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Today is the first day of Summer! That means it's time to kick back and relax, but just because school's out doesn't mean you can't still curl up with a good book. Whether you're hitting the beach or just looking for some new reading material, we've got you covered with a brand new list of books that are already being adapted for the big screen. Check 'em out and get primed for the blockbusters Read more
Ang Lee's big-screen adaptation of Life of Pi has just snagged its first big name cast member in Tobey Maguire. The actor has signed on to play a reporter in the story of an Indian boy that takes an epic journey at sea with an orangutan, a tiger, and a hyena. It's a small role for Maguire, but should help generate buzz for the film, which is already drawing attention from fans of the Read more
Speaking of the Oscars, the 2006 Best Director winner for Brokeback Mountain, Ang Lee, is setting up his next big project: An adaptation of the bestselling novel Life of Pi. After releasing the intense Lust, Caution in 2007, Lee went on to direct a film adaptation of the memoir Taking Woodstock, which will be released in August. Now, he's chugging right along with yet another adaptation. Here's Read more
Other than some kind of push to get people interested in math, I don't know we need a National Π Day, but we have it. And, at least, the day is well chosen: March 14 (or 3/14) for the 3.14 the Greek letter represents in math. Though it may just be something we learn in prealgebra, fascination over the symbol is dotted throughout pop culture. Why pi though? In its simplest sense, pi is the Read more
Tobey Maguire held hands with his daughter Ruby leaving her Santa Monica school yesterday. He came prepped with an after-school snack and carried her lunch box while she modeled a princess tiara. It's been a while since Tobey's put out a new project but he's been busy behind the scenes putting new projects together. He graciously passed along the Spider-Man franchise to Andrew Garfield and Read more
