Bill Condon Gives Fans A Present

It seems as though Director Bill Condon wanted to give fans of The Twilight Saga something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. He decided to take to the official Twilight Facebook page to post this first look at Breaking Dawn.

In a message to fans, he said:

"Happy Thanksgiving and a crazy Black Friday to all of you and yours."

I am very excited to see what else the director is going to give us over the coming months. What do you think of this sneak peak?


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100 Monkeys Embark on Winter Tour

100 Monkeys are set to embark on a tour that runs through the end of December into early January and are offering special packages that are available for purchase for their fans. They have a select few packages left and wouldn't want anyone to miss out on the chance to spend New Years Eve with the band at their show at Emo's Alternate Lounge in Austin, Texas. The band also has a special deal with Starwood Hotels to provide reduced price hotel rooms for fans who are attending 100 Monkeys shows.

Here is some helpful information about the tour and hotel packages:

DECEMBER 26, 2010 8:30P
The Earl, Atlanta, GA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 27, 2010 7P
WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 28, 2010 7P
The Parish @ House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 29, 2010 8P
Warehouse Live Studio, Houston, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 30, 2010 7:30P
The Loft, Dallas, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 31, 2010
Emo's Alternative Lounge, Austin, TX
VIP PACKAGE - SOLD OUT

Standard Packages: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1010076955&key=48769

PACKAGE: Hotel package includes 2 tickets to the show, early entry to the concert, signed 8x10 photo, signed Live and Kicking Part Two DVD, and champagne toast at midnight.

JANUARY 1, 2011 8P
Smokin Aces, Mission, TX
NO HOST HOTEL

JANUARY 2, 2011 4P
White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1010218342&key=40E5

Goodbye Mr. Kershner

Irvin Kershner, director extraordinaire passed away today at the age of 87. His long list of accomplishments includes the Bond flick "Never Say Never Again," also "Robocop 2," but most notably "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back." Kershner has changed the world of make believe as we know it. Helping to create a world of imagination with no modern technology as no one else could. The Sci-Fi world will never be the same without him. May the Force be with you always Mr. Kershner.


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Hathaway and Franco to Host Oscars

James Franco and Anne Hathaway have been tapped to host the 2011 Oscars. The producers decided to go with the young stars, because they are very hot right now and on the rise. They want the night to be a "celebration of film," and they feel that Franco and Hathaway will successfully make that happen.

The idea to use actors rather than comedians has been the trend for a number of years now. Last year, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosted; and before that it was Hugh Jackman. It seems that the Academy is going back to the trend that was popular in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

The producers have also chosen these young actors, because there is a chance that they may be nominated for an award as well; Franco for his role in "127 Hours," and Hathaway for her role in "Love & Other Drugs." It wouldn't be the first time a host has also been nominated, and it keeps the show entertaining.

The goal for this year is to cut back the length of the show even more. In past years, the show has run as long as four hours, and that is just not something that can happen again. There are a number of awards that have been moved to another event, and the hope is that it will aid in the shortening of the show.

Will you be tuning in to this years show?


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RIP comedic genius Leslie Neilsen...

The star of the wildly popular movies 'Airline' and spoof comedic series 'Naked Gun' & has passed away at 84 years of age in a hospital in Florida.

IMDb currently has the actor listed as having just completed producing 'Stonerville' and currently working on 'The Waterman Movie'. No word yet on whether his passing will affect either of these.

RIP Leslie, you will be missed.


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Celebrities Go Offline For Charity

In an effort to raise awareness for World aids Day and the Keep A Child Alive program, a number of different celebrities will be going offline until $1 million is raised for the organization, which is run by Alicia Keys.

The celebrities taking part in the event include Keys, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, and Keys' husband Swizz Beats. Each of the stars filmed a "last will and testament" to play during the week to signify their "digital deaths."

The idea behind it is to make the world more aware of what is going on outside of their comfort zones. I'm curious to see how long it takes to raise the money.

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Willie Nelson Charged with Possession

While going through border patrol, Willie Nelson was charged with possession of marijuana when 6 ounces were found on his tour bus. When the bus pulled the into the checkpoint at Sierra Blanca, TX at 9 a.m., the officers smelled pot as soon as the bus doors opened.

Upon further inspection of the bus, authorities discovered the stash of pot. Nelson was arrested along with 2 other people when he said the the pot was his. He was arrested and released on $2,500 bond. Is this the first time he has been caught with the drug?


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