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NBC Fall 2009 Premiere Dates Including ‘The Office,’ ‘30 Rock,’ ‘Heroes,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on August 28, 2009 - 4:04pmCHICAGO – NBC has announced their fall premiere dates and it all kicks off with the highly anticipated premiere of “The Jay Leno Show” at 9pm CT on Monday, September 14th. The network has scheduled two new dramas - “Mercy” & “Trauma” - and one new comedy - “Community”.
Ang Lee’s ‘Taking Woodstock’ Lays Down Too Mellow a Vibe to Be Memorable
Submitted by BrianTT on August 28, 2009 - 2:26pmCHICAGO – More about the vibe surrounding the three days of peace and love that would become the most influential festival in history than the actual music itself, Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock” is a frustrating drama with individual elements that work but a cinematic set list that is ultimately disjointed and unsatisfying.
Death Cab For Cutie’s ‘Equinox’ to Be First Single From ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 28, 2009 - 1:48pmCHICAGO – MTV has confirmed that the first single from the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” soundtrack will be Death Cab For Cutie’s “Meet Me on the Equinox.” The song will debut exclusively on MTV’s website on the day of the MTV Video Music Awards, September 13th, 2009.
Blu-Ray Review: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt Sparkle in ‘Sunshine Cleaning’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 27, 2009 - 1:42pmCHICAGO – Christine Jeffs’ “Sunshine Cleaning” has its ups and downs, its pros and cons, but it’s worth a look, now on Blu-Ray and DVD, for one of the most delightful, multi-faceted performances of the year from one of the better actresses of her generation. What Amy Adams delivers in “Sunshine Cleaning” is her most interesting turn since “Junebug”. Even with an average Blu-Ray release, Adams makes “Cleaning” worth at least a rental on its own.
Summer Glau Joins Cast of Joss Whedon’s ‘Dollhouse’ With Eliza Dushku
Submitted by BrianTT on August 27, 2009 - 11:21amCHICAGO – Summer Glau (“Firefly,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) is reuniting with Joss Whedon for the second season of “Dollhouse” this fall as she joins the cast in a recurring role. The actress previously worked with Whedon on the TV series “Firefly”. During this year’s ComicCon, Whedon expressed intense interest in having Glau join the series.
CBS Fall 2009 Premiere Dates For ‘The Mentalist,’ ‘CSI,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on August 27, 2009 - 11:05amCHICAGO – CBS has announced their fall premiere dates and the network is starting with one of their ratings juggernauts with the launch of “Survivor: Samoa” on September 17th.
Interview: Director Marc Fienberg on How to ‘Play the Game’ With Andy Griffith
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2009 - 9:41amCHICAGO – When Marc Fienberg, first time director/writer of ‘Play the Game,’ was casting the role inspired by his grandfather, little did he know he soon would be working with the film and TV legend Andy Griffith.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Passes to Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween II’ in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 27, 2009 - 3:01amCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two run-of-engagement passes up for grabs to the new Rob Zombie horror film “Halloween II” in Chicago!
New Movie Trailer, Poster Released For Michael Cera’s ‘Youth in Revolt’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 26, 2009 - 9:34pmCHICAGO – The new movie trailer and poster for the upcoming comedy “Youth in Revolt” with Michael Cera have been released and appear below for your indulgence.
‘The Search For Sexy’ at the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2009 - 1:53pmCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival celebrates its 45th Anniversary with “The Search for Sexy,” a revitalization of the Festival’s famous Skrebneski collectible poster series.
DVD Review: Excellence Continues With Twelfth Season of ‘The Simpsons’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 25, 2009 - 4:20pmCHICAGO – Since Fox released the first season of “The Simpsons” on DVD, fans of the series have anticipated each new release like a kid waiting for presents for a fat man in a red suit to fall down a chimney in late December. Each season set for “The Simpsons” has set the bar for what TV on DVD should be. It’s no surprise that the twelfth season doesn’t change the excellent pattern.
Blu-Ray Review: Third Season of ‘Dexter’ With Michael C. Hall, Jimmy Smits
Submitted by BrianTT on August 25, 2009 - 3:20pmCHICAGO – The buzz around “Dexter” seems to grow louder with each passing season. With the fourth chapter of this dark, demented, delightful drama about to debut on Showtime, catch up with the third season, now available on Blu-Ray and DVD, starring Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Jimmy Smits, Julie Benz, David Zayas, and Lauren Velez.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Passes to ‘Taking Woodstock’ Chicago Screening With Emile Hirsch
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 24, 2009 - 10:50pmCHICAGO – In our latest trippy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated Chicago screening of “Taking Woodstock” from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain” and “Sense and Sensibility”).
