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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:15:57 -0700

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. Pickings were a bit slim, I have to say. But hey, it's nice outside. We should all get some fresh air anyway this week, right?

National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Just as the big action-adventure blockbusters roll into theaters this summer, here's a blast from the past (er, a blast from last December). National Treasure: Book of Secrets is available for home viewing, just in case you want more of that genre right now. This is the second in the successful Disney franchise about a group of adventure seekers looking for treasure via American history. In this installment, Nicholas Cage stars as Benjamin Franklin Gates and goes on the hunt with his pals for the truth behind the assassination of President Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth.

It's a wee bit hokey and a lot goofy, but at the end of the day, a lot of moviegoers really like these flicks. Plus, it is nothing if not a family-friendly PG-rated action-adventure that kids will get a kick out of. Special features include cast bloopers and outtakes and featurettes titled "The Book of Secrets: On Location," and "Street Stunts: Creating the London Chase." One featurette struck me as particularly funny: "Inside the Library of Congress" (woo-hoo!).

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The Muppet Show: Season Three
It's hard to believe some of my favorite shows of the past are still not completely available on DVD (hello, people in charge of Ally McBeal: come on already!) and The Muppet Show is no exception. The show was on the air from 1976-1981 and and now Season Three is yours to love and adore at home. Season Three took place from 1978-1979 and included guest stars ranging from Gilda Radner, Raquel Welch, Sylvester Stallone, Big Bird, and Alice Cooper. I'm still amazed at the diverse group of celebrities the creators of the show were able to convince to hang out with a bunch of Jim Henson puppets.

It's a great show to introduce to a new generation of kids and so much fun for those of us raised on it to take a trip down memory lane. Special features include featurettes title, "Muppets On Puppets" and "A Company of Players" as well as some muppets commercials.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets - Love It or Leave It?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0800

I have heard so many mixed reviews about the No. 1 movie, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, I'm more intrigued than ever to find out what all the fuss is about. Those who hated it really hated it, but those who loved it claim it's better than the first National Treasure.

If you saw National Treasure: Book of Secrets, what did you think?

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Diane and Nic Bring Their National Treasure to NYC

Molly — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:52:09 -0800

The stars of National Treasure: Book of Secrets were all out in NYC last night to show off their anticipated sequel. Diane Kruger, one of Fab's favorite red carpet girls of 2007 took advantage of the big night with not one, but two fancy dresses and one very, very dapper looking Josh Jackson on her arm. He is such a cutie. I'm really hoping that the writers' strike doesn't mean that we'll never get to see him on Grey's. Josh wasn't the only well dressed gentleman at the event - Nic Cage, Jon Voight and Ed Harris were all looking pretty great for the premiere. Little Abigail Breslin was out for the screening, too, and lucky for the 11-year-old the movie is PG. What do you think, holiday guilty pleasure movie or no, no, no?

To see more from the premiere including Abigail Breslin, Diane Kruger, Ed Harris, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jon Voight, Joshua Jackson, Nicolas Cage just read more

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Diane & Nic Hunt For More Treasure

PopSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:40:38 -0700

Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger have teamed up once again to shoot National Treasure: Book of Secrets in London. Diane looks pretty adorable in these pics even though we'd rather see her on the arm of cute Josh. The original NT was surprisingly entertaining and since sequels seem to be all the rage these days it makes sense that the studio would bet on another treasure hunt with this cast. This time, Nic and Diane are on a quest to unlock the mystery behind Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Sounds interesting, but we'd rather get our adventure fix from Indiana Jones 4.

More pics including Ed Harris, so just read more

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Sugar Bits - Britney and Adnan Spotted in Santa Barbara

PopSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:31:27 -0800

After leaving Cedars-Sinai on Saturday, Britney Spears went to Palms Springs and then popped up in Santa Barbara with Adnan Ghalib, grabbing Starbucks in the afternoon before spending the evening at a bungalow, where they were spotted sharing a lollipop while Britney smoked with no pants on. It's only a matter of time before his story gets sold and we are reading about the details of their trips. - Celeb TV
National Treasure: Book of Secrets took the top spot at the box office for the third week in a row, followed by I Am Legend and Juno. It's nice to have a little indie movie up there with the big blockbusters! - BuzzSugar
Jack Black and his wife Tanya Haden, who have a 19-month-old son named Samuel, are expecting their second child. With a new movie and a baby on the way, looks like Mr. Black has a lot of his plate right now. - E Online
British newcomer Gemma Atherton has been cast as the Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond film, currently filming in London. It's surprising we didn't get rumors for months about speculation on who the next girl would be. - Reuters
On Thursday, Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel will appear on each other's late-night shows, temporarily solving the problem of booking guests despite the writers' strike. While they might not be the most interesting interviews, it's better than nothing. - AP

Sugar Bits - Eddie Murphy Gets Married

PopSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:43:06 -0800

Eddie Murphy married Tracey Edmonds yesterday in Bora Bora. It's the second marriage for both, and while he also has a new baby with Mel B, it sounds like he's ready to start a new life with Tracey. - People
Late-night talk shows are coming back tonight! Leno, Letterman, Kimmel, O'Brien, and Ferguson will host new episodes this evening. Which will you be watching? - BuzzSugar
Kim Kardashian spent her NYE ringing in the new year with some new bling. She became engaged to her NFL star boyfriend, Reggie Bush. Kim was one of many to get engaged this holiday season. We wonder if the proposal will end up on her E! show. - OK! Magazine
National Treasure: Book of Secrets took the top spot at the box office for the second weekend in a row, followed by Alvin and the Chipmunks and I Am Legend. Hollywood certainly ended the year with some blockbuster bangs! - BuzzSugar
Paul McCartney apparently underwent heart surgery to unblock his arteries this Fall but was back on his feet and ready to perform alongside Kylie Minogue on BBC's New Year's special. We're glad to hear he's feeling better now! - Daily Mail

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Sugar Bits - Jay-Z to Step Down From Def Jam

PopSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:30:26 -0800

Jay-Z will be stepping down as the president of Def Jam Records at the end of the year. Seeing how well his "retirements" from rap went, we'll see how long he can handle not being in charge. - Reuters
National Treasure: Book of Secrets took the top spot at the box office over the holiday weekend, followed by I Am Legend. Seems like moviegoers were in the mood for big blockbusters! - BuzzSugar
Carson Daly says that he decided to return to his late-night talk show earlier this month, despite the ongoing writers' strike, because he was given an ultimatum by his bosses to either resume filming or fire 75 people from his staff. He was criticized for returning, but it seems like it was a no-win situation. - AP
The Anti-Defamation League says Will Smith is all good after the actor had to issue an enraged statement of clarification yesterday when a Scottish newspaper made it seem like he was sympathetic towards Hitler. Glad that mess is all cleared up, but it's too bad that it had to interfere with his holiday with his family. - TMZ
New evidence in Brandy's car accident case suggests that the woman who died in the crash may have hit the car in front of her first, causing Brandy to swerve and hit the woman's car. The court has until the end of the day on Friday to decide whether to charge Brandy with vehicular manslaughter, after which the statute of limitations expires. Sounds like Brandy's 2008 may be getting off to a much better start than 2007. - TMZ
ICYMI, Katherine Heigl got married this weekend!

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:50:39 -0700

ABC is new with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Desperate Housewives, and Brothers and Sisters
CBS is new with The Amazing Race, Three Rivers, and Cold Case
FOX is new with World Series, Game 4: Yankees at Phillies
NBC has National Treasure
The Food Network is new with Food Network Challenge, Next Iron Chef, and Iron Chef America
HBO is new with Curb Your Enthusiasm and Bored to Death
Showtime is new with Dexter and Californication
AMC is new with Mad Men
MTV has repeats of The Hills and The City, and is new with Styl'd
VH1 has repeats of Tool Academy 2 and is new with Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew
E! is new with Girl Next Door and Leave It to Lamas

Link Time!!!

PopSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Ryan Gosling does his thing onstage in NYC! - Lainey Gossip
SJP channels SATC for her new fragrance - BellaSugar
Check out John Mayer's cover art for Battle Stories - JustJared
Lisa Loeb shows off her baby bump - Pink Is the New Blog
Did Nicole Richie and Joel Madden secretly tie the knot? - D-Listed
Abbey Clancy takes Pepsi to the Max - Egotastic
Miranda Kerr tries to one-up balloon boy - The Superficial
Pamela Anderson takes a walk on the wild side - Hollywood Rag
Katie Price wants to start a feather trend - popbytes
Nicolas Cage may need a National Treasure to get out of debt - cityrag
Not Rose McGowan's best look - Hollywood Tuna

Non Voyage: A Capital Celebration Where You Need DC to Be

LilSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:16 -0700

If the new administration has your family dreaming of our nation's historic roots, a trip to Washington DC is sure to inspire the next generation of public servants. We continue our week of big-city non voyages in the nation's capital with activities and food that will help families recreate the DC experience without breaking their wallets.

The National Mall is lined with some of the best museums in the world, and one of the most popular is the National Air and Space Museum. Teach your budding astronauts about the history of manned space flight and then have them create their own rocket ship that will transport them to the moon. Rockets can be built out of blocks, cardboard or with any scraps you have lying around.
The International Spy Museum is one of the most unique places to visit in DC, where children and adults alike can learn about the CIA and FBI's covert operations and the techniques used to keep the nation from harm. Recreate the experience with a backyard scavenger hunt where lil ones can search for hidden treasures and practice their detective skills. Don't forget the trench coats and magnifying glasses to make them feel official.
Even in the age of email, everybody still loves to get mail and the National Postal Museum shows kids how their letters get delivered. Visit your local post office and have the kids pick out their own stamps and mail letters to their family and friends. See if the postal workers will allow your tots to view the sorting machines in the back too.
It's hard to imagine what life was like before cars, computers and modern conveniences, but Mount Vernon, George and Martha Washington's home, does just that. Give your children the colonial experience by turning off the phone and computer for an afternoon of retro cooking with recipes from the birth of our nation, including johnny cakes, shepherd's pie and apple butter.
Washington DC brings Southern hospitality and Northern sophistication to the Mid Atlantic and the city's food reflects those cultures. President Obama has already visited the famed eatery, Ben's Chili Bowl, where the deliciousness is used to smother hot dogs, sausages and burgers, so make some of those goodies at home. The Obamas are also ushering in a new era in organic cooking at the White House so take your youngsters to the local green market or farm and let them choose the ingredients they would like to nosh on that night.