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  • Disney Shanghai Theme Park's Opening Day Tickets Sold Out

    04/07/2016 7:42:55 AM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 10 replies
    NASDAQ ^ | 04/07/2016
    Are you planning to visit The Walt Disney Company 's DIS new Shanghai Disney Resort which is scheduled for a grand opening on Jun 16? Then you are probably too late. Because, as per Bloomberg reports, the theme park's opening day tickets were sold out within just a few hours after they became available online. The $5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort will be the company's second largest theme park and its first in Mainland China. The Hong Kong Disneyland, inaugurated in 2005, was Disney's first foray into China. The Shanghai theme park was originally scheduled to open in Dec 2015,...
  • Roger Corman turned 90 yesterday

    04/06/2016 12:46:33 PM PDT · by Borges · 51 replies
    4'5'2016
    The pioneering 'B' movie filmmaker started out in the '50s directing cheapo Horror and Science Fiction films and ended up in the ‘80s directing cheapo Horror and Science Fiction films. Along the way he discovered virtually the entire 'New Hollywood' school; Among the first to see talent in young unknowns like Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese among many others. His Edgar Allan Poe adaptations of the early to mid 60s were ideological precursors of ‘Easy Rider’ and the late ‘60s counterculture films; often centering on an idealistic young man who confronts a decadent member of...
  • Erik Bauersfeld, Voice of 'Star Wars' Character Admiral Ackbar, Dies at 93

    04/06/2016 6:56:53 AM PDT · by Morgana · 7 replies
    nbc.com ^ | April 5, 2016 | AP
    Erik Bauersfeld, who turned three words from a minor acting role — "It's a trap!" — into one of the most beloved lines of the "Star Wars" series, has died. His manager, Derek Maki, says the performer died Sunday at his home in Berkeley, California, at the age of 93.
  • Megyn Kelly, keeping 'options open,' says she might not stay at Fox News

    04/05/2016 11:59:41 AM PDT · by C19fan · 90 replies
    CNN ^ | April 5, 2016 | Brian Stetler
    In a candid interview, Megyn Kelly says she hasn't decided whether she wants to stay at Fox News after her contract expires next year. "I don't know what's going to happen," Kelly told Variety.
  • 'Star Wars' Voice Actor Who, As Admiral Ackbar, Warned 'It's A Trap!' Dies At 93

    04/05/2016 11:41:39 AM PDT · by C19fan · 11 replies
    NPR ^ | April 5, 2016 | Camila Domonoske
    Erik Bauersfeld, who died Sunday at the age of 93, wasn't a household name. But his voice was famous — thanks to three little words delivered by a bulging-eyed, amphibious rebel commander. Admiral Ackbar was written as a bit part — a handful of lines in Return of the Jedi, most of them rather defeated. "Prepare to retreat," "we have no choice, "take evasive action, "we won't last long!"
  • Hillary Clinton goes to bat for Megyn Kelly against Trump calling her a 'superb journalist' [tr]

    04/05/2016 11:32:39 AM PDT · by C19fan · 9 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | April 5, 2016 | Nikki Schwab
    When it comes to the feud between Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Fox News Channel host Megyn Kelly, Hillary Clinton declared herself today to be on team Megyn Kelly. During an appearance on 'The View,' Clinton ticked off a number of people who have been personally victimized by The Donald from Mexican immigrants, to John McCain – 'who's a friend of mine,' Clinton said – to 'so many women.' 'The way he treated Megyn Kelly, who is a superb journalist. Right?' scoffed the former secretary of state. 'I just don't understand what he thinks is the role of somebody who...
  • Julianne Moore, Megyn Kelly and Lupita Nyong'o lead the way as Variety magazine chooses five [tr]

    04/05/2016 11:31:00 AM PDT · by C19fan · 6 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | April 5, 2016 | Unity Blott
    ulianne Moore, Lupita Nyong'o and Vera Wang are just three of the famous faces gracing the cover of Variety magazine this month as the publication marks its annual Power Of Women issue. The new edition, which hits newsstands tomorrow, profiles influential women from the media and entertainment industries, and featured on the covers are this year's Lifetime Impact honorees - Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong'o, Vera Wang, Misty Copeland and Megyn Kelly. Kelly was honored for her work with Childhelp, which cares for child abuse victims.
  • Who holds the REAL power in Game of Thrones? Mathematicians reveal the true linchpin [tr]

    04/04/2016 8:47:20 AM PDT · by C19fan · 46 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | April 4, 2016 | Richard Gray
    The endless plotting and cruel twists in the fortunes of the characters in Game of Thrones have kept audiences glued to their screens. Yet hidden among the rush for power depicted in the fantasy series, there may be one character who has been largely overlooked. Mathematicians have discovered that Tyrion Lannister and Jon Snow are the show's most important characters, while an unlikely candidate joins them as another key player, namely Sansa Stark.
  • TV, film production companies to leave NC over LGBT law

    04/04/2016 8:43:43 AM PDT · by C19fan · 52 replies
    Charlotte Observer ^ | April 1, 2016 | Colin Campbell
    Lionsgate and the A+E network say they won’t film TV shows and movies in North Carolina if the state doesn’t repeal its new LGBT law. Along with Fox, Miramax and The Weinstein Company, the entertainment producers have voiced opposition to House Bill 2, which replaces local ordinances with a statewide nondiscrimination law that doesn’t include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories.
  • New ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ TV Spot: “They’re Coming Back”

    04/04/2016 7:55:59 AM PDT · by C19fan · 32 replies
    Deadline Hollywood ^ | April 3, 2016 | Ross A. Lincoln
    Just in case you forgot in the haze of Batman and Superman not being best friends, 20th Century Fox has released a new TV spot to remind you that Independence Day: Resurgence is coming this summer and with it, the second wave of alien invaders who nearly destroyed planet earth in the original film back in 1996. The new teaser leans heavily on the returning stars of the original film. There’s Bill Pullman’s former President Thomas Whitmore interfacing with the aliens. There’s Jeff Goldblum’s David Levinson being exactly as deadpan and snarky as you require. There’s even Brent Spiner, who...
  • The Walking Dead Discussion Thread: Season 6 Episode 16 [90 min. Season Finale]

    04/03/2016 12:22:44 PM PDT · by ConjunctionJunction · 355 replies
    N/A | April 3, 2016 | N/A
  • GOOD NEWS, WE FOUND THE BEARS (Where were you in '76?)

    04/03/2016 11:08:12 AM PDT · by Kid Shelleen · 16 replies
    NY Daily News ^ | 04/02/2016 | CHRISTIAN RED
    --SNIP-- Forty years have elapsed since a washed-up minor league pitcher-turned-pool cleaner named Morris Buttermaker first pulls his convertible Cadillac (no trunk cover) into the parking lot of a Little League baseball diamond early in the morning in the movie's opening scene, pops open a can of Budweiser, pours some Jim Beam bourbon into the beer for good measure, smokes a cheap stogie (courtesy of a light from Kelly Leak), and agrees to manage the lowly Bears in the ultra competitive North Valley League, at the urging of a city councilman and much to the disgust of Roy Turner (Vic...
  • Don't You Wish All Terrorists Were Like These?

    04/03/2016 11:00:49 AM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 9 replies
    YOUTUBE ^ | Myself
    This short two minute clip from the movie -- AN AMERICAN CAROL kinda makes one wish all terrorists were like what's depicted here ( and end up the same way too ): CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: A funny little clip from "An American Carol" movie in which the not-so-smart terrorists try to blow up a town.
  • Lilly Wachowski makes first public appearance since coming out as transgender at the GLAAD [tr]

    04/03/2016 8:08:38 AM PDT · by C19fan · 24 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | April 3, 2016 | Kelly McLaughlin
    Director Lilly Wachowski made her first public appearance since coming out as transgender on Saturday as she attended the GLAAD Media Awards. Wachowski walked the red carpet in Beverly Hills, California, Saturday evening in a floor-length black gown. The filmmaker announced her gender transition to a woman in a heartfelt statement on March 8, six years after her sister Lana Wachowski came out as transgender
  • Why Miley Cyrus Must Go the Full Lady Gaga: She's running out of ways to grab our attention

    04/02/2016 12:22:28 PM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 63 replies
    PJ Media ^ | 04/02/2016 | Christian Toto
    Miley Cyrus has heard enough from Donald Trump, apparently. But is her latest outburst simply a cry for attention?The shock-obsessed singer dashed off an angry social media missive earlier this week. She blasted the GOP front-runner for being a misogynist ... and more.“Trump can’t stop won’t stop saying stupid ass sexist s—,” the singer wrote via her Instagram account. “Comparing two women! Are you f—ing kidding! We will not allow you to destroy everything we have overcome as women! I feel as though we are stronger than ever as a unit.”Was anyone breathlessly waiting for Cyrus to weigh in...
  • Everything Wrong With The Martian - With Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (SPOILERS!)

    04/01/2016 10:02:57 AM PDT · by EveningStar · 58 replies
    YouTube ^ | March 31, 2016 | CinemaSins
    The Martian was one of the biggest hits of 2015, and was nominated for tons of year-end awards. But being as it's set in space and in the near future, we thought it best to bring back Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson to help us separate this movie's sins from its wins.
  • Think this special “Duck Dynasty” star will make a good addition to Fox News?

    04/01/2016 8:15:31 AM PDT · by Daffynition · 38 replies
    TruthDivision ^ | March 31, 2016 | staff reporter
    “Duck Dynasty” family member Willie Robertson is joining Fox News as a contributor, the network announced on Thursday. The outspoken conservative starts his new position on Monday.
  • The Walking Dead Spoiler Warning!

    03/31/2016 12:31:52 PM PDT · by rdb3 · 40 replies
    None | 31 MAR 2016 | rdb3
    All right, Walking Dead Heads!AMC briefly had this audio snippet of TWD's half-season finale on its site, then quickly snatched it offline.However, someone grabbed it and put it into an audiofile here. Takes a few seconds to fully load.This Negan dude will be something else! ConjunctionJunction, please ping the list. Jesus Christ: You can't impeach Him and He ain't gonna resign.
  • No Self-Respecting Adult should Buy Comics or Watch Superhero Movies

    03/30/2016 5:05:51 PM PDT · by MoochPooch · 105 replies
    The Telegraph ^ | March 28, 2016 | Rhymer Rigby
    Another month, another superhero movie staggers to the silver screen, lurching under the weight of its own self-importance, groaning with the expectations of fans, and burdened with a nine-figure marketing budget. I am, of course, talking about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, to give it its full, clunkingly portentous title. Can we all please grow up? Can we acknowledge that Marvel and DC have scraped right though the bottom of the barrel? Can we call time on superhero films? Films which are too dark for kids the comics were originally written for, yet too dumb for any thinking adult.
  • Michelle Fields Wasn't on 'The Kelly File'

    03/30/2016 1:49:51 PM PDT · by MaggieMay · 22 replies
    Fox News Kelly File Source ^ | March 29,2016 | Megyn Kelly
    http://video.foxnews.com/v/4822406857001/why-michelle-fields-did-not-appear-on-the-kelly-file/?intcmp=hpvid1#sp=show-clips