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Blu-ray: Is It Time To Make The Move?

15 July 2009 2:02 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Our desire for new technology continues to be stoked from every direction: The internet, store sales on every shelf, magazines and postal bombardment abound. While “big box” stores are closing their doors left and right, the unmistakable, always-anticipated internal screams of “time to upgrade” continue to echo throughout consumer minds everywhere. It opens eyes, web browsers and imaginations soliciting the question: What’s next?

So I’ve decided to take you on a Screen Rant-based Tech and Opinion Hunt not only to find out the direction of my next home theater acquisition, but to ask what will make You decide when the time will come to “go Blu-ray.” Be sure to chime in with your comments below and help round out the perspective on an often fiery and opinionated discussion that we hope will educate many.

 

DVDs have been pushing the movie landscape for a good long time now, offering

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Mike Wilkerson

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10 Things Star: Heath Ledger "Probably Wouldn't Care" About Remake

14 July 2009 7:46 AM, PDT | From TVGuide.com - Features | See recent TVGuide - Features news

As far as teen movies go, 10 Things I Hate About You ranks near the top, perhaps even trumping Clueless as a cult favorite, depending on who you ask. And like Clueless, the 1999 romp — which launched the careers of Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles — has hit the small screen (Tuesdays at 8 pm/Et, on ABC Family). "The movie is such a wonderful, classic teen comedy. ... We're breathing new light into it," Meaghan Jette Martin, who plays socially ambitious Bianca Stratford, tells TVGuide.com. "It's like opening it up to a new generation of kids." Find out what else the 17-year-old has to say about the show, how she masters that French accent and what she has to say to the haters.

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Joyce Eng

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10 Things Star: Heath Ledger "Probably Wouldn't Care" About Remake

14 July 2009 7:46 AM, PDT | From TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide.com - Breaking News news

As far as teen movies go, 10 Things I Hate About You ranks near the top, perhaps even trumping Clueless as a cult favorite, depending on who you ask. And like Clueless, the 1999 romp — which launched the careers of Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles — has hit the small screen (Tuesdays at 8 pm/Et, on ABC Family). "The movie is such a wonderful, classic teen comedy. ... We're breathing new light into it," Meaghan Jette Martin, who plays socially ambitious Bianca Stratford, tells TVGuide.com. "It's like opening it up to a new generation of kids." Find out what else the 17-year-old has to say about the show, how she masters that French accent and what she has to say to the haters.

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Joyce Eng

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2009 Comic-Con Schedule for Wed July 22 - Thurs July 23

11 July 2009 6:53 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Comic-Con is coming at us and everyone is wondering who and what will be where and when.

The good folks at the Comic-Con 2009 website have started to release schedules for the big 4-day event. The weekend for some will actually start on the night of Wednesday, July 22nd, for the pre-registered 4-day attendees with a Special Preview Night Programming.

The schedule is a bit fluid, but at press time, this was as it stood for the Wednesday & Thursday schedules.  Of course, the entire has been edited down to what Screen Rant covers. Check it out:

 

Wednesday, July 22

6:00-9:00 in Ballroom 20

Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings of exclusive pilot premiere screenings of the new TV series of the 2009–2010 season - Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries, plus some preview trailers for other upcoming new shows.

Human Target is based upon the DC Comics title starring Mark Valley (Fringe

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Fanboy Fix: Timberlake as Green Lantern, Diaz in 'Green Hornet' and Superman Returns in 2011?

10 July 2009 10:26 AM, PDT | From Fandango | See recent Fandango news

Now before you fanboys start burning buildings and looting convenience stores at the mere mention of Justin Timberlake as the Green Lantern, let me inform you that right now nothing is official. AICN is reporting (via an unspecified source) that Timberlake screen-tested (ie: auditioned) for the role of Green Lantern, and he's among a select group of guys that are all vying for the much-coveted role. Timberlake, while charismatic and fun to watch on "Saturday Night Live", probably wouldn't be the best choice to lead a major comic property, especially since he still carries some of that boy-band mystique that fanboys love to hate. But the Green Lantern is a wild card, and maybe Timberlake will surprise. After all, the same was said about Heath Ledger when he signed on to...

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Fanboy Fix: Timberlake as Green Lantern, Diaz in 'Green Hornet' and Superman Returns in 2011?

10 July 2009 10:26 AM, PDT | From Fandango | See recent Fandango news

Now before you fanboys start burning buildings and looting convenience stores at the mere mention of Justin Timberlake as the Green Lantern, let me inform you that right now nothing is official. AICN is reporting (via an unspecified source) that Timberlake screen-tested (ie: auditioned) for the role of Green Lantern, and he's among a select group of guys that are all vying for the much-coveted role. Timberlake, while charismatic and fun to watch on "Saturday Night Live", probably wouldn't be the best choice to lead a major comic property, especially since he still carries some of that boy-band mystique that fanboys love to hate. But the Green Lantern is a wild card, and maybe Timberlake will surprise. After all, the same was said about Heath Ledger when he signed on to...

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Fanboy Fix: Timberlake as Green Lantern, Diaz in 'Green Hornet' and Superman Returns in 2011?

10 July 2009 10:26 AM, PDT | From Fandango | See recent Fandango news

Now before you fanboys start burning buildings and looting convenience stores at the mere mention of Justin Timberlake as the Green Lantern, let me inform you that right now nothing is official. AICN is reporting (via an unspecified source) that Timberlake screen-tested (ie: auditioned) for the role of Green Lantern, and he's among a select group of guys that are all vying for the much-coveted role. Timberlake, while charismatic and fun to watch on "Saturday Night Live", probably wouldn't be the best choice to lead a major comic property, especially since he still carries some of that boy-band mystique that fanboys love to hate. But the Green Lantern is a wild card, and maybe Timberlake will surprise. After all, the same was said about Heath Ledger when he signed on to...

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Full Thursday Comic Con 2009 Schedule Released

9 July 2009 11:23 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

San Diego Comic Con International has finally come up with the full schedule for the first full day of Comic Con 2009. From the programming list, it is revealed that Summit Entertainment as well as Walt Disney Pictures will be among those presenting their latest line-up of upcoming movies, such as "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" and "Alice in Wonderland", on Thursday, July 23.

Summit will make use of Hall H from 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. to give a special presentation as well as unveil exclusive footage of their three feature projects, "Astro Boy", "Sorority Row" and "New Moon". Especially for "New Moon", it is mentioned that surprise members of the cast will attend the presentation to answer questions.

In the meantime, Disney will dominate the Hall H from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. to present their upcoming slate, including "A Christmas Carol (2009)" and "Tron 2.0". Aside from the movies' presentation,

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The Hot Five!!

9 July 2009 5:20 PM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

Here again is your weekly dose of the hottest five stories across the JoBlo Movie Network. Buckle Up, Kids, There's A View-master Movie Coming Jennifer's Body Trailer Shows A Lot Of Megan Fox'S Body Heath Ledger'S Last Days Discussed In New Vanity Fair Full Length District 9 Trailer Is Here To Kick Your Ass Warner Bros. Have Until 2011 To Get Started On New Supes Film Teens Get All Kinds Of Dead In New The Final Destination Pics Sexy Kitty Diora Baird In...

Omar Aviles

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Monty Python Reunion: The Bright Side of Life

9 July 2009 2:38 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Well before the advent of the blog, there was Monty Python. Before the Internet, before video games, before the Walkman, before me, there was Monty Python.

In 1969, Monty Python debuted on BBC with six members: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.  In the 40 years since, they have released several films, including The Life of Brian, and The Quest for the Holy Grail, to name a few, not to mention albums, stage productions, and solo endeavors.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the dawn of that new age of comedy.  To commemorate this (slightly holy) event, The Independent reports the remaining members of the troupe, sans Cleese, will reunite at the Royal Albert Hall in in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, on October 23rd.  Cleese will be unable to attend due to previous engagements, and Graham Chapman passed away in 1989 of spinal cancer.

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Jacob Waldman

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Midway Point: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2009: #1. Tree of Life

9 July 2009 | From ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news

- #01. Tree of Life Director/Writer: Terrence Malick Producers: Dede Gardner (A Mighty Heart), Sarah Green (The New World), Grant Hill (The Thin Red Line), William Pohlad (into the Wild)Distributor: Int. sales rights Summit Entertainment. The Gist: Written by Malick, this is about the evolution of a young man in 1950s Midwest to his disillusioned adult adulthood. We trace the evolution of an eleven-year-old boy in the Midwest, Jack, one of three brothers. At first all seems marvelous to the child. He sees as his mother does, with the eyes of his soul. She represents the way of love and mercy, where the father (Brad Pitt) tries to teach his son the world's way, of putting oneself first. Each parent contends for his allegiance, and Jack must reconcile their claims. The picture darkens as he has his first glimpses of sickness, suffering and death. The world, once a thing of glory,

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Speaking of Top Tens...

8 July 2009 6:01 AM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

...oh, don't act like you don't speak of them often.

I don't think I'll be getting to "Best of the Aughts" until late this year or possibly March 2010 given what's sure to be a crazed Oscar season but I was looking over those old Actors & Actresses of the Aughts list (compiled to reflect 2000-2005 cinema) and realizing how much can change within four to five years of cinema. Halfway through this decade Meryl Streep hadn't yet reconquered the world, Christian Bale hadn't yet started alienating fans, Scarlett Johansson hadn't yet started boring people, Heath Ledger hadn't left us, Holly Hunter hadn't moved to the small screen, Jude Law's career hadn't receded, Maggie Cheung hadn't vanished...

Here's what the lists looked like in 2005

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Jude LawGael Garcia BernalEwan McGregorTony Leung Chiu-WaiJohnny DeppClive OwenPeter SarsgaardDaniel CraigChristian BaleGeorge ClooneyJust Missed: Jim Broadbent, Jake Gyllenhaal

Further down... Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Bill Murray,

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Heath Ledger responsible for death

8 July 2009 2:50 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Heath Ledger's father blames his son for his death. Racing car driver Kim Ledger believes the late 'Brokeback Mountain' star - who died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs in January 2008, aged just 28 - is accountable for his own passing because he was not carefully monitoring his medication. He said: "We're all responsible for what goes into us and I blame Heath for not being responsible." At the time of his death, it is believed the actor was mixing medication prescribed to him by three different doctors. Heath's father also admitted the star's family - including the late actor's mother Sally, sister Kate and half-sister Olivia - had been affected by the news Michael Jackson had died

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Jackson's Death Upsets Ledger Family

8 July 2009 1:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Heath Ledger's family was heartbroken by the recent loss of Michael Jackson - because it reminded them of the late actor's death from an accidental overdose.

The Brokeback Mountain star's father Kim was devastated upon learning of Jackson's sudden passing on 25 June as the tragedy reminded him of the day his own son was found dead after taking a lethal combination of prescription drugs.

He says, "On the day Michael died I spoke to my daughters and former wife Sally and we all had such a down day."

But Kim insists his son is the only person who can be blamed for his own death.

He adds: "At the end of the day, we're all responsible for what goes into us and I blame Heath for not being responsible."

Ledger was discovered dead of an overdose in his New York City apartment in January 2008.

Meanwhile, Jackson died after suffering a cardiac arrest, with reports suggesting a prolonged addiction to prescription painkillers could have contributed to the King of Pop's untimely demise.

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Ledger's cousin wins 'Neighbours' role

7 July 2009 7:21 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

A cousin of the late Heath Ledger has reportedly landed a small role in Neighbours. Luke Ledger, 16, is understood to have secured the part after winning a recent competition in Australia's Dolly magazine. Speaking to the Herald Sun, he said: "Heath was a great role model. But no more so than many other actors. "I'm inspired by a lot of other Australian actors. I think this country has unique talent." When asked about his famous surname, (more)

By Lara Martin

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It's Celeb Fame And Misfortune

6 July 2009 11:18 PM, PDT | From NYPost.com | See recent New York Post news

Michael Jackson was not born black. He was born golden. The Almighty Giver of talent dusted him with a feather. A brilliant en tertainer. A tortured soul.

What is it with celebrity lifestyles? Those who create such pleasure for others bear such seeds of destruction. Michael Jackson? Heath Ledger? Anna Nicole? Elvis?

So many with demons. Mike Tyson a convicted felon. Puff Daddy's problems we've heard about. Winona Ryder a shoplifter. Robert Downey Jr., for a while,

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Heath's last days

6 July 2009 7:22 PM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

It's been over a year since we lost Heath Ledger, and with all the hoopla surrounding Michael Jackson's death, it feels like Heath's passing went almost unnoticed in comparison. But I still remember how sad I was when I found out about Heath--partly because it was so unexpected, and partly because it signalled the loss of an unlimited potential. Jackson had already exhausted his potential, but Heath wasn't even close. Much in the same way that Jackson's death has spawned infinite theories and...

Daniel Barna

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Ledger's dad compares Heath to Jackson

6 July 2009 2:20 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Heath Ledger's father has spoken out for the first time about the apparent similarities between his son's death and that of Michael Jackson. The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his apartment in January 2008 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Jackson, who passed away on June 25, is rumoured to have died from a similar medication cocktail. Speaking to Australian weekly magazine (more)

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Williams split 'made Ledger snap'

6 July 2009 1:48 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

The anxiety and insomnia issues that led to Heath Ledger's death were brought on by a stressful custody case with ex-girlfriend Michelle Williams, it has been claimed. Terry Gilliam, who directed Ledger's last film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, told Vanity Fair that Williams pushed Ledger to win an Oscar, whereas he just wanted to relax with his friends. The director explained: "He didn't care about things like those awards. That was the moment when it changed, when he realised, uh-oh, we perceive the world differently." The film (more)

By Rebecca Davies

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Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 20

5 July 2009 4:22 AM, PDT | From The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news

Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!

Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.

# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While

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