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Michael Bay denies 'Armageddon' apology, says he's proud of the movie

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Aerosmith receive raptuous greeting in Chch

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Don Scott KIWI WELCOME: Aerosmith lead singer Steve Tyler receives a hongi. DON SCOTT/Fairfax NZ KIWI WELCOME: Steve Tyler is the lead singer of well-known rock band Aerosmith and the father of Actress Liv Tyler. An Auckland couple who had a stopover in Christchurch on their way to the Aerosmith concert in Dunedin were treated to a surprise encounter with the stars themselves last night. The band, dubbed the "Bad Boys from Boston", touched down at Christchurch International Airport about 7.20pm, and were met by a small but enthusiastic reception. It is the first time the band, fronted by lead singer and American Idol judge Steven Tyler, has visited New Zealand. Band members, with about seven trolleys of luggage in tow, posed with fans after being welcomed with a spirited powhiri in the arrivals lounge. Among those gathered were Aucklanders James and Rebecca Jones. The couple, who used to live in Boston, bought tickets to tonight's Aerosmith concert as soon as it was anno

Michael Bay: 'I Apologize For Armageddon'

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"I would redo the entire third act if I could," Bay admitted. Director Michael Bay has been nominated for four Razzie Awards for his work behind-the-camera on films like "Pearl Harbor," "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." But there's one film that even Bay is sorry you had to pay to see. In arecent profilein the MiamiHerald , Bay explains what went wrong on his least-favorite film he has done: I will apologize for Armageddon . We had to do the whole movie in 16 weeks. It was a massive undertaking. That was not fair to the movie. I would redo the entire third act if I could. But the studio literally took the movie away from us. It was terrible. My visual effects supervisor had a nervous breakdown, so I had to be in charge of that. I called James Cameron and asked What do you do when youre doing all the effects yourself? But the movie did fine. www.imdb.com "Armageddon" is about a misfit team o

Aerosmith singer accepts haka challenge

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DON SCOTT/Fairfax NZ HAILING THE HAKA: Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler at Christchurch International Airport. The bad boys from Boston, Aerosmith, have touched down to a small but enthusiastic reception at Christchurch international airport. The band, with about seven trolleys of luggage in tow, posed with fans after being welcomed with a spirited powhiri in the arrivals lounge about 7.20pm. Lead singer Steven Tyler accepted the challenge, dropping to his knees during the haka. Tyler, who was a judge on American Idol, then spoke a few words in Maori before singing some lines from his hit song I Dont Want To Miss A Thing - albeit a bit wonky on the tuning. He told Stuff it was an honour to be in New Zealand, a place he had heard a lot about from daughter Liv Tyler, who starred in Lord of the Rings. The band is staying at the George hotel in Christchurch tonight and will fly in their private jet tomorrow to Dunedin for a one-night only show. Asked what was in his rider, Tyler said abo

"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Primetime Specials Return to ABC During the NBA Finals

"JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT" PRIMETIME SPECIALS RETURN TO ABC DURING THE NBA FINALS Los Angeles, CA - For the sixth consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night." These special edition episodes will air in primetime every night of the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1, Thursday, June 6. "JKL: Game Night," will feature Kimmel's signature comedy bits and a star-studded line up of guests including Will Smith, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and many more. In addition, NBA stars will compete against 2-year-old pop-a-shot phenom -- "Trick Shot Titus." Earlier this year, Jimmy challenged the toddler to an in-studio free throw contest which "Trick Shot Titus" won handily. Now, to ramp up the competition, Jimmy has invited All-Stars such as Metta World Peace and Shaquille O'Neal to go head-to-head against "Trick Shot Titus" in his one-on-one basketball ba

Style Icon Lisa Kline Hosting Woodbury Universitys Neo-Tribes

Woodbury University continues its tradition of welcoming esteemed fashion influencers into the schools annual runway event and VIP gala. This years honoree is Lisa Kline, Los Angeles fashion designer and style icon, who will be present at both the private show and the presentation that is open to the general public. Burbank, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 The 49th Annual Fashion Show coordinated by Woodbury University has been expanded into two full-length fashion festivities this year, as the institution celebrates its renovated fashion design curriculum. Neo-Tribes is the overarching theme for the show, and fashion maven and celebrity stylist, Lisa Kline , will be the honored guest for both evenings. Lisa Klines retail stores and online brand has made waves in the fashion community with edgy, hip apparel and accessories that has dressed A-list celebrities, including Liv Tyler, Jessica Simpson , Paris Hilton , Jessica Biel , and Ashton Kutcher. On April 27, Kline and a full-house of

Lisa Kline Hosting Woodbury Universitys Neo-Tribes

Woodbury University continues its tradition of welcoming esteemed fashion influencers into the schools annual runway event and VIP gala. This years honoree is Lisa Kline, Los Angeles fashion designer and style icon, who will be present at both the private show and the presentation that is open to the general public. Burbank, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 The 49th Annual Fashion Show coordinated by Woodbury University has been expanded into two full-length fashion festivities this year, as the institution celebrates its renovated fashion design curriculum. Neo-Tribes is the overarching theme for the show, and fashion maven and celebrity stylist, Lisa Kline , will be the honored guest for both evenings. Lisa Klines retail stores and online brand has made waves in the fashion community with edgy, hip apparel and accessories that has dressed A-list celebrities, including Liv Tyler, Jessica Simpson , Paris Hilton , Jessica Biel , and Ashton Kutcher. On April 27, Kline and a full-house of