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Doogal
Cast: Ian McKellen, Tom Baker, Jim Broadbent Studio: Weinstein Rating: 2/10 CORPORATE LINE: The origins of the characters in DOOGAL stretch back to 1964 and a TV program called THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT (or “Le Manège Enchanté” as its French creator Serge Danot called it). The show became a popular staple on British television, and this…
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McFly – Just My Luck
Artist: McFly Title: Just My Luck Label: Universal Rating: 5/10 FILE UNDER: Brit-pop-rock that sounds like a boy band given guitars. CORPORATE LINE: Strange but true fact no 6,326: less than 12 months ago the only McFly anyone had heard of was Marty in the film “Back To The Future”. Fast forward to 2005 and…
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Apollo 13 HD-DVD
Cast: Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton Studio: Universal Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: The true story of the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission. On April 11, 1970, gung-ho astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and last-minute, less experienced replacement Jack Swigert blast-off towards the moon. But while in space, an oxygen tank explodes, putting the trio in…
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Bo Bice – Interview
The rest of the “American Idol” story you know. Bo made it into the top 24, then the top 12, and as the weeks went by and others were voted off, Bo remained. On the final episode, Bo was named runner-up to Carrie Underwood. He was signed to RCA Records and his first single, “Inside…
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Snow Patrol – Eyes Open
Artist: Snow Patrol Title: Eyes Open Label: Polydor Rating: 5/10 FILE UNDER: They aren’t Coldplay—even though they try. CORPORATE LINE: “There are swaggering bands, bands who are in your face. And then there are bands who get hold of you somewhere else. I think it’s a heart thing, an intimacy thing. Like you know them…
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An American Haunting
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Sissy Spacek, Rachel Hurd-Wood Studio: Freestyle Rating: 5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Based on true events that took place in Tennessee during the 1800s, An American Haunting tells the story of the only documented case in U.S. history (validated by the State of Tennessee) in which a spirit caused a person’s death. With over…
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Mission Impossible 3
Cast: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Philip S. Hoffman Studio: Paramount Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: Super-spy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retired from active duty to trains new IMF agents. But he is called back into action to confront the toughest villain he’s ever faced – Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and information…
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Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Game: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Platform: Xbox 360 Studio: 2K Rating: 10/10 GAME DESCRIPTION: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. This new chapter uses next-generation technologies to create a fully immersive gaming adventure. After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies…
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Mat Kearney – Nothing Left To Lose
Artist: Mat Kearney Title: Nothing Left To Lose Label: Columbia Rating: 5/10 FILE UNDER: A concoction of Coldplay and Counting Crows with a little G. Love thrown in. CORPORATE LINE: In a music world longing for a new voice, Mat Kearney represents the singer-songwriter for the 21st century music lover. While keeping an acoustic base,…
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Rampage: Total Destruction
Game: Rampage: Total Destruction Platform: PS2 Studio: Midway Rating: 4/10 GAME DESCRIPTION: Rampage: Total Destruction offers a fresh take on an arcade classic complete with everyone’s favorite monsters. Control George, Lizzie, and Ralph as they go around the world, destroying major cities through direct destruction or through their fighting. Virtually everything in the environment can…
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