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Kyle Turris is very Canadian.

If you want defensive defensemen, Robyn Regehr is as good as any in the league.

I believe so, but I haven't memorized the episodes.

BradM's Top 5 dream dates: 1. The green dancing woman from the original Star Trek series: 2. Quark 3. Alf 4. Captain Janeway from Star Trek Voyager 5. The episode where James T. Kirk switched bodies with a crazy woman.

I find Vedder's cover of "Hard Sun" very similar to the original, a song I don't like.

"When Your Minds Made Up" from the film Once, music by the Swell Season (the stars of the film too).

Creemore isn't an indie brand anymore, so if it tastes different, we know the reason.

Have a great day!

HA! Live Stripes is best served when you don't have to work in the morning and have a fridge full of beer.

Isn't there periphery Hobbit material in those Unfinished Tales books?

I was talking to Booche when the Canes scored two late goals to tie it. I told him: "You want to hear some good news?" I never had the chance to tell him that the Leafs went on to lose.

A devastating way to lose a game. Giving up two goals late in the game only to lose it in OT. Brutal stuff. And how soft defensively were Antropov and Ponikarovsky late in the game? It's a rhetorical question. Hilarious game Leaf losers.

I like it too! I'd also like to give a shout-out to McAuslan, particularly their pale ale

And the bar has been raised realism-wise thanks to directors interpreting dark graphic novels. I think we've seen the last of campy crap comic adaptations. Even film adaptations of humanist cartoons have been excellent: Ghost World, American Splendor and From Hell (a pretty good film).

Obviously you didnt see Batman Begins. Go rent it man. I think that is the best Batman movie of the lot. I agree. It ain't no kiddie flick either.

I can't wait for The Dark Knight. Tintin fucking rules. Jackson and Spielberg will do a great job. Andy Serkis (Smeagol) has signed on, probably as Captain Haddock, the drunkest cartoon character ever.

I hope Jackson directs The Hobbit. I've heard that he may only produce although undoubtedly with a heavy hand. I'm hoping that if he doesn't direct, that he picks Sam Raimi (rumoured) or one of those excellent Harry Potter directors like Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell or David Yates. Even better would be Guillermo Del Toro (Mimic, Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth)

I wouldn't call having a prostrate cancer operation as "ass surgery". That's a stupid thing to say.

Booche emailed me the particulars today. I can't wait! The idea that they are also producing a sequel to The Hobbit is fascinating. I'm also loving Jackson teaming with Spielberg to do a Tintin triology. From Ain't It Cool: Here Come THE HOBBIT(s)!!!!! Merrick here... Word is flying fast & furious: Team Jackson, New Line, and MGM have made nice and are gearing up to launch 2 HOBBIT movies. One will be an adaptaion of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT. The second project is believed to be a bridge between THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy - culled from the titanic amount of periphery/ancillary/notated material found in Tolkien's works. Such material can already be seen in the exiting films. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will Executive Produce; no word on whether Jackson will direct just yet. Last year, an AICN interview with LORD OF THE RINGS composer Howard Shore indicated he'd already begun toying with HOBBIT themes & whatnot...immediately therafter the shit hit the fan. Maybe he'll get a chance to share his music with us after all? This press release will tell you more: ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER PETER JACKSON AND NEW LINE CINEMA JOIN WITH MGM TO PRODUCE “THE HOBBIT,†EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED FANTASY ADVENTURE EPIC NEW LINE AND MGM TO CO-PRODUCE AND SHARE WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS PETER JACKSON AND FRAN WALSH TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE TWO FILMS BASED ON “THE HOBBIT†Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, December 18, 2007) Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements: * MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, “The Hobbit†and a sequel to “The Hobbit.†New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally. * Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on “The Hobbit.†New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously. * Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the “Lord of the Rings†(LOTR) Trilogy. Said Peter Jackson, “I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey.†“Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making ‘The Hobbit,’†said Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “Now that we are all in agreement on ‘The Hobbit,’ we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film.†Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, “We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with ‘The Hobbit’ movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy.†“Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with ‘The Lord of the Rings,’†notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. “We’re delighted he’s back for ‘The Hobbit’ films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord.†The two “Hobbit†films – “The Hobbit†and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of “The Hobbit†release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011. The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, “Return of the King†swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time. For more information about “The Hobbit†films, please visit http://community.thehobbitsite.com. About New Line Cinema Corporation: Celebrating its 40th anniversary year, New Line Cinema is the most successful independent film company in the world. Its mission is to produce innovative, popular and profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. In addition to the production, marketing and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, the fully-integrated studio has divisions devoted to home entertainment, television, music, theater, merchandising and an international unit. In 2005, New Line partnered with HBO to form Picturehouse, a new theatrical distribution company to release independent films. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line’s Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most successful film franchises in history. New Line is a division of Time Warner, Inc. (TWX). About Peter Jackson/Wingnut Films: Peter Jackson is one of the world’s most successful filmmakers. His monumental achievement co-writing, co-producing and directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy (with fellow Academy Award winners and frequent collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens) earned a total of 30 Academy Award nominations and 17 Academy Awards. Jackson and Walsh received their first Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for their acclaimed film Heavenly Creatures. Jackson, through his New Zealand-based Wingnut Films banner, also was responsible for the globally successful 2005 remake of King Kong which earned over $500 million worldwide and 3 Academy Awards. Currently, Jackson is directing an adaptation of The Lovely Bones, from the acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold. He is also developing a trilogy of films with Steven Spielberg based on Tintin, the world renowned comic book series by Herge.

Too bad. I disliked his Olympic coverage, but I loved him doing Jays games with Tony Kubek (the best colour guy the team has ever had). R.I.P.

This is an excellent Christmas album with MMJ at their early alt-country best doing mostly original tunes including their classic "Xmas Curtain": I also love this jamming good time Christmas album:

Congratulations!!

I hate computers for music listening. It surprises me too that there are people who watch movies on a computer.

Although I think the UK version is one of the most important TV comedies, the US version is excellent too, but not as based in reality. I skipped year I of the US Office and haven't looked back. The US Office is in good creative hands too. Gervais and Merchant are executive producers and Greg Daniels (King of the Hill, early era Simpsons) is the creator/producer.

I think it's actually starting to get even more stormy in Toronto. The wind has picked up considerably. What a fun night.