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Buzz News Roundup, 6/20

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:31:18 PDT

According to Variety, the Weinsteins are making a bunch of their movies into stage musicals, starting with Finding Neverland, and later including Shakespeare in Love, Chocolat and Cinema Paradiso, among others.
Kevin Bacon is joining Renee Zellweger and Chris Noth in My One and Only, writes ComingSoon.
Sarah Silverman, Niecy Nash, Rashida Jones, and Norm McDonald are among the panelists for TBS's new version of Match Game, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
Annoyed with how slowly MTV has been moving on their movie, Motley Crue is looking for a new partner to help them get the project done, Billboard reports.

Wilmer Valderrama will star in a one-hour comedy pilot for Fox called The Emancipation of Ernesto, writes MediaWeek.
Viral video director Wayne McClammy is on a roll: in addition to directing Cool School, he just sold a comedy script to MGM and will most likely direct that one as well. According to Variety, his movie is titled Le Car and follows "an unconventional group of CIA agents."
The AP has the news that a whole slew of Hollywood folks will be getting stars on the Walk of Fame next year, like Robert Downey Jr., Ben Kingsley, Felicity Huffman, Tim Burton, Cameron Diaz and The Village People.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has altered the rules for the Oscars so that "the Original Song category will only allow a maximum of two nominated songs from any one film," so movies like Enchanted or Dreamgirls won't dominate the category, Zap2It writes.
TV Guide points out that the Sesame Street guest stars for next season - Jessica Alba, David Beckham, and Heidi Klum, among them - are pretty darn hot for a kids' show.

Buzz In: What Projects are Too Sacred to Be Remade?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:30:01 PST

There was a time during my teenage years, right after my hometown cable provider started carrying the Game Show Network, when I was hopelessly devoted to reruns of Match Game from the '70s. From Brett Somers' goofy glasses to the sexual innuendo I was just beginning to understand to every single thing about Charles Nelson Reilly, I thought the show was hilariously perfect.

It's become such an enduring classic in my mind, in fact, that I'm a little appalled at this report that the American Idol producers want to revive the show. As far as I'm concerned, there's no way that Match Game could work today, when the C-list celebrities who might sign up for the panel aren't that interesting and almost every TV taboo has been broken.

I know there's a general malaise about remakes these days - from the new versions of Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street to the Efron-ized version of Footloose - but I want to know about the ones that really get under your skin. Which projects are so close to your heart that you would truly scream, cry, pull your hair out, and picket the studios if they were remade?

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4 Reasons We Can't Wait to Play Harry Potter For Kinect

Laura Marie Given — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:00 PDT

There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to play:

Pretending we're wizards: Thanks to hands-free and voice-recognition technology, users can cast spells using physical maneuvers or by calling out spell names. We're already practicing our "Expelliarmus!" technique.
Flying (sort of): It's a dream come (virtually) true. Gamers will have the opportunity to fly on a broomstick for their very own Quidditch match.
Walking in Harry's shoes: With the game, users can experience some of Harry's classic moments, like choosing a house at Hogwarts, visiting Ollivanders, and confronting He Who Shall Not Be Named in a final, dramatic battle.
Some friendly competition: Select co-op gameplay to connect with wizardly friends, and master lessons so you can challenge other opponents in competitive minigames.

Do you plan to buy Harry Potter For Kinect?

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Heat Up an NYC Hockey Game With a Kiss

Lauren Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:08:08 PDT

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele kissed in the stands at a hockey game in Madison Square Garden last night. They watched the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The teams will go head to head again in the next match of their series on Saturday. Lea was rooting for the Rangers, but she seemed more focused on showing her boyfriend love during the action. It was just the couple's latest show of affection after they stepped out holding hands earlier in the day. Lea and Cory went shopping in SoHo after attending the FOX Upfront presentation for Glee on Monday. Their hit show has only one more episode before the season finale, but it will be back this Fall in a new time slot on Thursdays.

Kristen Stewart Says She's "Dying to Make Another Movie With Rob"

Lauren Turner — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:45:36 PDT

Kristen Stewart talks working with Robert Pattinson again - Us Weekly
Adele's latest huge career milestone - HuffPost Entertainment
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith take their love to a hockey game - People
Tia Mowry drops out of her BET series - Hollywood Reporter
Why Cannes is even more important for Marion Cotillard this year - Lainey Gossip
Seems like stars can't get enough hot pink! - TooFab
Sean Penn and model Petra Nemcova are dating - Celebitchy
Is there a behind-the-scenes reason Kate Middleton isn't pregnant yet? - The Daily Beast
Get excited for Anchorman 2 with this teaser - BuzzFeed
Ashton Kutcher returns to Punk'd - The Insider
Sacha Baron Cohen's not the first guy to make a dictator movie - Rotten Tomatoes
Would 50 Cent be a good match for Sofia Vergara? - Wonderwall
Kenny Chesney's crazy workout routine - Lifeline Live
See Meryl Streep's daughter in her small-screen CW role - Zap2It
Russell Brand says he "still loves" Katy Perry - The Frisky

Victoria and Harper Hit London as Shirtless David Takes the Field in Canada

Allie Merriam — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:02 PDT

The Beckham family was spread out over three cities this weekend. Victoria Beckham and baby Harper were in the UK and were seen shopping along London's Sloane Street and at Selfridge's yesterday afternoon. David, meanwhile, was in Canada for a game with the Galaxy. On Saturday, David Beckham got shirtless to celebrate a successful match with the Galaxy. David and his teammates traveled to Montreal for the matchup, and he managed to tie up 1-1 with a free kick.

David and Victoria's three sons, meanwhile, stayed in LA. Romeo, Cruz, and Brooklyn had a fun day together yesterday playing volleyball and rollerblading in Santa Monica. David returned to the US in time to send a special Mother's Day message last night. He posted on his Facebook wall, "It's Mother's Day here in America, so lots of love to my mum Sandra and to Victoria Beckham, the mother of my four beautiful children. Also to all the mothers out there, have a great day. Hope you're being spoiled!"

Alicia Keys Hangs Courtside With Her Boys, Swizz and Egypt

Katie Henry — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:11:16 PDT

The NY Knicks got some A-list support last night from local fans Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, and their son, Egypt. The trio sat courtside at Madison Square Garden and watched their hometown team come back to defeat the Miami Heat 89-87 in game four of the playoffs. According to Alicia, Egypt is "totally obsessed" with basketball, and the little guy seemed to be having a blast.

The Knicks face off against the Heat again on Wednesday in a make it or break it match, but tonight the Big Apple turns its attention to fashion. The annual Met Gala is only a few hours away, and Alicia's just one of the many famous faces who have graced the Met Balls in the past. It's also a big night for Alicia's former backup singer Jermaine Paul, who is one of the four finalists competing on tonight's live two-hour The Voice finale.

Off the Court With Beach Volleyball Olympian Misty May-Treanor

Susi May — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:15:18 PDT

The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in London. While on the Nike campus in Beaverton, OR, I caught up with Misty, where she let me in on a few pregame rituals and what the scene is really like at the Olympic Village.

Misty, 34, is looking forward to competing and isn't letting her nerves get the best of her - the mark of a seasoned athlete. "I know when things are going to get me a little nervous, because nervous to me feels good." Asked about pregame rituals, Misty says she and Kerri make a habit of jumping over the sideline to enter the court together, which is followed by a complicated handshake. She'll also turn to music; to psych up before a match, she listens to anything from hip-hop to Euro. And, of course, the fans: Misty looks "at the stands and gets energy."

Find out what Misty says about the Olympic Village and her pregame meal after the break!

Beyoncé Breaks Out Her Short Shorts and Baby Blue Models Teeny Jeans on a Warm Day

Katie Henry — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:53:14 PDT

Beyoncé Knowles and baby Blue coordinated outfits in matching shades of yellow yesterday to visit a friend in Manhattan. Beyoncé showed off her legs in a pair of black shorts while Blue kept cool in jeans. Also, Beyoncé toted Blue's $559 Roberto Cavalli baby bag. The mother-daughter duo are back at home following their Easter weekend getaway to St. Barts. Shirtless Jay-Z joined Beyoncé on the beach for an adults-only afternoon while Blue joined them for a sunset boat cruise.

The singer snuggled up to Blue, but earlier in the week she shared some courtside PDA during a Knicks game with Jay-Z. Beyoncé was quick to update her Tumblr account with pics from her date night with Jay-Z, in addition to other new photos from her personal archive.

Mystery Date: the Board Game That Inspired Last Night's Mad Men Title

Tara Block — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:15:00 PDT

We're all well-versed in '90s board games for girls, but did you know there was popular '60s board game that inspired the title of last night's Mad Men episode (and had a cameo in a commercial on the show)? "Mystery Date" is a board game for girls ages 6 to 14, and there have been several newer versions since the first one came out in 1965 - the year before this season of Mad Men is set. The object of the board game is to be all dolled up for your romantic rendezvous by getting your hands on three matching cards to put together your outfit, which needs to match your man and the type of date you'll be going on. To find out who your date is you spin the handle on the "mystery door" and open the door to find one of four date options plus a "dud" (a disheveled and dirty guy): the formal dance date, the bowling date, the beach date, and the skiing date. If your outfit doesn't match your date's, the play continues to the next player.

While the dating board game is lighthearted, the name takes on a much darker overtone from what it references in last night's episode, the worst kind of unknown caller at your door. The show centers on the fascination and fear, especially from the women, of real-life serial killer Richard Speck's systematic rape and murder of eight female student nurses from a Chicago hospital on July 14, 1966. The mass murderer broke into the hospital and held nine nurses captive in a room while he took each out one by one and tortured, raped, then killed all but one. The lone surviving nurse saved herself by hiding under the bed, another theme carried through the Mad Men episode. This horrific killing is an interesting historical 1966 event to base an episode on, but we have to wonder what the further ramifications were for women during the era. We see all generations from Sally to Peggy to her grandmother handle the fear in different ways - including wielding a knife and hiding under the couch - did this mark the end of the friendly, trust-your-neighbor mentality of the '50s and early '60s? Is this when society stopped trusting the mystery date at the door?

Photo courtesy of AMC

For a better glimpse of the Mystery Date board game, keep reading.