Dancing With The Stars Recap: the first star to go home is...

On the elimination show tonight on "Dancing With The Stars," tennis superstar Martina Navratilova and her partner Tony Dovolani were eliminated. The couples that were in the bottom two were Martina and Tony and singer Gavin DeGraw and his partner Karina Smirnoff.

Musical guests for the night included Sugarland performing with Matt Nathanson.
 
The strongest competitors of Season 14 are Jaleel White, William Levy, Reshon and Katherine Jenkins. The most entertaining performers are Sherri Shepherd, Jack Wagner and Gladys Knight.

Below are highlights from the week.

Dancing With The Stars Highlights:



"Dancing With The Stars" airs Mondays with the Result Show on Tuesdays on ABC.

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Last Days Here: the story of Pentagram and lead singer Bobby Liebling

"Last Days Here" tells the story of Bobby Liebling, lead singer of the 70s cult heavy metal rock band Pentagram. From filmmakers Don Argott and Demian Fenton, this documentary looks at all facets of Bobby's life. 

As Bobby's friend and manager Sean "Pellet" Pelletier tries to revive his career, Bobby struggles with trying to stay alive. 

The movie features interviews with fans and former band member telling stories about how close Pentagram came to making it and then just not. 

Bobby's years of heavy drug addiction is highlighted in the movie. It sends the message that It provides a hard and realistic look at the toll that living by the code of "sex, drugs, and rock n roll" can take on one's body and mind. Fenton and Argott say that they never set out to make a "roc doc" but that is exactly what they have made.

The story isn't all rock n roll,however, but also about Bobby's journey from the bottom to him and his band finally breaking through and achieving their goals.

The true stars of this film, however, are Bobby's long suffering and loving parents, who stick by their child through thick and thin, even letting him live in their basement over the years. 

"Last Days Here" is playing in theaters in across the country. For showtimes, visit: LAST DAYS HERE

For some music by Pentagram like Relentless and Last Rites
click on the CD titles. 

Here's the trailer for the movie below:
 

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Interview: Stan Lee talks Romeo and Juliet: The War, The Avengers, Big Bang Theory (video)

From LA Sitcom Examiner: Prolific comic book legend Stan Lee was on hand at  Barnes and Noble at The Grove for the signing of his latest project, a graphic novel entitled “Romeo and Juliet: The War.”

The book by 1812 Comics, tells the story that William Shakesphere created in a reimagining that highlights the the romance of the story as well as the action. The book modernizes the story and uses Lee’s incredible imagination to bring the project to light.  The book is a giant-sized coffee table book that is sure to be a collectable for all Stan Lee fans. 

Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet as told in the book. This version tells the story of two groups of superhuman soldiers who turn the Empire of Verona into the most powerful territory on Earth. The Montagues, powerful cyborgs made of artificial DNA, and the Capulets, genetically-enhanced humans known for their speed and agility, who work in tandem to destroy all threats to Verona. With no one left to fight, they have a new enemy - each other.

When a young Montague boy and Capulet girl fall in love, they secretly plan to marry, hoping their union will bring peace to the warring factions. But forces beyond their control begin to conspire against them, threatening their love, their lives…and the Empire of Verona. 

LA Sitcom Examiner was one of the lucky reporters on hand to talk to Stan and his Romeo and Juliet partners, authors Terry Dougas and Max Work, to talk about the project and Stan also addressed if he’d return to reprise the role of "himself" in any upcoming episodes of “The Big BangTheory.”

Check out the video below to hear what Stan had to say.

To get your copy of this amazing book, click here:  Romeo and Juliet: The War

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Chatting with Once Upon A Time creators/executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis (video)

From co-creators/executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis (Lost, Tron: Legacy), the imaginative new ABC fantasy drama Once Upon A Time, tells the story of a time when there was an enchanted forest filled with all the classic fairy tale characters that we know. Then one day, the Evil Queen cursed them all to live in the modern world, in a sleepy New England town called Storybrooke, where all of their happy endings were stolen and they had no memory of their former selves. With the epic battle for the future of all worlds about to begin, audiences will get glimpses of darkness and wonder, as the magic of the most beloved fairytales is brought to life. 

"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Robert Carlyle ("The Full Monty," "Trainspotting," "SGU Stargate Universe") as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Eion Bailey as August, Jared Gilmore as Henry, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David and Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie. 

I caught up with the two of them at their press junket at this year's WonderCon where they screened the latest episode of their hit series, which is likely to be renewed for season two. 

Check out the video below to hear what they had to say about Snow's darkside and their thoughts on adding new characters to the show. 

For more info, visit: http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/once-upon-a-time

Ed Kitsis and Adam Horowitz WonderCon2012 Interview: 

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TCM Film Festival presents 75th Anniversary Screening of Disney's Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs

For the second consecutive year, the TCM Classic Film Festival will celebrate the legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. Turner Classic Movies (TCM), in collaboration with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will present a 75th anniversary screening of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Disney's first hand-drawn feature-length animated film.

On Saturday, April 14, Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will screen at Grauman's Chinese Theatre at 1 p.m. This film revolutionized the art of animation.  Snow White and her story are more popular than ever with two movies, "Snow White and The Huntsman" and "Mirror, Mirror," coming out and with ABC's newest hit drama "Once Upon A Time."

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestowed a special Academy Award on Walt Disney, recognizing Snow White as "a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field." The unique Oscar trophy consisted of one full-sized statuette standing next to seven miniature versions. The film also earned an Oscar nomination for Leigh Harline's memorable score.
In 1997, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was named one of the 100 Greatest Films of All Time by the American Film Institute (AFI). The following year, the AFI named it the greatest American animated film of all time.
TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, with TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz also introducing several events.
The Turner Classic Film Festival runs April 12-15th in Los Angeles. For tickets or more info, visit:  http://www.tcm.com/festival/.

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TCM Film Festival presents 75th Anniversary Screening of Disney's 'Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs'

For the second consecutive year, the TCM Classic Film Festival will celebrate the legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. Turner Classic Movies (TCM), in collaboration with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will present a 75th-anniversary screening of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Disney's first hand-drawn feature-length animated film.

On Saturday, April 14, Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will screen at Grauman's Chinese Theatre at 1 p.m. This film revolutionized the art of animation.  Snow White and her story are more popular than ever.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestowed a special Academy Award® on
Walt Disney, recognizing Snow White as "a significant screen innovation which has charmed
millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field." The unique Oscar® trophy consisted
of one full-sized statuette standing next to seven miniature versions. The film also earned an
Oscar® nomination for Leigh Harline's memorable score.

In 1997, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was named one of the 100 Greatest Films of All
Time by the American Film Institute (AFI). The following year, the AFI named it the greatest
American animated film of all time.

On Friday, April 13, at 2:45 p.m., Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas will be present at Grauman's
Chinese Theatre for the first public screening of the newly restored 1954 adventure film epic,
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the first live-action feature film shot at Walt Disney's Burbank
studios. Disney recruited an A-list cast including Kirk Douglas, James Mason and Paul Lukas,
and a set budget of $9 million, the largest in Hollywood history at that time.

Walt Disney had originally planned to turn Jules Verne's tale of Captain Nemo's battle to wipe
out warfare into an animated feature. But when he saw designer Harper Goff's preliminary
sketches, he decided to make the switch to live action. To film the massive production – the
studio's first in CinemaScope – Disney added a water tank and a third soundstage to his
studio, rented additional space from 20th Century-Fox and Universal, and sent cast and crew
to the Caribbean for underwater shooting. His technicians also had to develop new equipment
for the film's many underwater scenes and create a giant, two-ton squid for the film's most
impressive sequence.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea went on to earn two Oscars®, one for the eye-popping visual
effects and one for John Meehan and Emile Kuri's art direction and set decoration. The film
earned a third nomination for Elmo Williams' editing.
Operation Undersea, an episode of the Disneyland TV series highlighting the creation of the
film, won Emmys® for Best Individual Program of the Year (1955) and Best Television Film
Editing.

Each April, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to welcome thousands of movie lovers,
filmmakers and legendary stars from around the globe for the TCM Classic Film Festival.
Marking its third year, the TCM Classic Film Festival is the place to experience classic movies
as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, in some of the world's most iconic venues,
with the people who made them. The four-day festival, which takes place Thursday, April 12
– Sunday, April 15, features a wide range of screenings, events and appearances starting
early in the morning and going into the late evening.

TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film
Festival, with TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz also introducing several events.
Among the highlights of this year's TCM Classic Film Festival: a gala opening-night screening
of the newly restored Cabaret (1972), with a live appearance by Oscar® winners Liza Minnelli
and Joel Grey*; a multi-tiered celebration of Kim Novak, including the taping of a TCM
special, a hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater and a screening of the
Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo (1958); a tribute to director and choreographer Stanley
Donen; live appearances by Debbie Reynolds at anniversary screenings of the newly
restored Singin' in the Rain (1952) and the western epic How the West Was Won (1962),
the latter presented in all its Cinerama glory; introductions by Dick Van Dyke, Shirley Jones,
Angie Dickinson, Robert Wagner and others; a multi-tiered look at Style in the Movies; a
salute to Paramount, featuring an appearance by Oscar-winning producer Robert Evans; the
U.S. premiere of the documentary Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010), with live
appearances by "Baby Peggy" Diana Serra Cary and filmmaker Vera Iwerebor; newly
restored editions of such landmark films as Wings (1927), Casablanca (1942) and Grand
Illusion (1937); and much more.

The third-annual TCM Classic Film Festival is produced by TCM. Since launching in spring
2010, the TCM Classic Film Festival has quickly established itself as a destination event for
film lovers, drawing more than 25,000 attendees from around the country and around the globe
in 2011. Festival passes are on sale now at http://www.tcm.com/festival.
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the
site of the first Oscars® ceremony, will serve as the official hotel for the festival, as well as
home to Club TCM, a central gathering point for passholders. Screenings and events will be
held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and, for the
first time this year, Arclight Cinema's Cinerama Dome and The Avalon.
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Hangover III is the works with Bradley Cooper and original cast

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up again with the creative team and cast of the Hangover series to make another movie. "The Hangover Part III,” the third movie in the series, is slated for release on May 24, 2013.

The movie will once again star Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, in their original roles of Phil, Stu and Alan, aka “the Wolfpack.”

“I’m so excited to embark on another ‘Hangover’ film with Bradley, Ed and Zach," said Todd Phillips who returns as the director. "We’re going to surprise a lot of people with the final chapter we have planned. It will be a fitting conclusion to our three-part opera of mayhem, despair and bad decisions.”

Phillips will also write the screenplay with Craig Mazin. Production on the film is projected to begin in September 2012.

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Hockey fans can win Discover's Day With The Cup contest

Discover will sponsor its second annual Day With the Cup which gives someone a chance to have a day with the NHL's Stanley Cup.

From March 22 through April 12, 2012, hockey fans can submit an original photo that best demonstrates their passion for hockey, along with a 1000 character or less description that answers the question, “I deserve a day with the Stanley Cup because…” Entries can be submitted to Discover’s Facebook fan page by visiting www.discover.com/StanleyCup and following the instructions.

After April 12, three final entries will be chosen and posted to Facebook where the public will have five days to vote for their favorite entry. The contestant with the most votes by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 21, 2012 will be deemed the official Day With the Cup Winner, and will be awarded the ultimate hockey package, which includes spending a day with the Stanley Cup, celebrating with family and friends, having the experience documented and featured during game one of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as round trip airline fare, hotel and tickets to one of the games of the Stanley Cup Final.

“Expanding upon last year’s contest, we set out this year to further leverage our relationship with the NHL to make it even bigger and better, something unlike any other fan experience out there,” said Jennifer Murillo, vice president of brand communications at Discover. “We’re expecting to see some pretty phenomenal photos and essays that showcase how truly passionate hockey fans are.”

Day With the Cup is open to all legal residents of the 50 United States who are at least 18 years old. Legal guardians of children under the age of 18 are eligible to enter on behalf of their children. All eligible entries will be judged by representatives of the Sponsor and an independent judge to determine three Finalists based on the following criteria: originality and creativity of essay, enthusiasm as demonstrated in essay, appropriateness of photo to theme and sincerity of essay.

Discover is the Official Card of the NHL®, NHL Winter Classic, NHL Awards and the NHL Draft.

To learn more information about the Day With the Cup contest, please visit, www.discover.com/StanleyCup.

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'The Perfect Family' starring Kathleen Turner heads to theaters beginning May 4th

A new movie "The Perfect Family" heads to theaters this May. The movie stars Kathleen Turner, Jason Ritter, Emily Deschanel and Richard Chamberlain.

"The Perfect Family" tells the story of suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary (Kathleen Turner) has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish-an award she has coveted for years-her final test is introducing her family to the board for the seal of approval. Now she must finally face the nonconformist family she has been glossing over for years. Her gay daughter, Shannon (Emily Deschanel), a successful lawyer, is about to marry her life partner Angela (Angelique Cabral). Her unhappily married son Frank Jr. (Jason Ritter) is cheating on his wife with the local manicurist. And Eileen's own marriage to a recovered alcoholic is pulling at the seams.

This heartfelt dysfunctional family comedy boasts a memorable performance from Academy Award nominee Turner as the conflicted and comical matriarch, alongside a bright The ensemble cast also includes Richard Chamberlain and Michael McGrady.

Newcomer Anne Renton directs from a script by Claire V. Riley and Paula Goldberg.
Check out the trailer below:

For more information on the movie, visit: http://www.theperfectfamilymovie.com/

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The Bold and The Beautiful: 25th Anniversary Celebration Giveaway -- enter to win

"The Bold and The Beautiful" celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special episode airing Monday, March 26th. The world wide popular soap set in a Los Angeles family owned fashion house, tells the story of The Forresters.  

 Susan Flannery (Stephanie Forrester), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan), John McCook (Eric Forrester) and Ronn Moss (Ridge Forrester) are part of the original cast and are an intregal part of the storylines today. 
The 25th anniversary storylines center around families gathering and long-standing grievances being set aside for the wedding anniversary party of matriarch Stephanie (Susan Flannery) and patriarch Eric (John McCook); the love triangle between stepsisters Hope (Kim Matula) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) with Liam (Scott Clifton); the interference of Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), Ridge (Ronn Moss), Taylor (Hunter Tylo), Bill (Don Diamont) and Katie (Heather Tom) into Hope, Steffy and Liam’s love life; Hope’s ongoing therapy with Dr. Stacy Barton (Hillary B. Smith) to deal with her deep-seated intimacy issues; the engagement of Marcus (Texas Battle) and Dayzee (Kristolyn Lloyd); and the introduction of a new character, Caroline (Linsey Godfrey), who is connected to a core character’s past and future.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is the recipient of three consecutive Daytime Entertainment Emmy® awards for “Outstanding Daytime Drama Series,” six consecutive Golden Nymph International TV Audience Awards in the “Telenovela/Soap Opera” category at the Monte Carlo Television Festival (B&B is seen daily by more than 35 million people in more than 100 countries), and was named the “Most Popular Daytime Soap Currently on TV” by Guinness World Records®. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL is a Bell-Phillip Television production, broadcast weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET; 12:30-1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Bradley Bell is the Executive Producer and Head Writer.

To celebrate this special occasion, we are giving away a Bold & The Beautiful swag bag.

Items include:

1-- "The Bold andThe Beautiful" tote bag
1-- " The Bold and The Beautiful" T-Shirt XL (White)
1-- "The Bold and The Beautiful" baseball cap (Black)
Both the T-shirt and the bag have the B&B logo
To win, it's simple. Just follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/spotliteonENT and retweet/post about the giveaway:
#BBgiveaway...Bold & The Beautiful 25th Anniversary Giveaway! Enter to win at  http://bit.ly/GGZqwA
That's it. Winner will be notified on Twitter.  Contest ends Monday, March 30th.

Not on Twitter? You can still enter, simply leave a comment on the article below.

Any questions of commnets, send an email to info@spotlight-on-entertainment.com 

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Dark Shadows: trailer for Johnny Depp's and Tim Burton's latest collaboration released (trailer)

The jury is still out from this "Dark Shadows" lover on the new trailer for Tim Burton's re- imagining of the cult soap opera "Dark Shadows." The soap ran on ABC daytime beginning in the late 60s and ended in 1971. The movie, based of this trailer is too campy and "Burton-esque" to tell the tale of the flawed but rootable Barnabus Collins played by Johnny Depp. I'm reserving full judgement for May 11th when the movie is released. I'm hoping that the storytelling and Depp's acting will curb my doubts about it. Check out the trailer below:

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NBC renews 'Grimm' for a second year

NBC has renewed its Friday night "crime show with a twist" Grimm for a second season, Deadline reports. Inspired by the classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales, the show tells the story of Portland homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers that he is descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as “Grimms,” charged with keeping balance between humanity and the mythological creatures of the world. The show is great balance of originality and wit as if put a refreshing spin on the crime/cop show formula. The series stars David Giuntoli as Nick with Bitsie Tulloch, Hank Griffin, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee and Sasha Roiz rounding out the cast. No word if the show will remain in its timeslot or on Friday, which has been a traditiaonally difficult night to program. The freshman series managed to hold its on oppoisite CBS famiily cop show "Blue Bloods." "Blue Bloods" has been renewed as well and will return for season three.

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'Marley': music film about Bob Marley premieres at South By Southwest

A new movie about the life of reggae legend Bob Marley recently hit the circuit, most recently at South By Southwest (SXSW). 

The movie explores Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet. "Marley" is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.   “I think what's great about the film is though there have been a lot of things done on Bob," Marley's son Ziggy said about the film. "I think this one will give people a more emotional connection to Bob's life as a man – not just as a reggae legend or a mythical figure, but his life as a man.”

 Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald ("One Day In September", "The Last King of Scotland") directed the movie. 

"Marley" premiered at South By Southwest and will be released in theaters and on VOD on Friday, April 20th. 

 (pictured: Bob Marley in a scene from "Marley." Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.)

Check out the trailer for "Marley" below:

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'Missing' starring Ashley Judd premieres on ABC Thursday, March 15

Movie star Ashley Judd heads to television in the new action thriller "Missing" premiering this Thursday,  March 15th on ABC.
Judd plays retired CIA agent Becca Winstone who is forced to come out return to her line of work when she learns that her son disappears while studying in Rome.
While on her quest to find her missing son, Becca's training and skills as a CIA agent proves to be no match for her son's abductors. Along the way, Becca is forced to reveal her secret past and will soon have to rely on old friends and reopen old wounds. All of her resourcefulness, skill and determination will be put to the test -- but a mother's love knows no limits.
"Missing" stars Ashley Judd ("Double Jeopardy," "Kiss the Girls") as Becca Winstone, Sean Bean ("Game of Thrones") as Paul Winstone, Cliff Curtis ("Trauma") as Dax Miller, Adriano Giannini ("Oceans Twelve") as Giancarlo Rossi, Nick Eversman ("Cinéma Vérité") as Michael Winstone and Tereza Voriskova ("Borgia") as Oksana.
Check out a featurette look at the show where Judd and the cast talk about the show and their characters. "Missing" airs Thursdays on ABC.
Missing:

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Robert Pattinson's latest movie 'Bel Ami' opens June 8th

Robert Pattinson's latest movie "Bel Ami" will head into theaters this summer on June 8th. In addition to  Pattinson,  the movie stars Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci and Colm Meaney. The movie is the Guy de Maupassant adaptation story about a manipulative young social climber in 19th century Paris. The movie had it's world premiere in Berlin last month.

Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod directed the period piece and it was executive produced by XIX Entertainment head Simon Fuller. Fuller is the mastermind behind "American Idol," "Pop Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." 

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Sugar Mommas, starring Vanessa Williams airs on Gospel Music Channel

The Gospel Music Channel/GMC is airing an encore presentation of it's highly successful play, "Sugar Mommas." The play stars Vanessa Williams, Terri J. Vaughn, Lamman Rucker, Tommy Ford, Rachel True and Gospel singer VaShawn Mitchell.

“Sugar Mommas” tells the story of sisters Sheila (Vaughn) and Lynn (Williams), who are different in every way. Sheila is widowed and Lynn recently divorced with a daughter in college. The two decides to start a business together. Their mutual love of sweets causes them to start a bakery. When they invite close friend Tommi (Rachel True) to join them as their specialty pie maker, their recipe for success is complete. As old challenges, new loves and opportunities surface, these three women embark on a journey of self-awareness, affirmation, and hope as they write the next chapter in their sweet lives.

Examiner had the chance to talk to the plays star Vanessa Williams. Williams is well known to television audiences for her roles on "Melrose Place," "Lincoln Heights" and "Soul Food." Watch the video below as the actress talks about her lengthy career and about "Sugar Mommas."

Vanessa Williams (Video Interview):

“Sugar Mommas” airs on GMC on Saturday March 10 at 7pm, 9pm and 11pm Eastern, .

Continue reading on Examiner.com Vanessa Williams talks working in Hollywood, 'Sugar Mommas' (video interview) - Los Angeles sitcom | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/sitcom-in-los-angeles/vanessa-williams-talks-working-hollywood-sugar-mommas-video-interview#ixzz1okbFgwEW

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Movie Review- Friends with Kids Starring Jessica Westfeldt, Adam Scott and Chris O'Dowd

Adam Scott and Jessica Westfeldt star in "Friends with Kids."

If Harry and Sally had decided to have a baby somewhere in the middle of falling in love, you'd have "Friends With Kids." The romantic comedy opening today stars Jessica Westfeldt (who also wrote and directed the movie) and Scott as Julie and Jason, a pair of best friends and the only non-married singles in their circle of friends.

After witnessing what having kids do their best friends marriages, the two of them decide to save themselves the trouble with marriage and make plans to have a baby. They agree to all of the commitments to the child without the romantic commitment to each other. "I promise to be 100% committed half the time," they pledge to each other before the conception. By the end of the movie, they realize (at different times of course) that they love each other and belong together.

The movie has terrific scenes of the two of them once the baby arrives; getting their homes ready and taking turns feeding the baby, all in the form of a montage. Personally, I would have like to have seen those scenes expanded including the nine months that Julie carried the child.  Westfeldt and Scott have amazing chemistry that could have been utilized more. In fact, the movie covers too much ground (and years – more than 6 years?) in its short span of movie time.

The strong supporting cast is terrific but underused. With "Bridesmaids" actors Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm (Westfeldt's real-life love) and Chris O'Dowd in the cast, one might have expected more of an ensemble, given the title and the movie poster picture, but not.

Ed Burns and Megan Fox play the significant others who help the two of them realize that they can't live without the other and their non-traditional family.  All of the predictable plot points are there but laid out in a clever, funny and interesting way.

The movie doesn’t ignore the controversy surrounding the subject of raising children out of wedlock and smartly tackles the issue.

Best friends Leslie (Rudolph) and Alex (O'Dowd) discuss the subject, with Leslie wondering if their friends are insulting marriage and all they believe in. Jason’s parents aren’t receptive to the idea, basically ignoring everyone in the room, including the baby when they arrive to the hospital to meet their grandson for the first time. Ben (Hamm) challenges Jason about his true commitment to Julie during an argument at one of their dinner parties.

All in all, there are lots of moments in the movie worth watching, including the child birthing scene and any scenes with the kids.

"Friends With Kids" is in theaters now.

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Dance Moms Miami: new series premieres Tuesday, April 3 on Lifetime

Lifetime will have a spin-off to their popular series, "Dance Moms." "Dance Moms: Miami" will premiere on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 10:30 pm ET/PT, immediately following the 90-minute spring finale of "Dance Moms." Beginning Tuesday, April 10,
"Dance Moms: Miami" will air in its regular time period of 9:00 PM ET/PT.

"Dance Moms: Miami" goes behind-the-scenes at Miami-based Stars Dance Studio, where the school’s owners and renowned contemporary dance instructors Victor Smalley and Angel Armas teach, train and choreograph a diverse group of talented girl and boy dancers as they strive to become the best in the sport of competitive dance and tomorrow’s stars.

Victor’s mother and Stars Dance Studio manager, Mayra Smalley, rounds out the team.
The trio strives to uphold their motto of “Turning Kids into Dancers and Dancers into Stars,” often sparking drama between the competitive mothers.

"Dance Moms" follows children’s early steps on the road to stardom and their mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bow with famously outspoken dance instructor Abby Lee Miller.

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Men In Black 3: new trailer released (trailer)

The next trailer for "Men in Black III" has been released. The movie is set for a May 25th release.

The story of this movie is time travel where Agent J (Will Smith) has to travel back to 1969 and has only 24hours to save K (Tommy Lee Jones). While back in time, he learns there are secrets to the universe that K never told him — secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the younger version of Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

Check out the trailer below:

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WonderCon: casts of Fringe, Alcatraz and Secret Circle head to 3 day event

Warner Bros television and movie division is bringing the promotional junkets of some of their most popular franchises to WonderCon 2012. The event which is being head in Anaheim this weekend will include signings and panel discussions from the casts and creative teams of FOX's Alcatraz, Fringe and the CW's The Secret Circle. Stars and producers scheduled to attend WonderCon 2012 include: Alcatraz stars Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Jonny Coyne and Parminder Nagra, along with executive producers Jennifer Johnson, Daniel Pyne, Jack Bender and co-creators/co-executive producers Bryan Wynbrandt and Steve Lilien Fringe stars John Noble, Seth Gabel and executive producers J.H. Wyman and Jeff Pinkner. Additional cast members to be announced.
 DC Nation: Young Justice producers Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman; Green Lantern: The Animated Series producers Jim Krieg and Giancarlo Volpe; and DC animated shorts producers Lauren Faust and Ben Jones Alcatraz, Fringe and DC Nation casts and producers will all be signing at the DC Entertainment booth, #501 Following are the WBTV and DC Nation panel dates, as well as signing dates and times for WonderCon 2012.
Official panel times to be announced by WonderCon.

 FRIDAY, MARCH 16
 Exclusive Warner Bros. Television Screenings — For the third straight year, Warner Bros. Television kicks off WonderCon with special screenings of fan-favorite series. For 2012, WBTV will present on the big screen episodes of the first-year hit dramas The Secret Circle, from executive producer Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries), and Person of Interest, from creator Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight) and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions (Fringe, Lost). Ballroom

The Secret Circle: The ordinary becomes the extraordinary in The Secret Circle, a drama full of mystery, intrigue and danger from executive producer Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries) and based upon the book series by L.J. Smith (The Vampire Diaries). The series chronicles the story of a young girl who discovers not only that she is a witch and part of a secret coven, but that she is the key which will unlock a centuries-old battle of good versus evil. WBTV has conjured up a WonderCon exclusive premiere screening of the “Curse” episode, a full six days in advance of its on-air debut Thursday, March 22, at 9/8c on The CW. Britt Robertson (Scream 4), Thomas Dekker (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Gale Harold (Queer as Folk), Phoebe Tonkin (H20: Just Add Water), Shelley Hennig (Days of our Lives), Jessica Parker Kennedy (50/50), Chris Zylka (upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man) and Natasha Henstridge (Species) star in the series, which is executive produced by Williamson, Andrew Miller (Nothing), Andrea Newman (Human Target), Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries) and Gina Girolamo (The Lying Game). From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Secret Circle airs Thursdays at 9/8c on The CW. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesecretcircle and follow The CW on Twitter @CW_network. Person of Interest: Jim Caviezel (The Thin Red Line), Comic-Con favorite Michael Emerson (Lost)

and Taraji P. Henson (Hustle & Flow) team up in this thought-provoking crime action-drama from The Dark Knight’s Jonathan Nolan and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions (Fringe, Lost, Alias). Set in New York City, with all of its multifaceted elements of justice (cops, criminals, corruption), Person of Interest centers on an ex-CIA agent, presumed dead, who partners with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes, and the detectives tracking them. Person of Interest makes its WonderCon debut with a screening of a complete episode on the big screen. In addition to Caviezel, Emerson and Henson, Kevin Chapman (Rescue Me) also stars in Person of Interest, which airs Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS. Jonathan Nolan, J.J. Abrams (Star Trek), Greg Plageman (Cold Case) and Bryan Burk (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol) are the executive producers of the series, from Bonanza Productions in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PersonOfInterestCBS and follow the show on Twitter @PersonInterest.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 4:00 p.m. •

DC Nation Signing: DC Entertainment Booth #501 DC Nation Special Video Presentation and Q&A — From the pages of DC Comics to the television screens of fans across the country comes DC Nation, a new one-hour exclusive kids programming block from Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. DC Nation stars some of the most beloved and legendary heroes of the DC Universe, brought to life by some of the most talented directors, writers and producers working in animation today. Anchored by Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, DC Nation airs Saturdays from 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network.

Fans attending the WonderCon 2012 DC Nation panel will be treated to exclusive video content filled with plenty of sneak peeks from the DC Nation block. In addition, an all-star panel featuring Young Justice producers Brandon Vietti (Batman Under the Red Hood) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), Green Lantern: The Animated Series producers Jim Krieg (Ben 10: Alien Swarm) and Giancarlo Volpe (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), and DC animated shorts producers Lauren Faust (The Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic) and Ben Jones (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) will take the stage for a moderated Q&A. Learn more about DC Nation at www.dcnation.com and follow the show on Twitter @DC_nation. Room 204ABC

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 12:00 Noon

• Fringe Signing: DC Entertainment Booth #501 1:30 p.m.
• Alcatraz Signing: DC Entertainment Booth #501

Alcatraz Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Don’t miss this classified session with stars Sarah Jones (Sons of Anarchy), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Jonny Coyne (Lara Craft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life) and Parminder Nagra (ER); executive producers Jennifer Johnson (Lost), Daniel Pyne (Lost) and Jack Bender (Lost); and co-creators/co-executive producers Bryan Wynbrandt and Steven Lilien (both Kyle XY) dishing the ultimate insider information about the mysterious 1963 disappearance of the Alcatraz inmates, guards and staff. Fans will learn about where they’ve been and why they are returning, and the creative team will reveal exclusive information about the remaining episodes of the first season. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Alcatraz currently airs Mondays at 9/8c on FOX, and moves to 8/7c on March 5. Become a fan of Alcatraz on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlcatrazonFOX and follow the show on Twitter @AlcatrazonFOX.

Fringe Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join series stars John Noble (The Lord of the Rings), Seth Gabel (The Da Vinci Code) and executive producers Jeff Pinkner (Lost) and J.H. Wyman (The Mexican) of the mind-bending, universe-crossing series Fringe for a Q & A session and get a sneak peek of what is to come, as the fates of all your favorite characters hang in the balance between two universes, two timelines and too many creepy bad guys to go around. Talk doppelgangers, shapeshifters, Observers and whatever Walter is cooking up! Now in its fourth season, Fringe continues to explore new cases with endless impossibilities. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Fringe airs Fridays at 9/8c on FOX. Become a fan of Fringe on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Fringe and follow the show on Twitter @FRINGEonFOX. Ballroom For more info, follow Warner Bros on Twitter: @thewbdotcom

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TCM Film Festival 2012 Movies Announced

The TCM Classic Film Festival heads again to Hollywood from April 12 to April 15th. 

The 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival will cover a wide range of programming themes, including our central theme “Style in the Movies.” Working directly with the Hollywood studios, the world’s notable film archives, and private collectors, our programs feature some of the most revered movies of all time - many with new or restored prints - and long lost gems. 

Festival guests scheduled to apear are producer and Preservationist Serge Bromberg, actress "Baby Peggy" Diana Serra Cary, actress

Peggy Cummins, producer Robert Evans, actress Rhonda Fleming, actor Joel Grey, actress Marsha Hunt, filmmaker Vera Iwerebor, singer and actress Liza Minnelli, the Monte Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, actress Debbie Reynolds, and Film Noir Foundation founder Eddie Muller. 

For more info and ticket information, visit: TCM FEST

ANNOUNCED FILMS FOR 2012

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT ⁽¹⁹³⁰⁾

World premiere of a new restoration of director Lewis Milestone's groundbreaking masterpiece based on the World War I novel by Erich Maria Remarque. Lew Ayres heads the cast in this Oscar®-winning Best Picture. More.

BABY PEGGY: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM⁽²⁰¹⁰⁾

In its U.S. premiere, this well-crafted and intimate portrait of one of the last survivors of Hollywood's silent era features the 92-year-old Diana Serra Cary speaking about her life and experience as child star "Baby Peggy." More.

BLACK SUNDAY ⁽¹⁹⁷⁷⁾

Director John Frankenheimer's tale of terrorism at the Super Bowl stars Bruce Dern, Robert Shaw and Marthe Keller. More.

CABARET ⁽¹⁹⁷²⁾

Official Opening Night Gala World Premiere of the 40th Anniversary Restoration of Bob Fosse’s Best Picture winner starring Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey and Michael York. More.

CALL HER SAVAGE ⁽¹⁹³²⁾

World premiere restoration of this Pre-Code gem starring Clara Bow as a wild Texan gal who rebels against her father. More.

CASABLANCA ⁽¹⁹⁴²⁾

The 70th anniversary restoration of Michael Curtiz’s Academy Award-winning classic wartime romance starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. More.

CHINATOWN ⁽¹⁹⁷⁴⁾

Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston star in this neo-noir directed by Roman Polanski.More.

CRY DANGER ⁽¹⁹⁵¹⁾

Dick Powell stars as an ex-con out to find the culprits who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. More.

FUNNY FACE ⁽¹⁹⁵⁷⁾

Fred Astaire is a fashion photographer who turns Audrey Hepburn into a chic model in this highly stylized musical featuring memorable Gershwin songs. More.

GIRL SHY ⁽¹⁹²⁴⁾

Composer Robert Israel will be on hand to conduct his original score to Harold Lloyd's delightful comedy. More.

THE GODFATHER, PART II⁽¹⁹⁷⁴⁾

Francis Ford Coppola defied the odds by making a sequel that remains widely considered to be superior to the original. Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Robert DeNiro star in the six-time Oscar-winning saga. More.

GRAND ILLUSION ⁽¹⁹³⁷⁾

North American Premiere of 75th anniversary restoration of Jean Renoir's extraordinary World War I drama about a small group of French officers held captive. More.

GUN CRAZY ⁽¹⁹⁵⁰⁾

John Dall and Peggy Cummins in this Joseph H. Lewis directed classic. More.

HOW THE WEST WAS WON⁽¹⁹⁶²⁾

On it's 50th anniversary, the panorama of the American West is presented in its glory with a rare presentation the Cinerama print of this epic adventure. More.

LOVE STORY⁽¹⁹⁷⁰⁾

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal star in the story of young love that helped save Paramount from bankruptcy. More.

MARATHON MAN ⁽¹⁹⁷⁶⁾

Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and Roy Scheider star in this thriller based on the book and screenplay by William Goldman and directed by John Schlesinger. More.

NOTHING SACRED ⁽¹⁹³⁷⁾

William Wellman directs Fredric March and Carole Lombard in the first screwball comedy to be shot in color. More.

OUR DANCING DAUGHTERS ⁽¹⁹²⁸⁾

A new print of director Harry Beaumont's Jazz-age silent melodrama starring Joan Crawford. More.

RAW DEAL⁽¹⁹⁴⁸⁾

This gritty Anthony Mann thriller stars Dennis O'Keefe as a man in prison for another man's crime, Claire Trevor as the gun moll who helps him break out of jail and Marsha Hunt as the social worker who wants to reform him. More.

SABRINA⁽¹⁹⁵⁴⁾

Audrey Hepburn is the chauffeur's daughter caught in a love triangle between Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote this offbeat romance, featuring costumes by Givenchy. More.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN ⁽¹⁹⁵²⁾

In celebration of Gene Kelly’s 100th birthday anniversary, the world premiere of the 60th anniversary restoration of Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s delightful toe-tapper starring Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. More.

SWING TIME ⁽¹⁹³⁶⁾

George Stevens’ wonderful, dance-filled musical comedy stars the incomparable Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. More.

THE THIEF OF BAGDAD⁽¹⁹²⁴⁾

Featuring live accompaniment by the Mont Alto Orchestra, Douglas Fairbanks stars as a thief in love with the daughter of the Caliph, with Raoul Walsh directing. More.

TWO FOR THE ROAD⁽¹⁹⁶⁷⁾

A world premiere restoration starring Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney as a quarrelsome couple reminisce about their relationship during a drive in southern France in Stanley Donen's insightful drama. More.

WINGS ⁽¹⁹²⁷⁾

The 85th anniversary restoration of William A. Wellman’s World War I aerial drama starring Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow. Winner of the first Academy Award for Best Picture. More.

THE WOMEN ⁽¹⁹³⁹⁾

A new print of George Cukor’s landmark film with Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and Paulette Goddard leading an all-female cast in an adaptation of the popular Clare Boothe Luce play. More.

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