Archive for December, 2007

Radcliffe explores roles beyond Harry Potter

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

However, Radcliffe’s character, Maps, isn’t much like his other orphan roles, world-famous Harry Potter or even David Copperfield.
This time Radcliffe plays the oldest of four boys grouped at a convent orphanage because they have December birthdays. Their adventure begins when they are allowed to go on a rare a seaside holiday. The film, which is available today on DVD, is based on Michael Noonan’s popular novel and is set in 1960s Australia.

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`Masterpiece’ will come in three styles

Monday, December 10th, 2007

`Masterpiece’ will come in three styles By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer 1 hour, 24 minutes ago NEW YORK - After 37 years, PBS’ “Masterpiece Theatre” is getting spruced up. The revered anthology series will be split into three mini-seasons, each with its own theme and host — one of whom is

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DVD Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Monday, December 10th, 2007

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DVD Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
December 10th, 2007 by Zach Freeman
As a rare non-Harry Potter convert, the illustrious
Potter
 film series always seemed a little less magical to me than it did to the well-read fans of J.K. Rowling’s treasured novels. At first I anticipated the films with equal fascination, but upon leaving the theatre after each new entry, I felt a little less inclined to see the next installment. Perhaps that’s why I waited for the DVD release of the fifth movie before taking the time to check it out. But if David Yates’ work on

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on DVD

Monday, December 10th, 2007

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CONTEST: Win Huge in Our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix …

Monday, December 10th, 2007

is coming to DVD on December 11, and we know how our readers love them some Harry Potter. To celebrate this release, we’re running a huge contest where we’re not only giving away copies of the DVD, but some great wizardry swag as well. You can win Order of the Phoenix pendants, Death Eater pendants, Lord Voldemort’s glowing wand and even the Dumbeldore Army want set! Everyone will want this super swag, so make sure to enter up fast!

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?Masterpiece Theater,? Now in 3 Flavors: Classic, Mystery, Contemporary

Monday, December 10th, 2007

, from the Fox television show “The X-Files,” will be one of the new hosts of “Masterpiece Theater” on
PBS
when it begins its new season on Jan. 13, the program’s producers plan to announce today.
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Sally Hawkins in “Persuasion,” a Jane Austen adaptation to be shown on “Masterpiece Classic.”

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Sports superstars top young earners list

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Sports superstars top young earners list By Kristina Cooke 1 hour, 29 minutes ago NEW YORK, (Reuters Life!) -
Sports stars, both men and
women, topped the list of the under 25 year-old big earners
thanks to multi-million dollar endorsement deals, according to
the Web site

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Cyrus Tops Highest-earning Teens List

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Caption: Miley Cyrus and mother. 2007 American Music Awards held at the at the Nokia Theatre - Arrivals. Los Angeles, California - 18.11.07

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Singer MILEY CYRUS is one of the highest paid teenagers on the planet - despite not yet being able to drive a car.
The 15-year-old Hannah Montana star, daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, made her debut on Forbes magazine’s 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars Under 25 list on Tuesday (04Dec07), ranking 17th with an annual income of $3.5 million (GBP1.75 million).
The actress/singer looks set to rise up the list in the next year with tickets from her sold-out concert tour selling for more than $2,500 (GBP1,250) each.
Twin moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ranked fourth after amassing $17 million (GBP8.5 million) each, while Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, 18, took fifth position by banking $15 million (GBP7.5 million).

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Teen stars earn millions: US survey

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Teen stars earn millions: US survey 1 hour, 58 minutes ago LOS ANGELES, (AFP) -
Teenage actors and singers such as 15-year-old "
Hannah Montana
" starlet
Miley Cyrus
are among the most highly paid young stars on the planet with annual income worth millions of dollars, Forbes magazine revealed Tuesday.

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Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff Make Forbes ‘ 20 Richest Under 25; Plus Britney Spears, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Usher & More, In …

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

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