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Biopic About Legendary Punk Band Ramones in the Works

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:30:29 PDT

I'll just say it: Gabba Gabba Hey! Fox Searchlight is in negotiations to produce a biopic about The Ramones, the seminal punk band formed in the '70s and best known for songs like "I Wanna be Sedated," "Blitzkrieg Bop," and "Rockaway Beach."

The movie will be based on the not-yet-published book I Slept With Joey Ramone by Joey's brother Mickey Leigh, and will center around Joey's life and the early days of the band - widely considered to be the first punk rock group.

I'm guessing we'll also get to see the band's infighting, health and drug problems, right up to the recent deaths of founders Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee between 2001 and 2004. What I know for certain is that the movie will have an amazing soundtrack.

Buzz News Roundup, 9/21

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:30:29 PDT

Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker will team up for a film adaptation of the book Mr. S: My Life With Frank Sinatra, a tell-all written by Sinatra's valet George Jacobs, writes ComingSoon. Ratner will produce and direct while Tucker is eying the role of Jacobs.
Rather than watch celebrities get drunk and humiliate themselves, VH1 is creating a celebrity reality series that will follow "celebrities" going through rehab, Variety reports.
Billboard reports that Dr. Dre's 2008 album Detox will be his last album.
Hollywood Reporter has news that Warner Bros. will definitely make a live-action film adaptation of Justice League of America comics, with George Miller directing.
CBS' "Survivor: China" dominated the ratings on Thursday night, writes Hollywood Reporter.
Former Ramones member Richard Reinhardt is suing Apple and Wal-Mart for copyright infringement, Reuters reports.

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DIY: A Christmas Tree Made From Recycled Paper

Elka Karl — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:46 PST

This cool Christmas tree was created entirely from recycled paper, and I love its fluffy white look, don't you? The DIY project was created by the San Ramon office of Gensler, the global design, planning, and strategic consulting firm. Gensler has graciously agreed to share the steps for creating a similar tree for last-minute holiday decorators. Let's take a look!

Video: The 5 Hot New Guys of Fall TV

PopSugar — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:47:45 PDT

A new crop of hot guys is set to steam up the small screen this Fall. Be it a British accent or a sexy six-pack, find out why you should have your eye on these men in our special, The 5 Hot New Guys of Fall TV!

Robin Williams on His "Leading Penguin" Sofia Vergara and Why Kids Are the Toughest Critics

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:12:00 PST

Robin Williams reprises not one, but two roles, in Happy Feet Two as penguins Ramon and Lovelace. This time around, however, Ramon has a new love interest in Sofia Vergara. We talked to Robin at a junket for the movie recently, where he told us about working with the sexy star, poked fun at tough kid-critics, and revealed that his own daughter once asked him to stop doing "the voices." Check out our chat with Robin and see Happy Feet Two in theaters this Friday!

Minka Kelly Talks Her Transition From "a Broken Girl" on Friday Night Lights to "a Woman" on Charlie's Angels

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:30:18 PDT

ABC's Charlie's Angels reboot debuts later this week, and stars Minka Kelly and Ramon Rodriguez sat down to chat with us about their roles as Eve and Bosley on the new series. Kelly chatted about going from her role on Friday Night Lights to this more grown-up part, and Rodriguez told us exactly why he makes a new Bosley. Watch now.

New Charlie's Angels Is Like "If Jack Bauer and Carrie Bradshaw Had a Love Child"

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:51:59 PDT

Charlie's Angels has seen a few incarnations through the original '70s series and the more recent films, and now it's coming back to TV this Fall with a new group of crime fighters. Annie Ilonzeh, Rachael Taylor, and Minka Kelly play the iconic angels, and they hit the TCA with their "fourth angel" Bosley (Ramon Rodriguez) and showrunners to talk about how they came to be cast, and how this reboot is different from its predecessors.

Creator and executive producer Al Gough said that the casting for the show took a long time, and Kelly's character wasn't really a part of the original cast of characters. When she came in, Kelly didn't quite fit into any of the angel roles. Gough recalled that producer Leonard Goldberg said of her, "That girl is an angel . . . unfortunately she's not one of the angels you've written," so they had to rewrite to create the character of Eve specially for Kelly. Of the tough character, Gough said she's "a badass but she's very warm," and that "it's a Minka Kelly you've never seen before."
Movie angel Drew Barrymore is producing the show, and Gough described her involvement as "the archangel of Charlie's Angels," saying that while she is busy, she and her company are very involved, doing things like reading scripts and sending notes on them. Gough says Drew sends emails of encouragement, and star Taylor also noted that she is "very involved" in the costumes.
The ladies were asked if they'd seen the TV show or movies, and Taylor admitted to never having seen the original series - on purpose. She said she's taking "the passing of the baton quite seriously . . . but as actors it's important to do something fresh." Ilonzeh has watched the show and the movies, and she said that their "commonality is that they have the camaraderie," with a big difference: this time around, Bosley is considered another angel.

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So how is this new series different from its predecessors? It has the same "idealized female friendship" as the movies, according to Gough, but this version is "more grounded" and they're striving to make the women feel more real. This time around, they'll explore the mythology of Charlie more, and we'll see that each angel has a spotty background, and it'll be about Charlie giving them a second chance. "It's about redemption," Gough said. Perhaps the cheekiest description of the new show came via star Taylor, whom Gough credited with saying, "If Jack Bauer and Carrie Bradshaw had a love child, it would be Charlie's Angels."
Rodriguez said we'll find out a lot of Bosley's back story through Charlie. The character certainly sounds more interesting this time - the actor said he's "a safe house" with lots of secrets about everybody.
Robert Wagner was originally supposed to voice Charlie, but he had to drop out due to scheduling issues. He hasn't been replaced yet, so the role is still open.

Pilot Scoop: Charlie's Angels

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:30:00 PDT

ABC is bringing Charlie's Angels back to the small screen this Fall with a reboot of the famous TV (and film) series. Though we've got new faces playing the titular angels - Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor, and Annie Ilonzeh - the premise is the same. Three tough ladies with checkered pasts team up to solve crimes for their mysterious boss, Charlie, and the fun of the show lies in their exotic travels, sexy costumes, and the bond of friendship.

Where it works: The show captures the most essential element of the original series: fun. The pilot is also well paced and does a good job of introducing us to the angels without trying to jam too much background information down our throats. Additionally, their first case as a trio - hunting down a well-known human trafficker - adds a bit of edge and danger. While all three ladies look amazing, they're also packing more attitude than certain other angels. (Translation: don't expect to see these butt-kicking women dancing in their underwear like Cameron Diaz.)

Where it doesn't: Bosley, who helps the angels solve their crimes, is much more of a straight shooter this time around. While Ramon Rodriguez makes for some nice eye candy, his personality falls flat and had me missing some of the quirkier actors we've seen in the role in previous versions of the series. Some of the acting in the pilot is also a bit flat, which brought down the chemistry between the angels.

You might like this show if: You're a fan of any of the original Charlie's Angels.

When it's on: Thursdays at 8 p.m.

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