| ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ Image + Poster + Voice Cast Announcement |
By Geek Beat
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 at 11:30 pm |
DreamWorks Animation Releases Cast Line-Up
Into the Wild of ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corporation today announced a stellar cast line-up for DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming comedy, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” which is slated for a November 7, 2008 theatrical release. “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” is the sequel to the studio’s hit, “Madagascar” which grossed over $532 million in worldwide box office and became the number one animated film of 2005. The original cast from “Madagascar,” including Ben Stiller as Alex the lion, Chris Rock as Marty the zebra, David Schwimmer as Melman the giraffe, Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria the hippo, Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien the lemur king, Cedric The Entertainer as Maurice, Julien’s advisor and Andy Richter as Mort the chimp will reprise their roles in “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.” Joining the Central Park zoosters for their continuing adventures in Africa is an all new ensemble, including Bernie Mac (The Bernie Mac Show) as Zuba, Alex’s dad and head of the pride, Sherri Shepherd (The View) as Alex’s Mom, Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) as Makunga, a challenger to Zuba and Will.i.am (The Black Eyed Peas) as Moto Moto, a watering hole lothario.
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| 2008 MTV Movie Awards Rundown + Winners |
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm |
The ‘2008 MTV Movie Awards’ Golden Popcorn Goes To…
Autobots, a Pregnant Teen, a Drunk Pirate and a Bloody Barber Shine
As Some of the Night’s Big Winners Johnny Depp Nabs Two Awards and
Best Movie of the Year Goes to ‘Transformers’ UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Kicking off the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” with an over-the-top dance battle, host Mike Myers set the tone for a fun-filled extravaganza with first time winners, unforgettable acceptance speeches and cutting edge short films. For the first time in over a decade, the rock star wannabes from Wayne’s World reunited for a pop culture moment that garnered a standing ovation in the house. Bringing a little “sex” to the show, stars from this weekend’s #1 movie sensation, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Hudson presented Will Smith with “Best Male Performance.” Adding to the memorable moments, Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls gave heart stopping and eye-popping performances. The who’s who of young Hollywood and established superstars united to celebrate our audience’s favorite movies at the seventeenth annual ceremony.
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| Video Preview: NASA To Send Buzz Lightyear To Infinity and Beyond! |
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at 11:57 am |
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
DISNEY PARKS AND NASA SEND
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR INTO SPACE MISSION COINCIDES WITH “LAUNCH”
OF NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE &
THE DEBUT OF TOY STORY MANIA!
AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
AND DISNEYLAND RESORTS Cape Canaveral, Fla., · May 29, 2008 / “” It’s a dream come true for Buzz Lightyear as Disney Parks and NASA send the 12-inch-tall action figure “to infinity and beyond!” Buzz Lightyear will blast off aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-124. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center is scheduled for 5:02 p.m. ET on May 31. Buzz’s dream of going “to infinity and beyond” will finally come true during the mission when — with the help of the crew — he will fly in zero gravity inside the International Space Station as part of NASA’s “Toys in Space” initiative. Through this program, Buzz will help introduce fun elements from space into science and math classrooms across the country.
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| The ‘Hellboy’ Universe Heats Up This summer |
By Geek Beat
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 9:20 pm |
Summer getaways with the B.P.R.D.
With Hellboy II: The Golden Army coming in July, there’s no better time to get up to speed on what’s happening with the characters in the B.P.R.D. Dark Horse will be releasing three new B.P.R.D. titles by Mike Mignola and B.P.R.D. vet John Arcudi into the Hellboy Universe for summer reading pleasure — with new revelations for Liz Sherman and the origin story for Johann Kraus, as well as a bit of backstory for the Bureau’s battle with the infamous frog creatures. June 5th will see the first installment of War on Frogs — a series of four one-shots that pick up from the March-April B.P.R.D. feature on MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Renowned artist Herb Trimpe (The Incredible Hulk) joins regular B.P.R.D. writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, with Guy Davis handling the inking, for the first one-shot story in this series that will feature a different legendary comics artist for each issue.
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| Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils ‘The Dark Knight’ Coaster |
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 2:24 am |
Jackson, NJ · May 15, 2008 — Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled the highly anticipated “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster.” Based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie THE DARK KNIGHT, the indoor, dark coaster offers guests a one-of-kind ride experience.
More than just a ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster features the most world renowned DC Comics characters in an adventure that utilizes storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride thrill. As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City “” caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker.
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