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Going To The Movies With Hollywood's Crappiest Christmas Gifts

23 December 2009 12:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Yesterday, MTV's Eric Ditzian ran through five of the best movie gifts -- which is to say, gifts given in movies -- a person could ask for. From Buzz Lightyear in "Toy Story" (personally, I'd prefer a TurboMan from "Jingle All the Way") to the self-lacing Nike sneakers in "Back to the Future Part II," Eric shared some great holiday gift ideas. You probably won't be able to get your hands on any of them at this late hour, but you can at least look at the pictures and sigh wistfully at the missed opportunities.

I'm back today with another gifts list. Except these are prezzies that you're not going to find under the tree when you stumble into the living room on the morning of December 25. The history of cinema is rife with great examples of poor gift-giving, and I've collected some of the worst right here. So hit »

- Adam Rosenberg

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Uncle Creepy's Blu Christmas Buyer's Guide 2009

11 December 2009 1:55 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Note: This Will Be Posted At The Top Of Our Headlines Throughout The Weekend! Happy Shopping! With the holiday shopping season officially upon us, I figured it might be a good idea to start making some recommendations for the lucky horror-loving folks on your lists!

Blu-ray players once again are going to be pretty hot items this year, but what of the movies available for them? If you already own the DVD of your favorite flick, is there a need to replace it with a Blu-ray? I'm here to answer all of your questions in the second annual ...

Before we get into my picks, let's take a second to explain how I rated them. They're broken down into three categories:

Can't Miss -- Must Haves: These are the cream of the crop! The purchases that are guaranteed to bring a smile to someone's face. Items no one with the tech should be without. »

- Uncle Creepy

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Massive 'Hatchet 2' Casting Update!

8 December 2009 3:42 PM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

With shooting set to begin next month, Adam Green is just about finished casting up his hotly anticipated slasher follow-up Hatchet 2, which will bring Kane Hodder back as Victor Crowley. Bloody Disgusting learned today that filmmaker Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child's Play) and upcoming genre star A.J. Bowen (The Signal, House of the Devil) have joined the previously announced Danielle Harris, Tony Todd, R.A. Mihailoff, John Carl Buechler, and of course Hodder. Holland plays Uncle Bob, while Bowen will play Layton. The sequel follows Marybeth as she escapes from the clutches of Victor Crowley, learns the truth about his curse, and heads back into the haunted New Orleans swamp to seek revenge for her family and kill Victor Crowley once and for all. Clare Grant, Parry Shen, Kathryn Fiore, Rileah Vanderbilt, Ed Ackerman, Rick McCallum, Colton Dunn and David Foy also star. »

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Bits 'n Pieces: More 'Hatchet 2' Casting, Bifa Winners

8 December 2009 1:08 PM, PST | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »

Following up our recent Danielle Harris Hatchet 2 casting announcement, Shock Till You Drop has exclusively learned that Aj Bowen (The Signal, The House of the Devil) and Tom Holland (director of Child's Play, Fright Night) have also joined the cast of Adam Green's latest. Additional confirmed casting according to Styd include Clare Grant, R.A. Mihailoff (Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III), Kathryn Fiore and Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley. According to Variety, Duncan Jones' Moon won best film and debut director at The British Independent Film Awards. In addition, the Bifa.org site also reports that Let the Right One In won Best Foreign Film. »

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Tom Holland and David Chackler Bring Horror Fans Dead Rabbit Films

30 November 2009 12:33 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Horror buffs beware! A new production company has been formed by a couple of the most influential minds in the entertainment industry.

Dead Rabbit Films reunites Tom Holland, the legendary writer/director responsible for some of the most successful films in the horror genre such as Fright Night and Child's Play, with music biz empressario David Chackler (Queen, Buckingham/Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and 2Live Crew), whose resume also includes film production credits such as John Carpenter's Village of the Damned for Universal. Dead Rabbit Films will develop and produce feature films as well as scripted episodic television for emerging networks and mobile platforms.

The combination of the Holland and Chackler resumes reads like an insider's list of who's who in Hollywood. With associations from Stephen Spielberg to Stephen King, Tom Holland serves as the creative genius behind Dead Rabbit Films.

"Tom was at the forefront of creating and directing the contemporary horror genre. »

- Uncle Creepy

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Tom Holland & Chackler Form Dead Rabbit Films

30 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

A new production outfit has hopped onto the horror genre radar and it looks like it's going to be "one to watch." Shock received the following details this morning and we're thrilled to see this endeavor involves a good friend... Dead Rabbit Films reunites Tom Holland ( Fright Night , Child's Play ) with music biz empressario David Chackler, whose resume also includes film production credits such as John Carpenter's Village of the Damned for Universal. Dead Rabbit Films will develop and produce feature films, as well as scripted episodic television for networks and mobile platforms. "Tom was at the forefront of creating and directing the contemporary horror genre. He was in the vanguard of filmmakers who opened the doors for recent releases like Twilight »

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Fangoria Holiday Chopping List: Black Friday Edition

25 November 2009 8:35 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

For over 30 Years, the famous Fangoria Chopping List has been your source for the latest and best releases in horror. Often imitated, never duplicated - the Chopping List has broken out the mistletoe and holly once more for another blood-soaked Holiday installment, including this Black Friday Special Edition!

Where can horror fiends find some great Holiday deals online? We've got the gory goods below!

Sideshow Collectibles

We always get excited when Sideshow rolls out new items, but we get even more excited when those items are on-sale! They're rolling out their annual Black & White Friday again this year, with special prices, product announcements, and much more.

With some of the most sought-after collectibles from A Nightmare On Elm Street, The Twilight Saga, The Dead, Alien, Predator, Hellboy, Species, Child's Play, and our favorite - The Universal Monsters - Sideshow Collectibles should be a definite stop for the horror collector in your dungeon. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Staff)

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'NCIS' Fan Columnist: Child's Play Recap

25 November 2009 6:08 AM, PST | buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news »

Jacky Jackman, our BuddyTV NCIS Fan Columnist recaps last night's episode. Or rather what can't be done. If you'd like to become a fan contributor, click here.

Dr. 'Ducky' Mallard's bird is cooked, or at least it will be.

In "Child's Play" it's two days before Thanksgiving and Ducky has handed out invitations for his traditional feast at Mallard Manor. Unfortunately everyone has plans.  »

- editor@buddytv.com

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NCIS Review: "Child's Play"

25 November 2009 5:16 AM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

If the goal of last night's episode of NCIS, "Child's Play," was to show the softer side of Gibbs, it only partially worked. If we were supposed to believe that the government really trains 12-year-olds to crack military codes, that was a bit of a stretch as well.

As usual, though, these gripes are secondary to thanks to the fast-paced action, funny and thought-provoking dialogue and terrific characters that always make NCIS click.

When the body of a dead Marine is found a cornfield, it's got all the makings of a gang retribution killing. But it turns out that was just the killer's front, to pin it on them.

The NCIS team's investigation quickly leads to a government think tank that felt a little hokey - having kids play video games to help craft and improve military strategy?

We're not buying it, but perhaps that's why we're writing this for »

- steve@iscribelimited.com (Dr. Shepherd)

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Review: NCIS - Child's Play

24 November 2009 10:48 PM, PST | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

(S07E09) If you want to show the soft side of Jethro Gibbs, involve a kid. That would seem to be the logic behind this episode which was a bit of a reach, what with cornfields, a think tank for gifted children, government secrets, a tenuous link to gang activity, a dead Marine, and pink cupcakes ... but still interesting.

There was also the whole connection to Thanksgiving at Ducky's. Would our favorite NCIS team make it to dinner together or would they be setting out on separate paths? Would Abby master the cranberry sauce? Read more after the jump.

Continue reading Review: NCIS - Child's Play

 

Filed under: OpEd, NCIS, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free

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- Allison Waldman

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What's On Tonight – Tuesday, November 24

24 November 2009 6:20 AM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

In an effort to help keep your TV viewing habits organized in your otherwise busy lives, we here at TVOvermind have come up with a daily list of what's airing each night on TV.  Each of the major networks are covered, as well as some cable channels.  If you have any suggestions for other shows/channels to cover, let me know in the comments below.

We will also link back to sneak peeks, promos or photos for any of the episodes listed if we have already posted them.  Here's what's on tonight – Tuesday, November 24th:

8:00 – 9:00 (ABC) V 1.04 "It's Only the Beginning" (new) (sneak peeks, promos, photos)

8:00 – 9:00 (CBS) NCIS 7.09 "Child's Play" (new)

8:00 – 10:00 (Fox) So You Think You Can Dance (new)

8:00 – 10:00 (NBC) Biggest Loser (new)

8:00 – 9:00 (CW) 90210 (repeat)

9:00 – 11:00 (ABC) Dancing With the Stars (new)

9:00 – 10:00 (CBS) NCIS: Los Angeles 1.09 "Random »

- Clarissa

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NCIS Preview: "Child's Play"

22 November 2009 8:43 AM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

Looks like Thanksgiving plans are put on hold this week at NCIS.

The team investigates the horrific death of a Marine, and their efforts to crack the case lead them to government think-tank filled with child prodigies, where the special agents then have to protect a 12-year-old child who may be the next target of the killer.

Finally, Tony gets to hang out with someone his own age!

Here's CBS' preview of the episode ...

Child's Play Preview

This is also the episode in which Ray Mabus, the 75th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, appears in a cameo as an NCIS Agent. Click to enlarge some photos from the episode ...

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- steve@iscribelimited.com (Dr. Shepherd)

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Thing To Do In Denver If You're Alive: Gaming Event For Charity Tonight

19 November 2009 1:00 PM, PST | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »

If you happen to live in or around Denver and have an innate love of video game stuff, you're in luck. Kotaku is hosting their annual fundraiser tonight, with the proceeds going to everyone's favorite gaming charity, Child's Play.

The event is going down at the Cervantes Ballroom, starting at 6pm tonight. Along with a silent auction, there will be tons of giveaways, pulled from mammoth piles of swag seen here. Oh, and there's a $10 cover charge at the door, but you should make all that back in free stuff, right?

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- Russ Frushtick

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'Fringe' Episode 2.07: 'Of Human Action'

12 November 2009 8:25 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Episode Title: "Of Human Action"

Written By: Glen Whitman & Robert Chiappetta

Synopsis: The Fringe team is called in when two suspicious men seemingly kidnap an innocent child by way of mental persuasion — which, as it turns out, is only partially true. Once Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) is abducted by the real culprit, his father Walter (John Noble) and Agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) frantically try to find a way to resolve the situation, which may or may not have something to do with Nina Sharp (Blair Brown) and Massive Dynamic. Okay, it obviously has something to do with Massive Dynamic.

Fear of the Mind: The opening sequence and the subsequent convenience store hold-up were two of the scariest scenes I've seen on "Fringe," not due to any special effects, but the absolute dread you feel in knowing what's about to happen to these bystanders. At first, I thought it was »

- Josh Wigler

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Navy Official to Make 'NCIS' Cameo

10 November 2009 1:36 PM, PST | buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news »

The fact that NCIS is currently the highest rated series today apparently doesn't escape even the powers-that-be. TV Guide reports that Ray Mabus, the Us Secretary of the Navy is appearing on NCIS, although he's not playing the Secretary of the Navy, but an NCIS agent. Apparently, Sec. Mabus is a big fan of the CBS procedural, and, judging from the ratings, he's one of a multitude.

The Navy officer is set to appear on the show's Thanksgiving episode called "Child's Play" where Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the rest of the team hold off Thanksgiving festivities when a dead Marine comes up. The investigation leads them into the life of a 12-year-old prodigy (Madeline Carroll), who may be the killer's next target.

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- editor@buddytv.com

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New Films Forwards 'Chain Letter'

8 November 2009 5:51 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »

By Variety

New Films has picked up worldwide rights to Deon Taylor's horror film "Chain Letter," and will release it in the U.S. next year with an eye toward building the title into a franchise.

The film, which is being screened for international buyers at the American Film Market, stars Nikki Reed ("Twilight," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"), Betsy Russell ("Saw" franchise) and Brad Dourif ("Child's Play"). It follows a serial killer preying on teenagers who fail to forward a chain letter.

Read more in Variety. »

- Josh Dickey

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Exclusive: NCIS Gets Real U.S. Secretary of the Navy for a Cameo

8 November 2009 6:46 AM, PST | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »

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The United States Secretary of the Navy will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of NCIS, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Check out photos of the NCIS cast

Secretary Ray Mabus will appear in the Nov. 24 Thanksgiving episode entitled "Child's Play," a rep for the show tells us. Mabus will play an NCIS agent.

Watch Mabus on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

In the episode, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the team have to put their Thanksgiving plans on hold when the investigation of a dead Marine leads them into the life of a 12-year-old prodigy (Madeline Carroll), who may be the killer's next target. Lisa Sheridan (Invasion) and Francis Capra (Veronica Mars) will also guest-star.

Watch full episodes and clips of NCIS in our Online Video Guide

Although Mabus won't be playing himself...

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- Adam Bryant

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New Films Picks Up Chain Letter

8 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

Variety reports that New Films has picked up worldwide rights to Deon Taylor's horror pic Chain Letter and plans to release the film in the U.S. next year. The story centers on a serial killer who preys on teenagers. His target: Teens who fail to forward a chain letter. The cast consists of several genre vets including Nikki Reed ( Twilight , The Twilight Saga: New Moon ), Betsy Russell (Saw III-vi) and Brad Dourif (Child's Play, Halloween 2 ). New Films picked up the film with hopes to turn it into a franchise. Todd Slater produced Chain Letter through his Slater Brothers Entertainment shingle. »

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Afm '09: New Films Acquires 'Chain Letter', New Trailer

7 November 2009 11:16 PM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »

New Films has picked up worldwide rights to Deon Taylor's horror pic Chain Letter and will release the film in the U.S. next year. The pic, which is being screened for international buyers at the American Film Market, stars Nikki Reed (Twilight, Twilight Saga: The New Moon), Betsy Russell (Saw franchise) and Brad Dourif (Child's Play). The storyline follows a serial killer who preys on teenagers. His target: Teens who fail to forward a chain letter. New Films considers Chain Letter a pic with franchise possibilities, according to Taylor and the firm's prexy Nesim Hason. Todd Slater produced Chain Letter through his Slater Brothers Entertainment shingle. Watch the new trailer below. »

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Chain Letter Trailer

2 November 2009 3:48 PM, PST | HorrorYearbook | See recent HorrorYearbook news »

Here is the trailer for Deon Taylor's Chain Letter. The film stars Nikki Reed (The Twilight Saga), Betsy Russell (The Saw franchise), Brad Dourif (Child's Play) and Bai Ling (Crank: High Voltage). Taylor hopes to find a distributor for his movie at this year's Afm. It follows a maniac who murders teens when they refuse to forward a chain letter. Taylor also directed Nite Tales: The Movie starring Flavor Flav. »

- Tornado Trailer Ted

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