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Buzz News Roundup, 8/8

BuzzSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:48:47 -0700

The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Martin Scorsese is in talks with HBO to direct a dramatic pilot titled Boardwalk Empire. Scorsese is already a producer for the upcoming show about Atlantic City gamblers in the 1920s.
According to Variety, Pineapple Express had the best Wednesday opening ever for August. The comedy took in $12.1 million.
Regis Philbin is following in the footsteps of Britney Spears and is set to appear on the second episode of the upcoming season of How I Met Your Mother, Entertainment Weekly says.
The reunited Police closed its tour, the last live show ever for the band, last night in New York, reports Billboard.
The AP reports that Philip Seymour Hoffman is slated to direct a play in London later this year. The play, Riflemind, is about a rock band reuniting after a 20-year split. Sounds a lot like The Police!
Reuters reports that Hollywood producer Bernie Brillstein died last night of lung disease at the age of 77. He was best known for his work on The Blues Brothers and Happy Gilmore fame.
Pitchfork has the scoop on the soundtrack for the upcoming Michael Cera film Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Vampire Weekend is collaborating with a member of Devo for the project. Awesome.

Buzz In: What Bands Do You Want to See Reunite?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:15:51 -0700

I spit out my drink in laughter when I read that an MTV reporter asked Mark Wahlberg about the possibility of reuniting with the Funky Bunch during an interview to promote The Happening. Even more astonishing than the question itself was that Wahlberg was a good sport and answered with, "Part of me would love to run around and act like a freaking a–hole again but I can’t do that." It would be hilarious if he'd reunite with those guys, though. His brother certainly has no problem rejoining the boy band that made him a household name.

That got me thinking about which bands I would love to see reunite for an album or a tour. The first group that sprang to mind was Sleater-Kinney, which sadly went on an indefinite hiatus in 2006. I was also glad to see the The Police announce a world tour, but I'm still holding out for a new album.

What bands would you love to see reunite?

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What's Your Favorite Song by The Police?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:40:22 -0700

Big news, nostalgiaheads: The Police has announced its final concert ever. Along with New York's Mayor Bloomberg, The Police declared that its final gig will be "a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the production of arts programming for public television stations Thirteen/WNET and WLIW New York" and the date and location will be revealed in August.

Sad! I've loved many of The Police's singles, and I find that they often make the perfect additions to mix CDs and playlists. I'm not sure I could pick just one!

Do you have a favorite Police tune?

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Buzz News Roundup, 2/13

BuzzSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:32:50 -0800

Tina Fey will host the first post-strike episode of Saturday Night Live

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John Legend and Isaac Hayes have joined the cast of the comedy Soul Men, which includes Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac, writes Billboard.
ComingSoon has news that Wes Craven's first horror project since 1994 will be 25/8, based on the 1972 George Romero film.
Benjamin Bratt will star in a new series for A&E about an interventionist, while Timothy Hutton will portray a modern-day Robin Hood in the TNT series Leverage; details on both are at The Futon Critic.
Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Jason Leigh will star together in the indie sex comedy titled Spread, reports Variety.
Aretha Franklin is not pleased with Beyonce after Beyonce's Grammy intro referred to Tina Turner, not Franklin, as "the queen," the Associated Press reports.
Zap2It writes that Joel Surnow, co-creator of 24, is leaving the show to pursue other projects.
According to Billboard, this summer's tour will be the last for The Police.
Fox is remaking a Japanese TV show in which people must fit into shapes like human Tetris pieces, according to Variety.

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Buzz News Roundup, 12/28

BuzzSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0800

The Library of Congress has added Back to the Future, Dances With Wolves, and 23 other movies to the National Film Registry, UPI reports.
The Police were the top-grossing live act of 2007, followed by Kenny Chesney, Variety reports.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that David Letterman and the WGA have yet to reach a deal that would allow Letterman to come back on air with his writers.
Who's happy about the writers' strike? The video game industry is pretty pumped, the Associated Press reports.
According to the New York Daily News product placement is outselling ads on television. It looks like we can look forward to more blatant advertising on 30 Rock.
In January iTunes will announce a video service enabling users to rent movies for 24 hours to the tune of $2 to $5 per film. According to Variety, Fox and Disney are already onboard.
Chris Crocker and Obama Girl are among the most watched clips on YouTube in 2007, writes Reuters

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TV Tonight: The Return of "MTV Unplugged"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:25:13 -0700

MTV's occasional "Unplugged" series is back - big time.

The series, which features rock stars performing in a more stripped-down style, returns tonight with Bon Jovi, the act most often credited with starting the series in the first place after an acoustic performance at the 1989 Video Music Awards. In all, three different versions of the set will air: one tonight on MTV, one Saturday on VH1 and one Sunday on CMT. Bon Jovi is expected to draw heavily from its new country-tinged album, Lost Highway, though each of the three versions of the performance will be tailored to the particular channel's audience.

Upcoming "Unplugged" concerts this summer include The Police, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer. Though air dates for those shows haven't been announced, The Police are reportedly filming their special in mid-July in Miami.

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Buzz News Roundup, 2/12

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:36:57 -0800

In Grammy-related tour news, Billboard reports that the Police are going on a reunion jaunt, while John Legend is teaming up with Corinne Bailey Rae.
Meanwhile, the Grammys telecast scores its highest ratings in three years.
Pitchfork fills us in on the Plug Awards winners for indie music, including J. Dilla and Band of Horses.
Box Office Mojo gives us the disturbing news that Eddie Murphy's Norbit topped this weekend's ticket sales.
According to TV Guide, Rainn Wilson will host "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 24.
Pixar's Cars wins the top prize at the Annie Awards for animation, reports Variety.
Carson Daly wants Conan's slot in a couple of years, says Broadcasting & Cable.
The pop-culture-centric Trio Network is back - but only online.
"Battlestar Galactica" will get a fourth season, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Augusten Burroughs' brother wants to write a memoir, too, says Crain's New York Business.
"Gumby," "I Spy" and other classic TV shows are headed to YouTube, according to MarketWatch.

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Buzz News Roundup, 1/31

BuzzSugar — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:32:44 -0800

The New York Times tells us why this year's Oscar speeches will be total snoozers.
Reuters examines the "Oscar Curse," when poor little award winners find themselves too “expensive.”
No rest for The Departed: Already there are talks of a sequel, says Hollywood Reporter.
Oscar ballots are sent out to the 5,830 Academy voters, reports the AP.
In other awards news, The Police confirm their Grammy-tastic reunion, writes Billboard.
Networks aren't ordering pilots of serial dramas, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
US Weekly says Courtney Love could replace Paula Abdul on "American Idol."
Pitchfork posts new tour dates from Jarvis Cocker and The Killers
Yes, you'll soon get to find out if you're "Smarter than a Fifth Grader", the Futon Critic says.
Billboard tells us that Kings of Leon are prepping a new album for April.
Tuesday's "House" was the best-rated scripted show of the season, Variety reports.

Movie Preview: Robert Pattinson in Remember Me

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:41:10 -0800

A little Robert Pattinson overload never hurt anyone, but here's a break from all of his vampire stuff - the official trailer for Remember Me! Yesterday we took a peek at the first stills from the film, but here we get a much better taste for Pattinson's chemistry with Emilie de Ravin in the upcoming drama/romance. Pattinson plays Tyler, a broody but romantic college student who falls for the daughter of a cop (de Ravin). Pierce Brosnan also stars as Tyler's dad, while Chris Cooper plays the police officer who has an issue with Tyler's bad boy antics.

I was a bit skeptical about Pattinson's next film, but I have to admit that the movie looks intriguing despite a few cliches and a bit of cheesiness. It's nice to see Pattinson playing it straight in a more grownup role than the perpetual teenage vampire, and he and de Ravin have a fair amount of sweetness. It's enough to keep his fan base happy, that's for sure.

To see the trailer for yourself and tell me what you think, just read more.

Jason Lee - Love Him or Leave Him?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:15 -0800

Jason Lee has been keeping a low profile since My Name Is Earl went off the air, but he's about to make a return to TV in the upcoming TNT series Delta Blues, which is executive produced by George Clooney. Lee is set to play Dwight Hendricks, a police officer by day, Elvis impersonator by night.

I loved Lee in pretty much every Kevin Smith movie - from Brodie in Mallrats to Banky in Chasing Amy - but I could never warm up to Earl (or that absurd mustache). This role sounds like it could be be great for him though, the perfect combination of serious and wacky. How do you feel about Jason Lee?