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Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis discuss their collaboration to bring Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to life. In "Disney's A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt. However, when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.
Woody Harrelson talks about his newest movie, “Zombieland.” After America is ravaged by a zombie plague, a lone band of survivors fights the living dead while they cross the nation. Vince Vaughn talks about his new film "Couples Retreat." "Couples Retreat" follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couple's therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. Chris Thomas King sang the blues on 2une In Tuesday morning. He joined John Pastorek with his guitar to talk about his upcoming show at the Manship Theatre. Awesome Art in Autumn Gardens Arts & Cultural Festival will be held in the gardens at Houma's House Plantation on Oct. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Chef Jeremy Langlois and Donna Braud cooked up the details with John Pastorek on 2une in Monday morning. Bruce Willis talks about his attraction to his newest film, Surrogates. In "Surrogates," people are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates. It's an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don't exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent Greer discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon. The time is the too-near future. Powered and enabled by the invention known as the Great Machine, the world's machines have turned on mankind and sparked social unrest, decimating the human population before being largely shut down. But, as our world fell to pieces, a mission began to salvage the legacy of civilization. Gerard Butler talks about what attracted him “Gamer.” "Gamer" is a high-concept action thriller set in the near future, a time when mind-control technology has taken society by storm. Humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. This is a behind the scenes look at the new Sony Pictures film, "District 9." More than 20 years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth. Humans waited for the hostile attack, or the giant advances in technology. Neither came. Instead, the aliens were refugees, the last survivors of their home world. Quentin Tarantino talks about working with Brad Pitt and his casting process for his newest film, "Inglourious Basterds," which stars Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Mike Myers, Michael Fassbenderr, Diane Kruger and Melanie Laurent. Director Judd Apatow interviews his star and former roommate Adam Sandler about their upcoming movie "Funny People." In "Funny People," a famous comedian (Sandler) has a near-death experience. School is getting started, but are your kids up to date on their vaccinations? Dr. Rani Whitfield, a.k.a. the "Hip Hop Doc," joined us on 2une In to explain the new requirements for school vaccinations. The Pennington Balloon Championships land in Baton Rouge in less than two weeks. George Richard joined us on 2une In to discuss the competitions and all the high flying action. We're "Goin' to Jackson" again as Jamie Wax is back in town for his one man show. He joined us on 2une In to talk about how his performance is different every time around. Gov. Bobby Jindal just signed a bill to extend tax credits for the entertainment industry. Sherri McConnell from the Office of Entertainment Industry Development joined us on 2une In to talk about the benefits and how it will bring businesses to our state. Johnny Depp talks about his character in "Public Enemies." "Public Enemies" is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)-the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis, and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public. "The King and I" is coming to the Baton Rouge Little Theatre. Beth Sheets and the king himself, Leonard Augustus, joined us on 2une In with a preview. The Art Melt sizzles this Friday at the Shaw Center for the Arts. Christen Losey-Gregg joined us on 2une In with details on the event. John Travolta talks about playing the villain in "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3." In this film, the ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber (Washington) is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Denzel Washington talks about his character in "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3." In this film, the ordinary day of New York City subway dispatcher Walter Garber (Washington) is thrown into chaos by an audacious crime: the hijacking of a subway train. Looking for a great summer treat for you and the kids? The Playermakers of Baton Rouge present, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," beginning this weekend at the Manship Theatre. Will Ferrell, director Brad Silberling and more talk about creating the "Land of the Lost" in this featurette. In "Land of the Lost," Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into one and spat back through time. Way back. Now, Marshall has no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures from beyond our world. Irish eyes, and many others, will be smiling at the first annual Irish Film Festival June 13 at the Manship Theatre. Phillip Mann joined us with the details on 2une In. This week on “The Scene,” 2theadvocate.com’s Entertainment Editor, Kevin McQuarn, does a very special wrap-up of BR’s own Red Stick Animation Festival. He’ll get some advice from the pros for all of you animation junkies looking to break into the industry, show you the winners of the Best of Fest competition and talk to Stacey Simmons, founder of the festival, about her take on this year’s events. This week on “The Scene,” 2theadvocate.com’s Entertainment Editor, Kevin McQuarn, does a very special wrap-up of BR’s own Red Stick Animation Festival. He’ll get some advice from the pros for all of you animation junkies looking to break into the industry, show you the winners of the Best of Fest competition and talk to Stacey Simmons, founder of the festival, about her take on this year’s events. This week on “The Scene,” 2theadvocate.com’s Entertainment Editor, Kevin McQuarn, does a very special wrap-up of BR’s own Red Stick Animation Festival. He’ll get some advice from the pros for all of you animation junkies looking to break into the industry, show you the winners of the Best of Fest competition and talk to Stacey Simmons, founder of the festival, about her take on this year’s events. You never know when a heart attack or stroke will strike, but there are warning signs. Dr. Rani Whitfield, better known as the "Hip Hop Doc," joined us on 2une In Thursday morning to talk about symptoms and prevention. Chris Pine talks about his character in "Star Trek." "Star Trek" is the incredible story of a young crew's maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. Ryan Reynolds talks about working with Hugh Jackman in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." This first chapter in the X-Men saga unites Wolverine with several other legends of the X-Men universe in an epic revolution that pits the mutants against powerful forces determined to eliminate them. Matthew McConaughey talks about his character in “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.” In this film, celebrity photographer Connor Mead loves freedom, fun and women…in that order. However, just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin his brother’s wedding, he is visited by the ghosts of his former jilted girlfriends. The Red Stick Animation Festival has become one of the top festivals of its kind in the country, and you can experience it free this week. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the directors of “Crank High Voltage,” discuss their unique vision for their newest film. Picking up immediately where the first movie left off, "Crank High Voltage" finds Chev Chelios surviving the climactic plunge to his most certain death on the streets of Los Angeles, only to be kidnapped by a mysterious Chinese mobster. Miley Cyrus talks about the "Hannah Montana: The Movie." In this film, Miley Stewart struggles to juggle school, friends and her secret pop-star persona. When Hannah Montana's soaring popularity threatens to take over her life, Miley just might let it. To avoid this, her father takes the teen home to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of reality, kicking off an adventure filled with the kind of fun, laughter and romance even Hannah Montana couldn't imagine. Reese Witherspoon talks about her character in the upcoming film “Monsters vs. Aliens.” In this film, Susan Murphy (Witherspoon) is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk and grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. She is captured and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters. Her stay is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country. The River Center was a hub for tradition and understanding as international cultures were celebrated. News 2’s Rob Kreiger talks to people who say the International Heritage Celebration is an eye opening experience. The sky is definitely the limit this weekend in Port Allen as Kite Fest Louisianne once again takes to the skies. WBRZ is proud to sponsor the event, which will be at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex. The Outhouse Film Festival comes to the LSU campus this weekend. Filmmaker Travis Williams and LSU Cinema Club President Garick Giroir joined us on 2une In Monday morning. Paul Rudd talks about the script of his upcoming movie, “I Love You, Man.” In this film, Ruud plays a successful real estate agent, who upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his best man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation. Hollywood is coming to Baton Rouge again, as another movie is being filmed in the Capital City. The film is called "Normal Types" and a couple people involved with the project joined us on 2une In Tuesday to discuss it. Kevin McQuarn, 2theadvocate.com Entertainment editor and chief videographer, visited Gonzales Middle School to offer 6th grade students tips on how to conduct an interview. At the end of each presentation, students were allowed to practice their interviewing techniques using real camera equipment. In part one of their professional and rather amusing production, students give their opinion on The Advocate. Kevin McQuarn, 2theadvocate.com Entertainment editor and chief videographer, visited Gonzales Middle School to offer 6th grade students tips on how to conduct an interview. At the end of each presentation, students were allowed to practice their interviewing techniques using real camera equipment. In part two of their professional and rather amusing production, students discuss their school uniform policy. Zack Snyder talks about "Watchmen." "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. Kevin, Joe and Nick talk about their new film, "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience." The film blends excerpts from the Brothers’ red-hot “Burning Up” concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song. Jared Padalecki talks about his upcoming movie, "Friday the 13th." In this re-imagining of the classic horror film, Clay (Padalecki) searches for his missing sister in the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake, where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins behind moss-covered trees. And, that's not the only thing lying in wait under the brush. Steve Martin talks about his upcoming film “The Pink Panther 2.” When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is forced to assign Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Martin) to a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts. Emily Browning stars as Anna in “The Uninvited.” In "The Uninvited," Anna returns home after spending time in the hospital following the tragic death of her mother. Her recovery suffers a setback when she discovers her father has become engaged to her mother's former nurse, Rachel. That night, Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, who warns her of Rachel's intentions. The director shares his thought on "The Wrestler." In “The Wrestler,” Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and strikes up a blossoming romance with an aging stripper. Daniel Craig stars in "Defiance." "Defiance" is the story of three brothers who take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. The brothers turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential--a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others. Jamal Woolard talks about playing Biggie Smalls in "Notorious." "Notorious"centers on the life of murdered rapper Notorious B.I.G, from his beginnings as a Brooklyn crack dealer to East Coast hip-hop sensation. Mickey Rourke talks about preparing for his role in "The Wrestler." In “The Wrestler,” Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and strikes up a blossoming romance with an aging stripper. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making "Yes Man," starring Jim Carrey. In "Yes Man," Carl Allen's (Carrey) life is going nowhere--the operative word being "no"--until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything--and anything. Ray Stevenson talks about his character, Frank Castle, and his new film "Punisher: War Zone." Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias--Jigsaw. Jason Statham talks about working on his new action film, "Transporter 3." In "Transporter 3," Frank Martin has been pressured into transporting Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of Leonid Vasilev, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency for the Ukraine, from Marseilles through Stuttgart and Budapest until he ends up in Odessa on the Black Sea. Being good looking can help you bring in more cash at your job. That's according to research by economics professor Daniel Hamermesh of the University of Texas at Austin, who talked to LSU business school students recently. |
