Showing posts with label TV Media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV Media. Show all posts
June 3, 2009
May 21, 2009
V - Trailer
The trailer for the new version of V is here. I like. It has the girl from Lost, guy from The 4400, girl from Firefly, and a few others I recognize amongst its number. Would it be too much to ask for an appearance from Robert Englund or Marc Singer? Not sure when this is airing, but I will be watching.
May 13, 2009
30 Rock - Preview
The season finale is almost here for one of the best sitcoms going. Here is a preview of what to expect in the episode. Funny stuff!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Soundboard
In honor of the characters 25th anniversary (wow I feel old) and the release of season seven of the animated series, Lionsgate has released a soundboard so that we can replay some classic Turtle lines. I loved this as a kid. Not quite sure that it holds up all that well.
Science of the Movies - Promo
Beginning May 26, 2009 at 9PM, the Science Channel will begin a new series called Science of the Movies. The show will take us behind the scenes and show us how many of those mind blowing cinematic effects are made. Sometimes I feel that we already get too much "behind the curtain" type stuff, but must admit I want to check this series out.
May 1, 2009
Star Trek - Shatner watches the trailer
Nothing terribly substantial here, but it is entertaining to watch William Shatner watch the Star Trek trailer for the first time and get a couple of digs on George Takei.
William Shatner Watches New Star Trek Movie Trailer
March 26, 2009
Cat Shit One - Trailer
This series looks seriously goofy. What if the war in the Middle Easty was waged by animals?
March 23, 2009
Dollhouse - Man on the Street
Best episode yet. This is the one where everything is beginning to click.
March 19, 2009
Hulu Ads are Awesome
I have not professed my love for Hulu lately, but I do. Someday I may write about that. In the meantime, check out the fantastic ads:
Seth McFarlane:
Mmmmm Eliza Dushku...
And a pair with Alec Baldwin:
Mmmmm Eliza Dushku...
And a pair with Alec Baldwin:
March 6, 2009
March 3, 2009
Green Lantern: First in Flight - Cover Art, Press Release
It is not coming until July, but GL is getting his own film in DC's follow up to their recent Wonder Woman release. See the cover art and press release below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
world renowned DC SUPER HERO EMBARKS
ON HIS INITIAL MISSION IN
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
FROM warner home video on JULY 28, 2009!
Emmy Nominees Christopher Meloni & Victor Garber Top Stellar Voice Cast for
Fifth DC Universe Animated Original Movie
BURBANK, CA, (February 27, 2008) – The fabric of intergalactic justice is threatened – until Hal Jordan arrives for his initial mission – in the animated Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def .
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog.
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
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Green Lantern: First Flight - 2 Disc Special Edition versions will include incredible bonus features such as:
Over three hours of extra content
Two Featurettes
Digital Copy Download
Widescreen (1.78:1)
Two Episodes of Justice League hand-picked by animation legend Brice Timm
Green Lantern: First Flight Blu-Ray versions will include all the great extras as the 2-disc
Special Edition as well as an additional two episodes of Justice League picked by Bruce Timm.
“Warner Premiere along with our partners at DC and Warner Home Video has enjoyed great success with the DC Universe titles, and we’re proud to present this first feature-length animated Green Lantern film,” said Diane Nelson, President, Warner Premiere. “‘First Flight’ is a compelling story and a great vehicle to tell this iconic character’s story to both new and longtime fans.”
“In all of his incarnations, Green Lantern has stood as a fan favorite, and Warner Home Video is excited to provide fans with the character’s first full-length animated adventure,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Sports Marketing. “Green Lantern was the perfect hero to follow movies featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the entire Justice League.”
“Warner Bros. Animation is known for creating outstanding animated properties and has a legacy built upon some of the greatest characters ever imagined,” said Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth, who also oversees television animation for the Studio. “Producer Bruce Timm and his creative team continue that rich tradition with this terrific DVD feature.”
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“As one of the true core DC Super Heroes, Green Lantern has captured the imagination of pop culture enthusiasts with his illuminatingly human approach to justice throughout the universe,” said Gregory Noveck, Senior VP Creative Affairs, DC Comics. “Alan Burnett’s script captures the essence of DC’s canon of Green Lantern tales, and provides a fine launching point for future stories with this character.”
Apart from this animated release, Warner Bros. Pictures is currently in pre-production on a new “Green Lantern” theatrical motion picture, to be directed by Martin Campbell, bringing the popular DC Comics super hero to the big screen for the first time.
About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new direct-to-consumer production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content, as well as short form digital content for the growing home entertainment market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business and the digital space, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
About DC Comics:
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.
GREEN LANTERN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
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About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, “Sinkin' in the Bathtub.” Since then, Warner Bros. Animation’s characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studio’s rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
world renowned DC SUPER HERO EMBARKS
ON HIS INITIAL MISSION IN
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
FROM warner home video on JULY 28, 2009!
Emmy Nominees Christopher Meloni & Victor Garber Top Stellar Voice Cast for
Fifth DC Universe Animated Original Movie
BURBANK, CA, (February 27, 2008) – The fabric of intergalactic justice is threatened – until Hal Jordan arrives for his initial mission – in the animated Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def .
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog.
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
-more-
Green Lantern: First Flight - 2 Disc Special Edition versions will include incredible bonus features such as:
Over three hours of extra content
Two Featurettes
Digital Copy Download
Widescreen (1.78:1)
Two Episodes of Justice League hand-picked by animation legend Brice Timm
Green Lantern: First Flight Blu-Ray versions will include all the great extras as the 2-disc
Special Edition as well as an additional two episodes of Justice League picked by Bruce Timm.
“Warner Premiere along with our partners at DC and Warner Home Video has enjoyed great success with the DC Universe titles, and we’re proud to present this first feature-length animated Green Lantern film,” said Diane Nelson, President, Warner Premiere. “‘First Flight’ is a compelling story and a great vehicle to tell this iconic character’s story to both new and longtime fans.”
“In all of his incarnations, Green Lantern has stood as a fan favorite, and Warner Home Video is excited to provide fans with the character’s first full-length animated adventure,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Sports Marketing. “Green Lantern was the perfect hero to follow movies featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the entire Justice League.”
“Warner Bros. Animation is known for creating outstanding animated properties and has a legacy built upon some of the greatest characters ever imagined,” said Warner Bros. Television President Peter Roth, who also oversees television animation for the Studio. “Producer Bruce Timm and his creative team continue that rich tradition with this terrific DVD feature.”
-more-
“As one of the true core DC Super Heroes, Green Lantern has captured the imagination of pop culture enthusiasts with his illuminatingly human approach to justice throughout the universe,” said Gregory Noveck, Senior VP Creative Affairs, DC Comics. “Alan Burnett’s script captures the essence of DC’s canon of Green Lantern tales, and provides a fine launching point for future stories with this character.”
Apart from this animated release, Warner Bros. Pictures is currently in pre-production on a new “Green Lantern” theatrical motion picture, to be directed by Martin Campbell, bringing the popular DC Comics super hero to the big screen for the first time.
About Warner Premiere:
Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new direct-to-consumer production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content, as well as short form digital content for the growing home entertainment market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business and the digital space, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.
About Warner Home Video:
With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
About DC Comics:
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.
GREEN LANTERN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.
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About Warner Bros. Animation:
Warner Bros. Animation has been producing award-winning original animation since 1930, when it released its first cartoon, “Sinkin' in the Bathtub.” Since then, Warner Bros. Animation’s characters have set the standard for innovative, quality animation. Producing for network and cable television, online, home entertainment and feature films both domestically and internationally, Warner Bros. Animation is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as maintaining the studio’s rich cartoon heritage. Warner Bros. Animation also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated programming based on classic animated characters from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries. Warner Bros. Animation is one of the most honored animation studios in history, garnering a grand total of six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, a Humanitas Award, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
February 19, 2009
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Videos
Need I say more?
Bar Refaeli
Bar Refaeli, SI Swimsuit 2009 cover model goes to the Grenadines for her shoot.
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Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker goes to the Grenadines for her SI Swimsuit 2009 shoot.
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Bar Refaeli, SI Swimsuit 2009 cover model goes to the Grenadines for her shoot.
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Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker goes to the Grenadines for her SI Swimsuit 2009 shoot.
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Breaking Bad - Walt's Warning
The hit AMC series is prepping its seond season, set to begin March 8, while also readying season 1's DVD release. To help promote the series, a series of viral videos were created giving viewers' a choose your own adventure story. See below:
January 28, 2009
Larry King Live - Rourke vs Jericho
Is this real? Is it a work? Considering the talk of Mickey Rourke's involvement at the upcoming Wrestlemania, I have to wonder if this is real or if it was done to help amp up an angle for celebrity involvement at the show. Rourke seemed to be having a little fun with it while Chris Jericho seemed genuinely upset. In the end, the "feud" is a mere blip on anyone's radar. See for yourself:
January 16, 2009
The Colbert Report - "Tip of the Hat/Wag of the Finger"
This segment is pretty dang funny, sad too. In it, Colbert takes some jabs at the Mets and their lame inaugural season patch (it is awful), while also using the same segment to goof on PETA. Great stuff.
January 13, 2009
MLB 09: The Show Takes Us to CitiField
Each passing day brings us that much closer to the start of the baseball season. It will be the start of a new era for Mets fans, what with the opening of CitiField. Here is a video tour of the stadium from the upcoming PS3 game.
2009 Golden Globes: Results Clip Show
The results are in and some of them are not all that pretty to me. There were a few that I was very happy to see win, while others made audibly yell at my television screen. I know that does not accomplish much and in the big picture awards shows like these do not mean much. However, I do still enjoy seeing personal favorites take home big prizes, it sort of validates my own feelings. Not that I need to be validated, but it does make me smile, if only a little.
So, without further adieu, let's take a look at some clips of the winners with minimal notes from yours truly. I will not be covering all of the winners, but msot will be here. I left off much of the television coverage because for as much television as I watch, the majority of those nominated I do not watch (usually because I do not have the premium nets on which they air).
Before moving on to all of the awards, here is a compilation of what were deemed the best moments by someone:
Steven Spielberg won the Cecil B. Demille lifetime achievement award and relates a wonderful story.
Best Motion Picture - Drama - Slumdog Millionaire
Notes: It is a great movie that is not topping my list, but comes pretty darn close. It is a movie that make me smile and makes me happy to see it doing well.
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Notes: This one had me saying "Noooooo!" Darth Vader style. Not that it is a bad movie, but it is not all that good, my pick was In Bruges. I was also amused by how the producer almost forgot to thank Woody Allen, I mean without him this movie would not even exist.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler
Notes: I have not even seen the movie yet and I was cheering this victory. I think Rourke was snubbed for his performance in Sin City, and I have heard nothing but great things for his work here. On top of that, he gave one heck of an entertaining acceptance speech.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road
Notes: With Winslet's penchant for being nominated and losing, I was not expecting this, especially with her already having won the Supporting Actress trophy. Her speech indicated she was surprised as well. I bet that she won due to Meryl Streep and Ann Hathaway splitting the vote.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Colin Farrell for In Bruges
Notes: I was secretly rooting for James Franco, despite me knowing there was no way he would win (not to mention I picture his role as more of a supporting one). I was happy to see Farrell win and give In Bruges some love, the movie is brilliant. It is also amusing considering the campaigning he was doing with co-star Brendan Gleeson on the red carpet.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky
Notes: I have not seen this film, but have heard good things. I thought her speech was good, genuinely overcome with emotion.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight
Notes: Was there really any other choice? Even if he had not died, I am certain he would stilll have been showered with accolades. His performance just captivates the screen and showed the actor and the talent that was quickly becoming apparent. I thought the tribute clip was very nice.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Kate Winslet for The Reader
Notes: I have not seen the performance, but it is nice to see her actually win something. This despite my wanting Viola Davis to win.
Best Director - Motion Picture - Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire
Notes: Boyle definitely turned in good work here, but I do not feel it was the best. I would have loved to have seen Christopher Nolan nominated here. Of the nominated, I would have taken Fincher.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Slumdog Millionaire: Simon Beaufoy
Notes: It is good, but not the best. Of those nominated Doubt should have won. Burn After Reading and Gran Torino should have been nominated.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Slumdog Millionaire: A.R. Rahman
Notes: In lieu of The Dark Knight, this is a fantastic score and the one I wanted to see win.
Best Animated Film - WALL·E
Notes: Was there any other choice? Kung Fu Panda is definitely up there, but nothing even comes close to touching WALL-E.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy - 30 Rock
Notes: Easy choice, it is hard to top what may be the funniest show going. Plus, ain't Tracy Morgan a funny guy?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
Notes: The same goes for the performances.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Tina Fey for 30 Rock
Notes: See above.
Enough with the awards. There were other entertaining clips not speech related.
Megan Fox want's a piece of Salma Hayek and what's up with Brian Austin Greene?
Ann Hathaway looks lovely on the carpet as she talks about preparing for Rachel Getting Married.
Rainn Wilson comes complete with geek-chic.
30 Rock just maybe the best thing Alec Baldwin has ever done. Here he has fun turning the tables on Ryan Seacrest.
How much did it cost to get these guys through the door? It isn't bad enough I was subjected to them during Holiday parades and New Year's Eve specials, they have to be at the Globes too? Enough is enough.
I love Amy Adams.
So, without further adieu, let's take a look at some clips of the winners with minimal notes from yours truly. I will not be covering all of the winners, but msot will be here. I left off much of the television coverage because for as much television as I watch, the majority of those nominated I do not watch (usually because I do not have the premium nets on which they air).
Before moving on to all of the awards, here is a compilation of what were deemed the best moments by someone:
Steven Spielberg won the Cecil B. Demille lifetime achievement award and relates a wonderful story.
Best Motion Picture - Drama - Slumdog Millionaire
Notes: It is a great movie that is not topping my list, but comes pretty darn close. It is a movie that make me smile and makes me happy to see it doing well.
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Notes: This one had me saying "Noooooo!" Darth Vader style. Not that it is a bad movie, but it is not all that good, my pick was In Bruges. I was also amused by how the producer almost forgot to thank Woody Allen, I mean without him this movie would not even exist.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler
Notes: I have not even seen the movie yet and I was cheering this victory. I think Rourke was snubbed for his performance in Sin City, and I have heard nothing but great things for his work here. On top of that, he gave one heck of an entertaining acceptance speech.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road
Notes: With Winslet's penchant for being nominated and losing, I was not expecting this, especially with her already having won the Supporting Actress trophy. Her speech indicated she was surprised as well. I bet that she won due to Meryl Streep and Ann Hathaway splitting the vote.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Colin Farrell for In Bruges
Notes: I was secretly rooting for James Franco, despite me knowing there was no way he would win (not to mention I picture his role as more of a supporting one). I was happy to see Farrell win and give In Bruges some love, the movie is brilliant. It is also amusing considering the campaigning he was doing with co-star Brendan Gleeson on the red carpet.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky
Notes: I have not seen this film, but have heard good things. I thought her speech was good, genuinely overcome with emotion.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight
Notes: Was there really any other choice? Even if he had not died, I am certain he would stilll have been showered with accolades. His performance just captivates the screen and showed the actor and the talent that was quickly becoming apparent. I thought the tribute clip was very nice.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Kate Winslet for The Reader
Notes: I have not seen the performance, but it is nice to see her actually win something. This despite my wanting Viola Davis to win.
Best Director - Motion Picture - Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire
Notes: Boyle definitely turned in good work here, but I do not feel it was the best. I would have loved to have seen Christopher Nolan nominated here. Of the nominated, I would have taken Fincher.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Slumdog Millionaire: Simon Beaufoy
Notes: It is good, but not the best. Of those nominated Doubt should have won. Burn After Reading and Gran Torino should have been nominated.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Slumdog Millionaire: A.R. Rahman
Notes: In lieu of The Dark Knight, this is a fantastic score and the one I wanted to see win.
Best Animated Film - WALL·E
Notes: Was there any other choice? Kung Fu Panda is definitely up there, but nothing even comes close to touching WALL-E.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy - 30 Rock
Notes: Easy choice, it is hard to top what may be the funniest show going. Plus, ain't Tracy Morgan a funny guy?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock
Notes: The same goes for the performances.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Tina Fey for 30 Rock
Notes: See above.
Enough with the awards. There were other entertaining clips not speech related.
Megan Fox want's a piece of Salma Hayek and what's up with Brian Austin Greene?
Ann Hathaway looks lovely on the carpet as she talks about preparing for Rachel Getting Married.
Rainn Wilson comes complete with geek-chic.
30 Rock just maybe the best thing Alec Baldwin has ever done. Here he has fun turning the tables on Ryan Seacrest.
How much did it cost to get these guys through the door? It isn't bad enough I was subjected to them during Holiday parades and New Year's Eve specials, they have to be at the Globes too? Enough is enough.
I love Amy Adams.
January 11, 2009
Golden Globes 2009 - Predictions Clip Show
The 2009 Golden Globes are upon us, and I am sure that all interested parties are nearing (or past) their limit in reading rambling analysis on who win and who should win, not to mention all of the overlooked films. I am going to do my best to dispense with that. What you will find below are the categories (minus a couple where I am not familiar with the nominees), maybe a couple of brief notes and an embedded video of who I want as the winner, not a prediction, just who I want. Short, sweet, to the point, and hopefully mildly entertaining.
Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Reader (2008)
Revolutionary Road (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Notes: My biggest issue here is that The Dark Knight was not nominated. I guess it was to be expected.
Winner: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Burn After Reading (2008)
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
In Bruges (2008)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Notes: Well, I am not a fan of two of the films nominated and I have not seen a third. So, my opinion is down to a two film race. Also, in my opinion, the top overlooked film here is Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Winner: In Bruges
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Frank Langella for Frost/Nixon (2008)
Sean Penn for Milk (2008)
Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)
Notes: Wow, I have not seen three of these performances, and the one I want to say is the winner is one that I have not yet seen. Of the two I have seen, I would say Brad Pitt, but that is not my ultimate choice.
Winner: Mickey Rourke
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Angelina Jolie for Changeling (2008)
Meryl Streep for Doubt (2008)
Kristin Scott Thomas for Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (2008)
Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Notes: In my mind, this is a two actress race, everyone else is a longshot. Any guess who the top two are?
Winner: Anne Hathaway
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Javier Bardem for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Colin Farrell for In Bruges (2008)
James Franco for Pineapple Express (2008)
Brendan Gleeson for In Bruges (2008)
Dustin Hoffman for Last Chance Harvey (2008)
Notes: This is actually kind of tough, however I like the outside-the-box nominee, he will not win, but I would love to see it.
Winner: James Franco
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Rebecca Hall for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
Frances McDormand for Burn After Reading (2008)
Meryl Streep for Mamma Mia! (2008)
Emma Thompson for Last Chance Harvey (2008)
Notes: I think I would rather have seen Frances McDormand be nominated for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.
Winner: Rebecca Hall
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Tom Cruise for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Ralph Fiennes for The Duchess (2008)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for Doubt (2008)
Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight (2008)
Notes: I want to say this is all locked up, and I truly believe that. Then again, stranger things have happened like, say, Tom Cruise getting nominated. Seriously?
Winner: Heath Ledger
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Amy Adams for Doubt (2008)
Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Viola Davis for Doubt (2008)
Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler (2008)
Kate Winslet for The Reader (2008)
Notes: Pretty strong looking bunch here. Not sure what I would change, if any. However, the winner is going to be, hopefully, the least known name in the bunch.
Winner: Viola Davis
Best Director - Motion Picture
Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Stephen Daldry for The Reader (2008)
David Fincher for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Ron Howard for Frost/Nixon (2008)
Sam Mendes for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Notes: Again, no The Dark Knight? How about Clint Eastwood?
Winner: David Fincher
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Eric Roth, Robin Swicord
Doubt (2008): John Patrick Shanley
Frost/Nixon (2008): Peter Morgan
The Reader (2008): David Hare
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): Simon Beaufoy
Notes: I have not seen a couple of the nominees, but I would like to have seen Burn After Reading and Gran Torino here. I also would bot be averse to In Bruges, or perhaps even Blindness.
Winner: Doubt
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Bolt (2008)("I Thought I Lost You")
Cadillac Records (2008)("Once in a Lifetime")
Gran Torino (2008)("Gran Torino")
WALL·E (2008)("Down to Earth")
The Wrestler (2008)("The Wrestler")
Notes: Interesting choices, although I do not like the tune from Bolt.
Winner: "Gran Torino"
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Changeling (2008): Clint Eastwood
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Alexandre Desplat
Defiance (2008): James Newton Howard
Frost/Nixon (2008): Hans Zimmer
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): A.R. Rahman
Notes: What? No The Dark Knight? What's a guy gotta do? That said, it is pretty easy to pick the winner here.
Winner: A.R. Rahman
Best Animated Film
Bolt (2008)
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
WALL·E (2008)
Notes: No complaints with any of these nominees, although it should be obvious to everybody who will win.
Winner: WALL·E (
Best Foreign Language Film
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
Maria Larssons eviga ögonblick (2008)
Gomorra (2008)
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (2008)
Vals Im Bashir (2008)
Notes: I have not seen any of these films, unfortunately, but based on the trailers I think I have an idea of who I would like to win.
Winner: Vals Im Bashir
Best Television Series - Drama
Dexter (2006)
House M.D. (2004)
In Treatment (2008)
Mad Men (2007)
True Blood (2007)
Notes: Once again, Battlestar Galactica is overlooked. Also, what about Friday Night Lights? Unfortunately, I do not watch a few to give a fully informed opinion, but any opinion is a good one. Right? Don't answer that.
Winner: House M.D.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Californication (2007)
Entourage (2004)
The Office (2005)
30 Rock (2006)
Weeds (2005)
Notes: Scrubs is the perennial no show when it comes to awards season. Also, as much as I love The Big Bang Theory and How I met Your Mother, I cannot say I am surprised to not see them here. I am glad to see Two and a Half Men not here.
Winner: 30 Rock
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock (2006)
Steve Carell for The Office (2005)
Kevin Connolly for Entourage (2004)
David Duchovny for Californication (2007)
Tony Shalhoub for Monk (2002)
Notes: What? No Zach Braff? Still, nice line-up.
Winner: Alec Baldwin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Christina Applegate for Samantha Who? (2007)
America Ferrera for Ugly Betty (2006)
Tina Fey for 30 Rock (2006)
Debra Messing for The Starter Wife (2008)
Mary-Louise Parker for Weeds (2005)
Notes: Nothing substantial to add here.
Winner: Tina Fey
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Gabriel Byrne for In Treatment (2008)
Michael C. Hall for Dexter (2006)
Jon Hamm for Mad Men (2007)
Hugh Laurie for House M.D. (2004)
Jonathan Rhys Meyers for The Tudors (2007)
Notes: Again, nothing to add. (nice isn't it?)
Winner: Michael C. Hall
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Sally Field for Brothers & Sisters (2006)
Mariska Hargitay for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
January Jones for Mad Men (2007)
Anna Paquin for True Blood (2007)
Kyra Sedgwick for The Closer (2005)
Notes: SVU? Really? I like the show and all, but never really considered her to be at the top with such regularity.
Winner: January Jones
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Neil Patrick Harris for How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Denis Leary for Recount (2008) (TV)
Jeremy Piven for Entourage (2004)
Blair Underwood for In Treatment (2008)
Tom Wilkinson for John Adams (2008)
Notes: I never liked how the supporting roles get disrespected by being jammed together like this.
Winner: Neil Patrick Harris
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Eileen Atkins for Cranford (2007)
Laura Dern for Recount (2008)
Melissa George for In Treatment (2008)
Rachel Griffiths for Brothers & Sisters (2006)
Dianne Wiest for In Treatment (2008)
Notes: See above.
Winner: Melissa George
Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Frost/Nixon (2008)
The Reader (2008)
Revolutionary Road (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Notes: My biggest issue here is that The Dark Knight was not nominated. I guess it was to be expected.
Winner: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Burn After Reading (2008)
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
In Bruges (2008)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Notes: Well, I am not a fan of two of the films nominated and I have not seen a third. So, my opinion is down to a two film race. Also, in my opinion, the top overlooked film here is Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Winner: In Bruges
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Frank Langella for Frost/Nixon (2008)
Sean Penn for Milk (2008)
Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)
Notes: Wow, I have not seen three of these performances, and the one I want to say is the winner is one that I have not yet seen. Of the two I have seen, I would say Brad Pitt, but that is not my ultimate choice.
Winner: Mickey Rourke
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Angelina Jolie for Changeling (2008)
Meryl Streep for Doubt (2008)
Kristin Scott Thomas for Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (2008)
Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Notes: In my mind, this is a two actress race, everyone else is a longshot. Any guess who the top two are?
Winner: Anne Hathaway
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Javier Bardem for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Colin Farrell for In Bruges (2008)
James Franco for Pineapple Express (2008)
Brendan Gleeson for In Bruges (2008)
Dustin Hoffman for Last Chance Harvey (2008)
Notes: This is actually kind of tough, however I like the outside-the-box nominee, he will not win, but I would love to see it.
Winner: James Franco
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Rebecca Hall for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
Frances McDormand for Burn After Reading (2008)
Meryl Streep for Mamma Mia! (2008)
Emma Thompson for Last Chance Harvey (2008)
Notes: I think I would rather have seen Frances McDormand be nominated for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.
Winner: Rebecca Hall
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Tom Cruise for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Ralph Fiennes for The Duchess (2008)
Philip Seymour Hoffman for Doubt (2008)
Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight (2008)
Notes: I want to say this is all locked up, and I truly believe that. Then again, stranger things have happened like, say, Tom Cruise getting nominated. Seriously?
Winner: Heath Ledger
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Amy Adams for Doubt (2008)
Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Viola Davis for Doubt (2008)
Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler (2008)
Kate Winslet for The Reader (2008)
Notes: Pretty strong looking bunch here. Not sure what I would change, if any. However, the winner is going to be, hopefully, the least known name in the bunch.
Winner: Viola Davis
Best Director - Motion Picture
Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Stephen Daldry for The Reader (2008)
David Fincher for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Ron Howard for Frost/Nixon (2008)
Sam Mendes for Revolutionary Road (2008)
Notes: Again, no The Dark Knight? How about Clint Eastwood?
Winner: David Fincher
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Eric Roth, Robin Swicord
Doubt (2008): John Patrick Shanley
Frost/Nixon (2008): Peter Morgan
The Reader (2008): David Hare
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): Simon Beaufoy
Notes: I have not seen a couple of the nominees, but I would like to have seen Burn After Reading and Gran Torino here. I also would bot be averse to In Bruges, or perhaps even Blindness.
Winner: Doubt
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Bolt (2008)("I Thought I Lost You")
Cadillac Records (2008)("Once in a Lifetime")
Gran Torino (2008)("Gran Torino")
WALL·E (2008)("Down to Earth")
The Wrestler (2008)("The Wrestler")
Notes: Interesting choices, although I do not like the tune from Bolt.
Winner: "Gran Torino"
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Changeling (2008): Clint Eastwood
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Alexandre Desplat
Defiance (2008): James Newton Howard
Frost/Nixon (2008): Hans Zimmer
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): A.R. Rahman
Notes: What? No The Dark Knight? What's a guy gotta do? That said, it is pretty easy to pick the winner here.
Winner: A.R. Rahman
Best Animated Film
Bolt (2008)
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
WALL·E (2008)
Notes: No complaints with any of these nominees, although it should be obvious to everybody who will win.
Winner: WALL·E (
Best Foreign Language Film
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)
Maria Larssons eviga ögonblick (2008)
Gomorra (2008)
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (2008)
Vals Im Bashir (2008)
Notes: I have not seen any of these films, unfortunately, but based on the trailers I think I have an idea of who I would like to win.
Winner: Vals Im Bashir
Best Television Series - Drama
Dexter (2006)
House M.D. (2004)
In Treatment (2008)
Mad Men (2007)
True Blood (2007)
Notes: Once again, Battlestar Galactica is overlooked. Also, what about Friday Night Lights? Unfortunately, I do not watch a few to give a fully informed opinion, but any opinion is a good one. Right? Don't answer that.
Winner: House M.D.
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Californication (2007)
Entourage (2004)
The Office (2005)
30 Rock (2006)
Weeds (2005)
Notes: Scrubs is the perennial no show when it comes to awards season. Also, as much as I love The Big Bang Theory and How I met Your Mother, I cannot say I am surprised to not see them here. I am glad to see Two and a Half Men not here.
Winner: 30 Rock
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock (2006)
Steve Carell for The Office (2005)
Kevin Connolly for Entourage (2004)
David Duchovny for Californication (2007)
Tony Shalhoub for Monk (2002)
Notes: What? No Zach Braff? Still, nice line-up.
Winner: Alec Baldwin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Christina Applegate for Samantha Who? (2007)
America Ferrera for Ugly Betty (2006)
Tina Fey for 30 Rock (2006)
Debra Messing for The Starter Wife (2008)
Mary-Louise Parker for Weeds (2005)
Notes: Nothing substantial to add here.
Winner: Tina Fey
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Gabriel Byrne for In Treatment (2008)
Michael C. Hall for Dexter (2006)
Jon Hamm for Mad Men (2007)
Hugh Laurie for House M.D. (2004)
Jonathan Rhys Meyers for The Tudors (2007)
Notes: Again, nothing to add. (nice isn't it?)
Winner: Michael C. Hall
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Sally Field for Brothers & Sisters (2006)
Mariska Hargitay for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
January Jones for Mad Men (2007)
Anna Paquin for True Blood (2007)
Kyra Sedgwick for The Closer (2005)
Notes: SVU? Really? I like the show and all, but never really considered her to be at the top with such regularity.
Winner: January Jones
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Neil Patrick Harris for How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Denis Leary for Recount (2008) (TV)
Jeremy Piven for Entourage (2004)
Blair Underwood for In Treatment (2008)
Tom Wilkinson for John Adams (2008)
Notes: I never liked how the supporting roles get disrespected by being jammed together like this.
Winner: Neil Patrick Harris
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Eileen Atkins for Cranford (2007)
Laura Dern for Recount (2008)
Melissa George for In Treatment (2008)
Rachel Griffiths for Brothers & Sisters (2006)
Dianne Wiest for In Treatment (2008)
Notes: See above.
Winner: Melissa George
January 10, 2009
The Rachel Maddow Show and Dog Faced Corpse - Metal Returns to Iraq
Simply put, this is great news. Metal is back in Baghdad. When fighting broke out, metal disappeared from the country of Iraq, the moratorium can now be lifted. Dog Faced Corpse has brought metal back to life in the country, performing at a private dinner party. The return of metal was reported by Rachel Maddow on her MSNBC show. It is a positive report that does not look down on the genre as would normally be expected from the press, very nice indeed. There is also some fan captured footage of the band performing a cover of Death's "The Philosopher."
January 6, 2009
Anytime with Bob Kushell - Neil Patrick Harris
Never seen this web series before, but I have to say that the guy does not strike me as being all that funny. The reason I watched it is because of Neil Patrick Harris who is a hilarious guy. Who knew Doogie had it in him? I remember Doogie ending and then I remember him in Starship Troopers and then nothing. Now he is in one of the better sitcoms on television and regularly steals scenes. Funny stuff. Unfortunately, this is all too short to amount to much. Still, give it a look:
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