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Mumford and Sons Bring Gentlemen of the Road Fest to Dixon, Illinois (PHOTOS)
Video! Hanging Out with Olympian Matt Grevers
Before Tony Scott died, the director left notes to loved ones
Nicki Minaj is close to 'American Idol' deal, source says
CONTEST: Win Battleship on Blu-ray!
Megan Mullally's Return and Four More Things We'd Like to See on Happy Endings
Rihanna: 'I Truly Love Chris Brown'
Nicki Minaj Joins Mariah Carey As New 'American Idol' Judge
Tony Scott Diagnosed with Inoperable Brain Cancer Before His Suicide
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Concept Art, Costumes & Vehicles
Three Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Photos
Avengers deleted scene
What are the movies from the years 2000-2012 that you think will still make it onto Sight & Sound's once-per-decade ranking in 2062? If you were called upon to participate, which films would you prognosticate will qualify by standing the test of time?
James Bond Tries a New Cocktail [Poetry]
Susan Lucci Takes Fans On An Online Adulterous Experience With 'Deadly Affairs'
Axl Rose Suffers A Setback With His 'Guitar Hero' Lawsuit
Photos! At the 2012 Do Something Awards
Augusta National Golf Club Accepts First Female Members in 80-Year History
Catch Up Before Fall Premieres with Hulu Plus
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Mumford and Sons Bring Gentlemen of the Road Fest to Dixon, Illinois (PHOTOS)

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 02:15 PM PDT

Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Exclusive

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Dixon, Illinois -- the location for Mumford and Sons third of four Gentlemen of the Road stopovers -- is in the middle of nowhere. Located off a barren exit along Interstate 88, the tony town is in the heart of Illinois farmland, a two-hour drive through endless cornfields west of Chicago and a hour away from Illinois' Quad Cities. Until this past weekend, Dixon's only claim to fame was being the childhood home of America's 40th president, Ronald Reagan.

"It was just 'a band' wants to come to your town," explains Dixon Main Street Executive Director Josh Albrecht of how the show came to fruition. "I didn't know it was Mumford and Sons."

It is nearing 3AM on Saturday and Mr. Albrecht and his wife are enjoying pizza and the mind-blowing magic show at Mumford's after-afterparty at Dixon's Crystal Cork. Truth be told, the magic for the town really started in January when Albrecht answered a post on the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeking a main street community for "a band's" concert. Up against 400 other towns on the forum, Albrecht wrote up a proposal for why Dixon, a town of 18,000 nestled along the Rock River, was the perfect candidate for the stopover.

Video! Hanging Out with Olympian Matt Grevers

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:09 AM PDT

"Extra's" A.J. Calloway caught up with Olympic gold medalist and swimmer Matt Grevers in New York. They chatted about his engagement video that went viral, and where he keeps his gold medal.

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Before Tony Scott died, the director left notes to loved ones

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:02 AM PDT

The 68-year-old Scott's death after falling from a bridge over the Los Angeles harbor was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.

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Nicki Minaj is close to 'American Idol' deal, source says

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:21 AM PDT

A person close to Nicki Minaj said the 29-year-old entertainer has been in talks to judge the Fox TV competition "American Idol" and that a deal is in the works.

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CONTEST: Win Battleship on Blu-ray!

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:10 AM PDT

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is releasing Battleship on Blu-ray and DVD August 28, the sci-fi action-adventure from director Peter Berg based on the popular board game. We have a contest lined up where you can take home the Blu-ray Combo Pack and a dog tag/bottle opener, cause you're definitely going to want to grab a cold one when you sit down in front of this mindless summer brain-melt of an action movie! Crack open a coldy and enter today! Details are below, you filthy brig rats!

Winners Receive:

Battleship Blu-ray

Battleship dog tag/bottle opener

HERE'S HOW TO WIN!

Just "Like" (fan) the MovieWeb Facebook page (below) and then leave a comment below telling us why these prizes must be yours!

If you already "Like" MovieWeb, just leave a comment below telling us why these prizes must be yours!

Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, Friday Night Lights) directs and produces Battleship, the epic-scale action-adventure that James Rocchi, MSN Movies calls, "A big, bold blast! Packed with brains and heart, and explosively fun." Taylor Kitsch plays Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a naval weapons officer assigned to destroyer USS John Paul, and humanity's last hope in the face of a global alien invasion. Alexander Skarsg&#229rd (True Blood, Melancholia) is Hopper's older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of USS Sampson; global music superstar Rihanna makes her motion-picture debut as Petty Officer Second Class Cora Raikes, Hopper's crewmate and a weapons specialist on USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker (Just Go with It) is Sam Shane, Hopper's fianc&#233e and a physical therapist specializing in the rehabilitation of military combat veterans; Tadanobu Asano (Thor), is Captain Yugi Nagata, commanding officer of the Japanese destroyer Myoko and Hopper's archrival; and Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson (The Grey, Liam Neeson) plays Hopper and Stone's superior (and Sam's father), Admiral Shane, Commander of the Pacific Fleet.

Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-ray

Alternate Ending Pre-visualization with commentary by Peter Berg
Visual Effects of Battleship - From ground-breaking water-simulation programs to cutting-edge motion capture, see how the team at Industrial Light & Magic pushes the boundaries of visual effects to bring the aliens to life.
All Access with Director Peter Berg - Join director Peter Berg as he gives fans an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.
USS Missouri VIP Tour - Come aboard the historic "Mighty Mo" for an exclusive tour with director Peter Berg and actual Navy veterans as they reveal some of the coolest facts and amazing action that has graced the decks of this legendary ship.
Commander Pete - Watch as director Peter Berg energizes the cast and crew with his endless enthusiasm and relentless good humor.
And with Universal's Second Screen, viewers canenjoy an innovative and interactive viewing experience, that allows them tocontrol, interact and explore Battleship with groundbreaking features right on a networked tablet or computer, in synchronization with the movie on the television screen! While the movie plays, experience features such as:
Alien Tech 3D Model Turntable Explosions: During the movie, 3D models of the aliens and the shredder become available to the user to view at various angles. For instance, as the user turns the Regent Alien, the armor flies off in parts and then re-assembles. (Exclusive to Second Screen.)
All Access with Director Peter Berg: Viewers get an all access look at the making of the film featuring interviews with cast and crew.

Flick View: Interact with the movie, move content from the Tablet to the TV screen, and compare storyboards, animatics, and other executing content by "Flicking" them from on their tablet to their TV screen, simply by gesturing their fingers upwards on their tablets.

UltraViolet: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. Currently available in the United States only.

Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android and more!

pocket Blu App: The popular free pocket Blu app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad, Android tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of thedevices' larger screens and high resolution displays.

Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live functions with ease.

Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.

Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.

Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket Blu-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.

Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.

BD-Live: Access the BD-Live&#8482 Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

Bonus Features on Both the Blu-ray and DVD

Preparing for Battle - Hear how Hollywood teamed up with the US Navy to transform a beloved board game into a big-screen blockbuster.
All Hands on Deck: The Cast - Witness the actors getting into the military mindset and Navy veterans having their time in the spotlight in this salute to the people at the heart of the story.
Engage in Battle
Shooting at Sea - Experience thecrew taking on the daunting challenge of shooting on the open ocean on their "soundstage at sea."
All Aboard the Fleet - Cast and crew members share their experiences shooting on the ships, particularly the historic USS Missouri.

Battleship was released May 18th, 2012 and stars Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano, Hamish Linklater, Liam Neeson, Peter MacNicol. The film is directed by Peter Berg.

Megan Mullally's Return and Four More Things We'd Like to See on Happy Endings

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:01 AM PDT

Happy Endings is almost back! (And when we say almost, we mean ABC won't be bringing the cult hit comedy back until October! Groan.)

To pass the time until our favorite sextet is on the air again, we thought we'd help the writers of Happy Endings by offering up a few wacky, yet totally plausible, situations that the group could find themselves in this season.

Happy Endings Scoop: What will happen to the Penny-Dave-Alex love triangle?

1. Megan Mullally returns! The Will & Grace alum has made the rounds on TV over the last few years, but her turn as Penny's mother on Happy was particularly hilarious. Case in point: Penny (Casey Wilson) and Dana warmed our hearts by singing out their angry thoughts. This time around...

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Rihanna: 'I Truly Love Chris Brown'

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:06 AM PDT

Singer Rihanna didn't hold back during a candid interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday. The superstar revealed she still loves her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, while chatting with Oprah in Barbados for an episode of OWN's "Next Chapter."

During the interview, Rihanna told Winfrey that the 2009 incident in which Brown hit her was "embarrassing" and "humiliating." Yet, despite his arrest, the pair remains "very close friends."

Nicki Minaj Joins Mariah Carey As New 'American Idol' Judge

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:03 AM PDT

Nicki Minaj has captured the open judging spot on American Idol and will be evaluation contestants next to Mariah Carey, according to US Weekly. Two sources have told the magazine that the star is ...

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Tony Scott Diagnosed with Inoperable Brain Cancer Before His Suicide

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:48 AM PDT

Director Tony Scott was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer before his suicide

Last night, we reported the shocking news that director Tony Scott committed suicide yesterday afternoon, by jumping from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California. Today, we have new information that the filmmaker was recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.

It isn't known when he received this diagnosis. An autopsy is set to be performed today. Witnesses saw the filmmaker get out of his Toyota Prius parked on the bridge and scale a 10-foot fence before jumping. A suicide note was later recovered, although the contents of that note were not revealed.

Tony Scott was 68 years old at the time of his death. We will bring you more information about his tragic death when the autopsy results are revealed. The director is survived by his wife, Donna W. Scott, and his twin sons.

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Concept Art, Costumes & Vehicles

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:55 AM PDT

"Mad Max: Fury Road" – the fourth in the franchise's history stars Tom Hardy ("The Dark Knight Rises") in the title role of Max Rockatansky, alongside Oscar(R) winner Charlize Theron ("Monster", "Prometheus") as Imperator Furiosa. According to Miller, "Mad Max is caught up with a group of people fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by the Imperator Furiosa. This movie is an account of the Road War which follows. It is based on the Word Burgers of the History Men and eyewitness accounts of those who survived." "Mad Max: Fury Road" also stars Nicholas Hoult ("X-Men: First Class") as Nux; Hugh Keays-Byrne ("Mad Max," "Sleeping Beauty") as Immortan Joe; and Nathan Jones ("Conan the Barbarian") as Rictus Erectus. Collectively known as The Wives, Zoe Kravitz ("X-Men: First Class") plays Toast, Riley Keough ("Magic Mike") is Capable, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley ("Transformers: Dark of the Moon") is Splendid. They are joined by

Three Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Photos

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:16 AM PDT

Though The Dark Knight Rises concludes director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy on the big screen, the iconic DC Comics character will continue to live on in various forms. In fact, his next appearance is just around the corner in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, the latest installment in the DC Universe Animated Original movie series. We have three photos from this hard-hitting action adventure based on Frank Miller's seminial four-issue limited comic book series. Warner Home Video and The Paley Center for Media are planning a bi-coastal premiere for this upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release, which arrives in stores this September. Check out these cool images of Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon, and then read on for details about how you can attend one of the upcoming premieres. You better hurry, though. These free tickets are guaranteed to go pretty fast!

Warner Home Video and The Paley Center for Media proudly present the bi-coastal World Premieres of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies, in New York on September 20 and Los Angeles on September 24. Filmmakers and members of the voice cast will attend both events for red carpet media interviews and post-screening panel discussions.

On Thursday, September 20, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 will screen at the Paley Center in New York City (25 West 52nd Street) with media interviews starting at 5:00 p.m. and screening commencing at 6:30 p.m. Following the screening, actor David Selby, the voice of Commissioner Gordon, and eight-time Emmy Award winning dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano will lead a panel discussion. Additional panelists will be announced as confirmed.

On Monday, September 24, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 will screen at the Paley Center in Los Angeles (465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills) with media interviews starting at 5:30 p.m. and screening commencing at 7:00 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening featuring actors David Selby and Ariel Winter, executive producer Bruce W. Timm, director Jay Oliva, writer Bob Goodman and dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano. Additional participants, including voice cast members, will be announced as confirmed.

A limited number of free tickets are available for the general public.

Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the New York event on September 20 must RSVP via email to DKReturns1@gmail.com.

Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the Los Angeles event on Sept. 24 must RSVP via email to DKReturns1LA@gmail.com.

All fan RSVPs email MUST include the name of the entrant, a valid email, and the name of the media outlet/website by which the entrant learned of the screening.

Tickets to both events will be distributed on a "first come, first served" basis.

In the bleak and ominous future of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, it's been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with racecars and liquor - but the Bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight's cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting - simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new ... and old.

Fanboy demi-god Peter Weller leads a stellar voice cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Joining Weller behind the microphone is David Selby as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel Winter as Carrie/Robin, three-time DCU veteran Wade Williams as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper.

Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Blu-ray and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 DVD will be distributed by Warner Home Video on September 25, 2012.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 will be released September 25th, 2012 and stars Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams, Michael McKean. The film is directed by Jay Oliva.

Avengers deleted scene

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 09:30 AM PDT

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What are the movies from the years 2000-2012 that you think will still make it onto Sight & Sound's once-per-decade ranking in 2062? If you were called upon to participate, which films would you prognosticate will qualify by standing the test of time?

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James Bond Tries a New Cocktail [Poetry]

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 08:49 AM PDT

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Susan Lucci Takes Fans On An Online Adulterous Experience With 'Deadly Affairs'

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:42 AM PDT

Investigation Discovery just launched an interactive online experience today, IsItADeadlyAffair.com, that engages participants in the intricacies of an illicit affair as they unravel in real-time t...

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Axl Rose Suffers A Setback With His 'Guitar Hero' Lawsuit

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:30 AM PDT

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has suffered a blow after part of his lawsuit against a computer game manufacturer was thrown out. A judge in Los Angeles has dismissed the musician's claim that b...

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Photos! At the 2012 Do Something Awards

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:30 AM PDT

Check out all the fashion at the 2012 Do Something Awards, including "Glee" sweethearts Lea Michele and Cory Monteith!

Augusta National Golf Club Accepts First Female Members in 80-Year History

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 10:15 AM PDT

The Augusta National Golf Club has accepted female members for the first time in its 80-year history.

Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore will be the first women to sport the club's famous green jackets when it opens for the upcoming season in October.

''This is a joyous occasion,'' Augusta National chairman Billy Payne told The Associated Press. ''These accomplished women share our passion for the game of golf and both are well known and respected by our membership...This is a significant and positive time in our club's history and, on behalf of our membership, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome them and all of our new members into the Augusta National family.''