The Madden twins, Joel and Benji, met up with their older brother Josh (who can usually be found around NYC) for a bit of brotherly hanging out in SoCal yesterday and were spotted making their way back to the DCMA Store on Melrose Ave. yesterday after a quick coffee run … here is a great photo of the Madden bros lookin’ like they were up to no good when, in fact, they were prolly just chillin’:

These guys are so great … and it’s always a great sight to see them out and about together. No doubt the twins were happy to have their big bro in town and I’m sure Josh was happy to get caught up on all the family news (like the new addition that Joel and Nicole Richie are expecting to add to the fold). Yeah, there ain’t nothing salacious or juicy going on here … just a group of brothers hanging out like it ain’t no thang.

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Thus far there has been little information released (or leaked) from the much anticipated Spike Jonze live adaptation of the classic storybook Where the Wild Things Are (save for a few photos here and there) but today we get to check out the first promo poster for the film which is due to hit theaters this October. Rumor has it that the first trailer will show ahead of showings of the upcoming 3D animated film Monsters vs. Aliens … but, for now, here’s the poster:

Now this is a great poster! The guys over at the Spike Jonze Fan Blog have discovered the first poster for Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are movie, which Warner Brothers has currently set for release on October 16th. We still haven’t seen anything besides a few early photos from this, but word is that the trailer will officially show in front of Monsters vs. Aliens in a few weeks, so stay tuned. I’m quite excited, because although there’s been some reported troubles, all of that has only built up my expectations even more.

What a great poster! I really had my doubts that a live-action movie would ever be close to maybe doing justice to the magnificent book but … the tiny peeks we’ve gotten to see of Spike Jonze’s work, I think he might be able to pull it off. It’s been so long since I’ve read the book myself, I might have to dig out my copy when I next go home to Detroit to refresh my mind. I am really excited to see this story come to life … my gut tells me it’s gonna be goooood. Woot!

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Heroes star Zachary Quinto (who will also be playing Spock in the upcoming Star Trek prequel movie this Spring) is featured in the current issue of GQ magazine in a multipage spread that attempts to teach fashionable men “How to buy a Raincoat”. In a few animated photos, Quinto is photographed jumping for joy in this season’s hottest rainwear … behold:

Spock and Awe Zachary Quinto, it appears, was uniquely qualified to play Spock in May’s rejiggered Star Trek. For one thing, the 31-year-old actor has a built-in cult following, thanks to his role as the brain-eater on NBC’s Heroes. But more important: Have you seen those eyebrows? When Quinto heard that J. J. Abrams was rekindling the cherished fanboy franchise, he told his hometown newspaper he wanted the role. “Then that article got syndicated…,” says Quinto. Engage! (To borrow a phrase.) In a few months’ time, the guy was shaving and sculpting his brows to Spock-like spears, and rehearsing scenes with Winona Ryder, who, through the miracle of makeup, plays his mother. (“She’s, like, five years older than me.”) So are there any other roles he’d like to land through the press? “I really want to go on SNL.” Noted. And you’re welcome.

Clearly, raincoats cannot be full appreciated in photos unless they are worn by a person in midair. The photoshoot is a cute one, tho … I wonder how many times exactly ZQ had to jump thruout the course of the day just to get the four best shots for publication. I’ve been a fan of Quinto since his days on the short-lived Tori Spelling series So noTORIous aired on VH1 all those years ago. Back then, Zachary played an oversexed gay guy who wasn’t shy about showing skin OR sucking face with other dudes on the show. HMMM. Those were the good ol’ days. I am really, really looking forward to seeing Quinto play Spock in Star Trek. True, his eyebrows seem to be made for the role but I have a sneaking suspicion that he also possesses the skill to pull off the part expertly. I guess come May, we’ll know for sure. For now, I guess we’ll just have to entertain ourselves with these fun photos of Zachary jumping around in raincoats.

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Bravo TV has finally revealed the cast of their new group of Real Housewives by releasing the first promo photo and the first bit of info about the ladies who will star in the networks new series The Real Housewives of New Jersey. After many successful seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County and successful seasons each of The Real Housewives of New York City (which is currently airing in its second season) and The Real Housewives of Atlanta (NeNe Leaks FTW!), I suppose it’s high time to take the domestic real-life drama to Jersey. Here is our first look at the NJ Housewives:

Get ready for The Real Housewives of New Jersey! The newest cast of Housewives is close-knit and includes friends, a pair of sisters — who married brothers! — and their sister-in-law. The show is set to premiere May 12 (11 p.m. ET) on Bravo. From left to right, the women of The Real Housewives of New Jersey are …

Caroline Manzo: She’s a mother of three and own a real estate firm and a line of children’s accessories. Described as a “feisty spitfire,” she’s Dina’s sister and is on the board of Project Ladybug. She’s married to Albert Manzo, brother of Dina’s husband Tommy. Dina and Caroline’s brother is Jacqueline’s husband Chris.

Oh gawd, I love that one of them is a former cosmetologist … perfect! I have to say that while I am very excited for a new group of Housewives, I’m bummed that the Atlanta ladies’ next season won’t come until after the NJ ladies finish their season. I was hoping that the drama would move to Atlanta at the end of the current NYC season and that the NJ season would come after that. I know it’s terrible but I cannot get enough of these shows. The Atlanta women are my faves, followed by the NYC women. I really loathe everything about the OC ladies. Those “ladies” really represent the worst parts of people … which, of course, is why the show has been on for so many seasons (with the promise of at least one more season to come). I am really hoping that the NJ crew manage to “keep it real”. I want long fingernails, big hair and thick Jersey accents (by the looks of the dresses the ladies are wearing in their first promo pic, I don’t think we’ll be disappointed). The show looks fun … I’ll deffo be tuning in. Traditionally, the OC Housewives are photographed holding out ripe oranges. The NYC Housewives are photographed holding out delicious red apples. The Atlanta Housewives are photographed holding out plump peaches. What do you suppose the NJ Housewives will be photographed holding? Does NJ have an official fruit?

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