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• Online Film Critics Society Names 'Argo' The Best Film Of 2012
• Bradley Cooper, Ben Affleck Fly Solo at Palm Springs Film Festival
• 300: Rise of an Empire Story Details Reveal Timeline Will Interesect with 300
• COMICS: New Artist Boards THUNDERBOLTS In March; Punisher And Elektra To Hook Up
• Charges filed in case of 85-year-old man using cane as weapon
• Anjelica Huston and David Thewlis Join The Winter Queen
• Sneak Peek of New ‘Bachelor’ Sean Lowe
• 'Hawaii Five-0': 5 Spoilers You Need To Know
• Steel frame being transported by truck smacks bridge on I-76
• Guillermo Del Toro Says No to Directing Star Wars: Episode VII
• Mom rescues baby from python: Finds six-foot snake in bed [+video]
• Every 007 Actor Morphed Into The Ultimate JAMES BOND
• Guillermo Del Toro Will Try To Make AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS Again
• Lindsay Lohan's Assault Case Postponed
• 300: Rise of an Empire Story Details Reveal Timeline Will Interesct with 300
• Justin Bieber Shows Off Latest Ink & Hints At Hosting SNL
• Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone to Announce the 85th Annual Academy Awards Nominations on January 10th
• Heidi Klum Talks Divorce, Cougars and 'Wild and Crazy' Sex
• Oscar host Seth MacFarlane, Emma Stone will announce nominations
• Oz the Great and Powerful Has a Wicked Witch That Lusts After Power and Evil

Online Film Critics Society Names 'Argo' The Best Film Of 2012 Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:25 AM PST Ben Affleck's acclaimed new film Argo has been crowned the best movie of 2012 by officials at the Online Film Critics Society. The thriller, which also features John Goodman, Bryan Cranston and A... Read More >

Bradley Cooper, Ben Affleck Fly Solo at Palm Springs Film Festival Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST "Extra's" Renee Bargh caught up with all the stars at the Palm Springs Film Festival, where newly single Bradley Cooper was spotted celebrating his 38th birthday. Cooper is one of the "sexiest men alive," but the birthday boy was flying solo at the festival. When Renee asked, "Who did you bring tonight? Who is your date?" Cooper replied, "Nobody."

300: Rise of an Empire Story Details Reveal Timeline Will Interesect with 300 Posted: 07 Jan 2013 07:52 AM PST One of the 2013 releases we know very little about is 300: Rise of an Empire, a spin-off of the 2007 blockbuster 300. Director Zack Snyder did not return to the helm, with Noam Murro stepping in. However, Rodrigo Santoro, who reprises his role as Xerxes, said this follow-up will still "match up" with the original blockbuster, revealing there is a point where both movies intersect. "I think it will match, because the idea is matching -- characters and style and all that. Especially because they're calling it like a spinoff, you get bits of the first movie. There's a place where they meet, the first movie and the second movie, but it's a different director. I didn't see the movie yet, the final result, but the experience -- I mean, Zack was pretty much involved because he wrote it and he's producing it. His hands are there, but Noam will have his own take on directing it. I think it's going to be pretty awesome, and the fans are going to be pleased." The actor also reveals that one of the reasons we know so little about the story may be because the plot was always evolving. "It would be about Xerxes at first, but then they changed the whole thing. I would say that you get to know a little bit about [Xerxes'] backstory, which I thought is pretty cool. It's more like you have the new Athenian, Sullivan (Stapleton). You have Eva Green's character, which is a commander, a naval commander, my naval commander, and you have Xerxes. It gravitates between all three, what's going on." 300: Rise of an Empire comes to theaters August 2nd, 2013 and stars Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Sullivan Stapleton, Mark Killeen, Jack O'Connell, Hans Matheson, Andrew Tiernan, Callan Mulvey. The film is directed by Noam Murro.

COMICS: New Artist Boards THUNDERBOLTS In March; Punisher And Elektra To Hook Up Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:41 AM PST Thunderbolts hasn't been the most successful of the Marvel NOW! titles so far, but it has shown potential. Will a new artist in the form of Phil Noto reinvigorate things? He's certainly reinvigorated Frank Castle anyway. Go on my son!.. Like the pic says, you'll have to wait until March to see where this goes in issue #7 of Thunderbolts.

Charges filed in case of 85-year-old man using cane as weapon Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST  The Denver District Attorney's office today charged an 85-year-old man accused of hitting a parking monitor with his cane with third-degree assault on an at-risk person.

Anjelica Huston and David Thewlis Join The Winter Queen Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:33 AM PST Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. today announced that subject to contract both Anjelica Huston and David Thewlis have accepted the roles of "Lady Astair" and "Count Zurov" in the picture The Winter Queen. They will join Milla Jovovich who has long been attached to star as "Lady Amalia". Additional casting announcements will be made shortly with principal photography expected to commence this April. Based on the internationally best selling novel by Boris Akunin and helmed by acclaimed Russian director Fedor Bondarchuk, The Winter Queen tells the story of intrepid young police detective Erast Fandorin and a mystery that begins with the suicides of several wealthy young men throughout 1886Russia and ends in an extensive plot for global domination.Fandorin's na&#239ve wit and the suave yet volatile Count Zurov are his only protection from the ever more elaborate attempts on his life as he follows the conspiracy from Russia to England and back again; navigating unknown worlds with charm if not with ease. The enigmatic femme fatale Amalia seems to be somehow at the centre of it all, but can the saintly British aristocrat Lady Astair, founder of a string of orphanages which have greatly benefited from the wills of the affluent dead men, really be trusted? Here's what Seven Arts Entertainment CEO Peter Hoffman had to say in a statement. "Fedor and I are pleased to welcome Ms. Huston and Mr. Thewlis to our international cast of The Winter Queen which will start principal photography this spring. This production will be the first of two expected major productions this year." The Winter Queen comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Milla Jovovich, Anjelica Huston, David Thewlis. The film is directed by Fedor Bondarchuk.

Sneak Peek of New ‘Bachelor’ Sean Lowe Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:05 AM PST It's time for another "Bachelor" to find love! In a sneak preview from Season 17 of "The Bachelor," 29-year-old Sean Lowe, whose heart was broken last year by "Bachelorette" Emily Maynard, is definitely ready to find the right woman. In this clip, the Dallas-based insurance agent says he really wants to be a dad. "I want to start a family and just have a house that's full of love and laughter."

'Hawaii Five-0': 5 Spoilers You Need To Know Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:00 AM PST The holidays are over, and it's time to look forward to several more frigid months of winter and paying off all those Christmas presents you couldn't afford.  Luckily, most television shows are gea... Read More >

Steel frame being transported by truck smacks bridge on I-76 Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:01 AM PST Westbound lanes of I-76 have been shut down by a traffic accident. A truck hauling a large steel frame ran into a mishap when the frame hit the underside of the Dahlia Street bridge spanning

Guillermo Del Toro Says No to Directing Star Wars: Episode VII Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:03 AM PST The task of finding a director for Star Wars: Episode VII has been a process of elimination. Ever since Disney announced in October that the highly-anticipated sequel is in development, numerous high-profile directors have taken themselves out of the running for this coveted job. Today, Guillermo del Toro revealed that he was offered the job, but turned it down. "We got one phone call to my agent saying, 'Is Guillermo interested?' And basically I have so much stuff already of my own, and I'm pursuing stuff that I'm generating already. It was very flattering. It was just a phone call, it didn't go past that, it was very nice to be asked, but believe it or not, I'm busy enough." When asked who he would like to see direct what will surely be the most anticipated movie of the 21st Century, the filmmaker revealed he wanted Brad Bird to take the helm. "I think the fans deserve somebody that is just going to immerse themselves completely. As a geek, I would have loved to see Brad Bird take it." Unfortunately, Brad Bird revealed in November that he is not making Star Wars: Episode VII. Michael Arndt is writing the screenplay, with Disney eyeing a 2015 release. Star Wars: Episode VII comes to theaters in 2015.

Mom rescues baby from python: Finds six-foot snake in bed [+video] Posted: 07 Jan 2013 10:53 AM PST An Australian mom rescues her baby from a six-foot python that had curled up in bed with the two of them during the night: A cat's hiss warns her, and her cellphone light helps her see the culprit.

Every 007 Actor Morphed Into The Ultimate JAMES BOND Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:04 AM PST I can't actually see this fella being called up for the role, he looks more like a '50s game show host by way of Jimmy Stewart to me. But there are definite glimpses of Connery, Moore and Brosnan - no idea where the Craig went! What do you guys think?

Guillermo Del Toro Will Try To Make AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS Again Posted: 07 Jan 2013 08:53 AM PST In 2011, Universal Pictures decided not to greenlit Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft novella At The Mountains Of Madness, because the studio wanted a PG-13 rating despite GDT's insistence on an R-rating. Last year, the director stated that, due to the premise being similar to that of Ridley Scott's Prometheus, it'll be a while before we see the project come to life. Now, in an interview with The Playlist, the Hellboy director discusses the movie, and reveals that he's going to try to make it "one more time". "I'm going to try it one more time. Once more into the dark abyss. We're gonna do a big presentation of the project again at the start of the year and see if any [studio's] interested." Del Toro also confirms that action star Tom Cruise is still attached to star in the adaptation. "Yeah, Tom is still attached. I think

Lindsay Lohan's Assault Case Postponed Posted: 07 Jan 2013 10:36 AM PST Prosecutors handling Lindsay Lohan's assault case in New York have delayed the hearing to give themselves more time to investigate the allegations. The "Mean Girls" star is accused of punching Ti... Read More >

300: Rise of an Empire Story Details Reveal Timeline Will Interesct with 300 Posted: 07 Jan 2013 07:52 AM PST One of the 2013 releases we know very little about is 300: Rise of an Empire, a spin-off of the 2007 blockbuster 300. Director Zack Snyder did not return to the helm, with Noam Murro stepping in. However, Rodrigo Santoro, who reprises his role as Xerxes, said this follow-up will still "match up" with the original blockbuster, revealing there is a point where both movies intersect. "I think it will match, because the idea is matching -- characters and style and all that. Especially because they're calling it like a spinoff, you get bits of the first movie. There's a place where they meet, the first movie and the second movie, but it's a different director. I didn't see the movie yet, the final result, but the experience -- I mean, Zack was pretty much involved because he wrote it and he's producing it. His hands are there, but Noam will have his own take on directing it. I think it's going to be pretty awesome, and the fans are going to be pleased." The actor also reveals that one of the reasons we know so little about the story may be because the plot was always evolving. "It would be about Xerxes at first, but then they changed the whole thing. I would say that you get to know a little bit about [Xerxes'] backstory, which I thought is pretty cool. It's more like you have the new Athenian, Sullivan (Stapleton). You have Eva Green's character, which is a commander, a naval commander, my naval commander, and you have Xerxes. It gravitates between all three, what's going on." 300: Rise of an Empire comes to theaters August 2nd, 2013 and stars Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Sullivan Stapleton, Mark Killeen, Jack O'Connell, Hans Matheson, Andrew Tiernan, Callan Mulvey. The film is directed by Noam Murro.

Justin Bieber Shows Off Latest Ink & Hints At Hosting SNL Posted: 07 Jan 2013 10:30 AM PST Justin Bieber has tattoo fever. The pop singer, who's set to release an all-acoustic version of his hit album "Believe" January 29th, showed off some new needlework he had done via his Instagram p... Read More >

Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone to Announce the 85th Annual Academy Awards Nominations on January 10th Posted: 07 Jan 2013 07:35 AM PST Nominations for the 85th Annual Academy Awards will be announced by the show's host, Seth MacFarlane, and actress Emma Stone on Thursday, January 10. This will be the first time since 1972 that an Oscar show host has participated in the nominations announcement. MacFarlane and Stone will unveil the nominations at a 5:30 a.m. PT news conference at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, where hundreds of media representatives from around the world will be gathered. Since the first nominations announcement in 1964, the Academy president has been joined by one or more co-announcers at the event. This year the Academy will break with tradition when MacFarlane, who was named Oscar show host in October, joins Stone on Oscar nominations morning. Charlton Heston (1972) was the only other show host to participate in the nominations announcement. Stone starred in the 2011 Best Picture nominee The Help and the summer release The Amazing Spider-Man. Her other film credits include Superbad, Zombieland, Easy A and Crazy Stupid Love. Stone will be seen in Gangster Squad later this month and in The Croods, due out in March. Nominations information for all categories will be distributed to news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards website, Oscar.com. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. The Academy Awards episode 85.1, "85th Annual Academy Awards" airs on ABC February 24th, 2013. The episode stars Seth MacFarlane and is directed by Don Mischer.

Heidi Klum Talks Divorce, Cougars and 'Wild and Crazy' Sex Posted: 07 Jan 2013 10:19 AM PST In a candid new interview with Marie Claire, Heidi Klum opened up about her divorce from Seal, Hollywood cougars and being experimental in bed. When it comes to her split, the mother of four said, "If someone got [very sick], God forbid, that would be a real problem. It's not what I wanted – it's not what anyone wanted – but [divorce is] not a real problem."

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane, Emma Stone will announce nominations Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:52 AM PST For the first time in 40 years, the host of the Academy Awards will help announce the Oscar nominations. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Oz the Great and Powerful Has a Wicked Witch That Lusts After Power and Evil Posted: 07 Jan 2013 12:07 AM PST Rachel Weisz has revealed her role as the Wicked Witch of the East in Sam Raimi's Oz: The Great and Powerful, clearing up one of the mysteries that surrounds the film. While we knew that she is playing Evanora, and Mila Kunis is playing Theodora, there has long been some confusion as to which one of these lovely ladies will eventually succumb to a flying house falling on her head. Now we know. It will be Rachel Weisz who is killed off early in this fantasy adventure series (not a spoiler if you've seen The Wizard of Oz). The actress recently spoke out about playing the evil witch, and revealed the personality and drive behind her character. "It was a fun idea to be playing someone who is really, really bad. I can't think of any roles that I've had like that before... She's really, really a bad person and she revels in being bad. It's a Disney film, so I shouldn't say she is 'turned on' by evil, but that's what it is like... She enjoys it, like the meaner she is the more pleasure she gets. The film centers on small-time magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco), who after one to many scams finds himself thrown into the fantastical Land of Oz. There he transforms himself into the powerful Wizard and finds a way to turn himself into a better man. Oz: The Great and Powerful comes to theaters March 8th, 2013 and stars Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, James Franco, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Abigail Spencer, Joey King, Bill Cobbs. The film is directed by Sam Raimi.

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