Monday, January 3rd 2011
WAIT I'M SEEING DOUBLE! ROBERT PATTINSON HIRES A BODY DOUBLE!
Robert Pattinson has become a house-hold name after portraying the role of vampire hunk Edward Cullen in theTwilight series. But has fame become a little too much for the actor?
It has been reported that Robert is using a body double to keep him safe after he was bombarded by a huge crowd of screaming female fans.
But there is one group in particular that worries Rob and his team. One fan abandoned her life in Asia to follow Pattinson as he travels all over the world for work!
"He's become the focus of a group of over-zealous female fans," a source told The Daily Star. "Robert is constantly inundated with fan mail, but one group of four girls have been targeting him repeatedly, telling him they want to do ruse, saucy things to him. One girl from Japan has starting turning up wherever he is."
The source continued, "Robert thinks there's only one thing for it and that is to increase his security and use a body double. It may seem a bit extreme but at least he can now be in two countries at once..."
Filed Under: Movies
Thursday, December 30th 2010
MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2011
With the holiday movie season coming to a close, and the cinematic dead-zone that is January just around the corner, what better time than now to look ahead to the next 12 months in film? We’ve compiled a list of what we see as the 35 most anticipated films of 2011, conveniently separated into five categories: Superheroes, Sequels, Dramas, Comedies/Family and Action/Sci-Fi. For each film, we’ve provided basic director/cast information, as well as what it’s about and why we’re excited about it. Sure to be another great year in film, 2011 has sequels galore, two Marvel films,two Steven Spielberg films, the return of Cameron Crowe, and Martin Scorsese’s first foray into 3D. So what are you waiting for? Hit the jump and check out what 2011 has in store for us movie lovers.
The films are separated into categories: Superheros, Sequels, Dramas, Comedies/Family and Action/Sci-Fi. In each category, the films are listed in order of release date.
Superheroes
The Green Hornet
Director: Michel Gondry
Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz and Cameron Diaz
Release Date: January 14, 2011
What it’s about: Seth Rogen stars as the playboy son of a wealthy billionaire, who inherits his father’s wealth following his untimely death. Realizing he should be doing more with his life, he teams up with his father’s employee Kato to become crimefighters, much to the chagrin of Russian criminal Benjamin Chudnofsky, who unites all of the city’s gangs to take down the Green Hornet.
Why we’re excited about it: While the release date shift to January was worrisome, early word has been positive on the flick. Plus, Rogen and partner Evan Goldberg have yet to write a bad film. Throw in the off-the-wall choice of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry, and this just might be the first surprise hit of the year.
Thor
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins
Release Date: May 6, 2011
What it’s about: Continuing in their successful film franchises, Marvel’s next in line is the story of Thor, a powerful and arrogant warrior who is cast down to Earth as punishment for reigniting an ancient war back home in Asgard.
Why we’re excited about it: While Branagh may seem an odd choice as director, his dramatic sensibilities just may be the perfect fit for helming Marvel’s first “other-worldly” superhero film. And did we mention Natalie Portman?
X-Men: First Class
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence and Oliver Platt
Release Date: June 3, 2011
What it’s about: A prequel of sorts to the first three X-Men films, First Class takes place in the 1960’s. The film shows Charles Xavier (Professor X) and Erik Lensherr (Magneto) working together as the closest of friends to defeat the Hellfire Club. However, in the process of working together as friends, a rift occurs between the two and an eternal war between two factions of mutants is born.
Why we’re excited about it: Though it would’ve been great to have original X-Men director Bryan Singer back at the helm of the franchise, I can think of no director better suited to “reboot” the series with a fresh take than Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn. He’s assembled a high-caliber cast of true thespians and you know his action set-pieces are going to be fantastic. This one’s got the perfect ingredients for one hell of a film.
Green Lantern
Director: Martin Campbell
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard
Release Date: June 17, 2011
What it’s about: Hal Jordan, a test pilot for the US Air Force, is unexpectedly recruited by the Green Lantern Corps, a brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order. The first human ever selected, Jordan must corral the superpowers granted to him by a ring in order to defeat Parallax; the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.
Why we’re excited about it: Reynolds seems a perfect fit to tackle the cockiness of Jordan with an air of likeability. Casino Royale director Martin Campbell is a fine choice as well, with a litany of fantastic action set-pieces sure to be featured.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones
Release Date: July 22, 2011
What it’s about: Marvel’s first period piece, Captain America focuses on Steve Rogers, a sickly young man who is enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum in order to aid the United States in World War II.
Why we’re excited about it: Audiences have longed to see a Captain America movie, and what better way to do it than to set up The Avengers? Joe Johnston’s work on The Rocketeer is more than enough proof that he can tackle this material, and Evans seems like a great choice to portray Steve Rogers. Plus, with this being the last Marvel film before the all-star Avengers movie, expect one hell of a tag at the end of this flick.
Sequels
Scream 4
Director: Wes Craven
Cast: Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panetierre, Adam Brody, Alison Brie, Aimee Teegarden, Anna Paquin and Kristin Bell
Release Date: April 15, 2011
What it’s about: The Scream franchise has always been shrouded in secrecy, so at this point little is known about the plot. Set 10 years after the events of Scream 3, the fourth installment begins with Sidney Prescott now living a new life as an author. Dewey and Gale Weathers are back, alongside a new cast of youngsters headed up by Sidney’s cousin (Roberts).
Why we’re excited about it: The wildly successful original Scream franchise began the whole “meta-horror movie” craze back in the 90’s, and Craven has been promising that this new installment has much to say on the state of horror movies today. It’s also exciting that the entire original cast is back, along with Craven in the director’s chair. The long list of talented new cast members is enticing as well.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush
Release Date: May 20, 2011
What it’s about: Captain Jack Sparrow returns, this time sans Will and Elizabeth Turner, to seek out the Fountain of Youth. On his journey, he encounters a woman from his past (Cruz), Blackbeard (McShane), and Captain Barbossa, of course.
Why we’re excited about it: No matter what your feelings are regarding the previous two Piratesfilms, they were damned great looking. This time, Chicago director Rob Marshall is at the helm and his new blood may be just what this franchise needs for a fourth installment. Adding Penélope Cruz and Ian McShane doesn’t hurt either.
The Hangover: Part II
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha and Ken Jeong
Release Date: May 26, 2011
What it’s about: In this sequel to one of the funniest/most successful comedies in recent years, Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to Bangkok for Stu’s wedding (though it’s not Heather Graham he’s marrying).
Why we’re excited about it: Did you see the original? The comedic sensibilities of the lead actors made for palpable chemistry and more endlessly quotable one-liners than you can count. With Phillips back at the helm and the entire principal cast along for the ride once again, it’s a safe bet that lightning may in fact strike twice.
Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Voices: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, David Cross, Seth Rogen, James Woods, Victor Garber, and Michelle Yeoh
Release Date: May 27, 2011
What it’s about: Now a kung fu master, Po is fighting alongside Master Shifu and the Furious Five. The team must join forces with another group of kung fu masters in order to defeat the evil peacock Lord Shen, who is in possession of a weapon that can destroy kung fu forever.
Why we’re excited about it: The first film was a fun and refreshingly exciting output from DreamWorks Animation. With the addition of Gary Oldman, and a slew of other characters, it’s possible that this sequel could turn out to be just as fun. Though there is danger of DreamWorks sequel fatigue a la Shrek, I’m choosing to hope for the best.
Cars 2
Director: John Lasseter and Brad Lewis
Voices: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer and Jason Isaacs
Release Date: June 24, 2011
What it’s about: Racecar Lightning McQueen and tow truck Mater head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix. Along the way, Mater gets caught up in international espionage and is thus torn between completing his mission or assisting McQueen in readying for the race.
Why we’re excited about it: Though Cars is generally considered the least critically successful film in Pixar’s library, it’s also the biggest cash cow merchandising-wise for Pixar, so a sequel was all but inevitable. Pixar guru John Lasseter is back at the helm, and fingers crossed they’ve laid off the “Mater is dumb/naïve” jokes. Nevertheless, this is a Pixar film we’re talking about, and their worst is still better than 90% of the animated junk that’s out there.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Patrick Dempsey, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich
Release Date: July 1, 2011
What it’s about: The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Decepticons to find it and learn its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle.
Why we’re excited about it: Though Revenge of the Fallen was a bit of a misfire, the firstTransformers was refreshingly entertaining and engaging. With Bay saying that this film will be his and LaBeouf’s last in the franchise, and that he plans on making up for the shortcomings of the second film, he’s sure to go out with a bang and one hell of a flick. If all else fails, this should make for some fairly epic robot battles.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Director: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter
Release Date: July 15, 2011
What it’s about: Every story must have an end, and so the massively successful and one-of-a-kindHarry Potter film franchise finally comes to a close this summer. The second half of what is essentially one giant movie, as Part 2 begins, Voldemort is now in possession of one of the three Deathly Hallows and Harry, Hermione and Ron are seeking out the last of the Horcruxes to destroy. All parties involved eventually meet in what’s sure to be one of the most epic showdowns in history at the iconic Hogwarts School of Wizardry.
Why we’re excited about it: The Harry Potter film franchise began in 2001 and has gone on to create what will be 8 extraordinary and wholly original films that have managed to keep essentially the entire principal cast for every single film (save for the death of actor Richard Harris after the second film, which prompted Michael Gambon to take on the role of Dumbledore). If you’ve read the book, you know just how unbelievably epic this film is going to be. If you haven’t: start preparing yourself now.
Sherlock Holmes 2
Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris and Stephen Fry
Release Date: December 16, 2011
What it’s about: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. James Watson are back, this time with newcomer Sim joining them as they take on their arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty.
Why we’re excited about it: In a climate of ho-hum adaptations and reboots, the first film was refreshing and exciting. The casting choice of Mad Men star Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty is impeccable, and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace is an exhilarating addition. But at the end of the day, who doesn’t want to watch more of Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes?
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Director: Brad Bird
Cast: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Jeremy Renner, Josh Holloway, Simon Pegg and Paula Patton
Release Date: December 16, 2011
What it’s about: Very little is known about this project at this moment, as no plot information has been released. What we do know is that is being viewed as a sort of reboot, with Jeremy Renner’s character expected to pick the franchise up on his own following this film.
Why we’re excited about it: Um, it’s freaking Brad Bird’s live-action directorial debut! TheIncredibles and Iron Giant director makes his first foray into live-action a big budget franchise flick, and he couldn’t be a more perfect choice. Throw in the fantastic cast (Sawyer from Lost!) and the possibility of a Jeremy Renner-fronted franchise, and this is shaping up to be a very exciting film.
Dramas
Filed Under: Music
Wednesday, December 29th 2010
MICHAEL VICK LEADS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2011 NFL PRO BOWL!
Michael Vick's sensational comeback season made a big impression throughout the NFL, not just in Philadelphia.
The Eagles' quarterback, who sat out two seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting, will start for the NFC in the Jan. 30 Pro Bowl in Honolulu.
Vick was selected in a leaguewide vote by NFL players, coaches and fans.
Vick made three Pro Bowls with Atlanta before he was suspended by the league and served prison time for running a dogfighting ring. This season, he has gone from a seldom-used backup to the NFC's leading passer and the catalyst for Philadelphia's dynamic offense. He wasn't really interested in talking about the Pro Bowl after the Minnesota Vikings upset the NFC East champion Eagles 24-14 in the NFL's first Tuesday game since 1946. "I'm not worried about the Pro Bowl right now," he said. "There's so many things going on in my head. I appreciate the Pro Bowl, but as of right now, I can't even focus on that. It's in oblivion right now." Besides Vick, the Eagles had four other players selected. Atlanta, which leads the NFC with a 12-3 record, had the most Pro Bowlers with seven, including quarterback Matt Ryan, receiver Roddy White and defensive end John Abraham. New England (13-2), the AFC leader, had six Pro Bowlers, led by Tom Brady, the league's top passer, who will make his sixth trip to the game -- provided the Patriots don't make the Super Bowl. The game will be played the Sunday before the title game at Cowboys Stadium. Baltimore, Green Bay and Dallas also had five players voted in Tuesday. Four rookies were chosen, with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh of Detroit a starter for the NFC. Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty, Titans kick returner Marc Mariani of Tennessee, and Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey made the AFC squad. "It's a tremendous honor, obviously being a rookie and getting my feet wet in the NFL," Suh said. "I can't expect anything more ... it's only going to make me want to work harder to get back there again."
Altogether, there were seven first-timers on the NFC squad, 14 newcomers for the AFC.
The only teams not represented were Buffalo, Cincinnati, Seattle and Tampa Bay.
Also chosen from the Eagles were receiver DeSean Jackson, tackle Jason Peters, cornerback Asante Samuel and placekicker David Akers. The other Falcons were tight end Tony Gonzalez, fullback Ovie Mughelli, running back Michael Turner and special teamer Eric Weems. Joining Brady in Honolulu from the Patriots will be McCourty; guard Logan Mankins, who missed a portion of the season in a contract dispute; linebacker Jerod Mayo; safety Brandon Meriweather; and nose tackleVince Wilfork. Starting for the NFC with Vick will be White and Detroit's Calvin Johnson at wide receiver, Dallas TEJason Witten, Atlanta's Turner and Mughelli in the backfield, Peters and Carolina's Jordan Gross at tackle, the Giants' Chris Snee and Saints' Jahri Evans at guard, and Dallas center Andre Gurode. On defense for the NFC will be ends Julius Peppers of Chicago and Abraham, tackles Suh and Jay Ratliff of Dallas, linebackers Clay Matthews of Green Bay, DeMarcus Ware of Dallas and Patrick Willisof San Francisco, cornerbacks Samuel and Charles Woodson of Green Bay, and safeties Nick Collins of Green Bay and Adrian Wilson of Arizona. The NFC punter is Dallas' Mat McBriar, while Chicago's Devin Hester is the kick returner. Backup quarterbacks for the NFC are Ryan and Drew Brees. "First off, it's truly an honor just to be in the conversation of being a Pro Bowl player, but to make it two years in a row, I'm real fortunate and appreciative for the opportunity," Matthews said. "Hopefully we'll be busy at the time."
"First off, it's truly an honor just to be in the conversation of being a Pro Bowl player, but to make it two years in a row, I'm real fortunate and appreciative for the opportunity," Matthews said. "Hopefully we'll be busy at the time."
"First off, it's truly an honor just to be in the conversation of being a Pro Bowl player, but to make it two years in a row, I'm real fortunate and appreciative for the opportunity," Matthews said. "Hopefully we'll be busy at the time."
Joining Brady on the AFC's starting offense will be WRs Reggie Wayne of Indianapolis and Andre Johnson of Houston, TE Antonio Gates of San Diego, Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew and Houston fullback Vonta Leach, tacklesJoe Thomas of Cleveland and Jake Long of Miami, guards Mankins and Kris Dielman of San Diego, and Jets center Nick Mangold.
The AFC starting defense features Indianapolis ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, Wilfork and Baltimore tackle Haloti Ngata, linebackersRay Lewis of Baltimore, James Harrison of Pittsburgh and Cameron Wake of Miami, cornerbacks Darrelle Revis of the Jets and Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha, and safeties Troy Polamalu of Pittsburgh and Ed Reed of Baltimore. Baltimore's Billy Cundiff is the placekicker, Oakland's Shane Lechler the punter, Mariani the kick returner and Montell Owens of Jacksonville the special teamer. Colts QB Peyton Manning made his 11th Pro Bowl as a backup to Brady. He joined Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks selected to at least 11 games. San Diego's Philip Rivers is the other AFC quarterback. "Wow, No. 12 feels like No. 1," Lewis said. "I tell my teammates that I am going to train to be a Pro Bowl player that season, and my focus paid off again this season. This never gets old." A handful of players had Pro Bowl incentives in their contracts, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Peppers receives $200,000, while Packers receiver Greg Jennings earned $150,000. Four players get $100,000: Giants safety Antrel Rolle, Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis, Jones-Drew and Owens. Matthews and Leach each recieve $50,000.
Filed Under: Sports
Monday, December 27th 2010
KABOOM! MAGAZINE 2010 TV & MOVIES AWARDS!
Kaboom! 2010 TV Show and Movie Awards
Kaboom! Magazine picks the best of the best from television and movies for 2010.
TV Shows
Drama of the Year
Parenthood: Even though it one of the only true family shows on the air, it’s still pretty damn good. The show revolves around the Braverman family, three generations, featuring grandparents Zeek Braverman and Camille Braverman, their oldest son Adam and his wife, daughter and son, their daughter Sarah and her two kids, their second son Crosby, his ex-girlfriend Jasmine and their young son Jabbar, and finally their daughter Julia Braverman-Graham and her stay-at-home husband and young daughter. What makes the show so great is that it deals with family issues that every family deals with as well young adult/children issues that way families can watch the show together. Every single casting choice is pitch perfect, and creates a wonderful chemistry on the screen.
Comedy of the Year
Modern Family: Viewers got to see the fruit of that labor in 2010, as relationships started to live and breathe on their own. With so much groundwork laid in the series’ Emmy-winning first season, the currently aired second season has been able to relax into a rhythm that’s just as likely to explore the dynamics within each household as those between them. Even as the three linked families at the show’s center live their separate lives, they deal with the same challenge: how to stay connected with the people you love, even as distractions—dog butlers, cell phones, earthquakes, and cute boys—abound.
Crime Drama of the Year
Hawaii 5-0: In a world loaded with CSI and Law and Order shows, Hawaii 5-0 has managed to top them all and create its own identity. TV remakes are always a tricky proposition, but CBS found a way to make this one work. Although there's plenty of "Book 'em, Danno" corniness, this action-packed crime drama isn't exactly like the old 1979 show. What really makes this show tick is the chemistry between Alex O'Loughlin's character McGarrett and Danno, played perfectly by Scott Caan. If that wasn’t enough, there’s always the sight of Grace Park kicking ass in sexy swimwear.
Reality Show of the Year
Basketball Wives: Created by Shaunie O’Neal, the ex-wife of NBA center Shaquille O’Neal, the series follows the lives of a group of women who have in some way been romantically linked to professional basketball players. Ever since the show aired in 2010 the internet has been swarmed with all types of news and controversy between the women on the show and NBA players. At the Basketball Wives Reunion guest host Tanika Ray helps Evelyn, Jennifer, Royce, Suzie, and Shaunie reminisce through the season but when Sandra, the groupie, comes out not even Tanika can hold the girls down. Suzie throws water on Sandra and pushes her off the stage. Suzie was arrested on the set of the season 1 reunion special after throwing the bucket of water on Sandra. Real World Alum Tami Roman joined the cast in season 2 and the episodes have been extended from 30 minutes to an hour.
New Show of the Year
Boardwalk Empire: Few shows can live up to the kind of expectations of a Boardwalk Empire’s. Terence Winter’s portrait of 1920s Atlantic City has its own unique charms, plus a bevy of astonishing performances. Through the eyes of Jersey power broker Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) and young gun Jimmy Darmody (Michael Pitt), Boardwalk Empire follows the birth of modern organized crime while keeping a tight focus on its sprawling ensemble, ranging from assorted bit players to better-known names, including a young Al Capone (Stephen Graham). A contemplative tone soured some viewers’ interest, although bursts of violence and stunning setpieces kept the pace from getting too glacial. As the season wound to a close, the many plot strands began to wind together in a manner reminiscent of the last show Winter worked on………The Sopranos.
Show of the Year
Friday Night Lights: Never a highly rated show, Friday Night Lights enjoyed an unusual extended life, thanks to a deal between NBC and DirecTV. It used those extra years to reach beyond merely being one of television’s best shows, and became cult classic. Since shifting the focus to East Dillon, the school on the wrong side of the tracks in its fictional Texas town, Friday Night Lights has dealt with race, economic divides, and abortion, all with the same family first characteristic that the show started with. The show’s fourth season—some of which aired on DirecTV in 2009—could stand up proudly next to its justly revered first season, even with the difficult task of introducing a handful of new cast members to replace graduating seniors. Its in-progress fifth season, which will be its last, shows no sign of faltering.
Breakout Star of the Year (Actress)
Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars): The child star Hale is now best known for her grown up role as Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series “Pretty Little Liars”. Hale won a 2010 Teen Choice Award ("Choice Summer TV Star: Female") for her portrayal of Aria on the show. Hale also guest-starred on the “CSI: Miami” and was casted in “Scream 4”. “Pretty Little Liars” will be back with 12 new episodes in Jan. 2011 and “Scream 4” is schedule to be release April 2011.
Breakout Star of the Year (Actor)
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Michael B. Jordan (Friday Night Lights): In 2010 Michael guest-starred in the “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” episode "Inhumane Society" as a boxer involved in a Michael Vick-inspired dogfighting scandal. He is currently starring in his breakout role on the NBC show “Friday Night Lights” as quarterback Vince Howard. He can also be seen as Alex (Haddie's love interest) on the NBC show “Parenthood”. Michael was considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue.
Best Actress
Lea Michelle (Glee): Michele stars in the Fox television series Glee, where she plays the star singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. She was included in Time magazine's 2010 list of the 100 Most Influential People In the World. FHM named her #7 on 2010 Sexiest Women List, which was the highest ranking for a new entry on the list that year. Michele was named to Victoria’s Secret Sexy List 2010 as having the "Sexiest Smile". Lea was named to People Magazine's Best Dress List of 2010 as "The Newbie". Lea also had her share of controversy when she showed a lot of skin on the cover of GQ Magazine. In December of 2010 she was voted "Most Stylish Star" by E! Online. She was nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Teen Choice Award in 2010 for her role on “Glee”.
Best Actor
Michael C. Hall (Dexter): Hall continues starring in and co-producing the Showtime hit series Dexter, in which he plays the titular character, a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a vigilante serial killer. Michael finally won an award at the Golden Globes in 2010. Also in 2010, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. Hall accepted his Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award in 2010 while wearing a knitted cap over his bald head, having lost his red hair to chemotherapy. In April, 2010, doctors announced that Hall was fully cured of cancer and was able to go back to work. On December 4, 2010, Showtime announced that Dexter would be renewed for a sixth season and stated that a seventh season was possible. Season 6 is expected to premiere in September 2011.
Movie Awards
Drama of the Year
The Social Network: While mainly revolving around the invention of Facebook, “The Social Network” really focused in on ideas and feelings that can be universally felt through everyone on the network. Everyone wants to be accepted, and some will do whatever it takes to get that sort of attention."The Social Network" was truly refreshing and ultimately a triumph in all aspects, whether it be considering the acting, script, or directing. It defines the entire social networking generation, and that is one hell of an accomplishment. Everyone can relate to it one way or another, and that makes it one of the must-see pictures of the year.
Comedy of the Year
Get Him to the Greek: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, and Diddy starred in the No.1 comedy of 2010 in “Get Him to the Greek”. English rock star Aldous Snow relapses into drugs and booze after a break up and a disastrous record. In L.A., Aaron Green works for a record company stuck in recession. Aaron's boss gives him a career making task - to bring Aldous from London to L.A. for a concert in 72 hours. In its opening weekend, the film debuted at #2 with a gross of $17 Million. The movie has grossed worldwide a total of $88 Million. The movie left audiences dying with laughter with classic terms like “MindF^ck”, “Jeffery”, and “Biggest Loser Time”.
Thriller of the Year
Nightmare on Elm Street: Nightmare on Elm Street was 2010 version of “Men Lie, Women Lie, Numbers Don’t Lie”. The film was met with primarily negative reviews from critics, as well as audience members who scored the film a "C-plus". Regardless, Nightmare on Elm Street broke the record for midnight openings for a horror film, and was able to gross more in its opening weekend than the entire theatrical gross for four other Nightmare on Elm Street films. The film has brought in over $63 million at the domestic box office and over $115 million worldwide. The film also brought us a new and improved Freddie Kruger that was more physiological than ever before. Nightmare on Elm Street introduces many of us to a new plot twist in the saga entitled “micro-naps”. When the characters prolong their time without sleeping they began to experience micro-naps, which is where a character will unknowingly start dreaming while they are still awake. The micro-naps was allowed to blur the lines between reality and the dreamworld giving Kruger the advantage that we never seen before.
Action Film of the Year
Machete: Machete stars Danny Trejo in his first lead role as the title character. The film also stars box office heavyweights Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Don Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal and Lindsay Lohan. After being betrayed by the organization who hired him, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss. Even with the all-star cast, the movie only grossd $26 million in the U.S. Besides the low-gross, Machete did give us a lot of never before seen scenes (Like the woman pulling the shotgun out of her lady parts) and unforgettable moments (Like Lindsay Lohan Topless and in a threesome with her mom).
Animation of the Year
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Toy Story 3: Toy Story 3 bridged the gap between the grown-up 90’s kids and the still young 00’s. A tear jerker, Epic thriller, this film introduced terrific new characters and brought us full circle with the ones we already loved. 'Toy Story 3' wasn’t just for kids -- it was for young adults who remembered what it was like seeing Toy Story 1 &2 as kids. The best film of an already great franchise, Toy Story 3 became the first ever animated film in history to make over $1 billion worldwide. It is currently the 5th highest-grossing film worldwide of all time.
Movie of the Year
Inception: Dominick Cobb, along with point man Arthur is on an "extraction" mission within the mind of a powerful Japanese businessman Saito; a form of corporate espionage via dreams. Pain is felt in dreams, while death results in awakening. Cobb carries a "totem", aspinning top which spins endlessly if used in the dream, but topples in the real world. The extraction fails because of Mal (Cobb's dead wife): Cobb's memories of her haunt his dreams and sabotage his missions. Saito reveals that he is in fact auditioning the team to perform the most challenging act of all: "inception" or entering dreams in order to implant an idea. The film grossed over $21 million on its opening day, with an opening weekend gross of $62.7 million. Internationally, It became the third-highest-grossing 2010 release behind Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland and it is currently the 24th highest-grossing film of all-time.
Breakout Star of the Year (Actress)
Alicia Eve: The London star came from across the pond and stole our hearts this year in the hit movies “She’s Out of My League” and “Sex and the City 2”. In 2010, Maxim Magazine named Eve No. 1 pick for Hollywood's hottest new stars. In 2011, Eve is set to star in emotional thriller “ATM” and the comedy “The Decoy”.
Breakout Star of the Year (Actor)
Jay Baruchel: Jay has always been a great actor, but has often been overshadowed by his comedic friends Seth Rogan and Jason Segal. In 2010, Jay broke out on his own and became a Hollywood heavyweight starring in movies like “She’s Out of My League”, “How to Train a Dragon” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” with Nicholas Cage. Baruchel appeared in the 2010 Adidas Originals ad campaign, "Cantina", in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup. In 2011, He is developing a screenplay, “Goon” with Evan Goldberg. “Goon” co-stars Seann William Scott and fellow Canadian actor, Eugene Levy.
Best Actress
Emma Stone: Before 2010, Emma Stone was known in public as the girl who got head-butted by Jonah Hill in the movie “Superbad”. Now we knew Emma could talk a headbutt, But this year she let us know that she could act her ass off. Emma took over the summer with her first starring role as the quick-witted Olive in Easy A. The raunchy high school comedy surprised everyone and gross an unexpected $58 million. Since “Easy A”, Emma has gone from C-List star to A-list roles landing Gwen Stacy in the Spider-Man reboot, Skeeter Phelan in an adaptation of the best-seller The Help, and Ryan Gosling's love interest in the Steve Carell comedy Crazy, Stupid Love, all due in 2011. Get use to seeing her beautiful face and bright red hair, because its gonna be here for a very long time.
Best Actor
Zach Galifianakis: Zach was all over the place in 2010 and he made every stop memorable along the way. He starred in four films in 2010 (Youth in Revolt, Dinner for Schmucks, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and Due Date) and also starred on the hit HBO Show “Bored to Death”. He hosted Saturday Night Live during which he shaved his beard mid-show for a sketch, and then closed the show wearing a fake beard. Zach also hosted an internet show on Funny or Die.com entitled “In Between Two Ferns” in which he interviewed stars like Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Sean Penn and Bruce Willis. While debating marijuana legalization on the show HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Galifianakis pulled out marijuana joint and began to smoke it on live television. And to top 2010, Zach began shooting “The Hangover 2” which will be out in 2011.
Filed Under: Movies
Wednesday, December 22nd 2010
JAMIE FOXX SITS DOWN W/ LETTERMAN
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J. Foxx talks about that tat on his cranium, his Holiday plans, hitting up Prince’s show at Madison Square Garden (*dead* at his scriptures joke), meeting the Purple One backstage with his daughter, and getting two birthday horses for actor Robert Downey Jr, who also purchased him a 1967 vintage El Camino.
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