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Netflix Will Stream Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM Films

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:15:22 PDT

Big news for streaming Netflix fans - the company just signed a multiyear deal to bring you more options to your streaming Netflix queue from Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM.

In partnership with EPIX (a pay TV company that holds the rights to new films), beginning on Sept. 1, Netflix will get streaming rights to movies from these three film houses 90 days after they're released to subscription TV services. So when Killers hits On-Demand, you'll only have to wait 90 days to stream it to your Wii, PS3, or Xbox 360 via Netflix. Or, you know, insert movie title here.

NBC Gets Top Talent for 13-Episode Horror Anthology

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:29:18 PST

NBC has lured top-notch horror writers, directors and actors to collaborate on Fear Itself, a 13-episode anthology series of suspense and horror stories that sounds like it's going to be genuinely cool and scary.

Some of the notable actors involved include Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Shiri Appleby (Charlie Wilson's War), Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Cynthia Watros (Lost) and Eric Roberts (Heroes). The group of writers chosen to contribute features Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Dan Knauf (Carnivale, Supernatural), and a bunch of guys from Masters of Horror, among others. As for directors, they've roped in Mary Harron (American Psycho), John Landis (An American Werewolf in London), Ronny Yu (Freddy vs. Jason, Bride of Chucky) and Ernest Dickerson (Heroes), along with several others.

To find out which of the episodes sound the most intriguingly freaky to me,

You can find a full rundown of all the episodes here. The ones I'm most looking forward to are "Nightmare in Lace" ("On her wedding day, a beautiful bride receives a mysterious note that reads: 'The person you are marrying is a serial killer.'") and "Eater" ("A rookie cop (Moss) must spend her first night in the precinct watching over a serial killer, coined 'The Eater' (Stephen R. Hart). When her fellow cops start acting bizarre, she quickly learns that no one is who they seem.").

What do you think of NBC's horror-fest? Will you tune in for Fear Itself?

Young Einstein Biopic in the Works

BuzzSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:29:14 PDT

Did you know that in his youth Albert Einstein was a bit of a philanderer? I didn't! This just further supports my "smart is sexy" belief.

Speaking of the young Albert Einstein, Lionsgate has inked a deal to produce a portrait of the brainiac as a young man, based on the biography Einstein: His Life and Universe. The story will focus on Einstein from ages 20 to 40, ending with his winning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Variety has more:

"That is when he was at his most prolific, a rebellious character who challenged every theory and was ostracized by the scientific community, but who redefined how we look at the world and how energy plays into everything we do," said [producer] Alan Polsky.

[Producer] Gabe Polsky said the film will also explore Einstein's personal struggles and his romantic relationships. Einstein had a reputation for philandering in his formative years.

So who will play the iconic thinker? I'm betting on Ryan Gosling. Seriously, look at this picture. He could totally pull it off.

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Lionsgate Adds Films To iTunes Store

GeekSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:00:17 PST

Apple has announced that movies from Lionsgate have been added to the iTunes purchase and download store. You'll be able to get flicks like Terminator 2, LA Story, Basic Instinct, The Blair Witch Project and Dirty Dancing and more than 150 titles coming to iTunes this month.

“The iTunes Store is by far the most popular online movie store in the world,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. “We’re thrilled to be adding this phenomenal collection of Lionsgate titles from Hollywood’s leading independent studio, including such blockbusters as ‘Terminator 2.’”

Movies purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store can be viewed on a computer, Apple TV or fifth generation iPod and most are priced at $9.99 each. Movies downloaded from the iTunes Store are downloaded at a resolution of 640x480.

Jennifer Lawrence and Her Boyfriend Hang Out in London

Lauren Turner — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:33:29 PDT

Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, spent the afternoon in London yesterday. Jennifer started the day in a white maxi dress and later headed to her hotel to change into a black version. She wore the long look to the Duke of York's Theatre with Nicholas by her side. Jennifer's been keeping a low profile since the record-breaking release of The Hunger Games in March, though she did travel to take care of press last month. She'll get back to her role as Katniss Everdeen when filming on the second movie in the franchise starts this Summer, and she may be welcoming a new costar. It's rumored that Robert Pattinson is wanted to play Finnick Odair in Catching Fire, but we'll have to wait for an official announcement from Lionsgate before we can celebrate the exciting news.

I'm a Huge Fan: Jennifer Lopez - J Lo Talks Motherhood and How Hard Work Pays Off

Lauren Turner — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:19 PDT

The time has finally come for our I'm a Huge Fan: Jennifer Lopez winner, Margaret, to meet her favorite star! She already went backstage at American Idol and learned a few moves from one of J Lo's dancers and now she's prepping for the big moment. Watch as Margaret gets a makeover at Nine Zero One Salon and then practices her interview skills with J Lo's What the Expect When You're Expecting costar Rodrigo Santoro before sitting down with J Lo herself. Special thanks to Nine Zero One Salon, Oribe Hair Products, Lionsgate, and Revolve Clothing. We hope you enjoy the final episode of I'm a Huge Fan: Jennifer Lopez and make sure to see J Lo on the big screen in What to Expect When You're Expecting in theaters today!

What to Expect (Beauty-Wise) When You're Expecting

Jessica Cruel — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:07:00 PDT

Moms-to-be, we salute you. Perhaps your body is changing, and you're not quite sure if your favorite beauty treatments are allowed. In honor of today's release of What to Expect When You're Expecting, we reached out to Dr. Lindsay Cruel, OB/GYN (also known as my dad) to debunk any pregnancy beauty myths. Find out your prenatal dos and don'ts when you read more.

What to Expect When You're Expecting: Brings a Surprising Amount of Belly Laughs

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 PDT

Ever since Love Actually captured hearts and audiences with its huge cast and sweet intersecting story lines, there's been an overflow of ensemble comedies, and fatigue has officially set in. There are usually too many characters and subplots, and while What to Expect When You're Expecting does have a star-studded cast and a lot going on, it's funnier and more engrossing than most of the movies in the genre.

The characters are all dealing with some aspect of parenthood: there's Cameron Diaz as Jules, a trainer on a Biggest Loser-like show who gets pregnant by her dancing partner (Matthew Morrison) from a Dancing With the Stars-like show. There's Holly and Alex (Jennifer Lopez and Rodrigo Santoro), a couple who resorts to adoption, while Rosie and Marco (Anna Kendrick and Chace Crawford) have a fling that leads to her pregnancy. Elizabeth Banks plays Wendy, a woman who's grateful to finally be expecting but is disappointed when she feels more gross than glowy, and in contrast, her younger mother-in-law (Brooklyn Decker) is having the most effortless pregnancy in history. Sure, it's way too perfect that everyone conceives their children around the same time, but the movie is filled with enough humor and warmth to compensate. To find out what else I thought about What to Expect When You're Expecting, just keep reading.

The Expendables 2 Trailer: Liam Hemsworth Shoots and Scores

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:43:14 PDT

The bad boys of The Expendables are back in the trailer for the sequel, and this time they have a hot, new secret weapon: Liam Hemsworth. Given that the original film features action stars of many decades (including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, and Chuck Norris), it seems fitting that they've made room for the Hunger Games star as their latest edition (fun fact: Hemsworth was originally cast in the first film, but his part was cut). In The Expendables 2, Hemsworth joins the gang as a sniper named Billy the Kid as they face down a villain played by Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Don't try to follow too much of the story in the trailer, though; it's mostly a mélange of shoot-'em-up sequences, fistfights, and explosions. It's not that it's not fun, however, and it's definitely worth the watch to see Hemsworth in action star mode. The movie comes out on Aug. 17, and you can check out the trailer when you

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The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids Lead the Pack For the 2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:25:46 PDT

Is The Hunger Games the new Twilight? If the new crop of nominees for the MTV Movie Awards are any indication, we might be in for a regime change. Along with Bridesmaids, The Hunger Games is leading the pack, including nods for male and female performance and movie of the year. Of course the real question will be whether or not Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson can take down Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart for best kiss, a category the Twilight couple has dominated for the past three years.

As for the rest of the nominees, big comedies from the year like Crazy, Stupid, Love and 21 Jump Street got a lot of love, as did the final installment in the Harry Potter series. There are also a handful of new categories, like best music and the oh-so-prestigious best on-screen dirt bag. Check out the full list of nominees before the show airs on June 3.

To see the nominees, just

MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Bridesmaids
The Hunger Games
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Help
Breaking Dawn Part 1

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Ryan Gosling, Drive
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Josh Hutcherson, The Hunger Games
Channing Tatum, The Vow

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Emma Stone, Crazy, Stupid, Love
Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover Part II
Jonah Hill, 21 Jump Street
Oliver Cooper, Project X

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Liam Hemsworth, The Hunger Games
Elle Fanning, Super 8
Shailene Woodley, The Descendants

BEST CAST
Bridesmaids
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Hunger Games
21 Jump Street
The Help

BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION
Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Johnny Depp, 21 Jump Street
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Colin Farrell, Horrible Bosses

BEST FIGHT
Daniel Radcliffe vs. Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig, The Hunger Games
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill vs. Kid Gang, 21 Jump Street
Tom Hardy vs. Joel Edgerton, Warrior
Tom Cruise vs. Michael Nyqvist, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

BEST KISS
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, Crazy, Stupid, Love
Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, The Hunger Games
Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, The Vow
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Breaking Dawn Part 1

BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE
Bridesmaids (Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper)
The Help (Bryce Dallas Howard)
21 Jump Street Jonah Hill and Rob Riggle)
Drive (Ryan Gosling)
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (Tom Cruise)

BEST ON-SCREEN DIRT BAG
Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help
Jon Hamm, Bridesmaids
Jennifer Aniston, Horrible Bosses
Colin Farrell, Horrible Bosses
Oliver Cooper, Project X

BEST MUSIC
"Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO (21 Jump Street)
"A Real Hero," College with Electric Youth (Drive)
"The Devil Is in the Details," Chemical Brothers (Hanna)
"Impossible," Figurine (Like Crazy)
"Pursuit of Happiness," Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki remix) (Project X)

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