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‘The King’s Speech’: The new PG-13 version smudges a terrific film, but will anyone give a #@*%!? Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 12:45PMIn the past, you might have thought that winning an Academy Award for Best Picture would be enough to save a movie from being censored by its own distributor. And you would have been right. Today, however, the Weinstein Company is releasing, to 1,000 theaters, a PG-13 version of The King’s Speech (a movie that
BREAK A LEG — A Manhattan Beach man gives up a lucrative advertising career to audition for a new future, and takes us ... Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 2:18PMMatt Shevin was dressed up as a big bottle of Texas Pete hot sauce when the ax came down. Shevin had just arrived on the set along with another actor, who was costumed as a different flavor of Texas Pete’s, to shoot some print ads for the hot sauce and then some TV commercials.
Beyonce Doesn't Regret Sexy but Banned Heat Ad Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 10:12PM'It was for my fragrance and I believe a wonderful fragrance brings out the sex appeal in a woman,' the singer defends her decision to make a steamy ad.
True Ventures Funds Orabrush, the Justin Bieber of Mouth Care Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 2:24PMNow here's a funding deal you don't get to write about everyday. True Ventures has invested $2.5 million in a tongue scraper. That's not high-tech jargon for, say, a scummy site that steals private data off of your social networks and sells it to marketers. True Ventures newest portfolio company is a small consumer package good company out of Provo, Utah that sold a million tongue brushes last ...
Love Doesn't Have To Hurt Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 2:04PMA controversial Super Bowl ad featuring a black woman attacking her male companion continues to stir debate. In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin asks why acts of domestic violence, as seen in the ad, are considered funny — and wonders what children take away from such commercials.
A batch of Citations with a Super Bowl touch Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 9:46PMHere’s a few special “David Citations” of the interesting, zany and weird related to the Super Bowl: Overall, on two fronts: The game was exciting — good but not great. The commercials had their moments, but generally were similar to the game — good but not great. read more
A Groupon Gaffe? Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 11:14AMEach day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: Groupon's Super Bowl backlash. After last night's Super Bowl, it looks like Groupon's got some explaining to do . The ever-quirky group buying site made its grand TV entrance last night with a set of three commercials that poke fun at celebrity-endorsed PSAs. One ...
Super Bowl Commercials: Hits and Misses Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 11:10AMAs marketers strutted their stuff during Super Bowl XLV, an ordinary joe's $500 spot was among those most liked.
NFL Player’s (Antonio Comartie) Ex-Fiance Rhonda Patterson Tells All in Book Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 11:07AM*NFL star, Antonio Cromartie (New York Jets) is about to be put on blast. His ex-fiance Rhonda Patterson, is gearing up to publish a memoir of their rocky relationship which ended a few days before their $200,000 wedding and before the birth of their first child, his sixth. “Love, Intercepted: A Tale of Football, Falling [...]
2011 Super Bowl commercials Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 6:21PMA look at some of the 2011 Super Bowl TV advertisements. A look at some of the 2011 Super Bowl TV advertisements.
LivingSocial Kicks Off TV Advertising with Pre-Super Bowl Spot Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 5:32PMThe second-largest group-buying company did not get any playing time during the 45th Super Bowl today, but LivingSocial sneaked one in right before kick-off. LivingSocial's 30-second spot went for funny, featuring a bearded, gruff-looking man, who said his addiction with getting 50-to-70 percent started a year ago.
Social Media Gets Its Game On for the Super Bowl Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 7:53PMIn an age when it's ever harder for advertisers to get their message across to mass audiences, this weekend's Super Bowl still presents marketers with one of the best opportunities to connect with viewers. Even so, advertisers are getting ahead of the game -- literally -- through social media and video channels. The use of so-called "viral marketing" isn't new to the Super Bowl ad game. But in ...
TV Junkie: Super Bowl AdFest - Check Out Chloris Leachman as #GoGranny Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 5:13PMWe pre/review some of the ad onslaught that awaits us this Super Bowl XLV. There's a great ad featuring Chloris Leachman that won't even make it on TV but is worth a gander. Unfortunately the Super Bowl will be eclipsing most other shows this weekend but don't forget that the game will be over before the premium channels' programs air - and those are all new this Sunday. Of course, let's not ...
It's time for super commercials Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 3:47PMSuper Bowl Sunday is all about football, a rockstar halftime performance, game-day food and commercials.
Volkswagen Super Bowl 2011 Ad The Force has been Published Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 1:55PMVolkswagen has just released both of their Super Bowl 2011 ads online. The 60 second long 2012 Passat Super Bowl ad features a little Darth Vader trying out the Force. The 2012 Passat Super Bowl ad,...
Super Bowl ad blitz costs GM millions Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 9:07AMNEW YORK #8212; General Motors Co. is back in the Super Bowl in a big way.
Brandy Part of NBC’s Single-Sponsor Programming on Sunday Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 11:47AM*On Sunday, Brandy Norwood will take part in NBC’s single-sponsor primetime programming, which was a popular form of advertising back in the early days of television. The New York Times is reporting that NBC will show the movie “National Treasure,” and all 35 or so minutes of commercials will be for the TurboTax online tax [...]
Key to winning a Super Bowl ad? Psshh! Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 10:19PMWe're exactly a month away from the Super Bowl, and as we all know, the television ads are just as fun to watch as the game. This year, Brandy Gill of Orlando, has the chance to see his homegrown TV commercial air on that Sunday. More>>>
Monday Morning Quarterback Part Two Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 8:30PMKim Hollis: Gulliver's Travels has earned $27.5 million after eight days in release, and appears to be dying on the vine. Why did this $100 million production fail?
TV's Top Tweeters: Who You Should Be Following Now Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 2:22PMYou're already on Twitter following Ryan Seacrest for breaking celebrity news and Conan O'Brien for... well, who isn't on Team Coco? Right? But are you following all of TV's top tweeters? Whether you're tickled by the comedy stylings of Community's Joel McHale or want to spar with Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes, we've picked out the small-screen's most essential and thrown them into one handy ...
TV's Top Tweeters: Who You Should Be Following Now Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 2:20PMYou're already on Twitter following Ryan Seacrest for breaking celebrity news and Conan O'Brien for... well, who isn't on Team Coco? Right? But are you following all of TV's top tweeters? Whether you're tickled by the comedy stylings of Community 's Joel McHale or want to spar with Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes , we've picked out the small-screen's most essential and thrown them into one ...
Government poking around in my intestines, grocery habits Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 11:59AMI knew the government was looking out for me but only recently did I learn that its concern extends all the way into my intestines. When government officials talk about consumer protection, they mean protection not merely at the personal level, but at the cellular.
Roll Tide and Our Favorite Sports Commercials of 2010 Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 11:46AMSports commercials are some of the best on TV and 2010 was no exception. We had plenty of ads hit the airwaves that gave us goosebumps, made us laugh or shake our heads. There were plenty to choose from but I took the best 25 and told you why. If you agree or disagree with my rankings, be sure to let that be known in the comments. If there's one that I missed, be sure to link to that in the ...
Cataloging the 'King of Cool" Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 7:21AMThe Steve McQueen "Birthplace Collection" at Beech Grove Public Library pays scholarly and sentimental tribute to the Hoosier-born Hollywood icon. by David Hoppe In 1963, the year Steve McQueen's exploits on a motorcycle in the film The Great Escape made him a star, there was a cover story about the icon in Life magazine. I was 12 years old at the time, but I remember that story because it ...
Adam Carolla Sounds Off on His Pet Peeves Saturday, November 27, 2010 @ 1:56PMThe Haggler invites a guest ranter, Adam Carolla, to talk about his pet peeves.
Roku + Hulu Plus = Pretty Awesome Tuesday, November 23, 2010 @ 5:35PMLast week, the Roku player gained support for Hulu Plus. I’ve been trying out the combo for the past few days, and it’s pretty awesome. It further fulfills the promise of streaming TV content from the internet and back to your TV in the way that Google TV hasn’t.
Video: Anatomy of a Greenwash Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 8:33AMThe Yes Men Chevron "We Agree" prank just won't quit. (And thank goodness for that!) A couple weeks ago, Funny or Die spoofed the absurd greenwashing commercials, and this week there's a new video on the site by Paul Scheer with a behind-the-scenes look at the ad agency's pitch to Chevron's marketing team. It's a hoot. Anatomy of a Greenwash from Paul Scheer Ad agent: "Okay, here's how it's ...
G. William Oakley, master of the melodrama Monday, November 1, 2010 @ 8:10PMHeritage Square Opera House founder G. William Oakley, who developed his own style of Victorian melodrama and vaudeville into a distinct and popular art form in two states, died Oct. 30 of cancer at his home in Georgetown. When asked, Oakley said, "I want to be remembered as Cary Grant with a martini."
Watch John Wayne in The Quiet Man: live! Tuesday, October 5, 2010 @ 9:11PMAs part of the Guardian and Observer Film Season, we settled down for an afternoon matinee of John Wayne romance The Quiet Man, as voted for by you . What happened when Andrew Pulver turned on Channel 4 at 12:05pm? 11.42am: Last night Michael Hann roughed it out with Daniel Craig in gangster thriller Layer Cake . The night before, Steve Rose and David Thomson tried to decipher David Lynch's ...
TV on the net Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:32PMFrom celebrity shenanigans to thought-provoking bloggers to monkeys scratching their butts, the Internet is an always-on source of video entertainment. Enlightening, frightening or just plain silly, it's all there waiting for your click.[...]
Just you, your girl and your Johnson Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:36PMI've seen thousands of humorous TV commercials in my time; most intended to be that way, and a very special few which are hilarious despite themselves. I'm going to go out on a limb here and place this ad for...
Turn down the volume on negative political ads Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 8:20PMThey are loaded with distortions and outright lies and are not to be believed. It's hard to know whether to laugh or hit the mute button and curse.
TV Review: 'Lost' series finale expands to 2 1/2 hours Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 1:07AMGet ready for a lot of Lost on May 23: The series finale will expand to two-and-a-half hours from the originally scheduled two hours. The news, which was first posted on the website of the Hollywood Reporter , was confirmed to EW.com by a source close to the show.
John DiStaso's Granite Status: Mahoney readies TV, radio spots; Ayotte on the air today Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 11:02PMCampaign 2010 gearing up as one House candidate readies media advertising and a Senate candidate's ads go up on television.
Blizzardmobile Stops in West Virginia Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:44PMYou didn't see any snowflakes Sunday, but there were plenty of blizzards popping up in Kanawha County.
In today's media, substance is no match for BS Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 8:38PMDrudge, Fox News, talk radio -- and even Keith Olbermann: Too many media voices revel in baseless incitement
Kirstie Alley takes her weight-loss battle to reality TV Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 2:30PMThe fluctuating weight of Kirstie Alley has kept the once-svelte "Cheers" star on the cover of tabloids for years, a predicament she made fun of in fantastic, over-the-top fashion on the 2005 Showtime comedy "Fat Actress." Now those body issues have led her where so many celebrities go in the hopes of remaking themselves for the public: reality TV.
Keystone Light Unveils National Advertising Campaign Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 12:19PMThe "Always Smooth" Brand Strengthens Its Voice With the Introduction of Hero, Keith Stone
Keystone Light Unveils National Advertising Campaign Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 12:04PMCHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 04/06/10) - Keystone Light beer, the top share grower in the convenience store channel(1), is launching a new national advertising campaign fueled by the tagline "Always Smooth" -- and introducing the world to Keith Stone. Two 30-second TV spots debut nationally today with Keith Stone, an easy going and confident personality who embodies the brand's "Always Smooth ...
Airlines duke it out in funny commercials Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:52PMForget dreamy clouds and joyful airport reunions. The latest airline commercials have two of the country's most popular low-cost carriers poking fun at each other with the help of topless men and mooing passengers.
TV on the net Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 4:16PMFrom celebrity shenanigans to thought-provoking bloggers to monkeys scratching their butts, the Internet is an always-on source of video entertainment. Enlightening, frightening or just plain silly, it's all there waiting for your click.[...]
Daily Proposition: bong smoking and b-astiality at taxpayers’ expense Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:38PMFamily First Senator Steve Fielding slammed SBS TV show Wilfred because he didn’t "think taxpayers' money should be used to finance film projects that display acts of b-astiality”. Now I had to watch it.
South Charleston Recreation Center Closed Monday for Flood Cleanup Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 1:13PMThe South Charleston Recreation Center is closed Monday after flood waters hit early Saturday morning.
Violence Up Among Homeless Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:28PMIn the last four months, there has been a significant increase in violence among the homeless -- and the cold weather may be to blame. One man has died from the violence.
Man Dies in DUI-Related Crash in Logan County Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:43PMA three-car accident in Logan County ended with an elderly man dead and a teenager in jail.
Kanawha County Commission Holding Spring Cleanup Sites Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe Kanawha County Commission is holding four spring cleanup sites again this year.
Kanawha County Murder Trial Delayed Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe murder trial for Farley Rhodes that was supposed to start Monday has been delayed. He is accused of setting Starlena Pratt on fire at their home in South Charleston in August 2008.
Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Robbing Bank in Clendenin Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe trial has been delayed for a man accused of robbing a bank in Clendenin.
Toddler Killed in Mobile Home Fire; Name Released Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:58AMThe Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire happened in the 400-block of Tram Road in Stout around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes on West Virginia Turnpike; Traffic Backed Up Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:43PMEmergency crews were on the scene of a tractor-trailer accident Wednesday night on the West Virginia Turnpike.