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Hitler Food Taster Talks Führer’s Vegetarian Diet
3 months ago
Adolf Hitler was maniacal about more than just world domination during his evil reign over Germany in the 1930s and 40s.
In a new interview with The Telegraph, Margot Woelk explains that she was seized by the SS many decades ago and forced to become the dictator’s food taster for two-and-a-half years, checking meals everyday to be sure they were not laced with poison.
“Only after all of us had tried it was it driven to the headquarters by the SS,” Woelk tells the newspaper. “It was all vegetarian, the most delicious fresh things, from asparagus to peppers and peas, served with rice
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Snow White and the Huntsman Takes Box Office Crown
11 months ago
Snow White and the Huntsman avoided any curses at the box office this weekend, taking the crown rather easily with an impressive haul of $56.3 million.
For those with interest, the figure is the high mark for any Twilight actor in a non-Twilight role Taylor Lautner’s Valentine’s Day in 2010, a film in which the Twilight Saga stud only played a bit role.
Snow White and the Huntsman Trailer (Full-Length)
In other franchise news, The Hunger Games finally finished outside Top 10 for the first time since March. During its run, it racked up a quartet of number-one finishes and garnered just
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Men in Black 3 Defeats The Avengers, Wins Box Office
11 months ago
Movie goers this weekend finally discovered what it takes to defeat The Avengers: Will Smith, Josh Brolin and a handful of aliens.
Indeed, Men in Black 3 grossed $55 million at the box office this weekend, slowing down the Marvel blockbuster a bit and forcing it into second place.
The Avengers still earned $37 million, of course, and blew past the $500 million barrier on Saturday, its 23rd day of release. It now holds the record for fastest film ever to reach that mark. It’s earned $513.7 million overall.
Take a look below at the top five from the weekend and
More >Step Up 4: Revolution Trailer Heats Up
1 year ago
Yesterday, Step Up 4 released a new trailer and a new name, Step Up Revolution.
The newly minted dance-fest shifts to Miami this time around, with a budding romance between a flash mob leader and a young woman who strives to become a professional dancer … standard Step Up operating procedure really.
The franchise maintains its So You Think You Can Dance connections with its lead star, Kathryn McCormick alongside tWitch, with Travis Wall as choreographer.
Look for the dance moves to burn up the summer … July 27.
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More >Cops Investigating Murder Outside Rick Ross’ Place
1 year ago
Police are looking to speak with rapper Rick Ross after a man was shot to death in front of his Miami Gardens home this morning, according to TMZ.
Ross was not present at the time of the shooting.
At this point in the investigation, he’s not considered a suspect. Police found the victim, a 40-year-old man, laying inside a gate at the home.
Investigators don’t know if the victim has any connection to Ross, but since he is listed as the property owner, cops obviously want to ask him a few questions.
So far, no comment from Rick’s camp about the situation.
Ross experienced major health
More >Academy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Angelina Jolie vs. Penelope Cruz
1 year ago
Visually, Angelina Jolie and Penelope Cruz are just about peerless.
While husband Brad Pitt was the one in the spotlight, Jolie rocked the Oscars red carpet as always in a fearlessly thigh-high cut Versace velvet dress that turned heads.
Cruz, meanwhile, opted for periwinkle in Armani Prive, adding a classic Grace Kelly-like polish to her ensemble with diamond jewels and shiny 1950s-inspired curls.
Who looked better at the 2012 Oscars? Cast your vote below!
Link: Academy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Angelina Jolie vs. Penelope Cruz
Academy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Jennifer Lopez vs. Cameron Diaz
1 year ago
Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz presented a couple Academy Awards last night, laughing and joking and seeming like good friends.
But the time for funny banter is over. These two beauties are enemies for the next few moments.
We’ve pitted the actresses against each other in a Fashion Face-Off, with Diaz the clear underdog, considering you can pretty much see J. Lo’s nipples in her custom Zuhair Murad gown. Then again, that might be a turn off for some. Compare, contrast and decide for yourself now. Who wore her dress better?
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Sacha Baron Cohen Slams The Oscars … Live on Today Show, in Character
1 year ago
In a hilarious minute-long rant, Sacha Baron Cohen went on The Today Show this morning and slammed the Academy Awards for shutting him out… in character.
Cohen, or should we say Admiral General Aladeen, appeared live on NBC’s morning show to express outrage over being banned from the Oscars Sunday night.
The despot’s message, in summation: Death to America, death to the west, and good luck Billy Crystal. Here’s The Dictator himself, General Aladeen, lashing out:
Admiral General Aladeen Today Show Appearance
While begrudgingly giving props to the Academy for denying his right to free
More >Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer Released
1 year ago
Brace yourselves: The trailer for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has arrived!
Yes, this is a real movie. The subject matter of which is explained by the title.
The absurd movie mash-up of historical drama and vampire horror stars Benjamin Walker as our nation’s greatest president, haunted by the death of his mother at a young age, a horrific tragedy blamed on the blood suckers … fictionally of course. We think.
He devotes his life, and ends up President of the United States, as part of an all-out quest to eradicate vampires from the world. The Vampire Diaries should really consider an Abe
More >New Amazing Spider-Man Trailer: The Untold Story Begins
1 year ago
The Amazing Spider-Man will swing into theaters on July 3, and while many movie goers may be wondering why such a recent franchise is already getting a reboot – with Andrew Garfield taking over the main webbed role – a new trailer for the blockbuster attempts to answer that question.
Peter Parker has a past, folks. And he’s only just finding out about it now.
The following preview debuted last night as part of a promotional event that involved live fan events in 13 different cities. It gives us a quick look at Rhys Ifans, as Dr. Curt Connors, transforming into The Lizard; as well as an
More >Super Bowl XLVI Commercials: How Much Did They Suck?!?
1 year ago
It’s official, isn’t it, America? The day of the funny, original Super Bowl commercial is over.
While tonight’s Giants versus Patriots game featured serious fourth quarter drama, the breaks in between the action produced… more lame naked girl teases from GoDaddy? More Polar Bears from Coca Cola? More of that E TRADE baby?
Did any spot really make you laugh? Will any stand out 24 hours from now? Yeah. We didn’t think so, either.
Review a number of the Super Bowl XLVI commercials below and prepare yourselves already for Super Bowl XLVII – by lowering your expectations.
More >Melanie Amaro Teams with Elton John for Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial
1 year ago
For all the criticism leveled at the first season of The X Factor – which resulted in the dismissal of Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Steve Jones last week – no one took issue with the show’s champion.
Melanie Amaro can seriously sing.
And Super Bowl viewers will find out for themselves on Sunday, as the 19-year old teams with Elton John for a 60-second Pepsi commercial. Said the latter: “Pepsi wanted to make me ‘King for a Day’ on Super Bowl Sunday. How could I possibly pass that up?”
What, exactly, is he talking about? Watch the spot now and see for yourself:
More >The Hunger Games Super Bowl Trailer: New Footage!
1 year ago
Talk about perfect timing.
Just as our friends at Movie Fanatic are offering readers two free tickets to The Hunger Games premiere in Los Angeles, Lionsgate has released the second official trailer for this March blockbuster.
It features an extended look at the Reaping; a long look at Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman; and heavy emphasis on the all-important Mockingjay, along with plenty of Jennifer Lawrence, of course. But enough from us. Sit back and take in the new footage below!
The Hunger Games Super Bowl Trailer
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The Hobbit Trailer Released: Watch Now!
1 year ago
From Academy Award winning director Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit, the precursor to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the famous books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Hobbit follows title character Bilbo Baggins in his epic journey to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo, with familiar faces such as Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Gollum (Andy Serkis) making appearances along the way.
Can it possibly live up to the incredible LOTR films? Based on this first glimpse, it looks like it just
More >Wrath of The Titans Trailer: Watch Now!
1 year ago
Wrath of the Titans, sequel to Clash of the Titans, has just released its first trailer, starring Sam Worthington and an army of talented actors alongside him.
Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Rosamund Pike, Edgar Ramirez and Toby Kebbell pick up the action 10 years after Perseus took down Kraken in the original.
Spoiler alert: Things are clearly not running smoothly amongst the Titans.
On March 30, the battle between Titans and gods continues, and as support from humans wanes for their gods, the Titans surge. Here’s your first look at the film:
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