Saturday, April 20, 2013

Collider: Stephanie Leonidas Talks DEFIANCE, What Drew Her to the Character, Her Knife Training, The Make-Up Process, and More

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Stephanie Leonidas Talks DEFIANCE, What Drew Her to the Character, Her Knife Training, The Make-Up Process, and More
Apr 20th 2013, 16:00

The Syfy drama series Defiance, which is also a multi-platform video game, is the first-ever convergence of television and online gaming, featuring an interconnected world between the two mediums as they evolve together into one overall story.  Set in the near future, the show is a story about survival under extreme circumstances, with humans and aliens trying to co-exist peacefully in this new civilization.  From executive producer Kevin Murphy, the show stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner. During this recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, actress Stephanie Leonidas – who plays Irisa, an Irathient warrior who is also the adopted daughter of Nolan – talked about the appeal of this project, what drew her to this character, why it's important to her that Irisa keep her edge, the relationship between Nolan and Irisa, what Irisa's journey is like this season, the knife training she did, the make-up process she goes through, what these elaborate sets are like to work on, and how excited she is to continue to explore who Irisa is.  Check out what she had to say after the jump. Having been a few years in the making now, at what point did you get involved with Defiance? STEPHANIE LEONIDAS:  I didn't really become a part of it all until much later on, a few months before we started shooting.  For me, it was all a very quick process, really.  I think Grant [Bowler] was on it much longer, and Julie ...

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Collider: New Images from Paul Feig’s THE HEAT and Shawn Levy’s THE INTERNSHIP

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New Images from Paul Feig's THE HEAT and Shawn Levy's THE INTERNSHIP
Apr 20th 2013, 16:05

We've got some new images to share with you from the following films: The Heat - Starring Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) and Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side) in a dysfunctional buddy cop comedy, Paul Feig's The Heat opens June 28th. The Internship - Starring the Wedding Crashers comedians Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, Shawn Levy's The Internship opens June 7th. Hit the jump to check out the new images.  Here are some new looks at McCarthy and Bullock in The Heat: Here's the official synopsis for The Heat: Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence–and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy), one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies. From Paul Feig, the director of "Bridesmaids." And here are some new images from The Internship, starring Wilson and Vaughn: Here's the official synopsis for The Internship: Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson) are salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, thet defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google, along with a battalion of brilliant college students. But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle. Now they must compete ...

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Twitch: Cannes Selected BORGMAN Delivers A Dark And Twisted Teaser

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Cannes Selected BORGMAN Delivers A Dark And Twisted Teaser
Apr 20th 2013, 17:15

The selection of Alex Van Warmerdam's Borgman as part of the competition program in Cannes marks the first time a Dutch film has vied for the top prizes on the Croisette in thirty eight years. And long time fans of the dark humor of Van Warmerdam's previous work will be glad to know he hasn't changed a thing in his approach to break that streak.BORGMAN is the central character in Alex van Warmerdam's dark, malevolent fable. Is he a dream or a demon, a twisted allegory or an all-too-real embodiment of our fears?  BORGMAN is a sinister arrival in the sealed-off streets of modern suburbia. His presence unleashes a crowing gallery of distortion around the careful façade constructed by an arrogant, comfortable couple, their three...

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Gawker: Top: Did Tamerlan Tsarnaev Pressure His Younger Brother Into Terrorism?

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Did Tamerlan Tsarnaev Pressure His Younger Brother Into Terrorism?
Apr 20th 2013, 15:01

A fuller portrait of the two brothers suspected of being behind the Boston Marathon bombings is beginning to emerge, and with it a seeming disparity in their attitudes and demeanors. More »

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The Playlist: Review: 'Mary And Martha' Starring Hilary Swank Plays Like A Dramatized Charity Infomercial

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Review: 'Mary And Martha' Starring Hilary Swank Plays Like A Dramatized Charity Infomercial
Apr 20th 2013, 15:56

"Did you know, that if you take every single person killed in a terrorist act around the world in the last twenty years, and you add to that all the lives lost in the Middle East since 1967 -- the 6 Day War -- and you add to that every single American life lost in Vietnam, in Korea, and in every single American engagement since then -- Iraq, Afghanistan... If you take all those lives and you multiply by two, that's the number of children that die of malaria every single year," James Woods gravely intones in "Mary And Martha." That this audience educating factoid comes during one of the climatic moments of the movie, should tell you everything you need to know about the intentions and storytelling choices in this sentimental, misjudged one-note clunker, that's yet another wide misstep by two time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. In the film, she plays the Mary of the title, an almost obnoxiously wealthy woman living in East Virginia, married to Bruce Wayne Frank Grillo, an entrepreneur with...

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GoldDerby - Experts Predict Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes and Other Awards for Movies, Music, Theater, TV, Hollywood, Entertainment News: Paul Sheehan

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Apr 20th 2013, 14:58
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Entertainment News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Daft Punk sets record on Spotify with 'Get Lucky'

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Daft Punk sets record on Spotify with 'Get Lucky'
Apr 20th 2013, 15:40

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, musician Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, left, and musician Thomas Bangalter of the duo Daft Punk arrive at the premiere of the feature film "Tron: Legacy" in Los Angeles. Daft Punk have set a record on Spotify. The music service says the French electronic duo's song, "Get Lucky," had the biggest streaming day for a single track on Friday, April 19, 2013, in the United States and the United Kingdom. Spotify wouldn't release the number of streams.(AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)NEW YORK (AP) — Daft Punk has set a record on Spotify.


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Entertainment News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Elaine Stritch takes a bow at Tribeca

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Elaine Stritch takes a bow at Tribeca
Apr 20th 2013, 14:49

FILE - This Sept. 11, 2012 file photo shows actress Elaine Stritch poses for a photograph during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. Stritch discusses her experience being documented for "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me," a film at the Tribeca Film Festival. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn, file)NEW YORK (AP) — Elaine Stritch would rather get on with it.


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Entertainment News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Discovery documentary revisits Watergate movie

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Discovery documentary revisits Watergate movie
Apr 20th 2013, 14:57

In this file photo provided by Warner Bros., actors Robert Redford, right, and Dustin Hoffman appear in their roles as reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, respectively, in the 1976 film "All the President's Men." Personal details about the film and Watergate enliven a Discovery network documentary, "All the President's Men Revisited" which airs Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., file)NEW YORK (AP) — When Robert Redford first called Bob Woodward to talk about a movie that eventually became "All the President's Men," the Washington Post reporter didn't call back.


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Digg Top Stories: Higher Sperm Counts Are A Breeze With A Kilt

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Higher Sperm Counts Are A Breeze With A Kilt
Apr 19th 2013, 17:09

Low sperm count got you down? The problem might not be in your pants — the problem may be pants themselves.

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Digg Top Stories: Why Should I Care That No One’s Reading Dzhokhar Tsarnaev His Miranda Rights?

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Why Should I Care That No One's Reading Dzhokhar Tsarnaev His Miranda Rights?
Apr 20th 2013, 13:28

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will not hear his Miranda rights before the FBI questions him Friday night. He will have to remember on his own that he has a right to a lawyer, and that anything he says can be used against him in court, because the government won't tell him. This is an extension of a rule the Justice Department wrote for the FBI—without the oversight of any court—called the "public safety exception."

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Digg Top Stories: CEOs With Deeper Voices Get Paid More

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CEOs With Deeper Voices Get Paid More
Apr 20th 2013, 14:56

Speak lowly and carry a large expense account.

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Hollywood Reporter: Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Headed for $38.5 Million Weekend

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Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Headed for $38.5 Million Weekend
Apr 20th 2013, 15:17


Universal's sci-fi epic will mark one of the actor's best domestic opening in recent times; Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko co-star.

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Bloody Disgusting: [Boredom Bytes] Learn All About Your Favorite Horror Games In A Minute

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[Boredom Bytes] Learn All About Your Favorite Horror Games In A Minute
Apr 20th 2013, 15:00

Welcome to a very educational edition of Boredom Bytes! Today we’re going to learn about some of our favorite horror games — including Dead Space, Silent Hill, Left 4 Dead and Resident Evil — in under a minute, courtesy of the well-informed lads at Lore In A Minute. If you’ve ever tried untangling the bizarre web of plots, characters and sub-plots that makes up the Silent Hill series, or found yourself wondering what the USG Ishimura is, these videos will get you nice and caught up!

First up, Dead Space.

I’m surprised they were able to wrap up Silent Hill in a minute, so kudos for that.

Personally, I could describe the plot of Left 4 Dead in about five seconds: lots of zombies, kill, kill, kill. Yeah, that just about covers it.

I really enjoy the plots of the earlier Resident Evils. They were simple. Wesker and the Umbrella Corporation were the easily identifiable bad guys, and your goal was to survive the ugly things they throw at you. Now, we have games like Resident Evil 6 that tries to weave four unbelievable story-lines from multiple characters and perspectives that basically spans the entire globe. Ada just happened to be standing on a train as Leon crashed a 747 into China? Even my eight year-old cousin called that one out.

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Have a question? Feel free to ever-so-gently toss Adam an email, or follow him on Twitter and Bloody Disgusting.

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Bloody Disgusting: One More Human To Stack Against ‘Godzilla’

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One More Human To Stack Against 'Godzilla'
Apr 20th 2013, 15:14

Legendary's now-filming Godzilla reboot, helmed by Monsters director Gareth Edwards, has added yet another new face to its case in the form of Yuki Morita, who joins in an undisclosed role.

Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Johnson, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins and Richard T. Jones round out the cast. Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Mary Parent. Max Borenstein, Frank Darabont and Dave Callaham penned the script. Production is (obviously) currently underway.

Character descriptions, along with other plot details, are under wraps for now. Warner Bros. will handle distribution on May 16, 2014.

Head inside to check it out!

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Entertainment news - latimes.com: Review: 'All the President's Men Revisited' looks back in wonder

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Apr 20th 2013, 14:30

Discovery Channel's documentary effectively takes us back to a particularly distinct pre-Internet moment of political scandal.

"All the President's Men Revisited," which premieres Sunday on Discovery Channel, returns us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when everyone read newspapers and the legislative and judicial branches of the U.S. government were capable of acting out of something other than political self-interest and scorched-earth partisan intransigence. No, young people, I am not making that up.

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Entertainment news - latimes.com: Review: 'Mary and Martha' can't connect

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Apr 20th 2013, 15:00

Richard Curtis' important message about children and malaria is delivered in a movie that falls flat. Hilary Swank fails to resonate.

Richard Curtis is indisputably one of the good ones.

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Entertainment news - latimes.com: Tom Jones shakes his soul with fresh 'Spirit'

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Apr 20th 2013, 15:00

The new album 'Spirit in the Room' finds pop music's quintessential sex symbol giving his powerful voice over to the tender side.

Tom Jones sits in a cozy booth along one wall of a favorite Beverly Hills restaurant. At 72, his curly hair and neatly manicured mustache and goatee are more salt than pepper after his decision to give up black hair dye a few years ago. But Jones appears dapper as usual, ultra-tan and fit in his smart black suit and dark, ribbed crew-neck shirt.

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Entertainment news - latimes.com: Ex-Hollywood pariah BitTorrent to promote independent film release

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Apr 20th 2013, 15:00

BitTorrent, the technology firm once synonymous in the creative community with Internet piracy, will promote the release of independent film 'Arthur Newman.'

In one of the stranger plot twists in Hollywood, BitTorrent Inc., the technology company whose name was once synonymous in the creative community with Internet piracy, is now doing business with the film industry.

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Forbes - Media & Entertainment: Giant Gains For 2nd Day As New CEO Liu Wei Rises Among Chinese Businesswomen Elite

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Giant Gains For 2nd Day As New CEO Liu Wei Rises Among Chinese Businesswomen Elite
Apr 20th 2013, 15:19

Shares in online gaming company Giant Interactive Group of Shanghai rose for a second day in New York trading on Friday as investors embraced newly named CEO Liu Wei.

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