 'Platinum' Star Stays in UPN Fold
Fri, Jun 13, 2003 10:57 AM PDT
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Jason George, late of UPN's "Platinum," is likely joining one of the network's new sitcoms.
George is in negotiations to star as rapper-actress Eve's love interest in "The Opposite Sex," a romantic comedy set to launch in the fall. He would replace Bumper Robinson, who played the part in the pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Eve and George have worked together previously; he played her boyfriend in the movie "Barbershop."
In "The Opposite Sex," Eve plays a clothing designer who hasn't had much luck with men -- until she meets George's character, an athletic, down-to-earth guy.
In addition to "Barbershop" and "Platinum," George's credits include The WB sitcom "Off Centre" and the movie "Clockstoppers."
The Incredible Hulk (Animated Series) (2003) (NEW!)
The DVD compiles the first four episodes of the 1996-97 animated series, which outline the Hulk's origins, as well as the struggles of his human alter ego, Bruce Banner, to rid himself of the creature. The episodes also make fine use of Marvel's rosters of heroes and villains; in the two-part "Return of the Beast," the Hulk tangles with the Leader, the Gargoyle, and the hideous Abomination, while in "Raw Power," he's up against the malevolent ZZZAX; and in "Helping Hand, Iron Fist," he goes mano-a-mano with Iron Man and War Machine. Terrific performances (TV Hulk Lou Ferrigno provides the creature's voice) and extensive extras make this DVD a must-have for comic and cartoon aficionados. --Paul Gaita
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|  THE HULK [PG]
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Scientist Bruce Banner's (Bana) quiet life as a brilliant researcher working with cutting edge genetic technology conceals a nearly forgotten and painful past. His ex-girlfriend and equally brilliant fellow researcher, Betty Ross (Connelly), has tired of Bruce�s cordoned off emotional terrain and resigns herself to remaining an interested onlooker to his quiet life. One day a simple oversight leads to an explosive situation and Bruce makes a split-second decision; his heroic impulse saves a life and leaves him apparently unscathed -- his body absorbing a normally deadly dose of gamma radiation. [Universal Pictures]
How is this movie UPN related?
1996 animated Hulk series was made for UPN.
THE ITALIAN JOB [PG-13]
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The plan was flawless, the job executed perfectly and the escape clean. The only threat mastermind thief Charlie Croker (Wahlberg) never saw coming was from a member of his own crew. After pulling off an amazing gold bullion heist from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice, Italy, Charlie and his gang -- inside man Steve (Norton), computer genius Lyle (Green), wheelman Handsome Rob (Statham), explosives expert Left-Ear (Def) and veteran safecracker Bridger (Sutherland) -- can't believe it when one of them turns out to be a double-crosser. Now, with the help of Stella (Theron), a beautiful nerves-of-steel safecracker, they plan to re-steal the gold by tapping into Los Angeles' traffic control system, manipulating signals and creating the biggest traffic jam in L.A. history. [Paramount Pictures]
How is this movie UPN related?
It's Paramount!!! Was featured on UPN's Buzz Reel May 26th.
LAST WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP 10
June 13 - June 15, 2003 |
1. Finding Nemo (Walt Disney) - 29.2m
2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (Universal) - 19.1m
3. Bruce Almighty (Universal) - 14.2m
4. Rugats Go Wild (Paramount Pictures) - 12.5m
5. Hollywood Homicide (Columbia Pictures) - 11.7m
6. Dumb and Dumberer (New Line Cinema) - 11.0m
7. The Italian Job (Paramount Pictures) - 9.5m
8. Matrix Reloaded (Warner Bros.) - 5.5m
9. Daddy Day Care (Columbia Pictures) - 2.1m
10. X-Men 2 (20th Century Fox) - 1.6m
Weekend box office data by ACNielsen EDI ©2003 |
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