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I'd like you to meet your best friend

15 hours ago | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »

It was the opening day of the Disney-mgm studios in Orlando. The stars were there with their children. There was an official luncheon at the Brown Derby, modeled after the legendary Hollywood eatery. I was beside myself. I was in a booth sitting next to Jack Brickhouse, the voice of the Chicago Cubs. A man walked over and introduced himself. "Bob Elliott." Oh. My. God. Bob, of Bob and Ray.

For me he was the biggest star in the room. Who, after all, compared to even one half of Bob and Ray, was Tom Hanks? Whoopi Goldberg? Art Linklater? "Gosh all whillikers, Mr. Science!" I said, "What's that long brown object???" Bob didn't miss a beat: "That's known as a board, Roger."

Another man was steaming toward us through the throng. A middle-aged man, well-dressed, tanned, with a pleasant smile. "Hi, Jack!" he said. "Say, I hear Ernie Banks is invited. »

- Roger Ebert

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Hayden Panettiere Admitted to 'Harvard Medical School'

13 November 2009 12:57 AM, PST | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

Hayden Panettiere is scrubbing in for her producing debut as co-executive producer of the CWs Hms, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show will follow a class of intelligent Harvard Medical School students. Appealing to a younger audience than Grey's Anatomy, the drama will have a similar feel to the hit ABC show. Hayden will step back in front of the lens for the film Alpha and Omega, scheduled for an October 2010 release. She stars alongside the likes of Justin Long, Christina Ricci, Dennis Hopper, and Danny Glover. She also lent her voice to the upcoming animated movie Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, featuring an esteemed cast including Bill Hader, Joan Cusack, Amy Poehler, and Glenn Close. That movie hits theaters in January 2010.

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Legendary Storyteller for a Generation - John Hughes not forgotten

12 November 2009 1:41 PM, PST | MovieSet.com | See recent MovieSet.com news »

Part of MovieSet’s Remembering John Hughes special series

By Kl Hedberg

for MovieSet.com

Filming began in 2006. On August 6th of this year, my generation and those that have followed, lost a legendary storyteller. John Hughes sudden death at 59 was like losing a family member for many of us who saw his films as a mirror of our teenage years. I grew up in Evanston, Illinois, the setting for many Hughes films. I can remember fellow classmates trying to be extras when he posted open calls for his films. The excitement of Hollywood coming to the Midwest was more than we could bear. When the films were then released in theatres, we would try to spot our friends or classmates in the scenes. There really wasn’t a need to seek anyone out in particular as each character was our classmate or friend. We saw ourselves in each cast member. »

- Dave

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Say Anything … 20th Anniversary Edition – Blu-ray

4 November 2009 1:56 PM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

Blu-ray Review

Say Anything … 20th Anniversary Edition

Directed by: Cameron Crowe

Cast: John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Joan Cusack, Lili Taylor

Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Rating: PG-13

Due Out: November 3, 2009

Plot: Two kids fresh out of high school fall in love over the span of one crazy summer.

Who’S It For? If you’ve ever shared a heartbeat with someone that feels no less than perfect, it’s necessary that you re-experience those emotions through one of the best films about love ever made. This Blu-Ray is especially catered to those who consider themselves already to be reincarnations of Lloyd Dobler or even Diane Court.

Movie:

Even if I had the pen handed by Diane to Lloyd in that heart-wrenching moment, I don’t think I’d be able to accurately record my feelings about Say Anything …. Those who have seen this movie, especially more than once, will »

- Nick Allen

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What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #14

25 October 2009 3:17 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

I saw quite a bit this week, but some of it I have already detailed such as my reviews for Trucker and Tormented. I also watched the Blu-ray for Love, Actually (a personal favorite and a review is forth-coming) as well as the following three films.

The second two (The Sniper and 5 Against the House) are both from the November 3 release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Film Noir Collection Volume One. You can get more details on the complete set right here and I hope to discuss the other three films (The Big Heat, The Lineup and Murder by Contract) next Sunday or perhaps in a complete review.

As always, remember you can keep tabs on my personal Netflix queue right here. I now have 50 friends on the movie rental site and would love to have a few more if those of you out there with accounts are interested. Now, »

- Brad Brevet

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Caught Caring: Joan Cusack, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and Glad

22 October 2009 11:00 AM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18, killing more kids than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined. Each day, 36 children will be diagnosed. There has not been a new drug developed specifically for pediatric cancer treatment in nearly 20 years, and survival rates for pediatric cancers continue to lag behind most adult cancers.

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The numbers alarm the mom in all of us — including Joan Cusack, herself a mom-of-two. To that end, she has partnered with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national non-profit organization committed »

- Missy

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Another Toy Story 3 Character Poster

19 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

Pixar Animation Studios released this new movie poster for the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy Story 3″. »

- Brian Corder

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Toy Story 3 Dino Movie Poster

16 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

Pixar Animation Studios recently released this new movie poster from the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy Story [...] »

- Brian Corder

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Potato Head Poster for Toy Story 3

15 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

Pixar Animation Studios released this brand new poster featuring Potato Head from the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and [...] »

- Brian Corder

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Toy Story 3 Voice Casting, More 3D Double Bill

14 October 2009 10:06 AM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »

Pixar director Lee Unkrich revealed more details on Toy Story 3 on Monday via his Twitter page.  Speaking directly to fans in a video announcement, Unkrich revealed voice casting details and exciting news about the re-release of the first two movies.

First, a few voice casting tidbits.  Comedienne Kristen Schaal (”Flight of the Conchords”) is recording for an unknown character in the movie.  Blake Clarke is taking over for the voice of Slinky Dog after the passing of his friend Jim Varney in 2000.

The rest of the voice cast will be returning including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), and John Morris (Andy).  Michael Keaton is voicing a Ken doll.

Also, if you haven’t had a chance to see the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 3-D double bill in theaters, you’ll have the opportunity for a bit longer.  The four-hour experience made $22.8 million in 10 days. »

- Jeff Leins

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New Toy Story 3 Poster – Mr Potato. Head

14 October 2009 7:53 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Somehow I missed this one and let’s face it,  the set of Toy Story posters would most definitely not be complete if I didn’t give you this final character poster of Mr. Potato Head, voiced by Don Rickles.

You can check out the other posters in the related posts below and all of them are brilliant. Now all we need is the film which I cannot wait for. It’s out 23rd July and reunites Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger and Joan Cusack in another tale where Andy’s toys fight for their lives in some way, shape or form!

If you haven’t already, check out the new trailer here.

Source: ComingSoon.net »

- David Sztypuljak

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New Toy Story 3 Poster

14 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

Pixar Animation Studios just released another brand new movie poster for the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy [...] »

- Brian Corder

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Monkey Uncaged: The Ten Worst Gay Movies of All Time!

13 October 2009 5:59 PM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)

A Note from the Flying Monkey: Of the many emails I receive every week for my column, some are so good that they simply can’t be answered in just a few words. So from time to time, the editors have decided to let me out of the “cage” of that regular column, in a feature we’re calling Monkey Uncaged! 

Q: What, in your opinion, is the worst gay film ever made? Why? – A.R.

A: A couple of months ago, I wrote a list of what I considered to be the ten most “important” gay male films – not what I felt were the “best,” mind you, but the ones that I felt had had the most impact either on the Glbt community or society at large. »

- Brent Hartinger

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Toy Story 3 Trailer Online

13 October 2009 5:34 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

Guess what. The trailer for Toy Story 3 is online. I looked at it with my eyes and have come to the conclusion that there is absolutely nothing to say about it. I enjoyed Toy Story 1 and 2 (2 was better) and I imagine I will see part 3, but I find it funny that Pixar seems to be immune to all of the usual hostility thrown at frivolous sequels. I mean, really? We need a Toy Story 3? When talk of a District 9 follow up started floating around the blogo-gine, people stomped their feet in protest, deeming such an act as an unnecessary cash grab that would ultimately detract from the original. Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather spend more time exploring Blomkamp's futuristic Johannesburg then Andy's college dorm room. That aside, the colours are bright as usual and Randy Newman's voice is a tender reminder that I Love La. »

- Jay C.

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New “Toy Story 3″ Posters

13 October 2009 3:55 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

Yesterday we posted full-lenght trailer and teaser poster for “Toy Story 3″ and today we have four six new posters for the third installment of this blockbuster animation series made as a 3-D movie.

Toy Story 3 Poster

Lee Unkrich who previously co-directed “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.,” and “Finding Nemo” will direct from the script written by Oscar winning writer Michael Arndt (”Little Miss Sunshine”).

In ”Toy Story 3,” Woody the cowboy and his toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, leaves for college.

The movie stars Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), John Morris (Andy), Joan Cusack (Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl), Kelsey Grammer (Stinky Pete the Prospector), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), Jodi Benson (Barbie), Michael Keaton (Ken), John Ratzenberger (Hamm the Piggy Bank), Whoopi Goldberg and Bonnie Hunt among the others.

Toy Story 3 Poster

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- Fiona

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Celebrate With Seven 'Toy Story 3' Character Posters

13 October 2009 3:37 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

I just received seven new character posters for Disney/Pixar's upcoming June 18, 2010 release Toy Story 3 as well as final details on the complete voice cast, which begins with Blake Clark taking over the voice of Slinky following the passing of Jim Varney who voiced the character in both Toy Story and Toy Story 2.

The rest of the voice cast is as follows: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Ned Beatty, Jodi Benson, Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton, Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Cusack, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jeff Garlin and Bonnie Hunt.

The casting announcement was made by director Lee Unkrich via the video included in this post. Now, for the posters.

There were seven character posters released so I just threw in the original teaser poster to make it an even eight. You can click on any of the posters below »

- Brad Brevet

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Toy Story Expansion: Cast and Run

13 October 2009 1:43 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

After the success the 3D double feature of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 has garnered over its originally planned two-week run, Pixar has announced that the showing will continue for at least another two weeks.

Given how well-received the first two Toy Story films were upon their original releases, and continue to be during their re-release run, it can be anticipated that the upcoming Toy Story 3 will be met with the same positive response. Along with keeping most of the characters we all know and love from the first and second Toy Story films, the cast of Toy Story 3 will be expanded to include some new characters and new voice talents.

In addition to Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz, Toy Story 3 will also be making room in the cast for Kristen Schaal of Flight of the Conchords and Blake Clark of 50 First Dates. »

- Carly

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Toy Story 3 Trailer - Embedded and hilarious!

13 October 2009 1:21 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

"Toy Story 3" is coming and looks to rack up the laughs and heartfelt moments as the previous films did. Now, check out the excellent first trailer for the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release featuring the voice talents of: Tom Hanks Tim Allen Michael Keaton Whoopi Goldberg Joan Cusack R. Lee Ermey John Ratzenberger Bonnie Hunt Laurie Metcalf Wallace Shawn Timothy Dalton Don Rickles John Morris Jodi Benson Ned Beatty Jeff Garlin Estelle Harris Lee Unkrich directs from the writing by Michael Arndt. Darla K. Anderson produces. »

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Full Trailer for ‘Toy Story 3′ Goes Online

13 October 2009 11:15 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Those who were able to get out to the theaters over the past week to catch Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D got a glimpse of the brand new trailer for the third installment of the franchise Toy Story 3. The trailer is now online, and it may have just been worth the 11 year wait.

The film picks up years after 1999’s Toy Story 2. Andy has grown up, and is now heading off to college. He realizes he won’t be able to bring his beloved toys with him, so he’s forced to sell them to the highest bidder. It just so happens that the bidder is a local day care with unruly kids.

The toys decide to rebel and attempt an escape in what looks to be a great revisiting of the beloved characters. Though Jim Varney has passed way, everybody else is back for the ride this time, »

- Matt Raub

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Toy Story 3 Character Poster Round-Up!

13 October 2009 10:42 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Pixar has released six brand new character posters for the highly-anticipated upcoming sequel Toy Story 3, which is currently set for release on June 18, 2010. Click below to enlarge this new set of posters.

Toy Story 3 stars the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton, Jeff Garlin, Bonnie Hunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Kristen Schaal, Blake Clark and will be released in theaters nationwide on June 18, 2010.

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