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House: Season 7 Episode 9: Larger Than Life – TV Review
First Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Photo
The Weekend Box Office Results-Our Take
Jon and Erich Hoeber Hired to Write RED Sequel
Liam McIntyre Replacing Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand
New Trailer for HBO’s Game of Thrones
Is The Green Hornet The Next Daredevil??
Photos: Taylor Lautner in Abduction, Scream 4, The Hangover 2, Julianne Hough in Footloose
Halle Berry Dismisses Aretha Franklin Biopic Rumors
New Kung Fu Panda 2 Poster Packs a Punch!
Lee Byung-hun’s Storm Shadow to Return in G.I. Joe 2
New HQ Captain America Photos

House: Season 7 Episode 9: Larger Than Life – TV Review

Posted: 18 Jan 2011 04:41 AM PST

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“House” returns from a holiday hiatus with a pretty run-of-the-mill episode. That’s not exactly a bad thing, since a decent episode of “House” is uually better than a good episode of a lot of other other shows, but after such a long break, fans were probably expecting something a little more compelling. Check out our review to see how we felt…

The Players

Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Hoselton
Cast: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, Matthew Lillard, Jesse Spencer, Omar Epps, Amber Tamblyn

Episode Title: “Larger Than Life”

A bassist for an obscure band looking for its big break jumps onto the tracks of the subway to save a woman who is having a seizure. They both survive, but the hero’s health appears to be compromised, landing him in the care of Dr. House and his team. In the meantime, House accidentally offends Cuddy’s mother, who he has been coerced into having dinner with for Cuddy’s birthday, and Taub enjoys the renewed sexual energy of his wife, which he first attributes to a Princeton-Plainsboro billboard featuring his face. However, he soon comes to the conclusion that there may be another source for her desire for intimacy.

The Good:

Matthew Lillard: While not an exceptional actor, Lillard stole the show in the first Scream movie, and it was nice to see him on screen again. granted, his character has little to do except act like a generic musician and look sick for forty-five minutes, but he does a good job with the limited role he’s got.
Be Better: “House” is a hell of a drama, but it’s not always subtle in its insights into human behavior. We’ve learned to live with that, and so while the episode’s themes–as symbolized by a Billboard of Taub with the words “Be Better” printed across it–come across maybe a little too strong, they’re still worthwhile topics for a TV show in a time slot that usually talks down to its audience.
Candice Bergen: The “Boston Legal” alum plays Cuddy’s mother with the kind of quiet aggression that was sure to get under the skin of any male viewer who has had to deal with the mother of a girlfriend before. She’s a little young for the role, and maybe casting such a familiar face in such a small part was distracting, sure, but she’s pretty close to perfect in her performance.

The So-So:

Taub’s defiance: The symbolism goes a little overboard towards the end of the episode when Taub trashes the billboard featuring his face. It’s too out of character for him, and we got what he was going through without needing to see that.
Masters: Still on the fence about this character. She’s cute and charming, but the complete lack of confidence is a trait that’s getting a little ridiculous. Amber Tamblyn plays the role well, but it’s getting gimmicky.

The Bad:

Wrapping things up: This episode was a little too formulaic in its treatment of the patient. “House” is all about being unafraid to look at the ugly side of who we can be as people. No one’s perfect, and we’re all prone to lying, cheating, and making bad decisions. But sometimes, this stance becomes predictable. Such was the case with this episode, where Lillard’s character tells his wife that he plans on qutting his band and spending more time with his family, simply so we can have that moment at the end of the episode, the moment every viewer knew was coming, where he back tracks and decides he wants to play a few more gigs. Sometimes it’d be nice to see an episode where a character surprises us.

Overall:

There was nothing strikingly bad about the episode, but at the same time, there was nothing strikingly good. It was forgettable, the kind of episode you’ll skip over when you re-watch this season on DVD. Even a major turning point in Taub’s life towards the end of the episode falls pretty flat. But hey, it’s “House,” so there were worse ways to spend your Monday night.

Rating: 6/10

Photo Gallery:

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What did you think of last night’s episode? Tell us in the comments!

First Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Photo

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:30 PM PST

The first photo from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II has appeared online. It started making the rounds over the weekend as a black and white, watermarked image but now a color photo has been found and it features none other than Neville Longbottom. We doubt this is an official photo but it still gives us a peek into the bloody and dangerous finale. Take a look…

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This photo comes courtesy of HPANA, and it shows us how down and dirty the final battle for Hogwarts will get. Here we have a shot of Longbottom, played by Matthew Lewis and he’s covered in blood and dirt. He looks as if he’s been in the fight of his life. If you pay close attention to the background, you can see Helena Bonham-Carter’s character Bellatrix Lestrange standing in the background. What’s she up to?

OK Potter fans, it’s time to put your thinking caps on. For those of you who’ve read the book, where does this shot fit in the grand scheme of things? Do you have any idea where or when it takes place?

Harry Potter Part II will be released in 3D and 2D on July 15, 2011.

What do you think of the first photo from The Deathly Hallows Part II?

The Weekend Box Office Results-Our Take

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:53 PM PST

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After it was all said and done The Green Hornet opened slightly below my prediction to open at #1 with $33.7M, while The Dilemma bombed with $17.8M, and True Grit held strong at #3 with $10.9M.

Now on to the rest of the top 10…

The enormous theater expansions for both The Black Swan & The King’s Speech helped both films respective box office takes soar pushing them past my box office predictions and moving The Fighter down two spots. A slew of holiday leftovers were able to post modest declines as Yogi Bear held strong with a small decline as it was the only real option for adults to take their children to, while Little Fockers/Tron continued to under-perform.

I believed Country Strong would have held a little better at the box office due to Gwyneth Paltrow’s appearance on SNL as well as her rumored duet with Cee-Lo(which did not occur) of his song “Forget You,” but in this case it did not.

Rounding out the rest was Nicolas Cage’s The Season Of The Witch which tumbled in its second weekend but was still able to manage to finish inside the top 10 . This was above my prediction that it would it would fall out of the top ten completely, showing that people still want to see Cage in films ,and hopefully his upcoming Drive Angry will perform somewhat better.

Well, that’s all for now folks! Stay tuned for this week’s Box Office Predictions.

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Jon and Erich Hoeber Hired to Write RED Sequel

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:41 PM PST

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The Golden Globe nomination for RED gave it a serious boost in commercial appeal. The Summit Entertainment production made over a $100 million at the worldwide box office, and the unexpected nod was just icing on the cake. Now according to Collider, we can expect more geriatric hijinks to ensue because the studio has rehired RED screenwriters Jon and Erich Hoeber to pen a sequel!

The site claims that Summit has commissioned the Hoebers to deliver another script for a RED sequel, but they haven’t given the project a green light. Everything is very much in the early stages. They also have to think about convincing the rest of the cast to sign on for another movie. The chemistry between the veteran actors was integral to the story.

If they do go through with a follow up, we think they should confirm as many people and green light the sequel immediately. The steam from the Golden Globes won’t last long. Plus, the actors have more than their fair share of projects to occupy their time. Isn’t Bruce Willis gearing up for Die Hard 5?

What do you think of RED 2? Does the film need a sequel?

Liam McIntyre Replacing Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 03:56 PM PST

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We knew it would happen sooner than later. The folks over at Starz along with the creators and producing team of “Spartacus: Blood & Sand” have found a replacement for actor Andy Whitfield. Whitfield played the title role in the breakout action drama, but due to health problems, he had to be replaced. Allow us to introduce you to your new Spartacus — Liam McIntyre!

Back in November, three actors were put on the shortlist for Whitfield’s position. The lucky trio consisted of Aiden Turner (from "All My Children"), Canadian Stephen Amell, (Closing the Ring) and Australian Liam McIntyre ("The Pacific"). The latter of the group obviously beat out the competition to land the role. Starz has sent out an official press release announcing his casting.

Australian actor Liam McIntyre is taking over the role of the Thracian warrior sold into slavery in the Roman Republic city of Capua – where he rises to become the champion of the city – before leading the slave revolt that ended Season 1. The part was played in the first season of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” by Andy Whitfield, who was forced to leave the show in order due to health issues. Whitfield gave his blessing to the recasting.

“Since no one can really replace Andy, we realized that we should instead find an actor who can truly lead ‘Spartacus’ forward,” Starz’s CEO Chris Albrecht notes. “It was important to us to have Andy endorse the idea of recasting this part, which he did in the same heroic manner that he’s dealt with his whole ordeal. And that, coupled with our fortune in finding a young actor with the gladiator credentials and the acting ability of Liam, makes it easier for us to keep this hit franchise going.”

The fact that Whitfield gave his blessing to the actor and the show, proves that he’s a class act. The series won’t be the same without him. He truly was one of kind.

Production on “Spartacus: Blood & Sand” is slated to resume for season two in the spring of 2011. Good Luck, Liam! You’ve got big sandals to fill.

What do you think of the new Spartacus? Is he the right choice?

Source: Coming Soon

New Trailer for HBO’s Game of Thrones

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 03:36 PM PST

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HBO has just given a major boost to the marketing campaign for their new series “Game of Thrones.” The series is based on the fantasy novels written by George R. R. Martin and have been adapted for television by D.B. Weiss and David Benioff. The latest trailer for the show concentrates of the characters and the power struggles between them. Check it out…

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Between “Game of Thrones” and “Camelot” on Starz, we’re not sure what new show we want to watch. Both of them contain elements of fantasy, both feature greed and desire, but only one of them has a bad ass white wolf. That’s something “Game of Thrones” has the upper hand with. It also stars Lena Headey and Sean Bean, which by themselves are two reasons to tune in!

Synopsis:

Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom's protective Wall. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the land they were born to. Sweeping from a land of brutal cold to a distant summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, here is a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens.

Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; and a determined woman undertakes the most treacherous of journeys. Amid plots and counterplots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, the fate of the Starks, their allies, and their enemies hangs perilously in the balance, as each endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.

“Game of Thrones” will premiere on HBO on April 17.

What do you think of the new trailer for the show? Are you interested?

Is The Green Hornet The Next Daredevil??

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 03:13 PM PST

When Daredevil opened in February of 2003, it had been fending off months of bad buzz ranging from the choice of Ben Affleck, to middling reviews to picking a director who had never helmed a big budget action comedy based on a semi known comic book property before.

Sound like the case of The Green Hornet? Just like The Green Hornet, Daredevil was able to fight back against bad buzz, open to a solid number one opening , go on to gross nearly $200M worldwide and even spawn a spin off based on Jennifer Garner’s character, Elektra.

Like Daredevil, The Green Hornet was an early-mid winter action comedy based on a semi known comic book property that went on to have a somewhat solid first weekend opening.

How did both Daredevil and The Green Hornet make such a miraculous turn around you ask? They both immersed themselves into various pop culture lexicons to obtain positive buzz. Daredevil had a hit song from the then hugely popular goth music pop group, Evanescence to The Green Hornet garnering positive buzz amongst the highly influential film blogger set by offering secret test screenings which quickly turned to positive chatter.

Where The Green Hornet goes from here is anyone’s guess. Will it spawn a sequel? A spin-off? Only time will tell in the weekends to come.

Photos: Taylor Lautner in Abduction, Scream 4, The Hangover 2, Julianne Hough in Footloose

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 02:43 PM PST

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Have you been waiting to see what Taylor Lautner will look like in his upcoming movie Abduction? Are you interested in seeing another outlandish image from the comedy The Hangover Part II? How about a telling photo from the long awaited horror sequel Scream 4? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you’re in luck! We’ve got exactly what you’re looking for below. Take a look…

Above you can see the first official photo from Abduction, which features Lautner in a life or death situation. Who is he hiding from?

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Release Dates:

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Scream 4 – April 15, 2011
The Hangover Part II – July 1, 2010
Abduction – September 23, 2011
Footloose – October 14, 2011
Tower Heist – November 4, 2011

The photos for The Hangover Part II are getting more and more disturbing. The first one featured the group in a bathroom with a monkey, and in this photo, said monkey is sitting on Phil’s (Bradley Cooper) shoulder, while he’s trying to break into a freezer. And while all of this is going on — where’s Doug?

The photo of Julianne Hough from Footloose looks like a great update of Lori Singer’s character from the original. She’s got that attractive country girl look down to a science. Everything else looks pretty standard. How many times have we seen a character from Scream hold up a knife in their hand? That photo could have been pulled from any of the previous films and we wouldn’t have known the difference.

What do you think of this new batch of photos? What film are you the most excited to see?

Source: Collider

Halle Berry Dismisses Aretha Franklin Biopic Rumors

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:53 PM PST

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Music legend Aretha Franklin recently revealed her interest in producing a biopic based on her eventful life. When asked who she’d like to play her in the film, she replied Halle Berry. According to THR, the singer called into “The Wendy Williams Show” where she revealed her feature plans and her casting choice.

Here’s what Franklin had to say:

“For the last four years, we’ve been talking about that and I have had a number of offers but unfortunately, they were not good offers,” she said. “Now, we have something on the table. They have all of the financing on one project and the second project, he’s in the process of writing things for me to approve on the tele-film. Halle Berry is my pick for the older Aretha. There’s a young Aretha that has yet to be named.”

It didn’t take long for Franklin’s announcement to make its way to Berry. While on the red carpet at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards, the actress was asked about the movie, and whether or not she was interested. She replied, “If I could carry a tune, I’d consider it,” she says. “Someone should tell Aretha that I can’t do her justice.”

The last time we checked, producers could use pre-recorded music for films. Berry’s probably just not interested.

Who do you think should play Aretha Franklin in her biopic?

Source: Zap2it

New Kung Fu Panda 2 Poster Packs a Punch!

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 01:17 PM PST

A new poster has been released for DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated sequel Kung-Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom. The film marks the return of Jack Black and Angelina Jolie, as well as the addition of a few new voices such as Jean-Claude Van Damme and Gary Oldman. Back in November we got a sneak peek at a teaser trailer for the film and now we’ve got an amazing new one-sheet! Take a look…

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We like this poster. It reminds us of something else but we can’t put our finger on it. Do you know of a poster that has a similar angle and action? This can’t be the only one. We like how they’re all charging towards one thing. They’re all headed towards the release date!

Official Synopsis:

Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.

It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

Kung Fu Panda 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on May 27, 2011 and it will be in 3D.

What do you think of the new poster for Kung-Fu Panda 2?

Source: Coming Soon

Lee Byung-hun’s Storm Shadow to Return in G.I. Joe 2

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

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He’s back! Lee Byung-hun who starred as the ninja Storm Shadow in 2009’s G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra will reprise his role for the sequel. According to THR, the casting news was revealed via the actor’s agency, which we find interesting. Why didn’t that studio (Paramount) release the info? Is this legit?

[Spoilers] If you saw Rise of Cobra, you know that Storm Shadow’s fate was sealed with dramatic drop into a dark hole. He supposedly died at the end of a battle with his former peer Snake Eyes (Ray Park), making him one of the few casualties that the film had to offer. A lot of the other characters were seriously injured or mutilated but left alive.

G.I. Joe 2 is currently in development but no real details have been released regarding the plot. The studio hired Zombieland scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the screenplay for the follow up, which won’t be directed by Stephen Sommers. He unfortunately won’t be reprising his role with the film.

G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra grossed $302 million worldwide, which was more than enough to warrant a sequel. The film also had an open ending that alluded to a new villain.

What do you think of Storm Shadow’s return to G.I. Joe?

New HQ Captain America Photos

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:19 PM PST

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Over the weekend, two high resolution photos debuted online from the upcoming Marvel film, Captain America: The First Avenger. Last week, Marvel released promo images from their other tentpoles, Spider-Man and Thor, so we not surprised that Captain America has gotten thrown into the mix. Check out Chris Evans in action below…

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Captain America has always been one of the campier superheros in Marvel lore. His costume says it all. It’s interesting that both The First Avenger and Thor will be released back to back considering their characters have the most superhuman elements out of The Avengers team. They’re a perfect pair.

Official Synopsis:

Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays."

Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.

Captain America is scheduled to open in theaters on July 22, 2011.

What do you think of the new photos from Captain America?

Source: Coming Soon

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