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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 2.04.10
(02.04.2010) - George H. Sirois
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| Giving a nod to two writers for their new deal with Fox, acknowledging another passing of a film legend, reminding ABC of how obsessed fans operate and a Mad Prophet Rant discussing directors who go too far trying to fix their older movies. All this and more in the 150th UBS Evening Movie News. Presenting The “When Directors Cut Their Own Throats” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 1.28.10
(01.28.2010) - George H. Sirois
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| A look at the upcoming films for this weekend, a nod to the new worldwide box office champion (not counting inflation, of course), an update on the novel’s pre-orders and my take on the upcoming match-up for Super Bowl XLIV. All this, plus Andy Critchell’s Photo News Brief swan song and more in The “Starting AND Finishing Strong” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 1.21.10
(01.21.2010) - George H. Sirois
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| A special report look at the current state of unsolicited scripts on the Internet, a brief look at the next wave of films trying to knock Avatar out of the number 1 spot, the latest box office results and my Mad Prophet rant looking at the past and present screw-ups of NBC’s late night. All this, plus Andy’s Photo News Brief in The “Never EVER Believe Your Contract” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 1.14.10
(01.14.2010) - George H. Sirois
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| This week, we have the teaser trailer for The A-Team, my opinions on the big news pieces revolving around Late Night and Spider-Man, a very important lesson for this week’s Mad Prophet rant and some great news regarding both my book’s future and my own immediate future. All this, plus Andy Critchell’s Photo News Brief and MORE in The “What Did I Learn?” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 1.07.10
(01.07.2010) - George H. Sirois
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| This week, we’re taking a look back at some “Strange Days,” seeing 2012 coming home in 2010, dealing with Spider-Man’s decision makers not making a decision, and welcoming a new director to the Bond franchise. All this and more – plus Andy Critchell’s Photo News Brief – in The “I told you so, Sam!” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 12.31.09
(12.31.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A “Hangover” star makes his transition to the stage, Disney mulls over how to use its new Marvel characters and I get to step into next year with a challenge for parents everywhere. All this, plus Andy Critchell’s photo news brief in The “Creative Spin or Horrendous Rip-Off” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 12.24.09
(12.24.2009) - Erik Luers
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| Erik Luers talks upcoming flicks, the passing of film critic/scholar Robin Wood, a potential "In The Heights" feature film, Florida Film Critics Awards, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins say sayonara, Joon-ho Bong's new film wins some prizes, Andy Critchell’s photo news brief, and a look back at 2009 and the year in movies. |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 12.17.09
(12.17.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A moment of silence for Roy Disney, a look at this weekend’s new releases, the latest branch on VH1’s tree of guilty pleasure reality television, an announcement regarding a very popular detective trilogy of novels making their way to American cinema, Andy Critchell’s photo news brief and a very special Christmas edition of “Scene Anatomy 101.” All this and the latest update on the novel in The “Mr. Capra Has a Dirty Mind” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 12.10.09
(12.10.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A first look at footage of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a quick mention of this weekend’s new releases, the release date for the Zombieland DVD, a painful reveal of how Twitter could ruin the Oscars and my Mad Prophet of the Airwaves rant directed at Lorne Michaels and the current dwellers of Studio 8H. All this with much more, plus some great news about the upcoming “Excelsior” novel and Andy Critchell’s latest photo news brief in The “Joke Machine or Concept Machine” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 12.03.09
(12.03.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| Some big news regarding January DVD releases, a peek at Summit Entertainment’s new problem, the latest project coming from the Paranormal Activity director, my Mad Prophet thoughts on The Room and Andy Critchell’s latest news brief for your viewing pleasure. All this and more in The “My Poor Forever Tainted Soul” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 11.26.09
(11.26.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical releases, some great news about new Adult Swim DVDs, Oprah’s upcoming HBO project, and a special “Re-Writing Miss-tory” segment from reader Luke Annand. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to Cameron Crowe” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 11.19.09
(11.19.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical releases, a reflection on the passing of the torch for the Big Screen Bulletin, the trailer for Daybreakers, some Andy Critchell goodness and a special appearance by Scene Anatomy 101. All this and more in the “I Saw It Again” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 11.12.09
(11.12.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical releases, the teaser trailer for Tron: Legacy, two pieces of good news for Lionsgate and the latest “Re-Writing Miss-tory” memo. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to The Wachowski Brothers” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 11.05.09
(11.05.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical releases, the trailer for Did You Hear About the Morgans?, an interesting announcement regarding the Oscars, and the latest “Re-Writing Miss-tory” memo. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to Robert Shaye” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 10.29.09
(10.29.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical releases, the trailer for Invictus, some unexpected news about a Broadway show coming to DVD and film music composers coming together, and the latest “Re-Writing Miss-tory” memo. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to Gavin O’Connor” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 10.22.09
(10.22.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical and DVD releases, the trailer for The Fourth Kind, last week’s box office report and my latest addition to the “Re-Writing Miss-tory” memos. All this and Andy Critchell’s Babe Photo News Brief in The “Memo to George Lucas” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 10.15.09
(10.15.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical and DVD releases, the trailer for Black Dynamite, last week’s box office report and the return of the “Mad Prophet of the Airwaves.” All this and Andy Critchell’s introduction to Carli Banks in The “Much Ado About Remakes” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 10.08.09
(10.08.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick look at the latest theatrical and DVD releases, the trailer for The Crazies, a reboot that shouldn’t be a reboot, last week’s box office report and guest columnist Ben Piper chimes in with his contribution to “Re-Writing Miss-tory.” All this and the returning Andy Critchell bringing the goods in The “Memo to Gavin Hood” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 10.01.09
(10.01.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A brief look at the upcoming releases, The Hangover DVD update, some news that is equally depressing and exciting, a big tip of the hat to Carrie Fisher and another "Re-Writing Miss-tory" segment with the Wrestling Zone's Jasper Gerretsen. All this and the trailer of the week in The "Memo to Darren Aronofsky" Edition... |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 09.24.09
(09.24.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| Starting off with some pre-order information about the upcoming novel, a glance at Warner Home Video’s plan to squeeze out some Hogwarts money, news about the latest remake, and a guest appearance by Steve Gustafson AND Chris Lansdell! All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to Michael Bay” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 09.17.09
(09.17.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick peek at the new releases and an upcoming DVD release, some news about Hulu.com, an early trailer for a very unexpected film in production and the first edition of the new “Re-Writing Miss-tory“ section. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Memo to Sam Raimi” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 09.10.2009
(09.10.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| Some great news to start off the report, and then after that we have some actual news about new releases, the trailer for 2012, a glance at recent news about the miniseries coming back to television and a special look back at my own top 20 Super Bowl champions. All this and Andy Critchell in The “Sustained Excellence” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 09.03.09
(09.03.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A quick update on the novel rewrites, DVD news about the latest SNL box set, a look at Guy Ritchie’s next project and Roadside Attractions to the rescue! All this with Andy’s latest winning photo news brief and more in The “I’m Too Fried to Come Up with a Catchy Title” Edition… |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 08.27.09
(08.27.2009) - George H. Sirois
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The trailer to Jared Hess’ latest film, casting news on Wall Street II, a revealing of another “Complete Series” DVD box set and a detailed breakdown of my second viewing of Rob Zombie’s Halloween. All this and Andy bringing the goodness in the “Zombie, We STILL Have a Problem” Edition…
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 08.20.09
(08.20.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A brief look at the two big upcoming films for this weekend, an introduction to the new head of MGM, more remake news, and some news about an 80s cult horror classic’s release to DVD and Blu-Ray. All this and one of Andy’s best photo news briefs to date in the “Good News: Your Dates Are Here” Edition... |
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The UBS Evening Television & Movie News 08.13.09
(08.13.2009) - George H. Sirois
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| A look back at my personal favorite lines written by the late John Hughes and my opinions on the Lego movie in development and Comedy Central's roast ratings slide. The Mad Prophet of the Airwaves presents an original ending to a cult favorite, and Andy once again brings the goods with a look at a True Blood favorite. All this and more in The “Little Shop of Horrible Test Screenings” Edition... |
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