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'Bachelorette' Hopefuls Perform with The Muppets
21 May 2012 8:58 PM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
As the saying goes: Sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs to find a prince, and The Bachelorette enlisted the world's most famous frog to help in last night's group date.
Kermit the Frog and the rest of the muppets performed with Emily Maynard and her potential suitors in a charity variety show, benefitting Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Related: The Bachelorette Meets Potential Suitors
The group date featured the guys singing, dancing and telling jokes, which gave them all a little stage fright, but none more than Charlie. The 32-year-old from Massachusetts suffered a horrific accident some time ago after a 15-story fall left him in a coma. As a part of his recovery process, Charlie had to re-learn how to read and speak, which has led him to an intense insecurity about public speaking, as he's still not comfortable with the skill.
Emily was sympathetic to Charlie's plight, reassigning him from »
Bachelorette 2012 Eliminated Joe,Kyle, & Aaron In Episode 2 Tonight
21 May 2012 8:16 PM, PDT | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
Bachelorette 2012 eliminated Joe,Kyle, & Aaron in episode 2 tonight. Tonight's show, kicked off with Ryan finding out he got the first 1 on 1 date of the season. Emily ended up taking him to her house to have him bring in the groceries, and bake cookies,because she wanted him to see how things would work in real life with her. He appeared to handle it pretty well. Ryan appreciated Emily being totally real with him, and not putting on a fake show. Later on in the date, Emily took Ryan out to dinner,and she grilled him with tough questions,because she really wanted to make sure that no one is playing any games with her. Ryan handled it well,and got an early rose. After that, they watched a country music concert and danced. It looked like they had a good time. After the break, Emily took 13 of the guys on a group date. »
- Andre
‘Bachelorette’ Preview: Emily Maynard’s First Group Date — With The Muppets
21 May 2012 1:43 PM, PDT | HollywoodLife | See recent HollywoodLife news »
Stakes are high as the boys compete to win Emily's heart! But a major spoiler has been leaked about tonight's suitors -- read on to find out who's reportedly going home... The boys on the Bachelorette have some serious competition ahead of them: Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. It looks like they'll have to get their approval first before they continue on the journey to win Emily Maynard's heart. This week on the May 21st episode, Emily goes on her first awkward group date with 13 of the guys where they will see (or meet?) her 6-year-old daughter Ricki for the first time. Here's the full episode description: "The Bachelorette - "Episode 802" - Thirteen bachelors take to the stage and join Emily and the beloved Muppets for a live performance benefitting The Ricky Hendrick Centers for Intensive Care at The Levine Children's Hospital. The men split up in groups to rehearse, »
- Nicole Karlis
Daniel Radcliffe and Christopher Walken in Del Toro’s “Pinocchio”?
18 May 2012 6:15 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
While nothing is in ink, plenty of interesting names have been linked with Guillermo Del Toro and Mark Gustafson’s (Fantastic Mr. Fox) upcoming 3-D stop motion animated take on the classic Pinocchio. As Slashfilm reports, Daniel Radcliffe (blimey, it’s Harry Potter) has approached Del Toro about lending his voice to the film, presumably as the wooden child who yearns to be a real boy. Del Toro has also listed Tom Waits, Christopher Walken and Donald Sutherland on his wish list. Tom Waits would voice Gepetto, and Walken or Sutherland would voice the fox. Honestly, it all sounds great to me. Get them all, Guillermo.
The Pan’S Labyrinth director is aiming for a 2014 release and a “more surreal and slightly darker” take than other adaptations of the 19th century book. This is already evident by Nick Cave’s involvement on the music front, and the fact that we »
- Andy Greene
it's been 22 years since Jim Henson died... (and other adventures in social networking)
17 May 2012 3:31 PM, PDT | www.flickfilosopher.com | See recent FlickFilosopher news »
What my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today: • I like this movie, but still: Nooooo! Perennial basic cable favorite Ever After to become a Broadway musical • I think we all already know these things, but it's good to be reminded... Title • It's been 22 years since Jim Henson died... • People are talking about a John Connor curse...Terminator 3 star Nick Stahl reported missing • No festival should have quotas, of course, but why don't more women make films? This is a problem that needs solving... Cannes' female-free directors line-up criticized »
- MaryAnn Johanson
Trailer for the Delightful Documentary Paul Williams: Still Alive
17 May 2012 2:35 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The trailer for the documentary Paul Williams: Still Alive has gone online. As I mentioned in my review from SXSW, it doesn't matter if you know of Paul Williams before you see the movie or not. For fans of the 70s celebrity who wrote "Rainbow Connection", "We've Only Just Begun", and other hit songs, it's a wonderful way to reconnect with a beloved performer. For those who are meeting Williams for the first time, it's great to see him through the eyes of director Stephen Kessler. The trailer does a good job of conveying how Kessler's adoration of Williams is the heart of the movie, and how Williams is confused about being the subject of a documentary. Hit the jump to check out the trailer. Paul Williams: Still Alive opens June 8th. Click over to Apple to see the trailer in HD. We'll update the story with an embed as soon as it's available. »
- Matt Goldberg
Bachelorette 2012 Ep 2 Spoilers: Emily Makes The Guys Show A Talent & More
17 May 2012 11:10 AM, PDT | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
Emily makes the guys show a talent & more in ABC's 'The Bachelorette 2012" episode 2. We've got spoilers for the show,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode looks pretty interesting from what I can tell as the guys will probably make fools of themselves in a talent show. In the new episode 2, sparks will fly between the men as they battle for Emily's time,attention,and affection. Emily makes them compete in a talent show,where they'll have to sing,dance,act,be funny,or something that Emily can find interesting about them. Also,the muppets Kermit the Frog and Miss snort face Piggy will be there as well to make it even more lame. Needless to say,things are pretty light right now.However,later on in the season,some drama will go down. Episode 2 airs Monday,May 21st at 8pm central time on ABC. »
- Chris
Donna Summer: Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, and more celebs tweet reactions to her death
17 May 2012 11:08 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
In the wake of the news that disco legend Donna Summer died this morning, a slew of celebrities have headed to Twitter to pen pithy tributes to the platinum recording artist. Read what celebs are tweeting below:
Ellen DeGeneres: I’m so sad about the news that Donna Summer died this morning. I was a big fan. I even used one of her songs in my show that airs today.
Ryan Seacrest: I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom’s toyota while she sang Donna Summer’s “she works hard for the money” songs were »
- Michelle Profis
Celebs Offer Donna Summer Condolences
17 May 2012 10:14 AM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
The disco ball is dimming its sparkle today. Mere moments after the sad news broke that Donna Summer tragically succumbed to her battle with cancer, her celebrity friends and admirers took to Twitter and released statements to offer their respects to the legendary Queen of Disco.
Related: Queen of Disco Donna Summer Dies
Mary J. Blige: Rip Donna Summer!!!!!!!!! You were truly a game changer!!!
Ryan Seacrest: I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom's toyota while she sang Donna Summer's "she works hard for the money" songs were just classic
Alyssa Milano: I used to do interpretative dance in my living room to Donna Summer's music when I was a little girl. Rest in peace.
Niecy Nash: Rip Donna Summer #discodiva #sadtweet Whitney. Tina Marie. Vesta. Now Donna Summer. The choir in heaven has a new member. They will be singing up a beautiful storm:)
La Toya Jackson: My condolence »
15 Best 'Really!?!' Segments From 'SNL'
15 May 2012 4:47 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Really. Ever since the popular "Really!?!" segment debuted on "Saturday Night Live," it has been a big hit. Whether it's Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler or Meyers on his own, the "Weekend Update" segment has given us a hilarious, sarcastic look at some of the biggest issues in the news.
Check out these 15 hysterical "Really!?!" moments from "SNL," including a few special guest appearances from the likes of Tina Fey, Jerry Seinfeld and Kermit The Frog. And really, don't forget to vote on your favorite clip. Really.
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- The Huffington Post
15 Best 'Really!?!' Segments From 'SNL'
15 May 2012 4:35 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Really. Ever since the popular "Really!?!" segment debuted on "Saturday Night Live," it has been a big hit. Whether it's Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler or Meyers on his own, the "Weekend Update" segment has given us a hilarious, sarcastic look at some of the biggest issues in the news.
Check out these 15 hysterical "Really!?!" moments from "SNL," including a few special guest appearances from the likes of Tina Fey, Jerry Seinfeld and Kermit The Frog. And really, don't forget to vote on your favorite clip. Really.
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- The Huffington Post
Guillermo Del Toro And Mark Gustafson Will Co-Direct Stop Motion 3D Feature Guillermo Del Toro’S Pinocchio
10 May 2012 4:10 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” is a retelling of one of the world’s best-loved tales. The puppet Pinocchio embarks on a series of extraordinary and thrilling adventures, proving himself to »
- Michelle McCue
Guillermo del Toro to co-direct 3D animated Pinocchio film
10 May 2012 12:53 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Guillermo Del Toro is to team up with Mark Gustafson, animation director on The Fantastic Mr Fox, for a 3D Pinocchio movie.
The duo will co-direct the stop-motion animated feature for The Jim Henson Company, creators of The Muppets, Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Fraggle Rock and sci-fi cult series Farscape.
News of del Toro developing the project first surfaced in February 2011. It will be based on the edition of Carlo Collodi's classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. An image showing a model of Pinocchio created to sell the film was unveiled by Grimly on Twitter last year and is included here.
Del Toro was an executive producer on DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and upcoming Rise of the Guardians and a creative consultant on Megamind.
His live-action credits include the Hellboy films and Pan's Labyrinth, while his new monster movie Pacific Rim hits cinemas in July 2013.
The »
- David Bentley
Guillermo del Toro to Co-Direct Pinocchio
10 May 2012 9:46 AM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
It has been officially announced that Guillermo del Toro will co-direct a 3d stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio for The Jim Henson Company:
“Hollywood, Calif., May 10, 2012 — Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” with Mark Gustafson (Animation Director on The Fantastic Mr. Fox). The Jim Henson Company production will be a 3D stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio based on the edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale illustrated by Gris Grimly. Inferno will represent the property to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Del Toro most recently served as executive producer of DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots,” “Kung Fu Panda 2″ and the upcoming “Rise of the Guardians” as well as creative consultant on “Megamind.” “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” marks his first turn helming an animated feature.
With a story by Del Toro, his frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Gris Grimly, “Guillermo Del Toro’s »
- Jonathan James
Guillermo del Toro to Co-Direct 3D Stop-Motion ‘Pinocchio’ Flick
10 May 2012 9:44 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy series director Guillermo del Toro has been working (in some capacity) on the Jim Henson Company’s 3D stop-motion retelling of Pinocchio since 2008.
Back in February 2011, it was announced he would produce the film – which is based on a darker treatment of Carlo Collodi’s partly-serialized 19th century novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” – that del Toro co-wrote, in collaboration with Gris Grimly (the short “Cannibal Flesh Riot”) and Matthew Robbins. The latter also co-penned del Toro’s Mimic and collaborated with the filmmaker on the script for the Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark remake.
Reports are in that del Toro has decided to just go whole-hog on Pinocchio (fully titled… well, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) and co-direct the picture, alongside Fantastic Mr. Fox animation director Mark Gustafson. Special effects will be ...
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- Sandy Schaefer
How I Spent My Summer Vacation Review
10 May 2012 6:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
After failing to win over audiences as a latter day, burnt-out Jim Henson figure in The Beaver, Mel Gibson returns to more comfortable territory in the funny and surprisingly hard-edged prison comedy-actioner, How I Spent my Summer Vacation.
Narrating the action via a wry, seen-it-all-before voice-over, Gibson plays a career criminal who, in the opening scene (and dressed in a clown costume), is giving chase to both Mexican and Us police as he straddles the border, following a robbery which has left him with $4 million dollars of Mob money. Caught by the corrupt arm of that neighbouring law enforcement, he’s promptly dispatched to El Pueblito, a tough-as-nails prison village which wouldn’t look out of place in the post-apocalyptic landscapes he roamed as Mad Max.
In there, he meets a precocious, chain-smoking 10 year-old who is being mysteriously protected by the facility’s criminal rulers. Becoming a twisted surrogate father figure to the young chap, »
- Adam Lowes
Just For Laughs Fest Books Chelsea Handler, Aziz Ansari and The Muppets
9 May 2012 3:00 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Toronto – Montreal’s Just For Laughs comedy festival is giving Chelsea Handler its 2012 Comedy Person of the Year award, and making Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy emcees at one of its glitzy galas. Just For Laughs organizers on Wednesday unveiled a talent lineup for their 30th anniversary edition that includes Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, Bill Hader, Bob Saget, John Pinette, Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, Patton Oswalt, Wayne Brady and Mario Cantone. Photos: The Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast Handler will be in Montreal to receive the festival's top stand-up tribute ten years
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- Etan Vlessing
Maurice Sendak dies
8 May 2012 5:29 AM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
Maurice Sendak, the visionary writer and artist behind Where The Wild Things Are, has died at the age of 83.
Inspired as a child by Disney's Fantasia, Sendak became famous for his love of grotesque imagery and his unwillingness to make characters cute or situations safe, saying he refused to lie to children about the way the world is. As well as authoring several books and working as a theatrical designer, he worked in television, collaborating with Jim Henson, and produced a short animated film of his own. Imagery inspired by the films he loved suffuses his books.
Sendak had recently suffered a stroke and was in increasingly poor health. His partner, Eugene Glynn, died five years ago. Despite entertaining children all over the world, the author had none of his own but gave extensive support to the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, the most likely beneficiary of his estate. »
- Jennie Kermode
Maurice Sendak dies
8 May 2012 5:29 AM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
Maurice Sendak, the visionary writer and artist behind Where The Wild Things Are, has died at the age of 83.
Inspired as a child by Disney's Fantasia, Sendak became famous for his love of grotesque imagery and his unwillingness to make characters cute or situations safe, saying he refused to lie to children about the way the world is. As well as authoring several books and working as a theatrical designer, he worked in television, collaborating with Jim Henson, and produced a short animated film of his own. Imagery inspired by the films he loved suffuses his books.
Sendak had recently suffered a stroke and was in increasingly poor health. His partner, Eugene Glynn, died five years ago. Despite entertaining children all over the world, the author had none of his own but gave extensive support to the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, the most likely beneficiary of his estate. »
- Jennie Kermode
Maurice Sendak dies by Jennie Kermode - 2012-05-08 13:29:59
8 May 2012 5:29 AM, PDT | eyeforfilm.co.uk | See recent eyeforfilm.co.uk news »
Maurice Sendak, the visionary writer and artist behind Where The Wild Things Are, has died at the age of 83.
Inspired as a child by Disney's Fantasia, Sendak became famous for his love of grotesque imagery and his unwillingness to make characters cute or situations safe, saying he refused to lie to children about the way the world is. As well as authoring several books and working as a theatrical designer, he worked in television, collaborating with Jim Henson, and produced a short animated film of his own. Imagery inspired by the films he loved suffuses his books.
Sendak had recently suffered a stroke and was in increasingly poor health. His partner, Eugene Glynn, died five years ago. Despite entertaining children all over the world, the author had none of his own but gave extensive support to the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, the most likely beneficiary of his estate. »
- Jennie Kermode
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