Archive: October 2009 (131-140 of 472)

Oct 23 2009 11:50 AM ET

First look at 'The A-Team': TV's original band of rogues hits the big screen

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Categories: EW.com Video, Fall TV, Movies, Recall the Gold

a-team_lMr. T is nowhere to be found in this movie adaptation of the tongue-in-cheek ’80′s action series from director Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces). But if stars Liam Neeson (Col. John “Hannibal” Smith) and Bradley Cooper (Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck) have their way, this version will still be mui macho.

“When my agent said, A-Team, I said, ‘oh, please,’” recalls Neeson, who, after the success of Taken and an upcoming role as Zeus in Clash of the Titans, has unexpectedly hit the action hero phase of his career. “Some of these films can be so empty and bland, but this was riveting. Clearly a lot of thought had gone into it and it had a wonderful camaraderie between the guys.”

Filling out the rest of the A-Team’s van are former wrestler Quinton Jackson taking up where Mr. T left off as Sgt. B.A. Baracus and District 9‘s Sharlto Copley as Capt. H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock.

“If this movie works, it’ll have the feeling of older buddy action movies like Lethal Weapon and Beverly Hills Cop,” says Cooper, who spent two months enduring fierce workouts and following a Hugh Jackman-like regimen of dry chicken and rice to buff-up for the role. “It’s always been a dream to do an action movie. I love sports and I love pretending to fight.”

For more on the new A-Team, check out this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands now.

Photo Credit: Michael Muller

Oct 23 2009 11:00 AM ET

Lego reality show: One brick at a time

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Categories: Reality TV, Things That Are Awesome!, This Could Be Interesting..., Toys

There’s a Lego reality show in the works according to Variety, which means there’s a fandom obsession in the works, according to me. Scott Messick, reality producer of such shows as Destroy Build Destroy and Shaq vs, is currently developing a doc series around the Lego “master builders” who create the most insane Lego sculptures all over the world. Another possible series might be based at the Legoland park and be a contest of some kind.

Let’s think about how awesome a Lego show would be for a moment while we watch this amazing feat of Lego construction:

I am so on board for a Lego show. I’ve definitely seen one-off docs about Legoland and the building school and stuff, but a full-on series is my ticket to nerdvana.

Might you develop a block about a show like this, or would you back it, brick by brick, PopWatchers?

Oct 23 2009 10:40 AM ET

'30 Rock' best lines: Climb into the darkness

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Categories: 30 Rock

The return of Will Arnett, the existence of a Porn Liz, and one deal breaker after another: “Into the Crevasse” had some killer lines, even if it didn’t come together in one big narrative. Here are the best, in chronological order:

“Blammo! Another successful interaction with a man!” — Liz

“This big brother isn’t affiliated with the mentoring program. It’s a organization that secretly watches people and makes sure they’re behaving properly.” — Kenneth, who I swear was in the black-and-white microwave song clip

“Liz Lemon! You booger face! I’m going to kill you with a bazooka!” — Tracy, who has a diamond necklace that says “open marriage”

“I grew up on a pig farm, sir, where all the animals — even the birds that cleaned our teeth — were workers, not pets. I never even had a dog, cause as my mom would say, ‘You can’t eat love.’ And as my mom’s friend Ron would say, ‘The donkey died. You’re the donkey now, Kenneth.’” — Kenneth READ FULL STORY »

Oct 23 2009 10:39 AM ET

'Parks and Recreation' recap: Kaboom!

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Categories: Fall TV, TV Recap

parks-and-recreation_lOver the past few weeks I’ve used some strong words to describe Parks and Recreation (“awesome” and “best” among them) and its sophomore season revival. EW TV critic Ken Tucker got on board in the most recent magazine issue, “loving these new episodes” and giving the show a B+ rating (not bad!). And if you need further proof that our Office cousin has fully shed the baggage of its weak spring run, look no further than last night’s episode, “Kaboom,” in which the Pawnee pit — an almost annoying focal point of season 1 — was finally filled in. Progress! In one fell swoop, Parks both tied up a plot thread that had overstayed its welcome and put to rest any lingering ghosts from the first six episodes. It’s a new era, baby, and this comedy is all the richer for it.

Rather than go on at length about the episode, crafting the perfect minute-by-minute plot chronicle, I thought I’d kick off the discussion with what I considered the funniest quotes of the night. In no particular order:

“The key to volunteering? A lot of pockets. To put all the food in. The Red Cross has amazing cookies. I go there all the time. Meals on Wheels is a bonanza. Suicide hotline? Surprisingly lame spread.” — Andy on how to best take advantage of community service READ FULL STORY »

Oct 23 2009 10:35 AM ET

'Community' recap: Touchdown!

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Categories: About Last Night, Community, Fall TV, TV Recap

community_lYes! Community‘s sixth episode, titled “Football, Feminism, and You,” was a solid success from beginning to end. Interestingly, the show now seems to be afflicted with the Star Trek curse; that is, its even-numbered episodes trump the odd-numbered ones. Of course, Abed would say that the Trek curse is no longer relevant after the misery of Nemesis and the victory of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek. Nevertheless, I made my point. So on to last night’s show, which I’m pretty confident in calling Community‘s best so far.

The best scene: For the three or so minutes that Jeff and Troy were on the school’s football field, Community was on a flat-out roll, serving up some of the sharpest writing on any program this year. First, Jeff had to convince Troy to visit the field. “Maybe you and I should go check out the Greendale Thunderdome,” Jeff said. Cut to a football stadium so pathetic it might as well be used for soccer. Jeff reassured Troy: “The dome arrives later. Comes with thunder.” Jeff then continued his attempt to persuade Troy to join Greendale’s team, which led to this marvelous tennis-match of an exchange: READ FULL STORY »

Oct 23 2009 10:18 AM ET

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' finale recap: Moose and Heifers

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Categories: Real Housewives, Reality TV, Television, TV Recap

zolciak-nene_lY’all gather round. Turns out Kim and NeNe ran into each other at Lil Bow Wow’s Mom’s clothing store. French tips wagged, spittle flew. NeNe still could not believe she was denied her rightful chorus on “Tardy for the Party,” which has since been propelled all the way up to #3 on the iTunes dance chart. The conversation over who was the biggest bitch escalated to the point where NeNe allegedly choked Kim and shoved her wig up against a wall. The Bravo production team still cannot believe they weren’t on hand for the heavyweight championship that NeNe swears was a 10.So instead of another demoralizing scene of a street fight we got to hear about the confrontation in double-speak, as Kim gleefully tattled to Kandi. “She’s a f—ing moose!” she said, the bleeps badly missing all their marks. NeNe, her bravado exhausted, seethed to the ever faithful Dwight. “We’re not going to be friends ever!”

Kim, who’ll do anything for more screen time, invited NeNe over to talk it out some more. She started blabbering about morals and values and at this point I kind of wished one of the grips would stuff Kim’s pack of Parliaments into her mouth. Between the two of them the words “PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME” was screeched 100 times. NeNe left in a huff, swearing that she wanted “the bitch and her wig out of my life.”

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Oct 23 2009 10:00 AM ET

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Most played-out pop-culture entities of all time?

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Categories: Animals, Remakes

Teenage-Mutant-Turtles_l[1] Nickelodeon bought the rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this week, announcing their plans to produce a CG-animated TV series launching in 2012, the same year as Paramount Pictures (owned by the same parent company, Viacom) will release yet another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film.

If you’re keeping track, this will be the third animated TV series (we shan’t count the Saban-produced live-action show), the fifth feature film, and, eventually, the kajillionth excuse to stuff our country’s already-overflowing landfills with another exciting round of plastic TMNT tie-in toys and fast-food trinkets. Based on this extraordinary output under the banner of what was a pretty plot-weak idea to begin with, one’s gotta ask: Are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the most played-out pop culture entities of all time? READ FULL STORY »

Oct 23 2009 09:43 AM ET

Sound Bites: Vote for the best TV clip of the week!

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Categories: 30 Rock, Dancing With the Stars, Fall TV, Food and Drink, Glee, Gossip Girl, House, Modern Family, Muppets, Reality TV, Sound Bites, South Park, Television, The Big Bang Theory, The Office

This week in Sound Bites: Jason Schwartzman helps me find contact info for Chuck Bass, Glee paid homage to Clueless and didn’t even know it, and I badly impersonate Sesame Street‘s The Count. Like 30 Rock‘s Jack Donaghy, I’m honestly not trying to make this sound gay; it’s just happening. Thanks to everyone who sent in Sound Bites nominations here and on Twitter (@EWAnnieBarrett)! Calorie fest starts 3 p.m. Watch the madness, then vote below. Laser shield!

Oct 23 2009 09:31 AM ET

'New Moon' video: Showdown with the Volturi

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Categories: New Moon, Twilight, Vampires

The latest sneak peek from New Moon features the ultra-tense confrontation with the Volturi at the exact moment when they decide that Bella’s not worth keeping around anymore. Edward, it appears, gets the worst of this fight, but maybe that’s because he’s hampered by that red velvet dressing gown.

What do you think PopWatchers? Are the Volturi living up to your expectations?

Oct 23 2009 09:30 AM ET

Float along with The Yes Men's 'Survivaballs'

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Categories: Apropos of Nothing, Politics as Entertainment, Viral Video!!!

Anyone else a fan of pranksters The Yes Men, who you may have seen in films The Yes Men and (out now) The Yes Men Fix The World? Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are activists who carry out Punk’d style stunts to embarrass politicians and corporations. My favorite past stunt was the phallic WTO management leisure suit.

They have a new video channel at Babelgum, which will be the place to catch up on future pranks. In the video below, you can check them out introducing “Survivaballs” and sending them to the United Nations.

Smart? Funny? Both? Or a Halloween costume idea?

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