Cast and Crew
Producer: Bonnie Arnold
Director: Christopher Sanders
Director: Dean DeBlois
Screen Writer: William Davies
Screen Writer: Peter Tolan
Screen Writer: Christopher Sanders
Screen Writer: Dean DeBlois
Editor: John Carr
Cast: Jay Baruchel (Voice of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third), Gerard Butler (Voice of Stoick the Vast), America Ferrera (Voice of Astrid), Jonah Hill (Voice of Snotlout), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Voice of Fishlegs)
Bottom Line: A lively though disjointed 3D cartoon that never quite entices an audience to invest emotionally in its fantasy world.
"How to Train Your Dragon" pits dragons against Vikings with one small child standing between them crying, "Why can't we all just get along?" The Vikings are all brawn and matted, bushy hair -- and there's an implication of not much brains -- while the dragons are a menagerie of fierce flying, fire-belching, multitasking creatures that fear and are feared in equal measure. From this, DreamWorks Animation tries to fashion a 3D movie that will intrigue kids and adults alike but might play raggedly in both camps.
Despite its jocular title, the film contains intense action scenes and violence, enough so that small children supplied a background of cries at one recent screening. Nonetheless, opening week should find long lines in front of cinemas. How favorably youngsters respond to the dragons might determine what kind of legs the cartoon eventually will achieve.
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The film is directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, who did the marvelous "Lilo & Stitch." In many ways, it's the same movie: A child adopts, then tames a lethal creature.
But the intimacy and pop culture references of the "Lilo & Stitch" story are jettisoned in favor of ancient warriors and mythical creatures that feel remote. It's hard to form a rooting interest in either Vikings or dragons.
More curious from an animation standpoint are the dull human characters. They are plastic creatures that look like ads for children's dolls. Most of the male Vikings come off as no-neck athletes on steroids. The youngsters look closer to cartoon humans, and at least they come in different sizes, with our protagonist and a valiant young Viking girl who catches his eye being downright skinny. What are they eating that everyone else is not?
The centerpiece of the movie is a developing friendship between a Viking boy, Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel), and a dragon nicknamed Toothless. By befriending rather than killing a wounded dragon -- as tradition and genes should dictate -- Hiccup realizes that everything his elders know about dragons is wrong.
Dragons are trainable, peaceable and affectionate. But try telling that to tribal elders or your father (Gerard Butler) -- who just happens to be the chief -- or even that friendly dragon master (Craig Ferguson, thickening that Scottish brogue even more if such a thing were possible).
There are side issues here for the young protagonist, who tries to win over his dad and a young Viking girl (America Ferrera) while not embarrassing himself in front of other Viking teens. It's all standard-issue coming-of-age stuff. Recasting the formula in a Nordic neverland doesn't freshen things up much.
The film's calling card is action. The extended battles and flying sequences -- Hiccup trains Toothless to allow the boy to ride him with a saddle -- provide plenty of thrills. Indeed, the directors and their animation team really seem to perk up during these bravado sequences.
Otherwise, the visual element is disappointing. Beyond the plasticity of the humans, the world of the story feels sketchy at best. The cold, glum Norse Isle of Berk, where everyone lives -- borrowed from a book series by British author Cressida Cowell -- grows wearisome, and its other world, that of the dinosaurs, never comes to life.
There is a wide array of dragons flying through the air, but the film introduces them so quickly that you never know one from the other. The film treats them with ambivalence as the animators can't decide between ferocity or cuddliness. Toothless has a kind of feline look, and the others look like they belong in a Chinatown parade.
"Dragon" reps a solid effort from DreamWorks, but the audience perhaps feels the effort more than it should.
Opens: Friday, March 26 (Paramount)
Mar 12, 2010
'Alice in Wonderland' to repeat atop weekend boxoffice
Disney's 3D fantasy "Alice in Wonderland" is sure to repeat atop the domestic boxoffice this weekend despite four wide releases hitting theaters Friday.
Tim Burton's latest Johnny Depp starrer opened with $116 million last weekend, so even a 60% drop would give "Alice" a $46 million sophomore session. That scenario, though, probably is overly pessimistic.
Sunday's grosses were pinched a bit by preoccupation with the Oscar telecast, so the frame represents an easy comparison. That has some predicting that "Alice" will fall 50% or less in its second weekend. As a result, the motion-capture/live-action hybrid might climb above $200 million through its first 10 days.
Meanwhile, Universal's Matt Damon-toplined "Green Zone" appears the strongest of the weekend's market debutants.
Directed by Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Ultimatum"), the Iraq War thriller is tracking well with a broad range of demos and could open with $14 million-$16 million. But with negative costs of at least $100 million, "Green" will have to take in plenty of green for at least a few frames if the R-rated pic is to enter the profit zone.
A recent surplus of R-rated releases doesn't help its weekend prospects, and early reviews have been mixed. So favorable word-of-mouth among opening audiences will be needed to stoke momentum for future frames.
Elsewhere, Fox Searchlight bows the Forest Whitaker starrer "Our Family Wedding," targeting urban demos. Rated PG-13, "Wedding" could stuff $11 million or more in its gift pouch. Summit Entertainment sends out Robert Pattinson starrer "Remember Me," a youth-seeking PG romantic drama, with prospects of fetching a similar sum.
Paramount opens the R-rated romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which boasts a youthful cast and is likely to register only $8 million or so through Sunday.
Also today, Summit and Canadian partner Maple re-expand "The Hurt Locker" to 348 domestic playdates -- up from 275 last weekend -- following its big success at the Academy Awards.
But despite a victory in the oft-lucrative best picture category, "Locker" is unlikely to reap dramatic new business theatrically as the Iraq War thriller already is out on home video. The film's cume is approaching $15 million at the cusp of the frame.
Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heart," for which topliner Jeff Bridges copped the best actor statuette Sunday, is set for roughly 1,500 engagements in an expansion from last weekend's 1,274.
Industrywide, the weekend will be compared with a $101 million 2009 frame topped by the $24.4 million bow of Disney family adventure "Race to Witch Mountain."
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Tim Burton's latest Johnny Depp starrer opened with $116 million last weekend, so even a 60% drop would give "Alice" a $46 million sophomore session. That scenario, though, probably is overly pessimistic.
Sunday's grosses were pinched a bit by preoccupation with the Oscar telecast, so the frame represents an easy comparison. That has some predicting that "Alice" will fall 50% or less in its second weekend. As a result, the motion-capture/live-action hybrid might climb above $200 million through its first 10 days.
Meanwhile, Universal's Matt Damon-toplined "Green Zone" appears the strongest of the weekend's market debutants.
Directed by Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Ultimatum"), the Iraq War thriller is tracking well with a broad range of demos and could open with $14 million-$16 million. But with negative costs of at least $100 million, "Green" will have to take in plenty of green for at least a few frames if the R-rated pic is to enter the profit zone.
A recent surplus of R-rated releases doesn't help its weekend prospects, and early reviews have been mixed. So favorable word-of-mouth among opening audiences will be needed to stoke momentum for future frames.
Elsewhere, Fox Searchlight bows the Forest Whitaker starrer "Our Family Wedding," targeting urban demos. Rated PG-13, "Wedding" could stuff $11 million or more in its gift pouch. Summit Entertainment sends out Robert Pattinson starrer "Remember Me," a youth-seeking PG romantic drama, with prospects of fetching a similar sum.
Paramount opens the R-rated romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which boasts a youthful cast and is likely to register only $8 million or so through Sunday.
Also today, Summit and Canadian partner Maple re-expand "The Hurt Locker" to 348 domestic playdates -- up from 275 last weekend -- following its big success at the Academy Awards.
But despite a victory in the oft-lucrative best picture category, "Locker" is unlikely to reap dramatic new business theatrically as the Iraq War thriller already is out on home video. The film's cume is approaching $15 million at the cusp of the frame.
Fox Searchlight's "Crazy Heart," for which topliner Jeff Bridges copped the best actor statuette Sunday, is set for roughly 1,500 engagements in an expansion from last weekend's 1,274.
Industrywide, the weekend will be compared with a $101 million 2009 frame topped by the $24.4 million bow of Disney family adventure "Race to Witch Mountain."
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Fox mulling 'Avatar' summer re-release
James Cameron and Fox are in discussions about rereleasing "Avatar," primarily in 3D theaters, in late summer -- and, tantalizingly, with additional scenes that had been left on the cutting-room floor in the rush to ready the epic for its Dec. 18 release.
The impetus for a rerelease is the feeling that, even though "Avatar" is the highest-grossing movie of all time, producers could have raked in even more money had they been able to hold on to the digital and Imax 3D screens that were lost when Disney opened "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D on March 5.
As for how much additional footage Cameron might add to "Avatar," the guessing began early Thursday when Imax CEO Richard Gelfond said during a Gabelli & Co. investor conference in New York that Cameron had about 40 minutes of additional material that didn't make the theatrical cut. He also predicted a rerelease, which he said probably would occur in the fall.
Cameron had said that he had 10-12 minutes of extra scenes that he cut and could quickly put through postproduction and have ready to add to a director's cut for a theatrical reissue or as an extra on the DVD release. One scene has to do with Jake Sully's avatar proving himself to the Na'vi people; the other involves a native festival during which tribe member Tsu'tey gets drunk.
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The maximum length a movie can be released in analog Imax theaters is 170 minutes -- a number Cameron was aware of when he made his original edit -- so he could add about 10 minutes to the 160-minute current run time and still be in all Imax locations. That seems more likely than trying to add as much as 40 minutes.
The week before "Alice" arrived, Fox's movie still was minting millions in 4,215 North American theaters, including 179 Imax sites. This week, it dropped to a theater count of 667, including eight Imax 3D locations, resulting in a 41% week-over-week drop in grosses.
Through March 4, "Avatar" had grossed $127.1 million of its $712.5 million domestic haul in Imax theaters; this week's giant-screen take was $175,884.
"Avatar" has done more than 80% of its domestic business in 3D theaters, which represented fewer than half of its runs.
The film also has grossed $1.9 billion outside North America for a total of about $2.6 billion. It has helped expand 3D globally and broken records worldwide.
When "Avatar" was forced off Imax screens -- after the longest and most lucrative run in Imax history -- to accommodate "Alice," Fox saw increased grosses on nearby digital 3D screens, an indication that demand remains.
How much did the film leave behind? Cameron was in New York this week for a demonstration of 3D TV and told USA Today, "The word we're getting back from exhibitors is we probably left a couple hundred million dollars on the table as a result."
The summer rerelease would follow a home video premiere in 2D form, which will happen as soon as next month and no later than May.
Cameron told USA Today there might be a Blu-ray Disc release of the 3D version for home use as early as the fall, but Fox studio sources indicate that is unlikely. They believe there won't be enough of an installed base of 3D TV sets to make that worthwhile and said it is more likely to come next year.
Cameron and Fox also are in discussions about one or two sequels to "Avatar" that would use many of the digital "assets" that were created for the original. There is no script or deal in place, but the filmmaker and studio have indicated that it is something they would like to do.
The impetus for a rerelease is the feeling that, even though "Avatar" is the highest-grossing movie of all time, producers could have raked in even more money had they been able to hold on to the digital and Imax 3D screens that were lost when Disney opened "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D on March 5.
As for how much additional footage Cameron might add to "Avatar," the guessing began early Thursday when Imax CEO Richard Gelfond said during a Gabelli & Co. investor conference in New York that Cameron had about 40 minutes of additional material that didn't make the theatrical cut. He also predicted a rerelease, which he said probably would occur in the fall.
Cameron had said that he had 10-12 minutes of extra scenes that he cut and could quickly put through postproduction and have ready to add to a director's cut for a theatrical reissue or as an extra on the DVD release. One scene has to do with Jake Sully's avatar proving himself to the Na'vi people; the other involves a native festival during which tribe member Tsu'tey gets drunk.
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The maximum length a movie can be released in analog Imax theaters is 170 minutes -- a number Cameron was aware of when he made his original edit -- so he could add about 10 minutes to the 160-minute current run time and still be in all Imax locations. That seems more likely than trying to add as much as 40 minutes.
The week before "Alice" arrived, Fox's movie still was minting millions in 4,215 North American theaters, including 179 Imax sites. This week, it dropped to a theater count of 667, including eight Imax 3D locations, resulting in a 41% week-over-week drop in grosses.
Through March 4, "Avatar" had grossed $127.1 million of its $712.5 million domestic haul in Imax theaters; this week's giant-screen take was $175,884.
"Avatar" has done more than 80% of its domestic business in 3D theaters, which represented fewer than half of its runs.
The film also has grossed $1.9 billion outside North America for a total of about $2.6 billion. It has helped expand 3D globally and broken records worldwide.
When "Avatar" was forced off Imax screens -- after the longest and most lucrative run in Imax history -- to accommodate "Alice," Fox saw increased grosses on nearby digital 3D screens, an indication that demand remains.
How much did the film leave behind? Cameron was in New York this week for a demonstration of 3D TV and told USA Today, "The word we're getting back from exhibitors is we probably left a couple hundred million dollars on the table as a result."
The summer rerelease would follow a home video premiere in 2D form, which will happen as soon as next month and no later than May.
Cameron told USA Today there might be a Blu-ray Disc release of the 3D version for home use as early as the fall, but Fox studio sources indicate that is unlikely. They believe there won't be enough of an installed base of 3D TV sets to make that worthwhile and said it is more likely to come next year.
Cameron and Fox also are in discussions about one or two sequels to "Avatar" that would use many of the digital "assets" that were created for the original. There is no script or deal in place, but the filmmaker and studio have indicated that it is something they would like to do.
Trio cast in 'Horrible Way to Die' film
A.J. Bowen, known for his horror-movie performances in such pics as "Creepshow 3" and "The House of the Devil," is starring with mumblecore actors Amy Seimetz and Joe Swanberg in "A Horrible Way to Die."
Adam Wingard is directing the thriller, which is shooting in Columbia, Mo. Mike Strain of Fantasy Creations FX is handling special effects and makeup.
Travis Stevens, Simon Barrett and Kim Sherman are producing; Bradley Miska of Bloody-Disgusting.com is associate producing with Joe McKelheer.
Written by Simon Barrett ("Dead Birds"), the script centers on an escaped murderer (Bowen) in pursuit of his ex-girlfriend (Seimetz), who has fled to start a new life in a small town. Swanberg plays her budding boyfriend.
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Adam Wingard is directing the thriller, which is shooting in Columbia, Mo. Mike Strain of Fantasy Creations FX is handling special effects and makeup.
Travis Stevens, Simon Barrett and Kim Sherman are producing; Bradley Miska of Bloody-Disgusting.com is associate producing with Joe McKelheer.
Written by Simon Barrett ("Dead Birds"), the script centers on an escaped murderer (Bowen) in pursuit of his ex-girlfriend (Seimetz), who has fled to start a new life in a small town. Swanberg plays her budding boyfriend.
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Scream 4 will start shooting in May
Craven recently finished “My Soul to Take,” which is scheduled for release sometime this year. And in May, he starts on “Scream 4.” And after that?
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette are all returning for a new slasher adventure according to the newspaper.
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Remember Me
Director: Allen Coulter
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin (Full Cast)
Studio: Summit Entertainment
The Plot: A romantic drama centered on two new lovers: Tyler (Pattinson), whose parents have split in the wake of his brother's suicide, and Ally (de Ravin), who lives each day to the fullest since witnessing her mother's murder.
THE BUZZ: You know, RPattz's Little Ashes performed well given its subject matter and lack of major-studio muscle. It's quite possible a romantic story with a relatable premise (sorry, How to Be) from the studio that brought us Edward Cullen could lure plenty of the Twilight audience into theaters over this weekend and beyond. Good thing there was a seasoned cast and crew on what was widely reported as a difficult NYC shoot, given the thousands of fans who tracked R.P.'s every move. This is the first screenplay from Will Fetters, who currently is tinkering on A Star Is Born for Warner Bros. and director Nick Cassavetes (rumored to feature Russell Crowe and ... are you ready for this? ... Beyonce).
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Director: Allen Coulter
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin (Full Cast)
Studio: Summit Entertainment
The Plot: A romantic drama centered on two new lovers: Tyler (Pattinson), whose parents have split in the wake of his brother's suicide, and Ally (de Ravin), who lives each day to the fullest since witnessing her mother's murder.
THE BUZZ: You know, RPattz's Little Ashes performed well given its subject matter and lack of major-studio muscle. It's quite possible a romantic story with a relatable premise (sorry, How to Be) from the studio that brought us Edward Cullen could lure plenty of the Twilight audience into theaters over this weekend and beyond. Good thing there was a seasoned cast and crew on what was widely reported as a difficult NYC shoot, given the thousands of fans who tracked R.P.'s every move. This is the first screenplay from Will Fetters, who currently is tinkering on A Star Is Born for Warner Bros. and director Nick Cassavetes (rumored to feature Russell Crowe and ... are you ready for this? ... Beyonce).
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Director: Paul Greengrass
Stars: Matt Damon, Jason Isaacs, Greg Kinnear (Full Cast)
Studio: Universal Pictures
The Plot: Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer (Damon) to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons on Mass Destruction in an unstable region.
THE BUZZ: Entertainment writers are worked up about (1) Universal's box-office slump and (2) the studio's decision to move Green Zone out of the 2009 Oscar zone. To me, this is a sign that the movie actually might be entertaining and not some bore, a la most every other recent Iraq War picture aside from the most recent Best Picture winner. Meanwhile, we're wondering if Jason Bourne's fans will accept Matt Damon as a solider, especially since the proposed fourth Bourne adventure isn't a signed deal at this stage.
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Stars: Matt Damon, Jason Isaacs, Greg Kinnear (Full Cast)
Studio: Universal Pictures
The Plot: Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer (Damon) to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons on Mass Destruction in an unstable region.
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Feb 28, 2010
CSI: Miami Season 8 Episode 16 L.A Preview
CSI: Miami Season 8 Episode 16 L.A. airs Monday March 1 at 10/9c on CBS.
HORATIO AND DELKO MUST TRAVEL TO LOS ANGELES WHEN A SECRET FROM JESSE’S PAST MAY ALLOW A KILLER TO GO FREE, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
Episode Directed By Popular Filmmaker and Musician Rob Zombie
Guest Stars Include Zombie’s Wife Sheri Moon Zombie (”Halloween”) as a Los Angeles Photographer; William Forsythe (”Halloween”) as the Los Angeles Police Chief, Malcolm McDowell (”Heroes”) as a Sleazy Lawyer Defending the Murder Suspect and Michael Madsen (”Kill Bill”) as a Bodyguard to the Murder Suspect
“L.A.” - Horatio and Delko must travel to Los Angeles when a secret from Jesse’s past may allow a killer to go free, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, March 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This episode was directed by popular filmmaker and musician Rob Zombie. Guest stars include Zombie’s wife Sheri Moon Zombie (”Halloween”) as a Los Angeles photographer; William Forsythe (”Halloween”) as the Los Angeles Police Chief, Malcolm McDowell (”Heroes”) as a sleazy lawyer defending the murder suspect and Michael Madsen (”Kill Bill”) as a bodyguard to the murder suspect.
SERIES REGULARS
Horatio Caine……………………….. David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne………………….. Emily Procter
Eric Delko……………………….. Adam Rodriguez
Jesse Cardoza………………………. Eddie Cibrian
Ryan Wolfe…………………………. Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp………………………….. Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista……………………… Eva La Rue
Walter Simmons………………………. Omar Miller
RECURRING CAST
Tom Loman…………………. Christian Clemenson
Dave Benton…………………………. Wes Ramsey
Anna Kitson……………………………. Mini Anden
Rebecca Nevins…………………. Christina Chang
GUEST CAST
Bruce Enright……………………. Paul Blackthorne
Cpt. Chris Sutter……………….. William Forsythe
Olivia Burch…………………. Sheri Moon Zombie
Coop Daly……………………….. Michael Madsen
Darren Vogel……………….. Malcolm McDowell
Leslie Stone…………………………. Kristina Klebe
Photo Assistant……………….. Jeff Daniel Phillips
WRITTEN BY: Barry O’Brien
DIRECTED BY: Rob Zombie
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CSI: Miami Season 8 Episode 16 L.A. airs Monday March 1 at 10/9c on CBS.
HORATIO AND DELKO MUST TRAVEL TO LOS ANGELES WHEN A SECRET FROM JESSE’S PAST MAY ALLOW A KILLER TO GO FREE, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
Episode Directed By Popular Filmmaker and Musician Rob Zombie
Guest Stars Include Zombie’s Wife Sheri Moon Zombie (”Halloween”) as a Los Angeles Photographer; William Forsythe (”Halloween”) as the Los Angeles Police Chief, Malcolm McDowell (”Heroes”) as a Sleazy Lawyer Defending the Murder Suspect and Michael Madsen (”Kill Bill”) as a Bodyguard to the Murder Suspect
“L.A.” - Horatio and Delko must travel to Los Angeles when a secret from Jesse’s past may allow a killer to go free, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, March 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This episode was directed by popular filmmaker and musician Rob Zombie. Guest stars include Zombie’s wife Sheri Moon Zombie (”Halloween”) as a Los Angeles photographer; William Forsythe (”Halloween”) as the Los Angeles Police Chief, Malcolm McDowell (”Heroes”) as a sleazy lawyer defending the murder suspect and Michael Madsen (”Kill Bill”) as a bodyguard to the murder suspect.
SERIES REGULARS
Horatio Caine……………………….. David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne………………….. Emily Procter
Eric Delko……………………….. Adam Rodriguez
Jesse Cardoza………………………. Eddie Cibrian
Ryan Wolfe…………………………. Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp………………………….. Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista……………………… Eva La Rue
Walter Simmons………………………. Omar Miller
RECURRING CAST
Tom Loman…………………. Christian Clemenson
Dave Benton…………………………. Wes Ramsey
Anna Kitson……………………………. Mini Anden
Rebecca Nevins…………………. Christina Chang
GUEST CAST
Bruce Enright……………………. Paul Blackthorne
Cpt. Chris Sutter……………….. William Forsythe
Olivia Burch…………………. Sheri Moon Zombie
Coop Daly……………………….. Michael Madsen
Darren Vogel……………….. Malcolm McDowell
Leslie Stone…………………………. Kristina Klebe
Photo Assistant……………….. Jeff Daniel Phillips
WRITTEN BY: Barry O’Brien
DIRECTED BY: Rob Zombie
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The Big Bang Theory Season 3 Episode 16 The Excelsior Acquisition
The Big Bang Theory Season 3 Episode 16 The Excelsior Acquisition airs Monday March 1 at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.
SHELDON MISSES HIS CHANCE TO MEET COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
Stan Lee Guest Stars as Himself
“The Excelsior Acquisition” - Sheldon winds up in traffic court when he gets a ticket because of Penny, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 1 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali………………………… Kunal Nayyar
GUEST STARS:
Stuart………………………………… Kevin Sussman
Stan Lee………………………………………. Himself
Judge Taylor…………………………. Steve Paymer
Guard……………………………….. Marcus Folmar
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Lee Aronsohn & Steven Molaro
TELEPLAY BY: Bill Prady & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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SHELDON MISSES HIS CHANCE TO MEET COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
Stan Lee Guest Stars as Himself
“The Excelsior Acquisition” - Sheldon winds up in traffic court when he gets a ticket because of Penny, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 1 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali………………………… Kunal Nayyar
GUEST STARS:
Stuart………………………………… Kevin Sussman
Stan Lee………………………………………. Himself
Judge Taylor…………………………. Steve Paymer
Guard……………………………….. Marcus Folmar
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Lee Aronsohn & Steven Molaro
TELEPLAY BY: Bill Prady & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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NCIS Season 7 Episode 16 Mother’s Day Preview
NCIS Season 7 Episode 16 Mother’s Day airs Tuesday March 2 at 8/7c on CBS.
GIBBS MUST REVISIT HIS TRAGIC PAST WHEN HIS FORMER MOTHER-IN-LAW WITNESSES THE MURDER OF A NAVY CAPTAIN, ON “NCIS,” TUESDAY, MARCH 2
Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee Gena Rowlands (”The Notebook,” “Hysterical Blindness,”) Guest Stars As Gibbs’ Mother-In-Law Joann Fielding
Rena Sofer (”24,” “General Hospital”) Reprises Her Role As Attorney Margaret Allison Hart
“Mother’s Day” - Secrets arise when Gibbs’ former mother-in-law surfaces as a witness in a murder investigation, on NCIS, Tuesday, March 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gena Rowlands (”The Notebook,” “Hysterical Blindness”) guest stars as Gibbs’ mother-in-law, Joann Fielding. Rena Sofer (”24,” “General Hospital”) reprises her role as attorney Margaret Allison Hart.
SERIES REGULARS
NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs……………… Mark Harmon
NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo…………. Michael Weatherly
Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard………………………….. David McCallum
Abby Sciuto……………………….. Pauley Perrette
NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee……………………. Sean Murray
Probationary Special Agent Ziva David…………………………. Cote de Pablo
NCIS Director Leon Vance……………………….. Rocky Carroll
RECURRING CAST
Jimmy Palmer………………………… Brian Dietzen
GUEST CAST
Joann Fielding…………………….. Gena Rowlands
Margaret Allison Hart………………… Rena Sofer
Homicide Detective Philip McCadden………………. Adam Kaufman
Navy Lieutenant David Shankton………………….. Bryce Johnson
Young Joann Fielding……………… Leann Hunley
Breena Slater……………………… Michelle Pierce
Young Shannon……………………………….. Aviva
Neil…………………………………………. Eric Tiede
Melanie……………………………… Blythe Auffarth
DIRECTED BY: Tony Wharmby
WRITTEN BY: Gary Glasberg & Reed Steiner
RATING: TVPG-LV
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NCIS: Los Angeles Season 1 Episode 16 Chinatown Preview
NCIS: Los Angeles Season 1 Episode 16 Chinatown airs Tuesday March 2 at 9/8c on CBS.
THE NCIS TEAM DISCOVERS THAT AN APPARENT SUICIDE CASE MAY BE MURDER AND A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY, ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” TUESDAY, MARCH 2
“Chinatown” - The death of a lieutenant commander appears to be suicide but the NCIS team uncovers evidence corresponding to murder. Also, Operational Psychologist Nate Getz joins Special Agent Kensi Blye in the field, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, March 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
NCIS Special Agent G. Callen…………………………… Chris O’Donnell
NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna…………………………….. LL COOL J
Henrietta “Hetty” Lange………………. Linda Hunt
Operational Psychologist Nate Getz……………………………. Peter Cambor
NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye…………………………….. Daniela Ruah
Tech Operator Eric Beal………Barrett Foa
GUEST CAST:
Jun Lee………………………………Tzi Ma
Ming Lee ………………………Elizabeth Sung
Jane Lee/Lipsger………………..Angela Oh
Nave Lieutenant Commander Vic Stearnard………….James Harvey Ward
Xue-Li…………………………..Elaine Kao
Bobby Tang………………..Fernando Chien
Hot Girl…………………….Rachel Sterling
Bride………………………..Lindsay Taylor
Video Girl…………….Katerina Mikailenko
DIRECTED BY: Alan J. Levi
WRITTEN BY: Lindsay Sturman
RATING: TV14-LV
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The Good Wife Season 1 Episode 15 Bang
The Good Wife Season 1 Episode 15 Bang airs Tuesday March 2 at 10/9c on CBS.
ALICIA AND THE CHILDREN TRY TO ADJUST TO PETER BEING HOME, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” TUESDAY, MARCH 2
Tony Award Winner Alan Cumming (”Cabaret,” “The L Word”) Guest Stars as Eli Gold, the Newest Member of Peter Florrick’s Political Team
Gary Cole (”Entourage,” “The West Wing”) Guest Stars as Kurt McVeigh, a Ballistics Expert
“Bang” - While Peter gets acclimated to life at home and works on a comeback strategy with his political team, including Eli Gold (Alan Cumming “Cabaret,” “The L Word”), Alicia and Diane wrestle with spousal privilege laws in a murder case that hinges on their ability to get a wife to testify against her husband, on THE GOOD WIFE, Tuesday, March 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gary Cole (”Entourage,” “The West Wing”) guest stars as Kurt McVeigh, a rugged ballistics expert who Diane finds herself attracted to.
SERIES REGULARS:
Alicia Florrick…………………. Julianna Margulies
Diane Lockhart……………….. Christine Baranski
Will Gardner………………………….. Josh Charles
Kalinda Sharma……………………. Archie Panjabi
Cary Agos……………………………. Matt Czuchry
Grace Florrick……………………. Makenzie Vega
Zach Florrick……………………… Graham Phillips
RECURRING CAST:
Peter Florrick…………………………… Chris Noth
Jackie Florrick…………………….. Mary Beth Peil
GUEST CAST:
Daniel Golden………………………….. Joe Morton
Eli Gold………………………………. Alan Cumming
Kya Poole………………………………. Franci Swift
ASA Nathan Landry
Lana Delaney………………………………… Jill Flint
Kurt McVeigh…………………………… Gary Cole
Judge Carmella Romano………. Joanna Gleason
Julius Cain……………………….. Michael Boatman
Brad Broussard………………………. Tom Degnan
Judith Broussard…………. Halley Wegryn Gross
Martin Knox……………………… Kevin O’Rourke
Rachel Knox……………………. Geraldine Hughes
Chris Scully……………………………… Frank Bara
Detective Rodriguez……………………. Felix Solis
Diane’s Secretary…………………………. Isis King
Sheriff……………………. Daniel Stewart Sherman
Spectator…………………………… Stephen Berger
Another Spectator……………… Susan Pellegrino
WRITTEN BY: Courtney Kemp Agboh
DIRECTED BY: Rod Holcomb
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The Good Wife Season 1 Episode 15 Bang airs Tuesday March 2 at 10/9c on CBS.
ALICIA AND THE CHILDREN TRY TO ADJUST TO PETER BEING HOME, ON “THE GOOD WIFE,” TUESDAY, MARCH 2
Tony Award Winner Alan Cumming (”Cabaret,” “The L Word”) Guest Stars as Eli Gold, the Newest Member of Peter Florrick’s Political Team
Gary Cole (”Entourage,” “The West Wing”) Guest Stars as Kurt McVeigh, a Ballistics Expert
“Bang” - While Peter gets acclimated to life at home and works on a comeback strategy with his political team, including Eli Gold (Alan Cumming “Cabaret,” “The L Word”), Alicia and Diane wrestle with spousal privilege laws in a murder case that hinges on their ability to get a wife to testify against her husband, on THE GOOD WIFE, Tuesday, March 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gary Cole (”Entourage,” “The West Wing”) guest stars as Kurt McVeigh, a rugged ballistics expert who Diane finds herself attracted to.
SERIES REGULARS:
Alicia Florrick…………………. Julianna Margulies
Diane Lockhart……………….. Christine Baranski
Will Gardner………………………….. Josh Charles
Kalinda Sharma……………………. Archie Panjabi
Cary Agos……………………………. Matt Czuchry
Grace Florrick……………………. Makenzie Vega
Zach Florrick……………………… Graham Phillips
RECURRING CAST:
Peter Florrick…………………………… Chris Noth
Jackie Florrick…………………….. Mary Beth Peil
GUEST CAST:
Daniel Golden………………………….. Joe Morton
Eli Gold………………………………. Alan Cumming
Kya Poole………………………………. Franci Swift
ASA Nathan Landry
Lana Delaney………………………………… Jill Flint
Kurt McVeigh…………………………… Gary Cole
Judge Carmella Romano………. Joanna Gleason
Julius Cain……………………….. Michael Boatman
Brad Broussard………………………. Tom Degnan
Judith Broussard…………. Halley Wegryn Gross
Martin Knox……………………… Kevin O’Rourke
Rachel Knox……………………. Geraldine Hughes
Chris Scully……………………………… Frank Bara
Detective Rodriguez……………………. Felix Solis
Diane’s Secretary…………………………. Isis King
Sheriff……………………. Daniel Stewart Sherman
Spectator…………………………… Stephen Berger
Another Spectator……………… Susan Pellegrino
WRITTEN BY: Courtney Kemp Agboh
DIRECTED BY: Rod Holcomb
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Lost Season 6 Episode 6 Sundown Preview
Lost Season 6 Episode 6 Sundown airs Tuesday March 2 at 9/8c on ABC.
SAYID IS FACED WITH A DIFFICULT DECISION, ON ABC’S “LOST”
“Sundown” Sayid is faced with a difficult decision, and Claire sends a warning to the temple inhabitants, on “Lost,” TUESDAY, MARCH 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Lost” stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Terry O’Quinn as Locke and Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana.
Guest starring are Kevin Durand as Keamy, Anthony Azizi as Omar/Arabic man, Hiroyuki Sanada as Dogen, John Hawkes as Lennon, Andrea Gabriel as Noor “Nadia” Abed Jaseem, Kimberley Joseph as Cindy, Cas Anvar as Omer, Kailee Velasco as Eva, Aramis Knight as Sam, Peter Stray as doctor, Salvatore Abbadessa as cabbie, David Griffith as screaming Other, Mickey Graue as Zack and Kiersten Havelock as Emma.
“Sundown” was written by Paul Zbyszewski & Graham Roland and directed by Bobby Roth.
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The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 5 Episode 15
The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 5 Episode 15 Sweet Charity airs Wednesday March 3 at 8/7c on CBS.
CHRISTINE COMES INTO SOME MONEY AND MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN SPLURGING ON A DESIGNER DRESS OR HELPING STARVING CHILDREN, ON “THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
Ed Begley Jr. Guest Stars as a Pastor
“Sweet Charity” - When Christine and Barb find their business unexpectedly profitable, Christine undergoes a personal crisis - deciding whether to spend her share of the newfound money on herself, or follow Barb’s lead and give it to charity, on THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, Wednesday, March 3 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ed Begley Jr. guest stars as a pastor whom Christine turns to for guidance.
SERIES REGULARS
Christine……………………….. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Richard………………………………….. Clark Gregg
Matthew………………………….. Hamish Linklater
Ritchie……………………………….. Trevor Gagnon
Marly………………………………… Tricia O’Kelley
Lindsay…………………………. Alex Kapp Horner
Barb…………………………………… Wanda Sykes
GUEST CAST
Pastor Ed……………………………… Ed Begley Jr.
Ashley………………………………. Ashley Williams
WRITTEN BY: Frank Pines
DIRECTED BY: Andy Ackerman
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CHRISTINE COMES INTO SOME MONEY AND MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN SPLURGING ON A DESIGNER DRESS OR HELPING STARVING CHILDREN, ON “THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
Ed Begley Jr. Guest Stars as a Pastor
“Sweet Charity” - When Christine and Barb find their business unexpectedly profitable, Christine undergoes a personal crisis - deciding whether to spend her share of the newfound money on herself, or follow Barb’s lead and give it to charity, on THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, Wednesday, March 3 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ed Begley Jr. guest stars as a pastor whom Christine turns to for guidance.
SERIES REGULARS
Christine……………………….. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Richard………………………………….. Clark Gregg
Matthew………………………….. Hamish Linklater
Ritchie……………………………….. Trevor Gagnon
Marly………………………………… Tricia O’Kelley
Lindsay…………………………. Alex Kapp Horner
Barb…………………………………… Wanda Sykes
GUEST CAST
Pastor Ed……………………………… Ed Begley Jr.
Ashley………………………………. Ashley Williams
WRITTEN BY: Frank Pines
DIRECTED BY: Andy Ackerman
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Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 15
Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 15 Gary’s Big Mouth airs Wednesday March 3 at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.
GARY TRIES TO SETTLE AN OLD HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY IN ORDER TO HELP TOM MAKE THE WRESTLING TEAM, ON “GARY UNMARRIED,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
David Koechner (”Anchorman”) Guest Stars as Soup, Gary’s High School Nemesis
“Gary’s Big Mouth” - When Gary’s plan to help Tom land a spot on the wrestling team backfires, he challenges the coach, a former high school nemesis, to a wrestling rematch in an attempt to settle their score, on GARY UNMARRIED, Wednesday, March 3 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Koechner (”Anchorman”) guest stars as Soup, Gary’s high school nemesis.
SERIES REGULARS:
Gary Brooks………………………………. Jay Mohr
Allison Brooks…………………….. Paula Marshall
Tom Brooks……………………….. Ryan Malgarini
Louise Brooks ………………Kathryn Newton
Curtis……………………….. Keegan-Michael Key
Sasha……………………………… Brooke D’Orsay
GUEST CAST:
Soup……………………………….. David Koechner
Donny……………………………………. Travis Flory
Jessica…………………………………….. Ellen Wroe
Kid…………………………………….. Shawn McGill
WRITTEN BY: Bill Daly
DIRECTOR: James Burrows
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GARY TRIES TO SETTLE AN OLD HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY IN ORDER TO HELP TOM MAKE THE WRESTLING TEAM, ON “GARY UNMARRIED,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
David Koechner (”Anchorman”) Guest Stars as Soup, Gary’s High School Nemesis
“Gary’s Big Mouth” - When Gary’s plan to help Tom land a spot on the wrestling team backfires, he challenges the coach, a former high school nemesis, to a wrestling rematch in an attempt to settle their score, on GARY UNMARRIED, Wednesday, March 3 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Koechner (”Anchorman”) guest stars as Soup, Gary’s high school nemesis.
SERIES REGULARS:
Gary Brooks………………………………. Jay Mohr
Allison Brooks…………………….. Paula Marshall
Tom Brooks……………………….. Ryan Malgarini
Louise Brooks ………………Kathryn Newton
Curtis……………………….. Keegan-Michael Key
Sasha……………………………… Brooke D’Orsay
GUEST CAST:
Soup……………………………….. David Koechner
Donny……………………………………. Travis Flory
Jessica…………………………………….. Ellen Wroe
Kid…………………………………….. Shawn McGill
WRITTEN BY: Bill Daly
DIRECTOR: James Burrows
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Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 16 Preview
Criminal Minds Season 5 Episode 16 Mosley Lane airs Wednesday March 3 at 9/8c on CBS.
THE BAU TEAM INVESTIGATES A CHILD ABDUCTION WITH SIMILARITIES TO A CASE THAT HAS HAUNTED ONE MOTHER FOR EIGHT YEARS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) Directed the Episode
“Mosley Lane” - The BAU profiles a child abductor who may have been keeping children for more than eight years, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, March 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler, who plays Dr. Spencer Reid, directed the episode.
SERIES REGULARS:
David Rossi………………………….. Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner………………….. Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss……………………… Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan…………………….. Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid……….. Matthew Gray Gubler
Jennifer Jareau…………………………… A.J. Cook
Penelope Garcia……………… Kirsten Vangsness
GUEST CAST:
Sarah Hillridge ……………………….. Ann Cusack
Roger………………………………………… Bud Cort
Anita……………………………………….. Beth Grant
Barbara Lynch………………………. Brooke Smith
Frank Lynch…………………………….. Toby Huss
Aimee Lynch…………………. Cameron Protzman
News Anchor……………………….. Grace Savage
Stephen Shepherd…………………. Austin Mincks
Charlie Hillridge……………………….. Evan Peters
Martha…………………………………. Bunny Levine
Jake Hillridge…………………….. Mark St. Amant
Mr. Shepherd………………………… David Youse
Mrs. Shepherd…………………….. Debra Sullivan
Mae……………………………… Katlin Mastandrea
Mr. Hayden……………… Richard Clarke Larsen
Deputy………………………………. Alton Clemente
WRITTEN BY: Simon Mirren, one of the series’ executive producers, and Erica Messer, one of the series’ supervising producers
DIRECTED BY: Series star Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
RATING: TV14-V
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CSI: NY Season 6 Episode 16 Preview
CSI: NY Season 6 Episode 16 Uncertainty Rules airs Wednesday March 3 at 10/9c on CBS.
WHEN FOUR VICTIMS ARE FOUND DEAD IN A HOTEL ROOM AND THE MAIN SUSPECT TURNS UP WIELDING AN AXE, THE CSIs TRY TO PIECE TOGETHER THE DETAILS ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
“Uncertainty Rules” - On the night of a young man’s 21st birthday, his friends take him out to celebrate, but when they turn up dead and he’s found walking in the middle of the street covered in his friends’ blood and wielding an axe, the CSIs must trace the events of the man’s wild night to figure out just what happened, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, March 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Det. Mac Taylor…………………… …. Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera……… Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer………………. Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes………………….. Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack……………………….. Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe……………………. Anna Belknap
Adam Ross……………………………… AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback…………………. Robert Joy
GUEST CAST:
James Roberts…………………………. Joe Reegan
Officer # 1……………………… Kerie W. Edmead
Officer # 2………………………………. Don Jeanes
Mark Turner……………………… Stephen Gabriel
Daniel Vaughn………………………… Ken Luckey
Jackie Wright………………….. Tristen McDonald
Lacey Deshane………………….. Nadine Heimann
Sara Carr……………………………… Sarah Habel
Mary Riesling…………………………. Linda Porter
Henry Wainright…………………… Hal Landon Jr.
Calvin Moore………………………. Martin Klebba
Cassie Davis…………………………… Angela Gots
Gerald Gordon……………………. Cullen Douglas
Rufus Knox………………………. Dominic Keating
Carolina………………………… Natascha Hopkins
WRITTEN BY: Jeff Thomas
DIRECTED BY: Zachary Reiter
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CSI: NY Season 6 Episode 16 Uncertainty Rules airs Wednesday March 3 at 10/9c on CBS.
WHEN FOUR VICTIMS ARE FOUND DEAD IN A HOTEL ROOM AND THE MAIN SUSPECT TURNS UP WIELDING AN AXE, THE CSIs TRY TO PIECE TOGETHER THE DETAILS ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
“Uncertainty Rules” - On the night of a young man’s 21st birthday, his friends take him out to celebrate, but when they turn up dead and he’s found walking in the middle of the street covered in his friends’ blood and wielding an axe, the CSIs must trace the events of the man’s wild night to figure out just what happened, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, March 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Det. Mac Taylor…………………… …. Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera……… Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer………………. Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes………………….. Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack……………………….. Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe……………………. Anna Belknap
Adam Ross……………………………… AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback…………………. Robert Joy
GUEST CAST:
James Roberts…………………………. Joe Reegan
Officer # 1……………………… Kerie W. Edmead
Officer # 2………………………………. Don Jeanes
Mark Turner……………………… Stephen Gabriel
Daniel Vaughn………………………… Ken Luckey
Jackie Wright………………….. Tristen McDonald
Lacey Deshane………………….. Nadine Heimann
Sara Carr……………………………… Sarah Habel
Mary Riesling…………………………. Linda Porter
Henry Wainright…………………… Hal Landon Jr.
Calvin Moore………………………. Martin Klebba
Cassie Davis…………………………… Angela Gots
Gerald Gordon……………………. Cullen Douglas
Rufus Knox………………………. Dominic Keating
Carolina………………………… Natascha Hopkins
WRITTEN BY: Jeff Thomas
DIRECTED BY: Zachary Reiter
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Feb 25, 2010
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Classification: 15
Director: David L.Williams
Cast: Stephen Mangan, Rhys Thomas, Helen Baxendale, Alexander Skarsgaard, Mark Benson, Clive Russell, Rosie Cavaliero, Lars Arentz-Hansen
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Part goofy bromance, part light-touch mockumentary, engaging indie Beyond The Pole brings some belated, much needed humour to the issue of climate change. Purporting to document the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition to the north pole, this engaging comedy is consistently amusing rather than ferociously funny, but it has heart, ensuring an unexpectedly affecting climax.
Classification: 15
Director: David L.Williams
Cast: Stephen Mangan, Rhys Thomas, Helen Baxendale, Alexander Skarsgaard, Mark Benson, Clive Russell, Rosie Cavaliero, Lars Arentz-Hansen
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Part goofy bromance, part light-touch mockumentary, engaging indie Beyond The Pole brings some belated, much needed humour to the issue of climate change. Purporting to document the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition to the north pole, this engaging comedy is consistently amusing rather than ferociously funny, but it has heart, ensuring an unexpectedly affecting climax.
Inspired by his adventuring great grandfather, Mark is played by Green Wing’s Stephen Mangan at his reliably hubristic best, while Bellamy’s People’s Rhys Thomas is Brian, his unquestioning best friend and puppyish sidekick. Chronicling this misguided polar expedition, sponsored by packets of vegetarian suet, is straight-faced documentary-maker Becky (Helen Baxendale, who also executive produces).
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Shot in Greenland and Iceland and adapted from a radio series script by Paul Barnhill and Neil Warhurst, director David L. Williams reflects his experience in both comedy and genuine documentary, making plenty of his £1million budget by skewering all the clichés of the form and worthy convictions of his deluded principals.
Support for the pair is from a reliable cast of British sitcom regulars, including Clive Russell as the expedition’s experienced Arctic cameraman, Rosie Cavaliero as Brian’s fretting wife and Mark Benson as Mark’s “second best friend”, manning their radio communication from a poky caravan in an English field. Every character’s unwitting testimony of little glances to camera and unfortunate blurts are perfectly pitched for the reality spoof.
Plagued by his wife and brother’s conspicuous lack of support, Mark’s dreams of fame, which increasingly seem to be about claiming a Guinness World record rather than saving the planet, are further threatened by their discovery of a team of gay Norwegians (Alexander Skarsgaard and Lars Arentz-Hansen), pursuing the same goal with better equipment, greater professionalism and experience. The affable Brian warms to their competitors but the increasingly tightly wound Mark is driven to the edge of insanity and the pair turn on each other in farcical bickering and recrimination. Compounding Brian’s increasing misery, Rosie springs a bombshell on him from back home.
Regardless of the film’s modest budget, the panoramic shots of ice floes afford it an impressive scale and spectacle that make Mark and Brian’s petty squabbles seem all the funnier in relief. Ultimately, the film stands or falls on maintaining interest in their friendship and they meet the challenge, Mangan ratcheting up the rants, the scales falling from Brian’s eyes. So while you may enjoy their misfortune, you genuinely care if they succeed.
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UK Cinema Release Date: Thursday, 17 June 2010
Director: Atom Egoyan
Cast: Liam Neeson, Nina Dobrev, Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, Max Thieriot
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For further details including world release dates, photographs and videos search for Chloe on IMDb.comThe most striking thing about multi award-winning Canadian director Atom Egoyan’s film Chloe is the actress Amanda Seyfried who plays the title character. The transition from teeny bop all singing, all dancing angel girl in Mamma Mia last year to sexy seductress escort girl in this film is shocking and at times makes for uncomfortable viewing (although not as uncomfortable as sitting through Mamma Mia I hasten to add).
But that is the idea and the appeal of this darkly disturbing relationship drama. Chloe is hired by a wealthy doctor, played by a neurotic and emotionally fragile Julianne Moore, to seduce her handsome husband David (Liam Neeson), a professor whom she believes is cheating on her.
The idea behind the agreement is to see if David takes the bait and then confront him, but Chloe decides to take it a little further and starts describing in graphic and sordid detail to Catherine how her relationship with David is progressing, which surprisingly turns Catherine on as it takes her back to her early days with David when their own relationship was more steamy. But things soon get out of control as Catherine and Chloe also strike up a relationship, and Chloe then seduces another important member of the inner circle.
While sex is clearly an ongoing theme throughout the movie, there is more depth to the story and characters than simply love making. We get to explore the fragility of relationships and the ease with which jealousy and bitterness can easily overpower the importance of trust and caring for one another.
Moore plays the role of a despairing, desperate wife and lover very well, although her familiar over exuberance gets the better of her at times to the point of overacting. And while we feel for her plight in the most part, there are intriguing and clever twists and turns when the tables are turned. Neeson is also very good as the aging lothario, although we don’t get to see his true colours until very late on.
But it is Seyfried as Chloe who steals the show, oozing sexual energy while at the same time revealing alarming ‘Basic Instinct’ tendencies; thus proving that she has a more diverse range to her repertoire than simply playing a bubbly blonde.
The director’s influence is also palpable throughout the movie. The two-time Oscar nominee proves he is no novice at making dark dramas with his intelligent manipulation of the characters and dark settings, which set the mood perfectly for the tense dramatic scenes.
The only obvious gripe I have with the film is the ending, which is staged as a happy one, but with obvious ambiguity as to the outcome of everyone’s circumstances. That in itself is fine, but the small hints that everything is not as it seems are a little unusual and not really in keeping with the characters’ behavior until that point. You’ll see what I mean when you watch the film next year.
Reviewer Score: 7/10
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