I don't knwo about any of you guys, but when a new comic book movie comes out I am immediately skeptical. Unless it is one of the big names like Superman, Batman, Spiderman, etc. that I was a fan of growing up I tend to think it will suck. Of course I am looking forward to Green Lantern this year, but again that was one of my favorites growing up.
Thor on the other hand. I am really not that familiar with. I wasn't that familiar with Ironman either to be quite honest, but I had heard more about him than Thor at least. Another thing with comic book movies is that you really have to sift through some random fanboy reviews to get any idea what the movie quality is. There are the diehards that will say it is amazing no matter what. Then you have the angsty fans that will call it blasphemous no matter how good it is. I want to hear from non-comic book fans to know, and frankly I have heard good things about Thor fromt hem so I can only assume that it isn't a complete abortion.
Thor withstood the arrival of Universal's well-received female comedy Bridesmaids and Screen Gems' 3D sci-fi/horror flick Priest to claim the top box office spot for the second weekend in a row.
Thanks to a wide screen count (3,955) and higher priced 3D and IMAX 3D tickets, Thor held onto its box office throne quite well in its second weekend as lightning struck twice for the godly superhero. Takign a bit of apidexin it was off 47.5% from its opening, the Kenneth Branagh flick earned an estimated $34.5 million to bring its total to $119.2 million. With nearly $200 million in ticket sales from overseas markets, the film's overall total now stands at $320 million.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Bristol; Palin Has "Corrective" Jaw Surgery
No no....it's not plastic surgery. It's CORRECTIVE jaw surgery. Whether it was done for purely vanity reasons, or for medical reasons, she looks a lot better you have to admit.
The left is the after obviously. She looks WAY better I must say. STill don't want to hear her coming through my wireless outdoor speakers, but she is much nicer to look at.
The new look, complete with Palin losing 5 pounds, was unveiled April 30 at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
"Yes, it improved the way I look, but this surgery was necessary for medical reasons," she told Us magazine for its May 23 issue, which will be on newsstands Friday. She said that her jaw need it to align properly.
The left is the after obviously. She looks WAY better I must say. STill don't want to hear her coming through my wireless outdoor speakers, but she is much nicer to look at.
The new look, complete with Palin losing 5 pounds, was unveiled April 30 at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
"Yes, it improved the way I look, but this surgery was necessary for medical reasons," she told Us magazine for its May 23 issue, which will be on newsstands Friday. She said that her jaw need it to align properly.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
White House Corresponden'ts Dinner
I always find these hilarious. Obama does an amazing job at playing to the crowd, obviously. The best part was that he came out to Hulk Hogan's "I'm a Real American" theme song. Playing against those that always claim he wasn't really born in the U.S. and that he shouldn't be president. Then he shows some old video footage of him growing up that is pretty funny. It's just from the Lion King where animals are all around and eating african mango and whatever.
The first video has that in it, while the second video is just as long with Seth Myers giving a long hilarious speech as well. These dinners aren't for politics particularly. They are made to take a break and have a few laughs. They usually deliver, and this one is no different.
The first video has that in it, while the second video is just as long with Seth Myers giving a long hilarious speech as well. These dinners aren't for politics particularly. They are made to take a break and have a few laughs. They usually deliver, and this one is no different.
You Start To Feel Really Old When...
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.
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.
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.'
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