Entertainment
Ari Stidham Of The CBS Hit Show Scorpion Talks About Season 2, Music & Acting
Breakout actor Ari Stidham stars as socially awkward whiz kid ‘Sylvester Dodd’ in CBS’s drama, “Scorpion,” airing Monday nights at 9/8c. Inspired by the life of present day CEO and eccentric tech genius Walter O’Brien (Elyes Gable), a charismatic Stidham brings ‘Sylvester’ to life as the “Human Calculator” in a team of brilliant misfit prodigies, recruited by Homeland Security as the last line of defense against a series of complex, high-tech threats around the globe.
The genius think-tank, known as #TeamScorpion was handpicked by “O’Brien,” (Gable) who has an IQ of 197 and is considered one of the smartest people in the world. “Dodd” (Stidham), a genius statistician is “O’Brien’s” best friend and right hand, who also struggles with OCD and anxiety. Working alongside team members “Toby Curtis,” (Eddie Kaye Thomas) a world class shrink and “Happy Curtis,” (Jadyn Wong) a mechanical prodigy, #TeamScorpion is tasked with solving the most mind-boggling national security issues, which ultimately comes naturally to them.
The multitalented millennial is no stranger to the television screen and is best known for his role as awkward musician “Ian Schonfeld” on the ABC Family drama “Huge” opposite Nikki Blonsky in addition to spreading his wings on a number of primetime hits including “The Crazy Ones” alongside the late, great Robin Williams, “Mike & Molly,” “Glee” and “The Whole Truth to name a few.
Born and raised in Southern California, Stidham harvested his enthusiasm for the arts at an early age and was nurtured by his parents’ love of music growing up. As a toddler, he immediately gravitated to the stage, starring in a number elementary and youth based musical theater and stage productions; affirming his innate star power and earning him an invitation to perform with the prestigious American Conservatory Theater (ACT) program in San Francisco.
Outside of acting, Stidham enjoys spending time with his family in addition to composing and scoring his own music under the pseudonym “DrTV.” He also enjoys writing short films and original content for his upcoming sketch comedy.
Stidham enjoys tweeting with his fans; you can follow him on Twitter @AriStidham and check out his music at soundcloud.com/drtelevision.
Jul 14th
“Got UR #” Host Tim Dunn Talks Music Videos, Video Games, Comedy, & More
Tim Dunn is a NYC-based comedian and is the host of Fuse’s “Got Ur #” that airs Tuesdays at 7/6 Central. A Northwestern University grad and Chicago native, Timothy moved to New York City and was thrilled to join the company of the prestigious comedy machine, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, in January 2008. Since becoming family at the UBC Theatre, he has been an actor on three house sketch comedy teams (“Maude Teams”), a series producer and performer on three internet sketch comedy teams for UCBComedy (“Beta Teams”), and he currently serves as an actor and Senior Producer on UCBComedy Digital Team, “Pocketwatch,” making topical sketch comedy for the internet and beyond.
Timothy briefly hosted his own show on The Animal Planet and has done shows, bits, segments and pilots for Conan, MTV, VH1, LOGO, XTube, WPIX11, Anderson Cooper LIVE, and The Weather Channel.
On top of all of this, Timothy co-hosts a weekly improv-storytelling podcast, produced by UCBComedy, called “So, You’re Going Through a Break-Up…” and is working his one-man show, “This One is for the #Dunnheads” at the UCB Theatre in NYC. He is also a self-professed pop-culture junkie.
To hear the interview with Tim click here!
To get more info on Tim check his site out at timothydunncomedy.com
Jul 8th
Chuck Palahniuk Will Be in Fight Club 2 For Dark Horse Comics Mini-Series
Today Dark Horse Comics announced some freaking awesome news. Bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk will be a character in the acclaimed ten issue FIGHT CLUB 2 mini-series, which is written by Palahniuk, illustrated by Cameron Stewart and colored by Dave Stewart, with covers by David Mack. Issue 3 of the series, on sale July 22, confirms Palahniuk as a character in the series, where he will be a reoccurring presence along with his iconic creations Tyler Durden and Marla Singer. Issue 4 of the series promises to further up the ante and the antics with an appearance by members of Palahniuk’s real life writing group, including the novelists Chelsea Cain, Monica Drake, Lidia Yuknavitch, Suzy Vitello and Diana Jordan.
“Literary critics claim that Ken Kesey’s mental hospital in CUCKOO’S NEST and Toni Morrison’s plantation in BELOVED represent those authors’ post-graduate writing workshops,” said Chuck Palahniuk. “To prevent anyone from thinking my own workshop is either a support group for the terminally ill or a bare-knuckle mosh pit, I’ve 
included it in FIGHT CLUB 2.”
“Consider FIGHT CLUB’s cultural impact, and you have to imagine its impact, and Tyler’s impact, on Chuck himself,” said Dark Horse Comics Editor-in-Chief Scott Allie. “Fans sometimes blur the line between the artist and the work, and having lived with these characters for twenty years, Chuck’s diving head on into it here. Authors from Philip Roth to Bret Easton Ellis to Grant Morrison have popped up in their own work before, but Chuck’s taking it into all new territory, doing what he always does—giving you an experience no one else can provide.”
“By openly acknowledging the mechanics of film, David Fincher made his version seem more real and more mythic at the same time,” said Palahniuk. “By dragging my own creative process into FC2 I’m doing the equivalent of demonstrating splices, reel change-over marks, film breaks and rattling the film in the movie projector gate.”
Jul 8th
Play As Batgirl In New Incredible DLC For Arkham Knight
Check out the trailer from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment. It is the first story driven add-on for Batman: Arkham Knight – Batgirl: A Matter of Family. Set prior to the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batgirl: A Matter of Family will allow players to take on the role of Batgirl for the first time in the Batman: Arkham franchise. Batgirl: A Matter of Family will be available July 14 for fans who have purchased the Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass and are connected to the Internet, or it can be purchased separately on July 21 for $6.99 MSRP on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE online entertainment network from Microsoft.
When The Joker kidnaps Commissioner Gordon and holds him hostage at the Seagate Amusement Park, Batgirl and Robin must fight against the odds to save him and avoid falling victim to The Joker’s sinister plan. Trained by Batman, Batgirl’s combat combines with unparalleled hacking abilities to take down enemies, control objects and solve puzzles.
The Batgirl: A Matter of Family add-on content was developed by WB Games Montréal and built using the Batman: Arkham Knight engine built by Rocksteady Studios. The remaining Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass add-on content is under development by Rocksteady Studios.
The Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass includes an exclusive Flashpoint Batman Skin and delivers regular new content for six months featuring new story missions, more Super-Villains invading Gotham City, new legendary Batmobiles, advanced challenge maps, alternative character skins, and new drivable race tracks.
Jul 8th
Star Wars Announces Han Solo Film
Some fantastic news from a galaxy far away just surfaced. It looks like Star Wars officially announced the date of the Han Solo standalone film. The film be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, whose credits include the critically acclaimed “The LEGO Movie” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” as well as “21 Jump Street” and “22 Jump Street.” Among the most sought-after filmmakers working today, the two have proven a formidable duo on the multiple films they’ve collaborated on and are looking forward to applying their unique creative chemistry to the Star Wars universe.
“This is the first film we’ve worked on that seems like a good idea to begin with. We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us. This is a dream come true for us. And not the kind of dream where you’re late for work and all your clothes are made of pudding, but the kind of dream where you get to make a film with some of the greatest characters ever, in a film franchise you’ve loved since before you can remember having dreams at all.”
The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan. The story focuses on how young Han Solo became the smuggler, thief, and scoundrel whom Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi first encountered in the cantina at Mos Eisley.
Lawrence Kasdan, the writer and director known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, and Grand Canyon, is familiar to Star Wars fans for having co-written the screenplays for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. His son Jon Kasdan wrote and directed The First Time, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and In the Land of Women, as well as writing for the television series Freaks and Geeks and Dawson’s Creek.
“We’re so excited to be working with Chris and Phil, who will bring a fresh new dimension to the Star Wars universe,” said the Kasdans. “They’re two of the smartest, funniest and most original filmmakers around, and the ideal choice to tell the story of Han Solo, one of the coolest characters in the galaxy.”
Kathleen Kennedy, who will be producing, says she can’t wait to discover what’s in store from these two extraordinary teams of directors and writers.
“It’s not just any filmmaker who can tell the story of such a beloved icon like Han Solo, and I’m excited to say we’ve found the perfect team to handle the task. Larry and Jon know all there is to know about the character, and Chris and Phil will bring their wit, style, energy and heart to tell Han’s story.”
Slated for a May 25, 2018 release, the film will be executive produced by Lawrence Kasdan and Jason McGatlin and co-produced by Will Allegra.
Jul 7th
WWE Shows Why They Are Always Playing The Role Of The Good Guys
Fans of the WWE know that even though a WWE Superstar might be good guy or play the villain in the ring they are all great people with caring hearts outside the ring. This past Sunday night, in Roanoke, VA, WWE and the Dream Foundation teamed up so that a WWE fan battling lung cancer could have his dream fulfilled. Kenneth Fulcher Sr. was able to attend the show and meet with some of his favorite WWE Superstars and Divas.
For one night, cancer was not on their mind, as WWE Superstars came in, one by one, to greet Fulcher and his family and brighten their spirits. Kisses from WWE Diva Cameron, and a bear hug from Ryback made their situation the last thing on their minds. Just before showtime, the Fulcher’s favorite wrestler, Roman Reigns, stopped by to meet his biggest fan.
For the WWE Superstar, it’s a moment that is uplifting to him as well, saying “When you can take a little bit of extra time to connect personally with somebody, and make a friend. That’s what’s awesome, the friendships, the relationships. That’s what you take with you.”
If you like what the WWE Superstars are doing than make sure you vote for them for the Athletes Gone Good program. Along with LeBron James, Ronda Rousey, Derek Jeter, David Beckham, Andy Roddick, Jeff Gordon and Tiger Woods, the following WWE Superstars and Divas have been nominated:
Stephanie McMahon
John Cena
Big Show
Nikki Bella
Brie Bella
Daniel Bryan
Titus O’Neil
Mark Henry
Roman Reigns
Sheamus
Randy Orton
DoSomething.org, one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change. Inspired by the success of Celebs Gone Good, DoSomething.org is launching Athletes Gone Good to celebrate athletes across the world, including WWE Superstars and Divas, who are bringing their A game to their sport and to support causes they care about.
The winners of Athletes Gone Good will be compiled as a result of a three-part methodology:
1. Votes and nominations from the public.
2. The athlete’s influence on social media.
3. The advice from the Athletes Gone Good Advisory Committee. Fans can click here and enter their vote before Friday, July 31. The winners will be announced on Thursday, August 6.
“Athletes make a huge impact on culture. At DoSomething.org, we’re elevating and celebrating athletes who have decided to use their impact for good. With the launch of Athletes Gone Good, we’re giving fans an easy way to champion for their favorite socially active athletes,” said Naomi Hirabayashi, CMO at DoSomething.org. Vote for your favorite @WWE Superstar or Diva for @dosomething’s Athletes Gone Good Awards!
Jul 1st
Paul Rudd Gets His Own Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame!
I think it is safe to say we are all big fans of Paul Rudd. From “Anchorman” to “Wet Hot American Summer” to now as his lead role in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” Rudd has always had memorable roles and quotes in a ton of movies.
Today, Paul Rudd was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in front of the historic El Capitan Theatre! His “Ant-Man” Director Peyton Reed and co-star Michael Douglas were both on hand for the celebration. Congrats Paul….it is well deserved.
Make sure you check out “Ant-Man” when it hits theaters July 17th!
Jul 1st
Will Nate Ruess Be A Special Guest Star on House of Cards?
Could singer and Grammy-winning songwriter Nate Ruess be in the Netflix hit series “House of Cards?” Rumors started to fly when this past week the Starwood Preferred Guest hosted a special intimate concert Ruess at the Aloft Miami Doral and E
lement Miami Doral as part of its Hear The Music, See The World concert series.
The VIP performance was held in the Aloft Miami Doral where members crowded in closely to hear songs from Ruess’s first solo album Grand Romantic, which dropped earlier this month, as well as the crowd favorite, “We Are Young.”
Also at the event was Michael Kelly. He is known as Doug Stamper, on “House of Cards” which stars Kevin Spacy and Robin Wright. At the event he was spotted rocking out in the crowd enjoying Ruess’s one-of-a-kind performance.
Kelly and Ruess hit it off earlier in the evening where Ruess even admitted that he has only seen one episode of House of Cards. Kelly jokingly nudged Ruess that he has a lot of catching-up to do and noted that, “a whole bunch of crazy sh*t is about to happen this season!”
Bystanders overheard the two make plans to meet up September when Ruess performs in DC, where Kelly will be finishing filming season 4 of House of Cards.
Jun 29th
Celebs Out In Full Force At E3
If you are missing out on being at E3 don’t you worry we got you covered. This week Activision showed up to the E3 Convention and brought some of their closest friends. There were appearances by Josh Duhamel at Skylanders SuperChargers, Rosario Dawson at Call of Duty, Zach Braff at Destiny and Bella Thorne & Emily Osment at Guitar Hero Live.
Josh Duhamel at Skylanders SuperChargers- Josh is the voice of High Volt in the new Skylanders SuperChargers video game out September 20th. Just in time for Father’s Day, Josh made an appearance at the booth with his son Axl to talk about his first experience voicing a character in a video game, plans for Father’s Day (looking to you Fergie!) and how this video game is a way for him to connect with his son & nephews. Additional celebrities that stopped by the booth included Neil McDonough, Ty Simpkins from Jurassic Park, Scott Porter and more.
Rosario Dawson was at Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 booth. She is a big fan of the Call of Duty series and got hands-on with Black Ops 3, which features playable female characters in both the campaign and multiplayer modes, a first for the series. Although Rosario has not voiced a Call of Duty character yet, she tells us she’d love the opportunity, and her future Daredevil costar Jon Bernthal and her would then share a connection, as Bernthal has previously voiced a character in Call of Duty. Additional celebrities that stopped by to play Call of Duty include Karl-Anthony Towns (anticipated #1 NBA draft pick), Jay Ellis (actor), Joe P. Harris (actor), Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets), Ty Lawson (Denver Nuggets) and Michael Bisping (UFC fighter).
Bella Thorne and Emily Osment at Guitar Hero Live – Bella Thorne and Emily Osment are big fans of Guitar Hero Live and came together at E3 to play the game for the very first time. Guitar Hero Live showcased GHTV, the world’s first official playable music video network for hundreds of fans. Rock legends Avenged Sevenfold also joined the masses to check out the highly anticipated game.
Zach Braff was spotted at the Destiny: The Taken King booth. The Taken King is due out September 15. Braff, a new player to the game, comments on how much he enjoys playing the game with friends, and how it has helped connect with his 15 year-old nephew, who is a die-hard fan of the game.
Which games are you most excited for?
Jun 18th
Watch Extended Gameplay of Star Wars Battlefront From E3
E3 is in full swing and that means some fantastic new games are coming out and are being showcased. One of the trailers that came out was from Star Wars Battlefront.
Now you will be able to put yourself in your Star Wars battle fantasies. Feeling the ominous thud of an AT-AT stomping down on the frozen tundra of Hoth. Rebel forces firing blasters as Imperial speeder bikes zip through the lush forests of Endor. Intense dogfights between squadrons of X-wings and TIE fighters filling the skies. Immerse yourself in the epic Star Wars battles you’ve always dreamed of and create new heroic moments of your own in Star Wars Battlefront.
Pre-order Star Wars Battlefront and on December 1st, 2015, be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet in the Outer Rim.
Jun 16th
