Archive for August 2nd, 2009

TV News: USA Renews More Series, New “That ’70s Show”

TV News: USA Renews More Series, New “That ’70s Show”

– USA officially renewed “In Plain Sight” for a third season this weekend, and reporting outlet THR adds that “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” is also expected to receive an extra season from the cable network. “Sight” received the same sixteen order pickup given to monster hit series “Burn Notice” and “Royal Pains.” If...
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Jeremy Piven On RAW/Mark Henry, Other Possible RAW Co-Hosts

Jeremy Piven On RAW/Mark Henry, Other Possible RAW Co-Hosts

– Jeremy Piven’s latest WWE RAW-centric Twitter update: “Just met the good people of the WWE and the strongest man in the world! Mon is going to be interesting.” – Based on Piven’s Twitter hint regarding his co-host on Monday’s RAW, all signs point to his “The Goods” co-star Ed Helms appearing on the...
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WWE Changes Plans, News For Monday’s RAW, Update on Champ’s Injury

WWE Changes Plans, News For Monday’s RAW, Update on Champ’s Injury

– Monday’s WWE RAW preview, according to MSN TV: “Guest host Jeremy Piven. Plus, Triple H vs. The Legacy.” – According to F4WOnline.com, while Michelle McCool’s knee injury is indeed legitimate, it is reportedly not serious enough to keep her sidelined for the long term. As a precaution, the WWE Women’s Champion did not...
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Movie News: Will Ferrell Leaving Comedy?, “Alien” Prequel

Movie News: Will Ferrell Leaving Comedy?, “Alien” Prequel

– The Risky Biz Blog reports that Will Ferrell is expected to depart sci-fi comedy production “Neighborhood Watch.” According to the story, director David Dobkin has walked away from the project. Ferrell, who had been tapped to star, has not formally left but is expected to follow suit. The film project, which follows an...
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Possible Identity of the Co-Host For Monday’s WWE RAW

Possible Identity of the Co-Host For Monday’s WWE RAW

Confirmed WWE RAW guest host Jeremy Piven teased bringing a special co-host with him to the show this Monday, and a new Twitter update appears to reveal the co-host’s identity. Sunday afternoon, Piven wrote, “With me tomorrow night on Raw is a gentleman u know from “The hangover” and he also has a day...
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Hot Photos: Beach/Bikini Shots of Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Jennifer Love-Hewitt

Hot Photos: Beach/Bikini Shots of Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Jennifer Love-Hewitt

As summer heats up, Headline Planet’s latest celebrity photo update focuses on bikini/beach photos of the industry’s most prominent female figures. Get the latest bikini shots from names like Jessica Alba, Katy Perry in Headline Planet’s new photo update.
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TV News: “Futurama” Cast Returns

TV News: “Futurama” Cast Returns

In one of the least surprising newsbreaks of the week, Variety reported that the five original “Futurama” voice actors have reached deals to resume on the show. Controversy–and anger among fans–ensued last month when 20th Century FOX issued a casting call to replace the principal voices on the show. Though numerous reports treated the...
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Weekend Box Office: “Funny People” Wins

Weekend Box Office: “Funny People” Wins

Judd Apatow’s “Funny People” took the weekend box office crown, but its debut number was far from spectacular. The comedy-drama, which featured Adam Sandler and Apatow-regular Seth Rogen in the lead roles, opened to an estimated $23.4 million. That puts the movie’s debut weekend 14% ahead of the bow for Apatow’s “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”...
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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. […]