Joan Rivers Dies At The Age Of 81 Michael Lee, September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81. The groundbreaking comedian stopped breathing during a medical procedure to repair her vocal cords last Thrusday, and was put under a medical induced coma until last Tuesday, where doctors put her on life support.Rivers was known for her razor sharp wit, and would direct her jokes at America’s obbession with chemical altering beauty. The comedian had been building storied career that spans almost 50 years.Hit the jump to read a statement from her daughter Melissa Rivers, and to check out some videos as well. It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother.Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and appreciated.My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know that her final wish woudl be that we return to laughing soon. News Joan RiversObituary
Avatar News: Banned in China, 23 Minute Featurette, and Man Dies From Excitement January 20, 2010January 20, 2010James Cameron’s Avatar tends to attract some pretty strange news. There has already been the report of a woman getting shot during an Avatar screening, and now we have another death related to Avatar. More on this story, plus China banning the film, and a 23 minute behind-the-scenes featurette. Read More
“Oblivion” Review: Joseph Kosinski Recycles, Reuses, & Repurposes Familiar Sci-Fi Elements April 18, 2013April 18, 2013Getting that aching feeling that a film is a retread or just grabbing bits and pieces from previously similar titles is nothing new in this day an age. Not that it should be a cause for concern or anything, but it’s more or less what Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion is. The… Read More
News And In That Moment We Were All ‘Minions’ In Super Bowl Ad February 1, 2015February 1, 2015Too accurate. In this Super Bowl spot the minions show just how similar we are to the funny and bumbling yellow buddies from the “Despicable Me” movies and the upcoming ‘Minions’ feature from Universal. Read More