Saturday, November 20, 2010

Disney Animation is closing the book on fairy tales - Los Angeles Times

Disney Animation is closing the book on fairy tales - Los Angeles Times


Disney Animation is closing the book on fairy tales - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 06:22 PM PST


Los Angeles Times

Disney Animation is closing the book on fairy tales
Los Angeles Times
'Tangled' will be the last such movie it makes for the foreseeable future. The studio is aiming for wider appeal. Flynn, left, Rapunzel and Pascal in a scene from Disney's "Tangled." (Disney Enterprises / MCT) By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Claudia Eller, ...
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Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett sing ‘Ohio’: Why, oh why doesn’t Sue sing more?

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:53 PM PST

Why did Sue Sylvester's mom leave Ohio? Well, based on this duet from Tuesday's episode of Glee, it might not have everything to do with hunting Nazis, as Sue once claimed. And it's too bad Sylvestor Senior (played by comedy legend Carol Burnett) skipped town — the duo seem to pair together in perfect harmony.


Venezuela's Chavez alleges $100 million plot to kill him

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 05:49 PM PST

Reuters - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez accused a fugitive TV tycoon on Saturday of being involved in a $100 million reward offer for his assassination.


Daniel Day-Lewis in Ill. to prepare for 'Lincoln' (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 06:19 PM PST

AP - Academy Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is preparing for his role as Abraham Lincoln by visiting the state where the former president began his political career.


New Harry Potter movie bewitches box office: estimates (AFP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 02:03 PM PST

L-R: Actors Daniel Radcliffe; Emma Watson and Rupert Grint attend the premiere of AFP - The new Harry Potter movie enjoyed the biggest box office debut of the entire boy wizard series and the fifth largest ever, making 61 million dollars on its first day, estimates said Saturday.



Gokey helped get 'Idol' to Milwaukee for auditions (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 05:28 PM PST

AP - Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey says the show's producers told him he was the reason they looked for talent this year in Milwaukee.


Christina Aguilera Dishes On All Things 'Dirrty' With Chelsea Handler

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 05:06 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Christina Aguilera is getting back to her "Dirrty" roots.

In a clip from "Chelsea's Big Interview Special," posted on Radar Online's website, the 29-year-old "Burlesque" star opened up about everything from girls' nights out, using a bucket to handle bathroom breaks on tour, Justin Timberlake and life after filing for divorce.


TSA Terrifies, Too - Wall Street Journal

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 03:40 PM PST


Los Angeles Times

TSA Terrifies, Too
Wall Street Journal
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Britons want William, not Charles as next king: poll

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 03:16 PM PST

Reuters - Prince William and his fiance Kate Middleton should be Britain's next king and queen, not the heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, two polls showed on Saturday.


Toys for Boys, With an American Accent - New York Times

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 03:35 PM PST


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Toys for Boys, With an American Accent
New York Times
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'Idol': Change to believe in?

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 08:30 PM PST

Michael Slezak digs into Thursday move, end of top 24, music videos -- better, worse, or just different?


'SNL' with Anne Hathaway: It's on!

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 08:30 PM PST

Tell us what you think of host, Florence + the Machine, and tonight's sketches as show airs where you are


Lindsay Lohan loses ‘Inferno’ role: Is this for the best?

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 08:37 AM PST

Another day, another piece of seemingly bad news for Lindsay Lohan. After months of sticking by the actress throughout her legal troubles, director Matthew Wilder has confirmed that he will be recasting the actress' role as porn star Linda Lovelace in the upcoming biopic Inferno. It might seem another signal that Lohan's career has burnt


‘American Idol’: New night, music videos, no semifinals, one-hour results shows. Which changes will do us good?

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 02:05 PM PST

Tuesday, your "journey" has come to an end — at least with regard to American Idol. Yes indeed, in a move that may have rival networks reexamining their own 2011 programming rosters, Fox revealed yesterday that Idol is shifting to a Wednesday-Thursday schedule, abandoning the Tuesday-Wednesday timetable around which the Idoloonie nation has built its


Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’: Could this be the most awards-laden cast ever?

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 10:17 AM PST

With the news yesterday that Steven Spielberg's long-in-the-works biopic Lincoln finally has its start date (Fall 2011) and lead star (Daniel Day-Lewis), we couldn't help but notice the serious accolades adorning every corner of the film already: The director has won three Oscars (and an Irving G. Thalberg Award), and has been nominated seven more times;


First Listen: Glee's Jane Lynch and Carol Burnett Sing "Ohio"

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 02:13 PM PST

In the next episode of Glee, Sue Sylvester's mother, portrayed by guest-star Carol Burnett, returns to town. Sue has said mom's been off hunting Nazis, but that excuse no longer appears to cut it. Now, she wants the real reason her mom left Lima, Ohio.

Listen to Lynch and Burnett sing "Ohio" from the 1953 musical Wonderful Town:


Lindsay Lohan Loses Lead Role in Linda Lovelace Biopic

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 01:40 PM PST

Lindsay Lohan is out of Inferno.

The 24-year-old actress, who is in rehab at the Betty Ford Center, has been dropped from the Linda Lovelacebiopic in which she was set to star, according to E! News.

Lohan to play porn star in new film, producer says

"We are withdrawing our offer from Lindsay Lohan," Inferno director Matthew Wilder said. "We are currently in negotiations [with another actress] and working out the legalities of bringing her onboard."

News arrives after Lohan...


Report: 'Twilight' Star Bronson Pelletier's Nose Broken After Alleged Assault During Convention

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 01:37 PM PST

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. -- Where was Jared's wolfpack when he needed them?

Bronson Pelletier (who plays werewolf Jared in "The Twilight Saga" franchise films) was allegedly assaulted in the men's room of a Birmingham, England, hotel during the "Eternal Twilight 4" convention, according to WENN.


Mark Zuckerberg Gets Animated for Short Film

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 01:31 PM PST

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will be the focus of yet another movie.

Following the success of The Social Network, which made more than $87 million at the box office, Hayden 5 Media and Bluewater Productions are developing a short animated film adaptation of...


Comedy Shines in New Green Hornet Trailer

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 01:22 PM PST

There may be hope for Seth Rogen's superhero flick yet!

After the first trailer for The Green Hornet was met with lukewarm reaction, a new preview showcases the comedy between Rogen's Britt Reid and Jay Chou's sidekick, Kato —the result is a much better mix of action and laughs. The additional sneak peeks at Christoph Waltz as the villainous Chudnofsky don't hurt either.

VIDEO: Watch the official trailer for The Green Hornet

Check out the new trailer below:


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