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Ghostface Killah Sued Over 'Iron Man' Theme
Syfy Announces its Comic-Con 2011 Schedule
Polaris Prize Names Arcade Fire, Austra, Weeknd and More to 2011 'Short List'
Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright Goes With His 'Gut' on 'Shirts vs. Skins'
Two Captain America: The First Avenger Featurettes
What to Expect When You're Expecting Gains Rodrigo Santoro
Video Essay: Most Important Component of a CBM
Lifechangers: Carb Lover's Diet
James Spader Joins The Office
'Hall Pass' Blu-Ray Doesn't Make The Grade
Pete Wentz And Michelle Trachtenberg A Couple -- Again?
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Ghostface Killah Sued Over 'Iron Man' Theme

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:26 AM PDT

Rapper Ghostface Killah is facing legal action over allegations he illegally sampled the original theme song to Iron Man on his 2000 album. Hollywood songwriter Jaques Urbont claims he is the exc...

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Syfy Announces its Comic-Con 2011 Schedule

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:21 AM PDT

As in years past, a multitude of talent from Syfy's hottest series will participate in interactive panels, where fans can get their burning questions answered and get all the behind-the-scenes secrets on their favorite shows! On Syfy's docket for this year are hit Warehouse 13, Eureka, Being Human and Sanctuary, as well as new series Alphas, (premiering July 11 @ 10pm). Syfy will also hold a screening on Friday night (July 22), where fans can get an early sneak-peek of that evening's new episode of Haven as well as the following Monday's new episode of Eureka. Outside of the convention hall, attendees will once again get a taste of all things Syfy at the fan-favorite Café Diem, across the street from the convention center at the Hard Rock Hotel (207 5th Ave). This fictional local hot spot heavily featured in the popular series Eureka will serve up Syfy

Polaris Prize Names Arcade Fire, Austra, Weeknd and More to 2011 'Short List'

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:12 PM PDT

Filed under: News, Awards

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Had Arcade Fire's runaway hit album, 'The Suburbs,' failed to make the Short List for Canada's celebrated Polaris Prize, both critics and fans would have been up in arms. Luckily, there was no Vancouver-style riot when their album, which cleaned up at both the Junos and Grammys, was the first announced today (July 6) by Damian Abraham of 2009 winners F---ed Up at a Toronto press conference as a contender for the $30,0000 cash prize and distinction.

It was the other albums on the list -- now whittled down from 40 to 10 titles -- that prompted more debate amongst the artists and industry folks on hand.

Electro-goth Godess Austra landed a coveted nod (and $2,000 if her disc doesn't end up grabbing top honour -- all the runners up on the Short List are now awarded this consolation prize) for 'Feel It Break.' Other nominees included Braids, Galaxie, Hey Rosetta!, Destoyer, Ron Sexsmith, Colin Stetson, Timber Timbre and the Weeknd.

Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright Goes With His 'Gut' on 'Shirts vs. Skins'

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:00 PM PDT

Filed under: News, Exclusive, New Releases

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With the recent release of 'Shirts vs. Skins,' we've gotten to see a whole new side of Tokyo Police Club's keyboardist Graham Wright. He's stepped into the light with his solo debut, showcasing his vocals and other instrumental talents, and finally letting his intuition guide the music.

"My way is a lot more gut," he tells Spinner. "I'm more interested in capturing the moment that feels right and running with that rather than spending ages just trying to perfect it. I think by listening to my record and a Tokyo record, the differences are going to be obvious in terms of my vocals aren't always perfect, not every take is perfect, but the feeling of it is there."

Wright wrote nearly 60 songs after Tokyo Police Club finished touring their 'Elephant Shell' disc, the best material ending up on 'Shirts vs. Skins.' And now that TPC have entered a similar period of recuperating after touring their second album, 'Champ,' Wright can go back into solo mode.

Two Captain America: The First Avenger Featurettes

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:05 AM PDT

The Epix HD TV channel has released two new featurettes from Captain America: The First Avenger, which debuts in theaters on July 22. This rousing adventure follows Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a scrawny young man who has more determination than men twice his size. He is selected to become the Army's first Super Soldier, and undergoes a heroic transformation into Captain America. Click on the video players below for one featurette on Chris Evans' Steve Rogers character, and another about the period piece setting in the 1950s.

Click to watch Steve Rogers Featurette!

Click to watch A Period Piece Featurette!

Captain America: The First Avenger comes to theaters July 22nd, 2011 and stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Neal McDonough, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones. The film is directed by Joe Johnston.

What to Expect When You're Expecting Gains Rodrigo Santoro

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Rodrigo Santoro joins What to Expect When You're Expecting

Rodrigo Santoro has become the latest to join the cast of What to Expect When You're Expecting for director Kirk Jones.

The actor will portray the husband of Jennifer Lopez in this adaptation of Heidi Murkoff's best-selling book. The movie will tell the interconnected stories of seven women who are expecting their first child. Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, and Anna Kendrick have already signed on to play four of the seven women. Chris Rock is also in talks to join the cast, along with Glee star Matthew Morrison.

Kirk Jones is directing What to Expect When You're Expecting from an adapted screenplay by Heather Hach and Shauna Cross (Whip It!).

Production is slated to begin later this summer, on location in Atlanta.

What to Expect When You're Expecting comes to theaters May 11th, 2012 and stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Matthew Morrison. The film is directed by Kirk Jones.

Video Essay: Most Important Component of a CBM

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 11:00 AM PDT

What's the most important element for a comic book movie to achieve critical and financial success? Is it adherence to the source material, big name actors, the costume, or is it editing? While all of these things are key, I'm asking you, What's the most important? The Costume: example: Spider-Man Suit Source Material example: Watchmen movie was shot "almost" panel for panel from the graphic novel Action example: Kick-Ass had some of the most visceral actions scenes Big Name Actors example: Nolan's Batman franchise has more Golden Globe, Academy Awards, and SAG award nominated actors/actresses than any other CBM Dialogue example:Sin City Editing example:Iron Man_"editing" i.e. the crucial story telling tool that makes a movie cohesive or nonsensical "Wow" Moment example:Joker's Magic Trick SFX example:Transformers The Villain example:Magneto Please vote below and give the reason(s) behind your vote in the comment section. Thanks!

Lifechangers: Carb Lover's Diet

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Pasta and bread lovers everywhere are rejoicing, thanks to "The Carb Lover's Diet," written by the editors of Health Magazine; Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth.

The diet helps you stay full longer by filling up on "good" carbs, which include oatmeal, slightly green bananas, whole wheat pasta, brown rice and barley -- Roth says eating them "helps boost your metabolism."

The diet consists of a two parts; the first is the seven-day kick start plan, in which the ladies recommend eating 1,200 calories a day and getting rid of artificial sweeteners and diet drinks. The second is the three-week immersion plan, which allows you to eat more, including wine and dessert.

Kunes explains, "The average weight loss per month would be about 12 pounds. We've had a lot of people who have lost 30, 40, 50 pounds."

James Spader Joins The Office

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 10:55 AM PDT

The Office has hired James Spader as the new CEO of Dunder Mifflin's parent company, Sabre, NBC announced on Wednesday.

"James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior," executive producer and series regular Paul Lieberstein said in a statement.