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Guess We Don’t “Want No Scrubs” – Part 1

Commish — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:21:08 +0000

- Even though I think Scrubs ended this season on the perfect note, I will still watch if they get renewed by ABC

- Marty Scorsese to follow up his Atlantic City movie with a movie about another Jersey icon – Frank Sinatra

- In two weeks Leno will close his chapter in Tonight Show history and help usher in the next one by making Conan his last guest

- By the way, if you haven’t seen Rich and Michele’s wedding site yet, you have to take a look. It’s a pretty impressive piece of wedding bliss…

Extra Slice – Video: Ok, when you put it that way, I can see how the original Star Wars resembles the most recent Star Trek

Watch My Favorite Movie (Star Trek vs. Star Wars) on CollegeHumor

Creepy and Kooky – Part 1

Commish — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:05:17 +0000

- As astronauts try to fix the Hubble telescope, here’s a look at some of the greatest photos the machine has taken

- “The Addams Family” to join the Broadway crowd next spring and will include a grown up Wednesday Addams (hmmm…)

- The writers of Star Trek discuss the William Shatner scene that never happened (actually sounds quite original)

- Did Michael Phelps really have a three-some with some Baltimore strippers? And if he did, then good for him! (NWA photos of the stripper here)

Extra Slice – Video: Timberlake delivered another fine SNL performance last weekend, highlighted by this great sketch (and no, it’s not the “Mother Lover” one)

Boldly Go – Part 2

Commish — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:15:47 +0000

- As my readers already know, the Star Trek sequel has already been greenlit. “As for what the sequel may be about, there’s talk of examining classic Trek episodes to put a new spin on them.”

- With Star Trek 11 avoid the awful “odd number” curse?

- An ode to the real Star Trek nerds. With the exception of a convention hall, may they never been seen in public dressed like this

- AND… Proof Star Trek isn’t just for nerds: A look at famous actors that have appeared in the franchise, sometime in full alien makeup

Extra Slice – Video: And finally this week… The new Star Trek movie is sure to provide some amazing new moments. Before you see it, look back on some of the classics over the last 10 films

Boldly Go – Part 1

Commish — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:30:55 +0000

- Praised from the nerds, loved by the critics, this is the day: Boldly go see Star Trek

- Newsweek looks at how Obama being nerd-ish makes us all Star Trek fans (def a stretch, Newsweek, although it lead to this awesome cover)

- It’s one thing to play an iconic character (say Batman or Superman), but how do you replace an iconic actor, such as William Shatner?

- Rating the top Star Trek villains (and trust me, Eric Bana’s Nero is destined to be on this list)

Extra Slice – Video: The original opening to Star Trek, as classic a TV opening as they come

Chicken Choker – Part 2

Commish — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:44:13 +0000

- ABC\Disney to join the NBC\Fox gang at Hulu. They just keep getting better and better.

- Star Trek continues to gain steam before next weeks opening. Today’s new promotion: Designer models of the Enterprise

- Harbo to start its own network by joining forces with… Discovery?!

- Ok, ok. I’ll admit it: I’m excited to see the new movie Julie & Julia. There. I said it. Bite me.

Extra Slice – Video: Kids + Baseball + Minor League BS “running of the bases” = … well, this

Chicken Choker – Part 1

Commish — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:15:15 +0000

- Chrysler is the first to tumble, filing for bankruptcy protection and partnering with Fiat

- Ugh, do I really need to hear about this for the next four months? Farve is still retired “at this time” means he might be going to the Vikings?!?!?!

- Mexico pays the ultimate price for the swine flu: Star Trek’s release to be delayed south of the border

- It’s now official: The History Channel has run out of things to discuss. Need proof? How about these images of a post-apocalyptic Wrigley Field

Extra Slice – Games: Bored at work today? See if you can match these images with the sexual terms they identify. Let’s start you off with an easy one…

Summer Movies Cometh – Part 1

Commish — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:31:07 +0000

- I was lucky enough to catch an advance screening of Star Trek this past Monday and I have to say that it’s one of the better ones in the series. Variety has a review of the movie (some spoilers) that I agree with: “While respectfully handling the Roddenberry DNA, Abrams… [has] successfully transferred [Star Trek] to a trim new body that hums with youthful energy.”

- First look at Wolverine taking on Sabertooth in the first X-Men: Origins film (and what’s with Wolverine’s claws???)

- The Detroit Lions release their new logo and team uniform (see the difference? No, then check out their old logo)

- As the NBA playoffs continue, enjoy the real challenge: The matchups for the best dancers of the playoffs

Extra Slice – Podcast: Listen as Brock and Cantor break down the upcoming Summer Movie Season (Part One; Part Two available later this week)

Bloggin’ for Cash – Part 1

Commish — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:40:03 +0000

- Cutler to Plax or Holt? Are you kidding me? ‘da Bears are looking pretty good for 2009

- Star Trek clips are starting to come out: Check out Kirk and Bone’s first meeting

- Miss Menu hit’s a big: Check her new blog out on Food Networks’ Food 2 food blogging site (CONGRATS!)

- Let’s file this in the category of “Compare EVERYTHING to Lost.” Today’s edition: How Lost is like Passover

Extra Slice – Video: Eminem returns with another classic silly song that shits on pop culture (see examples: “Slim Shady,” “My Name Is” and “Just Lose It”) (thanks Emily for the link)

Eminem – New Music – More Music Videos

Yes, Yes, YES!!!!! – Part 2

Commish — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:09:53 +0000

- Can’t contain my excitement: Executive Producer Jason Katims reacts to FNL’s renewal and discuss the future of the cast (note to NBC watchers: Last two episodes spoiler alert)

- Vick and the Falcons come to terms on Atlanta’s breach-of-contract claim. Does this mean Vick is now free to talk to other teams?

- Star Trek 2 (or rather 12) has been greenlit before the first in the JJ adaptation of the series comes out

- Least shocking thing I’ve read all day: The ShamWow guy is a skeevy douchebag. Shocker.

Extra Slice – Video: Something every (stereotypical) woman will want to keep her busy: The Shii