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Christian, Bryce and Sam Bring Terminator Salvation To LA

PopSugarUK — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:15:16 -0700

Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood and Bryce Dallas Howard walked the black carpet in the sun for the premiere of Terminator Salvation in LA yesterday. The latest chapter in the futuristic series also attracted support from Eric Mabius, Ben McKenzie, Eric Dane, Kathryn Howard and more, who all got dressed up for the big budget movie screening!

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Pilot Watch: Southland

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:30:25 -0700

In addition to Harper's Island and Parks and Recreation, tonight also brings a new police drama to TV. Southland starts tonight in ER's old time slot. I recently checked out the first episode (which is also streaming online), and here are my initial thoughts:

What's it about? Set in Los Angeles, the story is about the police officers that patrol the sprawling city and the criminals and victims that affect their lives.

Who's in it? Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Tom Everett Scott, Kevin Alejandro

The good: It makes sense that a show slipping into the time period occupied for so long by ER would have the same feel: It's a big ensemble drama with lots of characters to meet; it's got high production values; it's a sweeping story that keeps moving, covering multiple cases in the first 40 minutes. The acting is generally strong, especially from King in one scene near the end. It's definitely ambitious, attempting to cover a good deal of the problems plaguing Los Angeles in just a single episode.

The bad: Some of the dialogue is downright cringe-worthy, and it can feel like a paint-by-numbers version of a cop show as a result, with characters saying things like, "This is a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth." Just because the characters are well-established from the start doesn't mean I want to spend more time with them, and a few - especially the most sexist of the bunch, who were given a lot of harsh lines but few redeeming moments in the pilot - just rubbed me the wrong way. It's a little like The Wire Lite, which just made me want to pull out my DVDs of The Wire instead.

Will I watch? I might check in from time to time. I'm curious to see the structure of future episodes, because the first one is very focused on McKenzie's rookie cop character and his mentor, but I assume the show will branch out before long.

To check out some photos and a preview clip, just read more.

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Celebs Get Creative With Spore

GeekSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:55 -0700

I am not the only one stoked about the upcoming release of Spore! Geeky celebs are getting in on the action and creating their creatures, too. With the Sporelebrity challenge, you can vote for your favorite creation brought to you by some pretty hard-hitting stars like Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry, and the funny dudes from Flight of the Conchords, just to name a few. Check out some of my personal faves in this slideshow, and then head over to Sporelebrity Central and vote for your favorite creation! Source

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Red Carpet Mad Men Madness, Season Two Is Almost Here!

Molly — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:01:00 -0700

The cast of Mad Men stepped out of the 60s and into 2008 for the red carpet season two premiere party in LA earlier this week. Gorgeous January Jones and Jon Hamm looked picture perfect together while Christina Hendricks showed off a new shade of red joined by some non costars like Kate Walsh and Ben McKenzie. If you haven't started watching this show yet, I totally recommend it as just about every critic out there. Plus, it made history with its Emmy nominations! The show is finally back this Sunday, cannot wait, I just keep watching the season two previews and reading their TCA hints of what to expect when the show returns over and over.

To see more from the premiere just read more

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Images include: January Jones, Jon Hamm, Alison Brie, Melinda McGraw, Ben McKenzie, Dana Delaney, Christina Hendricks

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88 Minutes: Actually 105 Minutes, And Feels Longer

BuzzSugar — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:30:25 -0700

I fear for the future of Al Pacino's career. If 88 Minutes is any indication - and I think it might be - he should stop. Now. Or stick to cameos because his near-constant presence in 88 Minutes is an exercise in frustration. And sure, much of the movie is frustrating. It's not all his fault, not by a long shot. I'm just so baffled by how an actor so revered could have one facial expression to offer. I fear he'll fall into the same category as Diane Keaton - every performance one-note, and that note makes us cringe. It makes me wonder if there's really much there at all. And that sucks.

The movie follows the successful Seattle forensic psychiatrist and professor Jack Gramm (Pacino, with an extra six inches of puffy hair adding to his height) whose testimony in the trial of serial killer Jon Forster (Neal McDonough) helped send Forster to death row. However, now that the killer's execution date has arrived, there have been murders occurring in the city that mirror Forster's, casting doubt on his guilt and causing his lawyers to call for a stay of execution. Meanwhile, Gramm receives a phone call telling him he has 88 minutes to live. This is where the story actually picks up a little, so read more.

What follows is a race against time as everyone in Gramm's life becomes suspected of trying to kill him, including his loyal assistant Shelley (Amy Brenneman), his assistant teacher Kim (Alicia Witt) and some of his best students, like Lauren (Leelee Sobieski) and Mike (Ben McKenzie). He runs around, evading bombs and gunmen and fires (and I feel sorry for Pacino that he has to run so much in this film because he seems like he'd prefer to settle in for a nap), trying to get to the bottom of the mystery.

In my memory of this movie, I can't distinguish one scene from another. There is no real suspense, no big surprise, no satisfying pull of tension and release. They talk about scary, nasty things, and they show a few yucky images (and, to their credit, the violence is not gratuitous) but there is nothing - absolutely nothing - underlying it all. The most dramatic scene features Al Pacino hurling a cell phone away from him, and the slow motion descent and shattering of the phone. And it's so ridiculous I would have laughed - if I weren't so worried for Al Pacino and his future.

To see the trailer and more clips from 88 Minutes check out movies.ivillage.com.

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Which OC Alum Will Be The Biggest Star?

PopSugar — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:13:08 -0700

It's cute to read that the OC boys still hang out and Ben McKenzie was even around to support Adam Brody while he was making the rounds for In the Land of Women. We've seen lots of Adam, Rachel and Mischa since we kissed the OC goodbye, but it doesn't look like Ben has many projects coming up. Hopefully, this will change in the future, but we want to know - which OC alum do you think will be the biggest star?

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"The OC" Returns - on Cable

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:50:00 -0700

Until last week, I was only vaguely aware of Soapnet, but if you're a fan of "The OC," it might be time to get the obscure cable channel on your lineup. Starting tonight,
Soapnet is adding the recently canceled teen drama to its regular programming, which includes evening rebroadcasts of traditional soaps like "All My Children" and "Day of Our Lives," as well as reruns of "Melrose Place" and Beverly Hills 90210."

"The OC" kicks off tonight with the pilot, which airs at 6 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, and continues on subsequent Mondays. When I look at photos from the first episode, I can't believe how young everyone looks, so it will be fun to go back to the beginning. This evening also marks the Soapnet premiere of "One Tree Hill." Hilariously, the channel is marketing the show pairing as "pretty people, pretty messed up." Check the web site to see if the channel is available in your area.

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Welcome to Malibu Sunset Watching, B*tch

Molly — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:40:40 -0700

OMG, you guys!!! This is so Seasons One/Two of The OC! Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie and some friends enjoyed the sunset and a few Amstel Lights (interesting choice, boys) on the beach in Malibu this week (while there is no visible bonfire, there is one in my heart). I think it goes without saying that this whole scene would be about a trillion times cuter with Bilson in tow, but it's still pretty great to see these boys hanging out after the demise of the show. You think afterwards they carpooled to a show at The Bait Shop? Or to the diner for a milkshake?!? Okay, I promise to let the OC die...someday.

To see more of the boys, beers, and beach just read more

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"The OC" Recap: Episode 16, "The End's Not Near, It's Here"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:57:13 -0800

So the series finale of the "The OC" has come and gone, with an hour of television that was at once wonderful and terrible. For the first 20 minutes or so, I found myself wanting to tap the actors on the shoulders and remind them that this was, in fact, the final episode ever and could they please stop wasting time on silly trivialities, such as exposition and Taylor's blog?

Fortunately, about halfway through the episode, they seemed to get the message, delivering plenty of juicy details and referencing everything from The Graduate and "Six Feet Under" to "Deal or No Deal" and "The OC's" own demise. To find out what happened, read more

So Julie is knocked up and marrying Bullitt, which seems unusually responsible until we learn she's pregnant with Frank's son. As she plans their nuptials, Sandy and Kirsten, who are crashing at the Coopers, find out their house is beyond repair. So Ryan and Seth - who has spent the past six months in a La-Z-Boy watching "Briefcase or No Briefcase" with Summer - head up to Berkeley to see about buying the Cohens' old house.

Billionaire Bullitt gets wind of this and jets up to Berkeley with the Cohens to put an offer on the house. But the guys living there, Todd and Patrick, aren't interested in selling. Oh well, Kirsten asks: "Is the bathroom still in the same place?" and hurries off to pee. When her water breaks, she's forced to - as Bullitt so eloquently puts it - drop child in San Fran.

With a few fairly ridiculous plot twists, everyone ends up in Berkeley, and they decide to have the wedding there. One of the gay guys is a wedding planner, natch, and the couple later agrees to sell the house back to the Cohens. "It's your house. We just live in it." Oh yeah, that's a realistic snapshot of the Bay Area real-estate market.

Meanwhile, all this wedding nonsense has the other couples pondering their futures. Seth thinks he and Summer are stuck in a rut and that she needs to go off to save otters and fulfill her destiny. Ryan and Taylor decide they can just be friends, until they collapse in a lustful pre-marital heap on the bed.

Back in Newport, Frank runs to the church attempting to stop the wedding with an impassioned shout of "Juuuuulie!!!" - only to realize the wedding has been relocated. He calls Kaitlin's cell phone and begs for Julie back. Julie runs inside, Kaitlin follows, and Julie pauses to think: "Not now honey! Mom's try to decide who to marry."

Everyone bids farewell to Summer as she boards the bus for GEORGE then sets about getting on with their lives; Seth and Ryan go to college, Sandy teaches at Berkeley.

Then comes the moment we've all been waiting for: the what-happens-next montage! In a gimmick ripped straight from "Six Feet Under" (except not nearly as good), we fast-forward to see what happens in each character's life. In conclusion:

Julie graduates from college. Both Frank and Bullitt are in the audience, so I'm assuming she ends up with Frank, but it's not entirely clear. Thoughts?
Seth and Summer get married. Ryan and Taylor are best man and maid of honor and exchange knowing glances.
Ryan grows up to be a construction foreman with the exact same hairdo. In a very melodramatic moment, he leaves work one day and encounters a brooding punk kid in Vans. "Do you need help?" Ryan asks.
Hello, spinoff!

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TV Tonight: "The OC" Series Finale

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:33:13 -0800

I've said it once and I'll say it again: "The OC" is officially over. Sure, the show hasn't been a ratings darling this season, but even I was shocked when Fox announced in early January that it was canceling the series for good.

Thankfully, after last week's rather lackluster post-earthquake episode, it looks like the writers have prepared the action-packed finale that this melodramatic show deserves. Time-wise, the final show picks up six months after the earthquake happens, which is kind of a cheap move but also lets us fast-forward to some juicy plot possibilities. Taylor has gone to France, the Cohens are living at the Coopers, and the previews are promising a baby and a wedding. To see a promo for tonight's episode and a clip, read more

Photos and clip courtesy of Fox