. "But we don't like to talk about it." Silence, of course, is paramount in the Jewish tradition. more
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. ( 2/16/2012 3:59:03 PM -08:00 )

Here's what will win Oscars
In this film publicity image released by The Weinstein Company, Jean Dujardin portrays George Valentin, left, and Berenice Bejo portrays Peppy Miller in a scene from "The Artist." The silent movie "The Artist" and the doomsday drama "Take Shelter" lead more
U-T San Diego ( 2/16/2012 2:52:18 PM -08:00 )

Silence is golden in 'The Artist'
Sound is such an integral part of movies that going without is a daring choice. But when done properly --- think "Wall-E" --- the payoff is grand. "The Artist" would be a fine movie if it had color and sound, but the choice to go without, more
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier ( 2/16/2012 12:20:29 PM -08:00 )

Online-Only Review: 'The Artist' unique, charming, well-crafted
It would be really easy to dismiss "The Artist" as a gimmick if it wasn't such a darn good film. It's a silent movie, and it's in black-and-white, but its story doesn't simply transcend the style - it actually elevates the story. more
fwdailynews.com ( 2/16/2012 12:07:48 PM -08:00 )

Read the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning Screenplay of The Artist
Read the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning Screenplay of The ArtistAfter a somewhat surprising victory last weekend at the BAFTAs, with the silent movie The Artist taking the Best Original Screenplay for writer-director Michel Hazanavicius, it looks like all bets might well be off for the same category at the Academy more
HeyUGuys.co.uk ( 2/16/2012 12:06:07 PM -08:00 )

The State of the Race: In Gods we Trust (and Giveaway)
"They had mocked him through his misery and remorse, mocked him with how hideous a note of cynical derision! Fiendishly laughing, they had insisted on the low squalor, the nauseous ugliness of the nightmare. Now, suddenly, they trumpeted a call to arms more
Awards Daily ( 2/16/2012 11:05:32 AM -08:00 )

The Artist continues to draw audiences
FRESH from sweeping the boards at the BAFTAs on Sunday, you can see what all the fuss is about as The Artist continues to play in Cornish cinemas this week. Writer-director Michel Hazanavicius steps back to the early part of the 20th century, more
This is Cornwall ( 2/16/2012 9:47:06 AM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius honored as engineer of 'Soul Train' that transcended TV, changed

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:41 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Through music, scripture and song, Don Cornelius was remembered Thursday as the man who elevated black culture and entertainment with his "Soul Train," demolishing barriers of race and culture, and changing the nation's history. more
Washington Post ( 2/16/2012 9:18:27 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius memorial held in LA
Don Cornelius memorial held in LALOS ANGELES (AP) – Friends and family gathered Thursday for a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles. Don Cornelius, who died Feb. 1, received a star-studded send-off on Thursday in Los Angeles. more
USA TODAY ( 2/16/2012 8:35:23 PM -08:00 )

Hundreds honor "Soul Train" creator Cornelius
Stevie Wonder performs during a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Cornelius died Feb. 1 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Since then, tributes to him and the show he more
CBS News ( 2/16/2012 8:27:10 PM -08:00 )

Hundreds honor 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius
Hundreds honor Nation Newsday > News > Nation Hundreds honor 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius Originally published: February 16, 2012 6:04 PM Updated: February 16, 2012 10:52 PM By The Associated Press ANTHONY McCARTNEY (AP Entertainment Writer) LOS ANGELES - (AP) more
Newsday ( 2/16/2012 8:03:20 PM -08:00 )

Family, friends gather to honor Don Cornelius
FILE - This Monday, March 6, 2006 file photo shows Don Cornelius at his office in Los Angeles. Friends and family are gathering for a private memorial service for â??Soul Trainâ?? creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. more
CBS News ( 2/16/2012 3:26:08 PM -08:00 )

Family and Friends Honor Don Cornelius
Friends and family gathered Thursday for a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles. The service was led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who arrived early and perused blowup photos of Cornelius that were more
NBC4 Washington ( 2/16/2012 4:23:36 PM -08:00 )

Family, friends gather to honor 'Soul Train' creator and host Don Cornelius at
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY | AP | 9 minutes ago in Friends and family gathered Thursday for a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles. FILE - This Monday, March 6, 2006 file photo shows Don Cornelius at his more
Newser ( 2/16/2012 3:20:51 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius to Be Eulogized by Rev. Jesse Jackson
By City News Service Producer Don Cornelius attends the 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards Nominations at the Spago Restuarant on August 9, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images A private memorial service at which more
Patch.com ( 2/16/2012 1:34:04 PM -08:00 )

Don Cornelius' lasting legacy
Not many of us knew who Don Cornelius was. In fact, until he died on Feb. 1, many had no idea about his work on the legendary television series "Soul Train." Ask your parents; they'll remember "Soul Train." Before there was Carson Daly, there was the more
USD Vista ( 2/16/2012 11:37:33 AM -08:00 )

Memorial Service To Be Held Thursday For 'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius
Memorial Service To Be Held Thursday For LOS ANGELES (CBS) — A memorial service will be held Thursday for "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius, whose death has been ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroner. Cornelius, 75, was found Feb. 1 with a gunshot wound to the head in his Sherman more
CBS Local ( 2/16/2012 6:55:37 AM -08:00 )

Soul Train Host Don Cornelius Reshaped American Media (video)
Soul Train Host Don Cornelius Reshaped American Media (video)"Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was found dead at his home in Los Angeles, February 1, in what appeared to be a suicide. Cornelius integrated music television by bringing black music and culture into America's living rooms through his dance show, more
POPDECAY ( 2/15/2012 10:19:56 AM -08:00 )

Love, peace and soul
Just as the 2012 African Heritage Month activities were beginning, the voices of two amazingly talented African-American performers were silenced. Camilla Williams and Don Cornelius inspired thousands with their voices and with their commitment to the more
Halifax News Net ( 2/15/2012 8:04:04 AM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston Death Jokes Earn a Suspension for Radio Duo

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:38 PM PST

LOS ANGELES: Two popular radio presenters in Los Angeles were suspended Thursday for derogatory comments about Whitney Houston in a live discussion about her death. John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou, afternoon talk show hosts on KFI-AM radio, were ordered more
New Straits Times ( 2/16/2012 9:30:36 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston Death Jokes Earn a Suspension for Radio Duo
By Tim Kenneally at TheWrap After making disparaging comments about recently deceased pop singer Whitney Houston, KFI AM 640 radio personalities John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou -- of the Los Angeles station's "The John and Ken Show" -- have been suspended more
Reuters ( 2/16/2012 9:15:33 PM -08:00 )

Talk show hosts on LA radio station suspended for comments about Whitney Houston
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A Los Angeles radio station has pulled two popular talk radio hosts off the air for comments they made about Whitney Houston. KFI AM 640 suspended John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou, the hosts of the "John and Ken Show," for "making more
Winnipeg Free Press ( 2/16/2012 7:35:26 PM -08:00 )

LA radio hosts suspended for comments made about Whitney Houston
In this March 9, 2011 file photo, KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt, left, and Ken Chiampou, record their radio show at their station in Burbank, Calif. The station said in a statement that Kobylt and Chiampou were "suspended for making insensitive and more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 2/16/2012 7:05:11 PM -08:00 )

LA radio hosts suspended for Houston comments
In this March 9, 2011 file photo, KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt, left, and Ken Chiampou, record their radio show at their station in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles radio station has pulled two popular talk more
CBS News ( 2/16/2012 6:56:10 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston 'crack' comment led to John and Ken's suspension
A derogatory comment about Whitney Houston and crack use led KFI radio to suspend its popular talk show hosts John & Ken. KFI announced the suspension Thursday, saying John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou would be back on the air Monday. more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/16/2012 6:11:29 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston called 'crack ho' on LA radio; shock jocks John and Ken
Whitney Houston called By David Hinckley / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt, left, and Ken Chiampou record their radio show at their station in Burbank, Calif. A Los Angeles talk radio team has been suspended for 10 days for referring to the late Whitney more
New York Daily News ( 2/16/2012 4:01:46 PM -08:00 )

Houston death joke earns suspension
After making disparaging comments about recently deceased pop singer Whitney Houston, KFI AM 640 radio personalities John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou — of the Los Angeles station's "The John and Ken Show" — have been suspended for a week and a half. more
Toronto Sun ( 2/16/2012 3:41:44 PM -08:00 )

Whitney 'Crack Ho' Comment Causes Suspension of LA Radio Hosts (Audio)
KFI AM 640 Radio's John Kobylt, left, and Ken Chiampou, record their radio show at their station in Burbank, Calif. *A pair of talk radio hosts in Los Angeles have been yanked off the air temporarily for making insensitive and inappropriate comments more
Eurweb.com ( 2/16/2012 8:36:43 PM -08:00 )

US Radio Hosts Suspended Over Whitney Houston 'Crack Ho' Joke
US Radio Hosts Suspended Over Whitney Houston Two popular radio presenters in Los Angeles were suspended Thursday for derogatory comments about Whitney Houston in a live discussion about her death. (AFP Photo) Los Angeles. Two popular radio presenters in Los Angeles were suspended Thursday for more
Jakarta Globe ( 2/16/2012 8:36:36 PM -08:00 )

John & Ken Call Whitney 'Crack Ho,' Pulled Off Air
By Simone Wilson By Simone Wilson By Tessa Stuart By Simone Wilson By Dennis Romero By Simone Wilson By Simone Wilson By Dennis Romero By Tessa Stuart By Simone Wilson Thu., Feb. 16 2012 at 1:45 PM ​John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou, inflammatory KFI radio more
LA Weekly (blog) ( 2/16/2012 8:24:43 PM -08:00 )

KFI's 'John and Ken' suspended for Whitney Houston remarks
By City News Service LOS ANGELES - KFI-AM radio's popular afternoon talk show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou - "John and Ken" - were suspended today for comments made on their radio show in the wake of the death of Whitney Houston. more
Daily Breeze ( 2/16/2012 6:42:41 PM -08:00 )

A two-week suspension for 'John and Ken': Reactions?
A two-week suspension for Reaction to the temporary suspension of John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of KFI 640 AM's "The John and Ken Show" has been growing since it was announced this afternoon, with the duo given a time-out until February 27 after making what the station is more
89.3 KPCC ( 2/16/2012 6:00:45 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston 'crack ho' rant gets shock jocks suspended
by Ed Masley - Feb. 16, 2012 06:08 PM LA shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou of KFI-FM have been suspended for 10 days after an on-air "comedy" routine dismissing Whitney Houston as a "crack ho." The offending rant, in which they said the singer more
AZ Central.com ( 2/16/2012 5:17:07 PM -08:00 )

LA's Jon & Ken Apologize For Calling Whitney Houston A "Crack Ho"
Two of LA's most popular DJs have been suspended for calling Whitney Houston a "crack ho," RumorFix has confirmed. KFI's John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou were taken off the air Thursday for describing Whitney's behavior last week as, "It's like, more
RumorFix (blog) ( 2/16/2012 5:15:29 PM -08:00 )

KFI suspends hosts John & Ken for 'inappropriate' Whitney Houston comments
KFI hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou were suspended Thursday for "insensitive and inappropriate comments" made about the late Whitney Houston, KFI/640 AM announced. Details about the comments were not disclosed in the announcement. more
89.3 KPCC (blog) ( 2/16/2012 5:12:11 PM -08:00 )

(AUDIO) John And Ken Go Over The Line. Get Suspended
Here's another one that will not go down as one of radio's proudest moments. As most radio stations were finding ways to honor Whitney Houston or reach out to listeners who were fans of hers, KFI Los Angeles talkers John and Ken took a different route. more
Radio Ink ( 2/16/2012 4:21:25 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston 'crack ho' remark suspends LA Radio hosts 'John and Ken'
The radio station KFI has announced that John and Ken, two radio personalities in Los Angeles will be suspended until February 27 for remarks about Whitney Houston including "crack ho.' The remarks, made on air, had the radio station take action to more
Examiner.com ( 2/16/2012 4:05:07 PM -08:00 )

John & Ken Suspended For Calling Whitney Houston A 'Crack Ho'
John & Ken Suspended For Calling Whitney Houston A KFI announced today that the station is suspending the popular conservative radio talk show "The John and Ken Show." After what many believe to be countless crass, opinionated segments, the duo is being chastised for their offensive chatter. more
LAist ( 2/16/2012 2:48:08 PM -08:00 )

Radio Station Suspends Hosts Who Called Whitney Houston a 'Crack Ho'
Radio Station Suspends Hosts Who Called Whitney Houston a Los Angeles station KFI-AM 640 says the hosts of "The John and Ken Show" were "insensitive and inappropriate." The hosts of The John and Ken Show, one of the most popular in the Los Angeles area, were suspended Thursday after one of them called Whitney more
Hollywood Reporter ( 2/16/2012 2:23:37 PM -08:00 )

Marcia Gay Harden Files for Divorce

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:39 PM PST

Actress Marcia Gay Harden filed for divorce from husband Thaddaeus Scheel on Thursday after 15 years of marriage, said a spokeswoman for Harden. "For the sake of the couple's three children, (she) would like to request that the family's privacy be more
Calgary Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:16:43 PM -08:00 )

Marcia Gay Harden to divorce
Marcia Gay Harden to divorceThe star has filed for divorce from Thaddaeus Scheel, the father of her 13-year-old daughter Eulala Grace and twins Julitta Dee and Hudson, seven. "For the sake of the couple's three children, Harden would like to request that the family's privacy be more
Sydney Morning Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:01:49 PM -08:00 )

It's over: Marcia Gay Harden files for divorce from Thaddeus Scheel after 15
ItBy Iona Kirby But actress Marcia Gay Harden, 52, has now filed for divorce from her husband Thaddeus Scheel. A representative confirmed the news in a statement to People magazine. The statement said: 'For the sake of the couple's three children, more
Daily Mail ( 2/16/2012 8:21:04 PM -08:00 )

Harden splits from 15-year marriage
The Pollock star has filed for divorce from Thaddaeus Scheel, the father of her 13-year-old daughter Eulala Grace and twins Julitta Dee and Hudson, seven. Her representative tells People.com, "For the sake of the couple's three children, Harden would more
Toronto Sun ( 2/16/2012 8:02:12 PM -08:00 )

Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Harden Files for Divorce
Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Harden Files for DivorceThe Oscar and Tony winner has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly 15 years, Thaddaeus Scheel, Harden's rep confirmed Thursday to E! News. They have two daughters and a son, 13-year-old Eulala and 7-year-old twins Hudson and Julitta. more
E! Online ( 2/16/2012 5:55:47 PM -08:00 )

Marcia Gay Harden Is Divorcing Husband After Nearly 15 Years of Marriage
Marcia Gay Harden Is Divorcing Husband After Nearly 15 Years of MarriageConfirming that the 'Mystic River' actress has filed for divorce from Thaddaeus Scheel, her representative asks for the family's privacy to be respected for the sake of the couple's three children. Marcia Gay Harden is putting an end to her longtime more
AceShowbiz ( 2/16/2012 6:47:13 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: I'm Tired of Pretending Ashton Kutcher Doesn't Suck on 'Men'

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:40 PM PST

NOW that he's been legally threatened by Warner Bros., Charlie Sheen doesn't feel the need to keep up with pretenses. The 46-year-old actor has lampooned his former series, Two and a Half Men, as well as his replacement, Ashton Kutcher. more
Herald Sun ( 2/16/2012 9:05:19 PM -08:00 )

Sheen attacks Kutcher: 'He sucks'
No more Mr. Nice Guy for Charlie Sheen - the actor has attacked his Two And A Half Men replacement Ashton Kutcher. The actor wished Kutcher well when the Just Married star was hired to join the cast of the sitcom after producers fired Sheen last spring more
Toronto Sun ( 2/16/2012 6:58:24 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen bashes 'Men' after studio warning
By Myrddin Gwynedd Lawyers on behalf of Warner Bros have sent a cease-and-desist letter to Charlie Sheen. Photo / AP Charlie Sheen and subtlety have never been easy bedfellows. The erstwhile Two and a Half Men star may have settled a few financial more
New Zealand Herald ( 2/16/2012 2:50:15 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen's "Men" days come back to haunt him
LOS ANGELES (Feb 15, 2012): The makers of TV comedy Two and a Half Men have told Charlie Sheen to stop using their photos to promote his upcoming new show Anger Management, industry sources said on Wednesday. Lawyers for Warner Bros. television studio more
The Sun Daily ( 2/16/2012 11:47:29 AM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: 'Two and a Half Men' is a steaming pile of @#$!
By Ree Hines Sometime after Charlie Sheen's memorable "Two and a Half Men" meltdown, the actor seemed to have a change of heart about his old show. Gone were rants about the show's creator, Chuck Lorre, and Sheen's frequent predictions of gloom and more
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) ( 2/16/2012 9:27:17 AM -08:00 )

Warner Bros. Demands Charlie Sheen Stop Using 'Two and a Half Men' Publicity
Warner Bros. Demands Charlie Sheen Stop Using Time has not yet healed the wounds between Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros., the producer of "Two and a Half Men." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio's lawyers have sent him a cease-and-desist letter over his recent use of publicity more
ABC News (blog) ( 2/16/2012 6:57:07 AM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen threatened with lawsuit
Charlie Sheen has been threatened with legal action by his former employers over the use of photographs of himself to promote his new show. According to sources, the makers of TV comedy 'Two and a Half Men' have told Charlie Sheen to stop using their more
Times of India ( 2/16/2012 1:38:10 AM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen threatened with legal action by former employer
Charlie Sheen threatened with legal action by former employerCharlie Sheen, the former star of hit US sitcom Two and a Half Men, has been threatened with legal action over his use of photographs of himself to promote new show Anger Management. The makers of TV comedy Two and a Half Men have told Charlie Sheen to more
Telegraph.co.uk ( 2/15/2012 4:22:22 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen ordered to stop using Two and a Half Men pics to promote new
Charlie Sheen ordered to stop using Two and a Half Men pics to promote newBy Mike Larkin However bosses at Warner Bros were still shocked when Charlie Sheen used pictures from his stint on Two and a Half Men to sell his new show. The cheeky actor has been sent a cease and desist letter by the company's lawyers after he used more
Daily Mail ( 2/15/2012 4:13:36 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen Gets Cease-and-Desist From Warner Bros.: Don't Use Our Men Photos!
Charlie Sheen Gets Cease-and-Desist From Warner Bros.: DonAP Photo Warner Bros. has already hooked Charlie Sheen up with a lot of money. It's not interested in hooking him up with free promotional materials, too. The actor's former boss has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the brain trust behind the upcoming more
E! Online ( 2/15/2012 4:10:53 PM -08:00 )

Is Kutcher an upgrade over Sheen?
Is Kutcher an upgrade over Sheen?Two & A Half Men is one of my least favourite shows on television - a perennial disappointment that hasn't entertained me in years, owner of the most annoying laugh track on television*, and a clear sign that either a) mankind's sense of humour has more
Stuff.co.nz (blog) ( 2/15/2012 11:17:10 AM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen Gets Warner Bros. Cease & Desist Letter
By Tim Molloy at TheWrap A $25 million settlement didn't resolve all the issues between Charlie Sheen and his former "Two and a Half Men" bosses: Warner Bros., which produced the show, sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding the actor stop using its more
Reuters ( 2/15/2012 10:15:42 AM -08:00 )

Daniela Bobadilla cast as Charlie Sheen's daughter in 'Anger Management'
by Lanford Beard EW has confirmed that teen actress Daniela Bobadilla will join Selma Blair and Shawnee Smith as one of the women in Charlie Sheen's life on FX's new sitcom Anger Management. Bobadilla will play the 13-year-old obsessive-compulsive more
Entertainment Weekly ( 2/15/2012 8:16:14 AM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen's 'Men' days come back to haunt him
Charlie SheenOfficials investigating the death of singer Whitney Houston have issued subpoenas for her medical records. The makers of "Two and a Half Men" have told Charlie Sheen to stop using their photos. Wikileaks comes to Springfield as Julian Assange joins the more
KGMI ( 2/16/2012 9:14:42 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: I'm Tired of Pretending Ashton Kutcher Doesn't Suck on 'Men'
Charlie Sheen: IClaiming he's tired of lying, the former lead actor on 'Two and a Half Men' says his critique about his successor is 'nothing personal.' Charlie Sheen has finally let out his true opinion of Ashton Kutcher's performance on "Two and a Half Men". more
AceShowbiz ( 2/16/2012 9:07:10 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen Disses Ashton Kutcher, 'Two and a Half Men' (Video)
Charlie Sheen torpedoed Ashton Kutcher with some truth. He said, "I'm tired of pretending Ashton doesn't suck." Do you wonder what he really thinks of his Two and a Half Men replacement? Well, he actually did not put all the blame on Ashton Kutcher. more
Gather Celebs News Channel ( 2/16/2012 7:59:14 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: 'Ashton Kutcher sucks on Two and a Half Men'
Charlie Sheen said that he does not approve of Ashton Kutcher in Two and a Half Men, blaming the show's writers for his performance. The actor - who was replaced on the CBS sitcom because of behavior deemed inappropriate in his personal life - said he more
Digital Spy ( 2/16/2012 7:53:12 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: Why Ashton Kutcher's Two and a Half Men 'Sucks...Nothing
By Justine Ashley Costanza: Subscribe to Justine's RSS feed Not long ago, anything that Charlie Sheen said or did was eaten up by the press and magnified for all to critique. Now it seems that the troubled actor is in need of attention again. more
International Business Times ( 2/16/2012 7:25:03 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen: I'm tired of pretending Ashton Kutcher doesn't suck
Charlie Sheen: ICharlie Sheen played nice when his "Two and a Half Men" character was killed off and replaced by Ashton Kutcher, but the actor has finally released a few "torpedoes of truth" on the matter. "I'm trying to lie and I'm trying to pretend the show doesn't more
OnTheRedCarpet.com ( 2/16/2012 6:35:26 PM -08:00 )

Charlie Sheen's done pretending: Ashton Kutcher 'sucks' in his role on 'Men'
Charlie Sheen's apparently been restraining himself for quite some time now, only to let loose while live on a TMZ call-in segment today. His replacement on "Two and a Half Men," Ashton Kutcher, is the object of Charlie's latest critique, more
Examiner.com ( 2/16/2012 6:34:57 PM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood of 'Teen Mom' to Complete Drug Program in Halfway House

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:40 PM PST

By Natalie Finn, E! Online Amber Portwood is taking a step in the right direction -- even if it's not the direction she wanted. A drug court in Madison County, Ind., signed off on a deal that will allow the "Teen Mom" star to avoid prison provided she more
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) ( 2/16/2012 7:46:11 PM -08:00 )

Did 'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood scam her home state for cheap housing?
There could be more trouble for "Teen Mom" Amber Portwood, seen here in her most recent mug shots. By Ree Hines As if things weren't bad enough for "Teen Mom" Amber Portwood, currently residing in a Madison County jail following a variety of past more
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) ( 2/16/2012 10:28:38 AM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood scammed Indiana low income housing program, report says
"Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood was tossed out of her Indiana home last month for scamming the government and mooching off taxpayer money, law enforcement sources tell TMZ. Here's how it breaks down -- according to Amber's lease agreement, more
Fox News ( 2/16/2012 4:41:28 AM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood of 'Teen Mom' to Complete Drug Program in Halfway House
Amber Portwood of After being accepted into a drug court program in Madison County, Indiana, the MTV reality star is ordered to complete her diversion program while living at Sister 2 Sister Ministries. Amber Portwood has escaped being sent to prison after being more
AceShowbiz ( 2/16/2012 9:07:10 PM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood accepted into drug rehab program
Amber Portwood accepted into drug rehab programOn February 6th a judge approved a plea deal by Teen Mom star Amber Portwood allowing her to enter a drug rehab program in lieu of serving a five year sentence for felony drug possession and a probation violation, but the deal was pending acceptance more
Starcasm.net ( 2/16/2012 8:11:51 PM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood Leaving Jail, but Not Heading Home
She had to spend an extra week in jail and it looks like it had something to do with her MTV contract. Obviously, she is still in a binding contract with MTV for the show Teen Mom, but due to being in jail, she can't exactly fulfill those obligations. more
Gather Celebs News Channel ( 2/16/2012 7:58:53 PM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom': Amber Portwood accepted to live in halfway house
One of the stars of MTV's Teen Mom, Amber Portwood, is escaping jail time after being accepted into a drug court program on Thursday. Portwood will undergo rehabilitation at the Sister2Sister ministries halfway house, as part of a court ordered drug more
The Imperfect Parent ( 2/16/2012 7:39:31 PM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' accepted into drug diversion program
ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) - A Madison County judge ruled Thursday that MTV reality TV star Amber Portwood would be allowed to take part n the county's drug court diversion program. The ruling means Portwood, who starred in "Teen Mom," will be able to more
WISH ( 2/16/2012 6:40:21 PM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom': Amber Portwood heading to halfway house after jail
Even though Amber Portwood was hoping to head straight to her grandparents' following her time in prison, it appears that those plans have now changed. "I understand you've been in jail for a while, and you're frustrated ... But the last thing we want more
Examiner.com ( 2/16/2012 6:11:49 PM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood, a 'Teen Mom,' Evicted from Home
One of the stars, if you can call her a star, of the MTV television show 'Teen Mom,' has been evicted from her home in Indiana. The eviction occurred in January and reportedly occurred because she scammed the government and decided to mooch off of more
JDJournal.com ( 2/16/2012 5:19:43 PM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood Evicted For Scamming Her Landlord
Teen Mom's Amber Portwood was arrested and thrown behind bars back in December, and now, the troubled star has been evicted from her home. Why? Apparently, the MTV star scammed her landlord! Read on for the scoop. Teen Mom's Amber Portwood just can't more
SheKnows.com ( 2/16/2012 12:15:54 PM -08:00 )

Anderson 'Teen Mom' star reportedly scams low income housing program
Anderson According to celebrity news site TMZ, who cited law enforcement sources, Amber Portwood was renting a home that was subsidized by Indiana¿s Low Income Rental Housing Tax Credit program. A former "Teen Mom" personality was reportedly evicted from her more
WSBT-TV ( 2/16/2012 10:59:24 AM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' star evicted from home after bamboozling government
Teen Mom celeb Amber Portwood was evicted from her Indiana home after lying to the government about her income. Portwood was living in a subsidized home under Indiana's Low Income Rental Housing Tax Program. In an effort to qualify for the program, more
TheCelebrityCafe.com ( 2/16/2012 9:38:00 AM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood Evicted for Scamming Government
By Sami K. Martin , Christian Post Contributor Amber Portwood has allegedly been evicted from her home as a result of conning the United States government. Portwood, who lives in Indiana, has been living in a home subsidized by the state's Low Income more
Christian Post ( 2/16/2012 8:11:32 AM -08:00 )

[Gossip] Amber Portwood Evicted For Conning The Government
[Gossip] Amber Portwood Evicted For Conning The GovernmentAccording to Portwood's lease agreement, the house she was renting in Anderson, Indiana was subsidized by the state's "Low Income Rental Housing Tax Credit Program". In order to move in, you have to enroll with the program. more
411mania.com ( 2/16/2012 8:09:31 AM -08:00 )

Was Amber Portwood Evicted for Scamming the Government?
Amber Portwood may have avoided five years in prison by recently making a plea deal to go to rehab, but her legal troubles are far from over. Amber, who was evicted last month by her landlord, may have been scamming the government to subsidize her rent more
Wetpaint ( 2/16/2012 8:03:13 AM -08:00 )

Amber Portwood evicted after stealing taxpayer money
Teen Mom star Amber Portwood has finally been evicted and this time it was for scamming the government and mooching off taxpayers, according to law enforcement sources. Portwood was renting a home in Anderson, Indiana that was being subsidized by the more
Examiner.com ( 2/16/2012 6:49:12 AM -08:00 )

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood Evicted for Lying About Income
Teen Mom Amber Portwood is making headlines yet again. The MTV star, who is currently in jail, allegedly lied about her income, and has been evicted from her home, which is subsidized by her state's Low Income Rental Housing tax credit. more
Gather Celebs News Channel ( 2/16/2012 6:35:50 AM -08:00 )

Why Teen Mom's Amber Portwood Was Evicted From Her Home
Why Teen MomAmber Portwood is a class act. We now know why the star of Teen Mom was evicted from her Indiana home late last year. According to TMZ she was scamming the Government. Yep – trying to pull one over Uncle Sam. So you can now add welfare cheat to her more
Celebrity Dirty Laundry ( 2/16/2012 1:31:46 AM -08:00 )

'War' is hell

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:40 PM PST

By LIZ BRAUN, QMI Agency This Means War is a goofy comedy about two CIA agents who fall in love with the same woman and compete for her attention. Absurd? Completely-- but the charm of this one is that it doesn't even pretend to take itself seriously. more
London Free Press ( 2/16/2012 9:03:22 PM -08:00 )

This means agitation, not war
This means agitation, not warOpening wide in sneak previews on Tuesday night before its official launch Friday, This Means War is a Valentine's date dud: Think wilted roses, squashed chocolates and flat champagne. Though promoted as a romantic thriller, in practice this film (from more
Globe and Mail ( 2/16/2012 9:02:08 PM -08:00 )

'War' is hell
By James Verniere / La Dolce Cinema "This Means War" Rated PG-13. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters: D Why was this movie made? That's the question I kept asking myself as I watched "This Means War," a pointless more
Boston Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:00:43 PM -08:00 )

Witherspoon's "This Means War" Tanks on All Fronts: Greg Evans
By Greg Evans Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- "This Means War" is a brainless mash- up of derivative, disposable action scenes and a third-rate episode of "Sex and the City." With clumsy direction from McG ("Charlie's Angels") and a slapdash screenplay by more
BusinessWeek ( 2/16/2012 7:38:16 PM -08:00 )

Review: Romantic comedy This Means War tough to swallow
I don't buy this movie. I know, romantic-comedies that come out within a week of Valentine's Day should get a free pass when it comes to matters of logic and lucidity — The Vow is a good example, and of course Valentine's Day — but there's just too more
Calgary Herald ( 2/16/2012 6:06:12 PM -08:00 )

Reese Witherspoon gets all kinds of action in 'This Means War'
By Andrea Mandell, USA Today February 16, 2012 Lauren (Reese Witherspoon, left) resists the formidable charms of FDR (Chris Pine), who is not used to rejection from the opposite sex. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — This is one heck of a visual Valentine. more
The Province ( 2/16/2012 6:04:46 PM -08:00 )

'This Means War' is a losing battle
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY All might be fair in love and war, but it's fairly baffling why This Means War (* * out of four, rated PG-13, opens Friday nationwide), a romantic comedy heavily dosed with action, didn't open in time for Valentine's Day. more
USA TODAY ( 2/16/2012 5:52:30 PM -08:00 )

5 favorite Reese Witherspoon performances
By Christy Lemire AP Movie Critic / February 16, 2012 LOS ANGELES—"This Means War" may not be Reese Witherspoon's finest hour -- it's a glossy, noisy, love-triangle-slash-spy-romp -- but it's fun and it allows her once again to demonstrate her radiant more
Boston.com ( 2/16/2012 5:45:28 PM -08:00 )

Caveman romance Even a trio of appealing stars can't save this creepy rom-com
By Chris Knight, Postmedia News February 16, 2012 10:55 PM Lauren (Reese Witherspoon) is caught between two secret agents, FDR (Chris Pine, left) and Tuck (Tom Hardy), who are waging war to win her love in This Means War. I don't buy this movie. more
Ottawa Citizen ( 2/16/2012 5:23:35 PM -08:00 )

Buddy CIA Officers Trade Guns for Roses
The cute couple in the strained, largely mirthless romantic comedy "This Means War" sometimes walk and talk alike. And because this is something of a spy flick — aspirationally, it aims for a genre hybrid along the lines of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," with more
New York Times ( 2/16/2012 4:26:46 PM -08:00 )

'This Means War' a losing battle for Reese Witherspoon
By Wesley Morris Reese Witherspoon costars with Chris Pine (left) and Tom Hardy in the romantic comedy "This Means War.'' You can imagine how the ball got rolling on "This Means War.'' You can also imagine how the folks who rolled the ball started to more
Boston Globe ( 2/16/2012 4:19:31 PM -08:00 )

Other Voices: The critics review This Means War
Oh, it's OK, but you would think that with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy on board for a romantic comedy, some sparks would fly. — Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic This Means War is not funny enough to succeed as a comedy. more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/16/2012 3:23:50 PM -08:00 )

Swoon over Tom Hardy's funny side in 'This Means War' (B)
Swoon over Tom HardySecret agents and best pals FDR (Chris Pine, left) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) wrap up another dangerous mission in "This Means War." By ROGER MOORE Who knew Tom Hardy, the new Batman villain and Warrior warrior, could be so funny? Reese Witherspoon? Sure. more
Dallas Morning News (subscription) ( 2/16/2012 2:32:02 PM -08:00 )

Pine, Hardy have fun bro chemistry in 'This Means War'
By Ellen Fagg Weist "This Means War" is a date-night movie that's really just an excuse to play around with gender crossover demographics. The romantic comedy of the story is hijacked by the buddy movie at its core. Sparks fly thanks to the on-screen more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/16/2012 2:17:44 PM -08:00 )

In Love And 'War,' All's Fairly Wretched
by Ian Buckwalter Gods Of Carnage: CIA agents FDR (Chris Pine, left) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) suit up to complete a covert mission. Their friendship is strained when they fall for the same woman. "You're not good at lying," says FDR Foster to his best more
NPR ( 2/16/2012 2:03:35 PM -08:00 )

'This Means War,' and war is hell | 1 ½ stars
By ANN LEWINSON Despite the handshake and smiles, it's all out war between best pals Tuck (Tom Hardy, left) and FDR (Chris Pine), who are battling over the woman (Reese Witherspoon), for whom they've both fallen. According to the romantic comedy "This more
Kansas City Star ( 2/16/2012 2:00:46 PM -08:00 )

This Means War
BY GARY THOMPSON Tom Hardy, the strapping British actor, made quite an impression in Inception and Warrior by confidently flexing his muscles and sardonic smile. Yet, to cast him in a romantic comedy, even one with as much physical action as This Means more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/16/2012 1:58:34 PM -08:00 )

'This Means War' review: An unromantic uncomedy
Reese Witherspoon and Tom Hardy play two-thirds of a dumb triangle in "This Means War." Romantic comedy. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. Directed by McG. (PG-13. 98 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Reese Witherspoon isn't an idiot, more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/16/2012 12:41:44 PM -08:00 )

'This Means War': Spy vs. Spy Love Triangle Makes Peace With Its Frothiness
By Leah Rozen at TheWrap In the dictionary, "frothy" is defined as being "light and entertaining but of little substance." "This Means War" is a totally frothy film. And that's a good thing, at least here. (Sometimes substance is overrated. more
Reuters ( 2/16/2012 11:27:39 AM -08:00 )

Other Voices. Selected excerpts from reviews of This Means War. Compiled by
By Postmedia News, Postmedia News February 16, 2012 Oh, it's OK, but you would think that with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy on board for a romantic comedy, some sparks would fly. This Means War is not funny enough to succeed as a comedy. more
Canada.com ( 2/16/2012 11:21:38 AM -08:00 )

Julie Taymor reaches settlement with "Spider-Man" producers

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:39 PM PST

By Herald Wire Services Julie Taymor has finally reached a settlement with the producers of "Spider-Man." The AP reports that under the deal, producers will pay Taymor full royalties for the time between the beginning of previews in November 2010 more
Boston Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:00:48 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' producers, Taymor's union reach deal
AP NEW YORK — Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay royalties to the hit Broadway musical's former director Julie Taymor, as part of a settlement to end a bitter legal dispute. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society more
Wall Street Journal ( 2/16/2012 8:22:24 PM -08:00 )

Producers of 'Spider-Man' musical on Broadway agree to pay ex-director Julie
NEW YORK — Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay the Broadway musical's former director and co-book writer Julie Taymor hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalties as part of a settlement that ends one chapter in the two more
Washington Post ( 2/16/2012 7:16:36 PM -08:00 )

"Spider-Man" Broadway producers, trade group solve dispute
LOS ANGELES - The producers of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" and a trade association representing the show's former director, Julie Taymor, have settled their legal disputes over her firing and withdrawn breach of contract claims, more
ABS CBN News ( 2/16/2012 4:19:25 PM -08:00 )

Taymor to Get 'Spider-Man' Royalties as Producers Settle
By Philip Boroff Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" said they will pay royalties to the show's former director, Julie Taymor, three months after she sued for back pay. Taymor is entitled to $9750 a week, according to a more
BusinessWeek ( 2/16/2012 2:56:32 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' producers, musical director Julie Taymor reach
By Larry Mcshane / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Julie Taymor attended the Broadway Opening Night for "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" at Foxwoods Theatre on June 14. The sticky battle between producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" and director Julie Taymor more
New York Daily News ( 2/16/2012 1:57:15 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' producers reach settlement with Julie Taymor's
by Marc Snetiker 8 Legged Productions LLC, the producers of the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, has reached a settlement with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the union representing the show's creator Julie Taymor. more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 2/16/2012 1:44:13 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' Producers, Julie Taymor's Union Settle Case
By Joshua L. Weinstein at TheWrap The producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have reached a settlement with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and will pay ousted director Julie Taymor royalties from the Broadway musical, more
Reuters ( 2/16/2012 12:15:42 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' Producers Settle One Battle With Julie Taymor
By PATRICK HEALY Charles Sykes/Associated PressJulie Taymor at the opening night performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" last June. The producers of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay $9750 a week in more
New York Times (blog) ( 2/16/2012 11:57:00 AM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' Producers Settle With Julie Taymor
By Rolling Stone Julie Taymor attends the opening night of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' at the Foxwoods Theater in New York. The producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark have settled their legal dispute with a trade association representing the more
RollingStone.com ( 2/16/2012 11:25:54 AM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' legal dispute settled
Julie Taymor, former director of the musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'. Photograph: Danny Moloshok/Reuters The producers of Broadway's Spider-Man musical and former show director Julie Taymor have settled their legal dispute. more
Irish Times ( 2/16/2012 11:25:05 AM -08:00 )

Taymor to Get 'Spider-Man' Royalties as Producers, Directors Group Settle
Taymor to Get Enlarge image Spider Man Spider Man Jacob Cohl/O&M Co. via Bloomberg Reeve Carney in "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," in New York. Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" said they will pay royalties to the show's former director, Julie Taymor, more
Bloomberg ( 2/16/2012 11:22:04 AM -08:00 )

Fired from 'Spider-Man,' Julie Taymor still will be well-paid
Julie Taymor arrives at the opening night performance of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" in New York. Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay the hit Broadway musical's former director royalties as part of a more
Boston Globe ( 2/16/2012 11:02:29 AM -08:00 )

Julie Taymor reaches partial settlement on 'Spider-Man' musical
Julie Taymor reaches partial settlement on The complex legal battle between Julie Taymor and producers of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has taken a significant step toward resolution, but many legal issues remain in the air. The producers of "Spider-Man" announced more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/16/2012 10:35:13 AM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' Producers Agree to Pay Taymor Royalities
By PATRICK HEALY The producers of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay $9750-a-week in royalties to Julie Taymor, who they fired as the show's director last March, as part of a settlement with Ms. Taymor's union that more
New York Times (blog) ( 2/16/2012 10:04:44 AM -08:00 )

Spider-Man row settled
THE former director of the Broadway adaptation of 'Spiderman' is to be paid royalty fees as part of a settlement ending a bitter legal dispute with the hit show's producers. The rock musical, which has lyrics and music by U2's Bono and the Edge, more
Irish Independent ( 2/16/2012 8:55:29 PM -08:00 )

The 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' Lawsuits Are Over
The The Broadway production of 'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' has been a rollercoaster ride of troubles, accidents, successes, and lawsuits. First the production was plagued with accidents and bad reviews. Then it underwent a retooling, which included a more
Science Fiction ( 2/16/2012 7:55:44 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' Broadway Producers Reach Deal With Julie Taymor Over Royalties
While 8 Legged Productions has agreed to pay Taymor's full royalties, a federal copyright infringement lawsuit and a countersuit between the two parties are still ongoing. At least one chapter in a legal dispute between "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" more
AceShowbiz ( 2/16/2012 6:41:23 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-man' producers and Taymor settle one legal dispute
The producers of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" and reps for the show's ex-director, Julie Taymor, have settled one of the legal disputes over her firing and withdrawn breach-of-contract claims, both sides said on Thursday. more
amNY ( 2/16/2012 6:37:55 PM -08:00 )

'Spider-Man' producers to pay Julie Taymor in partial settlement
AP Producers of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have agreed to pay the hit Broadway musical's former director Julie Taymor royalties as part of a settlement that ends one chapter in the two sides' bitter legal dispute. more
New York Post ( 2/16/2012 5:04:36 PM -08:00 )

Stars will shine for Whitney Houston's funeral

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:38 PM PST

Others Video Video Image Houston's funeral to be streamed online Whitney Houston's millions of fans worldwide will be able to watch her private funeral on the internet. Fans welcome Houston's body home New Jersey residents cheer the arrival of singer more
Herald Sun ( 2/16/2012 9:09:41 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston Memorial Live on E!
Whitney Houston Memorial Live on E!WHITNEY Houston's memorial service will be carried live over on E! entertainment (Astro channel 712). Fans of this R&B legend who passed away on Feb 11 can tune in during the wee hours of Feb 19 at 1.30am. Houston became a star in the late 1980s more
The Sun Daily ( 2/16/2012 9:07:56 PM -08:00 )

Stars will shine for Whitney Houston's funeral
By Megan Johnson Whitney Houston's funeral tomorrow will be a star-studded send-off to the pop diva. Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder and Whitney's godmother, Aretha Franklin, will perform at New Hope Baptist Church at the noon ceremony. more
Boston Herald ( 2/16/2012 9:00:54 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston to be buried next to father
Whitney Houston to be buried next to fatherThe 48-year-old singer – who was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room last Saturday (Feb 11) – will be laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey, on Saturday (Feb 18), in the plot next to her late dad, more
The Sun Daily ( 2/16/2012 8:43:40 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston found 'underwater'
Whitney Houston was "underwater and unconscious" when she was found in her Beverly Hilton hotel room. Police have confirmed attempts were made for 30 minutes to save the singer after she was discovered by a member of her staff on Saturday afternoon. more
TVNZ ( 2/16/2012 8:14:42 PM -08:00 )

Stars To Celebrate Houston's Life
Stars To Celebrate HoustonSoul legends Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will be among the stars to perform at the funeral of Whitney Houston in New Jersey. Houston's publicist Kristen Foster also confirmed invitations for the private service had been sent to ex-husband Bobby more
Sky News ( 2/16/2012 8:12:55 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston's Funeral: "Totally Opposite" of Michael Jackson's
Whitney HoustonGot a question, comment, or just want to say "Hi?" Email what you've got to MarcMalkin@comcastnets.com. With Whitney Houston's funeral less than two days away, it's no surprise that final plans and preparations are beginning to take shape. more
E! Online ( 2/16/2012 7:54:00 PM -08:00 )

Fans told to keep clear of Houston funeral
Police say they plan to lock down streets near this weekend's private funeral for Whitney Houston in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and have urged the thousands of fans expected to crowd the area to stay home. Houston will be laid to rest after more
ABC Online ( 2/16/2012 7:21:26 PM -08:00 )

Whitney Houston to be buried next to father: report
Whitney Houston to be buried next to father: reportLos Angels: Legendary singer Whitney Houston will reportedly be laid to rest beside her father. The `I Will Always Love You` singer`s death certificate confirms that she will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, NJ. more
Zee News ( 2/16/2012 7:17:42 PM -08:00 )

Despite restrictions, Whitney Houston fans will get as close to funeral as
Despite restrictions, Whitney Houston fans will get as close to funeral asBy Victoria St. Martin/The Star-Ledger Authorities said today the public won't be able to get anywhere near New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where a host of celebrities are expected to attend Houston's funeral tomorrow. But that's not stopping them more
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ( 2/16/2012 7:10:59 PM -08:00 )

Aretha, Stevie Wonder to sing at Houston's funeral
Aretha, Stevie Wonder to sing at HoustonAP Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at the private funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday in what promises to be a very musical service. Publicist Kristen Foster also confirms that invitations went out to Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown; more
NDTV ( 2/16/2012 7:10:50 PM -08:00 )

Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder to Sing at Whitney Houston's Funeral; Clive
By Kate Stanhope, TV GUIDE Foster also confirmed that Houston's ex, Bobby Brown, and her Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner have been invited to the service. People reported Thursday that Costner would also speak at the event, but that has not been more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 2/16/2012 7:09:43 PM -08:00 )

Fans mourn in Newark ahead of Houston funeral
Fans mourn in Newark ahead of Houston funeralAmanda Kweku (L) and Latisha Watkins (R) pray in front of a display of messages for singer Whitney Houston at the New Hope Baptist Church February 16, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. By Brigitte Dusseau NEWARK, New Jersey - Two days before Whitney Houston more
AsiaOne ( 2/16/2012 7:05:15 PM -08:00 )

Houston gospel singer invited to Whitneys funeral
Houston gospel singer invited to Whitneys funeralAP NEWARK, NJ— Houston gospel recording star Kim Burrell will join Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and other big names honoring Whitney Houston at the superstar's funeral on Saturday. Publicist Kristen Foster also confirms that invitations went out to more
Houston Chronicle (blog) ( 2/16/2012 6:54:01 PM -08:00 )

Stars to sing at Whitney's funeral
Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at a private funeral for Whitney Houston on Saturday, in what promises to be a very musical service. Houston's publicist, Kristen Foster, also confirmed that invitations went out to the singer's ex-husband, more
WalesOnline ( 2/16/2012 6:34:55 PM -08:00 )

Costner, Brown among those going to Houston's funeral
By Phil Gast and Ashley Hayes, CNN (CNN) -- The list of those on the program for superstar pop singer Whitney Houston's funeral covers the spectrum of the entertainment world. Actor Kevin Costner, who starred with Houston in the 1992 hit movie "The more
CNN International ( 2/16/2012 6:33:32 PM -08:00 )

Investigation focuses on Houston's behavior, prescriptions
By Ashley Hayes and Phil Gast, CNN (CNN) -- As plans for the weekend funeral of singer Whitney Houston took shape, investigators continued Thursday to look into the singer's prescription drugs and her actions in the days before her death. more
CNN International ( 2/16/2012 6:23:51 PM -08:00 )

Legislation to control illegal drugs may be the best solution
By Matt Cooper THE cause of Whitney Houston's death remains undisclosed but the widespread assumption is that it was caused by drugs. After all, she had battled with drug problems earlier in her life, particularly with crack cocaine (although this was more
Irish Examiner ( 2/16/2012 6:10:14 PM -08:00 )

Clive Davis to speak at Whitney Houston's funeral
Music mogul Clive Davis, who discovered Whitney Houston and made her a superstar, will speak at her funeral on Saturday. / Getty Images By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY Clive Davis, Whitney Houston's mentor and longtime friend, will speak at her funeral more
Detroit Free Press ( 2/16/2012 6:07:31 PM -08:00 )

Houston Funeral Security Tight, Fans Told Stay Home
Houston Funeral Security Tight, Fans Told Stay HomeBy Jonathan Allen and Mike Segar NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday said they plan to lock down streets near Saturday's private funeral for Whitney Houston in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey and urged the thousands of fans more
Bernama ( 2/16/2012 5:54:15 PM -08:00 )

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