The much anticipated film Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone clocks in at over two and a half hours long. The books are a challenge to read and the movie will be a challenge to sit through.
Radiohead has been voted the world's best band. Wait a minute! I never voted!!! Did you vote?
So who voted then?
The Wedding Invitation episode of Seinfeld is pulled due to the recent anthrax scares.
Actor Gene Hackman has been involved in a Los Angeles fender bender and fist fight.
John Cusack is set to star in the follow- up to L.A. Confidential. Man, I can't wait to see this one.
The Lineup Is Set For Chris Farley Tribute
"Saturday Night Live" veterans Tim Meadows and Jim Breuer are among those tapped to take part in the fourth annual "Comics Come Home" fundraiser in honor of former "SNL" star Chris Farley, who died in 1997.
The comedy show benefit began in Farley's hometown, Madison, Wis., in 1998 to raise money for the Chris Farley Foundation, and has sold out each year. Among the other comedians set to take part in the event on Dec. 1 are Tom Arnold, Tim Kazurinsky ("SNL" ) and Wanda Sykes ("The Downer Channel"). Breuer has acted as host for "Comics Come Home" since it began.
Last year's benefit raised over $50,000 for the foundation, which was founded by Farley's family to promote drug and alcohol awareness in schools.
Here's a story for you, and me. Well, more me than you, but it's a story! Heather Locklear and Denise Richards will be kissing on Spin City. Set your VCR's for November 6th!
After months of wondering if we would ever get another chance to see her on TV every week, the answer arrives tonight. Ally McBeal is back!
Ha ha ha!!!! You know there is no way in the world that I care that Ally McBeal is back. I was referring to the fact that Star Trek babe JERI RYAN returns to television tonight as she joins the cast of Boston Public.
So those are 2 options, and there's more. Here are Monday's best bets on television.
Oh, and did I mention that the Borg Babe is back on TV every week?!?!?
From the "Where Are They Now File": The soap opera The Bold And The Beautiful hires Erik Estrada. Man, I can't wait to get some CHiPs and watch his debut.
Courtney Love Offered Millions After Label Hears Demo
COURTNEY LOVE has reportedly been offered $18.5 million by UNIVERSAL RECORDS after they heard her new demo. Love has competed recording the demo for her new group, Bastard, and is set to give some of the material its first airing at a show this evening (October 26) at the Ventura Theater in California. According to the New York Post newspaper, Universal Records offered Love $18.5 million after hearing the demo tape, which cost $10,000, and features just five songs. Love is currently locked in a legal battle with Universal. She claims that long-term record contracts are much longer than the seven-year legal limit in other comparable industries, such as television, film and sports.
Give her a deal! End the lawsuit! We want the Nirvana box set released!
Billy Crystal discusses "Monsters, Inc. And that makes sense as we will all be talking about it soon.
The new Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey film "K- Pax" em in and finishes at number one for the weekend.
Michael Jackson has completed work on his charity single "What More Can I Give." In order for the benefactors to reap anything the song better be more infectious that everything on his new album "Invincible."
Hollywood employment has slumped to a four- year low. Yes it is true. Life does imitate art.
Did the "Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones" trailer debut this week in Los Angeles? As long as it doesn't debut before "Meet Joe Black" again, I'll be fine!
Grohl to drum on new QOTSA album
Foo Fighters leader and former Nirvana timekeeper Dave Grohl is lending his drum skills to the upcoming album by Queens Of The Stone Age, currently being recorded in L.A. In the current issue of metal magazine Kerrang!, Grohl calls the disc, tentatively titled Songs For The Deaf, "my favourite album that I've ever played drums on." Foo Fighters' next album is due out sometime in 2002.
Foo!
It's not the greatest movie of the year, but "13 Ghosts" will hold your interest.
Do keep in mind, though, that Shannon Elizabeth isn't in the movie as much as you would like. Well, okay. As much as I would have liked.
Michael Jackson will be posting his new album online.
Third MATRIX Film Title Revealed
THE MATRIX producer Joel Silver has confirmed internet rumors at sites including COMING ATTRACTIONS that the third film in his trilogy will be entitled THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. THE MATRIX RELOADED is scheduled for release in May 2003.
Michelle Williams to Quit Dawson's Creek
DAWSON'S CREEk beauty MICHELLE WILLIAMS has hinted she'll be leaving the popular TV series soon. The blonde actress, who plays JEN LINDLEY in the teen show, has let slip that she's had enough of working on the same series. Michelle says, "It's been too long. Four years. I know I've been really lucky, but we shoot nine months of the year, so it's a really big commitment. "When you're 21, and it's taken up nearly five years playing this one character, that's nearly a quarter of your life. That's mindboggling to me! It's a weird gig!"
Are you curious? Do you desire information about Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones? Then here's your chance to find out aboutHayden Christensen's Jedi Journey.
After an already strong season thus far Sean Penn makes his "Friends" debut next Thursday. And no, it's not as Jeff Spicoli.
So if you were out, doing stuff, but are still curious, here is what happened on Survivor- Africa: Episode Three. And I'll give you a hint- The butler had nothing to do with it!
When Michael Jackson stopped working with Quincey Jones his music stopped being good. Now Our Lady Peace is moving on from their long time producer as well. Oh no! Is there a "Dangerous" on the horizon for OLP as well?
Don't look now but, it's Burt Reynolds versus Osama bin Laden. Get him Bandit!
DVD shipments have been seen reaching lofty heights as the busy Christmas Season approaches. And you wonder why I am always broke!
Seriously! Get ready for a bad pun. Are you ready? Then here it is: In the wake of the events of September 11th, patriotic American music is exploding on the charts. Hey! I warned you it was bad.
But was it tasteless? You tell me. Click on the "Submit Story" link to the left and let me know.
The next installment of Survivor will take place at the beach. In a place called Nuku Hiva. It means "...no worries."
Here is some good news. The horrible show "Inside Schwartz" will be benched during November sweeps. Please NBC, bring back Jesse!
Here are the new DVD and video releases for Tuesdat, October 23rd, 2001
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
Yes, you read that right. A Special Edition! And man is it special. In addition to a whole second disc of extras and audio commentaries during the film, there are 24 seconds of extra footage. Yes! Can you believe it!??! 24 whole extra seconds! Enjoy. Ni! Ni!
MONTY PYTHON LIVE (DVD)
JABBERWOCKY (DVD)
FINAL FANTASY: SPECIAL EDITION (VHS & DVD)
DUMBO: 60th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (VHS & DVD)
BATTLE OF THE PLANETS Vol. 1 & 2 (VHS & DVD)
FREDDY GOT FINGERED (VHSr & DVD)
This funny flick may be a bit much for those that don't appreciate the subtle nuances of director/star Tom Green, but the DVD features some fun features... Among them is a "family-friendly" PG version of the film, which clocks in at a whole 3 minutes, and an audio track recorded at the film's Hollywood premiere, with more activity than a bad sitcom laugh track... The disc also includes full commentary from Green, and scene commentary from co-stars Harland Williams, Marisa Coughlan, and Rip Torn.
Dr. DOLITTLE 2 (VHS & DVD)
CHRISTINA'S HOUSE (VHSr & DVD)
ECW: BEST OF CACTUS KAC & THE DUDLEY BOYZ (VHS & DVD)
EIGHT LEGS TO LOVE YOU (VHS)
DEEP IN THE WOODS (VHS & DVD)
WISHMASTER 3: BEYOND THE GATES OF HELL (VHSr & DVD)
DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN (THE O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU? CONCERT) (DVD)
ABOUT ADAM (VHS & DVD)
STAR TREK: TOS, Vol. 35 & 36 (DVD)
Plus... DVD releases of BARBIE IN THE NUTCRACKER (!?!?!?), ULTIMATE JORDAN, FUNNY GIRL, KING OF THE PECOS, JAMES A. MICHENER'S TEXAS, GONE TO TEXAS.
- FOX has ordered a full season of the incredible show UNDECLARED
- NBC has picked up SCRUBS for a full season
- CBS has ordered a full season of episodes for THE GUARDIAN
- A&E will rebroadcast last week's THIRD WATCH special this Friday
- CBS has postponed the anthrax episode of THE AGENCY indefinitely
- FOX has moved its Sunday premieres back a week to November 11th- READ this one again! FOX has moved its Sunday premieres back a week to November 11th. That includes The Simpsons and all of tje rest of Fox's Sunday night lineup.
- Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) will guest on SCRUBS on 11/6
- Pat Benatar will appear on DHARMA & GREG in November
- The EMMYS have been rescheduled for November 4th
- Nick Turturro (NYPD Blue) has signed a holding deal with CBS
- Jamie Oliver (Naked Chef) plans to leave the BBC to concentrate on shows for an international audience
Here are this week's new music releases for Tuesday, October 23rd, 2001
BT: R&R (Nettwerk)
APHEX TWIN Drukqs (Sire)
HOPE SANDOVAL Bavarian Fruit Bread (Rough Trade)
INCUBUS Morning View (Epic/Immortal)
BUSH Golden State (Atlantic)
ENIGMA: LSD - Love Sensuality Devotion (Virgin)
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Live In Chicago... (RCA)
HARRY CONNICK JR., 30's and Songs I've Heard (Columbia)
THE CRANBERRIES Wake Up and Smell the Coffee (MCA)
TONI BRAXTON Snowflakes (La Face/Arista)
C-MURDER: C-P-3.com (Frontline/Priority)
DMX The Great Depression (Def Jam)
DJ RAP First Lady of Jungle (Intuit-Solar)
ERICK SERMON The Sermon (J)
TOO $HORT Chase the Cat (Jive)
RAS KASS Van Gogh (Frontline/Priority)
RAE & CHRISTIAN Anotherlatenight
MARK CHESNUTT Almost Goodbye (Universal)
DILATED PEOPLES Expansion Team (Capitol)
SIMPLE MINDS Neon Lights (Eagle)
Various A TRIBUTE TO MARILYN MANSON
Various LBC LOUNGE: A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME
Various THE STEEL GUITAR TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON
Plus... TOM ADAMS, NUSRAT ALI KHAN, RONDI CHARLESTON, BOBBY CONN, T. BUBBA, DON BYRON, CARLITO, DILATED PEOPLES, EASTERN DUB TACTIK, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, FU MANCHU, BONEY JAMES, THE JULIANA THEORY, ANITA LANE, THE LAST HARD MEN, TRACY LAWRENCE, KELLI MACK, MEST, MOGWAI, Mr. LEN, NIVEA, LINDSAY PAGANO, PROPER TALENT, KENNY ROGERS, SUB.BIONIC, TWINKLE BROTHERS, TWISTED SISTER, GLENN WASHINGTON, HANK WILSON, SAUL WILLIAMS, and the soundtracks to K-PAX, THE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE, and THE ONE.
"I have an existential map; it has 'you are here' written all over it." -Steven Wright
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"When I eventually met Mr. Right I had no idea that his first name was Always." -Rita Rudner
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"Last week Human Resources said they were going to garnish my wages. Call me dense, but I fail to see how a sprig of parsley in my paycheck will make it any more attractive." -David Henry
Britney Beats Off Wild Boars
BRITNEY SPEARS is helping German farmers beat off a plague of wild boars - by scaring the pigs with her music.
The animals are destroying crops in Germany but can't be shot because they're a protected species - so arable man HERRMANN-JOSEF BECKER tried playing tunes to drive them away. He says, "MADONNA didn't work too well, ROBBIE WILLIAMS was a dead loss but they can't stand Britney Spears. "When I switch on OOPS I DID IT AGAIN, or I'M NOT THAT INNOCENT, the pigs come snorting out and running for the woods." Thirty other farmers near the city of Trier are now using the pop princess to keep the boars off their wheat, hops and maize.
Now, if she only made stye calls.
Sly's Twenty Big Reasons to Star in Rocky Six
SYLVESTER STALLONE is set to rake in $26 million by starring in ROCKY SIX. SLY has admitted he's planning a final film outing for former heavyweight champion ROCKY BALBOA.
The fifth instalment in the hardhitting trilogy came out in 1990, and devastated fans by leaving the hero penniless and brain-damaged at its end. But now a worker on the project reassures the public, "Sly wants to complete the Rocky series on a happy note."
Yeah, but what if the movie sucks?
When the Academy Awards are handed out next March, could Kevin Spacey lose to himself? Maybe!
Harry Potter Set to Smash All Records
Movie industry experts predict that HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE will become the all-time number one smash when it is released on 16 November, 2001.
The film version of author J.K.ROWLING's first novel is expected to eaily surpass the $585 million grossed by TITANIC in 1997.
The $130 million movie is directed by CHRIS COLUMBUS and stars ALAN RICKMAN, ROBBIE COLTRANE and MAGGIE SMITH. The part of HARRY POTTER is played by DANIEL RADCLIFFE, whose face is set to be on millions of COCA COLA cans. Top film journalist MARSHALL JULIUS says, "It is entirely possible that this will become the biggest grossing film ever. I reckon films and merchandising takings could exceed $1 billion dollars."
Yes, but what if the movie sucks?
Julia Roberts will smile for "Mona Lisa." Now if she'd only smile for Dan Reynish.
"Star Wars: Episdoe I- The Phantom Menace" becomes a menace to "The Mummy Returns" DVD record. Not a big surprise as the latter really sucks.
"Undeclared" is declared. A hit that is! Do not miss it!! This is television's best show!
Former Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman celebrates his 65th. So now he can retire...Oh, yeah! That's right. He did that years ago.
Some of Hong Kong's motion picture fighting greats are working hard to change the face of Hollywood. Thanks, you guys! Thank you so much!
Only owners of the Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace DVD can see the trailer for Star Wars: Episode II- Attack Of The Clones. But not just yet!
She may have to co- star in a movie with some of the boys from N Sync, but she is so beautiful that you should meet Emmanuelle Chriqui. Plus! She's Canadian!
In today's world Bon Jovi's songs have taken on some new meaning. And I'm not only talking about "Wanted Dead Or Alive."
Miss America gets down to business. Hi Katie!
So far, this weekend's various benefit concerts have raised 17 million dollars.
In this day and age celebrities are being cautious with their fan mail. That's why I only open emails now.
Bob Dylan is going to write a multivolume autobiography. Chapter One, got my first guitar...
OH MY FRICKIN' GAWD!!!!
Finally, I have received word that there is a special edition in the works for the greatest movie of all time!!!!!
OUCH!!
A number of great special editions are officially planned for 2002 and are in various stages of production, including Strange Brew: The Adventures Of Bob And Doug McKenzie!
I cannot believe it! Finally!
Oh, and they are also working on editions of Clash of the Titans, The Iron Giant, Amadeus, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Victor/Victoria, Goodfellas, Poltergeist, Mean Streets and of course, the long-awaited Blade Runner.
But who cares about those other ones, STRANGE BREW is on the way.
Watch this space for more details as they come available!
Oh man! Is I stoked!!!!
Over the weekend many of the world's brightest stars, both past and present, performed in New York, Washington, Toronto, Atlanta and other places around North America in concerts benefiting the victims and families of the September 11th attacks. Their stated collective goal? To raise money.
But was there something else at hand? Record sales maybe?
Now call me one cynical Diablo, but why did almost every act mention that this song or that was their "new single"?!?! If the only goal was to move people, and not units, then who cares whether or not someone was playing a "new single."
Let me specifically focus on one artist. Now I don't want to use his real name, so let's call him Elton John. No, let's call him Reginald Dwight. It was reported that ole Reg graciously gave up his time to perform at The Concert For New York City to raise money for others. Now, out of all of the hundreds of songs in his catalogue that he could have chosen to justly capture the moment, "Tiny Dancer", "I'm Still Standing", "Empty Garden", etc., what song did he choose to open his two song set?!?! "I Want Love". His "new single" from his just released new album.
And he isn't the only culprit. There were many others. But I don't have the time, space or inclination to list them all, so let me digress.
The shows that featured our culprits will raise money for the less fortunate and, who knows, maybe these artists need the money too. After all, because of the attacks many of them are being forced to cancel their tours. And that has to hurt financially. Maybe not as much as losing a loved one in an act of terrorism, but it probably hurts nonetheless.
But then again, maybe I should just stop thinking so much. Maybe it is just that the performers sang songs from their latest releases. After all, many people in America will be thinking about "new singles" for the next little while. The people who lost a wife, husband, fiancé or lover are just that: a new single.
But it's unlikely that they will ever see the top of any chart, except the chart of compassion, which is what I thought these weekend concerts were supposed to be about.
I'm Dan Reynish.
Anthrax- The Band! The Band!- does what it can to help.
Paul McCartney explains his Michael Jackson and Yoko One Feuds. Okay, fine. But can he explain "Give My Regards To Broad Street?"
My Breasts, My Choice. C'mon! Check it out! Aren't you the least bit curious?
Canadian stars hold a benefit concert for Afghan refugees. Psst! Alanis was there!!!
"Because I Got High" tops the British charts. Man, do I have the munchies!
A British newspaper is reporting that the squabbling Spice Girls are now history. So ziz a zig ahhh, I guess.
Stars and rescuers all rock in New York attack concert tribute.
Pop Stars lead tribute concert on Washington on Sunday.
A Dinner with the incredible Charlize Theron is Up for Auction
Fans of actress the luscious actress CHARLIZE THERON are in a furious bidding war to win dinner with her in her own home - and already the bids have escalated to a massive $11,700. Theron is offering herself up to raise money for her favorite charity THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHARITY PROJECT, and although she won't promise to entertain the lucky winner at her home, she's agreed to at least discuss the possibility. Bidders can log on and bid, on the internet auction site E-BAY.
So seriously, can I borrow 12 thousand dollars?!??
OH MY FRICKIN' GAWD!!!!
Finally, I have recieved word that there is a special edition in the works for the greatest movie of all time!!!!!
OUCH!!
A number of great special editions are officially planned for 2002, by Warner Home Video, and are in various stages of production at this point, including Strange Brew: The Adventures Of Bob And Doug McKenzie!
I cannot believe it! Finally!
Oh, and they are also working on editions of Clash of the Titans, The Iron Giant, Amadeus, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Victor/Victoria, Goodfellas, Poltergeist, Mean Streets and of course, the long-awaited Blade Runner.
But who cares about those other ones, STRANGE BREW is on the way.
Watch this space for more details as they come available!
Oh man! Is I stoked!!!!
Lisa Whelchel, Blair from TV's The Facts Of Life, says that she sees America has changed. Well, I guess you take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have...
The luscious Jeri Ryan enjoys her move to Boston Public. (See above comment).
To no one's surprise Friends stays ahead of the evr slumping Survivor: Africa. So maybe Survivor: Africa should vote Jesse back in...
If you missed it, or can't be bothered watching it but are curious as to what happened, here are the results from Episode 2 of Survivor: Africa.
PS- Long live the babe!
I received a submission from Nadica, under the category of "Garbage", asking:
"Ok, is anyone actually reading this (besides me, of course)? Just wondering. :)"
Well, I'd like to know too, so let me know by emailing me via the "submit story" link on the left.
And thanks Nadica! Where are you from? Tell me a bit about yourself! You have the power.
Dan Reynish
The first one was great and now there will be a sequel. Robert De Niro "Analyzes This" big payday.
Michael Jackson shoots a scene for "Men In Black 2."
"Lord Of The Rings" film will debut in London.
Los Angeles will host the 2002 Grammy Awards.
Third "Seinfeld" co- star, Julia Louis- Dreyfus, gets her own show.
I received a submission from Nadica, under the category of "Garbage", asking:
"Ok, is anyone actually reading this (besides me, of course)? Just wondering. :)"
Well, I'd like to know too, so let me know by emailing me via the "submit story" link on the left.
And thanks Nadica! Where are you from? Tell me a bit about yourself!
Dan Reynish
Everyone I know bought one (Did you?) and now early figures from 20th Century Fox indicate that the Star Wars- Episode I: The Phantom Menace DVD may break the existing sales record.
The Academy Of Television Arts and Sciences says that "The Emmys are appropriate." Yes, but if they give them, will The Sopranos come?
Undeclared is a better show, much, much better, but Scrubs becomes the first new TV show picked up.
Heather Graham confirms her cameo in "Austin Powers 3." Groovy, baby!
Finally MuchMusic will be Sook- Yin free! YEAH!!!!!!
The Mole II is now reality TV that is no longer real.
The stars of music unite for three major benefits this weekend.
There's a rumour afoot that The Emmys will now be awarded on November 4th.
Mick Jagger and Kiss pull out of this weekend's chairity concert in Washington.
Kournikova's No Bond Girl
Russian beauty ANNA KOURNIKOVA may sizzle on the tennis court - but she's not about to spice up the latest JAMES BOND movie. EON PRODUCTIONS, who produce the spy flicks, have rubbished reports the busty blonde will appear as PIERCE BROSNAN's sidekick. Last week it emerged the center court stunner was in talks with producer BARBARA BROCCOLI and director LEE TAMAHORI about becoming the next 007 girl. An EON spokesperson says, "We do not now where this story has come from but it is not true. "The film is in pre-production and we are casting, but Anna Kournikova has not been in any talks with us." Kournikova has only acted once before in a cameo role in JIM CARREY's comedy ME, MYSELF & IRENE last year.
Anna Kournikova to Be Next Bond Girl
Tennis beauty ANNA KOURNIKOVA is being lined up to be JAMES BONDS' next conquest. The 20-year-old sports star is in talks to join PIERCE BROSNAN in his fourth movie about the British secret agent. Russian born Kournikova has been pursing an acting career after completing a cameo role in ME MYSELF AND IRENE earlier this year. She's now anxious to make a bigger impact in Hollywood by taking on a more mainstream part. A friend says, "Tennis is Anna's main priority but she's very keen to take on any opportunities which come her way. "She did a cameo in Me, Myself and Irene and I know she would like to do more. James Bond would be an amazing opportunity for her." A spokesperson for EON, the production company behind the Bond films says, "She'd probably love to be in it!" Eon is currently researching possible locations for the setting of the film, which will begin filming next year.
The company admits they are having to change the script, so it doesn't remind audiences of the terrorist attacks in America last month. The spokesperson continues, "Everything will be taken into consideration to ensure that nothing in the film will correspond with the tragedies in America and Afghanistan."
Kournikova will film her part in between her numerous tennis tournaments next year.
The goofy guy in Sloan gets serious. FYI- The new Sloan disc, Pretty Together, in stores tomorrow!
Ang Lee has given us what we want. We now have a "Hulk."
NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw says he may have been exposed to anthrax.
"Friends" ekes out a victory on hotly contested Thursday ratings battle. I say it's because we miss Amber and Elizabeth!
Nicole Kidman is looking to the future after her divorce. I see your future, darling. Call me!
It's already out in The States and it gets released on Tuesday, the 16th of October in Canada. So here is a review of Sloan- Pretty Together. What!??! You've never heard of Sloan?!? Blasphemous!!
Guests Line Up To Appear On ALIAS
Gina Torres (Any Day Now, The Matrix Reloaded) makes her first two appearances as Sydney's deadly nemesis, K-Directorate agent Anna Espinosa, on ALIAS this week and next. The episodes find Syd traveling to Madrid to retrieve a 500-year-old sketch containing a set of numbers that oddly resemble modern-day digital machinery code. Torres isn't the only guest star to appear on the hit new spy thriller in the coming weeks -- Notorious computer hacker Kevin Mitnick stars as a CIA computer expert in the show's October 28th episode, Lori Heuring (The In Crowd) plays an actress on two upcoming episodes (10/28 & 11/4), and Angus Scrimm (Phantasm) will soon pop up as the head of the security section of SD-6.
ALIAS airs Sunday nights at 9 on ABC. Watch it! It's great!
WHAT ABOUT JOAN Canceled, NYPD BLUE Moves Back To Tuesdays
ABC has announced plans to overhaul its Tuesday night schedule, immediately canceling WHAT ABOUT JOAN and moving Denis Leary's THE JOB back to midseason. BOB PATERSON will move to Wednesday nights at 9:30 on October 24th, while NYPD BLUE will begin airing Tuesday nights at 9 when its new season begins on November 6th. With Halloween specials and such it'll be a few weeks until the new schedule sets in, but starting November 13th, the network's Tuesday night lineup will feature DHARMA & GREG at 8, SPIN CITY at 8:30, NYPD BLUE at 9, and PHILLY at 10.
If you haven't already noticed, the movie studios are in the midst of fourth quarter roll- out of DVD's for the Holidays. And yet, there is no imminent release date for "Strange Brew!"
Is Bert Evil? Judge for yourself! Here's the Bert- Bin Laden Connection.
Disney's "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs" DVD sells one million units on it's first day.
Want to know more about the new Star Trek babe?
Here's a new angle: The Jennifer Lopez- Anthrax connection. And I don't mean the band with the latter.
To Emmy Or Not To Emmy? That has been the question regarding the 53rd Annual Emmy Awards since they were postponed on the day of the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. Now we're told that a decision on whether to hav eth show or not will be made by Friday. I say Emmy! We need a good Awards show right now.
American filmmakers mull terror scenarios for U.S. Army.
"Basic Instinct" and "Total Recall" babe Sharon Stone has been released from Hospital.
Paul McCartney, who's father was a Liverpool Fireman, has announced that all proceeds from the sales of his new single will go toward helping the families of the firemen who died in the September 11, 2001 hijack attacks.
Alanis Morissette, The Tragically Hip and Our Lady Peace to headline a Canadian Concert to Benefit the United Nations. The show will take place in Toronto on October 21, the same day as a major benefit in Washington, D.C (See story below).
Here are the new DVD and Video Releases for Tuesday, October 9th, 2001
THE GODFATHER DVD COLLECTION (DVD)
JOSEPH CAMPBELL AND THE POWER OF MYTH (DVD)
BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (VHS & DVD)
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (DVD)
THE FIFTH ELEMENT (Superbit DVD)
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (Superbit DVD)
DESPERADO (Superbit DVD)
AIR FORCE ONCE (Superbit DVD)
JOHNNY MNEMONIC (Superbit DVD)
CHILDREN OF THE LIVING DEAD (VHS & DVD)
ONE NIGHT AT McCOOL'S (DVD)
SAILOR MOON DVD BOX SET (DVD)
SAILOR MOON S, Vol. 9 & 10 (VHS & DVD)
DRAGON BALL Z TV BOX SET #1 - THE SAIYAN SAGA (DVD)
DRAGON BALL Z TV BOX SET #2 - THE NAMEK SAGA (DVD)
SCOOBY DOO AND THE CYBER CHASE (VHS & DVD)
MARGARET CHO: I'M THE ONE THAT I WANT (VHS & DVD)
BEN FOLDS FIVE - THE COMPLETE SESSIONS AT WEST 54th (DVD)
Ferrell Guests On Tonight's UNDECLARED
Will Ferrell (Saturday Night Live) plays a college burn-out hired to write the girls' papers on FOX's UNDECLARED tonight at 8:30 EST, in an episode entitled "Addicts."
Here are the new CD releases for Tuesday, October 9th, 2001
LEONA NAESS I Tried to Rock You, But You Only Roll (MCA)
LEONARD COHEN Ten New Songs (Columbia)
TALL PAUL Mixed Live (Moonshine)
JESUS JONES London (MI5)
THE LILAC TIME Lilac 6 (spinART)
MIDGE URE Move Me (MI5)
YOKO ONO Blueprint for a Sunrise (Capitol)
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Live in Chicago 12/19/98 (RCA)
ALICE COOPER Dragon Town (Spitfire Active)
KOTTONMOUTH KINGS Hidden Stash II: Kream of the Crop (Capitol)
TRACE ADKINS Chrome (Capitol)
CHARLOTTE CHURCH Enchantment (Columbia)
SHAQUILLE O'NEAL PRESENTS HIS SUPERFRIENDS, Vol. 1 (Trauma)
Plus... APEX THEORY (EP), 8BALL, AEREOGRAMME, AGNOSTIC FRONT, DAVID BALL, BEACHWOOD SPARKS, DENA CALI, LAURA DAWN, THE DETROIT GRAND PUBAS, THE DICTATORS, Dr. JOHN, GREG ELLIS, FINCH (EP), FIVE FOR FIGHTING, ANDY GRIGGS, JIVE JONES, TONIO K., KID LOCO, KENNY LATTIMORE, THE LINE MONSTERS, THE O'JAYS, ANTHONY RAPP, JONATHAN RICHMAN, SLOAN, T.I., TRANSMATIC, MIKE WALKER, and the soundtracks to MULHOLLAND DRIVE, BONES, BANDITS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (30th Anniversary), and FOCUS.
NINE INCH NAILS Ready Live Releases
NINE INCH NAILS will release a live album and concert film entitled "All That Could Have Been," on December 4th. Recorded during the band's FRAGILITY v2.0 tour last year, the 15-track CD and 18-track VHS & DVD will include tracks such as "Terrible Lie," "Sin," "Wish," "Closer," "Head Like A Hole," and "Hurt." The DVD will also allow viewers to watch the concert footage from different angles. A trailer for the release is available on the band's official website.
Although he will always be the number one late nite talk show host here because Jay Leno is a phony, David Letterman is now leading in the ratings too.
The Score Gets A Release Date
Three generations of powerhouse performers gather together for the first time under the direction of Frank Oz in the tension-filled crime drama The Score. The thriller, starring Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, and Edward Norton is coming to DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment this winter. Nick Wells, a professional criminal, cuts things a little too close when he last job nearly ended in disaster. His decicion to retire to his Montreal jazz club is interrupted all to soon when his partner Max shows up with an offer too hard to pass up. A historical and priceless French sceptre has been discovered while being smuggled into the country. It will only be in the country for a matter of days before being returned to France, and only Nick can lift it. The only catch is that he must work with the young inside man Jackie Teller. With this much money on the line, who can trust who?
The DVD will feature an anamorphic widescreen transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track and an audio commentary by director of photography Rob Hahn and director Frank Oz discussing his first dramatic feature. Extras include a behind-the-scenes featurette, "Making The Score", additional footage and the original theatrical trailer. The new DVD will appear on shelves on December 11th, 2001.
It's here! It's here! The day has finally arrived! The Godfather Trilogy debuts on DVD today! Why the wait? Who cares, just enjoy it!
Coca- Cola unveils their Harry Potter marketing campaign.
No decision has been made yet on a third attempt at The 53rd Annual Emmy Awards. I say have them! Give them out!
Is Oliver Stone planning on taking on Osama Bin Laden?
Martin Scorsese's "Gangs Of New York" is delayed until at least Sping 2002.
Quentin Tarantino is lining up some of the greatest Asian action greats for his new film.
Hollywood movie studios have increased vigilance after U.S. Strikes.
Talk Show Host Rush Limbaugh has lost his hearing.
To some stars, including Drew Barrymore and Johnny Depp, movies are seemingly trivial right now. But what if the movie doesn't suck...
Geri Spice gives British troops in Oman a welcome break prior to the Afghanistan attacks. Now how about me Geri?!??!
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour to play some London solo dates.
Despite their good intentions Entertainment Stars are all banned from Ground Zero.
Denzel Washington's mediocre move "Training Day" tops weekend box office.
The stage is set for Geri Halliwell's Oman show.
Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay now adds an "L", for Law, as he faces assault charges.
An Argentine Beatles fan loves the band "Eight Days A Week."
Okay, time for a break here on anythingbut.com, but we'll be back in just a moment with more news and stories.
Well, okay, maybe it will be longer than a moment, but there will be more news later today.
PLUS, there WILL be news and updates all long weekend long.
So I'll see you in a bit!
News today from the: "You Know The American Legal System Sucks When" file- A judge says that the Courtney "I Really Despise Her" Love suit against Universal Music can go to trial.
**sigh**
Coming up Sunday Night on the incredible new show ALIAS
Sydney's new life as a double agent takes her from America to Moscow to Cairo where along the way she inadvertently gives her enemies access to a nuclear weapon... The episode is directed by actor/director/producer Ken Olin (thirtysomething).
Then, following ALIAS, Jeffrey Tambor (The Larry Sanders Show, The Ropers) guest stars on THE PRACTICE as the troubled sports bookie Jimmy is indebted to and must now defend.
Willis Finally Kills Off Die Hard
BRUCE WILLIS is refusing to make any more DIE HARD movies in the wake of the American terrorist attacks - despite being offered a whopping $32.5 million. Bruce was offered the fortune to star in DIE HARD 4, but turned it down because he feels it would be inappropriate after last month's devastation in New York and Washington DC. The phenomenally popular series of movies helped make Willis the huge Hollywood star he is today, but the action star now says, "After the recent events, my heart is no longer in it."
Kevin Smith has unveiled his next project. Unfortunately, its not "Fletch."
What!??! You don't know her? Well, rectify that! Get to know Natalie MacMaster and spend some time, as I dream to do, "In Her Hands."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst discusses the show. Jeff, I'll take "Old Time Rockers" for $400 please.
Michael Caine might star in Austin Powers 3.
You own it. You've watched it. You have spent time with the commentaries. Now, find out even more about The Simpsons Season One DVD Box Set.
Chubby Checker wants respect. C'mon, let's give it to him! Right now, he's twisting in the wind!
Its still an Awards Show, so I hope we see some bravado, but more than likely the stars will leave their egos at home for Sunday night's Emmys.
There's no easy way to say this, so I will just say it. Elle Macpherson has launched a line of lingerie. Man! I can't wait for that catalogue!
A limited release is likely at the end of 2001 but for the masses, we'll now have to wait. Martin Scorsese's "Gang's Of New York" is bumped to the first quarter of 2002. No explanation has been given.
Okay, so if you are like me, you are cleaning yourself up and heading to Hollywood today as Minnie Driver has broken off her engagement. Wow, Minnie Driver AND Kate Winslet are both available. I hope there is enough of me to go around.
Hold on ladies, I'm coming...
Britney Spears: "Ambition Drove Mariah Crazy."
BRITNEY SPEARS blames MARIAH CAREY's glitzy lifestyle for the diva's nervous breakdown - and the teenage pop sensation is determined not to make the same mistake. Britney has lashed out at stars like Mariah for allowing fame to go to their heads, claiming they have lost touch with their normal lives in their desperate pursuit of fame and success at whatever cost. And despite her own gruelling work schedule, the glamorous singer claims she makes a strict distinction between her professional and personal life in order to preserve her own sanity. She says, "I think that sometimes stars start believing they are a goddess or they are this god-like figure. "First of all, I had a really long break before this promotion, because it's a big thing. Mariah had a really long break, too, but I think that some people make their careers their lives. "You need to separate your career and your life. This is not my life, this doesn't mean everything to me. "Some stars feel the pressure and it's all they think about. You can't do that - that's what drives them crazy."
Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton join Paul McCartney benefit.
The Terminator: Special Edition Hidden Easter Eggs
On MGM Home Entertainment’s Incredible Special Edition release of James Cameron’s 'The Terminator' a whole lot of additional material is well hidden on the disc. Insert the side of the DVD that contains the actual movie, not the supplements, and from the main menu, go to 'Special Features.' Once there, highlight the 'Resume Film' menu entry and then press the 'Down' arrow key on your remote control to highlight a small block at the top of the screen. Now, press 'Enter' and you will get to see one of four interview featurettes that are hidden here. Repeat the exact same procedure to see them all as they are randomly selected every time you activate this Easter Egg. Another hidden feature can be found in the 'Languages' submenu. Go there and select the 'Français' menu entry for 'Spoken Language.' Then, press the 'Right' arrow key to highlight a small block, which will give you access to another set of five interview featurettes that are randomly selected every time you activate this Easter Egg. And another hidden feature can be found in the 'Scene Selections.' Select the chapter stops for chapter 13-16, and then highlight the 'Main Menu' entry at the bottom of the screen. Now, press the 'Down' arrow key on your remote control to highlight another box on the screen, which will give you access to another five interview segments that are randomly selected every time you activate this Easter Egg, so make sure to keep visiting it repeatedly.
Enjoy!
The creator of Heathcliff The Cat" comic has died. R.I.P.
Oh, I thought I could never despise this "woman" more than I do already, but I guess it is possible. I now hate Courtney Love even more as she sues for total control of the Nirvana catalogue. Give it up "lady" you had nothing to do with it!!!!!!!!! Let those who created the music be responsible for it!
Man I hate her!!!!!!!
Emmy to cost $1 million more due to security.
"The West Wing" opens the door to television terrorism themes.
John Lennon tribute honours World Trade Center Tragedy.
John Cusack brushes up for Adolf Hitler film.
Hollywood snaps up British author's Osama bin Laden tale.
Here are the new DVD and Video releases for Tuesday, October 2nd, 2001
THE TERMINATOR: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
THE MUMMY RETURNS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION (VHS & DVD)
PINK FLAMINGOES / FEMALE TROUBLE (DVD)
HEARTBREAKERS (VHSr & DVD)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: SPECIAL EDITION (DVD)
BOOGEYMAN (VHS & DVD)
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM, Vol. 2 & 3 (VHS & DVD)
WHITE RIVER (VHS & DVD)
DESTINY IN SPACE [IMAX] (DVD)
HAIL COLUMBIA [IMAX] (DVD)
MISSION TO MIR [IMAX] (DVD)
CANCER WARRIOR (DVD)
QUEEN: WE WILL ROCK YOU (VHS & DVD)
Plus... DVD releases of *ROBOCOP, ROBOCOP 2, ROBOCOP 3, PRANCER, NOT WITHOUT MY DAUGHTER, BRANNIGAN, MOLL FLANDERS (Unrated), CLAMBAKE, COLORS, AMERICAN NINJA, HEART OF DIXIE, KANSAS, MAKING THE GRADE, RUNNING SCARED, SHE-DEVIL, CORNBREAD EARL AND ME, ACROSS 110th STREET, FIVE ON THE BLACK HAND SIDE, BUCKTOWN, HELL UP IN HARLEM.
- The original TERMINATOR film being released on DVD this week has not only been digitally remastered with a brand new 5.1 stereo mix, but also enhanced with newly-discovered deleted scenes featuring audio commentary from director James Cameron, and a new documentary featuring both the cast and crew.
- THE MUMMY RETURNS Collector's Edition DVD released today offers some outtakes from the hit sequel, as well as audio commentary from director Stephen Sommers. The disc is loaded with other extras, including an exclusive conversation with The Rock, and an Easter egg allowing DVD-ROM access to the production site of THE SCORPION KING.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sigourney Weaver team up on an audio commentary track on the DVD release of their comedy HEARTBREAKERS, in stores this week. Other highlights on the disc include a blooper real and a "making of" documentary which follows things from casting through theatrical release.
- The 30th Anniversary Special Edition DVD of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF released this week features Paul Michael Glaser's never-before-seen song "Any Day Now," along classics including "If I Were A Rich Man," "Matchmaker," and "Sunrise, Sunset." The disc includes a documentary from filmmaker Norman Jewison with a new video introduction, audio commentary from him and the star of the film, and Jewison reading the stories of Sholom Aleichem.
- BOOGEYMAN is the first release from FLIXMIX, who combine classic movie scenes from film favorites into one ultimate collection. Featured are scenes from films including TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HELLRAISER, PSYCHO, CHILD'S PLAY 2, CANDYMAN, WISHMASTER, and LEPRECHAUN. The DVD includes a handful of extras including trivia and audio commentary from Robert Englund.
'MAD MAX' & 'BUCKAROO BANZAI' Coming To DVD
MGM Home Entertainment has scheduled a January 4th release for the DVD debuts of MAD MAX and THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI. Both are getting the Special Edition treatment -- MAD MAX includes over two hours of bonus material including a documentary and audio commentary, and even features Mel Gibson's original audio track instead of the dubbed American version we've been stuck with all these years...
BUCKAROO BANZAI includes a rare prologue sequence starring Jamie Lee Curtis, never-before-seen deleted scenes restored with director's commentary, and a "making of" documentary with stars Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum, Ellen Barkin, and Christopher Lloyd. It's also the first MGM release to include NOUN-enhanced interactive technology, allowing viewers extras like behind-the-scene facts, and a Gamma Zoom Composer feature enabling you to view pre-selected close-up zooms of interesting scene elements.
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme...
Berkley Takes Recurring Role On 'TITUS'
DAILY VARIETY reports Elizabeth Berkley (Showgirls, Saved by the Bell) has signed on to a multi-episode arc on the FOX sitcom TITUS. Berkley, who will appear in at least 3-5 episodes, will play Shannon Titus, the title character's globetrotting, do-gooder sister.
Okay, but is there a lap dance to be had?!?!?
"BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER" Premieres Tonight On UPN
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER makes its UPN premiere tonight with a two-hour episode starting at 8 pm Eastern. As you may recall, BUFFY died in the show's WB series finale last May, so the big question is just how she'll be brought back to life. The episode finds her friends trying to defend Sunnydale without her help, and had Giles so racked with guilt that he starts to contemplate returning home to England.
Oooooohhh........
Here are the new music releases for Tuesday, October 2nd, 2001
GARBAGE Beautifulgarbage (Interscope)
Soundtrack BULLY (OCF)
DWIGHT YOAKAM South of Heaven, West of Hell (WB)
RAY ROMANO Live At Carnegie Hall (Columbia)
BLINK 182 In the Spotlight With Blink 18 (Matrix)
THREE 6 MAFIA Choices (Loud)
YES Magnification (Beyond)
ELTON JOHN Songs from the West Coast (Universal)
LYLE LOVETT Anthology, Vol. 1: Cowboy Man (MCA Nashville)
BILLY JOEL Essential (Columbia)
THE REMBRANDTS Lost Together (Navarre)
Plus... GIPSY KINGS, OYSTERHEAD, ARMAND VAN HELDEN, CHIMAIRA, BELA FLECK, JUDY COLLINS, DJ IRENE, BEENIE MAN, JONATHAN GOLDMAN, ANNI McCANN, PAT HANEY, FLEXX G and BUSHMAN.
Morissette Reveals "Rug" Details
Alanis Morissette has released a tentative track listing for her new album, "Under Rug Swept." Due out in February, the MAVERICK Records release is expected to feature "Fear of Bliss," "21 Things I Want in a Lover," "Narcissus," "A Man," "That Particular Time," "So Unsexy," "Sister Blister," "Bent 4 U," "Sorry to Myself," "Hands Clean," "Precious Illusions," and "Utopia." Morissette has also made "Utopia" available for download through her website "in the spirit of wanting to offer comfort to everyone who is grieving."
Tribute To John Lennon Airs Tonight On TNT, WB
The live COME TOGETHER tribute to John Lennon will be simulcast on TNT and The WB tonight at 8 pm Eastern. Craig David, Rufus Wainwright, Billy Preston, and Sean Lennon have joined the large list of performers scheduled to appear at the Kevin Spacey-hosted event, and Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Edie Falco, James Gandolfini, Julia Stiles, Steve Buscemi, and Tim Roth are all set to appear as presenters. COME TOGETHER also features live performances from Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Lou Reed, Marc Anthony, Moby, Nelly Furtado, Shelby Lynne, Yolanda Adams, and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS.
Jack Black! The Farelly Brothers. Gwyneth Paltrow! Add that up and "Shallow Hal" will be the funniest movie this fall. Do not skip this trailer!
Chely Wright is without a doubt the hottest woman in music today and if you need proof, here's proof! It's no wonder that Country is my favourite kind of tree.
Chely, call me!
The genre is ripe for a parody and this winter, we will all enjoy the hilarious "Not Another Teen Movie."
Hey! Yes, you! Hey you! Here's the September 25th newest trailer for "Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Rings."
Without a doubt "Ali" will be one of the biggest films of the winter. Watch the trailer.
Letterman continues to lead in the post- attack Late Night.
Wide Mouth Mason wins three Prairie Music Awards.
White House Politically Corrects Bill Maher.