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Derek Hough and BoA in “Make Your Move” PICKS OF THE WEEK “Transcendence” (PG-13) —  Could our reliance on technology harm us? What if Johnny Depp became the all-powerful personification of the Internet? These are the questions “Transcendence,” a talk-heavy sci-fi thriller, tries to answer. Dr. Will Caster (Depp) is working to build a computer-thingy that connects to all of mankind’s techno-stuff. Folks call him a lunatic, and some radicals shoot him. His loving, genius wife (Rebecca Hall) puts Dr. Caster’s dying mind … [Read more...] about COUCH THEATER —  DVD PREVIEWS

Mishael Morgan stars as “Hilary” on “The Young and The Restless.” THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Ridge began putting the pieces together about his accident. Justin warned Bill that their involvement in Ridge’s fall might soon be revealed. Aly turned to Darla for advice on what to do about her situation with Oliver. After gaining Carter as an ally, Oliver learned the motivation behind Maya’s recent behavior. Bill tried to hide his fear from Brooke that Ridge was solving the puzzle. Determined to win Aly back, Oliver made a grand … [Read more...] about SOAP UPDATES

FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JULY 21, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect, but certainly deserve. Tend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Planning a family event can be stressful unless you … [Read more...] about SALOME’S STARS

1. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) Gary Oldman, Keri Russell 2. Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz 3. Tammy (R) Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon 4. 22 Jump Street (R) Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill 5. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) animated 6. Earth to Echo (PG) Teo Halm, Astro 7. Deliver Us From Evil (R) Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez 8. Maleficent (PG) Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning 9. Begin Again (R) Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo 10. Jersey Boys (R) John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen © 2014 King … [Read more...] about TOP TEN MOVIES

Top 10 Pop Singles 1. Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX “Fancy” 2. MAGIC! “Rude” 3. Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea “Problem” 4. Nico & Vinz “Am I Wrong?” 5. Sam Smith “Stay With Me” 6. Jason Derulo feat. Snoop Dogg “Wiggle” 7. Calvin Harris “Summer” 8. John Legend “All of Me” 9. Maroon 5 “Maps” 10. DJ Snake & Lil John “Turn Down for What” Top 10 Albums 1. Trey Songz “Trigga” 2. Ed Sheeran “X” 3. Sam Smith “In the Lonely Hour” 4. Seether “Isolate and Medicate” 5. Soundtrack “Frozen” 6. MAGIC! “Don’t Kill the Magic” 7. … [Read more...] about TOP OF THE CHARTS as of July 21, 2014

Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Rentals 1. Lone Survivor (R) Mark Wahlberg 2. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) Chris Pine 3. RoboCop (2014) (PG-13) Joel Kinnaman 4. 3 Days to Kill (PG-13) Kevin Costner 5. Ride Along (PG-13) Ice Cube 6. The Monuments Men (PG-13) George Clooney 7. Joe (R) Nicolas Cage 8. Endless Love (PG-13) Gabriella Wilde 9. Non-Stop (PG-13) Liam Neeson 10. Her (R) Joaquin Phoenix Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. The LEGO Movie (PG) Warner Bros. 2. 300: Rise of an Empire (R) Warner Bros. 3. Frozen (PG) Disney 4. … [Read more...] about TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD for July 21, 2014

Photo courtesy of Southgate Civic Players Southgate Community Players present “Curiosity Cat” July 18, 19, 25 and 26 at the Corner Playhouse, 12671 Dix-Toledo Road in Southgate. For tickets or more information, call 734-282-4727 or go to scponstage.com. By SUE SUCHYTA   Summer theater hits its stride this weekend, with multiple shows opening in the area, and theaters announcing auditions for fall shows as well. Southgate Community Players has its youth theater production of “Curiosity Cat” opening at the Corner Playhouse … [Read more...] about ‘Curiosity Cat’ at Southgate, Theater Underground at Wayne State

Alexander Skarsgard HOLLYWOOD —  Alexander Skarsgard segues from vampire Eric Northman in "True Blood" to Tarzan, the king of the jungle. Before we see him swinging on any vines, though, he’ll be seen in "The Giver" with Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift, out Aug. 15; and "Diary of a Teenage Girl" with Kristen Wiig and Christopher Meloni. This Tarzan will return to Africa after living in London. Filmed in 3D, "Tarzan" will co-star Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz and Djimon Hounsou. … [Read more...] about HOLLYWOOD

Scarlett Johansson in “Under the Skin” PICKS OF THE WEEK “Rio 2” (G) —  This singing animated sequel revisits Rio to follow Blu and Jewel, the endangered blue birds who got together in the last movie, as they journey into the Amazon to meet Jewel’s family. Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) still has his anxious city-slicker persona, which causes him to be the butt of much judgment and ridicule from the jungle birds, especially his father-in-law (voiced by Andy Garcia). You also get some plots about an evil businessman, a … [Read more...] about COUCH THEATER —  DVD PREVIEWS

Michael Easton stars as “Silas” on “General Hospital.” THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Oliver asked Maya if she still had feelings for him. Brooke and Katie reflected on their tumultuous past and agreed to move forward in a positive direction. Ridge began to panic when he realized that his greatest talent might have been destroyed by the accident. Rick and Caroline debated whether or not to play the recording of Oliver to Aly. Eric called a company meeting to showcase Ridge’s new designs. Ivy Forrester arrived in Los Angeles for a … [Read more...] about SOAP UPDATES