A spokeswoman for Melania Trump is calling out a Massachusetts elementary school librarian who rejected the first lady’s recent donation of Dr. Seuss books, criticizing them as “clichéd” and full of “racist propaganda.”
Stephanie Grisham, director of communications for the first lady’s office, touted Trump’s commitment to helping children and criticized the librarian, Liz Phipps Soeiro, for turning the first lady’s “gesture … into something divisive.”
The first lady “has demonstrated this in both actions and words since her husband took office, and sending books to children across the country is but one example,” Grisham said in a statement to Fox News.
Stephanie Grisham, director of communications for the first lady’s office, touted Trump’s commitment to helping children and criticized the librarian, Liz Phipps Soeiro, for turning the first lady’s “gesture … into something divisive.”
The first lady “has demonstrated this in both actions and words since her husband took office, and sending books to children across the country is but one example,” Grisham said in a statement to Fox News.
- 9/29/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
There are many places the first lady’s book donations could go … but apparently Cambridgeport Elementary School is not one of them.
The librarian at an elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently turned down a shipment of Dr. Seuss books from Melania Trump, criticizing the first lady’s choices as “a bit of a cliché, a tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature.”
The books were sent as part of a White House effort to mark National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6. One school from each state was chosen to receive ten Dr. Seuss books along with a...
The librarian at an elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently turned down a shipment of Dr. Seuss books from Melania Trump, criticizing the first lady’s choices as “a bit of a cliché, a tired and worn ambassador for children’s literature.”
The books were sent as part of a White House effort to mark National Read a Book Day on Sept. 6. One school from each state was chosen to receive ten Dr. Seuss books along with a...
- 9/28/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Twenty-five years ago, the first episode of The Simpsons aired in the Sunday, 8 p.m., time slot that the show still occupies today and has for most of its quarter-century run. In the past 25 years, the show has generated laughs, riffed on countless pop culture sources, and even introduced whole words to our language. However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow. 1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
- 1/15/2015
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
Twenty-five years ago, the first episode of The Simpsons aired in the Sunday, 8 p.m., time slot that the show still occupies today and has for most of its quarter-century run. In the past 25 years, the show has generated laughs, riffed on countless pop culture sources, and even introduced whole words to our language.
However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow.
1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
However, The Simpsons has also had more tender, human moments than one might expect from a show starring cartoons with massive overbites. Check out 25 moments when the show reminded us that there's some genuine heart beneath all that yellow.
1. 'And Maggie Makes Three'In a flashback, Homer...
- 1/14/2015
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- People.com - TV Watch
Earlier today, reported on the news that Syfy would be adapting Stephen King’s The Eyes of the Dragon. Syfy has officially announced that project as part of their new development slate, which includes 28 new scripted and reality projects:
“New York – April 24, 2012 – Coming off Syfy’s most watched First Quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite television and Massive Multiplayer Online (Mmo) gaming for the very first time.
Said Howe: “Syfy’s Upfront celebrates the power of Igniters, our influential audience who has the highly coveted...
“New York – April 24, 2012 – Coming off Syfy’s most watched First Quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite television and Massive Multiplayer Online (Mmo) gaming for the very first time.
Said Howe: “Syfy’s Upfront celebrates the power of Igniters, our influential audience who has the highly coveted...
- 4/24/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Breaking News: Syfy Announces New Scripted and Reality Programming Including Stephen King Adaptation
Syfy is having its Upfront tonight, during which they present their schedule and slate of projects in development to potential advertisers, and the announcements are flowing. An adaptation of a Stephen King novel into a miniseries, a new Charlaine Harris weekly series, a great movie being adapted into a weekly series, and a whole load of new reality shows may be in our future. Where to begin? We’ll break this down into manageable bites, but have included the entire press release below for your study.
First up, new series! We’ve already told you about some of these, but now we’re getting official word. For scripted series, Syfy is now confirming that Defiance, the series that will affect and be affected by the game of the same name, will be coming in 2013.
All other new series on or soon to be on the schedule are unscripted/reality shows – eight of em!
First up, new series! We’ve already told you about some of these, but now we’re getting official word. For scripted series, Syfy is now confirming that Defiance, the series that will affect and be affected by the game of the same name, will be coming in 2013.
All other new series on or soon to be on the schedule are unscripted/reality shows – eight of em!
- 4/24/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
So what's next for the channel that has given us plenty of things that have gone bump in the night along with more CG monsters than anyone could possibly keep up with? Read on for details of Syfy's "upfront" presentation.
As you'd expect from a network named Syfy, several of these projects are more sci-fi than horror, but we thought we'd pass on all the news anyway:
From the Press Release:
Coming off Syfy’s most watched first quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite...
As you'd expect from a network named Syfy, several of these projects are more sci-fi than horror, but we thought we'd pass on all the news anyway:
From the Press Release:
Coming off Syfy’s most watched first quarter ever in total viewers, Adults 18-34 and key women demos, Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects and the 2013 premiere of the highly-anticipated Defiance, the visionary transmedia experience that will unite...
- 4/24/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
What happens when "The Lorax" scores the biggest opening of 2012 to date (and took the #1 box office spot in its second week as well)? You start planning for more Dr. Seuss movies, that's what!
However, Universal and Illumination Entertainment aren't turning to "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish," "Green Eggs and Ham" or even "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" for their next animated Seussian adaptation. They've got their eye on what might be the most popular Seuss story of all time (next to "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"), "The Cat in the Hat," according to Deadline.
What makes this rather surprising news is that Universal already brought the "Cat" to the big screen in the form of the 2003 live action film starring Mike Myers (under a ton of makeup) in the title role. "The Cat in the Hat" grossed $101 million domestic and another $133 million worldwide - but at a budget of $109 million,...
However, Universal and Illumination Entertainment aren't turning to "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish," "Green Eggs and Ham" or even "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" for their next animated Seussian adaptation. They've got their eye on what might be the most popular Seuss story of all time (next to "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"), "The Cat in the Hat," according to Deadline.
What makes this rather surprising news is that Universal already brought the "Cat" to the big screen in the form of the 2003 live action film starring Mike Myers (under a ton of makeup) in the title role. "The Cat in the Hat" grossed $101 million domestic and another $133 million worldwide - but at a budget of $109 million,...
- 3/16/2012
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Break out your red-and-white-striped hat, and light some birthday candles: Dr. Seuss (or Theodore Geisel) would have been 108 years old this week -- Friday, March 2 to be exact -- the same day as the theatrical release of the new animated "The Lorax," featuring the voices of Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Betty White.
To help celebrate -- and get a jump on finding the perfect birthday present (what do you posthumously gift a beloved 108-year-old author anyway?) -- we've come up with a list of our 10 favorite Dr. Seuss quotes from his children's books.
In no particular order, because we really do love them all:
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." ― "Happy Birthday to You!"
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ― "I...
To help celebrate -- and get a jump on finding the perfect birthday present (what do you posthumously gift a beloved 108-year-old author anyway?) -- we've come up with a list of our 10 favorite Dr. Seuss quotes from his children's books.
In no particular order, because we really do love them all:
"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." ― "Happy Birthday to You!"
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ― "I...
- 2/28/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Now that you've heard the news about Top Chef Canada's second season, you're probably wondering the same thing we are -- just who are these chefs?
The contestants come from across Canada, representing almost every food background imaginable. Well, except for the East Coast, which will be sorely missed after Todd Perrin's inventiveness last year. Here's what the Huffington Post Canada found out about these 16 chefs who will be competing on Food Network Canada starting March 12.
Chef: Joel Aubie, 27, of Tofino, BC (originally from Bathurst, Nb)
Aubie currently works as the head chef at Shelter restaurant in Tofino, having worked his way up since its opening in 2007. As a restaurant on the edge of the coast's famous beach, he focuses on seafood, with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. He might just find it a challenge cooking from Loblaws' shelves during the competition.
Chef: Trevor Bird, 28, of Vancouver,...
The contestants come from across Canada, representing almost every food background imaginable. Well, except for the East Coast, which will be sorely missed after Todd Perrin's inventiveness last year. Here's what the Huffington Post Canada found out about these 16 chefs who will be competing on Food Network Canada starting March 12.
Chef: Joel Aubie, 27, of Tofino, BC (originally from Bathurst, Nb)
Aubie currently works as the head chef at Shelter restaurant in Tofino, having worked his way up since its opening in 2007. As a restaurant on the edge of the coast's famous beach, he focuses on seafood, with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. He might just find it a challenge cooking from Loblaws' shelves during the competition.
Chef: Trevor Bird, 28, of Vancouver,...
- 2/6/2012
- by The Huffington Post Canada
- Aol TV.
2011 is almost at an end, but while we're sorry to say goodbye to a year that brought us so many great films, we're just as excited for what the future brings us. After all, "Harry Potter" might be over, but "The Dark Knight Rises," 'The Avengers," "The Hunger Games" and the final installment of "Twilight" are all on the horizon. And that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to big blockbuster events.
So today, instead of looking back, let's look forward -- to the 50 movies we can't wait to see in 2012. Because we have a feeling that this might just be the best year for movies yet.
'The Woman in Black'
Release Date: February 3
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciaran Hinds
The Scoop: Daniel Radcliffe may have spent the last 10 years as the Boy Who Lived, but in his first post-"Harry Potter" film...
So today, instead of looking back, let's look forward -- to the 50 movies we can't wait to see in 2012. Because we have a feeling that this might just be the best year for movies yet.
'The Woman in Black'
Release Date: February 3
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciaran Hinds
The Scoop: Daniel Radcliffe may have spent the last 10 years as the Boy Who Lived, but in his first post-"Harry Potter" film...
- 1/2/2012
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
Chicago – He has played eccentric characters like The Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, and Captain Jack Sparrow. He has played disturbed and troubled characters like Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, and Ichabod Crane. He has even played famous real life characters in Ed Wood, John Dillinger, and Jm Barrie. Now, Johnny Depp is looking to add another classic character to that list.
Empire reported this morning that Johnny Depp has been looking to bring Dr. Seuss to life in a new biopic that he would star in as the famous children’s author. The film is rumored to be developed as live action, focusing more on Seuss (real name Theodor Geisel) than his literary works. This could mean the film will not include much of the crazy characters and worlds Seuss created in his books, but a scene or two including this may not be out of the question either.
Much like...
Empire reported this morning that Johnny Depp has been looking to bring Dr. Seuss to life in a new biopic that he would star in as the famous children’s author. The film is rumored to be developed as live action, focusing more on Seuss (real name Theodor Geisel) than his literary works. This could mean the film will not include much of the crazy characters and worlds Seuss created in his books, but a scene or two including this may not be out of the question either.
Much like...
- 10/7/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Courtesy of the event Blt Steak serves Bacon-Crusted New York Strip with Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes and Cabernet Gastrique to foodies attending the Chefs & Champagne event in the Hamptons.
Saturday’s steamy weather certainly didn’t dampen the mood at The James Beard Foundation’s annual Chefs & Champagne event held at Wolffer Estates in Sagaponack, New York.
The carefully prepared delights of 42 chefs and the free-flowing champagne cooled things down perfectly.
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was the evening’s honoree, but...
Saturday’s steamy weather certainly didn’t dampen the mood at The James Beard Foundation’s annual Chefs & Champagne event held at Wolffer Estates in Sagaponack, New York.
The carefully prepared delights of 42 chefs and the free-flowing champagne cooled things down perfectly.
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was the evening’s honoree, but...
- 7/24/2011
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
This week’s nautical-themed episode of Top Chef All-Stars is titled “We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat”. Guest Judge? This Guy: Some suggestions for future episodes based on topical movie quotes: - Are You Cookin’ To Me? - Show Me The Foody! - I Know It Was You, Colicchio, You Broke My Beef Heart - Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates, Also Scallops - It Doesn’t Take Much To See That The Problems Of Three Little People Don’t Amount To A Hill Of Delicious Beans In This Crazy World - I am Spartacus! Seriously, though, who still titles things after Jaws quotes? Oh right, this post. Fine. But I have a great explanation for that – I’m a generally useless person. Enough critical film analysis, it’s time to Cap some Re: Jamie continues to remain on the show, even though she’s only made one...
- 1/13/2011
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
If you missed last week's episode of FlashForward, "Let No Man Put Asunder," catch up with a recap here.
This week's installment begins, oddly, with the title card flash (Mark running) instead of any actual action. Then the scene opens on Demetri awakening, sweaty, in a chair with a laser sight trained on his chest. He is a prisoner in an elaborate Saw-style deathtrap. Behind Demetri, on the wall, is an elaborate diagram that looks like a number of timelines, many of which end with pictures of Demetri and the caption "Demetri Dies."
At the FBI, Mark and Wedeck question Charlie about her run-in with Frost. She says she can't remember anything, so Wedeck asks her to close her eyes. She relays their conversation. After a brief discussion about One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and the heroic qualities of Horton (from Horton Hears a Who), Frost gives...
This week's installment begins, oddly, with the title card flash (Mark running) instead of any actual action. Then the scene opens on Demetri awakening, sweaty, in a chair with a laser sight trained on his chest. He is a prisoner in an elaborate Saw-style deathtrap. Behind Demetri, on the wall, is an elaborate diagram that looks like a number of timelines, many of which end with pictures of Demetri and the caption "Demetri Dies."
At the FBI, Mark and Wedeck question Charlie about her run-in with Frost. She says she can't remember anything, so Wedeck asks her to close her eyes. She relays their conversation. After a brief discussion about One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and the heroic qualities of Horton (from Horton Hears a Who), Frost gives...
- 4/22/2010
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
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