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Though I watched the Planet Earth series on TV, I still love to click through the awe-inspiring images captured for that project, and I'm planning on seeing the movie Earth in the theater this weekend. As further incentive to get people to the theaters, Disney has promised to plant a tree for every ticket bought during the movie's opening week. What do you think of this? Does it make you more Read more
We whine and whinge about stuff all day, but the creatures of planet earth have a lot more to complain about, and complain they do in the following spoof of the awesome show Planet Earth. My fave? The majestic f-bomb by the mighty dolphin at the end. Read more
I've never had a shortage of love for Prince. The man has written some truly stunning songs and provided the soundtrack to the wilder house parties I've attended. But admittedly, I had stopped paying much attention to Prince — until this year's Super Bowl halftime show, when the purple one reminded me how much he rocks. He has a new album out July 24 called Planet Earth, and if you're anything Read more
We live in a time where everyone must do her part to help save our environment. Stars are speaking out and doing everything they can to gain momentum and raise awareness. While most of us are comfortably set in our ways, slightly changing our day to day actions can make a huge difference over time. Whether it is swapping out your light bulbs to energy saving bulbs or recycling, taking public Read more
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. The Queen This critical darling won about a zillion awards, including a Best Actress Oscar for Helen Mirren, who plays Queen Elizabeth II. The drama follows the Royal Family in the aftermath of Princess Read more
I watched the first three installments of the Discovery Channel's 11-part Planet Earth miniseries on a friend's 42-inch high-definition TV last week, and I can say hands down that it is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen on TV. No, seriously. It's amazing. Alternating between sublime panoramas and unbelievably intimate animal moments, Planet Earth uses high-tech photography to Read more
I don't remember aliens making an appearance in my own childhood sessions with Battleship, but I suppose when you try to make a toy into a feature-length film, you're afforded a few liberties. Unfortunately, the producers of Battleship may have spent too much time finding creative ways to explode things and not enough time on a plot, ending up with underutilized actors, in a wishy-washy Read more
Whether you prefer to be in the kitchen or on the road, we've come up with several creative ideas to keep you busy this Spring. Looking for some new pastimes? From DIYs to nerdy day trips, we've got 18 fun, geeky ideas to get you through the season. Have a documentary marathon: Not sure where to start? Check out Frozen Planet, a seven-part series from the team behind Planet Earth, to learn more Read more
If, like us, you were wowed by Blue Planet and awed by Planet Earth, you're in for a real treat. Just in time for Earth Day this Sunday, BBC Home Entertainment has released the epic series Frozen Planet on DVD and Blu-ray! The seven-part special delves into harsh Arctic and Antarctic environments with never-before-seen footage of animals above and below the ice. What better way to celebrate this Read more
Earth Month is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean your environment-friendly beauty routine must end, too. Take note from these famous women who live the green life to the fullest, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Alicia Silverstone. Discover which organic brands and products these stars are using to save their skin (and the planet). Read more
