Archive for July 1st, 2009

WWE Signs New Diva, ECW vs. TNA Update

WWE Signs New Diva, ECW vs. TNA Update

– TNA’s weekly iMPACT! broadcast draws numbers significantly below those earned by SmackDown! and not even in the realm of competition for WWE’s RAW telecast. It does, however, earn ratings that compete with those for ECW. A PWTorch.com ratings analysis found that while TNA has drawn more weekly viewers, ECW has posted a higher...
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Batista’s Return Date, Vickie, Hardy’s Status

Batista’s Return Date, Vickie, Hardy’s Status

– As was reported earlier this week, new details are coming out regarding the lockerroom’s frustration with Vickie Guerrero’s treatment, including concerns about what she was being paid for her appearances. The feeling, however, is that with Guerrero out of the company, there is no reason for wrestlers to bring the frustration to management...
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Vince vs. Stephanie, HHH on RAW’s New Talent, Flair

Vince vs. Stephanie, HHH on RAW’s New Talent, Flair

– With Vince McMahon taking on a greater on-air presence in recent weeks, he has been less involved in the production process. Stephanie has been handling much of his production duties, including communication with the announcers, which is considered a much calmer scenario for such on-air talent. Vince McMahon is known for his aggressive...
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TV News: Hilary Duff Joins “Gossip Girl”

TV News: Hilary Duff Joins “Gossip Girl”

“Gossip Girl” casting is heating up — EW.com announced this week that Hilary Duff will appear in a multi-episode arc on The CW’s buzzworthy teen soap. According to the report, Duff has been tapped as Olivia Burke, a movie star who enrolls at NYU and ends up rooming with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr). Duff reportedly...
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WWE Scores Solid RAW Rating

WWE Scores Solid RAW Rating

The dip was inevitable. Last week’s edition of RAW was commercial free and featured a heavily-hyped angle with Donald Trump. But thanks to the fallout from WWE’s “The Bash” event and a general increase in WWE’s summer programming, the show managed to post a solid number. Monday’s show drew a 3.9 rating, down from...
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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. […]