The following are the top 10 movies at the North American box office for the Decemeber 28-30, 2001, weekend, according to studio estimates collected Sunday by Reuters. Final data will be issued Wednesday.
1 (1) The Lord of the Rings ... $37.4 million
2 (2) Ocean's Eleven .......... $17.4 million
3 (+) Ali ..................... $15.3 million
4 (3) Jimmy Neutron ........... $15.0 million
5-(4) Vanilla Sky ............. $11.5 million
5-(6) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone .... $11.5 million
7 (+) Kate & Leopold .......... $ 9.5 million
8(16) A Beautiful Mind ........ $ 7.2 million
9 (9) Monsters, Inc. .......... $ 6.5 million
10 (8) The Majestic ............ $ 5.7 million
NOTE: Last weekend's position in parenthesis. ``+''- new release.
...for movies, but the big finish makes it a record breaking year for Hollywood. Yes, it was a bad year, but I have two words for you: "Shrek" and "Memento."
TV's "Beast", Ron Perlman, is set to play the latest Star Trek villain.
"The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Rushmore" director Wes Anderson sticks to his own vision. And we thank him for it!
Destiny's Child's manager says the trio is staying together. Dan Reynish says, "For now."
Warner Bros. has derailed the Harry Potter Train plan.
Hollywood buddies Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis are splitting up!
Osama is skewered on South Park tonight!
...but here's what happened last night if you still care.
Hands Clean, the first single from Alanis Morissette's new CD Under Rug Swept, is now online. And she's angry again!
"Shrek" and "Monsters, Inc." are in the middle of a heated Oscar race. Go Shrek, go!!!!!
The showbiz world is mourning the demise of STEPS today. Buck up there friend, you'll be okay! We'll get through this.
After signing her to one of the richest contracts in the history of music there is now a report that EMI is seeking to buy out Mariah Carey's contract.
Bong! Bong! Actress Elisabeth Rohm talks about "Law & Order."
Bono is being honoured as "European Of The Year." So now, has he found what he's looking for?!?
A.I. Release Is Now Scheduled For March
DREAMWORKS has set a March 5th, 2002, release for Steven Speilberg's A.I.. The boring and uninteresting sci-fi film, which Speilberg took over after Stanley Kubrick passed away, stars Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law. The double-disc DVD release of the film offers interviews with all three, along with ILM effects artists Dennis Muren and Scott Farrer. The DVD set will feature several additional documentaries on the effects and "making of" the film.
Here are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, December 18th, 2001.
TWIN PEAKS: THE FIRST SEASON (DVD)- The first season of David Lynch's awesome TV series is released as a four-disc set by ARTISAN. The spectacular collection features the newly-remastered high-definition transfers of the first seven episodes of the cult favorite, in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, select episode analysis by the directors, optional Log Lady intros to each episode, and rare archival material from the WRAPPED IN PLASTIC fan 'zine. BUT BE WARNED, THIS SET DOES NOT HAVE THE PILOT EPISODE/MOVIE. It is owned by a different studio.
MOULIN ROUGE (VHSr & DVD)- This 2-disc special edition DVD features two audio commentary tracks as well as a ton of documentaries and featurettes on the elaborate Baz Luhrmann production. See it. Live it. OWN IT!!
CENTER OF THE WORLD (VHSr & DVD)- - The DVD release of Wayne Wang's CENTER OF THE WORLD offers deleted scenes, alternate endings, and select scene commentary for this film about an erotic relationship between a computer genius and a beautiful stripper.
SERIES 7 (VHSr & DVD)- SERIES 7 stars Brooke Smith (Silence of the Lambs) as the pregnant contestant of a twisted reality series in which the players kill off one another until a lone champion survives. The DVD features deleted scenes, director commentary, and more.
UPRISING (VHSs & DVD)
HAMLET [Campbell Scott's] (VHSr & DVD)
THE PRINCESS DIARIES (VHSs & DVD)
REQUIEM FOR A DREAM: DIRECTOR'S CUT (DVD)
BAISE MOI (VHS & DVD)
SCARY MOVIE 2 (VHS & DVD)
ALL OVER THE GUY (VHS & DVD)
WAR OF THE ROSES: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
YOGA FUSION (VHS & DVD)
CHECK FOR A PULSE
Variety Magazine has reported that ABC is ordering 13 episodes of a new game show in which contestants must control their heart rate while answering trivia questions. Tentatively titled The Chair, it's expected to debut in prime-time sometime next year.
GREEN MACHINE
Universal Pictures announcing a June 20, 2003, release date for The Hulk, director Ang Lee's spin on the classic Marvel comic superhero.
IS THIS COMMITMENT?
Nineteen-year-old country chanteuse LeAnn Rimes and dancer Dean Sheremet getting engaged after a whirlwind romance, the New York Daily News reports. Rimes' rep says no wedding date has been set, but the Daily News claims it's going down February 23 in Dallas.
Hey, would you watch FEAR FACTOR instead of the SuperBowl next February? What if FEAR FACTOR was stacked with Playboy Playmates. I thought so!
"Black Hawk Down" leads the American Film Institute Award nominees.
Before they ACTUALLY got married, they said they were married several times. Then after they got married, they said they were pregnant several times. So forgive me if I am a bit skeptical when I tell you that Tom Green has apearantly filed for divorce from Dew Barrymore.
Stuart Adamson, the former singer of the Scottish band Big Country, has died at the age of 43. Rest In Peace, Sir.
Jay On DAWSON'S CREEK?!?!?!
In a recent chat at the official DAWSON'S CREEK website, star James Van Der Beek mentioned he's heard rumors that his JAY & SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK co-star Jason Mewes may guest star on an upcoming episode of his WB series.
Winona Ryder's attorney says that her arrest was a "misunderstanding." Wow! Hard to believe HER lawyer is on HER side.
Yeah, and my mom thinks I'm cool!
The following are the top 10 movies at the North American box office for the December 14-16, 2001, weekend, according to studio estimates collected Sunday by Reuters. Final data will be issued later today.
1 (+) Vanilla Sky ............. $25.0 million
2 (1) Ocean's Eleven .......... $23.1 million
3 (+) Not Another Teen Movie .. $13.1 million
4 (2) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone .... $ 9.9 million
5 (3) Behind Enemy Lines ...... $ 5.5 million
6 (4) Monsters, Inc. .......... $ 5.0 million
7 (5) Spy Game ................ $ 2.4 million
8 (6) Black Knight ............ $ 2.0 million
9 (7) Shallow Hal ............. $ 1.4 million
10 (9) Amelie .................. $ 750,000
NOTE: Last weekend's position in parenthesis. ``+''- new release.
Michigan University is offering a class in "The Simpsons." Or should that say: Michigan University is offering a class "on" "The Simpsons." Oh, I don't know grammar! I barely graduated High Skool.
"In The Bedroom" was named The Best Film of 2001 by the Los Angeles Film Critics over the weekend. And "Memento" won an award too!
David Bowie ch- ch- changes record labels. Again.
Not only is she tops in our hearts, now Nicole Kidman is at the top of the British pop charts. Umm, well, along with Robbie Williams. And that's not somethin' stupid!
Ashley Judd is set to play Catwoman!
He will be stronger, faster, we have the technology! The Six Million Dollar Man is being rebuilt.
A new poll lists Robert DeNiro as the greatest actor of all time. Little bit. Little bit!
New Trailer Coming On- Line, From New Line, Soon
The trailer for the new Austin Powers movie, AUSTIN POWERS in GOLDMEMBER, will be on- line soon! I saw it on Thursday and it is incredible! I'll let you know when it is on- line.
Groovy Baby!
Hey Dan, so what happened on Survivor: Africa Thursday night?
INTELLIGENT LIFE ON DVD
Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence premiering on DVD March 5, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Spielberg and stars Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law.
The New York Film Critics Circle, of which I am not a member, names "Mulholland Drive" the best picture of the year. Best Actor? The guy from "The Full Monty", albeit in another role.
All of the TV Networks show the latest bin Laden tape.
So, let me get this straight...they can find his home video collection, but they can't find him!??! Instead of looking for his material stuff, why not look for his beard?!? He never takes that off of his person!
Oh well, I guess I see things differently that those searching for this bastard.
Winona Ryder is arrested for shoplifting in Los Angeles. Was her publicist nearby?
Britney Spears shuns fur but unfortunately keeps her clothes on.
Titanic star, and the incredible, Kate Winslet has been granted a 'quickie' divorce.
CAN YOU TAPE THIS FOR ME?
"Homecoming: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band" to Premiere on VH1 this Sunday, December 16, at 8pm.
In this rare television interview, Springsteen shares thoughts on his band, his tour, and his unique approach to performing. The hour-long special features live footage from the E Street Band's triumphant ten-night stand at Madison Square Garden, including complete performances of four songs never before seen on television.
Can you tell that I am drooling? Like really, really drooling?
"Star Trek: Nemesis" has boldly gone...into production.
The X- Men sequel will reunite the entire cast! Woo hoo!
FUR FIGHTER
The New York Post is reporting that Britney Spears plans to lend her bodacious bod to a poster on behalf of an upcoming Christmas campaign put on by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD
Canadian-born Neil Young honored Tuesday for promoting freedom and justice in his adopted country by People for the United Way, a free-speech advocacy group. After receiving the Spirit of Liberty lifetime achievement award, Young shocked the liberal audience by defending the anti-terrorist measures, but urged the crowd to ensure the controversial laws were only temporary.
THE CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN
London critics widely praising The Lord of the Rings movie after the film held its world premiere there this week. "Forget Harry Potter, this has the true ring of greatness," writes a critic from London's Daily Mail.
There will be an Oscar for Best Animated Feature after all.
George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" is set for a January 'charity' re- release. No, that is not scarcasm or skepticism you are sensing...
Hey! Will the last original ER cast member who leaves turn out the lights! ER is facing more cast changes this evening. Can you guess who it is?
The one, the only, the incredible Alanis Morissette's new album is set for a February release. Until then, we'll have to settle for her Gap ad.
Give a little bit,...
After birthing 2 children Supermodel Cindy Crawford gets a second chance at acting.
The remaining Nirvana members are seeking to oust "Prima Donna" Courtney Love. Oust her, KILL HER!!!!
The incredible Ashley Judd got married Wednesday in Scotland.
PULP TELEVISION
Director Quentin Tarantino will be guest-starring on an upcoming episode of ABC's new spy series Alias. Yes, "guest- starring", not writing or directing.
SIBLING REVELRY
Frasier costar David Hyde Pierce poised to join TV brother Kelsey Grammer in the elite million-dollar club, Variety reports. The actor otherwise known as Dr. Niles Crane is renewing his contract with the show, in a deal that could score him as much as $1 million per episode.
It won't open in a theatre anywhere near me, anytime soon, so would you do me a favour? Please go see "The Royal Tenenbaums", the new movie from the director of "Rushmore" and starring Ben Stiller, BILL MURRAY, Gene Hackman and Gwenyth Paltrow, and tell me how it is. And if you want to know more about the movie here's a preview of "The Royal Tenenbaums." Man I want to see this movie!
The Cure are back from retirement with some new songs. But do they have a new cure? (Hee hee hee, I think that was funny!)
Paul McCartney sings for peace and fellow Beatle Geroge Harrison in Norway.
Most films only face critics and movie goers. "Lord Of The Rings" has to face fans of J.R.R. Tolkien as well.
Vaughn & Ferrell Cast In OLD SCHOOL
According to The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Vince Vaughn (Swingers) and Will Ferrell (SNL) are in final negotiations to co-star with Luke Wilson in the DREAMWORKS comedy OLD SCHOOL. Co-written and directed by Todd Phillips (Road Trip), the film would star the trio as three men attempting to recapture the fun of their college days.
Ah...college. Wait!! I never went to college!!!!
Here are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, December 11th, 2001
JURASSIC PARK III (VHS & DVD)- The DVD has over 10 hours of extras including an intensive in-depth look at effects house ILM, and audio commentary from the special effects team that worked on the film, as well as other storyboard and documentary features. Even better, all three JURASSIC PARK films are being offered in a special TRILOGY COLLECTION 4-disc set, featuring the movies with an exclusive bonus disc that contains hours of extras, including never-before-scene footage from the entire franchise. Those bastards! With that Box Set they are making me buy the first 2 again!
RUSH HOUR 2 (VHSr & DVD)- The INFINIFILM DVD features a handful of original documentaries, including a tour around Hong Kong by star Jackie Chan, and a discussion in which Jackie discusses the martial arts. The DVD also features an early student film from hack director Brett Ratner, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and close analysis of a number of the film's scenes.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (VHSr & DVD)- John Cameron Mitchell's feature adaptation of his
off-Broadway musical offers a filmmaker commentary and a feature-length documentary. The disc also
includes deleted scenes, an interactive jukebox, and other extras.
THE SCORE (VHSr & DVD)- DeNiro, Brando, Ed Norton. I'm sorry in this case less is more! Need I say more?!?!?!
GATTACA (Superbit DVD)
THE PARTY (DVD)
THE LOVER (DVD)
THE CURE: GREATEST HITS (VHS & DVD)
BAISE MOI (VHS & DVD)
THE MISTS OF AVALON (VHS & DVD)
THE BASKET (VHS & DVD)
ROBOTECH - MASTERS: LEGACY COLLECTION 5 (DVD)
ROBOTECH - THE FINAL SOLUTION, Vol. 10 (DVD)
Plus... DVD releases of FRITZ THE CAT, THE NINE LIVES OF FRITZ THE CAT, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, THE HANDMAID'S TALE, THE INDIAN RUNNER, INHERIT THE WIND, THE DEFIANT ONES, DODSWORTH, LOOK BACK IN ANGER, SEPARATE TABLES and TOPKAPI.
More AUSTIN POWERS Guest Stars
VARIETY columnist Michael Fleming reports Danny DeVito, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey will have cameos in AUSTIN POWERS in GOLDMEMBER.
ABC Announces ROSE RED Air Dates
ABC has announced STEPHEN KING'S ROSE RED will air on January 27th, 28th, and 31st. Written directly for TV by King, the six-hour miniseries stars Nancy Travis as an obsessed psychology professor who commissions a team of psychics and a gifted 15-year-old autistic girl to literally wake up a supposedly dormant haunted mansion.
PS- When was the last time you watched "So I Married An Axe Murderer"?
'80s SHOW Launches In January
FOX will premiere its ensemble comedy THAT '80s SHOW on Wednesday, January 23rd, in the 8pm timeslot. The CARSEY-WERNER-MANDABACH sitcom, about a group of twenty-somethings living in San Diego, CA in 1984, features a cast including Brittany Daniel (Sweet Valley High).
Yum, yum!
HANK AZARIA Sitcom To Premiere January 8th
NBC has announced a January 8th premiere date for THE HANK AZARIA SHOW. The sitcom, which has a 13-episode commitment at the network, stars Azaria (The Simpsons, The Birdcage) as a TV writer whose daydreams and fantasies come to life. Katey Sagal (Married... With Children), Jayne Brook (Chicago Hope), Joshua Malina (Sports Night), Suzy Nakamura (West Wing), and Julia Schultz (Tomcats) also star.
It's A Night Of Christmas Episodes Thursday On Must-See-TV
Well, it had to happen eventually! Rachel considers Joey as a romantic partner on the Christmas episode of FRIENDS, airing this Thursday night at 8 on NBC. The episode also finds Ross freaking out when his girlfriend Mona (Bonnie Somerville) wants to send out a holiday card with both their pictures on it.
And at 9:30, Ray Liotta (Goodfellas) guest stars as himself on a new JUST SHOOT ME. On the show, he'll play the cousin to mailroom clerk Kevin, whom Maya begins dating until she learns about his unsettling obsession with all things Christmas.
Sorry, I'm afraid I don't know what's on Inside Schwartz. Actually, is that show still even on?
Here are the new CD releases for Tuesday, December 11th, 2001
NO DOUBT Rock Steady (Interscope)
VANILLA SKY [Soundtrack] (Reprise)
THE CHURCH Numbers [EP] (Thirsty Ear)
NATE DOGG Music and Me (Elektra)
WARREN G Return of the Regulator (Universal)
MOBB DEEP Infamy (Loud/Columbia)
JOE Better Days (Jive)
Plus... America's POPSTARS 2, CELESTE ALAYNE, CHAVA ALBERTSTEIN, THE BELTONES, BLAQUE, E-DUB, SHARN PITTMAN, and the soundtracks to A BEAUTIFUL MIND, HOW HIGH, THE MAJESTIC, THE ROYAL TANNENBAUMS, and VANILLA SKY.
ANOTHER NEW DVD RELEASED, ANOTHER NEW DVD RECORD
Disney's Pearl Harbor sold over 7 million units on both VHS and DVD making it the best DVD debut week ever in the format's short history and netting the studio $130 million in retail sales. If only the movie was worth owning...
PS- Yes I do have one! But mine was free and therefore doesn't count toward or against the record.
In a wonderful 2 hour show A & E names New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as the year's top personality. Do you agree?
The Beatles (or covers of them) invade this year's Holiday movies.
Ah Madonna! The Queen Of The Pottymouth People strikes again.
"Lord Of The Rings" opens and overwhelms at a glitzy London premiere.
It's been an eventful few days for Arnold Schwarzenegger. First he breaks some ribs in a motorcycle accident and then he makes a pile of money when Warner Bros. land the rights to "Terminator 3" and the Terminator franchise. James Cameron, are you sure you don't want to be involved?
Ratings for many of the new digital channels are dismal!
The world premiere is tonight in London and the World awaits word on The Rings.
UPN Airs Silent BUFFY Episode
UPN airs one of the best stand-alone BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER episodes this Tuesday night at 8. "Hush" features a group of demons named The Gentlemen, who silence Sunnydale, rendering the entire town mute. The episode also introduces Tara (Amber Benson), when Willow attends her first Wicca meeting.
Dave Matthews Revisiting Scrapped Material
MTV reports Dave Matthews plans to begin recording a new album in January. The disc is expected to feature several new tracks, as well as reworked versions of the songs Matthews recorded with producer Steve Lillywhite before scrapping them to re-start the album with Glen Ballard.
Performers Set For Dick Clark's New Years Special
Dick Clark and co-host Wayne Brady will welcome performers including Pink, BLINK-182, Busta Rhymes, Bush, Blu Cantrell, the O'JAYS, LFO, and Jessica Simpson at the end of the month on DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE. A Clark special airing before the New Year's celebration will feature concert footage from AEROSMITH, DESTINY'S CHILD, Elton John, and DAVE MATTHEWS BAND. The holiday programming begins on ABC at 10pm Eastern on December 31st.
HELLO, STUDIO
The Beastie Boys finally getting to work on their fifth studio album, which they expect to begin recording early in 2002 and release later in the year.
GETTING HIS STARS AND STRIPES
Canadian-born Hollywood star Jim Carrey moving forward with plans to apply for American citizenship, because he admires the United States for allowing him to pursue his dreams. The process could take up to a year.
Ashley Judd is getting ready to marry a car racer guy. Dario something...
Hollywood Icon Billy Wilder is ailing. We all wish him well!
Steven Spielberg is okay after a scooter spill.
Ocean's 11 finishes number one at the weekend box office. And it's good too!
I watched it, but I don't know why, and I know that I don't care anymore. But if you care Here are the results from Episode 8 of Survivor: Africa.
Ah yes, the Hollywood Blockbuster! When a movie that looks good, is good, and people go and see it we have a Hollywood Blockbuster. The remake of "Oceans' 11" is a blockbuster my friends, and you should see it as a movie, not at Blockbuster. Man did I love "Ocean's 11!"
Songs from The Beatles, covered by other artists, are powering the soundtrack to the new Sean Penn/Michelle Pfeiffer movie "I Am Sam." Sorry, there is no Grover singing "Letter B."
Both David Letterman and Criag Kilborn enjoy strong ratings in November. And why wouldn't they!?! They're both awesome!
Wesley Crusher (Will Wheaton) says that the script for the new Trek film is the best since "The Wrath Of Khan." And y'know, after not being part of the Trek franchise for a number of years, I honestly thought he would badmouth it!
"Star Trek- The Next Generation" is finally coming to DVD. Hello Troi!
With no Sarah McLachlan music in competition Sloan tops East Coast Music Award nominations. Ah yes, if it feels good do it!
Rumour has it that George Harrison's song "My Sweet Lord" is being rush- released as a single again. Yes, that should help people grieve!
STROY NUMBER ONE: SOARING
The Beatles' greatest hits collection 1 doubling its position this week on the U.S. album charts to number 73, as it sold nearly 31,000 copes in the wake of George Harrison's death.
STORY NUMBER 2: LET IT BE, PAUL
Paul McCartney telling a German magazine that his fiancée, Heather Mills, knows next to nothing about the Beatles and doesn't even recognize their songs, because she grew up listening to classical music, not rock 'n' roll.
PARADISE CITY...AGAIN
Guns N' Roses playing two shows December 29 and 31 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas--a repeat of last year's Vegas run where they played to rave reviews. No word on when the band's long-awaited album, Chinese Democracy, finally hits stores.
GEE, YA THINK SO?
Elton John telling the syndicated radio show Live from the Lounge that he's not hanging up his recording career after all, adding that he made those statements after "having a bad day."
BACK TO WORK
The Dave Matthews Band heading back into a San Francisco studio in January to begin work on its follow-up to this year's multiplatinum-selling Everyday. The group plans to release its fifth studio album in mid-2002.
STORK NEWS
Cate Blanchett giving birth to her first child, a son, in London, her publicist announced Thursday. The 32-year-old actress and her screenwriting husband, Andrew Upton, dubbed the tyke Dashiell John.
HITTING HIS MARK
Colin Farrell zeroing in on the role of master marksman Bullseye, the villain in Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck in the title role. The film starts shooting next year.
From Wednesday, December 5, 2001, here's The Tom Cruise Canadian Interview. (No, it's not with me. But someday!)
Former Baywatch Babe, and one of the nicest and most beautiful women in the world Erika Eleniak has moved to Calgary!
Honestly, I don't evn know why that story deserves to be here. Unless she reads it, sees that I like her, and we get together...
MGM taps Steve Irwin for a "Crocodile Hunter" feature film. Crickey, mate!
The History Channel will do it's first ever live show Friday from Pearl Harbor.
Y'know, in Canada, we spell Harbor with a "U." So see, you are in the Harbour! Ah ha ha ha....
Another "Unreleased" Geroge Harrison song can be found on the internet.
On the incredible new DVD set "Almost Famous - Untitled: The Bootleg Cut" There are some Hidden Goodies
On Dreamworks Home Video’s release of 'Almost Famous – Untitled: The Bootleg Cut' the studio has included some hidden materials.
On disc one of the set, go to the 'Special Features' menu. There, highlight the 'Love Comes And Goes' menu entry. Now press the 'Up' arrow key on your remote control and a picture will appear highlighted. Press 'Enter' now and you will be treated to a 5-minute outtake of Kate Hudson trying to get a name right, saying the name 'Leslie' over and over again.
On the same disc, go to the 'Audio' menu and there highlight the 'Commentary by director Cameron Crowe' menu entry. Then press the 'Right' arrow key on your remote control to highlight the spindle hole on the record label. Now press 'Enter' and you will be treated to an outtake with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Patrick Fugit.
Tom Cruise is greeted by a frenzied group of fans in Toronto. Appearantly he's shorter and skinnier in real life.
In a move made clearly to capitalize on his death the album with the final George Harrison song on it is being rushed into stores later this month. It was originally slated for release in February, but when there is money to be made...
THE FORCE IS HELPING
George Lucas putting some props from his Star Wars movies up for auction, with proceeds going to September 11 victims. Items up for bid in the eBay auction include a stormtrooper helmet from The Empire Strikes Back and the two-bladed lightsaber carried by Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.
God Squad rockers Creed maintain their hold on the top of the charts.
The Oscars won't be handed out until March of next year, but the Oscar race began on Wednesday when the National Board of Review named Moulin Rouge" the best film of 2001. But didn't they see Shrek?!?!
J.R.R. Tolkien would have hated the "Lord oF The Rings" fims says his biographer.
A new Neil Young song was inspired by some of the doomed September 11th passengers.
So Dan, you ask, what is "Terminator 3" about?
It will probably be about 2 hours long. Ah hah hah hah, ahhh. Man, I love that joke!
Larry Sanders finds a home on DVD
Fans of HBO Home Video's excellent box sets for their popular television series "The Sopranos" and "Sex in the City" may be interested to know that the network's former king Larry Sanders is coming as well, but not from HBO. Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment puts The Larry Sanders Show: The Complete First Season on DVD this winter.
Gary Shandling is Larry Sanders, the fictional host of a fictional late night talk show with non-fictional guests. Larry's show seems to run smoothly almost every night, but only through the chaos and neurosis that goes on behind the scenes each and every show. If Johnny Carson was the king of real late night, Larry was the undisputed king of fictional late night.
The new three disc set will contain all twelve episodes of the first season. Each episode will be presented in its original fullscreen aspect ratio with Dolby Stereo 2.0 sound. The set will also include the featurette, "Gary Shandling Talks... "No Flipping!".
Coming on February 26th, the set will cost $39.95 and hopefully pave the way for the next five seasons!!
Awesome!
Concrete Blonde reunites for a new album.
Celine Dion readies a new album. Prepare yourself for oversaturation now!
KISS, THE MUSICAL?
KISS guitarist Gene Simmons announcing plans to work on a Broadway musical about his band that he hopes would capture the essence and spirit of rock 'n' roll.
HUMMINA HUMMINA
Nathan Lane signing to star as Jackie Gleason in "To The Moon", a biopic of the late Honeymooners actor.
This Should Be Good!
The Sci-Fi Channel greenlighting Children of Dune, a six-hour sequel to the miniseries Dune, which brought the network its highest average ratings in its history. Children starts shooting in Prague in April and is slated to air in early 2003.
He's Got A Heart Of Gold
Neil Young writing a tune called "Let's Roll" about the heroic passengers in hijacked Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania. The song is due out next month and will be on Young's next album.
So Go And See It Again
Beginning Friday, Disney and Pixar are adding a specially created group of animated "outtakes" to the credits of Monsters, Inc., much like they did with "A Bugs Life" and "Toy Story 2."
Cameron Diaz is donning a $20 million halo for "Charlie's Angels 2." Drew, listen Drew, sweetie! Watch how bad your fight scenes are in the original, and please do better next time. Man they were aweful! Hubby Tom Greene can fight better!
As awards shows go, this one is always star studded, but never very good. This year was no exception as R. Kelly wins big at The Billboard Music Awards. Although, even though it was boring, the John Mellencamp tribute was great! Well, except for the ramblings of Matthew McConaughey, that is.
Hasta La Vista, Baby!!!!! T3 is a go picture!
The incredible "Shrek" is now the number one selling DVD of all time. Have at one!
The multitalened Hank Azaria gets his own NBC sitcom.
Preggers Liz Hurley is indignant at Paternity slur.
I know I have said this a few times already over the course of the past few weeks, but I am serious this time! And if you live in Toronto, you can help me out with this! I would like this vintage record player for Christmas. Man is this thing retro cool! Buy yourslef one too!
Seriously, I would really like one!
Here are the new music releases for Tuesday, December 4th, 2001
LIMP BIZKIT- New Old Songs (Interscope)- Remixes, extended versions and basically just extra stuff from one of today's most entertaining bands.
YES Magnification (Beyond)
YOLANDA ADAMS Believe (Elektra)
CYPRESS HILL Stoned Raiders (Columbia)
RICKIE LEE JONES Live at Red Rocks (Artemis)
MACK 10 Bang or Ball (Cash Money/Universal)
Plus... DE LA SOUL, FAT JOE, LOST PROPHETS, NOOGIE, RUFF RYDERS, SPM, and the soundtracks to OCEANS 11 and NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE.
Frank Miller Strikes Again
Frank Miller returns to BATMAN with the three-issue THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN miniseries starting this week at DC Comics. Set three years after THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, the story finds Batman and his army of Gotham Knights waging a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. The book features appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Atom, the Question, Plastic Man, Hawkman, and more.
drool, drool, drool......
Here are the new DVD and video releases for Tuesday, December 4th, 2001
ALMOST FAMOUS: THE BOOTLEG CUT (DVD)- Man! Have I been waiting for this one! The best film of 2000 is now available as a special edition! Check out these features and then go buy it!:
• Color, Closed-captioned, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, Dolby
• Commentary by Cameron Crowe & his mom, Alice Crowe
• Production notes
• Theatrical trailer(s)
• 2 DVDs and 1 CD of 6 Stillwater Songs
• Two versions of the film: Almost Famous Untitled: The Bootleg Cut - Director's Edition with 36 minutes of never-before-scene footage & the original cut
• A new behind-the-scenes featurette
• Deleted scenes with commentary including Stillwater's Cleveland concert featuring 6 original songs
• Cameron Crowe's Top 10 albums of 1973
• Shooting script with Cameron Crowe's notes
• Original Rolling Stone articles with commentary
• Nancy Wilson's original music made exclusively for the DVD menus
• Widescreen anamorphic format
• Number of discs: 3
Need I say more?!
BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (DVD)- One of the great stupid films of all time bows on DVD for the first time.
BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY (DVD)- And so does it's good but not as great as the original sequel.
PEARL HARBOR (VHSs & DVD)- Yes, this year's worst film, that many people (other than me) actually liked, comes home with a rash of features and such. It's still not a great film, but it looks and sounds great on DVD.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (DVD)
JOHN CARPENTER'S GHOST OF MARS (VHSr & DVD)
AMERICAN OUTLAWS (VHSr & DVD)
SUMMER CATCH (VHSr & DVD)
BABYLON 5: THE GATHERING & IN THE BEGINNING (DVD)
STING - ALL THIS TIME (VHS & DVD)
U2: ELEVATION TOUR 2001 (DVD)
Newsweek movie critic Davis Ansen says that "Lord Of The RIngs" will be a blockbuster. He also predicted that this year, Christmas would occur on December 25th, and that the year 2002 would begin on January 1st. Wow, move over Nostradamus!
The man reported to be the father of pregnant Liz Hurley's baby is questioning whether he is the father. Well, I better come clean then. It was me! Sorry, mate!
Since his death last week George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" CD has been soaring up the charts.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back with a loaded DVD
After weeks of speculation comes the official release of Kevin Smith's newest entry, official confirmation has come in on the self-referential comedy Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Coming from Dimension Home Video later this winter.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a tale of adventure on the open road. The punchy Jay and his hetero life-mate, Silent Bob find new purpose when informed a movie is being made based on their likeness. They set out to get the "fat movie cash" they deserve and along the way, they learn the rules of the road, ride with a group of gorgeous jewel thieves and incur the wrath of a hapless wildlife marshal.
An anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track will grace the DVD as will an audio commentary, extended and deleted footage, featurettes, music videos, television spots, theatrical trailers and an episode of Comedy Central's promotional program Reel Comedy. Some DVD-ROM content will also be present on the disc. Coming on February 26th, the fifth installment of the Jersey "trilogy" will carry a suggested retail price of $29.99.
ET TU, TONI?
R&B songstress Toni Braxton give bith by Cesarean section to a baby boy Sunday in Atlanta. Denim Cole Braxton Lewis, yes that is really his name, weighed in at 5 pounds, 12 ounces and is the first child for Braxton and hubby Keri Lewis of the band Mint Condition.
THERE WILL BE BIG TROUBLE IN APRIL
Touchstone has rescheduled its new Barry Sonnenfeld directed film Big Trouble, starring Tim Allen and Janeane Garofalo, for April 5, 2002, after the comedy was postponed in the wake of September 11 because of a scene involving a bomb at an airport.
DON'T CHANGE THE CHANNEL
U2 is set to perform at halftime for the Super Bowl February 3 in New Orleans.
SAY MY NAME, I'M GOING SOLO
Destiny Child mastermind Beyoncé Knowles says the group "is gonna take a little break" to pursue solo projects. Knowles says she's uncertain how long the band will be shelved.
Harrison's family invites fans to take part in meditation
George Harrison's family thanked fans for their affectionate tributes and invited them to take part Monday in a minute of meditation in tribute to the late Beatle.
"We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and compassion from people around the world," said a statement from the musician's widow, Olivia, and son Dhani. "The profound beauty of the moment of George's passing -- of his awakening from this dream -- was no surprise to those of us who knew how he longed to be with God. In that pursuit, he was relentless." The statement was released late Saturday by family friend Gavin de Becker. Harrison died of cancer Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 58.
A family funeral has already been held, and no details were released. Harrison's widow and son asked fans to join them for a tribute. "Olivia and Dhani invite you to join them in a minute of meditation in honour of George's journey, wherever you are on Monday at 1:30 p.m. PST, (4:30 pm Eastern)" De Becker said. The intensely private and spiritual Harrison was known as the quiet Beatle.
The Tolkien family is reportedly divided over "The Lord Of The Rings" fiilms. Calm down, calm down! It will still open on December 19th!
The movie studios are all in hot pursuit of "Terminator 3." All I can say is it better be better than "Godfather 3!"
Elton John says that his new album, which has flopped by the way, will be his last. C'mon Elton! I don't wanna go out with you like that!
Some trouble has arisen for former "Family Ties" star Tina Yothers. Remember her, she played the young kid.
Harry Potter finishes number 1 at the North American Box Office yet again. Blah, blah, blah...
The wonderful French comedy "Amelie" sweeps the European Film Awards. Whoo hoo!!!!
George Harrison's family is heading to India to immerse the man's ashes.
U2 end their long wold tour on a poignant note into the arms of America.
Finally! FUTURAMA Premieres Sunday
FUTURAMA at long last premieres on FOX next Sunday night at 7pm. The hilarious episode, "Roswell That Ends Well," finds the crew traveling back in time to New Mexico in 1947. An unaired FUTURAMA Christmas episode which FOX pulled last year, saying it was too controversial, will air on December 23rd at 9:30pm.
The new 18-episode season will feature guest stars Coolio, Sigourny Weaver, Hank Aaron, Al Gore, and STAR TREK actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and Nichelle Nichols.
This is another great show that you are not watching...
Finally! FUTURAMA Premieres Sunday
FUTURAMA at long last premieres on FOX next Sunday night at 7pm. The hilarious episode, "Roswell That Ends Well," finds the crew traveling back in time to New Mexico in 1947. An unaired FUTURAMA Christmas episode which FOX pulled last year, saying it was too controversial, will air on December 23rd at 9:30pm.
The new 18-episode season will feature guest stars Coolio, Sigourny Weaver, Hank Aaron, Al Gore, and STAR TREK actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and Nichelle Nichols.
This si another great show that you are not watching...
PRACTICE Actor On NBC'S FRIENDS
The luscious Marla Sokoloff from THE PRACTICE guest stars as Joey's pregnant sister on a new episode of FRIENDS this Thursday night on NBC. The episode also features Sting's wife, Trudie Styler, playing herself in a plotline involving Phoebe watching after Ross' son after she learns he attends the same school as Sting's son.
Yes, if you love somebody, set them free and let them appear on Friends.
Two TICK Episodes Airing This Week
FOX will air new episodes of THE TICK this Wednesday night at 9:30, and this Thursday night at 8:30. In the special Wednesday episode, Arthur & The Tick strike up a friendship with the dysfunctional superhero duo Fiery Blaze & Friendly Fire, and on Thursday, The Tick searches for his real identity so that he can apply for a superhero's license at the local DMV (I hope he can avoid Patty and Selma!).
Watch the show! It's stupid and dumb, and those are just two of the most positive things I could say about it!
LOLLAPALOOZA Returning In '02
JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell plans to bring back the LOLLAPALOOZA music festival next summer. The last tour in '97 featured a roster including
Snoop Dogg, Tool, Tricky, JAMES, ORBITAL, and EELS.
2001 BILLBOARD Awards Tuesday Night
Bernie Mac hosts the 2001 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS live on FOX, this Tuesday night starting at 8pm. The 2-hour event features performances from NO DOUBT, INCUBUS, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, 'N SYNC, Tim McGraw, and Shaggy, as well as appearances by dozens upon dozens of celebrities.
Early WHO Recordings To Be Released In Stereo
MCA Records has signed an agreement with producer Shel Talmy, acquiring never-before-remixed three-track tapes of 24 of The WHO's earliest recordings, which will allow the songs to be mixed to stereo for the first time ever.
A Deluxe Edition of the band's seminal 1965 album "The Who Sings My Generation" and other packages utilizing the new material are expected to be released beginning in spring 2002. Along with the classics "My Generation," "I Can't Explain" and "The Kids Are Alright," the three-track recordings include the never-before-in-stereo "Anyhow, Anyway, Anywhere," "Anytime You Want Me," "Bald Headed Woman," "Circles," "Daddy Rolling Stone," "Heat Wave," "I Don't Mind," "I'm A Man," "Instant Party Mixture," "It's Not True," "Leaving Here," "La-La-Lies," "Legal Matters," "Lubie," "Motor-vating," "Much Too Much," "Please Please Please," "Shout And Shimmy," "The Good's Gone," "The Ox" and "You're Going To Know Me."
The reels also contain previously unissued alternate takes.
I DIDN'T GET TO HER HER GET OFF!!
Former Baywatch beauty Yasmine Bleeth pleaded guilty last Friday to possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine and to driving while impaired. As part of the plea deal, the actress would serve two years probation and undergo regular drug tests.
Another part of her sentence is that she now has to appear in the Baywatch reunion movie that she had said no to.
PS- While funny, that last part was made up.
FINALLY
Country princess LeAnn Rimes ended her yearlong legal battle with Curb Records and signed a new contract, the record company announced. Rimes initially sued claiming she didn't fully understand the contract, which she first signed when she was 12. A lawsuit against her father, and his countersuit against her, remain unresolved.
THERE IS UNHEARD MUSIC OUT THERE
George Harrison secretly recorded a final album in the months before his death, London's Sunday Times reported. Harrison reportedly played some of the 25 unreleased tracks for family members at a Los Angeles hospital, and he gave it the humorous working title, Portrait of a Leg End. No word on if or when the album would be released.
ALL THINGS MUST PASS
George Harrison, the so-called "Quiet Beatle" whose contributions to pop music spanned five decades, died Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 58.
HARRISON'S FAMILY SPEAKS
"He left this world as he lived in it, conscious of God, fearless of death, and at peace, surrounded by family and friends," reads a statement from his family. "He often said, 'Everything else can wait but the search for God cannot wait, and love one another.'"