Peter Jackson underwent ulcer surgery

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Mr. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery after an emergency surgery to repair a perforated ulcer.  According to E!, JRR Tolkien suffered from one as well, not to long before dying.  He is expected to make a full recovery.  This is another delay in the filming of The Hobbit.  But production will be up to speed in no time.

Jack LaLanne, passes away at 96

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After a long and fruitful life.....fitness guru, Jack LaLanne, dies, after a brief fight of pneumonia.  For those in recent memory, he may be remembered, as the Fruit juicer guy endorser in the informercials, but to many of us, we remember him as one of the first of the fitness pioneers, that paved the way, to a healthier world, and also called, "The Godfather of Fitness".  He will be remembered, by millions of adoring fans.  He will be sorely missed.  At last, Rest in Peace old friend.

September 26, 1914 – January 23, 2011

More starpower for Nolan's new Batman sequel

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Anne Hathaway has been reported to play Selina Kyle, also better known as, CATWOMAN.  Tom Hardy, will be Bane, in the upcoming film, and final of the Nolan series, The Dark Knight Rises.  Hathaway, is by no means the average height for a woman, she stands at nearly 5'9" tall and curves in the right spots, she adds a little bit of estrogen, to this already filled sausage fest of flicks.
Here's a little footnote of Anne's cancelled role to play another villain......she was chosen to play "The Vultress", along with Ed Harris (The Vulture), had the Spiderman 4 had not been cancelled, and later rebooted with, quite possibly, a lesser quality idea pitch.

True Grit falls, Green Hornet flies really high

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Weekly box office report.  The Green hornet flies, sky high with an impressive opening weekend of $40 million.  Believe me, I though this was going to be the movies entire make in the run.....guess I was wrong.  The Dilemma, debuts with half of the Green Hornet, at $20.5 million.  Last weeks winner drops to 3rd with $11 million.  British movie, Kings Speech in 4th $9.19 million, and finishing the top 5, is The Black Swan with $8.34 million.  As the Oscars are nearing, expect a sudden spike and surge in demand for Oscar nominated films, such True Grit and Black Saw, to raise interest in the public's eye.  That's basically the last round, before closing time at a bar.  Get that last little taste to experience the movie theater magic.

Chris Evans as Captain America

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Now this, I'm impressed with.  Not only is Chris a familiar face to comic books heroes (Human Torch), but he does look the part, albeit, the stronger jawline, but he more than definitely will do.  I was downright nasty on my last critique of Spiderman, but not here.  Evans, is a really damn good choice.  With Hugo Weaving as the infamous Red Skull, this will-without a shadow of a doubt-be a kickass movie when it hit theaters July 22, 2011.

First pic of Andrew Garfield as Spiderman

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Let's, I'm not impressed.  Tobey Maguire still had more miles to go, and at least, he got buffed up a bit, in order to portray Spiderman.  So, this reboot is supposed to take place in high school???  I don't think so.  Despite makeup, SFX and other visual magic, I'd say college, more than high school, unless they hired a Ralph Macchio look alike.  Whoever decided on the "Ultimate" style stroy writing to adjust to the times, piss poor and shit jobs, the writers are producing.  A hero, is supposed to ooze confidence, strength, and perseverance, not being a whinny, self doubting wimp, who only limits their abilities with self doubt.  Only time will tell.  Sometimes, as the sayong goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words" can be right in most instances.....in my case, this is still to early to tell, but from what I see, I'm not impressed.  Personally, 2 actors that were up for grabs, looked the part, Logan Huffman (Percy Jackson) and Frank Dillane (Young Voldemort:  Half Blood Prince)

Pope John Paul II, closer to sainthood

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This will be made by Pope Benedict XVI, on May 1st 2011, after a French nun had her Parkinson's Disease cured, in the name of Pope John Paul II,  His body is to be moved to St. Peter's Cathedral upon his beatification.  One more miracle is needed, for JP's sainthood.  In the Italian words "Santo Subito" or Saint Now, will finally come true.  I may not be Catholic, but it couldn't happen to such a wonderful and humble man.

C. Thomas Howell, to appear in Spiderman reboot

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Howell has been away from the mainstream big budget Hollywood scene for years.....but will make his return to a big budget production in the Spiderman reboot movie.  From what the sources gathered, he will portray a character named Ray.  There is some speculation that the character will be none other than Ray Cooper, his current girlfriend's dead father.  So as of now, it's only speculation as to his character, no solid details.

Sir Ian McKellan and Andy Serkis, are in.......

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To reprise their most infamous roles form the last decade, as Gandalf and Gollum, respectively.  This happened just yesterday, following the role reprisals for both Elijah Wood and Cate Blanchett.  Wood signed just lat week.  Christopher Lee and Orlando Bloom, are still in talks about their famous roles as Saruman and Legolas.............more than likely, they will sign, or at least one of them will.  The only role that I find as irreplaceable......is Saruman, as Mr. Lee, is already an octogenarian.  He has been in films, for a far longer time, than the rest of the co-stars, his death, will be felt by all that he's touched, both in person, and in films.  He's a living breathing gem in the cinema.  He is still strong, and still maintains his strong, virile booming voice as ever.

Ian Holm, is being asked to reprise his role as the older Bilbo in the film.

"The Tumor is gone" says Michael Douglas

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The 66 year old actor says he has a bill of clean health.  Since his illness, he's lost 32 pounds, but has gained about 12 back.  He'll be back on his feet in no time.  Good luck and Gospeed in your recovery Mr. Douglas.  Catch Douglas' interview in the "Today Show" with Matt Lauer tomorrow morning.

True Grit finally at #1, Fockers fall 1 spot

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True Grit finally becomes #1 with $15 million, taking the spot from 2 week winner Little Fockers, which made $13.7 million to take the number 2 spot this week.  Nic Cage and Ron Pearlman debut at #3 with $10.7 million in Season of the Witch.  Tron: Legacy falls only 1 spot to number 4 with $9.8 million.  And to end with the top 5, Black Swan, moves up from near obscurity and makes $8.3 million, to the 5th position coming up from 9th last week.
Another footnote for this weeks top 5 films.  True Grit becomes the first Western movie to make over $100 million dollars in over a decade.  Congratulations to the Coen Bros., Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin, for this great feat.

Spartacus role to be recast

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Starz network, has decided to recast the main role of Spartacus.  Andy Whitfield, who's is battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma, has been supportive of the command decision made by the network, and continues to recover from his ailment.  We all hope for the best to Andy.  Recover well man.

"V" returns to ABC, January 4th. Jane Badler speaks!!!!

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The amazing Jane Badler gives us a little glimpse on her role reprisal that made her famous, in the cult 80's series, "V".  Jane will not only be in just one of them, but in all the 10 ABC requested episodes this season.  She will definitely take over, and return to her "bitch on wheels" role reprisal to start the decade.  What she did some 29 years ago, will be as it once was.  All we need now, are returns from some of the heroes past such as, Marc Singer, Michael Ironside, and the infamous Robert Englund.  Yes, that Robert Englund....Freddy Kreuger.  Some infamous actor's had to start somewhere people.  Click on the "Source" to get more info, don't want to get sued for plagiarism.