PIPER, ASHLEY, MSG, THE GAME PLAN AND MORE….
- 09/30/2007 (6:46:45 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
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Roddy Piper was at the G.I. Joe Convention in Atlanta one day like I stated. He said he would be doing a movie with Jack Black and he did tell fans he would be appearing at Cyber Sunday.
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Thanks to Jeff Sheridan for this update:
It appears Madison Square Garden Classics is done again for a while on the MSG Network. No shows listed for October.
Speaking of Madison Square Garden, I still believe that Royal Rumble will be held there on January 27th.
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Interview with Ashley Massaro by Reality TV World regarding her experiences on Survivor: China. INTERVIEW: Ashley Massaro dishes about her 'Survivor' smackdown - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, me..
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Thanks to Jeff Sheridan for the two Rock articles:
The Game Plan is being estimated as doing $22,675,000 for opening weekend, putting it No. 1 ahead, of The Kingdom, estimated at $17,694,000. Last night alone is estimated at $10.2 million, which gave it the biggest Friday-to-Saturday increase in the top ten. The movie has not been a critical success. The Washington Post said it would appeal strongly to those under 15, and really appeal to those under 8, but would appear to be utterly contrived to adults.
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http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/movie%20reviews%20the%20game%20plan_1045100
"One thing that most critics appear to agree on: If Disney's game plan was
to make The Game Plan a movie that would appeal strongly to kids 15 and
younger, it succeeded. Jane Horwitz writes unenthusiastically in the
Washington Post: "It is an amiable enough movie and ought to give warm and
fuzzy amusement to kids 8 and older, even as it will appear utterly
contrived to adult eyes." The film stars wrestler-turned-actor Duane "The
Rock" Johnson, who draws polite applause. David Germain of the Associated
Press says that "Johnson combines an effective mix of swaggering charm,
cluelessness and childish enthusiasm." Gene Seymour in Newsday asks, "Why
isn't Dwayne Johnson a big star by now? The camera loves him. He's funny,
self-deprecating. ... It could be that he hasn't quite found the right
vehicle to drive home his persona." This movie may not be that vehicle,
either. As Robert W. Butler notes in the Kansas City Star: "Johnson pretty
much drips on-screen charisma, but he can't overcome the banality of The
Game Plan, a comedy so formulaic and uninspired that you'd swear you've seen
the movie before." And Elizabeth Weitzman in the New York Daily News
concludes her review of the movie by remarking, "The only mystery, in fact,
is why Johnson chose to make this film in the first place. He could be --
should be -- one of the biggest action stars of the era. Instead, he's
wasting his talents on one mediocre movie after another."
"One thing that most critics appear to agree on: If Disney's game plan was
to make The Game Plan a movie that would appeal strongly to kids 15 and
younger, it succeeded. Jane Horwitz writes unenthusiastically in the
Washington Post: "It is an amiable enough movie and ought to give warm and
fuzzy amusement to kids 8 and older, even as it will appear utterly
contrived to adult eyes." The film stars wrestler-turned-actor Duane "The
Rock" Johnson, who draws polite applause. David Germain of the Associated
Press says that "Johnson combines an effective mix of swaggering charm,
cluelessness and childish enthusiasm." Gene Seymour in Newsday asks, "Why
isn't Dwayne Johnson a big star by now? The camera loves him. He's funny,
self-deprecating. ... It could be that he hasn't quite found the right
vehicle to drive home his persona." This movie may not be that vehicle,
either. As Robert W. Butler notes in the Kansas City Star: "Johnson pretty
much drips on-screen charisma, but he can't overcome the banality of The
Game Plan, a comedy so formulaic and uninspired that you'd swear you've seen
the movie before." And Elizabeth Weitzman in the New York Daily News
concludes her review of the movie by remarking, "The only mystery, in fact,
is why Johnson chose to make this film in the first place. He could be --
should be -- one of the biggest action stars of the era. Instead, he's
wasting his talents on one mediocre movie after another."
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Another Great Signing at Ring Post Collectibles in Allentown, PA
It was a really great autograph signing yesterday (9-29-07) with Mr. USA Tony Atlas. Great turnout. Tony had fun, customers had great time. Tony also did his Shrek imitation which had everybody rolling. Then at Q & A session he told all of us a lot about the inside secrets of wrestling with demostrations. Once again, everybody had a GREAT, GREAT TIME.
Mark - Co-owner of Ring Post Collectibles
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This was sent in by reader Brett Dobin @ [email protected]
Brett owns these items and is interested in selling them. If you are interested in obtaining them, please contact him at the above email.
DX signed Limo Bumper from RAW 8/21/06 by Triple H and Shawn Michaels
Sabu event used One Night Stand 06 Chair - Signed
bWo Autogrphed Great American Bash - Used Big Wheel Bike #2
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The WCWA 2007 Hall of Fame Dinner will take Place Friday Oct. 5th at the Johanning Civic Center 1500 N. Reed Rd. Kokomo IN. the Night before Dream Reunion 2. This Dinner is FREE FREE to Platinum VIP Holders for The Dream Reunion 2 Fan Fest and Super Wrestling Show.
Please keep in Mind this is a Hall of Fame Dinner so Dress Nice.
The Following Legends and Superstars will be inducted in the WCWA Hall of Fame at the Dinner The Nast Boys, The Late Sherri Martel "Sensational Sherri", Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Jim "The Anvil Neidhart", Babydoll "The Perferct 10", The Late Eddie Guerrero, & Chavo Guerrero Sr.
The Following Superstars will be at the Hall of Fame Dinner. Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags "The Nast Boys", Chavo Guerrero Sr, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Jim "The Anvil Neidhart", Babydoll "The Perferct 10", One Warrior Nation, Marty Jannetty.
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Georgie [email protected]
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