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New to On Demand: War Dogs

November 22, 2016 Paul Hall

In the new movie War Dogs, we get to meet two motivated young Americans. David Packouz (Miles Teller) is a kid doing whatever it takes to survive. He’s a massage therapist, but has dreams of going into business for himself. Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill), David’s old friend, rolls back into town and reconnects with him. Efraim quickly invites David to join his company, AEY, Inc. Together the two will be selling weapons to the U.S. government, a perfect career for any 20-something, right? Because of past rigged contracts, the government has been forced to open up the bidding process to […]

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Reality TV

Billion Dollar Buyer Season 2 Premieres November 22 on CNBC

November 21, 2016 Dave Lange

Tilman Fertiitta can transform businesses with one order. He’s the chairman, CEO and sole shareholder of Landry’s Inc. (one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S.), and has a $2 billion annual supply spend. Fertitta’s reality show on CNBC, Billion Dollar Buyer, premieres its second season November 22 at 10pmET. If you’re not already familiar with the show here’s a little background. Fertitta oversees more than 500 properties and over 50 restaurant, hotel, and entertainment brands — from high end to mainstream. So when he agrees to place an order with a business, it’s a big deal. The business must […]

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Interview

Lucha Underground star Cage on why he is the true Machine of pro wrestling

November 21, 2016 Scott Fishman

Brian Cage is known as “The Machine” of Lucha Underground. Built like a tank, yet flies like an acrobat. Viewers of the El Rey Network series marvel at his athletic ability. The 32-year-old has earned the respect of the fans inside the sacred Temple in Boyle Heights, Calif. as a dominant force. Cage is proud at not only Lucha’s evolution over the last three seasons, but his own along with it. “I definitely feel more comfortable in my own skin,” he said. “The people at Lucha Underground have treated me very well. It’s good television. We have kept really strong. […]

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Comedy

Dave Chappelle to Headline Three New Standup Specials on Netflix

November 21, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

Following his major return to the public eye in a generally well-received hosting gig on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago, Dave Chappelle has more planned for fans in the coming year. Netflix announced today that Chappelle will headline three new standup comedy specials released on the streaming service in 2017. One of the specials is an original made exclusively for Netflix, produced by Chappelle and directed by Stan Lathan. The other two never-before-seen specials come directly from Chappelle’s “personal comedy vault.” These specials are directed by Lathan and filmed at Austin City Limits and The Hollywood Palladium, and are Chappelle’s […]

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Movies

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 21-28

November 21, 2016 Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 21-28 Hands of Stone (pictured) This film tells the story of legendary fighter Roberto Duran and his rise from the streets of Panama to the top of boxing’s mountain. Legendary trainer Ray Arcel comes out of retirement to work with Duran and teach the fighter that winning takes strategy. Edgar Ramírez, Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin (R, 1:51) 11/22 Hell or High Water Two brothers in a small town in West Texas come up with a scheme to save their parents’ land from the bank. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and this series […]

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Recap

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5 Recap: Simon says

November 20, 2016 Lori Acken

Oh Gregory, you suit-wearing, Marcia Maggie-irking, Jesus-freaked disaster of a Hilltop leader, you. Thus is the crux of The Walking Dead Season 7 episode 5 — “Go Getters.” It also marks the return of my favorite not-Negan Savior, Billy Bob Nicholson. OK, his name is actually Simon — played by Canadian actor Steven Ogg (Better Call Saul‘s Sobchak) — but if Billy Bob Thornton and Jack Nicholson had a love child, he would look just like that and you cannot argue it. Also, anyone else jonesing to meet the Sanctuary’s dentist? Because, man, those people have some teeth. But I […]

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Reality TV

Gold Rush’s Todd Hoffman on His Big Oregon Gamble

November 18, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

Todd Hoffman, one of the miners in Discovery Channel’s No. 1-rated series Gold Rush, had big sights when he took a gamble by coming from the Klondike to the High Bar mine in Oregon. Fittingly enough for his claim’s name, he had set a very high bar for his team, hoping to extract 5,000 ounces of gold. Unfortunately, as fans of the show have seen, he has only reached about 1/10th of that amount. Taking another gamble, Hoffman has left High Bar and is moving his team to Buckland. Showing loyalty, his team is even willing to not get paid for […]

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Reality TV

WWE Total Divas Season 6 Premiere Recap: Total Superstars

November 17, 2016 Scott Fishman

It is WrestleMania time as Total Divas returns for Season 6 with some new faces entering the mix. The biggest show of the year for WWE means different things for each of the ladies. For Brie Bella, it’s what she believes is her last match. Emotions are running high for the veteran performer with husband Daniel Bryan at home not long after having to retire and twin sister Nikki rehabbing a neck injury. If that weren’t enough, Brie also has to deal with Maryse, one of the additions to the reality show. Maryse hasn’t talked to Brie and Nikki in three-and-a-half […]