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Buzz News Roundup, 11/14

BuzzSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:29 PST

Meryl Streep is in talks to take the lead (human) role in Dewey, a film based on Vicki Myron's book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. - Variety
Clint Eastwood is in talks to direct the supernatural thriller Hereafter. - ComingSoon
Sarah Silverman has signed a deal for a book of comedic essays. - New York Observer
Will Gluck will direct Easy A, a modern comedic retelling of The Scarlet Letter, set in a high school. - ComingSoon
Whoopi Goldberg will produce a London stage musical version of Sister Act. - Variety
Recently single Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas will be hosting a wedding show on Lifetime. - People
Hilary Duff will star in a new series for NBC. - Variety
Summit Entertainment has acquired the film rights to New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, Stephenie Meyer's three Twilight follow-ups. - Zap2It

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:14:20 PDT

Brian (Paul Walker) and Dom (Vin Diesel) team up for one last job in the fifth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise. This time the two find themselves in Rio de Janeiro and on the run from a corrupt drug lord as well as a relentless cop (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). The film kicks off with a high-energy action scene and doesn't slow down, providing plenty of chase scenes and explosions until the film's end. Fans of the franchise will be happy to see Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, and Tyrese Gibson reprising their original roles. DVD extras include a gag reel and a segment of Tyrese Gibson interviewing his castmates.

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Scream 4

When Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to Woodsboro during a book tour for her new self-help book, she must protect herself and her cousin (Emma Roberts) from the Ghostface killer 10 years after her first ordeal. Courteney Cox and David Arquette are back as Gale and Dewey and are joined by a series of newcomers, including Alison Brie and Hayden Panettiere. The reboot captures the humor of the original, and Campbell and Cox are just as fresh as they were the first time around. DVD extras include commentary from director Wes Craven and deleted scenes.

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Scream 4: A Bloody, Funny, and Worthy Scre-Boot

Molly Goodson — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:57:53 PDT

You know the sound of that dreaded ringing phone; you're ready for it, but no matter how often you remind yourself that it's coming, there's just something about the start of the Scream movies that gets me every time. From that very moment, Scream 4 throws you right back into the beloved franchise with a fresh, updated take on a very familiar story. The original Scream opening scene with Drew Barrymore put the movie on the map, and once again the first sequence is everything you want - tongue-in-cheek, funny, and of course, very bloody. For that reason and others, this is perhaps the most similar to the first of all the sequels. Or, to quote the film, it really is more of a "scre-boot" than a "shreik-uel."

Director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson are both at the top of their games with Scream 4. For all the criticism Scream 3 received, Craven stays loyal to the essence of Scream in this one. Ghostface and his very shiny knife are chill-inducing, red-herring abound, and it's a horror movie about loving horror movies. Williamson somehow retains the ability to write snappy, believable teen dialogue, save one final monologue about fame that goes a bit over the top.

Technology plays a central role in the story, with iPhones, apps, and web cams making frequent appearances, which is certainly a sign of the times. Scream 4 will serve as a snapshot of 2011 in the same way Scream is so indicative of the late '90s, belly shirts and all. Still, I'm not sure there are any high schoolers out there live streaming their whole life from a headset.

To read my biggest gripe about the movie, how the veteran cast members do, and the bottom line of who will love this just

read more. Woodsboro hasn't changed much in the past 10 years, and neither have Gale Weathers-Riley (Courteney Cox), Dewey Riley (David Arquette), and Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). The inclusion of the veterans is crucial to making Scream 4 work, and they remain the heart of the series. Gale and Dewey have stuck around town, and he's now the Sheriff while she's no longer working as a reporter and is instead plagued with a case of writer's block. Sidney is back in town on her book tour, with her a final stop being in her hometown on the anniversary of the Woodsboro Massacre. Her memoir is about coming out of the darkness, and her character has gotten stronger after all she's been through. Instead of running away from Ghostface, Sidney is now on the offensive to protect her cousin, Jill (Emma Roberts), and family. Campbell shines as a more daring adult Sid who is ready to fight until the end. The death count is far higher than any of the previous Screams, so don't get too attached to the hot, young star-studded cast. For that reason, the downfall of this film is that it has less character and relationship development. At times it feels like the script moves from kill to kill without explaining any of the motives or backstory. There's little time to be worried about what door Ghostface is lurking behind, since the killer is too busy slashing everyone in sight. For instance, the movie alludes to Jill's boyfriend Trevor (Nico Tortorella) cheating on her, but they don't explain or expand on the story from there. The film will also have the viewers picking suspects, though that part of the story is underutilized as well. None of the characters are pointing fingers or making accusations, which is usually part of the fun. Hayden Panettiere and Alison Brie are highlights of the new Scream-ers, as Jill's badass friend and Sydney's sassy publicist respectively, and the trio of guys, Tortorella, Erik Knudsen, and Rory Culkin each have their moments. Cox and Campbell, who both look like they haven't aged a day, are fantastic reprising their classic roles, and Arquette is lovable as ever as Dewey. Bottom line: Scream 4 won't have you jumping out of your seat, but it's smart, witty, unpredictable, and a blast to watch. Source: The Weinstein Company

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Batman Begins

8:00 Fight Camp 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley
9:00 Criminal Minds (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (new)
8:00 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup in Richmond

8:00 Chase (new)
9:00 Law & Order: Los Angeles (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: SVU (repeat)
11:29 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with guests Dana Carvey and Linkin Park)

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Who Do You Predict Is Ghostface in Scream 4?

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Scream 4 will have horror fans flocking to theaters this weekend, and I have no doubt that aficionados of the franchise are already trying to figure out who will behind the terrifying iconic mask this time around. The fourth film promises a slew of fresh blood (literally), but will it be a new face that goes on the murder spree, or one of the veterans (Sidney, Dewey, and Gale)?

Now, I know in the past we've had multiple killers working as a team, but I'm gonna ask that you cast your vote for your prime suspect (and really, Stu was just an accomplice to Billy in the original). With that said, feel free to defend your choice (or expand on what combination of killers you think we'll be seeing) in the comments below. If you want some extra help, be sure to check out our Scream 4 review for potential hints.

Video: David Arquette on Being Courteney Cox's Biggest Fan and His New Generation of Scream Costars!

PopSugar — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:30:00 PDT

David Arquette said he had no fear about signing on for Scream 4, 15 years after the first movie set a new standard for the horror genre. We caught up with the actor at the movie's recent press day in Beverly Hills, where he talked about his fond memories from shooting the franchise - including meeting his wife, Courteney Cox! He told us he's still her biggest fan and explained what the two of them have in common with their on-screen couple, Gale and Dewey. He also shared what it was like to welcome young, new stars like Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere to the cast. Check out our chat with David, and be sure watch the rest of our interviews with his costars!

Scream 4 Death Predictor: Who Do You Think Will Survive?

Molly Goodson — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:30:00 PDT

Ever since Drew Barrymore's fateful opening scene, the Scream franchise hasn't been afraid to shed blood at unexpected moments. The newest film in the slasher series, Scream 4, is fast approaching and we're so curious to see which characters in the star-studded cast will live to see another day in Woodsboro. Veterans like Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott and Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers-Riley have so far narrowly escaped the wrath of Ghostface, but you never know when the beloved survivors will meet a shocking demise. This time around there's a whole slew of fresh faces joining the Scream family. So, will Adam Brody's detective Hoss follow in the footsteps of David Arquette's Dewey Riley? Can Emma Roberts live with the killer on her tail? Click through to weigh in on who you think will make it all the way to the end credits.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (repeat)
9:00 Special Edition of Primetime With Diane Sawyer (repeat)

8:00 Chaos (new)
9:00 The Mentalist (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (repeat)
8:00 Cops (repeat)
8:30 Cops (repeat)
9:00 The Indestructibles (new)
11:00 Fringe (repeat)

8:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (repeat)
9:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with guests Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga)

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