Archive for July 15th, 2009

FOX Re-Casting New Sitcom – Online

FOX Re-Casting New Sitcom – Online

FOX sent word to reporters this week that is recasting two roles on upcoming comedy “Sons of Tucson,” and it is going to the Internet to find its new stars. The show, which features three brothers who hire a charming, yet lazy and unaccomplished hustler (“Reaper” star Tyler Labine) to pose as their father...
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Latest On Ultimate Warrior’s WWE Status

Latest On Ultimate Warrior’s WWE Status

PWInsider reports that World Wrestling Entertainment recently motioned for summary judgment in its ongoing legal battle with The Warrior. According to the report, WWE feels that Warrior has yet to provide any factual evidence of defamation or a violation of past contractual agreements in the “Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior” DVD and believes the...
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ECW Rating: Did The New Talent Initiative Pay Off?

ECW Rating: Did The New Talent Initiative Pay Off?

The early verdict on ECW’s new talent initiative is a positive one. According to a preliminary report on F4WOnline.com, this week’s ECW did a 1.3 rating for SyFy. While that number is not setting the world on fire, it marks an increase from the 1.2 the show scored in its most recent Tuesday airing....
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Big Inside Update On Shawn Michaels’ Return

Big Inside Update On Shawn Michaels’ Return

While some pro wrestling fans have expressed a desire to see a heel Shawn Michaels in 2009, that is not the plan–Michaels will soon return, as most expected, on the babyface side of the equation. According to PWInsider.com, Michaels is still due back by Summerslam. It is believed that HBK will be working DX...
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Albums: Daughtry To Top Charts While Another “Idol” Bombs

Albums: Daughtry To Top Charts While Another “Idol” Bombs

HITS projections based on Tuesday’s album sales reveal that “Leave This Town,” the sophomore album from Daughtry, will top the Billboard 200 next week. According to Hits Daily Double, the Daughtry album will achieve first week sales figures in the 250,000 territory. Though it appears locked for the number one sales position, if the...
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WWE Hall of Famer Furious At McMahon, Parts With Ring

WWE Hall of Famer Furious At McMahon, Parts With Ring

In the wake of his WWE release, Hall of Famer Superstar Billy Graham, seemingly upset with WWE, is parting ways with his Hall of Fame ring. Graham, real name Eldridge Wayne Coleman, told the UK Sun that years of misinformation about the significance of the Hall of Fame contributed to his frustration. He noted...
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“Harry Potter” Sets Midnight Record

“Harry Potter” Sets Midnight Record

The buzz going into “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” was big, even for a Harry Potter film. And the anticipation helped the film make a major impact; the latest “Potter” set the midnight box office record. According to estimates, the film grossed $22.2 million in its 3,003 midnight runs Tuesday night/Wednesday morning,...
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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. […]