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Sony Debuts movieIQ on Blu-ray Discs and the VAIO NW

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:32:00 -0700

Yesterday I attended a Sony media event here in San Francisco where three major announcements were made. The first - which caught my attention - is the 400-disc Blu-ray player Sony plans on unveiling in the near future - that's right, 400 discs . . . who has that many discs anyway?! We also learned about the new (only $880) Sony VAIO NW notebook, which comes fully equipped with Blu-ray disc technology, so you can watch crisp and clear movies from the convenience of your laptop. The laptop is the lightest of its kind, offers a 15.5-inch widescreen display, an HDMI output connector, and it features Sony's XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. This laptop will be available this month in brown, white, and silver.

And last, but not least, was the movieIQ announcement. MovieIQ is a handy feature, powered by Gracenote that gives you real-time info about the movie you're viewing. So for things like insider info, trivia, music or actor details, scene location and more, any movieIQ-enabled Blu-ray Disc will provide these interesting tidbits for you, right while you're watching the movie. And because it's connected to the Internet, the information is constantly updated and accurate (so you don't have to do a Google search to make sure it's legit). MovieIQ will start appearing on major movie titles like Angels & Demons (yay!), Punch Drunk Love, and Easy Rider this September.

To check out more photos of movieIQ and the new Sony Vaio NW read more.

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Movie Preview: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried in Dear John

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:30:22 -0700

You were all pretty split on your feelings about Channing Tatum, but we can all agree that the actor has made a name for himself as the muscle-bound sensitive guy. He gets even deeper into that archetype in Dear John, an adaption from the Nicholas Sparks novel where he plays the love interest of Amanda Seyfried.

The two fall for each other one Summer while Seyfried's character Savannah is home from college and Tatum's John is home on leave. When they have to leave each other and return to their respective obligations, they begin writing letters to keep in touch, hence the title.

Normally I would be holding my nose for this schlockfest, but I can't deny the talent of director Lasse Hallstrom, the charisma of the two leads, or the major soft spots I have for The Notebook and A Walk to Remember - movies made from Sparks books. And there's another bonus: Six Feet Under's Richard Jenkins as John's dad. To watch the trailer and decide if it's going to be a cheesy mess or a heart-tugger, just read more.

Sugar Shout Out: 10 Guys We Wish We Could Date

PopSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:55:20 -0700

Rachel McAdams Has Her Journalism Skills Down Pat

PopSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Rachel McAdams was armed with a notebook on the set of Morning Glory in NYC on Tuesday before breaking out her camera yesterday. The movie centers around morning talk shows and Rachel's already a pro at portraying a journalist after her last film, State of Play. This time she'll be starring with Harrison Ford instead of Russell Crowe as she continues to rack up experience with the biggest actors in Hollywood.

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Flynet and Splash News Online

Ryan Gosling Is a Black and Blue Valentine

PopSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:30:28 -0700

Ryan Gosling was not looking his best in Pennsylvania yesterday, but rest assured - his black eye and busted nose were just for his role in Blue Valentine. Poor Ryan looked a bit sad with his bouquet of flowers in hand while he filmed with a few of his pint-size costars. Seems like the movie features another drawn out romance like in The Notebook, but Ryan's never been one to shy away from a complicated love story.

My Sister's Keeper - See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:17:11 -0700

My Sister's Keeper is an adaptation from a Jodi Picoult novel starring Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin and Abigail Breslin, about a family dealing with their daughter's illness and a huge decision that her sister makes. I really enjoyed the novel and I'm looking forward to seeing it brought to the big screen. Directed by The Notebook's Nick Cassavetes, the movie's out on June 26 in the UK. Check out the trailer and let me know what you think - will you see it, or will you skip it?

Rachel McAdams Made Matt Lauer Cry

PopSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:14 -0700

Rachel McAdams had a busy morning as she taped a segment for Jimmy Fallon airing tomorrow and stopped by The Today Show. She's promoting State of Play and talked about being intimidated by Russell Crowe but gushed about Jason Bateman. She also revealed why she chose the movie and spoke a bit about her upcoming project with Harrison Ford called Morning Glory. As usual, Rachel was friendly and upbeat, laughing and teasing Matt Lauer when he revealed he cried watching The Notebook. Check out the videos below.

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Pacific Coast News Online and Splash News Online

To see the videos from Rachel's interviews today just read more.

Daily Tech: HP's Latest Blu-Ray Drive Is Total Eye Candy

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:30:03 -0700

HP's new dv2 ultraslim notebook comes with this shiny, sleek, and sexy external Blu-ray drive. - CrunchGear
Here's another tool for Twitter addicts. A new service called Birdhouse acts as a place for you to store your tweets before you post them online. - Boing Boing
Pick up an Olympus Stylus 830 8-megapixel digital camera today for only $99 (in silver or orange). That's $150 off the regular price. - Switched
The Nikon D5000, which offers 11-point autofocus, a 3200 ISO, movie image editing, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, is coming out in Japan on May 1 and will cost $830. That means it may just make its way to the US by the Fall or Winter. - Gizmodo
This robotic table, which was created by UK designer Chris Murphy, is perfect for those who constantly need tables that vary in height. . . one for eating, working, playing, you get the point! - Unplggd

Fab Blab: Insiders Share Fashion Week Survival Secrets

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:08 -0800

Surviving and staying sane during New York Fashion Week is no easy feat. Trust me. Fashion insiders like designer Jason Wu, social and Phil Collins's girl Lily Collins, model Ali Stephens, and PR queen Kelly Cutrone, also know that very well. All four shared their secrets for surviving Fashion Week and all the craziness that comes with it.

Jason Wu

In his bag: ChapStick, gum, cell phone, notebook, and a lucky charm from my dad that I carry everywhere.
How he'll unwind: Have a mojito and catch up on Nip/Tuck.

Lily Collins

In her bag: My phone, a touch-up mirror, my lipstick (MAC), and a camera so I don’t miss anything.
How she'll unwind: A cup of tea, a movie, and looking out over Central Park and the city lights.

To hear from Ali Stephens and Kelly Cutrone, read more.

Ali Stephens

In her bag: iPhone, wallet, ChapStick, Bioderma Crealine makeup remover, camera, and sunglasses.
How she'll unwind: Yoga, transcendental meditation, and sleep.

Kelly Cutrone

In her bag: A “Get Out of Jail Free” card, a pink Baccarat heart given to me by my daughter Ava, Paul Smith aviators, BlackBerry charger, BlackBerry with backup charged battery, Rosebud salve, digital camera, Japanese tabby toe socks, MAC concealer, flip-flops, passport, credit cards, a black and gold Roger Vivier ring given to me by Robyn Berkeley.
A.M. fix: Latte, Marlboros, meditation.
P.M. fix: Latte, Marlboros, meditation, and reading to my daughter Ava.

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The Date Night Planner Organizes Your Dates From A - Z

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:35 -0800

Date planning for me is kind of like planning a trip - so many fun options, such little time. Thankfully with the wizardry of the Internet, you can make dinner reservations, order movie tickets online, and search for romantic places to go for a nightcap with a few clicks of the mouse. To make date planning even more easier, there's a new, free, online notebook called the Date Night Planner that takes the stress out of planning your next date night by helping you organize something special. All of the online organizing happens in one convenient place so you don't have to jump from website to website. And if you wanted to save some coin by staying in this Valentine's Day, Springpad offers a Meal Planner to help you collect recipes for a dinner to remember.