“The Messenger” Director Oren Moverman Doing Kurt Cobain Biopic

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 1:39 pm   /   Local, Movie News

THR’s Risky Business blog is reporting that The Messenger director, Oren Moverman, is in negotiations to direct and rewrite a script by David Benioff for Universal’s untitled Kurt Cobain film. The 2001 biography “Heavier Than Heaven” by Charles R. Cross will be used as the main basis for the film. The studio wants to use […]

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Reboot Mania: American Pie

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 1:15 pm   /   Local, Movie News

The madness continues! The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Universal is planning on rebooting the teen comedy franchise. There is talks of the original cast being in talks to reprise some of their roles. So, I don’t know exactly how this reboot will take place. Will it start us with a new generation? Will […]

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DC Entertainment Names New Executives: Jim Lee, Dan Dido, Geoff Johns, John Rood, and Patrick Caldon

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 12:49 pm   /   Book Reviews, Local

This isn’t really news to anyone else but geeks like me. The newly formed branch of WB, DC Entertainment, has named its new Executive Management Team. The reason this is worthy news is the fact of who they named to their team.  Three of these people, Jim Lee, Dan Dido, and Geoff Johns, have all […]

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American Idol Top 24 Contestants of Season 9

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 11:18 am   /   Local, Television

Here are the 25 top finalists for Season 9 of American Idol. Click on each contestant to view their profile. Aaron Kelly 16 years old Sonestown, PA Alex Lambert 19 years old North Richland Hills, TX Andrew Garcia 24 years old Moreno Valley, CA Ashley Rodriguez 22 years old Chelsea, MA Casey James 27 years […]

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Shaun White Wins Halfpipe Gold at 2010 Olympics in Vancouver – Double McTwist Video

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 5:24 am   /   Local, Sports, Television

When you think of snowboarders, one of the first names that comes to mind is Shaun White. You know him – the young guy with the long red hair, often times roped in with Carrot Top. Well, this redheaded snowboarder is not messing around. Since 2002 he has won 9 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze […]

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Q&A Review – Mass Effect 2

Posted: February 18, 2010 at 3:29 am   /   Local, Videogames

Below you will find a Q&A between Lauren and myself in which we had a casual conversation over Mass Effect 2 and what we liked and disliked about the game, or expectations going in, and our outlook on the future of the series. So take a look if you are a fan of the series […]

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Wayback Wednesday: The Goonies

Posted: February 17, 2010 at 11:31 pm   /   Local, Opinion

Wayback might be a bit of a misnomer in this case. I mean only to refer to films that I loved when I was child, which to be honest wasn’t all that long ago. I watch certain films these days, and wonder how kids could like them. Then I look back on my past, and […]

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Kevin Smith Turns Down Larry King, Talks “Too Fat to Fly” Situation on 24 YouTube Videos

Posted: February 17, 2010 at 8:57 pm   /   Film, Local, Movie News

Kevin Smith has been all over the media this week, due to his “too fat to fly” encounter with Southwest Airlines (if you haven’t heard about it yet, check it out here). He was offered to go on “Larry King Live,” but decided to turn down the appearance. Instead, he has shot a video talking […]

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Judd Apatow and Paul Feig Teaming Up Again For New Comedy

Posted: February 17, 2010 at 4:20 pm   /   Local, Movie News

Freaks and Geeks’ Creators Judd Apatow and Paul Feig are reteaming for a Universal produced comedy starring SNL member, Kristen Wiig. Feig will be directing the film which at the moment is an untitled wedding comedy, with Apatow producing along with Barry Mendel. Apatow is a bit of a golden boy in Hollywood these days […]

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Redbox to Release Warner Bros Titles Later As Well

Posted: February 17, 2010 at 4:04 pm   /   Local, Movie News, Technology

In the beginning of January it was announced that rental giant Netflix had backed down to Warner Bros. demands, and that it would be releasing WB new release titles only after 28 days had passed. It seems there is now another casualty of that war, and it is Redbox. Redbox has also agreed to hold […]

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