Posted in Film on Feb 16th, 2008 No Comments »
Scouts for the Touchstone film “The Surrogates” (starring Bruce Willis) have been seen at Lawrence’s Pacific Mills and North Andover’s old Lucent building, now called Osgood Landing, eyeing possible spots to shot the film.
What’s the film about? According to imdb.com:
Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop (Willis) is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity, Music on Feb 12th, 2008 11 Comments »
Check out tomorrow’s paper (Tuesday, Feb. 12) for my story about a Haverhill teen trying to bring rocker/director Rob Zombie back to his alma mater as a graduation speaker.
What do you think? Would Rob Zombie be a good graduation speaker?
Let me know.
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Posted in Television on Feb 12th, 2008 No Comments »
“The Biggest Loser” will be in Boston casting its sixth season Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., at Felt in Downtown Crossing.
Got this release this afternoon:
NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” is now casting teams of two who want to compete together to lose weight. NBC is looking for outgoing and charismatic TEAMS OF TWO who have personality along with the WANT, DESIRE and COMPETITIVE EDGE to vie for this all-expense-paid chance of … continued »
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Posted in Television on Feb 12th, 2008 6 Comments »
A deal is in the works.
What does this mean for television?
Well, writers will be back to work this week, some series could return as early as March, though more likely April.
It’s unlikely scripted shows will run long into the summer, but there could be as many as eight new episodes created and aired before they break for the season.
Thank God.
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Posted in Music on Feb 11th, 2008 3 Comments »
Got this review from a reader, Victoria:
With his edgy upbeat lyrics, wide vocal range, and charisma, British pop star Mika is a gem. He isn’t only a great singer but a true performer, who truly connects with the audience.
Mika was incredibly likable. Half way through the concert, he began a song and made a mistake with the lyrics. He stopped, laughed, said ‘Sometimes you mess up so bad you have to just start again’ — … continued »
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Posted in Television, Music on Feb 11th, 2008 4 Comments »
My editor Tracey said:
What did you think of the Foo Fighters with a full string orchestra? Neat, I think, but not exactly soothing.
Unfortunately, I missed this. I was flipping back and forth — the Grammys couldn’t hold my attention. I did catch Amy Winehouse — loved the music, little weirded out by the performance.
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Posted in Television on Feb 8th, 2008 7 Comments »
If you saw the episode last night, you found out who the “rescuers” are. Yet their purpose and occupations make little sense.
A “ghostbuster,” a physicist, a pilot and an anthropologist come to the island. But they didn’t come looking for survivors of the plane crash, Oceanic flight 815.
They came looking for the villain, Ben Linus. What does he have to do with all this?
This one may keep me up at night.
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Posted in Celebrity on Feb 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs. That’s the findings of the New York City medical examiner, according to the Associated Press.
The cause of death was “acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine,” spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said in a statement.
The medical examiner’s office only provided generic names, so it is unknown whether he took generic or brand-name drugs. … continued »
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Posted in Celebrity on Feb 6th, 2008 3 Comments »
Maybe I shouldn’t start blogging about Britney. I fear I might never stop, because there seems to be no end to the tragedies that befall this former American idol.
However, I feel compelled to say: Thank goodness her parents have stepped in to take control of the situation. Maybe they aren’t perfect, but having Britney committed seems to be the right move.
Getting a restraining order against her manager/pal Sam Lufti seems to be another step … continued »
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Here’s a tip from my colleague John Gregory:
The band Push Play is coming to Pentucket Regional High School in West Newbury on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Push Play is an up-and-coming band out of Long Island, N.Y. A yet-to-be-named Georgetown band will open for them.
The concert is a benefit For Boston Children’s Hospital, sponsored by the nonprofit organization For Kidz By Teens.
Tickets are $10.50 (includes shipping). For more information, e-mail Forkidzbyteens@yahoo.com or visit www.forkidzbyteens.org. You … continued »
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