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giveaway: ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ poster
16 December 2009 8:42 PM, PST
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Rules: You’re eligible to win if 1) You have not won anything from me in 2009; 2) You have a U.S. mailing address; 3) You enter once and only once.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus -- Terry Gilliam’s new fantasy, starring Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Verne Troyer, Andrew Garfield with Johnny Depp, Jude Law & Colin Farrell -- opens in New York and Los Angeles on December 25, and wide in North America on January 8, 2010 (it is currently in theaters in the U.K.). To celebrate, I’ve got two posters from the film to give away, courtesy of Sony Classics.
Enter by using this link to send your name and U.S. mailing address.
(Visit the film’s official site.)
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- MaryAnn Johanson
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Guilty Pleasures Semifinals: 'Surreal Life' vs. 'Kardashians'
15 December 2009 10:00 AM, PST
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We’re in the Semifinals of our Guilty Pleasures Reality TV Showdown (see full bracket here). Now we're into the Celeb-Reality category.
Semifinals, Celeb-Reality: The Surreal Life vs. Keeping up with the Kardashians
Here's what some fans had to say during the first round of voting:
Ailene on Keeping up with the Kardashians: "Yes, they have no real reason to be on tv, but they’re entertaining."
Remy on The Surreal Life: "It led to VH1’s entire line-up for most of the decade – it spawned Celeb-reality. Especially in the earlier seasons, the show was just plain addicting to watch the drama unfold.
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- Wendy Mitchell
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Full Contact
7 December 2009 9:08 AM, PST
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This week sees an impressive list of heavy-hitters make a late December showing as Clint Eastwood and Peter Jackson deliver their latest, Werner Herzog assembles the unlikely pairing of Udo Kier and Verne Troyer, and Tom Ford unveils his directorial debut.
"According to Greta"
Hilary Duff adds the title of executive producer to her résumé by backing the feature debut of veteran music video director Nancy Bardawil. After demonstrating a dark side on "Gossip Girl" this season, Duff continues to shed her good girl image as a rebellious 17-year-old who proves to be too much of a handful for her mother (Melissa Leo) and is sent off to spend the summer on Jersey Shore with her grandparents (Ellen Burstyn and Michael Murphy), to whom she promises she will kill herself by her 18th birthday. In the midst of plotting her suicide, she begins a romance with a troubled short-order cook
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- Neil Pedley
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Restraining Order Against Troyer Dropped
2 December 2009 2:06 PM, PST
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A restraining order filed against Austin Powers star Verne Troyer by his ex-girlfriend has been dropped, after a judge ruled the pint-sized star is not a threat.
Yvette Monet, who briefly dated the actor after meeting him at a Playboy Mansion party a year ago, obtained a temporary order against Troyer last month, alleging he had bombarded her with abusive phone calls and left her fearing for her life.
Troyer filed a legal response to Monet's allegations, insisting, "At no time did I ever threaten Ms. Monet or even hint to her that I would harm her in any way."
Monet's bid to make her order permanent has been rejected by a Los Angeles judge, reports TMZ.com.
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Big Victory for Verne Troyer
2 December 2009 11:17 AM, PST
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A judge just decided 2'8" Verne Troyer is Not a threat to his ex-girlfriend's safety.The judge denied Yvette Monet's attempt today to make her temporary restraining order against Verne permanent -- thanks to attorney Ed McPherson -- which means there's no longer a restraining order in place against the actor.
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Troyer Hits Back At Harassment Accusations
1 December 2009 2:06 PM, PST
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Verne Troyer has hit back at an ex-girlfriend who took out a restraining order against the actor, denying allegations he threatened to hurt her.
The pint-sized Austin Powers star briefly dated Yvette Monet after they met at a Playboy Mansion party in December. Last month, she claimed he had bombarded her with abusive phone calls that left her fearing for her life.
Troyer insists her accusations are false and has filed a legal response in Los Angeles.
Monet received a protection order last month after she told a judge she feared for her life because members of Troyer's entourage carry guns.
But Troyer maintains, "At no time did I ever threaten Ms. Monet or even hint to her that I would harm her in any way."
According to the Austin Powers star, the couple got into a fight after she asked to borrow money to pay her bills, but refused to show him the actual bills.
He eventually handed her a check for $2,000 (£1,250) but they broke up days later, reports TMZ.com.
Troyer denies sending Monet threatening messages, insisting he only found out about the restraining order when he read about it.
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Verne Troyer: My Former Gf Tells Tall Tales
1 December 2009 11:30 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer claims his ex-girlfriend -- who recently obtained a restraining order against him -- is just a lying gold-digger who had a bone to pick.In a response filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Verne admits he started dating Yvette Monet after meeting her at a party at the Playboy mansion in December of '08. Verne claims Yvette eventually wanted him to give her money so she could pay her bills -- but
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What are the best TV ads of the noughties?
1 December 2009 3:53 AM, PST
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Let us know the TV commercials that have stood out for you over the past decade
Looking back at the TV adverts of the past decade, it's difficult not to be struck by the creativity on show. Rather than the movie-influenced blockbuster ads of the 90s, much of the industry turned to quirky conceptual ideas. Advertisers also exploited the growing power of the web – not only did successful campaigns make their mark on TV, they also went viral.
Some relied on special effects, some relied on exhaustive preparation by art teams – but some of the best were just a clever idea, simply executed. Who would have guessed that a man in a gorilla suit playing the drums would have been one of the most talked-about ads of the decade?
Below are some of our favourite ads of the noughties – let us know what you think we've missed out.
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Review
22 November 2009 6:53 PM, PST
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is Terry Gilliam’s best film since Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas or perhaps 12 Monkeys in 1995. In Parnassus, Gilliam proves that he retains the ability to pair his unique sensibilities with a beating heart of a character driven story. His visuals alone are noteworthy, but in this film they’re not the showcase.
The film centers around Christopher Plummer’s titular Dr. Parnassus, a bizarre Vaudeville-Wonka magician who is able to capture the souls of any passers-by who are willing to pay a pound to venture into their own imaginations. Parnassus is thousands of years old, due to a wager he has made with Mr. Nick (Tom Waits), who is ostensibly the Biblical Devil.
The unfortunate consequence of immortality, however, is that Parnassus continues to carry-on his show in a modern London that simply doesn’t care about his theatrics anymore — to see his
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Actor Verne Troyer shows his dramatic side in "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus"
19 November 2009 6:55 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer is best known for playing Mini-Me and acting alongside Mike Meyers in the comedic Austin Powers films. While his latest role occasionally offers comic relief, it's the serious tone of his portrayal he wants to talk about.
MakingOf recently sat down with Troyer to discuss his work in director Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus." During the interview the actor shared that he felt "very honored Gilliam gave me a chance to portray a dramatic character." Troyer also admitted that the director, who he worked with on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", personally wrote this role for him and that their friendship influenced the characterization of Percy.
Click here to see Verne Troyer describe how he reacted when he saw the finished film.
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The official poster for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Official site live!
10 November 2009 10:53 AM, PST
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The official poster was added for Sony Pictures Classics' "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," starring Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger, Colin Farrell, Christopher Plummer, Jude Law, Lily Cole, Tom Waits, Verne Troyer and Andrew Garfield.
Samuel Hadida produces the film directed by Terry Gilliam who writes along with Charles McKeown.
The film opens on Christmas Day.
"The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present-day. It tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary ‘Imaginarium’, a travelling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom.
Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Doctor Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. An inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love,
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Another The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus Poster
9 November 2009 3:45 PM, PST
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The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus Photo Gallery has been updated with new poster.
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus Poster
The film tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary Imaginarium – a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom.
Terry Gilliam directed “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” stars Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law, Heath Ledger Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer and will be released for Christmas, on December 25th, 2009.
More movie info, trailers, clips, photos and review you can find at “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus“ FilmoFilia Movie Page.
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New The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Poster Hits
9 November 2009 6:56 AM, PST
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/Film has debuted a brand new domestic poster for Terry Gilliam's anticipated new film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which will arrive in theaters on December 25 in limited release. Click below to enlarge this brand new one-sheet poster.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus stars Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law and will be released on Christmas Day in limited release.
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Verne Troyer 'threatened ex-girlfriend'
7 November 2009 8:20 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer has been accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend. The Sun reports that Yvette Monet has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant. Court papers allegedly record that she asked Troyer to stop contacting her after he sent her a number of abusive text messages and emails describing her as a "hooker". The actor also reportedly warned Monet that she "better (more)
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Korean Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Poster
6 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST
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They keep on churning these posters out but every single one is completely different from the last and they all look great! Thanks to LiveforFilms, here’s the latest poster (click to enlarge) for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and this time it’s the Korean one.
Parnassus stars Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and is directed by Terry Gilliam.
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Tax Trouble For Troyer
6 November 2009 4:11 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer's troubles are far from over - the tiny star has been hit with a huge tax bill just days after he was accused of harassing his ex-girlfriend.
Troyer's former lover, Yvette Monet, was granted a temporary restraining order against the actor this week (beg02Nov09) after she alleged he had bombarded her with abusive phone calls.
Troyer denied her claims and vowed to fight the accusations in court, but now the Austin Powers star is facing further legal problems after he was hit with a tax bill of nearly $11,000 (£6,875), according to TMZ.com.
The website reports Troyer fell behind with payments and is now being chased by officials in California.
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Verne Troyer issued with order
6 November 2009 2:24 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer has been banned from approaching his ex-girlfriend. The 40-year-old actor has been served with a temporary restraining order after he reportedly bombarded model Yvette Monet with abusive texts and called her a "hooker" when she finished their relationship. In court papers, Yvette, 25, said their relationship ended months ago, but Verne hadn't stopped bombarding her with messages since and claimed she feared for her life after the 2ft 8in star told her she "better watch out" because he had friends with guns. The actress said in her court declaration: "I have moved on, but he keeps emailing me, calling me and texting me awful messages. "He will not stop. I've asked him more than 10 times to leave
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Mini-Me -- Tax Cheat of the Week?
5 November 2009 11:20 PM, PST
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The Accused: Verne TroyerThe Debt: $10,869.36The Story: According to the State of California, Mini-Me fell behind on his taxes both in 2005 and 2008 ... putting him a total of $10,869.36 in the hole.Earlier this year, Troyer mentioned that Mike Myers was getting started on an Austin Powers 4 -- that paycheck could sure come in handy...
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Mini-Me to Ex: Restrain This!
5 November 2009 11:22 AM, PST
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Mini-Me is not some big-time stalker. That's the word from Verne Troyer's camp after learning that a woman Troyer briefly dated has filed a restraining order against the diminutive actor.
Yvette Monet obtained the order on Oct. 1, barring Troyer from coming near her or contacting her in any way.
"I have moved on, [but] he keeps emailing me, calling me and texting me awful messages like...'I hope God is with you...' Calling me names like hooker," Monet wrote in a court declaration obtained by RadarOnline. "He will not stop. I've asked him more than 10 times to leave me alone...He said that he won't stop because he doesn't want me to see anyone else...I'm
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Troyer Denies Harassment Accusations
5 November 2009 11:21 AM, PST
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Verne Troyer has hit back at allegations he harassed his ex-girlfriend with abusive phone calls, after she was granted a temporary restraining order against the actor.
Yvette Monet told a judge that the Austin Powers star had been bombarding her with abusive phone calls, leaving her "awful messages" branding her a hooker.
In court documents, obtained by TMZ.com, Monet claims Troyer's entourage carry guns, adding, "His friend Jose is a cop and has guns as well. I'm afraid for my life."
However, the Mini-Me actor vehemently denies the allegations, and has vowed to fight the protection order in court.
His spokesperson tells blogger Perez Hilton, "Mr. Troyer is shocked and appalled to learn about the false and frivolous accusations that have been made by Ms. Monet. It is beyond comprehension that a Restraining Order could be obtained, with no notice to Mr. Troyer, and with no opportunity for him to defend himself, without any proof of any of the allegations. Mr. Troyer looks forward to responding to these allegations in court."
It is not the first time Troyer has had trouble with a former lover - in 2008, he sued his ex Ranae Shrider after she leaked a sex tape featuring the couple to the media.
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