Backstreet Boys news: Kevin Richardson rejoining the group permanently and more!

During their concert at London's O2 arena, Backstreet Boys announced the former member Kevin Richardson who left the band in 2006 will be rejoining the group permanently. Also it was at the same concert when the news of  the band member A.J. McLean expecting his first child was announced.

Backstreet Boys formed in 1993 and was the top boy band during the 90's. They are currently on tour with New Kids on the Block. It was said that BSB are already in the talks of doing a second tour with NKOTB.


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New international trailer for "Prometheus"

Here's a new international trailer for Ridley Scott's "Prometheus:"

"Prometheus" stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender,

Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Charlize Theron.
Directed by Ridley Scott, the film is scheduled to be released on June 8th, 2012.

 

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Prinze and Gellar expecting second child

Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. are pregnant with second child, according to Us Weekly.

Prinze and Gellar met during the filming of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" back in 1997 and started dating three years later. The couple married on the 1st of September, 2002 in Mexico and was blessed with a daughter they named Charlotte Grace seven years later.

Family comes first to the couple who are said to "still have date nights all the time and have a normal life."  

Congratulations!


SOURCES: Us; Image

International posters for "Snow White and the Huntsman"

Here's the first look on the international posters for the film "Snow White and the Huntsman"
directed by Rupert Sanders. It stars "Twilight Saga" actress Kristin Stewart as Snow White,Chris Hemsworth from “Thor” playing the Huntsman, and Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen.

“Snow White and the Huntsman” is scheduled to be released on June 1st, 2012.

 

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SCREENING: 96 Minutes - TODAY!

Join Brittany Snow (HairSpray, John Tucker Must Die), Christian Serratos (Twilight), J. Michael Trautmann (Last Call, Showtime's Shameless), director Aimee Lagos and other cast and crew on Friday, April 27, 2012 for the 7:45pm screening of 96 MINUTES at the AMC BURBANK TOWN CENTER 8 (201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91501 - inside the Burbank Mall).

For tickets, please go to http://www.fandango.com/96minutes_144279/movietimes?date=4/27/2012.

96 MINUTES

SYNOPSIS:

96 MINUTES is the spellbinding story of a carjacking and four kids caught in the hair-raising chaos of one night.  The story builds to a thrilling climax as it intercuts between the car and the beginning of that day, following the separate stories of each kid – where they come from, who they are, and how they all ended up in one car on this fateful night. With incredible performances by a young cast, this riveting moral tale touches on the issues of race, class, friendship and our connections to our past. Not all of them are innocent, not all of them survive, but in these 96 minutes the choices they each make will change their lives forever.

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NEW Breaking Dawn Stills

Summit Entertainment has released two new stills from the much anticipated Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, part 2, which releases November 16th in theaters. Jacob Black in one, with Edward and Bella Cullen in the other. How are you liking the red eyes and pale white skin that Bella is sporting this time around?

Let us know your thoughts

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Official internation trailer for Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows"

Here is the official international trailer for Tim Burton's new film "Dark Shadows"  

starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Helena Bonham Carter:

An imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral 

home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. 

The film also stars Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, 

Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Bella Heathcote

and is scheduled to be released on May 11th, 2012.

SOURCES: Video; IMDb

New trailer for Pixar's "Brave"

                                  Here's a new trailer for Pixar's first fairy tale animation, "Brave":

"Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, "Brave" features

 Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. 

Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended 

peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right."

Merida is voiced by Kelly Macdonald ("Trainspotting" and "Nanny McPhee.") 

The film also stars Julie Walters, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, 

Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and John Ratzenberger.

"Brave" is set to be released on June 22, 2012.

SOURCES: Video; IMDb

Team Josh!

If you are a Hunger Games fan, you will probably recognize Josh Hutcherson. He plays Peeta in the new movie based on the best selling books. The nineteen year old has been acting since 2002 and has some impressive roles under his belt. He’s been in movies like American Splendor, Zathura, Bridge to Terabitha, The Vampires Assistant, and The Kids are Alright. In addition to Catching Fire the sequel to The Hunger Games, Josh has upcoming roles in Red Dawn and 7 Days in Havana. Josh is just as exceptional in his personal life as he is in his professional one. He bakes, he knows his shoes and he just adopted a Pit Bull puppy.

“I really love women’s shoes- I think they're very sexy. So whenever I go into Bloomingdale's, I head to the women's shoe section and think, Hmm, maybe I'll get my next girlfriend a pair of those.” Hutcherson told InStyle magazine. “I always buy my mom Louboutin’s or Jimmy Choo’s for her birthday. I have a pretty good sense of style, all in all. Once I figure out a woman, I know what she should wear - which comes in handy when you have a mom and girlfriends. You can always make them happy with a nice bag or a pair of pumps.”

Maybe designer fashion isn’t your thing, there’s much more to love about Josh. He just adopted an adorable three month old Pit Bull, which he named Driver. Driver and Hutcherson found each other when rescue group Hands Paws Hearts pulled the dog out of a municipal Los Angeles County shelter. The puppy, who has two missing toes, had been dropped off as a stray.

On the same day Rose went to pick up Driver from the shelter, she got a call from a friend of a friend – who turned out to be Hutcherson. The actor had been looking for a pit bull, and "he wanted a rescue dog, that was a priority."
Just to wrap up an exceptionally nice package, Josh, a native of Kentucky who has retained his southern charm, rides a Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight. It's a new model designed to look like an old-school '60s one with a metallic midnight-blue tank on it that has the outline of Kentucky on the side.

When asked about falling in love, Josh says, “I'd rather have loved and than lost than not loved at all. So when I'm in a relationship, I'm very "I love you, I love you, I love you!"

Sources: People and InStyle Magazines

True Blood Season 5: Waiting Sucks - Sam/Luna

New clip from the much awaited season 5 of HBO's hit series "True Blood."

In this clip, we see Sam Merlotte and his friend, the shifter, Luna:

Season 5 of "True Blood" will premiere on June 10th, Sunday, 9 p.m. EST.

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"Hysteria" starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy

Official trailer for the film "Hysteria" starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, 

Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones, Ruper Everett, Ashley Jensen, and Sheridan Smith.

Directed by Tanya Wexler and written by Stephen Dyer, the film is 

"a romantic comedy based on the truth of how Mortimer Granville 

devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science."

"Hysteria" is set to be released in the U.S. on May 18th, 2012.

SOURCES: Video; IMDb

Official trailer for "Ruby Sparks" starring Paul Dano

Here is the official trailer for a new film starring Paul Dano 

("Cowboys and Aliens" and "Little Miss Sunshine.")

A novelist struggling with writer's block finds romance in a most unusual way: 

by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence. 

"Ruby Sparks" is directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and 

written by Zoe Kazan and stars Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan with Antonio Banderas, 

Alia Shawkat, Deborah Ann Woll, Annette Bening, Steve Coogan, and Elliott Gould.

"Ruby Sparks" is scheduled to be released on July 25th, 2012.

SOURCES: Video; IMDb

Finalists for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Here is the complete list of the finalists for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards scheduled to be held on the 20th of May at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas:

ARTIST AWARDS:

Top Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Katy Perry
Rihanna
 
Top New Artist:
Bad Meets Evil
Big Sean
Foster The People
Scotty McCreery
Wiz Khalifa

Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Drake
Lil Wayne
Bruno Mars

Top Female Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Duo/Group:
The Black Eyed Peas Coldplay Lady Antebellum LMFAO Maroon 5

Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Michael Buble
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne

Top Hot 100 Artist:
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Digital Songs Artist:
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Radio Songs Artist:
Adele
Katy Perry
Bruno Mars
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna

Top Touring Artist:
Bon Jovi
Taylor Swift
Take That
U2
Roger Waters

Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Shakira

Top Streaming Artist:
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Nicki Minaj
Bruno Mars
Rihanna

Top Digital Media Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Rihanna

Top Pop Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top R&B Artist:
Beyonce
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Miguel
Rihanna

Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Nicki Minaj
Wiz Khalifa

Top Country Artist:
Jason Aldean
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Top Rock Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster The People
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons

Top Alternative Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster The People
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons

Top Latin Artist:
Mana
Pitbull
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Shakira

Top Dance Artist:
David Guetta
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Rihanna
Britney Spears

Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Skillet
Laura Story
Chris Tomlin

ALBUM AWARDS:

Top Billboard 200 Album:

Adele "21"
Michael Buble "Christmas"
Drake "Take Care"
Lady Gaga "Born This Way"
Lil Wayne "Tha Carter IV"

Top Pop Album
Adele "19"
Adele "21"
Michael Buble "Christmas"
Lady Gaga "Born This Way"
Justin Bieber "Under The Mistletoe"

Top R&B Album
Beyonce "4"
Mary J. Blige "My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1)"
Chris Brown "F.A.M.E."
Jennifer Hudson "I Remember Me"
Rihanna "Talk That Talk"

Top Rap Album:
Bad Meets Evil "Hell: The Sequel"
Drake "Take Care"
Jay Z & Kanye West "Watch The Throne"
Lil Wayne "Tha Carter IV"
LMFAO "Sorry For Party Rocking"

Top Country Album:
Jason Aldean "My Kinda Party"
The Band Perry "The Band Perry"
Luke Bryan "Tailgates & Tanlines'
Lady Antebellum "We Own The Night"
Scotty McCreery "Clear As Day"

Top Rock Album:
Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto"
Foo Figthers "Wasting Light:
Foster The People "Torches"
Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Nickelback "Here And Now"

Top Alternative Album:
Coldplay "Mylo Xyloto"
Foo Figthers "Wasting Light:
Foster The People "Torches"
Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
Nickelback "Here And Now"

Top Latin Album:
Camila "Dejarte De Amar"
Cristian Castro "Viva El Principe"
Mana "Drama Y Luz"
Prince Royce "Prince Royce"
Romeo Santos "Formula: Vol. 1"

Top Dance Album:
David Guetta "Nothing But The Beat"
Lady Gaga "Born This Way"
Lady Gaga "The Fame"
LMFAO "Sorry For Party Rocking"
Skrillex "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites"

Top Christian Album:
Casting Crowns "Come To The Well"
Casting Crowns "Until The Whole World Hears"
Skillet "Awake"
Laura Story "Blessings"
Various Artists "Wow Hits 2012"

SONG AWARDS:

Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera "Moves Like Jagger"
Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West "E.T."
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer "Give Me Everything"

Top Digital Song:
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
LMFAO "Sexy And I Know It"
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera "Moves Like Jagger"
Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West "E.T."

Top Radio Song:
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera "Moves Like Jagger"
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer "Give Me Everything"
Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris "We Found Love"

Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
David Guetta Feat. Usher "Without You"
Lil Wayne "How To Love"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Nicki Minaj "Super Bass

Top Streaming Song (Video):
Adele "Someone Like You"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
LMFAO "Sexy And I Know It"
Bruno Mars "The Lazy Song"
Nicki Minaj "Super Bass"

Top Pop Song:
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
LMFAO "Sexy And I Know It"
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera "Moves Like Jagger"
Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West "E.T."

Top R&B Song:
Chris Brown "She Ain't You"
Cee Lo Green "Fk You (Forget You)
Jeremih Feat. 50 Cent "Down On Me"
Miguel "Sure Thing"
Kelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne "Motivation"

Top Rap Song:
Flo Rida "Good Feeling"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
LMFAO "Sexy And I Know It"
Nicki Minaj "Super Bass"
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer "Give Me Everything"

Top Country Song:
Jason Aldean "Dirt Road Anthem"
Luke Bryan "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)"
Eli Young Band "Crazy Girl"
Lady Antebellum "Just A Kiss"
Blake Shelton "Honey Bee"

Top Rock Song:
Adele "Rolling In The Deep"
Adele "Someone Like You"
Coldplay "Paradise"
Foo Fighters "Walk"
Foster The People "Pumped Up Kicks"

Top Alternative Song:
Adele "Rolling In The Deep"
AWOLNATION "Sail"
Coldplay "Paradise"
Foster The People "Pumped Up Kicks"
Mumford & Sons "The Cave"

Top Latin Song:
Don Omar & Lucenzo "Danza Kuduro"
Don Omar "Taboo"
Pitbull "Bon Bon"
Prince Royce "Corazon Sin Cara"
Romeo Santos Feat. Usher "Promise"

Top Dance Song:
Dev "In The Dark"
David Guetta Feat. Usher "Without You"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
LMFAO "Sexy And I Know It"
Britney Spears "Til The World Ends"

Top Christian Song:
Casting Crowns "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)"
Jamie Grace Feat. TobyMac "Hold Me"
Mandisa "Stronger"
Laura Story "Blessings"
Matthew West "Strong Enough"

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Guy Pearce to star as villian in "Iron Man 3"

English-born Australian actor Guy Pearce known for his role in Christopher Nolan's "Memento" is reported to be starring in the next "Iron Man" film as "Aldrich Killian."

The third "Iron Man" film will be loosely based on "Extremis" by Warren Ellis. In the books, the villian geneticist Killian was one of the creators of the Extremis technology that Iron Man adopted after Killian sold it to the terrorists.

"Iron Man 3" stars     Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Don Cheadle. The film will be directed by Shane Black.

SOURCES: ComicBookMovie; Image

Oren Peli's "Chernobyl Diaries"

From the creator of  "Paranormal Activity" Oren Peli, "Chernobyl Diaries" 

is a film about a group of six young tourists who hired an "extreme tour" 

guide looking to go off the beaten path followed by a camera. 

"Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home 

to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the 

 disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city,

 however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone..."

"Chernobyl Diaries" opens on May 25th, 2012.

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First poster and clip from werewolf drama "Jack and Diane"

Indie English actress Juno Temple has a new film titled 

"Jack and Diane" which is coming to the U.S. on June 1st, 2012.

The film is about "Jack and Diane, two teenage girls, meet in New York City and spend the night kissing ferociously. Diane's charming innocence quickly begins to open Jack's tough skinned heart. But, when Jack discovers that Diane is leaving the country in a week she tries to push her away. Diane must struggle to keep their love alive while hiding the secret that her newly awakened sexual desire is giving her werewolf-like visions."

 

The film was written and directed by Bradley Rust Grey and also stars 

Jena Malone, Riley Keough, Dane DeHaan, and Kylie Minouge among others.

Watch the video here.

SOURCES: UpandComers; IMDb

AllanHydeNews.com launches new website plus new video from Allan Hyde himself!

AllanHydeNews.com recently launched the new and improved 

unofficial site for the Danish actor Allan Hyde - AllanHyde.com. 

Allan is well-known for his role in HBO's critically acclaimed series "True Blood" as the 

2000-year old vampire Godric, Maker of vampire Viking, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård.)

Allan had been featured in various short films in Denmark and the U.S. 

including "En Forelskelse" and his in own project "Stupid Clown" with Johnny Simmons.

 The website features updates on Allan's recent projects including "Gourmet Film" 

and various information about his past projects in and out of the U.S. 

Below is a short clip featuring Allan launching the site himself:

SOURCE: AllanHyde.com

New film "Virginia" stars Jennifer Connelly

Official trailer and poster for the new film "Virginia"
starring "Requiem for a Dream" star Jennifer Connelly.

Synopsis

Written and directed by Dustin Lance Black (MILK), VIRGINIA stars Jennifer Connelly in the title role as a beautiful yet unhinged single mother who struggles to raise her son Emmett (Harrison Gilbertson) while dreaming of escaping her small Southern boardwalk town. Her long time affair with the very married, Mormon Sheriff Richard Tipton (Ed Harris) is thrown into question when he decides to run for public office. Things are further complicated when Emmett begins a romantic relationship with Tipton's daughter (Emma Roberts). Virginia and the town--populated by Amy Madigan, Toby Jones, Yeardley Smith--are full of secrets and everyone knows Virginia can only keep things together for so long. VIRGINIA is a funny, touching drama that looks at the American Dream and what it takes to keep it together.

"Virginia" was written and directed by Dustin Lance Black
and also stars Harrison Gilbertson, Ed Harris, Emma Roberts,
Amy Madigan, Yeardley Smith, and Toby Jones.
It is set to be released in May 18th, 2012.

SOURCE:TrailersApple

Dick Clark dies at age 82

Host of the New Year's Eve special from Time Square Dick Clark died of a heart attack on Wednesday according to Associated Press.

Clark also had a career in hosting the "American Bandstand," "$25,000 Pyramid," and "Miss U.S.A Pageant."

Clark was reported to have had a stroke back in 2004 but coped with its side effects.

Clark was born in Mount Vernon, New York in November 30th, 1929 and passed away in Santa Monica, California on the 18th of April, 2012. He was 82-years old.

SOURCES: LATimes; Image

Anna Paquin is expecting...

True Blood co-stars and real life husband and wife, Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin have announced they are expecting a child together. Stephen has a 2 children from previous relationships and this will be Anna's first.

The couple have been married for nearly 2 years and play the vampire King of Mississippi, Bill Compton, and the not so helpless telepath human, Sookie Stackhouse, in HBO's hit series True Blood. I imagine they are grateful for the short shooting season that True Blood has and we wonder if they will have to work something into the storyline, considering Sookie's wardrobe style does not tend to leave much to the imagination.


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"My Valentine" by Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's "My Valentine" featuring Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp.

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Bee Gees' Robin Gibb in a coma

Robin Gibb, former member of the musical group Bee Gees, is gravely ill according to his official website on Saturday.

The 62-year old musician who has been battling colon and liver cancer is not suffering pneumonia and is currently in a coma.

The Press Association reported that the musician's family members including his brother Barry Gibb who is also a former member of the band, were at Gibb's side in a London hospital.

Friend of the musician's family told The Sun, "If there is anyone you would put money on pulling through such a dire situation, it would be Robin because he is a fighter. But this is a battle he will struggle to win."

Robin has been battlong cancer for 2 years now, the same condition his twin brother Maurice had battled with nine years ago before passing away in 2003.

SOURCES: Image; USA Today

Poster for "Take This Waltz" starring Michelle Williams

New poster from the film "Take This Waltz" starring Michelle Williams
("My Week With Marilyn" ) and Seth Rogen ("Pineapple Express.")

The up-coming film is by Canadian actress/director
Sarah Polley ("Go" and "Dawn of the Dead.")

The film is "a funny, bittersweet and heart-wrenching story about a woman struggling to choose between two different types of love." (IMDb)

The film also stars Luke Kirby, Sarah Silverman, and Aaron Abrams.

This is Polley's second length film following "Away from Her" which was released in 2006.

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"Django Unchained" Official Sypnosis

Official sypnosis for Quentin Tarantino's new film
"Django Unchained" had been released:

Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles - dead or alive.

Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South's most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago.

Django and Schultz's search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Academy Award®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of "Candyland," an infamous plantation where slaves are groomed by trainer Ace Woody (Kurt Russell) to battle each other for sport. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie's trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival...

"Django Unchained" stars Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio,
Christoph Waltz,Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Rowling starts on Harry Potter Encyclopedia

J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series recently confirmed that she is working on a long-awaited Harry Potter encyclopedia.

Rowling stated, "For a long time I have been promising an encyclopaedia of Harry's world, and I have started work on this now - some of it forms the new content in Pottermore. It is likely to be a time-consuming job, but when finished I shall donate all royalties to charity."

In response to the possibility of another novel in the Harry Potter series, Rowling stated that she "always refused to say 'never' to this question." And said, "I think it would be foolish to rule out something I might want to do in a few years' time. However, I have no immediate plans to write another Harry Potter novel, and I do think that I have rounded off Harry's story in the seven published books."

It was also announced that Rowling's new adult novel titled "The Curious Vacancy" will be published on the 27th of September, 2012.

SOURCES: DigitalSpy; Image

"Django Unchained" first teaser poster

Hre is the first teaser poster for Quentin Tarantino's new film "Django Unchained."

It stars Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz,
Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson.

"Django Unchained" is set to be released on Christmas day, 2012.

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Release date for "Carrie" starring Chloë Moretz

Chloë Moretz star of "Let Me In" (the Hollywood adaptation of the Swedish film "Låt den rätte komma in") was reported to be starring as the lead role in the remake of "Carrie."

The film based on Stephen King's novel of the same title will be directed by "Boys Don't Cry" director Kimberly Pierce and will be released on March 15th, 2013.

The original "Carrie" film was adapted by Brian de Palma in 1979 starring Sissy Spacek.

The new "Carrie" film is said to be more based on the novel than an actual remail of de Palma's film. Screenplay will be written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

SOURCE: Image; Comingsoon

"Looper" Trailer

In the futuristic action thriller Looper, time travel will be invented – but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a “looper” – a hired gun, like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) – is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good… until the day the mob decides to “close the loop,” sending back Joe’s future self (Bruce Willis) for assassination.

Written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Ram Bergman
and James D. Stern, "Looper" stars Bruce Willis,
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, and Jeff Daniels.

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Tom Felton Joins END7 to Fight Tropical Diseases

When I first read the article by the Sabine Vaccine Institute I wanted to say something like “Draco devastates tropical diseases!”  It may be a catchy phrase but I have to respect the message that actor Tom Felton is trying to convey by becoming an ambassador for END7.

“I was inspired to support the END7 campaign when I learned how easy it was for young people to get involved,” said Felton. “By donating just a few pence, anyone can help get these treatments to people who need them most and hopefully change the future for the millions of children growing up in developing countries around the world.” ~Tom Felton

These diseases, aggravated by poverty, affect approximately 500 million children.  In fact, they affect one in six people worldwide so not only children, but also those who care for them. 

For just 50 pence (around $45 dollars) one person can be protected from all seven major NTDs for a year.  Pharmaceutical companies provide help in the form of donated meds and the local infrastructure (schools, community centers, and the like) are used to administer the treatments making this a cost-effective and easy to implement program.   It’s is wonderful when something so easily and cheaply executed can help so many people.

Tom Felton, who became an Ambassador for the cause, is going to be reaching out to the public and spreading the word, trying to get others involved.

Important information -

NTDs are a group of 17 parasitic and bacterial infections that are the most common afflictions of the world's poorest people. The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases focuses on the seven most common NTDs that account for 90 percent of the disease burden.  They disable and disfigure their victims, trapping them in disease and poverty.

The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a non-profit organization of scientists, researchers and advocates dedicated to reducing suffering caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Since its founding in 1993 in honor of the oral polio vaccine developer, Dr. Albert B. Sabin, the Institute has been at the forefront of efforts to control, treat and eliminate these preventable diseases. For more information please visit www.sabin.org

END7 was launched in January of 2012 and seeks to gather support for NTD control efforts to ask political leaders and philanthropists to increase funding for this global health issue. END7 works with global partners such as the World Health Organization and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.   In addition they use social media to raise not only funds but awareness. 

How to learn more or join the END7 campaign, please visit END7 on Facebook or follow @END_7 on Twitter for more information.

To see the original article go to www.globalnetwork.org/tom-felton-becomes-newest-end7-campaign-ambassador

Artists On Demand Welcomes New Staff Member

We here at Artists On Demand have welcomed in a new On Air Personality into our ranks. Take a look at Deb, from Virginia. She loves music and all things entertainment (right up our alley). We are looking forward to all of you getting to know her! Make sure to give her a shout out on twitter at @karmabalance and @artistsondemand. 

Name: Deborah Helms Stone

Nicknames: Deb

Birthplace: Roanoke, Virginia

Current Location: Roanoke, Virginia

Age: 47

Interests: I tend to get obsessed with a topic, find out everything I can about it, and then move on to the next thing. There are too many interesting things to uncover, and I couldn’t stand thinking I missed out on something. However these have stuck with me: Animals- I want to be Dr. Deb Doolittle. I am a voracious reader and a constant doodler. Music- If there is no music playing in my environment, and then it’s playing in my head. I love the outdoors and I like to explore.

Top Three’s:

Favorite Bands/Artists:
1. The Pixies
2. 100 Monkeys
3. Tom Waits

Favorite Movies:
1. How to Get a Head in Advertising
2. The Princess Bride
3. Army of Darkness

Favorite TV Shows:
1. True Blood
2. Walking Dead
3. Game of Thrones

Favorite Places to Visit:
1. My imaginary world. Does that count?
2. California – I would have said northern, but I like San Diego too.
3. I love New York. What? I really do.

Favorite thing about being a part of AOD: It’s like a treasure hunt. I can’t stand to think I am missing out on anything. AOD lets me explore and discover, so nothing wonderful gets by me.

If you could be any flavor jelly belly (jelly bean), what flavor would you be and why? Strawberry Cheesecake – I’m sweet, but there is more to me under the surface. Let’s face it, I can be sort of cheesy too, not that there’s anything wrong with that. I’d like to be a cheesecake-y pinup.

Aaron Carter Extends His Time in The Fantasticks

It would appear that  New York City can not get enough of Aaron Carter. Carter, who has been playing Matt in the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, has just extended his stay in the city with a new round of performances. Carter originally started performing in The Fantastick at the beginning of November in 2011. He was set to end his time with them as of the end of January, at which time he extended until April 22nd. With that date fast approaching, Carter has now extended his performances through July 22nd.

In a statement made, Carters says "I'm thrilled to extend my run in The Fantasticks and I'm looking forward to spending the summer in New York performing."

While he has been performing, Carter has also made time for his music career. At the end of March, Carter tweeted "Great start to the new year: NEW album! NEW me! Get ready folks!!" Carter has also been tweeting pictures of himself in the studio with different producers and other musicians. He has made time for concerts in areas surrounding the big apple and seems to be working just as hard on his music as he is on his performance with The Fantasticks. How he juggles it all, we will never know. But we are not complaining!

Aaron Carter is constantly on twitter tweeting with his fans, posting pictures, and keeping everyone up to date on his fast moving and quickly growing career. You can catch him on Best Ink on the Oxygen channel tonight (April 10th) at 10 pm EST as a guest judge. If you are unaware of the happenings that are Aaron Carter, you must be living under a rock. We can't wait to see what else he has up his sleeve and we'll definitely be watching as he works his way to the top.

For tickets to see Aaron Carter in The Fantasticks CLICK HERE!

Bale to join Saldana and Affleck in new film

Relativity Media recently announced that "Dark Knight" star Christian Bale will be starring in the film "Out of the Furnace" alongside Zoe Saldana and Casey Affleck.

The film which is being written and directed by Scott Cooper ("Crazy Heart") will be filming in Braddock this spring.

"Out of the Furnace" also stars Forest Whitaker, Billy Bob Thornton, and Sam Shepard.

"An ex-con attempts to blend into his new surroundings in an Indiana town, but is haunted by a figure from his past. " IMDb

SOURCES: Post-Gazette; IMDb

True Blood S5 sneak peek: Alcide and Sookie

And we finally have a True Blood Season 5 sneak peek:



New season of the HBO original series will premiere on June 10th, 2012.

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Hathaway's new haircut for new film

Preparing for her role in the up-coming adaptation of "Les Misérables," Anne Hathaway chopped her long dark locks.

The 29-year old actress will be playing Fantine in the fim which also stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Samantha Barks, and Aaron Tveit.

Fantine is a single mother who sells her hair and turns into a prostitute to feed her child.

The film which is being directed by Tom Hooper is currently filming in England and it set to be released in December of 2012.

SOURCES: People; IMDb

"A Fantastic Fear of Everyhing" First Trailer

Simon Pegg star of the sci-fi comedy "Paul" will be starring in "A Fantastic Fear of Everyhing," a film based on an original screen play written by Crispian Mills.

The story follows Jack (Pegg), a children's book author who is making a career transition and venturing into the world of crime fiction. During his preparation, however, studying Victorian serial killers and such, he drives himself to become a paranoid, delusional mess who fears that everyone is out to kill him. But when Jack gets an opportunity for success and goes for it, he is forced to deal with everything in his life that scares him - including the cause of all his fears.




"A Fantastic Fear of Everything" also stars Paul Freeman, Clare Higgins,
and Amara Karan. No U.S. release date has been released yet.

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"The Avengers" New TV spot

Here's a new clip from the film "The Avengers."

Written and directed by Joss Whedon with Zak Penn,
"The Avengers" stars Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson,
Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stellan Skarsgård,
Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, and Paul Bettany.

It is set to be released on May 4th, 2012.

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INTERVIEW: Alexander Ludwig Talks The Hunger Games

Alexander Ludwig, who plays the slightly psychotic,  power hungry, and drop dead gorgeous Cato in the blockbuster movie The Hunger Games, did a virtual sit down with Artists On Demand to talk about his role, his music, and how he feels about the fandom that has grown with this movie.

The Hunger Games was released a few weeks ago. What has the fans reactions been like?

The reaction has been incredible. The entire cast feels honoured to have such loyal, dedicated fans.


The movie came in at #4 best opening weekends just behind The Dark Knight, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. It even beat out New Moon. How does it feel to be a part of something so big?

We are all really proud of the reaction to this movie, and we feel genuinely moved by the positive results. We never gave this any thought when we were filming in North Carolina – we were just focussed on giving our best performance - so in all honesty, the box office success has come as a huge surprise to all of us.


What was the feeling like when you heard you were cast as Cato? Had you read the books and understood the importance of your character in this first movie?

I was ecstatic when Gary offered me the part of Cato. I had never played a villain before and I welcomed the opportunity to get inside the head of someone so twisted. I had read the books and I realized that Cato played a key role throughout the movie and especially in the climax of the final scene.


Did you have to undergo any special physical training for The Hunger Games?

I trained extensively for this role, bulking up by nearly 30-40 pounds. We worked with specially trained navy seals who transformed us into fighting form.


Your character was quite an important part in this first movie. Cato was the guy to beat. How much preparation did you do in order to build up this role and kind of make him your own?

I spent a lot of time talking to Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins about their vision for Cato. I wanted to honour the story while still making him my own creation. In the end, Cato became a melting pot of all of our ideas and concepts. I was really happy that I was given the opportunity to show Cato’s development, character arch and journey.


The final scene with Cato was a bit emotional in our opinion. It was as if he finally realized that his district thought he was no good for anything but this battle and he didn’t appear to be ok with that. What was it like filming that scene?

The final scene was awesome to film. I wanted to become lost in Cato’s dementia, and to feel his moment of realization – that he was merely a pawn in a psychotic game.


Were you able to get any souvenirs from the set or were they pretty strict on that?

I have the best memories of one of the most inspiring summers of my life – that is my souvenir.


You recently attended the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, if we are correct? What was that like being surrounded by some of the biggest fans? The atmosphere is intense!

The fans are fantastic and I feel truly honoured when they support me. The KC awards were a lot of fun and it was great to see some of my Hunger Games cast mates. I miss everyone so much.


Switching gears real quick, your first single ‘Liv it Up (Teenage Wasteland)’ has debuted on iTunes. Is it available worldwide and are you looking to release an album any time soon?

Yes, Liv it Up is available worldwide and is currently being played on Italian Radio. I do hope to release an album in the future.


Any chances of a music video for this single?

I want to make a music video – definitely - just haven’t had time. Hopefully I can complete that this summer.


Do you have any new projects coming up or any public appearances that you want fans to know about?

I am meeting tons of producers and directors right now, and I am searching for my next project. I will keep you posted.

Thank you so much for your time and we’ll be keeping an eye on your career! Good luck!

Thank you so much. It was great talkin to you…

peace.