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The Bible Leads Week's Blu-ray Releases

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News The Bible Leads Week's Blu-ray ReleasesBy Swanni Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2013) - The Bible, the 10-part miniseries that shattered ratings records for The History Channel, leads this week's top releases on Blu-ray high-def disc. The series, which retells stories from the Scriptures, finished its 10 episode run on Easter night. Nielsen reports that each episode has been watched by roughly 13 million viewers, easily surpassing the ratings of shows on the broadcast networks which have larger audiences. To order the entire The Bible miniseries for 50 percent off ($29.96), click: The Bible The list of this week's new Blu-ray releases includes some other top attractions, too, including the Japanese mystery, Tormented; Hemingway and Gellhorn, the HBO movie starring Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen; the critically-praised The Sweeney; and Hello Dolly, the Barbra Streisand movie that helped make her a star. But don't forget to take a look at 1996's That Thing You Do,

New DVDs: Tristana and That Obscure Object of Desire

LUIS BUUEL began his career as a filmmaker with a Dadaist determination to shock and outrage. He cast himself as the square-jawed dandy who, at the beginning of his first film, Un Chien Andalou (1929), impassively draws a straight razor across the eyeball of a compliant young woman without troubling to remove the cigarette from his mouth. As he wrote in his introduction to the published version of the script (written with Salvador Dal), Buuel was disappointed when instead of fleeing the theater in horror and revulsion, the audience actually adored the film and it became something of a hit. The lesson was not lost on him: by the time he began his series of late masterworks with Belle de Jour in 1967, he had discovered that the true path to subversion passed not through violence and provocation but through calm and lucidity. In the intervening decades, Buuel had developed a style so rigorously neutral that it became deeply, inimitably personal. The performances are carefully purged of

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Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION By: Staff Writer Posted: 03/21/2013 1:00 AM | Comments: Scandal Olivia ends up on the opposing side of the Oval Office because of Fitz's pick for Supreme Court Justice. It turns out that his choice has allegedly been having a steamy affair with Liv's new client. Lisa Edelstein guest stars. ABC/Citytv, 9 p.m. The Walking Dead In this special black-and-white edition, Rick struggles to lead the group away from Atlanta. Once they reach the highway, they encounter a danger unlike anything they've ever seen. Also, the group sets out to find a missing member. AMC, 6:30 p.m. American Idol The journey comes to an end for another contestant after host Ryan Seacrest reveals the results of the voting. This season's judges include singer Mariah Carey, producer Randy Jackson, rapper Nicki Minaj and country icon Keith Urban. Fox/CTV, 7 p.m. Talk Shows: George Stroumboulopoulos: Sandra Bernhard Jay Leno: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Paul David Letterman:

Photography comes to life

Soowan Bramble in this Heather Jones creation. PHOTOS:DONALDMICHAELCHAMBERS Fashion models in magazines or on billboards almost always look perfect. The intent is for you to feel very much a part of that picture when you look at itbringing whats still, to life. This is the challenge that excites London-based Trinidadian photographer Donald Michael Chambers. Without formal training, the 35-year-old has proven that sometimes talent is all you need. Chambers is affiliated with Elite Model Management, one of the worlds most prestigious model management agencies. And in a recent interview on the Elite web site, he opened up about his influences, early years as a photographer and the ups and downs of life in the fashion industry. The nephew of former politician and Olympian Wendell Mottley has certainly written his own chaptersas he hasnt pursued his career in the conventional way. He told Elite his passion for photography was sparked while doing his BA in International Relations, at the Ohi

NCIS Star Pauley Perrettes Ex Husband Charged With Violating Restraining Order

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Shivers and Perrette during their marriage. (Getty Images) Pauley Perrette has been divorced since 2006, but she just cant seem to shake her ex husband, who's now causing new trouble for the "NCIS" star. Coyote Shivers, a musician who appeared in the 1995 film "Empire Records," has been charged with violating the restraining order which Perrette has against him, reports TMZ . The reason? Last March, Shivers, 47, and his new wife showed up at the same Hollywood sushi restaurant that Perrette, 43, and her current fianc were dining at, when an argument ensued. At the time, Shivers insisted that he and his wife, Mayra Dias Gomes, had been frequent diners at Shintaro and it was all a coincidence, but apparently a judge felt differently. Shivers is due back in court on Wednesday. If convicted, he could face up to a year-and-a-half behind bars. But Gomes is standing by her man. Her Twitter page's wallpaper is a photo of herself wearing a "Free Coyote Shivers&

Photography comes to life

Fashion models in magazines or on billboards almost always look perfect. The intent is for you to feel very much a part of that picture when you look at itbringing whats still, to life. This is the challenge that excites London-based Trinidadian photographer Donald Michael Chambers. Without formal training, the 35-year-old has proven that sometimes talent is all you need. Chambers is affiliated with Elite Model Management, one of the worlds most prestigious model management agencies. And in a recent interview on the Elite web site, he opened up about his influences, early years as a photographer and the ups and downs of life in the fashion industry. The nephew of former politician and Olympian Wendell Mottley has certainly written his own chaptersas he hasnt pursued his career in the conventional way. He told Elite his passion for photography was sparked while doing his BA in International Relations, at the Ohio Wesleyan University in the US. He used disposable cameras to record the me

NCIS Star Pauley Perrettes Ex Husband Charged With Violating Restraining Order

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Shivers and Perrette during their marriage. (Getty Images) Pauley Perrette has been divorced since 2006, but she just cant seem to shake her ex husband, who's now causing new trouble for the "NCIS" star. Coyote Shivers, a musician who appeared in the 1995 film "Empire Records," has been charged with violating the restraining order which Perrette has against him, reports TMZ . The reason? Last March, Shivers, 47, and his new wife showed up at the same Hollywood sushi restaurant that Perrette, 43, and her current fianc were dining at, when an argument ensued. At the time, Shivers insisted that he and his wife, Mayra Dias Gomes, had been frequent diners at Shintaro and it was all a coincidence, but apparently a judge felt differently. Shivers is due back in court on Wednesday. If convicted, he could face up to a year-and-a-half behind bars. But Gomes is standing by her man. Her Twitter page's wallpaper is a photo of herself wearing a "Free Coyote Shivers&

Photography comes to life

Fashion models in magazines or on billboards almost always look perfect. The intent is for you to feel very much a part of that picture when you look at itbringing whats still, to life. This is the challenge that excites London-based Trinidadian photographer Donald Michael Chambers. Without formal training, the 35-year-old has proven that sometimes talent is all you need. Chambers is affiliated with Elite Model Management, one of the worlds most prestigious model management agencies. And in a recent interview on the Elite web site, he opened up about his influences, early years as a photographer and the ups and downs of life in the fashion industry. The nephew of former politician and Olympian Wendell Mottley has certainly written his own chaptersas he hasnt pursued his career in the conventional way. He told Elite his passion for photography was sparked while doing his BA in International Relations, at the Ohio Wesleyan University in the US. He used disposable cameras to record the me

NCIS Star Pauley Perrettes Ex Husband Charged With Violating Restraining Order

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Shivers and Perrette during their marriage. (Getty Images) Pauley Perrette has been divorced since 2006, but she just cant seem to shake her ex husband, who's now causing new trouble for the "NCIS" star. Coyote Shivers, a musician who appeared in the 1995 film "Empire Records," has been charged with violating the restraining order which Perrette has against him, reports TMZ . The reason? Last March, Shivers, 47, and his new wife showed up at the same Hollywood sushi restaurant that Perrette, 43, and her current fianc were dining at, when an argument ensued. At the time, Shivers insisted that he and his wife, Mayra Dias Gomes, had been frequent diners at Shintaro and it was all a coincidence, but apparently a judge felt differently. Shivers is due back in court on Wednesday. If convicted, he could face up to a year-and-a-half behind bars. But Gomes is standing by her man. Her Twitter page's wallpaper is a photo of herself wearing a "Free Coyote Shivers&

Photography comes to life

Fashion models in magazines or on billboards almost always look perfect. The intent is for you to feel very much a part of that picture when you look at itbringing whats still, to life. This is the challenge that excites London-based Trinidadian photographer Donald Michael Chambers. Without formal training, the 35-year-old has proven that sometimes talent is all you need. Chambers is affiliated with Elite Model Management, one of the worlds most prestigious model management agencies. And in a recent interview on the Elite web site, he opened up about his influences, early years as a photographer and the ups and downs of life in the fashion industry. The nephew of former politician and Olympian Wendell Mottley has certainly written his own chaptersas he hasnt pursued his career in the conventional way. He told Elite his passion for photography was sparked while doing his BA in International Relations, at the Ohio Wesleyan University in the US. He used disposable cameras to record the me

NCIS Star Pauley Perrettes Ex Husband Charged With Violating Restraining Order

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Shivers and Perrette during their marriage. (Getty Images) Pauley Perrette has been divorced since 2006, but she just cant seem to shake her ex husband, who's now causing new trouble for the "NCIS" star. Coyote Shivers, a musician who appeared in the 1995 film "Empire Records," has been charged with violating the restraining order which Perrette has against him, reports TMZ . The reason? Last March, Shivers, 47, and his new wife showed up at the same Hollywood sushi restaurant that Perrette, 43, and her current fianc were dining at, when an argument ensued. At the time, Shivers insisted that he and his wife, Mayra Dias Gomes, had been frequent diners at Shintaro and it was all a coincidence, but apparently a judge felt differently. If convicted, Shivers who is currently on probation for harassing Perrette's lawyer could face up to a year-and-a-half behind bars. But Gomes is standing by her man. Her Twitter page's wallpaper is a photo of herself wearin

Fit in the City: Natalie Portman's trainer - and a webcam - get me a ballet body

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Ruby Warrington works out at homein New York in front of her laptop By Ruby Warrington PUBLISHED: 17:00 EST, 23 March 2013 | UPDATED: 17:00 EST, 23 March 2013 Fit in the City: Ruby Warrington works out from home Its 11.20am and Natalie Portmans personal trainer, Mary Helen Bowers, is putting me through my paces at my apartment in Manhattans East Village. Down on my mat, Im guided through a series of leg lifts to tone and hone my inner thighs similar to the kind of moves Mary had Natalie do to get in shape for her Oscar-winning role in Black Swan. Its part of a workout that Mary Helen, a former dancer with the New York City Ballet, calls Ballet Beautiful which is also popular with her other high-profile clients, actresses Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst and Victorias Secret model Doutzen Kroes. MY LAPTOP STUDIO As the burn begins to kick in, I can hear groans from other women. No Im not hosting a class at home, I have logged on to Mary Helens website, balletbeautiful.com, and joined one

Why Aerosmith chose Dunedin

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SUPPLIED COMING TO DUNEDIN: Aerosmith As the hard-rocking guitarist and songwriter with legendary band Aerosmith, Joe Perry has lived the rock'n'roll dream, but he could have been a big fish in a different pond. When he was a child, he dreamed of being a marine biologist, not a rock star. "Music wasn't my first choice, not really. I went along for the ride and made a living at it," Perry explains. "I always thought I would be a marine biologist." It's late on a Friday night. He's at his family's property outside Boston and has spent the day sleeping, he confesses down the phone. He still loves the ocean and is a certified diver, but Perry, 62, has certainly made a living out of music. With Aerosmith, he has sold more than 140 million albums worldwide. Aerosmith first formed in the late 1960s, the combination of Steve Tyler's band, Chain Reaction, and Perry's group, Jam Band. As a teen, Perry, who appears to have always had cheekbones

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Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION By: Staff Writer Posted: 1:00 AM | Comments: Scandal Olivia ends up on the opposing side of the Oval Office because of Fitz's pick for Supreme Court Justice. It turns out that his choice has allegedly been having a steamy affair with Liv's new client. Lisa Edelstein guest stars. ABC/Citytv, 9 p.m. The Walking Dead In this special black-and-white edition, Rick struggles to lead the group away from Atlanta. Once they reach the highway, they encounter a danger unlike anything they've ever seen. Also, the group sets out to find a missing member. AMC, 6:30 p.m. American Idol The journey comes to an end for another contestant after host Ryan Seacrest reveals the results of the voting. This season's judges include singer Mariah Carey, producer Randy Jackson, rapper Nicki Minaj and country icon Keith Urban. Fox/CTV, 7 p.m. Talk Shows: George Stroumboulopoulos: Sandra Bernhard Jay Leno: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Paul David Letterman: Tina Fey, J

Interview: Viggo Mortensen on Everybody Has a Plan

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Normally when an Oscar-nominated actor like Viggo Mortensen stars in a movie, it's going to get a lot of attention at all stages of production, but that wasn't really the case with Everybody Has a Plan , a lower-budget film from Argentina that played at the Toronto International Film Festival last September which is another showcase for one of the more underrated dramatic actors working today. Written and directed by Ana Piterbarg, Mortensen plays the dual role of Augustin and Pedro, twin brothers living in different parts of the country - Augustin is a doctor in Buenos Aires, who is unsatisfied with his life, and Pedro dwells in the remote area of the Tigre delta. When Pedro dies, Augustin decides to take over his brother's identity not realizing how far his brother has gotten involved with a local criminal and a significantly younger woman named Rosa. ComingSoon.net got on the phone with Mortensen earlier this week and after talking about his return to his roots in Argent

On the fringe

Ask an expert to weigh in on the power of bangs, and the list of adjectives is endless. Classic yet versatile. Long or short. Wispy or heavy. Sideswept or straight. Dont forget magical, as they can make forehead wrinkles and blemishes disappear. Bangs even stole the show at the presidential inauguration. She may have jokingly blamed them on a midlife crisis, but the impact of fashionable first lady Michelle Obamas new forehead fringe was fierce enough to spark robust discussion among the style authorities and even an unauthorized Twitter account, @FirstLadysBangs. Beauty retailer Ulta, which has locations in Evesham and Moorestown, considers bangs to be a key accessory with a staying power unlike the average fad. They can shorten a long face or slim a round face, and even edge up a conservative do. Season after season, classics like the straight-across bang come back, and new incarnations crop up, Ulta said. Seasoned hair designer Michele Iwanicki, owner of TBS Salon & Spa on High

Is This The Latest Actress Turned Designer? Charlize Theron Rumoured To Be Working On A Denim Line

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Charlize Theron is a denim super-fan What do you get when you combine a former American Vogue stylist and an Oscar-winning actress with an interest in fashion? Why, a denim range of course! Denim aficionado Charlize Theron is tipped to be working on a jeans line with Leslie Fremar, a New York celebrity stylist whose impressive client list includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Connelly, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler and Reese Witherspoon as well as Charlize of course, she even styled herself and Reeses Oscars dresses last month . The Hollywood actress is a veritable denim super-fan, rarely spotted without her signature skinny jeans on. So what can we expect from the line? We already expect to see all of their A-list friends and clients sporting the label but what will they name the brand? Charliz Jeanz? Therons threads? Or perhaps theyll down the actress/stylist dream-team route like Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang and stick with surnames Theron and Fremar? Yep we think tha

On the fringe

Ask an expert to weigh in on the power of bangs, and the list of adjectives is endless. Classic yet versatile. Long or short. Wispy or heavy. Sideswept or straight. Dont forget magical, as they can make forehead wrinkles and blemishes disappear. Bangs even stole the show at the presidential inauguration. She may have jokingly blamed them on a midlife crisis, but the impact of fashionable first lady Michelle Obamas new forehead fringe was fierce enough to spark robust discussion among the style authorities and even an unauthorized Twitter account, @FirstLadysBangs. Beauty retailer Ulta, which has locations in Evesham and Moorestown, considers bangs to be a key accessory with a staying power unlike the average fad. They can shorten a long face or slim a round face, and even edge up a conservative do. Season after season, classics like the straight-across bang come back, and new incarnations crop up, Ulta said. Seasoned hair designer Michele Iwanicki, owner of TBS Salon & Spa on High

Stars Wearing Red Nose Day Clothes: Rihanna, One Direction, Alexa Chung And More

So you hardly need reminding that today is Red Nose Day, and lots of stars have got in on the action. Kate Moss broke her radio silence and read 50 shades , Nick Grimshaw dyed his hair bright pink and Jessie J is shaving her hair off tonight (eek!). But that's not it, as lots of A Listers including Rihanna, Kate Moss and the boys of One Direction have done their bit by wearing some red nose day gear. Stella McCartney leant her creative talent to design an exclusive range of charity tees, which we're all going bonkers for ( Grazia Daily are wearing ours in the office today). Stella tweeted a picture of the one and only Rihanna posing in nada but the tee shirt and some bold red lippy, with the caption 'Thank you Rihanna for supporting Red Nose Day! You're the best x Stella.' So who else has been wearing Red Nose Day clothes? Jessie J tweeted a picture of her wearing her Stella tee with red court shoes, red lips and a red nose. Mr Comic Relief Nick Grimshaw opted for