Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Stephen Collins from Star Trek TMP talks Star Trek and The Hurt Locker
Hard core Star Trek fans like this blogger will certainly remember the first Star Trek Movie. Called Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Produced by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, it was released in 1979 and directed by the legendary Robert Wise. It starred Stephen Collins who played Star Fleet Officer Captain Willard Decker, who was set to command the new U.S.S. Enterprise, until Captain James T. Kirk, who was raised to the rank of Admiral, decided he wanted more than his five year mission.
Here's a clip from Star Trek TMP:
31 years later (!) I met Stephen Collins at The Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala and he was tickled that of all his roles and work, someone remembered that he played Willard Decker. I asked him what he thought of J.J. Abrams' version of Star Trek, which was released 30 years later. "I loved it. This is weird, but I'm not really a Star Trek afficianado, and so I haven't seen a lot of the movies. But the new one, I think is just a terrific movie in every way. It's just a good movie on its own right. You don't have to have ever seen Star Trek to love (this one). I think Chris Pine is a huge find. J.J. Abrams just did an incredible job.
Stephen Collins is an Acedemy Member and shared with me that the email writing micro-campaign that The Hurt Locker Producer Nicolas Chartier launched didn't make a difference to him as a voter and doubted that it made a difference to many of the Academy voters. He was right. The Hurt Locker scored The Best Picture Oscar at the 2010 Academy Awards.
Corey Haim - Corey Feldman issues a statement on Haim's death
Actor Corey Feldman and Corey Haim were good friends over the years and were together as recently as February 18th, according to TMZ.com. Corey Feldman issued this statement on his blog The Feldman Journal:
Corey Haim died of an alleged drug overdose Wednesday morning. It took 20 minutes for the ambulance to arrive and by the time it did, it was "too late" according to Haim's agent, Mark Heaslip through TMZ.com.
Reportedly, Haim had a fever and had trouble breathing. He reports that Haim was at his mother, Judy Haim's home. At some point, she fell asleep then woke up around midnight. Corey Haim was standing over her and then reportedly collapsed.
RadarOnline.com reports that Corey Feldman's estranged wife Susie Feldman said he's pretty torn up and he’s at home and it’s really sad. It's the second close friend he's lost in eight months or something like that."
R.I.P. COREY IAN HAIM 1971-2009
I was awakened at 8:30 this morning by my brother and sister knocking on my bedroom door. They informed me of the loss of my brother Corey Haim. My eyes weren’t even open all the way when the tears started streaming down my face. I am so sorry for Corey, his mother Judy, his family, my family, all of our fans, and of course my son who I will have to find a way to explain this to when he gets home from school. This is a tragic loss of a wonderful,beautiful,tormented soul, who will always be my brother,family, and best friend. We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference. Please respect our families as we struggle and grieve through this difficult time. I hope the art Corey has left behind will be remembered as the passion of that for which he truly lived. ~ Corey
Corey Haim died of an alleged drug overdose Wednesday morning. It took 20 minutes for the ambulance to arrive and by the time it did, it was "too late" according to Haim's agent, Mark Heaslip through TMZ.com.
Reportedly, Haim had a fever and had trouble breathing. He reports that Haim was at his mother, Judy Haim's home. At some point, she fell asleep then woke up around midnight. Corey Haim was standing over her and then reportedly collapsed.
RadarOnline.com reports that Corey Feldman's estranged wife Susie Feldman said he's pretty torn up and he’s at home and it’s really sad. It's the second close friend he's lost in eight months or something like that."
Howard Stern's slam of Gabourey Sidibe shows Stern's stupidity
There's no doubt that Howard Stern earns his salary by making outrageous statements. But Howard Stern's slam of Gabourey Sidibe from Precious shows Stern's stupidity. On Monday, on The Howard Stern Show, said this:
Now it can be said that Howard Stern's the dumbest man on the planet. First, Howard Stern's comment was made in the context of Gabourey Sidibe already having starred in a movie, that being Precious.
Second, because Howard was so busy being prejudiced against fat women, especially "fat black chicks", he turned his brain off and forgot that the role for Gabourey was already created and she played in an independent film that became a major motion picture, and won a ton of awards.
But Howard was so intent on being nasty, all of that escaped him. Howard Stern proved people who discriminate are not smart, they're stupid.
What's really awful about Stern's blast is that no one accuses him of "playing the race card" in using the term "fat black chick"; but there are those, particularly White Supremacists, who would say this blogger's playing the race card in accusing Stern of being racist.
Howard Stern was being racist.
That one of Stern's sidekicks is a black woman is of no matter. That will not stop Howard from making a racist comment and he did so in this case. What does Gabourey Sidibe's race have to do with her weight? Why did he feel the need to say "fat black chick."
According to The New York Daily News, Sidibe has already landed another role.
In The Big C, Gabourey plays "a smart-alecky student".
It's right to hope that the writers of The Big C write an episode where Gabourey Sidibe's character tells off Howard Stern. Stern can play a role he's very familiar with: loudmouthed, stupid radio talk show host.
Stay tuned.
"There's the most enormous, fat black chick I've ever seen. She is enormous. Everyone's pretending she's a part of show business and she's never going to be in another movie"
Now it can be said that Howard Stern's the dumbest man on the planet. First, Howard Stern's comment was made in the context of Gabourey Sidibe already having starred in a movie, that being Precious.
Second, because Howard was so busy being prejudiced against fat women, especially "fat black chicks", he turned his brain off and forgot that the role for Gabourey was already created and she played in an independent film that became a major motion picture, and won a ton of awards.
But Howard was so intent on being nasty, all of that escaped him. Howard Stern proved people who discriminate are not smart, they're stupid.
What's really awful about Stern's blast is that no one accuses him of "playing the race card" in using the term "fat black chick"; but there are those, particularly White Supremacists, who would say this blogger's playing the race card in accusing Stern of being racist.
Howard Stern was being racist.
That one of Stern's sidekicks is a black woman is of no matter. That will not stop Howard from making a racist comment and he did so in this case. What does Gabourey Sidibe's race have to do with her weight? Why did he feel the need to say "fat black chick."
According to The New York Daily News, Sidibe has already landed another role.
In The Big C, Gabourey plays "a smart-alecky student".
It's right to hope that the writers of The Big C write an episode where Gabourey Sidibe's character tells off Howard Stern. Stern can play a role he's very familiar with: loudmouthed, stupid radio talk show host.
Stay tuned.
Academy Awards' Oscars Farrah Fawcett snub still an issue
And AMPAS Executive Director stepped in to clean up the public relations mess caused when AMPAS' communications head Leslie Unger used the unfortunate words "there are people who just can't be" on Monday.
Davis used words that were easier to digest than those uttered by Unger, but the damage, and the ill-feelings, are apparent and active. While Bruce Davis stands by the decision made to not include Farrah Fawcett, his words were apologetic in tone:
"There's nothing you can say to people, particularly to family members, within a day or two of the show that helps at all. They tend to be surprised and hurt, and we understand that and we're sorry for it."
AMPAS is also feeling the heat for leaving out legendary actors Gene Barry, Ricardo Montalban, Bea Arthur, and Ed McMahon. But the omission of Farrah Fawcett, reportedly a 40-year Academy member, is causing the biggest stir. Because of Twitter, the media chatter's amplified. Here's three of thousands of tweets on the matter..
miszjazzy90 so the academy issued the most backhanded apology for not including farrah fawcett in the memorium. shut up academy you kno you screwed up!
11 minutes ago from web
CamilaSolivier Sentimos falta: Academia se desculpa por ausência de Farrah Fawcett em homenagem do Oscar http://www.folha.com.br/il704803 #folhaonline
12 minutes ago from web
ElleQCasting Academy Director Explains Farrah Fawcett 'In Memoriam' Omission: The Academy explains why Farrah Fawcett was snub... http://bit.ly/9zLqWx
12 minutes ago from web
Perhaps Bruce Davis' words will cause Farrahgate to die down.
Stay tuned.
Corey Haim follows Michael Bryan and Andrew Koenig in tragic death
Corey Haim of the 1987 vampire flick The Lost Boys, follows Michael Bryan and Andrew Koenig in tragic deaths. Haim, now 38, was found dead in Loa Angeles Wednesday morning and police think it may have been due to a drug overdose. TMZ reports:
Where other celebrity young men Michael Bryan and Andrew Koenig were suffering from depression, TMZ reported Corey Haim was "doing well" and was hanging out with his long-time friend Corey Feldman.
But whatever happened, his Mom discovered him in his LA apartment and called 911. The matter is in the hands of the LA County Corner's Office.
Sad to have to many deaths in so little time in 2010. Real sad.
Corey Haim collapsed in the bedroom of his mother's apartment and four prescription bottles were found nearby ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We've learned Corey had been sick the last couple of days with flu-like symptoms. The medications recovered, however, were not related to his illness, sources tell TMZ.
We're told no illicit drugs were found in the apartment.
Where other celebrity young men Michael Bryan and Andrew Koenig were suffering from depression, TMZ reported Corey Haim was "doing well" and was hanging out with his long-time friend Corey Feldman.
But whatever happened, his Mom discovered him in his LA apartment and called 911. The matter is in the hands of the LA County Corner's Office.
Sad to have to many deaths in so little time in 2010. Real sad.
Terrell Owens to join Chad Ochocinco and Cincinnati Bengals?
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The news that Terrell Owens may join Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Cincinnati Bengals is enough to sell Bengals season tickets. Terrell Owens still has it, and someone at ESPN and The Associated Press can't read stats, because they reported Owens production went down. It did not.
Terrell Owens had almost exactly the same average receiving yards with the Buffalo Bills as he did with the Dallas Cowboys at 15 yards per catch. While the Buffalo Bills threw to Terrell Owens less, at 55 catches versus 69 with the Cowboys, he had his longest gain with the Bills, a 98-yard touchdown catch and run. T.O. still has it at 36 years old and it looks like the Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign him.
According Terrell Owens' Twitter account, he's making the meetings with the Bengals that someone who's about to be signed would make. Witness these Tweets:
And this latest one:
Stay tuned.
The news that Terrell Owens may join Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Cincinnati Bengals is enough to sell Bengals season tickets. Terrell Owens still has it, and someone at ESPN and The Associated Press can't read stats, because they reported Owens production went down. It did not.
Terrell Owens had almost exactly the same average receiving yards with the Buffalo Bills as he did with the Dallas Cowboys at 15 yards per catch. While the Buffalo Bills threw to Terrell Owens less, at 55 catches versus 69 with the Cowboys, he had his longest gain with the Bills, a 98-yard touchdown catch and run. T.O. still has it at 36 years old and it looks like the Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign him.
According Terrell Owens' Twitter account, he's making the meetings with the Bengals that someone who's about to be signed would make. Witness these Tweets:
@OGOchoCinco Holy macadamian nuts Robin or Roker!! I got a meet & greet 2morr w/the owner, wr coach & OC. My days starts @ 745am Roker!
about 11 hours ago via web in reply to OGOchoCinco
@OGOchoCinco yo 85! just finished dinner w/coach lewis about an hr ago, ate @ jeff ruby's, coach had a steak & i had sea bass. :-)
about 11 hours ago via web
And this latest one:
@OGOchoCinco Holy dancing shoes Robin/Roker!! How's the rehearsals goin out there? Should i call u Robin, Roker or Ochocinco?
about 11 hours ago via web in reply to OGOchoCinco
Stay tuned.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Stephanie Birkitt, David Letterman, and Joe Halderman in the news
Last fall Stephanie Birkitt, David Letterman, and Joe Halderman were in the news. If you recall, David Letterman was threatened with black mail by former CBS News producer Joe Halderman.
Halderman claimed that Letterman was having an affair with his assistant Stephanie Birkitt. Moreover, Halderman alleged that Letterman was known for having affairs with his female aides and was going to write a screenplay about it unless Letterman paid him $2 million.
Rather than run away from or knuckle under to Joe Halderman's black mail threat, David Letterman called the Manhattan District Attorney's office and then, in a funny, mater-of-fact, yet dramatic fashion that's now one of the classic moments of television, David Letterman gave this on-air confession starting with "I have a story to tell you..":
For a time after David's historic confession, he was trashed by some in the media and providing a better-than, hollier-than-thou; not here...
...but the public quickly warmed to Letterman's honesty, and very soon he regained his reputation and respect.
Meanwhile, Stephanie Birkitt became a hot internet search and Joe Halderman declined from respected news journalist to a person labeled an extortionist.
Today, Joe Halderman pled guilty to blackmailing David Letterman. The plea carries a sentence of four-and-a-half years in prison and 1,000 hours of community service. Here's Halderman:
Will David Letterman get a Tuesday rating boost from this news? Will he talk about it tonight? Stay tuned.
Halderman claimed that Letterman was having an affair with his assistant Stephanie Birkitt. Moreover, Halderman alleged that Letterman was known for having affairs with his female aides and was going to write a screenplay about it unless Letterman paid him $2 million.
Rather than run away from or knuckle under to Joe Halderman's black mail threat, David Letterman called the Manhattan District Attorney's office and then, in a funny, mater-of-fact, yet dramatic fashion that's now one of the classic moments of television, David Letterman gave this on-air confession starting with "I have a story to tell you..":
For a time after David's historic confession, he was trashed by some in the media and providing a better-than, hollier-than-thou; not here...
...but the public quickly warmed to Letterman's honesty, and very soon he regained his reputation and respect.
Meanwhile, Stephanie Birkitt became a hot internet search and Joe Halderman declined from respected news journalist to a person labeled an extortionist.
Today, Joe Halderman pled guilty to blackmailing David Letterman. The plea carries a sentence of four-and-a-half years in prison and 1,000 hours of community service. Here's Halderman:
Will David Letterman get a Tuesday rating boost from this news? Will he talk about it tonight? Stay tuned.
Layla Grace on Twitter, passes at 2-years-old from Neuroblastoma
Layla Grace Marsh, a lovely little girl who's life was literally posted on Twitter at @LaylaGrace,, passed away at 2-years-old from Neuroblastoma on Tuesday.
First, what is Neuroblastoma? According to Google Health, it is...
Layla Grace Marsh's parents used Twitter to track their daughter progress in dealing with the cancer and to gain additional help, medical and psychological.
It's more than sad to lose a child, but to lose your child in public view is a pain unimaginable. The Marsh's feel obligated to share their loss and pain with all of us, which can be comforting, but draining as well.
One example of this is in the constant crashing of the server hosting Layla Grace's website at LaylaGrace.org. It happened twice last week, so Layla's father had to go in and repair and upgrade the server for the onslaught of traffic.
But technical issues aside, the main question some are asking is, is sharing a death on Twitter the "new norm". If one's at least half-way tech savvy and communicative there's no way to avoid the desire to share a loss. I've observed that the public sharing of a family death falls into two main camps: those who do and those who don't.
Personally, it's more cathartic to share the news but that's me.
May Layla Grace Marsh rest in peace.
Layla went to play with the angels early this morning. Rest in peace precious Layla. 11/26/2007 - 3/9/2010
about 6 hours ago via web
First, what is Neuroblastoma? According to Google Health, it is...
is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that develops from nerve tissue. It occurs in infants and children.
Layla Grace Marsh's parents used Twitter to track their daughter progress in dealing with the cancer and to gain additional help, medical and psychological.
One example of this is in the constant crashing of the server hosting Layla Grace's website at LaylaGrace.org. It happened twice last week, so Layla's father had to go in and repair and upgrade the server for the onslaught of traffic.
Daddy had to upgrade the web server to handle all of the traffic. Lots of love for Layla!!! Site is back up now. http://laylagrace.org
2:37 PM Mar 7th via Tweetie
But technical issues aside, the main question some are asking is, is sharing a death on Twitter the "new norm". If one's at least half-way tech savvy and communicative there's no way to avoid the desire to share a loss. I've observed that the public sharing of a family death falls into two main camps: those who do and those who don't.
Personally, it's more cathartic to share the news but that's me.
May Layla Grace Marsh rest in peace.
Ohio State shooting - Nathaniel Brown is the new Amy Bishop
In an incident that's very much like that surrounding University of Alabama - Huntsville Professor Amy Bishop, Nathaniel Brown is the focus of Tuesday morning's Ohio State shooting. According to the Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal, two people who were co-workers were killed by Nate Brown.
Nathaniel Brown is reportedly a custodial worker who, according to Ohio State University Police Chief Paul Denton, was allegedly upset over a poor job performance evaluation. The 51-year old Brown died at Ohio State University Medical Center after self-inflicted gun shot wounds.
Brown killed Ohio State building-services manager Larry Wallington; operations manager Henry Butler is in stable condition as of this writing.
This is the second university related, job-related shooting in as many months. Amy Bishop opened fire in a meeting at the University of Alabama - Huntsville and killed co-workers Gopi K. Podila, Maria Ragland Davis and Adriel Johnson. Reportedly, Amy Bishop was concerned she would lose her battle for tenure, which was the case.
Also in February, Joe Stack snapped and burned his own home down with his wife and daughter in it (they were rescued) and crashed a plane into the IRS Building in Austin, Texas. The reason was job-related stress in that Stack, while self employed, was not making ends meet to his comfort and railed against the Federal Tax system.
Stay tuned.
Nathaniel Brown is reportedly a custodial worker who, according to Ohio State University Police Chief Paul Denton, was allegedly upset over a poor job performance evaluation. The 51-year old Brown died at Ohio State University Medical Center after self-inflicted gun shot wounds.
Brown killed Ohio State building-services manager Larry Wallington; operations manager Henry Butler is in stable condition as of this writing.
This is the second university related, job-related shooting in as many months. Amy Bishop opened fire in a meeting at the University of Alabama - Huntsville and killed co-workers Gopi K. Podila, Maria Ragland Davis and Adriel Johnson. Reportedly, Amy Bishop was concerned she would lose her battle for tenure, which was the case.
Also in February, Joe Stack snapped and burned his own home down with his wife and daughter in it (they were rescued) and crashed a plane into the IRS Building in Austin, Texas. The reason was job-related stress in that Stack, while self employed, was not making ends meet to his comfort and railed against the Federal Tax system.
Stay tuned.
Academy Awards' words on Oscars Farrah Fawcett snub were horrible
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The Internet's abuzz with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences snub of Farrah Fawcett, who passed away last year. In the Memoriam segment at the 2010 Oscars, Farrah Fawcett, who's film credits span 19 movies, including The Cannonball Run, and Logan's Run, was not included.
According to EOnline, Leslie Unger, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Director of Communications, said this about Oscar's Farrah Fawcett snub:
"I would not say that it was an oversight. No matter how carefully and how conscientiously people address who is included, there are people who just simply can't be."
People who just simply can't be? Those are horrible words to chose to issue. Ms. Unger should issue a quick note of apology - better yet a YouTube video - for that statement.
Consider that Leslie Unger issued a statement about a person who died who said that person "just simply can't be."
And Leslie Unger did not make it any better, as EOnline reports, she said:
"In any given year there will always be some people that other people think should have been included and that there's more justification for one person versus another. It is impossible to include everybody."
This blogger wonders if Unger's in over her head. The word around town in Hollywood and Beverly Hills is that Unger's "difficult" to work with and worse words were issued to this blogger.
The Farrah Fawcett episode does not help for one who's casual style - Unger was sporting a very cool tie-dye t-shirt on Oscar Sunday morning - is endearing to this space. But Unger's got to really sit down, think carefully and intelligently and take a new path before the town unloads on her. What she said and its insensitivity gives fuel to those who make the kinds of claims about Unger that have been issued.
Hopefully for Unger the Oscars Farrah Fawcett snub isn't the straw that broke the camel's back.
Stay tuned.
Marie Osmond son Michael Bryan's funeral after suicide
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Marie Osmond son Michael Bryan's (michael Blosil) funeral was held Monday after his suicide attempt, falling from his LA apartment building on February 26th.
"Thank you for those beautiful 18 years," Osmond said according to EOnline. Marie Osmond was joined by her brothers Donny, Alan, Merrill, Jay, Wayne and Jimmy and their older brothers, Tom and Virl.
Reportedly, Michael Bryan took his life over the same depression problems faced by 41-year-old Andrew Koenig, who took his own life just a week earlier.
Marie Osmond son Michael Bryan's (michael Blosil) funeral was held Monday after his suicide attempt, falling from his LA apartment building on February 26th.
"Thank you for those beautiful 18 years," Osmond said according to EOnline. Marie Osmond was joined by her brothers Donny, Alan, Merrill, Jay, Wayne and Jimmy and their older brothers, Tom and Virl.
Reportedly, Michael Bryan took his life over the same depression problems faced by 41-year-old Andrew Koenig, who took his own life just a week earlier.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Academy Awards 2010 Oscar winners list
Finally, the Academy Awards 2010 Oscar winners list. The 2010 Academy Awards is history, in more ways than one, but before we focus on the many historic events that took place on and before Oscar Sunday, below is a video recap of some of Oscar's best moments, followed by the full list of winners, listed by category with the winner in bold.
Performance by an actor in a leading role: Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart
Performance by an actor in a supporting role: Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Performance by an actress in a leading role: Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side
Performance by an actress in a supporting role: Mo'Nique in Precious
Best animated feature film of the year: Disney / Pixar's UP
Achievement in art direction: Avatar
Achievement in cinematography: Avatar
Achievement in costume design: The Young Victoria
Achievement in directing: The Hurt Locker Kathryn Bigelow
Best documentary feature: The Cove
Best documentary short subject: Music by Prudence
Achievement in film editing: The Hurt Locker
Best foreign language film of the year: The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos)
Achievement in makeup: Star Trek
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score): Up
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song): “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)”
Best motion picture of the year: The Hurt Locker
Best animated short film: Logorama
Best live action short film: The New Tenants
Achievement in sound editing: The Hurt Locker
Achievement in sound mixing: The Hurt Locker
Achievement in visual effects: Avatar
Adapted screenplay: Precious
Original screenplay: The Hurt Locker
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Opening The 2010 Oscars:
Sandra Bullock's Acceptance Speech for Best Actress:
Mo'nique's Acceptance Speech for Best Supporting Actress:
Jeff Bridges' Acceptance Speech for Best Actor:
Performance by an actor in a leading role: Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart
Performance by an actor in a supporting role: Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
Performance by an actress in a leading role: Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side
Performance by an actress in a supporting role: Mo'Nique in Precious
Best animated feature film of the year: Disney / Pixar's UP
Achievement in art direction: Avatar
Achievement in cinematography: Avatar
Achievement in costume design: The Young Victoria
Achievement in directing: The Hurt Locker Kathryn Bigelow
Best documentary feature: The Cove
Best documentary short subject: Music by Prudence
Achievement in film editing: The Hurt Locker
Best foreign language film of the year: The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos)
Achievement in makeup: Star Trek
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score): Up
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song): “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)”
Best motion picture of the year: The Hurt Locker
Best animated short film: Logorama
Best live action short film: The New Tenants
Achievement in sound editing: The Hurt Locker
Achievement in sound mixing: The Hurt Locker
Achievement in visual effects: Avatar
Adapted screenplay: Precious
Original screenplay: The Hurt Locker
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