Kill Bill Stars Reunite for Kung Fu Killer

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Mini Series, Prime Time, Cable, News,

Five years after making Uma Thurman‘s life a living hell, two of the actors from Kill Bill have reunited for another martial-arts project.

This time around, David Carradine and Daryl Hannah are starring in Kung Fu Killer, a two-part revenge movie (sound familiar?) being produced for Spike TV. In Killer, Carradine (White Crane) plays a monk whose mentor is killed by mercenaries. During his attempt to find the suspects, Crane eventually crosses paths with a lounge singer (Hannah) whose brother is being held captive by the same bad guys.

The miniseries - which was shot entirely in China - will air on Spike sometime this August.

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America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girls Go on Go-See Adventures’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,

Lisa’s elimination last week did not come without controversy.  Chantal found it shocking that Heather – who also bombed the commercial – was allowed to have her script fed line by line.  No other model in that home would have been given the same chance, nor would they have been allowed to remain after failing.  Meanwhile, Jenah found it frustrating that America’s Next Top Model had turned into a ‘personality’ competition.  (Pleez – if this was all about personality, Bianca would have been kicked off a long time ago.)  She didn’t feel she needed to be as bubbly as Saleisha to be considered personable.

The episode got off to an exciting start when the ladies were sent on their oh-so-important ‘go-sees’.  This challenge is a good indicator of how successful the girls might be in the real world; it’s also a great measure of the competitors’ true personalities.  How well do they handle stress?  Are they good at taking instruction?  Are they quick on their feet?  If they’re lost, do they know how to get help?  Can they manage their time properly?  Do they prioritize well?  Do they know how to put their best foot forward?

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America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 9: ‘The Girls Go to Shanghai’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America’s Next Top Model,

Although the girls were preparing for an exciting trip to China, Lisa was having a hard time shaking off her experience at the last judge’s panel.  Seeing herself in the Bottom Two really took a toll on her; she was strong for so long, and now she was slowly dropping.  Meanwhile, Heather was also feeling a bit nervous about her situation.  Her disastrous speech during the last runway challenge sent her spiraling and close to elimination.

After their 14 hour trip to Shanghai, the ladies were greeted by Miss Jay and Jay Manuel at one of the city’s picturesque locales.  From there, the girls were transported to their new home – a penthouse suite on the 63rd floor of a hotel.  Strangely enough, the room was only equipped with five beds for the six girls.  When Saleisha (’I don’t think I’m being spoiled’) refused to share her double-bed, a slighted Heather understandably stormed off.  This action, of course, prompted Bianca to once again pick on/laugh at the emotional roommate.  Not liking to see Heather ganged up on, Chantal finally encouraged two of the models to share the large bed.

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