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• Billy Talent's Drummer Recovering From Open Heart Surgery
• Oscar Countdown -- The Ultimate Preview
• TV Talk this week: Billy Crystal likely to keep the Oscar broadcast middle-of-the-road
• JOHN CARTER Extended "White Apes" Scene Revealed; Plus New Footage/Trailer
• Roselyn Sanchez Shows Off Her Sexy Post-Baby Body
• Simon Cowell on the 2012 Oscar Showdown, DJs and Red Meat
• Star Trek 2 Set Photos with Benedict Cumberbatch Suffering the Spock Pinch!
• Sacha Baron Cohen posts video response to Oscars controversy (+video)
• New Pictures from the ‘Star Trek 2′ Set
• The pipe - a brilliant use of props to drive plot and increase tension [Inglorious Basterds]
• One of the greatest scenes in cinema history
• People keep asking as if they don't know-- this is why Hollywood keeps making crap.
• Navy Seals film gets zero stars. "A movie whose cinematic ineptitude is matched only by its ideological rottenness..."
• Any Good Suggestions for Utopian Films?
• Report: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Set Wedding Plans
• Oscars 2012: How the Academy Killed the Best Original Song Category
• First Set Photos From STAR TREK 2
• Troubled teens on 'Ice', a jocular 'Beard', Tyler Perry's 'Deeds' and more
• The Hot List: Bridgetown Baconfest, Bob Saget, Oscar party at the Hollywood, more
• TV listings: Feb. 26 - March 3

Billy Talent's Drummer Recovering From Open Heart Surgery Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:24 AM PST Canadian rocker Aaron Solowoniuk is recovering from open heart surgery. The Billy Talent drummer, 37, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, recently went under the knife to repair a leaky aortic v... Read More >

Oscar Countdown -- The Ultimate Preview Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:14 AM PST "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli met with Oscar producer Brian Grazer, who shot down the rumor that Sacha Baron Cohen's alter ego based on his new film, "The Dictator," isn't welcomed at this year's festivities. Says Grazer, "We're thrilled to have him and he'll be on the red carpet dressed as The Dictator." Grazer also revealed Eddie Murphy, who dropped out as the show's host, will not be making an appearance. The Oscars will include an opening song-and-dance medley by host Billy Crystal. Then there's Jimmy Kimmel with his 7th after-Oscar special - with a giant surprise this year. Tinseltown revelers will celebrate at Elton John's supreme A-list guest party for 800 to benefit his AIDS Foundation (at $3,500 a ticket). "Extra" spoke with Best Supporting Actress nominee Jessica Chastain at the Hollywood Reporter's Nominee Night, where she revealed who she will walk the red carpet with on Sunday evening. "I'm bringing my grandma to the Oscars." Tune in live to the 84th Academy Awards, airing Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7PM/ET, 4 PM/PT on ABC. Click here to see a complete list of nominees!

TV Talk this week: Billy Crystal likely to keep the Oscar broadcast middle-of-the-road Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:52 AM PST With the reliable Billy Crystal back in the host's tux, the 2012 Oscars should steer a course toward the predictable, which may be the best choice, all things considered.

JOHN CARTER Extended "White Apes" Scene Revealed; Plus New Footage/Trailer Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:02 AM PST From Academy Award®--winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes "John Carter"—a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). "John Carter" is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. Wow! I'm not sure if that second part is supposed to be the new trailer, but either way, it looks great. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe,

Roselyn Sanchez Shows Off Her Sexy Post-Baby Body Posted: 24 Feb 2012 11:00 AM PST We spotted Roselyn Sanchez at The Grove for an appearance on "Extra" in Los Angeles yesterday, and she looks incredible. She showed off a little bit of leg in a black skirt and white halter top. Read More >

Simon Cowell on the 2012 Oscar Showdown, DJs and Red Meat Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:56 AM PST "Extra's" Terri Seymour sat down in London with "The X Factor" judge Simon Cowell as he sounded-off on the upcoming 2012 Oscars. "I was disappointed 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' didn't get a nod," smiled Cowell. "That would have been my tip for the Oscar. I love that film." Cowell thinks Meryl Streep will win Best Actress for her turn as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." He said, "It will definitely be Meryl Streep. No question about it." As for who will win Best Actor, Simon said he didn't have a clue, but if he were to choose between Brad Pitt and George Clooney, he'd side with Brad. Cowell is also a big fan of Jada Pinkett Smith ("She's a total, total star") and revealed he and Jada will produce a show looking for the next global superstar DJ. He explained, "It's like a revolution. DJs are suddenly becoming as big as rock stars." Wait, is Cowell working on a cooking show as well? "Yes, what's so funny about that?" he asked Terri. She replied by asking what he could cook. "Salads," quipped Simon. Terri reminded him he made a pretty good steak. Cowell said, "I cut red meat out of my diet now for three weeks." On Seymour's reaction, Simon added, "It's just a start, Terri, but I feel better. I don't feel as though I'm in a bad mood so much. Maybe you should try it."

Star Trek 2 Set Photos with Benedict Cumberbatch Suffering the Spock Pinch! Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:40 AM PST The first real set photos have arrived from director J.J. Abrams upcoming sequel Star Trek 2, giving us our first look at Benedict Cumberbatch, whose character has still not been revealed, though the pictures below seem to indicate that he is in fact a villain. It is speculated that Benedict Cumberbatch is wearing a Starfleet uniform under his coat, and was most likely a friend before revealing himself as a foe. Here, we see Spock (Zachary Quinto) delivering his signature Pinch to this unknown baddie, followed by a scene that finds Uhura facing off against Cumberbatch with her phaser set to kill in order to save Spock's life. The actors are seen working on "The Space Barge Set" located at Paramount Studios. Star Trek 2 comes to theaters May 17th, 2013 and stars Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

Sacha Baron Cohen posts video response to Oscars controversy (+video) Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:47 AM PST Sacha Baron Cohen, posing as Admiral General Aladeen, says he wants his Oscar tickets back; Academy president says Sacha Baron Cohen has them.

New Pictures from the ‘Star Trek 2′ Set Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:55 AM PST submitted by bowsic [link] [2 comments]

The pipe - a brilliant use of props to drive plot and increase tension [Inglorious Basterds] Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:31 AM PST submitted by crazy_explanations [link] [comment]

One of the greatest scenes in cinema history Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:11 AM PST submitted by PhrenchPhilo [link] [2 comments]

People keep asking as if they don't know-- this is why Hollywood keeps making crap. Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:05 AM PST submitted by BranchDavidian [link] [comment]

Navy Seals film gets zero stars. "A movie whose cinematic ineptitude is matched only by its ideological rottenness..." Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:39 AM PST submitted by indigo_illusion [link] [6 comments]

Any Good Suggestions for Utopian Films? Posted: 24 Feb 2012 08:06 AM PST I seem to have an interest in Utopian style films such as Logan's Run and The Island. I would like to see more of this style. submitted by InsertRandomPun [link] [7 comments]

Report: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Set Wedding Plans Posted: 24 Feb 2012 10:13 AM PST Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel plan to wed this coming summer at a private estate in an unknown location, according to an Us Weekly.com source. Justin, 31, popped the question to the actress, also 31, last December. The insider revealed that Biel has chosen a gown for the nuptials. "Monique Lhuillier is her No. 1 choice for the dress." Both have been tight-lipped about their relationship and their plans. The two dated on and off for five years before becoming engaged. Biel finally showed off her engagement ring six weeks after Timberlake proposed, wearing the diamond sparkler to an "SNL" after-party at Ristorante Asellina last Saturday night. An onlooker divulged to Us Weekly.com, "It wasn't huge. It looked vintage and might have been custom-made."

Oscars 2012: How the Academy Killed the Best Original Song Category Posted: 24 Feb 2012 01:15 PM PST Filed under: News, Exclusive, Movies, Awards Disney Before we attack the Academy, let's begin by saying we'd support 'Man or Muppet' as the winner of the 2012 Oscar for Best Original Song even if it was up against more than one other competitor. But it's not. Instead, the kiddie power ballad by 'Flight of the Conchords'' ever-brilliant Bret McKenzie is nominated beside only Sergio Mendes' bland Brazilian cartoon tune 'Real in Rio,' saddling 'The Muppets' song's likely win with an asterisk because a two-song competition is no competition at all -- especially in a year with 10 best picture nominees and in a category that once topped out at 14 songs in 1945. Instead, the kiddie power ballad's likely win will be saddled with an asterisk because a two-song competition is no competition at all -- especially in a year with 10 best picture nominees and in a category that once topped out at 14 songs in 1945.

First Set Photos From STAR TREK 2 Posted: 24 Feb 2012 08:26 AM PST There has been a lot of uncertainty around just who exactly Benedict Cumberbatch is playing in J.J. Arbram's new Star Trek film. MTV have revealed two new set photos from the film which do nothing to answer that question either, but does show him wearing a black version of the Star Fleet uniform. The first photo shows Cumberbatch doing battle with Zachary Quinto, who is applying the Vulcan nerve pinch, as Spock aboard what is being described as a "space barge". Cumberbatch is able to get away from the Nerve Pinch which leads to the second photo of Zoe Saldana as Uhura coming in with a phaser to help. Like previously stated these photos do nothing to give us an indication on who Cumberbatch is playing, but the fact that he is wearing a Star Fleet uniform is intriguing. Could he be a friend who has just gone rouge, or a enemy

Troubled teens on 'Ice', a jocular 'Beard', Tyler Perry's 'Deeds' and more Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:37 AM PST New releases in Portland-area theaters not reviewed in this week's A&E.

The Hot List: Bridgetown Baconfest, Bob Saget, Oscar party at the Hollywood, more Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:54 AM PST This week's picks: appreciating bridges and bacon at OMSI After Dark, Bob Saget's adults-only comedy, a free Oscar party at the Hollywood Theatre, the alt-Oscars awards show on TV, and multiple Oscar-nominee "Hugo" comes to home video.

TV listings: Feb. 26 - March 3 Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:53 AM PST TV listings: Feb. 26 - March 3

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