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Teddy Ruxpin admits he’s no superkiller

October 31, 2006 / Deb Medsker

Actor Gael Garcia Bernal

Though the role was his for the taking, Latin American teddy bear Gael Garcia Bernal has passed on the role of Jason Bourne’s latest nemesis in “The Bourne Ultimatum.” The actor cited schedule conflicts as his reason for declining the part…as opposed to the more obvious issue at hand, which is that moviegoers generally have a hard enough time buying the cuddly Bernal as a character who kills time, much less another human being.

Undaunted, filmmakers continue to seek a suitable replacement to play the ruthless assassin trailing Jason Bourne. Current frontrunners are rumored to be none other than the Snuggle Fabric Softener mascot or, if his asking price should prove too steep, one of the lesser Care Bears.

Action Movies, Actors, Movies, News

Bob Barker comes on down

October 31, 2006 / Deb Medsker

After 50 years on television and 35 years hosting “The Price Is Right,” Bob Barker has announced that he will retire next June, at the age of 83, according to the Associated Press. And how does the Showcase Showman plan to spend his time off?

He said he’d take on a movie role if the right one came along, but filmmakers, take note: “I refuse to do nude scenes. These Hollywood producers want to capitalize on my obvious sexuality, but I don’t want to be just another beautiful body.”

Okay, that’s perhaps a mental image we could have done without…but props to Barker for retaining a sense of humor in his golden years. And besides, we’ll forgive the guy just about anything after his memorable appearance in “Happy Gilmore.”

To commemorate the elder statesman’s retirement, noted CBS tightwad Les Moonves has reportedly offered the game show host a solid gold wristwatch…but only if Barker can guess its exact cost.

Actors, News, TV

Vengeful deity spies godless Hollywood sequel in production

October 30, 2006 / Deb Medsker

…and He is not amused.

Movie Comedies, Movies, News

Reese finally comes to her senses

October 30, 2006 / Deb Medsker

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe are splitting up after seven years of marriage, TMZ reports:

The couple’s rep released a statement to TMZ Monday morning that says “We are saddened to announce that Reese & Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time.”

Sources indicated that the couple’s impending divorce was not caused by a single event, but rather a “cumulative” series of events. Experts suggest that, aside from the couple’s obvious imbalance in the areas of talent, intelligence, and overall attractiveness, two key factors in the breakup were a) Reese’s realization that she is Reese Witherspoon and he is Ryan Phillippe; and b) Ryan’s refusal to “shave that shit off his face.”

Actors, Actresses, Gossip, News

Box Office Roundup: Can’t stop killing you

October 29, 2006 / David Medsker

Based on Sunday’s estimates, courtesy of boxofficemojo.com:

I’m completely brain dead right now, so instead of witty one-liners about the movies, I’m going to use lyrics from ABC songs to do the talking for me.

1) Saw III: $34.3 million (first week)
“When she’s gone, all I’ve got to learn is the law of diminishing returns.”
2) The Departed: $9.8 million ($91.1 million, fourth week)
“Add and subtract, but as a matter of fact, now that you’re gone I still want you back.”
3) The Prestige: $9.6 million ($28.8 million, second week)
“Vanity kills. It don’t pay bills.”
4) Flags of Our Fathers: $6.4 million ($19.9 million, second week)
“So lower your sights, but raise your aim. Raise your aim.”
5) Open Season: $6.1 million ($77.1 million, fifth week)
“Larger than life and twice as ugly. If we have to live there, you’ll have to drug me.”