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Jun 11

NBC’s “Love Bites” premieres tonight

Heather Doerr – Celebrity News Service Intern

LA, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) – NBC’s new romantic comedy series is set to premiere tonight and it is sure to be a hit. With a variety of guest stars signed on to appear and a strong leading duo, the show will appeal to many audiences.

In a recent interview, the stars of “Love Bites,” Constance Zimmer and Greg Grunberg, discussed what makes the show different, how marriage is portrayed on it, and what viewers can look forward to.

Zimmer descibes the show as “mini movies in every one hour episode.” The fact that this is a one hour comedy

is also a rarity that had Zimmer excited to sign on. The actress also notes that the characters are very appealing. “It was really kind of cool characters, people that you don’t get to see on television very often,” she says.The characters are “very real” with problems that are relateable.

Zimmer and Grunberg play married couple Colleen and Judd. They face different issues in their marriage, including what Zimmer says is “the idea of getting old.” The couple has to learn that “it’s all about embracing what you want in your life.” Grunberg adds that “you have to adjust constantly to making it work, to making it great.”

Grunberg also says that this show is “one of the most gratifying things and fun things I’ve ever worked on.” He says that his co-star, Zimmer, plays a large role in that.

Tune into NBC tonight at 10 p.m. to watch the season premiere.

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Mar 11

Miley Cyrus goes “So Undercover” in October

Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Despite controversies in her personal life, Miley Cyrus has kept herself busy at work. She’s been filming the upcoming action comedy “So Undercover,” which was just picked up by The Weinstein Company and given an October release date.

The Weinstein Company announced that it had acquired the distribution rights to the Exclusive-financed film, Cyrus’ first on-screen effort since last year’s “The Last Song.”

In “So Undercover,” Miley plays Molly Moris, a tough, private investigator (suspend disbelief starting now) who has to go undercover as a refined sorority girl in order to protect the daughter of a one-time Mobster.

The movie was directed by Tom Vaughan (“What Happens In Vegas,” “Extraordinary Measures”) and was co-written by “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps” scribe Allan Loeb and Steven Pearl (“The Switch”). Tish Cyrus, Miley’s mom, serves as producer.

“We’re excited to be working with Miley Cyrus as she transitions from child phenomenon to grown-up star. She’s got charisma and talent to burn, and ‘So Undercover’ shows her to be a deft comedic actress,” said Weinstein Company COO David Glasser.

The movie also stars Kelly Osbourne, Jeremy Piven (“Entourage”), and Mike O’Malley (“Glee”).

Miley also has another comedy coming up this year, “LOL,” which also stars “Twilight” star Ashley Greene, Demi Moore, and Thomas Jane.

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Jan 11

NBC scores season rating highs with expanded Thursday night comedy block

Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – NBC is doing right with its expanded “Comedy Night Done Right” on Thursdays. It’s new 3-hour comedy block earned series and season highs for some of its comedies.

“Community” started things off at 8pm with a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating, tying its second best ratings for the season and up 16% from the last new episode. “Perfect Couples” earned a 2.1 rating, which was a major increase from its first December preview airings which garnered only a 1.3 rating.

“The Office” grabbed a season high rating of 4.5 for adults 18-49, up 22% from the last new episode of the season. “Parks & Recreation” made its return to Thursday nights, airing its first new episode since last May. It also earned a series record with a 3.2 rating amongst adults 18-49.

“30 Rock,” airing now at 10pm, followed with a 2.7 rating, scoring 29% higher than its last new episode back in December. “Outsourced,” however, dropped to a series low while still in its freshman season. The series dropped to a 1.8 adults 18-49 rating, down 28% from its last new December episode.

“Parks & Recreation,” “The Office,” “30 Rock” and the rest of the Thursday night line-up will air new episodes next week and all throughout February.

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Dec 10

CNS Counts Down Your Top 10 Movies Of 2010

Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Going to the movies in 2010 was full of surprises. Not only did the summer blockbuster get a brain with “Inception,” but animated kid movies continued to be some of the most satisfying movie-going experiences of the year, and movies like “Kick-Ass” actually did just that. After hundreds of votes, these are the films you chose as the Top 10 Movies of 2010.

Top 10 Movies of 2010

10. Burlesque

A likable Christina Aguilera makes her big-screen debut alongside Cher in this musical comedy that offers nothing new but its rousing musical performances makes this Golden Globe Best Picture nominee worth the ticket price.

9. Black Swan

Intense, disturbing, and completely engrossing, Natalie Portman’s portrayal of Nina Sayers’ plight into her own darkness as she attempts to become the new prima ballerina playing both the White and Black Swan in “Swan Lake” is Oscar-worthy and makes for a psychological ride only Aronofsky is making these days.

8. The Social Network

You like this. The Facebook drama unexpectedly became one of the best movies of the year, thanks to performances by Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield and director David Fincher’s ability to make the film both talky and slow-moving, and at times enthralling.

7. Kick-Ass

This Matthew Vaughn-directed action comedy is just like its title says. No one expected a teen-fronted wannabe superhero movie to be as exhilarating as it is and “Kick-Ass” injected some much needed adrenaline into the genre which had become complacent.

6. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Like “Kick-Ass” before it, “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” is another movie this year that was marching to the beat of its own drum. It’s quirky, creative, and cool, surprisingly offering up one of the funniest and most action-packed movies of the year.

5. Easy A

Emma Stone is full of win in this 80′s-inspired teen comedy that’s so smart and sassily written, it recalls the kind of higher-IQ teen fare like “Clueless” and “10 Things I Hate About You.”

4. Shutter Island

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo Dicaprio team up once again for this old-school thriller that weaves an involving yarn that is actually more hurt than helped by its big twist, but still made for one of the memorable movie-going experiences of the year.

3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

What started as special effects-driven yet quite magical kiddie fare has blossomed into an artful, beautifully shot thriller that features the best chemistry between its leads yet and with a real palpable sense of foreboding is the perfect setup for what’s sure to be a proper, satisfying send-off.

2. Toy Story 3

Who knew that we would literally grow up with Woody, Buzz and the gang and that 15 years after the release of the first “Toy Story,” they’d still be yanking heartstrings young and old? “Toy Story 3″ is dark, heartbreaking and yet hilarious, and the best part one of the best cinematic trilogies ever made.

1. Inception

This cerebral yet action-packed and visually satisfying mind-bender is an unlikely summer blockbuster, but it shouldn’t be. “The Dark Knight” director/writer Christopher Nolan shows that films can be complex but completely entertaining. It’s no wonder why readers voted the exquisitely crafted “Inception” as the #1 Top Movie of 2010. Or is this just a dream?

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Nov 10

Hilary Duff Says Playing Mean Girl Is Fun On NBC’s “Community”

Anthony Jones – AHN Entertainment Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Hilary Duff is only 23-years-old and she’s starred in over a dozen movies, recorded multi-platinum albums, has her own fragrance, and is now a New York Times best-seller with the release of her first book “Elixir.” This week, she returns to where she started it at all, with a guest spot on the comedy “Community.”

Duff started on television at 13 playing the sweet, good-natured “Lizzie McGuire.” Now at 23, she’s spewing lines like “You look like a lizard whose mom got raped by a Muppet” on NBC’s “Community.” Hilary guest stars as Meghan, the queen bee of a group of community college mean girls who get into it with Britta (Gillian Jacobs), Annie (Alison Brie), and the biggest mean girl of all, Abed (Danny Pudi).

The insults start flying and Duff, who was the titular character in “A Cinderella Story” while Lindsay Lohan was off doing “Mean Girls,” gets to try her hand at being the b-word for once. And according to Mrs. Mike Comrie, it’s a lot of fun.

On that Muppet rape line:

HD: In most of the other the scenes that I have with Danny, he’s giving it back to me. But in this one, he kind-of turns into a robot and his robot shuts down and he decides not to be mean anymore. So I’m throwing these insults at him and he has the saddest look on his face. And it made me feel really bad when I was doing it because I say, “Oh you look like a lizard whose mom got raped by a Muppet.” I call him out in front of the whole cafeteria and it made me feel bad but I would laugh. It was fun. I’ve never done anything where I get to be a bitch before so it was exciting.

On returning to television sitcom territory:

HD: I started doing comedy with “Lizzie McGuire,” which was a lot of physical comedy and I do miss that. If the right project came along with a great character, I would love to do that. It’s where I started and I miss it. I also like to find balance and challenge myself with dramatic things and I’m just waiting to get that real dramatic part.

On new music:

HD: I wouldn’t say that it’s something that’s going to happen in a year but I do miss singing and I miss being on stage. I’ve had such a busy last two years. I got married, I wrote a book, I’ve been traveling a lot back and forth to see my husband. It’s not something that was on my priority list but I just did a book tour and I think almost every fan that showed up for the signing was like, “When are you doing new music? When is more music coming out?” So it did inspire me and make me feel like people are missing it so I feel inspired again.

On her first book “Elixir”:

HD: I just became a New York Times best seller, so that was really exciting. I’m starting to write the sequel because it’s a series and that’s really exciting for me, just thinking about the direction of the new book and creating some new characters.

On playing her main character Clea in a movie version of “Elixir”:

HD: You think? You don’t think I’m too old?

NBC’s “Community” airs Thursday nights at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

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Aug 10

How Musicals Developed To What They Are Today

A musical can be in the form of a theatrical production or a movie, either of which uses songs and dancing as a means to tell the story. There are many types of musical theater, such as comedy drama, dramas, and others.


They use music to tell their story. Musicals have always had a stage presence, but it has made its way into movies as well. If you have never seen a musical theater production or drama comedy, then you are missing out on a cool treat.


There are three main parts to musical theater; the music, the lyrics and the book. Music and lyrics are easy to understand, and the book is just an expression for the real storyline. Musicals are different from operas because there is talking in the show, whereas operas incorporate only songs.


Musical theater dates back as far as ancient Greece, with their drama comedies. In the golden age of the musical, musical movies were being made all the time. An actor or actress could actually have several musical movies in their acting career. Nearly all the hot movies back then were musical in nature. Now, however, that has faded and movie casting today has little to do with musical talent.


The history of musicals is quite interesting as well. The concept of musical theater started with the Greeks. Some have dated this as far back as the 5th century B.C. Europe quickly stole this form of theater, and created the traveling musical troupe.


By the Renaissance period, comedy drama was increasing popular in Europe. These were quickly turned into comedic operas and ballad operas. Each of these two styles had their unique features.


It wasn’t until the 1860s that the form of modern musical theater was considered to be created. This originated with the musical “The Black Crook,” which was created in New York. Of course, musical theater took off rapidly from there. During WWI, the operetta was very popular on Broadway.


However, by the late 1920s, films were providing a serious challenge to the world of theater. By the 1950s and 60s, the musical theater, as it is known today, was going strong and has not changed too much since.


So that is where musicals came from, and how they developed to what they are today. You can tell anyone about the basic musical form, and some of the history of the musical. Back in the hay-day of musical theater, many dramatic movie actors were involved as well, but that has faded away.


If you want to know more about the theater, then check at your local library or online. You may be surprised at what you can find out about the evolution of musicals!

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