Archive for January 9th, 2009

‘Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen’ Gets A New Poster

The eyes have it
Friday, January 9th, 2009

Here is our first look at the first teaser poster released for the upcoming Transformers movie sequel Revenge of the Fallen which is due out this summer:


Yahoo! Movies has debuted the new poster for Michael Bay’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, opening in conventional theaters and IMAX on June 26. The anticipated sequel stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Benjamin Hickey, Ramon Rodriguez, Isabel Lucas and John Turturro.

EEEEEEERIE, ain’t it? It looks like Megatron, leader of the evil Decepticons, is seeing red and is lookin’ for … well, revenge! After the jump, check out a more detailed version of this poster which gives a more clear view of what the bad guy looks like …

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Shia LaBeouf Is Lookin’ For New Work

Readin' scripts, considering his options
Friday, January 9th, 2009

Shia LaBeouf, who is still nursing an injured hand after his recent car accident and subsequent surgeries afterward, was spotted doing a bit of light reading at King’s Road Cafe in West Hollywood, CA yesterday with a friend (agent?) … it looks like Shia is looking over a new script for an upcoming film project:


Glad to see that Shia’s still healing hand isn’t keeping him from planning new work ahead. Who knows what masterpiece of cinematic artistry Shia is lookin’ to feature in but whatever it is, I’m sure it’ll be a humdinger of an entertaining film.

[Photo credit: INFdaily]

Kid Rock Pays Homage To Detroit In ‘Roll On’ Music Video

Respect!
Friday, January 9th, 2009

My BFF Sarah gave me the head’s up that Kid Rock’s new music video for his song Roll On has been released and pays awesome homage to our hometown of Detroit, MI. The video was filmed entirely in Detroit and features many of the city’s most famous landmarks, including a scene where Kid Rock and his band perform in the Hitsville, USA studios — the birthplace of Motown music. Here are a few screencaps from his latest video:


Detroit has not been getting a lot of positive press in recent months but I’ve got mad love for Kid Rock for always staying true to our beloved hometown. I love Detroit with all my heart and it makes me very happy to see it paid the honor and respect that it deserves. After the jump, check out the music video for Roll On in full …

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Michael C. Hall & Jennifer Carpenter Got Hitched!

Dexter marries his on-screen sister Deb
Friday, January 9th, 2009

Pink reader Jennifer gave me the head’s up that Dexter co-stars and onscreen siblings Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter (who play Dexter and Deb Morgan respectively on the hit Showtime series) got hitched on New Year’s Eve! The couple were quietly wed in a secret elopement here in California and will make their public debut as a happily married couple this Sunday at the Golden Globe Awards:


They play brother and sister on “Dexter.” Now in real life, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are husband and wife. Hall’s spokesman, Craig Bankey, said on Friday that the couple eloped in California on New Year’s Eve. They’ll walk the red carpet together at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday — the first time publicly acknowledging their relationship. Hall, 37, and Carpenter, 29, just finished the third season of “Dexter,” the Showtime series in which Hall plays the murderous title character. They’ve been quietly dating for about a year and a half. At their wedding, Carpenter’s grandfather’s wedding band was attached to her bouquet of white roses.

OMG, I love it! Despite the marginally creepy (yet fictional) notions of incest that the marriage of these actors who play television siblings stirs up, I am very happy for the both of them. I’m not at all surprised that they chose to be wed in secret (after all, their entire romantic relationship has pretty much stayed off the celebrity radar from the beginning) … but I am a bit shocked that they decided to get married so soon. Meh, if they’re ready for wedlock then I with them all the best. Congrats, again, and much love to the happy couple!!

[Photo credit: Wireimage; Source, thanks Jennifer]

Patrick Swayze Has Been Hospitalized for Pneumonia

The actor's failing health takes another hit
Friday, January 9th, 2009

Sad news to report this afternoon … A&E president Robert DeBitetto announced at a press panel today that Patrick Swayze, who has been courageously and successfully battling cancer in the past half year, has been admitted to the hospital after coming down with a bout of pneumonia:


Patrick Swayze has been hospitalized for pneumonia, the president of A&E announced at a panel Friday. “Patrick has asked that I tell you that he has checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia,” said A&E president and general manager Robert DeBitetto. “As anyone who has had a friend or family member that has undergone treatment for cancer, chemotherapy can take a toll on you immune system. Patrick did want me to tell you that he is very sorry he couldn’t be at panel this morning, but he plans to get back to promoting The Beast as soon as he is back on his feet.” In a ABC primetime special Wednesday, Swayze, 56, denied that he was on his deathbed but said he may have only two years to live. “I’d say five years is pretty wishful thinking,” said the actor, whose A&E series The Beast premieres next week. “Two years seems likely if you’re going to believe statistics. I want to last until they find a cure, which means I’d better get a fire under it.” Last year, the actor revealed he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “Yeah, I’m scared. Yeah, I’m angry. Yeah, I’m [asking] why me,” he said. “Yeah, I’m all this stuff. You can bet that I’m going through hell,” he said. “And I’ve only seen the beginning of it.”

Patrick Swayze has already beat the odds and it looks as if he is showing no signs that he is giving up the fight. While this latest hospitalization is a bit scary, I’m sure he can find the fortitude to fight off this illness and get back on his feet. I urge y’all to send all your thoughts and prayers out to Patrick Swayze in the hopes of a speedy recovery.

[Photo credit: Getty; Source]

Coal Miner’s Slaughter

The TV Guide
Friday, January 9th, 2009

As I mentioned earlier today (and Twittered last night), Darion and I attended the LA premiere screening of the new Lionsgate horror film My Bloody Valentine 3D and had an absolute blast the entire evening. I cannot stress enough how much I loved this film … no lie, no exaggeration. The 3D elements in the flick are jaw-dropping and make for THE BEST TIME you’ll have at the movies all year. I promise, it’s that fun:


I understand that not every movie theater that will show this movie is equipped for 3D viewing so I URGE YOU to find the theater in your area that is showing this film in 3D to get the full effect. From the opening credits right to the very end of the closing credits, the entire movie is in 3D. Unlike traditional 3D movies, most of the 3Dness takes place in the screen (ie. as if you’re looking into the screen) but there are a lot of really fun gags where the 3D elements come out of the screen and into your face. Early on there is an eyeball gag that cues you in to how fun the movie is going to be. IT should be noted that there is a very lengthy and hilarious nude scene, featuring Betsy Rue, that is both funny and sexy … 3D boobs are not to be missed, I’m telling you. The movie is a very adequate horror film but there is also a Whodunit element that makes the intrigue exciting to the very end. The movie has so many fun 3D gags that I cannot list them all, you just have to see them for yourselves. Trust me on this one, you’ll scream, you’ll jump, you’ll have a blast … and make sure you stay til the very end of the credits :)

After the jump, check out a bunch of photos that Darion and I snapped at the afterparty with Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith and more …

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Les News, 010909

Florida wins College Football Championship, Ange to work less, R. Kelly divorced
Friday, January 9th, 2009