May
04
Airing tonight on the USA Network, the popular original series FAIRLY LEGAL stars actress SARAH SHAHI as a passionate and playful San Francisco mediator who is battling a whole new conflict in a sharp, hustling, up-and-coming trial lawyer played by series newcomer RYAN JOHNSON. We spoke with SHAHI at the Television Critics Association press event to promote the series and she admitted that having a weekly show hasn’t hurt her anonymity in the least. Even at The Grove (a Los Angeles mecca for star-seeking tourists) fans don’t give her a nod. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)FAIRLY LEGAL airs tonight on USA
May
04
SKYLAR LAINE REMAINS “UPBEAT” AFTER ‘AMERICAN IDOL’
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Country singer Skylar Laine, whose take no prisoners approach to performing is one of this season’s American Idol highlights, was eliminated from the competition last night, leaving Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, and Jessica Sanchez as the final four.
“(Finishing) fifth in American Idol,” says Laine, who is pulling for her two closest friends in the competition, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh. “I couldn’t ask for anything more than that. It’s crazy. I’m really happy for whoever wins and I hope that they have a long career and I hope I have a long career.”
As she prepares for the upcoming Idol summer tour, Laine adds that she would love to have a brief break to recharge her batteries:
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May
03
The lines are probably already forming for tomorrow’s highly-anticipated release of the super-hero epic THE AVENGERS. Gathering together some of the Marvel Universe’s most revered characters, the film actually delivers the goods and promises to put smiles on the faces of fanboys everywhere. Written and directed by JOSS WHEDON, the cast includes CHRIS HEMSWORTH, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JEREMY RENNER, CHRIS EVANS, MARK RUFFALO, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, GWYNETH PALTROW and CLARK GREGG.
At the recent press conference to promote the film, JACKSON talked about WHEDON’S direction and a particular scene in which the entire cast is present and interacting in character. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO) LANGUAGE NSFW
THE AVENGERS opens in theaters tomorrow
May
03
In theaters tomorrow, THE PERFECT FAMILY is a satiric family drama about a devoutly Catholic woman trying to cope with and hide the fact that her slightly dysfunctional family might stand in the way of her winning a church award. Directed by ANNE RENTON from a script by PAULA GOLDBERG, the ensemble cast includes KATHLEEN TURNER, EMILY DESCHANEL, JASON RITTER, MICHAEL McGRADY, SHARON LAWRENCE, ELIZABETH PENA and RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN.A veteran of stage, screen and television, award-winning actress KATHLEEN TURNER sat down with us a few days ago to talk about her storied career when the subject of sequels came up. Never one to revisit a character, TURNER found herself between a rock and a hard place when pal MICHAEL DOUGLAS wanted to do a follow-up to their 1984 hit ROMANCING THE STONE. As she recalls it, things got ugly and we almost never got to see the 1985 action adventure JEWEL OF THE NILE. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE PERFECT FAMILY opens in theaters tomorrow
May
03
Arriving in theaters tomorrow, THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is a delightfully romantic fantasy that centers on a group of Brit retirees seeking to live out their lives in an Indian hotel that turns out to be considerably less luxurious than described. Directed by JOHN MADDEN, the all-star cast includes JUDI DENCH, TOM WILKINSON, MAGGIE SMITH, PENELOPE WILTON, BILL NIGHY and DEV PATEL. Shot in and around Jaipur, the experience was a bit of a culture shock for some of the cast. During our recent interview with DAME JUDI DENCH, the award-winning actress talked about the effect that shooting in India had on her. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL opens in theaters tomorrow
May
02
Jason Ritter Plays Dumb In ‘A Bag Of Hammers’
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Soon to be seen as KATHLEEN TURNER’S ne’er-do-well son in the satiric dramedy THE PERFECT FAMILY, actor JASON RITTER will follow with another offbeat film titled A BAG OF HAMMERS. A comedy/drama hybrid, the film centers on a couple of irresponsible petty thieves who refuse to grow up until an abandoned child forces their hand. Co-written (with star JAKE SANDVIG) and directed by BRIAN CRANO, the cast also includes CHANDLER CANTERBURY, REBECCA HALL, CARRIE PRESTON, TODD LOUISO, AMANDA SEYFRIED and GABRIEL MACHT.During our interview last week, RITTER talked about the film and what we can expect. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE PERFECT FAMILY opens in theaters and on VOD Friday
A BAG OF HAMMERS isn’t yet scheduled for release
May
02
The long-awaited and much-anticipated super-hero epic, THE AVENGERS, finally hits theaters this week and gathers together some of the most revered and recognized characters in the Marvel Universe for what fans hope will be a comic-book movie for the ages. Written and directed by fanboy favorite JOSS WHEDON, the cast includes CHRIS HEMSWORTH, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JEREMY RENNER, CHRIS EVANS, MARK RUFFALO, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, GWYNETH PALTROW and CLARK GREGG.At the recent press conference to promote the upcoming film, CHRIS EVANS fielded questions about making the film and admitted that ROBERT DOWNEY JR. was a comic master when it came to improvising dialog. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE AVENGERS opens in theaters Friday
May
02
Returning to PBS for its sophomore season, the popular BBC series SHERLOCK brings to life the famous detective adventures of author ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. A series of three 90-minute episodes, the opener is based on A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA and finds HOLMES falling for a dominatrix who’s blackmailing the royal family with compromising photos. Written by co-creator STEVEN MOFFAT, the series stars BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH and MARTIN FREEMAN as the titular sleuth and his sidekick Watson with LARA PULVER as the larcenous Irene Adler.Already aired on Britain’s BBC, this first episode cause quite a stir when special interest groups took issue with a slightly risque nude scene. At the Television Critics Association press conference to promote the show, CUMBERBATCH laughed off the so-called controversy but appreciated the publicity. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
Season 2 of SHERLOCK debuts Sunday night on PBS
May
02
Currently in theaters (and still in the box office top five), THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS follows the exploits of an inept group of sea-going rogues vying to win the coveted Pirate-Of-The-Year Award. Beautifully realized by the award-winning AARDMAN ANIMATION STUDIO, the film is rife with the kind of slapstick humor that appeals to kids as well the kind of witty dialog adults can relate to. Directed by PETER LORD and JEFF NEWITT from a screenplay by GIDEON DeFOE and features the voice talents of HUGH GRANT, SALMA HAYEK, MARTIN FREEMAN, IMELDA STAUNTON, ANTON YELCHIN and JEREMY PIVEN.During our recent interview, LORD talked about why he wanted to make the movie and bridging the demographics with humor. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS is in theaters now
May
01
A brilliant British cast highlights THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, which opens in U.S. theaters later this week. A feel-good movie for the DOWNTON ABBEY set, the film centers on a group of Brit retirees seeking to live out their lives in an Indian hotel that turns out to be considerably less luxurious than described. Directed by JOHN MADDEN, the all-star cast includes JUDI DENCH, TOM WILKINSON, MAGGIE SMITH, PENELOPE WILTON, BILL NIGHY and DEV PATEL.Shot in and around Jaipur, the experience was a bit of a culture shock for some of the cast. During our recent interview with WILKINSON, the Academy Award-winning actor admitted his feelings about shooting in India. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL opens in theaters Friday
