Sunday, August 31, 2008

James Gandolfini And Girlfriend Deborah Lin Get Married

James Gandolfini is a busy man these days. In addition to nine television and movie projects in various stages of production, the "Sopranos" star found time to get married this weekend.

James Gandolfini married his girlfriend Deborah Lin on Saturday in Lin's hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.

"There was a nice big kiss at the end with both hands on the cheeks," a guest told reporters. "They looked great."

The couple has been an item since January 2007, and confirmed their engagement to reporters in January. It is the second marriage for Gandolfini, who divorced his wife Marcy in 2002. Gandolfini's son from the previous relationship, Michael, reportedly served as best man on Saturday.

But Gandolfini may have to cut his honeymoon short, as he is currently filming the Jake Scott drama "Welcome To The Riley", about a troubled young woman who unites a grieving couple who have drifted apart after the death of their daughter.

The actor will also be seen next month in Spike Lee's war thriller "Miracle At St. Anna", the story of four black American soldiers who get trapped in a Tuscan village during WWII.

Watch James Gandolfini In "Miracle At St. Anna" Movie Trailer


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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Jennifer Aniston Filming Guest Appearance On "30 Rock"

"Friends" star, and John Mayer ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston is returning to her roots at NBC. Aniston is currently filming a guest appearance on the hit comedy "30 Rock", starring Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey.

Little is known about the role Aniston will play, and the plot has been kept top secret. But a leaked video from TMZ shows Aniston and show star Jane Krakowski working together in an outdoor shoot - but little can be gained about the plot.

"30 Rock", a New York based television series, created by Saturday Night Life alumni Tina Fey, will start its third season in October. Fey admits her creation was influenced by her days on SNL.

Alec Baldwin and Fey star in the series about a behind-the-scenes look at Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), the new head writer of the sketch comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", and how she must deal with an arrogant new boss (Alec Baldwin) and a crazy new celebrity star (Tracy Morgan), all while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.

"30 Rock" has won a loyal following of viewers, and critics seem to love the show's concept. The series has won a Golden Globe Award, Peabody and last year's Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series.

Jennifer Aniston will also be seen this December starring next to Owen Wilson in the comedy "Marley & Me", where a family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog, The film is based on the memoir by John Grogan.

In February 2009, Aniston will be seen starring with Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, and Justin Long in the comedy "He's Just Not That Into You", a Baltimore-set movie of interconnecting story lines that deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.

Watch Jennifer Aniston In "He's Just Not That Into You" Movie Trailer


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Killer Of Ashton Kutcher's Ex-Girlfriend Ashley Ellerin Nabbed

An air-conditioning technician is being held by Santa Monica police in connection with the murder of three women, one of them being the ex-girlfriend of celebrity Ashton Kutcher.

DNA evidence was used to connect Michael Gargiulo, 32, of Santa Monica, with the stabbing deaths. Gargiulo has been in custody since July on unrelated charges and could face new murder charges as early as next week.

Santa Monica police reported that DNA collected from a crime scene earlier this year link Gargiulo to the knife assault deaths of women from Los Angeles, Chicago and Monterey Park. One of the victims was 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin, Ashton Kutcher's ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in February 2001 in her home in the Hollywood Hills.

Ashton Kutcher, who starred in the recent comedy "What Happens In Vegas" with Cameron Diaz, and is married to celebrity Demi Moore, told police he went to pick up Ashley Ellerin for a Grammy party, but she did not come to the door. Kutcher looked in a rear window and saw what he believed were red wine stains on the floor and left. Friends found Ellerin's dead body the next day.

Gargiulo was being held pending a $1.1 million bail on charges of attempted murder and burglary charges from the April 28 death of a Santa Monica woman in her home.

Gargiulo's attorney, Anthony Salerno, said his client was not involved in any of the murders and "thinks the police are out to get him." He said Mr. Gargiulo has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder and burglary charges and is scheduled for a hearing on September 4.

Ashton Kutcher can be seen later this year opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates in the film "Personal Effects", about what happens to a couple after the loss of family members, while they try to cope with their destinies.
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Selena Gomez Stars In "Another Cinderella Story" - Review And Movie Trailer

Poor Selena Gomez. One minute she is accused of a nasty, bitter feud with Miley Cyrus, and the next minute she tells the world the two young pop stars are best friends forever.

Her wholesome image has been tarnished with leaked internet photos, and she is accused of being positioned as the next Hanna Montana. That's a lot of pressure for a young actress and singer.

But now Gomez has the opportunity to show audiences that she can carry a full-length feature film in the romantic musical comedy "Another Cinderella Story", an original musical dance comedy based on the Cinderella fable and directed by Damon Santostefano.

As you can imagine, the story is a familiar one, but with a twist. An ultra modern setting for "Another Cinderella Story" finds Selena Gomez in the modern teen world of cell phones and pop music. Instead of loosing her slipper at the ball, she looses her Zune music player, her mother goes "clubbing" with Paris Hilton, and pop music and dance routines showcase the actress and the movie's characters.

It is the story of young love, and how far one will go to fit in.

Plot: A young man (Andrew Seeley) who dances with what could be the girl of his dreams (Selena Gomez) at a costume ball, only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Kids will love this movie - adults, not so much. It lacks the glitz of "Ironman" or "Indiana Jones", and is clearly a vehicle to show off the young talents of Selena Gomez. The film is a mindless romantic comedy, with a lot of singing and dancing, and a harmless way to spend an afternoon.

Watch Selena Gomez In "Another Cinderella Story" Movie Trailer"


Selena Gomez can currently be seen starring as Alex Russo on the family comedy television series "Wizards Of Waverly Place", a story that centers on a family in New York City that owns a restaurant where, behind the scenes, the kids can do real magic.

Gomez has also appeared in three episodes of "Hanna Montana", voiced the character of Helga in "Horton Hears A Who" starring Jim Carrey, and will appear as herself in the "Jonas Brothers: Living The Dream" concert series documentary.

The next big television project for Gomez is the family comedy "Princess Protection Program", due in January and starring Demi Lovato. The film focuses on a tiny country that is invaded by a dictator, and the young Princess (Demi Lovato) who is taken into custody by the Princess Protection Program.
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"Disaster Movie" Will Make You Laugh - Review And Movie Trailer

When the world is threatened… When our lives are at risk… Who can save us?

You can tell summer is drawing to a close when films like "Disaster Movie" start showing up in theaters. The big Spring epics are behind us, and movie studios are preparing for the Thanksgiving through Christmas release of the next wave of blockbusters.

In the meantime, we have to wade through the jungle of high school comedies that will be with us for another two months.

"Disaster Movie" is one of those flicks you will either love or hate, a throwback to the "Airplane" and "Scary Move" style of comedy. The plot is simple: Over the course of one evening, an unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of natural disasters and catastrophic events.

And the scenes are full of parody, sometimes razor sharp, with impersonated cameos from Hollywood's biggest celebrities, in a setting that says what you and I would like to say, but just can't muster the nerve.

It's all here in "Disaster Movie". You don't even have to try - it just comes at you over and over, with jokes and celebrity ribbing that will have you laughing just thinking about what went on during the filming of this movie.

There are appearances from Iron Man, Hanna Montana, Amy Winehouse, The Incredible Hulk, Will Smith as Hancock and a funny "Juno" meets "The Zohan" scene that is hilarious.

This is a movie for those people who have seen way too many movies this summer, and know way too much about them. You won't recognize any of the real actors, but you will recognize the actors they are spoofing.

Justin Timberlake, Hellboy, Kung Fu Panda, Enchanted, Desperate Housewives, Sex And The City, Indiana Jones - they're all here. You will recognize every joke, every jab and every impersonation.

"Disaster Movie" is the perfect way to say good-bye to summer and get ready for round two of the epic blockbuster movies hiding just around the corner.

Watch the "Disaster Movie" Movie Trailer

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

David Duchovny Admitted To Rehab For Addiction To Sex

Wow, here is one you don't hear everyday in Hollywood.

We're all familiar with the constant stream of celebrities entering rehab for alcohol, drugs, and who knows what, but "X Files" star David Duchovny has checked himself in for an addiction to sex. Really?

The story was first reported by People Magazine on their website.

In a prepared statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, Duchovny said he entered the rehabilitation center on his own, saying:

"I have voluntarily entered a facility for the treatment of sex addiction. I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."

Duchovny, 48, currently portrays the sex-obsessed character Hank Moody in the Showtime series "Californication", whose second season starts September 28. This must truly be a situation of life imitating art, or a huge publicity stunt.

Duchovny recently appeared in the film "The X Files: I Want to Believe" in July, starring alongside Gillian Anderson. He has been married to actress Tea Leoni since 1997, and the couple has two children, daughter Madelaine West, 9, and son Kyd who is 6.

Duchovny does have an untitled television project in the works for later this year starring with A.J. Holyfield, where he plays a faculty member at a junior high school with an over-achieving student who turns his school's A.V. Club into a hard-hitting news show.

We knew things could get strange in Hollywood, and suspect there may be more to this story then we know at this point. We'll keep you in the loop as we learn more.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mackenzie Phillips Busted At LAX For Heroin And Cocaine

Remember Mackenzie Phillips? She played Julie Cooper Horvath on the long running '70s sitcom "One Day At A Time".

Phillips left the show several times, but finally left for good in 1981. The producers wrote her character out by saying she was leaving to train for her new job. But Phillips really left the series because of a well-documented drug abuse problems.

Now, Mackenzie has been arrested for heroin and cocaine after she was found carrying the drugs at Los Angeles International Airport LAX. Police said the actress was arrested Wednesday.

Mackenzie, 48, was traveling to New York when she failed a security screening, and an ensuing search revealed a small amount of cocaine and heroin.

Mackenzie Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips, from the musical group the "Mamas and the Papas", and has battled drug addiction for years.

She returned to television in 1999 starring in the Disney Channel series "So Weird", about a young girl who travels around the country continually stumbling over supernatural occurrences, and without anyone to believe her, she posts what she finds on her website entitled "So Weird".

The actress has also appeared in the movies "American Graffiti" portraying Carol, and the sci-fi thriller "The Jacket" playing a nurse.

Phillips has also appeared in guest roles on various TV shows including "Cold Case", "7th Heaven", "NYPD Blue", "Without a Trace", "The Division", "ER", "Walker, Texas Ranger", "Caroline in the City", "Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills, 90210"

Phillips has no current television or movie projects underway at this time.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Son Of Rapper Dr. Dre Found Dead

Rapper and Gangsta songwriter Dr. Dre's son has been found dead - he was only 20 years old. A statement from the singer's publicist, Lori Earl, on Tuesday stated only:

"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr."

The young man was found dead Saturday by his family in their home in Woodland Hills, California the local county coroner's office reported.

An autopsy was conducted Monday, but the cause and manner of death will not be known for two months while toxicology tests are completed.

Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, has written and produced music for many big-budget movies including "New Jack City" starring Wesley Snipes, "Natural Born Killers" starring Woody Harrelson, "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" with Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu and "Failure to Launch" starring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Dr. Dre has also produced songs for three episodes of the popular television show "Generation Kill", as well as "Scrubs", "Beavis and Butt-Head", and for the hit video game "Grand Theft Auto"
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Will Zac Efron Return For "High School Musical 4" After All?

The legions of fans who follow Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron have been in mourning for the last six months, as Zac and co-stars Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale have repeated over and over that "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" will the last adventure for the current cast of the successful Disney franchise.

But the rumor mill has gone into overdrive as word has leaked from Life and Style Weekly that Zac may actually play a role in the next sequel "High School Musical 4".

According to the popular tabloid magazine, Zac Efron may return as Troy Bolton in the next sequel of the movie sensation that made him famous.

Efron has been telling interviewers for months that HSM 3 would be his last, but celebrity gossip spies report that if there is a place for his character, and the price is right, he may make another appearance in HSM 4.

"Zac is thinking of a salary in the $8 million to $10 million range, but it depends on how "High School Musical 3" opens and how interested Disney is in wanting him back." a source told the publication.

So is Efron sending up a trial balloon in hopes that Disney snaps up his offer?

There have been concerns that after the current class graduates there may be little interest in forthcoming "High School Musical" movies, as viewers may not connect with the new incoming class.

But if Efron were able to still be part of the process, say as a graduate assistant or being hired as a teacher or drama coach for a year before he heads of to college, a story could be developed with Zac as a mentor for the new students. It would be a more adult role for the actor who may find breaking out of the teen idol mold difficult.

You never really know how things roll in Hollywood, but if Disney is scared that "High School Musical" may fade into history, what better way to try and stave off the decline then by keeping a hit star and key player around to draw in the current fans.

We suspect we have not heard the last of this rumor, and will keep you informed as to what we hear down the road.

Watch Zac Efron And Cast In "High School Musical" Interview


Related Story: Watch Zac Efron Get Punked On The Set Of "HSM 3"
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Monday, August 25, 2008

American Idol Adds Kara DioGuardi As New Judge - Move Over Simon

Move over Simon, Randy and Paula. The smash hit talent show "American Idol" is adding a fourth judge to its already questionable panel.

Award winning songwriter Kara DioGuardi will grace the desk next to Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when season eight of "American Idol" starts in January, the Fox network announced Monday.

"For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table," said Mike Darnell, a Fox Executive. "With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power' on the show," Darnell said.

Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Pink have all recorded DioGuardio's music. The songwriter has also penned hit songs for big-budget Hollywood movies including "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" starring Lindsay Lohan, "Scooby Doo 2" with Sarah Michelle Gellar and "A Cinderella Story" starring Hilary Duff. Kara has also written and produced music for the television shows "The Office", "Smallville" and "Hanna Montana."

Executive Producer Simon Fuller said in a released statement:

"We are turning the heat up on `American Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara DioGuardi to the judges' table. Kara is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."

But behind the smoke and mirrors there may be other reasons for the shake-up at the judging table. It seems viewers are getting tired of the antics of Simon Cowell, citing his bad attitude and hurtful comments as a main reason some viewers chose not to watch the show last season. And Paula Abdul appears to have difficulty remembering even the simplest of things and slurs her speech much of the time, lending some to speculate she has a problem with drugs or alcohol.

In fact, last season during the finals, Paula commented on one performers song as if she had just watched it, when in fact the song was not performed until later in the show. Viewers hate Simon and put little faith in Paula's ability to be cognizant, and poor Randy can't lead the show on his own.

This synergy worked for a few seasons but may have grown stale. So a fourth panelist may be just what "American Idol" needs to gain new viewers and spice things up for next year.
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"Dancing With The Stars" New Season Cast Announced

Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton and Lance Bass will all be part of the next season of ABC's smash hit show "Dancing With the Stars."

They will appear with thirteen celebrities scheduled to compete on the new season of the celebrity dance contest premiering Sept. 22, 2008.

The other contestants will be Cloris Leachman, Kim Kardashian, Ted McGinley, Brooke Burke, Football prodigy Warren Sapp and two Olympic gold medal winners: Misty May-Treanor, who won two gold medals for beach volleyball, and Maurice Greene, who won two gold medals for track and field during the 2000 Olympic games in Australia.

Also announced was uber chef Rocco DiSpirito, Cody Linley from "Hannah Montana" and funnyman Jeffrey Ross. The new cast was announced Monday morning on ABC News' "Good Morning America."

Kardashian, who is currently appearing with her dysfunctional family on the E! Television show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," was rushed to a New York City hospital Sunday night after slicing open her foot on a glass coffee table in her hotel room. However, Kardashian told reporters Monday morning she was fine and planned to dance.

Related Story: Kim Kardashian Cuts Foot - Rushed To Hospital
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Kim Kardashian Cuts Foot - Rushed To Hospital

Kim Kardashian, who is scheduled to be on the new season of the hit show "Dancing With The Stars", badly cut her foot in her hotel room Sunday night.

Reports are surfacing that Kardashian seriously cut her foot on a glass coffee table and was rushed to nearby New York Presbyterian Hospital.

No word on how many stitches she needed or the extent of the damage, but a source told reporters there was "so much blood, it looked like a murder scene."

Kardashian is in town to do press for the upcoming "Dancing With The Stars" and her new comedy film, "Disaster Movie."

Related Story: "Disaster Movie" Will Make You Laugh - Early Review And Movie Trailer

"Dancing With The Stars" producers are scheduled to release the new seasons cast member roster today - no word yet if Kim's accident will affect her expected role on the show.

Kardashian will also be seen later this year in the comedy "Deep In The Valley", about two best friends, Carl and Lester, who are magically transported into an alternate universe straight out of a real-life adult movie.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Watch Zac Efron Get Punked On The Set Of High School Musical 3

Apparently Ashton Kutcher is not the only prankster in Hollywood.

In fact, we hear that Zac Efron has been such a prankster on the set of his new movie "High School Musical 3 - Senior Year", that his fellow cast mates decided to gang up on Efron and settle the score once and for all.

It appears that Efron has been abusing his power with water balloons throughout the entire production of HSM 3, and fellow actors Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu decided to get even - and they got it all on video!

Of course they had to realize the video would make it to YouTube and InfoStar, but we suspect that was all part of the plan.

The revengeful cast staged an elaborate covert attack with water cannons and buckets, and strung out over 100 rolls of toilet paper in Efron's on-set trailer.

The video below catches the entire stunt on tape. Enjoy.

Watch Zac Efron Get Punked On Set Of High School Musical 3

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Shia LaBeouf Back To Work After Accident And Wrist Surgery

After a nightmare truck accident and emergency surgery to repair his crushed wrist, Shia LaBeouf is back to work on the set of "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen", sporting a large bandage on his arm and left hand.

LaBeouf's injuries stem from his July 27 car accident while driving with passenger Isabel Lucas, when another driver, Simon Herbert, ran a red light causing Shia to flip his pickup truck at 3:00 in the morning. Shia was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he underwent hand surgery to repair his left hand and fingers.

"Transformers 2" director Michael Bay says Shia's injury will be written into the new script, making it a part of the story, and will find a way shoot around it. Production of the movie was slowed while LaBeouf was in the hospital, but sources say the action thriller is still on target for its June 26, 2009 release.

The movie stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky and Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes, and is directed by Michael Bay with a screenplay developed by Ehren Kruger and script by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.

Other interesting casting includes "The Office" funnyman Rainn Wilson as a College Professor and Josh Duhamel as Captain Lennox.

Shia LaBeouf will also be seen next February in the romantic "New York, I Love You", an anthology film joining several love stories set in one of the most loved cities of the world, New York.

Also completed and due next month is the thriller "Eagle Eye", starring Shia and Billy Bob Thornton, the story of two strangers (Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan) who become the pawns of a mysterious woman they have never met but who seems to know their every move. Realizing they are being used to further her plot for a political assassination, they must work together to outwit the woman before she has them killed.

Watch Shia LaBeouf In "Eagle Eye" Movie Trailer

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Is Joe Jonas Looking For Romance With Taylor Swift?

Has teen heartthrob and pop-sensation Joe Jonas just broken the hearts of young teenage girls around the world?

The rumor mill has been in over-drive that the oldest Jonas brother is becoming romantically linked to country singer Taylor Swift - and that Joe has been showing up at her concerts!

Joe, the oldest one-third of the teen boy band "The Jonas Brothers", arrived in disguise to Taylor's concert on Sunday night at West Palm Beach Cruzan Amphitheatre, People Magazine has reported. Though he tried to hide behind a disguise by wearing a baseball cap and dark glasses, Jonas was recognized when he showed up backstage near the soundboard where he was seen hanging out with Taylor's father.

Last week, Taylor, 18, filmed a cameo appearance for the "Jonas Brothers" upcoming 3-D movie, but Swift continues to tell reporters they're just friends. But various tabloids and photographers are saying they have seen the two songsters together multiple times - sometimes just hanging out and not in a professional work setting.

Taylor Swift has completed filming her spot in the upcoming Miley Cyrus movie "Hannah Montana: The Movie" due in theaters next year, and has been signed to appear in the romantic drama "I Will Wait for You... If It Takes Forever", also due next year.

Joe Jonas was recently seen in the Disney television hit "Camp Rock", and is currently working with his brothers filming the TV series "J.O.N.A.S", where the Jonas brothers travel the country in their rickety tour bus performing shows, but what the fans don't know is that the Jonas Brothers are actually J.O.N.A.S. - Junior Operatives Networking as Spies - who, along with their secret agent dad, are under assignment from a super-secret government agency out to fight evil.

Joe Jonas has also signed on to the television move sequel "Camp Rock 2", due next year starring the Jonas Brothers and newcomer Demi Lovato as Mitchie Torres.
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Chris Kattan Files For Separation From Wife Of Eight Weeks

Things sure do move fast in Hollywood sometimes.

Former Saturday Night Live funny man Chris Kattan and his new wife of eight weeks have filed for legal separation. The reason stated was irreconcilable differences, and, according to the petition there is a prenuptial agreement dated June 23, 2008.

No minor children are involved.

Kattan began dating Sunshine Tutt, 31, more then 3 years ago after meeting her at a birthday party. The couple married on June 28th of this year.

A representative for Kattan told reporters, "They've got issues they're trying to work out. It's not a divorce right now, but they are taking time apart."

Somehow we knew this one wouldn't last…

Kattan has no less then six movie projects underway for the 2008-2009 movie season.

First is "Tanner Hall" due later this year, about a vivid look into the private world of an all-girls boarding school. Also completed is the animated adventure comedy "Foodfight" starring Charlie Sheen, Hilary Duff, Eva Longoria Parker and Christopher Lloyd, where chaos reigns supreme for the products in this grocery store when the lights are turned off and the doors are locked.

In production for 2009 is "Hard Breakers", a comedy centered on two single girls working the dating scene in Los Angeles. Also due next year is "Hollywood & Wine" starring Pamela Anderson, Vivica A. Fox, David Spade and Jeremy London - the story about mistaken identity and Hollywood backstabbing.
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"Hamlet 2" Opens - See Early Review And Movie Trailer

"Hamlet 2", is a little movie that's getting big laughs. The film centers around a failed actor and failing high school drama teacher who thinks of himself as a playwright. Needless to say, he is the only one who thinks this way.

Plot: Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan), plays the failed, untalented actor, who also works as a drama teacher for a high school in a Tuscon, Arizona. When he finds out his much-loved drama department is going to be shut down, Marschz tries to save the day by creating and writing his own play - a sequel to Hamlet, featuring exotic time machines & a cameo by Jesus.

Review: From the first scene of the film, showing clips from Marschz not-so-successful early show business career, which included a herpes cream commercial and a small role on "Xena: Warrior Princess", to the ending credits, you will find a lot to laugh at in "Hamlet 2".

Coogan's character, Dana Marschz, is able to be both funny, and emotionally moving at times, as the character is able to show genuine sadness.

Marschz's scheme to save his failing drama department is to write and stage his own version of "Hamlet". His play is so completely over the top and bizarre, especially when he appears as Jesus Christ and performs a musical number called "Rock Me Sexy Jesus", that the faculty tries to stop the production.

The supporting cast is also convincing, especially Elizabeth Shue who portrays a caricature of herself, and also notable is Catherine Keener as Marschz nasty wife. Keener's got a real talent for comedy. David Arquette plays the couple's dim-witted house guest and also adds to the cast, and Amy Poehler plays an ACLU lawyer, with some really funny lines as well.

If you don't have anything to do next week you should plan on seeing "Hamlet 2". It is a harmless comedy that anyone can watch.

Watch "Hamlet 2" Movie Trailer with Steve Coogan

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Gwen Stefani Gives Birth To Baby Boy - Zuma Nesta Rock

Pop singer and fashion guru Gwen Stefani gave birth Thursday to her second son, Zuma Nesta Rock, said her publicist.

Stefani's public relations rep added, "Mother, baby and family are all happy and healthy."

Gwen Stefani, 38, has another son, Kingston, with her husband Gavin Rossdale. Rossdale also has a teenage daughter from another relationship.

While best known for her music, Stefani has made numerous television guest appearances including "The Office", "Las Vegas", "CSI: New York", "Entourage", "The O.C.", "One Tree Hill", "Smallville" and friends.

She has also created and performed music for many movies including "Click" with Adam Sandler, "50 First Dates" with Drew Barrymore, "Sweet Home Alabama" with Reese Witherspoon, "Scary Movie 2", "Pay It Forward" Haley Joel Osment and Helen Hunt, "Go" with Katie Holmes and "Clueless" with Alicia Silverstone.

Stefani's last album, "The Sweet Escape," was released in 2006, a follow-up to her 2004 multi-platinum "Love. Angel. Music. Baby."
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Thursday, August 21, 2008

"The House Bunny" Opens With Laughs - Review And Movie Trailer

You can always tell when summer is drawing to a close - the caliber of movies really starts to drop. Gone are the days of "Iron Man" and "Indiana Jones". So it goes with "The House Bunny"

Starring Anna Faris, Colin Hanks and Emma Stone, the late-summer flick tells the story of Playboy Bunny's, dumb blonde jokes, and socially outcast girls who need a beautiful blonde to get them out of a bad spot.

Plot:

When Shelly (Anna Faris), a Playboy Bunny and longtime guest of Hugh Hefner at his Playboy Mansion, is thrown out after nine years, she has nowhere to go and needs a job. She decides to become a housemother at a local University sorority, and falls in with the girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta.

The rag-tag members of the sorority - who also have got to be the seven most socially clueless and obscure women on the planet - are about to lose their house, and need Shelly and her sex appeal to help them stay on campus. Unless they can sign a new pledge class, the seven socially lost girls will lose their sorority house to the scheming girls of Phi Iota Mu.

In order to achieve their goal, the girls need Shelley to show them the ways of makeup, love, flirting, sex and men; at the same time, Shelley needs some of what the Zetas have - a sense of individuality.

The combination leads all the girls to learn how to stop pretending and start learning who they really are.

"The House Bunny" won't win any Oscar Awards, but it you need some way to kill a few hours, you may want to check it out. You will laugh at a few of the jokes. You will enjoy the view, and probably talk about it at the water cooler tomorrow!

Watch Anna Faris In "The House Bunny" Movie Trailer


You can also catch Anna Faris starring opposite Topher Grace later this year in the comedy "Young Americans", a story that follows an aimless college grad who pursues his dream girl at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister and their best friend struggle with their exploding adulthood over the course of the evening.
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Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck Confirm Pregnancy

After months of wondering, and trying to hide the baby bump, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have officially confirmed hat Garner is pregnant and expecting their second child.

Garner's affirmation comes after weeks of speculation as her belly size jumped to a noticeably larger dimension. The new baby will be her second with Affleck.

Jennifer Garner, 36, married Ben Affleck, 36, in June of 2005 and already have one daughter - Violet, who was born in December 2005. In June, they celebrated their third wedding anniversary together.

Jennifer's pregnancy news comes just days after Ben and Luciana Damon's new baby girl arrived. In March it was revealed that Matt and Luciana Damon were expecting their second baby together, another daughter. Matt is also stepfather to Luciana's 9-year-old, Alexia.

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Jennifer Garner is still riding the wave from the award winning hit "Juno" last year, and has just completed filming on the comedy "This Side Of Truth", due out next year and starring Jonah Hill, Jason Bateman, Patrick Stewart, Tina Fey, Rob Lowe and Ricky Gervais, a comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.

Ben Affleck has just completed filming the comedy "He's Just Not That Into You", due in February of next year and starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson and Drew Barrymore. The Baltimore-set movie of interconnecting story lines deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.

Watch Jennifer Garner In "He's Just Not That Into You" Movie Trailer

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Ricky Martin Fathers Twin Boys - Via A Surrogate Mother

Clay Aiken is a recent new father in a weird way, and now Ricky Martin has announced through his publicist that he is the father of two new twin baby boys!

The Latin singing sensation and ex-Menudo child star had the children by a surrogate mother, and the twins were born about three weeks ago.

"The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care," said the statement. "Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children."

This may put a halt to the rumors that Ricky Martin is gay, but then again, it may just fuel the fire of Hollywood speculation and innuendo.

Martin, 36, is best known for his smash music hits like "She Bangs!" and "Livin' la Vida Loca."

Ricky Martin was last seen in television on the series "Barefoot In Paradise" back in 1996, and got his start as a child actor on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital"
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Matt Damon And Wife Luciana Give Birth To Baby Girl - Gia Zavala Damon

Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, his spokeswoman said. Their new daughter's name is Gia Zavala Damon.

Damon, 37, met his wife Luciana, 32, during 2003 in Florida while working on "Stuck On You" with Greg Kinnear and Eva Mendes, where conjoined twins from Martha's Vineyard move to Los Angeles so that one of them can pursue an acting career.

The couple was married in December 2005 in New York City in a ultra-private ceremony attended by only the bride's daughter, Alexa, now 10, from a previous marriage. They have another daughter, Isabella, who was born in June 2006.

Matt Damon just completed work on the dramatic "Margaret", due in 2009 and starring Damon, Matthew Broderick and Anna Paquin. "Margaret" tells the story of a young woman (Paquin) who witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects the lives of many people.

Damon is also working on "The Informant" due next March, and "Green Zone", a thriller about a pair of CIA agents on the trail of certain Weapons of Mass Destruction and a foreign correspondent following their mission. Inspired by Imperial Life in the Emerald City.

Watch Matt Damon Report On New Birth

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