Movies In Theaters This Week: April 20

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 4:01 PM in #Movies by Entertainment 0 comments

List of movies opening in theaters this week:The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner, Riley Thomas Stewart and Jay R. Ferguson, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The romantic drama tells the story of a Marine who travels to North Carolina in search of a woman whose picture he found in Iraq. He believes the woman was his lucky charm during his tour of duty. Runtime: 1 hr 41 min Rated: PG 13Chimpanzee, narrated by Tim Allen, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The documentary centers on a 3-year-old chimpanzee who is adopted by a male chimp after becoming separated from his family in the forests of Africa. Runtime: 1 hr 18 min Rated: GThink Like A Man, starring Steve Harvey, Regina Hall, Meagan Good, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara and Taraji P. Henson, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The romantic comedy tells the story of four friends who decide to turn the tables on their ladies after the women start to use Steve Harvey's relationship advice to “act Continued...

To The Arctic In Theaters April 20

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To The Arctic, narrated by Meryl Streep, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The documentary follows a mother polar bear and her two 7-month-old cubs as they adapt to their melting home in the Arctic.The film has a runtime of 40 minutes and is rated G.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

My Way In Theaters April 20

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My Way, starring Jo Odagiri, Jang Dong-gun, Bingbing Fan, In-kwon Kim and Seung-hyeon Han, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The war drama centers on the relationship between two men who are forced to become allies while fighting in WWII.The film has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes and is Rated R for graphic sequences of violence and graphic sequences of war.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Francis Lawrence Tapped To Replace Gary Ross As Catching Fire Director

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The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire may have a director! Lionsgate confirmed this week Francis Lawrence has been tapped to take the job vacated by Gary Ross, who cited time restraints as the reason for his departure after directing The Hunger Games.A Lionsgate spokesperson said Lawrence received their offer on Thursday and has not made a final decision. Lawrence, whose previous work includes Water For Elephants and I Am Legend, has not commented.Ross announced his decision to not direct Catching Fire earlier this month. "Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct Catching Fire. As a writer and a director, I simply don’t have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule," the 55-year-old said in a statement. "And contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic. They have also been very understanding of me through this Continued...

American Idol Elimination Results: Colton Dixon Booted

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 3:06 PM in #Television by Entertainment 0 comments

Since American Idol judges used their only save last week to keep Jessica Sanchez in the competition, the results were final for the unlucky contestant to receive the lowest amount of votes this week.It came as no surprise that Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone took the first spots in the bottom 3. Both girls have made several appearances in the bottom 3 since the live shows began. What was surprising was Colton Dixon took the final spot alongside Cavanagh and Testone. It was his first and last time in the bottom 3. Dixon received the lowest amount of votes and was booted from the competition.Dixon, 20, took the news gracefully and thanked Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler for their feedback on his performances Wednesday night. "I need to apologize. I wasn't myself last night and I get it. And I appreciate what you told me last night. I'll take that when I'm making a record. And I'll choose songs [that are right for me],” he said.In addition to Testone and Cavanagh, the top 6 includes Jessica Continued...

The Band Drummer Levon Helm Dies At 71

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Levon Helm, a musician who rose to fame as the drummer for The Band, died in a New York hospital Thursday after a long battle with throat cancer. In a statement released today, Helm’s rep confirmed the 71-year-old “passed peacefully this afternoon.”"He was surrounded by family, friends and bandmates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."Helm got his start in the music business as a teenager playing at clubs and bars in Arkansas. He eventually joined The Hawks with Ronnie Hawkins and together they added guitarist Robbie Robertson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manuel and organist Garth Hudson to the band. Helm briefly left The Hawks when they became the backing band for Bob Dylan, but he returned in the late 60s. By then The Hawks had changed their name to The Band.The Band recorded several albums together, including Music From Big Pink, Stage Fright and Cahoots. After The Band split in the late 70s, Helm launched a solo career and released albums up until Continued...

Ryan Seacrest Pays Tribute To Dick Clark On American Idol

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Before kicking off Wednesday night’s American Idol performances, host Ryan Seacrest took time out to pay tribute to the late Dick Clark. The iconic TV personality, who handed over most of his annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve hosting duties to Seacrest in 2006, passed away earlier in the day of a massive heart attack. He was 82."We can't begin tonight's show without acknowledging the passing of a television pioneer and my dear friend, Dick Clark. Without Dick, a show like this would not exist. He will be missed greatly,” Seacrest said."Our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family. I know this guy – he's in a better place, saying, 'Hey, let's get on with the show, okay?’ You got it, boss,” he added.After the show, Seacrest spoke further about his connection with Clark. "He taught me how to do television. I studied him as a kid and I had the fortunate opportunity to work with him for several years on New Year's Eve, so I'm sad and I'm grateful for what he's given all of us and certainly what he has given to Continued...

ABC Hit With Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Over Bachelor And Bachelorette Casts

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Two black men have filed a class action lawsuit against ABC claiming the network "knowingly, intentionally and as a matter of corporate policy refused to cast people of color” in the main roles of their hit reality shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. Nathaniel Claybrooks, 39, and Christopher Johnson, 26, say ABC’s “refusal to hire minority applicants is a conscious attempt to minimize the risk of alienating their majority-white viewership and the advertisers targeting that viewership.”The men also accuse ABC of purposely rushing them through a casting call in Nashville last year while giving white applicants more attention."I only wanted a fair shot at the part. Looking back at how I was treated at the casting call last year, it was clear that that wasn't possible. I never even had a chance,” Claybrooks says."In every job opportunity, you are looking to at least have a chance to compete for that job," Johnson adds. "Whenever you feel you are treated unfair or unjust, you are going to speak out."Warner Continued...

Marley In Theaters April 20

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Marley, starring Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cuff, Rita Marley, Cedella Marley, Neville Livingston and Chris Blackwell, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The documentary takes an intimate look at the life and work of legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley.The film has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes and is rated PG 13 for drug content, thematic elements and some violent images.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Jesus Henry Christ In Theaters April 20

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Jesus Henry Christ, starring Toni Collette, Michael Sheen, Jason Spevack, Samantha Weinstein and Frank Moore, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The comedy follows 10-year-old Henry as he sets out to find his biological father after learning he was conceived in a petri-dish.The film has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes and is rated PG 13 for language, some violent images and smoking.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Hit So Hard In Theaters April 20

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Hit So Hard, starring Patty Schemel, Courtney Love Cobain, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Eric Erlandson and Kurt Cobain, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The documentary explores Patty Schemel’s struggle with drug and alcohol addiction during her time as a drummer with the alternative rock band Hole.The film has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes and is not rated.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Dick Clark Dies Of Massive Heart Attack At 82

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Iconic TV personality Dick Clark died Wednesday morning at the age of 82. Clark, who is perhaps best known for hosting American Bandstand and his annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special, died of a massive heart attack at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. His rep said he had checked into the hospital Tuesday night for an outpatient procedure. No other details were released. Clark is survived by his wife and three children.Nicknamed “America’s Oldest Teenager” for his young looks, Clark got his start as a radio disc jockey. He moved to television in the mid 50s and was named host of the local Philadelphia show Bandstand after original host Bob Horn was fired. Clark became a household name in 1957 after ABC picked up Bandstand and renamed it American Bandstand. The show helped introduce stars like Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Ike and Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Stevie Wonder. American Bandstand ran from 1957 to 1987.Clark’s other hosting work includes the game show Continued...

Men At Work Musician Greg Ham Found Dead

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 2:42 PM in #Celebrities by Entertainment 1 comments

Musician Greg Ham, best known for playing the flute, keyboards, saxophone and harmonica with the Grammy winning Australian band Men at Work, was found dead in his Melbourne home Thursday by two friends who became concerned after not hearing from him. No other details were released. The cause of death is unclear and is under investigation. Ham was 58."There are a number of unexplained aspects to it which has caused our attendance here today, and we're assisting the local detectives to determine what has occurred," Detective Senior Sergeant Shane O'Connell said."Because of the early stages of our investigation, we're not prepared to go into the exact details of what has occurred,” O'Connell added.Ham joined Men at Work in 1979 and remained with the band until it split in 1986. He is perhaps best known for playing the flute in their 1981 hit Down Under. Other Men at Work hits include Who Can it be Now, Overkill and It’s a Mistake.Men at Work’s 1981 album Business as Usual featured Down Under was a big success in Continued...

Survivor Recap: Troyzan Fights Girls Alliance

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With Jay’s blindside last week the lines have been drawn and the girls’ alliance has become clear to the remaining guys - Troyzan, Tarzan and Leif. Troyzan only survived the previous tribal council because of his hidden immunity idol, so now Troyzan’s only hope lies with winning the next immunity challenge.Back at camp, Troyzan gets into it with the women about Jay’s elimination. He confronts Christina about why she didn’t vote with him when she apparently promised that she would. The girls rise to Christina’s defense and from there the argument escalates with Troyzan ultimately vowing to do anything to survive.Troyzan’s first glimmer of hope comes in the form of the Survivor auction. Each castaway is given $500 to spend on luxury items like food, letters from home and a shower. While everyone else bids on the luxury items, Troyzan saves all of his money to bid on the advantage in the next immunity challenge. Christina half-heartedly bids against him and drops out at the last minute much to the other girls’ Continued...

The Moth Diaries In Theaters April 20

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The Moth Diaries, starring Lily Cole, Sarah Gadon, Sarah Bolger, Scott Speedman, Judy Parfitt, Anne Day-Jones and Valerie Tian, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The horror film centers on a boarding school student who suspects her mysterious new classmate is behind a string of recent deaths. She decides to take matters into her own hands when no one will take her suspicions seriously.The film has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes and is rated R for some bloody images, drug use, sexuality and language.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Fightville In Theaters April 20

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Fightville, starring Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, Albert Stainback, Gil "The Thrill" Guillory and"Crazy" Tim Credeur, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The documentary follows a group of Louisiana athletes as they work towards becoming professional mixed martial arts fighters.The film has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes and is not rated.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Goodbye First Love In Theaters April 20

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Goodbye First Love, starring Lola Créton, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Magne Havard Brekke, Valérie Bonneton, Serge Renko and Ozay Fecht, opens in theaters Friday, April 20. The romantic drama chronicles the evolving relationship between a young woman and her first love.The film has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes and is not rated.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Angelina Jolie Cried During Brad Pitt’s Proposal

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 2:33 PM in #Celebrities by Entertainment 0 comments

Angelina Jolie cried when Brad Pitt proposed to her in front of their six children, an insider tells Us Weekly magazine. Pitt popped the question with a custom designed ring estimated to be at least 16 carats. It took jeweler Robert Procop a year to complete the ring."Everyone hugged once she put [the ring] on. She went around and showed it to each of the kids,” the source tells Us.Jolie, 36, debuted her ring on April 11 during a visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with Pitt and son Pax, 8.Meanwhile, Pitt’s ex-wife Jennifer Aniston is said to be happy about his engagement. A source said the actress is “trying to just focus on her own happiness” with boyfriend Justin Theroux. “Jen is not a bitter person and she has always wanted Brad to be happy,” the source added.Aniston and Pitt divorced in 2005 after 5 years of marriage. Pitt and Jolie confirmed their romance in January 2006 by announcing they were expecting their first child together.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Melissa Joan Hart Pregnant With Third Child

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 2:32 PM in #Entertainment by Entertainment 0 comments

Melissa Joan Hart and husband Mark Wilkerson are expanding their family! The former Sabrina the Teenage Witch star announced Tuesday she is pregnant with her third child.“(Early) Happy Birthday to me! And baby makes 3!” she Tweeted Tuesday along with a picture of herself and Wilkerson with their sons, Braydon, 4, and Mason, 6. Hart turns 36 today.Hart can be seen next alongside Joey Lawrence on the second season of their ABC Family show Melissa & Joey. The season premiere is set to air on May 30 at 8 p.m.In other celebrity baby news, True Blood stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer announced this week they are expecting their first child together this fall. The couple wed in August 2010 after three years of dating.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...

Dancing With The Stars Results Recap: Dance Duel Determines Elimination

Posted on 4/20/2012 @ 2:21 PM in #Entertainment by Entertainment 1 comments

To add an extra dose of suspense to this week’s elimination, Dancing with the Stars bosses implemented a Dance Duel between the two lowest scoring contestants. The duel required the bottom two couples to perform a cha cha side by side. Judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli would then decide which couple to send packing based on their performance in the duel.Final scores combined with viewer’s votes put Gavin DeGraw and Jaleel White in the bottom two. After the dance duel, judges announced DeGraw and his partner Karina Smirnoff were eliminated. "It's amazing just being part of the show. Knowing Karina Smirnoff, of course, having a great mentor. And getting to reach out and know all these amazing people who are a part of this show,” the singer said after his elimination.In addition to White, the remaining contestants include William Levy, Gladys Knight, Maria Menounos, Donald Driver, Roshon Fegan, Melissa Gilbert and Katherine Jenkins.###Click here for moreEntertainment News Continued...