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Ring in the New Year With These Great Specials! It’s Okay to Channel Surf! That’s What We’ll be Doing!
There are so many rockin’ specials on television to ring in the New Year this New Year’s Eve! Here we give you a breakdown of ways to say “Goodbye” to 2010 and “Hello” to 2011 if you are partying near a TV!
ABC 
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011"
It’s a tradition that will be 40 years old next year, counting down to the ball drop with Dick Clark and his musical guests from Time Square. A few year’s ago, Ryan Seacrest took part in the action and has stayed on to host most of the outside action. In pre-taped segments from Los Angeles, Fergie will introduce some of today’s hottest musical acts.
Performances by: Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Jason Derulo, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and Train. The show begins at 10:00PM on ABC and then will break for local news broadcasts. The fun resumes at 11:30 and will last for over two and half more hours.
For more information, visit ABC.com
FOX
"New Year’s Eve Live"
The FOX network will be airing “New Year’s Eve Live” where host Nancy O’Dell will be ringing in the New Year from Las Vegas. Special correspondents will keep tabs on the happenings in New York. Brandy will also be in Las Vegas to help the festivities!
Performances by: Plain White T’s, Travie McCoy, David Archuleta, and dance crew Jabbawockeez. Also of note… the special will host the broadcast premiere of the new Mariah Carey video “Auld Lang Syne.” This show will be live from 11:00PM to 12:30AM EST and tape delayed in other time zones.
For more information, visit FOX.com
NBC
"NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly"
NBC will rock in the New Year with late night talk show host, Carson Daly at the helm of their festivities. Highlights will include a chat with Bono and The Edge from super group U2. The musicians will be talking about their part in the making of the new Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
Performances by: Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and My Chemical Romance Show time for this special is from 10:00PM to 11:00PM with a break for local news at 11:00. The show will re-start at 11:30PM and continue until 12:30AM.
For more information visit NBC.com.
Gulliver's Travels Exclusive Clip!
Spend Christmas Day with Jack Black! In a contemporary re–imagining of the classic tale, Jack Black stars as Gulliver, a big–talking mailroom clerk who, after he's mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of very tiny people. At first enslaved by the diminutive and industrious Liliputians, and later declared their hero, Gulliver comes to learn that it’s how big you are on the inside that counts.
Watch the clip here
Doing Good Things
Mercury Nashville’s Easton Corbin hosted Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Tree Lighting Ceremony last Wednesday, December 1st at Vanderbilt. Easton flipped the switch to illuminate numerous trees lining the main lobby of the hospital and performed several holiday hits as well as his two back-to-back #1 hits, “I’m A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” for the patients and their families.
Photo Credit: Anne Rayner
Photo 1: Jessica Parton, patient’s mother; Elijah Parton, patient and Easton Corbin
Photo 2: Patient Elijah Parton receives a holiday gift
Photo 3: Easton Corbin entertains the patients and families of Monroe Carell Jr.
They've Done it Again!
"Control of the Star Wars franchise has fallen back into the hands of the toy-obsessed, madcap parody junkies at the Emmy-winning Robot Chicken. That’s right, it’s Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, a retelling of the sci-fi saga, from Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, through the eyes of four key characters, offering hilarious insights into what happened just off screen.
See Chewbacca (Seth Green) introduce Han Solo to his family; the Emperor (Seth MacFarlane) struggle with the administrative headaches of running a ruthless, intergalactic regime, with no one to count on but his bungling right-hand man Darth Vader (Abe Benrubi). Watch Gary the Stormtrooper (Donald Faison) take his first joy ride on a speederbike, while Boba Fett (Breckin Meyer) settles into his new digs, inside the belly of the Sarlacc monster. The hour-long special also features the vocal talents of Zac Efron (Anakin Skywalker), Rachael Leigh Cook (Padmé), Donald Glover (Mace Windu) and Mike Henry (Wedge Antilles), with Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams and Ahmed Best reprising their famous roles as C-3PO, Lando Calrissian and the infamous Jar Jar Binks."
Check out the trailer:
"Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III" debuts on Cartoon Network's 'Adult Swim' on December 19. Check your listings for times in your area! And be sure to ask permission before you sit down to watch!
Ready to Laugh??? “Vampires Suck” is a Comedy You Can Really Sink Your Teeth Into!
Spoof movies have kept audiences rolling in the aisles for years (think “Scary Movie”) and “Vampires Suck” is the latest movie in the genre to carry on the tradition. The “Twilight” inspired parody has viewers laughing so hard their sides still ache a couple of days later. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
We got to interview the movie's female lead, Jennifer Proske ("Becca"). Check out our review of "Vampires Suck" and see what this up and coming star has to say about her big screen debut!
EnterTeenment Holiday Special Feature
We are celebrating the holidays by bringing you an inside look into the favorite holiday memories of some of the amazing people we feature on this site. Stay tuned as updates and coverage are added. We hope you have fun learning about your favorites people's favorite holidays!
Also, we'll give you some gift ideas for the entertainment lover in your life, and a look at upcoming Holiday themed music and movies coming out this month!
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The Wait is Almost Over!
Tonight at Midnight Summit Entertainment releases the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” on DVD and Blu-Ray. The third installment in the popular teenage vampire / werewolf love triangle picks up the action with new vampires to fear, Bella and Edward’s continued devotion to one another and Bella’s insistence that she become a vampire soon.
When we last left them, our star-crossed lovers had endured separation anxiety to the highest degree, possible execution by the vampire ruling class the Volturi, and Bella discovered that her best friend Jacob is a werewolf. In “Eclipse” Bella must force Jacob and Edward to make peace with one another in order to help protect her from the angry and still determined for revenge Victoria. The dangerous vamp has created a new mate to help her amass an army of newborn vampires in order to destroy not only Bella and Edward, the whole Cullen family.
The special 2-disc DVD features the return of Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson’s highly entertaining commentary that we so sorely missed on the “New Moon” disc.
Here is a sneak peak of the commentary:
In “Eclipse” Bella continues to juggle her strong need to be with Edward forever, protect Jacob and the Cullens from the danger that lies ahead of them, and try to protect Charlie without bringing him in on the news of vampires and werewolves in his small town. She must also struggle with what it means to become a vampire and leave behind everything she knows as a human.
DVD Sneak Preview, Bella's Journey:
Other special features include:
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Audio Commentary with Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
Audio Commentary with Stephenie Meyer & Wyck Godfrey
Photo Gallery Six-Part "Making of" Documentary
Music Videos Edward Fast-Forward: Jump to all your favorite Edward scenes
Jacob Fast-Forward: Jump to all your favorite Jacob scenes
Here’s a photo gallery to keep you entertained until midnight:
Images provided by Summit Entertainment
And check out the official Youtube channel for more exclusive videos:
The Black Eyed Peas' New Album — The Beginning — Out on Interscope Records
Six-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artists The Black Eyes Peas release their sixth album, The Beginning , today on Interscope Records. "The Time (Dirty Bit)," the first single from The Beginning , went straight to No. 1 on iTunes in 11 countries, including Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Mexico.
The Black Eyed Peas performed, "The Time (Dirty Bit)," at the 2010 American Music Awards, where they took home the award for "Favorite Pop Rock Band/Duo/Group." Oprah Winfrey invited the group to perform on her "Ultimate Favorite Things" episode on November 19th, calling them "my favorite group and one of my favorite things." Entertainment Weekly raves, "Every song is piled high with slick hip-hop rhythms, and bright synch parts...all furthering the goal of maximum catchiness." "They've succeeded at keeping the good times rolling yet again."
The Black Eyed Peas will perform during The Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show on FOX at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas on Sunday, February 6th, 2011. They join an esteemed list of artists —The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and U2 — who've performed during the show, which is the most-watched musical event of the year. More than 153 million viewers in the U.S. alone watched last year's telecast.
Those who buy The Beginning can win a chance to be the group's special guest at the Bridgestone Halftime Show in Dallas. See official rules at: www.BlackEyedPeas.com/TheBigWinning.
The Beginning is the follow-up to The Black Eyed Peas' blockbuster album The E.N.D ., which has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide while spending 52 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 chart. It is also the first album in two decades by a duo or group to yield five Top 10 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, including the No. 1 hits "Boom Boom Pow," "I Gotta Feeling " (which is the best-selling digital song in SoundScan history), and " Imma Be ," as well as the Top 10's "Meet Me Halfway" and "Rock That Body." The quartet, comprised of will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, has logged more than 300 headline tour dates in 29 countries with more than 2.2 million tickets sold.
Watch the video for "The Time (Dirty Bit)," directed by Rich Lee, here:
Usher in the Holidays With Some Of Your Favorite Country Stars!
The Country Music Association gathered some of country music’s biggest and brightest stars to help us usher in the Holidays in a very merry way ! Tune in Monday, November 29, at 9:30PM (EST/PT) to ABC for “CMA Country Christmas” and treat yourself to holiday classics sung by some of your favorite country music artists like Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Darius Rucker and Martina McBride.
The 90-minute special not only features these talented performers doing what they do best (singing, of course) the musicians will also reflect on special holiday memories and share with the viewing audiences special traditions that their families hold dear. Taped at Nashville’s Bridgestone arena earlier this month, the special also features Little Big Town, LeAnn Rimes, Kellie Pickler, Sheryl Crow, and the legendary Reba. This Christmas musical extravaganza is hosted by Sugarland’s feisty, Jennifer Nettles so you can be sure there will be a few surprises. Tune in to see if one of your favorite singers just happens to sing your favorite Christmas carol!
For more on this great special visit:
http://cmacountrychristmas.com/
or
http://abc.go.com/shows/cma-country-christmas?cid=abc_ss2_cma
Get a sneak peak here:
Watch the commercial:
Photos of all the night's performers (click on image to see full size):
All photos provided by the Country Music Association
DVD Reviews
“Fantasia” and “Fantasia 2000” Released Together in Stunning Hi-Def Quality!
The musical motion picture treasure called “Fantasia” has been delighting movie going audiences for over seventy years now and inspired the sequel “Fantasia 2000.” The two musical masterpieces are now together on Blu-ray and DVD!
“Fantasia” was Walt Disney Studio’s third theatrical release and portrayed the popular Mickey Mouse character as a Sorcerer’s Apprentice who loses control of the magic he possesses when he wrongfully borrows the apprentices’ hat. The eight cartoon segments connected by brief live introductions are set to classical music for a spectacular visual and audio sensation.
In 1999, Disney released “Fantasia 2000,” a sequel that embraced the original’s essence of combining musical orchestration with cartoons. It also carried on the tradition of featuring live introductions to the segments by such great actors and musicians as Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin, James Earl Jones, and Bette Midler.
Now both feature films have been restored for today’s ultimate technology viewing and are featured in a four disc Blu-ray + DVD combo pack or on a 2-disc DVD set. Bonus features on the Fantasia Blu-ray include an Interactive Art Gallery and Screensavers and audio commentaries from the Fantasia Legacy creators.
See a sneak peak of the bonus material here:
Extra material on the Fantasia 2000 Blu-ray disc includes Destino, a short film started by Walt Disney and finished by Roy. There is also a documentary that chronicles how “Destino” was created and finally brought to fruition.
Check out a couple of clips from the bonus material here:
Movie and music fans can find this set of creative treasures together at most retail outlets where movies are sold. Or you can order on-line here: amazon.com
Disney Brings a Legendary Animated Tale to Live-Action Life! "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” Magically Appears on Blu-ray and DVD!
It’s a story that Disney fans have known for years. A powerful sorcerer teaches a novice apprentice the weight of the responsibility of having magical powers. Only, until now, audiences have known the novice to be Mickey Mouse in “Fantasia.”
In the new, live-action version, Blake Balthazar (played by Nicholas Cage) must find an apprentice to help him battle evil forces that threatened to convene on modern day Manhattan. The unwilling protégé he chooses is Dave (Jay Baruchel), who is seemingly just your average college student and has no desire to learn the ways of the magical world, let alone do battle with anything. Can this unlikely pair team up to save the world? Can a student learn all that needs to be learned in time?
See a couple of clips from the movie below:
Bonus material on the Blu-ray includes behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and outtakes. The DVD version of the film features The Making of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and a deleted scene.
Here is a sneak peak at the bonus material:
You can pick up a copy of this movie at most places where movies or sold or you can order on-line here: amazon.com
Fans interested in purchasing the Blu-ray + DVD and Digital Copy Combo pack should check out this coupon: http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/sorcererlptw-coupon
Christmas Has Gone to the Dogs… Again!
The Beloved “Buddies” Are Back In A Brand-New Holiday Adventure! “The Search For Santa Paws” Gets Underway on November 23! Last year, fans of the popular straight-to-DVD “Buddies” franchise couldn’t get enough of “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws.” This year brings another heartwarming tale of the talking dogs we have all come to love. In a prequel to “The Legend of Santa Paws,” the brand new “The Search For Santa Paws” comes to Blu-ray and DVD on November 23.
See the trailer for the movie here:
This film will fill viewers in on how Santa Clause and Paws came to be friends. The dynamic duo travels to New York City because they have heard that the children of the world have lost the Christmas spirit. Santa and Paws need to figure out how to help them find the magic again.
Check out a clip from the movie here:
Things only get worse in the Big Apple though! Santa loses his memory! It’s up to Paws and his human friends Quinn and Will to save Christmas and help Santa get his memory back! The very cute and talented, Kaitlyn Maher (“America’s Got Talent”) reprises the role of “Quinn.” She is joined in this installment by Disney Channel favorite Madison Pettis (“Cory in the House,” “The Game Plan”). Bonus material on the Blu-ray + DVD combo pack includes deleted scenes, an interactive, animated pop-up book (read to viewers by Rosebud) and a sing along feature that allows viewers to see the words to the songs in the film so they can sing along. There is also a music video from “Suite Life on Deck” star, Debby Ryan, singing a rousing rendition of “Deck the Halls.”
Here’s a sneak peak at the bonus material:
You can find “The Search for Santa Paws” at most places where Disney movies are sold.
You can also order online here: http://www.disneystore.com/dvds-music-books/dvd-blu-ray/mn/1000233/ Disney Movie Rewards has made purchasing the Blu-ray + DVD Combo pack a little cheaper this holiday season! Click here http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/santapaws-coupon to print a $10.00 off coupon!
You’ve Heard the Story A Thousand Times But You Have Never Seen It Like This! Disney’s Latest Version of “A Christmas Carol” is a Holiday Present The Whole Family Will Treasure!
Most every has heard the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and how he was visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve in attempt to get the stingy, mean man to change his ways. Disney and director, Rob Zemeckis, used many different aspects of today’s latest and greatest technology to create a visually stunning re-telling of the story that can now be viewed in your own home in 3D or regularly on Blu-ray or DVD.
Using a technique called “Performance Capture” (think “The Polar Express”) Jim Carrey stars as Ebenezer and various other characters in the movie including the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The film also features the talents of Gary Oldman, Collin Firth and Robin Wright.
Check out a couple of clips from the film below:
There are several different ways to purchase this film including the Disney Blu-ray 3D on an exclusive 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D Disc, Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Copy) the 1 Disc Blu-ray or a 1-Disc DVD. Bonus material differs on each item so be sure to double check if you are looking for a specific bonus feature. Some of the extras include deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes look at set life with young actress, Sammi Hanratty and a 3D featurette on using 3D to bring this story to life! Check out a clip from the bonus features below:
You can find what is sure to be a Christmas Classic as most places where DVDs and Blu-rays are sold or you can order online here:amazon.com
Disney is offering a $10.00 coupon off the 4 Disc Blu-ray and DVD combo pack. Click here to print your coupon!
"A Christmas Carol" available now on Blu-ray and DVD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment!
The Adventure Concludes When “Legend of the Seeker: The Final Season” Journeys On To DVD.
In the new DVD release of the Sci-Fi, Epic Adventure, “Legend of the Seeker: The Final Season,” the battle between good and evil continues through this amazing mixture of fantasy, adventure, magic and mystery. All 22 episodes of the popular show’s second and final season are compiled on this set for those who won’t be able to wait another minute to see what happens next.
Richard Cypher is recovering from the brutal murder of his father when a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell appears seeking help. In this adventurous tale, Richard and Kahlan are faced with twists and turns, challenges and rule changes beyond what either one of them ever expected. Kahlan looks to Richard to dig beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something nobler. Witness the birth of a legend.
Bonus features on the set include extended scenes, “Under the Underworld,” a look at how the show’s cast and crew created the mythology of the Underworld and Redemption of a Mord’Sith - Meet Cara, a look at Cara’s journey throughout the season. Check out a clip from the bonus features below:
Available now from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment!
Who is Hannah Montana? Does the Whole World Really Find Out? “Hannah Montana Forever: Who is Hannah Montana?” Just Might Let A BIG Cat Out of the Bag!
Fans have been by Miley Stewart's side from the moment "Hannah Montana" first aired over four years ago and are enjoying every second of the final season renamed "Hannah Montana Forever" which is airing on the Disney Channel now.
Living a double life has been the norm for Miley and her family as "Hannah Montana" is a world-wide superstar and the girl underneath the famous blond wig is a regular, student, daughter, sister, friend, teenage girl who is trying to navigate growing up both in and out of the spotlight. The balancing act has provided countless laughs as the TV (and movie) audience followed every adventure whether it is watching the "regular" Miley or the shiny "Hannah" simply survive the teen years.
Check out a clip below:
New to DVD is "Hannah Montana Forever: Who is Hannah Montana?" This collection of episodes includes a number of times that Miley has revealed herself to others as being "Hannah." That includes the pilot episode where her best friend Lilly is let in on the secret. Then there was Oliver and Jake. And next is… the world? Really? You will just have to watch the DVD to find out.
Here is another quick peak from the DVD:
As an added bonus, those who pick up this DVD get the first look at Ashley Tisdale’s forthcoming movie “Sharpay: Absolutely Fabulous.” You can find this must have for any “Hannah” fan at most places where DVDs are sold. You can also order on-line and have it shipped straight to your door by clicking here: amazon.com
Hannah Montana Forever: Who is Hannah Montana? is availale in stores now on Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
The Trouble is All in The Family When “Ramona and Beezus” Comes to DVD and Blu-ray!
Ramona has been a beloved character for years thanks to Beverly Cleary, the renowned children’s author who brought her to life over 50 years ago. The young character’s zest for life and trouble-making ways still delight people of all ages. The proof is in the wonderful movie “Ramona and Beezus” which arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in time for the 2010 Holiday Season!
The newest adaptation stars Joey King as “Ramona” and teen sensation Selena Gomez as her older sister “Beezus.” Together these two sisters have a lot of learning and loving to do. Ramona has a very active imagination that often leads to embarrassing moments for her family, especially Beezus. Her drive to keep herself entertained often leads to her getting into trouble. In the meantime, Beezus is trying to navigate growing up and going to High School. Being part of a family isn’t always easy, but sometimes when you learn to lean on your sister, the problems don’t seem so big anymore.
You can pick up a three-disc Blu-ray Combo pack that contains both the Blu-ray and DVD version of the film. Bonus material on the Blu-ray disc includes: Show & Tell Film School - Tips and tricks on how kids can make their own movie, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, My Ramona with author Beverly Cleary, A Day in the Life of Joey King, Selena & Joey Audition Footage, and Fox Movie Channel Presents: Life After Film School w/Director Elizabeth Allen.
Bonus material on the DVD in the Blu-ray pack includes: Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, My Ramona with author Beverly Cleary and Show & Tell Film School - Tips and tricks on how kids can make their own movie. The third disc in the Combo Pack is a digital version of the movie.
There is also a single disc version of the movie for sale. This disc includes the movie, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, My Ramona with author Beverly Cleary and Show & Tell Film School - Tips and tricks on how kids can make their own movie.
Buy this “fun for the whole family” film at most places where electronics are sold or order on-line by clicking here: amazon.com
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Ramona and Beezus is available on DVD and Blu-Ray November 9 on 20th Centry Fox Home Entertainment.
Another Beloved Disney Classic Comes to Blu-ray on November 2! “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Bounces into A Whole New Generation of Hearts!
It’s one of those movies that the whole family can enjoy together and now it looks better than ever! Disney’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” gets new life breathed in to it as it arrives on Blu-ray for the very first time.
Here’s a sneak peak at the magical movie:
Watch a couple of clips from the Blu-ray below:
Pick up this fun adventure at most places where movies are sold or order your copy on-line here:
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