The Voice Star Blake Sheltons Father Dies, Forcing Concert Tour Postponements

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First Released: The month of january 18, 2012 9:34 AM EST Credit: Getty Images NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Caption Blake Shelton works on NBCs Today in Rockefeller Center, NY City, on This summer 8, 2011Blake Sheltons father has died, forcing The Voice star to reschedule several tour dates. A news release states Dick Shelton died Tuesday encircled by family members in Oklahoma. The elder Shelton have been in decreasing health. Blake Shelton devoted his win finally several weeks American Country Honours to his father, who had been put in the hospital with pneumonia. Shelton thanked fans: Your support means the planet in my experience. I really like everyone. The nation singer will miss four shows within the Dakotas and Montana now. Individuals shows happen to be rescheduled for March. He'll go back to the street Jan. 26 in Columbus, Ga. Shelton will sing America the gorgeous with wife Miranda Lambert prior to the Super Bowl the following month. The Honey Bee singer can also be up for 3 Grammys. Copyright 2012 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Pair join Cruise in U sci-fi pic

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KurylenkoRiseboroughUniversal has tapped Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Riseborough as the female leads opposite Tom Cruise in Joseph Kosinski's untitled sci-fi pic. William Monahan and Karl Gajdusek wrote earlier drafts of the script, which is currently being rewritten by Michael Arndt. Futuristic story follows a soldier stationed on Earth, the surface of which has been destroyed by aliens. When he discovers a mysterious woman in a crash-landed pod, it sets off a chain of events that cause him to question everything he knows. Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing through Chernin Entertainment, along with Barry Levine of Radical Publishing and Kosinski. Jesse Berger and Dave Morrison will exec produce. Production is expected to start in the first quarter of 2012. It seems that nearly every high-profile young actress in town has been connected to the project at some point. As Variety first reported, Jessica Chastain landed the other female lead in September, but was forced to pull out after she signed on to Kathryn Bigelow's untitled Osama bin Laden pic and could not arrange her schedule to accomodate both films. Kurylenko tested for a role in August along with Chastain, Olivia Wilde and Noomi Rapace. But after Chastain landed one part, Kurylenko wasn't among a handful of other girls who tested with Cruise in November. Insiders say Cruise liked her from the original test, and remained in the mix despite not testing again in November. As for Riseborough, it's the first time her name has been linked to the project, as she didn't test for either part in August or November. Thesp will make her American debut with the film, as up until now, she has only toplined Brit pics including Madonna's "W.E." Thesp's next film, James Marsh's "Shadow Dancer," preems at Sundance next week. Kurylenko, who played a Bond girl in "Quantum of Solace" and will soon be seen on Starz's upcoming series "Magic City," recently wrapped Terrence Malick's untitled pic starring Ben Affleck. Kurylenko is repped by CAA and Tavistock Wood Management. Riseborough is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment and Independent Talent Group. Arndt is repped by Verve and McKuin Frankel Whitehead LLP. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

Fashion Slam: What's Hot For 2012

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First Launched: The month of the month of january 20, 2012 1:43 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Avoi Mendes poses onstage throughout the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations press conference within the London West Hollywood on November 30, 2010 I went shopping the first time yesterday since just before the holiday season and boy hold the stores developed a Technicolor transformation! Color, color, color was everywhere- there's no avoiding it! What else will probably be large? People StyleWatch provides the form scoop! Prints are hot this season, states Kate Dimmock, fashion director in the magazine. A few typically the most popular prints at this time around are florals and polka dots. With florals, the recognition this really is really the balance more bold paper, the higher. Choose vibrant colors, adding neutrals for add-ons to balance it. Polka dots are a fun way to update a classic look which makes it new. A polka us us dot top or dress might be chic, or perhaps a chuckle, mix the size and colors to create contrast. Color is showing up everywhere, which is a terrific way to welcome in the new spring season, states Dimmock. Some hot color trends: Mint eco-friendly might be the it pastel colour of year which is huge. Were seeing it on pants and dresses too as with even add-ons. Red-colored-colored lips are globally flattering. Jennifer Aniston had gorgeous red-colored-colored lips within the Golden Globe Honours plus it really attracted together her whole look. Blue-eco-friendly jewelry, these ocean inspired colors are perfect for add-ons. Were seeing this color combo on chunky bracelets and bold rings. Metallic heels are perfect for day and evening. They could amplifier up any spring outfit, and so they go for everything---from jeans to dresses! For further style and wonder inspiration, see the new problem of people StyleWatch. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Food Network makes changes at 'Star'

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Alton Brown will change from host to mentor on Food Network Star. As Food Network's "Food Network Star" heads into production because of its eighth season, premiering May 13, it's made plans for changes both onscreen and off. The truth competition skein will change the option of the growing season champion in the idol judges to some fan election that'll be held prior to the season finale. The grand prize remains a show on Food Network, but this time around around, it will likely be created through the winner's mentor. Additionally, Bobby Flay and Giada P Laurentiis will shed their knowing responsibilities and, together with first-time series regular Alton Brown, will each choose a team of runners up to mentor with the competition. "Bobby, Giada and Alton would be the the best in food television," stated Food Network g.m. and SVP of programming and production Bob Tuschman. "Combined, they have created 100s of hrs of award-winning programming. Using their abilities and instincts, those are the perfect individuals to allow us to find, develop and convey our next 'Food Network Star.' " Tuschman and Food Network senior veep of promoting, creative and brand strategy Susie Fogelson will go back to handle knowing responsibilities, assisted by a number of guest idol judges. Tuschman stated the intent from the changes would be to "dial-up your competition and also the excitement." CBS Eye Too Prods. produces "Food Network Star." Principal filming is moving to NY, the show's original home, after several seasons located in La. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace': The Reviews Were In!

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"Star Wars: Episode I" returns to theaters today, in 3D. But lets flash back for a few moments to May 19th, 1999 the day The Phantom Menace was originally released. If you were a die-hard Star Wars fan, like I was, you were going to see this movie regardless of what the critics wrote about it. You ached to hear, once again, that familiar yet exciting 20th Century Fox fanfare before reading the opening crawl. You may have camped out on a dirty sidewalk for hours, days, weeks even, just so you could be one of the first to experience it. But if you werent one of those fans, you might have waited and checked out the reviews before making the decision to see The Phantom Menace. The following is a sampling of what youd have read. The Story The plot has something to do with a trade embargo being waged against a small planet called Naboo, an embargo that turns out to be a disguise for a planned full-scale invasion. Were never told what this tiny planet could possibly be worth to the enormous Trade Federation (the way we understand, in the first Star Wars, what the baddies stand to gain from the elimination of the rebel forces), so the storys basic conflict has no weight. Charles Taylor, Salon.com The Look There are new places here--new kinds of places. Consider the underwater cities, floating in their transparent membranes. The Senate chamber, a vast sphere with senators arrayed along the inside walls, and speakers floating on pods in the center. And other places: the cityscape with the waterfall that has a dizzying descent through space. And the other cities: one city Venetian, with canals, another looking like a hothouse version of imperial Rome, and a third that seems to have grown out of desert sands. Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times The Gungan Yoda puts in a cameo, but the film's designated alien is Jar Jar Binks, a rabbit-eared ambulatory lizard whose pidgin English degenerates from pseudo-Caribbean patois to Teletubby gurgle. (Although Jar Jar can be construed as grotesquely Third World and the fish faces talk like Fu Manchu, the most blatant ethnic stereotype is the hook-nosed merchant insect who owns young Anakin.) Jar Jar and his fellow Gungans suck the oxygen out of every scene; their human costars seem understandably asphyxiated. J. Hoberman, The Village Voice The Kid Based on what we see here, it doesn't seem like such an ineffable mystery that this kid will end up a wheezing, intergalactic power-mongering control freak. A slave boy who already fashions himself a Jedi knight, Anakin is a precocious brat -- the kind of kid who, in our own galaxy, might commandeer a playground and run everybody else off the jungle gym. If the psychological richness of the Star Wars movies is grounded in Darth Vader's movement in and out of the light, then it may be high time to create a new myth -- i.e., a new franchise. Peter Rainer, NY Magazine The Final Word Nothing could live up to the hype of this film. Nothing. "Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace" is a movie. It's not the Second Coming. It's not even the First Coming, depending on your religious stance. It's just a movie. ... And while I'm saddened to report that it's a deeply flawed film in terms of both story line and character development, I'm happy to note that visually it's a marvel. Paul Clinton, CNN.com "Phantom Menace" discussed this week in Talk Nerdy!

Black Lagoon UK Blu-ray Release Date Confirmed

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According to this weekends MCM Expo the Black Lagoon Blu-ray Boxset is expected to be released on the 9th July in the UK, however pre-orders have yet to appear online.

Well today one curious Anime fan, Simonm094 tweeted to Manga Entertainment asking if the release date was correctly printed in the Magazine and Manga UK replied stating that the date printed in the MCM Expo Magazine was indeed correct. Thus confirming that Black Lagoon Collection will be released on Blu-ray in the UK on 9th July 2012.

So UK Fans, not only are we getting the Bleach Movie Trilogy on Blu-ray this coming monday which fills out the rest of May, but we will also be getting Roujin Z and Angel Beats in June and now confirmed is Black Lagoon Blu-ray Boxset. Looks like the UK Anime Blu-ray Market is starting to pick up.

New Anime Blu-ray UK Releases (28/05/12)

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After a short period without any new Anime Blu-ray Releases in the UK, the past month (and upcoming months) are going to be rather busy - since last week Ghost In The Shell: Solid State Society Blu-ray was released and upcoming next month is Angel Beats and Broken Blade on Blu-ray.

Return to the present and we find that Manga Entertainment UK, in partnership with Kaze UK, has today released the first three Bleach Movies on Single Blu-ray discs across Britain.

I've seen the first two films on Blu-ray, from Kaze-Fr, so i expect the quality and menus to be exactly the same (since the versions by Kaze-Fr had English Dub Track and English Subtitles). Both films had superb picture quality and 5.1 Surround Tracks. Either way today all three films are available to purchase from UK Stores and online retailers.

Bleach: The Movie - Memories Of Nobody -> £15 (Amazon UK / HMV UK) £17.99 (Play UK)
Bleach: The Movie - Diamond Dust Rebellion -> £15 (Amazon UK / HMV UK) £17.99 (Play UK)
Bleach: The Movie - Fade To Black -> £15 (Amazon UK) £17.99 (Play UK) £20 (HMV UK)


Bleach: The Movie - Memories Of Nobody: The first ever big screen outing for the phenomenally successful anime series finds Soul Reaper Ichigo and his friends having to contend with a sudden outbreak of unidentifiable spirits called "blanks" while in the skies of the Soul Society, the real world has suddenly been reflected. Meanwhile a mysterious female shinigami named Senna has appeared before Ichigo along with a man named Ganryu, leading a group called the "Dark Ones".

Bleach: The Movie - Diamond Dust Rebellion: After the treasured Ouin is stolen, Toshiro Hitsugaya disappears and becomes the prime suspect. This act of treason can only be punished one way! When the Soul Society calls for his capture and execution, substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki vows to prove Hitsugaya's innocence. Will the secret of the Ouin and Captain Hitsugaya s motives be revealed before his honour, his life, and the Soul Society are destroyed?

Bleach: The Movie - Fade To Black: Save the girl, save the other world! A mysterious figure has broken into Mayuri Kurotsuchi's laboratory in the Seireitei. Rukia witnesses this catastrophe, and the intruders abduct Rukia as she feels something inside of her fade away. Meanwhile, in the World of the Living, Ichigo and Kon experience a strange disturbance and head to Kisuke Urahara's shop for some answers. When Kisuke informs them about the destruction of the Seireitei, the two set out for the Soul Society. What awaits Ichigo in the devastated Seireitei, however, are Soul Reapers who seem to have lost all memory related to both him and Rukia. Ichigo must find out what happened to Rukia and try to save her before the two are forced to part ways forever!