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What's next for 'Heroes'?

August 31, 2007 5:27 PM | 9 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press britain_heroes.jpg NEW YORK--They saved the cheerleader, they saved the world -- for now. But the superpeople of NBC's " Heroes" return with a new round of intrigue next month. Like, whatever happened to Hiro? In May's first-season finale, the adventuresom e time-traveler -- who can bend the space and time continuum -- found himself s urrounded by samurai warriors in 17th century Japan as an eclipse darkened the sky. How ominous. Be warned: stop reading if you don't want any Season 2 spoilers. As fans eagerly await the start of the new season, the cast members of "Heroes" have embarked on a world tour. Here's Hayden Panettiere, who plays Claire Benn et, attending a photo call in London. Here are (l-r) James Kyson Lee (Ando Masahashi), new "Heroes" Season 2 cast mem ber Dania Ramirez (Maya Herrera) and Zachary Quinto (Sylar), posing with the ne w DVD of the show's first season as they sign memorabilia for fans at the NBC E xperience store on August 28 in New York. t v_heroes.jpg Here are (l-r) Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh), Ali Larter (Niki/Jessica S anders), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura) and Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman), acknowledgi ng cheers from journalists during a press conference in Tokyo on August 27 prio r to the "Heroes" premiere in Japan. japan_us_tv_drama.jpg The four actors then went to Hong Kong on August 29. Here are Grunberg and Lart er, whose characters faced off in the TV series, at the press conference. hong _kong_us_tv_drama_heroes.jpg With the Sept. 24 premiere approaching, cast member Lee, who plays Hiro's sidek ick Ando, offers these tidbits: The next chapter in the "Heroes" saga picks up four months after the near-destruction of the world. Hiro remains in ancient Ja pan; non-superpowered Ando is living in the present day. Still, the two will be in touch. "There is going to be a really interesting channel of communication between us, " Lee tells The Associated Press. "How that's going to happen, you'll have to find out on the 24th. But it will b e a fascinating way of storytelling. And what happens in one timeline will affe ct the other," he says. The plot also thickens for other "Heroes": Noah Gray-Cabey, who plays the precocious son of good/evil single mom Niki (Lar ter), hints at bigger things for his character. "I'll say that Micah is definitely stepping out of his comfort zone," he tells AP. "And he's going to be meeting some new people, possibly even family." A new character named Maya (Ramirez) struggles with a developing power. Sound f amiliar? "I have a brother, Alejandro, and we're coming to the US to try to find out wha t's going on with me," Ramirez says. "I don't fully understand what's happening to me. However, my ability has me on the run." With a report from INQUIRER.net Editor's note: Photos courtesy of Associated Press.

What's next for 'Heroes'?

August 31, 2007 5:27 PM | 8 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press britain_heroes.jpg NEW YORK--They saved the cheerleader, they saved the world -- for now. But the superpeople of NBC's " Heroes" return with a new round of intrigue next month. Like, whatever happened to Hiro? In May's first-season finale, the adventuresom e time-traveler -- who can bend the space and time continuum -- found himself s urrounded by samurai warriors in 17th century Japan as an eclipse darkened the sky. How ominous. Be warned: stop reading if you don't want any Season 2 spoilers. As fans eagerly await the start of the new season, the cast members of "Heroes" have embarked on a world tour. Here's Hayden Panettiere, who plays Claire Benn et, attending a photo call in London. Here are (l-r) James Kyson Lee (Ando Masahashi), new "Heroes" Season 2 cast mem ber Dania Ramirez (Maya Herrera) and Zachary Quinto (Sylar), posing with the ne w DVD of the show's first season as they sign memorabilia for fans at the NBC E xperience store on August 28 in New York. t v_heroes.jpg Here are (l-r) Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh), Ali Larter (Niki/Jessica S anders), Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura) and Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman), acknowledgi ng cheers from journalists during a press conference in Tokyo on August 27 prio r to the "Heroes" premiere in Japan. japan_us_tv_drama.jpg The four actors then went to Hong Kong on August 29. Here are Grunberg and Lart er, whose characters faced off in the TV series, at the press conference. hong _kong_us_tv_drama_heroes.jpg With the Sept. 24 premiere approaching, cast member Lee, who plays Hiro's sidek ick Ando, offers these tidbits: The next chapter in the "Heroes" saga picks up four months after the near-destruction of the world. Hiro remains in ancient Ja pan; non-superpowered Ando is living in the present day. Still, the two will be in touch. "There is going to be a really interesting channel of communication between us, " Lee tells The Associated Press. "How that's going to happen, you'll have to find out on the 24th. But it will b e a fascinating way of storytelling. And what happens in one timeline will affe ct the other," he says. The plot also thickens for other "Heroes": Noah Gray-Cabey, who plays the precocious son of good/evil single mom Niki (Lar ter), hints at bigger things for his character. "I'll say that Micah is definitely stepping out of his comfort zone," he tells AP. "And he's going to be meeting some new people, possibly even family." A new character named Maya (Ramirez) struggles with a developing power. Sound f amiliar? "I have a brother, Alejandro, and we're coming to the US to try to find out wha t's going on with me," Ramirez says. "I don't fully understand what's happening to me. However, my ability has me on the run." With a report from INQUIRER.net Editor's note: Photos courtesy of Associated Press.

Victoria Beckham to guest star on 'Ugly Betty'

August 31, 2007 4:18 PM | 18 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press people_victoria_beckham. jpgLOS ANGELES, California--Victo ria Beckham, now living in Los Angeles, is going Hollywood. Despite her recent denials about being interested in an acting career, Beckham, aka Posh Spice, is taking a first step by playing herself on an episode of the ABC comedy "Ugly Betty " this coming TV season. In announcing the casting Thursday, the network said Beckham will play a celebr ity bridesmaid at the wedding of Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) and publi sher Bradford Meade (Alan Dale). Posh moved from England to LA in July after her soccer-star husband, David, sig ned a five-year contract to play for the Galaxy of Major League Soccer. At the time, she denied that she had aspirations for an acting career. She's sl ated to take part in a Spice Girls reunion tour beginning in December, and has launched her own fashion label called dVb and her own line of fragrances. "Ugly Betty" returns for its second season on September 27. Photo courtesy of Associated Press.

Victoria Beckham to guest star on 'Ugly Betty'

August 31, 2007 4:18 PM | 18 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press people_victoria_beckham. jpgLOS ANGELES, California--Victo ria Beckham, now living in Los Angeles, is going Hollywood. Despite her recent denials about being interested in an acting career, Beckham, aka Posh Spice, is taking a first step by playing herself on an episode of the ABC comedy "Ugly Betty " this coming TV season. In announcing the casting Thursday, the network said Beckham will play a celebr ity bridesmaid at the wedding of Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) and publi sher Bradford Meade (Alan Dale). Posh moved from England to LA in July after her soccer-star husband, David, sig ned a five-year contract to play for the Galaxy of Major League Soccer. At the time, she denied that she had aspirations for an acting career. She's sl ated to take part in a Spice Girls reunion tour beginning in December, and has launched her own fashion label called dVb and her own line of fragrances. "Ugly Betty" returns for its second season on September 27. Photo courtesy of Associated Press.

WWE suspends 10 for drug, steroid use

August 31, 2007 4:09 PM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks
By John Christoffersen Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Connecticut--World Wres tling Entertainment has suspended 10 of its most popular stars for violatio ns of a policy that tests for steroids and other drugs, the company said Thursd ay. Stamford-based WWE says it issued suspension notices based on independent infor mation from the prosecutor's office in Albany County, New York, which has been investigating illegal steroid sales. Neither the WWE nor the Albany County district attorney's office would comment on the suspended wrestlers' identities Thursday. No criminal charges were filed , they said. Under a WWE wellness policy instituted last year that requires tests for steroi ds and other drugs, a wrestler faces a 30-day suspension without pay for a firs t violation, a 60-day suspension for a second violation and firing for a third violation. Performers are tested at least four times per year. "We are very actively working to eradicate the use of steroids and performance enhancing drugs in the WWE," WWE spokesman Gary Davis said. "Today's action is part of that effort." WWE officials met this month with New York prosecutors investigating illegal st eroid sales. Albany County prosecutor P. David Soares' office has said that pro wrestler Chr is Benoit, who killed his family before hanging himself in June, and other WWE wrestlers had been clients of Signature Pharmacy of Orlando, Florida. Investiga tors say Benoit had a steroid and other drugs in his system at the time. When Soares' office began investigating the illegal sale and distribution of co ntrolled substances, he said, his office sought the help of WWE after a number of its wrestlers appeared on customer lists of clinics connected with Signature Pharmacy. Nine people, including three current or former physicians, have pleaded guilty, most affiliated with Internet and phone-order companies that filled orders for anabolic steroids and growth hormones through Signature and sent drugs to cust omers around the country, including Albany County. Signature's owners have pleaded not guilty. The Benoit case prompted the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to ask WWE to turn over any information it has on steroid and drug abuse in pro w restling. WWE said the company's practice has been to not release the names of suspended wrestlers, but the company has notified performers that starting November 1 the names of those suspended for violating the policy will be made public. WWE has about 160 wrestlers. WWE shares closed Thursday at $14.80, down 21 cent s.

WWE suspends 10 for drug, steroid use

August 31, 2007 4:09 PM | 3 Comments | No TrackBacks
By John Christoffersen Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Connecticut--World Wres tling Entertainment has suspended 10 of its most popular stars for violatio ns of a policy that tests for steroids and other drugs, the company said Thursd ay. Stamford-based WWE says it issued suspension notices based on independent infor mation from the prosecutor's office in Albany County, New York, which has been investigating illegal steroid sales. Neither the WWE nor the Albany County district attorney's office would comment on the suspended wrestlers' identities Thursday. No criminal charges were filed , they said. Under a WWE wellness policy instituted last year that requires tests for steroi ds and other drugs, a wrestler faces a 30-day suspension without pay for a firs t violation, a 60-day suspension for a second violation and firing for a third violation. Performers are tested at least four times per year. "We are very actively working to eradicate the use of steroids and performance enhancing drugs in the WWE," WWE spokesman Gary Davis said. "Today's action is part of that effort." WWE officials met this month with New York prosecutors investigating illegal st eroid sales. Albany County prosecutor P. David Soares' office has said that pro wrestler Chr is Benoit, who killed his family before hanging himself in June, and other WWE wrestlers had been clients of Signature Pharmacy of Orlando, Florida. Investiga tors say Benoit had a steroid and other drugs in his system at the time. When Soares' office began investigating the illegal sale and distribution of co ntrolled substances, he said, his office sought the help of WWE after a number of its wrestlers appeared on customer lists of clinics connected with Signature Pharmacy. Nine people, including three current or former physicians, have pleaded guilty, most affiliated with Internet and phone-order companies that filled orders for anabolic steroids and growth hormones through Signature and sent drugs to cust omers around the country, including Albany County. Signature's owners have pleaded not guilty. The Benoit case prompted the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to ask WWE to turn over any information it has on steroid and drug abuse in pro w restling. WWE said the company's practice has been to not release the names of suspended wrestlers, but the company has notified performers that starting November 1 the names of those suspended for violating the policy will be made public. WWE has about 160 wrestlers. WWE shares closed Thursday at $14.80, down 21 cent s.

DTI, movie-TV board keep hands off 'Wowowee'

August 31, 2007 4:02 PM | 33 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Marinel Cruz Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--Government agencies are taking a hands-off stance regardin g alleged cheating on the noontime game show âWowowee,â and ABS-CBN is standing by the program host who maintains that no irregularity transpired in its Aug. 20 episode. An official of the Department of Trade and Industry told Inquirer Entertainment that the DTI is mandated to protect consumersâ rights, but not to oversee the interest of contestants in TV game shows. The source added: âOnly market promotions, like raffles or contests, are requir ed to be registered with the DTI. Game shows are not.â Movie and Television Review and Classification Board chair Marissa Laguardia, m eanwhile, said she has yet to receive a formal complaint against âWowowee.â How ever, she said, friends had prompted her to review the showâs Aug. 20 episode. She said the episode was âneither too explicit nor too violentâ and, as such, d id not violate MTRCB regulations. During the episode in question, a new game, âWilyonaryo,â was launched. In the game, contestants were asked questions under pain of elimination until only one of them remained. The final contestant, who had won P37,000, was made to choos e from several wheels, one of which contained the P2-million pot. The host, Willie Revillame, bartered with the contestant, offering P100,000 for the wheel she had picked. She accepted the offer. Suspicion When it was time to reveal where the jackpot money was, Revillame pulled out tw o different cards instead of one from the wheel, raising suspicions that he cou ld manipulate the gameâs results. The network would later say in a statement that it was a âmechanical glitch,â t he game being new. âWowowee,â a top-rating show on the networkâs global circuit via The Filipino C hannel (TFC), has been fraught with controversies, the biggest of which was las t yearâs stampede during its first anniversary show, where 71 were killed.

DTI, movie-TV board keep hands off 'Wowowee'

August 31, 2007 4:02 PM | 33 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Marinel Cruz Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--Government agencies are taking a hands-off stance regardin g alleged cheating on the noontime game show âWowowee,â and ABS-CBN is standing by the program host who maintains that no irregularity transpired in its Aug. 20 episode. An official of the Department of Trade and Industry told Inquirer Entertainment that the DTI is mandated to protect consumersâ rights, but not to oversee the interest of contestants in TV game shows. The source added: âOnly market promotions, like raffles or contests, are requir ed to be registered with the DTI. Game shows are not.â Movie and Television Review and Classification Board chair Marissa Laguardia, m eanwhile, said she has yet to receive a formal complaint against âWowowee.â How ever, she said, friends had prompted her to review the showâs Aug. 20 episode. She said the episode was âneither too explicit nor too violentâ and, as such, d id not violate MTRCB regulations. During the episode in question, a new game, âWilyonaryo,â was launched. In the game, contestants were asked questions under pain of elimination until only one of them remained. The final contestant, who had won P37,000, was made to choos e from several wheels, one of which contained the P2-million pot. The host, Willie Revillame, bartered with the contestant, offering P100,000 for the wheel she had picked. She accepted the offer. Suspicion When it was time to reveal where the jackpot money was, Revillame pulled out tw o different cards instead of one from the wheel, raising suspicions that he cou ld manipulate the gameâs results. The network would later say in a statement that it was a âmechanical glitch,â t he game being new. âWowowee,â a top-rating show on the networkâs global circuit via The Filipino C hannel (TFC), has been fraught with controversies, the biggest of which was las t yearâs stampede during its first anniversary show, where 71 were killed.

Joey to Willie: 'Explain before you complain'

August 30, 2007 3:52 PM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
By INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines--Comedian-TV host Joey de Leon advised fellow TV host Willl ie Revillame to be transparent in handling his game show segments in the latter âs ABS-CBN noontime show âWowoweeâ. âExplain before you complain,â De Leon addressed Revillame in the formerâs noon time show âEat Bulagaâ on rival network GMA-7 on Thursday. De Leon was reacting to Willieâs own televised comments on Wednesday regarding the âEat Bulagaâ hostâs views on alleged cheating that happened during a recent episode of âWowowee.â âKapag ang bata ay nadapa, tinatanong natin, bakit? Kapag nauntog, bakit? K ung buong Pilipinas pa, buong masang Pilipino at mga mahihirap na sumasali at u maasa lang sa ganitong palaro at may nangyaring ganoon, hindi ba karapatan din niyang magtanong? Bakit? Bakit nagkaganoon? Hindi pa po pinapaliwanag nitong ta ong ito bakit nagka-gulo-gulo, (If a child falls down, we ask, why? If our head gets a nasty bump, we also ask why? What more if itâs the whole nation or the poor who join these contests and discover these things, donât they have th e right to ask? This person (Revillame) has yet to explain),â De Leon said in a monologue to âEat Bulagaâ televiewers. âBakit hindi niyo muna ipaliwanag bago niyo ipasa ang sisi at para malihis ang atensyon ng humihingi ng (sagot sa) tanong, bakit nagkaganoon? Inuna niyo p ang tirahin yung ibang tao para malihis yung atensyon (Why donât you expla in first before passing the blame and avert the peopleâs attention [from the co ntroversy]),â De Leon added. The controversy stemmed from the âWilyonaryoâ segment of the August 20 episode of âWowoweeâ wherein two signboards of â2â indicating the top prize of P2 milli on and â0â indicating no prize was won, were in the same violet box that Revill ame had said the jackpot was found. The female contestant in Wowoweeâs âWilyonaryoâ segment had been shown a sign b earing â0â from the box she had picked that meant she did not win the grand pri ze of P2 million. Revillame then directed the viewersâ attention to the box whe re the jackpot or the number â2â was supposed to be located -- a box colored vi olet. Upon opening, the â0â board again appeared. Realizing there was an error, Revillame inexplicably showed another placard inside the same box, this time b earing the number â2â. After De Leon completed his message, Revillame responded in âWowoweeâ that he h as nothing to explain. De Leon had quipped that instead of concentrating on the âHello Garciâ probe, the Senate should first focus on âHello Pappy,â referring to Revillame and the alleged fraud in his noontime show. Revillame countered that he does not need any Senate investigation because he s aid the people are behind him.

Joey to Willie: 'Explain before you complain'

August 30, 2007 3:52 PM | 3 Comments | No TrackBacks
By INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines--Comedian-TV host Joey de Leon advised fellow TV host Willl ie Revillame to be transparent in handling his game show segments in the latter âs ABS-CBN noontime show âWowoweeâ. âExplain before you complain,â De Leon addressed Revillame in the formerâs noon time show âEat Bulagaâ on rival network GMA-7 on Thursday. De Leon was reacting to Willieâs own televised comments on Wednesday regarding the âEat Bulagaâ hostâs views on alleged cheating that happened during a recent episode of âWowowee.â âKapag ang bata ay nadapa, tinatanong natin, bakit? Kapag nauntog, bakit? K ung buong Pilipinas pa, buong masang Pilipino at mga mahihirap na sumasali at u maasa lang sa ganitong palaro at may nangyaring ganoon, hindi ba karapatan din niyang magtanong? Bakit? Bakit nagkaganoon? Hindi pa po pinapaliwanag nitong ta ong ito bakit nagka-gulo-gulo, (If a child falls down, we ask, why? If our head gets a nasty bump, we also ask why? What more if itâs the whole nation or the poor who join these contests and discover these things, donât they have th e right to ask? This person (Revillame) has yet to explain),â De Leon said in a monologue to âEat Bulagaâ televiewers. âBakit hindi niyo muna ipaliwanag bago niyo ipasa ang sisi at para malihis ang atensyon ng humihingi ng (sagot sa) tanong, bakit nagkaganoon? Inuna niyo p ang tirahin yung ibang tao para malihis yung atensyon (Why donât you expla in first before passing the blame and avert the peopleâs attention [from the co ntroversy]),â De Leon added. The controversy stemmed from the âWilyonaryoâ segment of the August 20 episode of âWowoweeâ wherein two signboards of â2â indicating the top prize of P2 milli on and â0â indicating no prize was won, were in the same violet box that Revill ame had said the jackpot was found. The female contestant in Wowoweeâs âWilyonaryoâ segment had been shown a sign b earing â0â from the box she had picked that meant she did not win the grand pri ze of P2 million. Revillame then directed the viewersâ attention to the box whe re the jackpot or the number â2â was supposed to be located -- a box colored vi olet. Upon opening, the â0â board again appeared. Realizing there was an error, Revillame inexplicably showed another placard inside the same box, this time b earing the number â2â. After De Leon completed his message, Revillame responded in âWowoweeâ that he h as nothing to explain. De Leon had quipped that instead of concentrating on the âHello Garciâ probe, the Senate should first focus on âHello Pappy,â referring to Revillame and the alleged fraud in his noontime show. Revillame countered that he does not need any Senate investigation because he s aid the people are behind him.

Friends no more: Matt LeBlanc sued by ex-business manager

August 29, 2007 3:44 PM | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press peoples_matt_leblanc.jpgLOS ANGELES, California--Matt LeBlanc's forme r business manager has filed a lawsuit alleging the actor owes her at least $1 million. Camille Cerio claims she served as LeBlanc's manager in 1994, according to a la wsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit cites a 1994 letter in which LeBlanc approved the payment of 15 percen t of his earnings for "pilot and series derived from 'Friends Like Us' and subs equent jobs derived henceforth" to Cerio. "Friends Like Us" was the original ti tle of NBC's hit series "Friends." Cerio contends she was entitled to receive commission for as long as LeBlanc re ceived income from "Friends" and its spin-off series "Joey," but the payments s topped in 2000 and she is owed at least $1 million. "Friends" ended in 2004. Her lawsuit claims breach of contract and unfair business practice. It seeks a court order requiring LeBlanc to show how much he has earned from "Friends" and "Joey." An after-hours call to LeBlanc's attorney was not immediately returned Tuesday. Editor's note: File photo of Matt LeBlanc arriving at the 30th Annual Peopl e's Choice Awards on January 11, 2004 in Pasadena, California courtesy of Assoc iated Press.

Friends no more: Matt LeBlanc sued by ex-business manager

August 29, 2007 3:44 PM | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press peoples_matt_leblanc.jpgLOS ANGELES, California--Matt LeBlanc's forme r business manager has filed a lawsuit alleging the actor owes her at least $1 million. Camille Cerio claims she served as LeBlanc's manager in 1994, according to a la wsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit cites a 1994 letter in which LeBlanc approved the payment of 15 percen t of his earnings for "pilot and series derived from 'Friends Like Us' and subs equent jobs derived henceforth" to Cerio. "Friends Like Us" was the original ti tle of NBC's hit series "Friends." Cerio contends she was entitled to receive commission for as long as LeBlanc re ceived income from "Friends" and its spin-off series "Joey," but the payments s topped in 2000 and she is owed at least $1 million. "Friends" ended in 2004. Her lawsuit claims breach of contract and unfair business practice. It seeks a court order requiring LeBlanc to show how much he has earned from "Friends" and "Joey." An after-hours call to LeBlanc's attorney was not immediately returned Tuesday. Editor's note: File photo of Matt LeBlanc arriving at the 30th Annual Peopl e's Choice Awards on January 11, 2004 in Pasadena, California courtesy of Assoc iated Press.

More suitors for Marian after 'Marimar'

August 28, 2007 3:33 PM | 12 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Dolly Anne Carvajal Inquirer marian-rivera.jpgM ANILA, Philippines--âKilig factorâ runs high when youâre around Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Their affection and sweetness for each other is no put-on at all. âI gently remind Dong to stop doing his annoying mannerism every now and then, â Marian says, giggling. âIâm used to it but others might find it weird. He doe s it unconsciously so I have to call his attention when heâs at it again.â She obviously has grown fond of her leading man to the point of learning to liv e with his idiosyncrasies. Marian rambles on like a girl talking about her crus h. âDong is so pikon but in a cute way. Heâs sweet to me but he doesnât r ealize it sometimes. He doesnât allow my guy friends to visit me on the set. Ne ither does his GF Karylle drop by. Respeto lang sa love team at work namin.â Marian admits that ever since she became âMarimar,â her suitors increased. âKatawa lang. One actor is almost like a stalker na kasi kahit saan ak o pumunta bigla siyang susulpot.â Her legion of male admirers will be thrilled to know that Marian is now ready t o pose for menâs glossy mags as long as the pictorialâs thrust will be a la Mar imar. Marianâs never had it so good. With sheer determination, the new Marimar is bent on finding a throne to call h er own. New game show I had so much fun as one of the mob members in the pilot episode of Edu Manzano âs new game show â1 vs 100â (Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., ABS-CBN 2). Although it took six hours before taping started due to technical glitches, it was worth the wa it. In my book, Edu is unbeatable in the game show genre. Too bad I got eliminated right away. Mea culpa! I knew the correct answer but I pressed the wrong button. I just got so caught up in the frenzy of the moment. I wonât be surprised if â1 vs 100â soon becomes No. 1 with its 100 percent exc itement factor. Editor's note: Photo courtesy of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

More suitors for Marian after 'Marimar'

August 28, 2007 3:33 PM | 15 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Dolly Anne Carvajal Inquirer marian-rivera.jpgM ANILA, Philippines--âKilig factorâ runs high when youâre around Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Their affection and sweetness for each other is no put-on at all. âI gently remind Dong to stop doing his annoying mannerism every now and then, â Marian says, giggling. âIâm used to it but others might find it weird. He doe s it unconsciously so I have to call his attention when heâs at it again.â She obviously has grown fond of her leading man to the point of learning to liv e with his idiosyncrasies. Marian rambles on like a girl talking about her crus h. âDong is so pikon but in a cute way. Heâs sweet to me but he doesnât r ealize it sometimes. He doesnât allow my guy friends to visit me on the set. Ne ither does his GF Karylle drop by. Respeto lang sa love team at work namin.â Marian admits that ever since she became âMarimar,â her suitors increased. âKatawa lang. One actor is almost like a stalker na kasi kahit saan ak o pumunta bigla siyang susulpot.â Her legion of male admirers will be thrilled to know that Marian is now ready t o pose for menâs glossy mags as long as the pictorialâs thrust will be a la Mar imar. Marianâs never had it so good. With sheer determination, the new Marimar is bent on finding a throne to call h er own. New game show I had so much fun as one of the mob members in the pilot episode of Edu Manzano âs new game show â1 vs 100â (Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., ABS-CBN 2). Although it took six hours before taping started due to technical glitches, it was worth the wa it. In my book, Edu is unbeatable in the game show genre. Too bad I got eliminated right away. Mea culpa! I knew the correct answer but I pressed the wrong button. I just got so caught up in the frenzy of the moment. I wonât be surprised if â1 vs 100â soon becomes No. 1 with its 100 percent exc itement factor. Editor's note: Photo courtesy of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

Years later, 'Firefly' still shines brightly

August 28, 2007 3:15 PM | No TrackBacks
By Oliver Pulumbarit Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--The short-lived but fan-favorite space saga, âFirefly,â cr eated by revered writer-director Joss Whedon (âBuffy the Vampire Slayerâ and âA ngelâ) is finally being shown locally on the C/S channel (Mondays, 8 p.m.). Man y years after it was canceled, the precursor series to 2005âs âSerenityâ featur e film remains a tautly conceptualized âspace western,â an occasionally rowdy a nd straightforward exploration of human conflicts and perspectives, as exemplif ied by its main motley band of space-farers. Several centuries into the future and amazing technological breakthroughs later, survival is still the name of th e game, and unlikely alliances may be the only way to assure that. The team of nine, led by former soldier Mal Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), traverse s the blackness of space with the Firefly-type ship Serenity, and gets smugglin g jobs while trying to steer clear of sinister lawmen, vengeful crime lords, an d the barbaric cannibals of legend called Reavers. Mal isnât the typical hero f igure; he knows how to fight dirty and has questionable motives sometimes. But he also knows when to fight for what he -- or his crew -- believes in. Among Wh edonâs colorful menagerie of hero characters, Mal can be counted as one of the cockier, more conflicted ones. Disparity As with previous Whedon ensembles, âFireflyâ has a cast of characters that show s strength through disparity. Malâs second-in-command Zoe (Gina Torres) and the expert pilot Wash (Alan Tudyk) are spouses with contrasting personalities. Sim on (Sean Maher) is a fugitive doctor who has a psychically attuned teen sister River (Summer Glau). Inara (Morena Baccarin) is the comely, classy courtesan; K aylee (Jewel Staite), the sprightly, girl-next-door mechanic. Enigmatic figures such as the cleric Shepherd Book (Ron Glass) and the amoral mercenary Jayne (A dam Baldwin) lend profound angles to the groupâs adventures. Attention to the differences within that melting pot/cross-section of humanity doesnât waver; each member of the crew reacts differently to specific crises, s o life in the ship isnât exactly harmonious. The development of the characters is constant, and the span of 14 episodes does give each one shining moments. Mu ch is revealed in Whedonâs standalone âSerenityâ movie about certain crew membe rsâ origins, as well as the final fate of others, but the âFireflyâ series actu ally fleshes out most of these renegades and complements the 2005 filmâs many k ey moments. Unpredictable Also, while the story is set in space, there is an absence of alien/extraterres trial beings, yet the cultures and customs of human colonies in corners of spac e add enough mystery and narrative gloss to specific story lines. Itâs quite am using, for instance, that Mal âaccidentallyâ married a strange woman shortly af ter they met, without him knowing it. In another planet, Jayne is wrongly celeb rated as a hero by a community unaware of the real circumstances behind his âhe roicâ act from years back. âFireflyâ has ample doses of action and drama, and very few of its episodes fal l into the predictable formula trap. The rescue missions, romantic tensions, ob ligatory but well-scripted infighting, and unexpected standoffs stand out and a re a joy to watch. Itâs easy to have favorites among the many misfits, and ther e are even some that youâll love to hate. The show is practically a mini-series because it didnât last a full season, but the distinctly unique meshing of gen res and its cross-cultural romps make âFireflyâ a true classic.

Years later, 'Firefly' still shines brightly

August 28, 2007 3:15 PM | No TrackBacks
By Oliver Pulumbarit Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--The short-lived but fan-favorite space saga, âFirefly,â cr eated by revered writer-director Joss Whedon (âBuffy the Vampire Slayerâ and âA ngelâ) is finally being shown locally on the C/S channel (Mondays, 8 p.m.). Man y years after it was canceled, the precursor series to 2005âs âSerenityâ featur e film remains a tautly conceptualized âspace western,â an occasionally rowdy a nd straightforward exploration of human conflicts and perspectives, as exemplif ied by its main motley band of space-farers. Several centuries into the future and amazing technological breakthroughs later, survival is still the name of th e game, and unlikely alliances may be the only way to assure that. The team of nine, led by former soldier Mal Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), traverse s the blackness of space with the Firefly-type ship Serenity, and gets smugglin g jobs while trying to steer clear of sinister lawmen, vengeful crime lords, an d the barbaric cannibals of legend called Reavers. Mal isnât the typical hero f igure; he knows how to fight dirty and has questionable motives sometimes. But he also knows when to fight for what he -- or his crew -- believes in. Among Wh edonâs colorful menagerie of hero characters, Mal can be counted as one of the cockier, more conflicted ones. Disparity As with previous Whedon ensembles, âFireflyâ has a cast of characters that show s strength through disparity. Malâs second-in-command Zoe (Gina Torres) and the expert pilot Wash (Alan Tudyk) are spouses with contrasting personalities. Sim on (Sean Maher) is a fugitive doctor who has a psychically attuned teen sister River (Summer Glau). Inara (Morena Baccarin) is the comely, classy courtesan; K aylee (Jewel Staite), the sprightly, girl-next-door mechanic. Enigmatic figures such as the cleric Shepherd Book (Ron Glass) and the amoral mercenary Jayne (A dam Baldwin) lend profound angles to the groupâs adventures. Attention to the differences within that melting pot/cross-section of humanity doesnât waver; each member of the crew reacts differently to specific crises, s o life in the ship isnât exactly harmonious. The development of the characters is constant, and the span of 14 episodes does give each one shining moments. Mu ch is revealed in Whedonâs standalone âSerenityâ movie about certain crew membe rsâ origins, as well as the final fate of others, but the âFireflyâ series actu ally fleshes out most of these renegades and complements the 2005 filmâs many k ey moments. Unpredictable Also, while the story is set in space, there is an absence of alien/extraterres trial beings, yet the cultures and customs of human colonies in corners of spac e add enough mystery and narrative gloss to specific story lines. Itâs quite am using, for instance, that Mal âaccidentallyâ married a strange woman shortly af ter they met, without him knowing it. In another planet, Jayne is wrongly celeb rated as a hero by a community unaware of the real circumstances behind his âhe roicâ act from years back. âFireflyâ has ample doses of action and drama, and very few of its episodes fal l into the predictable formula trap. The rescue missions, romantic tensions, ob ligatory but well-scripted infighting, and unexpected standoffs stand out and a re a joy to watch. Itâs easy to have favorites among the many misfits, and ther e are even some that youâll love to hate. The show is practically a mini-series because it didnât last a full season, but the distinctly unique meshing of gen res and its cross-cultural romps make âFireflyâ a true classic.

Conversation with an amazing TV host

August 28, 2007 3:08 PM | 3 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Niño Mark Sablan Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--After hosting the first season of the AXN Original Product ion âThe Amazing Race Asia,â Singapore-based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu wa s deluged with endorsement deals, commercial offers and other various proposals -- even invitations to star in a Filipino movie. And while he did accept some of those irresistible offers (the Filipino flick s adly not being a part of it), he is now back as the host of season two of one o f the worldâs greatest, most exciting and most successful reality TV franchises . âThe Amazing Race Asiaâ Season 2 (TARA 2) is set to premiere soon on AXN. While host Wu admits to trying to look a lot less like Phil Keoghan of the US editio n and a lot more like himself in the new season, the show itself has undergone several exciting changes. âYou can never rest on your laurels,â he says, referring to both his career and the showâs success. Allan also states that while the first season put the show on the map, âTARA 2â will now be writing the map. In an exclusive phoner with Inquirer 2bU!, âTARA 2âsâ hot and sexy host reveals how not-so-nice some of the teams are in this season, what the challenges are like and how long he plans to be part of the show. What can viewers expect from âTARA 2â? You can expect a lot more surprises and a lot more drama. This year, the produc ers spent a lot of time and energy trying to pick out colorful and provocative and combustible contestants in the race and have them all thrown in the mix rac ing around the world. Itâs just a hundred percent unadulterated entertainment. The teams will go a lot farther. If you enjoyed last season, youâll definitely enjoy this season. Itâs even more exciting this year. How different are the contestants in this new batch? Last season, the teams were all quite nice people, this season theyâre laying t heir true colors out for everyone to see. Some of the teams even wanted to star t fighting with me! Theyâre very, very angry people! With the new season we have new rules implemented also. Sometimes the teams ref use to accept their fate or the consequences of their actions. They think they âre right. Honestly, I think some of these teams might have been a little delusional but i t obviously makes for great television, too. Last year, all the teams were pretty much excited to be on the show. Last seaso n, a lot of the teams were saying, wow, weâre in the premiere, the maiden voyag e of âThe Amazing Race Asia.â This time around, people know sort of what to exp ect but, I think, even more importantly, they are out to win that money and to be the champion. Some of them will stop at nothing to try and achieve that goal . Are the contestants from âTARA 2â more interesting than those from the first season? I would love to say most definitely for sure but I donât want to offend the fir st season contestants. But I definitely think they are more controversial. They are definitely more multifaceted and a lot more colorful. Is there a special way of introducing the new season of âTARAâ? Weâre going to have a special episode before the actual premiere of the first l eg of the race. Itâs called Racers Revealed and it gives the audience the chanc e to get more familiar with the racers before they actually start competing on the show. In that show, thereâs a good chance theyâre going to show some of the se audition tapes so in the future, people will have a better idea of what it t akes to be in the show. Were there any improvements made? For me personally as a host I think I needed to be more myself. I think I was t rying probably too much to be like Phil (Keoghan), trying to fill Philâs shoes. But the show itself, people were saying there wasnât enough self driving or th e teams were all always clumped up on the same flight. This year, you can expec t none of that to really happen. Thereâs a lot more driving, with the teams going from location to location, whi ch tests how well these teams work together. How different are the challenges in this season? Thereâs probably less fear-related ones this time and more thinking and skill-r elated ones, too, but all the challenges reflect on the venue or location or co untry or continent weâre at because we do travel very very far this time around . Did the first season rate well? I heard about it from the producers and the TV station and they were all very e xcited with the ratings and viewership and response so I think thatâs part of t he reason why we came back for season two. It was hard for me to imagine this s eason being better but this seasonâs going to be off the wall. How long will you be committed to âTARAâ? I am committed to as many as they need me for, so as long as the show is there and as long as I donât do too bad of a job, I think Iâll still be in line to ho st and be a part of âThe Amazing Race Asia.â Itâs a unique, special and histori c opportunity for me. Itâs by far the most exciting, the most memorable and the most enjoyable job that I have ever had. E-mail the author at ninomarksablan@yahoo.com

Conversation with an amazing TV host

August 28, 2007 3:08 PM | 4 Comments | No TrackBacks
By Niño Mark Sablan Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--After hosting the first season of the AXN Original Product ion âThe Amazing Race Asia,â Singapore-based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu wa s deluged with endorsement deals, commercial offers and other various proposals -- even invitations to star in a Filipino movie. And while he did accept some of those irresistible offers (the Filipino flick s adly not being a part of it), he is now back as the host of season two of one o f the worldâs greatest, most exciting and most successful reality TV franchises . âThe Amazing Race Asiaâ Season 2 (TARA 2) is set to premiere soon on AXN. While host Wu admits to trying to look a lot less like Phil Keoghan of the US editio n and a lot more like himself in the new season, the show itself has undergone several exciting changes. âYou can never rest on your laurels,â he says, referring to both his career and the showâs success. Allan also states that while the first season put the show on the map, âTARA 2â will now be writing the map. In an exclusive phoner with Inquirer 2bU!, âTARA 2âsâ hot and sexy host reveals how not-so-nice some of the teams are in this season, what the challenges are like and how long he plans to be part of the show. What can viewers expect from âTARA 2â? You can expect a lot more surprises and a lot more drama. This year, the produc ers spent a lot of time and energy trying to pick out colorful and provocative and combustible contestants in the race and have them all thrown in the mix rac ing around the world. Itâs just a hundred percent unadulterated entertainment. The teams will go a lot farther. If you enjoyed last season, youâll definitely enjoy this season. Itâs even more exciting this year. How different are the contestants in this new batch? Last season, the teams were all quite nice people, this season theyâre laying t heir true colors out for everyone to see. Some of the teams even wanted to star t fighting with me! Theyâre very, very angry people! With the new season we have new rules implemented also. Sometimes the teams ref use to accept their fate or the consequences of their actions. They think they âre right. Honestly, I think some of these teams might have been a little delusional but i t obviously makes for great television, too. Last year, all the teams were pretty much excited to be on the show. Last seaso n, a lot of the teams were saying, wow, weâre in the premiere, the maiden voyag e of âThe Amazing Race Asia.â This time around, people know sort of what to exp ect but, I think, even more importantly, they are out to win that money and to be the champion. Some of them will stop at nothing to try and achieve that goal . Are the contestants from âTARA 2â more interesting than those from the first season? I would love to say most definitely for sure but I donât want to offend the fir st season contestants. But I definitely think they are more controversial. They are definitely more multifaceted and a lot more colorful. Is there a special way of introducing the new season of âTARAâ? Weâre going to have a special episode before the actual premiere of the first l eg of the race. Itâs called Racers Revealed and it gives the audience the chanc e to get more familiar with the racers before they actually start competing on the show. In that show, thereâs a good chance theyâre going to show some of the se audition tapes so in the future, people will have a better idea of what it t akes to be in the show. Were there any improvements made? For me personally as a host I think I needed to be more myself. I think I was t rying probably too much to be like Phil (Keoghan), trying to fill Philâs shoes. But the show itself, people were saying there wasnât enough self driving or th e teams were all always clumped up on the same flight. This year, you can expec t none of that to really happen. Thereâs a lot more driving, with the teams going from location to location, whi ch tests how well these teams work together. How different are the challenges in this season? Thereâs probably less fear-related ones this time and more thinking and skill-r elated ones, too, but all the challenges reflect on the venue or location or co untry or continent weâre at because we do travel very very far this time around . Did the first season rate well? I heard about it from the producers and the TV station and they were all very e xcited with the ratings and viewership and response so I think thatâs part of t he reason why we came back for season two. It was hard for me to imagine this s eason being better but this seasonâs going to be off the wall. How long will you be committed to âTARAâ? I am committed to as many as they need me for, so as long as the show is there and as long as I donât do too bad of a job, I think Iâll still be in line to ho st and be a part of âThe Amazing Race Asia.â Itâs a unique, special and histori c opportunity for me. Itâs by far the most exciting, the most memorable and the most enjoyable job that I have ever had. E-mail the author at ninomarksablan@yahoo.com

Thumbs up for story-driven TV soaps

August 27, 2007 3:18 PM | No TrackBacks
By Bayani San Diego Jr. Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--The quotation on his calling card says it all: âItâs a goo d story, man!â South Korean director-producer Lee Hyung Min made it clear that âstory is king â in the broadcast media. He was one of the invited speakers in the âinternational co-productionâ worksho p held in Makati recently. It was organized by the Korean Broadcasting Institut e (KBI) and the countryâs National Broadcasting Network (NBN). Lee spoke on soap operas while his compatriots Tae Won Kim (âJumongâ producer) and Yong Don Lee tackled TV production and documentaries. Lee produced the very popular Koreanovelas âAutumn Sonataâ in 2001 and âWinter Sonataâ in 2002. A year later, he directed Asian superstar Rain in the comedy-drama show âSang D oo, Letâs Go to School.â Although Rain was already famous at the time, Lee told Inquirer Entertainment i n an exclusive interview, the star had âremained down-to-earth.â âWe had a lot of fun on the set because it was a comedy show,â Lee said of the South Korean singer-actor-dancer whoâs often compared to Michael Jackson and Ju stin Timberlake. The director-producer described Rain as a âgood son.â â[He] wasnât born with a silver spoon [in his mouth],â Lee related, âso he work ed hard, starting at the bottom, as backup dancer for singer Park Jin-Young. He is a passionate and dedicated [performer]. He almost doesnât sleep. He keeps p racticing.â Rainâs work ethic stemmed from a promise he had made to his mother before her d eath, Lee recalled. âHe vowed to her that heâd become No. 1.â As such, the director-producer said, Rainâs life story could be likened to a Ko reanovela: âAfter his mom fell ill, he put her in the best hospital. But she ch ecked herself out, saying, âMy treatments cost more than what my son is earning .â [Rain] persuaded her to return to the hospital.â Rain top-billed âFull House,â which GMA 7 aired. He was included in Time magazi neâs online poll of the 100 Most Influential People in the world and in People magazine as one of the Most Beautiful. After âSang Doo,â which won awards, Lee directed âSorry, I Love You,â shot in M elbourne. He admits that heâs partial to dark themes. In âSang Doo,â Rain played a gigolo ; âSorryâ was about white slavery. âItâs important for TV dramas to show both the light and dark aspects of life, â Lee pointed out. âReal life is a mix of comedy and drama. I prefer real stori es.â He is not so keen on remaking old soaps and movies, a common practice in Philip pine TV. Heâd rather update classic stories. Which was precisely what he did on his latest TV show, âThe Snow Queen,â based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale. âSnow Queen,â a hit in Japan, attracted a young demographic in Korea. At the Makati workshop, Lee encouraged local TV producers and writers to go bac k to the classics. He blamed the current âcrisisâ in Korean TV to a lack of creativity. (He mentio ned that some viewers were turned off by the actors, mostly tapped from the mod eling world, who âdo not know how to act.â) âIn Korea, producers keep offering the same formula, the same old love stories, â Lee said. âThe audience is looking for something new. A new kind of drama.â

Thumbs up for story-driven TV soaps

August 27, 2007 3:18 PM | No TrackBacks
By Bayani San Diego Jr. Inquirer MANILA, Philippines--The quotation on his calling card says it all: âItâs a goo d story, man!â South Korean director-producer Lee Hyung Min made it clear that âstory is king â in the broadcast media. He was one of the invited speakers in the âinternational co-productionâ worksho p held in Makati recently. It was organized by the Korean Broadcasting Institut e (KBI) and the countryâs National Broadcasting Network (NBN). Lee spoke on soap operas while his compatriots Tae Won Kim (âJumongâ producer) and Yong Don Lee tackled TV production and documentaries. Lee produced the very popular Koreanovelas âAutumn Sonataâ in 2001 and âWinter Sonataâ in 2002. A year later, he directed Asian superstar Rain in the comedy-drama show âSang D oo, Letâs Go to School.â Although Rain was already famous at the time, Lee told Inquirer Entertainment i n an exclusive interview, the star had âremained down-to-earth.â âWe had a lot of fun on the set because it was a comedy show,â Lee said of the South Korean singer-actor-dancer whoâs often compared to Michael Jackson and Ju stin Timberlake. The director-producer described Rain as a âgood son.â â[He] wasnât born with a silver spoon [in his mouth],â Lee related, âso he work ed hard, starting at the bottom, as backup dancer for singer Park Jin-Young. He is a passionate and dedicated [performer]. He almost doesnât sleep. He keeps p racticing.â Rainâs work ethic stemmed from a promise he had made to his mother before her d eath, Lee recalled. âHe vowed to her that heâd become No. 1.â As such, the director-producer said, Rainâs life story could be likened to a Ko reanovela: âAfter his mom fell ill, he put her in the best hospital. But she ch ecked herself out, saying, âMy treatments cost more than what my son is earning .â [Rain] persuaded her to return to the hospital.â Rain top-billed âFull House,â which GMA 7 aired. He was included in Time magazi neâs online poll of the 100 Most Influential People in the world and in People magazine as one of the Most Beautiful. After âSang Doo,â which won awards, Lee directed âSorry, I Love You,â shot in M elbourne. He admits that heâs partial to dark themes. In âSang Doo,â Rain played a gigolo ; âSorryâ was about white slavery. âItâs important for TV dramas to show both the light and dark aspects of life, â Lee pointed out. âReal life is a mix of comedy and drama. I prefer real stori es.â He is not so keen on remaking old soaps and movies, a common practice in Philip pine TV. Heâd rather update classic stories. Which was precisely what he did on his latest TV show, âThe Snow Queen,â based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale. âSnow Queen,â a hit in Japan, attracted a young demographic in Korea. At the Makati workshop, Lee encouraged local TV producers and writers to go bac k to the classics. He blamed the current âcrisisâ in Korean TV to a lack of creativity. (He mentio ned that some viewers were turned off by the actors, mostly tapped from the mod eling world, who âdo not know how to act.â) âIn Korea, producers keep offering the same formula, the same old love stories, â Lee said. âThe audience is looking for something new. A new kind of drama.â

'High School Musical 2' sets record

August 27, 2007 2:10 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES--"High School Musical 2" proved the Disney Channel can boast of mor e than a one-hit TV wonder. Friday's premiere drew an audience of 17.2 million, making it the most-watched basic cable program ever, according to Nielsen Medi a Research. It more than doubled the viewership of the first movie, "High Schoo l Musical," which drew 7.7 million in 2006. The basic-cable record had been held by CNN's airing of a 1993 debate on the No rth American Free Trade Agreement that drew 16.8 million viewers. Parents knew where their kids were Friday: Among children 6 to 11 and youngster s 9 to 14, two out of three children in those age groups watching TV were tuned in to "High School Musical 2," Disney Channel said Monday. Among girl viewers age 6 to 11, it was four out of five. The "High School Musical" brand has become a cultural phenomenon with hit recor ds, concerts and newly minted young stars including Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efro n. The sequel followed the summer adventures of students Sharpay and Troy and t heir fellow Wildcats of East High.

'High School Musical 2' sets record

August 27, 2007 2:10 AM | No TrackBacks
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES--"High School Musical 2" proved the Disney Channel can boast of mor e than a one-hit TV wonder. Friday's premiere drew an audience of 17.2 million, making it the most-watched basic cable program ever, according to Nielsen Medi a Research. It more than doubled the viewership of the first movie, "High Schoo l Musical," which drew 7.7 million in 2006. The basic-cable record had been held by CNN's airing of a 1993 debate on the No rth American Free Trade Agreement that drew 16.8 million viewers. Parents knew where their kids were Friday: Among children 6 to 11 and youngster s 9 to 14, two out of three children in those age groups watching TV were tuned in to "High School Musical 2," Disney Channel said Monday. Among girl viewers age 6 to 11, it was four out of five. The "High School Musical" brand has become a cultural phenomenon with hit recor ds, concerts and newly minted young stars including Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efro n. The sequel followed the summer adventures of students Sharpay and Troy and t heir fellow Wildcats of East High.
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