In what is likely to be one of the best looking films of next year, Jake Gyllenhaal will star with Hugh Jackman in Prisoners, about a small town carpenter whose daughter and her best friend are kidnapped, and the failure of the police to find them. Bonus: Jake Gyllanhaal plays a cop, so there's uniform potential.
The Weather Channel is going to name winter storms, much like hurricanes are named. They claim it's because names make people pay more attention to the danger, but mostly I think it's because you can only use "snowmaggedon" so many times before people tune you out.
Chris Kluwe is on the cover of Out this month, which is a pretty fast turnaround. It's worth checking out just for the photos of him in jeans riding low on his hips with no underwear visible, but he also talks about equality, and how to write a great zinger.
The Weather Channel is going to name winter storms, much like hurricanes are named. They claim it's because names make people pay more attention to the danger, but mostly I think it's because you can only use "snowmaggedon" so many times before people tune you out.
Chris Kluwe is on the cover of Out this month, which is a pretty fast turnaround. It's worth checking out just for the photos of him in jeans riding low on his hips with no underwear visible, but he also talks about equality, and how to write a great zinger.
- 10/3/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
This is a Muppet News Flash: Puppeteer Jerry Nelson, the man behind Sesame Street muppet Count von Count, died yesterday at age 78. Nelson, a cast member of the show for over 40 years, also brought to life the characters Herry Monster, Fat Blue, Sherlock Hemlock and the Amazing Mumford.
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Nelson’s first job with the Muppets was The Jimmy Dean Show in 1965 as Rowlf the Dog’s right hand man, literally. After learning that the Muppets were used on Sesame Street, he rejoined Henson and Oz as a puppeteer, beginning in the second season. He received a number of his major characters early in the show’s run, including the Sherlock Holmes parody Sherlock Hemlock, a hapless magician named The Amazing Mumford, and the overly strong but sensitive Herry Monster (1970–2012). His most famous character is the arithmomaniac vampire Count von Count, which he voiced until his death.
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Nelson’s first job with the Muppets was The Jimmy Dean Show in 1965 as Rowlf the Dog’s right hand man, literally. After learning that the Muppets were used on Sesame Street, he rejoined Henson and Oz as a puppeteer, beginning in the second season. He received a number of his major characters early in the show’s run, including the Sherlock Holmes parody Sherlock Hemlock, a hapless magician named The Amazing Mumford, and the overly strong but sensitive Herry Monster (1970–2012). His most famous character is the arithmomaniac vampire Count von Count, which he voiced until his death.
- 8/24/2012
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
The Young and the Restless star Billy Miller, owner of the best nipples in daytime, has signed on for a recurring role on Ringer as a recovering addict who acts as a resource when Sarah Michelle Gellar's regular sponsor isn't available.
Sara Gilbert and her partner Allison Adler have split up after 10 years together. The split is being called amicable, and they will share custody of their two kids.
Eric Stoltz has snagged the lead role of an advice columnist in a disintegrating marriage in Lifetime's pilot of Modern Love.
Rod 2.0 has an update on Bishop Eddie Long, as two of his accusers break their silence about the disgraced mega-church leader, saying the money isn't worth their ability to sleep at night.
Forbes has released their list of the most powerful women in the world. German Chancellor Angela Merkel tops the list, followed by nine more political and business...
Sara Gilbert and her partner Allison Adler have split up after 10 years together. The split is being called amicable, and they will share custody of their two kids.
Eric Stoltz has snagged the lead role of an advice columnist in a disintegrating marriage in Lifetime's pilot of Modern Love.
Rod 2.0 has an update on Bishop Eddie Long, as two of his accusers break their silence about the disgraced mega-church leader, saying the money isn't worth their ability to sleep at night.
Forbes has released their list of the most powerful women in the world. German Chancellor Angela Merkel tops the list, followed by nine more political and business...
- 8/25/2011
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
I’m afraid I don’t know how to break this to you, so I’m just going to drop it: Erector Set 3D, The Movie. Everyone in favor of sending all Hollywood executives to Guantanamo Bay say aye!
Staff favorite Supernatural is being renewed for the sixth season they said they’d never do. The bad news is that the showrunner that made the show what it is, Eric Kripke, is stepping aside for the sixth season. I fear for my sexy hunters.
They keep trying to make me think I might enjoy the Oscars, but I’ve been bored/burned too many times. Now they’re telling nominees that they can have 45 seconds to thank fans, anything else is for the camera in the back. The producers, at least, realize that the viewing public doesn’t care about the attorney that got them a percentage of the gross.
Staff favorite Supernatural is being renewed for the sixth season they said they’d never do. The bad news is that the showrunner that made the show what it is, Eric Kripke, is stepping aside for the sixth season. I fear for my sexy hunters.
They keep trying to make me think I might enjoy the Oscars, but I’ve been bored/burned too many times. Now they’re telling nominees that they can have 45 seconds to thank fans, anything else is for the camera in the back. The producers, at least, realize that the viewing public doesn’t care about the attorney that got them a percentage of the gross.
- 2/17/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
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