Archive for September, 2006

Colbert Is No. 2 on Sexiest Anchor List - AP

May the Schwartz be with you…again.Brooks ‘Toons Up His “Spaceballs” - E! Online

Meredith Vieira’s debut on “Today” boosted the show to yet another weekly win — its 562nd straight — in the highly competitive world of morning television.“Today” gets big bump from Vieira debut - Reuters

Fisher-Price, a unit of Mattel Inc., on Tuesday took the wraps off T.M.X. Elmo, ending months of unprecedented secrecy that’s had the toy industry abuzz. Until the unveiling, only about 50 people had seen it. He’s still red, fuzzy and really ticklish, but now Elmo’s laughing fits have him slapping his knee, falling to the floor, rolling over and pounding his arm.Fisher-Price Unveils T.M.X. Elmo - AP

Isn’t it nice to have Julie Chen back on your television twice a week? ‘Tis a pity she doesn’t host the Sunday-night clip show as well. The former “BB” contestants “lucky” enough to get chosen again for forced CBS confinement continue forming alliances and trying to figure out what behaviors might ultimately net them $500,000.Big Brother 7: All-Stars - 08:00 PM ET (CBS)

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

Movie Review | ‘American Hardcore’: It Was Loud. It Was Fast. But What Did It Mean?

male moviegoers kicked “Jackass Number Two” to the top of the North American box office, while the star-studded drama “All the King’s Men” failed to draw an audience, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.“Jackass,” “Fearless” lead U.S. box office - Reuters

Will play the Silver Surfer in the upcoming sequel.

Doug Jones on Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Matt LeBlanc producing the horror.

James Wong To Direct and Write The Watch

Like Y Tu Mam Tambin, Alfonso Cuarns first feature, made 15 years ago, is a rambunctious sex comedy shadowed by mortality.Movie Review | ‘Slo Con Tu Pareja’: A Bedroom Farce With Mortality Hiding in the Closet

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

May the Force Bring You Candy

We’re nostalgic for homecoming. The air turns crisp, leaves begin to fall, and searches spike on “cheap red homecoming dresses” and “how to ask a girl to homecoming.” Oh those sweet high school days.For teenage girls, there is a definiHomecoming Style

Generally speaking, politicians aren’t the most likable lot. So it’s not surprising that whenever a celeb is rumored to be running for office, searches on the would-be candidate go crazy. Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney know this all too well. …2F%3Fhttp://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/39032/thanks-but-no-thanks” alt=”Thanks, but No Thanks” title=”Thanks, but No Thanks” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Thanks, but No Thanks

A private-sector project to raise funds for international aidwas in the newslast week as former President Clinton (+1,728%) helped raise nearly $7 billion,crossing political lines and borders. Proud of bringing disparatepersonalitiClinton Cries Foul on Fox

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

School for Scoundrels opens September 29th, 2006 (wide)

finished tale that includes the elves and dwarves of The Lord of the Rings books.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Children of Hurin to Be Published

Starring Wesley Snipes, Don Cheadle and Angela Bassett about the 1791-1804 slave uprising in Haiti.

Danny Glover to Make his Directorial Debut with Toussaint

The new Don Winslow novel hits the big screen

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In Tokyo, a young woman is exposed to the same mysterious curse that afflicted her sister. The supernatural force, which fills a person with rage before spreading to its next victim, brings together a group of previously unrelated people who attempt to unlock its secret to save their lives.Grudge 2 opens October 13th, 2006 (wide)

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

Kessler/Zelman Legal Drama Picked Up By FX

m the entire latest episode of the show on your computer right now.

Watch Vanished - Season 1: Episode 4 Right Now!

Fox News chief Roger Ailes says former President Clinton’s response to Chris Wallace’s question about going after Osama bin Laden represents “an assault on all journalists.”Ailes: `An Assault on All Journalists’ - AP

American television viewing remains on the rise despite the distractions of alternative media platforms, according to new data from Nielsen Media Research.TV viewership hits record high: report - Reuters

U.S. Spanish-language television network Telemundo and Mexican partner Grupo Xtra have asked Mexico’s government to auction more frequency bands so they can launch a new broadcast TV network.NBC’s Telemundo, Xtra want Mexico TV network - Reuters

Mel Brooks is developing an animated TV series based on his comedy feature “Spaceballs.”Brooks dusts off “Spaceballs” for TV cartoon - Reuters

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

Celebreality Deaths Shake Search

The black and gold of the New Orleans Saints is back in style, led by the oh-so-fashionable rookie Reggie Bush. Number 25 is number one in our latest list of top jersey searches after only two games as a pro. Another fashion trend indicatesBush on Your Back?

“Desperate Housewives” may not have critics fawning the way it used to, but its Sunday night premiere still brought in the buzz. ABC’s hit comedy jumped 242% to land among our top 200 overall searches. Unfortunately, while the searches look rosy2Fbuzz_log/rss/%3Fhttp://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/38275/desperate-times” alt=”Desperate Times?” title=”Desperate Times?” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Desperate Times?

Following in the infamous footsteps of Paris Hilton and Tommy Lee, former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond seems to be trying to worm his way back into relevance with a sex tape. …Screech’s Sex Tape

NASCAR’s in the thick of its playoff race and we know which driver has the lead in buzz. While it’s all about accumulating points in the Nextel Cup standings for the final ten drivers, we’re more concerned with Search horsepower.Searches on the Cup jumpedNASCAR on Track

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

CONTEST: Win The Original Star Wars Trilogy On DVD!

Vista Home Entertainment announces Third Wave of Blu-ray titles!

An American Werewolf in London Claws it’s Way to HD-DVD on November 28

See what happens when Drake Mallard dons a cape, a hat and a mask.

CONTEST: Take Home Darkwing Duck, Vol. 1 On DVD!

See Lindsey Lohan like you’ve never seen her before.

CONTEST: Win Just My Luck On DVD!

A group of teenagers on the road in Texas stop off at the wrong farm and encounter a family gone awry. Once abattoir workers, the decay of the Southern rural economy has left them unemployed, and the directionless father and sons take to using their butchering skills on passing people. One by one, the kids encounter members of the grisly family. (1 hr. 23 min.)The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Singer-songwriter Franco de Vita’s live performances display the passion and emotion that invariably characterize this Venezuelan-born Italian’s music, as shown in this collection of songs. Included are two duets: “Si La Ves,” performed with Reyli Barba, and “Traigo Una Pena” with Oscar D’Leon.Franco De Vita - Mil Y Una Historias: Live

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

"The Illusionist" weaves magic at box office - Reuters

it sometimes seem like Netflix knows your tastes better than your friends, your spouse, even you?Most-Popular DVD List a Local Lovefest - AP

The biggest agency in town has signed Jim Carrey - the comedian and actor left United Talent after fifteen years last week. FilmStew.com” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Carrey Signs with CAA - FilmStew.com

Actor Robert Earl Jones, a fixture in Broadway shows and movies and the father of actor James Earl Jones, has died.Actor Robert Earl Jones Dies at 96 - AP

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

NASCAR on Track

Generally speaking, politicians aren’t the most likable lot. So it’s not surprising that whenever a celeb is rumored to be running for office, searches on the would-be candidate go crazy. Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney know this all too well. …Thanks, but No Thanks

We’ve already discussed the buzz around telenovelas that have landed on network TV this fall. But one foreigntelenovela has stood the test of time in Buzz. Over the past few years we’ve seen search spikes on “betty la fea,” “America the Beautiful?

We’ve written before about the intense popularity of TV spoilers in Search. Barely a week goes by that demand for advance knowledge of some show’s plot doesn’t streak upwards in Buzz, impressing (or appalling) us all with a showy display of its fans’ exci3Fhttp://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/38362/spoiler-alert” alt=”Spoiler Alert!” title=”Spoiler Alert!” style=”display: block;”, target=”_new”>Spoiler Alert!

“Desperate Housewives” may not have critics fawning the way it used to, but its Sunday night premiere still brought in the buzz. ABC’s hit comedy jumped 242% to land among our top 200 overall searches. Unfortunately, while the searches look rosyDesperate Times?

NASCAR’s in the thick of its playoff race and we know which driver has the lead in buzz. While it’s all about accumulating points in the Nextel Cup standings for the final ten drivers, we’re more concerned with Search horsepower.Searches on the Cup jumpedNASCAR on Track

Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006

CONTEST: Own The Flintstones: The Complete Sixth Season On DVD!

home this explosively charged action film.

CONTEST: Own The Sentinel On DVD!

This Sub Rosa production involves the RING-like premise of a cursed videotape.The Seekers

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Posted by trendizy on September 30th, 2006