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It was exactly 20 years ago on January 26, 2003, when Jimmy Kimmel left Comedy Central and came to network television to host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Kimmel expressed his gratitude to everyone who has helped make the show what it is today and walked down memory lane to show how long he’s been on the airwaves.

“Thank you. I appreciate that,” Kimmel said, as he was met with thunderous applause from his studio audience. “I’m not retiring. This is just an anniversary show.”

Kimmel joked that his late-night show was an instant hit after reading reviews after the show first debuted in 2003.

“And right out of the gate – we were an immediate hit,” Kimmel said. “The next day ‘The New Yorker’ said… ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ a dead on-arrival talk show with a charisma-free host.'”

Kimmel continued, “The Seattle Post-Intelligencer raved… ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ is a gloopy mess. Not an interesting,...

We're just days away from the Primetime Emmys, which air Sunday at 8 p.m. Et on ABC, and as we did last year, we have a bit of last-minute advice for the Emmycast's host. This time it's Jimmy Kimmel, ABC's late-night guy, who's on a roll after the alphabet network announced that "Jimmy Kimmel Live" would be moving to 11:35 in January.

Kimmel's a pretty experienced host, so this assignment might not be as daunting for him as it might have been for Jane Lynch last year. But if Jimmy were coming to us for some tips (and we're sure he's eager to hear what we have to say), here are some dos and don'ts we think he should adhere to.

Do keep your snarkiness intact. Kimmel's really good at what we like to think of as gentle edginess; he can easily drop a devastating line and do it in...

Some people will do anything for a good cause -- even watch 100 hours of TV, straight.

That's the sacrifice that three stouthearted people in Los Angeles are making this weekend to help The San Gennaro Foundation, a nonprofit created by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel that helps underpriviliged children in Los Angeles and promotes Italian culture. (San Gennaro is the patron saint of Naples, Italy.)

As part of the foundation's 10th Annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, three couch potatoes are attempting to break the current world record for most consecutive hours spent watching TV.

The current record is 86 hours, 6 minutes and 41 seconds, set between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6, 2010, by Kevin Coon, Farris Hodo and Victor Lopez, who sat through the first 5 seasons of "24."

But couch potatoes Greg Durfee, 48, Jackie Haigh, 42, and Raymond Garcia, 28, hope to set a new record by watching 100 hours straight of Italian-themed movies and TV shows,...

If you pay attention to latenight TV at all, you probably know that Uncle Frank, a fixture of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from the very first episode, passed away recently. Frank Potenza was a retired New York cop and Kimmel's actual uncle, as opposed to those friends of your parents whom you call uncle. He was also that rare breed on television: a truly genuine person. Many people on TV - whether on scripted shows, quasi-scripted reality TV or talk shows - are working as some kind of character, whether it's one that's in a script, that a reality producer encouraged you...

Jimmy Kimmel has paid tribute to his late Uncle Frank. Frank Potenza passed away from cancer on August 23 at age 77, while Jimmy Kimmel Live was on hiatus. Kimmel returned to the airwaves last night and opened up the program by honoring Potenza's life. The comic admitted it was very hard to discuss his uncle's death by saying: "Listen, I'm gonna try to do this without crying, but I'm probably gonna fail." Kimmel recalled Potenza's long career as an NYPD officer, joking: "His plan was to live to 103. He wanted to be the oldest living retired New York city police officer - not because he wanted to set a record or anything - he just wanted to stick them for another 25 years (more)...

Get ready for your mid-morning cry sesh, folks. Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional return to his late night show last night following the death of his beloved Uncle Frank Potenza on August 23rd. Frank had been a mainstay on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! since it’s debut back in 2003, often acting as the most hilarious part of the comedy sketches. And like a good nephew, Jimmy paid a touching a teary tribute to his uncle in the opening monologue. And it will have you crying harder than Beaches and My Girl combined.

“Listen, I’m gonna try to do this without crying, but I’m probably gonna fail,” he told the audience. “But just turn away or something, because it’s embarrassing. It really is.” He then launched into his favorite Frank anecdotes, including the former police man’s desire to live to 103 and become to oldest retired cop on record.

When you work the long hours of something like a TV show, the people you work with become your family. However, for Jimmy Kimmel, one of his regulars already was. For nearly nine years, fans of Jimmy Kimmel Live! were entertained by Kimmel's "crazy uncle" Frank Potenza, known to audiences simply as Uncle Frank. A month ago, Potenza died of cancer at the age of 77 and, last night, a tearful Kimmel presented a moving tribute to the man showing some of his best moments over the years.

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Jimmy Kimmel's late Uncle Frank Potenza may be gone, but he's certainly not forgotten. Last night on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Kimmel gave an emotional, tearful tribute to his uncle, who passed away August 23 at the age of 77.

Potenza, known on the show simply as Uncle Frank, was a constant presence on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' where he worked as a security guard, commentator and occasional red carpet interviewer. He was a willing, good-natured participant in the show's comedy bits and was always smiling, even when he was the butt of a joke.

Kimmel fought through tears -- and cracked a few jokes -- during a monologue that eulogized his beloved uncle. He remembered his Uncle Frank as a New York City cop of 20 years who only made six arrests, a man who would always show up 12 hours early for anything,...

It was a roller coaster of emotions on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight. Jimmy Kimmel had tweeted earlier today, "thanks to all for the nice tweets about my Uncle Frank - we'll pay tribute tonight with his favorite guest @DonRickles," in regards to the death of his security guard and sidekick on the show, his uncle Frank Potenza, who passed away two weeks ago. But before Don Rickles hit the stage, Kimmel gave a heartwarming speech about Frankie by crackin' jokes while fighting back tears. "Listen, I'm gonna try to do this without crying, but I'm probably gonna fail. But just turn away or something, because it's embarrassing. It really is," Kimmel said. And just as he...

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Two weeks after the passing of Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, security guard and frequent contributor to the comedian's late night show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will air a special episode dedicated to Frank Potenza.

According to ABC, the tribute show will air Tue., Sept. 6, and will feature some of Frank's comedy pieces, "notable interviews with everyone from Tom Cruise to Kermit the Frog," and an appearance by comedian Don Rickles, who will reminisce about his old friend Frank.

Potenza died Aug. 23 at 77 years old. At the time, ABC released a statement saying Uncle Frank was "beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all. His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched."

 

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On Sept. 23, All My Children‘s final broadcast episode will air on ABC. Thankfully, SOAPnet has announced plans to honor the daytime institution with a two-day, 12-episode marathon of AMC‘s most memorable hours.

For starters, relish in the wonder that is Erica Kane on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7/6c, with a mini-marathon titled “I Love Lucci.” The five back-to-back episodes (one from 1979!) include Erica’s fairy tale wedding to Jack (one of their trips down the aisle, anyway), her daughter Bianca’s difficult coming out, and the realization that she might in fact be a pill addict.

Frank Potenza, former NYPD and 9-year castmember of Jimmy Kimmel Live, has passed away at 77.

America met the retired New York cop and current security guard Potenza in 2003 when his nephew Jimmy Kimmel regularly put him in segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Potenza, a Korean war veteran, was billed as "Uncle Frank" and often appeared on the show along with Guillermo Rodriguez, a real-life security guard for NBC.

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And Christoph Waltz judging Idol on Kimmel (my favorite)

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From high school to grade school! I knew the Glee kids were older than their characters, but news that Chord Overstreet is set to play Brick's elementary school teacher on The Middle makes me wonder how he got through college so fast.

Disney fired Marvel's marketing department. Pretty much the whole thing. And yet the people at Warner Bros. responsible for Green Lantern still get paychecks.

Clive Barker took to Twitter to make sure the world knew that he has nothing at all to do with the new Hellraiser: Revelations. " Hello, my friends. I want to put on record that the flick out there using the word Hellraiser Is No F**Kin' Child Of Mine! I have Nothing to do with the f**kin' thing. If they claim its from the mind of Clive Barker, it's a lie. It's not even from my butt-hole."

What happens when kids bring up same sex marriage?...

Such sad news to report. Lovely Uncle Frank Potenza from Jimmy Kimmel Live! died early yesterday morning. The silver haired guard was a staple on the show featuring in many comedic sketches. He was only 77 when he passed away and details around the cause of death have not yet been released. ABC‘s statement reads, “It is with great sadness that the staff and crew of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ mourn the loss of ‘Uncle Frank’ Potenza. He was beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all. His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched.”

Before working on Jimmy Kimmel‘s — his nephew — show, Frank spent 2 decades as an NYC police officer. Kimmel tweeted, “thank you for your kind words about a very kind man – my Uncle Frank – who passed away this morning.”

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Frank Potenza, a former New York City police officer and security guard who found a second career as a regular on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show, died early this morning. He was 77. Potenza, a Korean War veteran, joined ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2003 as guard and cast member. Known as Uncle Frank, he was often paired in comedy bits with Guillermo Rodriguez, a real-life parking lot security guard for the show. He also did location pieces with his ex-wife, chronicling their stints on a diary farm, learning self-defense, etc. “Frank Potenza was beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all,” Jkl said in a statement. “His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched.”...

Frank Potenza, who often appeared on his nephew's show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died Tuesday morning, ABC announced. He was 77. A cause of death was not specified.

"His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched," the show said in a statement Tuesday. "He was beloved by his co-workers and considered an Uncle to all." Kimmel also confirmed Potenza's passing on Twitter.

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Frank Potenza has died at the age of 77. The former police officer was known as 'Uncle Frank' on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel's talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live, and had appeared on several occasions in various sketches. Kimmel tweeted: "Thank you for your kind words about a very kind man - my Uncle Frank - who passed away this morning." Jimmy Kimmel Live is currently on hiatus until next month." Potenza was a Korean War veteran who served as a New York City police officer for 20 years. He also worked for 20 years as a security guard at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and at St. (more)...

Beloved U.S. TV personality Frank Potenza has died at the age of 77.

Potenza has been a regular fixture on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel's late night TV chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live! for years, appearing in comedy skits and interviewing stars on film premiere red carpets.

A retired New York police officer, Potenza graduated from security man to star on the show.

He died on Tuesday morning. Details have not been released.

Los Angeles — Frank Potenza, a former New York City police officer who turned to comedy as "Uncle Frank" on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, died early Tuesday. He was 77.

A statement from ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" said Potenza was "beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all."

"His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched," the statement said. It did not include further details.

The show is on hiatus until Sept. 6, and ABC did not have any immediate information about an on-air tribute to Potenza.

The silver-haired Potenza had served as a police officer for two decades and as a private security guard before Kimmel asked him to join his fledgling show as a guard and cast member in 2003.

On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" the uniformed Potenza was paired in comedy bits with Guillermo Rodriguez, a real-life parking lot security guard for the show.

Frank Potenza, the former New York policeman known as “Uncle Frank” in his comedy appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, passed away today. He was 77.

Potenza was a Korean War veteran as well as a former NYPD officer and Las Vegas security guard. Called “Uncle Frank” on the show, Potenza was Kimmel’s real-life uncle; Kimmel asked Potenza to join his talk show as a security guard and on-air contributor when it began its run in 2003. Potenza moved to Los Angeles to participate in his nephew’s show.

“Uncle Frank” was best known for his appearances alongside other show staffers — most notably,...

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's beloved Uncle Frank Potenza, a former police officer who became a frequent guest comedian on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died Tuesday morning at the age of 77. Kimmel, whose show is on hiatus until next month, Tweeted, "thank you for your kind words about a very kind man - my Uncle Frank - who passed away this morning." Prior to engaging in hi-jinx with his nephew on the ABC late-night show, Potenza was a Korean War veteran who worked 20 years as a New York City police officer. He also worked for 20 years as a security guard...

Rip Uncle Frank. Jimmy Kimmel's lovable uncle Frank Potenza, who was both a security guard and hysterical sidekick for Jimmy Kimmel Live! died earlier today a spokesperson for the show confirms to E! News. Details on his death weren't made immediately clear. How is the show's staff handling the loss? A spokesperson for the talk show told E! News they are mourning the loss of Frank and talked about how he got his start on the show from his famous nephew. "It is with great sadness that the staff and crew of Jimmy Kimmel Live! mourn the loss of Uncle Frank Potenza," a rep for the show said. "[Uncle Frank] was a veteran of the Korean War who worked 20 years as a New York City...

" Uncle Frank " Potenza -- the silver-haired ex-cop who charmed audiences on his nephew's show, " Jimmy Kimmel Live! ", died early this morning ... reps from the show have confirmed. Uncle Frank spent 20 years as a New York City police officer -- before eventually becoming a staple on Kimmel's late night show in 2003. The show released an official statement on Frank's passing -- saying his "kindness and humor" will be missed. The show has not revealed Frank's cause of death.

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Frank Potenza, Jimmy Kimmel's uncle who frequently appeared on his nephew's late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' died this morning at 77, according to the AP.

ABC confirmed the news in a statement, saying Uncle Frank was "beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all. His kindness and humor will be missed by everyone he touched."

Potenza was a New York City cop for 20 years before becoming a security guard in Las Vegas (and personal security guard to Frank Sinatra) and Manhattan. He moved to Los Angeles when his nephew hired him for a new gig as security guard/commentator on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.'

 

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Jimmy Kimmel has said that he takes pleasure in featuring members of his family in recurring guest spots on his ABC late-night series. The Jimmy Kimmel Live host admitted that he takes a certain enjoyment in coercing relatives into appearing in silly and occasionally risqué sketches. "My cousin Sal, Uncle Frank and Aunt Chippy are regulars. My brother, parents and an occasional other cousin appear every once in a while," Parade quotes the actor as saying. "I have a general rule: If you ask to be on the show, the answer is no. I am much more interested in unwilling participants." Kimmel was also questioned as to whether his (more)...

Out doing the Drive Angry rounds, writer/director team Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer have dropped some hints about their upcoming Hellraiser rejig. And while the word on everyone's lips so far has been "remake" (along with "why?"), it seems that may not actually quite be the case.Clive Barker's 1986 original focused on Kirsty Cotton, her stumbling upon the puzzlebox that summons the demon Cenobites, and the deal she made with them regarding her murdered father and her dastardly Uncle Frank. It was, says Farmer, "a very personal story, and a difficult one to re-tell." "To go in and tell the story of Frank and the family wouldn't be right," continues Lussier. "What we pitched at Dimension was a different angle. We're keeping it within the world of the box: what the box is and what the box does. We'll go into that same world, but see things we...

Thanksgiving is about eating and family. It.s the only holiday entirely clear cut. Christmas has presents and Easter has church, but the quality of Thanksgiving is entirely proportional to the quality of food and conversation at the table. Some people love it, others hate it, but most of us seem to think it.s a little awkward. How drunk will Uncle Frank get? Will Grandma burn the turkey? Why does Cousin Walter.s new girlfriend look like a younger version of his mom? These are the questions of highest importance at Thanksgiving. It.s no surprise people rarely remember the ones that go off without a hitch. Looking back, it.s the awful, sit there in stunned silence ones that I truly remember. The same thing could be said about movie scenes. We rarely remember the filmed dinner scenes that went well. No one talks about the last scene...

Here are the results from the We Love Soaps TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of November 7-13, 2010. The Bay remained in the top spot for the week with Venice a close second. Venice has appeared in the Top 3 more than any other indie soap. Anacostia placed in third while the sexy return of Empire landed in fourth. Montreal Hearts continued to do well in fifth place. Pretty doubled its votes from last week and placed sixth. If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other offerings.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible. Check back on Saturday when this week's polling begins and keep supporting your favorite indie shows by voting. But more importantly watch them and spread the word.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:

- Anacostia Season 2 Episode...

Which indie soap was your favorite last week? Support your favorite continuing drama and vote in the weekly We Love Soaps TV poll below. Check back on Tuesday morning for the results (voting ends Tuesday at 9 a.m. Et). Only the shows that aired one or more new episodes from November 7-13, 2010 are listed. Based on release schedules, the shows in the poll will change weekly.

If an indie soap aired this week and is not on the list, feel free to cast your vote as "Other" and add a note in the Comments section of this post.

Watch this week's indie soaps below:

- Anacostia Season 2 Episode 5

- Apt 1B Season 2 Episode 3

- Break Episode Zero

- College Episode 203 "Randrew"

- Daze Episode 1

- Dirty South Episode 2

- Empire Season 3 Episode 1

- Get Floored Episode 3

- I Breathe This Episode 4 "What's Up Wit Ya Man?" (explicit)

- Journeyquest Episode...

It looks like N.D. Wilson's children's fantasy book series trilogy 100 Cupboards, Dandelion Fire, and The Chestnut King are going to find their way up on the big screen. Beloved Pictures has acquired the rights to the series, which were all released by Random House.

The trilogy chronicles the incredible journeys of Henry York, who discovers that the old Kansas farmhouse he calls home harbors mysterious cupboards leading to worlds and dangers beyond his imagination. Surrounded by his quirky Uncle Frank and lovable Aunt Dotty, along with cousins Henrietta, Penelope, and Anastasia, Henry discovers his true self in the struggle against the deathless and once-imprisoned evil he has unwittingly unleashed into the worlds.

Beloved Pictures CEO Michael Ludlum had this to say,

This is truly one of the most outstanding works of fiction our company has ever had the pleasure to read, Wilson is an incredible writer with an imagination that knows no bounds.

Production Company Beloved Pictures has acquired rights to N.D. Wilson's children's fantasy trilogy, "100 Cupboards." The best-selling books, "100 Cupboards," "Dandelion Fire," and "The Chestnut King," were all released by Random House. The deal was negotiated by Beloved Pictures CEO Michael Ludlum and President Caleb Applegate with Aaron Rench, Wilson's Agent. They plan on producing the films in association with Rench and Wilson's film shingle, Gorilla Poet Productions. The trilogy chronicles the incredible journeys of Henry York, who discovers that the old Kansas farmhouse he calls home harbors mysterious cupboards leading to worlds and dangers beyond his imagination. Surrounded by his quirky Uncle Frank and lovable Aunt Dotty, along with...

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Sure, Anamika Veeramani correctly spelled the word "stromuhr" to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But Jimmy Kimmel and his staffers tested the bee queen again -- this time adding some confusing pronunciation to the mix.

The spelling bee panel on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (weeknights, 12:05Am Et on ABC) included "Uncle Frank" Potenza and Guillermo Rodriguez, the latter in a bee costume. Guillermo's Spanish pronunciation of the word "juxtaposition" meant the more difficult job for Anamika was to first figure out the word she had to spell.

When asked to use it in a sentence, he said, "Yu-hut-ta-poz-i-tee-on is a really long word." And when she sweetly inquired as to whether someone else on the panel could pronounce the word, Jimmy replied, "Guillermo is the only official pronouncer."

So did the 14-year-old figure it out? Check out the video clip.

 

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I'm tempted to make fun of this because you never hear the words "Mike Tyson" and "pigeons" together in the same sentence. But then again, I really like the layout of my face and it would be a shame if someone like Tyson were to mess it up.

Animal Planet has announced that Tyson will have his own reality show in which he races his flock of trained pigeons against a series of professional competitors.

For those who aren't in the know, Tyson has had a lifelong obsession with training and caring for birds. In the video below, he takes Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank on a tour of his bird sanctuary.

 

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

Q: I'm curious about Project Runway's Christopher Straub. The ring he wears suggests he has a husband / partner / significant other. What details might you know on this? Every time Heidi had him in tears, I found myself strongly torn between wanting to give him a hug and going all Cher on him. – LgH, Houston, TX, Usw, Earth

Christopher Straub

A: “I am married!” Straub tells the Flying Monkey. “Well, not legally, but Ronnie and I had a commitment ceremony two-and-a-half years ago. We've been together for over five years. He's a little scientist, and we really don't understand what each other does for a living.”

I asked what the two of them do for fun. “We like to travel, watch TV – I like reality shows and he...

It's been only six months since we launched Lists Of Doom here at Fangoria Musick, and here we are with the 25th installment!

For the quarter-mark, we've got Jason McGuire, better known to metal fans as "Evil J", bassist/backing vocalist for one of my favorite bands, Otep. Currently touring in support of their recently-released album Smash The Control Machine, J took time out to share the details on his ten favorite fright films. J said it was hard to choose just ten, but we were able to get it narrowed down.

Here's Evil J's List Of Doom...

1. Creepshow (1982) Dir. George A. Romero

A childhood favorite. I've watched this movie every year on my birthday since I was 10. It is the greatest collection of short horror stories ever. It made me hate cockroaches and I never wanted to look under the stairs, but it is all good, because it’s Father’s Day,...

As many of you may already know, Jj Abrams' Star Trek movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on November 17. Today Paramount has released the final box art for the three sets, which you can check out below.

You can also watch a fantastic behind-the-scenes teaser trailer for the release by clicking on the player at the bottom of this article.

The film is coming out in three versions: a three-disk Blu-ray, plus single and double-disk DVD sets. Each set is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

Three Disc Blu-ray Set

The Star Trek three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English Sdh, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The film features a movie commentary by director Jj Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.

As you might expect, tons...

Okay, buckle up because you could be here for a while watching videos, perusing pictures and taking in casting, directing and production gossip from all corners of the globe. I even have four separate DVD/Blu-ray-related mentions in this one along with a fake trailer, a new clip and a behind-the-scenes explosion. Let's get started! Production Weekly reports the following: "Lionsgate is developing a remake of the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing, from a new script by Julia Dahl." [Production Weekly] International Transformers 2 and G.I. Joe sales sheets The above image was sent in by a reader for the German releases of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra. Entertainment Weekly posted Quentin Tarantino's list of "20 Movies -- and Posters -- You've Got to See!" I have listed the films below, click here to browse the list one pain-in-the-ass page at a time. Coffy...

Paramount Home Entertainment will release J.J. Abrams' Star Trek on November 17th, and today Starlog has details on both the 2-disc DVD and 3-disc Blu-Ray releases.

Both the Special Edition DVD and the Ultimate Edition Blu-ray feature an incredible amount of bonus features. Check out the specs below:

Special Edition DVD Specs:

Disc 1:

Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk. A New Vision— J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production—from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks—was guided by this overall objective. Gag Reel—Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast. Disc 2:

Digital Copy Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary, including: Spock Birth Klingons Take Over Narada Young Kirk,...

It's all but officially stamped by Paramount Home Video that the newly reimagined Star Trek will arrive on home video come November 17. The movie will be available as a three-disc Blu-ray, a two-disc DVD with loads of extra features and a single-disc film that will include a director's commentary track by J.J. Abrams.

There will also be a gimmicky feature on the cover for the disc. Called "augmented reality," when you hold up the cover to the Star Trek DVD in front of your computer's webcam you will be treated to an interactive hologram-like image on your screen. By turning your hand you will be able to move the image and tour five different rooms onboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, as well as engage enemies in a space battle.

While the arrival date is known, it's less clear what kind of extra material will be on the two-disc and three-disc sets.

He taught you to tie your shoes and ride a bike, and now he’s chasing you around the house with an axe.

Such is fatherhood.

In celebration of Father’s Day, we have gathered our top ten favorite horror movies dads. Without further adieu-

10- Vincent Cassel as Joseph in Sheitan (2006)

While at the Club Styxx on Christmas Eve, a group of kids run into a shepherd named Joseph and his pregnant wife. But something is peculiar about this sinister dad-to-be and it isn’t just the sting of symbolism slapping you in the face.

9- Jim Siedow as the Old Man in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

This twisted gourmet father is a well simmered blend of Emeril Lagasse and Jeffery Dahmer, with a dash of that redneck “squeal like a pig guy” from Deliverance. Bake at 350 and lets put an apple in that pretty mouth of yours.

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Well, congratulations. It’s Mother’s Day, and you’re playing on the Fangoria website instead of calling your poor mother. But why should you worry? I mean she only fed you, clothed you, and let you know when you were slouching. You just go on about your day, and don’t worry about your poor mother.

Hopefully, you are now feeling sufficiently guilty and are currently handcrafting the world’s largest and most extravagant Mother’s Day card. But before you head down to the craft store for a crate of construction paper and a wholesale bag of pipe cleaners, lets reflect on that special breed of celluloid madre, the horror mother.

May we present our count of the top 10 horror mothers:

10- Betsy Palmer as Mrs. Voorhees in Friday The 13th - Mrs. Voorhees avenges the mistreatment of her son by killing off camp counselors, warning us all...

It’s unsurprising that this little gem got picked up at last years Sundance as it has the all-round warmth to surely reach any faction of the audience. Now a Best Picture hopeful at the Oscars, Little Miss Sunshine has matured from indie arthouse flick to widely acclaimed pic and, whilst I wouldn’t go as far as to say Oscar-worthy, it’s certainly deserving if its praise.

Little Miss Sunshine is essentially a road trip film, and one which has packed its bags of charm for the journey. We follow the dysfunctional (but stubbornly objective) Hoover family as they make the several-hundred mile trek from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to none other than the sunshine state of California, home of every aspiring young girl’s American Dream. Their goal is the Little Miss Sunshine pageant, the crown of which young Olive Hoover (Abigail Breslin) dreams of winning.

As well as establishing character and premise,...

We went to the round table interviews for Choke today and asked Brad William Henke (October Road, Dexter) about his role in the upcoming Star Trek film. He says he’s playing Kirk’s dad, but I think he meant uncle. (His role is listed as “Uncle Frank”) His co-star Sam Rockwell (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy might have been distracting him a bit. Here’s what they said: Brad William Henke: I am playing Captain Kirk’s… Sam Rockwell: Boyfriend? Bwh: (laughs) alcoholic, abusive father when he was a kid. Sr: Seriously? Bwh: So because of me, he runs away and ends up joining… Sr: (doing a pretty good Shatner imitation) Does...he...talk...like...this?...