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'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Welcome to the 1980s, Ron Burgundy

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:24:59 +0000

Ron Burgundy is back in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,’ and — as we’re informed — more Burgundy-er than ever. And now there’s a new trailer that shows the news team in full force. Where the previous trailers featured no actual footage from the film, this new trailer establishes that the film is set in [...]

HBO Passes on Darren Aronofsky WW2 Magic Drama 'Hobgoblin,' FX Reportedly Considers

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:54:31 +0000

It had been a good long while since we'd heard anything about the development of HBO's Michael Chabon-scripted, Darren Aronofsky-directed pilot 'Hobgoblin,' so much so that we'd nearly forgotten about the World War II period illusionist drama, which has been described as "'Inglorious Basterds' with magic." Now, HBO is said to have officially passed on shooting a pilot, with Aronofsky departing as well, though FX may give the series a chance.

'Veronica Mars' Movie: 'New Girl' Star Max Greenfield Returns as Deputy Leo

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:52:23 +0000

Those unfamiliar with 'Veronica Mars' in its original incarnation might be dumbfounded to learn of the now-famous guest stars that appeared over the years, from Aaron Paul ('Breaking Bad') to Jessica Chastain. Now, as filming begins on the long-awaited movie, current 'New Girl' star Max Greenfield has also signed up to reprise his role as Deputy Leo D'Amato.

'Dumb and Dumber 2′ Saved by Universal

Britt Hayes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:21 +0000

Warner Bros. made a pretty dumb (or was it smart?) move to dump the Farrelly Brothers’ ‘Dumb and Dumber To,’ but Universal has swept in to rescue the sequel from production limbo. Writing and directing duo Bobby and Peter Farrelly took to Twitter today to announce that Universal and Red Granite Pictures (the latter of [...]

'Anger Management' Update: Selma Blair Out after Charlie Sheen Threatens to Quit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:17 +0000

We thought 'Anger Management' would breeze through its impressive 100-episode order without too many "Tiger blood"-type incidents, but it seems yesterday's breaking Selma Blair news may prove a major roadblock after all. Series lead Charlie Sheen reportedly threatened FX executives to abandon the series outright if co-star Selma Blair is allowed to keep her role on the sitcom, and that has led to Blair being let go.

'The Lego Movie' Trailer: Chris Pratt Leads a Great Assembly of Talent

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:58 +0000

The best thing and the worst about making 'The Lego Movie' is that there's never really been much of a narrative to Lego toys. You put them together, that's it. So the film could be about anything. And from the trailer, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('21 Jump Street') have fun with that freedom as we see the crossover of Lego toys from all different franchises assembled... for something.

Russell Crowe Chooses 'The Water Diviner' for Directorial Debut

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:26 +0000

Actor Russell Crowe is celebrating the box office success of ‘Man of Steel‘ with the announcement that he’s chosen a project for his directorial debut — a period drama titled ‘The Water Diviner.’ Deadline reports that Crowe is plotting to make his debut behind the camera with ‘The Water Diviner,’ which may sound an awful [...]

HBO's 'The Leftovers' Adds Liv Tyler to Damon Lindelof's Star-Studded Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:58:46 +0000

Though still only in the pilot stages, HBO's forthcoming Damon Lindelof-produced adaptation of 'The Leftovers' has added yet another prolific star to its cast, as it's signed Liv Tyler for a regular role. She joins a cast that includes Justin Theroux, former 'Doctor Who' Christopher Eccleston and more, but who will the Aerosmith daughter play in her first major TV role?

Cinemax's 'Quarry': Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Stellan Skarsgard Join the Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:39 +0000

In spite of their increasing pedigree, we haven't paid much attention to Cinemax's original series, but the latest additions to the pay cable network's upcoming drama series 'Quarry' have proven far too tempting to ignore. 'Die Hard' franchise star and 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' babe Mary Elizabeth Winstead has joined Cinemax's 'Quarry' in her first regular TV role since rising to fame, joining 'The Avengers' and 'Thor' star Stellan Skarsgard, among others.

'Anchorman 2′ Poster Is Kind of a Big Deal

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:22:27 +0000

Paramount has released a brand new poster for ‘Anchorman 2,’ and it’s all about that sexy Ron Burgundy mustache, which, in case you didn’t know, is kind of a big deal. The newest poster for ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’ is all about facial hair — glorious, lustrous facial hair. Well, it’s really about Ron Burgundy’s [...]

'Community' Season 5: Dan Harmon Apologizes for Season 4 Criticism

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Yesterday, the joyous parade of 'Community' creator Dan Harmon's season 5 return came to a screeching halt as word broke of the writer's harsh and controversial words regarding his reception of the NBC comedy's fourth season. Harmon almost immediately tweeted his apologies for the comments, but has once again gone to his personal blog for a much longer and involved apology.

Tropicana Evansville Players Headed to Atlantic City for Slot Star Tournament

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:59:06 +0000

In a press release issued today, the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey will be hosting players from all Tropicana Entertainment gaming properties, including Tropicana Evansville, to play in their exclusive 2nd Annual $250,000 Slot Star Championship Tournament on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd. Twelve of Tropicana Evansville’s best slot players qualified [...]

Rndm Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrk – Can You Name The Tune?

Moon Mullins — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:37:38 +0000

Okay, time for a “Rndm (random) Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrk (lyric)” — Ha! You had that one figured out already. Know this one? Well, he’s truckin’ on down from Memphis Cruisin’ down to New Orleans Tonight he sleeps with a Cajun Queen … TRUCK DRIVIN’ MAN Composed by original member Ronnie Van Zant who died in [...]

Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office Launches New Anonymous Tip Line [Audio]

Bobby G. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:17:14 +0000

I’d like to think that the majority of our community, if given the chance, would do what they could to help our police department when it comes to stopping or preventing crime. But there is a real fear of retribution for those that speak up. And that’s why this new anonymous tip line was created. [...]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — George Lucas Says "I Have Not Spoken to J.J. Abrams"

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:39:35 +0000

When George Lucas handed the reins of 'Star Wars' over to Disney, it was understood that the man behind the most popular science fiction universe of all time would only be involved in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in a limited capacity. However, we didn't realize just how limited it was! Lucas recently spoke out about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and revealed that he hasn't spoken to director J.J. Abrams. Like, at all.

Cosplay of the Day: Her Name Is Toph, Though It Sounds Like Tough

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:30:08 +0000

If you’ve ever seen ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ then chances are you’re probably a fan of Toph Beifong, the blind earthbender who’s a little rough around the edges, despite being from an aristocratic family. If so, then feast your eyes on this spot-on cosplay! TophWei is a Russian cosplayer whose cosplay alias is even fashioned [...]

New 'World War Z' Clips Bring the Horror!

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:54:54 +0000

If you needed an adrenaline boost this morning, then you’ll want to check out these new clips from Marc Forster’s ‘World War Z,’ featuring brutal zombie chaos and creepy, rainswept suspense. In stark contrast to the disconcerting early reports that ‘World War Z’ was going to be an ungainly mess, the reviews coming in for [...]

'Frozen' Trailer: It's Disney On Ice

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:36:59 +0000

Disney’s first ‘Frozen‘ trailer has been released to help all of us beat the heat this summer. Though the film isn’t scheduled to arrive in theaters until November, you can get a quick look at the studio’s 53rd animated feature. The icy adventure follows a “fearless optimist” named Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) as she [...]

Oreo's New Flavor is Watermelon – Gross or Delicious?

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:09:19 +0000

When I think of ‘summer,’ watermelon comes to mind. However, I don’t think about watermelon-flavored cookies. That just seems so wrong! With flavors like orange ice cream and apple pie – mixing fruit in with sweets doesn’t seem so foreign but I can’t wrap my head around this one. I do have high hopes though [...]

'Monsters University' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:27 +0000

College is not an obvious setting for a Pixar movie. For all the vaunted animation studio's reputation for producing mature, adult children's films, college lends itself to a more immature brand of adult humor -- the kind with lots of nudity, profanity, and outrageous drunken antics. Sure enough, Pixar's 'Monsters University' brings new meaning to the phrase "safe school" -- this G-rated riff on 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Animal House' (they probably thought about calling it 'Monster House' at some point, right? They had to) doesn't push any envelopes in terms of content or humor. It's basically a formula college comedy, minus the raunch, in the world of 'Monsters Inc.' Nevertheless, it's a formula executed by some very talented animators, who've produced a lively, if mostly forgettable, movie.