Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Tell your loved ones you love them every day of the year, not just on

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:33 PM PST

By Rosalyn Solomon, QMI Agency Valentine's Day is very much a retail-driven holiday, but still women (and men) just want to feel loved. (Fotolia) Valentine's Day is a holiday as much about giving gifts as it is about showing love. more
London Free Press ( 2/9/2012 10:01:48 PM -08:00 )

Top 5 strange gifts for your Valentine
Top 5 strange gifts for your ValentineAP The chocolates and roses thing has been done to death. Why not try an alternative Valentine s Day gift. The whole chocolates and roses thing has been done to death. Why not try an "alternative" Valentine's Day gift? 1. more
Independent Online ( 2/9/2012 10:01:37 PM -08:00 )

Try These Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas, From Informa Research Services
CALABASAS, CA, Feb 09, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Valentine's Day is next week and couples everywhere will be spoiling each other with lavish gifts of roses, chocolates, and the like. Informa Research Services, a subsidiary of Informa plc more
MarketWatch (press release) ( 2/9/2012 4:56:14 PM -08:00 )

Singer Nikki Yanofsky on Valentine's Day
Singer Nikki Yanofsky on ValentineNikki Yanovsky will be performing at Grand Théâtre de Québec in Quebec City on April 12 and 13; at Toronto's Massey Hall on April 21; and at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on May 20. It's a nice little holiday that promotes love. Not necessarily love in a more
Globe and Mail ( 2/9/2012 4:00:57 PM -08:00 )

Follow the money on Valentine's Day
By Mitch Lipka (Reuters) - How much are you going to drop on Valentine's Day this year? A few bucks for a card? How about a cheap bouquet from the grocery store? Or are you going to dig deeper and buy jewelry, a serious arrangement of flowers or a more
Reuters ( 2/9/2012 2:01:51 PM -08:00 )

High-Value Valentine's Gifts For Entrepreneurial Women
She works 12 to 16 hours a day, but she always seems focused, energetic, calm and put-together. She's an amazing chef, but instead, she finds her ultimate joys in building robust companies, crafting innovative concepts and cultivating teams to become more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 1:26:56 PM -08:00 )

Singles looking for special experience on Valentine's Day
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget cards, flowers and chocolates, most singles want a special experience rather than a gift for Valentine's Day and although the economy is stagnating, most romantics will spend as much, or more, on the day this year than last. more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/9/2012 10:15:22 AM -08:00 )

11 Geeky Valentine's Day Gifts Under $50
Skip the diamonds and chocolate and get creative with gifts that won't mean taking a second mortgage this Valentine's Day. By Jennifer Bergen Unsurprisingly, florists, jewelers, and card and candy companies do very well for themselves during the short more
PC Magazine ( 2/9/2012 9:18:54 AM -08:00 )

Five Reasons to Love Valentine's Day.
I know it's on your mind already, and has been since it turned February/Groundhog Day/Homigod it's almost Valentine's day. Let's be real here. So, guys mostly dislike Valentine's Day, am I right? (Amirite?) I think that they probably think it's a silly more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 8:03:26 AM -08:00 )

Valentine's Day -- Really?
Valentine's Day: What does it represent to you? Is it a reminder of the passions of new romance or the love that you are longing for in your life? Is it a commercial orchestration fabricated by the greeting card, flower and chocolate industries to make more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 5:00:22 AM -08:00 )

Get in on the Valentine's gravy train
THERE'S a florist near my place who locked the doors and went away on holiday most of last month. But he's back and will pay for his leisure time by staying open, day and night, the whole of February 13 and 14. Yes, Valentine's Day is coming -- the pot more
Herald Sun ( 2/9/2012 3:28:35 AM -08:00 )

Love or sex? Last.fm's guide to Valentine's day
Love or sex? Last.fmLast.fm has revealed its data for what people like to listen to on Valentine's day in this graphic. Based on the songs 'scrobbled' by Last.fm users, it shows which cities choose sexy over romantic music and who the most popular artists are. more
The Guardian (blog) ( 2/9/2012 1:00:52 AM -08:00 )

Heartstrings and Pursestrings
Consider Valentine's Day. Is there any holiday known to man and woman that brings into greater conflict the heartstrings and purse strings? You want to express your inner most feelings for your sweetie in the gift you choose, but doing so may require more
Fox Business ( 2/9/2012 12:25:35 AM -08:00 )

Think outside the chocolate box
A memorable Valentine's Day present doesn't have to break the bank. Think outside the box, and remember, most women love roses. (Fotolia) Well, you'll soon find out - Valentine gifts speak volumes. But they don't have to cost volumes. more
Toronto Sun ( 2/8/2012 11:03:05 PM -08:00 )

Gift Guide: How to Not Screw Up Valentine's Day
Are you seriously mailing a baby in a wooden box for Valentine's Day? C'mon guys, you're better than that. While some might despise Valentine's Day as much as Uzbekistan does, if you're going to spend money this Valentine's Day, better make it good. more
Forbes ( 2/8/2012 5:27:14 PM -08:00 )

She'll love these sweet treats
By Rita DeMontis ,Toronto Sun Well, well! Aren't we headed into the love season. According to the romantic folks at Hallmark, after Christmas, Valentine's Day is the second-largest card-sending occasion, with approximately 10.4 million Valentine's Day more
Toronto Sun ( 2/8/2012 4:50:01 PM -08:00 )

Avoid These Valentine's Don'ts
As much as we love our Valentines, the stress of the occasion is inescapable. Given the retail push on overpriced candy, flowers and jewelry, it's impossible to avoid the pressure of finding the perfect gift. Of course, we strive to give from our more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/8/2012 1:13:28 PM -08:00 )

How will you celebrate Valentine's Day with your pet?
How will you celebrate ValentineBy Kate Coughlin, USA TODAY Heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates signal it's that time of year: Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. As you plan how to spend this day, we want to know how you'll spread the love to your pets. more
USA TODAY ( 2/7/2012 11:45:50 AM -08:00 )

Valentine's Day: How Much Will You Spend on February 14?
When I was a kid, Valentine's Day meant picking out cool Scooby Doo/Jem/Power Rangers Valentine's day cards for your class (or, if you had cool parents, a little bit of DIY sparkles and construction paper). As an adult, it can mean candlelit dinners more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 2/6/2012 3:44:23 PM -08:00 )

Help find a gift for a special Valentine
It's so difficult to know what to give her. Every Valentine's Day, I struggle with the decision. It's so difficult to know what to give her. Every Valentine's Day, I struggle with the decision. She knows I love her. That is not a question. more
Duluth News Tribune ( 2/9/2012 10:09:33 PM -08:00 )

'Vow' to skip this

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST

By James Verniere "The Vow" Rated PG-13. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters: C+ Designed to appeal to the 14-year-old girl in all of us, "The Vow" is both implausible and supposedly based on a true story. more
Boston Herald ( 2/9/2012 10:01:39 PM -08:00 )

Box office preview: Moviegoers should fall for 'The Vow' during crowded weekend
by John Young It's going to be quite a busy weekend at the box office, with four new movies hitting theaters and no Super Bowl distracting the American public. Three of the films promise action: the Denzel Washington thriller Safe House, more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 2/9/2012 9:01:53 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow' a V-Day gift for her
By JIM SLOTEK, QMI Agency Remember when amnesia was fun? When Goldie Hawn, say, or Fred Flintstone would get hit on the head, forget their identity and exhibit a whole new personality? Those were simpler times. In the last act, once the premise had more
London Free Press ( 2/9/2012 9:01:27 PM -08:00 )

The Vow: Amnesia romance is easy to forget
The Vow: Amnesia romance is easy to forgetWhile The Vow will give heart palpitations to fans of its charming co-stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, this amnesia-themed romance is the kind of featherweight fare that is enjoyed in the moment and forgotten soon after the end credits roll. more
Globe and Mail ( 2/9/2012 9:01:28 PM -08:00 )

Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams 'Vow' To Be Romantic
'I sort of learned how to do that through movies and through TV, through stories,' Tatum tells MTV News of his love lessons. By Kara Warner (@karawarner) If you're a fan of romance and pretty people falling in love on the big screen, then "The Vow" is more
MTV.com ( 2/9/2012 7:13:45 PM -08:00 )

The Vow Movie review by Betsy Sharkey
Betsy Sharkey reviews 'The Vow' starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 5:50:12 PM -08:00 )

Box Office Preview: Audiences to take 'The Vow'
Box Office Preview: Audiences to take In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Rachel McAdams, left, and Channing Tatum are shown in a scene from "The Vow." (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures/Sony, Kerry Hayes) By Paul Dergarabedian LOS ANGELES—In what's shaping up to be a strong Valentine's more
Boston.com ( 2/9/2012 5:45:22 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow': You'll swear you've seen this before
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY The Vow (* * out of four, PG-13, opens Friday) promises tried-and-true rom-com formula and delivers, treading in sappy, cliché-ridden turf. A breakable vow: Rom-com cliches run rampant in 'The Vow,' starring Channing Tatum more
USA TODAY ( 2/9/2012 4:59:41 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow' review: In sickness and amnesia
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams play a married couple who have to get to know each other again after she suffers amnesia after a traffic accident. Romance drama. Starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. Directed by Michael Sucsy. (PG-13. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 4:42:49 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'The Vow'
Movie review: Love is foggier the second time around for Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum as a married couple who suddenly find themselves marooned on loss-of-memory lane. By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic When a movie calls itself "The Vow," you know more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 4:38:10 PM -08:00 )

The Irish Times - Friday, February 10, 2012
The Irish Times - Friday, February 10, 2012Directed by Michael Sucsy. Starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman, Jessica Lange, Jessica McNamee 12A cert, gen release, 103 min IF YOU WANT evidence that the US is a decadent society, then take note of the way mainstream more
Irish Times ( 2/9/2012 4:15:18 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow' Star Channing Tatum: Falling In Love With Rachel McAdams Was 'Easy'
Stock up on the Puffs Plus because Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams are here to make you weep. Their romantic drama, "The Vow," hits theaters this weekend, right in time for Valentine's Day (hint, hint, boyfriends of the world), and this is one more
MTV.com ( 2/9/2012 3:01:07 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow,' With Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum
At the beginning of "The Vow" — and again at the end, in case you had forgotten — you are told that it was "inspired by true events." There is always a lot of latitude in such a claim, and no one would accuse this mild, soggy romance of excessive more
New York Times ( 2/9/2012 2:51:36 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: The Vow a totally watchable trifle
The Vow Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Sam Neill Directed by: Michael Sucsy Parental advisory: sexual content, partial nudity, some profanity Running time: 104 minutes Rating: Three stars out of five Spare a moment of sympathy for the more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/9/2012 2:51:32 PM -08:00 )

Channing Tatum Marriage: Actor Opens Up About His Marriage With Jenna Dewan
Channing Tatum and his wife, actress Jenna Dewan, opened up about their marriage at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Vow" Tuesday, telling Hollyscoop.com how they maintain their relationship while spending so much time apart. more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 2:44:30 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: 'The Vow' can't sustain a long-term commitment
By Ellen Fagg Weist The chemistry between confused Paige (Rachel McAdams) and tough-but-vulnerable Leo (Channing Tatum) is what makes this uneven romantic weepie worth sticking with, even if script problems might make you want a breakup. more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/9/2012 2:24:31 PM -08:00 )

The Vow – review
The Vow – reviewPaige (Rachel McAdams) wakes from a coma to find every trace of her pre-accident life – the row with her parents, the abandoned law degree, the new life as a free-sprited sculptor – wiped from her memory. Jumbled up in the load is Leo (Channing Tatum), more
The Guardian ( 2/9/2012 2:19:58 PM -08:00 )

'The Vow': A tame weeper | 2 ½ stars
By ROGER MOORE Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams are so in love -- until she can't remember who he is. "The Vow" is like a Nicholas Sparks novel with a dash of wit, a hint of edge and a smidgen less sap. It's a romance in "The Notebook" tradition more
Kansas City Star ( 2/9/2012 2:11:04 PM -08:00 )

MOVIE REVIEW 'The Vow' whispers sweet nothings
MOVIE REVIEW By Ty Burr 'The Vow'' is the rare chick flick that's about brain trauma in addition to being a cause of it. It's what you might get if the eminent neurologist-author Oliver Sacks tried his hand at a True Romance comic, and, as such, more
Boston Globe ( 2/9/2012 1:04:08 PM -08:00 )

A heart-shaped box full of sweet and sappy amnesia
This content requires the Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Get Flash Paige and Leo, the beaming marrieds played by Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum at the beginning of The Vow, step out of the venerable Music Box cinema in more
Philadelphia Inquirer ( 2/9/2012 12:16:29 PM -08:00 )

'Project Runway' recap: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:31 PM PST

Huffington Post (blog) more
Recap: Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall ( 2/9/2012 10:14:08 PM -08:00 )

'Project Runway' recap: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Once again, Isaac's silly (ie, wrong) opinions resulted in a terrible judging decision. Oh, and Jerrell accused Michael of copying his design. By Stephan Lee | Published Feb 10, 2012 Oh God. So this episode happened. Let's just get started. more
Entertainment Weekly ( 2/9/2012 10:01:37 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway All Stars Shocker: Which Fan Favorite Just Went Home?!
Project Runway All Stars Shocker: Which Fan Favorite Just Went Home?!Got to love it when a designer has a target directly in his or her sights. Especially when said target is a fellow designer. On tonight's episode of Project Runway All Stars, the remaining eight contestants were split into pairs and asked to go mano a more
E! Online ( 2/9/2012 8:00:18 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway All Stars
by Genevieve Koski February 9, 2012 Part of what's been making All Stars frustrating this season is that every episode before tonight's has felt vaguely crowded, a mad dash through three-second quippits and rushed fashion-show footage that never quite more
A.V. Club (blog) ( 2/9/2012 9:24:51 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway All Stars: Episode 6 Recap
Project Runway All Stars: Episode 6 Recapby Todd Betzold 'Tis the season for a cat fight on Project Runway All Stars, as the designers have a fashion face-off. We start the show off talking about Kenley...will she be going home tonight? The designers meet Angela on the runway, more
Realitywanted ( 2/9/2012 9:05:58 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway All Stars: Recap For February 9, 2012
By Shirley D The episode starts off with Mondo explaining how when he first met Kenley he thought she was obnoxious and annoying. Yes she is Mondo. Yes she is. The All Stars meet Angela at the runway where she comes out with 8 weekend bags. more
TVGrapevine.com ( 2/9/2012 8:31:03 PM -08:00 )

'Project Runway All Stars' Recap: So Last Season
This show couldn't really afford to get rid of someone as entertaining as Anthony Williams last week, but they did it anyway. What crimes against fashion and reality television will we see committed this week? The hour starts with Mondo explaining that more
BuddyTV ( 2/9/2012 8:07:36 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway Recap: "Fashion Face-Off"
Episode Synopsis: The eight remaining fashionistas weave their magic when creating sportswear as inspired by one of the four seasons. Designer Cynthia Rowley is the guest judge. Original Air Date: Feb 9, 2012 by Hanh Nguyen Uh-oh! more
TV Guide ( 2/9/2012 7:59:12 PM -08:00 )

Recap: 'Project Runway' - 'Fashion Face Off'
Recap: By Liane Bonin Starr Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 10:49 PM Anthony has been auf'ed, so I suspect the workroom is going to be a little less fun this week. I guess it could be argued that another goofy challenge could be good for some laughs, but mostly those more
HitFix (blog) ( 2/9/2012 7:50:30 PM -08:00 )

'Project Runway: All Stars' recap: 'Fashion Face-Off' recap
Project Runway: All Stars' sixth episode opens with an interesting challenge. Angela meets the contestants at the runway with eight weekender bags in tow, allowing each to choose one. Within each bag is a luggage tag listing one of the four seasons, more
Digital Spy UK ( 2/9/2012 7:31:53 PM -08:00 )

Project Runway All Stars Recap: Fashion Face Off
Project Runway All Stars Recap: Fashion Face OffLast Week: Contestants asked random New Yorkers to strip their clothes. Anthony was more into taking men's shirts and jeans that he didn't focus on the task at hand and created a questionable dress that no one liked and didn't have enough materials. more
TVLatest.com ( 2/9/2012 7:07:55 PM -08:00 )

Your Project Runway All Stars Guide for TV Tonight
Jerell Scott is upset that Michael Costello is making the same jacket that he is. Note, this is not the first time Costello has been accused of cheating. Earlier in the season Costello wouldn't even use the same color as April Johnston, so it's unusual more
Small Screen Scoop ( 2/9/2012 3:21:53 PM -08:00 )

Doubtful 3-D will improve 'Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace'

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:33 PM PST

by Beth Accomando If George Lucas had never created that annoying, slapstick-prone CGI character in The Phantom Menace, history would be different. No amount of "meesa so sorry" can make up for this abomination. And to add insult to injury, more
NPR (blog) ( 2/9/2012 9:03:37 PM -08:00 )

Reasons to love Jar Jar Binks
Reasons to love Jar Jar BinksThe re-release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 3D has everybody on edge over having to spend another two hours with Jar Jar Binks, now regarded the world over as filmdom's most irritating character. But we say cool your jets, more
Sydney Morning Herald ( 2/9/2012 8:16:54 PM -08:00 )

Watch Anything – Seriously, Anything – Other Than 'Star Wars, Episode I: The
By Alonso Duralde at TheWrap Let's face it: "Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D" is the broccoli that Lucasfilm wants us to eat before we get the delicious cake of "Star Wars" (I'm firmly against calling it "A New Hope") and "The Empire more
Reuters ( 2/9/2012 6:45:48 PM -08:00 )

Today's popcorn box: Phun 'Phantom Menace' facts and a new Spidey photo
TodayThe studio didn't screen today's re-release of "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" for critics, so we can't say if 3-D makes Lil' Vader, played by Jake Lloyd, any more or less tolerable. But we did turn up these nuggets in our exhaustive more
Kansas City Star ( 2/9/2012 5:03:00 PM -08:00 )

Star Wars: Episode 1 - the Phantom Menace 3D
Star Wars: Episode 1 - the Phantom Menace 3DDirected by George Lucas. Starring Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz, Samuel L Jackson, Terence Stamp PG cert, general release, 133 mins WE MUST HAVE missed more
Irish Times ( 2/9/2012 4:14:58 PM -08:00 )

Our review of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, as printed in 1999
Our review of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, as printed in 1999Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is being re-released in theatres on Friday — in 3D, of course – but sadly, the film was not screened for critics. So we dug through our archives for the review of the film that we printed on May 19, 1999, during the film's more
National Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 3:31:02 PM -08:00 )

'Star Wars' Special: Six Underrated 'Phantom Menace' Characters
by Ryan Rigley There are a ton of reasons to see "Star Wars: Episode I" in 3D this weekend. First and foremost being the wide array of memorable characters that the movie introduces. Sure, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul are cool. more
MTV.com (blog) ( 2/9/2012 2:08:24 PM -08:00 )

'Phantom Menace 3-D' Reopens Jar Jar Binks Wounds
Generation X Star Wars fans will struggle with a common foe this weekend when they ask themselves: "Do I take my kids to see The Phantom Menace in 3-D?" For those of us reared on the original Star Wars trilogy (technically episodes 4-7) Binks more
Forbes ( 2/9/2012 1:58:52 PM -08:00 )

Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D – review
Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D – reviewAlmost 13 years ago, George Lucas brought out the first of his hugely anticipated Star Wars prequel trilogy, and it turned out to be the biggest, dampest squib of modern times. It was a pop-culture calamity, a soulless, passionless film whose only real more
The Guardian ( 2/9/2012 1:45:29 PM -08:00 )

'Star Wars' Celeb Fans Name Their Favorite Characters
Kevin Smith, Patton Oswalt and more stars name-drop some well-known characters ... and Dengar. By Tami Katzoff In anticipation of Friday's theatrical release of "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" in 3-D, MTV News has been asking folks in the more
MTV.com ( 2/9/2012 11:30:28 AM -08:00 )

For love or hate of 'The Phantom Menace'
The first major signs of trouble in the relationship between George Lucas and legions of ardent adult "Star Wars" geeks can be traced directly to May 19, 1999. "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" opened at midnight, and theaters practically sank more
CNN (blog) ( 2/9/2012 10:44:02 AM -08:00 )

'Phantom Menace' flies again in 3-D
Movies Newsday > Entertainment > Movies 'Phantom Menace' flies again in 3-D Published: February 9, 2012 12:38 PM By RAFER GUZMÁN rafer.guzman@newsday.com Like a remastered album by Hootie & the Blowfish, the 3-D rerelease of "Star Wars: Episode I more
Newsday (subscription) ( 2/9/2012 9:47:19 AM -08:00 )

Is it worth seeing Star Wars in 3D?
by Jason Jenkins February 9, 2012 9:14 AM PST Follow @jenkojenkins Last night 20th Century Fox treated me to a screening of the new 3D version of "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace," which is in cinemas now here in England (Friday in the US). more
CNET (blog) ( 2/9/2012 9:16:25 AM -08:00 )

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (in 3D)
THE REVIEW aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes gives this 3D reissue of the George Lucas sci-fi prequel a 60% possitive rating, saying "Lucas needs to improve on the plot and character development, but there's plenty of eye candy to behold. more
BusinessWorld Online Edition ( 2/9/2012 6:25:39 AM -08:00 )

George Lucas talks 'Phantom Menace' in 3-D and how James Cameron and Robert
by Dalton Ross If you're excited to see The Phantom Menace in 3-D when it opens in theaters tomorrow, then perhaps you have James Cameron and Robert Zemeckis to thank. According to George Lucas in the exclusive video below, it was the three men's joint more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 2/9/2012 6:09:05 AM -08:00 )

Star Wars 3D
Ray Park as Darth Maul in a scene from film Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied POOR old Phantom Menace is inter-galactically regarded as the worst vehicle to ever carry a Star Wars badge on its front grille more
NEWS.com.au ( 2/9/2012 12:32:52 AM -08:00 )

Star Wars: Episode 1 3D is repackaged tech
Star Wars: Episode 1 3D is repackaged techI'm not really introducing new tech in this rant, or rather, plea bargain for Lucasfilm not to sell us repackaged old tech. I haven't seen this yet-another-remake version, but unfortunately, being somewhat of a Star Wars fan, rather than being elated, more
CNET (blog) ( 2/8/2012 11:40:47 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Star Wars 3D
Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Director: George Lucas (Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope) Starring: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor (above), Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd. Verdict: May the Force be elsewhere? Stars: * * POOR old Phantom Menace more
Herald Sun ( 2/8/2012 4:52:00 PM -08:00 )

Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace 3D
Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace 3DIT'S hardly controversial to say that George Lucas' Star Wars prequels lack the freshness of his original space opera trilogy (especially the very first film, which for my money he has never bettered). But for viewers willing to set aside their more
Sydney Morning Herald ( 2/8/2012 3:58:37 PM -08:00 )

How 'Star Wars' changed my life: It helped me channel my inner gay geek
by Stephan Lee In just two days, audiences can head to theaters to see the re-release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 3-D. Regardless of how you feel about the much-maligned prequel, there's no denying the Star Wars franchise made more more
Entertainment Weekly (blog) ( 2/8/2012 12:33:55 PM -08:00 )

Roland suspension backlash

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST

Roland Martin, a political contributor to CNN, was suspended after tweets he sent during the Super Bowl sparked complaints from GLAAD and other groups that claimed the tweets promoted anti-LGBTQ violence. As Lisa de Moraes reported: After three days of more
Washington Post ( 2/9/2012 7:04:27 PM -08:00 )

Bringing Our Communities Together: What Can Be Learned from the GLAAD and
There was a lot for me to think about after this year's Super Bowl: the ads that aired, the comments that were made, and particularly the responses to the comments that rocked the nation. After many days of reflection, and seeing many events unfold, more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 5:19:39 PM -08:00 )

Roland Martin, CNN, GLAAD and the silence of black leaders
Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. Visit our sister site: The Root is the leading online source of national and international news and commentary from an African-American perspective. more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 5:00:49 PM -08:00 )

Workplace policies on tweeting
By Nedra Rhone On Wednesday, CNN analyst Roland Martin was suspended for a Twitter post during the Super Bowl airing of David Beckham's H&M commercial. Martin's 109 character Tweet -- techno speak for succinct Twitter updates -- read "If a dude at your more
Atlanta Journal Constitution ( 2/9/2012 3:20:31 PM -08:00 )

CNN's Roland Martin to meet with GLAAD after tweets
CNN commentator Roland Martin, who was suspended by the network Wednesday after tweeting homophobic remarks during the Super Bowl, has agreed to meet with GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. On Sunday Martin tweeted: "If a dude at more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 2:52:27 PM -08:00 )

The "Roland Effect": Why Words (Tweets) Matter
"If you don't have something nice to say... then say nothing." This is an old adage we teach young children. Why? Because as adults we know that words matter, and if we've learned anything at all from the recent spate of anti-gay bullying incidents, more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 2:47:36 PM -08:00 )

A Teachable Moment for CNN's Roland Martin and GLAAD
CNN's suspension of Roland Martin following GLAAD's demand that he be fired for his Super Bowl offensive rants on Twitter shows two wrongs don't make a right. If this were a football game, Roland Martin and GLAAD deserve a penalty for the way each more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 1:57:18 PM -08:00 )

What's 'homophobic' in Roland Martin case? Don't ask the press.
By Erik Wemple Yesterday, CNN analyst Roland Martin was suspended for some tweets that he'd sent out on Super Bowl Sunday. Here's how the New York Times described those tweets: CNN said Wednesday that it had suspended Roland Martin, more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 12:46:20 PM -08:00 )

Roland Martin to Meet with GLAAD Over Super Bowl Tweets
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CNN commentator Roland Martin has agreed to meet with GLAAD following his suspension Wednesday for tweets during the Super Bowl that the group and others denounced as homophobic. Calling Martin's tweets "regrettable and more
Chicago Tribune ( 2/9/2012 12:42:51 PM -08:00 )

Should Beckham-Bashing CNN Pundit Resign, Brett Ratner Style?
Should Beckham-Bashing CNN Pundit Resign, Brett Ratner Style?In the case of CNN's Roland Martin and his recent Twitter scandal, we have to admit: We're a little relieved our readers aren't making the decisions at CNN. Because, although CNN has ultimately made the decision to suspend Martin from air, the majority more
E! Online ( 2/9/2012 9:43:10 AM -08:00 )

CNN Slaps the 'Ish' Out of Roland S. Martin
Let's get right to it, shall we: CNN fumbled the GLAAD vs. Roland S. Martin situation badly. The indefinite suspension yesterday of Martin as a commentator for the cable news network due to some of his "tweets" during Superbowl Sunday is something we more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 9:28:00 AM -08:00 )

CNN: Peeing on dead Afghans is fine just don't joke about Beckham's underwear
CNN: Peeing on dead Afghans is fine just donApparently CNN is cool with its contributors Dana Loesch wanting to join American Marines to pee on the corpses of Afghans and Erick Erickson getting joy from "watching a hippie protester get tased." But don't talk "ish" about David Beckham's new H&M more
RT ( 2/9/2012 9:24:00 AM -08:00 )

CNN suspends Martin for 'offensive' Super Bowl comments
AP February 9, 2012 9:20AM FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2011 file photo, bodies of women who were killed during shelling by forces loyal to Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh lie on the floor at a hospital in Taiz, Yemen. A Human Rights Watch report more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 2/9/2012 7:20:42 AM -08:00 )

Twimmolation Alert: Roland Martin Gets His Ascot in Hot Water at CNN
Twimmolation Alert: Roland Martin Gets His Ascot in Hot Water at CNNBy James Poniewozik | @poniewozik | February 9, 2012 | + Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP The broadcast of the Super Bowl inspired hundreds of thousands of tweets on Twitter, and a few of them just got analyst Roland S. Martin suspended from CNN. more
TIME ( 2/9/2012 7:11:09 AM -08:00 )

Monday Morning Quarterbacking With Roland Martin
On a typical football Sunday, you would probably find me parked in front of my living room television watching the New York Giants while posting and following tweets about the game along the way. Twitter is a great venue for sports fans to brag on more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 5:58:08 AM -08:00 )

Roland Martin, GLAAD Meeting In Wake Of Martin's CNN Suspension
CNN pundit Roland Martin announced on Wednesday night that he will meet with GLAAD, the gay rights group, in the wake of his suspension from the network over tweets many considered to be homophobic. Martin was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday more
Huffington Post ( 2/9/2012 5:45:56 AM -08:00 )

Roland Martin to meet with GLAAD
By DYLAN BYERS | Following his suspension from CNN, Roland Martin tweeted that he would meet with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation that had called for his removal from the network. "I look forward to meeting with GLAAD in the near future more
Politico (blog) ( 2/9/2012 5:40:02 AM -08:00 )

Suspended Roland S. Martin of CNN: 'I look forward to meeting with GLAAD'
Suspended CNN political analyst Roland S. Martin has tweeted that he looks "forward to meeting with GLAAD in the near future and having a productive dialogue." CNN's Roland Martin confirmed last night that he would meet with GLAAD. more
MiamiHerald.com (blog) ( 2/9/2012 5:23:55 AM -08:00 )

Pundit axed for Becks 'gay' Tweet
Pundit axed for Becks By STAFF REPORTER A SPORTS commentator has been suspended after writing "offensive" anti-gay tweets about David Beckham on Twitter during a Super Bowl ad for his new undies. Gay rights groups slammed the comments by American football pundit Roland more
The Sun ( 2/9/2012 5:04:21 AM -08:00 )

Martin to meet with gay advocacy group
By Erik Wemple Martin, ready to talk. (Stephen Lovekin - GETTY IMAGES) Yesterday Roland Martin was suspended from his gig as an analyst with CNN — punishment for sending out homophobic tweets on Super Bowl Sunday. Martin's Twitter feed last night more
Washington Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 4:52:12 AM -08:00 )

She still relishes 'Roll'

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:31 PM PST

By Bloomberg Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Most Broadway failures limp offstage, never to be seen again except as posters on the Wall of Flops at Joe Allen's Theater District canteen. Ever since it closed after 16 performances in 1981, this Stephen Sondheim more
BusinessWeek ( 2/9/2012 6:32:03 PM -08:00 )

Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Merrily' Rolls; 'Rx' Targets Big Pharma: Jeremy Gerard
Lin-Manuel Miranda Enlarge image "Merrily We Roll Along" "Merrily We Roll Along" Joan Marcus/Helene Davis PR via Bloomberg Celia Keenan-Bolger, Colin Donnell and Lin-Manuel Miranda star in "Merrily We Roll Along" in New York. The "Encores! more
Bloomberg ( 2/9/2012 6:17:38 PM -08:00 )

Merrily We Roll Along
In the nearly four decades I have been reviewing theater I have seen shows revived, altered, sometimes but seldom improved. But never --- until last night -- have I seen one totally, gloriously reborn. That show is Stephen Sondheim's longtime problem more
Huffington Post (blog) ( 2/9/2012 4:37:24 PM -08:00 )

Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' in Encores! Staging
Like doting godparents to a cherished but difficult child, Stephen Sondheim fans have been waiting 30 years for "Merrily We Roll Along" to grow up. Staged on Broadway in 1981, when it ran for a mere 16 performances, this ambivalent collaboration more
New York Times ( 2/9/2012 12:57:37 PM -08:00 )

Sondheim encore: 'Merrily We Roll Along'
Theater Newsday > Entertainment > Theater Sondheim encore: 'Merrily We Roll Along' Originally published: February 9, 2012 3:03 PM Updated: February 9, 2012 3:14 PM By LINDA WINER linda.winer@newsday.com Is there a more beloved, ravishingly musical more
Newsday ( 2/9/2012 12:06:48 PM -08:00 )

Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along'
Stephen SondheimFrom left, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Colin Donnell and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Encores! production of 'Merrily We Roll Along' And despite wonderful Stephen Sondheim songs, the middling new production of "Merrily We Roll Along," at Encores! through Feb. more
New York Daily News ( 2/9/2012 10:26:33 AM -08:00 )

Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' gets wistful
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Drama Writer Joan Marcus / AP In this image released by Helene Davis Public Relations, from left, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Colin Donnell and Lin-Manuel Miranda are shown during a performance of "Merrily We Roll Along," in New York. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 8:28:23 AM -08:00 )

She still relishes 'Roll'
By ABIGAIL POGREBIN Abigail Pogrebin was in the original Broadway cast of the musical "Merrily We Roll Along," which closed 12 days after opening in 1981. She wrote about her experience in "Showstopper," an Amazon Kindle Single book. more
New York Post ( 2/9/2012 9:41:46 PM -08:00 )

'Merrily,' it gets Encores!
By FRANK SCHECK Revivals of "Merrily We Roll Along" are a lot like the musical itself: Just as its characters get younger and more idealistic with each scene, there's a perpetual hope of going back in time and getting this Stephen Sondheim-George Furth more
New York Post ( 2/9/2012 9:27:25 PM -08:00 )

Theater Review: 'Merrily We Roll Along' -- 4 stars
Thirty years ago, "Merrily We Roll Along," Stephen Sondheim's musical that moves backward in time from 1976 to 1957 and observes how a strong three-way friendship falls apart, crashed and burned in its Broadway debut. more
amNY ( 2/9/2012 4:34:20 PM -08:00 )

Hastings 8 Year Old Opens in Sondheim Musical
Hillside 3rd-grader Zachary Unger performed his opening night Wednesday in an Off-Broadway revival of "Merrily We Roll Along." By Lizzie Hedrick For the next two weeks, Hastings' Zachary Unger will fall asleep in the car on the way home from New York more
Patch.com ( 2/9/2012 3:16:11 PM -08:00 )

Another attempt to 'fix' Sondheim's unsuccessful 1981 musical 'Merrily We Roll
By Mark Sullivan Lots of people have taken a stab at fixing the Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along, which closed after just 16 performances back in 1981. Numbers are added and dropped, characters are moved into or out of the spotlight, more
Capital New York ( 2/9/2012 1:20:38 PM -08:00 )

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - Performance Highlights!
Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season, opens tonight, February 8 at New York City Center, and features Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley, more
Broadway World ( 2/8/2012 1:43:53 PM -08:00 )

Photo Flash: First Look at Encores' MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG- Production Shots!
Photo Flash: First Look at EncoresStephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores! production of the season , will open on Wednesday, February 8 at New York City Center, and will feature Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, more
Broadway World ( 2/8/2012 11:08:52 AM -08:00 )

Live-action shorts best among Oscar nominees

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:33 PM PST

Ten nominees in the Best Short categories (animation and live action, but not documentary) are presented in this annual pre-Oscar showcase, highlighted by a brilliantly animated celebration of books, and a short, punchy comedy from Ireland. more
The Seattle Times ( 2/9/2012 6:12:07 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Oscar-nominated short films
Movie review: Oscar-nominated short filmsLive-action and animated works, including Pixar's 'La Luna,' are being screened before the Academy Awards. Wotan Wilke Mohring and Julia Richter in the short film "Raju." (Interfilm Berlin) By Robert Abele, Special to the Los Angeles Times The races more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 5:14:12 PM -08:00 )

'Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Animated'
"La Luna" is about a boy who learns about moon maintenance from his father and grandfather. In case there's someone left on the planet who thinks animation is purely a medium for children, two of the five Academy Award-nominated animated shorts this more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 4:42:49 PM -08:00 )

Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Live action
Watching all of the Oscar-nominated shorts back to back typically results in a hodgepodge of themes. A madcap comedy about a magician here, the story of a dying nuclear radiation victim there and maybe a coming-of-age story in between. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 4:42:48 PM -08:00 )

Three Programs in 'Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012'
There is no dearth of troubling subject matter in the three-part "Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012," especially in the documentary category. The shorts — divided into programs for documentary, live action and animation — open on Friday in more than 200 more
New York Times ( 2/9/2012 3:35:50 PM -08:00 )

'Oscar-nominated Short Films 2012': See all 10 at Seattle's Varsity
A review of "Oscar-Nominated Short Films, 2012," featuring all five animated nominees (79 minutes total) and all five live-action shorts (107 minutes). The annual pre-Oscar showcase, playing at the Varsity, is highlighted by a brilliantly animated more
The Seattle Times ( 2/9/2012 3:06:16 PM -08:00 )

The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Documentaries
The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: DocumentariesDr. Mohammed Jawad and Zakia in "Saving Face," one of the Oscar-nominated shorts playing at Coolidge Corner. (Asad Faruqi/ HBO ) By Ty Burr If you come to the program of Oscar-nominated documentary shorts at the Coolidge looking to get an edge in this more
Boston.com ( 2/9/2012 1:08:30 PM -08:00 )

A mixed bag of animation and live action short films
A mixed bag of animation and live action short filmsBy Ty Burr To keep it short: There are strong years for short films at the Oscars and there are weaker years, and 2012 appears to be one of the latter. The 10 films nominated for the best animated short and best live action short - five in each more
Boston Globe ( 2/9/2012 1:04:06 PM -08:00 )

Oscar shorts open the world and the heart
Oscar shorts open the world and the heartBy Ty Burr Dr. Mohammed Jawad and Zakia in "Saving Face,'' one of the Oscar-nominated shorts playing at Coolidge Corner. If you come to the program of Oscar-nominated documentary shorts at the Coolidge looking to get an edge in this year's office more
Boston Globe ( 2/9/2012 1:04:02 PM -08:00 )

At Cinéma du Parc: A chance to see Oscar's animated short films
MONTREAL - Every year, Montrealers in Oscar pools get particularly stumped in a couple of categories. Even if they haven't caught most of the nominated films, they've heard the buzz and can take a good stab at who will win everything from best actor to more
Montreal Gazette ( 2/9/2012 12:39:49 PM -08:00 )

Spotlight's on Oscar nominated short documentaries
By Brett Michel Four of the five nominees up for this year's Best Documentary Short Oscar include moments that are difficult to watch — and not because I was forced to view them streaming on my phone. They feature war atrocities, heartless attacks on more
Boston Herald ( 2/9/2012 11:28:00 AM -08:00 )

See the trailers for this year's Oscar-nominated short films (then catch them
See the trailers for this yearby Marc Snetiker On Feb. 10, this year's Oscar-nominated short films are headed to a movie theater near you. But what can you expect of the mini-movies that the Academy has recognized this time around? We've gathered the trailers for all of the more
Entertainment Weekly ( 2/9/2012 7:01:22 AM -08:00 )

Oscar-nominated shorts, coming to a theater near you
If you're feeling behind on watching this year's Oscar-nominated films, here's one way to catch up on five titles in one sitting: ShortsHD's theatrical screenings of the short film nominees, which kick off Friday. For the seventh year, more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 6:00:20 AM -08:00 )

IFI shows Irish Oscar short for free
In the build-up to the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26, the Irish Film Institute has announced that it will be screening the Oscar-nominated Irish short Pentecost for free for two weeks. Pentecost will be shown at the IFI in Temple Bar at 1.10pm more
RTE.ie ( 2/9/2012 4:25:39 AM -08:00 )

'2012 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation'
By STEVEN REA The moon is made of tinkling gold stars - and you can reach it by climbing a ladder. Old books soar aloft like flocks of birds - and they settle on people's shoulders, perching with spindly little legs. A chicken is right at home walking more
MiamiHerald.com ( 2/9/2012 12:08:32 AM -08:00 )

'2012 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action'
By CARRIE RICKEY Where feature films conform to the three-act structure of drama, movie short subjects are more like short stories. "The Shore," the best among this year's Oscar nominees for live-action shorts, has the surprise twist of an O. Henry more
MiamiHerald.com ( 2/9/2012 12:08:32 AM -08:00 )

Oscars 2012: Watch all 10 short film nominees on the big screen
Peter Howell Movie Critic Canadians finally get to come up short in their Oscar pools. We get to see, for the first time in recent memory, all 10 nominees for Best Animated Short Film and Best Live-Action Short Film prior to the Academy Awards on Feb. more
Toronto Star ( 2/8/2012 9:12:34 PM -08:00 )

Blockbusters left out of the best-picture Oscar race
Blockbusters left out of the best-picture Oscar raceBy Scott Bowles, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES – The Academy Awards aren't necessarily meant to honor commercial films, but this year's show is flirting with paying tribute to the obscure. By Dale Robinette, DreamWorks Pictures With $170 million, The Help, more
USA TODAY ( 2/8/2012 5:50:44 PM -08:00 )

Oscar Super PACs Would Level the Playing Field for Small Movies
Oscar Super PACs Would Level the Playing Field for Small MoviesBy Jessica Grose|Posted Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at 2:55 PM ET During the Hive, we're asking writers and editors from inside and outside Slate to present their ideas for improving the Oscars. Last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences more
Slate Magazine ( 2/8/2012 12:02:00 PM -08:00 )

Oscars 2012: The Day of Many Movies
There is one moment every year when mankind the world over is united. It comes during the Academy Awards when humanity takes a bathroom break as Oscars are presented for The Shorts - live-action, animation and documentary. The problem isn't quality, more
Huffington Post ( 2/8/2012 11:25:40 AM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy Redux: Love Is in the Air but Not for Every Doctor!

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:31 PM PST

GreyValentine's Day. Bah humbug. That's what we'd normally say, except this super sweet Grey's Anatomy made us so sickly happy, we might puke red confetti hearts. So break out the chocolates and roses and let's see who was lucky in love? more
E! Online ( 2/9/2012 9:18:26 PM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy' recap: Love Is in the ER
By Tanner Stransky | Published Feb 9, 2012 Consider it a Valentine's Day miracle: Only one patient died on Grey's Anatomy last night. And as we all know, that's a pretty low body count for this sometimes horrific, unforgiving show. more
Entertainment Weekly ( 2/9/2012 8:40:58 PM -08:00 )

Will counseling be enough to save Owen and Cristina on 'Grey's Anatomy'?
By Michelle Castillo, TODAY.com contributor Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Cristina (Sandra Oh) tied the knot during season seven of "Grey's Anatomy," but is it time to split them up? Owen Hunt and Cristina Yang have been a staple couple of "Grey's Anatomy" more
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) ( 2/9/2012 5:15:03 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy's Sandra Oh: Cristina and Owen Head to Couples Therapy!
By Natalie Abrams, TV GUIDE Grey's Anatomy's Cristina and Owen have seen tough times: A quickie marriage, bouts of PTSD, an abortion, Owen's omission about Henry. It all reached the breaking point last week in a devastating fight that, more
Seattle Post Intelligencer ( 2/8/2012 9:08:18 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy 8x14 - Sneak Peek 1: All You Need Is Love
Grey's Anatomy 8x14 - Sneak Peek 1: All You Need Is Love. more
YouTube ( 2/7/2012 1:18:20 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy 8x14 - SNEAK PEEK 2 - All You Need Is Love
Grey's Anatomy 8x14 (All You Need Is Love) - SNEAK PEEK 2 --- Air Date: 02/09/12 --- http://www.greys-anatomy.cz --- I do not own anything! All rights to Grey's Anatomy belong to Shonda Rhimes and ABC. more
YouTube ( 2/7/2012 10:42:33 AM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy' Fan Columnist: Love Is All You Need
Is there a holiday more emotionally loaded than Valentine's Day? I think not. Roses, chocolates, and unrealistic expectations all come together in a concoction bound to make you sick to your stomach. "All You Need Is Love" explored the many facets of more
BuddyTV ( 2/9/2012 9:47:51 PM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Valentine's Day Sucks, Even If You Are A Hot Doctor
Well not everyone's holiday was terrible — Arizona and Callie had a great time in the end — but some of the surgeons got the shaft when it came to love in Seattle. About 50 percent of the stories on Grey's Anatomy's Valentine's episode ended happily more
Hollywood Life ( 2/9/2012 9:12:00 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy Recap: "All You Need Is Love"
Episode Synopsis: It's Valentine's Day, and Lexie and Mark draw babysitting duty (for Meredith and Derek, and Callie and Arizona, respectively). Meanwhile, Ben shows Bailey that he knows her better than she thinks; and the ER also fills with romantics, more
TV Guide ( 2/9/2012 7:59:11 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy Review: A Heartbroken Hospital
Valentine's Day came early to Seattle Grace and it wasn't too kind. Grey's Anatomy returned from alternate reality with "All You Need Is Love". With this many doctors and the constant drama, it was bound to get ugly. Many things went down, more
TV Fanatic ( 2/9/2012 7:53:52 PM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy' season 8: all about pairings
"Grey's Anatomy" celebrated Valentine's Day on Thursday night -- but they celebrated it in a way that only this show could. In other words, not everything was as pleasant as you would typically expect for the holiday. Callie and Arizona - After being more
Examiner.com ( 2/9/2012 7:42:27 PM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy' returns to form; Cristina and Owen face off
"Grey's Anatomy" tried out a bit of an experiment last week with a "what if" episode that showed us the lives of the characters if different events had taken place — but what it seemed to forget along the way was that this world for the show is more
CarterMatt.com ( 2/9/2012 7:15:33 PM -08:00 )

Who Will Cristina Turn to for Comfort When Her Marriage Goes South?
We must be masochists, because no matter how many times Grey's Anatomy breaks our hearts, we keep coming back for more. The most recent round of Grey's emotional pain obviously comes from Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Owen's (Kevin McKidd) rapidly more
Wetpaint ( 2/9/2012 2:20:38 PM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy "All You Need is Love" Season 8 Episode 14
GreyGrey's Anatomy "All You Need is Love" Season 8 Episode 14 airs Thursday February 9 at 9pm on ABC. Episode Synopsis: In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves when Lexie offers to watch Zola; Callie hands more
TV Equals ( 2/9/2012 10:49:43 AM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy Season 8, Episode 14 Sneak Peek Roundup: ''All You Need Is Love''
Grey's Anatomy Season 8, Episode 14: "All You Need Is Love" is just around the corner. For those of you who can't wait until the episode airs to get a hint of what's in store this V-Day, we've gathered all the sneak peeks together right here, more
Wetpaint ( 2/9/2012 10:07:48 AM -08:00 )

'Grey's Anatomy': Sara Ramirez, Jessica Capshaw Preview Valentine's Day Growth
The duo tells THR that Callie and Arizona are in a "happy place," and that there's room for the couple to get to know one another better. Love is in the air on Thursday's Grey's Anatomy as Seattle Grace's couples look to celebrate Valentine's Day. more
Hollywood Reporter ( 2/9/2012 9:01:32 AM -08:00 )

PREVIEW: ABC's Thursday Night Soaps GREY'S ANATOMY & PRIVATE PRACTICE
PREVIEW: ABCThe Year of the Soap continues when GREY'S ANATOMY airs an all-new episode, "All You Need Is Love," on Thursday, February 9 (9:00-10:02 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to more
We Love Soaps ( 2/9/2012 8:42:17 AM -08:00 )

Grey's Anatomy Season 8, Episode 14 Sneak Peek: Cristina Almost Gets Killed!
The Grey's Anatomy Valentine's Day episode (Season 8, Episode 14: "All You Need Is Love") is less than a day away, but the wait still feels far too long. Fortunately, there's a new sneak peek of the episode to help see us through. more
Wetpaint ( 2/9/2012 7:41:22 AM -08:00 )

A year for a noir tribute and what ifs
Three of my top TV shows have done an "special" kind of episode. Castle decided to do a "film noir" episode and both Grey's Anatomy and NCIS answered the "what if" question in life, but in very different ways. These alternate reality episodes are more
Marshalltown Times Republican (blog) ( 2/9/2012 7:39:35 AM -08:00 )

New Grey's Anatomy Clip: Crash and Burn
Yesterday, we posted sneak peeks of this week's Grey's Anatomy that showed the tension between Cristina and Owen. Now, in this latest clip from tonight's episode, she confronts him about giving her the cold shoulder. She succeeds in getting back on more
TV Fanatic ( 2/9/2012 5:05:50 AM -08:00 )

Should Chris Brown Still Be On Probation For Rihanna Incident?

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:31 PM PST

On Thursday, nearly three years to the day after Chris Brown was charged with assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, leaving her bloodied, bruised and unable to perform at the Grammys, a judge has decided that Brown should continue serving his five-year more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 7:06:08 PM -08:00 )

Is Chris Brown's Comeback Complete? Gets "Very Positive" Progress Report Right
Is Chris BrownJust a couple days before music's biggest names hit Los Angeles for the Grammys, Chris Brown gets good news from the courtroom. Brown's first probation hearing of the year was a beneficial one after receiving a "very positive report" according to his more
E! Online ( 2/9/2012 6:11:32 PM -08:00 )

Dance/electronica music gets its spot at Grammys
Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Joel Ryan / AP Performers at the Grammys, airing Sunday evening, include Adele (from left), Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Kanye West and Rihanna. For the first time, the Grammys will spotlight dance/electronica music in a segment more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 4:42:49 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown to remain on supervised probation
Chris Brown to remain on supervised probationAP In this July 15, 2011 file photo, Chris Brown performs on NBC's Today Show in New York. A Los Angeles judge said Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, that Brown should remain on supervised probation until he finishes his community labor obligations, more
Inquirer.net ( 2/9/2012 4:20:29 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown to Return to the Grammys
By WSJ Staff Chris Brown is scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, his first appearance on the show in three years. He's also nominated for three Grammys for his album, "F*A*M*E." His performance comes three years after he pleaded more
Wall Street Journal (blog) ( 2/9/2012 4:02:30 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown to remain on probation
A judge has said Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation despite doing well with the terms of his sentence in a case filed after he beat then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Superior Court judge George Lomeli agreed with a prosecutor who said more
The Press Association ( 2/9/2012 3:30:00 PM -08:00 )

Rihanna, Chris Brown Return To The Grammys: Three Years Later
With the once-troubled exes poised to return to Sunday's show, we look back on the assault that changed everything. By Rebecca Thomas They were R&B's answer to Britney and Justin. Young, gifted and famous, Rihanna and Chris Brown had become a favorite more
MTV.com ( 2/9/2012 2:13:03 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown wants to 'wow' Grammys
Chris Brown is planning to "wow" his audience with an over-the-top performance at the Grammy Awards. The singer is preparing the performance of a lifetime for the music industry event because he hopes it will mark the beginning of a new era for him. more
Belfast Telegraph ( 2/9/2012 6:45:16 AM -08:00 )

Grammys to feature first-ever dance and electronica performance
(CBS/AP) When the Grammy Awards take place on Sunday night it will feature the first dance/electronic performance ever staged in the event's 54-year history. Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the more
CBS News ( 2/8/2012 1:31:47 PM -08:00 )

Should Chris Brown Still Be On Probation For Rihanna Incident?
Should Chris Brown Still Be On Probation For Rihanna Incident?Chris Brown has come a long way in the last three years since the grisly incident of domestic violence that ended his relationship with Rihanna and almost ended his career. At least that was the message from the musician's probation officer in court more
Cinema Blend ( 2/9/2012 9:14:44 PM -08:00 )

People & Entertainment Judge orders Brown to continue on supervised probation
People & Entertainment Judge orders Brown to continue on supervised probationLOS ANGELES - Chris Brown has been getting attention for all the right reasons lately, but a judge said Thursday that he should remain under the watchful eye of a probation officer as he works to complete the terms of his sentence for beating more
Press Herald ( 2/9/2012 9:07:09 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown to Stay Under Supervised Probation Despite Positive Progress Report
Chris Brown to Stay Under Supervised Probation Despite Positive Progress ReportA Superior Court Judge has decided that Breezy should continue serving his five-year probation sentence in response to a request to end the singer's supervised probation early from his attorney. Although he has been getting positive marks in his more
AceShowbiz ( 2/9/2012 8:13:49 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown Request To End Supervised Probation Denied By Judge
Chris Brown Request To End Supervised Probation Denied By JudgeDespite a glowing progress report, a judge has denied Chris Brown's request to end his supervised probation early. Mark Geragos, the singer's attorney, went to court Thursday and argued that the star's good behavior meant he no longer needed to be more
GossipCop ( 2/9/2012 7:19:56 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown Judge Declines Request to End Probation
AP A 2011 photo shows R&B singer Chris Brown petitioning a Los Angeles judge to ease a restraining order in his past Rihanna assault case. Chris Brown has been getting attention for all the right reasons lately, but a judge said Thursday that he should more
NBC New York ( 2/9/2012 6:27:22 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown Off the Hook?
Chris Brown Off the Hook?By RAPHAEL CHESTANG Chris Brown was given five years of probation following his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Today, ET has obtained court documents indicating that his probation could be ending early. A probation report filed today more
Entertainment Tonight News ( 2/9/2012 5:03:43 PM -08:00 )

Judge says despite positive reports, Chris Brown should remain on supervised
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY | AP | 6 hours, 14 minutes ago in Chris Brown has been getting attention for all the right reasons lately, but a judge said Thursday that he should continue to remain under the watchful eye of a probation officer as he works to more
Newser ( 2/9/2012 3:18:14 PM -08:00 )

Chris Brown Probation: Singer Will Remain on Supervised Status
Posted Feb 9th 2012 6:05PM by AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge says Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation despite doing well with the terms of his sentence in a case filed after he beat then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. more
The BoomBox ( 2/9/2012 3:06:51 PM -08:00 )

Lil Wayne Will Perform at the Grammy Awards First Electronic Set
Lil Wayne Will Perform at the Grammy Awards First Electronic SetLil Wayne has been announced as one of the many performers that will bring their sound to the 54 th Annual Grammy Awards, which goes down on February 12 th , and the rapper will perform in a unique cross-genre number as he's been booked for the more
This Beat Goes ( 2/9/2012 10:47:25 AM -08:00 )

Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, Chris Brown, more teaming up for Grammy segment
This Sunday's Grammy Awards telecast will be marked by a unique live mash-up honoring the current popularity of electronic music. Taking place in a tent adjacent to the Staples Center, where the main show will be taking place, this special event will more
Examiner.com ( 2/9/2012 10:43:47 AM -08:00 )

Chris Brown, Yes Rihanna Grammy Awards Collab.
Chris Brown, Yes Rihanna Grammy Awards Collab.(ThyBlackMan.com) Rihanna and Chris Brown are both scheduled to perform on the 54th annual Grammy Awards this Sunday. This will be the first time the pop stars attend the prestigious award ceremony together since Brown violently assaulted Rihanna three more
ThyBlackMan ( 2/9/2012 10:37:28 AM -08:00 )

'Mysterious Island' cast is rock-solid

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST

Mysterious Island: Action-packed and adolescentNewfoundlanders like seditious stunts. Think of 22 Minutes's Marg Delahunty laying a mile-wide lipstick skid on Stephen Harper in 2004 and just last year sending Toronto mayor Rob Ford beetling up his driveway to call 911. more
Globe and Mail ( 2/9/2012 9:01:27 PM -08:00 )

'Journey 2' just plain silly
By JIM SLOTEK, QMI Agency Like some Discovery Channel-watching kids I know, I want my fantasy-adventure stories to make sense on some level. Jules Verne did. Given the science of the time, his stories were above reproach. Hence no dinosaurs at the more
London Free Press ( 2/9/2012 9:01:28 PM -08:00 )

'Mysterious Island' cast is rock-solid
By James Verniere "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" Rated PG. At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters. In IMAX at some theaters: B- If your trailer consists of The Rock popping berries off his flexing pecs, more
Boston Herald ( 2/9/2012 9:00:37 PM -08:00 )

The 'Journey' is enjoyable, but it's far from paradise
The By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY The elephant in the wood: Dwayne Johnson, left, Luis Guzman, Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens encounter unusual creatures on the island. The elephant in the wood: Dwayne Johnson, left, Luis Guzman, Josh Hutcherson and more
USA TODAY ( 2/9/2012 6:43:04 PM -08:00 )

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' review
Ron Phillips / AP Luis Guzmán (from left), Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine co-star in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island." Action adventure. Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Josh Hutcherson. more
San Francisco Chronicle ( 2/9/2012 4:42:48 PM -08:00 )

Review: 'Journey 2' squanders Verne adventures, Hawaiian backdrops
Review: By Michael Phillips, Tribune Newspapers critic In its own sweetly bombastic way the 2008 remake of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" did the job, the job being a 21st century 3-D bash starring Brendan Fraser — an actor who gives his all to the green more
Los Angeles Times ( 2/9/2012 4:31:23 PM -08:00 )

Michael Caine's 'Journey' one for the grandchildren
BY CINDY PEARLMAN February 9, 2012 6:14PM Michael Caine (center) plays the grandfather who summons a team for an island adventure in "Journey 2." From left: Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Luis Guzman, Vanessa Hudgens. "I'm lucky that I started out as more
Chicago Sun-Times ( 2/9/2012 4:14:47 PM -08:00 )

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,' Starring Josh Hutcherson
Like cars that are involved in crashes, islands explode far more often in the movies than they do in real life. Another one goes kablooey in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," a sequel to the 2008 film "Journey to the Center of the Earth" that again more
New York Times ( 2/9/2012 3:50:39 PM -08:00 )

Movie review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island a ripping yarn aimed at kids
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens, and Josh Hutcherson Directed by: Brad Peyton Parental advisory: mild violence Running time:94 minutes Rating:Three stars out of five It's hard to dislike The more
Vancouver Sun ( 2/9/2012 2:50:34 PM -08:00 )

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Journey 2: The Mysterious IslandBy Wesley Morris I searched and searched "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' for something to like. There isn't much: an enormous electric eel that powers a sunken ship, Dwayne Johnson sitting on a log next to Michael Caine while strumming a ukulele more
Boston.com ( 2/9/2012 2:50:02 PM -08:00 )

Review: Don't get stranded on this 'Mysterious Island'
By Vince Horiuchi The only untold secret in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" is how the usually likable Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (who just came off the summer blockbuster "Fast Five") or Oscar winner Michael Caine got stranded on such a ridiculously more
Salt Lake Tribune ( 2/9/2012 2:22:48 PM -08:00 )

'Journey 2' an easy romp for the family | 2 ½ stars
By JON NICCUM What better way for a boy (Josh Hutcherson) and his stepdad (Dwayne Johnson) to bond than to be stranded on a danger-filled island? I have fond memories of a grade school assembly where we got to watch the 1961 version of "Mysterious more
Kansas City Star ( 2/9/2012 2:11:03 PM -08:00 )

Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is solid as The Rock
Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is solid as The Rock2.5 stars By Vanessa Farquharson It's hard to dislike The Rock. Both intentionally and unintentionally hilarious, former wrestler Dwayne Johnson always seems to end up as the only redeeming factor in otherwise horrendous films. more
National Post ( 2/9/2012 1:17:07 PM -08:00 )

In 'Journey 2,' there's no escape
In By Wesley Morris "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' claims to be based on the Jules Verne book of the same name. I searched and searched "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' for something to like. There isn't much: an enormous electric eel that powers more
Boston Globe ( 2/9/2012 1:03:46 PM -08:00 )

'Journey 2' star The Rock is steady as always
By Joyce Chen / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson (r.) in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' with (l.-r.) Josh Hutcherson, Luis Guzman and Vanessa Hudgens What's your favorite 'The Rock' movie role thus far? For Dwayne Johnson, better known more
New York Daily News ( 2/9/2012 8:56:01 AM -08:00 )

Why "The Rock" craves return to wrestling ring
The star of the new movie "Journey Two: The Mysterious Island" is turning 40 this year, but he said on "CBS This Morning" he feels great and is craving a return to the ring -- and his fans. "I love the connection with the audience," he said. more
CBS News ( 2/9/2012 8:36:48 AM -08:00 )

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' makes an action-adventure treat for young
On 'Mysterious Island,' the inhabitants include (from l.) Luis Guzman, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Caine Film Info: PG: Comic peril. At area theaters. If there's a book-loving adventuress or adventurer in your house more
New York Daily News ( 2/9/2012 8:31:37 AM -08:00 )

Upcoming chat: Dwayne Johnson
Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stops by to chat about his latest movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" that hits theaters Friday. The movie, a sequel to the 2008 "Journey to the Center of the Earth," begins more
ESPN ( 2/9/2012 7:00:49 AM -08:00 )

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island—The Rock's Latest Family Role
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island—The RockBy Mary Pols | @MaryPols | February 9, 2012 | + A majestic mountain of muscles, Dwayne Johnson is fully capable of using his pectorals to catapult small objects hither and yon, a skill he demonstrates with berries in the blithely idiotic family movie more
TIME ( 2/9/2012 6:41:24 AM -08:00 )

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'
By ROGER MOORE Cast and crew err on the side of silly in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," the amusingly childish sequel to that unlikely 2008 hit "Journey to the Center of the Earth." They've rendered Jules Verne's novel into a jokey lark, more
Kansas City Star ( 2/9/2012 12:26:50 AM -08:00 )

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