Elvis Presley’s handlers found the formula that would keep his stardom solvent through the 1960s in this well-confected, calculatedly vacant star vehicle that Everybody liked and enjoyed in 1961. The coolest celeb in America ended up in some of the squarest, least-hip films of the era. Why do we like it so? Cutting through the fog of nostalgia reveals the appeal. The Hawaiian scenery is a knockout, plus there’s good support from Joan Blackman and especially Angela Lansbury, who humbles herself to play an idiot mother caricature for Mister ‘Rock-a-Hula.’
Blue Hawaii
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Paramount Presents
1961 / Color/ 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date November 15, 2022 / Available from / 39.99
Starring: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters, John Archer, Howard McNear, Steve Brodie, Christian Kay, Iris Adrian, Hilo Hattie, Jenny Maxwell, Pamela Austin (Kirk), Darlene Tompkins, Jose De Vega, Frank Atienza, Ralph Hanalei, Gregory Gaye.
Cinematography: Charles Lang...
Blue Hawaii
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Paramount Presents
1961 / Color/ 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date November 15, 2022 / Available from / 39.99
Starring: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters, John Archer, Howard McNear, Steve Brodie, Christian Kay, Iris Adrian, Hilo Hattie, Jenny Maxwell, Pamela Austin (Kirk), Darlene Tompkins, Jose De Vega, Frank Atienza, Ralph Hanalei, Gregory Gaye.
Cinematography: Charles Lang...
- 11/8/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Two actors repeatedly named as favourites to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007 come face to face at awards
It was Elba versus Hiddleston, a Bond-off between two actors repeatedly named as favourites to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007.
They met, they hugged, they nearly came to blows. The encounter at Sunday’s Bafta ceremony was, of course, good humoured, both men parodying the supposed rivalry. The images were captures by Guardian photographer Sarah Lee, who was granted exclusive backstage access at the awards.
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It was Elba versus Hiddleston, a Bond-off between two actors repeatedly named as favourites to take over from Daniel Craig as the next 007.
They met, they hugged, they nearly came to blows. The encounter at Sunday’s Bafta ceremony was, of course, good humoured, both men parodying the supposed rivalry. The images were captures by Guardian photographer Sarah Lee, who was granted exclusive backstage access at the awards.
Continue reading...
- 5/9/2016
- by Mark Brown Arts correspondent
- The Guardian - Film News
Paramount Pictures
A drunken Manchester United fan dialled 999 at the end of last month, ‘demanding’ to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson, after the team lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the Capital One Cup, telling the operator: “The result is all wrong, they had extra time and it was a total and utter load of rubbish.”
When asked if he needed to report a crime, the drunkard ranted: “Yes, a crime. I want to report a crime. The crime is that Manchester United were absolutely knackered.”
Dude, that is one Hell of an emergency. You know what else is an emergency? Losing your slippers, McDonalds running out of Chicken McNuggets, and receiving a shoddy manicure. What if your wife won’t make you dinner? Surely that is a matter of life or death.
If you were to have a power cut; how are you supposed to know how long it will...
A drunken Manchester United fan dialled 999 at the end of last month, ‘demanding’ to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson, after the team lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the Capital One Cup, telling the operator: “The result is all wrong, they had extra time and it was a total and utter load of rubbish.”
When asked if he needed to report a crime, the drunkard ranted: “Yes, a crime. I want to report a crime. The crime is that Manchester United were absolutely knackered.”
Dude, that is one Hell of an emergency. You know what else is an emergency? Losing your slippers, McDonalds running out of Chicken McNuggets, and receiving a shoddy manicure. What if your wife won’t make you dinner? Surely that is a matter of life or death.
If you were to have a power cut; how are you supposed to know how long it will...
- 2/14/2014
- by Nina Cresswell
- Obsessed with Film
Witness one of the most well-known and respected martial arts legends in all his glory, this July, in the visually thrilling documentary I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media). Featuring a host of rare footage and photographs, this compelling documentary examines the fascinating life, continuing influence and lasting legacy of one of the most iconic actors and martial artists of all time.
To celebrate the theatrical release of I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media) at selected UK cinemas on 20th July and release on DVD and Blu-Ray on 23rd July, we have a host of goodies to give away!
One winner will receive a poster, T-shirt and DVD and the runner up will win a T-shirt and DVD. All you have to do to win is answer the following simple question:
What is the name of Bruce Lee’s daughter? Is it:
a) Sarah Lee
b) Dee C. Lee
c) Shannon Lee...
To celebrate the theatrical release of I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media) at selected UK cinemas on 20th July and release on DVD and Blu-Ray on 23rd July, we have a host of goodies to give away!
One winner will receive a poster, T-shirt and DVD and the runner up will win a T-shirt and DVD. All you have to do to win is answer the following simple question:
What is the name of Bruce Lee’s daughter? Is it:
a) Sarah Lee
b) Dee C. Lee
c) Shannon Lee...
- 7/21/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Bryant Gilmore
Known for her platinum pipes as well as her ability to get down and "dirty," Christina Aguilera has had a number of high-profile feuds over the years with everyone from Eminem to, recently, her fellow "The Voice" coach Adam Levine.
If that wasn’t enough to occupy her time, Aguilera continues to find herself in a feud with Brit-Irish sensations The Wanted. During their appearance on the hit show "The Voice" back in April, the guys felt a bit unloved by Xtina, claiming that she was a "total b**ch" and “rude.” Aguilera has yet to fire back against The Wanted, but that might not be too far off given their latest swipe at the multi-Grammy winner.
During the Backstage Invasion segment from New York 92.3 One Night Stand following the band's concert at NYC's Best Buy Theater, host Sarah Lee asked Tom Parker about his referring to Christina as a “b**ch.
Known for her platinum pipes as well as her ability to get down and "dirty," Christina Aguilera has had a number of high-profile feuds over the years with everyone from Eminem to, recently, her fellow "The Voice" coach Adam Levine.
If that wasn’t enough to occupy her time, Aguilera continues to find herself in a feud with Brit-Irish sensations The Wanted. During their appearance on the hit show "The Voice" back in April, the guys felt a bit unloved by Xtina, claiming that she was a "total b**ch" and “rude.” Aguilera has yet to fire back against The Wanted, but that might not be too far off given their latest swipe at the multi-Grammy winner.
During the Backstage Invasion segment from New York 92.3 One Night Stand following the band's concert at NYC's Best Buy Theater, host Sarah Lee asked Tom Parker about his referring to Christina as a “b**ch.
- 6/20/2012
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
The Monkees star Davy Jones was laid to rest in a private funeral near his home in Florida yesterday (07.03.12). The 'Daydream Believer' singer - who passed away aged 66 from a heart attack last Thursday (01.03.12) - was cremated in a small ceremony attended by family including his wife, Jessica Pacheco and four daughters from previous marriages: Talia Elizabeth, 43, Sarah Lee, 40, Jessica Lillian, 30, and 23-year-old Annabel Charlotte. It is believed his ashes will be returned to his birthplace, Manchester, England, where a public service is planned for him next week. A further public service will be held in the Us, and although it has not been confirmed it is thought it will be held in...
- 3/8/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The Monkees star Davy Jones was laid to rest in a private funeral near his home in Florida yesterday (07.03.12). The 'Daydream Believer' singer - who passed away aged 66 from a heart attack last Thursday (01.03.12) - was cremated in a small ceremony attended by family including his wife, Jessica Pacheco and four daughters from previous marriages: Talia Elizabeth, 43, Sarah Lee, 40, Jessica Lillian, 30, and 23-year-old Annabel Charlotte. It is believed his ashes will be returned to his birthplace, Manchester, England, where a public service is planned for him next week. A further public service will be held...
- 3/8/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Davy Jones will be buried in Florida, a representative of the singer has confirmed. The Monkees star - who was born in Manchester, North West England - will be laid to rest in the state, where he lived with his wife Jessica Pacheo, following his death from a heart attack aged 66 earlier this week. No further details of the funeral have been announced, while public memorials are being planned in New York and the UK to mark the singer's life, but exact dates are yet to have been confirmed, TMZ.com reports. Davy - who leaves behind four daughters, Talia Elizabeth, 43, and Sarah Lee, 40 from his marriage to Linda Haines, and Jessica Lillian, 30, and 23-year-old...
- 3/3/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The Monkees singer Davy Jones has died aged 66. The lead singer of the 'Daydream Believer' group - which also consists of original members Micky Dolenz, 66, and 70-year-old Peter Tork - passed away from a heart attack earlier today (29.02.12), a representative confirmed to TMZ.com. An official from the medical examiner's office for Martin County, Florida, told the website they received a phone call from the Martin Memorial Hospital informing them that Davy had died. Davy leaves behind four daughters, Talia Elizabeth, 43, and Sarah Lee, 40 from his marriage to Linda Haines, and Jessica Lillian, 30, and 23-year-old Annabel Charlotte from his marriage to Anita Pollinger. The pop icon - who was born in Manchester,...
- 2/29/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The Monkees singer Davy Jones has died aged 66. The lead singer of the 'Daydream Believer' group - which also consists of original members Micky Dolenz, 66, and 70-year-old Peter Tork - passed away from a heart attack earlier today (29.02.12), a representative confirmed to TMZ.com. An official from the medical examiner's office for Martin County, Florida, told the website they received a phone call from the Martin Memorial Hospital informing them that Davy had died. Davy leaves behind four daughters, Talia Elizabeth, 43, and Sarah Lee, 40 from his marriage to Linda Haines, and Jessica Lillian, 30, and 23-year-old Annabel...
- 2/29/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Nick Cannon should really learn to lay off the pranks. Last spring he gave out his home phone number while broadcasting his 92.3 radio show, leading to fans calling his then-pregnant wife Mariah Carey at all hours. And yesterday Nick pissed people off with his “funny” steez again, by pretending to lose his co-host’s tiny dog after tying it to 50 helium-filled balloons! While allegedly doing an on-air experiment to see how many balloons it would take to lift DJ Sarah Lee’s Pomeranian, Nick pretended that the stunt went horribly wrong and that the animal was floating away. He posted a spoof video of the event on the station’s website, and even made “lost” posters, which claimed that the dog was seen floating over the Hudson towards New Jersey. However, he soon revealed that it was just a dummy flying high in the skies, and that the real pooch was safe and sound.
- 11/11/2011
- by Jordan Runtagh
- TheFabLife - Movies
Nick Cannon has assured fans a stunt showing a pet dog in the skies above New York City was a prank, after angry animal rights activists took aim at him.
Mariah Carey's husband detailed the joke on his 92.3 Now FM morning radio show on Thursday, claiming the incident had gone awry because the pooch, named Charlie Roo and belonging to his co-host Sarah Lee Owensby, had since gone missing.
Video footage posted on the radio station's website appeared to show a small dog attached to balloons, floating up into the clouds before disappearing from view - and campaigners at People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) lashed out at Cannon.
PETA President Ingrid Newkirk raged, "If bad taste were a crime, we'd be going to jail with Nick, but joking about killing a dog, a kid, an old person - anyone - isn't cool when there's always the danger that some numbskull will do it for real."
But Cannon has played down the stunt, insisting he "really loves dogs" - and revealing the prank involved a stuffed animal, not a real pooch.
In a video shot prior to the incident, he says, "I won a bet with Sarah Lee, and I'm about to play the meanest joke on her ever. This whole time I've been acting like I don't like dogs, but I really love dogs. I'm a dog person... But I'm pretending that I want to float Charlie Roo with balloons!
"I'm not really gonna float a dog. I'm gonna float a stuffed animal that looks just like Charlie Roo."...
Mariah Carey's husband detailed the joke on his 92.3 Now FM morning radio show on Thursday, claiming the incident had gone awry because the pooch, named Charlie Roo and belonging to his co-host Sarah Lee Owensby, had since gone missing.
Video footage posted on the radio station's website appeared to show a small dog attached to balloons, floating up into the clouds before disappearing from view - and campaigners at People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) lashed out at Cannon.
PETA President Ingrid Newkirk raged, "If bad taste were a crime, we'd be going to jail with Nick, but joking about killing a dog, a kid, an old person - anyone - isn't cool when there's always the danger that some numbskull will do it for real."
But Cannon has played down the stunt, insisting he "really loves dogs" - and revealing the prank involved a stuffed animal, not a real pooch.
In a video shot prior to the incident, he says, "I won a bet with Sarah Lee, and I'm about to play the meanest joke on her ever. This whole time I've been acting like I don't like dogs, but I really love dogs. I'm a dog person... But I'm pretending that I want to float Charlie Roo with balloons!
"I'm not really gonna float a dog. I'm gonna float a stuffed animal that looks just like Charlie Roo."...
- 11/11/2011
- WENN
© Sarah Lee / eyevine Coldplay
This week, the British band Coldplay released its curiously titled fifth studio album, “Mylo Xyloto.”
What does the title actually mean? The band members have said different things in different interviews. But the odd title hasn’t stopped fans from snapping up the album, which is currently No.1 on the Amazon bestseller list. The release includes such songs as “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” “Paradise” and “Princess of China,” which features vocals by Rihanna.
Here’s...
This week, the British band Coldplay released its curiously titled fifth studio album, “Mylo Xyloto.”
What does the title actually mean? The band members have said different things in different interviews. But the odd title hasn’t stopped fans from snapping up the album, which is currently No.1 on the Amazon bestseller list. The release includes such songs as “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” “Paradise” and “Princess of China,” which features vocals by Rihanna.
Here’s...
- 10/26/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
© Sarah Lee / eyevine The rock band Coldplay
The rock band Coldplay will release a new studio album titled “”Mylo Xyloto” on October 25. It will be released a day early, on Oct. 24, outside of North America.
“Mylo Xyloto” is the Coldplay’s fifth studio effort. The group’s publicist said “The band has yet to give an explanation” about what the title means.
A new song from the album, “Paradise,” will be released on September 12. Other songs potentially scheduled for the...
The rock band Coldplay will release a new studio album titled “”Mylo Xyloto” on October 25. It will be released a day early, on Oct. 24, outside of North America.
“Mylo Xyloto” is the Coldplay’s fifth studio effort. The group’s publicist said “The band has yet to give an explanation” about what the title means.
A new song from the album, “Paradise,” will be released on September 12. Other songs potentially scheduled for the...
- 8/12/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
No Mariah Carey did not have the twins. She's not even in labor. Nick Cannon just thought it would be funny to pull an April Fools' prank on, well, everybody. And, boy, did he sucker some folks... Cannon was live on his own CBS Radio show, Rollin' With Nick Cannon, on New York's 92-3 Now, when he interrupted an innocent conversation about the Yankees' opening day victory to shout "Real talk, I gotta go. My wife!" Then he said nothing else and left the radio station, leaving cohost Nikki Hesse solo. Soon after, Cannon called in to the show from his car and Hesse yelled, "We're having babies?" Show producer Southern Sarah Lee shouted,...
- 4/1/2011
- E! Online
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