Archive for September 25th, 2009

Mayweather Buyrate Dominates UFC 103 Numbers, WWE Credited

HBO Sports has officially announced the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez buyrate number as 1 million, giving HBO Boxing a dominant victory in the head-to-head battle with UFC 103. While the comparison is not entirely fair–Mayweather is one of the top two names in his sport while UFC 103 featured a low-profile headlining...
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“Flash Forward,” “Grey’s Anatomy” Ratings Winners; “Community, “CSI” Disappoint

Ratings Highlights: “Flash Forward” and “Grey’s Anatomy” give ABC a dominant victory as a returning “CSI” disappoints. NBC’s comedy lineup, notably “Parks and Recreation” and “Community” offered the network a dose of bad news, while FOX’s “Fringe” took a tumble of its own. “The Vampire Diaries,” nonetheless, showed some strength for The CW–episode three,...
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Olivia Wilde, AnnaLynne McCord Represent Powerful Women

Olivia Wilde, AnnaLynne McCord Represent Powerful Women

Knockouts Olivia Wilde and AnnaLynne McCord were among the female celebrities in attendance for Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon. The “House” and “90210″ actresses kept everything rather low-key (but still beautiful) as they attended the first annual event. Not alone, fellow beauties Christina Aguilera, Anne Hathaway, January Jones, Christina Applegate, Paula Abdul and more...
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Spoiler Note On WWE Star’s Return, SmackDown!, TUF Rating

Spoiler Note On WWE Star’s Return, SmackDown!, TUF Rating

– This week’s edition of “The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights” posted a 2.2 rating, down from last week’s 2.9. While the decline is steep mathematically, the episode still ranks as the second-highest-rated TUF episode of all time and reflects renewed interest in the series after several seasons of ratings stagnation. With Kimbo Slice vs....
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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. […]