Archive for July 8th, 2009

WWE Takes Unfair Hit in “12 Rounds” Story

WWE Takes Unfair Hit in “12 Rounds” Story

In a commentary piece that somehow made the Film News section of THR.com, writer Thomas K. Arnold dismisses the debut DVD performance of WWE’s “12 Rounds.” Though “12 Rounds” topped the week’s video charts, the writer was not impressed by the film’s performance–”movies that otherwise would have been also-rans are shooting up the charts,...
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Backstage News: Flair/WWE, GMs, Guerrero Rumors

Backstage News: Flair/WWE, GMs, Guerrero Rumors

– A number of sources have come to WWE’s defense regarding rumors that Vickie Guerrero was severely underpaid during her tenure. While no one says she was setting earnings records, sources have said that she was getting paid the expected total for someone in her role. Reports that she was forced to pay for...
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Hot Photos: Stacy Keibler, Sophia Bush, AnnaLynne McCord, Hayden Panettiere

Hot Photos: Stacy Keibler, Sophia Bush, AnnaLynne McCord, Hayden Panettiere

Headline Planet celebrity photo update — the OPen campus launch with Stacy Keibler, Casey Reinhardt, Sophia Bush, the Kardashians, AnnaLynne McCord and more; an “I Love You, Beth Cooper” screening with Hayden Panettiere.
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News on This Week’s WWE RAW Host

News on This Week’s WWE RAW Host

While the rating was down to a 3.6 for this week’s taped edition of WWE RAW, the reviews–from critics and those within the company–were positive. WWE sources were particularly happy with Ted DiBiase’s performance as the show’s guest host/general manager. The feeling was that DiBiase showed he still “gets it”–he managed to get all...
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Conflicting Reports About WWE Pay-Per-View Change

Conflicting Reports About WWE Pay-Per-View Change

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the status of WWE’s “Cyber Sunday” pay-per-view. News broke this week that after officially changing Cyber Sunday to WWE Annihilation, the company has gone back to the original name for the late October show. PWInsider reports that the reversal is most likely not permanent–the company simply did not like...
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Upcoming Changes To SmackDown, How Undertaker Fits In

Upcoming Changes To SmackDown, How Undertaker Fits In

Though Jeff Hardy is not committed to WWE past the end of the month, the company has been working to secure him until Undertaker returns to the ring. The brand is presently short on top babyfaces, and Jeff Hardy’s impending departure will lead to a significant main-event imbalance on SmackDown. Noteworthy to the future...
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Latest Backstage News On Edge, Tag Title Plans

Latest Backstage News On Edge, Tag Title Plans

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that several ideas have been discussed for the Unified Tag Team Championship in the wake of Edge’s Achilles tendon injury. When the news of Edge’s injury first broke, all indications pointed to WWE finding a way to immediately put the belts on Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. WWE has...
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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. […]