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February 2009


February 28, 2009

Watchmen Trailer and Clips

Based on Alan Moore’s 1980s comic series of the same name, Watchmen is set in a fictional 1985 America filled with superheroes. When one such hero is killed, a former vigilante named Rorschach investigates the crime with the assistance of his fellow retired colleagues.

The film stars Jackie Earle Haley (Walter Kovacs/Rorschach), Patrick Wilson (Daniel Dreiberg/Nite Owl II), Malin Akerman (Laurie Juspeczyk/Silk Spectre II), Billy Crudup (Dr. Jon Osterman/Doctor Manhattan), Matthew Goode (Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Edward Blake/The Comedian), Stephen McHattie (Hollis Mason/Nite Owl), Carla Gugino (Sally Jupiter/Silk), Matt Frewer (Edgar Jacobi/Moloch the Mystic), Niall Matter (Byron Lewis/Mothman), Dan Payne (Dollar Bill), and Danny Woodburn (“The Big Figure”). Opening Friday, March 6.

Below, watch the trailer, a clip, and a behind-the-scenes video.

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February 27, 2009

News Roundup: February 27

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news.

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February 26, 2009

Sales Bulletin: February 25

Current DVD and makeup sales:

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February 24, 2009

Make Me a Supermodel Launches Second Season

Season Two of Make Me a Supermodel will debut on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 p.m. EST on Bravo. Sixteen models—eight men and eight women—will compete for $100,000 and a contract with New York Model Management.

Supermodel Tyson Beckford will return as the host and will also mentor the male models; Australian supermodel Nicole Trunfio joins as the mentor to the female models. This season’s new judges will be designer Catherine Malandrino, model Jenny Shimizu, and photographer Perou, and model scout Marlon.

Below, watch Beckford and Trunfio discuss the new season and check out three clips from the season premiere.

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February 23, 2009

Preview of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 12

Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model returns for its twelfth season on Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m. EST on The CW. Banks is joined again by Nigel Barker, J. Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Paulina Porizkova.

Watch a preview of the season below.

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February 22, 2009

NonProfitShoppingMall.com Helps Good Causes

With NonProfitShoppingMall.com, you can benefit your favorite charities while doing your regular shopping. Before browsing the mall, you choose from the list of charities that have partnered with the site, such as the ASPCA, Feeding America, Pro Literacy Worldwide, and Toys for Tots. Each of the site’s retail partners has marked a percentage of each online sale to go to whichever organization you’ve chosen. You can shop from retailers including Home Depot, Nordstrom, Best Buy, and GameStop.

February 21, 2009

Running in Heels: Series Premiere Videos

The Style Network’s new reality series, Running in Heels, will premiere on Sunday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m EST. The show takes a look behind the scenes at Marie Claire magazine as three interns struggle to learn the ropes while the publication welcomes its newest Fashion Director, Project Runway judge Nina Garcia.

Below, watch a preview and two scenes from the series.

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February 20, 2009

News Roundup: February 20

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news including Oscar preparations and an overview of Fashion Week.

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February 15, 2009

TOMS Shoes Benefits Needy Children

TOMS Shoes, an organization that produces shoes modeled after traditional Argentine footwear, donates one pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair sold.

To view the collection, visit the TOMS online store.

February 14, 2009

81st Annual Academy Awards: Videos

Hosted by Hugh Jackman, the Oscars will air on Sunday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC. Below, watch “Road to the Oscars” and “Behind the Dress” videos, check out clips of winners past and the trailers of the Best Picture contenders, review the nominees, and try your hand at Oscar trivia. If you miss the telecast, you can check the widget below to see the winners.

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