Congratulations to Ben! He has claimed 3rd place in this year's Character Cup. Hurley loses, but still finishes a respectable 4th.
Today we've got the big one! The last hurrah, the Big Dance, the Finals! Over the next two days, voters will decide who is to become the 2008 Character Cup Champion! This year's victor not only gets all the glamor and bragging rights associated with such a prestigious honor, but it will also determine which of our bracketeers will win the Season 4 DVD set!
Now then, our opponents. Both of our finalists pulled off stunning come-from-behind victories in the late hours of their previous matchups. Will one of them repeat such an act? We'll just have to wait and see!
Our first contestant hails from Los Angeles. Loved and hated, he is one of the more polarizing characters on the show. Our second contestant hails from Scotland. He is also loved and hated and has had one of the most bizarre storylines on the show.
Will it be the doctor or former monk? The Lostie leader or the accidental Islander? Will it be Jack Shephard or Desmond Hume?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: The Finals!
MovieFone Announces Top 25 Hottest Actors Under 25
MovieFone has named Megan Fox and Michael Cera as two of the 25 Hottest Actors Under 25.
Fox, 22, topped the list thanks to her breakout role in "Transformers".
"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" star Michael Cera also grabbed a top spot thanks to the success of starring roles in the movies "Superbad," and "Juno". Cera is also expected to return for the movie version of "Arrested Development".
Related: Michael Cera In "Nick And Norah" - Early Review And Trailer
"Harry Potter's" Emma Watson, age 18, also made the list.
14-year-old Dakota Fanning made the cut, helped be her upcoming role in "The Secret Life of Bees" with Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys, and the tabloid buzz surrounding her rape scene in "Hounddog" didn't hurt either.
Related: Dakota Fanning In "Secret Life Of Bees" - Early Review And Trailer
Related: Dakota Fanning Rape Scene In "Hounddog" Pulled From Theaters
Amanda Seyfriend was also a first timer on the list thanks to her excellent role in the movie version of the ABBA musical "Mamma Mia".
And after the success of this past weekend's box office smash hit "Eagle Eye, and his early summer role in "Indiana Jones", Shia LaBeouf's appearance on the list was a given.
Zac Efron, of "High School Musical" fame made the list for the second year in a row for not only playing "HSM's" teen idol Troy Bolton, but his upcoming roles in "Seventeen Again", and "Me and Orson Welles."
Other young stars that rounded out the Top 25 Hottest Young Actors list included:
Keira Knightley, Daniel Radcliffe, Blake Lively, Ellen Page, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Miley Cyrus, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart, Anton Yelchin, Brandon T. Jackson, Olivia Thirlby, Josh Peck, Kat Dennings, Keke Palmer, Robert Pattinson, Gemma Arterton and Scarlett Johansson.
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Fox, 22, topped the list thanks to her breakout role in "Transformers".
"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" star Michael Cera also grabbed a top spot thanks to the success of starring roles in the movies "Superbad," and "Juno". Cera is also expected to return for the movie version of "Arrested Development".
Related: Michael Cera In "Nick And Norah" - Early Review And Trailer
"Harry Potter's" Emma Watson, age 18, also made the list.
14-year-old Dakota Fanning made the cut, helped be her upcoming role in "The Secret Life of Bees" with Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys, and the tabloid buzz surrounding her rape scene in "Hounddog" didn't hurt either.
Related: Dakota Fanning In "Secret Life Of Bees" - Early Review And Trailer
Related: Dakota Fanning Rape Scene In "Hounddog" Pulled From Theaters
Amanda Seyfriend was also a first timer on the list thanks to her excellent role in the movie version of the ABBA musical "Mamma Mia".
And after the success of this past weekend's box office smash hit "Eagle Eye, and his early summer role in "Indiana Jones", Shia LaBeouf's appearance on the list was a given.
Zac Efron, of "High School Musical" fame made the list for the second year in a row for not only playing "HSM's" teen idol Troy Bolton, but his upcoming roles in "Seventeen Again", and "Me and Orson Welles."
Other young stars that rounded out the Top 25 Hottest Young Actors list included:
Keira Knightley, Daniel Radcliffe, Blake Lively, Ellen Page, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Miley Cyrus, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart, Anton Yelchin, Brandon T. Jackson, Olivia Thirlby, Josh Peck, Kat Dennings, Keke Palmer, Robert Pattinson, Gemma Arterton and Scarlett Johansson.
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Michael Cera Ready With "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" - Early Review And Movie Trailer
The Fall movie season is starting to heat up, and on deck this week is the Michael Cera comedy "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" due October 3.
Cera, known for his roles in "Juno", "Superbad" and the cult favorite television series "Arrested Development", once again shows us why moviegoers love the young actor.
Michael Cera plays high school student Nick O'Leary, a member of the Queercore band "The Jerk Offs", who meets Norah Silverberg (Kat Dennings), and she asks him to be her boyfriend for five minutes while Nick is still getting over his recent breakup with his one true love Tris.
But everything falls apart when Nick sees Tris out and about with another man.
How could she have moved on so fast?
Nick, in a desperate attempt to show Tris he's moved on also, turns to Norah and asks her to be his five-minute girlfriend. This begins the night of Nick, Norah and Manhattan, which consists of stripping nuns, hotel ice rooms, Russian food, psychotic ex-boyfriends and lovingly trashy ex-girlfriends. It's the night of Julio and Salvatore, holding hands and writing songs and singing in the rain.
It's a night they'll never forget - but wish they could.
Michael Cera told reporters at the movie premier,
Watch Michael Cera In "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" Extended Movie Trailer
Cera will also be seen next year in the Harold Ramis adventure comedy "Year One", starring Cera and Jack Black. Cera will play a man in the biblical age, where after a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Cera is currently filming the romantic comedy "Youth in Revolt" due in April, where he plays the character Nick Twisp. The film revolves around Nick, a 14-year-old boy whose trailer trash parents are teetering on the edge of divorce. Nick sets his sights on his dream girl Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.
Learn More About Michael Cera At InfoStar Bios
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Cera, known for his roles in "Juno", "Superbad" and the cult favorite television series "Arrested Development", once again shows us why moviegoers love the young actor.
Michael Cera plays high school student Nick O'Leary, a member of the Queercore band "The Jerk Offs", who meets Norah Silverberg (Kat Dennings), and she asks him to be her boyfriend for five minutes while Nick is still getting over his recent breakup with his one true love Tris.
But everything falls apart when Nick sees Tris out and about with another man.
How could she have moved on so fast?
Nick, in a desperate attempt to show Tris he's moved on also, turns to Norah and asks her to be his five-minute girlfriend. This begins the night of Nick, Norah and Manhattan, which consists of stripping nuns, hotel ice rooms, Russian food, psychotic ex-boyfriends and lovingly trashy ex-girlfriends. It's the night of Julio and Salvatore, holding hands and writing songs and singing in the rain.
It's a night they'll never forget - but wish they could.
Michael Cera told reporters at the movie premier,
"It's not a teen film. The movie is really about that vibe you have when you meet someone great on one night and then run the risk of losing him or her forever.
Just don't dig too deep when it comes to the grand meaning of it all.
It's not something I've personally gone through or a fantasy for me, it's just the story, you know - just the way the script was written."
Watch Michael Cera In "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" Extended Movie Trailer
Cera will also be seen next year in the Harold Ramis adventure comedy "Year One", starring Cera and Jack Black. Cera will play a man in the biblical age, where after a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Cera is currently filming the romantic comedy "Youth in Revolt" due in April, where he plays the character Nick Twisp. The film revolves around Nick, a 14-year-old boy whose trailer trash parents are teetering on the edge of divorce. Nick sets his sights on his dream girl Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity.
Learn More About Michael Cera At InfoStar Bios
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Adnan Ghalib Claims To Have Britney Spears Sex Tape
With friends like Adnan Ghalib, who needs enemies?
Ex Spears boyfriend Adnan recently told Heat Magazine that he is in possession of a sex tape involving Britney Spears, and is shopping it around for the best price.
The sex tape, allegedly made during the short time Ghalib dated the singer, is said to have been made in Mexico with Spears wearing only a pink wig. Remember the pink wig? Remember when she flew to Mexico to meet Mel Gibson during her breakdown just so she could "Get Away" for a while?
Adnan also told the magazine the sex tape was over two hours long, and he would sell it if the price were high enough. He also said,
Spears attorneys must be foaming at the mouth over this one, as a nasty and public legal battle would surly ensue over the tape.
Also, Spears returned to the courtroom last week to appeal her driving without a licenses charge. Attorney J. Michael Flanagan filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday seeking a stay in the criminal case.
Flanagan also wants an appellate judge to order the judge overseeing the case to grant Spears' motion to dismiss.
The 26-year-old singer is scheduled to go on trial in October on a single misdemeanor charge that she did not have a valid California license when she hit a parked car in August 2007 and left the scene.
Spears also has a new album "Circus" due to be released on December 2, and is planning a possible world tour next year.
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Ex Spears boyfriend Adnan recently told Heat Magazine that he is in possession of a sex tape involving Britney Spears, and is shopping it around for the best price.
The sex tape, allegedly made during the short time Ghalib dated the singer, is said to have been made in Mexico with Spears wearing only a pink wig. Remember the pink wig? Remember when she flew to Mexico to meet Mel Gibson during her breakdown just so she could "Get Away" for a while?
Adnan also told the magazine the sex tape was over two hours long, and he would sell it if the price were high enough. He also said,
"I won't discuss prices for hypothetical inquiries. Unless there is a locked-in deal, I will go no further."
Spears attorneys must be foaming at the mouth over this one, as a nasty and public legal battle would surly ensue over the tape.
Also, Spears returned to the courtroom last week to appeal her driving without a licenses charge. Attorney J. Michael Flanagan filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday seeking a stay in the criminal case.
Flanagan also wants an appellate judge to order the judge overseeing the case to grant Spears' motion to dismiss.
The 26-year-old singer is scheduled to go on trial in October on a single misdemeanor charge that she did not have a valid California license when she hit a parked car in August 2007 and left the scene.
Spears also has a new album "Circus" due to be released on December 2, and is planning a possible world tour next year.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: 3rd Place Match
We're back in action ladies and gentlemen! There's just two matchups left in this year's Character Cup and only one of them counts for that lovely DVD prize! We'll be keeping the polls open for two days for both the 3rd place matchup and the Finals.
Today sees the start of our 3rd place battle. It pits two characters who were very narrowly defeated in the semis and are looking to bounce back in a big way. On the show, they appear to be on the same side now, but here in the Character Cup, they are mortal foes.
Our first fighter hails from California and is one of the most lovable and harmless characters on the show. His opponent is almost his exact opposite. Hailing from just outside Portland, Oregon and from the Island, he is one of the most cold, calculating and dangerous people in the history of Lost.
Will it be the former mental patient or the former book club member? The Oceanic 6er or the Island exile? Will it be Hugo "Hurley" Reyes or Benjamin Linus?
Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
One-time psych ward patient and fast food clerk, Hurley won a huge sum of money by playing the lottery with numbers he picked up from his time in the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute. He came to believe his money was cursed though. After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the Numbers seemed to follow him. He seemed to have broken his curse and found a sense of belonging with the survivors. He is a member of the Oceanic 6 and was readmitted to Santa Rosa not long after returning home. He was last seen breaking out of Santa Rosa with help from Sayid.
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
Today sees the start of our 3rd place battle. It pits two characters who were very narrowly defeated in the semis and are looking to bounce back in a big way. On the show, they appear to be on the same side now, but here in the Character Cup, they are mortal foes.
Our first fighter hails from California and is one of the most lovable and harmless characters on the show. His opponent is almost his exact opposite. Hailing from just outside Portland, Oregon and from the Island, he is one of the most cold, calculating and dangerous people in the history of Lost.
Will it be the former mental patient or the former book club member? The Oceanic 6er or the Island exile? Will it be Hugo "Hurley" Reyes or Benjamin Linus?
Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
One-time psych ward patient and fast food clerk, Hurley won a huge sum of money by playing the lottery with numbers he picked up from his time in the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute. He came to believe his money was cursed though. After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the Numbers seemed to follow him. He seemed to have broken his curse and found a sense of belonging with the survivors. He is a member of the Oceanic 6 and was readmitted to Santa Rosa not long after returning home. He was last seen breaking out of Santa Rosa with help from Sayid.
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
Heather Locklear Arrested For DUI
Heather Locklear was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving while impaired. The actress was pulled over while driving near Santa Barbara California.
Law enforcement officers told reporters that alcohol was not involved, which means they suspect some type of drugs, and are conducting tests to determine if Locklear was under the influence.
Locklear was released on her own recognizance, without having to post bail.
News reports said on Saturday that a witness saw Locklear driving irregularly while leaving a parking lot. A California Highway Patrol officer later located her car parked on the side of the road and blocking traffic near Santa Barbara, about 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The officer believed Locklear was under the influence and arrested her.
Locklear gained television stardom appearing in the television shows "T.J. Hooker", "Dynasty", "Melrose Place" and "Spin City". Locklear will also be seen next year in the Miley Cyrus family comedy "Hannah Montana: The Movie".
She has also completed work on the musical drama "Flying By", about a real estate developer who goes to his 25th high school reunion without his wife, and finds his old teenage band playing - and joins.
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Law enforcement officers told reporters that alcohol was not involved, which means they suspect some type of drugs, and are conducting tests to determine if Locklear was under the influence.
Locklear was released on her own recognizance, without having to post bail.
News reports said on Saturday that a witness saw Locklear driving irregularly while leaving a parking lot. A California Highway Patrol officer later located her car parked on the side of the road and blocking traffic near Santa Barbara, about 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The officer believed Locklear was under the influence and arrested her.
Locklear gained television stardom appearing in the television shows "T.J. Hooker", "Dynasty", "Melrose Place" and "Spin City". Locklear will also be seen next year in the Miley Cyrus family comedy "Hannah Montana: The Movie".
She has also completed work on the musical drama "Flying By", about a real estate developer who goes to his 25th high school reunion without his wife, and finds his old teenage band playing - and joins.
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Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Get Married
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds made their love official this weekend by getting married.
The couple wed on Saturday, her representative confirmed.
The wedding occurred at a remote wilderness resort outside Vancouver, and guests included Scarlett's mother, Melanie Sloan, and her brother, Adrian Johansson.
Johansson, 23, and Reynolds, 31, who had been an item since last Spring, announced their engagement on May 5, the same day Scarlett flashed a three-carat diamond ring estimated to be worth about $30,000 at a press event.
Scarlett Johansson has just completed work on the comedy "He's Just Not That Into You", due next February and starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck and Justin Long. The Baltimore-set movie deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.
Ryan Reynolds just finished work on "Adventureland" due in March. The film is a comedy set in the summer of 1987, and centered on a recent college graduate who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.
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The couple wed on Saturday, her representative confirmed.
The wedding occurred at a remote wilderness resort outside Vancouver, and guests included Scarlett's mother, Melanie Sloan, and her brother, Adrian Johansson.
Johansson, 23, and Reynolds, 31, who had been an item since last Spring, announced their engagement on May 5, the same day Scarlett flashed a three-carat diamond ring estimated to be worth about $30,000 at a press event.
Scarlett Johansson has just completed work on the comedy "He's Just Not That Into You", due next February and starring Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck and Justin Long. The Baltimore-set movie deals with the challenges of reading or misreading human behavior.
Ryan Reynolds just finished work on "Adventureland" due in March. The film is a comedy set in the summer of 1987, and centered on a recent college graduate who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.
Learn More About Scarlett Johansson At StarLink Bios
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Saturday Night Live Spoofs Presidential Debate - Video
Saturday Night Live was on fire last night. If not for their opening skit with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as Sarah Palin and Katie Couric, then for the spoof of the Presidential debate last week.
When asked about the War in Iraq, Hammond as McCain said that he had wanted the troop surge since 1985, before the war even started.
And when criticized by Obama (Fred Armisen) that he had supported George Bush 95% of the time, Hammond responded that he had never supported President Bush, had always undermined him, abandoned his party, and was disloyal and untrustworthy to the office.
Related Story: Tina Fey And Amy Poehler as Palin And Couric On SNL - Video
Related Story: Darrell Hammond Does John McCain On SNL - Video
When asked how he would deal with nuclear weapons in North Korea, Obama (Armisen) said he would play the race card with North Korea.
The best part of the skit was the ending, when the camera panned to Amy Poehler as Hilary Clinton, who had shown up just in case McCain didn't make it on time.
Watch Darrell Hammond As McCain In SNL Presidential Debate Skit
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When asked about the War in Iraq, Hammond as McCain said that he had wanted the troop surge since 1985, before the war even started.
And when criticized by Obama (Fred Armisen) that he had supported George Bush 95% of the time, Hammond responded that he had never supported President Bush, had always undermined him, abandoned his party, and was disloyal and untrustworthy to the office.
Related Story: Tina Fey And Amy Poehler as Palin And Couric On SNL - Video
Related Story: Darrell Hammond Does John McCain On SNL - Video
When asked how he would deal with nuclear weapons in North Korea, Obama (Armisen) said he would play the race card with North Korea.
The best part of the skit was the ending, when the camera panned to Amy Poehler as Hilary Clinton, who had shown up just in case McCain didn't make it on time.
Watch Darrell Hammond As McCain In SNL Presidential Debate Skit
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Tina Fey Returns As Sarah Palin For Katie Couric Skit On SNL - Video
Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live last night to reprise her role as Alaska Governor Sara Palin.
This time, it was to spoof the horrendous interview the Vice President nominee had with news anchor Katie Couric last week.
Related Story: Tina Fey With Hilary Clinton On SNL - Nailed It - Video
Related Story: Darrell Hammond Does John McCain On SNL - Video
As usual, the skit was spot-on. Amy Poehler played the part of Couric, and of course, Tina Fey played Sarah Palin. Amy Poehler asked Sarah Palin what she thought of her trip to New York so far, and Palin's answers were classic.
Fey told Poehler she was shocked because she had "at least 15 to 20 false alarms" where she thought she spotted Osama Bin Laden driving a taxi, and in an effort to "bone up" on foreign policy had visited Time Square to see a movie called "The Bush Doctrine", but was disappointed when the film had nothing to do with politics.
When asked about her trip to the United Nations, Palin (Fey) told Couric (Poehler) that she was disheartened at all the "foreign people" that were there, and that when her and McCain are elected they will work hard to "get those jobs" back in the hands of Americans.
When asked about John McCain shutting down his campaign to work on the economic crisis, and the $700 billion bailout, Tina Fey responded with a convoluted, econo-babble, sound-bite heavy response that made absolutely no sense at all. The live audience loved it. Amy Poehler was great as Katie Couric, with her puzzled looks and uneasy body language.
When asked what lessons she had learned from the Iraq war, and how she would spread democracy, Palin was not able to give specific responses. After being asked again, Fey told Poehler, "I'd like to use one of my life-lines. I'd like to phone a friend".
The skit was classic old-school SNL at its best.
Watch Tina Fey And Amy Poehler As Sara Palin And Katie Couric On SNL
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This time, it was to spoof the horrendous interview the Vice President nominee had with news anchor Katie Couric last week.
Related Story: Tina Fey With Hilary Clinton On SNL - Nailed It - Video
Related Story: Darrell Hammond Does John McCain On SNL - Video
As usual, the skit was spot-on. Amy Poehler played the part of Couric, and of course, Tina Fey played Sarah Palin. Amy Poehler asked Sarah Palin what she thought of her trip to New York so far, and Palin's answers were classic.
Fey told Poehler she was shocked because she had "at least 15 to 20 false alarms" where she thought she spotted Osama Bin Laden driving a taxi, and in an effort to "bone up" on foreign policy had visited Time Square to see a movie called "The Bush Doctrine", but was disappointed when the film had nothing to do with politics.
When asked about her trip to the United Nations, Palin (Fey) told Couric (Poehler) that she was disheartened at all the "foreign people" that were there, and that when her and McCain are elected they will work hard to "get those jobs" back in the hands of Americans.
When asked about John McCain shutting down his campaign to work on the economic crisis, and the $700 billion bailout, Tina Fey responded with a convoluted, econo-babble, sound-bite heavy response that made absolutely no sense at all. The live audience loved it. Amy Poehler was great as Katie Couric, with her puzzled looks and uneasy body language.
When asked what lessons she had learned from the Iraq war, and how she would spread democracy, Palin was not able to give specific responses. After being asked again, Fey told Poehler, "I'd like to use one of my life-lines. I'd like to phone a friend".
The skit was classic old-school SNL at its best.
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New Polls - Your Feedback Please
As you may have noticed we've had a lot of problems recently with the poll software that we use here at DarkUFO and SpoilerTV. As a result I've been playing around with Poll Daddy polls now that they have an unlimited plan. As a result please can you try the poll below and let me know if you have any problems with either voting or displaying the results.
I would also encourage you to try and CHEAT to see if you can multiple vote on these suckers :) This is one of the few times we encourage you to cheat!
Please let me have your feedback in the comments below or if you are shy, email me.
NOTE: When you revisit the site or refresh the page after voting, the poll will appear to let you vote again, but if you vote again look at the top of the poll and it will say "Thank you, we have already counted your vote."
I would also encourage you to try and CHEAT to see if you can multiple vote on these suckers :) This is one of the few times we encourage you to cheat!
Please let me have your feedback in the comments below or if you are shy, email me.
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
How the hell do you use Twitter?
How the hell do you use Twitter? Please help me, I don't get it. Is all you do is follow and be followed? Please leave me comments with advice on how to use it thanks in advance!!!
Actor Paul Newman Dies Of Cancer - He Was 83
Paul Newman, the Oscar Award winning actor, and husband of Joanne Woodward, known for his suave roles in movies such as "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Color of Money" has died from lung cancer.
Paul Newman was 83, and is survived by his wife, five children, two grandsons and his older brother Arthur Newman.
Newman's death occurred Friday evening at his home following a long battle with lung cancer, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. His family and close friends surrounded Newman to the end.
During the course of his career, Paul Newman was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning one Oscar and two honorary awards, and starred in over fifty motion pictures, including "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Verdict," "The Sting" and "Absence of Malice", 'Cool Hand Luke", "The Hustler" and "The Color Of Money" to name only a few.
Newman's list of movies is too long to list here, and we invite you to review his esteemed career and list of works provided here: "Paul Newman Site At IMDB".
In addition to acting, Newman was an activist, a racecar owner and driver, and popcorn entrepreneur. He was a also best friend to fellow actor Robert Redford, who created the "Sundance film Festival".
Newman became a racecar owner and formed a partnership with Carl Haas, starting Newman/Haas Racing in 1983, and joined the CART series. Hiring Mario Andretti as their first driver, the team was an instant success, and throughout the last 26 years, the team - now known as Newman/Haas/Lanigan and part of the IndyCar Series - has won 107 races and eight series championships.
Newman had a soft spot for underdogs in real life, giving over $250 million to charities through his food company and foundation "Newman's Own", and setting up camps for severely ill children through his "Hole In The Wall" camps program.
In May 2007, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" he had given up acting, though he intended to remain active in charity projects saying.
Newman had two daughters, Susan and Stephanie, and a son, Scott, from a previous marriage to Jacqueline Witte. Scott died in 1978 of an accidental overdose of alcohol and Valium. After his only son's death, Newman established the Scott Newman Foundation to finance the production of anti-drug films for children.
Thanks for a great life Mr. Newman. The world will miss you.
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Paul Newman was 83, and is survived by his wife, five children, two grandsons and his older brother Arthur Newman.
Newman's death occurred Friday evening at his home following a long battle with lung cancer, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. His family and close friends surrounded Newman to the end.
During the course of his career, Paul Newman was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning one Oscar and two honorary awards, and starred in over fifty motion pictures, including "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The Verdict," "The Sting" and "Absence of Malice", 'Cool Hand Luke", "The Hustler" and "The Color Of Money" to name only a few.
Newman's list of movies is too long to list here, and we invite you to review his esteemed career and list of works provided here: "Paul Newman Site At IMDB".
In addition to acting, Newman was an activist, a racecar owner and driver, and popcorn entrepreneur. He was a also best friend to fellow actor Robert Redford, who created the "Sundance film Festival".
Newman became a racecar owner and formed a partnership with Carl Haas, starting Newman/Haas Racing in 1983, and joined the CART series. Hiring Mario Andretti as their first driver, the team was an instant success, and throughout the last 26 years, the team - now known as Newman/Haas/Lanigan and part of the IndyCar Series - has won 107 races and eight series championships.
Newman had a soft spot for underdogs in real life, giving over $250 million to charities through his food company and foundation "Newman's Own", and setting up camps for severely ill children through his "Hole In The Wall" camps program.
In May 2007, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" he had given up acting, though he intended to remain active in charity projects saying.
"I'm not able to work anymore as an actor at the level I would want to," he said. "You start to lose your memory, your confidence, your invention. So that's pretty much a closed book for me."
Newman had two daughters, Susan and Stephanie, and a son, Scott, from a previous marriage to Jacqueline Witte. Scott died in 1978 of an accidental overdose of alcohol and Valium. After his only son's death, Newman established the Scott Newman Foundation to finance the production of anti-drug films for children.
Thanks for a great life Mr. Newman. The world will miss you.
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Kirk Cameron Sets Box Office On Fire With "Fireproof" - Review And Movie Trailer
Kirk Cameron has not been seen on a movie screen in seven years, but guess who is the hottest ticket heading into the weekend?
With regard to advance sales, Cameron's dramatic "Fireproof", a super low-budget marriage themed family Christian drama opening in 800 theaters, has out-sold Shia LaBeouf's $105 million, country-wide opening of thriller "Eagle Eye".
Related Story: Shia LaBeouf In "Eagle Eye" - Early Review And Movie Trailer
But don't let the numbers fool you. The concept of advanced sales doesn't always shed accurate light on the long-term success of a film. In fact, it can be downright misleading. Industry analysts are not surprised, and believe the religious nature of the film lends itself to aggressive group sales.
That market for "Fireproof" is largely made up of churchgoers and secular Christian groups, the audiences that helped make Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" a blockbuster, and the popular "Left Behind" book series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
Christian leader James Dobson's Focus on the Family highly commended "Fireproof", and talked-up the film relentlessly on his radio shows, even airing an interview with Kirk Cameron.
And the Baptist Press urged readers: "Get your church behind it. Mark the weekend of Sept. 26-28 on your calendar. And go see it."
"Fireproof" made up over 40 percent of all advance sales this week on Fandango and Movietickets.com , the services said. "Eagle Eye" came in second.
Kirk Cameron, 37, became famous with his role on the television series "Growing Pains", and has recently become known for his work with his Christian ministry and the TBN show, "The Way of the Master". Cameron also starred in the first two movies from the Rapture-focused "Left Behind" series.
"Fireproof" stars Kirk Cameron as Caleb Holt, who lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. Inside burning buildings, it's his natural instinct. In the cooling embers of his marriage, it's another story.
After a decade of marriage, Caleb and Catherine Holt (Erin Bethea ) have drifted so far apart that they are ready to move on without each other. Yet as they prepare to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's dad asks his son to try an experiment: "The Love Dare".
While hoping The Love Dare has nothing to do with his parents' newfound faith, Caleb commits to the challenge. But can he attempt to love his wife while avoiding God's love for him? Will he be able to demonstrate love over and over again to a person that's no longer receptive to his love? Or is this just another marriage destined to go up in smoke?
Watch Kirk Cameron In The "Fireproof" Movie Trailer
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With regard to advance sales, Cameron's dramatic "Fireproof", a super low-budget marriage themed family Christian drama opening in 800 theaters, has out-sold Shia LaBeouf's $105 million, country-wide opening of thriller "Eagle Eye".
Related Story: Shia LaBeouf In "Eagle Eye" - Early Review And Movie Trailer
But don't let the numbers fool you. The concept of advanced sales doesn't always shed accurate light on the long-term success of a film. In fact, it can be downright misleading. Industry analysts are not surprised, and believe the religious nature of the film lends itself to aggressive group sales.
That market for "Fireproof" is largely made up of churchgoers and secular Christian groups, the audiences that helped make Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" a blockbuster, and the popular "Left Behind" book series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
Christian leader James Dobson's Focus on the Family highly commended "Fireproof", and talked-up the film relentlessly on his radio shows, even airing an interview with Kirk Cameron.
And the Baptist Press urged readers: "Get your church behind it. Mark the weekend of Sept. 26-28 on your calendar. And go see it."
"Fireproof" made up over 40 percent of all advance sales this week on Fandango and Movietickets.com , the services said. "Eagle Eye" came in second.
Kirk Cameron, 37, became famous with his role on the television series "Growing Pains", and has recently become known for his work with his Christian ministry and the TBN show, "The Way of the Master". Cameron also starred in the first two movies from the Rapture-focused "Left Behind" series.
"Fireproof" stars Kirk Cameron as Caleb Holt, who lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. Inside burning buildings, it's his natural instinct. In the cooling embers of his marriage, it's another story.
After a decade of marriage, Caleb and Catherine Holt (Erin Bethea ) have drifted so far apart that they are ready to move on without each other. Yet as they prepare to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's dad asks his son to try an experiment: "The Love Dare".
While hoping The Love Dare has nothing to do with his parents' newfound faith, Caleb commits to the challenge. But can he attempt to love his wife while avoiding God's love for him? Will he be able to demonstrate love over and over again to a person that's no longer receptive to his love? Or is this just another marriage destined to go up in smoke?
Watch Kirk Cameron In The "Fireproof" Movie Trailer
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Character Cup Update
Wow, another photo finish! Ben led for most of the day, but Desmond crept back slowly but surely. By the end of the day it was a 50-50 matchup, but who won? Call it destiny, call it fate, but whatever the reason, our resident Scotsman is headed to the Finals for the second straight year.
Desmond: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 23.8% of all brackets)
Ben: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 48.8% of all brackets)
Congratulations to Desmond! He clawed his way through Ben's lead and took the match by just seven votes. This sets up a Jack vs. Desmond Final and a Hurley vs. Ben 3rd place match.
I am taking the weekend off, so our 3rd place matchup will take place Monday and Tuesday, with our Final occurring Wednesday and Thursday. That's right, two days of voting for each bout. By next Friday we'll have our champion character and our champion bracketeer.
The bracket site has been updated and Vinnie has been dethroned! Our new leader is Paula "coolpeace" Coolpeace. Will she win the DVDs or will someone else take it from her at the last possible moment? We'll find out next week. :-)
Desmond: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 23.8% of all brackets)
Ben: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 48.8% of all brackets)
Congratulations to Desmond! He clawed his way through Ben's lead and took the match by just seven votes. This sets up a Jack vs. Desmond Final and a Hurley vs. Ben 3rd place match.
I am taking the weekend off, so our 3rd place matchup will take place Monday and Tuesday, with our Final occurring Wednesday and Thursday. That's right, two days of voting for each bout. By next Friday we'll have our champion character and our champion bracketeer.
The bracket site has been updated and Vinnie has been dethroned! Our new leader is Paula "coolpeace" Coolpeace. Will she win the DVDs or will someone else take it from her at the last possible moment? We'll find out next week. :-)
David Archuleta Cornfield Maze - Story And Photo
Here is how you know when you are too obsessed with a celebrity or television show - When you carve a maze resembling the celebrity into your cornfield. A celebrity crop circle, if you will.
In a bizarre form of admiration, "American Idol" winner David Archuleta has been honored in his home state of Utah with a 10-acre maze cut into the cornfield of a local farmer.
The maze shows the singers image and a slogan that reads "Archuleta 4 President." Maze creator, and talented cornfield artist Jeff Herbst told local reporters:
"We really thought of doing Obama and McCain at first, but everyone we talked to was sick of the candidates, then we said, Let's do Archuleta."
Herbst also told reporters he had to get permission from Archuleta's agent and father before starting the tribute corn maze. Herbst said the maze was a good way to honor the Utah native's musical victory.
Maze visitors are also being entered into a contest for a chance to win an autographed copy of Archuleta's new album when it's released Nov. 11, 2008.
While he wasn't sure if Archuleta would be able to see the maze in person because of his newly found Hollywood schedule, Herbst said it would be an honor to have the young star visit his creation.
The corn maze will open to the public starting Friday, and will stay open until November 1. In addition to the corn maze, the farm offers other various attractions from hayrides to pumpkin picking.
David Archuleta received over 40 million votes during his run on "American Idol" earlier this year. Now he is bigger now than ever before - literally.
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In a bizarre form of admiration, "American Idol" winner David Archuleta has been honored in his home state of Utah with a 10-acre maze cut into the cornfield of a local farmer.
The maze shows the singers image and a slogan that reads "Archuleta 4 President." Maze creator, and talented cornfield artist Jeff Herbst told local reporters:
"We really thought of doing Obama and McCain at first, but everyone we talked to was sick of the candidates, then we said, Let's do Archuleta."
Herbst also told reporters he had to get permission from Archuleta's agent and father before starting the tribute corn maze. Herbst said the maze was a good way to honor the Utah native's musical victory.
Maze visitors are also being entered into a contest for a chance to win an autographed copy of Archuleta's new album when it's released Nov. 11, 2008.
While he wasn't sure if Archuleta would be able to see the maze in person because of his newly found Hollywood schedule, Herbst said it would be an honor to have the young star visit his creation.
The corn maze will open to the public starting Friday, and will stay open until November 1. In addition to the corn maze, the farm offers other various attractions from hayrides to pumpkin picking.
David Archuleta received over 40 million votes during his run on "American Idol" earlier this year. Now he is bigger now than ever before - literally.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: Semifinal#2
Update: 07:30 GMT View latest results here
What a day! What started out as an early lead for Hurley collapsed into a neck and neck race that went to the final minutes of voting. In the end, Jack's supporters didn't let him down. The doc took the win by four votes and moves on to the Finals, which will be next week. Hurley will take on today's loser in the 3rd place matchup, which will begin on Monday.
Jack: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 24% of all brackets)
Hurley: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 14.7% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated and Vinnie is still leading the pack. Will he win the DVD set or will his bracket be busted at the last minute?
Today's matchup represents the non-Lostie side of the Cup (of sorts). Both characters facing off today are wildly popular and neither one was a passenger on Oceanic Flight 815. One came to the Island as a child long ago as part of the DHARMA Initiative while the other came to the Island as an adult in a freak boating accident. One of these men will make it to the Finals to take on Jack Shephard. Will it be the Island mover or the plane crasher? The exiled leader or the time-traveler? Will it be Ben or Desmond?
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
Desmond Hume
A former set designer, monk and soldier, Desmond is uniquely caught in the middle of all the action surrounding the Island. His request to marry Penny Widmore was rejected by her father Charles. Determined to thwart Charles, Desmond entered a race around the world sponsored by Widmore. During the race, Desmond crashed on the Island and was rescued by Kelvin. For three years he lived in the Hatch until the crash of 815. He left Locke to look over the Hatch but later detonated it. While flying to the freighter he experienced odd time travel side-effects. He was last seen helping the Oceanic 6 form their alibi story.
What a day! What started out as an early lead for Hurley collapsed into a neck and neck race that went to the final minutes of voting. In the end, Jack's supporters didn't let him down. The doc took the win by four votes and moves on to the Finals, which will be next week. Hurley will take on today's loser in the 3rd place matchup, which will begin on Monday.
Jack: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 24% of all brackets)
Hurley: 50% (selected to win Round 5 on 14.7% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated and Vinnie is still leading the pack. Will he win the DVD set or will his bracket be busted at the last minute?
Today's matchup represents the non-Lostie side of the Cup (of sorts). Both characters facing off today are wildly popular and neither one was a passenger on Oceanic Flight 815. One came to the Island as a child long ago as part of the DHARMA Initiative while the other came to the Island as an adult in a freak boating accident. One of these men will make it to the Finals to take on Jack Shephard. Will it be the Island mover or the plane crasher? The exiled leader or the time-traveler? Will it be Ben or Desmond?
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
Desmond Hume
A former set designer, monk and soldier, Desmond is uniquely caught in the middle of all the action surrounding the Island. His request to marry Penny Widmore was rejected by her father Charles. Determined to thwart Charles, Desmond entered a race around the world sponsored by Widmore. During the race, Desmond crashed on the Island and was rescued by Kelvin. For three years he lived in the Hatch until the crash of 815. He left Locke to look over the Hatch but later detonated it. While flying to the freighter he experienced odd time travel side-effects. He was last seen helping the Oceanic 6 form their alibi story.
Survivor Gabon: Earth's Last Eden - Meet The New Cast - Introduction Video
Survivor fans can hardly wait until September 25. That's when the latest "Survivor" series kicks off its fall season with "Survivor Gabon - Earth's Last Eden".
Time will tell if the ratings hold for the hit reality show, but die-hard fans really don't care about the ratings, because for them it's all about the show and the players.
And now, CBS has revealed the 18 new castaways for the 17th installment of its cult followed, and time-tested reality blue-chip series. This season will also be the first time the Emmy winning show will be broadcast in high definition.
Among the competitors: a maintenance man, a magazine model, an Ivy League law student, an actress, a professional video gamer and a former track Olympic gold medal winner from the games in Athens. Oh yea, and there is an old guy who will try to keep up with the younger kids.
The new season kicks off on CBS Sept. 25, a week later than originally announced, but as a two-hour event, a first for the show.
Things did not start well for the season's production, as bad weather, transportation glitches, and equipment problems plagued the crew during the first two months. Not to mention the wild animals they found upon arrival turned out to be really wild, and solutions had to be found to keep the cast and crew safe.
Here's the complete list of Africa-bound contenders for the million-dollar prize:
You can watch the individual cast interviews here:
Watch The "Survivor Gabon - Earth's Last Eden" Cast Introduction
You can watch the individual cast interviews here
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Time will tell if the ratings hold for the hit reality show, but die-hard fans really don't care about the ratings, because for them it's all about the show and the players.
And now, CBS has revealed the 18 new castaways for the 17th installment of its cult followed, and time-tested reality blue-chip series. This season will also be the first time the Emmy winning show will be broadcast in high definition.
As Jeff Probst put it, "In a strange coincidence to "Survivor Gabon - Earth's Last Eden", good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season. I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other."
Among the competitors: a maintenance man, a magazine model, an Ivy League law student, an actress, a professional video gamer and a former track Olympic gold medal winner from the games in Athens. Oh yea, and there is an old guy who will try to keep up with the younger kids.
The new season kicks off on CBS Sept. 25, a week later than originally announced, but as a two-hour event, a first for the show.
Things did not start well for the season's production, as bad weather, transportation glitches, and equipment problems plagued the crew during the first two months. Not to mention the wild animals they found upon arrival turned out to be really wild, and solutions had to be found to keep the cast and crew safe.
Here's the complete list of Africa-bound contenders for the million-dollar prize:
You can watch the individual cast interviews here:
- Randy Bailey, 49; wedding videographer
- Jacque Berg, 25; medical sales
- Danny "GC" Brown, 26; maintenance man
- Michelle Chase, 24; music production assistant
- Crystal Cox, 29; former Olympic gold medal winner
- Robert "Bob" Crowley, 58; physics teacher
- Kelly Czarnecki, 22; retail sales
- Ace Gordon, 27; jewelry sales
- Charlie Herschel, 29; lawyer
- Ken Hoang, 22; professional gamer
- Corinne Kaplan, 29; pharmaceutical sales
- Dan Kay, 32; lawyer
- Jessica "Sugar" Kiper, 29; pinup model
- Gillian Larson, 61; retired nurse
- Marcus Lehman, 28; doctor
- Susie Smith, 47; hairdresser
- Paloma Soto-Castillo, 24; student
- Matty Whitmore, 29; personal trainer
Watch The "Survivor Gabon - Earth's Last Eden" Cast Introduction
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Dylan And Cole Sprouse On Jimmy Kimmel - All Grown Up - Video
Last night, Dylan and Cole Sprouse appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and showed the world they are growing up.
The twins are now 16 years old, and talked about their recent birthday party, dating girls, and trying to get away from each other on the weekends.
Dylan admitted he dated Miley Cyrus, and detailed the events of how the date went down before Nick Jonas showed up and ruined everything.
The brothers then talked about getting their drivers licenses next month, while Kimmel quizzed the two on their upcoming driving test.
Dylan and Cole also talked about their current hit teen television show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", a comedy about identical twins living at the Tipton Hotel with their single mother who is a lounge singer at the hotel.
But the reason for the Kimmel appearance was to plug their new show, "The Suite Life On Deck", a spin-off of the hit Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," where the twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin and hotel heiress London Tipton enroll in a semester-at-sea program aboard a ship called the SS Tipton.
Here is a bit of InfoStar trivia - Remember the early 1990's sitcom "Grace Under Fire" starring Brett Butler? Well, Dylan and Cole Sprouse both portrayed the character Patrick Kelly for over one hundred episodes. The two looked so much alike that producers used them both during production to get around the short work hour rules for child actors.
In addition to their "Suite Life" day job, Dylan and Cole Sprouse can be seen starting December 12 in the adventure movie "The Kings Of Appletown", about three kids: Betsy (Victoria Justice), Clayton (Cole Sprouse), & Will (Dylan Sprouse) who go on an adventure to save a city by going back in time to where Tom Sawyer lived.
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The twins are now 16 years old, and talked about their recent birthday party, dating girls, and trying to get away from each other on the weekends.
Dylan admitted he dated Miley Cyrus, and detailed the events of how the date went down before Nick Jonas showed up and ruined everything.
The brothers then talked about getting their drivers licenses next month, while Kimmel quizzed the two on their upcoming driving test.
Dylan and Cole also talked about their current hit teen television show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", a comedy about identical twins living at the Tipton Hotel with their single mother who is a lounge singer at the hotel.
But the reason for the Kimmel appearance was to plug their new show, "The Suite Life On Deck", a spin-off of the hit Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," where the twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin and hotel heiress London Tipton enroll in a semester-at-sea program aboard a ship called the SS Tipton.
Here is a bit of InfoStar trivia - Remember the early 1990's sitcom "Grace Under Fire" starring Brett Butler? Well, Dylan and Cole Sprouse both portrayed the character Patrick Kelly for over one hundred episodes. The two looked so much alike that producers used them both during production to get around the short work hour rules for child actors.
In addition to their "Suite Life" day job, Dylan and Cole Sprouse can be seen starting December 12 in the adventure movie "The Kings Of Appletown", about three kids: Betsy (Victoria Justice), Clayton (Cole Sprouse), & Will (Dylan Sprouse) who go on an adventure to save a city by going back in time to where Tom Sawyer lived.
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John McCain Snubs Frustrated David Letterman - Video
John McCain put David Letterman on the hot seat last night when he called the talk show host and cancelled his appearance at the last minute. Letterman was not happy, and had to find a last minute guest to fill his spot.
The problem? Letterman learned that McCain was only five blocks away at the time doing an interview with Katie Couric.
Letterman became especially upset when he caught the Republican presidential nominee in a live feed from New York being interviewed by his own network's Katie Couric. McCain had personally told Letterman he was canceling because he was headed back to the capital to handle the financial crisis.
Letterman told his audience that when things get tough, it is not the time to suspend a campaign, and that something didn't smell right. His comments also criticized Sarah Palin, McCain's old age, and the whole issue of the Financial Meltdown.
Letterman speculated that McCain did not cancel because of the financial crisis, but rather because of problems in his poll numbers.
At one point, Letterman interrupted his guest, Keith Olbermann, to show the audience the live feed of Couric's show and John McCain getting his makeup touched up. Letterman screamed at the camera, "John, do you need a ride to the airport?"
Watch David Letterman React To John McCain Cancellation
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The problem? Letterman learned that McCain was only five blocks away at the time doing an interview with Katie Couric.
Letterman became especially upset when he caught the Republican presidential nominee in a live feed from New York being interviewed by his own network's Katie Couric. McCain had personally told Letterman he was canceling because he was headed back to the capital to handle the financial crisis.
Letterman told his audience that when things get tough, it is not the time to suspend a campaign, and that something didn't smell right. His comments also criticized Sarah Palin, McCain's old age, and the whole issue of the Financial Meltdown.
Letterman speculated that McCain did not cancel because of the financial crisis, but rather because of problems in his poll numbers.
At one point, Letterman interrupted his guest, Keith Olbermann, to show the audience the live feed of Couric's show and John McCain getting his makeup touched up. Letterman screamed at the camera, "John, do you need a ride to the airport?"
Watch David Letterman React To John McCain Cancellation
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: Semifinal #1
Update: With the results page still having problems, you can keep track of the results here.
Congratulations to Desmond! He worked up an insurmountable lead so we closed shop on the fight early to tackle our semifinalists!
Desmond: 64% (selected to win Round 4 on 81.2% of all brackets)
Sayid: 36% (selected to win Round 4 on 13.7% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated. Vinnie is still the man to beat. With three matches left, will anyone rise up and take him out?
Today's semifinal matchup features the Lostie side of our two matches. Both contestants are survivors of Flight 815's crash, making them series regulars since Season 1. They are also both currently members of the Oceanic 6. One was recently in denial about having to go back to the Island while the other was recently in a mental institution. Currently, they both seem to be on a course that will lead them back to the Island. Will it be the doctor or the millionaire? The leader or the dude? Will it be Jack or Hurley making it to the Finals?
Jack Shephard
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Jack filled a much needed leadership role among the Losties. Before the Island, Jack was a spinal surgeon. He used his medical skills to help his fellow castaways and eventually an enemy as well. He was captured by the Others and performed life-saving surgery on their leader. Determined to leave the Island, Jack made contact with the freighter, thinking it meant rescue for everyone. Jack escaped the Island and is currently a member of the Oceanic 6. He was last seen discussing a plan to return to the Island with Benjamin Linus.
Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
One-time psych ward patient and fast food clerk, Hurley won a huge sum of money by playing the lottery with numbers he picked up from his time in the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute. He came to believe his money was cursed though. After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the Numbers seemed to follow him. He seemed to have broken his curse and found a sense of belonging with the survivors. He is a member of the Oceanic 6 and was readmitted to Santa Rosa not long after returning home. He was last seen breaking out of Santa Rosa with help from Sayid.
Congratulations to Desmond! He worked up an insurmountable lead so we closed shop on the fight early to tackle our semifinalists!
Desmond: 64% (selected to win Round 4 on 81.2% of all brackets)
Sayid: 36% (selected to win Round 4 on 13.7% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated. Vinnie is still the man to beat. With three matches left, will anyone rise up and take him out?
Today's semifinal matchup features the Lostie side of our two matches. Both contestants are survivors of Flight 815's crash, making them series regulars since Season 1. They are also both currently members of the Oceanic 6. One was recently in denial about having to go back to the Island while the other was recently in a mental institution. Currently, they both seem to be on a course that will lead them back to the Island. Will it be the doctor or the millionaire? The leader or the dude? Will it be Jack or Hurley making it to the Finals?
Jack Shephard
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Jack filled a much needed leadership role among the Losties. Before the Island, Jack was a spinal surgeon. He used his medical skills to help his fellow castaways and eventually an enemy as well. He was captured by the Others and performed life-saving surgery on their leader. Determined to leave the Island, Jack made contact with the freighter, thinking it meant rescue for everyone. Jack escaped the Island and is currently a member of the Oceanic 6. He was last seen discussing a plan to return to the Island with Benjamin Linus.
Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
One-time psych ward patient and fast food clerk, Hurley won a huge sum of money by playing the lottery with numbers he picked up from his time in the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute. He came to believe his money was cursed though. After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, the Numbers seemed to follow him. He seemed to have broken his curse and found a sense of belonging with the survivors. He is a member of the Oceanic 6 and was readmitted to Santa Rosa not long after returning home. He was last seen breaking out of Santa Rosa with help from Sayid.
Drew Barrymore Caught Making Out With Gossip Girl Ed Westwick
Young "Gossip Girl" star Ed Westwick has been stirring the tabloid pot with some juicy gossip this week. Westwick was seen hanging all over Drew Barrymore around the New York City hot club scene last weekend.
Drew Barrymore, 33, and Ed Westwick, 21, were seen partying together until the early hours of the morning after leaving the Saturday Night Live after-party, says US Weekly magazine. One reporter commented, "They were definitely all over each other. It was on."
The lovebirds were seen again Tuesday night at a music concert at Webster Hall, where they proceeded to show everyone a full-blown make-out session before moving their romance to an after-party at the Bowery Electric, according to the magazine. "Drew was hanging all over Ed!"
Barrymore, known for her attraction to much younger men, has a history of being seen in public while displaying very intimate behavior. But there is one sticking point to this Drew Barrymore issue…
It's the rumor that never dies; Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick being a young, hot gay couple. It has also been reported that Crawford and Westwick were seen making out in a Los Angeles nightclub over the weekend.
According to the gay and lesbian magazine BGay, the two young actors were all over each other at a Los Angeles dance club Saturday, but the source couldn't confirm if they were just having a good time hanging out together, or if there was something more going on between them.
Rumors have been rampant for months that Westwick, and possibly Crawford, are gay.
You never know in young Hollywood. Sometimes what is good on Friday night is not as good on Saturday Night. And then again, maybe some people just like the best of both worlds.
Related Story: Top Ten Openly Gay Male Hollywood Actors
Along with his "Gossip Girl" duties, Ed Westwick will be seen next year starring in the sci-fi thriller "S. Darko", where the story picks up seven years after the first film, when little sister Samantha Darko and her best friend Corey are now eighteen and on a road trip to Los Angeles when they are plagued by bizarre visions.
Drew Barrymore is currently filming the comedy "Whip It!" due next year. Drew is both starring and directing the film about an indie-rock loving misfit who finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
Chace Crawford has just completed work on the thriller "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" due October 31, about Molly (Haley Bennett), a seventeen-year-old girl who recently moved to a new town for a fresh start after her mother's terrifying psychotic break.
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Drew Barrymore, 33, and Ed Westwick, 21, were seen partying together until the early hours of the morning after leaving the Saturday Night Live after-party, says US Weekly magazine. One reporter commented, "They were definitely all over each other. It was on."
The lovebirds were seen again Tuesday night at a music concert at Webster Hall, where they proceeded to show everyone a full-blown make-out session before moving their romance to an after-party at the Bowery Electric, according to the magazine. "Drew was hanging all over Ed!"
Barrymore, known for her attraction to much younger men, has a history of being seen in public while displaying very intimate behavior. But there is one sticking point to this Drew Barrymore issue…
It's the rumor that never dies; Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick being a young, hot gay couple. It has also been reported that Crawford and Westwick were seen making out in a Los Angeles nightclub over the weekend.
According to the gay and lesbian magazine BGay, the two young actors were all over each other at a Los Angeles dance club Saturday, but the source couldn't confirm if they were just having a good time hanging out together, or if there was something more going on between them.
Rumors have been rampant for months that Westwick, and possibly Crawford, are gay.
You never know in young Hollywood. Sometimes what is good on Friday night is not as good on Saturday Night. And then again, maybe some people just like the best of both worlds.
Related Story: Top Ten Openly Gay Male Hollywood Actors
Along with his "Gossip Girl" duties, Ed Westwick will be seen next year starring in the sci-fi thriller "S. Darko", where the story picks up seven years after the first film, when little sister Samantha Darko and her best friend Corey are now eighteen and on a road trip to Los Angeles when they are plagued by bizarre visions.
Drew Barrymore is currently filming the comedy "Whip It!" due next year. Drew is both starring and directing the film about an indie-rock loving misfit who finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
Chace Crawford has just completed work on the thriller "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" due October 31, about Molly (Haley Bennett), a seventeen-year-old girl who recently moved to a new town for a fresh start after her mother's terrifying psychotic break.
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Dakota Fanning Rape Scene In "Hounddog" Pulled From Theaters
Movie executives have decided to pull the movie "Hounddog" from over 5,000 AMC theatres nationwide after protest over a scene where young Dakota Fanning is raped.
The controversial film was scheduled to hit movie screens late last year, but protests from family organizations created a legal investigation in certain areas of the United States over pornography issues that stalled the movie's release.
"Hounddog", a drama set in the American South, tells the story of a young precocious troubled girl (Fanning), who finds a safe haven in the music, and movement of Elvis Presley. The film also deals with the issue of sexual abuse.
A North Carolina prosecutor who watched the coming-of-age film and reviewed it back in November 2007, declared that:
Dakota Fanning, now 14-years-old, was only 12 when she shot the film. But some groups feel the scenes are perfectly appropriate. Hollywood Now President Lindsey Horvath says,
During last weeks premier in New York City, Director Deborah Kampmeier said, "A lot of agendas are being projected off this film that have nothing to do with the film and they're being projected onto it by people who haven't actually seen the film. It's too bad."
Dakota Fanning will next bee seen in the adventure drama "The Secret Life Of Bees", starring Queen Latifah and Alicia Keys. The film is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Fanning), a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.
Related Story: "The Secret Life Of Bees" - Early Review And Movie Trailer
Fanning is currently filming the dramatic "Hurricane Mary", the remarkable true story of one mother's tireless struggle to fulfill her dream of giving her severely disabled twins some semblance of a normal life while struggling in a public school educational system.
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The controversial film was scheduled to hit movie screens late last year, but protests from family organizations created a legal investigation in certain areas of the United States over pornography issues that stalled the movie's release.
"Hounddog", a drama set in the American South, tells the story of a young precocious troubled girl (Fanning), who finds a safe haven in the music, and movement of Elvis Presley. The film also deals with the issue of sexual abuse.
Fanning says, "I didn't make the film to make a controversial film or a social commentary. I made the film for my heart and if it touches someone else's heart that's what it's about for me."
A North Carolina prosecutor who watched the coming-of-age film and reviewed it back in November 2007, declared that:
"While some people may find the film disturbing and distasteful, there was no evidence that the scene constituted sexual activity under North Carolina law."
Dakota Fanning, now 14-years-old, was only 12 when she shot the film. But some groups feel the scenes are perfectly appropriate. Hollywood Now President Lindsey Horvath says,
"Hounddog is a film that calls you to action. It returns innocence to the adolescent discovery of sexuality, and restores hope for those whose innocence has been taken."
During last weeks premier in New York City, Director Deborah Kampmeier said, "A lot of agendas are being projected off this film that have nothing to do with the film and they're being projected onto it by people who haven't actually seen the film. It's too bad."
Dakota Fanning will next bee seen in the adventure drama "The Secret Life Of Bees", starring Queen Latifah and Alicia Keys. The film is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Fanning), a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.
Related Story: "The Secret Life Of Bees" - Early Review And Movie Trailer
Fanning is currently filming the dramatic "Hurricane Mary", the remarkable true story of one mother's tireless struggle to fulfill her dream of giving her severely disabled twins some semblance of a normal life while struggling in a public school educational system.
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Dancing With The Stars - Jeffrey Ross And Kim Kardashian Get The Boot
One-eyed comic Jeffrey Ross was the first to be eliminated this season on "Dancing with the Stars."
The harsh comedian and Comedy Central Roast member never looked like he was any good from the beginning, but he did have a good reason for being so bad. His dance partner Edyta Sliwinska poked him in the eye during rehearsal earlier in the day, scratching his cornea and causing the comic to wear an eye-patch.
Ross danced anyway, despite doctors' orders, without the eye patch, and took home the lowest scores, and no sympathy from viewer voters.
The other celebrity walking away with Ross was Kim Kardashian, of bad reality show and leaked sex tape fame, who despite her good looks was criticized by the judges for not having any chemistry with her dance partner.
That may be the understatement of the year. When the music started off, she shook her rear-end, but didn't keep up the pace at all.
The big winner, with 26 points, was Brooke Burke, who really showed she could dance, and used her body to her advantage.
And the there was cute little Cody Lindley who wants to be man so badly you can just smell it. The eighteen-year-old teen-idol and heartthrob is struggling thru those "awkward" years, but few think that dancing is the way to "man-up" his image.
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The harsh comedian and Comedy Central Roast member never looked like he was any good from the beginning, but he did have a good reason for being so bad. His dance partner Edyta Sliwinska poked him in the eye during rehearsal earlier in the day, scratching his cornea and causing the comic to wear an eye-patch.
Ross danced anyway, despite doctors' orders, without the eye patch, and took home the lowest scores, and no sympathy from viewer voters.
"What a nightmare," Ross commented, "They told me Edyta was going to be easy on the eyes. I figured for sure it'd be her husband who poked me in the eye, not you."
The other celebrity walking away with Ross was Kim Kardashian, of bad reality show and leaked sex tape fame, who despite her good looks was criticized by the judges for not having any chemistry with her dance partner.
Kardashian commented, "My biggest challenge with the mambo is just shaking my butt, everybody thinks I know how, but I just really don't. I think I need Booty training 101".
That may be the understatement of the year. When the music started off, she shook her rear-end, but didn't keep up the pace at all.
The big winner, with 26 points, was Brooke Burke, who really showed she could dance, and used her body to her advantage.
And the there was cute little Cody Lindley who wants to be man so badly you can just smell it. The eighteen-year-old teen-idol and heartthrob is struggling thru those "awkward" years, but few think that dancing is the way to "man-up" his image.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: Quarterfinal #4
Update: 14:15 GMT There is still a problem with displaying the poll results. You can see the latest results here.
REMINDER: Yesterday's matchup is over. Please do not drag any arguments from yesterday over to today. Keep the comments about today's matchup only.
After an astonishing 5700+ votes and countless lead changes, the final tallies are in. Congratulations to Jack. He pulled away towards the end but had to hold on as Sawyer made a last hour comeback. He moves into the Final Four.
Jack: 50%- 2897 votes (selected to win Round 4 on 27.4% of all brackets)
Sawyer: 50%- 2840 votes (selected to win Round 4 on 56.3% of all brackets)
So I guess this was an upset, since a majority of our bracketeers thought James would come out on top!
The bracket site has been updated and we're down to one leader with only a few matchups remaining! Vincent "Vinnie" Haney is currently the man to beat. Will he hang on to the end and claim the DVD prize? We'll have to wait and see.
Well after Locke vs. Ben and Jack vs. Sawyer, I think we're all looking forward to a nice calm matchup. Well, I don't know how calm a matchup can be when it pits a former Iraqi torturer against a time traveling Scotsman. It's fisticuffs for two men who have shown they can be lovers and fighters. But sadly, only one will make their way into the semifinals. Will it be Sayid or Desmond?
Sayid Jarrah
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Sayid has employed a number of skills from his military training to help the Losties. A former Iraqi Republican Guard communications officer and torturer, Sayid has acted as both a leader and a follower, going on many different missions and journeys while on the Island. He was one of six Losties to escape the Island. He was reunited with his long-lost love Nadia, but became an assassin for Ben after she was murdered in LA. Sayid was last seen breaking Hurley out of the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute.
Desmond Hume
A former set designer, monk and soldier, Desmond is uniquely caught in the middle of all the action surrounding the Island. His request to marry Penny Widmore was rejected by her father Charles. Determined to thwart Charles, Desmond entered a race around the world sponsored by Widmore. During the race, Desmond crashed on the Island and was rescued by Kelvin. For three years he lived in the Hatch until the crash of 815. He left Locke to look over the Hatch but later detonated it. While flying to the freighter he experienced odd time travel side-effects. He was last seen helping the Oceanic 6 form their alibi story.
REMINDER: Yesterday's matchup is over. Please do not drag any arguments from yesterday over to today. Keep the comments about today's matchup only.
After an astonishing 5700+ votes and countless lead changes, the final tallies are in. Congratulations to Jack. He pulled away towards the end but had to hold on as Sawyer made a last hour comeback. He moves into the Final Four.
Jack: 50%- 2897 votes (selected to win Round 4 on 27.4% of all brackets)
Sawyer: 50%- 2840 votes (selected to win Round 4 on 56.3% of all brackets)
So I guess this was an upset, since a majority of our bracketeers thought James would come out on top!
The bracket site has been updated and we're down to one leader with only a few matchups remaining! Vincent "Vinnie" Haney is currently the man to beat. Will he hang on to the end and claim the DVD prize? We'll have to wait and see.
Well after Locke vs. Ben and Jack vs. Sawyer, I think we're all looking forward to a nice calm matchup. Well, I don't know how calm a matchup can be when it pits a former Iraqi torturer against a time traveling Scotsman. It's fisticuffs for two men who have shown they can be lovers and fighters. But sadly, only one will make their way into the semifinals. Will it be Sayid or Desmond?
Sayid Jarrah
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Sayid has employed a number of skills from his military training to help the Losties. A former Iraqi Republican Guard communications officer and torturer, Sayid has acted as both a leader and a follower, going on many different missions and journeys while on the Island. He was one of six Losties to escape the Island. He was reunited with his long-lost love Nadia, but became an assassin for Ben after she was murdered in LA. Sayid was last seen breaking Hurley out of the Santa Rosa Mental Health Institute.
Desmond Hume
A former set designer, monk and soldier, Desmond is uniquely caught in the middle of all the action surrounding the Island. His request to marry Penny Widmore was rejected by her father Charles. Determined to thwart Charles, Desmond entered a race around the world sponsored by Widmore. During the race, Desmond crashed on the Island and was rescued by Kelvin. For three years he lived in the Hatch until the crash of 815. He left Locke to look over the Hatch but later detonated it. While flying to the freighter he experienced odd time travel side-effects. He was last seen helping the Oceanic 6 form their alibi story.
Clay Aiken Announces Publicly That He Is Gay
Clay Aiken can now be added to the ranks of the Hollywood openly gay and proud celebrities.
And just days after our annual Top Ten Openly Gay Hollywood Actors list was announced. We considered adding him as a suspected runner up, but passed.
Related Story: Top Ten Openly Gay Male Hollywood Celebrities
It is being reported that Aiken has revealed that he is gay in an upcoming cover story for People magazine scheduled to hit supermarkets on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old music sensation and Broadway performer had his sexuality come under increased examination when he admitted to fathering a child with Jaymes Foster, sister of famous music producer David Foster.
Parker Foster Aiken was born Aug. 8 2008 in North Carolina, with Aiken acting as the sperm donor for the artificial insemination, writing on his blog that all families involved were "thrilled."
The multi-platinum singer recently released the CD "On My Way Here", and made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python's Spamalot." He has also appeared in one episode of the medical comedy "Scrubs", and acted as producer and star on "A Clay Aiken Christmas" in 2004. Aiken first grabbed headlines on the smash hit reality series "American Idol" in 2004.
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And just days after our annual Top Ten Openly Gay Hollywood Actors list was announced. We considered adding him as a suspected runner up, but passed.
Related Story: Top Ten Openly Gay Male Hollywood Celebrities
It is being reported that Aiken has revealed that he is gay in an upcoming cover story for People magazine scheduled to hit supermarkets on Wednesday.
"We can confirm that Clay Aiken and his son are featured on the next issue of People", is all the magazine has said publicly about the leaked magazine cover and headline that screams "Yes, I'm gay. I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things".
The 29-year-old music sensation and Broadway performer had his sexuality come under increased examination when he admitted to fathering a child with Jaymes Foster, sister of famous music producer David Foster.
Parker Foster Aiken was born Aug. 8 2008 in North Carolina, with Aiken acting as the sperm donor for the artificial insemination, writing on his blog that all families involved were "thrilled."
The multi-platinum singer recently released the CD "On My Way Here", and made his Broadway debut this spring in "Monty Python's Spamalot." He has also appeared in one episode of the medical comedy "Scrubs", and acted as producer and star on "A Clay Aiken Christmas" in 2004. Aiken first grabbed headlines on the smash hit reality series "American Idol" in 2004.
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Shia LaBeouf Learns The CIA Is Recording Celebrity Phone Calls
When Shia LaBeouf started his latest film "Eagle Eye", he met with CIA operatives to get an inside look at the organizations procedures and tactics. But the actor was shocked to learn what they have on him - and other Hollywood celebrities.
LaBeouf thought while filming "Eagle Eye," the tactics that CIA ops engaged in was pure cinematic fiction, until he met up with them to do a little research for his role.
Shia soon realized that Government operatives have all the inside dirt - phone conservations, e-mails, pictures and worse - on all the top celebrities and Hollywood power brokers.
Related Story: Shia LaBeouf Ready With Thriller "Eagle Eye" - Review And Movie Trailer
Most people believed this type of Government snooping went out with J. Edgar Hoover, but it looks like Washington is still keeping tabs on what happens in the high-priced game of Hollywood movie making. Watch out Jamie Lynn Spears, they may just have that picture of you breast-feeding your baby!
Related Story: Jamie Lynn Spears Breast-Feeding Photo Sparks Child Porn Probe
In addition to "Eagle Eye", LaBeouf is ready with "New York, I Love You", with an all-star cast including Kevin Bacon, Orlando Bloom, Hayden Christensen, Ethan Hawke, Cloris Leachman, Blake Lively, Elijah Wood, Natalie Portman and Christina Ricci.
"New York" is an anthology film combining several love stories set in one of the most loved cities of the world, New York, where twelve filmmakers will direct a short 5 minute film illustrating the universal theme of encountering love within the five boroughs of New York City.
Next June, Shia LaBeouf will star with Megan Fox and Rainn Wilson in the action thriller sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", where the battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun.
We suspect the CIA will be most interested in snooping around the set of "Transformers" in an effort to learn how to transform normal everyday items into weapons of mass destruction. Some secretes are never safe, especially in Hollywood.
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LaBeouf thought while filming "Eagle Eye," the tactics that CIA ops engaged in was pure cinematic fiction, until he met up with them to do a little research for his role.
Shia soon realized that Government operatives have all the inside dirt - phone conservations, e-mails, pictures and worse - on all the top celebrities and Hollywood power brokers.
Related Story: Shia LaBeouf Ready With Thriller "Eagle Eye" - Review And Movie Trailer
"It is reality," Shia told the National Enquirer. "The scary thing is sitting down with CIA operatives who use this stuff in real life. They played me back phone conversations I've had. It was extremely embarrassing."
Most people believed this type of Government snooping went out with J. Edgar Hoover, but it looks like Washington is still keeping tabs on what happens in the high-priced game of Hollywood movie making. Watch out Jamie Lynn Spears, they may just have that picture of you breast-feeding your baby!
Related Story: Jamie Lynn Spears Breast-Feeding Photo Sparks Child Porn Probe
In addition to "Eagle Eye", LaBeouf is ready with "New York, I Love You", with an all-star cast including Kevin Bacon, Orlando Bloom, Hayden Christensen, Ethan Hawke, Cloris Leachman, Blake Lively, Elijah Wood, Natalie Portman and Christina Ricci.
"New York" is an anthology film combining several love stories set in one of the most loved cities of the world, New York, where twelve filmmakers will direct a short 5 minute film illustrating the universal theme of encountering love within the five boroughs of New York City.
Next June, Shia LaBeouf will star with Megan Fox and Rainn Wilson in the action thriller sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", where the battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun.
We suspect the CIA will be most interested in snooping around the set of "Transformers" in an effort to learn how to transform normal everyday items into weapons of mass destruction. Some secretes are never safe, especially in Hollywood.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: Quarterfinal #3
Update: 3:00 (one hour left to vote!) Jack (2841) - Sawyer (2788)
Update: 2:00 Jack (2800) - Sawyer (2723)
Update: 1:15? Jack (2757) - Sawyer (2684)
Hi all! G-Man taking over here. There's 4 hours left to vote!
Update: 24:00 Jack (2643) - Sawyer (2580)
Update: 23:20 Jack (2522) - Sawyer (2489)
I'm now off to bed so I'll leave it to G-man to post any updates if he has the time. Looking forward to waking up to the result and hopefully not too many comments to moderate :)
Update: 22:30 Jack (2393) - Sawyer (2389)
Update: 20:30 Jack (2240) - Sawyer (2225)
Update: 19:30 Jack (2097) - Sawyer (2102)
Update: 19:30 Jack (1914) - Sawyer (1926)
Update: 18:30 Jack (1751) - Sawyer (1744)
Update: 17:30 Jack (1578) - Sawyer (1575)
Update: 16:30 Jack (1402) - Sawyer (1392)
Update: 15:30 Jack (1248) - Sawyer (1245)
Update: 14:30 Jack (1070) - Sawyer (1069)
Update: 13:30 Jack (932) - Sawyer (945)
Update: 12:20 As you cannot see the actual number of votes when it's 50/50 I'll try to provide regular updates to keep you informed of the actual votes. Currently it's Jack (781) - Saywer (778)
Update: 10:20 If you are having problems seeing the poll try this link. If you see a "Votes:1" message it means you have already voted and you should use the link below to see the results. The developers are aware of the bug with the inline results.
Update: 08:00 GMT Just to let you know there is a bug in the display of the results page. This has been happening since polls yesterday. If you want to see the latest results then use this link.
The King is dead! Congratulations to Ben Linus. He defeated last year's champion John Locke and has earned his spot in the semifinals!
Ben: 55% (selected to win Round 4 on 65.4% of all brackets)
Locke: 45% (selected to win Round 4 on 29.4% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated. Still no changes with our leaders.
So who will Ben face in the next round? Well, we won't be finding out today. If Ben vs. Locke represented a fanboy throwdown, then I guess today's matchup will be viewed by some as a fangirl slugfest.
Break out your safety helmets and hide the kids- this could get ugly! Last year these two titans of Lost duked it out for 3rd place, but this year they meet in a deathmatch in which the winner makes it to the Final Four. Will it be the doctor or the con man? The Oceanic 6er or the man still stuck on the Island? Will it be Jack or Sawyer???
Jack Shephard
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Jack filled a much needed leadership role among the Losties. Before the Island, Jack was a spinal surgeon. He used his medical skills to help his fellow castaways and eventually an enemy as well. He was captured by the Others and performed life-saving surgery on their leader. Determined to leave the Island, Jack made contact with the freighter, thinking it meant rescue for everyone. Jack escaped the Island and is currently a member of the Oceanic 6. He was last seen discussing a plan to return to the Island with Benjamin Linus.
James “Sawyer” Ford
A survivor of Oceanic Flight 815, James Ford spent most of his life tracking down the con man responsible for his parents’ deaths. He himself became a con man, going by the name Sawyer and once murdered a man in a case of mistaken identity. After crashing on the Island, Sawyer collected items strewn in the wreckage, setting up his own little bartering post. He has gone on many A-Team missions, been captured by the Others and escaped, served as temporary camp leader in Jack’s absence, and even found and killed the con man he had been looking for. Sawyer was last seen on the beach with Juliet before the Island disappeared.
Update: 2:00 Jack (2800) - Sawyer (2723)
Update: 1:15? Jack (2757) - Sawyer (2684)
Hi all! G-Man taking over here. There's 4 hours left to vote!
Update: 24:00 Jack (2643) - Sawyer (2580)
Update: 23:20 Jack (2522) - Sawyer (2489)
I'm now off to bed so I'll leave it to G-man to post any updates if he has the time. Looking forward to waking up to the result and hopefully not too many comments to moderate :)
Update: 22:30 Jack (2393) - Sawyer (2389)
Update: 20:30 Jack (2240) - Sawyer (2225)
Update: 19:30 Jack (2097) - Sawyer (2102)
Update: 19:30 Jack (1914) - Sawyer (1926)
Update: 18:30 Jack (1751) - Sawyer (1744)
Update: 17:30 Jack (1578) - Sawyer (1575)
Update: 16:30 Jack (1402) - Sawyer (1392)
Update: 15:30 Jack (1248) - Sawyer (1245)
Update: 14:30 Jack (1070) - Sawyer (1069)
Update: 13:30 Jack (932) - Sawyer (945)
Update: 12:20 As you cannot see the actual number of votes when it's 50/50 I'll try to provide regular updates to keep you informed of the actual votes. Currently it's Jack (781) - Saywer (778)
Update: 10:20 If you are having problems seeing the poll try this link. If you see a "Votes:1" message it means you have already voted and you should use the link below to see the results. The developers are aware of the bug with the inline results.
Update: 08:00 GMT Just to let you know there is a bug in the display of the results page. This has been happening since polls yesterday. If you want to see the latest results then use this link.
The King is dead! Congratulations to Ben Linus. He defeated last year's champion John Locke and has earned his spot in the semifinals!
Ben: 55% (selected to win Round 4 on 65.4% of all brackets)
Locke: 45% (selected to win Round 4 on 29.4% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated. Still no changes with our leaders.
So who will Ben face in the next round? Well, we won't be finding out today. If Ben vs. Locke represented a fanboy throwdown, then I guess today's matchup will be viewed by some as a fangirl slugfest.
Break out your safety helmets and hide the kids- this could get ugly! Last year these two titans of Lost duked it out for 3rd place, but this year they meet in a deathmatch in which the winner makes it to the Final Four. Will it be the doctor or the con man? The Oceanic 6er or the man still stuck on the Island? Will it be Jack or Sawyer???
Jack Shephard
A survivor of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Jack filled a much needed leadership role among the Losties. Before the Island, Jack was a spinal surgeon. He used his medical skills to help his fellow castaways and eventually an enemy as well. He was captured by the Others and performed life-saving surgery on their leader. Determined to leave the Island, Jack made contact with the freighter, thinking it meant rescue for everyone. Jack escaped the Island and is currently a member of the Oceanic 6. He was last seen discussing a plan to return to the Island with Benjamin Linus.
James “Sawyer” Ford
A survivor of Oceanic Flight 815, James Ford spent most of his life tracking down the con man responsible for his parents’ deaths. He himself became a con man, going by the name Sawyer and once murdered a man in a case of mistaken identity. After crashing on the Island, Sawyer collected items strewn in the wreckage, setting up his own little bartering post. He has gone on many A-Team missions, been captured by the Others and escaped, served as temporary camp leader in Jack’s absence, and even found and killed the con man he had been looking for. Sawyer was last seen on the beach with Juliet before the Island disappeared.
Jamie Lynn Spears Breast-Feeding Photo Sparks Child Porn Probe
A photograph of Jamie Lynn Spears breastfeeding her baby, Maddie, has been stolen and has started a federal pornography investigation, reports TMZ.
Baby Maddie's father, Casey Aldridge, had taken several pictures of Spears new baby and family including Britney, brother Brian, mother Lynne Spears, and Jamie Lynn and her daughter Maddie.
In one of the photos, Jamie Lynn's left breast is exposed while she was breast-feeding Maddie. The digital camera's memory stick was dropped off at a Wal-Mart photo center for processing, and law enforcement officials believe that an employee, who has tried selling the photos but has yet to be found, made extra copies using the stores equipment.
Authorities are trying to find the man who is attempting to sell the photos. In addition, Britney's lawyers are thinking about going after Wal-Mart for the alleged security breach.
At only seventeen years old, Jamie Lynn is still a minor, so the selling or purchasing of the photo could be considered a violation of federal laws prohibiting child pornography.
Jamie Lynn Spears is best known for her role on the Nickelodeon television series "Zoey 101", and has just completed work on the animated Howard Baker film "Unstable Fables: Goldilocks & 3 Bears Show".
The film stars Brooke Shields and Jamie Lynn Spears as Goldilocks. "Unstable Fables" retell classic fairy tales, folktale, and fables with a modern twist.
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Baby Maddie's father, Casey Aldridge, had taken several pictures of Spears new baby and family including Britney, brother Brian, mother Lynne Spears, and Jamie Lynn and her daughter Maddie.
In one of the photos, Jamie Lynn's left breast is exposed while she was breast-feeding Maddie. The digital camera's memory stick was dropped off at a Wal-Mart photo center for processing, and law enforcement officials believe that an employee, who has tried selling the photos but has yet to be found, made extra copies using the stores equipment.
Authorities are trying to find the man who is attempting to sell the photos. In addition, Britney's lawyers are thinking about going after Wal-Mart for the alleged security breach.
At only seventeen years old, Jamie Lynn is still a minor, so the selling or purchasing of the photo could be considered a violation of federal laws prohibiting child pornography.
Jamie Lynn Spears is best known for her role on the Nickelodeon television series "Zoey 101", and has just completed work on the animated Howard Baker film "Unstable Fables: Goldilocks & 3 Bears Show".
The film stars Brooke Shields and Jamie Lynn Spears as Goldilocks. "Unstable Fables" retell classic fairy tales, folktale, and fables with a modern twist.
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David Blaine Hangs Upside Down For 60 Hours - Watch Video
Magician David Blaine started a three-day illusion Monday, hanging upside down over New York's Central Park, in what some believe may be his most dangerous stunt ever.
Blaine, 35, was lifted upside down over Central Park's Wollmann ice skating rink, and plans to remain there, hanging by his ankles from a wire for 60 hours.
The magician, who has spent 72 hours enclosed in ice, gone 44 days without food in a glass box, spent a week under water, and been buried alive for days, told reporters that hanging upside down for three days will be his hardest challenge to date.
He is attached at the waist and by two steel harnesses connecting his boots to the wire. For two nights and three days he will not eat or sleep. The metal frame from which he is suspended is four stories high, but Blaine can be lowered to ground level to communicate with the press and doctors.
Doctors are worried about the effect of the stress on Blaine's internal organs and blood circulation. He will not be eating, and will take in liquid through a straw, and will only be able to urinate through a catheter.
ABC television purchased live coverage rights to the Central Park event and is planning a two-hour prime time show on Wednesday evening featuring Blaine's illusion and his return to solid ground.
Blaine's assistant and agent Regina Dantas said she and the rest of Blaine's crew become worried each time he takes his magic to the edge. She commented to reporters:
In fact, several doctors have commented that this type of trick is very dangerous because the heart relies on gravity, to some extent, and is not used to pumping blood up to the feet as it will in Blaine's case. Blood may also drain to his head raising the risk of stroke or blood hemorrhage.
Doctors also say Blaine will have to contend with a restricted ability to breathe, because his diaphragm will be upside down with the weight of his intestines pushing upon it. And a lack of proper blood flow to his legs, if profound, may cause muscle tissue to die off as it is starved of oxygen.
But something tells us that with a major television network buying the advertising rights, and cameras at every angle, that everything will be just fine and Blaine will grab a lot of attention and money from the deal.
Watch David Blaine Start His Upside Down Illusion
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Blaine, 35, was lifted upside down over Central Park's Wollmann ice skating rink, and plans to remain there, hanging by his ankles from a wire for 60 hours.
The magician, who has spent 72 hours enclosed in ice, gone 44 days without food in a glass box, spent a week under water, and been buried alive for days, told reporters that hanging upside down for three days will be his hardest challenge to date.
"This is the most difficult for sure. The others, you could get into them soon after the start, but this one is tough from the beginning".
He is attached at the waist and by two steel harnesses connecting his boots to the wire. For two nights and three days he will not eat or sleep. The metal frame from which he is suspended is four stories high, but Blaine can be lowered to ground level to communicate with the press and doctors.
Doctors are worried about the effect of the stress on Blaine's internal organs and blood circulation. He will not be eating, and will take in liquid through a straw, and will only be able to urinate through a catheter.
ABC television purchased live coverage rights to the Central Park event and is planning a two-hour prime time show on Wednesday evening featuring Blaine's illusion and his return to solid ground.
Blaine's assistant and agent Regina Dantas said she and the rest of Blaine's crew become worried each time he takes his magic to the edge. She commented to reporters:
"The doctor and his assistants are petrified. The outcome of his magic is always a big question mark, a big question mark. David is fearless. Death, I think, means something different to him."
In fact, several doctors have commented that this type of trick is very dangerous because the heart relies on gravity, to some extent, and is not used to pumping blood up to the feet as it will in Blaine's case. Blood may also drain to his head raising the risk of stroke or blood hemorrhage.
Doctors also say Blaine will have to contend with a restricted ability to breathe, because his diaphragm will be upside down with the weight of his intestines pushing upon it. And a lack of proper blood flow to his legs, if profound, may cause muscle tissue to die off as it is starved of oxygen.
But something tells us that with a major television network buying the advertising rights, and cameras at every angle, that everything will be just fine and Blaine will grab a lot of attention and money from the deal.
Watch David Blaine Start His Upside Down Illusion
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Lost 3D - Online Island Open Today
Thanks to Unai for the following.
For the first time ever, a huge 3D online LOST Island has been created, and it’s been opened today, on the 4th anniversary of the show: September 22nd, 2008.
Here are a couple of videos about the 3D Island:
You can also find 42 photos on this link:
Here are some of the features of the island:
- 6,5 km2 extension. Lots of locations from the show: survivors camp, Dharma underground stations (Swan station, Orchid station, Pearl station and more), Jacob’s cabin, a deep jungle, the Dharma dock, the Sydney Airport, and many more, including some secret places you will have to find.
- Multiplayer. You won’t be alone on the island, hundreds of fans will be there (there are already more than 750 fans registered).
- There is a counter on the swan station that works in real time, the numbers must be entered every 108 or bad things happen to those inside the Swan if the button isn’t pushed.
- LIVE discussions of LOST episodes. There will be discussions every week to talk about new episodes, and there will be special discussions during the hiatus. There is a huge TV where videos will be displayed.
- There’s no cost for using the software.
All the info about how to register, download the software and go to the Island can be found on sl-LOST.com . I’m sure that you and your readers will like it! Many fans from all over the world have been working really hard for months.
See you on the Island!
Source: Unai@sl-Lost
For the first time ever, a huge 3D online LOST Island has been created, and it’s been opened today, on the 4th anniversary of the show: September 22nd, 2008.
Here are a couple of videos about the 3D Island:
You can also find 42 photos on this link:
Here are some of the features of the island:
- 6,5 km2 extension. Lots of locations from the show: survivors camp, Dharma underground stations (Swan station, Orchid station, Pearl station and more), Jacob’s cabin, a deep jungle, the Dharma dock, the Sydney Airport, and many more, including some secret places you will have to find.
- Multiplayer. You won’t be alone on the island, hundreds of fans will be there (there are already more than 750 fans registered).
- There is a counter on the swan station that works in real time, the numbers must be entered every 108 or bad things happen to those inside the Swan if the button isn’t pushed.
- LIVE discussions of LOST episodes. There will be discussions every week to talk about new episodes, and there will be special discussions during the hiatus. There is a huge TV where videos will be displayed.
- There’s no cost for using the software.
All the info about how to register, download the software and go to the Island can be found on sl-LOST.com . I’m sure that you and your readers will like it! Many fans from all over the world have been working really hard for months.
See you on the Island!
Source: Unai@sl-Lost
Crazy Dude survives crash into mountain side.
Crazy Dude survives crash into mountain side. He is insane this base jumper slams into the mountain and then while being interviewed by Matt Lauer swears. Pretty entertaining video.
James Bond "Quantum Of Solace" New Movie Trailer And Early Review
The new James Bond 007 "Quantum Of Solace" movie trailer does not have the crash and bang action impact as the first one, but it does give some new clues to the whole "Quantum of Solace" mystery.
The film picks up an hour after the end of "Casino Royale", and revolves around the adventures of James Bond in a manipulative and dangerous mission of uncovering the truth behind the organization which blackmailed his former lover, Vesper Lynd, while fighting the urge to avenge his broken heart.
It seems that some bad guy desires "the world's most precious resource" and it's up to James Bond to stop him and his lively gang with an assortment of gut punches, flying kicks, jumping motorcycles, soaring speedboats, swooping helicopters, massive explosions, clever gadgets and the occasional look that kills.
Daniel Craig stars as the infamous James Bond, while Judi Dench heads up the Foreign Intelligence wing of Her Majesty's Secret Service as "M". The highlight of the new move trailer is when James Bond falls off a balcony while fighting with a bad guy. The lowlight is the opening segment of the clip with what looks like a high-tech car commercial.
But the plot seems to be a bit clearer now: On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, James Bond discovers that Greene (Mathieu Amalric), is conspiring to take total control of one of the worlds most important natural resources, and is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano.
Using his associates in the organization, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for an apparently desolate piece of land, which is a main source of the South American water supply.
In a web of deceit, murder and deception, James Bond (Daniel Craig) partners with old associates in a battle to uncover the truth. As Bond gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop Quantum from getting its way.
"Quantum Of Solace" is due in theaters November 11, and has had its share of production problems along the way. Craig was rushed to hospital in June after hurting himself on-set in South America, and was recently seen nursing a bruised eye and broken arm, expensive set vehicles malfunctioned causing accidents, and fires here and there slowed production for weeks.
We suspect it will be worth the wait, even if just to hear the new soundtrack and theme song written by Jack White and Alicia Keys.
Watch The New "Quantum Of Solace" James Bond Movie Trailer
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The film picks up an hour after the end of "Casino Royale", and revolves around the adventures of James Bond in a manipulative and dangerous mission of uncovering the truth behind the organization which blackmailed his former lover, Vesper Lynd, while fighting the urge to avenge his broken heart.
It seems that some bad guy desires "the world's most precious resource" and it's up to James Bond to stop him and his lively gang with an assortment of gut punches, flying kicks, jumping motorcycles, soaring speedboats, swooping helicopters, massive explosions, clever gadgets and the occasional look that kills.
Daniel Craig stars as the infamous James Bond, while Judi Dench heads up the Foreign Intelligence wing of Her Majesty's Secret Service as "M". The highlight of the new move trailer is when James Bond falls off a balcony while fighting with a bad guy. The lowlight is the opening segment of the clip with what looks like a high-tech car commercial.
But the plot seems to be a bit clearer now: On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, James Bond discovers that Greene (Mathieu Amalric), is conspiring to take total control of one of the worlds most important natural resources, and is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano.
Using his associates in the organization, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for an apparently desolate piece of land, which is a main source of the South American water supply.
In a web of deceit, murder and deception, James Bond (Daniel Craig) partners with old associates in a battle to uncover the truth. As Bond gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop Quantum from getting its way.
"Quantum Of Solace" is due in theaters November 11, and has had its share of production problems along the way. Craig was rushed to hospital in June after hurting himself on-set in South America, and was recently seen nursing a bruised eye and broken arm, expensive set vehicles malfunctioned causing accidents, and fires here and there slowed production for weeks.
We suspect it will be worth the wait, even if just to hear the new soundtrack and theme song written by Jack White and Alicia Keys.
Watch The New "Quantum Of Solace" James Bond Movie Trailer
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
DarkUFO Character Cup: Quarterfinal #2
Update: 15:00For those having problems seeing the results, you can see them here.
Update: 14:30 Locke (780) Ben (1069)
Update: 13:30 Locke (664) Ben (896)
Update: 12:30 There appears to be a problem with the Poll Results page. For now I'll try to post regular updates on the scores until they fix it. Locke (588) Ben (780)
Congratulations to Hurley! He steam-rolled Kate and is into the semi-finals!
Hurley: 71% (selected to win Round 4 on 67.7% of all brackets)
Kate: 29% (selected to win Round 4 on 16.5% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated and there are no changes to our leaders.
Lost and Michael Emerson may have lost their bids for Emmys, but we've got all the Lost action you need right here! Today is a fanboy free-for-all! We've got the new leader of the Others going up against their old leader. One man is on the Island and one is trying to find his way back. It's baldy versus bug-eyed, the Man of Faith versus the man of many lies, the former cripple versus the former DHARMA Initiative member. It's Locke versus Ben for the semifinals!
John Locke
After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Locke was miraculously able to walk again after being paralyzed for four years. Raised in foster care, Locke went from being an angry and determined teenager to being a meek and mild middle-aged loser. Always dreaming of being something he was not, Locke found his chance to be a hunter and a man of faith once reaching the Island. He encountered the Smoke Monster, manned the Swan hatch before losing faith. He was able to confront his jerk of a father on the Island, having Sawyer kill him. He joined the Others before the Island disappeared but was last seen dead in the future.
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
Update: 14:30 Locke (780) Ben (1069)
Update: 13:30 Locke (664) Ben (896)
Update: 12:30 There appears to be a problem with the Poll Results page. For now I'll try to post regular updates on the scores until they fix it. Locke (588) Ben (780)
Congratulations to Hurley! He steam-rolled Kate and is into the semi-finals!
Hurley: 71% (selected to win Round 4 on 67.7% of all brackets)
Kate: 29% (selected to win Round 4 on 16.5% of all brackets)
The bracket site has been updated and there are no changes to our leaders.
Lost and Michael Emerson may have lost their bids for Emmys, but we've got all the Lost action you need right here! Today is a fanboy free-for-all! We've got the new leader of the Others going up against their old leader. One man is on the Island and one is trying to find his way back. It's baldy versus bug-eyed, the Man of Faith versus the man of many lies, the former cripple versus the former DHARMA Initiative member. It's Locke versus Ben for the semifinals!
John Locke
After surviving the crash of Oceanic Flight 815, Locke was miraculously able to walk again after being paralyzed for four years. Raised in foster care, Locke went from being an angry and determined teenager to being a meek and mild middle-aged loser. Always dreaming of being something he was not, Locke found his chance to be a hunter and a man of faith once reaching the Island. He encountered the Smoke Monster, manned the Swan hatch before losing faith. He was able to confront his jerk of a father on the Island, having Sawyer kill him. He joined the Others before the Island disappeared but was last seen dead in the future.
Benjamin Linus
A one-time member of the DHARMA Initiative and leader of the Others, Ben has a very turbulent past. His mother died at birth, leaving him in the custody of a resentful father. Ben and his dad joined the DHARMA Initiative when he was a boy but he quickly grew to hate it. He helped the Hostiles purge DHARMA and became their leader, getting orders from Jacob. He was captured by Rousseau after the crash of Flight 815 and developed a tense relationship with the survivors. Ben turned the frozen donkey wheel and moved the Island, banishing himself from it in the process. He was last seen discussing a return to the Island with Jack.
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