Where do the days go? It seems that I routinely get nothing accomplished. Well, atleast no where near enough. And the problem just seems to get worse.

Hey Adventureland Friends:

Sorry this is so absurdly late again. Well, not as late as last week. I wish that I had an excuse, but I am at a loss. For some unknown reason I can not get things done anymore.

Koda Bear (22M now) lost one of his puppies. He had been hit by a car. His mom & dad quickly buried the puppy without telling him. Not my idea at all.

Some how, kids know these things. He often babbles about "puppy died, mommy did it. She buried him." I'm not sure how much he understands.

He has been to a funeral or two in his short life. I had him help me bury one of his goldfish at sea. But, I'm afraid watching 'Narnia' just days before may of gicen him the wrong idea about death. 

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Our Shing Star was born on July 4, 1910 and his still kicking. Gloria Stuart is if from 'Titanic' fame - the only cast member who remembers the voyage in real life.

The Snack Bar has lemonade recipes last week. This week I have iced tea recipes. And not just the same old sweet tea or iced tea with lemon either.

Blog Bytes covers a number of topics again. There is a review of 'WALL-E.' Tributes to Heath Ledger & George Carlin. My thoughts on another Hollywood strike.  
 
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'WALL-E' CLEANED UP @ THE BOX OFFICE
 
A lonely little robot made millions of friends during the weekend - and outgunned Angelina Jolie. "WALL-E," the Pixar tale of a robot on a long-abandoned Earth, debuted at #1 with $62.5 million in ticket sales.

The top 12 movies took in $179.2 million, up 22% from the same weekend last year, when Pixar's "Ratouille" opened with $47 million.

It was the fifth straight weekend that revenues climbed. Revenues for the summer season that began May 2 are up 6% over last year's record pace, according to Media By Numbers.
 
The sour economy and high gas prices helped to fuel Hollywood's boom, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. Movies tend to thrive when times are tough because they are relatively cheap compared to sports events, concerts and other outings.

"Audiences are obviously gravitating toward the movies as their first choice for entertainment," Paul said.
"It doesn't take that much gas to get to the local multiplex. That might have a little something to do with this, as well."

The previous weekend's No. 1 movie, Warner Bros. comedy "Get Smart," slipped to third with $20 million, raising its total to $77.3 million.

"WALL-E" maintains the perfect track record of Pixar, the Walt Disney unit that has made 9 films, all of them successes, including "Cars," "Monsters, Inc." and "Toy Story." "Finding Nemo" and "The Incredibles" put up the biggest opening-weekend numbers among Pixar movies, both pulling in over $70 million.

Set centuries in the future, "WALL-E" is the story of a rickety, walking trash compactor that humans left running after abandoning the over-polluted planet.

The movie overcame a dialogue challenge - the two main robots barely speak, beyond each other's names - using wildly inventive visuals and sound effects to propel much of the story.

Like other Pixar films, "WALL-E" packed in family crowds, as well as adults without children.

"The real secret is they're not children's movies. They're movies for everybody. Children absolutely adore them, but parents enjoy them on a different level," said Mark Zoradi, president of Disney. "You can't be nine-for-nine like Pixar is without that."

The G-rated "WALL-E" was complemented by Jolie's R-rated "Wanted," which Universal originally planned to release back in March. The studio decided the movie was too good to release at a slower moviegoing time and moved it to summer on a weekend when competition for a violent action tale would be light.

"We knew 'WALL-E' would be huge, but it's not the same audience as 'Wanted,'" said Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal.

"Wanted" stars Jolie as a member of a secret society of assassins whose new recruit (James McAvoy) is trained to use his superhuman abilities to take out a rogue killer.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday - Sunday @ U.S. & Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers. Final figures will be released Monday.

01) "WALL-E" @ $62.5 million.

02) "Wanted" @ $51.1 million.

03) "Get Smart" @ $20 million.

04) "Kung Fu Panda" @ $11.7 million.

05) "The Incredible Hulk" @ $9.2 million.

06) "The Love Guru" @ $5.4 million.

07) "Indiana Jones 4" @ $5 million.

0 "The Happening" @ $3.9 million.

09) "Sex and the City" @ $3.8 million.

10) "Don't Mess With Zohan" @ $3.2 million.

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WALL-E

Starring:  Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, Sigourney Weaver, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Ben Burtt, Kim Kopf   Director:  Andrew Stanton
 
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? WALL-E, a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. From Academy Award-winning writer-director, Andrew Stanton, Disney/Pixar’s WALL•E is the story of one robot's comic adventures as he chases his dream across the galaxy.

Rated G
 
"...an enthralling animated film, a visual wonderment and a decent science-fiction story." - Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert  
 
"...so sweet and funny that the multitudes will undoubtedly surrender to its many charms." - Hollywood Reporter,
Kirk Honeycutt

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THE STONE ANGEL

An elderly woman escapes from home when her son and daughter-in-law tell her she must move into a nursing home.

Rated R for some sexuality and brief language.

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Opening July 18, 2008

TRANSSIBERIAN

A Trans-Siberian train journey from China to Moscow becomes a thrilling chase of deception and murder for an American couple.

Rated R for some violence, including torture and language.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809834054/

Opening July 23, 2008

BOY A

After spending most of his life in juvenile institutions for the murder of another child, a young man is released and starts a new life.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809924881/

Opening July 25, 2008

AMERICAN TEEN

Documentary following the lives of 4 very different teenagers in a small Indiana town through their senior year of high school.

Rating: PG-13 for some strong language, sexual material, some drinking and brief smoking -- all involving teens.

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DOB:  July 4,1910 - Santa Monica, California 

Actress who was nominated for an Academy Award, at the age of 87, for her role in the blockbuster drama Titanic (1997). Stuart began her acting career in the 1930s, starring first on stage and then on the silver screen. Both Paramount and Universal pictures were fighting for her contract, but Universal won out in the end, and cast her in 9 films in 1933 alone. Some of Stuart’s most memorable moments on film include The All-American (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), Maybe it's Love (1935), Poor Little Rich Girl (1936), It Could Happen to You (1937), Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (193 and The Three Musketeers in 1939. Recently, Stuart appeared in “My Mother the Spy” (2000).

NOTABLES:

Oldest person ever to be nominated for an Academy Award (199

Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world (199 .

Founding member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Shortened her last name from "Stewart" to "Stuart" because it balanced perfectly on a marquee with "Gloria".

Graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1927 and attended University of California-Berkeley but dropped out.

Younger brother, Thomas Stewart, died in infancy in 1912 from spinal meningitis.

QUOTABLE:

When I graduated from Santa Monica High in 1927, I was voted the girl most likely to succeed. I didn't realize it would take so long.

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PEACH ICED TEA

Peach juice is so nice in the heat of the summer. Lemon is nice, but you can only drink so much lemon iced tea. Try something different.

Ingredients:
3 12-oz cans of peach juice
2 quarts tea
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation:
Combine everything and chill. Serve over ice.
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BOSTON ICED TEA

A wonderfully tart recipe for cranberry iced tea. The name comes from the cranberry bogs in the Boston area (so I've been told). It's a very refreshing drink.

Ingredients:
4 quarts water
1 cup sugar
15 tea bags
12 oz frozen cranberry juice concentrate

Preparation:
Heat water to boiling, and add sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add tea bags, remove from heat and let steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, and add cranberry juice concentrate. Stir until melted and mixed, then allow to cool to room temperate before refrigerating. Serve over ice.
Serves 14

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APPLE & HONEY ICED TEA

A sweet and fruity iced tea. I really think that iced tea is thoroughly improved by adding a good dose of fresh summer honey. Sweet and smooth.

Ingredients:
3 cups water, boiling
4 tea bags
1/3 cup honey
3 cups apple juice

Preparation:
Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags, and stir in honey and juice. Mix until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.
Serves 6-8

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SPICED MAPLE ICED TEA

A very unusual mix of flavours in this green tea recipe. The maple syrup and anise are so sweet, but is balanced by the fresh and natural taste of green tea.

Ingredients:
6 tbs green tea
1 tbs anise, powdered
1/4 cup maple syrup
Lemon slices for garnish

Preparation:
Steep tea in 6 cups of hot (not quite boiling) water. Strain out tea, and add anise and maple syrup. Stir until syrup is dissolved and blended. Let cool and serve over ice, with a slice of lemon.

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LEMON ALMOND ICED TEA

This is a sparkling iced tea, with the unusual combination of lemon, almond and vanilla. You could use regular soda water, if you prefer less lemon.

Ingredients:
4 cups boiling water
10 tea bags, black
2 lemons, sliced thinly
1 cup sugar
1 tbs almond extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 2-litre bottle of lemon carbonated drink

Preparation:
Brew tea in a saucepan, and steep for 10 minutes. Put lemon slices into a large pitcher, giving them each a squeeze as you go. Add sugar into pitcher. Mix in tea. Add flavourings and pop right before serving. If you are not going to serve immediately, hold off on the extracts and lemon soda until then.
Serves 12

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REVIEW: ROBOTIC ROMANCE HAS HEART
 
Within WALL-E beats the sweetest, warmest heart - a robotic representation of humanity's highest potential.
Within the sci-fi adventure "WALL-E" lies an artistic truth: that Pixar's track record remains impeccable.
Following high-concept movies about talking cars and a gourmet rat, this is Disney's boldest experiment yet.
"WALL-E" is essentially a silent film in which the two main characters, a pair of robots, communicate through bleeps and blips.

COMICS REMEMBER GEORGE CARLIN
 
He was the comedian who actually said the 7 words you can never say on television, but friends and family remembered George Carlin as a man who, when he was off stage, had only a kind word for everyone he met. At a memorial service attended by 150 people - "That was as small as we could keep it," chuckled Kelly Carlin McCall - her father was memorialized by Bill Maher, Garry Shandling and others. Overall, Carlin's daughter said, the service was a happy event, one presided over in part by her father, who spoke from a montage of video clips assembled from his 51-year career.

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HEATH'S HOMETOWN NAMES THEATER
 
The Australian hometown of Heath Ledger named a theater in his honor. The $87 million, 575-seat Heath Ledger Theater in Perth is a fitting tribute because Ledger was always supportive of other young actors, Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter said.
Ledger died at 28 of an accidental prescription drug overdose in New York in January. "The Dark Knight" opens in theaters July 18.

CAMERAS KEEP ROLLING DESPITE THREAT
 
On-location movie shoots are on the rise, despite the possibility of an actors strike. Several big movies set for next year also are still rolling cameras. The activity seems to belie assertions by the AMP/TP that the industry had lapsed into a "de facto strike" by SAG. The contract between SAG and the studios expired Tuesday. Union leaders said they had not called for a strike vote and would remain at the bargaining table.
The smaller AFTRA, meanwhile, awaited the results of a ratification vote on a contract. Results due July 8.

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DRILLBIT TAYLOR

Starring:  Owen Wilson, Troy Gentile, Nate Hartley, David Dorfman, Alex Frost, Casey Boersma, Dylan Boersma   Director:  Steve Brill

Ryan, Wade and Emmit attend their first day at high school and they’re pumped -- until they meet up with Filkins, a school bully who comes off like Hannibal Lecter. They seek protection by placing an ad in Soldier of Fortune magazine. Their best response – and cheapest – comes from Drillbit Taylor, a down-on-his luck soldier who lives a homeless – he say “home-free”
 – existence on the beach. He enrolls them in some physical and mental training.

Rated PG-13 for crude sexual references throughout, strong bullying, language, drug references and partial nudity.
 
"Awkward, sort of funny and clearly in need of help --just like a 14-year-old." - Chicago Tribune,
Matt Pais 
 
"...as soulful as Kenny G and as wacky as public television." - New York Post,
Kyle Smith

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THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
 
Starring:  Freddie Highmore, David Strathairn, Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Martin Short, Joan Plowright   Director:  Mark Waters

From the beloved, best-selling series of books comes an extraordinary fantasy adventure, revealing the unseen world that exists around us. From the moment the Grace family moves into a secluded old house peculiar things start to happen. Unable to explain them, the Grace children, Jared, Simon and Mallory start to investigate and find the unbelievable truth of the Spiderwick Estate.

Rated PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements.
 
"This otherworldly creature feature conjures up some of that winning Boy Wizard magic." - Hollywood Reporter,
Michael Rechtshaffen 

"It's a good movie for its type, but it rarely stops to let us marvel at the world it creates." -Boston Globe,
Ty Burr

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SLEEPWALKING
 
Starring:  Charlize Theron, AnnaSophia Robb, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Hopper, Nick Stahl, Deborra-Lee Furness    Director:  Bill Maher  

Jolene Reedy is a disillusioned single mother prone to bad men and reckless behavior. Her young brother James is a weak-willed underachiever who can’t hold a job. But when Jolene abandons her 12-year-old daughter with James, uncle and niece make a fateful decision to flee to the farm of James and Jolene’s abusive father. In a past plagued by dark secrets, can family prove to be the most desperate bond of all?

Rated R for language and a scene of violence.

"The title, as it turns out, is accurate, although Robb gives her part surprising steeliness." - Boston Globe,
Wesley Morris  

"A slow-moving family drama guaranteed to induce a nap if not somnambulism." - San Francisco Chronicle,
Ruthe Stein

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809787392/

To be released on video August 19, 2008.

PROM NIGHT
 
Starring:  Brittany Snow, Dana Davis, Idris Elba, Johnathon Schaech, Jessalyn Gilsig, Scott Porter, Jessica Troup    Director:  Nelson McCormick

Donna's senior prom should be the best night of her life. She has moved on from her past and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe. When the night turns deadly, there is only one person who could be responsible… a man she thought was gone forever.

Rated PG-13 for violence and terror, some sexual material, underage drinking, and language.
 
"A murderous rampage less stress-inducing than yearbook signing." - Chicago Tribune,
Matt Pais 
 
"Without the gore, this old school slasher rehash is one anemic bore." - Hollywood Reporter,
Michael Rechtshaffen

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FOOTBALL MOVIES:

RUDY (1993)

Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to beat the odds and play for Notre Dame.

AIR BUD: GOLDEN RECEIVER (199

Now in the 8th Grade, Josh discovers he has a great throwing arm and tries out for the football team. Soon after his athletic dog Buddy joins the team.

ANGELS IN THE ENDZONE (1997)

The football team Jesse is on is terrible, after the death of his dad Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help them but Jesse's brother can see them.

LITTLE GIANTS  (1994)

Football star Kevin now coaches pee-wee football. When Kevin excludes his niece, Becky, she convinces her dad Danny to coach a team, and beat Kevin's team.

VARSITY BLUES  (1999)

In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified as long as the team is winning.

THE WATER BOY  (199

The coach discovers the lowly water boy for his college football team has an amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him.

BASKETBALL MOVIES:

HOOSIERS  (1986)

A college basketball coach leaves the Navy in 1951 and becomes coach of an underdog Indiana high-school team.
 
COACH CARTER  (2005)

True story of a high school basketball coach who benched his undefeated team because of poor grades.
 
LUCK OF THE IRISH  (2002)

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

A SEASON ON THE BRINK  (2002)

Chronicles Hoosier's 1985-86 season, when Bob Knight granted author John Feinstein access to the team.

BLUE CHIPS  (1994)

A college coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive.             
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Chris Kattan, a former cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," tied the knot with model Sunshine Tutt in Yosemite Valley, Calif., on Saturday, his publicist, Jill Fritzo, said Monday. Kattan (37) appeared on
"SNL" from 1996 to 2003. His screen credits include
"Corky Romano" and "A Night at the Roxbury." The couple became engaged on Christmas Eve 2006.
 
THURMAN ENGAGED 2 FINANCIER
 
It's official: Uma Thurman will marry financier Arpad "Arki" Busson. "I can confirm she is engaged," Thurman's representative, Stephen Huvane, told The AP. Huvane didn't respond when asked for further details.
Thurman filed for divorce from Ethan Hawke in 2004. They have 2 children. The actress (3 was previously married to Gary Oldman. Busson has 2 sons with Elle Macpherson. Thurman received an Oscar nomination for 1994's "Pulp Fiction." Her screen credits also include the "Kill Bill" thrillers and "My Super Ex-Girlfriend."

BON JOVI 2 GIVE FREE 'YANKEE' CONCERT
 
Bon Jovi will perform free concert July 12 in Central Park. It's billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Jovi will help ensure it goes out in a blaze of glory, hopefully a blaze in late October at the World Series.
Bon Jovi's hits include "Livin' on a Prayer," "Bad Medicine" and "Blaze of Glory." Jon Bon Jovi said playing Central Park is a dream come true.

http://www.bonjovi.com/bonjovi/

BRITNEY IS HOUSE-HUNTING AGAIN
 
Court records show Britney Spears is house-hunting - preferably for something greener, quieter and with a bigger backyard. Documents show that Spears seeks a house with a larger yard that's closer to parks and recreation areas for her children, Sean Preston & Jayden James. She bought her Beverly Hills home for $7 million last year. Spears' father, James, requested the sale in mid-June, and a court commissioner agreed. James Spears is acting as his daughter's conservator.
The children's father, Kevin Federline, has custody.

ANDERSON AUCTIONS CAR 4 PETA
 
Pamela Anderson auctioned her 2000 Dodge Viper for $65,000 as a donation to run an anti-snake slaughter campaign. Michael McGraw, a spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said the group will raise awareness about the cruel methods used to skin animals such as snakes and crocodiles. According to PETA, these animals, whose exotic skins are used in handbags and shoes, are often skinned alive, and suffer for hours or even days before dying.

HILTON MAKES GOOD ON HER PROMISE
 
Paris Hilton is making good on her promise to become a better person. The socialite (27) made an "extremely generous" donation toward the construction of a medical building at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, hospital officials said, although they did not specify the amount. "The children I have met through my involvement with Childrens Hospital have truly touched my heart," Hilton said. "I am proud to make a donation and lend my name to the fundraising effort to help children who are facing terribly serious illnesses." The 460,000-square-foot Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases is expected to open in 2010. After spending 23 days in jail last year for violating probation, Hilton told CNN's Larry King the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life. She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis."

DR. DREW: ADDICTED CELEBS NEED MORE REHAB
 
Hollywood has a drug problem, and isn't committing the time to fix it, according to Dr. Drew. Not only are substances plentiful & acceptable in celeb circles, but stars opt for abbreviated programs, Drew Pinsky, host of "Celebrity Rehab," told The AP. Drew, who has studied what draws stars to drugs, presents his findings in "VH1 News Presents: Dr. Drew's Celebrity Addiction Special." "Today, in the celebrity world, we're seeing an addiction epidemic," Pinsky said, adding the disease of addiction is more deadly than cancer. "If you had cancer, you would drop everything,"
he says. "You would take whatever time it needed to do the treatment and do what it takes to get out on the other side. Here's a disease that is more dangerous, and we can't get people to take 3 months." This gives celeb drug addicts a "bad prognosis," Pinsky told The AP. "I don't like treating celebs," he said. "They're very, very difficult."

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SMITH'S SCHOOL: SCIENTOLOGY OR NOT?
 
Will Smith's soon-to-open private school is not a Scientology facility, as some reports have suggested, the academy's director said. Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith have founded the New Village Academy, scheduled to open in September. The school will use methods developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. A few teachers belong to the church. But the couple say they are not Scientologists, and the academy's director insists the facility has no religious affiliation. "We are a secular school, and just like all nonreligious independent schools, faculty and staff do not promote their own religions at school or pass on the beliefs of their particular faith to children," New Village Academy director Jacqueline Olivier told the LA Times. Oliver said some school staffers are Scientologists, Muslim, Christian or Jewish. In addition to reading and math, the school offers yoga, robotics & etiquette.

LIVE FROM NEW PORT: IT'S CHEVY CHASE.
 
Chase Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row. The JVC Jazz Festival-Newport runs Aug. 8-10 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Fort Adams State Park. Chase, a jazz fan and pianist, will introduce the musicians performing on the festival's main stage, including Aretha Franklin, Sonny Rollins and Herbie Hancock.
In college, Chase (64) played drums in a jazz band with Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, who later became Steely Dan. Before "Saturday Night Live," then unknown Chase frequented clubs where he became friendly with many jazz legends. Miles Davis even invited him to sit in one night in place of his drummer Tony Williams.
 
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Lawyers for Wesley Snipes are asking a Florida judge to let the actor (45) leave the country while they appeal his 3 federal tax convictions. Snipes wants to work on 2 films, "Gallowwalker" and "Chasing the Dragon," in London and in Bangkok, Thailand, according to documents filed in federal court. The documents say post-production editing of "Gallowwalker" is set to begin July 14th, and filming of "Chasing the Dragon" will start in September. Snipes was sentenced in April to 3 years in prison on 3 counts of failing to file his
income tax returns. The government alleged that Snipes,
star of the "Blade" trilogy, "White Men Can't Jump,"
and "Jungle Fever," hasn't filed since 1998.

MURRAY'S DIVORCE IS FINALIZED
 
Bill Murray and his wife of 11 years are divorced. A judge in Charleston County signed off on the divorce June 13, barely a month after Jennifer Butler Murray asked for the separation. The couple were married in July 1997. The couple's 4 children will live with her, while the actor will have visitation rights and pay child support. Jennifer Murray will get their home on Sullivans Island, S.C., and a second house in Hemet, Ca. Other documents detailing the divorce were sealed at the couple's request. In her original complaint, filed May 12, Jennifer Murray alleged that her husband abused her and was addicted to marijuana and alcohol. The prenuptial agreement requires Murray pay $7 million
within 60 days of the divorce. Murray was a cast member
of "Saturday Night Live." His screen credits include the "Ghostbusters" movies, "Caddyshack" and "Groundhog Day." He is an owner of Charleston RiverDogs MLB team.

JOLIE RESTS IN FRENCH MATERNITY WARD
 
Angelina Jolie's obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann, who is watching over the actress (33) at a French Riviera hospital where she is expected to give birth.
The hospital announced that Jolie had checked into its Santa Maria maternity clinic to be kept under doctors' watch and rest before she gives birth. A hospital spokeswoman said the births were "not for right away," but Jolie would almost certainly stay until then.
Jolie has the best room in the hospital, on the fifth floor, with an "unobstructed view" over Bay of Angels. She arrived by helicopter, landing on the hospital's roof. The actress reserved 4 rooms on the maternity ward, with a bodyguard keeping watch. The Brangelina clan has been settling into a new home in the south of France, 60 miles from Nice. The mayor confirmed that the couple had moved into the Miraval Estate villa.

FIRE DESTROYS 'TOP GUN' EATERY
 
The restaurant where Tom Cruise crooned to Kelly McGillis in the movie "Top Gun" has been gutted by a fire in San Diego. A cook at Kansas City Barbecue says the blaze started in an open cooking pit and spread quickly to the rest of the restaurant's interior.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque says the landmark restaurant is "destroyed."
But no one was hurt and the fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes. A sign in the restaurant notes that the 1986 movie's "sleazy bar scene" was filmed there.
Luque estimates the damage at $400,000, not including the cost of photographs and props from the film.

TATUM AVOIDS JAIL WITH GUILTY PLEA
 
Tatum O'Neal pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her June cocaine possession arrest.
Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Elisa Koenderman has ordered the actress (44) to spend 2 half-day sessions in a drug treatment program and pay a $95 surcharge.
If O'Neal has met those conditions when she returns to court September 4th, the case will be dismissed. She won a best supporting actress Oscar at 10 for 1973's
"Paper Moon," becoming the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award. O'Neal, daughter of Ryan O'Neal, has publicly chronicled her struggles with drugs.

 
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"Rock Band 2" will feature a variety of instruments, online modes and songs, and allow players to import previously purchased tunes. MTV Games & Harmonix will debut "Rock Band 2" on Xbox 360 in September then make the game available for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 as well as Nintendo Wii later. "Rock Band" allows 4 gamers to form a band online or in-person. The second edition will feature 80 songs. If you downloaded songs for "Rock Band" they will be loaded into "Rock Band 2."
All "Rock Band" instruments, as well as "Guitar Hero," will be compatible with "Rock Band 2." Over 15 million songs have been downloaded from the "Rock Band" music store. Catalog includes The Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins and Jimmy Buffett. MTV Games & Harmonix are releasing 12 "Rock Band" songs July 15. Tracks will be available for $1.99 individually or $19.99 together.

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July 2, 1947 - An object crashed near Roswell, NM. The U.S. Army Air Force insisted it was a weather balloon, but some speculate that it was an alien spacecraft.

July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress.
 
July 6, 2000 - In Orlando, FL, the body of Cory Erving was found in his vehicle in a pond near his home. "Dr. J" had reported his son missing on June 4, 2000.

July 7, 1998 - A jury in Santa Monica, CA, convicted Mikail Markhasev of murdering Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby's only son, during a roadside robbery.
         
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I screened another family that I must recommend. You were no doubt dragged to this movie by your children. If not, you will need to see it on DVD like myself.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (2005)

Children are sent to a country home during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe leading to Narnia,
which is being ruled by an evil witch. To defeat the witch, they join forces with the lion God of Narnia. 
     
Last night was another triple feature @ Sky-Vue. Gosh, I wish that I could have gone. They screened 'Wall-E' 'The Incredible Hulk' and 'Get Smart.'

http://www.skyvuedrivein.com/

I have an Airline update for you. The $10 carlood pricing is back. Tuesday night is $5 per carload. See their web site for movie choices.

http://www.teichertheaters.com/airline_twin_drive_in

Hope you had a safe & happy July 4. I will see you next week. Hopefully, I will be on-time again.
 
Rewind,
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I would think that next week will be better. But that just seems to be less likely every week. Oh well, I will give it the old college try as usual.

- Paul

 

Hollywood braced for an acting strike. Accelerating some projects and delaying others. The aim was to avoid getting in the middle by a strike.

The current contract has already come to an end. While SAG downplays the risk, a strike is a real possability.   

Movie productions keep rolling despite uncertainty
 
Jul 3, 12:34 AM (ET)

By RYAN NAKASHIMA
 
LOS ANGELES (AP) - On-location movie shoots are on the rise in Los Angeles, despite repeated warnings from Hollywood studios that the possibility of an actors strike had stalled moviemaking, a permitting group said Wednesday.

Several big movies set for release next year also were still rolling the cameras Wednesday.

In the five-week period ended June 24, the number of film permits increased 12 percent from 94 to 105, according to the nonprofit agency FilmL.A. Inc., which gets government permits for film producers. And during the week ended Tuesday, FilmL.A. obtained 21 permits, up from 13 in the same period a year ago, spokesman Todd Lindgren said.

The brisk activity seemed to belie assertions by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that the industry had lapsed into a "de facto strike" because of uncertainty about the potential for a strike by the Screen Actors Guild.

 
"I wouldn't say it is the de facto strike that the AMPTP has mentioned," Lindgren said. "We are seeing the opposite."

The contract between SAG and the studios expired Tuesday. Union leaders said they had not called for a strike authorization vote by members and would remain at the bargaining table.

The smaller American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, meanwhile, awaited the results of a ratification vote by its 70,000 members on a contract for a handful of prime-time TV shows. The results are due July 8.

Studios vowed to keep Hollywood working.

With most labor groups having reached deals with the producers on their contracts, the industry alliance made what it said was its final offer to the Screen Actors Guild: a pact worth more than $250 million in additional compensation to guild members over three years.

SAG officials were studying the offer but previously said it did not appear to address some key issues for its 120,000 members.

The sides met for four hours Wednesday to discuss the offer, and the producers said the guild asked for more time to review the proposal and would get back in contact Monday. No other meetings were scheduled.

The guild said it had "substantive questions" about the offer and was preparing a response.

While the alliance said it was hopeful the actors would accept, it said production would continue to suffer from uncertainty.

Alliance spokesman Jesse Hiestand said 24 major studio productions were shooting around the end of June a year ago - not including animated pictures.

As of Wednesday, 17 films being produced or distributed by the major studios - including "The Da Vinci Code" sequel "Angels & Demons" from Sony - were still shooting, according to daily list compiled by The Hollywood Reporter trade publication.

"Severe periods of labor uncertainty have a powerfully depressing impact on the amount of capital that people are willing to invest in major projects," Hiestand said. "The longer the uncertainty continues, the more severe the economic impacts will be."

The cast of "Angels & Demons," led by Tom Hanks, has returned to Los Angeles after shooting for several weeks in Rome and was to resume production Wednesday.

The Hollywood Reporter counted six ongoing animated features in production, including "Toy Story 3" from Pixar, a unit of The Walt Disney Co.

Some studios, such as Time Warner Inc. (TWX)'s Warner Bros., are cautiously scheduling future film shoots.

"Many of our current projects are finished, and those that are not have scheduled hiatuses in the event of a strike," said Warner Bros. spokesman Scott Rowe. "As much as possible, we are prepping for future productions."

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer of next summer's sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," said filmmakers factored in a hiatus around the end of June and turned their attention to visual effects so they could get by without actors if necessary.

Disney's "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, remained on track for a late July start.

Cary Tusan, a senior research editor at The Hollywood Reporter who leads the team that compiles the production list, said many movies now in production will wrap up soon.

He said studios have been reluctant to set start dates on upcoming films, but a number of productions were ready to start shooting if labor uncertainty clears.

"They do seem to be hedging their bets," Tusan said. "It seems as if they are waiting to see what to do."

The threat of an actors strike did not appear to deter television production, mainly because TV production is generally easier to shut down and ramp up than production for movies, which can take place in exotic locales or with more elaborate sets. The vast majority of prime-time TV work and all film projects are covered by SAG contracts.

Permits obtained by FilmL.A. for shooting TV dramas on location in Los Angeles more than tripled compared to a year ago, jumping to 119 in the five-week period ending June 24 from 37 last year, the agency said.

The increased activity came as producers struggled to make up work days lost to the 100-day writers strike ended in February.

Warner's "Pushing Daisies," broadcast on ABC, began shooting in June instead of the typical start in August, while "Chuck," broadcast on NBC, began in May instead of July or August.

In New York, shooting began in June on the Warner Bros. shows "Fringe" and "Gossip Girl" and NBC's "Lipstick Jungle," according to the New York Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. The office did not provide a comparison of the number of film and TV shows in production between this year and last.

I have discussed this before. A strike will depend on the studios and their sister union. Will they have the support of AFTRA? Will AMP/TP keep talking?

Either of these could be the trigger for a strike vote. Should the studios stop talking as they have before, they will have to do something.

The teachers at my school have not had a contract in years. School board members refuse to negotiate and the teachers refuse to strike. Nothing will change.

Why will nothing change? Because the teachers will force the school's hand. So their is no incentive for the school board to negotiate. A too real stalemate.

- Paul  

Heath Ledger is being remembered in many ways. To date, the fitting has been a scholarship for Australian actors. Even 'The Dark Knight' will pay tribute to him.

Now comes word from his hometown. They will name a theater in his honor. This way he can give back to his community while they honor his memory.

Heath Ledger's hometown to name theater after him
 
Jul 1, 9:06 AM (ET)

PERTH, Australia (AP) - The Australian hometown of the late actor Heath Ledger named a theater in his honor Tuesday for his commitment to acting.

The $87 million, 575-seat Heath Ledger Theater in Perth is a fitting tribute because Ledger was always supportive of other young actors, Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter said at a naming ceremony.

Ledger died at 28 of an accidental prescription drug overdose in New York in January.

"Heath Ledger was totally dedicated to the craft of being an actor and that's what made him successful," Carpenter said. "I think what we're doing is continuing that support for young people who want to make a career in the arts and acting, stage and in film, whatever it happens to be."

 
Kim Ledger, the actor's father, called the tribute a pleasant surprise.

"He was such a giver to the arts right across the board. I really feel that there's not a lot of things he'd put his name to, but he'd put his name to that," said Kim Ledger, who attended Tuesday's ceremony.

Kim Ledger said family members would travel to New York later this month to attend a screening of "The Dark Knight." Heath Ledger plays the Joker in the movie, his final full film role. The actor's performance has already been lauded by critics.

The renewed attention on his son because of the film has made the family's grieving process difficult, Ledger said.

"It's just been a little more public and the films make it a little more public as well," he said. "It's been a little bit hard, but we've always been extremely proud of his work and that hasn't changed."

Ledger received a best-actor Academy Award nomination for his role in 2005's "Brokeback Mountain."

"The Dark Knight" opens in theaters July 18.

Only two things could make this a more fitting. His final film, 'The Dark Knight,' should make its Aussie debut there. And an annual Heath Ledger Festival.

Indiana's own Fairmount remembers their own each year by screening James Dean movies. James was born in Marion and raised in Fairmount.

- Paul

The comic great knows how to have a good time. He wanted a true celebration of life and got it. Thanks to fellow comics who sent him of in style.

My grandma would have gone mad. She thaught a funeral service should be somber - if not depressing. I'm sure my grandpa would have preferred this.

Maher and Shandling honor George Carlin at service
 
Jun 30, 12:01 PM (ET)

By JOHN ROGERS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - He was the comedian who actually said the seven words you can never say on television, but close friends and family members remembered George Carlin as a man who, when he was off stage, had only a kind word for everyone he met.

At a private memorial service Sunday attended by some 150 people - "That was as small as we could keep it," chuckled Carlin's daughter, Kelly Carlin McCall - her father was memorialized by comedians Bill Maher, Garry Shandling and others as someone who had no enemies, in part because he was nice to everyone he spoke to.

"What everyone said tonight is if you spent time with my father, whether it was five seconds or five hours, he was kind, attentive, very connected to you, compassionate," said Carlin's daughter.

Among those who spoke at the service, which was closed to the public and news media, was Shandling, who told of being a teenage college student when he sought out Carlin nearly 40 years ago.
 
"My dad read his material and encouraged him to continue on, which was a life-changing moment in Gary's life," McCall told The Associated Press after the service.

Overall, Carlin's daughter said, the service was a happy event, one presided over in part by her father himself, who spoke from a montage of video clips assembled from his 51-year career.

Carlin, who died June 22 of heart failure, recorded nearly two dozen albums, 14 HBO comedy specials, wrote three best-selling books and appeared in numerous movies and TV shows.

"It was a very, very light event, as he wanted it," McCall said of the two-hour service. "He wanted a lot of laughter. I'd say 90 percent of it was laughing and just remembering what he brought to us in his funny way."

Although his standup routines were often filled with four-letter words - so many that early in his career Carlin was sometimes hauled off stage and taken to jail - his dead-on ability to highlight the absurdities of everyday life, and do so in such comical voices and faces, made his humor come across as anything but harsh.

And although famous for four-letter words, Carlin, 71, did not always use them. He was also Mr. Conductor on the children's show "Shining Time Station," Fillmore the hippie van in the 2006 children's movie "Cars," and the guest host of the first "Saturday Night Live" episode ever broadcast. That 1975 show was replayed by NBC on Saturday night in his honor.

There also was more to Carlin than just the comedian, said McCall, and that too was reflected at her father's funeral.

He loved music, and his service was attended by Kenny Rankin, who sang "Here's That Rainy Day," and Spanky McFarlane of the 1960s pop group Spanky and Our Gang, who performed the song "Coming Home."

Other speakers included Carlin's older brother, Patrick, his partner, Sally Wade, and his former standup partner, Jack Burns. Carlin's wife, Brenda Hosbrook Carlin, died in 1997.

Carlin and Burns had met in 1960, and although they worked as a comedy duo only briefly they remained lifelong friends.

In an earlier AP interview, Burns recalled Carlin calling him several times a year to remind him of such things as the anniversary of the day they met, the day they did their first show together and, in one less-than-joyful incident, the day they were jailed for armed robbery in Texas in a case of mistaken identity.

That's just the sentimentalist he was, said McCall, who is Carlin's only child.

"He went out of his way to make sure friends and family members, if they needed anything, he was there for them," she said. "He was a complete man. He was more than just the seven words you can never say on television."

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I have been a fan of his since "Shining Time Station." And I will never forget him as the hippie van in 'Cars.' Not to mention some of his movie roles.

'Jersey Girl' got a royal beating. But I actually liked it for George Carlin and his on-screen granddaughter. I think they made the movie worth watching.

- Paul  

Nothing beats a great movie @ a drive-in. And no one tells a better animated film than Pixar. Friday started out as the best of both worlds with 'Wall-E.'

This purfect union turned sour with the sky opened. A relentless rain and gusting wind chased us inside. But little 'Wall-E' held fast to our hearts despite this.

Review: Robot romance `Wall-e' has heart of gold
 
Jun 26, 4:12 AM (ET)

By CHRISTY LEMIRE

Within the rumbling, stumbling hunk of junk that is WALL-E beats the sweetest, warmest heart - a robotic representation of humanity's highest potential.

And within the sci-fi adventure "WALL-E" lies an artistic truth: that Pixar's track record remains impeccable.

Following high-concept movies about a superhero family, talking cars and a gourmet rat, this is the Disney computer animation arm's boldest experiment yet. "WALL-E" is essentially a silent film in which the two main characters, a mismatched pair of robots, communicate through bleeps and blips and maybe three words between them.

And yet director Andrew Stanton ("Finding Nemo") is resourceful enough to find infinite ways for them to express themselves - amusingly, achingly, and with emotional precision. He's also created, with the help of a team of animators, a visual marvel. Not that this is in any way surprising from a Pixar flick, but still, it's worth noting.

 
The smudged, dented metal that makes up WALL-E's frame looks so realistic, you could reach out and touch it; at the same time, his big eyes often appear so vulnerable and pleading, you can't help but feel a connection with him. The characters are adorable without being too cutesy, accessible to adults and children alike.

Ben Burtt, a multiple Oscar winner who created R2-D2's signature sound effects in the "Star Wars" movies, provides the "voice" of WALL-E, or Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class. Seven hundred years after Earth was abandoned, leaving the planet looking like a post-apocalyptic Tomorrowland, WALL-E is still doing the job he was programmed to do: pick up all the trash he sees around him and compress it into tidy packages.

But he's a romantic at heart with an eye for nostalgia, sifting through garbage for items like bowling pins, a Rubik's Cube, an iPod, a spork. The script, which Stanton co-wrote with Jim Reardon from a story he co-wrote with Pete Docter, evokes iconic cultural items and imagery without going for the cheap pun or empty celebrity gag. Genuflections to "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Alien" seem fitting, as does WALL-E's physical resemblance to E.T. (It's one of the movies that earned Burtt an Academy Award for best sound effects editing.)

He's an odd, lovely combination: He carries himself like a little old man, but has the innocence and wonderment of a child. It's only upon the arrival of the sleek, shiny Eve (voiced by Elissa Knight), a robot sent back to the planet on a search mission, that he realizes how lonely he's been. That she's everything he's not - new, quick, high-tech, efficient - is only part of the allure. She's someone with whom he can finally share all the lost treasures he's amassed, and she seems open to the idea of making a friend in him, too.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the universe, the remaining humans are lolling about in a giant flying cruise ship. (Kathy Najimy and Pixar veteran John Ratzenberger provide two of the passengers' voices, with Jeff Garlin as their boisterous but clueless captain.) Thanks to the big, evil corporation that runs the place (and ruined Earth), every convenience is available at their chubby fingertips - oh yes, we as a people have gotten fatter and lazier in the future, it seems. And the possibility of useless consumption is overpowering and ever-present.

So maybe it's more than a little hypocritical for a movie that's being distributed by a worldwide entertainment conglomerate to condemn needless spending on food, toys, stuff, you name it. Fred Willard, the only live-action human, plays the film's CEO with typically humorous buffoonery - perhaps that's intended to make the message more palatable.

You could busy your brain which such complex thoughts. You're more likely, though, to walk out of the theater with the rare joy of knowing that you've just witnessed something that touched your heart.

"WALL-E," a Walt Disney Pictures release, is rated G. Running time: 97 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.

As a drive-in fan, I have seen nights like this before. Usually, cars will start to scatter if the rain holds on. No one left the front row before intermission.

In fact, very few left during intermission. This is odd enough on a good night. So, either they loved this robotic romance or they had to see 'Get Smart.'

- Paul   &

Yes, it is manic monday and I am running extremely late. I went to the drive-in friday and got really wet. Then I had to work all weekend.

'Wall-E' is super and can be seen @ Sky-Vue this weekend and possibly next. This is a must see family movie for both kids and adults.

I missed most of 'Get Smart.' What I did see was not all that great. But I like Steve Carell and The Rock. So, I am going to pass judgement here.

Hey Adventureland Friends:

Sorry this is so absurdly late. I have working in the body shop. Yep, that very thing I hate. But, the money was to good to pass up.

This has been a heart wrenching month. First, we lose Tim Russert. Now, the comic genious of George Carlin. And we have few legendary comics remaining today.

June is not always bad. Usually it is a month of new beginnings - graduations. Our own friendly Patsy has grauated this month. Drop in and hello.

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We missed the Economy Homecoming Day parade. But I did see some friendly faces. One of those was Brenda. I'm so glad that I ran into you. You are a real peach.
 
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This is our free members only community hosted by Google. So far only two of you have joined. I hope to welcome more of you aboard.  

My Shining Star is the late comic legend George Carlin. His famed "7 Dirty Words" is referenced in the Shock Jock's 'Private Parts.'

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Audiences still get Maxwell Smart. "Get Smart," the Warner Bros. big screen update of the 1960s spy sitcom, raked in $39.2 million to debut as the #1 weekend movie, according to studio estimates.

Movie-goers did not get Mike Myers' "The Love Guru," the weekend's other new wide release. The Paramount Pictures comedy took in $14 million to open at No. 4.

In limited release, "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" opened strongly with $222,697 in 5 theaters, averaging $44,539, compared with $10,012 in 3,911 theaters for
"Get Smart."

"Kit Kittredge," released by Picturehouse and based on the American Girl dolls, stars Abigail Breslin as a 9-year-old aspiring reporter during the Depression. The film expands into wide release July 2.
 
The weekend's No. 2 spot was a photo finish between "Kung Fu Panda" and "The Incredible Hulk."

In its third weekend, "Kung Fu Panda" pulled in $21.7 million, raising its domestic total to $155.6 million. "Incredible Hulk" was right behind with $21.6 million in its second weekend to lift its total to $96.5 million.

"Panda" & "Hulk" were close enough that their rankings could change when final numbers are released.

Hollywood's summer surge continued, total revenues climbing for the fourth straight weekend compared to last year. The top 12 movies took in $136.9 million, up 10% from the same weekend in 2007, when Carell's
"Evan Almighty" opened at No. 1 with $31.2 million.

The industry is on track to beat the revenue record set last summer, when receipts topped $4 billion for the first time.

"While the country may be suffering with a so-called recession, people are finding movies a fairly inexpensive way to get their entertainment," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "This proves the conventional wisdom that, during tough economic times, the movies flourish."

In "Get Smart," Carell re-creates Max Smart created by Don Adams, with Hathaway playing Agent 99 as the duo try to stop a plot to arm unstable governments with nuclear bombs. Dwayne Johnson co-stars as a colleague.

Critics picked apart the movie, but Warner Bros. figures that was a wise commercial move. While 60% of the audience was 25 or older, that still meant a sizable younger crowd, said Dan Fellman, head of distribution.

"We were very pleased to have 40% under 25, because they did not grow up on the television show," Fellman said. "The filmmakers did a great job in making that happen. They broadened the audience and brought it into a modern-day bent."

Myers - who dreamed up "Love Guru," co-wrote the script and served as a producer - has been accustomed to blockbuster openings with the "Shrek" and "Austin Powers" sequels.

"Mike Myers, the master of the spy spoof, opens his movie against a spy comedy, and the spy movie genre was obviously a lot more appealing to audiences," Dergarabedian said.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday - Sunday @ U.S. & Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers. Final figures will be released Monday.

01) "Get Smart" @ $39.2 million.

02) "Kung Fu Panda" @ $21.7 million.

03) "The Incredible Hulk" @ $21.6 million.

04) "The Love Guru" @ $14 million.

05) "The Happening" @ $10 million.

06) "Indiana Jones 4" @ $8.4 million.

07) "Don't Mess With The Zohan" @ $7.2 million.

0 "Sex and the City" @ $6.5 million.

09) "Iron Man" @ $4 million.

10) "The Strangers" @ $1.9 million

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GET SMART

Starring:  Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Terence Stamp, Alan Arkin, James Caan, Masi Oka  Director:  Peter Segal

The action comedy "Get Smart" sends agent Maxwell Smart on his most dangerous and important mission: to thwart the latest plot for world domination by KAOS.
It also happens to be his very first mission. As Smart and agent 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan -- and each other -- they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried and his sidekick, Shtarker, are scheming to cash in with their network of terror.

Rated PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence and language.
 
"...made with the same level of technical expertise we’d expect from a new Bond movie itself." - Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert 

"No knockout, but Carell wins on a rock-solid technicality – he's funny." - Rolling Stone,
Peter Travers

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KIT KITTREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL

Abigail Breslin is 9-year-old Kit Kittredge, an aspiring newspaper journalist out to solve a mystery during the Great Depression.

Rated G

http://www.americangirl.com/movie/

Opening July 3, 2008

THE WACKNESS

A troubled teenage drug dealer forms an unlikely friendship with a drug-addled psychiatrist intent on living his life to the fullest.

Rated R for pervasive drug use, language and some sexuality.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809922719/

Opening July 4, 2008

GONZO: LIFE & WORK OF DR. HUNTER THOMPSON

A probing portrait of the uncanny inventor of gonzo journalism.

Rated R for drug and sexual content, language and some nudity.

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809963971/

Opening July 11, 2008

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

Brendan Fraser is a scientist who stumbles upon a fantastic and dangerous lost world hidden deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Rated PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments.

http://www.journey3dmovie.com/

Opening July 18, 2008

THE DARK KNIGHT

Christian Bale returns as the Caped Crusader to protect Gotham City from the mad criminal mastermind known as the Joker.

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.

http://thedarkknight.warnerbros.com/    
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GEORGE DENIS PATRICK CARLIN

DOB:  May 12, 1937 - New York City, NY
DOD:  June 22, 2008 - Santa Monica, CA (heart failure)

George Carlin, arguably, is the greatest and -- after Lenny Bruce -- most influential stand-up comedian of all time. An Irish Catholic born and raised in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City, Carlin started out as a conventional comedian and had achieved a fair degree of success as a Bill Cosby style raconteur in nightclubs and on TV until the late 1960s, when he radically overhauled his persona. The new persona, which is more in line with who and what George Carlin is, has been "George Carlin" ever since and is what made him a great stand-up comedian. Carlin's forte is Lenny Bruce-style social and political commentary, spiced with nihilistic observations about people and religion peppered with black humor. He is also noted for his use of language. Carlin's notorious "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine was part of a radio censorship case that made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1978.

IMDb Biography By: Jon C. Hopwood

NOTABLES:

Attended (but expelled from) Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx -- same alma mater as Regis Philbin and Martin Scorsese.

Joined the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician.

Starred in 14 HBO specials from 1977 until his death in 2008.

Inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame in November 1994.

Received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1987. It's located at Vine and Selma Streets, between Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard.

Awarded the 2008 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

QUOTABLES:

When evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve.

Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.

I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.

The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.

Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

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EASY RASPBERRY LEMONADE
 
"Raspberry Lemonade Punch - We came up with this recipe for my brothers wedding reception. We wanted to serve something that was easy and quick to fix, yet good at the same time."

INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 fluid ounce) Can frozen raspberry lemonade
concentrate
3 Cups water
3/4 Teaspoon lime juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) Can or bottle  lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 Cup crushed ice
1 Cup fresh raspberries, garnish
1 Cup fresh mint, garnish

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf.

© 2008 Allrecipes.com

WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
 
"Watermelon and strawberries give this lemonade a special taste that is deliciously refreshing."

INGREDIENTS:
8 Cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 Cup fresh strawberries, halved
1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice
1 Cup white sugar
2 Cups water

DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.

© 2008 Allrecipes.com

EASY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
 
"This is a very tasty and extremely easy drink to make. Just stir together lemonade and frozen strawberries!"

INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 fluid ounce) Can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
4 1/2 Cups water
1 (10 ounce) Package frozen strawberries, partially thawed

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large pitcher, mix together lemonade concentrate and water. Stir in strawberries.

© 2008 Allrecipes.com

CHERRY LEMONADE
 
"Freshly squeezed lemon juice is sweetened with cherry juice for a refreshing variation on a classic summer cooler."

INGREDIENTS:
6 Fluid ounces lemon juice, fresh squeezed
4 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
24 Fluid ounces water
4 Fluid ounces cherry juice concentrate

DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the lemon juice and the sugar. Stir to dissolve. Add the water and cherry juice concentrate and stir.
2. Serve over ice.

© 2008 Allrecipes.com

AMY'S LAVENDER LEMONADE
 
"This is a fabulous summer drink! Lavender soothes and refreshes on a hot day, and the scent brings back fond summer memories. I can't seem to make enough of it for my family."

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tray ice cubes
1/4 Cup dried lavender
2 Cups boiling water
3/4 Cup white sugar
8 Lemons
5 Cups cold water, or as needed

DIRECTIONS:
1. Place ice cubes into a 2 quart pitcher. Place the lavender into a bowl, and pour boiling water over it. Allow to steep for about 10 minutes, then strain out the lavender and discard. Mix the sugar into the hot lavender water, then pour into the pitcher with the ice.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pitcher, getting as much juice as you can. Top off the pitcher with cold water, and stir. Taste, and adjust lemon juice or sugar if desired. Pour into tall glasses, pull up a lawn chair and a good book, and relax!

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In second grade, James Silva didn't just play "Mario" and "Zelda" but cooked up ideas for games. While other kids dreamed of being an astronaut, he felt destined to be a video game designer. Besides a good idea, game developers needed a distribution deal. Silva is a one-man game maker for Xbox 360. He's among a growing number of independents working to distribute their games to Internet-connected consoles with the help of game box makers seeking to meet demand for titles.

BROLIN & MORTENSEN BACK SAG
 
Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, Nick Nolte and other actors will come out in support of the Screen Actors Guild and call for a smaller union to return to the bargaining table. The ad contains 60 actors including Josh Brolin, Rosanna & Patricia Arquette, and others.
The endorsement of the union's tactics comes just days after Tom Hanks added his name to a petition calling on actors to endorse a deal reached by the smaller American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

http://www.AFTRAYes.com
http://www.sag.org
http://www.aftra.org

HANKS SUPPORTS AFTRA DEAL
 
Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract reached by the smaller of 2 actors unions, putting his name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the studios. Screen Actors Guild continued to negotiate and urged its members to vote down the AFTRA deal. Both unions' contracts expire June 30. Among other prominent backers of the petition are Richard Masur, Loretta Swit, James Cromwell and other actors including Adam Arkin, Morgan Fairchild and Tess Harper.

 
FORMER ACTOR SETS SIGHT ON US SENATE
 
Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles. He pulls no punches in his newest role: Libertarian challenger to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The actor says he's serious about his longshot bid, because too many politicians are indifferent to voters' problems. Landham refers to McConnell, a four-term Republican, as "Boss Hogg." He bluntly called Democratic candidate Bruce Lunsford an
"elitist." Even President Bush is a target: "He took us into a war on lies," Landham said.

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THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
 
Starring:  Freddie Highmore, David Strathairn, Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Martin Short, Joan Plowright  Director:  Mark Waters

From the best-selling series of books comes a fantasy adventure, revealing the unseen world that exists all around us. From the moment the Grace family moves into a secluded old house peculiar things start to happen.
The Grace children, Jared, Simon and Mallory find the unbelievable truth of Spiderwick Estate.

Rated PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements.
 
"...a terrific entertainment for the whole family, except those below a certain age, who are likely to be scared out of their wits." - Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert 

"This otherworldly creature feature conjures up some of that winning Boy Wizard magic." - Hollywood Reporter,
Michael Rechtshaffen

http://www.spiderwickchronicles.com/ 

RAMBO
 
Starring:  Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Paul Schulze, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Jake La Botz  Director:  Sylvester Stallone

The next chapter finds Rambo recruited by missionaries to protect them during a humanitarian aid effort on behalf of the persecuted Karen people of Burma. After the missionaries are taken prisoner by soldiers, Rambo gets a second impossible job: rescue the missionaries in the midst of a civil war.

Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images and language.
 
"The fourth in Sly Stallone's franchise brings in new elements but works best when he's on familiar turf." - Los Angeles Times,
Kevin Crust

"It's a face only the international box office could love." - Boston Globe,
Mark Feeney

http://www.rambofilm.com/
http://www.myspace.com/johnrambo2008 
        
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VANTAGE POINT
 
Starring:  Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, Matthew Fox, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Zoe Saldana, Edgar Ramirez  Director:  Pete Travis 

Eight strangers with eight different points of view try to unlock the one truth behind an assassination attempt on the president of the United States. When President Ashton is shot, chaos ensues & lives collide in the hunt for the assassin. As they reveal their stories, pieces of the puzzle will fall into place -- and it will become apparent that shocking motivations lurk just beneath the surface.

Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, some disturbing images and brief strong language.
 
"...fractures chronology and perspective in a vain attempt to disguise its flimsiness." - Hollywood Reporter,
Sheri Linden 

"Shouldn’t a movie about different points of view have one of its own?" - Chicago Tribune,
Matt Pais           

http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/vantagepoint/

To be released July 15, 2008.

STEP UP 2 THE STREETS
 
Starring:  Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Will Kemp, Telisha Shaw, Danielle Polanco, Jennifer Rouse, Adam G. Sevani  Director:  Jon M. Chu

When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the school’s hottest dancer Chase to compete in Baltimore’s underground dance battle The Streets, she finds a way to live her dream and build a bridge between her separate worlds.

Rated PG-13 for language, some suggestive material and brief violence.
 
"The mission is to pack in lots of great dance moves, and the movie largely delivers..." - New York Post,
Kyle Smith
   
"...there are saving graces, notably exuberant musical sequences..." - New York Times,
Matt Zoller Seitz 

http://www.myspace.com/stepupmovie

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FOOTBALL MOVIES:

RUDY (1993)

Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to beat the odds and play for Notre Dame.

AIR BUD: GOLDEN RECEIVER (199

Now in the 8th Grade, Josh discovers he has a great throwing arm and tries out for the football team. Soon after his athletic dog Buddy joins the team.

ANGELS IN THE ENDZONE (1997)

The football team Jesse is on is terrible, after the death of his dad Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help them but Jesse's brother can see them.

LITTLE GIANTS  (1994)

Football star Kevin now coaches pee-wee football. When Kevin excludes his niece, Becky, she convinces her dad Danny to coach a team, and beat Kevin's team.

VARSITY BLUES  (1999)

In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified as long as the team is winning.

THE WATER BOY  (199

The coach discovers the lowly water boy for his college football team has an amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him.

BASKETBALL MOVIES:

HOOSIERS  (1986)

A college basketball coach leaves the Navy in 1951 and becomes coach of an underdog Indiana high-school team.
 
COACH CARTER  (2005)

True story of a high school basketball coach who benched his undefeated team because of poor grades.
 
LUCK OF THE IRISH  (2002)

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

A SEASON ON THE BRINK  (2002)

Chronicles Hoosier's 1985-86 season, when Bob Knight granted author John Feinstein access to the team.

BLUE CHIPS  (1994)

A college coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive.             
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NEW BOOK FROM 'MARLEY & ME' AUTHOR
 
Author John Grogan is working on a prequel to the memoir about his dog. "The Longest Trip Home" will be released in October by William Morrow, the publisher said. "It is the powerful, often hilarious story of a son in the making, and of growing up in a loving, but comically old-school Catholic family," said the statement issued by Morrow. "From his troublemaking childhood to his courtship of a fiery blonde named Jenny, Grogan writes about how he came to terms with who he is and what he believes." "Even before 'Marley & Me' was published, I knew this was the story I wanted to tell next," Grogan (51) said. "'The Longest Trip Home' is a story very close to my heart." A film version of "Marley & Me," starring Owen Wilson & Jennifer Aniston, is slated for release in December.

SPIELBERG LOOKS 2 DIRECT 'THE 39 CLUES'
 
A multimedia-multi-author narrative being planned by the U.S. publisher of Harry Potter picked up a famous patron: Steven Spielberg. DreamWorks has acquired the film rights to "The 39 Clues," a mystery series-online game from Scholastic. Spielberg hopes to direct. "'The 39 Clues' takes creative leaps to expand the story experience from the pages of the books to multiple stages of discovery and imagination," Spielberg said in a statement. "Together with Scholastic, we have the opportunity to develop this property that says
'film,' 'family,' 'fun' and 'franchise.'" "The 39 Clues," which also features 355 collectible cards, is a planned 10-book series about a powerful, mysterious family in New York. "The Maze of Bones," was written by Rick Riordan, author of "The Lightning Thief." Jude Watson & Gordon Korman are among those who will write future volumes.

http://www.scholastic.com

CAREY ORDERS 45 PIZZAS 2 BE SHIPPED
 
Drew Carey really, really loves the pizza from Antonio's - so he's having UPS deliver dozens of the pies from Ohio to Los Angeles. The Cleveland native often stops at the Parma pizzeria for a pepperoni slice when he visits town. But this time he placed a tall order - 45 pizzas - to celebrate the season finale of "The Price is Right." The pizzeria's owners say the order will cost Carey $450. That doesn't include the price of delivering the pizzas.

43 GRAND 4 BLOOD OF TONY SOPRANO
 
One short-sleeve polo shirt, a tank top and black pants: $43,750. Inflation run amok? Nope - just the premium you pay for the blood of Tony Soprano. 25 outfits worn by James Gandolfini raised $187,750 at auction that aids soldiers. Gandolfini attended the Christie's auction with a soldier from Wounded Warrior Project. The highest bid was for the bloodstained suit of clothes, shirt, tank top and pants, worn in a scene where Tony is shot by Uncle Junior. The next highest bid was $21,250 for a 4-piece costume that included a blue, red and yellow striped robe and boxer shorts that Tony wore in numerous episodes. Other outfits included a tan cotton bathrobe with lavender trim and 'S' insignia on the breast pocket featured in the pilot when Tony fetched the morning paper and fed the ducks. It fetched $13,750. All of the outfits were authenticated by Gandolfini and many had the original production tags attached.

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Candid footage of Marilyn Monroe on the set of her last completed film brought in $60K. The silent, 8mm color film shot on the set of "The Misfits" had been expected to draw $10K to $20K. The auction included the original disco ball from "Saturday Night Fever" and an original script of "The Godfather" signed by Marlon Brando. The sale was held by Julien's Auctions at Planet Hollywood. The film, "On the Set with 'The Misfits,'" was shot by Stanley Floyd Kilarr. Features Monroe & Clark Gable, as well as Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter & John Huston. Shows actors preparing, chatting, and relaxing. "The Misfits" was the last completed film for both Monroe & Gable. Gable had a 4th. heart attack and died Nov. 16, 1960, before the movie's U.S. release. Monroe died Aug. 5, 1962. Cathy & Rod McCormick obtained the film from her father, Frank Hasy, Kilarr's uncle. A suit worn by Elvis in
"Viva Las Vegas," Alfred Hitchcock's driver's license, and an original "King Kong" poster also sold. Anna Nicole Smith's former boyfriend Larry Birkhead spent $3K on lingerie worn by the late Playboy playmate. Birkhead picked up mementos for the couple's 1-year-old daughter, Dannielynn.

'SOPRANOS' GETS BIG BOX TREATMENT
 
A 30-disc box set with every episode of "The Sopranos" weighs in at 10 pounds. It'll go on sale Nov. 11 with a list price of $399.99. Besides 7 seasons worth of episodes, the set has 2 bonus DVDs that include an interview with creator David Chase by Alec Baldwin. The set has 2 "Supper with the Sopranos" features, sit-down dinners with Chase and various actors, auditions and more. Chase also discusses how the show was cast and the evolution of the characters. He includes 3 soundtrack CDs, and 16 scenes that never aired. Four hundred dollars won't buy you Tony Soprano. James Gandolfini didn't participate in any of the "extras."

HANKS & WILSON LOSE HOME DISPUTE
 
Blaine County judge has rejected Tom Hanks' second request for arbitration over what the actor says was $2.5 million in faulty workmanship by the company that built his compound in central Idaho. Following the decision, a lawyer for the construction company said it will seek monetary damages from Hanks & Rita Wilson for "abuse of process" for filing the second request.
Fifth District Court Judge Robert Elgee ruled that the dispute between Hanks & Storey Construction had been decided in 2004 when American Arbitration Association awarded the company $1.85 million. In November, Hanks & Wilson filed the second request, alleging defects had been discovered. Elgee rejected the request. New York firm 42 West, which represents Hanks & Wilson, issued a statement saying an appeal is likely by Sun Valley Trust, owner of the property. "The court ruled against Sun Valley Trust, but also admitted that its decision was harsh," John Hanover, attorney said.
"Idaho law in this area is not clearly established and everyone, including the judge, knew that this issue was headed for Idaho Court of Appeals reguardless."
 
JOLIE & PITT DONATES 2 IRAQI KIDS
 
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's love for children is not limited to their own: The couple donated $1 million to help kids affected by the war, Education Partnership for Children of Conflict announced. The organization will distribute the donation, made through the couple's
Jolie-Pitt Foundation, to organizations working on behalf of children in Iraq. Children in the U.S. will also benefit. "These educational support programs for children of conflict are the best way to help them heal," said Jolie. "We hope to encourage others to give to these great organizations," Pitt added. Money will benefit Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Pro. (military children); Women for Women Int. (Iraqi women & children); Int. Rescue Committee (Iraq schools); and NineMillion.org (learning materials). Last year, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation gave $300,000 to support the International Rescue Committee's relief program for Darfur refugees.

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NBC 2 SHOW THE OLYMPICS ONLINE

Fans will be able to catch the Beijing Olympics on their laptops this summer. That's the idea behind the NBC Olympics on the Go service the network announced. Fans select sports they're interested in, and the program downloads the coverage when available. They can watch them without being online. The service, provided by Wavexpress, is free. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, which means many events will take place while Americans are sleeping. Coverage is expected to be available within 12 hours.
Users must have Microsoft Windows Vista to use the service, which runs on the operating system's Media Center.

COMCAST'S FANDANGO BUYS DISNEY'S MOVIES.COM
 
Fandango Inc. said it acquired Movies.com from Walt Disney for an undisclosed amount. Fandango, owned by Comcast, sells tickets for 1,300 theaters. It said it will now handle the ticket functions for Movies.com.
Movies.com, which had partnered with MovieTickets.com for ticketing, was owned by Walt Disney Internet Group.
Comcast said the price was minimal. Both sites were launched in 2000. Comcast bought Fandango in April 2007. Months later, the company unveiled Fancast.com.
Fandango & Movies.com fall under Comcast Interactive Media.

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June 23, 2005 - Roger Ebert received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

June 26, 2002 - David Hasseloff checked into The Betty Ford Center for treatment of alcoholism.

June 27, 1964 - Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman were married. It only lasted 38 days.

June 28, 1996 - Charles M. Schulz got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

June 29, 2000 - In Santa Rosa, CA, the official groundbreaking ceremony took place for the Charles M. Schulz Museum.

June 30, 1936 - Margaret Mitchell’s book, "Gone with the Wind," was published in New York City.
         
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MADISON (2001)

In 1971, Jim McCormick realizes his dream when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race comes to Madison, IN.
 
I made it to Sky-Vue Drive-in this weekend. Due to the rain, I missed out on 'Get Smart' But, 'Wall-E' is a must see for both kids and adults alike.

Have a safe & happy July 4th.    
 
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'Preditor' stars Arnold Schwartenegger & Jesse Ventura went to become governors. Now, Sonny Landham wants to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

Former tough-guy actor sets sights on US Senate
 
Jun 25, 7:40 AM (ET)

By BRUCE SCHREINER

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles, from roughing up Sylvester Stallone to getting tossed out a window by Carl Weathers. He pulls no punches in his newest role: Libertarian challenger to a man known for political toughness, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Now 67 and living in northeastern Kentucky, the man who played Billy Bear in "48 Hours" and was killed by an alien in "Predator" admits his action-movie days are behind him. "I think I'm having wild action when I take two aspirin with my hot chocolate at night," he quipped.

The actor known for his powerful physique, booming voice and his American Indian heritage says he's serious about his longshot bid, because too many politicians are indifferent to voters' problems.

Landham refers to McConnell, a four-term Republican, as "Boss Hogg" after the corrupt politician from "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show. He bluntly called Democratic candidate and millionaire businessman Bruce Lunsford an "elitist."
 
Even President Bush is a target: "He took us into a war on lies," Landham said, claiming the actual intent was "to put 'Big Oil' back into Iraq."

To qualify for the November ballot, Landham must collect at least 5,000 valid petition signatures by Aug. 12. State Libertarian Party Chairman Ken Moellman said the petition drive began recently and he believes Landham will make it.

But the bid includes some campaign baggage that seems scripted for Hollywood, instead of socially conservative Kentucky. Early in his acting career in the 1970s, Landham bared it all in adult films.

Asked whether that could hurt him politically, Landham replied, "What can I do? That was a part of my life you cannot call back."

But he does express regrets.

"If I was going to do it now - knowing that I'm going to have four children, knowing that I was going to run for office - no, I wouldn't make that choice," he said. "But at the time I made the choice of getting a paycheck, staying alive for your big break."

Landham also served more than 2 1/2 years in federal prison after being convicted of making threatening and obscene phone calls to his ex-wife. The conviction was thrown out by a federal appeals court that found he committed no crime.

Libertarians, with their "live and let live" philosophy, look past his history.

"We look at the character of the man today, not what he did 30 years ago," Moellman said, noting the actor "asked his Maker for forgiveness, and that's all you can ask a man to do."

He said Landham lives "a better lifestyle" today, residing in Ashland with his fifth wife and three of his children.

The cast of 1987's "Predator" featured two future state governors: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura. But the prospects of winning office seem far more remote for Landham.

Political scientist Michael Baranowski, of Northern Kentucky University, predicted minimal impact on the Senate race, though Landham could take some votes from McConnell.

"I'm not sure which is more of a hurdle for Landham, being a former porn actor or being a Libertarian Party candidate," he said. "But if the race between McConnell and Lunsford is tight enough, the votes Landham pulls from McConnell might be critical."

McConnell campaign adviser Scott Jennings said Landham won't push the Republican incumbent off his message of how he has "delivered for the commonwealth time and again."

This isn't the first dabbling in politics for Landham, who struggled to get odd jobs after being released from prison. Now he still dabbles in acting, but Social Security checks and an acting pension are his main income.

He flirted with running for governor as a Republican in 2003, left the GOP and promised an independent run. He ultimately stayed out and backed Republican Ernie Fletcher, who won.

Landham is as blunt on issues as he is skewering rivals. He equates abortion with murder. He supports scrapping the North American Free Trade Agreement. As for political correctness, he said, "PC is BS. Say what you mean, mean what you say."

Moellman said such unscripted frankness will grab voter attention.

"Sonny is very upfront," he said. "You ask Sonny a question, he'll tell you the answer. He isn't going to pull any punches, which is why I know this race is going to be a lot of fun."

My family once said they would never have voted for a wrestler. Lucky for Jessee, he didn't need their vote. I must ask if you would vote for a former porn star.

I choose to keep an open mind and judge person based on the issues. We all have a past with one thing in common. This past helps to makes us who we are.

Yes, we are a sum of our experience. We all do the best we can with what we got and hope for the best.

- Paul

SAG & AFTRA have negotiated together for years. In fact, SAG would take the lead, landing a contract with AMP/TP that they could not have alone.

That all changed this year when AFTRA decided to go it alone. Now, SAG misses the bargaining power that they once had.

Actors Brolin, Mortensen back Screen Actors Guild
 
Jun 25, 7:44 AM (ET)

By RYAN NAKASHIMA

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, Nick Nolte and other actors will come out in support of the Screen Actors Guild's negotiating team and call for a smaller union to return to the bargaining table in a new ad to run Thursday, said a person familiar with the situation.

The ad, to run in trade publications Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, contains the names of more than 60 actors including Josh Brolin, and Rosanna and Patricia Arquette, said the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.

The high-powered endorsement of the union's tactics comes just days after Tom Hanks added his name to a petition calling on actors to endorse a deal reached by the smaller American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

The battle of lists put a smaller group of guild-supporting stars like Martin Sheen and Holly Hunter against the AFTRA backers who signed onto an online petition at led by Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, and some 600 other lesser-known actors.

http://www.AFTRAYes.com
 
The three-year contracts of both unions, covering prime-time TV and movie productions, expire Monday.

AFTRA, which reached a deal with the major Hollywood studios May 28, sent out ballots to members last week to ratify the pact. The results are to be announced July 8. SAG has waged an all-out campaign to oppose the deal, saying the precedent would handcuff its negotiations. It has not yet called for a strike authorization vote.

"In the current issues that we are dealing with, I would say that AFTRA is one of the main stumbling blocks," Mortensen said in an endorsement posted Tuesday on the SAG Web site. "They are not working for actors and SAG is."

The ad says the guild is not finished with its negotiations and calls for higher minimum wages, residual payments for all Internet content, jurisdiction over all productions targeted only at the Web, and an increase in payments for appearances in DVDs.

"We believe AFTRA should go back to the bargaining table, with SAG, and fight for a better contract," it says.

The delay in reaching a contract with SAG, Hollywood's biggest actors union that represents 120,000 members, has thrown a kink in movie production schedules.

Some movie projects have experienced delays in getting approved for shooting, while others have scheduled breaks between shoots in case there is a labor disruption.

AFTRA, with 70,000 members in a handful of prime-time TV shows, issued a statement late Tuesday criticizing the guild for "spending its members' dues in a misguided effort to attack another union and undermine a solid contract."

Some 44,000 actors hold memberships in both unions.

Jonathan Handel, a former Writers Guild of America associate counsel, said SAG's effort to bring AFTRA back to the bargaining table was unrealistic because of the bad blood between the two feuding unions.

The result could be a delay of talks well past the June 30 expiration of the current contract, he said.

"I think we're in this gray sort of Netherworld where we neither have a strike nor a contract for some period of time," Handel said. "There always will be a deal eventually, the question is when."

http://www.sag.org
http://www.aftra.org

Tom Hanks supports AFTRA contract deal
 
Jun 24, 7:22 AM (ET)

By RYAN NAKASHIMA

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract deal reached by the smaller of two actors unions, putting his high-profile name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the major Hollywood studios.

Hanks added his name to an e-mail petition urging members to vote for a deal reached May 28 by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and avoid another Hollywood work stoppage on the heels of the 100-day writers' strike, which put many actors out of work.

The Screen Actors Guild continued to negotiate with studios Monday and has urged its members to vote down the AFTRA deal.

Both unions' contracts on prime-time TV shows and movie productions expire June 30.
 
The AFTRA petition said a "no" vote would effectively shut down Hollywood.

"Either our employers will lock us out, or SAG will strike," it said. "There really is no alternative if the AFTRA deal is defeated."

Among other prominent backers of the petition are former SAG president Richard Masur, Loretta Swit from "M-A-S-H", James Cromwell from "L.A. Confidential" and other actors including Adam Arkin, Morgan Fairchild and Tess Harper.

Cromwell, a former SAG board member, told The Associated Press he felt SAG was pressing for demands that could not be met.

"You bargain as hard as you can. But when you make promises you can't keep and then you hold this town hostage by your belligerence and intransigence to the realities of the industry ... it ain't gonna fly," he said. "Let's get what we can get."

A representative for Hanks confirmed Monday the actor had added his name to the petition but was unavailable to comment because he was filming in Europe.

AFTRA mailed out ballots to its some 70,000 members last week and the results are expected to be announced July 8.

SAG, representing 120,000 members, has said that talks with Hollywood studios could extend past the end of the current contract on June 30, but it was willing to keep actors working without a deal. Some 44,000 are members of both unions.

The guild has said it would push for higher wage increases, increased fees for Internet and DVD content, better mileage reimbursements and more protection for actors who refuse to consent to the use of clips of their images online.

"When unions compete with different contract terms, actors lose," said SAG's chief negotiator Doug Allen, in a statement urging members to vote against the deal.

Seriously, SAG maybe larger but they are feeling the pinch. A strike is their only leverage and this will only bolden AFTRA.

Sure, a SAG-only strike will cause Hollywood to limp. AFTRA is unlikely to support a strike. So a unified front with AFTRA against AMP/TP is their best/only option.

- Paul

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