New York, NY, xx, 2009 – Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E's hit unscripted series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie's sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie.
In addition to Sophie's sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the entire family's many adventures. From Gene's appearance on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?," to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America.
Tongue-wagging, face-painted, radical rock legend Gene Simmons is back in the news. Bassist, vocalist of the hard rock legend band “Kiss”, Simmonds has always worn his demoniacal bad-man image on his sleeve. Onstage histrionics, outrageous outfits and make-up that bordered on the bizarre even, made Simmonds synonymous with an unfrosted hard core rock experience.
Source: http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_212233966.shtml
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
rivals.com football | UCLA joins USC
The Trojans get All-City choice Byron Moore Jr., UCLA picks up some key linemen, but both lose out for the services of top-rated linebacker Manti Te'o.
On a topsy-turvy day in college football recruiting, USC showed it's not about to relinquish its status as a national power while UCLA displayed signs of a resurgence with a finishing kick that hasn't been seen in years.
It was the first day for high school seniors to sign a letter of intent, and there were plenty of surprises.
While USC lost out on three players it thought were within reach, the Trojans came away with another top-five recruiting class. It started early this morning with Harbor City Narbonne defensive back Byron Moore Jr. signing with the Trojans after dropping them two weeks ago because of concerns about playing time.
There was bad news for USC when the No. 1 linebacker prospect in the nation, Manti Te'o of Honolulu Punahou, chose Notre Dame, and receiver Alshon Jeffrey signed with South Carolina after being a Trojans commit. And another top linebacker prospect, Vontaze Burfict from Corona Centennial, signed with Arizona State.
But the Trojans demonstrated their recruiting power by going out out-of-state to land three athletic national recruits in outside linebacker Frankie Telfort from Miami Gulliver Prep, defensive back Jawanza Starling from Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln and linebacker Jarvis Jones from Columbus (Ga.) Carver.
As of this afternoon, Rivals.com had USC ranked No. 2 behind Louisiana State, and Scout.com had USC No. 4 in the national team rankings.
But the school making the biggest jump today was UCLA, which went from No. 16 to No. 7 in Scout.com's ratings by landing a pair of huge offensive linemen, 6-foot-6, 320-pound Stan Hasiak from Hawaii Kapolei and 6-4, 285-pound Xavier Su'a-Filo from Provo (Utah) Timpview.
The Bruins also picked up running back Damien Thigpen from Manassas (Va.) Stonewall Jackson. All were late -decisions, something that the Bruins have struggled to pull off in their favor with top prospects. UCLA lost out on one commit, tight end Billy Sanders from Coeur d'Alene (Id.) Lake City, who signed with Miami.
USC and UCLA are the finalists for another top player, receiver-defensive back Randall Carroll of Los Angeles Cathedral. Carroll, considered the fastest teenager in California after winning the 100 and 200 at last year's state track championships, is scheduled to make an announcement later today on his college choice.
Perhaps the most startling decision was made by Te'o, who received strong wooing from USC and UCLA but ended up at Notre Dame. Only last weekend, Te'o took a visit to USC and was considered a top priority for Trojans Coach Pete Carroll. UCLA turned over its recruiting to assistant Norm Chow, a Punahou graduate. For the Fighting Irish to come out on top showed that Coach Charlie Weis isn't going away any time soon.
Ohio State started the day ranked No. 1 by Scout.com and Rivals.com, but the Buckeyes lost out on 6-5 All-American receiver Marlon Brown from Memphis (Tenn.) Harding. He signed with Georgia.
Alabama, LSU and USC were in a tight race with Ohio State to finish No. 1.
Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/football/la-sp-high-school-recruiting5-2009feb05,0,4339233.column
On a topsy-turvy day in college football recruiting, USC showed it's not about to relinquish its status as a national power while UCLA displayed signs of a resurgence with a finishing kick that hasn't been seen in years.
It was the first day for high school seniors to sign a letter of intent, and there were plenty of surprises.
While USC lost out on three players it thought were within reach, the Trojans came away with another top-five recruiting class. It started early this morning with Harbor City Narbonne defensive back Byron Moore Jr. signing with the Trojans after dropping them two weeks ago because of concerns about playing time.
There was bad news for USC when the No. 1 linebacker prospect in the nation, Manti Te'o of Honolulu Punahou, chose Notre Dame, and receiver Alshon Jeffrey signed with South Carolina after being a Trojans commit. And another top linebacker prospect, Vontaze Burfict from Corona Centennial, signed with Arizona State.
But the Trojans demonstrated their recruiting power by going out out-of-state to land three athletic national recruits in outside linebacker Frankie Telfort from Miami Gulliver Prep, defensive back Jawanza Starling from Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln and linebacker Jarvis Jones from Columbus (Ga.) Carver.
As of this afternoon, Rivals.com had USC ranked No. 2 behind Louisiana State, and Scout.com had USC No. 4 in the national team rankings.
But the school making the biggest jump today was UCLA, which went from No. 16 to No. 7 in Scout.com's ratings by landing a pair of huge offensive linemen, 6-foot-6, 320-pound Stan Hasiak from Hawaii Kapolei and 6-4, 285-pound Xavier Su'a-Filo from Provo (Utah) Timpview.
The Bruins also picked up running back Damien Thigpen from Manassas (Va.) Stonewall Jackson. All were late -decisions, something that the Bruins have struggled to pull off in their favor with top prospects. UCLA lost out on one commit, tight end Billy Sanders from Coeur d'Alene (Id.) Lake City, who signed with Miami.
USC and UCLA are the finalists for another top player, receiver-defensive back Randall Carroll of Los Angeles Cathedral. Carroll, considered the fastest teenager in California after winning the 100 and 200 at last year's state track championships, is scheduled to make an announcement later today on his college choice.
Perhaps the most startling decision was made by Te'o, who received strong wooing from USC and UCLA but ended up at Notre Dame. Only last weekend, Te'o took a visit to USC and was considered a top priority for Trojans Coach Pete Carroll. UCLA turned over its recruiting to assistant Norm Chow, a Punahou graduate. For the Fighting Irish to come out on top showed that Coach Charlie Weis isn't going away any time soon.
Ohio State started the day ranked No. 1 by Scout.com and Rivals.com, but the Buckeyes lost out on 6-5 All-American receiver Marlon Brown from Memphis (Tenn.) Harding. He signed with Georgia.
Alabama, LSU and USC were in a tight race with Ohio State to finish No. 1.
Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/football/la-sp-high-school-recruiting5-2009feb05,0,4339233.column
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Rhonda Mitra | Hungry and Eated a Friend
"If you're hungry, try a piece of your friend"
I wanted to see this movie for 2 reasons. 1 - The trailer looked action-packed, and 2 - Malcolm McDowell, whom I loved in Clockwork Orange, was in it, and also Bob Hoskins, who was great in Unleashed.
I've seen this movie twice. Once in the theater and once at home. I have to say I liked it better the first time. There's alot of action scenes, along with multiple decapitations, blown off limbs, and plenty of gore/blood. Yet I felt that what was portrayed in this movie copied several previous movie themes; Mad Max, 28 Days Later, and Resident Evil, to name a few. However, it was entertaining and held my attention.
The female lead, played by Rhonda Mitra, was well cast. I've seen her in the TV show, Nip-Tuck, and she was able to pull off the emotionally scarred heroine who has a childhood past linked to the "Hot Zone".
Sadly, Malcolm McDowell does not appear until close to the end (but does the narration, too). Bob Hoskins could have been in it more, too.
The visuals were good, however, in some scenes there is so much going on the screen at once that you can't catch it all.
Overall, I liked the movie. Could have been a tad bit shorter, at least to me. A great flick if you're in the mood for lots of blood and action.
I loved this movie, still love it. I'm a big fan of Rhona Mitra. My only knock is that Malcolm McDowell wasn't in the movie for much longer than he was. Hoskins was great,so your saying I should see Unleashed then, that sounds like a Jet Lee film.
Source: http://www.movieweb.com/review/REmpXvpnK3g1pq
I wanted to see this movie for 2 reasons. 1 - The trailer looked action-packed, and 2 - Malcolm McDowell, whom I loved in Clockwork Orange, was in it, and also Bob Hoskins, who was great in Unleashed.
I've seen this movie twice. Once in the theater and once at home. I have to say I liked it better the first time. There's alot of action scenes, along with multiple decapitations, blown off limbs, and plenty of gore/blood. Yet I felt that what was portrayed in this movie copied several previous movie themes; Mad Max, 28 Days Later, and Resident Evil, to name a few. However, it was entertaining and held my attention.
The female lead, played by Rhonda Mitra, was well cast. I've seen her in the TV show, Nip-Tuck, and she was able to pull off the emotionally scarred heroine who has a childhood past linked to the "Hot Zone".
Sadly, Malcolm McDowell does not appear until close to the end (but does the narration, too). Bob Hoskins could have been in it more, too.
The visuals were good, however, in some scenes there is so much going on the screen at once that you can't catch it all.
Overall, I liked the movie. Could have been a tad bit shorter, at least to me. A great flick if you're in the mood for lots of blood and action.
I loved this movie, still love it. I'm a big fan of Rhona Mitra. My only knock is that Malcolm McDowell wasn't in the movie for much longer than he was. Hoskins was great,so your saying I should see Unleashed then, that sounds like a Jet Lee film.
Source: http://www.movieweb.com/review/REmpXvpnK3g1pq
Cloris Leachman spares Bob Saget
Cloris Leachman spares Bob Saget little dignity in her feisty appearance at his Comedy Central roast.
In a video snippet of the taped event, set to air Sunday night, the award-winning actress snipes, "Can't believe I shaved for this. I mean, what am I even doing here? Who cares about Bob Saget?"
Low blow. But Saget laps it up, laughing large at the award-winning actress's routine. When asked why the cable channel singled him out to be roasted, he says with mock humility, "I don't know. You know, I guess a few other people turned it down. It's always how I look at it."
That shtick isn't fooling anyone, though. The actor-comedian is a bona-fide cultural icon, thanks to his role as squeaky clean single dad Danny Tanner on "Full House," the addictively cheesy ABC sitcom that launched the phenomenon known as the Olsen twins, who were barely out of diapers when the show debuted in 1987.
An entire generation will always know Saget by his "Full House" alter ego. But it was his scene-stealing cameo in the 2005 documentary "The Aristocrats" - in which 100 comics riffed on the world's dirtiest joke - that revealed his notoriously filthy sense of humour.
Saget kept things fairly clean, though, as he talked to The Associated Press about twin tycoons Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, who would play him in a "Full House" movie and why he wants good friend-roastmaster John Stamos to run for public office.
AP: How many Olsen jokes were cracked during the roast?
Saget: Too many, and that's why editing is so great. I'm a big fan of editing. There were a lot of jokes at their expense, more jokes at my expense.
AP: How many times a day does someone ask you about the twins?
Saget: It gets old. ... It can get a little bit exhausting. It's really not about anything. It kind of makes me really just want to go and read the news ... and then go to a movie. Or do some cardio.
AP: Do you ever have the urge to sit down with your TV daughters and give them a feel-good lecture?
Saget: It's not like that. Because I know Ashley and Mary-Kate since they're nine months old or six months old; I know Jodie (Sweetin) since she's four and Candace (Cameron) since she's nine. And I never talked to them like they were little kids ... because I just don't talk to kids like that. ... A lot of the conversations I have with Ashley and Mary-Kate have been (them saying), "No, I really like her, she's a really good girlfriend" or, "You should try that, I think that'd be good for you." That's the truth. So it's kind of reversed.
AP: What kind of music would you like to have in the background if you did do a heart-to-heart?
Saget: I guess something by Journey with Steve Perry because they had the synthesizers all down really well. It was all about the synth.
AP: What would Danny Tanner say about you on the roasting panel?
Saget: Danny Tanner would probably not say anything. The first thing he would probably do before he spoke is just spray Windex on the podium, and just clean it up because of all the disgusting hands that have touched it.
AP: In honour of Danny - if you could be a cleaning product, which cleaning product would you be?
Saget: Purell. You get used all day long. People rub their hands all over you.
AP: If there was a "Full House" movie, who would play you?
Saget: Let me think about this very carefully. It's a very important question. ... I'm actually looking up something because I have a couple thoughts on this, because I actually wrote this down once.
AP: Really?
Saget: Somebody was talking about (a movie). Who knows? It's a crazy little world we're living in, isn't it? ... Josh Radnor (CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," narrated in voice-over by Saget). I don't think he'd do it. He's too talented, but he would have to play Danny Tanner. I don't know if anyone should want to fill those shoes. But it'd be hilarious because I'm playing him as an older man. I'm his voice. I'm the discombobulated "Charlie's Angels" voice. Who else could be Danny Tanner? Let me think. ... Jason Biggs ("American Pie"), and maybe Danny gets caught in the kitchen with a pie.
AP: Or maybe you could play Danny ... again.
Saget: I don't know. Unless I can play him intoxicated, which I don't think they'll go for.
AP: You've hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "1 vs. 100." Who would win in a host-off: you, Howie Mandel or Ryan Seacrest?
Saget: I would have to say Howie, because Howie doesn't let people touch him. Which I think is the answer. ... I would never put myself in the hosting-off. It sounds like you're doing something dirty, anyway, if you're "hosting off." But Howie, actually, I've known also since he was a young comic. He's a dear friend. Really great guy. And I think he's made more of a show (NBC's "Deal or No Deal") that didn't have that much to it.
AP: You directed the "March of the Penguins" straight-to-DVD spoof, "Farce of the Penguins." What do you have against penguins?
Saget: I love penguins, but I found out just what nasty little creatures they are just by watching documentary footage. I mean, we didn't do it what the real filmmakers of the real movie did. They're the real deal. I'm a penguin thief, basically.
AP: On a political note, who would make a celebrity running mate for Obama and McCain?
Saget: I think, after the roast, I would say Cloris Leachman ("Young Frankenstein," TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"). She'd be good for McCain because she would keep him looking younger. And I think for Obama the best running mate would be - god, this is trying to promote my roast - I'd say John Stamos because then I'd totally be hooked up at the White House.
Source: http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5i5IxvgF5WowlKL6fQTZwOzXZoJig
In a video snippet of the taped event, set to air Sunday night, the award-winning actress snipes, "Can't believe I shaved for this. I mean, what am I even doing here? Who cares about Bob Saget?"
Low blow. But Saget laps it up, laughing large at the award-winning actress's routine. When asked why the cable channel singled him out to be roasted, he says with mock humility, "I don't know. You know, I guess a few other people turned it down. It's always how I look at it."
That shtick isn't fooling anyone, though. The actor-comedian is a bona-fide cultural icon, thanks to his role as squeaky clean single dad Danny Tanner on "Full House," the addictively cheesy ABC sitcom that launched the phenomenon known as the Olsen twins, who were barely out of diapers when the show debuted in 1987.
An entire generation will always know Saget by his "Full House" alter ego. But it was his scene-stealing cameo in the 2005 documentary "The Aristocrats" - in which 100 comics riffed on the world's dirtiest joke - that revealed his notoriously filthy sense of humour.
Saget kept things fairly clean, though, as he talked to The Associated Press about twin tycoons Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, who would play him in a "Full House" movie and why he wants good friend-roastmaster John Stamos to run for public office.
AP: How many Olsen jokes were cracked during the roast?
Saget: Too many, and that's why editing is so great. I'm a big fan of editing. There were a lot of jokes at their expense, more jokes at my expense.
AP: How many times a day does someone ask you about the twins?
Saget: It gets old. ... It can get a little bit exhausting. It's really not about anything. It kind of makes me really just want to go and read the news ... and then go to a movie. Or do some cardio.
AP: Do you ever have the urge to sit down with your TV daughters and give them a feel-good lecture?
Saget: It's not like that. Because I know Ashley and Mary-Kate since they're nine months old or six months old; I know Jodie (Sweetin) since she's four and Candace (Cameron) since she's nine. And I never talked to them like they were little kids ... because I just don't talk to kids like that. ... A lot of the conversations I have with Ashley and Mary-Kate have been (them saying), "No, I really like her, she's a really good girlfriend" or, "You should try that, I think that'd be good for you." That's the truth. So it's kind of reversed.
AP: What kind of music would you like to have in the background if you did do a heart-to-heart?
Saget: I guess something by Journey with Steve Perry because they had the synthesizers all down really well. It was all about the synth.
AP: What would Danny Tanner say about you on the roasting panel?
Saget: Danny Tanner would probably not say anything. The first thing he would probably do before he spoke is just spray Windex on the podium, and just clean it up because of all the disgusting hands that have touched it.
AP: In honour of Danny - if you could be a cleaning product, which cleaning product would you be?
Saget: Purell. You get used all day long. People rub their hands all over you.
AP: If there was a "Full House" movie, who would play you?
Saget: Let me think about this very carefully. It's a very important question. ... I'm actually looking up something because I have a couple thoughts on this, because I actually wrote this down once.
AP: Really?
Saget: Somebody was talking about (a movie). Who knows? It's a crazy little world we're living in, isn't it? ... Josh Radnor (CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," narrated in voice-over by Saget). I don't think he'd do it. He's too talented, but he would have to play Danny Tanner. I don't know if anyone should want to fill those shoes. But it'd be hilarious because I'm playing him as an older man. I'm his voice. I'm the discombobulated "Charlie's Angels" voice. Who else could be Danny Tanner? Let me think. ... Jason Biggs ("American Pie"), and maybe Danny gets caught in the kitchen with a pie.
AP: Or maybe you could play Danny ... again.
Saget: I don't know. Unless I can play him intoxicated, which I don't think they'll go for.
AP: You've hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "1 vs. 100." Who would win in a host-off: you, Howie Mandel or Ryan Seacrest?
Saget: I would have to say Howie, because Howie doesn't let people touch him. Which I think is the answer. ... I would never put myself in the hosting-off. It sounds like you're doing something dirty, anyway, if you're "hosting off." But Howie, actually, I've known also since he was a young comic. He's a dear friend. Really great guy. And I think he's made more of a show (NBC's "Deal or No Deal") that didn't have that much to it.
AP: You directed the "March of the Penguins" straight-to-DVD spoof, "Farce of the Penguins." What do you have against penguins?
Saget: I love penguins, but I found out just what nasty little creatures they are just by watching documentary footage. I mean, we didn't do it what the real filmmakers of the real movie did. They're the real deal. I'm a penguin thief, basically.
AP: On a political note, who would make a celebrity running mate for Obama and McCain?
Saget: I think, after the roast, I would say Cloris Leachman ("Young Frankenstein," TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"). She'd be good for McCain because she would keep him looking younger. And I think for Obama the best running mate would be - god, this is trying to promote my roast - I'd say John Stamos because then I'd totally be hooked up at the White House.
Source: http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5i5IxvgF5WowlKL6fQTZwOzXZoJig
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