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The Ballad Of 'Black Dynamite' And How A Film Got Lost
In October 2009, a modestly budgeted blaxploitation send-up called "Black Dynamite" launched onto screens and stayed there for about a week. After an opening weekend gross of roughly $131,000, averaging out to about $1000 per screen, the film's distributor quickly pulled it from theaters despite it gaining positive buzz in the press. Thankfully, however, the film's quick stint in theaters will be rectified by an expedited February release on DVD, and its internet buzz is growing stronger despite the studio's complete lack of effort in advertising the film. The story behind the making and re...
READ MOREDJ A.M., Jay-Z & 93 Exclusive Mixes All Featured In 'DJ Hero'; Win It!
Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) recently dropped the needle on DJ Hero's full set list featuring 93 exclusive mixes from the biggest stars in hip hop, R&B, rock, pop and dance and created by some of the greatest DJs of all time.
On October 27th, living room legends and budding superstar DJs alike will start the party off right with an unprecedented array of talent DJs including DJ A.M., Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow and DJ Z-Trip spinning trac...
READ MOREOn October 27th, living room legends and budding superstar DJs alike will start the party off right with an unprecedented array of talent DJs including DJ A.M., Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow and DJ Z-Trip spinning trac...
Producer Defends Christian Bale's 'F-Bomb' Rant
An associate producer for the forthcoming Terminator Salvation movie has defended Christian Bale's alleged on-set rant, insisting the actor was a "consummate professional" during filming.
A man said to be actor Bale can be heard angrily screaming and using profanity at the movie's director of photography, Shane Hurlbut, for distracting him during shooting by walking into his field of vision.
In the four-minute tirade, Bale reportedly shouts: "I'm trying to do a f%*king scene here and I'm going, 'Why the f#*k is Shane walking in there? What's he doing there?' Do you understand my...
READ MOREA man said to be actor Bale can be heard angrily screaming and using profanity at the movie's director of photography, Shane Hurlbut, for distracting him during shooting by walking into his field of vision.
In the four-minute tirade, Bale reportedly shouts: "I'm trying to do a f%*king scene here and I'm going, 'Why the f#*k is Shane walking in there? What's he doing there?' Do you understand my...
Mel Gibson Shaved His Head On A Dare
Mel Gibson is growing his hair back, after his son dared him to shave himself bald.
The embarrassed actor was convinced a skinhead would be a good look for him, but it backfired badly.
Gibson, 53, tells the New York Post, "I thought it would be cool. That I'd be Shaft. Looking like I was a plucked chicken, the only perk was I wasn't recognized in a crowd."
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READ MOREThe embarrassed actor was convinced a skinhead would be a good look for him, but it backfired badly.
Gibson, 53, tells the New York Post, "I thought it would be cool. That I'd be Shaft. Looking like I was a plucked chicken, the only perk was I wasn't recognized in a crowd."
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Five Best & Worst Films Starring Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is one of those rare character actors who can take even the weakest of scripts and turn the dialogue into pure cinematic gold. Film after film he continues to deliver some of the most memorable one-liners and poetic obscenities, and he always manages to steal the show.
The challenge with ranking Sam Jackson films is ignoring the obvious victor for best role in Pulp Fiction where he plays Jules Winnfield, the Jheri Curl wearing, Bible quoting hit man. Landing the "Fiction" role was no doubt a turning point in Jackson's career and remains to this day his finest film pe...
READ MOREThe challenge with ranking Sam Jackson films is ignoring the obvious victor for best role in Pulp Fiction where he plays Jules Winnfield, the Jheri Curl wearing, Bible quoting hit man. Landing the "Fiction" role was no doubt a turning point in Jackson's career and remains to this day his finest film pe...
Reese Witherspoon, Tyra Banks Design Wedding Dresses for Charity
Reese Witherspoon and Tyra Banks are designing wedding gowns for an upcoming online charity auction. The ladies are busy creating fairytale dresses that will be sold off to benefit the American Cancer Society during an ongoing auction at website charityfolks.com.
Memorabilia fans can also bid for a signed Brokeback Mountain script and the autographed jacket Samuel L. Jackson wore as tough detective Shaft on the auction site.
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READ MOREMemorabilia fans can also bid for a signed Brokeback Mountain script and the autographed jacket Samuel L. Jackson wore as tough detective Shaft on the auction site.
- Reese Witherspoon pictures
- Tyra Banks pictures
(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
Isaac Hayes To Guest-Star On That '70s Show
Legendary musician Isaac Hayes goes back to the '70s when he guest-stars on That '70s Show. Hayes begins shooting next week and his episode is scheduled to air in spring 2006 (exact date TBA). In this episode, Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) tries to create a hipper persona for himself at the beauty salon where he works as a shampoo boy. While at the salon, Fez has a fantasy in which Hayes shows up and performs a hilarious musical number.
That '70s Show airs Wednesdays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Hayes released his first solo album in 1967 and went on to become a renowned figure in main...
READ MOREThat '70s Show airs Wednesdays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Hayes released his first solo album in 1967 and went on to become a renowned figure in main...
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