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'Dumb and Dumber 2′ Saved by Universal

Britt Hayes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:21 +0000

Warner Bros. made a pretty dumb (or was it smart?) move to dump the Farrelly Brothers’ ‘Dumb and Dumber To,’ but Universal has swept in to rescue the sequel from production limbo. Writing and directing duo Bobby and Peter Farrelly took to Twitter today to announce that Universal and Red Granite Pictures (the latter of [...]

'Anger Management' Update: Selma Blair Out after Charlie Sheen Threatens to Quit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:17 +0000

We thought 'Anger Management' would breeze through its impressive 100-episode order without too many "Tiger blood"-type incidents, but it seems yesterday's breaking Selma Blair news may prove a major roadblock after all. Series lead Charlie Sheen reportedly threatened FX executives to abandon the series outright if co-star Selma Blair is allowed to keep her role on the sitcom, and that has led to Blair being let go.

'The Lego Movie' Trailer: Chris Pratt Leads a Great Assembly of Talent

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:58 +0000

The best thing and the worst about making 'The Lego Movie' is that there's never really been much of a narrative to Lego toys. You put them to together, that's it. So the film could be about anything. And from the trailer, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('21 Jump Street') have fun with that freedom as we see the crossover of Lego toys from all different franchises assembled... for something.

Russell Crowe Chooses 'The Water Diviner' for Directorial Debut

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:26 +0000

Actor Russell Crowe is celebrating the box office success of ‘Man of Steel‘ with the announcement that he’s chosen a project for his directorial debut — a period drama titled ‘The Water Diviner.’ Deadline reports that Crowe is plotting to make his debut behind the camera with ‘The Water Diviner,’ which may sound an awful [...]

HBO's 'The Leftovers' Adds Liv Tyler to Damon Lindelof's Star-Studded Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:58:46 +0000

Though still only in the pilot stages, HBO's forthcoming Damon Lindelof-produced adaptation of 'The Leftovers' has added yet another prolific star to its cast, as it's signed Liv Tyler for a regular role. She joins a cast that includes Justin Theroux, former 'Doctor Who' Christopher Eccleston and more, but who will the Aerosmith daughter play in her first major TV role?

Cinemax's 'Quarry': Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Stellan Skarsgard Join the Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:39 +0000

In spite of their increasing pedigree, we haven't paid much attention to Cinemax's original series, but the latest additions to the pay cable network's upcoming drama series 'Quarry' have proven far too tempting to ignore. 'Die Hard' franchise star and 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' babe Mary Elizabeth Winstead has joined Cinemax's 'Quarry' in her first regular TV role since rising to fame, joining 'The Avengers' and 'Thor' star Stellan Skarsgard, among others.

Movie About George Jones' Life in the Works

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:30:35 +0000

The life story of one of country music's most celebrated singers is going to be told in a feature film. George Jones and his wife Nancy were working with a screenwriter in the years leading up to the legend's death. The biopic has the singer's blessing, and now has a production company to produce it.

11 Kids Who Can't Get Enough of Ice Cream

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:15:20 +0000

Raise your hand if you love summer. We're assuming there was just a collective "aww yeah!" among you, because seriously-- who doesn't enjoy lemonade and Slip N' Slides and hanging your head out the window? But we can't forget the tastiest way to celebrate the season-- ice cream. And lots of it.

Hunter Hayes to Appear on 'The Voice' Season 4 Finale

Christina Vinson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:52 +0000

‘The Voice’ Season 4 finale is Tuesday (June 18), and after months of heated competition, the television show’s next star will be unveiled. Throughout the night, plenty of other superstars will be taking their place onstage, including country crooner Hunter Hayes. The lovable and super talented Hayes will duet with Danielle Bradbury, who is one [...]

'Prancercise' Lady Makes John Mayer Music Video a Million Times Better

Emerald Catron — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Everything about John Mayer makes us so conflicted. His music is kind of lame, but he 's actually a great guitarist. His music is kind of lame, but look at him without a shirt on. His music is kind of lame, but he has a great sense of humor.

Model and Actor Douglas Booth Is Your New Romeo – The Daily Swoon

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:55:30 +0000

Once upon a time, there was a sexy, pouty model named Douglas Booth. One day, this charming young man decided to become an actor, and now he’s going to be playing Romeo in the new ‘Romeo and Juliet’ movie. And we lived swoon-ily ever after! British model and actor Booth’s father is English and his [...]

Over Thirteen Years in the Making: Fans Reflect on the Increasingly Layered Feud Between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays

Ben Berkon — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:42:57 +0000

On Monday, June 10, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays game turned into a bench-clearing brawl after Red Sox starter John Lackey intentionally threw at Rays outfielder Matt Joyce. It wasn’t a particularly exciting baseball fight: there weren’t any suplexes, no was one carted off the field in a neck brace, and heck, [...]

More Ridiculously Specific Lego Faces We Can Expect

TheFW Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:42:40 +0000

A recent study has shown that the faces of Lego characters are expressing a wider array of emotions than they used to, you know, since they used to only be happy. Anger, confusion, deceptively neutral -- all are making appearances.

Aww! Kitten Survives 1,000-Mile Trip in Car Engine

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:42:08 +0000

This car was purring like a kitten. A three-week-old kitten somehow survived a 1,000-mile trip over two days inside a car engine. The driver of the Honda Fit heard the animal before leaving Oregon, but failed to locate it. When she again heard the cat the next day while in Santa Barbara, California, she decided [...]

'Anchorman 2′ Poster Is Kind of a Big Deal

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:22:27 +0000

Paramount has released a brand new poster for ‘Anchorman 2,’ and it’s all about that sexy Ron Burgundy mustache, which, in case you didn’t know, is kind of a big deal. The newest poster for ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’ is all about facial hair — glorious, lustrous facial hair. Well, it’s really about Ron Burgundy’s [...]

Child Eats Dog Poop in Most Disgusting Ad You'll Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:18:50 +0000

This poster has definitely left a bad taste in some people’s mouths. England’s Bristol City Council has raised eyebrows for putting up a poster with a child who appears to be eating dog excrement. The ad is designed to encourage people to clean up after their pooches, although it may find more success in getting [...]

'Community' Season 5: Dan Harmon Apologizes for Season 4 Criticism

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Yesterday, the joyous parade of 'Community' creator Dan Harmon's season 5 return came to a screeching halt as word broke of the writer's harsh and controversial words regarding his reception of the NBC comedy's fourth season. Harmon almost immediately tweeted his apologies for the comments, but has once again gone to his personal blog for a much longer and involved apology.

Taste of Country Music Festival 2013: 10 Things We Learned From This Year's Event

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:00:53 +0000

The first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival is now behind us. What started as a rainy weekend ended with country music fans spread across the hill, dancing along with songs by Lady Antebellum, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes and many more. Real estate was difficult to come by for the entire three-day festival, but Saturday's nice weather really packed Hunter Mountain.

Blake Shelton Leads 'The Voice' Coaches in Rendition of Beatles Classic

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:33 +0000

Blake Shelton and his bromantic partner Adam Levine strapped on guitars and performed the Beatles' classic 'With a Little Help From My Friends' with a little help from their friends, er, co-coaches. The show's four mentors hit the stage together on Monday's (June 17) episode of 'The Voice.'

Adorable Twin Babies Laughing Uncontrollably at Rubber Bands Is the Greatest Thing You'll See Today

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:05:06 +0000

Sometimes, the simplest toys are the best ones. In this video, twin boys have the time of their lives, laughing at rubber bands. Like, they’re cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs crazy. Go ahead, watch the video and try not to smile. We dare you. Source: Adorable Twin Babies Laughing Uncontrollably at Rubber Bands Is the Greatest [...]