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NHL Trades
The NHL’s trade deadline set a record yesterday, but without the blockbuster deals that had enlivened previous deadline days. Source: Wikipedia There were 31 deals, the most ever on the deadline day, involving a record 55 players and 25 draft picks. The Flyers didn’t join the frenzy, but both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils... »
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling called on Thursday for a plagiarism case against her to be dismissed, describing it as “unfounded” and “absurd”. Source: Freebase In June, the estate of Adrian Jacobs issued proceedings at London’s High Court against Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, claiming that Rowling copied substantial parts of “The Adventures of Willy the Wizard —... »
Spider-Man 4 Reboot
With Spider-Man 4 buried in the trash heap, Sony is already hustling to get their act together on a relaunch of their coveted blockbuster property (before Marvel can snatch it back up, presumably). What can we expect from Spider-Man Rebooted? Nobody knows. But with a script in place, executives with the glimmer of... »
Some said Avatar is suck!!
VATICAN CITY – “Avatar” is wooing audiences worldwide with visually dazzling landscapes and nature-loving blue creatures. But the Vatican is no easy crowd to please. The Vatican newspaper and radio station are criticizing James Cameron’s 3-D blockbuster for flirting with the idea that worship of nature can replace religion — a notion the pope has... »
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Perhaps not since “The Godfather: Part II” have we seen a sequel come along that more than matches the mastery of the film that came before it — all the pathos, the brio, the epic sweep. . . . the cheese balls. I’m referring, as you no doubt have guessed, to “Alvin and the Chipmunks:... »
Oprah Winfrey Show ENDING!
Source: Freebase “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey’s production company said Thursday night. Winfrey plans to announce the final date for her show during... »
Celebs Are Selling Their Mansions at Rock-Bottom Prices
Since the economy has taken a dive, some very big celebrities are realizing their lavish estates just aren’t worth as much as they used to be. In fact, now might be the best time in history to buy the extravagant former home of one of your favorite stars. Here are some of the celebrity... »
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