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Beastie Boys Battle Assassins In 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win' Video Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:15PMSpike Jonze-directed clip features action-figure alter egos, a Yeti and Santigold.
Michael Giltz: DVD: SciFi Silly, Serious and Everything In Between Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:13PMI've always loved science fiction, one of the most flexible of genres. It's a canvas for startling and surprising leaps of the imagination. It can...
Astronauts Fix Second Failed Computer on Shuttle Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:46AMThe pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers Friday after it failed and set off an alarm that shattered their sleep.
Why Video Games Rule San Diego Comic-Con Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:36PMVideo Over 126,000 people will make the annual trek to the pop culture Mecca known as San Diego Comic-Con this week. With some of the big Hollywood studios like Warner Bros., the Weinstein Company, and DreamWorks Animation sitting out “The Con” this year, there’s an even larger opening for video game
Sunday thoughts Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:44PMLine is open. I loved the British Open as usual for the scenes of people bundled up against the chill, rainy wind. Delightful to think about. Close outs: * NEWT'S IMPLOSION : Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign is $1 million in debt, about half on account of his preference for flying everywhere in private jets. * STEPHENS MEDIA'S BAD INVESTMENT : Good segment today in "On the Media," about ...
DVD reviews: 'Shine a Light' a great movie for any fan of rock Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:58AMMick Jagger, left, performs with guitarist Keith Richards. “Shine a Light” is a Rolling Stones concert film shot by Martin Scorsese. / AP/Reno Gazette-Journal
Space Shuttle Astronauts Fix Failed Computer, Take A Call From President Obama Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:57AMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers Friday after it failed and set off an alarm that shattered their sleep.
Futurama: "The Silence of the Clamps" Review Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:29AMMy timing is impeccable. I miss out on reviewing the first four episodes of this great Futurama season only to return for "The Silence of the Clamps," the first clunker of the summer. A big thank you to Matt Fowler for getting all the good ones. Of course, "clunker" is too harsh a word. I'm just bitter. There were still a few laugh-out-loud bits in the half hour, but as Futurama episodes go ...
Second computer fails on shuttle Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:00AMThe pilots on Nasa's last space shuttle flight have fixed another one of their main computers after it failed and set off an alarm that shattered their sleep.
The Google+ Controversy & Virtual Worlds – A Question Of Identity Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:19AMLast Friday afternoon, I had a short exchange on Twitter with Ciaran Laval, in which I mentioned I wasn't writing a column because it had been a slow news week and nothing had happened that warranted the usual 1,500 or so words I type in this spac...
Astronauts fix second failed computer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:54PMCAPE CANAVERAL -- The pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers Friday after it failed and set off an alarm that shattered their sleep. NASA declared all five of Atlantis' primary computers to be working, pending evaluation of the latest shutdown. Computer failures like this are extremely rare in orbit, said lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho. The ...
Astronauts fix another failed computer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:12PMThe pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight have fixed another computer after it set off an alarm.
Flash Game Friday: Zombie Knight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:54PMSummer's sparse release schedule continues to crawl on, but we're beating the seasonal boredom with another installment of Flash Game Friday.
Astronauts fix second failed computer on shuttle Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:33PMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The pilots on NASAand#8217;s last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers today after it failed and set off an alarm that awoke the entire crew.
Astronauts fix another failed computer on shuttle Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:31PMCAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — The pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers Friday after it failed and set off an alarm that shattered their sleep.
Astronauts fix another rare computer glitch on final space shuttle flight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:56PMComputer failure alarm wakes up astronauts from deep sleep
Astronauts fix another computer after it fails on final space shuttle flight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:20PMNASA declared all five of Atlantis’ primary computers to be working, pending evaluation of the latest shutdown.
Astronauts Fix Another Failed Computer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:30AMPilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers?after it failed and set off an alarm that awoke the entire crew.
Astronauts Fix Failed Computer On Shuttle Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:24AMThe crew of the space shuttle Atlantis had a rude awakening in outer space when a computer unexpectedly failed which triggered a loud alarm.
Another computer fails on space shuttle Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:59AMThe pilots on NASA's last space shuttle flight fixed another one of their main computers Friday after it failed and set off an alarm that awoke the entire crew.
Rootin'-tootin' time with odd chameleon Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:00AMThis week's DVD releases are a mixed bag of animation, comedy, and horror. Rango, Grade A: A chameleon (voiced by Johnny Depp) comes to the rescue of a small town when he's lost in the desert.
Other Emmy nominees Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15PMFor a more complete list of nominees, visit emmys.tv. Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy: Chris Colfer, "Glee"; Ed O'Neill, "Modern Family"; Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"; Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"; Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"; Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men."
Computer shutdown triggers alarm and awakens crew Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:42PMThe Atlantis astronauts were awakened by a master alarm Thursday when one of the shuttle's five general purpose computers apparently failed, NASA officials said.
Neil Patrick Harris is just keeping busy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:44PMThe tireless actor is seemingly at the Hollywood pinnacle. Directing the play 'The Expert at the Card Table' is just one of many projects that include film, TV, theater and Web. The tireless actor is seemingly at the Hollywood pinnacle. Directing the play 'The Expert at the Card Table' is just one of many projects that include film, TV, theater and Web.
'Robot Chicken' Co-Creator, A Wesleyan Grad, Marks 100th Episode And Emmy Nod Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:28PMHow Wesleyan Grad And Partner Seth Green Developed Cartoon Network Hit Matthew Senreich has taken the concept of "flying by the seat of your pants" and turned it into an art form.
'Robot Chicken' Co-Creator, A Wesleyan Grad, Marks 100th Episode Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:25PMHow Wesleyan Grad And Partner Seth Green Developed Cartoon Network Hit Matthew Seinreich has taken the concept of "flying by the seat of your pants" and turned it into an art form.
DrChrono iPad App: Low Cost, High Quality Medical Records Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:51PMDuring my first year out of college, I worked as a technical writer for a small medical insurance company out in Orange County. We were required to work carefully with doctors to put together comprehensive reports for patients, making sense out of other doctors' notes and fact checking them against medical handbooks. Of course, it's [...]
Emmys 2011: 'Desperate Housewives'' Brenda Strong on her 'awesome' first nomination Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:49PMBrenda Strong did not get up early to watch the Emmy nominations Thursday morning (July 14) -- in fact, she says she forgot they were happening today. So when her managers called the "Desperate Housewives" actress to tell her about her first nomination for outstanding voice-over performance, it didn't register at first why the phone was ringing. "I thought someone had died," Strong tells Zap2it ...
'Glee,' 'SNL,' 'Modern Family' Rack Up Emmy Nominations Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:58AM'Game of Thrones' and 'Mildred Pierce' help HBO lead the pack with 104 nominations.
'Desperate Housewives' actress finally gets Emmy nomination Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:28AMWhen the phone rang on the West Coast super early Thursday morning, "Desperate Housewives" actress Brenda Strong immediately feared that there may have been a death in the family. Instead, she should have worried for her own health. "I'm the one that could have had a heart attack," Strong joked to CNN. "I was so [...]
The Programming Insider: Prime-Time Emmy Noms Revealed Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:58AMIn Today's Issue: Prime-Time Metered Market Wednesday Ratings: Three-Way Leadership; NBC Expected to Dominate in Adults 18-49 Ratings Box: What’s Hot/What’s Not On the Air Tonight: Prime-Time Programming Options TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest TV Trivia Time: Carol and Carroll _______________________________________________________________ PRIME-TIME METERED MARKET WEDNESDAY RATINGS: Three-Way ...
Shaquille O'Neal Reaches Multi-Year Deal With Turner Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:57AMGeorg Szalai The retired basketball star will serve as an analyst across the Turner Sports portfolio of NBA programming and also reached a development deal with Turner’s entertainment and animation networks. read more
Atlantis astronauts looking forward to half-day off Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:28AMThe Atlantis astronauts, looking forward to a half day off after a busy week in space, pressed ahead Thursday with work to unload a cargo module packed with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station.
New to DVD: 'Rango' 'Arthur' 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:16AMGore Verbinski, who made the first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, directs this trippy and cultured animated adventure that seems to be aimed at adults as much as (or more than) kids. Rango (voice of Johnny Depp) is a delightful creation, a Hawaiian-shirt-wearing chameleon who is tossed out of the comfy confines of his glass bowl into a scorching desert.
New on DVD: 'Rango' a perfect blend of slapstick humor, interesting characters Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:00PMThis week’s DVD releases are a mixed bag of animation, comedy and horror.
Google+ Lampooned On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO] Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:40PMHas Google’s Circle-driven social network Google+ grown so fast that it’s ready for television viewing audiences? Maybe so. Tuesd…
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:45PMIf you've seen Robot Chicken's previous Star Wars specials, you should know exactly what to expect from this latest installment, just more of it 45 minutes worth, to be exact. That's three times the length of the usual Robot Chicken episode, not counting the three hours of extras included on this new Blu-ray release. It's good to see that even three installments in, the Robot Chicken crew hasn't ...
Reformed pop-robot Rihanna can't stop grabbing herself at Chastain Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:14PMSee more photos from Rihanna's "Loud Tour" at Chastain Amphitheater On July 12, Rihanna was the only girl in the world at Chastain Amphitheater. The Barbados-born singer has transformed from automated pop fembot to a sexually empowered young woman (she's only 23!), and she brought her racy Loud Tour to Atlanta last night.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Review: 'Rango' a perfect blend of slapstick humor, interesting characters Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:47PMDVD reviews: 'Rango,' 'Insidious,' 'Arthur'
Gazette.Net: Picnic time is coming soon Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:02AMThe Montgomery General Hospital Women’s Board 91st annual Picnic and Bazaar will take place on July 26 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the old hospital grounds, located at the corner of Olney-Sandy Spring Road and Prince Philip Drive.
Last Night on Late Night: Seth Green Impersonates a Made-up Google+ Guy Who Holds the Power of Invitation Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:03AMLast night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon , Robot Chicken creator Seth Green impersonates a passive-aggressively apologetic Google+ guy who wields the power of invitation. Plus: Things get awkward on Late Show With David Letterman : First, Roseanne Barr talks Hollywood back-stabbing, her empathy for Charlie Sheen, and her newfound mission to feed you her nuts. Okay, normal enough. But then the ...
Starr report Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:21PMDoc Hollywood: Tribune is expanding the reach of "Dr. Steve," which launched on Ch. 11 this past spring with host Dr. Steven Salvatore. The health/wellness/lifestyle show, which also aired in Houston, Dallas and Miami -- immediately after launching on Ch. 11 -- is expanding to a total of...
Blu-ray gets Insidious Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:30PMWelcome back, ye lovers of Blu. We're now two weeks into the hot summer July months. Sadly, retail shelves are having a bit of a drought once more. Don't expect this week to drain your wallet too heavily. There's only a handful of titles coming your way...
Robot Chicken S5 to DVD, BD Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:25PMBagawk! Everybody's favorite theme song to sing along with is coming to DVD and Blu-ray for a fifth time. We supposed the actual show that follows the theme song will be attached afterwards, too. We are, of course, talking about Robot Chicken, the hit Adult Swim pop culture Frankenstein from Seth Green and Matt Senreich that takes stop-motion animation and puts a modern spin on the archaic form ...
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 12, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:57PMWe have the breakdown of the lastest DVD/Blu-rays and their features. Find out if the Blu-ray release of 'Brazil' is worth your money and just how great 'Rango' looks on home video. After reading this article, people also read: DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: July 5, 2011 DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: June 28, 2011 Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: July 3, 2011
DVD reviews: 'Insidious' finds its roots in classic scares Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:00PMRose Byrne and Patrick Wilson star in the horror film about a family facing demonic threats. Also new this week: "Rango" and "The Lincoln Lawyer."
Robot Chicken Crew Launch Stoopid Monkey on YouTube Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:30PMEmmy-winning ROBOT CHICKEN team of Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are launching a live-action/stop-motion YouTube series titled STOOPID MONKEY, reports Deadline.com . Starting this Friday, two new installments will be released every Friday for 10 weeks.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Hits DVD/Blu-ray Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:15PMSeth Green and Matthew Senreich's Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken and Adult Swim bring the third and final episode in the beloved Annie Award-winning Robot Chicken: Star Wars series to DVD, and for the first time, Blu-ray Disc, with the release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III. A must-own for fans of Star Wars, humor and all things awesome, the DVD is bursting with over three hours of ...
Robot Chicken Co-Creator Matthew Senreich Speaks Star Wars Love Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:14PMMatt Senreich of Robot Chicken talks to UGO about the release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars - Episode III , as well as new episodes, guest stars, Comic-Con and all things Star Wars!
Home video reviews: 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Rango,' 'Insidious,' 'Arthur' Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:06AMMatthew McConaughey, left, plays attorney Mick Haller and Ryan Phillippe plays one of his troublesome clients in “The Lincoln Lawyer.” / Publicity photo