First Look: Sweeney Todd Movie Poster

Here is the first movie poster for the film version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. I can't wait for this film. The poster indicates that it will be in theatres at Christmas, so I only have 5 more months to wait. I figured the film would come out around either Halloween or Christmas. It's a signature move for the dark and twisted nature of a Burton movie.

On top of Helena Bonham-Carter playing Mrs Lovett and Sacha Baron Cohen playing Signor Pirelli (as I previously reported), Alan Rickman, whom I love, will be playing the role of Judge Turpin, the man whom Sweeney swears his ultimate revenge. I can't wait to hear what the music will be like, will they change it much from the stage show? Perhaps make it darker?

I have high hopes and I better not be let down. What do you think of the poster?

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!

Happy Christmas Eve to one and all, and in case I don't get to writing before then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well. I'm off to New York on Boxing Day for a week, so I should have plenty to write about in the New Year. Love To You All.

Debbie Downer

This probably won't be up for very long (since NBC removes everything good from youtube) but I don't care, this is my favorite Debbie Downer skit. I love when they can't make it through without laughing. Please enjoy despite the presense of Ms. Lohan.

The Holidays Are Officially Upon Us

As some of my friends know, the Christmas season doesn't start for me until after I have watched the Santa Claus Parade on television. Up until that point I am unable to listen to Christmas music, think about Christmas shopping, or even fathom that the holiday is even approaching. Well, today is the day that the holiday season begins. Now, I know that watching it on TV with the cheesy jokes from the meteorologist and the news broadcaster from Global News, can be sort of annoying for some (I even find myself saying shut up to the TV every once in awhile), but it sets up my mood for the entire season (ie. brings back a little of that childhood wonderment and fun), and so it has become a tradition of mine to watch the entire parade and then start listening to some of my Christmas Cd's.

Always first on my list is Star Bright by Vanessa Williams, I just find that to be one of the finest albums in my collection, and this year I have Bette Midler's Christmas album to look forward to. Truth be told, I will be taping the Parade this year and watching it later tonight due to a busy rehearsal schedule for my musical theatre class and my play I am preparing for, but even if I have to stay up until midnight I will be watching today. Tradition is a tricky thing, isn't it?

Emma Bunton - Downtown (Full Video)

OMG! This may be the gayest, cheapest, and campiest video I have seen in quite awhile. Naturally I love it. I'm not at all impressed with Emma's covering skills on this song, but the pure camp value of the video makes up for it. It is a song she did for a childrens charity for the BBC, so we really can't ask for anything more than this. Emma's new album entitled "Life In Mono" will be released on December 4th in the UK.

Beautiful Awkward Pictures

After being let down when I heard that Toni Collette was not chosen for the Sweeney Todd movie to play Mrs. Lovett, I was gorgeously pleased when about a week later my brother handed me a downloaded copy of Toni's debut album entitled "Beautiful Awkward Pictures".

The eleven track album released under the name Toni Collette & The Finish (her band, including husband David Galafassi), was completely written by the Aussie actress, and is a beautiful serving of downplayed evocative folk music. Standout tracks include the optimistic opener This Moment Is Golden, country tinged Johnny's Lips, and the romantic piano ballad first single Beautiful Awkward Pictures.

It's not a musical, but I can watch Connie & Carla if I need that kind of fix. Beautiful album. Give it a listen. 4 out of 5 stars.

I'm Charlotte York, Was There Ever A Doubt In My Mind?

You scored as Charlotte York. You're Charlotte York! You dream of the Cinderella ending, in a package deal with Prince Charming. You've had your ups & downs with men, but you haven't lost hope yet, he's out there. You're stronger than most people think, and you're always there for your friends, even when you're a wreck. You tend to get a little materialistic, but that doesn't stop you from being one of the most down to earth people.

Which of the 4 Sex & the City Gals are YOU?

Sounds nice doesn't it?
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Sutton Foster - Show Off

Sutton Foster - Show Off


I had this posted earlier but that clip is no longer available on youtube, and so I've replaced it. Maintenance = good times.

Sean Hayes & Megan Mullally - Unforgettable

Will & Grace - Unforgettable

Sean and Megan singing Unforgettable in the last episode of Will & Grace. Definitely the greatest moment of the episode. I got teary when they touched stomachs...Am I gay or what? Don't answer that.

God That's Good!

WHEEEEEE! What a bloodbath this will hopefully be! Gee, that sounded kinda morbid....good stuff. The new film version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, to be directed by (my personal favorite) creepy, freaky, fun for the whole family, Tim Burton, is set to start filming February 5th, 2007, at London's Pinewood Studio's (which will serve as the main shooting ground for Fleet Street). Burton is no stranger to this space, filming much of "Batman", "The Planet Of The Apes", and "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" on the same stage.

Also familiar to Burton is his leading man, Johnny "the chameleon" Depp, who will now show off his musical theatre chops as the demented barber out for revenge against the deviant judge who imprisoned him in order to satisfy his lust for his wife (and later his daughter). This will be the sixth Tim Burton film that Johnny has starred in since "Edward Scissorhands". If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

No word yet on any other cast members, but there have been rumors on possible consideration for Emma Thompson, or Toni Collette in the role of equally demented (but best character ever) Mrs. Lovett, who just wants the love of a good man... and to chop up the remains of Sweeney's victims and serve them as meat pies to her customers (What some people will do for a buck, eh?).

I'm counting on this movie to be spectacular, otherwise I will be crushed. This is number 3 on my top five list of favorite musicals, don't let me down like "Rent" did. Sorry "Rent", you tried and had a few good moments, but overall....yah, you know what you did wrong.

Love, Angel, Music, Barbie?

New mother and newly formed solo artist Gwen Stefani, is releasing a limited edition line of dolls through manufacturer "Huckleberry Toys". The line features 8 different incarnations of Gwen from her latest music videos off "Love, Angel, Music, Baby", including "Through The Looking Glass" Gwen, "Shit Is Bananas" Gwen, and "Cool" Gwen.

Look out Barbie, Gwen's gonna kick your ass.

Heels On Wheels

This is by far, the stupidest, gayest thing I have ever seen in my entire life. You just need a couple of drag queens with feather boas shooting out of their asses and this would be a Pride Day float. The green and yellow car to the left with all the barb wire and Christmas lights strung on the top, isn't much to look at either.

Good For A Laugh

http://www.madblast.com/index.cfm?action=view&id=13121&scid=0 . This is cheezy, but in a funny way. Click to have a bit of a laugh. Thanks again Lynn.

Adam Levine Gets Comfortable On Stage

Remember that nightmare you had in your adolescence about showing up to school in your underwear? Well, dreams do come true kids, at least it did for Adam Levine of Maroon 5 who performed recently in concert wearing a pair of black boxer/briefs and...that's all she wrote. But hey, who's complaining? I think he's trying to cut out the middleman for the groupie's after the show. That or he is looking to become the new Marky Mark...a scrawnier version of Marky Mark.

Emma & Victoria On The Daily Show

Emma Bunton & Victoria Beckham

Emma and Victoria on The Daily Show promoting the Spice Girl album "Forever". Victoria insults Jon Stewart about 3 times in this interview and Emma ends up being the buffer between the two of them. Watch it, I nearly died laughing at this.

Fiona Apple - "Tonight, You Belong To Me" (Live)

Fiona Apple - You Belong To Me

This is too funny. Here is Fiona Apple performing "Tonight, You Belong To Me" live, to a man dressed in a bunny suit. Fiona consequently cracks up a few times while singing. Love it!

Sarah Silverman - "My Favorite Niece"

Sarah Silverman-My Favorite Niece(stand-up comedy)

One of my favorite moments (out of many) from Sarah Silverman's "Jesus Is Magic" DVD. Hilarious. Go buy it if you like totally offensive humor. Love It!

Donatella/Janice

I like playing this game. Okay lets put together a picture of Donatella Versace and Janice from the muppets and marvel at the similarities shall we? Here goes...














Truly astonishing! Okay, I'm bored...so sue me. Like your life is perfect?

For Christine

Jabberwocky

'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. 'Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shunThe frumious Bandersnatch! 'He took his vorpal sword in hand: Long time the manxome foe he sought -- So rested he by the Tumtum tree, And stood a while in thought. And, as in uffish thought he stood, The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame, Came whiffling through the tulgey wood, And burbled as it came! One two! One two! And through and through The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He left it dead, and with its head He went galumphing back. 'And hast thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! Oh frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! 'He chortled in his joy. 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. Lewis Carroll

Miss you too. :)

Sufjan / Dean

I just felt like doing a little experiment. There is a picture of Sufjan Stevens in which he is standing outside the window of a bookstore in New York City called Sufi Books. My friend Dean recently (well, a few months ago anyway) visited The Big Apple, and just happened to stumble along the same bookstore (much to his delight). Let's put them side by side and gasp at the similarities shall we? Now, Dean's was taken at night, and Sufjans was taken during the day, so we don't really get the same effect, but here goes...















Uncanny huh? Oh well, maybe they look nothing alike...but I was required to try (Dean's gonna kill me). Buy Sufjan's new album The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras from the Illinois album at a store near you. Is that a shameless plug I smell? Heavens....How wrong of me!