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Monday is Google's twelfth birthday and the search giant is celebrating once again with a new Google Doodle on its homepage. This year's doodle is a painting by American artist Wayne Thiebaud and features a simple birthday cake with Google's logo and one candle. Thiebaud, born in 1920, is well known for painting images of cakes, ice cream, candy and toys.
It's not clear how the company decides when to celebrate its birthday as Google.com was registered on September 15, 1997 and Google wasn't incorporated until September 4, 1998. The company has also celebrated its birthday on September 7 instead of September 27 on at least two occasions. Regardless, it's been at least twelve years since Google became an indispensable way to help us navigate the Web. So in celebration of Google's birthday, here's a look back at Google's annual birthday doodles.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/206246/google_cake_doodle_marks_12th_birthday_a_look_back.html?tk=hp_newMonday is Google's twelfth birthday and the search giant is celebrating once... more
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Today's Important News has Avatar winning obvious awards, Matthew Goode's short screen test and photos of two Batman porn parodies. Let's check the news:
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-Avatar won a bunch of awards at the first 3D awards show designed to award things to Avatar. And Brendan Fraser got a "3D Talent" award. [THR]
-Matthew Goode admits to screen-testing for The Hobbit. Del Toro must be leaning toward a Leap Year Bilbo over a Boys Bilbo. [The Playlist]
-Seems there are two Batman themed pornos floating about: one has a retro vibe and the other appears to be modernized. Either way, Holy Wankfest, Batman! [Bleeding Cool]
-Kevin Smith better win Hollywood's Hottest Body Awards. [PR]
-Matt Damon is in talks to star in a new Robert F. Kennedy biopic. [Deadline]
-Not content with not remaking Game of Death, Abel Ferrara will now do Broadway before leaving that in the dust too. [Variety]
-Shane Black will direct Doc Savage fo--who's directing what, you ask? Oh, nevermind. [Current]
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Yes, Virginia. You can now experience Michael Jackson in glorious 3D again. But let's see what else is important on the Internet when it comes to film today:
-Captain EO reopens today. [LAist]
-OMGZ JAMES CAMERON'S OSCAR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH REVEALED [Little Gold Men]
-Jeff Wells bashes Douglas Sirk. [HE]
-Glenn Kenny bashes Jeff Wells bashing Douglas Sirk. [Some Came Running]
-"Are we in the Golden Age of Trash," asks Movieline. Find out. [Movieline]
Yes, Virginia. You can now experience Michael Jackson in glorious 3D again. But... more
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The Hurt Locker swept some more awards under its' belt this past weekend, Shutter Island was a massive opening success for Martin Scorsese and Marlon Wayans is going to be Richard Pryor. Now join us for the rest of today's important news:
-The Hurt Locker rakes in the awards at BAFTA and the WGA awards over the weekend. [Current]
-Shutter Island also made Marty the most money on an opening weekend for his entire career. [Current via Deadline]
-3,2,1...KRISTEN STEWART EMOTE! [Guardian UK]
-Marlon Wayans will play Richard Pryor in a biopic. I'm ok with this. [The Playlist]
-A live-action Vampire Hunter D joins the ranks of "anime that may, but won't, be made into reality." [ANN]
-The Miramax sale may not be as sweet as you'd think. [Variety]
-James Cameron has both saved 3D filmmaking and damned it. And he knows it. [FirstShowing]
-The Weinstein Company, meanwhile, has worked out a DVD distribution deal with Sony. So rest assured, you'll get Nine on DVD. [Deadline]
-5,000 texts can't be wrong: Shahrukh Khan wins the "Most Popular Actor Award 2010." [PR]
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SAT-UR-DAY! SAAAAAT-URDAY! SAT-UR-DAY! SAAAAoh here's some links with news you should read.
-Shutter Island did gangbusters yesterday and will continue to bust gangs all weekend long. So review it for us. [Deadline]
-So an iconic horror shop, Dark Delicacies, is relocating. So they're having auctions and such. One of the auctions offered? Thomas Jane will deliver you pizza if you're in the Los Angeles area. I recommend you get it from Joe Peeps. [FEARNet]
-SXSW will close with Four Lions, which is awesome, and adds Bruce McDonald's This Movie Is Broken. [SXSW]
-So, Christopher Nolan joining Superman 3.203? A rumor according to DC Entertainment Prez Diane Nelson. [Splash Page]
-Cinematical's Movie Club begins with Heathers. So join in, kids. [Cinematical]
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Friday! Friday! Friday!
That means tomorrow is SATURDAY! IT'S SATURDAY! IT'S SATURDAY!!
Oh. And here's some news.
-The greatest freak-outs of Leonardo DiCaprio? THE GREATEST FREAK-OUTS OF oh here. [Inside Movies]
-So, the Spider-Man reboot will probably follow the Ultimate Spider-Man model. Sure. [Current via /film]
-How to take a girl's Star Wars virginity? I guess a lightsaber is out of the metaphor. [Current]
-Avatar's 3D glasses are a health hazard in Italy. Related: Italy HATES fun. Loves fascism. [THR]
-Steven Spielberg speaks on making Tintin, makes me wish I had a time machine, etc. [Hero Complex]
Friday! Friday! Friday!
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It's the start of a relatively short week, but that doesn't mean we don't have a series of links worth your morning clicking.
-Barbara Walters ends her Oscar Interview Hullabaloo Whiskey-A-Go-Go after this year's. [NYT]
-For one night only, Avatar was different in Austin, Texas. [AICN]
-Cary Grant's An Affair To Remember is being remade in Japan, written by Saito Hiroshi (Samurai Fiction) [Variety]
-The award for "Dumbest PR Consultant Trying to Cash In on The Kevin Smith v. Southwest Saga is..." [here]
-The Tron Legacy teaser site for Flynn Lives has a new secret section that looks like Q*Bert line-dancing.
-Toy Fair happened over the weekend. This means you can now see toy versions of Jonah Hex and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
-An image has popped up for Sion Sono's Cold Fish. He could film paint dry and it'd still be incredible. [Twitch]
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Let no one tell you different: the Olympics are here.
Now go outside. It's Saturday.
Let no one tell you different: the Olympics are here.
Now go outside. It's... more
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On this new episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett, Ellen and our legion of loyal webcamers review Frozen, From Paris With Love and Dear John. Then Ellen Fox breaks down the Top 5 Aborted Franchises, which Percy Jackson and the Olympians may join, and gives us a secret Valentine's Day movie confession. There's also a director's intervention for a certain W. Allen.
-Pierce Brosnan is a centaur. [UGO]
-The additional content for Left for Dead 2 reminds me that Valve should really make a film. [Kotaku]
-Streaming live from the Berlin Film Festival is the "definitive" cut of Metropolis. [Berlinale]
edit: per a friend, "METROPOLIS IS NOT REMASTERED. REMASTERING IS FOR MUSIC." it's early, i'm an idiot.
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It's Thursday. There's a new Rotten Tomatoes Show tonight at 10:30 pm on Current. And we've got some news for you.
-Why pay for Werner Herzog's film school when you can sneak in? [Flavorwire]
-From the creators of Fanboys comes Journies. Which will probably do just as well. (RIMSHOT). [AICN]
-Yes, Virginia, Paranormal Activity is too scary for Italy. Also, they forgot to rate it. [Current]
-Sundance doc 8: The Mormon Proposition gets picked up. [Variety]
-TAYLOR LAUTNER IS SO FUCKING IMPORTANT HE SHITS DIAMONDS. Or something. [Deadline]
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The worst part about Wednesdays when there's no real news? You get a craving up and down your arm like you wouldn't believe! But we've got your fix below.
-Disney sees profits drop a few million, but are stoked for the iPad. [Variety]
-Seeing things in 3D can make you sick, Virginia. [NYT]
-Normally, listing five quintessential Clive Barker films is cool, but I just realized this is written by Stacie Ponder. Which makes this legitimately good. [Horror Hacker]
-Tom Cruise is so Tom Cruise Crazy he's doing another Mission Impossible. [Current]
-Why ending credits should be long. [Independent Eye]
-Looks like those full body scanners are an issue if you're Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan. [Current]
-"Slow Criticism" is a crock pot for criticism. [Greencine Daily]
The worst part about Wednesdays when there's no real news? You get a craving... more
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It's a bit slow already, but we've got the news that'll keep you covered.
-The Terminator rights have been reacquired. By the original loan company. [Current via Deadline]
-24 the movie will exist in Europe. [AICN]
-Jen Yamato has a crush in 3 Ninjas. [Cinematical]
-Tim Robbins joins Green Lantern. [Current]
It's a bit slow already, but we've got the news that'll keep you... more
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Who cares about the Super Bowl? That's so yesterday. Let's talk about the news!
-Ami Canaan Mann's will direct Sam Worthington in The Fields. Color us skeptical, but we'll wait to hear more before passing judgment. [Deadline]
-If you're in Los Angeles and dig The Return to Oz, Meltdown Comics has the artwork and night for you. [Meltdown]
-The Invaders will be a major presence in Captain America: The First Avenger. To nerds, this is good news. To a normal person, this is akin to saying "the gloop-glorp will be shown in technicolor!" [CHUD]
-Dear John dethroned Avatar because everyone in America has finally seen Avatar. [NYT]
-Buried in an interview, Bill Murray makes a reference to being in Ghostbusters III as a ghost. But it sounds more like he's messing around than admitting anything. [Sunday Mail]
-Something something Alexander Payne's next film has George Clooney? Uh, awesome. [Variety]
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I'd write something about Avatar continuing its' losing battle against the might of Dear John and Amanda Seyfried's tears. But I won't.
Because you don't give a good gosh darn about anything other than the Super Bowl tonight, aside from eating and drinking to your heart's content. And neither do I. Because I'll relish any opportunity to put aside years of social etiquette to turn into a member of a mindless horde while being encouraged to eat nachos covered in so many meats and cheeses that I may as well wear a towel and have Tinto Brass holding a camera.
So amuse yourself by learning how to take a tackle. We'll see you Monday morning.
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Today's important news? When Dear John beat the 3D pants off Avatar yesterday and probably will for the rest of today, according to Deadline. But how did they do it?
Tears. Sweet, glorious tears from Amanda Seyfried.
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On this new episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett and Ellen assemble with our webcam reviews to tackle Edge of Darkness, When in Rome and Saint John of Las Vegas. Then we set the definitive Top 5 I Love You's in Film before Valentine's Day.
-So far, the Academy Awards expansion to ten films for Best Picture is working. [NYT]
-Priest is pushed back to 2011 so it can be 3D, negates a Paul Bettany hat trick for '10. [ANN via ShockTillYouDrop]
-IFC snatches up Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work and the Jon Hamm vehicle Stolen. [Deadline]
-Eric Bana makes Hanna badder-asser. [The Playlist]
-You can now buy District 9 gun replicas for about $500. Nerds, start your cosplaying. [/film]
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We've got a brand new Rotten Tomatoes Show tonight at 10:30 on Current TV, but first, let's dig into some news.
-Catfish was acquired by Rogue Pictures thanks to Brett Ratner, of all things. [Deadline]
-SXSW has released its' film schedule. Rejoice! [SXSW]
-There will be a Batman porno. Joy. [Topless Robot]
-There'll even be an Enchanted sequel. My Mom is so happy. [Variety]
-The People Vs. George Lucas can has trailer. [JoBlo]
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So, nothing really happened today. The Oscar announcements were yesterday. And I got a physical. Because of all that, I kind of forgot to do a news post. So instead, here's a WORLD EXCLUSIVE interview with Ben Joseph, a producer at College Humor who wrote the above video.
john: i had a physical today.
john: and i am now late on doing a bunch of work.
john: so instead, i'm going to run the sonic and mario thing.
john: and whatever you reply to me with in the next five minutes
john: will be used in the post
john: as an exclusive interview.
ben: hahaha
ben: how was the physical?
ben: is it contagious?
john: it was fine.
john: i'm sleep-deprived.
john: otherwise, i am at the pinnacle of health
john: and can easily out-drink most elderly people.
john: ok
john: that's a great interview.
john: thanks for your time ben.
ben: oh sorry i walked away
ben: out drinking elderly people?
ben: that's hard?
john: dude.
john: the elderly can drink so hard.
ben: haha
ben: do you drink frequently with the elderly?
john: I don't like the direction this interview has taken
john: but of course. the elderly party hard.
john: and there's a place that has a blue plate special near my apartment.
john: it's so good.
ben: haha
ben: is the blue plate special scotch?
john: listen.
john: maybe it's a blue plate
john: that a bottle of scotch is served on.
john: i'm just saying.
john: this interview is over.
[College Humor]
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