Archive for May 21st, 2009

“American Idol” Finale Draws Disappointing Rating

“American Idol” Finale Draws Disappointing Rating

Wednesday’s “American Idol” finale once again revealed that the franchise is the most popular non-sports property on television. It also, unfortunately, revealed that the show is not as universally-appealing as it once was. The episode averaged a mere 28.8 million viewers for the two-hour grand finale, which makes it one of the least-watched “Idol”...
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Official CW Schedule Announcement

Official CW Schedule Announcement

The official schedule announcement for The CW’s 2009-10 season confirmed Wednesday’s speculation about the planned schedule. “Melrose Place,” “Vampire Diaries” and “Beautiful Life” were picked up for the fall, with “Melrose” joining “90210″ on Tuesdays, “Vampire Diaries” teaming with “Supernatural” on Thursdays and “Beautiful Life” benefitting from the “Top Model” lead-in on Wednesdays. “Parental...
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Dozens of Arrival, Press Room Photos from the “American Idol” Finale

Dozens of Arrival, Press Room Photos from the “American Idol” Finale

The biggest non-sports television event of the season commands great media and fan attention; this year’s “American Idol” also attracted a diverse cast of entertainment celebrities and former “Idol” contestants, all of whom watched live as Arkansas native Kris Allen defeated Adam Lambert to become the eighth “Idol” winner. Arrival and press room photos...
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Braff Joins Cameron Diaz Comedy, Will Smith Update

Braff Joins Cameron Diaz Comedy, Will Smith Update

Upfront week might bring television news to the forefront, but it does not cause film studios to delay making casting decisions. Variety reports that “Scrubs” star Zach Braff is nearing a deal to effectively take over upcoming comedy “Swingles.” Braff is negotiating to direct, rewrite and star in the film, which follows a man...
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The CW’s Likely Fall Schedule Emerges Early

The CW’s Likely Fall Schedule Emerges Early

While it took several days for The CW to finally confirm rumors that it had picked up “Melrose Place,” “Beautiful Life” and “Vampire Diaries,” once the announcement finally came, it did not take long for insiders and television critics to determine the network’s tentative fall schedule. The CW will officially announce its fall lineup...
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WWE Confirms Big RAW Main-Event

WWE Confirms Big RAW Main-Event

Though the formalities of the “Denver Debacle” have finally been given a resolution–WWE will hold both RAW and SmackDown! at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA–WWE’s interest in playing off the “WWE vs. Denver Nuggets” theme has not come to a close. WWE has announced its “answer” to the Los Angeles vs. Denver...
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American Idol 8: And The Winner Is…

American Idol 8: And The Winner Is…

The eighth season of “American Idol” is officially over, and America has selected its fourth male winner. But, while those who followed the various Idol blogs, prediction websites, fan clubs and message boards, might have anticipated tonight’s outcome, the result was undoubtedly a shock to the general public. In what will definitely be called...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]