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All about…Twilight: Eclipse

Van McNeil — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:02:59 +0000

In Eclipse, Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Kristen Stewart: On how Bella’s different in this film.

Robert Pattinson: On Edward in the film.

Taylor Lautner: On Bella and Jacob’s relationship in Eclipse.

Here’s what you need to know about Eclipse

Elizabeth Kay — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:29:50 +0000

I was able to check out “Eclipse” during our Mix Sneak Peek and let me tell you – it was AWESOME!

Here’s my rundown of the highlights

the effects are amazing during the fight scene
very steamy scenes between Bella and Edward, especially in his bedroom
Jacob barely wears a shirt during the movie
Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner’s acting is getting a lot better compared to the first movie

Lowlights:

Jasper’s hair still needs some work – he reminds me of Edward Scissorhands
scenes involving the newborn vampires in Seattle are kind of cheesy
Bella’s engagement ring is ugly (sorry, but it is)
Kristen Stewart still can’t act

Can’t wait for you to see it – I believe, it truly is the best so far of the three movies in the saga.

Transformers 3 auditions/filming coming to Milwaukee

Kidd & Elizabeth in the Morning — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:15:22 +0000

How would you like to be in “Transformers 3?”

Auditions are happening Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center:

Wright Ballroom, 4th Floor

509 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee (absolutely no phone calls)

The paid extras will need to be available for Milwaukee filming on July 12th and 13th.

They are casting for male and female trendy, executive types – must be 18 years of age or older

Photos taken at no charge, please look your executive best and bring a pen!

“Transformers 3″ will be released on July 1, 2011.

Toy Story 3 cast talks movie.

Van McNeil — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:55:48 +0000

Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the whole gang are back on the big screen as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. A few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken (Micahel Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty). Toy Story 3, opens Friday and is rated G.

Tom Hanks on the relationship between Woody and Buzz:

Tim Allen on the story:

John Ratzenberger on the themes of the film:

Don Rickles on why he loves being a part of these films:

Bonnie Hunt on her character:

Jeff Garland on film:

Golden Girl Rue McClanahan passes away at 76.

Van McNeil — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:09:56 +0000

Rue McClanahan, played Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on the hit TV series “The Golden Girls,” has died. She was 76.

THIS JUST IN: Actor Dennis Hopper dead at 74

Van McNeil — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:30:53 +0000

Actor Dennis Hopper, whose five decades in film were highlighted by his starring and directing in “Easy Rider,” has died at his home in Venice after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 74.

He died last night at his home surrounded by family and friends, according to a family friend.

Russel Crowe and cast talk Robin Hood.

Van McNeil — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:54:04 +0000

Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s (Huston) army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin (Crowe) travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.

RUSSELL CROWE (ROBIN HOOD)
On what audiences will like about the film.

On learning to shoot a bow and arrow for the film.

CATE BLANCHETT (LADY MARION)
On the relevance of the Robin Hood story.

WILLIAM HURT (WILLIAM MARSHALL)
On Robin Hood.

RIDLEY SCOTT (DIRECTOR)
On the popularity of the Robin Hood tale.

Iron Man 2 cast talks.

Van McNeil — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:09:28 +0000

The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Downey, Jr.) is the armored super hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

ROBERT DOWNEY, JR.
On the decision to out Tony Stark as Iron Man at the end of the first film.

GWYNETH PALTROW
On how Pepper has changed in the sequel.

MICKEY ROURKE
On what attracted him to the film and on developing the character.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON
On what she knew about the Iron Man comics, and on her interpretation of the character.

DON CHEADLE
On being introduced to the Iron Man comics.

JON FAVREAU
On Scarlett Johansson joining the cast.

Tyler Hilton Live @ WMYX Studios

Van McNeil — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:28:51 +0000

Tyler Hilton is a singer-songwriter and actor. Hilton began his professional career in music in 2000. Rolling Stone Magazine compared him to his contemporary, Howie Day, while others have compared Hilton to Elton John, both vocally and instrumentally. Since the release of his debut album in 2000, Hilton has ventured into acting, guest starring on The WB’s One Tree Hill as the talented but somewhat arrogant Chris Keller, and playing the role of Elvis Presley in the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. He also appeared in Taylor Swift’s music video “Teardrops on My Guitar”.

After a short hiatus Tyler has returned in 2010 with a brand new EP, ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’, available for download now on iTunes. Before kicking off his tour and on the day his new EP was released, he stopped by the WMYX Studios for a chat w Van McNeil and to perform songs from said EP.

Not Good

Kidd O'Shea — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:55:15 +0000

I was just reading a review of “The Last Song” with Miley Cyrus and found this paragraph extremely entertaining and well written. I think it sums up Miley’s acting ability and gives you an idea of what you can expect if you are taking your kids to the film:

“But the suffering she causes in “The Last Song” is just too much. Cyrus’ speaking voice is deep instead of squeaky, which is usually a plus. But this isn’t a throaty purr we’re talking about; it’s more like a three-packs-a-day growl, and it’s gratingly unpleasant. Her diction is a slurry mess, and she speaks every line with an implicit sneer, as if everything, even the script of the movie she’s starring in, is beneath her consideration. Her expression is perpetually bored and restless, as if the only thing she’s got on her mind is getting back to her walk-in closet to assess her vast kingdom of tank tops. This is a performance with all the elegance of a bitten fingernail.” -From Stephanie Zacharek (salon.com)
Do you agree or disagree?