Nothing makes me feel older than when I see actors/actresses graduate from playing roles as high schoolers when I was younger to taking on roles as parents. I remember when Encino Man came out, and Brendan Fraser played a caveman that was in high school. Yeah it was a Pauley Shore movie. What did you expect?
Now I see that he is being cast in a role on a TV series in which he will be playing a FATHER. Not to mention that he isn't really the headline of the show either. Vanessa Hudgens from High School Musical, which I have never seen, nor want to, will be his "daughter". She is set to play a pregnant, homeless teen, in a series entitled "Gimme Shelter," an indie drama that will also star Brendan Fraser as her father. Get your key charm as soon as you can for this clear hit.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Talking motorcycles with my coworkers
Guest post written by Alex Lee
For the longest time when I would carpool with my coworkers back and forth, the talk would be all about motorcycles. Except I was the only one that didn't own a motorcycle. But now that isn't a problem because I just bought one about a month or so ago. I wanted one for some time now, but after hearing them talk about their bikes all the time, I really decided that I needed to have one.
I mentioned to them that I was going to buy a bike and they gave me a lot of device. But I also decided to do my own research, as well. I was online one night looking up different bike models and while I was online I happened upon the website www.get.wildblue.com. I read through it some and after that I decided to switch over my home internet service to the provider.
It turns out at least half of the information they gave me was true, but it was really close at that halfway mark. They did give me some good direction about what to get though, I'll give them that much. We're already planning our first bike ride together.
For the longest time when I would carpool with my coworkers back and forth, the talk would be all about motorcycles. Except I was the only one that didn't own a motorcycle. But now that isn't a problem because I just bought one about a month or so ago. I wanted one for some time now, but after hearing them talk about their bikes all the time, I really decided that I needed to have one.
I mentioned to them that I was going to buy a bike and they gave me a lot of device. But I also decided to do my own research, as well. I was online one night looking up different bike models and while I was online I happened upon the website www.get.wildblue.com. I read through it some and after that I decided to switch over my home internet service to the provider.
It turns out at least half of the information they gave me was true, but it was really close at that halfway mark. They did give me some good direction about what to get though, I'll give them that much. We're already planning our first bike ride together.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
ABC Accused of Not Paying General Hospital Creators Their Rightful Share
As we all know, one of the longest running of the American institution known as soap operas is about to end. General Hospital began airing in 1963, and was created by the couple Frank and Doris Hursley. Apparently, ABC might not have been very honest with them in what the show actually showed in profits.
Both now deceased, the Hursley's daughters (of course. sure they cried fountains) have begun asking questions about just exactly what ABC might owe for the show. The estate of Frank and Doris Hursley has filed suit against ABC claiming that they were not paid the agreed upon rate of 10% of the show's profits.
The suit has been filed in hopes that the judge will quickly force ABC to open their books and set the record straight. The Hursley's claim that ABC has been cooking their books for years, although the lawsuit doesn't specify just how much they think they are owed.
Both now deceased, the Hursley's daughters (of course. sure they cried fountains) have begun asking questions about just exactly what ABC might owe for the show. The estate of Frank and Doris Hursley has filed suit against ABC claiming that they were not paid the agreed upon rate of 10% of the show's profits.
The suit has been filed in hopes that the judge will quickly force ABC to open their books and set the record straight. The Hursley's claim that ABC has been cooking their books for years, although the lawsuit doesn't specify just how much they think they are owed.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
30 Second Commercials On Oprah's Last Show: $1 Million
What is this the Super Bowl? I suppose it isn't too odd that they are this much considering this show will likely be watched by maybe a couple people. At least everyone that would need something like a way to naturally increase testosterone.
With Oprah Winfrey readying for her May 25 sign-off, advertisers are being asked to dig deep into their pockets.
The asking price for a 30-second opportunity to reach viewers on Winfrey’s final daytime talk show is currently at $1 million. Depending on placement within the show, some buyers will likely shell out even more.
Six years ago, a spot in “Seinfeld’s” final episode cost $1.42 million. But for that price, they got the opportunity to reach 76.3 million, an unheard of sum outside of events like the Super Bowl in today’s fractured landscape.
With Oprah Winfrey readying for her May 25 sign-off, advertisers are being asked to dig deep into their pockets.
The asking price for a 30-second opportunity to reach viewers on Winfrey’s final daytime talk show is currently at $1 million. Depending on placement within the show, some buyers will likely shell out even more.
Six years ago, a spot in “Seinfeld’s” final episode cost $1.42 million. But for that price, they got the opportunity to reach 76.3 million, an unheard of sum outside of events like the Super Bowl in today’s fractured landscape.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Season 5 of Mad Men Delayed Until 2012!?
Every Mad Men fan knows that there are contract disputes between the network and the show’s creator, Matthew Weiner. Apparently these disputes have caused the show to be delayed all the way until early next year. Something I usually do after I take my pre workout supplement with my workouts...lol
AMC, which has showcased “Mad Men” for the last four summers and has benefited mightily from it, has offered Mr. Weiner a three-season deal that would be worth $30 million, according to people with knowledge of the negotiations. But Mr. Weiner is bristling at the channel’s proposal to shorten each episode by two minutes (to add commercial time) and to cut the cast budget (to save money). He says the changes would fundamentally make “Mad Men” a “different show.”
Yeah...for it basically being their cornerstone show he can demand whatever he wants. This show more or less put AMC on the map as THE cable channel for hot dramas in recent years.
AMC, which has showcased “Mad Men” for the last four summers and has benefited mightily from it, has offered Mr. Weiner a three-season deal that would be worth $30 million, according to people with knowledge of the negotiations. But Mr. Weiner is bristling at the channel’s proposal to shorten each episode by two minutes (to add commercial time) and to cut the cast budget (to save money). He says the changes would fundamentally make “Mad Men” a “different show.”
Yeah...for it basically being their cornerstone show he can demand whatever he wants. This show more or less put AMC on the map as THE cable channel for hot dramas in recent years.
Father Gets Revenge Against Daughter's Rapists...With an Axe
Hearing the term "Axe-murderer" doesn't come up too often in real life unless you are talkign about some sort of slasher film. Today we can openly use the term to talk about this story.
Apparently this man's daughter was raped by a few different men. The also allegedly infected her with HIV. The father, seeking revenge, stalked these men for days until finally decided it was time to kill them.
He was arrested for killing 3 of them and nearly killing a fourth. He's gonna need a wireless cell booster for the hole he'll be put in.
This story is rather horrific. This quote from the article is about all you really need to know just how horrific:
"One of the victims was left decapitated, and it is believed his head was found around 1.6km away from his body, Afrikaans daily Beeld reported."
Apparently this man's daughter was raped by a few different men. The also allegedly infected her with HIV. The father, seeking revenge, stalked these men for days until finally decided it was time to kill them.
He was arrested for killing 3 of them and nearly killing a fourth. He's gonna need a wireless cell booster for the hole he'll be put in.
This story is rather horrific. This quote from the article is about all you really need to know just how horrific:
"One of the victims was left decapitated, and it is believed his head was found around 1.6km away from his body, Afrikaans daily Beeld reported."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
AFLAC Duck (Gilbert Gottfreid) Fired For Tsunami Jokes
Aflac is a Japanese car insurance firm that does close to 75% of its business in Japan. Gilbert Gottfreid has been the voice of the Aflac duck for over 10 years.
In another career sidetracked by stupid celeb Twitter comments, Gottfreid. "TWEETED": I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say: "There'll be another one floating by any minute now". Later he tweeted: "What does every Japanese person have in their apartment? Flood lights."
Aflac considered the comments distasteful. While I am normally OK with any type of humor I can't really blame a company for dismissing someone that is associated with them when they say stuff like this. People just have to know who writes their checks. Not much reason for Gottfreid to come out with these lame ass jokes. Looks like he'll be looking for a cash advance online now rather than picking up another Aflac check.
He later wrote: 'Japan called me. They said: “Maybe those jokes are a hit in the U.S., but over here, they're all sinking”.'
He later issued one of those celeb apologies that mean nothing, 'I sincerely apologise to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humour regarding the tragedy in Japan.'
Speaking to the Hollywood reporter, he added: 'I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.'
In another career sidetracked by stupid celeb Twitter comments, Gottfreid. "TWEETED": I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say: "There'll be another one floating by any minute now". Later he tweeted: "What does every Japanese person have in their apartment? Flood lights."
Aflac considered the comments distasteful. While I am normally OK with any type of humor I can't really blame a company for dismissing someone that is associated with them when they say stuff like this. People just have to know who writes their checks. Not much reason for Gottfreid to come out with these lame ass jokes. Looks like he'll be looking for a cash advance online now rather than picking up another Aflac check.
He later wrote: 'Japan called me. They said: “Maybe those jokes are a hit in the U.S., but over here, they're all sinking”.'
He later issued one of those celeb apologies that mean nothing, 'I sincerely apologise to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humour regarding the tragedy in Japan.'
Speaking to the Hollywood reporter, he added: 'I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.'
Friday, March 04, 2011
Britney Spears "Free" Concert in SF Announced for March 27
Oooooh Britney Spears free concert. I can't wait. I would gladly pay to see Britney in a pornographic film. Oops, lost my train of thought. I'll be right back after I hit the faucets for a cold splash.
Britney is giving a free concert out in San Francisco on March 27, and it will be aired on Good Morning America on the 29th. Spears will take the stage for a one-hour performance beginning at noon that day, according to Supervisor Scott Wiener, whose district includes the Castro.
She'll perform on a stage erected in front of the Castro Theatre, and the crowd will assemble right there on the street. The 400 and 500 blocks of Castro, from Market to 19th streets, will be closed to traffic beginning at roughly midnight March 26 to 4 or 5 p.m. March 27.
So...get your tents and lawn chairs ready because admission is "first come, first serve:. They have no idea what the capacity is going to be yet either so there is no way to tell if you have a shot. Surely just hanging out with Britney fans has to be an amazing experience right?
Britney is giving a free concert out in San Francisco on March 27, and it will be aired on Good Morning America on the 29th. Spears will take the stage for a one-hour performance beginning at noon that day, according to Supervisor Scott Wiener, whose district includes the Castro.
She'll perform on a stage erected in front of the Castro Theatre, and the crowd will assemble right there on the street. The 400 and 500 blocks of Castro, from Market to 19th streets, will be closed to traffic beginning at roughly midnight March 26 to 4 or 5 p.m. March 27.
So...get your tents and lawn chairs ready because admission is "first come, first serve:. They have no idea what the capacity is going to be yet either so there is no way to tell if you have a shot. Surely just hanging out with Britney fans has to be an amazing experience right?
This is How to Advertise a Play
Spider-man: Turn off the Dark is an on-Braodway play featuring music by people like Bono and The Edge. It is the highest costing play to ever be performed due to all kinds of things. The main one is what we will be touching on today. The Technical stunts such as actors swinging from "webs" and several aerial combat scenes.
Why are we going to talk about this, and why is my title so sarcastic (yes it is sarcasm so don't get so angry)?
Well...the show has suffered a few more safety violations, and they will be fined $12,600 for them. A production that costs upwards of $65 million isn't going to be phased by such a fee, but it is actually advertising. Could be worth the cost until someone gets hurt. Oh wait...did someone actually get hurt?
The citations stem from four instances last year in which cast members of the Broadway musical were hurt, including one in which an actor, Christopher Tierney, sustained broken ribs and a hairline skull fracture, among other injuries, when he plunged, untethered, from a platform on stage.
Well then. I guess this isn't a joking matter. Of course I am guessing that some are secretly happy for the free publicity that makes the show seem dangerous and all the lookie loos workign manufacturing jobs and not getting the kind of scratch these guys get will want to see for themselves.
Why are we going to talk about this, and why is my title so sarcastic (yes it is sarcasm so don't get so angry)?
Well...the show has suffered a few more safety violations, and they will be fined $12,600 for them. A production that costs upwards of $65 million isn't going to be phased by such a fee, but it is actually advertising. Could be worth the cost until someone gets hurt. Oh wait...did someone actually get hurt?
The citations stem from four instances last year in which cast members of the Broadway musical were hurt, including one in which an actor, Christopher Tierney, sustained broken ribs and a hairline skull fracture, among other injuries, when he plunged, untethered, from a platform on stage.
Well then. I guess this isn't a joking matter. Of course I am guessing that some are secretly happy for the free publicity that makes the show seem dangerous and all the lookie loos workign manufacturing jobs and not getting the kind of scratch these guys get will want to see for themselves.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Would You Pay For Behind The Scenes Footage of the Oscars?
The correct answer here is: No. Why would you? I mean if you have some money you want to give away I suppose, but do you really care what is going on behind the scenes? Enough to pay for it? Oscars themselves are a form of sleep pills. I guess this might keep you up for 20 minutes.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and broadcast network ABC are unhooking the velvet rope on the Oscar.com website to provide live video streams of usually hidden aspects of Oscar night on Feb. 27, including celebrities mingling at a lobby bar, hair and makeup artists applying a final gloss to presenters before they take the stage and awards winners gliding into the post-ceremony celebration, the Governors Ball. more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and broadcast network ABC are unhooking the velvet rope on the Oscar.com website to provide live video streams of usually hidden aspects of Oscar night on Feb. 27, including celebrities mingling at a lobby bar, hair and makeup artists applying a final gloss to presenters before they take the stage and awards winners gliding into the post-ceremony celebration, the Governors Ball. more
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