Despite acquiring Activision Blizzard last year, Xbox has yet to add any of the publisher’s titles to its Game Pass subscription service. That will of course change very soon when Diablo IV hits the service on March 28. But what about Activision Blizzard’s biggest Aaa franchise?
Xbox has yet to announce when first-person shooter behemoth Call of Duty will arrive on Game Pass despite the fact that there’s a new installment in the series set to be released later this year. Most importantly, will Call of Duty 2024, which is rumored to be set during the Gulf War, get a day one release on the service?
“Our intent is the full portfolio of games from ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox Game Studios will be on Game Pass, day one,” Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer told Stephen Totilo’s Game File newsletter. Spencer stopped short of confirming Call of Duty...
Xbox has yet to announce when first-person shooter behemoth Call of Duty will arrive on Game Pass despite the fact that there’s a new installment in the series set to be released later this year. Most importantly, will Call of Duty 2024, which is rumored to be set during the Gulf War, get a day one release on the service?
“Our intent is the full portfolio of games from ZeniMax, Activision Blizzard, and Xbox Game Studios will be on Game Pass, day one,” Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer told Stephen Totilo’s Game File newsletter. Spencer stopped short of confirming Call of Duty...
- 2/22/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
“When I blow up, I’m gonna go nuts,” Quentin Branch declares on “Stanley Kubrick,” a track from Angry Blackmen’s The Legend of Abm. The Chicago-based experimental hip-hop duo’s beats are distorted and dissonant, with traces of industrial-rock influence paired with a punk-tinged aggression. This contrast in sounds is mirrored by their vocal styles: Brian Warren offers a melodic touch, rapping in a quick sing-song manner with few pauses, while Branch leans toward more straightforward shouting.
Angry Blackmen’s dedication to this mode of uneasy listening is uncompromising throughout. The album’s production is enveloping, with sharp changes of dynamics and sustained, ominous electronics. “Fna” opens with blown-out 808s, while “Dead Men Tell No Lies” ends on the repeated title phrase, filtered so it barely even sounds like a human voice.
The Legend of Abm finds Branch and Warren examining their professional ambition on tracks like “Grind.” Lyrics...
Angry Blackmen’s dedication to this mode of uneasy listening is uncompromising throughout. The album’s production is enveloping, with sharp changes of dynamics and sustained, ominous electronics. “Fna” opens with blown-out 808s, while “Dead Men Tell No Lies” ends on the repeated title phrase, filtered so it barely even sounds like a human voice.
The Legend of Abm finds Branch and Warren examining their professional ambition on tracks like “Grind.” Lyrics...
- 1/22/2024
- by Steve Erickson
- Slant Magazine
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on FX, viewers can catch the latest episode of “Welcome to Wrexham,” titled “The Grind.”
In this episode, the spotlight is on Wrexham AFC as they face a series of challenges that put their resilience to the test. The team is dealing with injuries that threaten to impact their performance on the field. Additionally, the unpredictable weather conditions add an extra layer of difficulty to their already demanding schedule.
As the team enters a crucial phase of their season, it’s a do-or-die time for Wrexham AFC. They must overcome these obstacles and maintain their focus and determination to achieve their goals.
Viewers will witness the grit and determination of the players as they push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. “Welcome to Wrexham” provides an inside look at the highs and lows of professional football, offering an authentic glimpse into the challenges faced by the team.
In this episode, the spotlight is on Wrexham AFC as they face a series of challenges that put their resilience to the test. The team is dealing with injuries that threaten to impact their performance on the field. Additionally, the unpredictable weather conditions add an extra layer of difficulty to their already demanding schedule.
As the team enters a crucial phase of their season, it’s a do-or-die time for Wrexham AFC. They must overcome these obstacles and maintain their focus and determination to achieve their goals.
Viewers will witness the grit and determination of the players as they push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. “Welcome to Wrexham” provides an inside look at the highs and lows of professional football, offering an authentic glimpse into the challenges faced by the team.
- 10/11/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Mimosa
By Archie Bongiovanni
Surely Books /272 pages/ $24.99
The world of graphic novels has expanded enough to accommodate material for every age, interest, and persuasion. It’s refreshing to see imprints arise to direct material to these specific audiences and one of the biggest splashes has come from Abrams; Surely Books, curated by Mariko Tamaki. In just year, the new line has commanded respect and praise for their releases.
The latest, coming in March, is Mimosa from Archie Bongiovanni. The writer/artist from Minneapolis has been contributing graphic literature since 2019 and has focused steadily on the queer world and the families formed.
What makes this story compelling is that it focuses on aging and remaining relevant as life moves on. We pick up on a quartet of friends who have been together for a decade, having found one another as waiters and staying together though meetups, breakups, and everything in between.
By Archie Bongiovanni
Surely Books /272 pages/ $24.99
The world of graphic novels has expanded enough to accommodate material for every age, interest, and persuasion. It’s refreshing to see imprints arise to direct material to these specific audiences and one of the biggest splashes has come from Abrams; Surely Books, curated by Mariko Tamaki. In just year, the new line has commanded respect and praise for their releases.
The latest, coming in March, is Mimosa from Archie Bongiovanni. The writer/artist from Minneapolis has been contributing graphic literature since 2019 and has focused steadily on the queer world and the families formed.
What makes this story compelling is that it focuses on aging and remaining relevant as life moves on. We pick up on a quartet of friends who have been together for a decade, having found one another as waiters and staying together though meetups, breakups, and everything in between.
- 1/3/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
This Better Call Saul review contains spoilers.
Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 6
Some people need to learn the hard way, and that means sometimes getting caught can be a blessing. If an authority figure or the law can check your bad behavior early, perhaps it can keep that behavior from leveling up an unhealthy notch, reaching an extreme, or skidding off the rails entirely. If Walter White had been busted on his first cook, maybe that ultimately would have been better for him and his family. He would have likely done some time, sure, but think of all the collateral damage and emotional turmoil that could have been avoided. Consequences can keep things from spiraling out of control.
For the first time since Better Call Saul has begun, I think I know where Kim Wexler’s story is headed. There’s still plenty of time for a swerve to take...
Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 6
Some people need to learn the hard way, and that means sometimes getting caught can be a blessing. If an authority figure or the law can check your bad behavior early, perhaps it can keep that behavior from leveling up an unhealthy notch, reaching an extreme, or skidding off the rails entirely. If Walter White had been busted on his first cook, maybe that ultimately would have been better for him and his family. He would have likely done some time, sure, but think of all the collateral damage and emotional turmoil that could have been avoided. Consequences can keep things from spiraling out of control.
For the first time since Better Call Saul has begun, I think I know where Kim Wexler’s story is headed. There’s still plenty of time for a swerve to take...
- 5/17/2022
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
This “true story of seven strangers” is about to get another chapter.
On March 4, The Real World Homecoming: New York will help launch the rebranded streamer Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) by reuniting the Og cast that started it all — and we have an exclusive first look at the brand new opening credits sequence.
More from TVLineThe Real World Homecoming: New York Reopens Decades-Old Wounds for the Original Cast — Watch TrailerRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 Moves to Paramount+, Along With Road Rules Reboot and The Challenge: All StarsThe Real World's Eric Nies to Live Separately From His Roommates in Homecoming...
On March 4, The Real World Homecoming: New York will help launch the rebranded streamer Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) by reuniting the Og cast that started it all — and we have an exclusive first look at the brand new opening credits sequence.
More from TVLineThe Real World Homecoming: New York Reopens Decades-Old Wounds for the Original Cast — Watch TrailerRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 Moves to Paramount+, Along With Road Rules Reboot and The Challenge: All StarsThe Real World's Eric Nies to Live Separately From His Roommates in Homecoming...
- 3/1/2021
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Lee Wallace, who starred in several Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, died Dec. 20 in New York after along illness. He was 90.
Born Leo Melis in Brooklyn on July 15, 1930, he moved with his family to the Lower East Side. He later attended New York University and studied with Lee Strasberg, and Canada Lee, then joined the US Army.
Upon his discharge, he studied with Michael Howard. He did many years in the regional theatre, moving to Broadway and appearing in Zalman or the Madness of God, Grind, and Some of My Best Friends.
Roger Berlind Dies: 25-Time Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Of ‘Amadeus’, ‘Book Of Mormon’, ‘Mean Girls’ & 100-Plus Others Was 90
Wallace also appeared in such films as Batman, The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3, and Private Benjamin.
Survivors include actress Marilyn Chris, to whom he was married for 45 years; a son, Paul, and his family in Northern California.
Burial will be at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla,...
Born Leo Melis in Brooklyn on July 15, 1930, he moved with his family to the Lower East Side. He later attended New York University and studied with Lee Strasberg, and Canada Lee, then joined the US Army.
Upon his discharge, he studied with Michael Howard. He did many years in the regional theatre, moving to Broadway and appearing in Zalman or the Madness of God, Grind, and Some of My Best Friends.
Roger Berlind Dies: 25-Time Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Of ‘Amadeus’, ‘Book Of Mormon’, ‘Mean Girls’ & 100-Plus Others Was 90
Wallace also appeared in such films as Batman, The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3, and Private Benjamin.
Survivors include actress Marilyn Chris, to whom he was married for 45 years; a son, Paul, and his family in Northern California.
Burial will be at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla,...
- 12/25/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Harold Prince, the Broadway icon who produced or directed some of the 20th century’s most famous musicals West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Damn Yankees, Cabaret, Evita and The Phantom of the Opera, died today in Reykjavik, Iceland, after a brief illness. He was 91.
If you’ve ever hummed — or belted out — a showtune from the past half-century, there’s a good chance “Hal” Prince was involved in the original production of its musical. Winner of 21 Tony Awards — the second-most of anyone after Roger S. Berlind — he also produced or directed such iconic Main Stem musicals as The Pajama Game, Candide, A Little Night Music, Show Boat, Company, Fiorello! and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Eight shows he produced won the Tony for Best Musical — ranging from The Pajama Game (1955) to Candide (1974). He also won the Best Direction of a Musical for eight shows including Show Boat,...
If you’ve ever hummed — or belted out — a showtune from the past half-century, there’s a good chance “Hal” Prince was involved in the original production of its musical. Winner of 21 Tony Awards — the second-most of anyone after Roger S. Berlind — he also produced or directed such iconic Main Stem musicals as The Pajama Game, Candide, A Little Night Music, Show Boat, Company, Fiorello! and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Eight shows he produced won the Tony for Best Musical — ranging from The Pajama Game (1955) to Candide (1974). He also won the Best Direction of a Musical for eight shows including Show Boat,...
- 7/31/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Golden Trailer Awards has unveiled nominees for its 20th annual competition for the year’s best movie marketing via trailers, commercials and posters. The awards show is set for May 29 at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.
Netflix leads this year’s noms with 66, paced by the likes of materials from Roma, Stranger Things and Bird Box. The streamer last year tied with then-20th Century Fox (with Fox Searchlight and FX) and Warner Bros (with HBO and New Line) for the most wins overall among studios with 13, and Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther won the marquee Best In Show trophy.
In the nominations revealed today, Warner Bros was second overall with 59 total noms including the leading individual title A Star Is Born, which had 12 noms. It was followed by Roma with 11 and Universal’s Us with 10. Universal was third overall with 45 noms.
Trailer Park leads...
Netflix leads this year’s noms with 66, paced by the likes of materials from Roma, Stranger Things and Bird Box. The streamer last year tied with then-20th Century Fox (with Fox Searchlight and FX) and Warner Bros (with HBO and New Line) for the most wins overall among studios with 13, and Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther won the marquee Best In Show trophy.
In the nominations revealed today, Warner Bros was second overall with 59 total noms including the leading individual title A Star Is Born, which had 12 noms. It was followed by Roma with 11 and Universal’s Us with 10. Universal was third overall with 45 noms.
Trailer Park leads...
- 5/9/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
With scuzzbucket, crunchy guitar lines and stabbing drums, Alice in Chains’ Rainier Fog stays the course the band has been following for the last three decades: unapologetic, gut-checking, introspective grunge metal. But something about it feels incomplete.
The record is the band’s third since the death of its iconic frontman, Layne Staley, whose high-tension vocals gave Alice In Chains enough drama to kick them into the same league as their Seattle brethren, and they’ve nevertheless proven they could carry on without him on 2009’s surprisingly tuneful Black Gives Way to Blue.
The record is the band’s third since the death of its iconic frontman, Layne Staley, whose high-tension vocals gave Alice In Chains enough drama to kick them into the same league as their Seattle brethren, and they’ve nevertheless proven they could carry on without him on 2009’s surprisingly tuneful Black Gives Way to Blue.
- 8/24/2018
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Stars: Fran Kranz, Emma Fitzpatrick, Joey Kern, Jacquelyn Palmquist, Pedro Pascal | Written by Dr. God, Ryan Mitts | Directed by Brian James O’Connell
Horror and comedy have always gone hand in hand. Laughs often alleviate the tension and who doesn’t crack a smile at the goriest, over the top scenes of horror? But the true horror-comedy, a purposeful bland of the two genres can be trickier to pull off than you think. When it works, it can produce wonders such as Shaun of the Dead, Brain Dead and last years horror hit, Wyrmwood. But when it doesn’t work, eurgh… That’s when things can go horribly wrong. But what happens when the comedy takes over and the laughs outweigh the horror? Well you get fantastically funny, bloodsoaked comedy like Bloodsucking Bastards.
Cranking up the laughs to eleven, Bloodsucking Bastards is the Office Space of the horror genre, a...
Horror and comedy have always gone hand in hand. Laughs often alleviate the tension and who doesn’t crack a smile at the goriest, over the top scenes of horror? But the true horror-comedy, a purposeful bland of the two genres can be trickier to pull off than you think. When it works, it can produce wonders such as Shaun of the Dead, Brain Dead and last years horror hit, Wyrmwood. But when it doesn’t work, eurgh… That’s when things can go horribly wrong. But what happens when the comedy takes over and the laughs outweigh the horror? Well you get fantastically funny, bloodsoaked comedy like Bloodsucking Bastards.
Cranking up the laughs to eleven, Bloodsucking Bastards is the Office Space of the horror genre, a...
- 9/3/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Board of Governors of the American Society of Cinematographers (Asc) has re-elected its slate of officers for another term. Continuing to serve in their roles will be Richard Crudo as president; Owen Roizman, Kees Van Oostrum and Lowell Peterson as vice presidents; Matthew Leonetti as treasurer; Fred Goodich as secretary; and Isidore Mankofsky as sergeant-at-arms. Crudo will serve his sixth term as president. In addition to the last two years, he fulfilled the role from 2003 through 2006. The members of the Board, elected in May by the organization?s active membership, include: John Bailey, Bill Bennett, George Spiro Dibie, Richard Edlund, Fred Elms, Daryn Okada, Lowell Peterson, Robert Primes, Rodney Taylor and Haskell Wexler. “I am humbled to once again have the opportunity to serve this great organization,” said Crudo. “As we start to close in on our 100th anniversary, we will continue to honor the intents of our founders...
- 6/10/2015
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
I’ll admit, when I first heard that Nintendo was developing an online shooter game for the Wii U, I was more apprehensive than excited. It’s not from a lack of confidence in the company’s ability as a developer, but rather their track record and history with online games that worried me. Sure, Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. For Wii U provide some great online modes, but these are franchises and genres that the Big N has been tinkering with for decades, and they’ve had their fare share of mishaps along the way.
Yet, after spending a couple of weeks with Splatoon, I’m pleasantly surprised to find myself in a position of, well, surprise.
Granted, I think a lot of what makes Splatoon special is the fact that Nintendo decided to not borrow from existing franchises and series, and instead develop an entirely new IP in the process.
Yet, after spending a couple of weeks with Splatoon, I’m pleasantly surprised to find myself in a position of, well, surprise.
Granted, I think a lot of what makes Splatoon special is the fact that Nintendo decided to not borrow from existing franchises and series, and instead develop an entirely new IP in the process.
- 5/27/2015
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
Stars: Johnny Pacar, Shaun Sipos, Bryan Dechart, Alexa Vega, Italia Ricci, Liz E. Morgan, John Pyper-Ferguson, Kim Pacheco | Written by Casey La Scala, Chris Dowling | Directed by Casey La Scala
If there’s one thing I’ll never understand it’s the American obsession with the rapture. Over the past couple of years we’ve seen a ton of TV shows and movies centered around the biblical event and most – like The Remaining – are, frankly, terrible. From the gloriously over the top Nicolas Cage film Left Behind, to the completely unfunny (and a waste of the talents involved) Rapture-Palooza, it seems the mix of religious themes and current Hollywood film making do not gel. Then again maybe it’s because, despite a belief in a higher power, I’m not the target market for films of this nature – after all, most rapture-themed films play on inherent fears found in religion.
If there’s one thing I’ll never understand it’s the American obsession with the rapture. Over the past couple of years we’ve seen a ton of TV shows and movies centered around the biblical event and most – like The Remaining – are, frankly, terrible. From the gloriously over the top Nicolas Cage film Left Behind, to the completely unfunny (and a waste of the talents involved) Rapture-Palooza, it seems the mix of religious themes and current Hollywood film making do not gel. Then again maybe it’s because, despite a belief in a higher power, I’m not the target market for films of this nature – after all, most rapture-themed films play on inherent fears found in religion.
- 3/22/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
For a few days every year, Park City, Utah, becomes the hottest ticket in Hollywood when the Sundance Film Festival comes to town. This year, stars like Nicole Kidman, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jason Sudeikis were among the thousands who trekked to the tiny town outside of Salt Lake City to promote their new films and enjoy some of the best parties of the year - and People was there to catch all the fun moments. Friday, Jan. 231:56 a.m., Tao Nightclub at Sundance: After Danny Masterson (aka DJ MomJeans) finished his set at the Skullcandy Sundance Kickoff party, he...
- 1/24/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Announcements for the lineup for the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, taking place between January 22nd and February 1st, are starting to roll out. Watch this page for updates as more films and sections are revealed.
Premieres
Brooklyn (John Crowley, UK)
Digging for Fire (Joe Swanberg, USA)
Don Verdean (Jared Hess, USA)
End of the Tour (James Ponsoldt, USA)
Experimenter (Michael Almereyda, USA)
Grandma (Paul Weitz, USA)
I Am Michael (Justin Kelly, USA)
I'll See You In My Dreams (Brett Haley, USA)
Last Days in the Desert (Rodrigo Garcia, USA)
Lila & Eve (Charles Stone III, USA)
Mississipi Grind (Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden, USA)
Mistress America (Noah Baumbach, USA)
Seoul Searching (Benson Lee, USA/Korea)
Sleeping with Other People (Leslye Headland, USA)
Ten Thousand Saints (Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, USA)
True Story (Rupert Goold, USA)
A Walk in the Woods (Ken Kwapis, USA)
Zipper (Mora Stephens, USA)
Documentary Premieres
Beaver Trilogy Part IV (Brad Besser,...
Premieres
Brooklyn (John Crowley, UK)
Digging for Fire (Joe Swanberg, USA)
Don Verdean (Jared Hess, USA)
End of the Tour (James Ponsoldt, USA)
Experimenter (Michael Almereyda, USA)
Grandma (Paul Weitz, USA)
I Am Michael (Justin Kelly, USA)
I'll See You In My Dreams (Brett Haley, USA)
Last Days in the Desert (Rodrigo Garcia, USA)
Lila & Eve (Charles Stone III, USA)
Mississipi Grind (Ryan Fleck & Anna Boden, USA)
Mistress America (Noah Baumbach, USA)
Seoul Searching (Benson Lee, USA/Korea)
Sleeping with Other People (Leslye Headland, USA)
Ten Thousand Saints (Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, USA)
True Story (Rupert Goold, USA)
A Walk in the Woods (Ken Kwapis, USA)
Zipper (Mora Stephens, USA)
Documentary Premieres
Beaver Trilogy Part IV (Brad Besser,...
- 12/16/2014
- by Notebook
- MUBI
Available Jan. 27 on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital HD
Special Features Include a Deleted Scene & Making-of Featurette
A group of close friends gather for a wedding, but their celebration is shattered by apocalyptic events in the supernatural thriller from Affirm Films, The Remaining, available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD Jan. 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This rapture film directed by Casey La Scala (Grind) follows five friends who are forced … Continue reading →
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Special Features Include a Deleted Scene & Making-of Featurette
A group of close friends gather for a wedding, but their celebration is shattered by apocalyptic events in the supernatural thriller from Affirm Films, The Remaining, available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD Jan. 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This rapture film directed by Casey La Scala (Grind) follows five friends who are forced … Continue reading →
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- 11/17/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Sunset Overdrive is all about sensory overload. Everything is amped up to 11, and the characters, environments, weapons and plot of the game are all deliriously, gleefully over the top. The evil corporation Fizzco has rushed its latest energy drink, OverCharge Delirium Xt, to market. Unfortunately, it has an unfortunate side effect: It turns consumers into rampaging mutants. You’re working as a janitor at the beverage’s launch party when the fizz hits the fan, and it’s up to you to clean up the mess. Fortunately, your cleaning tools of choice are an assortment of increasingly ridiculous guns. Unlike...
- 10/31/2014
- by Aaron Morales
- EW.com - PopWatch
Microsoft's debut games console, the Xbox, made a big impact on gaming, but not all of its games got the attention they deserved...
Feature
The new generation console war may turning towads a two horse race, with Nintendo playing catch up, but wind back a few years, and Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were all hard at it, competing for your money and loyalty. The PlayStation 2 would go on to win the war of its generation, but Microsoft's Xbox was a tough competitor, giving the company a secure foothold, which it would later take advantage of in the next generation with the Xbox 360's dominance.
The original Xbox had a host of great games, many of which have gone on to become successful franchises, with no better example than Halo, but not all of its good games gained the attention they deserved, even if sequels managed to appear in later years.
Feature
The new generation console war may turning towads a two horse race, with Nintendo playing catch up, but wind back a few years, and Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were all hard at it, competing for your money and loyalty. The PlayStation 2 would go on to win the war of its generation, but Microsoft's Xbox was a tough competitor, giving the company a secure foothold, which it would later take advantage of in the next generation with the Xbox 360's dominance.
The original Xbox had a host of great games, many of which have gone on to become successful franchises, with no better example than Halo, but not all of its good games gained the attention they deserved, even if sequels managed to appear in later years.
- 5/8/2014
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
I don’t fancy myself much of an iOS or Android gamer, but when games that could easily hold their own on other platforms start finding their way to phones, my ears perk up. Fittingly, Sega has just announced that it will be bringing four new titles to mobile platforms in the coming months, with three of them arriving in time for the holidays or sooner.
You can check out the press release below for all the details, but what will most likely jump out at people the most are the two planned Sonic the Hedgehog releases. The first is called Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a kart racer promising land, sea, and air traversal ala Diddy Kong Racing, in addition to a host of playable characters from Sega’s substantial cast. Oh, and the karts can transform, hence Racing Transformed. Hopefully Sonic will scream “transfoooooorm!!” like the Lumas from Super...
You can check out the press release below for all the details, but what will most likely jump out at people the most are the two planned Sonic the Hedgehog releases. The first is called Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a kart racer promising land, sea, and air traversal ala Diddy Kong Racing, in addition to a host of playable characters from Sega’s substantial cast. Oh, and the karts can transform, hence Racing Transformed. Hopefully Sonic will scream “transfoooooorm!!” like the Lumas from Super...
- 10/21/2013
- by Griffin Vacheron
- We Got This Covered
Born in Pennsylvania to a family with two grandfathers who fought in World War II, Mike Vogel now plays Army veteran Dale "Barbie" Barbara in CBS' Monday limited series "Under the Dome," based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.
Barbie is on a mission and has plenty of secrets and angst, but Vogel is a happily married father of three daughters. He also doesn't think much of actors opining on world issues.
"I grew up a plumber's son in Philadelphia," he tells Zap2it. "No one stuck a microphone in my dad's face, saying, 'What's your view on gun control?' But why would they care what I think? On paper, actors are the dumbest group of individuals essentially out there.
"Most of us have not gone to college. However, we never stop learning. Because of what we do, we're constantly researching, constantly learning. However, my opinion...
Barbie is on a mission and has plenty of secrets and angst, but Vogel is a happily married father of three daughters. He also doesn't think much of actors opining on world issues.
"I grew up a plumber's son in Philadelphia," he tells Zap2it. "No one stuck a microphone in my dad's face, saying, 'What's your view on gun control?' But why would they care what I think? On paper, actors are the dumbest group of individuals essentially out there.
"Most of us have not gone to college. However, we never stop learning. Because of what we do, we're constantly researching, constantly learning. However, my opinion...
- 8/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
A little while back, I published my very first What Culture article about the 7 Biggest Jerks In Gaming. The article consisted of a list of gaming characters who, for one reason or another, I considered to be massive douchebags.
A couple of months have passed now and I feel it is now time to look at some more of gaming’s biggest a**holes.
Some of the characters on this list may intentionally be jerks because they are the villain of the game that they star in. Some may be good guys who just provoke ire from deep within the gamer’s soul. Some may even be a character that we, as the player, control and are therefore a reflection of the innate inner douchbaggery that lives within us all (Spoiler: One of the entries is Totally that last one.)
There may also be some spoilers so please be wary!
A couple of months have passed now and I feel it is now time to look at some more of gaming’s biggest a**holes.
Some of the characters on this list may intentionally be jerks because they are the villain of the game that they star in. Some may be good guys who just provoke ire from deep within the gamer’s soul. Some may even be a character that we, as the player, control and are therefore a reflection of the innate inner douchbaggery that lives within us all (Spoiler: One of the entries is Totally that last one.)
There may also be some spoilers so please be wary!
- 7/21/2013
- by Callum McEwan
- Obsessed with Film
Jet Set Radio was a game initially developed for the Sega Dreamcast by Smilebit, a studio set up by Sega to work exclusively on developing new and interesting IPs to support their fledgling fifth-gen console. Out of the line-up they produced, Jet Set Radio become far-and-away the most iconic title to land on the Dreamcast, often considered to be the platform's "mascot" title. The game struck a chord with the Japanese public on its release for its strong personality as a game and its eclectic mash-up of musical styles in its soundtrack; in the West, it become iconic for its wacky nature, stylish cel-shaded graphics and ludicrously fun gameplay. It quickly become a cult classic from the turn-of-the-millenium era of gaming, and a small but dedicated fanbase have been pressuring Sega to do something with the franchise after it was all-but-abandoned following the release of Jet Set Radio Future on...
- 9/25/2012
- Shadowlocked
Over a decade ago, a creative and somewhat surreal game known as Jet Set Radio debuted on Sega’s Saturn. Originally referred to as Jet Grind Radio here on our North American shores, the title received a lot of buzz for its innovative cel-shaded visual style, phenomenal soundtrack and short burst appeal, eventually becoming one of the console’s most talked-about releases. As a result, it’s not surprising that the Japanese gaming giant decided to revisit its past success, choosing to give the classic a high-definition makeover, in order to position it for a re-release on both Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network.
For those who aren’t familiar with the series, Jet Set Radio is a quirky title that borrows elements from the action, platforming and extreme sports genres, though its main focus is not on performing visceral tricks in exchange for an assortment of in-game points.
For those who aren’t familiar with the series, Jet Set Radio is a quirky title that borrows elements from the action, platforming and extreme sports genres, though its main focus is not on performing visceral tricks in exchange for an assortment of in-game points.
- 9/14/2012
- by Chad Goodmurphy
- We Got This Covered
Canadian alternative punk rockers Billy Talent are set to release their fifth studio album Dead Silence on September 11th. But, in a surprising turn of events, the band has decided to give fans a break for waiting so patiently.
Taking to their Facebook page today, the group announced that anyone could listen to Dead Silence in its entirety a full week ahead of schedule via SoundCloud.
Brandishing their unique sound and infectious rhythms, Billy Talent have again brought fans a magnificent album specific to their established style. The first single, Viking Death March, turned out to be the perfect set up for Dead Silence, delivering to us fans a sampling we hoped every song could follow.
Well, after my third straight listen through of Dead Silence in a row, I can promise Billy Talent‘s latest effort surpassed all my previous expectations, and will surely blow yours away too.
Ever...
Taking to their Facebook page today, the group announced that anyone could listen to Dead Silence in its entirety a full week ahead of schedule via SoundCloud.
Brandishing their unique sound and infectious rhythms, Billy Talent have again brought fans a magnificent album specific to their established style. The first single, Viking Death March, turned out to be the perfect set up for Dead Silence, delivering to us fans a sampling we hoped every song could follow.
Well, after my third straight listen through of Dead Silence in a row, I can promise Billy Talent‘s latest effort surpassed all my previous expectations, and will surely blow yours away too.
Ever...
- 9/5/2012
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Sega of America and Sega Europe have both confirmed that this summer the Dreamcast rollerblading graffiti epic, Jet Set Radio, is heading to Vita and that it will be in playable form at this year’s E3.
The classic from 2000 is heading to Vita with updated HD visuals and will take full advantage of the systems touch capabilities which according to Haruki Satomi, Sega’s Senior Vice President of Digital Business, “are proving to be a perfect fit”. Also the Vita’s camera will be integrated into the game somehow, but specific functions remained undisclosed.
A few screens have surfaced for the Vita version and after almost 12 years this game still holds up really well in the visuals department. This game will no doubt look gorgeous on the Vita’s Oled screen and it will be interesting to see if or how they incorporate the second analog stick on the...
The classic from 2000 is heading to Vita with updated HD visuals and will take full advantage of the systems touch capabilities which according to Haruki Satomi, Sega’s Senior Vice President of Digital Business, “are proving to be a perfect fit”. Also the Vita’s camera will be integrated into the game somehow, but specific functions remained undisclosed.
A few screens have surfaced for the Vita version and after almost 12 years this game still holds up really well in the visuals department. This game will no doubt look gorgeous on the Vita’s Oled screen and it will be interesting to see if or how they incorporate the second analog stick on the...
- 5/25/2012
- by Tim Utley
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It may be over ten years since the class of '99 walked the hallways of their high school, but it seems for Stifler, Jim, Michelle and the rest of the gang, the playlist hasn't really changed.
With "American Reunion" headed to theaters in a couple of weeks, details on the official soundtrack (via Film Music Reporter) as well as the full list of songs in the film has dropped, and it's a bit of jump back in time. Oh sure, the party-starting tracks most people expect these days from the interchangeable likes of Cobra Starship, Lmfao and 3Oh!3 feature, but it's the '90s that are here in full force. The Verve Pipe, Semisonic, Lit, Third Eye Blind, Montell Jordan, Boyz II Men, Montell Jordan, 2 Live Crew....it's like we're fifteen all over again. Remember Bic Runga's "Sway"? No? It was a minor '90s hit that appeared on...
With "American Reunion" headed to theaters in a couple of weeks, details on the official soundtrack (via Film Music Reporter) as well as the full list of songs in the film has dropped, and it's a bit of jump back in time. Oh sure, the party-starting tracks most people expect these days from the interchangeable likes of Cobra Starship, Lmfao and 3Oh!3 feature, but it's the '90s that are here in full force. The Verve Pipe, Semisonic, Lit, Third Eye Blind, Montell Jordan, Boyz II Men, Montell Jordan, 2 Live Crew....it's like we're fifteen all over again. Remember Bic Runga's "Sway"? No? It was a minor '90s hit that appeared on...
- 3/21/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Originally released on the Dreamcast in 2000, Jet Set Radio follows the story of a gang of rollerblading graffiti artists battling an oppressive government by tagging territories in the city of Tokyo-to. In the U.S., it was originally renamed Jet Grind Radio. It was one of the first games to use the now-common technique of “cel-shading,” generating polygonal graphics that look like 2-D animation.
Sega are set to release an upgraded high-def version of Jet Set Radio on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this summer, and as a teaser to the release Sega have unveiled three screenshots from the game:...
Sega are set to release an upgraded high-def version of Jet Set Radio on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this summer, and as a teaser to the release Sega have unveiled three screenshots from the game:...
- 3/3/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
For some of you younger readers out there, rollerblades were like wheelies for grownups. Grownups who were extreme. The Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio (re-christened Jet Grind Radio here in the U.S.) channeled that extremity into the best skating/tagging video game in that incredibly limited gaming genre, and in spite of that dubious distinction was actually a terrific, brightly-colored game that appears to be coming back to consoles thanks to publisher Sega at some mysterious point in the future.
Sega teased the release of the E3 Critic's Choice award-winning game with a title and image-free trailer and the text "Guess Who's Coming Back," but the hip hop track playing under the teaser is pretty familiar. In spite of the sometimes hit or mess nature of some of the recent Dreamcast to HD ports (Crazy Taxi comes to mind for one), I'm hoping Sega is able to keep this title intact.
Sega teased the release of the E3 Critic's Choice award-winning game with a title and image-free trailer and the text "Guess Who's Coming Back," but the hip hop track playing under the teaser is pretty familiar. In spite of the sometimes hit or mess nature of some of the recent Dreamcast to HD ports (Crazy Taxi comes to mind for one), I'm hoping Sega is able to keep this title intact.
- 2/24/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Welcome back to Radio 66.6! On tap this week we've got another dose of music news for you cats. If you have a tip, feel free to submit it. Be sure to check back every Monday to stay up-to-date on the latest music headlines.
News
Killswitch Engage have confirmed that former vocalist Jesse Leach has re-joined the band, following the recent departure of frontman Howard Jones. "Truth be told, Jesse blew us away in auditions," says the band. Read their statement here.
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been in a coma since a car accident in 2008, but he is slowly recovering. As of this week, Cheng can now lift his leg by request. Watch a video of the progress here. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Bassist Matt DeVries has left Six Feet Under to pursue other musical endeavors. DeVries has been touring with the band since last year. His replacement...
News
Killswitch Engage have confirmed that former vocalist Jesse Leach has re-joined the band, following the recent departure of frontman Howard Jones. "Truth be told, Jesse blew us away in auditions," says the band. Read their statement here.
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been in a coma since a car accident in 2008, but he is slowly recovering. As of this week, Cheng can now lift his leg by request. Watch a video of the progress here. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Bassist Matt DeVries has left Six Feet Under to pursue other musical endeavors. DeVries has been touring with the band since last year. His replacement...
- 2/13/2012
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- DreadCentral.com
Ahead of Halloween, Lions Gate Home Entertainment have given us this lovely boxset from West Craven called Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 3 movie collection to give away to three lucky winners. The movies star Gerard Butler, Jonny Lee Miller, Roy Scheider and Rutger Hauer and are all three killer films together in one boxset for the first time.
Wes Craven Presents 3 films in one complete horror boxset. Starring Gerard Butler, Jonny Lee Miller, Rutger Hauer and many more.
Dracula 2001: A gang of high-tech thieves, led by Marcus (Omar Epps) and Solina (Jennifer Esposito), break into a vault buried deep in the heart of London hoping to find treasure. Instead, they succeed in reviving an ancient evil–the legendary Count Dracula himself (Gerard Butler), who terrorized England a century earlier until he was stopped by Dr. Abraham Van Helsing. Now, Dracula makes his way to modern New Orleans to track...
Wes Craven Presents 3 films in one complete horror boxset. Starring Gerard Butler, Jonny Lee Miller, Rutger Hauer and many more.
Dracula 2001: A gang of high-tech thieves, led by Marcus (Omar Epps) and Solina (Jennifer Esposito), break into a vault buried deep in the heart of London hoping to find treasure. Instead, they succeed in reviving an ancient evil–the legendary Count Dracula himself (Gerard Butler), who terrorized England a century earlier until he was stopped by Dr. Abraham Van Helsing. Now, Dracula makes his way to modern New Orleans to track...
- 10/21/2011
- by Competitons
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
We recently told you about the upcoming PollyGrind Film Festival, one of the premiere grindhouse film festivals, that's set to celebrate all-things B-Movie style in Las Vegas this October. The madman behind the festival, Chad Clinton Freeman, announced today this year's PollyGrind line-up and it looks pretty sweet!
And not only is PollyGrind celebrating films, the fest is also celebrating several indie music acts slated to perform during the fest, a Zombiepalooza celebration and a whole lot more! Read on for all the details for the Second Annual PollyGrind Film Festival!
From the Press Release:
It's been called "the key festival for indie cult filmmakers to land distribution deals." Its founder and programmer has been called the "new champion of unabashed B-movie sleaze." Those praises might seem a bit outlandish, but with the official announcement of the PollyGrind Film Festival's schedule, it's easy to see where they come from.
Chad Clinton Freeman...
And not only is PollyGrind celebrating films, the fest is also celebrating several indie music acts slated to perform during the fest, a Zombiepalooza celebration and a whole lot more! Read on for all the details for the Second Annual PollyGrind Film Festival!
From the Press Release:
It's been called "the key festival for indie cult filmmakers to land distribution deals." Its founder and programmer has been called the "new champion of unabashed B-movie sleaze." Those praises might seem a bit outlandish, but with the official announcement of the PollyGrind Film Festival's schedule, it's easy to see where they come from.
Chad Clinton Freeman...
- 9/2/2011
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
A 1999 demo promoting the ruinously expensive Shenmue (called “What’s Shenmue?”) featured an exclusive scene in which then company president Yukawa-san could be seen slumped at his desk, head in hands, surrounded by piles of unsold consoles (above). Deep down, Sega must have known the Dreamcast didn’t stand a chance even before they axed it two years later.
Even though the Sega Dreamcast enjoyed a relatively short lifespan (officially somewhere between its 1998 Japanese launch and late 2002 termination) and wasn’t supported at all by the most powerful publisher of the day (Electronic Arts) the well-loved machine still boasts an impressive library of titles.
Even extending this “best of” list, from the originally planned 10 to a whopping 30 games, has seen me leave out such gems as cult top-down shooter Ikaruga, well-regarded sports sim NHL 2K2, online deathmatch game Outtrigger, stylish BioWare-made shooter MDK2 and Street Fighter III: Double Impact (to...
Even though the Sega Dreamcast enjoyed a relatively short lifespan (officially somewhere between its 1998 Japanese launch and late 2002 termination) and wasn’t supported at all by the most powerful publisher of the day (Electronic Arts) the well-loved machine still boasts an impressive library of titles.
Even extending this “best of” list, from the originally planned 10 to a whopping 30 games, has seen me leave out such gems as cult top-down shooter Ikaruga, well-regarded sports sim NHL 2K2, online deathmatch game Outtrigger, stylish BioWare-made shooter MDK2 and Street Fighter III: Double Impact (to...
- 8/29/2011
- by Robert Beames
- Obsessed with Film
Following all-girl remix featuring Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha, R&B singer proffers his own mix of the song.
By Jocelyn Vena
R. Kelly
Photo: Evan Agostini/ Getty Images
Did R. Kelly place his vote for his pick for Song of the Summer by jumping on a new remix of Britney Spears' monster smash "Till the World Ends"? Following the all-girl remix featuring Nicki Minaj and the song's writer, Ke$ha, this new version of the Femme Fatale single gets some love in the club from Kells.
On the new mix, after Brit sings the first verse and the chorus, Kelly comes in singing, "Slide up in this club/ This beat's got me in love/ Till I just don't care/ It's like I'm walking on air/ It's a party right here." He then goes on about partying till the world ends, his Auto-Tuned vocals dancing over the track until the song's breakdown,...
By Jocelyn Vena
R. Kelly
Photo: Evan Agostini/ Getty Images
Did R. Kelly place his vote for his pick for Song of the Summer by jumping on a new remix of Britney Spears' monster smash "Till the World Ends"? Following the all-girl remix featuring Nicki Minaj and the song's writer, Ke$ha, this new version of the Femme Fatale single gets some love in the club from Kells.
On the new mix, after Brit sings the first verse and the chorus, Kelly comes in singing, "Slide up in this club/ This beat's got me in love/ Till I just don't care/ It's like I'm walking on air/ It's a party right here." He then goes on about partying till the world ends, his Auto-Tuned vocals dancing over the track until the song's breakdown,...
- 7/5/2011
- MTV Music News
Dimension Films (aka The Weinstein Company) and the new Miramax are pushing ahead with their previously announced partnership on a new take on a popular horror franchise, "The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes." The latest film about George Lutz's supernatural experiences will be released on Jan. 27, 2012. The companies announced the new project in Cannes today and that "Paranormal Activity" producer Jason Blum is on board to shepherd the project. Casey La Scala ("Grind") and Daniel Farrands ("The Haunting in Connecticut" are also producing the "found footage" project which is in the same vein of the first two "Paranormal Activity"...
- 5/15/2011
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
By far, the question we get most to our IFC News Podcast e-mail account and to our Twitter accounts is "How can I listen to older episodes of the podcasts?" Well good news podcasts fans; Christmas came a couple days late this year. While we're still working to make all our podcasts available on iTunes, we're pleased to present this complete archive page containing links to every single IFC News Podcast. That's right: every single one. Even the early ones that are embarrassingly terrible that you should never listen to. (Seriously. Don't do it.)
Still, if you've got 200+ hours at your disposal and you want to listen to the evolution of our podcast, now you can. And it has evolved. On our very first episode (a review of "Borat" from October 2006), we were barely capable of introducing ourselves (we also were pretty blatantly ripping off Filmspotting's review format). By episode...
Still, if you've got 200+ hours at your disposal and you want to listen to the evolution of our podcast, now you can. And it has evolved. On our very first episode (a review of "Borat" from October 2006), we were barely capable of introducing ourselves (we also were pretty blatantly ripping off Filmspotting's review format). By episode...
- 12/28/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
It looks like the actress has extra reason to celebrate this holiday season as her boyfriend of two years pops the questions!
It looks like Ginnifer Goodwin will have some real life experience to pull from for her role as young wife Margene on Big Love as the actress’ boyfriend Joey Kern has popped the question! The couple told People, “We couldn’t be happier than to celebrate our engagement over the holidays with our families.” Congratulations!
Ginnifer, 32, and Joey, 34, were set up by mutual friends two years ago. Joey has starred in films including Cabin Fever and Grind while, in addition to Big Love, Ginnifer has been seen in A Single Man and He’s Just Not That Into You to name a few.
This will be the first marriage for both.
It looks like Ginnifer Goodwin will have some real life experience to pull from for her role as young wife Margene on Big Love as the actress’ boyfriend Joey Kern has popped the question! The couple told People, “We couldn’t be happier than to celebrate our engagement over the holidays with our families.” Congratulations!
Ginnifer, 32, and Joey, 34, were set up by mutual friends two years ago. Joey has starred in films including Cabin Fever and Grind while, in addition to Big Love, Ginnifer has been seen in A Single Man and He’s Just Not That Into You to name a few.
This will be the first marriage for both.
- 12/25/2010
- by cspargo
- HollywoodLife
Echoes of the original Prom Night abound plot-wise in the new indie slasher flick Raymond Did It, and we've got the trailer locked and loaded for ya.
Director Travis Legge's new flick Raymond Did It stars Lindsay Felton (Grind, "VH1 Scream Queens"), Jessica Palette (Under the Raven's Wing, "VH1 Scream Queens"), Elissa Dowling (Dread, Nightstalker), Kyle Hoskins, Jake Skiba, Steven Lee Edwards, and Ty Yaeger.
Dig on the trailer after the plot crunch below.
Synopsis
When Bryce Rourke is accidentally killed in a playground scuffle, his friends blame his developmentally delayed older brother, Raymond, for the murder. Six years later Raymond escapes from the state mental hospital to exact bloody revenge.
- Uncle Creepy
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Director Travis Legge's new flick Raymond Did It stars Lindsay Felton (Grind, "VH1 Scream Queens"), Jessica Palette (Under the Raven's Wing, "VH1 Scream Queens"), Elissa Dowling (Dread, Nightstalker), Kyle Hoskins, Jake Skiba, Steven Lee Edwards, and Ty Yaeger.
Dig on the trailer after the plot crunch below.
Synopsis
When Bryce Rourke is accidentally killed in a playground scuffle, his friends blame his developmentally delayed older brother, Raymond, for the murder. Six years later Raymond escapes from the state mental hospital to exact bloody revenge.
- Uncle Creepy
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Get your revenge in the Dread Central forums!
- 6/28/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The big three. Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. These are the three names that come to most peoples’ minds when they think about the gaming industry, but these weren’t always the recognizable household names they are now. A few years ago, you couldn’t leave your house without hearing mention of Sega, and, most recently in the console department, the Sega Dreamcast.
Now, there’s a rumor circulating that Sega is currently working on a console to enter into the next generation of the console wars. This comes from their recent announcement that they have signed on to work with Imagination Technologies in the United Kingdom on the “very high-tech image of the next generation console.”
This could be little more than wishful thinking, but there’s always the possibility that this could happen. Still, this could just mean that Sega is helping another company to decide how their next generation console will look.
Now, there’s a rumor circulating that Sega is currently working on a console to enter into the next generation of the console wars. This comes from their recent announcement that they have signed on to work with Imagination Technologies in the United Kingdom on the “very high-tech image of the next generation console.”
This could be little more than wishful thinking, but there’s always the possibility that this could happen. Still, this could just mean that Sega is helping another company to decide how their next generation console will look.
- 6/16/2010
- by Ryan Blanchard
- GameRant
"Jackass" star and professional skateboarder, Bam Margera, has been released from Chester County hospital, Steve-o told TMZ. Steve also shared that Bam was holed up in the intensive care following an attack on early Saturday, June 12, adding "I think he's gonna be okay."
Bam was run into the hospital after 59-year-old Elizabeth Ray, who lives on the 50 block of S. Matlack Street where the incident occurred, allegedly hit Bam in the back of the head with a baseball bat. The incident itself happened around 2 A.M. outside of Bam's bar "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
On pictures obtained by the site, Bam is seen in a supine position, while several people mill about on the street outside the bar. Other shots show Bam flat on his back on the street, one arm perpendicular to his side and one hand on his chest. One photo, additionally, shows the "Grind" star strapped onto a stretcher,...
Bam was run into the hospital after 59-year-old Elizabeth Ray, who lives on the 50 block of S. Matlack Street where the incident occurred, allegedly hit Bam in the back of the head with a baseball bat. The incident itself happened around 2 A.M. outside of Bam's bar "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
On pictures obtained by the site, Bam is seen in a supine position, while several people mill about on the street outside the bar. Other shots show Bam flat on his back on the street, one arm perpendicular to his side and one hand on his chest. One photo, additionally, shows the "Grind" star strapped onto a stretcher,...
- 6/14/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Lil Kim has reportedly suggested that newcomer Nicki Minaj should pay her respects to her. The hip-hop veteran apparently said, while performing in New York City with guest Ray J, that the Young Money rapper ought to pay homage to her for paving the way for Minaj's recent success. According to Global Grind, Ray J said: "It's a lot (more)...
- 6/5/2010
- by By Marcell Minaya
- Digital Spy
It's hard to imagine how one brings variety to skateboarding video games. You are, after all, limited to certain aspects like ollies, kick-flips and grabs. As the "Tony Hawk" franchise has found, that formula is extremely difficult to keep fresh from year to year. EA's "Skate" has seen some success, but after the third installment, those games are really just iterating on what came before rather than innovating in any significant way. "Shaun White Skateboarding" is attempting to bring some innovation to the genre with a unique art style and some never-before-seen gameplay elements, but is it enough to separate it from the pack?
"Wizard Of Oz" Much?
"Shaun White Skateboarding" is set in an imaginary world ruled by a totalitarian regime. Under the auspices of keeping the populace safe, extreme activities like skateboarding have been banned and the world is left in a dull, colorless (literally) state. It's up...
"Wizard Of Oz" Much?
"Shaun White Skateboarding" is set in an imaginary world ruled by a totalitarian regime. Under the auspices of keeping the populace safe, extreme activities like skateboarding have been banned and the world is left in a dull, colorless (literally) state. It's up...
- 5/25/2010
- by Russ Frushtick
- MTV Multiplayer
'I had a whole bunch of songs,' Mc says of the decision to record two CDs, in Mixtape Daily.
By Shaheem Reid
E-40
Photo: SicWidIt
Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables
Independent Albums: Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift
Headliner: E-40
Key Cameos: "Can't Stop the Boss" (featuring Too $hort, Snoop Dogg and Jazze Pha), "Power Up" (featuring San Quinn and Keak Da Sneak), "Whip It Up" (featuring Gucci Mane and Yv), "Outta Control" (featuring Dem Hoodstarz and Mistah F.A.B.)
Essential Info: About the only one in the game who can sign the independent-minded rap legend E-40 is his son, producer Droop-e. 40 kept the scrilla all in the fam by inking a deal with Droop's Heavy on the Grind Entertainment, which is distributed through Emi. 40 also made two LPs while paying for the studio time of one.
The Bay Area Ambassador was originally supposed to put...
By Shaheem Reid
E-40
Photo: SicWidIt
Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables
Independent Albums: Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift
Headliner: E-40
Key Cameos: "Can't Stop the Boss" (featuring Too $hort, Snoop Dogg and Jazze Pha), "Power Up" (featuring San Quinn and Keak Da Sneak), "Whip It Up" (featuring Gucci Mane and Yv), "Outta Control" (featuring Dem Hoodstarz and Mistah F.A.B.)
Essential Info: About the only one in the game who can sign the independent-minded rap legend E-40 is his son, producer Droop-e. 40 kept the scrilla all in the fam by inking a deal with Droop's Heavy on the Grind Entertainment, which is distributed through Emi. 40 also made two LPs while paying for the studio time of one.
The Bay Area Ambassador was originally supposed to put...
- 4/13/2010
- MTV Music News
It has been a confusing day on the "Captain America" casting front with one of the previously rumoured contenders moving to the forefront and then later being shot down.
In the morning Fox 411 apparently confirmed an old Cinematical scoop that it is "very likely" that "The Office" star John Krasinski will be the new Steve Rogers as "he is a favorite among the key decision makers and has been asked to come back for more this week". Krasinski has already read for the role four times and screen tested twice with the multiple actresses up for the female leads to ensure chemistry.
Hold on though, now Deadline New York and later Heat Vision both reports that Marvel Studios has expanded its search while at the same time cutting down on the original candidates list which apparently does not include Krasinski in the new short list. The names that are still...
In the morning Fox 411 apparently confirmed an old Cinematical scoop that it is "very likely" that "The Office" star John Krasinski will be the new Steve Rogers as "he is a favorite among the key decision makers and has been asked to come back for more this week". Krasinski has already read for the role four times and screen tested twice with the multiple actresses up for the female leads to ensure chemistry.
Hold on though, now Deadline New York and later Heat Vision both reports that Marvel Studios has expanded its search while at the same time cutting down on the original candidates list which apparently does not include Krasinski in the new short list. The names that are still...
- 3/10/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Those of you who enjoy the student horror sub-genre will be pleased to hear that the UK DVD release of Eliza Dushku's Open Graves has been moved forward a week to Monday, February 15.
Take a beach surfing setting, populate with hot babes and hunky guys, sprinkle with supernatural shocks and you have the ingredients for this release, which follows well-worn conventions and is a sort of cross between Final Destination and Jumanji.
It's aided by some history-based dark magic and there are a couple of gruesome scenes that may make you wince (involving a toenail and an eyeball), although today's teens probably won't bat an eyelid.
Whether this kind of teen scream feature gets filed under proven formula or overused cliche will depend on your tastes. It will likely find its strongest audience with fans of Eliza Dushku.
In the story, young American expatriate Jason (Mike Vogel) spends his...
Take a beach surfing setting, populate with hot babes and hunky guys, sprinkle with supernatural shocks and you have the ingredients for this release, which follows well-worn conventions and is a sort of cross between Final Destination and Jumanji.
It's aided by some history-based dark magic and there are a couple of gruesome scenes that may make you wince (involving a toenail and an eyeball), although today's teens probably won't bat an eyelid.
Whether this kind of teen scream feature gets filed under proven formula or overused cliche will depend on your tastes. It will likely find its strongest audience with fans of Eliza Dushku.
In the story, young American expatriate Jason (Mike Vogel) spends his...
- 2/9/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Chicago – While Fox hasn’t yet confirmed the news, reputable publisher Entertainment Weekly has exclusively reported that Jennifer Morrison is leaving Hugh Laurie’s “House M.D.” with her final episode to air in Nov. 2009. The report cited anonymous sources.
Jennifer Morrison has played Dr. Allison Cameron in “House M.D.” from 2004 to 2009.
Image credit: Google Images
Morrison has played the regular “House M.D.” character of Dr. Allison Cameron from 2004 to 2009. In the Entertainment Weekly report, it was also mentioned that Jennifer Morrison’s representatives also haven’t confirmed the news at this time. She would be the first of the TV show’s original cast members to leave the series.
With her final episode reportedly airing in Nov. 2009, Entertainment Weekly reports that she shot her last scene early last week. The report also cited earlier suspicious of this news when Morrison was absent at the show’s 2009 premiere screening in Hollywood.
Jennifer Morrison has played Dr. Allison Cameron in “House M.D.” from 2004 to 2009.
Image credit: Google Images
Morrison has played the regular “House M.D.” character of Dr. Allison Cameron from 2004 to 2009. In the Entertainment Weekly report, it was also mentioned that Jennifer Morrison’s representatives also haven’t confirmed the news at this time. She would be the first of the TV show’s original cast members to leave the series.
With her final episode reportedly airing in Nov. 2009, Entertainment Weekly reports that she shot her last scene early last week. The report also cited earlier suspicious of this news when Morrison was absent at the show’s 2009 premiere screening in Hollywood.
- 9/27/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Few acts conjure images as frighteningly sexy as the Australian act Angelspit. They positively gush, drip and spew Sex and Venom in immeasurable volumes.
Formed in 2004, the riotous duo of Zoog and Destroyx have blown the doors off the dark rock scene with frighteningly garish and beautiful stage costuming along with punishing powerful and seductive beats. The band touts their music as “the beat that will make you sin”. Their music has been featured at all of top Gothic Rock festivals the world over including Wave Gotik Treffen in Germany and the Netherlands Summer of Darkness festival. After the success of their album Krankhaus, Angelspit followed-up with the highly-anticipated Blood Death Ivory, a powerfully horrific look at the darker side of conservative politics, commercialism, and media sexualization.
Recently, I was granted the pleasure to be able to listen to Black Kingdom Red Kingdom - the remix album for Blood Death Ivory.
Formed in 2004, the riotous duo of Zoog and Destroyx have blown the doors off the dark rock scene with frighteningly garish and beautiful stage costuming along with punishing powerful and seductive beats. The band touts their music as “the beat that will make you sin”. Their music has been featured at all of top Gothic Rock festivals the world over including Wave Gotik Treffen in Germany and the Netherlands Summer of Darkness festival. After the success of their album Krankhaus, Angelspit followed-up with the highly-anticipated Blood Death Ivory, a powerfully horrific look at the darker side of conservative politics, commercialism, and media sexualization.
Recently, I was granted the pleasure to be able to listen to Black Kingdom Red Kingdom - the remix album for Blood Death Ivory.
- 6/28/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Dr. Raven )
- Fangoria
The Dunk Ryders boss gives us a rundown of his favorite hometown MCs.
By Shaheem Reid
Trick Daddy
Photo: Dunk Ryders
Trick Daddy is a Miami legend. Any of the cats from the city who dominate radio today — Pitbull, Flo Rida, DJ Khaled — they have to give it up to the man first known as Trick Daddy Dollars. He's been a permanent fixture on the Mia scene, and it looks like he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
Trick recently started his own independent label Dunk Ryders, and his Finally Famous: Born a Thug Die a Thug LP should drop in late August or early September. There's also an autobiography and a film by the same name due soon. As we keep rocking with Miami Week, Trick gives us his list of homegrown artists who impacted their city the most. Also, be sure to check out our exclusive 'hood tour with Trick included below.
By Shaheem Reid
Trick Daddy
Photo: Dunk Ryders
Trick Daddy is a Miami legend. Any of the cats from the city who dominate radio today — Pitbull, Flo Rida, DJ Khaled — they have to give it up to the man first known as Trick Daddy Dollars. He's been a permanent fixture on the Mia scene, and it looks like he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
Trick recently started his own independent label Dunk Ryders, and his Finally Famous: Born a Thug Die a Thug LP should drop in late August or early September. There's also an autobiography and a film by the same name due soon. As we keep rocking with Miami Week, Trick gives us his list of homegrown artists who impacted their city the most. Also, be sure to check out our exclusive 'hood tour with Trick included below.
- 6/12/2009
- MTV Music News
by John Constantine
The problem with most press conferences in the gaming industry is that, with a few notable exceptions, there just aren’t many entertaining personalities. The marketing executives, the publisher presidents, the developers, everyone. The vast majority of them are pretty dull. It’s not their job to keep a crowd entertained for two plus hours. They make games. So, at first blush, you can understand the logic behind Ubisoft’s hiring of “The Soup” host Joel McHale as the host for their E3 press conference. McHale’s an entertainer. He also entertained, but the man’s scripted humor didn’t do much to save Ubisoft’s big-on-talk, low-on-games show.
Most of the first hour was devoted to talking up Ubi’s new multimedia initiative. With their acquisition of special effects studio Hybride Technologies, the French publisher has slowly but surely built towards their dream of making more than video games.
The problem with most press conferences in the gaming industry is that, with a few notable exceptions, there just aren’t many entertaining personalities. The marketing executives, the publisher presidents, the developers, everyone. The vast majority of them are pretty dull. It’s not their job to keep a crowd entertained for two plus hours. They make games. So, at first blush, you can understand the logic behind Ubisoft’s hiring of “The Soup” host Joel McHale as the host for their E3 press conference. McHale’s an entertainer. He also entertained, but the man’s scripted humor didn’t do much to save Ubisoft’s big-on-talk, low-on-games show.
Most of the first hour was devoted to talking up Ubi’s new multimedia initiative. With their acquisition of special effects studio Hybride Technologies, the French publisher has slowly but surely built towards their dream of making more than video games.
- 6/2/2009
- by MTV Video Games
- MTV Multiplayer
Mimi Leder will direct Franchise Pictures' Void Moon for producer Bill Gerber. The project will go into production in September with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing. Based on Michael Connelly's novel of the same name, Moon is about a former cat burglar who is lured back to her former profession. Unfortunately, her target turns out to be someone she never should have tangled with, and the woman suddenly finds herself running from gunmen who seem to know her every move in advance. At the same time, the men seem to be closing in on her secret -- a young son she's desperate to protect. Connelly wrote the first draft of the script, which was rewritten by Michael Cristofer. Leder, repped by CAA, previously directed Pay It Forward, Deep Impact and The Peacemaker. Franchise and Gerber most recently collaborated on the Warners release The In-Laws. Gerber next produces the Warners/Gaylord Films feature Grind and is expected to begin production on a big-screen adaptation of author Sebastien Japrisot's best-selling novel A Very Long Engagement, with Jean-Pierre Jeunet directing.
- 5/22/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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