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Our 90s Boyfriends Then and Now

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Oh, the 90s. A decade we love so much, we refuse to let it die. But who can blame us when the heartthrobs of the time were so swoon-worthy?

We had so many posters and we may or may not have convinced ourselves that we would one day be Mrs. Jonathan Taylor Thomas. But, that's a story for another time.

Here are what our biggest crushes from the 90s look like then versus now.

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Stephen Colbert Can't Wait For You to See the Real Him on 'The Late Show'

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2015 Summer TCA Tour - Day 14 After years of wondering just who, exactly, might lurk behind the façade of that extreme-right-wing dolt at the center of "The Colbert Report," the public's about to get acquainted with the actual Stephen Colbert. And as he gears up to talk over as host of CBS's "The Late Show," Colbert's hoping you like laughing with the genuine him even more than his previous comedy persona.

"If you're wondering who the real Stephen Colbert is, there's a supercut online of me laughing, me breaking character the entire time," says the host. "That's me. I'm laughing at our jokes. What I do with the show is -- we do the show for each other all day, and it's my job and my privilege and my responsibility to translate to you, the audience at home, what we already did for each other. That guy who can't stop laughing, that's the real Stephen Colbert. I can't wait for him to be the only guy you see."

Other than announcing that the guests on his inaugural show on Sept. 8 will be George Clooney and Kendrick Lamar, Colbert's keeping his cards close to the vest as far as the nature of the overall format.

"I don't want to give away what the first show is going to be," he says, "but I think the order that the guests appear and the comedy appears is something that we will discover as we go along. As I said, it's hard to know what you are going to do until you do it. I've done 1,500 of these show before but never an hour long, and I'll have to feel that as we go."

"I love the interviews, I love desk pieces," he says of the enduring staples of the late night talk tradition. "We did all of that stuff in the old show, and we'll continue to do it. It's just a matter of finding the time to do it and finding the right joke. Johnny Carson said to Jay Leno, who said to Conan O'Brien, who said to me: 'You will use everything you know how to do, because the beast must be fed.'"

On the subject of the particular late night titan that preceded him, Colbert reveals that after he was announced as the successor to "The Late Show," he got to share a private meeting with David Letterman prior to the veteran host's final show.

"About ten days before Dave went off the air, I asked if I could come hang out with him just to spend a little time with him up at his office, and he was really gracious," he says. "I asked him questions for about half-an-hour, and at one point I said, 'Do you mind me asking you these questions?' And he said, 'I don't mind at all. No one's ever asked me these questions.' And I said, 'Really? No one's ever asked you these questions?' And he goes, 'Who would know to ask, and who would care what the answer was?' And that felt great. That was a very gracious way for him to say 'Only the person sitting behind that chair cares about the conversation we're having right now.'

After his presentation at the Television Critics Association's press tour, Colbert gathered with a small throng of reporters to reveal a bit more about his late night plans.

After dropping your conservative pundit persona, how easy was it to find the "you" that you wanted to be for TV consumption?

Stephen Colbert: The "you" that I am, whoever the hell that is, he's been there the whole time. I've been wearing that mask lighter and lighter as the years go on. But when I interviewed the first person -- we did interviews on the road- - the first time I did it, that character sat on my shoulder and said, "Shut up. Let me do this one. I know what to say next." And I eventually got him to quiet down.

Did David Letterman leave anything in the office or the theater for you?

Dave did something better than that. Dave used to get down to the theater in an old brass-handled, manual freight elevator which he asked them not to change, my understanding is, back in '93, when they renovated the theater. And I said the same, "Please don't change that." So after we talked for an hour and a half, and he was very gracious with his time. I said, "Just one last thing: would you show me how to run the elevator?" And he said, '"Oh, it's the best thing in the building!" And he showed me how to run it, then he showed me how to open the door, so the elevator would be right there. And then he said, "There. Now, it's waiting for you."

And that felt like a guide teaching you how to use the tool before he leaves. It was really lovely. He couldn't have been more gracious. So he left me with the keys, you might say.

Do you think you might get him to come on the show one day?

Oh, I think that would be a lot of fun. It would be an honor. It would be a real honor.

You've spoken about how much you were enjoying interviews and how much that was your favorite part of the prior show.

Yeah, it became my favorite part. I thought it was going to be the jokes, but it became the interviews.

What's your favorite tactic to dive in?

Well, I have a point of view about them. I want a point of view about what the project is or what their position is, if it's political or what the idea of their book is, or whatever it is. But I'm honestly interested in them. And I find as much as I'm a satirist, I'm not ironically detached from anything I talk about or anybody I talk to. The nice thing about having done it as a character is that I learned as a performer at all times to be passionately attached to what you're talking about, because then the conversation has legs. You're not pretending. I don't fake my orgasms.

You have a separate team working on social media?

I do. They're very integrated in with the rest of my writers and my producers. My head writer and my sort of digital producer are the liaisons between those, the staff digital writers. And a lot of the stuff you're seeing is being produced by the digital team, and some of it is being fed by the writers. But it's a seamless connection, because I don't want to produce viral videos. I just want to create things that, if people like them...

The thing that we did in Monroe [Michigan, at a public access channel], the agreement that Marshall [Mathers aka Eminem] and I had was, we don't want to tell anybody we did it. We didn't want to partner with Google or push it on Facebook. We actually made everybody at the station sign a non-disclosure, so no one would know we did it. We did it. We put it up on Michigan Public Access Television, and we just thought, if it's good, people will share it. If it's interesting, they'll share it. And it took 12 hours for it to hit, because it was midnight the night before. And I'm very gratified. By that night, it was 4 million views on YouTube - I'm not sure what the CBS stream is. And I think viral is fun if it's worth it, but we're not going to produce viral videos. I'm going to do a show, and hopefully, people will share it.

Will you have a traditional monologue?

I don't think anything I've done on my last show or any show is necessarily traditional, other than sort of what the pieces are. We'll try to put them together in a new way.

Are you doing the monologue standing up or at the desk?

I'm going to do it every way. Listen, you've got 202 a year. We're going to find what's right for me. I don't feel like I have to come out of the gate knowing everything. I'd like to have enough humility to find it as I go.

How has your family prepared for this long marathon journey you're about to embark on?

Well, they know who I am. You should have them answer these questions. What's nice is that my kids are old enough now that I can let them watch the show. I couldn't let them watch -- or I didn't want to let them watch -- the last thing. But now, they watch "Game of Thrones," so how can I scandalize them?

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Tom Hardy Would Consider Playing James Bond, Too

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Hugh Jackman has already thrown his hat into the ring of candidates who'd consider joining the James Bond film franchise when current star Daniel Craig finishes his contract. And now, another actor -- and increasingly popular contender -- has also announced he'd be interested.

In an interview with Sky News, Tom Hardy was asked about starring in the venerable spy series, and his response should make his fans happy.

"I think anybody would consider doing Bond, wouldn't they?" Hardy told the TV channel.

Sky News's report also noted that Hardy didn't answer a query about whether or not he's already been approached about the role; could that mean that the actor has indeed had discussions with Sony about the possibility?

As we reported last week, Hardy is a rising star when it comes to Bond speculation, surpassing other favorites like Henry Cavill and Michael Fassbender in the betting odds rankings. Could he use that newfound momentum -- and this carefully-placed comment in the press -- to help him land the part? What about Jackman's chances? And furthermore, what about the man who got this recent conversation started in the first place, the definitely not "too street" Idris Elba?

With the way this story has dominated headlines, it looks like there will be plenty of speculation to keep us busy before Sony makes any announcements. Stay tuned.

[via: Sky News]

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11 Reasons Cam Tucker Is the Best Part of 'Modern Family'

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"Modern Family" is always there when you need a laugh, especially Cam Tucker (Eric Stonestreet). Whether he's dressing Lily up in crazy outfits or getting himself into crazy shenanigans, he's always hilarious.

These are the 11 times Cam Tucker made us LOL.

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5 Reasons 'Jack and Jill' Is Adam Sandler's Most Underrated Film

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We're not saying Adam Sandler's 2011 comedy "Jack and Jill" is up there with early faves "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," but it certainly does not deserve all the hate constantly thrown at it. The film has been the butt of every bad movie joke practically since the poster premiered and it's about time we give it some respect. Razzies be damned! Despite its seemingly inane premise and utter ridiculousness, "Jack and Jill" is more than just bathroom humor and Sandler doing a silly accent in a wig. Here are 5 reasons "Jack and Jill" needs some love.

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Zelda Williams Shares Message About Depression After Robin Williams's Death

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Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' In the wake of her father's suicide in 2014 following years of depression, Zelda Williams has shared an intensely personal message about grief and sadness, and the need for hope.

The message, which she posted on Instagram, came a little over a year after the death of Robin Williams, and since that time, Zelda Williams has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, as well as remembering her father's legacy. Though she didn't mention him by name, Williams's message nevertheless was aimed at the grief and sadness she's felt since her father's passing, her struggle to cope with and accept her feelings, and her desire for those grappling with depression to seek help and hold out hope.

"Avoiding fear, sadness or anger is not the same thing as being happy," Williams wrote. "I live my sadness every day, but I don't resent it anymore. Instead, I do it now so that the wonderful moments of joy I do find are not in order to forget, but to inhabit and enjoy for their own sake."

Williams admitted that learning and living this lesson hasn't been easy, but is worth the effort.

"[F]or those suffering from depression, I know how dark and endless that tunnel can feel, but if happiness seems impossible to find, please hold on to the possibility of hope, faint though it may be," she continued. "Because I promise you, there're enough nights under the same yellow moon for all of us to share, no matter how or when you find your way there."

Read the entire heartfelt message below.

Moonrise on the lake 🌕 I spent this night shivering and laughing under a clear, cold sky full of stars with people I love just to witness something beautiful. We mooned the moon and laughed ourselves hoarse, and I'm so incredibly grateful for every silly second. I came to a realization this year that I feel compelled to share here, for whomsoever may need it: Avoiding fear, sadness or anger is not the same thing as being happy. I live my sadness every day, but I don't resent it anymore. Instead, I do it now so that the wonderful moments of joy I do find are not in order to forget, but to inhabit and enjoy for their own sake. It's not easy. In fact, I'd say it takes much more effort to consciously do than it does to just stay sad, but with all my heart, I cannot tell you how worth it it is. And for those suffering from depression, I know how dark and endless that tunnel can feel, but if happiness seems impossible to find, please hold on to the possibility of hope, faint though it may be. Because I promise you, there're enough nights under the same yellow moon for all of us to share, no matter how or when you find your way there.

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[via: Zelda Williams]

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'Star Wars: Episode IX' Director Colin Trevorrow Is Already Hard at Work

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Premiere Of Universal Pictures' Lots of kids are returning to classrooms this week, and so is director Colin Trevorrow -- sort of.

On Tuesday, the "Jurassic World" helmer declared on Twitter that he, too, was going "back to school," except that that school happens to be directing, and the project in question is none other than "Star Wars: Episode IX." Trevorrow teased his prep on the flick by snapping a picture of a notebook emblazoned with the Lucasfilm logo, though of course, he didn't reveal any of the secrets that it no doubt holds. Trevorrow landed the plush gig thanks to his work on "World," and Lucasfilm and parent company Disney are no doubt hoping that some of that movie magic (and money) rubs off on "Episode IX," too. After all, they can't always be second place to dinosaurs on the box office list.

But any excitement that Trevorrow's post elicited of course comes with the knowledge that his flick is still far, far away from release, or even filming. It's not due in theaters until 2019, and we've still got the release of Rian Johnson's "Episode VIII" in 2017 before that.

Oh, and a little movie called "The Force Awakens," which is coming out on December 18, in case you haven't heard. Guess that will just have to do for now.

[via: Colin Trevorrow, h/t Collider]

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'Our Gang' Actress Jean Darling Dies at 93

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Child StarsJean Darling, one of the child actresses from "Our Gang" and one of the last remaining stars from the silent film era, has died. She was 93.

Darling shot to fame at the age of 4 as part of the popular "Our Gang" series of short silent films. Thanks to what the New York Times dubbed "her golden locks and a face like a kewpie doll," Darling -- whose mother legally changed her name, Dorothy Jean LeVake, at 5 months old -- kept busy in Hollywood, starring in 46 silent movies and six talkies between 1927 and 1929.

She continued to act as she grew, including appearing as the young Jane Eyre in a 1934 adaptation of the novel. Darling also made a name for herself on Broadway, starring in the debut of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic "Carousel" in 1945, in which she originated the role of Carrie Pipperidge.

In the 1970s, Darling moved to Dublin, Ireland, where she reinvented herself yet again, penning multiple mystery stories that were published in the likes of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, among others. She also starred in a popular Irish children's radio and television program as the beloved character Aunt Poppy.

Darling passed away on September 4 in Rödermark, Germany, after suffering from a lung infection. She's survived by a son and two grandchildren.

[via: The New York Times]

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Jon Hamm Splits From Girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt After 18 Years

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The PEOPLE Magazine Awards - ArrivalsAfter having one of the most enduring Hollywood relationships in recent memory, Jon Hamm and longtime girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt have called it quits.

Hamm and Westfeldt, who had been together for 18 years, confirmed the break-up to People, saying in a joint statement that the decision was amicable.

"With great sadness, we have decided to separate, after 18 years of love and shared history," the statement said. "We will continue to be supportive of each other in every way possible moving forward."

The "Mad Men" star and the "Friends with Kids" actress had been an enduring symbol of stability in quickie marriage-obsessed Hollywood, and had been together since 1997. But rumors of a split surfaced earlier this year, around the time that Hamm revealed he had entered rehab for alcohol addiction, and though they denied any trouble at the time, the cracks were apparently already beginning to form.

Still, it's shocking to see a devoted duo abruptly end a relationship, especially one as PDA-friendly as Hamm and Westfeldt. Their bond was so deep that Hamm famously told Westfeldt how "Mad Men" ended, long before AMC aired the final episode. If that's not love, then we don't know what is.

Here's hoping both find happiness moving forward.

[via: People]

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What's New on TV, Netflix Streaming, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: September 7-13

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At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.

New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

"Avengers: Age of Ultron"
One of the biggest blockbusters of the year is here! The "Avengers" sequel has its Digital HD release on September 8, with the 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD, and VOD release coming later on October 2. The Digital 3D, HD, & SD, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray bonus materials include never-before-seen deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, a gag reel, and audio commentary.

"Ferrell Takes the Field"
HBO, and its streaming service HBO Now, will premiere this new comedy special from Funny or Die on September 12. Watch Will Ferrell play every position on 10 different baseball teams in one day. 'Cause, why not?

"The Awesomes"
Season 3 of the animated comedy from Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker premieres on Hulu on September 8. The series follows a group of superheroes who step in and replace the members of a legendary but disbanding superhero team. Seth voices "Prock" Awesome, with several fellow SNL stars (including Bill Hader, Rachel Dratch, Kenan Thompson, and Taran Killam) taking on other roles.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

"The Age of Adaline"
Blake Lively's Adaline survives an accident that leaves her incapable of aging past 29 in this fantasy/romance/drama. Eight decades later, she meets a philanthropist (Michiel Huisman of "Game of Thrones") and his parents (Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker) and she's forced to confront her big secret. There are some cool extras with this release, including audio commentary with director Lee Toland Krieger; "A Love Story for the Ages" featurette; "Style Throughout the Ages" featurette; "Discovering Young Harrison Ford: Anthony Ingruber, An Online Sensation" featurette; and deleted scenes.

"American Heist"
Adrien Brody and Hayden Christensen play brothers in this crime drama co-starring Jordana Brewster and Akon. Brody plays older brother Frankie, who took the rap for his younger brother James (Christensen) for a crime they committed together. Within 24 hours of being released from a 10-year jail sentence, Frankie threatens to drag James back into the criminal underworld. Blu-ray extras include a featurette called "Creating a Complex Caper: Pulling off American Heist."


New on Netflix

"Longmire"
A&E canceled the crime drama after three seasons, but Netflix picked it up and Season 4 will premiere on the streaming service on September 10. Robert Taylor stars as Walt Longmire, sheriff of (fictional) Absaroka County in Wyoming, with Katee Sackhoff as sheriff's deputy and Lou Diamond Phillips as Walt's best friend..

"Portlandia"
The 10 episodes of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein's brilliant fifth season will be available on Netflix September 12. From the origin of the feminist bookstore to taxidermy arsonists, you won't want to miss a minute. But you may want to put a bird on it.

"It Happened Here"
This compelling and disturbing 2015 documentary explores sexual assault on college campuses through the personal testimonials of five survivors. It's available on Netflix September 12.


TV Worth Watching

"Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (Tuesday on CBS at 11:35 p.m.)
Welcome to late night, Stephen Colbert! September 8 marks his start at David Letterman's old desk, and apparently the first show will be supersized, running until around 12:45 a.m. Colbert's first guests will be George Clooney and Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, with musical performances from Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

"Under the Dome" (Thursday on CBS at 10 p.m.)
This is it. Thankfully. The show that started out kinda close to Stephen King's book and then just went way, way out there is ending its run after three seasons on September 10. Hopefully it ends strong, leaving us with many answers, few questions, and maybe even some wistful nostalgia for the good days.

"Z Nation" (Friday on Syfy at 10 p.m.)
The second season of Syfy's own zombie apocalypse show starts on September 11. Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger for Murphy (Keith Allan), a survivor immune to zombie bites. According to Syfy's synopsis: "In the Season 2 premiere, moments have passed since Murphy triggered the launch of tactical nuclear weapons and it's every man/woman for themselves as the group split up and try to outrun the impending blast. Meanwhile, Citizen Z finds himself battling thawed zombies and unable to communicate with the team, which leads him to make a desperate move that prompts the arrival of a mysterious and deadly bounty hunter." Fun!

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'Game of Thrones' Casts Richard E. Grant in Another Mystery Role

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EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 - Red Carpet Arrivals"Game of Thrones" is hoarding accomplished, veteran British actors for its sixth season.

The HBO drama has cast Richard E. Grant in a mystery role for its upcoming season. Grant boasts an impressive resume of film and television work, including recent appearances in "Downton Abbey," "Doctor Who," and "Girls." He also acted in "The Iron Lady," "Gosford Park," and "Withail & I."

There are no details on who Grant is playing. Danish actor Pilou Asbæk is reportedly playing Euron Greyjoy, Theon's uncle. "Unreal" star Freddie Stroma has been cast as Dickon Tarly, Sam's brother. And Max von Sydow will take over the role of the Three-Eyed Raven, who is training Bran Stark in the ways of the warg.

"Game of Thrones" fans are speculating that Grant could be Sam's father, Randyll Tarly, or perhaps the leader of a theatre troupe that mentors Arya Stark. Or Grant could be a character unseen or unheard of before, since the show has outpaced George R. R. Martin's books.

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The 27 Greatest Action Movies You Should Watch Right Now on Netflix

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Whenever you feel the need for speed -- or say, the need to see a gladiator fighting a tiger -- Netflix has got your back.

We rounded up the best action movies available to stream now, put them in a room and sat back while they duked it out with samurai swords, bows-and-arrows and baseball bats.

The surviving 29 films include Best Picture Winners "Braveheart" and "Gladiator," action classics with Steve McQueen and several terrific Asian martial-arts movies.


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Sam Smith's Bond Theme Song For 'Spectre' Drops September 25

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Adele sang the theme song for Daniel Craig's last James Bond movie, "Skyfall," so who is following that act for "Spectre"? It's Smith. Sam Smith.

The song, titled "Writing's on the Wall," will be available on Sept. 25 for download and streaming, according to a press release issued today. A story on HitFix incorrectly reported that Bond fans would be able to hear the song today, on Sept. 8.

There were rumors that maybe Ellie Goulding would be singing the next Bond song, but Smith debunked that himself with the below tweet in advance of the press release:


Back in September, "Spectre" director Sam Mendes told BBC Radio the theme song was just finished. "I can say that the song's been recorded and it's fantastic and I'm very excited about it." He also said "Spectre" is a bigger movie than "Skyfall" and was shot in more places. "It's been an enormous undertaking."

"Spectre" is scheduled for release November 6, 2015.

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