American Humane Association Speaks Out Against Animal Deaths On THE HOBBITNovember 19, 2012 American Humane Association, which has protected more than a million animals in film during the 70+ years of its famed 'No Animals Were Harmed' program with a 99.98 percent safety rate on set, called the injuries and deaths of animals living at the working farm where some of the animal actors from 'The Hobbit' were also being housed needless and unacceptable. The organization renewed its call to the entertainment industry asking for additional jurisdiction and funding to keep animal actors safe not only while they are working on set, but off set as well to address illegitimate suppliers of animals and to ensure proper training, housing and retirement of these important and beloved co-stars of film and television. In January 2012, American Humane Association sent letters to industry leaders seeking ways to work together to improve the welfare of animals off the set as well as on.
The Long Wives Release Debut Single 'Dark Horse,' Part of 3-Track CollectionNovember 19, 2012 The Long Wives today announced the release of 'Dark Horse,' the self-released debut single on Renee Marie Records. 'Dark Horse' is produced by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner and Karen O and will be accompanied by two more songs - 'La Vengenista' and the 'Dark Horse Zinner and KO Remix' - and is available via The Long Wives Bandcamp page http://thelongwives.bandcamp.com/album/dark-horse-la-vengenista-single for $3. Proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief.
VIDEO SPECIAL: The Guy Fieri Sketch Cut from Last Weekend's SNLNovember 19, 2012Following the less than favorable review on his new restuarant in Times Square - SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE initially took on Guy Fieri on last weekend's episode. The show eventually cut it, believeing it wasn't worthy of actually airing - only after taping it for dress rehearsal. Check out the sketch, and decide for yourself, below!
INSIDIOUS Sequel Set For Aug. 2013; Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson to ReturnNovember 19, 2012It was just announced this evening that 2011's INSIDIOUS will receive a sequel, with writer Leigh Whannell, director James Wan, and stars Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson all to return. INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2, distributed by FilmDistrict, is set for a theatrical release on August 30, 2013.
Discovery Channel Beats FOX in Key Demos on Friday, 11/16November 19, 2012 Pushed by the compelling characters of both GOLD RUSH and JUNGLE GOLD, Discovery Channel beat FOX in the key demos of P18-49 and P-25-54 during Prime Time on Friday, Nov. 16. Discovery Channel also beat all Broadcast and Cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, History, TNT and USA, among Men 25-54 and Men 18-49; both series are now in their fourth week of premieres.
FINAL CUT to Premiere on Investigation Discovery 12/5November 19, 2012Los Angeles is the land of fame and fortune, but Investigation Discovery's latest series, FINAL CUT, proves that it isn't all glitz and glam in these sought-after Hollywood hills. Following devastating stories of big dreams turned horrific nightmares, each episode looks at shocking stories featuring the last act of an aspiring star's career - when the final scene marker slaps down at the fatal intersection of Hollywood & Crime. With investigative journalist Pat LaLama providing expert commentary throughout each case, the new six-part series FINAL CUT premieres on Wednesday, December 5 at 9 PM (E/P) on Investigation Discovery.
MTV & Dr. Drew Team Up to Document the Lives of 3 HIV Positive People in I'M POSITIVE, Airs 12/1November 19, 2012 MTV today announced that the network will air 'I'm Positive,' a 60-minute special produced by DrDrew Productions and Octagon Entertainment on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT, with a simulcast on MTV Tr3s. 'I'm Positive' goes inside the lives of three young people from around the country who are HIV positive. Although each faces struggles that are part of living with this virus, they all work to maintain a positive outlook on life, while taking steps to remain healthy and to stop the spread of HIV. Click here to watch a sneak peek scene of the special.
PHOBOS: Mayan Fear Links Hadron Collider, Mega-Tsunami, & Yellowstone Caldera EruptionNovember 19, 2012 For 2,000 years, the Mayan Calendar has predicted the end of humanity on a date equating to December 21, 2012. Now a new book, PHOBOS: Mayan Fear, by NY Times best-selling author Steve Alten describes two very real ticking time bombs of Mother Nature that could be triggered by the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, either one of which would fulfill the prophesy.