Jem VS Jem: Which is worst?

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May 13, 2015

Tuesday afternoon Universal Studios released the trailer to the live action version of Jem and the Holograms. The 80s cartoon was a joint venture of Hasbro, Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions to create a cartoon with a broader audience than Transformers or G.I. Joe.

For two seconds I thought my childhood was destroyed again, and then I remembered that the cartoon wasn’t great either. Watch the trailer for bother the cartoon and the film, read the plot lines, and then you decide which is worst.

Comment below with your opinion.

Jem and the Holograms live action story:
As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. In Universal Pictures’ Jem and the Holograms, four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.

Directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up series, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), the musical adventure stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. Jem and the Holograms, based on the iconic Hasbro animated TV series, is written by Ryan Landels and produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, and Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios.

Jem and the Holograms will be in theaters October 23.

Jem and the Holograms cartoon plot:
The series revolves around Jem, the mysterious lead singer of the rock group “Jem and the Holograms”. Her real name is Jerrica Benton, and under this name she is the owner and manager of Starlight Music. Jerrica adopts this persona with the help of a holographic computer, known as Synergy, which was built by Jerrica’s father to be “the ultimate audio-visual entertainment synthesizer” and is bequeathed to her after his death. Jerrica is able to command Synergy to project “the Jem hologram” over herself by means of the remote micro-projectors in her earrings, thus disguising her features and clothing enabling her to assume the Jem persona. While disguised as Jem, Jerrica is able to move freely without restrictions and on several occasions other people have been in direct physical contact with her without disrupting the holographic projection. Jem, through the use of her earrings, is also able to project holograms around her and uses this ability throughout the series to avoid danger and provide special effects for the performances of her group.

Jem and the Holograms the cartoon ran for three season, from 1985-88.

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Is Warner Bros. Seriously Remaking ‘The Fugitive’?

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Larry Taylor - Managing Editor

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May 12, 2015

There are a few films out there that will never, or should never, be remade. Films like The Godfather, Taxi Driver, or anything in Stanley Kubrick’s catalogue are probably safe from being dragged through the mud of studio laziness. There are some fan favorites, like Point Break for example, that are being remade despite practically nobody wanting it to happen. Somewhere in the middle of fan favorites and legendary films lies The Fugitive, which is inexplicably heading to the remake factory at Warner Bros.

The studio, who owns the rights to the excellent 1993 film starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones (a film version of the cult 1963 TV show), has decided to do a remake for no real reason. Deadline broke the story of the remake, saying newbie screenwriter Christina Hodson is working on a screenplay. No cast has been announced yet, and let’s hope the news that Ford and Jones would reprise their roles has no merit, because that makes even less sense than the fact it is being remade in the first place.

The Fugitive is, for my money, a modern American masterpiece of action and suspense. The thriller elements blend in well with the pursuit and detective work from both Ford and Jones, who won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard. There are virtuoso moments, like the iconic train/bus collision and the chase in the aqueducts of a dam, and there is a compelling story which steadily drive the mechanics of the plot. As it stands, Andrew Davis’s film is a seminal work. To remake this is nearing cinematic blasphemy.

Remaking a film that brought in $400 million at the box office, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and is still fresh enough in our minds and popular enough in TV rotation makes no sense. To be honest, it angers me. Point Break is bad enough, but it never carried with it a certain level of respect or prestige. It is seen as a tongue-in-cheek movie, an inside joke of machismo and action, but it never needed a remake either way. The Fugitive, on the other hand, should be absolutely left alone. Alas, it won’t happen, and we will get a remake that is inferior in every way to the 1993 original.

Maybe The Godfather isn’t that far away…

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The Muppet Show is back and it’s funny!

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

The Muppet Show is back and their not pulling any punches. Notice how Gonzo takes a jab at The Office and every spinoff after that. How many pop culture jokes can you count?

ABC Tuesday afternoon released the trailer for the new fall series. The Muppets Twitter page was launched last week, @TheMuppetsABC.

It's time to get things started! #TheMuppets are coming to ABC and this is your first look! https://t.co/mXqsQtgQXr

— The Muppets ABC (@TheMuppetsABC) May 12, 2015

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Jay Leno Will Not Be On David Letterman’s Last Show

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

David Letterman’s last show is May 20th. Jimmy Kimmel will air a rerun that day in honor of Dave.

“I have too much respect for Dave to do anything that would distract viewers from watching his final show,” Kimmel said.

On Monday night’s show it was confirmed by the producers that Jay Leno will not make an appearance on the final show.

For those of you that were not alive in the early 90s, Jay Leno and David Letterman had an ugly feud over who would take over the Tonight Show when Johnny Carson stepped down. In 1996, HBO even made a bad movie about it.

Howard Stern asked Dave if Jay was going to stop by for the last show. Stern in his annoying way pushed the issue, but Letterman handled himself well.

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Reggie Watts’ Beatbox + Technology = Late Late Show

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

Reggie Watts is the bandleader of The Late Late Show with James Corden and last night he tested out some new equipment from the future.

“So, real quickly I want to just be very clear about what you’re about to hear. I’m exemplifying some technology that’s never been listened to, experienced or even conceived of before this moment. Nobody knows about this, because it doesn’t exist yet,” said Watts.

Im trying to reformat my fears into opportunities.

— reggie watts (@reggiewatts) May 10, 2015

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MallRats 2 – MallBrats? Kevin Smith May Have Lost Us

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

Kevin Smith tweeted out the title of MallRats 2, MallBrats? This title adds worry to an already far reaching sequel.

Twenty years might have been just a little too long to get the band back together. Do we still have mall rats, don’t we buy everything online now?

Do you want to see a bunch of Gen-Xers walking around the mall with their kids?

20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends & new jokes. This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here. #MallBrats pic.twitter.com/O6HfIWbRY6

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) May 11, 2015

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Archie Comics Kickstarter Watch – $25K In One Day

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

Yesterday Archie Comics launched a Kickstarter campaign to relaunch their brand with three new titles with top tier talent, the goal is to raise $350,000.

In the first 24 hours of the campaign Archie raised $25,141 with 450 supporters. Kickstarter campaigns are generally top heavy in funding. It will be interesting to see if Archie can reach it’s goal over the next 28 days.

Original article: Archie Comics Sets Lofty Goals With Kickstarter

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Verizon To Buy AOL For $4.4 billion

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Matthew Sardo

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May 12, 2015

Verizon announced Tuesday it will be buying AOL for $50 per share, or about $4.4 billion. I wonder if Verizon will start mailing CD’s again?

Read Verizon’s statement below:
NEW YORK – Taking another significant step in building digital and video platforms to drive future growth, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) for $50 per share — an estimated total value of approximately $4.4 billion.

Verizon’s acquisition further drives its LTE wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy. The agreement will also support and connect to Verizon’s IoT (Internet of Things) platforms, creating a growth platform from wireless to IoT for consumers and businesses.

AOL is a leader in the digital content and advertising platforms space, and the combination of Verizon and AOL creates a scaled, mobile-first platform offering directly targeted at what eMarketer estimates is a nearly $600 billion global advertising industry. AOL’s key assets include its subscription business; its premium portfolio of global content brands, including The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Engadget, MAKERS and AOL.com, as well as its millennial-focused OTT, Emmy-nominated original video content; and its programmatic advertising platforms.

Lowell McAdam, Verizon chairman and CEO, said: “Verizon’s vision is to provide customers with a premium digital experience based on a global multiscreen network platform. This acquisition supports our strategy to provide a cross-screen connection for consumers, creators and advertisers to deliver that premium customer experience.”

He added, “AOL has once again become a digital trailblazer, and we are excited at the prospect of charting a new course together in the digitally connected world. At Verizon, we’ve been strategically investing in emerging technology, including Verizon Digital Media Services and OTT, that taps into the market shift to digital content and advertising. AOL’s advertising model aligns with this approach, and the advertising platform provides a key tool for us to develop future revenue streams.”

Tim Armstrong, AOL chairman and CEO, will continue to lead AOL operations after closing.

Armstrong said, “Verizon is a leader in mobile and OTT connected platforms, and the combination of Verizon and AOL creates a unique and scaled mobile and OTT media platform for creators, consumers and advertisers. The visions of Verizon and AOL are shared; the companies have existing successful partnerships, and we are excited to work with the team at Verizon to create the next generation of media through mobile and video.”

The transaction will take the form of a tender offer followed by a merger, with AOL becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon upon completion.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close this summer.

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Duff McKagan On The Return Of Guns N’ Roses

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Matthew Sardo

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May 11, 2015

Matthew Sardo spoke with musician and writer Duff McKagan about his new book “How To Be A Man (and other Illusions),” the state of rock & roll, and if Guns N’ Roses will ever get back together.

“I went out and played some shows with Axel last spring and we had a good time. That music is really good, myself I forgot, cause I hadn’t gone back and revisited old songs like Michelle, and the Estranged, Rocket Queen, etc. It would be fun,” said McKagan.

Duff McKagan played bass for Guns N’ Roses for twelve years and co-wrote many of their most iconic songs. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Duff formed Velvet Revolver with his former band mate Slash and fronts his own band, Loaded. He writes weekly columns for Seattleweekly.com and ESPN.com. McKagan lives in Seattle with his wife, supermodel Susan Holmes McKagan, and their two daughters.

#NewMusic pre-order 5-5-2015 pic.twitter.com/H36EO5Hxe1

— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) April 29, 2015

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“Incredibles 2” Is On Deck For Director Brad Bird

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Matthew Sardo

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May 11, 2015

Director Brad Bird while promoting Tomorrowland, spoke with Collider about the status of the Incredibles 2 script.

“Oh yeah I have pages, a bunch of pages. I had a lot of ideas for the original Incredibles that I didn’t get a chance to use, that I like. I have ideas that I wanted to pursue a little bit and there wasn’t enough time in Incredibles. There are new ideas I have, and I think there are enough of those together to make an interesting movie. I’m just focusing on getting Tomorrowland out into the world and playing with the Incredibles sandbox again,” said Bird.

When asked if The Incredibles 2 would be his next film, “Yeah it feels like it to me, yeah,” said Bird.

It has been 11 years since Incredibles has been released, do you think the delay will hurt its box office success?

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