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Well, that wasn’t easy. Choosing a winner among Herb, Aarti and Tom was like choosing a favorite flavor of ice-cream. They are all good, but maybe just depends on which day you are asked to choose. The three of them delivered awesome pilot shows with Rachael Ray directing them, and the judges had probably the most difficult decision facing them yet. What’s more, each of the three have unique points of view that offer something different to the network. But choose they did, and we have the results right here. Oh, and this season the judges also enlisted the help of a focus group to help them choose a winner.

So first Rachael sat down with each of the contestants to figure out what they would be cooking. Aarti chose pizza with an Indian twist. Herb made a frittata with chicken and sausage, and Tom made a roasted chicken with marinated mushrooms.

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All great movies need to be marketed properly to ensure their success at the box office. Take the Twilight movies for example. Eclipse was released in the summer of 2010 and you would have to be hidden in an isolated, non-media bubble to not know that Twilight was one of the most anticipated movies of the summer of 2010.

Some movies fail to reach entertainment super-stardom because they may not have been marketed properly. The 1999 classic comedy, Drop Dead Gorgeous failed to make a splash on the big screen despite an enormously talented cast including: Kristie Alley, Denise Richards, Kirsten Duns, Ellen Barking, Allison Janney and Brittany Murphy. Drop Dead Gorgeous was one of those movies that failed to score big at the box-office, but found a cult following via the movie’s release on video.

Movies that are marketed properly by the many affiliate programs that handle marketing duties, tend to find more success at the box-office.

Movies that have an exceptional trailer tend to do well at the box office. With the leap forward in green-screen technology and animation effects, movies with explosive and gripping trailers tend to almost force their audiences to the theatre to see if the movies are as good as the trailer.

George Lucas is a director who capitalized on the Star Wars movies he made. Lucas’s movies centered around the battle of good and evil and came along originally during a time when his special effects prompted lovers of movies to attend all six releases. Some were so enamored with the enormous success of the movies, they even went back to see the original movies, episodes four, five and six when they were digitally remastered.

The entertainment industry is filled with dozens of movies that have made a life-long impression on lovers of movies.

News from the world of movies and entertainment can often be a recapitulation of an artist’s latest brush with the law. Entertainment magazine shows like Entertainment Tonight or E-Hollywood True Story, are quick to report wrongdoing from high-profile stars that make movies.

Whether it’s Lindsay Lohan’s latest arrest or entertainment specialist’s like Bobby Brown or Whitney Houston, the news from those in the public eye can be overblown, and often have a devastating impact on careers.

The list of those entertainers who have battled addictions to drugs and alcohol is long and shows no preference for skin color or whether the performer sings or works in the movies. For years, the entertainment industry followed the trials and tribulations of actor, Robert Downy Jr., as he battled his personal demons with drugs.

And the entertainers aren’t just those in the movies or singing industry. Tennis phenom Jennifer Capriati earned early accolades on the tennis court, turning pro at age 14, before succumbing to cocaine and alcohol addiction several years later.

Many of these celebrities reach a point where they must spend time in drug addiction recovery programs before they are able to return to being the entertainers they were before being gripped with addiction issues.

Some find lasting success! Robert Downy Jr. returned from the brink of an extinct entertainment career, and now finds himself drug free and enjoying some of the finest success of his career. Capriati, returned from her teenage drug addiction issues to star on the tennis court. Capriati was able to capture three, grand-slam titles in the latter stages of her career, winning two Australian Opens and one French Open Championship.

Although the list of entertainers that have addiction problems is long, some battle these tendencies throughout their lives. Capriati retired from tennis in 2004, but resurfaced in the entertainment world in 2010 with news of a failed overdose.

The summer is winding down and the busiest season for movies is coming to an end for 2010. This summer has had some blockbuster films like Toy Story 3, Inception and Iron Man 2; movies like Inception or Iron Man 2 may be worth viewing on the big screen for the special effects. Other movies may seem interesting for a diversion but not for the $10 to $20 price tag admission price. What are some other ways to catch films that may be less expensive than going to the first-run theater?

Matinees and midnight showings can provide some price relief. However, another way to catch a movie is to find a second-run theater in your area. You can see a movie that was released earlier during the year but at a discount price. At the LaGrange Theatre in Chicago, no movie is more than $5.50; the Hollywood Theatre in Syracuse is another one where the tickets cost a whopping $1.75!

DVD or pay-per-view TV is another option. Netflix has a contract with Relativity Media where movies now get streamed directly to customers instead of to pay-per-view. Amazon OnDemand offers a few pre-theatrical release movies while Time Warner OnDemand offers first-run indie movies for premium subscribers.

Smartphone users can view movies from their phones. Netflix can also stream movies to a phone for on-the-go viewing. Blockbuster started allowing some Smartphone users to download movies on the same day as the DVD release. MSpot allows multiple types of users to stream movies as well. This means with AT&T wireless coverage, you can watch recent movies directly from your phone when you want.

Even if the cost of a subscription for a movie is about the same as a first-run theater, since the popcorn and drinks are probably less expensive, these options offer good entertainment without the investment.