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Amazon Is Trying To Make A LOTR TV Series And No One Knows How To Feel
A potential The Lord of the Rings television series is being shopped around following the recent partnership between the Tolkien estate and Warner Bros.Several networks have shown interest into transitioning the iconic novels to the small screen, with Amazon Prime seen as the front-runner.According to Deadline, the rights alone could cost anywhere from $200 to $250 Million. It's also estimated the show will see a hefty price tag for each season, ranging between $100 to $150 Million.Scifi StormAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been searching for a TV show to compete with HBO's massive hit, Game of Thrones.
Turns Out We've Been Getting Semisonic's 'Closing Time' Wrong For Almost 20 Years
While it was released in 1998, "Closing Time" by Semisonic is still a familiar tune, even today. Anytime you mention the song to me, I can't help but start humming it to myself. Whether it's a familiar tune from the bar, or you loved it in Friends with Benefits in 2011 with Justin Timberlake, it's an iconic song that most of us can relate to. Would you believe that we were wrong about what it was about all along???"Closing timeOpen all the doors and let you out into the worldClosing timeTurn all of the lights on over every boy
24 Christmas Songs Every 90s Kid Sang While Waiting For Santa
We get it, okay? Christmas music can be excessive as the holiday season approaches. But there are some songs that are SO classic and SO catchy, there's really no bad time to listen to them. Some of the biggest pop artists of our past released Christmas songs that don't get nearly as much credit as they deserve. And some get more than they should. You decide which is which. 1. Funky, Funky, Christmas by New Kids On The Block2. Christmas Don't Be Late by Alvin and the Chipmunks3. Christmas Wrapping by The Spice Girls4. Sleigh Ride (also by The Spice
10 So-Called PG Movies That Are The Reason You Need Therapy
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The MadTV cast says "Look What I Can Do" At Their Futures
Mad TV was without a doubt one of the greatest sketch comedies on television, with its hilarious jokes, biting political remarks, and zany characters. It really was the all-star cast that kept us tuning back in every week hoping to once again laugh ourselves into a coma. The show first aired over 20 years ago, with more than 58 cast members featured throughout its 14 season lifespan.Let's take a look at what happened after the final curtain dropped on this forward-thinking comedy series from the 90s! It's Mad TV!Jordan PeeleJordan Peele (and his co-star and friend Keegan Micheal
Best-Selling Children's Book 'The Paper Bag Princess' To Be Brought To The Big Screen
A 1980 best-selling children's book is set to become the next major motion picture.The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko centers around a courageous princess who goes to rescue her betrothed after a dragon kidnaps him, destroys her castle, and burns her clothes, leaving her with nothing to wear but a paper bag. After outsmarting the dragon, she ends her engagement with the ungrateful prince and dances off into the sunset. Gravity BreadFeminists have praised Munsch's classic picture book for writing the story in the point of view of a strong female protagonist.
4 Knight Rider Spin-offs Even The Most Die-Hard Fans Didn't Know Existed
Back in the weird and wonderful world of 1982, a hit new show was about to make its mark on television history. In a police detective meets science fiction series, David Hasselhoff plays the Foundation for Law and Government (F.L.A.G.) agent Michael Knight, who cruises in the legendary high-tech vehicle KITT fighting crime wherever his wheels take him. The show was immensely popular with its snappy lines and tough stance on justice, bringing with it a whole wave of cultural references that we all use today without realizing it. Even though the original series only lasted for
What 15 Of Your Favorite Nick Game Show Hosts Are Up To These Days
We would run from the school bus all the way to our couch to catch every second of our favorite Nick game shows. But what ever happened to the hosts after their shows were cancelled? We tracked down 15 of the network's stars and learned what they've been up to since the '90s.1. Omar Gooding (Wild &Crazy Kids)CinemablendGooding, the younger brother of actor Cuba Gooding Jr., got to oversee all the ridiculous competitions on this show, including lots of pie fights. He's never really left TV, appearing on shows like Smart Guy, Deadwood, and the short-lived Barbershop TV
'Four Weddings And A Funeral' Is Coming Back, But Not As A Movie
Four Weddings And A Funeral is one of those movies that everyone seems to love. Even though it's a romantic comedy, it managed to appeal to a wide audience and bring in over $200 million at the box office. The studio is hoping to bring it back, but this time as a TV show. Rank Film DistributorsThe show is currently in development with Hulu, and will be a little bit different than a lot of others shows. They are calling it an "anthology" instead of a TV series, and will be handled differently than what you'd expect. Rank Film DistributorsThey