A new episode of Star Wars Rebels aired today. Tell us what you thought about the episode in the comments section and check out StarWars.com’s new video Rebels Recon #9: Inside “Path of the Jedi”…
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
A Year in Star Wars Games on Android
Star Wars The Force Awakens is less than a year away. However when it comes to Android games, Star Wars has been in full force, pardon the pun. 2014 saw multiple game releases along with some game removals. On the cusp of a new generation of Star Wars, we should take a look at what we have been given this year, so we can reflect, and better ourselves as Star Wars enthusiasts.
Star Wars Commander
Heavily compared to the popular Clash of Clans, Star Wars Commander is a tower defense game of sorts, where you build up a base, and defend it from invaders ranging from Sand People (Tusken Raiders ) too Imperials. I played it for review and in total it was just ok. The main problem with it was its freemium model. Similar to other games it makes progress very slow without partaking in micro-transactions. I'm not against paying for games, I'm just not a fan of using money for fake items.
LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles
A sequel to a spin-off of a interlocking brick system, The New Yoda Chronicles gives players multiple mini-figures to play as, along with a cavalcade of ships to pilot. You even get to take down AT-ATs, and the screenshots show a game slightly better looking then the N64 classic Shadows of the Empire. Yay progress!
Star Wars: Galactic Defense
Another Tower Defense-like game, Star Wars: Galactic Defense is exactly what the title implies. You defend different locations in the Star Wars Galaxy. What I find odd is how many tower defense games does the average gamer really need? I mean Star Wars is such a unique property, why limit it to only certain genres?
Knights of the Old Republic
The Most recent, and many including myself would say the most exciting, release was a port of the BioWare RPG Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR). a PC and Xbox game originally, KOTOR made its way onto iOS last year, but now it is on Android. This version of the game features full controller support, which makes it all the more appealing to me. As a whole, KOTOR was and still is a significant contribution to the Star Wars universe. Although it is no longer "canon" it still a strong work of storytelling.
In the GFFA (Galaxy Far Far Away for the non-initiated) the future is always in motion, just ask Yoda. When it comes to Android games, this rings true with the removal of two games from Google Play. I covered this story in October, both Tiny Death Star and Star Wars Assault Team are no longer available to download. This particularity hurt developer Nimblebit (Tiny Death Star) which had been a "significant source of revenue" for them.
As a franchise that has endured the test of time, there is no telling what will be next for Star Wars mobile games. With so many things going on in the universe between Star Wars Rebels, Marvel Comics, and new novels, and of course The Force Awakens, there are many possibilities for games in the near future. I only have one things to say as we embark on the biggest year in Star Wars not seen since 1999 is May the Force Be With Us, always.
Source: http://www.droidgamers.com/
Jackie Chan's son to be tried Friday for drug charge
Hong Kong actor Jaycee Chan arrives at the Hong Kong Film Awards in this April 19, 2009 file photo.
BEIJING - Jaycee Chan, son of Chinese kung fu star Jackie Chan, will be tried in public on Friday for a drug-related crime, the Dongcheng District People's Court in Beijing announced Tuesday.
On Aug 14, 2014, Beijing police detained multiple people for drug offences, including Chan and Taiwan movie star Ko Chen-tung.
Chan and Ko tested positive for marijuana and both admitted to having taken the drug. Police seized more than 100 grams of marijuana from Chan's home.
The People's Procuratorate of Dongcheng District filed charges against Chan on Dec 22 for providing a venue for drug users.
According to Chinese law, the maximum sentence for this crime is three years in prison as well as a fine.
Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/
Monday, January 5, 2015
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Pregnant Jill Duggar and Her Growing Baby Bump Visit El Salvador For Missionary Work
Dilly's already a world traveler! Pregnant Jill Duggar took her growing baby bump to El Salvador for missionary work this past week with husband Derick Dillard.
"Headed back to the USA," Dillard, 25, captioned an Instagram pic of the couple on Thursday, Dec. 18. "Praise God for the work He is doing in El Salvador. #babydillysfirstmissiontrip."
The parents-to-be took advantage of the country's sunny backdrop during their trip. In a side-view pic from a day at the beach, Duggar cradled her belly in a tight-fitted orange top as Dillard stood behind her.
The 19 Kids and Counting star, 23, announced in August that she was expecting her first child, just two months after the couple said "I do." She's since shared the baby's first sonogram, and registered for their baby shower at Walmart. Some of the items on the list include bibs, diapers, and blankets, and more unusual products like a fitness ball, orange Gatorade, and gift cards to Olive Garden and Subway.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Pretty Little Liars Round Table: Shadow Play
Join staff writers Leigh Raines, Teresa Lopez and Carissa Pavlica with your own answers to all the questions by posting them in the comments. It's always more fun with your participation!
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How long do you think Spencer zoned out at the kitchen counter to imagine that entire scenario? Did you like the way her brain worked it all out?
Leigh: I bet it wasn't all that long. Don't they say dreams happen in just a few minutes? I liked how she tripped out. That's what sleep deprivation will do!
Teresa: Seemed like just a few seconds. Time is relative, I guess. It was an interesting way to push her into figuring things out, but I don't like that it seemed to condone her druggie behavior. Maybe Spencer wouldn't have come to that realization if she'd hadn't fallen asleep while standing. Plus, we didn't really need an entire episode's worth of Spencer piecing it together through an elaborate dream.
Carissa: I thought it was fun way to see what Spencer's brain did for her. All of the things she thought about have been on her mind, including the difficulties Emily has with her sexuality in the general public. Even if she only zoned out for a few seconds, it's nice to know she doesn't only think of herself when she disappears.
Who did the time period best? Give a shout out to your favorite and worst, or rank your top three, etc. Responder's choice!
Leigh: I think Hanna was my favorite. She looked good in 40s clothes and she was funny running that switchboard. I think she would've been fabulous in that time. It was also great to see Emily all glammed up, I thought she looked stunning.
Teresa: I actually think Ezra did it best. He had that controlled, menacing appeal that a lot of film noir villains do. My least favorite was definitely Toby. That 40s and 50s slang just didn't seem natural for him.
Carissa: For the girls, it was a tough choice. Spencer looked lovely, Emily stunning and Hanna adorable. Paige didn't fit. Ezra certainly beat out Toby for the guys.
How did Ezra manage to make changes to a diary that was written in pen that weren't immediately noticeable?
Leigh: That diary is probably really messy with scribbles, rewrites, cross outs, notes etc. Also it's PLL so extended imagination!
Teresa: I'm gonna go with Leigh on this. Suspension of disbelief is key to Pretty Little Liars fandom.
Carissa: That bugged me. The photos on Spencer's camera looked exactly the same as the diary pages. It would have been impossible. Silly Liars.
Did we learn anything of value from the episode?
Leigh: Hmm that the girls look great in period pieces. The dangers of too much Adderall and sleep deprivation. Also I think there was a hint that Spencer thinks Ali is afraid of her. That scene stood out.
Teresa: Umm....Spencer still thinks Alison is totally witch with a capital B? She wasn't very forgiving in her portrayal of Alison, and it really showed how much she distrusts her former bff. Maybe she does think Alison is afraid of her as Leigh suggests, and maybe we should wonder why that is. Did Spencer do something that night Ali disappeared that she hasn't shared yet?
Carissa: There has always been a tension suggested between Spencer and Ali, and I agree that it seemed Spencer's dream acknowledged it's a reality. I wonder what it is, and I can't wait to find out.
What is your expectation for next week after seeing the preview?
Leigh: Aria is gonna LOSE it. I don't think she'll believe Spencer at first because Spence is starting to look the way she feels and that's "haggard" but when Aria finally does...oh man. Can't wait!
Teresa: It's going to be intense! Aria is usually the most level-headed of the liars, but it looks like she's going to freak out. I'm excited to see it!
Carissa: I'm interested to see how Ezra handles it. We know Aria will freak out, but what will Ezra do? How will he try to get out of it and what will the lie (or truth) really be? I expect him to do some fancy dancing around the truth and I'm interested to put the pieces together after that.
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The Simpsons LEGO Episode: Coming in May!
The network has confirmed that the May 4 episode (the 550th of all-time) of this iconic series will be titled "Brick Like Me."
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It will feature Homer waking up in a universe where his family and everyone in town are made of LEGOs, prompting him to piece together (get it?!?) how this happened and how it can be changed.
The special installment has been announced in the wake of the wildly popular LEGO movie and also as LEGO has come out with a Simpsons-themed set of its beloved toy.
The animated sitcom has broken form before: For instance, Katy Perry performed with Muppet versions of the Simpsons in a Christmas episode, while Homer found himself in a new dimension during a “Treehouse of Horror” segment.
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Shameless Review: Sobering Situations
Shameless Season 4 Episode 6 only solidified the fact that Fiona is never going to forget that she almost let her baby brother die.
And if she weren't punishing herself enough, Lip is next in line to remind her just what she did.
Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher
The thing is, Lip didn't actually say anything to Fiona to make her feel more awful than she already did. It was his somber silence that let her know just how badly she let the family down.
It may have been an accident, a careless mistake that young people make, but Fiona can't afford those mistakes when she is the legal guardian of four children, one who is still a helpless toddler. (Side note: she doesn't even know where the eldest of the four is.)
In the hospital when the doctor kept telling everyone she needed to speak to a legal guardian and wouldn't tell them anything, I could feel Lip's frustration mounting with every second that passed.
Just because someone is a parent or technically in charge does not by any means make them the most responsible person in the family.
Look my mom's a bipolar drug addict who split years ago, my dad's a drunk, and the cops just hauled Fiona off to jail, okay? Look I'm the only thing that passes for a responsible adult that you're gonna find. Now how's Liam?
Lip
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Lip's rant really said it all. I'm just glad he's over 18 and was able to get to see Liam and figure out the legal issues that needed to be handled.
It's sad that Frank is more trustworthy on paper than Lip. Also great for Frank that he's bonding with his new daughter Sammi, but he has completely neglected his other children. No wonder Carl ran away from him before the sweat-lodge.
Frank doesn't care about people who can't do anything for him. And you know what? His time is almost up.
Maybe Frank should think about making amends because with the way he's looking and feeling, he's gonna bite the bullet really soon. Don't take my word for it, listen to the doctor who told him his death was so imminent that the funeral arrangements should be made yesterday.
Do you feel bad for Frank?
I was completely shocked that Fiona made bail. Kudos to Carl on thinking of Mike to help them out. Anyone else out there really wish it could've been Jimmy/Steve coming back to the rescue. I know Justin Chatwin left the show, but I can't help but hold out hope!
One of the readers in the comments posted that after seeing Ian last week, perhaps he ended up developing bi-polar disorder like his mother Monica. I think that could make a lot of sense, given how all over the place Ian's behavior was.
It was strange and out of character for a kid so disciplined he snuck his way into military school. I'm interested to see how that might play out.
Can somebody tell me what the hell Sheila is doing taking up half of the episode? Nobody cares about her boyfriend and his nephews who made up names like "one eyed snake." We get it, it means penis... can we move on?
Sheila kept looking at Karen's old bed and you know she felt lonely. That's the part where I hope she can come in and help out as a guardian for the Gallagher kids.
We sure as heck all know that they could use the help right now. I wouldn't be surprised if Fiona lost custody after this incident. Then, if Frank gets killed off, who will they have?
Even if Frank doesn't get killed off that social services woman was not happy with the situation she saw. So what's it going to be?
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Downton Abbey Review: Admirable Mary
It's as if in these new times, everyone is realizing that the drama they used to approach some of life's disasters in the past is no longer necessary. They've been through a great war and lost so many and so much that a pregnancy here, and a scandalous engagement there, are hardly worth worrying over.
The new attitude is rather refreshing and it's enjoyable seeing characters through this new light.
Molesley and Baxter
Mary continues to impress. When once her reactions did tend toward the sensational, now she's pragmatic and it suits her well. For once, I'm not even shocked that suitors are piling up at he door, as she's far more of a catch now than she was when she met Matthew. He would be so proud of the woman she has become, and she wouldn't be who she is now without having loved him.
Gillingham has called off his engagement with the hope of landing Mary, and he's not giving up until she's walking down the aisle with another man -- even then he's pledged he'll likely not let go easily. Still, in the contest so far, Blake is winning in this viewer's eyes. His wit and easy banter with Mary hold up more than Gillingham's persistence.
Mary's interference was interesting in Rose's love life and came from a different angle than initially expected. She did it as much with Rose's future in mind as she did for that of Jack Ross. When Rose defiantly announced her engagement to Mary with the teenage excitement of how it would make her mother's toes curl, Mary realized Rose was probably doing it more to hurt her mum than out of love for Jack, something that would be good for neither Rose nor Jack.
Discovering that Jack truly loved Rose and had no intention of marrying her as long as their union wouldn't be accepted by social circles was as touching as was Mary's wish that times were different so that she could champion his love for her cousin.
Mary was also heavily involved in trying to keep Anna free from the likes of Mr. Green once she learned he was the man who raped her. While she respected Anna's wishes to keep the truth from Gillingham, she didn't allow that to stop her from telling him that he must do away with Green.
Before Gillingham had the chance to let Green go, however, he was killed in a lorry accident in London, which conveniently took place on a day when Bates requested the entire day to visit York. And so our minds wonder, did Bates kill Green making it look accidental or did fate have its way with the vile man? Will we ever know?
The older crowd was nothing short of amazing in many ways. Violet and Isobel were up to their old tricks and together entertained Mary's godfather, Mr. Merton. He appeared to take a fancy to Isobel and unless I have lost any ability to read television emotions, she fancies him back. He even made a horrible social faux pas by mentioning Matthew to her after forgetting she was his mother, but I don't think it mattered.
Violet's investigative skills pulled out of the workings of Edith and Rosamund that something bizarre was going on, and she practically sussed out Edith was pregnant. In the end, she agreed with Rosamund's idea to go to Switzerland to have the baby and give it up for adoption to start life fresh over Edith's choice to trust Downton tenant family the Drewe's to raise it so she could be involved with the baby. Shall we take bets the baby eventually ends up at Downton?
The Daisy/Alfred/Ivy saga has finally come to an end. With the support of Mr. Mason and Mrs. Patmore, Daisy was able to turn a shoulder to Alfred after he realized the horrible mistake he made by being blinded by Ivy and missing all that Daisy offered. She told him she loved him once, but what she had was gone and they'd be friends forever.
Neither she nor we believed that one bit, but she deserves to be a man's number one pick, not ever second best and she's finally come to that realization. If Julian Fellowes fails to deliver to us a beautiful Daisy romance before Downton closes its doors, he's going to have to answer to me.
Finally we had the beautiful friendship that seems to be blossoming between Molesley and Baxter. The two have felt out of sorts all their lives, and offer to each other and understanding and kindness they haven't received from others. With Baxter nearby, Molesley has no problem telling off Thomas Barrow and Baxter felt confident telling him to get his information elsewhere.
All of this happened during one of the more beautifully shot episodes of Downton this season. From the gorgeous walk Isobel took with Mr. Merton through town with the church and graveyard in the background, the glorious hillside where Daisy picnicked with Mr. Mason and the spectacular garden full of brilliant color where Edith and Violet talked about her future -- the green, purple and red simply came alive on the screen.
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Girls Review: A Mean, Skinny Miss Hannigan
There was music, choreographed dancing, drinking, fighting and Marnie being a Type A lunatic. What's not to love?
Shosh and Jessa at the beach
I'm not really sure how Marnie is dealing with living in an apartment the size of a bed - because after just one scene of her channeling her inner Martha Stewart at that gorgeous beach home, you just knew she was just dying to be somebody's housewife.
We all know she's been messed up this season. but once Marnie told the whole story about Charlie to Elijah...holy shit. Like, how does that even go down?
One minute he said he wanted to propose and the next he said he never loved her? Wow, just wow. And then Elijah says he always thought Charlie was gay, but Elijah thinks everyone's gay. He thought Hannah's Dad was gay in Girls season 1.
Can I just say how great it was to have Elijah back? Even if he entered the scene by comparing Hannah's bathing suit and no shoes in public to Spring Breakers?
It was very necessary for him to make up with Hannah considering he is one of the best characters on Girls. Also, his impression of Marnie was pretty dead on.
She's just like walking around, bossing everyone around, like a mean skinny Miss Hannigan.
Elijah [about Marnie]
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Marnie was so ridiculously Type A all weekend, trying to control every situation. I know she had this whole idea of "healing" together, but girls in their 20s are just not that organized. Sorry, we aren't trying to adhere to a vacation schedule.
Nobody wants to hang out with the person who is insistent on having everything be "a plan."
When Marnie was in the water saying she was having the best time of her life, she said it with so much deadness and phoniness in her voice I think my eyes rolled back into my head. Also you shouldn't base your life around how it will look on Instagram.
Leave that to the #RichKids of Beverly Hills.
Guys we're so disconnected. I thought this would just be a nice opportunity for us to have fun together and prove to everyone via Instagram that we could still have fun as a group.
Marnie
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Marnie, I know you're having a hard time but that was a pathetic, yet sadly hilarious comment. Also, it was a close call when she mentioned Ray, but luckily Shoshanna never picked up on it or she would've gone even crazier than she did.
I think that was the best scene Shoshanna has ever had including the time she accidentally smoked crack in Girls Season 1 Episode 7.
I noticed this episode was partially written by Judd Apatow and it did have that kind of signature he has in his movies of creating huge blow up fights.
That scene in the kitchen was pretty unreal. It spoke a lot about each of the girls and each of their issues. Well... everyone except for Jessa really, who is personally my favorite character and the person I'd most want to hang out with out of the four.
The ending of the episode was pretty poignant.
Girls have this way of fighting and then not speaking about it the next day but cohesively deciding to move on together in an unspoken agreement. The way they all walked in and just started cleaning was pretty much the only way it could've gone down.
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Monday, February 17, 2014
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Review: Another Level of Housewives
We recap the RSVPs and rude behavior in our TV Fanatic +/- review...
Kenya, Kenya, Kenya. After her talk with NeNe Leakes at the spa did she really think an evite would be enough to smooth things over? Minus 12. If so, she was obviously wrong.
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But Kenya did say she tried to invite NeNe out for a little roller derby with the girls but Ms. Leakes wasn't returning her calls.
Roller derby actually looked like fun and plus 25 to Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey for actually getting out there and trying, even if they did spend half the time falling on their faces. It made Kandi and Phaedra look that much lazier for warming the bench and texting. Why bother coming at all?
Speaking of Porsha, she must have really been working on her singing. Plus 33. That was the best performance we've heard from her and Kandi looked elated to have her friend do well…well enough to earn herself a part in Kandi's musical. Fingers crossed she keeps up the hard work.
Especially since Kandi continues to have her hands full at home. Minus 50 to Mama Joyce who tried to hire someone to set Todd up with another woman and take pictures. Ugh.
I couldn't blame Todd for being ticked off and he's right. This will be a continuing problem in their marriage if Kandi doesn't put her mama in check.
It was so sad to hear Kandi cry that at least her mama won't ever leave her. But she failed to realize that Joyce also doesn't seem to care if her daughter is happy or miserable. Counseling might be a really good idea to help Kandi handle this horrible situation. Plus 27.
Back to Kenya's party. Who pulls off a masquerade charity ball and only sends out e-vites? I know it's economical but it's not very classy. Minus 15.
Kenya's Masquerade Ball
And did she leave a message for NeNe explaining her intent to honor NeNe's charity? One moment NeNe made it sound like she knew nothing about the event and then she sounded like she knew but didn't know she was being honored.
Despite her issues with Kenya, it was great to see NeNe show up…until it all went wrong.
NeNe's speech was incredibly rude. Minus 35. If she wasn't there to help the charity then why bother coming at all? She didn't make Kenya look bad as much as she made the guests feel uncomfortable.
But what got to me was her attitude, "None of the these bitches here are on the level I'm on."
Minus 23. What level is that exactly? You're all getting a paycheck for being on the same reality TV show. I'd say your all on the same level.
Peter pitched a fit about NeNe's behavior and told her how he felt. At first I wondered if he was vying for the next open housewives spot but I suppose if Cynthia's going to take him to all of these crazy events, he's got the right to speak his mind.
Now we wait for next week, when it appears that NeNe walks away from a fight! There is a lot of snow outside my door. Perhaps hell has frozen over.
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The Walking Dead Review: Adventures in Babysitting
While The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 9 was all about Rick and Carl bonding, Michonne finding her way to the father/son team and pudding, The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 10 gave viewers a glimpse at various other characters in the aftermath of the prison’s destruction.
There wasn’t much new here to explore, but it did allow for movement towards the next step in the characters’ lives. And, sure, whether there is hope amongst all the despair.
At this point, all of the “safe haven” locations have fallen (the farm, the prison, Woodbury) and with them a number of people. If those didn’t work out, what will?
I did find that the structure of the episode was unique (although, I guess not everyone gets to have a full hour to themselves) in that the timeline wasn’t linear and often certain camera shots were replicated between groups to illustrate the crossing of paths at different times. And I like that the mix-up of character partnering wasn't who we might think would normally be together.
And clearly, The Walking Dead wants us to know that when it comes to kids, they can be pretty difficult to deal with.
It’s got to be a very different experience for someone like rough and manly Daryl to suddenly be watching over/teaming up with Beth. And the same could be said for Tyreese and the girls (who frankly, I could care less about).
Luckily, Carol arrived conveniently in time to help save Mika (who couldn’t move when walkers were bearing down) and Lizzie (who remains crazy in her antics from killing bunny rabbits and suffocating covering Judith’s mouth).
Oh, right. Turns out, Judith is alive, and the whole bloody baby seat in The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 8 was a trick for the audience. A bit disappointing that the show just didn’t stick with what the audience was supposed to believe, especially after Rick and Carl’s heartbreaking reactions to her “death.”
It will be interesting to see how Tyreese handles being with Carol, no matter how contrived the reunion was, because he still has no idea she killed his love. What was her name again? But I'm pleased Carol is back.
It is good to see Bob and Sasha bonding, and Bob trying to convince the group to make intelligent decisions. Except those two got stuck babysitting emotional Maggie. So, how did everyone on the bus become walkers? Wait, and how did Glenn get off?
I was worried Glenn would get killed off, and sometimes I feel he’s been relegated to minor character that we haven’t gotten to know much more about him... but at least he was able to regroup and storm out of the prison like a badass. Even his pairing with Tara was a nice twist in that she was playing for the opposing side before.
But I am still curious how the heck he got off the bus and on top of the broken bridge? I guess we just have to believe like he and Hershel did.
A lot of characters, despite the separation, were holding on to the hope that the others were still alive. Which is good, especially after all they've been through.
But wow does it remain frustrating watching pretty much any non-main character on this show and their levels of incompetence. You know, like the randoms at the train tracks. Did you ever fear for Tyreese getting bit? Beth? Maggie? Probably not. For the people we have no clue who they are like that baseball swinging guy? That old man telling them about a safe place down the tracks? Sure, walkers, bite away on the easy obvious prey.
Even if a newbie doesn’t last long, I’d like to feel like they’re some semblance of a character and not just someone for the walkers to eat because you can’t kill off the main characters every episode.
The same could be said for all the “good people” on the bus that Bob mentioned. It just doesn’t hold the same impact when we have no clue who they are.
That said, I hope that these smaller groups allow for some character exploration as The Walking Dead Season 4 continues. Certainly, the prospect of a new place to head towards is a also good one.
There was something eerie and haunting watching Glenn move through the prison one last time, but I’m glad the show is moving on from there.
Of course, thanks to the introduction of new characters, including actor Michael Cudlitz from Southland fame, this prospect of a new phase for the series and characters keeps that appealing notion that things are just getting started and the best is yet to come.
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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Wear Matching Outfits At 2014 BAFTAs
Perhaps taking cues from their 5-year-old twins, Vivienne and Knox, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrived at the 2014 BAFTA Awards wearing matching suits. Couples that dress together stay together! Or something.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Wear Matching Suits At The 2014 BAFTAs
Brangelina were not confirmed to appear on the 67th annual BAFTA Awards carpet, so it was a pleasant surprise not only to see them both there, but in coordinating attire!
Brad is one of the producers and stars of 12 Years A Slave, so it made sense for him to be there. However, it’s not always a guarantee that Angie will be along with him after all, they do have two huge careers and six children to juggle.
A-Listers On BAFTAs Red Carpet
BAFTAs Red Carpet 2014 Lupita Nyong’o, Angelina Jolie & More
Brad looked very dapper in his single-breasted suit and Angelina was just positively stunning in her custom-tailored menswear-inspired Saint Laurent creation. As a counterbalance to the structured suit, unbuttoning the shirt and pairing it with an untied bowtie was the perfect way to look totally feminine in something that would otherwise look better on Brad. Sky-high black heels also served to add some extra femininity to the look!
Angelina Jolie To Star In Upcoming Maleficent
Brad & Angie have not been in the news much as of late; aside from their respective movie roles (Angelina is in the upcoming and hotly-anticipated Malificent), the last time they were covered extensively was when Angie announced that she had had a double mastectomy in an op-ed she wrote for the New York Times. She underwent the procedure as a preemptive measure against the breast cancer that runs in her family, and from which her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died at the age of 56 in 2007.
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Charlie Sheen Engaged To Porn Star Girlfriend Brett Rossi
Charlie Sheen is officially a taken man… again! He proposed to his porn star girlfriend Brett Rossi in Hawaii on Feb. 15, and she said yes!
Charlie Sheen Gets Engaged To Brett Rossi
After the proposal, Charlie and Brett were flaunting their engagement love to a local photographer in Hawaii, and TMZ obtained the pics. Brett then confirmed the happy news to E! News. “Yes! We are engaged! He even was a gentleman and got down on one knee,” Brett said. “I was not expecting it at all. We had a beautiful Valentine’s day and he proposed to me early this morning after we watched the sun rise.
Brett was also happy about the rock Charlie gave her: “The ring is classic and beautiful, but I don’t have any photos to share just yet. This is the happiest moment of both our lives. He’s my best friend and my soulmate.”
Charlie hinted at the engagement a day earlier on Valentine’s Day when he tweeted:
in a moment of Kray-zee gratitude; I got my gal!! 4evurr! but I also have this! xox c #LoveMyKids #TyB http://t.co/X8TXsaSM09
Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) February 14, 2014
Charlie Sheen's Girlfriend
Charlie and Brett first went public with their relationship in Nov. 2013, when they were photographed packing on the PDA in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
In the engagement pics, the Brett wore a Johnny Was Kensa Waist Tie Poncho, as they both posed for pictures on a Hawaii beach on Saturday February 15, 2014. Brett’s poncho is available for purchase at: http://www.johnnywas.com/clothing/kensa-waist-tie-poncho-22726.html
Charlie Sheen’s Previous Marriages
It’s safe to say Charlie has had some experience with this sort of thing. In total, the Anger Management actor has been married three previous times.
He was married to model Donna Peele for a year in 1995, then wed to actress Denise Richards until they divorced in 2004 after two years of marriage. And he was most recently married to Brooke Mueller from 2008 to 2011.
But things are reportedly different for Charlie this time, according to TMZ, and he and Brett truly believe they’re meant for each other. We wish them the best!
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Game Of Thrones Season 4: Daenerys Rules In New Trailer
Watch the latest look at the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones!’
All good things come in threes, including Game of Thrones teasers! First came the Season 4 teaser trailer during the Golden Globes, followed by the epic 15-minute preview and now, HBO has delivered a third sneak peek of the upcoming season, premiering April 6.
The new footage gives fans a closer look at the Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) drama to come, even if it carefully avoids revealing exactly what that is. Tyrion’s unwilling bride Sansa (Sophie Turner) also looks pretty distressed, though she is still reeling from the deaths of her mother and brother so that’s understandable.
Arya (Maisie Williams), meanwhile, is more determined than ever to see her enemies brought to justice and by justice, I mean death.
Daenerys Does What Queens Do She Rules
The network teased us, as it often does, with a Vine leading up to the full premiere. This time around, the Vine focused on Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), which is funny, because the Khaleesi is one of the least active characters in the second half of George R.R. Martin‘s A Storm of Swords, upon which Season 4 is based.
But hey, at least it was a very pretty Vine!
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All good things come in threes, including Game of Thrones teasers! First came the Season 4 teaser trailer during the Golden Globes, followed by the epic 15-minute preview and now, HBO has delivered a third sneak peek of the upcoming season, premiering April 6.
The new footage gives fans a closer look at the Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) drama to come, even if it carefully avoids revealing exactly what that is. Tyrion’s unwilling bride Sansa (Sophie Turner) also looks pretty distressed, though she is still reeling from the deaths of her mother and brother so that’s understandable.
Arya (Maisie Williams), meanwhile, is more determined than ever to see her enemies brought to justice and by justice, I mean death.
Daenerys Does What Queens Do She Rules
The network teased us, as it often does, with a Vine leading up to the full premiere. This time around, the Vine focused on Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), which is funny, because the Khaleesi is one of the least active characters in the second half of George R.R. Martin‘s A Storm of Swords, upon which Season 4 is based.
But hey, at least it was a very pretty Vine!
Source: Hollywoodlife
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Good Luck Charlie: Teddy Says Goodbye On Emotional Series Finale
After four seasons, 100 episodes and countless video diaries, Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie ended its successful run Feb. 16 with a two-hour series finale. It was an evening of tearful goodbyes, surprising reunions and, of course, plenty of laughs.
‘Good Luck Charlie’ Series Finale Teddy Says Goodbye
Along with fans having to say goodbye to their favorite sitcom, the Duncan family also prepared to say goodbye to Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) as she heads off to college. Her going away party set the stage for the series’ two-part finale, and the guest list was one for the record books.
Even Teddy’s no-good ex-boyfriend Spencer (Shane Harper) dropped by for the festivities, and after his heartwarming performance with Teddy they teamed up for a sweet rendition of Elton John‘s “Your Song” I’m almost ready to forgive him for all the horrible things he did to her. (I said almost.)
The Duncans’ Happy Endings: New Jobs & More
Of course, the episode wasn’t all about Teddy. Fans found out what was in store for each of the Duncans, and like the theme song suggests, everything is going to turn out all right:
1. Amy (Leigh-Allyn Baker) scored a new job as the female co-host of Good Morning, Denver.
2. Bob (Eric Allan Kramer) convinced PJ (Jason Dolley) to join him in the bug business.
3. Gabe (Bradley Steven Perry) finally ended his age-old feud with the Duncans’ crazy neighbor, Mrs. Dabney.
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The Walking Dead Recap: How The Other Half Lived (Or Died)
It was Walkers galore on the Feb. 16 installment of The Walking Dead, as fans learned what happened to a newly Debbie-Downer Daryl (Norman Reedus), babysitter-for-hire Tyreese (Chad Coleman), and even the permanently screwed Glenn (Steven Yeun). Don’t read on if you don’t want to know who lived (and died) on Walking Dead.
‘The Walking Dead’ Judith Is Alive & Carol Is Back
Let’s briefly start this recap on a negative note, because I’m like that Andrew Lincoln didn’t appear once in this episode, and if suffered because of it. Last week we (briefly) had to consider the possibility of a world without Rick, and I truly hope we never have to actually see what that world looks like. I know the man gets a bad rap mostly because he talks to Ghost-Lori and says the word “Cahhhh-ruuuhl” like he’s a British man attempting a southern accent but Lincoln’s sweaty, mesmerizing, PTSD-ridden performance grounds the show in some weird sort of reality which allows the other characters to have a little bit more fun with their less intense material. No one can convey suffering on this show quite like Lincoln (though Danai Gurira and Chandler Riggs also absent come close), so I had a bit of a tough time garnering an emotional connection to this week’s plot.
But hey, let’s move on, because something truly wonderful happened tonight Carol (the great Melissa McBride) made her first appearance in months when she found Tyreese’s group, which also included Mika “Walker-sympathizer” Samuels, Lizzie “bats–t bananagrams insane” Samuels, and wait for it BABY JUDITH! BABY JUDITH IS ALIVE! I’m guessing that the crazy amounts of blood on her carseat came from Tyreese’s arm (an injury methinks he is downplaying), but either way, she’s alive until crazy Lizzie decides to strangle her to death.
Of course, Carol could be in trouble too Tyreese still has no idea that she murdered his ex-girlfriend, and she lied through her teeth when asked about her very convenient reappearance. This being a television show Carol’s deeds cannot go unpunished forever especially since Lizzie probably knows about them so I’d expect some major drama down that road in the future.
All of the weirdness in this group, coupled with the fact that Judith won’t stop crying, helped me come to my ultimate conclusion that of all of the four survivor groups (five if you count Michonne, Rick, and Carl), Tyreese, Carol, and their merry band of murderous children are the most f–ked at the moment; and also win the award for survivor group I’d least want to hang out with. Seriously, something is not right with those kids, and it’s only a matter of time before Lizzie violently murders someone. But where do all of the other survivors land on the “seriously f–ked spectrum?” Let’s move on and find out!
‘The Walking Dead’ Abraham, meet Glenn & Tara. Glenn & Tara; Abraham.
At first glance I thought that Glenn who did not leave the prison on the ill-fated bus (more on that in a second) had it the worst, but a last-minute rescue from the comics’ staple Sgt. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz, who was phenomenal on Southland) shot Glenn and Tara (Alanna Masterson) straight to the top of the Walking Dead winners’ list this week. Congrats, you crazy kids!
Of course, if there’s one thing we’ve learned on this show it’s to never trust a newbie, especially a newbie with a big gun. But riding around in a tank with Abraham and his tough-looking friends is a lot better than the still-weakened Glenn relying only on the depressed, self-hating Tara whose Governor-lovin’ sister likely died in the attack to get him through. (How many people cried when Tara mentioned the death of “that old man” and Glenn replied, “Hershel? Was his name Hershel?” No? Only me?)
We don’t know where Abraham is taking them, but methinks it may be where Tyreese, Carol and co. are also headed to that “Terminus” utopia where those who arrive, survive. (Spoiler alert: This will not be the case.)
Maggie (Lauren Cohan), Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green), and Bob (Larry Gilliard Jr./D’Angelo Barksdale) ran into the woods just like Tyreese and his gang (seriously, why did no one else but Michonne, Rick, and Carl hit up the significantly safer suburbia?!), but they’re slightly less f–ked than the other group because they’re all able-bodied, experienced fighters. Nothing really happened with these three outside of the seriously despondent Maggie finding the remains of “Glenn’s” bus and braining the crap out of all of the unfortunate former “prisoners” inside of it, but we know what their mission is to find out what happened to Glenn. (Interestingly, Maggie didn’t really seem to care about her little sister. Also interestingly, Sasha and Bob were totally flirting, right?)
Which leads me to the top of the “worst” list. Normally I would never put my boo Daryl and his beautiful, beautiful arms at the top of this list, but boy is he a buzzkill after losing all of his friends. I honestly feel bad for Beth (Emily Kinney) for having to hang out with him.
The show opened with a beautiful sequence of Beth narrating a journal entry she had written back in the early prison days words full of hope and promise as death and destruction rained down upon them in (of course) the woods.
“I’ve been starting to get afraid that it’s easier just to be afraid,” past-Beth reads, as she and Daryl run from the Walkers in present day. “But this morning, Daddy said something. ‘If you don’t have hope, what’s the point of living?’ You should write down wishes so that they come true. We can live here. We can live here for the rest of our lives.”
Of course it’s tragic hearing echoes from the past about Beth’s now-demolished hope for a happy life, but she actually seemed to be in better post-attack shape than Daryl, who has already given up on the thought of anyone else from the Grimes Gang making it out alive. Beth wanted to go out and “track” for other survivors, but Daryl quickly dashed her youthful hopes and dreams when he said, “Faith hasn’t done s–t for us. Sure as hell didn’t do nothin’ for your father.”
Seriously?! Low blow, Daryl. Just like the rest of the survivors, Beth and Daryl eventually found a bunch of prison randoms and were forced to brain them, and this made the 18-year-old Beth break down in tears. Daryl saw her tears, and decided to walk away all Dixon-like without a hug or a single word of encouragement in response. So basically, Daryl and Beth are wandering around in a forest of misery, with no goals or hope for survival in sight. Let’s hope they run into one or two of the other guys soon, because I am not into this sad, broody Daryl. (Just give him a baby to hold and all will be forgiven.)
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West: Inside Their Shocking Proposal
Kim Kardashian is about to be in for the surprise of her life on Keeping Up With The Kardashians! The reality star has no idea that Kanye West is about to pop the question in front of all of her family and friends at the AT&T stadium in San Francisco for her birthday!
Kim Kardashian Breaks Down Crying When Kanye West Proposes
The reality star gets the ultimate fairy tale engagement and we are so happy for her. Kanye flies in all of Kim’s family so that they can watch her say yes to the man of her dreams!
The entire family is hiding in the dugout and little do they know, except for Kris Jenner, that Kanye is going to propose! In front of a massive orchestra, roman candles, and a billboard saying: “Marry Me,” Kanye gets down on one knee. It was so sweet seeing Kim being so surprised and even crying when Kanye asked her the ultimate question. We are so happy for Kim and can’t wait for their 0ver-the-top Paris wedding this spring!
Just a few hours before Kim’s big engagement she gets sick! You would have no idea but she texts Khloe Kardashian and tells her that she’s been throwing up all day long!
Luckily she makes it to the stadium for the big proposal, we bet she’s happy she didn’t miss that!
Scott Disick Misses Kim’s Engagment
The saddest part about the episode was that Scott Disick couldn’t attend. He actually had to be by his mother, Bonnie Disick’s, side because she was dying. She actually died shortly after the episode aired, and his father died a few months later. We feel so sorry for Scott and our thoughts are with him.
Above all, the engagement was beautiful and we can’t wait to see Kim’s wedding!
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Looking: Jonathan Groff Recalls Filming His Hottest Sex Scene Ever
Looking fans have enjoyed watching Patrick (Jonathan Groff) and Richie (Raúl Castillo) explore their relationship during the HBO series’ first season, and the word “explore” was never more appropriate than on the show’s Feb. 16 episode. Was it a hot scene? Yes. Was it also an awkward scene? Most definitely.
“You can’t lie in those scenes,” Jonathan recently told E! Online at the Savannah College Art and Design’s aTVfest. “You can’t fake those scenes.”
‘Looking’ Sex Scene Patrick & Richie’s Latest Romp
Jonathan is, of course, referring to one of the episode’s first scenes, which found Patrick back in bed with Richie after deciding there was no way he could go to work and leave his boyfriend all alone. Things escalated quickly, with Richie going downtown clever camerawork, by the way and bringing Patrick to, shall we say, climax? (Wait, that actually wasn’t a euphemism. He climaxed.)
Anyway, Patrick dropped a lot of f-bombs and c-bombs not that c-bomb, the other one before eventually completing his mission. Patrick and Richie later had a discussion about spitting vs. swallowing, but after what we’d just witnessed, we were barely paying attention to what they said afterwards.
While Jonathan is no stranger to simulating sex acts he co-starred opposite Lea Michele in the racy Broadway musical Spring Awakening, for starters it must have been super-awkward to film, especially with director Reed Morano literally in bed with him and Raul.
“We were in bed, and there she was in bed, capturing what was happening,” Jonathan explained. “She said, ‘This is the hottest sex scene I’ve ever experienced shooting.’”
Somehow, that doesn’t surprise us.
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