Archive for June 19th, 2007

Schmidt to have shoulder surgery

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jason Schmidt will have shoulder surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday and his return date is uncertain.

THEIRONGIANT Takes The 3:10 TO YUMA!!

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007


Merrick here…

Here’s an early look at James Mangold’s new film - the remake of 3:10 TO YUMA.

Mangold directed COP LAND (which I enjoyed quite a bit), IDENTITY (which I did not enjoy quite a bit), and WALK THE LINE - a film I loved.

I’ve been eager as hell to see how 3:10 shakes out. If you missed the recently released trailer, CATCH IT HERE. Russell Crow and Christian Bale in the same film together is…like…too kick ass to fathom.

Hey!! It’s The Mach 5 From SPEED RACER!! And It Looks Like…The Mach 5 From SPEED RACER!!

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Merrick here…


A few weeks back, USA Today revealed an image of SPEED RACER’s trusty Mach 5, a la The Wachowskis.

The Giant Penny (who also sent in these cool shots of Batman’s new wheels) also transmitted a different view of the car from the New York Licensing show. Which…we really appreciate. Thanks, Giant. Penny.

Wie withdraws from PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Michelle Wie won’t play in the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic next month, representatives for Wie announced Tuesday.

Former King Theus to coach Sacramento

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Sources tell ESPN.com that Reggie Theus is in negotiations to become the Kings’ new coach.

Around the World Roundup

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

At the foreign box office, Shrek the Third took the crown…

Poll: Thompson Overtakes Guiliani

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

National Poll: Thompson 28% Giuliani 27%

There’s change at the top in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 27%.

Rove Broke E-Mail Law 140,000 Times

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Presidential adviser Karl Rove sent more than 140,000 e-mails through the GOP’s computer system, getting around a federal law meant to guarantee the preservation of presidential records, investigators concluded.

Short Ends: And Starring Hillary Clinton As Tony Soprano

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

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· Couldn’t Hillary’s clever campaign people at least have put Johnny Sack in a Members Only jacket? Was Chelsea too busy to ineptly…

‘Cross yourself before driving’ Vatican tells motorists

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

The Vatican has taken a break from matters purely theological to issue a list of Ten Commandments on driving.

Is That Where All Your Money Goes?: Prince Gives Something Back To Those Willing To Pay A Premium For It

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Diminutive, platform-heel-sporting rock genius Prince will indeed be bringing his traveling funk circus to Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel. And as was initially hinted at when news of the residency first…

Goodell: Too early to say if Pacman violated terms

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said here Tuesday that it is too soon to say if the Titans cornerback violated the terms of his suspension.