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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009
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When two of the most-powerful entities in entertainment join forces, you get sucked inside...well, both.
Clyde, here. When I first heard Idol and Disney were teaming up to create a new theme park attraction...well, I couldn't help but consider how much evil, hypnotic power would be collected in one place. But, after reading about it a bit more, I have to admit...it's kind of intriguing! American Idol fans who want an even CLOSER look inside the TV juggernaut will be glad to know that a new attraction coming to Disney World will offer just that! You'll be able to "audition" for a Disney casting producer, and those lucky enough to pass the test will appear in one of the park's Idol Stage Shows. Can't get much closer than that...short of actually trying out for the show, of course. There'll be hair and makeup stylists, vocal coaching...and, of course, three judges staring you down at the end. Check the story below for loads more information.
Disney World To Open "American Idol" Simulation
DERRIK J. LANG | February 7, 2008 07:38 PM EST |
NEW YORK — Disney World is about to get a little pitchy, dawg. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live performance attraction based on "American Idol" at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park _ formerly called Disney-MGM Studios _ in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
"Our goal is to try to recreate the excitement of those 24 people who show up on that 'American Idol' stage," Disney Parks chairman Jay Rasulo told The Associated Press. "We believe many, many viewers want to know exactly how that feels, and we're going to try to reproduce that feeling for them."
Much like the hugely popular Fox singing competition, the as-yet-unnamed attraction _ scheduled to open in late 2008 _ will allow theme park guests to audition then perform before a live studio audience inside the Hollywood Studios' theater space formerly occupied by the "Doug Live!" and "Superstar Television" attractions.
Disney licensed the rights to create the attraction from "Idol" co-producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia, despite the fact "American Idol" airs on Fox and Disney owns broadcast competitor ABC.
"It is owned by us, so we can extend the brand in the off-air space in the ways that we want to," said Keith Hindle, FremantleMedia's licensing vice president. "We don't see this in any way as a NewsCorp. vs. Disney debate. That's never been part of the discussion, and it's not something that's relevant to us. It's just part of 'American Idol.'"
The attraction's details are still being worked out, but it will probably operate something like this: Theme park guests ages 14 and up will be able to audition for a Disney casting producer. Those who pass the test will be selected to appear in one of the park's "Idol" stage shows. Rasulo anticipates six to eight such shows a day.
Backstage, the performers will receive hair and makeup touchups from a stylist and singing tips from a vocal coach. Then, the guests will perform on an "Idol"-like set in front of a live audience and three judges.
Top audience vote-getters will compete in a grand finale show at the end of each day. Overall daily champs will win a special front-of-the-line pass at a regional audition for the actual "American Idol" show. Hindle says Disney winners won't be given any special treatment during the real audition, just the ability to skip ahead.
Because of eligibility differences _ namely, the TV show's 16- to 28-year-old age limit _ winners may be offered the option of transferring their pass to a friend or family member, but they won't be allowed to sell it. Daily champs too young to audition for the real deal could save the pass until they're old enough to compete, according to Hindle.
But will there be enough Fantasias and Sanyayas to keep theme park audiences captivated?
"I know that there's enough talent on any given day in our theme parks to keep people entertained," said Rasulo.
Beyond the attraction, Hindle says actual "Idol" stars may make appearances throughout the year and merchandise designed by both FremantleMedia and Disney's product divisions especially for the attraction would be available for sale.
"It's a very collaborative process," Hindle said. "Disney knows more about live stage productions that we ever will. We know more about our TV show that Disney ever will. Exactly how this will manifest it is something that will be mutually approved by all parties. We're looking to Disney to see how their guests like to be entertained."
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There you have it, fans...while some might say, "I'm going to Disney World!" after appearing on American Idol, you'll soon have the option of doing it the other way around. Sounds interesting, that's for sure. Maybe you'll see yours truly as part of the judge's panel? Heh...if Disney can afford me, that is. See you next time.
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Elimination night once again, and two more dancers leave the compeition bringing us to the Top 14 dancers. The show started off with an intriguing Mia Michaels routine that was a creepy combo of magicians and their ragdolls. We also were treated to the dance group Quest with former SYTYCD contestants Hok and Dominic. Season seven Idol winner Jordin Sparks sang “One Step at a Time”, and we saw solos from the bottom 3 pairs; Chelsea and Thayne, Comfort and Chris, and Kourtni and Matt. All three couples were in the bottom three for the second time, but it was Chelsea and Chris who were sent home.
Well I was 2 for three in my couple predictions, I expected to see Chelsea and Thayne and Comfort and Chris in the bottom three, but I was a little surprised to see Kourtni and Matt. They did a great job last night, but I’m not sure if America understood their dance, and I don’t know if they have the fan base being in the bottom three again. It didn’t matter though, because the judges kept them around after their solos and broke up the other two pairs. I honestly wasn’t even paying attention during Chelsea’s solo, which in hindsight seems fitting because America obviously isn’t paying much attention to her either, which is a shame because she started off so strongly. Chris I’m happy to see go because he was holding Comfort back, but I wonder if Comfort will hold Thayne back as a partner.
Can I say that the opening number was a bit creepy? The guest dance team “Quest” (with our dear friends Dominic and Hok) was very entertaining. And Jordon Sparks was lovely (as usual). So Kourtni and Matt being in the bottom 3 isn’t a huge surprise, but not what I expected. Those two had a great night Wednesday, but so did just about everyone else. After the solos, I feel confident in saying that all 6 dancers in danger are AMAZING at what they do. I love Chelsea, so it is sad to see her go, but I think that was the right choice the judges made. As for Chris, he was dragging Comfort down every week, and I am glad that she now has Thayne for a partner. Chris is great at what he does, but that is all that he is great at. I am looking forward to seeing Comfort and Thayne together next week. The only problem is that now that Chris is gone, I might feel a little pain after every elimination round, because I don’t think there is one person left on this show who hasn’t made me love them. It will be interesting. This show is most definitely turning out better than Idol.
Yes I was a bit surprised too that Matt and Kourtni got pushed into the bottom three holding cell. But then again, Matt was a little stiff and the dance was less desirable than the others were, who were not pushed into the holding cell. When the judges picked Chris I was happy someone paid for that awful performace! My ears are still ringing from it! Chelsea too had one of the worst performances! The solo just didn't cut it for me either! These dancers better step it up, or I will be back to set them straight! This is Sgt. Tango over and out.
Pictured back row L-R: Will Wingfield, Twitch Boss, Kourtni Lind, Mark Kanemura and Matt Dorame. Middle row L-R: Chelsie Hightower, Jessica King, Courtney Galiano, Kherington Payne, Gev Manoukian, Katee Shean and Joshua Allen. Front row L-R: Comfort Fedoke and Thayne Jasperson.
Season 7 is already old news. Clyde moved on to Season 8 around the time Brooke White went home, and he's got the scoop on next season's try-outs!
It's been a while since we've had any good Idol news for you, but I think I've got something you'll enjoy. In which cities will contestants be torturing Randy, Paula and Simon this time around? Or, even better, in which city will our next American Idol champion be found? We even leave the United States and bring the search for talent over to Puerto Rico! Take a look.
□ San Francisco, CA - Thursday, July 17th - Cow Palace
□ Louisville, KY - Monday, July 21st - Freedom Hall
□ Phoenix, AZ - Friday, July 25th - Jobing.com Arena
□ Salt Lake City, UT - Tuesday, July 29th - EnergySolutions Arena
□ San Juan, Puerto Rico - Saturday, August 2nd - Coliseo de Puerto Rico
□ Kansas City, MO - Friday, August 8th - Sprint Center
□ Jacksonville, FL - Wednesday, August 13th - Veterans Memorial Arena
□ East Rutherford, NJ - Tuesday, August 19th - Meadowlands Sports Complex
How's that for inside information? This show will air after the presidential election in November, so...let's hope the entire country doesn't absolutely HATE one or more of these states by that time. Florida...I'm looking in your direction. Anyway, as I hope you know by now, Idol tapes the auditions months in advance of the time the shows actually hit your TV screens. Hard to believe we're already coming up on the American Idol pre-season, but...let's get fired up, because Artie, Julie and I will be back here every week, covering the ins and outs of TV's biggest show. See you next time, and be sure to check out Julie and Daphne over on the So You Think You Can Dance? blog. The guest panelists lined up to join them now that the competition has begun - not the least those yours truly - are definitely very entertaining.
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Hey Dance Fans! It is time for another So You Think You Can Dance Blog! Hey, Julie you are looking "Cataclismically...." wait, what???
I’m not even goin to try to repeat what he said…Adam Shankman is on the judging panel tonight, and this guy is off the wall…you may remember him from last year with his Hairspray choreography. And we have our own guest judge tonight that is quite a character. Sergeant Tango is joining us tonight from the dance police.
Hello Daphne and Julie! This is Sergeant Tango reporting to duty on these young dancers.
Kherington and Twitch are up first with a hip hop number, i hope this is as good as i think it will be-i love these two!
TWICHINGTON!!!!! I love these two...so I hope it is good as well.
This is a girl after my own heart with the shopping obsession
No wonder she's so happy....all those shoes!
That was a cute, and fun routine, but Kherington smiling through the whole thing made it a little silly at parts
Not their best, but I dug it. There is something about these two that I just can't stop loving them!
They were pretty well coordinated together. Yeah it was good. The only thing I saw was the slow feet violation. Keep moving! Don’t cause an accident! They will pass this time.
They really are a great couple on that stage. And they have gotten great routines.
I agree that there is just something about these two, they've got the "it" factor regardless of their dancing that just makes people love them
But, they are both fantastic dancers on top of everything else. Okay, enough gushing over Twitch and Kherington....and time to make room for Courtney and Gev who are hitting the stage with the RUMBA!
Whoa that was a little hot...not to mention that half a dress she was wearing!
I do believe that this was their best. That was indeed hot, and they (at least Gev) were really into it this week.
That outfit was borderline indecent exposure...Sgt. Tango
Your right Julie! Her dress is a code 311! If she spins anymore I might be sick and have to issue a citation!
Gev's looking awfully nice tonight too....he cleans up well.
Yeah he does, the two of them really had great chemistry too. Now Chris and Comfort are doing a Jazz number by Tyce Diorio-who always comes up with something great
Chris did much better this week. but I don't know if that is saying much.
It's interesting how Tyce always seems to come up with these routines regardless of what the title (Jazz) suggests, it was def much more tribal I do agree that they needed to be much more animalistic
yeah...it was very "Hungry like the Wolf" at some parts...but they didn't show that as much as they could have. But I still think Chris performed better this week.
The judges are being a little hard on them, they weren't bad...just not as good as they could have been
I disagree! They broke a huge amount of laws! Playing their loud music! I'm going to have to bring these two in! Wasn't good at all!
I love that Comfort just sucker punched Chris though. Will and Jessica are up next doing disco, and after that little tidbit from Jessica I think my Will crush just got bigger.
Wow there was some issues there they had some difficult moves, but they didn't execute all of them well
There were, but they worked it out. I don't think it will hurt them. I think their routine was better than Courtney and Gev's Disco routine, and more impressive
Them Disco kids! This was ok, but disco is for the birds!
Oh c'mon Sergeant T, Disco isn't so bad! It has it moments...and Will did nail that point. I'm not sure if these two are as likeable as Courney and Gev though...I really like Will...but I'm not sure if i care about Jessica
I don't know. I am pretty equal on the two couples. They are two completely different couples, and I like different things about each of them.
Well either way, Kourtni and Matt are getting on stage with a contemporary piece, and i think Matt has met his ninja match with Choreographer Sonja Teyeh
This routine looks interesting
Yeah i was nothing like we've seen before, but i really liked it, it really worked for them
Weird kids these days! Looked a bit fake. Movement was stiff with Matt. They’ll get a warning this time.
It was a cool routine, I think it worked for them. And they seemed to have fun with it. Chelsie and Thayne are up next, and I hope they bounce back from last week with the Quickstep.
This has been a dooming dance in the past, they're gonna need luck with this one.
I think that would have been much better with out Phil Collins. The song didn't really work with that style, and the way they were dressed.
Yeah there's been some weird song choices tonight I liked this dance from them, but i didn't love it
Too stiff and flakey! Worthy of an overnighter in dance jail! Unless, you can bail them out!
I think they danced it well, it was just a little weird for me dawg....sorry slipped into Randy Jackson mode there.
Haha, i agree, the whole thing was a little weird..but let's move on to the other Chelsie and Mark, they're going to be tackling a Hip-hop dance
You know, the week first I did not dig these two, but they are really making a comeback. That was great.
I think that was my favorite routine from these two, maybe even my favorite for the night
The wrap up of the number was left a bit open. They've passed me this time.
Favorite for the night, most definitely.
They really brought the emotion to that hip hop routine, i loved it
I like the concept, they danced it well, they did show that emotion so well (especially by Chelsie), it was just over all fantastic.
Conceptual dancing? Just dance! I have plenty of citation paper right here!
Katee and Joshua are going to be finishing up the night with the Samba!
I think Courtney and Gev found their competition for sexiest number of the night..
Wow, Katee was def pulling off the girly look with half a dress as well, and Joshua was looking hulkish in that open shirt…I am starting to fall for these two, and I loved this routine for them
Superb dancing! Half a dress though! That’s two 311’s in one night! Argg! But the Samba was performed well.
What a great way to close out the night. Tonight was a good night for all but two couples this week. I don't know how we are going to pick a bottom 3 here.
I know! Well I can tell you who my favorites were tonight... Chelsie and Mark for sure, but Katee and Joshua and Courtney and Gev tie for second with their Rumba and Samba dances....and Kourtni and Matt are third! My bottom three are Comfort and Chris, Jessica and William, and Chelsea and Thayne...I'm thinking they might break up a couple after doing their solos and we'll see Chris and Jessica go home
My bottom three are Comfort and Chris, Chelsea and Thayne, and finally Chelsie and Mark. Hopefully justice will be served! And we shall see the right two go home.
My bottom three are going to be Comfort and Chris, Chelsea and Thayne, and (it pains me to say this) Jessica and William. Although I really feel that Jessica and William could be replaced by any couple tonight except for Chelsie and Mark. Even my favorite Twitchington is not safe. This is really an amazing season. These dancers are just fantastic. Of course Chelsi and Mark were my favorites for the night. And I think that Katee and Joshua were second. As for who is actually going home tomorrow night, I'm going to say Chris and Chelsea. I like Chelsea a lot, but I think Comfort is a much better dancer. Well that's all we've got for tonight Dance Fans! Check in with us tomorrow to see if our favorites are sticking around, and if our predictions come true! Leave us comments letting us know who your top picks are, and who you'd like to see head home!
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On August 19, 2008, you will get to watch the prescriction drug addited doctor that always finds the reason for your sickness.
Overview: Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) is back for more puzzling medical mysteries! Watch the perplexing Dr. House whose biting and sarcastic wit have finally driven his staff to quit, leaving him without a team in this exciting new season. Now every season four episode is available on DVD, plus exclusive bonus features including episode commentaries, visual effects, exclusive on-set footage, plus interviews with cast, writers and producers. Dr. House doesn't miss a thing -- and neither should you!
Bonus Features:
-- HOUSE'S SOAP: PRESCRIPTION PASSION - Excerpts from the fictitious soap.
-- NEW BEGINNINGS: With exclusive on-set footage and interviews with the cast and producers of HOUSE, we examine the behind-the scenes story of how a group of new actors came to join the ensemble of House; how the established cast came to discover their new roles; and what new material has opened up for the story of House by the infusion of new faces.
-- MEET THE WRITERS: The writers behind television's highest rated scripted series sit down to share their insights into their creative process and success.
-- THE VISUAL EFFECTS OF HOUSE: From concept and design to completion, learn how the HOUSE visual effects team built this season's visual effect sequences.
-- ANATOMY OF A SCENE: THE BUS CRASH - Breaking down the bus crash from the episode "House's Head"
-- MY FAVORITE EPISODE SO FAR: The cast of HOUSE explains what episode has been their favorite this season and why.
-- EPISODE COMMENTARY WITH CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID SHORE AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER KATIE JACOBS
Synopsis: Dr. Gregory House is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn't even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a maverick physician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of respect. An infectious disease specialist, he's a brilliant diagnostician who loves the challenges of the medical puzzles he must solve in order to save lives.
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Happy news comes from pop singer Ruben Studdard and his girlfriend Surata Zuri McCants that a wedding is on the way for them. The couple have already engaged and obtained a marriage license, a representative for the singer confirmed exclusively to Usmagazine.
According to the rep, Ruben and Surata obtained a marriage license at the Shelby County Probate Office in Birmingham Alabama on Monday, June 23. The marriage license is valid for 30 days.
Ruben is the winner of the 2nd season of "American Idol" television program. His third album, "The Return", which goes back to his R&B roots but is different from his previous album, was released in October 2006. Between his second and third albums, he began a diet and fitness program to deal with his weight since he has a family history of diabetes and hypertension. He lost over 70 pounds on a vegetarian diet.
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Another two dancers had to go tonight, leaving us with 16 dancers on SYTYCD. This week the dancers hit the stage for their second time trying to impress the judges, and more importantly America. We started out the show with a hip hop number from Shane Sparks. We also had two performances, one from a flamenco dancer, and another from Flo Rider.
The bottom three ended up being Chelsea and Thayne, Susie and Marquis, and Comfort and Chris. In the end Susie and Marquis were sent home.
It looks like Daphne and I hit the nail on the head with this one. We both called all three couples of Susie and Marquis, Comfort and Chris, and Chelsea and Thayne as being in the bottom three, AND predicted the two going home of Susie and Marquis. I guess we had to have some kind of comeback after several wrong choices last week. Seeing the SYTYCD group number reminded me of how horrible the Idol group numbers were…Shane Sparks put together an awesome dance for the dancers, and Comfort was so lucky that Shane was the choreographer, because her performance in the dance helped in keeping her safe. Chelsea’s solo was great and kept her in as well, but “hot for teacher” Susie looked like a hot mess, and I wasn’t surprised or upset to lose her.
The guys on the other hand were pretty neck and neck with their solos. Marquis really threw everything he had at his chance, but the judges said that he was all tricks and not enough dance –which I feel was a bit of a cop out.
America disappoints Dancer X by letting Broadway continue to go unpunished, but the chosen bottom three are extremely fair choices. Dancer X suspects that Chris was allowed to remain on purely as a comic foil. What’s he going to do next week, clog dancing?
Well no surprises tonight! I was very happy with the results this week. Thanks America for making me happy this time. Susie and Marquis most definitely deserved to go home tonight. I think sending anyone else home would have been a crime. Well, I don’t think I would have shed any tears over the loss of Chris. But now that Susie is gone, who am I going to hate? Perhaps no one, or maybe Chris, unless he can either get his act together, or just stays away from the krumping.
After the poorly received mess that was Transporter 2, Fox apparently wanted nothing to do with yet another Frank Martin over-the-top adventure.
Enter Lionsgate, who has become a home for pretty much any Jason Statham character these days. Having already distributed Statham's Crank, War and The Bank Job, and with Crank 2 in the hopper, Lionsgate did not hesitate to snatch up distribution rights to Transporter 3.
The third go around for Frank Martin has already wrapped principle production and is in post. There's no announced time frame for release, but we could see it in theaters before the year is out.
Returning alongside Statham as Frank Martin is Francois Berleand as Place Vendome. New to the cast is Robert Knepper of Prison Break fame.
Welcome to the blog, Dance fans! Julie Heart, here, for another week of great moves and surprises!
And, as always, I'm Daphne Bellevue. So, speaking of surprises, we have an...interesting new guest panelist sitting in with us this week. But don't judge this book by its cover.
Yeah, Dancer X is def serious about dance. X, why don't you tell our fans a little about yourself.
Dancer X comes from a long line of Dancers. Capital D Dancers. Dancer X is all about passion and substance and above all, being contemporary. Dancer X is not here to see historical drama. Dance lives, my dears. Those who attempt to entertain Dancer X with sap and fluff shall be sent packing, be assured. But by the same token, Dancer X will not abide churlishness. Dance should be beauty, above all else.
Alright, welcome aboard! Let's get this thing going
Word, Julie.
Mia Michaels is joining the judging panel tonight, she always has some love for the contestants
and Banoodles?
Which means insane apprently?
Thayne and Chelsea are up first. Lets see if they can top their hot number from last week, with a Jazz routine from Mandy Moore.
Well they did knock on wood like a million times
....hmm i'm not sure if it was enough though
Did anybody get a King-and-his-Forbidden-Love vibe from that? The near-identical costuming really did not suggest any kind of social or class disparity between the two. When Thayne spurned Chelsea’s advance halfway through, Dancer X got THAT, but that could just have been Thayne’s character being an ass, not some kind of Upstairs/Downstairs thing. Had they had not prepped us on the king thing in the pre-dance interview, Dancer X would have had no idea.
I agree, the costumes were not that great, and they didn't really fit the King thing.
Yeah I'm not really impressed, it wasn't really jazz either?
And there wasn't enough energy to it.
Yeah, they weren't really connecting with the music or each other
I didn't think the routine was all that great either.
Yeah seriously, there wasn't any great memorable moves
The judges were right… no impact.
I still like these two, but this was not a great night for them.
Well, they had a fun intro segment which hopefully will help them, otherwise i'm not sure how many votes they'll get
Chelsea darling, there’s a big difference between saying “I’m the sassy one!” and actually being the sassy one. Thayne was sassier this week… his pre-show was more memorable and he did all the talking when Cat lamely had them defend themselves to the judges.
Lets hope they get enough to stick around
Mark and Chelsie are doing the Tango, I really wonder if they'll be able to connect with each other in a hot sexy dance
The tango is such a cliché that it’s difficult for Dancer X to get excited about it.
I wasn't thrilled with them last week so lets hope that the tango will give them points from me…. They got some points.
Chelsie was looking really good, but she kept looking at her feet the whole time...i wonder if it was because her pinky toe was out
For having that little issue, they did a wonderful job with that.
What Dancer X found most interesting is what Cat pointed out, how the costumes highlighted Mark being very sharp and angular and Chelsie being so curvy. Excellent choice, dress that accentuated the dancers instead of obscuring them. Ahem, Chelsea and Thayne.
They def had better costumes than the first pair, but I actually liked Mark more in this routine than Chelsie, his seriousness was used well in this dance
We all pretty much know what a tango is, and this pair delivered exactly that. There was nothing supremely challenging, especially for Mark, and aside from a cute leg-lock bit, nothing memorable. Dancer X would have liked to see more closeups of their faces, because the tango is supposed to be a romantic, passionate dance and Dancer X had difficulty finding that emotion with the camera zooming in from the back row. Dancer X suspects the judges overrated this pair. Last week’s Will and Jessica tango was more interesting, even in just the clip review segment.
Well, I always enjoy the tango so no wonder I enjoyed it. Moving on Jessica and Will are up next with Hip Hop
I think these two will have fun with this routine and I love when they use chairs
You know what Dancer likes? As you mentioned Julie, Dancer X too like props. It would have been nice to see those chairs bounce around the stage but even just having them on hand tells Dancer X that Dancer X is going to see something more interesting than all the boring ballroom junk.
I loved that. That was the best hip hop routine so far this season
Well, they looked like they were having fun, and they def gave it some energy, I was still hoping for bigger moves though
You could tell Will was the better of the two. But I don't think (except for her totally peppy smile) Jessica was bad at all.
Jessica wasn't bad at all, but when you put her next to a fantastic dancer like Will she pales in comparison
Will has a fluidity to his moves that – unfortunately – makes Jessica seem clumsy in comparison. It’s like in cheerleading, where your moves have to be crisp and snappy… when you have one cheerleader who is so sharp, it highlights the mushy mess of the girls surrounding her. Jessica probably deserves to worry. Dancer X barely watched her during the entire routine, even though her pants were falling off.
Kourtni and Matt will be doing the Foxtrot, let's hope they do better this week to stay out of the bottom three
Kourtni is wholly unlikable. The best thing she can say about her partner is how he compliments her? Go home. Dancer X is already weary of you and it's only been forty seconds.
Wow, they did soooo much better, they really made that dance look easy
The've gone from Human League video to "Dancing Lady" I enjoyed it.
I feel like they really commited to it this week I'm surprised Mary was disappointed
Me as well. I thought she would have loved that.
Dancer X liked their foxtrot, because it was plainly, unapologetically fun. That could have been taken directly from a period movie. Completely believable, with that effortless quality that a dance like that requires. The falling backward stunt was wonderful.
Courtney and Gev are going up now with a Mandy Moore Contemporary piece.
I loooooved this, they really rocked that love storyThis was the best contemporary dance of this season. And Courtney and Gev did well with thisThat was a powerful piece… but Dancer X thinks it was about an abusive relationship, correct? Gev is jerking her around, molding her, chasing her, most of the dance made Dancer X uncomfortable. Dancer X speculates it was intended to be a lovely Morning After, but it appeared to Dancer X more like the Morning Before the Court Order.Hmm i'm not sure if i'd go that far. Courtney almost seemed like mannequin sometimes, and then bursted into life. Mia is loving all over the guys and being a lil harsh on the girls i think I might agree. Earlier with William and Jessica, I agreed to an extent, but I don't agree with Courtney and Gev, I think they were both very good. Yeah, i really like both of them, i think they had a great connectionIt was a fabulous showing, even aside Dancer X's concerns. A lot of acting, a lot of story, a lot of obviously well-timed and carefully constructed set pieces… and the camera found the perfect moment to showcase Courtney when she trembles sexually at Gev’s near-touch behind her.Joshua and Katee are up next with Broadway, i loved them last week, i hope they can keep the love this week
Lol, Nigel went crazy over that, but i agree, it was entertaining, and it was so much fun to watch
The judges liked that? Dancer X does not get it. It’s cheap and meaningless.
No way! that was Wow, forget the wii fit, just get yourself a Tyce choreographed Broadway number! That was fun!
Haha, so true, i'd love to do a dance number by Tyce
What a cartoon. How do you like something like that?
Are you kidding?? The Broadway numbers are killing this season.
It’s a hodge-podge, a medley, an unconnected shambles from one pose to the next. Joshua’s impressive leap was absolutely necessary because without it they have nothing more than a high school show choir bit on fast-forward. The difference between a happy piece like Kourtni and Matt’s foxtrot and this happy Broadway bit is that one is elegant and refined while the other is showy and obnoxious. Broadway sucks.
Seriously, i'm not always a broadway fan, and yes broadway is showy and obnoxious, but this was fantastic
Susie and Marquis are up next. We were not thrilled with their Waltz, but this week they have Salsa, which is Susie's area of expertise.
So unfortunately the "hot for teacher" girl will prob be safe another week...they better kick butt if she wants to get into my good graces
They did a good job with it, but this was not that greatest salsa number i have ever seen
What Dancer X is always looking for is what Dancer X does not expect, and these two mediocrlings did the expected. Every salsa dancer in the world has those moves. It wasn’t embarrassing like the Broadway nonsense, but it was nowhere near as impressive as Will’s ability to upstage Jessica, for example. Completely serviceable salsa, but it’s the same taste as ever. Dancer X is in complete agreement with the judges here. Nothing amazing.
I def agree with Mia saying the choreography was great, but the performance wasn't -Susie was unimpressive with some moves, she seemed a little hesitant
And she looked bad too, what is up with the black in her hair? I thought there were some good moves that they had, but in general, it was disappointing , especially from a salsa dancer like Susie
The hair was a lil weird, but i agree there was good moves like the throw off his shoulders, but those arm moves looked more difficult than it should
Kherington and Twitch are dancing the Viennese Waltz, i love these two...but this should be interesting
I hope they nail it, cause I never want to see these two go away!
Nice job on your abs, Twitch! Holy christ.
They danced that beautifully, it was really enchanting
Wow. Kherington was beautiful, and Twitch proved that he is so much more than a popper. That dance actually brought tears to my eyes.
I disagreed with Mia on the smiling thing, I thought it was great seeing Kherington smile, and I think she should have been smiling during the dance
I didn't even realize that Kherington had a big smile on her face, I was so lost in that dance. It was AMAZING. Quite possibly the best dance of this show.
Dancer X must stand apart. If this had been the first performance of the night, Dancer X would have forgotten it three dances in. Dancer X felt like the ponderous sick-daughter backstory here was unfair, as it added a dimension to their dance that is going to influence voters regardless of their level of boredom. This looked like a coffee commercial. Can Dancer X skip to the krumping please?
I think you're going to have to put the krumping on hold, Twitch and Kherington really drew me in with thier dance, I'm think i'm falling in love with this pair
And I am loving Nigel's history lesson. that was awesome. Now we can move on Dancer X...Comfort and Chris are closing out the show with the Krump. Comfort should be awesome at this. Let's see if Chris can keep up
Hmmm, mabye not so much
Forget Dancer X asked for krumping.
Well, comfort killed that, but Chris was really soft in his moves.
Poor Comfort. Dancer X forgot she was there because Chris took up the entire frame. Dancer X is sure she was great.
Comfort really impressed me with her skills, she threw everything at it, but Chris seemed like such a poser
From the first shot, with this giant white guy attempting the krump, he was distracting and awkward. And it’s not just that he’s white; Gev could have done this and been believable… it’s that Chris’s frame just can’t pull this off. He’s gangly and all limbs. He needs dances with flowing motion and wide expressions. The tight, hard moves of krumping simply do not suit him.
He didn't understand that concept of hitting it "hard". He didn't do bad, he just need to make his body pop a whole lot more than he did.
Oh yeah, he did the moves, but he wasn't into it
And good job picking a song where half the lyrics have to blanked out.
Holy cow, Nigel gave it to them, he was not impressed
He was absolutely right though. Nigel knows what he is talking about tonight.
OK, my bottom three for the night starts off with Thayne and Chelsea, they were in the dreaded first position, and they didn't kick butt. Susie and Marquis are in again because she was unimpressive in her category of dance...and i don't like her. Lastly Comfort and Chris, because I think people will remember how much Nigel hated it. I'm hoping beyond all hope that Susie goes home, and I wouldn't be surprised if Marquis joined her.
Dancer X found Katee and Joshua's Broadway Lite routine reprehensible. Susie and Marquis, Dancer X can't even remember what happened there, it was garden variety salsa. And Chris's pathetic krumping drags down Comfort with him.
Susie and Marquis, Comfort and Chris, and Chelsea and Thayne in my bottom 3 with Susie and Marquis both getting the boot. I like Chelsea, Thayne and Comfort a lot, but I think they just didn't do as well tonight as the others. As for my favorite, no surprise here, Kherington and Twitch. I just can't get over how amazing they were tonight. I also want to give Katee and Joshua, and Chelsie and Mark honorable mentions.
Dancer X suspects Chris tried but did not try hard enough, and that the female departure will be Susie, who talked big but performed little. Marquis should probably leave, Dancer X agrees with Daphne, but Chris was just so terrible.
My fav performances tonight were a tie between Twitchington and Courtney and Gev, i would be truly surprised to see either team in the bottom three
Dancer X must lend his considerable weight to Will and Jessica as best for the night, despite Jessica so obviously failing. Courtney and Gev are a close second, but Dancer X feels Courtney was a bit too young to seriously project the drama their piece required.
That is it for tonight, but we'll be back tomorrow with the results. I hope you are all remembering to vote, and won't let us down this week. And don't be afraid to let us know what your opinions are. Remember, Mia said tonight "everyone has their own opinions." So leave us some comments and let us know what you are thinking. Until tomorrow Dance-heads.
20th Century Fox has debuted the new teaser trailer for director Alexandre Aja’s horror film, “The Mirrors“, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Cameron Boyce, Erica Gluck and Amy Smart.
In “Mirrors,” Sutherland will play an ex-cop who works security at a mall and discovers something awry in the mirrors of a department store. He tries to discover the origin of the evil. In addition to Sutherland, Paula who will play the guard’s soon-to-be ex-wife, a coroner who has a hard time believing her husband’s claims, at least initially.
Check out “The Mirrors” in theaters on August 15th.
The Top 20 is now down to 18 as one guy and one girl take their final bow on SYTYCD. This week contestants had their first chance to dance with their partners and for better or worse they tackled routines from Hip Hop to the Waltz and everything in between. Wade Robson had an interesting group routine where the dancers kidnapped Nigel and we saw performances from a couple of Poppers and the Pussy Cat Dolls.
The bottom three couples were Kortni and Matt, Rayven and Jaime, and Jessica and Will-with Rayven and Jaime heading home.
I can admit when I’m wrong, and I was wrong all around for this bottom three. I wasn’t surprised to see Kortni and Matt take a hit after their Jazz routine; it was a little stiff. Rayven and Jaime had the unenviable first spot and that may have helped in putting them in the bottom three, but Nigel def nailed it saying people only really remembered Jaime getting his pants pulled down. Jessica and Will however was a surprise, Will is a fantastic dancer and Jessica has her moments-I especially didn’t think they’d be bottom three material after the judges loved all over them with their Tango routine. I didn’t think it was the strongest routine, but def not the bottom 3 of the night. Rayven didn’t impress me with her solo and neither did Jaime, so I think the judges were right with what they had to work with.
Well, I can honestly say that this bottom 3 is a shock. I may have called Kourtni and Matt to be in the bottom three, but that doesn’t mean I’d like that. I was beyond shocked with Will and Jessica being in the bottom 3. I think that their tango was one of the four hottest numbers of the night for me. And Jamie and Rayven were just a lot of fun, but I am afraid dancing first was their main downfall. So this was one big surprise tonight. While I think Rayven and Jamie were not the two who should have been sent home overall, I do think that out of the dancer in the bottom 3, I think the judges made the best choices on who to send home. But I do need to say to you, come on America! Don’t make So You Think You Can Dance another disaster like you did with Idol for me. So the highlight of tonight was the opening number. It was a great routine, and I love that they brought Nigel in on it. That may be the closest we ever get to seeing Nigel dance.
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The Happening is about an epidemic that happens to people in three stages. The first stage is the person looses speech. The second stage is physical disorientation. The third stage is fatal! Wow! So the third stage people start committing suicide?!
I think this movie is interesting and may well be worth it on a Friday the 13th! Just remember that if you start to loose your speech, go get a doctor!
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Well, the time has finally come for us to hit that big stage in Hollywood, and start the competition portion of the show. Tonight we have our dear friend, that wild and crazy idol expert, Artie Funk, joining us. What is up Funkster?
You know... I'm just doin' my thang, Daph-Punk. Actually...I'm doin' something that NOT my thang: watching SYTYCD! I've never seen this show in my life, but when Mizz Hart asked me to stop by and chime in, I couldn't break my Hart. But then...when she mentioned that you'd be around, Daphne, you KNOW I couldn't say no! Good to see you again, chica. Miss me?
I wouldn't say I've missed you, Funky Winkerbean, but it's cool to know that my siren song can still draw you in... Plus it seems fitting that you and I reunite in Hollywood, doesn't it?
Yeah, baby! You know it! Full circle, right? Anyways... I have no idea what's going on with this Dance-Off, but I'm still stoked to get this party started, dawg!
Wait a second! You two know each other, too? First Collins and now ARTIE?? Wow. I need time to process this. But in the meantime, don’t worry Mr. Funk, we know dancing isn't really your thang, so we’ll go easy on you. Dan Karaty was the guest judge on SYTYCD to join Mary and Nigel on the judging panel.
Rayven and Jamie are the first two to be partnered up. They are doing hip hop tonight
Let's see what a ballroom and ballet dancer can do
lol i loved the pants down move...i think he was packing something
haha
what'd you think of that Artie?
I thought that particular move was...ballsy! Heh
You know for not being hip hoppers, they did a great job
yeah it was fun to watch, but it was kind of easy for hip hop
I thought they had a good thing goin'. The routine was pretty smooth, fun and light-hearted. And I think the goofy feel is kinda the opposite of what you think of when you hear 'hip-hop routine'... I tend to think of more in-your-face attitude.
Yeah, It didn't have the normal additude of hip hop, but I still enjoyed it.
I think i agree with Dan saying...not bad not great.
My fav part was when she was shakin' her booty at him. Overall, seemed pretty good, but not cuh-raaaazaaay good or anything.
Why am I not surprised...Next up we've got "hot for teacher" Susie and Marquis will be trying out the smooth waltz...so far I'm not a huge fan of Susie so i hope she can impress
so there was a bit of a mess there during the lift. But beyond that, it was a nice dance.
yeah it was pretty, and they had good emotion, but i'm not sure who held who back on that lift
I agree, the dude's moves looked smoove, but the lady seemed less...fluid. I thought that whole routine looked awkward and forced, all the way through, at least on her part.
looked like there was some Susie leg issues going on there. yeah, i'm thinking Marquis is the more experienced of the two
I don't think they worked well together. There was no meshing. Some of it was pretty, but I wasn't a big fan of this pair.Kourtni and Matt are up next. The are put to the challange of a Mandy Moore Jazz routine.
Hmm. That whole thing left me a bit puzzled. I just didn't get it. I guess some of the moves were pretty sweet, but I wasn't overly impressed.
That was very 80's, and not just due to the music
Mandy did a great job with the routine, it was def one to remember. both of them danced a little stiff though. Art-Star?
Danny Noriega and Anna Faris didn't do much for me. The most interesting thing for me outta this dance, was watching the dude try to get the fake diamond into his pocket while continuing to dance. That's just me, tho.
Really? you saw Danny Noriega and Anna Faris? I think Kourtni was looking more Uma than ever what about you Daphne?
I do agree with Nigel saying Princess Di tonight, but she will always be an Uma look-a-like in my mind. I really like Kourtni
Chelsea and Thayne are up next doing the Cha Cha...and btw I totally think Thayne is cute
He's cute, but i wouldn't go farther than saying that.
Wow that was one hot little number
Yeah! THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! To me, THAT was some dancin', y'all!!
Wait, after that dance, maybe I would say thayne is a bit hot.
both the dancing and Chelsea's dress!
Dude! What dress?!? That's a boa with accents. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. Whatever it was, though, she shook it all over the place, dude. And they were in sync with each other, hardcore. I thought that was entertaining. Ladies?
It was hot all around.
they really did a great job, and made it look easy
Nice to see people who can shake their booties and dance on top of it....Chelsie and Mark are up next doing a contemporary routine
Mia Michaels always comes up with something interesting, I think Chelsie did a great job, but i felt like it was a bit beauty and the beast
Are you talking about Chelsie's dress? It was a little too fluffy
Yo. That whole thing was too fluffy for me, yo. What WAS that?? Ugh.
no no, i mean with Mark He just seemed like a weird partner for her
This is so not the show for me. I don't get it. I do get that folding that chick in half is impressive, and that lifting her up off the floor while you're horizontally spread out, all while she's wearing an incredibly distracting dress, takes talent. But what was the rest of it? Especially that crazy "Let's Stretch Our Faces At Each Other" Move? HUH?!? I'm so confused. And not in a "I just watched Memento and I have no idea what just happened, but I know I liked it" way.
Yeah the face stretching was a def weird
Well, Artie, I thought in general it was a very interesting routine
Twitch and Kherington (two of my favorite people) are doing a Broadyway routine
I think they are going to make a great pair.
That was pretty cool, I must admit. It brought me back from nearly quitting in the middle of this thing...so it must've been pretty good!
I don't know if I am biased (I sure hope not) but that was FANTASTIC!
I love Twitchington!! They are so much fun to watch! Kherington has so much joy when she dances, i love it!
The two of them are just perfect together. I couldn't think of a better pair. And they nailed that dance.
How could you not vote for these two?
I'm not voting so hard...that everybody else on the show just got a vote. Somehow. Dawgg.
Ugh! Artie. You just don't get it.
True. I've been saying that this whole time.
I don't know. I am ready to dial their number right now. Anyway....next up: Comfort and Chris. They are doing the Jive!
She's a hip hop dancer...seriously?? seriously?? 'cause she does a pretty mean Jive…in beads no less
Word up. I enjoy the costumes that accentuate the boo-tay, and Comfort's outfit was doin' just that. Their moves were pretty good, but I wouldn't put 'em in the "Awesome" category.
Comfort never came across as a girl who has a body like "woah" but man she looks great.
Chris did a great job too, but Comfort stole that show
My biggest issue with the dance is it felt a little slow. I wish it were a little more upbeat. Not that it wasn't upbeat, it just wasn't as fast I thought it should be. But they did a wonderful job with it.
Well it sounds like they had to ease it up a little bit after she dislocated her shoulder
perhaps. At any rate, they deserve many votes from all the kiddies out there.
Katee (who came this close to being cut)and Joshua are doing Hip Hop
This wasn't a fun dance like the other ones, it was rather emotional. But that doesn't mean it wasn't as good as the other dances. It was nicely done
Yeah i really enjoyed it, it came pretty naturally to Joshua being a popper, but Katee really tore it up too. They made a great pair and i loved that move where she pulled him off the floor...effortless
I thought that was cool. Pretty smooth moves on both their parts, but I was confused. Were they angry at each other? I dunno. Regardless of the story they were trying to tell, I thought they did a pretty good job. And that chick totally stole that guy's shirt! Ha!
Jessica and Will might be heating things up a bit with the Tango.
it was hot, i don't know if it was smoking but it was hot
I gotta agree with you. It was pretty good, but not EN FUEGO. I may not know much about dance, but I DO know that tango is all about passion. And for a tango to be authentic, passion needs to ooze outta those dancers. There was clean, decent dancing, but there was no oozing.
I'll have to agree with Jessica that Will is a great looking guy. But Jessica is a great looking girl. And I think that was a HOT number!
I think Will did a great job, Jessica was good too, but a little weak on the heels...I do NOT agree with Mary saying they're the couple to beat
Neither do I, but they are One of the couples to beat.
Courtney and Gev are doing Disco, I hope they do well because Courtney is an early fav for me
I like Courtney a lot as well, and Gev as well.
Yo! I dig Kelly Clarkson's dancing here with Rob Schneider. She's really branching out! And the fact that she did a disco song is HOT! I totally love disco and funk songs, and Earth, Wind and Fire rocks the house!
That dance is the only reason why disco should never die.
That, and the fun it inspires in crazy amateur dancers such as yours truly at wedding receptions. Git down tonight! Anyways... the routine was cool. I liked it, but I wouldn't say they're top of the pile for the night. Does my heart good to see that (at least in some ways), disco never really died.
They def had fun with that routine, but i wanted to see more big moves The two of them were really in rhythm with their moves though
I thought they did a good job with it. It was lots of fun, and they did good with what they were given to do.