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Breaking News: Simon Cowell says what he feels about new AMERICAN IDOL

Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson in AMERICAN IDOL - Season 10 | ©2011 Fox/Tony Duran

While speaking to the press about his new reality singing competition series THE X FACTOR today (which is set to debut in the fall on Fox), producer and judge Simon Cowell talked about how he feels his previous show AMERICAN IDOL is doing in his absence with Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez serving as new judges alongside Randy Jackson. “I think they’ve done a good job,” he says. “I haven’t see a full episode, but I saw a three minute recap. From what I’ve seen, from what I heard, it all seems to be going well. I thought that would […]Read On »


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Breaking News: Simon Cowell reveals $5 million dollar THE X FACTOR plans

Simon Cowell judges THE X FACTOR | ©2011 Fox

Wondering how different Fox’s THE X FACTOR TV reality singing competition will compare with it’s own AMERICAN IDOL? Well, today producer and judge Simon Cowell spoke about the new series which will debut in the fall and is an adaptation of a successful format he created in Britain. “I think we’re going to do something different,” says Cowell. “The stakes are high and I have no idea what it’s going to look like until we start shooting.” The big news is the winner will receive a recording contract with Sony Records and a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize. “The […]Read On »


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Fresh Clip: Watch THE X FACTOR Super Bowl commercial featuring Simon Cowell

THE X-FACTOR logo

The studios spent tons of money on their big movie commercials during the Super Bowl, and Fox also dropped some serious dough on a new commercial promoting his fall reality singing competition THE X FACTOR. Now that AMERICAN IDOL has stabilized without him, we now get a taste of what his next venture is going to be. Cool CGI effects too. Check out the trailer below. CLICK HERE for more reviews of this year’s SUPER BOWL movie commercials


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Super Bowl Commercial Review: RANGO trailer (and watch it too!)

RANGO poster | ©2011 Paramount Pictures

With Super Bowl Sunday here, ASSIGNMENT X has decided to review the movie trailer commercials in between the game to see how well the studios are using their mega-dollars they’re spending to draw people into theaters. RANGO Release Date: March 4, 2011 Stars: The voice of Johnny Depp What Is it? An animated feature from director Gore Verbinski about a house lizard stranded in an old west town where he must navigate ruthless gangs and other animated cowboy ruffians. Want To See Factor: Animated films are tricky to do right, but this one looks like a hoot – playing to […]Read On »


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Super Bowl Commercial Review: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES trailer (and watch it too!)

With Super Bowl Sunday here, ASSIGNMENT X has decided to review the movie trailer commercials in between the game to see how well the studios are using their mega-dollars they’re spending to draw people into theaters. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Release Date: May 20, 2011 Stars: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz What Is it? The fourth sequel in the PIRATES saga, this time solely focused on Depp’s Jack Sparrow. Want To See Factor: Anyone who’s seen the previous released trailer, has seen this one, except crammed into a tighter spot. Does it make you want to see it? […]Read On »


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Fresh Clip: Official THE WALKING DEAD DVD/Blu-ray trailer

THE WALKING DEAD DVD cover | ©2011 Anchor Bay

Can’t wait for the AMC zombie series THE WALKING DEAD to hit DVD/Blu-ray on March 8? How about the first look DVD/Blu-ray trailer. The trailer is below. The special features for the sets include: Featurettes: • The Making of THE WALKING DEAD • Inside THE WALKING DEAD: Episode 1-6 • A Sneak Peek with Robert Kirkman • Behind The Scenes Zombie Make-Up Tips • Convention Panel With Producers • THE WALKING DEAD Trailer Extra Footage: • Zombie School • Bicycle Girl • On Set With Robert Kirkman • Hanging With Steven Yeun • Inside Dale’s RV • On Set With […]Read On »


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Exclusive Interview: Steven S. DeKnight gives the scoop on SPARTACUS Season 2 – Part 3

Antonio Te Maioha, Dustin Clare and Peter Mensah in SPARTACUS : GODS OF THE ARENA | ©2011 Starz

In Part Three of our exclusive interview, SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA creator/showrunner Steven S. DeKnight talks about what Season Two of SPARTACUS has in store for next year now that Andy Whitfield’s illness will prevent him from no longer shepherding the iconic role (Liam McIntyre will be taking over). The prequel limited series SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA currently airs Friday nights on Starz. ASSIGNMENT X: What can you tell us about Season Two? STEVEN DeKNIGHT: Most interpretations of SPARTACUS, they break out, and it’s like Robin Hood and his Merry Men. They’re all together and fighting the system. […]Read On »


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Exclusive News: Jason Biggs confirms AMERICAN PIE 4 (AMERICAN REUNION) is almost a go

AMERICAN PIE movie poster | ©Universal Pictures

While speaking with Jason Biggs recently to promote his new CBS sitcom  MAD LOVE (co-starring former SCRUBS star Sarah Chalke and debuting February 14 at 8:30 pm EST), ASSIGNMENT X caught up with the actor to ask him about the status of the rumored AMERICAN PIE 4 (AMERICAN REUNION) theatrical sequel for this exclusive scoop. “We’re in talks,” Biggs says. “It’s moving forward-ish. The hope is to get it going in the Spring. We don’t have everything in place yet. I have a good feeling it’s going to happen.” In terms of plot details of the film which current has […]Read On »


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Exclusive Photos: From the RIO Sneak Beak Event

Anne Hathaway at the Rio Event | © 2011 Sue Schneider

Twentieth Century Fox held a special event for their new animated 3D film RIO, from the creators of ICE AGE, on the studio lot on January 28th, along with a “Sneak Beak” of the film with special guest talent. RIO is a story of a domesticated macaw named Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg), from Moose Lake, Minnesota who meets the fiercely independent Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway). Blu takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams. Unfortunately, Blu has never learned to fly! Walking the carpet were the stars, which included: Anne Hathaway, […]Read On »


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In Remembrance: The 10 Best Scores of Composer John Barry

John Barry - THE CONCERT

If the theme’s the thing in film scoring, then the passing of  composer John Barry Sunday at age 77  represents the true end of unabashed, symphonic lyricism. There were few composers who had his way with melody. Even the most explosive action of Barry’s Bond scores had a slow, hypnotically seductive rhythm. It was a lyricism that made generations fall in love, not only with their dates in the darkened theater, but with the lush possibility of film music itself. And that was just fine for Barry, who like so many of us, spent the better part of his youth […]Read On »


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