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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0800

Looking for some fresh picks to add to your Netflix queue? I've got you covered. Just take a peek at these three new releases coming out on DVD today.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra

Many of you said that you weren't psyched to see the slick action update on the classic toy in theaters, but perhaps you'll feel differently now that it is available to watch at home. G.I. Joe has that loud, flashy, blockbuster appeal which can make for a perfect weekend rental - even if it's pretty much mindless entertainment. (Plus, I know how much you love Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum!) Bonus: If you're a CGI geek, the special two-disc version includes a behind-the-scenes look at the special effects.

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Two more new releases when you read more.

I Love You Beth Cooper
Hayden Panettiere stars as the title character - the hottest girl in school and long-time crush of the film's nerdy hero, Denis. When Denis wins class valedictorian, he uses his graduation speech to profess his love to Beth. Lucky for him, the act of courage works in his favor, and Beth shows up at his house. You can pretty much guess what happens from there - her boyfriend is not pleased, threatens to beat Denis up, etc. - but the DVD features an alternate ending to spice things up. Critics panned its release, but if you're a devotee of the teen sex comedy genre, then this is one to put on your viewing checklist.

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Food Inc.

Ever wondered where the meal on your plate really comes from? Food Inc. is a documentary that breaks down America's food industry step by step - from the farms where it's produced, to the big brother-like companies that monopolize it, to the supermarket. It's an interesting - albeit frightening - insider's peek that is packed with expert info. (Even my health guru, FitSugar, gave it her stamp of approval.) Consider this your brain food for the week - but if I were you, I'd refrain from eating while you're watching it.

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Caption It: Which Caption Should Win?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:30:19 -0700

Oh, silly teen comedies. Will you ever fail to provide excellent Caption It material? I think not.

So many good captions for this picture from I Love You, Beth Cooper. Time to vote on this week's finalists:

"Is that my Mom and dad!"
"Heyyy, guys, I brought condoms for everybo--whoa! I think we may have to share. . . ."
Claire is now a lesbian on Heroes? Guess we won't need these condoms!"
"Hello, Is this the Trojan Condom Company? We need your help."

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Caption It!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:30:47 -0700

Welcome to the Caption It game on BuzzSugar! Every Wednesday, I'll post a photo still from a TV show or movie here and challenge you to think of the most hilarious caption possible. I'll announce the finalists the following Tuesday, and you'll get to vote for the best caption!

Before we get to this week's image, let's wrap up last week's. Congrats to kismekate, who handily won the poll with this caption for the Nurse Jackie picture:

"Is that a scrunchie in your hair? Please don't tell me that's a scrunchie in your hair."

Now, on to a new challenge. I'm not sure I'll ever really want to see I Love You, Beth Cooper, but it does provide some funny pictures for captioning. I think this one is my favorite:

Leave your captions in the comment space below before 5 p.m. PDT on Monday, July 13 to be considered for a spot in the voting round. Have fun!

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Watch, Pass, TiVo or Rent: I Love You, Beth Cooper

BuzzSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:30:44 -0700

This Friday a new teen comedy hits theaters, this time starring Hayden Panettiere and Paul Rust. In I Love You, Beth Cooper, Rust plays Denis, a dorky high school senior who confesses during his graduation speech that he loves his popular classmate, Beth Cooper (Panettiere). Surprisingly, Beth responds by deciding to "show Denis the best night of his life."

Do you think you'll see this one in the theater, wait to rent it, or just wait until it's on TV some random weekend in the future? Or maybe this is a never-see?

One-sheet courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Link Time! 6/4

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:30:34 -0700

Conan O'Brien - live from Super Mario World? - Vulture
The Muppets in Reservoir Dogs? A-mazing. - Popwatch
I really should read I Love You, Beth Cooper before the movie opens; this previously unreleased art from a new edition of the book looks way better than the movie. - Cinematical
A tribute to David Carradine, who was found dead in Thailand. - Pop Candy
The video for MGMT's "Kids" disturbs me and makes me want to cry a little. - Stereogum
The new game Yoostar enables you to digitally embed your voice, picture, and action into your favorite TV and movie scenes. - geeksugar
Whoa, an interview with MC Hammer! - TV Squad
And another interview with Ed Helms. - HitFix

Got a Secret Crush? Tell Hayden, and the Rest of the World

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:15:31 -0700

If you've been harboring a crush on someone (or any secret thoughts or feelings), Hayden Panettiere wants you to know that the promotion for her upcoming high school romp I Love You, Beth Cooper is exactly the way to reveal it. In the movie, the class valedictorian declares during his graduation speech that he's in love with - yup, you guessed it - Beth Cooper (played by Panettiere). As a promotional tactic, Twentieth Century Fox is "inviting people to upload their confessional videos to ILoveYouBethCooper.com for a special event entitled 'Beth Cooper Moments of Truth'" in which "participants will tape a special message they've always wanted to express - to a friend, parent, love interest . . . anyone. Selected videos will be featured in television spots for I Love You, Beth Cooper."

In times like this, I'm so grateful to have gone through high school before things like online video confession contests were commonplace because I would have probably taken part in this. And then I might have regretted it. At any rate, I do look forward to watching other peoples' confessions on TV! To check out Hayden's video in which she explains "Beth Cooper Moments of Truth," read more.

Movie Preview: I Love You, Beth Cooper

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:30:01 -0800

This movie's premise, based on a book by Larry Doyle, makes me laugh and cringe at the same time. On the one hand, there's a nerdy guy who builds up the nerve to declare his love for a super hot cheerleader while giving his valedictorian speech at high school graduation. On the other hand, there's the cheerleader (of course played by Hayden Panettiere who is totally not typecast at all) who, instead of being alarmed by the young man's public declaration, appears at his doorstep to show him the night of his life. Of course!

The movie's directed by Chris Columbus who knows a thing or two about the teen beat (see also: The Goonies and Adventures in Babysitting), so there is reason to believe this could be fun.

I Love You, Beth Cooper hits theaters July 10. To check out the trailer, read more.

Hayden to Play Yet Another Cheerleader

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:29:08 -0800

She's cheertastic?
For a third time, Hayden Panettiere will be putting on the little outfit and cheering her heart out, this time for a film adaptation of the novel I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle. Doyle is a former writer for The Simpsons and now works for The New Yorker. Chris Columbus (Adventures in Babysitting, Mrs. Doubtfire, two Harry Potter movies) is on board to direct.

Besides cheering, what else will she, um, do?
Apparently, "Panettiere would play Beth, the school's hottest cheerleader who shows nerdy valedictorian Denis Cooverman the best night of his life after he proclaims his love for her during his graduation speech."

Typecast much?
Hayden currently plays Claire the regenerating cheerleader on NBC's Heroes, and she previously starred in the third Bring It On movie, Bring It On: All or Nothing, so we're used to seeing her in the cheerleading getups. I wonder if she just likes the outfits? Now I want to know who will play Denis Cooverman. As long as it's not that kid who played West from Heroes, I'm happy.

Heroes photo courtesy of NBC
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