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JENNIFER ANISTON WILL TRY, TO OUTMARRY ANGELINA JOLIE!
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
USC CONCLUDES DIVERSITY REMAINS-THE WHITE'S MAN BURDEN.
A new, landmark report released today reveals that if you want to work in Hollywood, being a straight, white male is practically part of the job description.
The study from the Media, Diversity, & Social Change Initiative at USC Annenberg is
the most comprehensive analysis of diversity in recent popular films
ever conducted, bringing together data assessing gender, race/ethnicity
and LGBT status in movies. The study reveals, for the first time, a
complete picture of Hollywood's indisputable bias against featuring females, people of color, and LGBT characters on screen.
In the 100 top-grossing films from 2014, less than one-third of all speaking characters were female, 26.9% were from an underrepresented racial/ethnic group, and less than .5 percent were LGB-identified. No transgender characters appeared in the 100 top grossing films of 2014.
The USC study assessed every speaking or named character on screen—over 30,000 characters in all—from the top-grossing films released in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Females represented just 30.2% of all speaking characters across these 700 movies. Only 11% of the 700 films were gender balanced or featured girls/women in roughly half of all speaking parts. Twenty-one films in 2014 had a female lead or co-lead character, similar to what was observed in 2007 films (20%).
"The picture that film presents is one that bears little resemblance to our nation's demography," said USC Annenberg Professor Stacy L. Smith, author of the study and founding director of the Initiative. "By examining the trends over time, it is clear that no progress has been made either on screen or behind the camera when it comes to representing reality. This report reflects a dismal record of diversity for not just one group, but for females, people of color and the LGBT community."
Of female characters, women age 40-64 are the least visible on screen. Across more than 9,000 characters age 40-64 in the 700 films examined, only 21.8% were women.
"For activists and advocates who want to see more women on screen, this age bracket is an important place to begin," said Professor Smith. "Women of all ages can be the focus of creative and compelling storytelling. Programs like The Writers Lab, supported by Meryl Streep, are necessary to increase the presence of powerful women over 40 behind the camera and also in front of it."
Female characters are nearly three times more likely to be objectified than male characters on screen. In the 100 top films of 2014, a mere 8% of males are shown in sexually revealing clothing, compared to 27.9% of females. Similarly, 9.1% of male characters are depicted with some nudity, while 26.4% of female characters are shown with some exposed skin.
For those concerned with the sexualization of younger characters, the report reveals that females age 13-20 and 21-39 are equally likely to be depicted in sexually revealing attire or with some exposed skin.
"Clearly," said Professor Smith, "the male gaze is still alive and well in popular film."
In addition, the study found bad news for women behind the scenes. Just two of the 107 directors in 2014 were female, or 1.9%. The percentages of female writers (11.2%) and producers (18.9%) are also low. Across all three positions, men outnumber women behind the camera at a rate of 5.3 to 1.
The report also examines characters from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups. Although they make up 37% of the U.S. population, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups comprise only 26.9% of speaking characters across the 100 top films of 2014. As in previous studies, Hispanic/Latino characters are the most underrepresented compared to their presence in the U.S. population. The study's findings also examine the proportion of films that feature any African-American or Asian characters.
"Across all 100 films in 2014 there are still movies that feature no Black/African American or Asian characters," said Professor Smith. "There were 17 films with no Black or African-American characters and over 40 movies featured no Asian characters. Hollywood continues to marginalize or exclude certain members of society."
One positive finding did emerge. In comparison to top animated films of 2007, a 25.4% increase in the percentage of characters from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups was observed in the top animated films of 2014. However, over half of these 2014 characters appeared in one animated film (The Book of Life). Aside from this movie, there is still a significant increase in the percentage.
Underrepresented directors also fare poorly. Across 700 films, 5.8% of directors were Black or African-American and 2.4% of directors were Asian. There were no Asian directors in 2014. In the seven-year span, only 3 directors were African-American females and just one was an Asian female.
"Our findings demonstrate that women appear very infrequently behind the camera, but women of color are nearly invisible," said researcher Katherine Pieper, one of the study's authors.
The researchers examined diversity on multiple fronts, including an analysis of LGBT characters for the first time this year. Out of 4,610 speaking or named characters across the 100 top grossing films of 2014, only 19 were coded as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Of the 19 characters, the majority were gay, white men.
"Instead of acting as a leader, film lags behind when it comes to representing this community," said Marc Choueiti, the second author of the report.
"At a time when Jill Soloway is lauded for her storytelling prowess on Transparent and Caitlyn Jenner for her courage, film has a long road to traverse before it represents the diversity we see in TV and digital platforms, and in our communities," said Professor Smith. "While 'love wins' in our nation, it loses in film."
A full description of the results and methodology of the study, including findings related to film genre, can be found in the report: annenberg.usc.edu/MDSCI
This study is the most recent from the MDSC Initiative, which releases yearly in-depth analyses of the prevalence and portrayal of gender and race/ethnicity in film. More than 65 students at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism worked on the study, which was conducted with the assistance of The Harnisch Foundation and other supporters of the MDSC Initiative. For more information on the Initiative, or to read previous studies, visit annenberg.usc.edu/MDSCI.
KEY FINDINGS
Gender
The study from the Media, Diversity, & Social Change Initiative at USC Annenberg is
the most comprehensive analysis of diversity in recent popular films
ever conducted, bringing together data assessing gender, race/ethnicity
and LGBT status in movies. The study reveals, for the first time, a
complete picture of Hollywood's indisputable bias against featuring females, people of color, and LGBT characters on screen. In the 100 top-grossing films from 2014, less than one-third of all speaking characters were female, 26.9% were from an underrepresented racial/ethnic group, and less than .5 percent were LGB-identified. No transgender characters appeared in the 100 top grossing films of 2014.
The USC study assessed every speaking or named character on screen—over 30,000 characters in all—from the top-grossing films released in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Females represented just 30.2% of all speaking characters across these 700 movies. Only 11% of the 700 films were gender balanced or featured girls/women in roughly half of all speaking parts. Twenty-one films in 2014 had a female lead or co-lead character, similar to what was observed in 2007 films (20%).
"The picture that film presents is one that bears little resemblance to our nation's demography," said USC Annenberg Professor Stacy L. Smith, author of the study and founding director of the Initiative. "By examining the trends over time, it is clear that no progress has been made either on screen or behind the camera when it comes to representing reality. This report reflects a dismal record of diversity for not just one group, but for females, people of color and the LGBT community."
Of female characters, women age 40-64 are the least visible on screen. Across more than 9,000 characters age 40-64 in the 700 films examined, only 21.8% were women.
"For activists and advocates who want to see more women on screen, this age bracket is an important place to begin," said Professor Smith. "Women of all ages can be the focus of creative and compelling storytelling. Programs like The Writers Lab, supported by Meryl Streep, are necessary to increase the presence of powerful women over 40 behind the camera and also in front of it."
Female characters are nearly three times more likely to be objectified than male characters on screen. In the 100 top films of 2014, a mere 8% of males are shown in sexually revealing clothing, compared to 27.9% of females. Similarly, 9.1% of male characters are depicted with some nudity, while 26.4% of female characters are shown with some exposed skin.
For those concerned with the sexualization of younger characters, the report reveals that females age 13-20 and 21-39 are equally likely to be depicted in sexually revealing attire or with some exposed skin.
"Clearly," said Professor Smith, "the male gaze is still alive and well in popular film."
In addition, the study found bad news for women behind the scenes. Just two of the 107 directors in 2014 were female, or 1.9%. The percentages of female writers (11.2%) and producers (18.9%) are also low. Across all three positions, men outnumber women behind the camera at a rate of 5.3 to 1.
The report also examines characters from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups. Although they make up 37% of the U.S. population, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups comprise only 26.9% of speaking characters across the 100 top films of 2014. As in previous studies, Hispanic/Latino characters are the most underrepresented compared to their presence in the U.S. population. The study's findings also examine the proportion of films that feature any African-American or Asian characters.
"Across all 100 films in 2014 there are still movies that feature no Black/African American or Asian characters," said Professor Smith. "There were 17 films with no Black or African-American characters and over 40 movies featured no Asian characters. Hollywood continues to marginalize or exclude certain members of society."
One positive finding did emerge. In comparison to top animated films of 2007, a 25.4% increase in the percentage of characters from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups was observed in the top animated films of 2014. However, over half of these 2014 characters appeared in one animated film (The Book of Life). Aside from this movie, there is still a significant increase in the percentage.
Underrepresented directors also fare poorly. Across 700 films, 5.8% of directors were Black or African-American and 2.4% of directors were Asian. There were no Asian directors in 2014. In the seven-year span, only 3 directors were African-American females and just one was an Asian female.
"Our findings demonstrate that women appear very infrequently behind the camera, but women of color are nearly invisible," said researcher Katherine Pieper, one of the study's authors.
The researchers examined diversity on multiple fronts, including an analysis of LGBT characters for the first time this year. Out of 4,610 speaking or named characters across the 100 top grossing films of 2014, only 19 were coded as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Of the 19 characters, the majority were gay, white men.
"Instead of acting as a leader, film lags behind when it comes to representing this community," said Marc Choueiti, the second author of the report.
"At a time when Jill Soloway is lauded for her storytelling prowess on Transparent and Caitlyn Jenner for her courage, film has a long road to traverse before it represents the diversity we see in TV and digital platforms, and in our communities," said Professor Smith. "While 'love wins' in our nation, it loses in film."
A full description of the results and methodology of the study, including findings related to film genre, can be found in the report: annenberg.usc.edu/MDSCI
This study is the most recent from the MDSC Initiative, which releases yearly in-depth analyses of the prevalence and portrayal of gender and race/ethnicity in film. More than 65 students at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism worked on the study, which was conducted with the assistance of The Harnisch Foundation and other supporters of the MDSC Initiative. For more information on the Initiative, or to read previous studies, visit annenberg.usc.edu/MDSCI.
KEY FINDINGS
Gender
- Only 30.2% of the 30,835 speaking characters evaluated were female across the 700 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2014. This calculates to a gender ratio of 2.3 to 1.
- Only 11% of 700 films had gender-balanced casts or featured girls/women in roughly half (45-54.9%) of the speaking roles.
- A total of 21 of the 100 top films of 2014 featured a female lead or roughly equal co lead. This is similar to the percentage in 2007 (20%), but a 7% decrease from the 2013 sample (28%).
- In 2014, no female actors over 45 years of age performed a lead or co lead role. Only three of the female actors in lead or co lead roles were from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds. No female leads or co leads were Lesbian or Bisexual characters.
- Less than a quarter of all speaking characters were female in the top animated films of 2014, which is a 7.4% decrease from 2010 but no change from 2007. Only 21.8% of speaking characters in action/adventure films were female, which did not differ from 2010 or 2007. 34% of characters in 2014 comedies were female
- Across 700 films, a total of 9,522 characters were coded 40- to 64-years of age. Less than a quarter (21.8%) of these characters were women. Only 19.9% of the middle-aged characters were female across the 100 top films of 2014. This is not different from the percentage in 2007.
- In 2014, females of all ages were more likely than males to be shown in sexy attire (27.9% of females vs. 8% of males), with some nudity (26.4% of females vs. 9.1% of males) and referenced as physically attractive (12.6% of females vs. 3.1% of males).
- Examining patterns of sexualization by age in 2014 revealed that female teens (13-20 year olds) were just as likely to be sexualized as young adult females (21-39 year olds). Middle-aged females (40-64 year olds) were less likely than these two groups to be objectified.
- Across the 100 top films of 2014, only 15.8% of content creators working as directors, writers, and producers were women. Women only accounted for 1.9% of directors, 11.2% of writers, and 18.9% of producers. Put differently, only 2 women directed across the 100 top films of 2014. This is not different from 2013 (2 female directors across 100 top films) or 2007 (3 female directors across 100 top films).
- Twenty-eight women have worked as directors across the 700 top films from 2007 to 2014. Only three were African American.
- In the aggregate, films with at least one female screenwriter attached have more female characters and more women 40- to 64- years of age on screen than films without a female screenwriter attached. Also, films with a female lead or co lead were associated with more girls/women on screen than those without a female lead or co lead attached.
- Of those characters coded for race/ethnicity across 100 top films of 2014, 73.1% were White, 4.9% were Hispanic/Latino, 12.5% were Black, 5.3% were Asian, 2.9% were Middle Eastern, <1 1.2="" 2007-2014.="" acific="" american="" and="" apparent="" change="" ethnic="" ethnicity="" from="" groupings.="" hawaiian="" in="" indian="" islander="" laskan="" li="" native="" no="" of="" or="" other="" portrayal="" race="" racial="" represents="" the="" this="" were="">
- Only 17 of the 100 top films of 2014 featured a lead or co lead actor from an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic group. An additional 3 films depicted an ensemble cast with 50% or more of the group comprised of actors from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds.
- Just over a quarter of characters in action and/or adventure (26.1%) and comedy films (26.5%) are from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups across the 100 top films of 2014. This represents no change from 2007 or 2010.
- In comparison to top animated films of 2007, a 25.4% increase in the percentage of underrepresented characters was observed in the top animated films of 2014. However, over half of these 2014 characters appeared in one animated film. Even without this movie, there is still a significant increase in the percentage of underrepresented speaking characters in animated films from 2007 to 2014.
- In 2014, 17 films did not feature one Black or African American speaking character. This is the same number of movies without Black characters across the 100 top films of 2013. Over 40 movies across the 2014 sample did not depict an Asian speaking character.
- Across the 100 top films of 2014, only 5 of the 107 directors (4.7%) were Black. One Black director helmed two pictures and only one was female. Only 45 Black directors have been attached to the 700 top-grossing films. This represents 5.8% of all helmers in the years analyzed.
- Only 19 Asian directors worked across the 700 top-grossing films. This is an overall percentage of 2.4%. Only 1 Asian director was female across the films analyzed and was listed as a co-director.
- Across 4,610 speaking characters in the 100 top films of 2014, only 19 were Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual. Not one Transgender character was portrayed.
- Ten characters were coded as Gay, 4 were Lesbian, and 5 were Bisexual. Only 14 movies sample wide featured an LGB depiction and none of those films were animated.
- Of the LGB characters coded, nearly two-thirds were male (63.2%) and only 36.8% were female. LGB characters were also predominantly White (84.2%). Only 15.8% were from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
COPS CHASING BOBBI KRISTINA'S BOYFRIEND FOR HER DEATH.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
CELEBRITY Q AND A: SINGER BRANDY.
Anyway, We were silently lost in our own thoughts, when a equally black, SUV pulled up to us, in right hand lane. Our car was in the center lane.The left passenger window went down and a girl who looked like Moesha, smiled at us. She sang,"I WANNA BE DOWN!"
I was lost in thought about college tests and thought the radio is on. I look over and she smiles. Her SUV pulls away and makes a right turn. My dad and I look at each other, with a "Was that Brandy look?!" The light changed and we had to continue on our way
Monday, July 20, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
LIKE PEPSI FOR MOVIE RENTAL.
"Not only is this the first national promotion that we've ever run with 7-Eleven, it's also the biggest promotion in Redbox's history," said Mark Horak, president of Redbox. "From now until the end of August, we expect to hand out millions of free movie nights to 7-Eleven customers which is a whole lot of new-release entertainment for movie and soda lovers nationwide."
To get their free movie nights, all consumers need to do is purchase a 32-ounce Big Gulp drink at any participating 7-Eleven store. Attached to the side of the cup will be a tear-off label with a unique Redbox promo code (while supplies last).
This offer is exclusively available at participating 7-Eleven stores, and Redbox promo codes for a free 1-day DVD rental can be redeemed online or at any of Redbox's nearly 35,000 locations nationwide. To find a Redbox location near them, consumers can enter their ZIP codes at redbox.com/locations or download the Redbox app for an easy location finder, and to browse and reserve their movie in advance.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
IS JANET JACKSON BACK?
The 2nd leg of the North American tour will kick off on January 12, 2016 in Portland, OR and will visit 27 cities including dates in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and more! A full list of dates on the 2nd leg of the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR is below. All dates on the tour are being co-produced by Miss Jackson's Rhythm Nation. Additional worldwide concerts will be announced at a later date.
Fans who pre-order the album on JanetJackson.com will receive presale access for premium seating beginning July 14 at 10:00 a.m. until July 19 at 10:00 p.m. before tickets are available to the public. Janet is very appreciative of everyone who purchases tickets, but also wants to thank the fans that purchase her music with a special enhanced experience at the show. Janet believes that music is the livelihood of not only the artist but also songwriters, studio musicians, back-up singers, producers, editors, engineers, stage hands, road crew, tour managers and more. By purchasing music, fans are showing their support for the industry as a whole, and for everyone involved in bringing music to life both in the studio and live on tour.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m. local through Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 p.m. local.
The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of this world's most influential entertainers back to the live stage in support of her upcoming album due out this Fall on Rhythm Nation/BMG. The first single from the new album, No Sleeep, has already entered the Top Ten on the Urban AC and Billboard Hot R & B Songs charts, only two weeks after being released.
The Unbreakable World Tour's first leg, a 39-date tour, starts Aug. 31 in Vancouver, BC, and includes stops in cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Nashville, Cincinnati and San Diego.
In addition to Live Nation and Rhythm Nation, other concert promoters will include Nederlander Concerts, Jam Productions, Another Planet Entertainment, and such promoters as Bamp and Tommy Meharey.
Janet Jackson, iconic music artist, multi-award-winning songwriter, producer, singer, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and winner of the NAACP Best Sporting Actor award, publisher, choreographer, dancer, Number One New York Times Best Selling Author, businessperson, and philanthropist, is one of the biggest-selling, most influential artists in popular music history. Having won 6 GRAMMY® Awards, along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET honors, and Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson stands as one of the most prolific artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, her music and artistry have opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.
For Janet Jackson news, please follow www.twitter.com/JanetJackson.
JANET JACKSON - UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR – SECOND LEGAll dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
All dates below on sale July 20.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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Portland, OR
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Moda Center
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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Seattle, WA
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KeyArena
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Friday, January 15, 2016
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Sacramento, CA
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Sleep Train Arena
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
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Anaheim, CA
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Honda Center
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
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Tucson, AZ
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Tucson Arena
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
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San Antonio, TX
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AT&T Center
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Saturday, January 23, 2016
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Houston, TX
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Toyota Center
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Sunday, January 24, 2016
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Dallas, TX
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American Airlines Center
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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Tulsa, OK
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BOK Center
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Friday, January 29, 2016
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Indianapolis, IN
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Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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Saturday, January 30, 2016
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Lexington, KY
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Rupp Arena
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Monday, February 01, 2016
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Columbus, OH
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Schottenstein Center
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Tuesday, February 02, 2016
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Cleveland, OH
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Quicken Loans Arena
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Friday, February 05, 2016
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Detroit, MI
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The Palace of Auburn Hills
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Saturday, February 06, 2016
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Pittsburgh, PA
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CONSOL Energy Center
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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Newark, NJ
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Prudential Center
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Friday, February 19, 2016
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Bethlehem, PA
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Sands Bethlehem Events Center
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Monday, February 22, 2016
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Brooklyn, NY
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Barclays Center
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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Philadelphia, PA
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Wells Fargo Center
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Friday, February 26, 2016
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Boston, MA
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TD Garden
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Monday, February 29, 2016
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Baltimore, MD
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Royal Farms Arena
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Tuesday, March 01, 2016
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Washington, DC
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Verizon Center
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Thursday, March 03, 2016
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Atlanta, GA
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Philips Arena
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Friday, March 04, 2016
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Winston-Salem, NC
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Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Sunday, March 06, 2016
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Columbia, SC
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Colonial Life Arena
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Tuesday, March 08, 2016
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Jacksonville, FL
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Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
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Wednesday, March 09, 2016
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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BB&T Center
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Monday, July 13, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Monday, July 06, 2015
Friday, July 03, 2015
WILL NEVE CAMPBELL SCREW PRES. FRANK UNDERWOOOD, TO REGAIN HOLLYWOOD GLORY?
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
FAMED MOVIE CRITIC, TO RERUN PAST INTERVIEWS FOR CHARITY.
After 44 years doing movie reviews and movie star interviews on the TV news at CBS and NBC in Los Angeles, David Sheehan has a new calling: an online web series called "The Other Side of Stardom."Each week, Sheehan will revisit one of his classic interviews in an effort to bring the most provocative thoughts of Hollywood's most celebrated stars to a whole new audience. Al Pacino, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robin Williams, and Tom Cruise are among the first stars to be featured.
All net proceeds from the series (FOR A YEAR) will benefit Sheehan's three favorite charities: Children of the Night, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
"The Other Side of Stardom" represents a second chance for fans everywhere to experience Sheehan's very thoughtful and unusually personal conversations with a star-studded list of Hollywood greats, including: Robert Redford, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Michelle Feiffer, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jane Fonda, Clint Eastwood, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, Robin Williams, and more.
Actor Al Pacino is the first subject of "The Other Side of Stardom" series, prompted by critic Sheehan's rave review of Pacino's new movie "Manglehorn."
Sheehan's very personal interview with Pacino explores the acclaimed actor's attitudes about his own long life of acting, and what it has done for him (and to him) as a person.
"The Other Side of Stardom" is a co-production of Hollywood Close-Ups, Inc. and RetroVideo, Inc., directed by noted video editor Derek Bloom, editorial supervisors John Diamond & Mark Braverman, media managers AJ Barton, Toy Newkirk & Rob Neason, with Kellyann Chippendale and Jeff Jacobs, executive producers.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
TOO SERIOUS SUPERHEROES, DESERVE SERIOUS FOOD.
Denny's, America's iconic family diner, is pleased to announce its partnership with 20th Century Fox to bring the adventure of the summer movie event 'Fantastic Four', in theaters Aug. 7, to diners across the nation. To celebrate the highly anticipated movie, Denny's is offering one lucky Fantastic Four fan a trip for two to the movie premiere on Aug. 4. Now, through July 19, fans may visit www.dennysfantastic4.com to enter for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime.
As the official restaurant partner of the new movie, Denny's will also offer guests action-packed fare with the new limited time 'Slamtastic 4' menu, featuring a selection of iconic Denny's dishes inspired by Marvel's first family of superheroes. Available June 23, the new menu explodes with dishes such as the sizzling Human Torch Skillet, The Thing Burger and the Invisible Woman Slam®.
"As America's diner, we are known for our 'come as you are' atmosphere that welcomes and embraces guests from all walks of life, even superheroes! We are thrilled to partner with 20th Century Fox to combine the high-powered spirit of the Fantastic Four movie with our classic diner atmosphere for an epic experience that offers something for everyone," said John Dillon, @DillonJohnW, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Denny's Corporation. "From our 'Slamtastic 4' superhero-themed menu to in-store merchandising and a national sweepstakes for fans, we were inspired by the movie's classic comic book characters and look forward to celebrating the upcoming movie debut with fans."
"Denny's is an iconic American brand serving millions of Americans every week, so we are excited to work with them on this comprehensive and inspired campaign," said Zachary Eller, Senior Vice President, Marketing Partnerships, 20th Century Fox. "We know that Denny's customers are frequent moviegoers who love this property, so this partnership is a natural fit with Fantastic Four."
In addition to the exclusive sweepstakes and fantastic diner creations, guests will have plenty of other ways to enjoy a taste of the movie at Denny's. Dedicated TV spots, which will begin to air nationally the week of July 6, brings the Fantastic Four characters straight to America's Diner, while the brand's Instagram channel will be posting a series of exclusive clips for followers throughout the partnership. Denny's diner gang from 'The Grand Slams' web series will also be getting a superhero-inspired makeover in two exclusive Fantastic Four episodes featured on www.thegrandslams.com beginning July 1.
In theaters everywhere Aug. 7, Fantastic Four is a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team. The film centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
The film stars Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, and Tim Blake Nelson. Josh Trank directed from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater and Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
As the official restaurant partner of the new movie, Denny's will also offer guests action-packed fare with the new limited time 'Slamtastic 4' menu, featuring a selection of iconic Denny's dishes inspired by Marvel's first family of superheroes. Available June 23, the new menu explodes with dishes such as the sizzling Human Torch Skillet, The Thing Burger and the Invisible Woman Slam®.
"As America's diner, we are known for our 'come as you are' atmosphere that welcomes and embraces guests from all walks of life, even superheroes! We are thrilled to partner with 20th Century Fox to combine the high-powered spirit of the Fantastic Four movie with our classic diner atmosphere for an epic experience that offers something for everyone," said John Dillon, @DillonJohnW, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Denny's Corporation. "From our 'Slamtastic 4' superhero-themed menu to in-store merchandising and a national sweepstakes for fans, we were inspired by the movie's classic comic book characters and look forward to celebrating the upcoming movie debut with fans.""Denny's is an iconic American brand serving millions of Americans every week, so we are excited to work with them on this comprehensive and inspired campaign," said Zachary Eller, Senior Vice President, Marketing Partnerships, 20th Century Fox. "We know that Denny's customers are frequent moviegoers who love this property, so this partnership is a natural fit with Fantastic Four."
In addition to the exclusive sweepstakes and fantastic diner creations, guests will have plenty of other ways to enjoy a taste of the movie at Denny's. Dedicated TV spots, which will begin to air nationally the week of July 6, brings the Fantastic Four characters straight to America's Diner, while the brand's Instagram channel will be posting a series of exclusive clips for followers throughout the partnership. Denny's diner gang from 'The Grand Slams' web series will also be getting a superhero-inspired makeover in two exclusive Fantastic Four episodes featured on www.thegrandslams.com beginning July 1.
In theaters everywhere Aug. 7, Fantastic Four is a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team. The film centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
The film stars Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, and Tim Blake Nelson. Josh Trank directed from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater and Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
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ROCK ON FOR SAFETY!
Created pro bono by Warner Bros. for the Ad Council, the new creative includes English language TV and radio advertising and uses scenes from the feature film San Andreas to amplify earthquake safety awareness and the protective actions that can be taken in the event of an earthquake. Featuring Dwayne Johnson, one of the stars of the film, the PSAs educate audiences on the three steps to take if an earthquake strikes; “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The PSAs direct audiences to Ready.gov/Earthquake, where visitors can access more information on how to protect themselves, their families, and property before, during, and after an earthquake. It is critically important to highlight the steps people can take to protect themselves from an earthquake. According to joint research by the U.S. Geological Service (USGS) and FEMA, nearly half the U.S. population, 150 million Americans, are exposed to potentially damaging earthquake shaking. “Earthquakes can occur anywhere in the U.S. without warning,” said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. “The PSA provides earthquake safety tips that are vital to preparing yourself and your family to react quickly, which will save lives.” The new PSAs are an extension of FEMA and the Ad Council’s Ready campaign, which has helped to generate more than 87 million unique visitors to the campaign’s website Ready.gov since its launch in 2003. Through the Ad Council, to date, the Ready campaign has received more than $1.1 billion in donated media. “We are glad that Dwayne Johnson and Warner Bros. are helping to support the important earthquake preparedness messaging behind our Ready campaign,” said Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “It is through strategic partnerships such as this that we can reach the largest audience possible, and families can learn how to be prepared in the event of a disaster.” The Ad Council is distributing the new PSAs to media outlets nationwide this week and the PSAs will run and air in advertising time and space donated by the media. For more information on the campaign visit Ready.gov/Earthquake Tuesday, June 02, 2015
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