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		<title>Pierce&#8217;s Playground &#8211; Episode 24 with Jennyfly [podcast]</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 02:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On tonight&#8217;s show, Jennyfly and I talk about Arnold in the Toxic Avenger, Wonder Woman, Disney, CW TV schedule, Bang with Friends, music news, gossip, DVD Tuesday, Movies on Friday, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Houston nightlife, and more! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Are you on Twitter? Follow us at @mikethemovieguy and<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/pierces-playground-episode-24-with-jennyfly-podcast/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p>On tonight&#8217;s show, Jennyfly and I talk about Arnold in the Toxic Avenger, Wonder Woman, Disney, CW TV schedule, Bang with Friends, music news, gossip, DVD Tuesday, Movies on Friday, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Houston nightlife, and more!</p>
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		<title>&#8216;DESPICABLE ME 2&#8242; has some Despicable News! BENJAMIN BRATT HAS JOINED &#8216;DESPICABLE ME 2&#8242;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 20:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of Universal Pictures, we’re excited to announce that Benjamin Bratt has joined the cast of DESPICABLE ME 2! And be sure to check out all the despicably great goodies that are now available to download, including 5 FREE addicting ringtones and the new BOP-A-MINION game!  Gru, his adorable<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/despicable-me-2-has-some-despicable-news-benjamin-bratt-has-joined-despicable-me-2/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>On behalf of Universal Pictures, we’re excited to announce that <b>Benjamin Bratt</b> has joined the cast of <b>DESPICABLE ME 2</b>!</p></blockquote>
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<p>And be sure to check out all the despicably great goodies that are now available to download, including 5 FREE addicting ringtones and the new <a href="http://www.bopaminion.com/">BOP-A-MINION</a> game!  Gru, his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions&#8230;and a host of new and outrageously funny characters hit theaters July 3.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>FREE DESPICABLE ME 2 RINGTONES</b></span></p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://intl.despicableme.com/ringtones">http://intl.despicableme.com/ringtones</a> to download fun, free ringtones from your favorite Despicable Me 2 characters.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Despicable-Me-2-Minion.jpg" class="lightbox" rel="gallery-16627"><img class="size-full wp-image-16628 aligncenter" alt="Despicable Me 2 - Minion" src="http://iwatchmike.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Despicable-Me-2-Minion.jpg" width="294" height="365" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>BOP-A-MINION GAME</b></span></p>
<p>Based on the traditional Whack-a-Mole game, and formatted for your mobile device, the object is to bop as many Minions as you can, earn coins and avoid the bombs.  The more you bop, the higher your score. The game increases in difficulty based on the speed in which the Minions are popping up and dropping down into their holes. Text MINIONS to 834567 to start playing on your smart phone or head over to <a href="http://www.bopaminion.com">http://www.bopaminion.com</a> on your mobile browser.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>DESPICABLE ME 2 TUMBLR</b></span></p>
<p>Follow &amp; share all things #DespicableMe2 on Tumblr! <a href="http://despicable-me.tumblr.com">http://despicable-me.tumblr.com</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>WIN A RIDE IN THE #DESPICABLIMP </b></span></p>
<p>Visit the Despicablimp Command Center at <b><a href="http://www.despicablimp.com">www.despicablimp.com</a></b> to track the blimp via GPS and see the tour stops it is making across the country PLUS fans can enter the <b>Despicablimp Sweepstakes</b>, where one lucky Despicable Me fan will win a trip for four to the Hollywood world premiere of the film and get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in the blimp! Hurry, the Sweepstakes ends on May 20!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p align="center"><b><i>DESPICABLE ME 2</i></b><b> &#8211; IN THEATERS JULY 3!</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Like Despicable Me on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DespicableMe">Facebook</a></b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Follow <b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/DespicableMe">@DespicableMe</a></b> on Twitter <b>#DespicableMe2</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Watch the trailer on <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/despicablememovie">YouTube</a></b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Follow Despicable Me on <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/110677721563930903522">Google+</a></b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pin on <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/despicablemovie/">Pinterest</a></b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Follow on <b><a href="http://instagram.com/minionnation">Instagram</a></b></p>
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		<title>Target and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Team Up to Reimagine &#8216;Justice League&#8217; Merchandise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 06:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Target and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Team Up to Reimagine Justice League Merchandise Summer collection inspired by exclusive visit to the DC Comics archives MINNEAPOLIS (May 13, 2013) – In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Target® Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, have teamed up<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/target-and-warner-bros-consumer-products-team-up-to-reimagine-justice-league-merchandise/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><b>Target and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Team Up to </b></p>
<p align="center"><b>Reimagine <i>Justice League</i> Merchandise</b></p>
<p align="center"><b><i>Summer collection inspired by exclusive visit to the DC Comics archives</i></b></p>
<p><b>MINNEAPOLIS</b><b> (May 13, 2013)</b> – In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Target<sup>®</sup> Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, have teamed up to introduce an extensive summer collection of exclusive <i>Justice League</i> merchandise. The summer collection was inspired by “DC Comics – The New 52” comic book character designs and holds surprises for fans young and old. Featuring the full lineup of DC Comics’ iconic <i>Justice League</i> Super Heroes – Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Green Lantern, Superman and Wonder Woman – the summer collection will launch at all U.S. Target stores and on Target.com beginning May 19.</p>
<p>The summer collection was co-created by the Target and Warner Bros. Consumer Products design teams and features contemporary and nostalgic, vintage-inspired graphics and designs. With more than 50 summer products available exclusively at Target, guests will see the collection come to life in home, stationery, sporting goods, and lawn and garden. Some of the more unexpected items include melamine dinnerware that features a purple and pink-clad Wonder Woman; an apron that transforms the cook into Batman; sand toys that will help beach-goers create Gotham City; and children’s Batman, Wonder Woman and The Flash beach towels that double as capes.</p>
<p>“We know Target’s guests love discovering unique merchandise, and this collection delivers the unexpected with a dash of great design. Fans of all ages are sure to love these one-of-a-kind summer items,” said Greg Van Bellinger, director of product design and development, Target.</p>
<p>“DC Comics’ Justice League characters are a powerful assemblage of the most recognizable Super Heroes in the history of comic books. We are incredibly excited to offer fans of all ages a unique collection and collaboration that pairs the heroics of the Justice League characters with the product design and marketing super powers of Target,” said Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.</p>
<p>In addition to the exclusive summer collection, Target will be part of a broader partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products that will offer more traditional <i>Justice League</i> licensed products. The broader partnership will span more than 20 categories including home, stationery, toys, apparel and accessories. All <i>Justice League</i> licensed products will range from $1 for <i>Justice League</i> temporary tattoos to $59.99 for a <i>Justice League</i> Rocker Chair. Target will also offer <i>Justice League</i> Halloween costumes for kids later this year.</p>
<p>With the release of “Justice League #1” in 2011, DC Entertainment officially kicked off “DC Comics – The New 52” as part of a re-launch of their entire comic book line of 52 new number one issues. “DC Comics – The New 52” Super Heroes are presented in a more contemporary way, including new costumes, characters and storylines.</p>
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		<title>Creepcast: Episode 64 &#8211; The Lords of Evil Dead [podcast]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 23:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reviews: The Lords of Salem, Evil Dead, The Horde &#8211; -&#62; Bizarre News: Man with running nose has leaky brain. &#8211; -&#62; Horror News: Hatchet 3, RIPD, The Crow Remake and Mars Attacks &#8211; -&#62; Panic Fest Recap]]></description>
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		<title>Pierce&#8217;s Playground &#8211; Episode 23 with Jennfly [podcast]</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On today&#8217;s show, Jennyfly and I chat about what&#8217;s going on in Houston, DVD releases, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Star Trek: Into Darkness weekend event, Kanye West, weird news, movies, TV show news, Teen Mom 2 sex tape, other cool blogs, music, Man of Steel Walmart promotion, and more. LISTEN TO<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/pierces-playground-episode-23-with-jennfly-podcast/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p>On today&#8217;s show, Jennyfly and I chat about what&#8217;s going on in Houston, DVD releases, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Star Trek: Into Darkness weekend event, Kanye West, weird news, movies, TV show news, Teen Mom 2 sex tape, other cool blogs, music, Man of Steel Walmart promotion, and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/iwatchmike/2013/05/10/pierces-playground--episode-23" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE</strong></span></a></p>
<p>Are you on Twitter? Follow us at @mikethemovieguy and @jennyfly</p>
<p>See more at iWatchMike.com and JennflyBlog.com</p>
<p>Email comments and questions to mikethemovieguy@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>Create your own personalized &#8216;EPIC&#8217; Mother’s Day Card!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Create your own personalized EPIC Mother’s Day Card at http://www.epicthemovie.com/mothersday - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - http://www.epicthemovie.com http://www.facebook.com/epicthemovie http://www.twitter.com/epicthemovie http://www.youtube.com/epicthemovie http://www.pinterest.com/epicthemovie/ http://www.instagram.com/epicthemovie http://epicthemovie.tumblr.com/ #epicthemovie]]></description>
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		<title>300: Rise Of An Empire: First Images Released, Plot Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 08:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike the Movie Guy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[300: Rise of an Empire, the long-awaited follow-up to the blood-splattering, ab-glistening 2006 action epic, 300 has released its very first official images. Not only that, but plot details have been finally dropped giving fans a much-needed clarification on the film, which was vaguely known to depict the historical Battle of Artemisia.<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/300-rise-of-an-empire-first-images-released-plot-details/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<blockquote><p><em>300: Rise of an Empire</em>, the long-awaited follow-up to the blood-splattering, ab-glistening 2006 action epic, <em>300</em> has released its very first official images. Not only that, but plot details have been finally dropped giving fans a much-needed clarification on the film, which was vaguely known to depict the historical Battle of Artemisia.</p>
<p>The summer sequel, thus far shrouded in mystery, has revealed its visual tone by way of this set of photos released to <em>USA Today</em>. Clearly, it echoes its predecessor film quite a bit.</p>
<p>One photo gives us a proper hero shot of our protagonist, Athenian general, <strong>Themistokles</strong> played by<strong>Sullivan Stapleton</strong> (<em>Gangster Squad</em>). A legitimate historical figure in his own right, Themistokles will carry the burden of leading the armies of Athens into battle in the wake of the legendary sacrifice of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans depicted in the previous film. However, Themistokles will be quite a different hero than Gerard Butler&#8217;s war-reaping well-kicker of a king. A more complex thinker, Themistokles will be the type of leader presented in a more modern context, that of a warrior who must also adhere to the nuances of politics. According to the <em>USA Today</em> report, which nabbed info straight from the source with director, <strong>Noam Murro</strong>:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Themistokles is battle-scarred and a warrior, but at the same time he&#8217;s a politician. He&#8217;s not the king. He has to rule in a democracy. It&#8217;s a different complexity of character.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Besides a deeper protagonist, the dynamic of the film&#8217;s various battles may also be equally upgraded in complexity. While the eccentric gold-gorged Persian king, Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) will indeed return, the film&#8217;s encompassing antagonism could actually be between Themistokles and Xerxes&#8217; radiant ravaging female Persian general, Artemisia (Eva Green). The comely commander, carrying her own vendettas against the Greeks into battle will, much like Themistokles, be a more cerebral nemesis. Surely set to sport Eva Green&#8217;s well-known beauty, never will oblivion look so enticing. It&#8217;s a dynamic which could potentially create an odd type of sexual tension between the two leaders amidst the grandiose battles.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/730258/300-rise-of-an-empire-first-images-released-plot-details/" target="_blank">Check below for more and a full look at the new photos!</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>&#8216;DESPICABLE ME 2&#8242; &#8211; CINCO DE MAYO &#8211; CINCO DE MINION SALSA RECIPE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 00:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In commemoration of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, the talented chef, Isa Souza, created the “Cinco de Minion” salsa recipe. It was especially prepared to celebrate the release of Despicable Me 2, which will be released in theaters July 3, 2013. “Cinco de Minion&#8221; salsa recipe: Ingredients: 3 yellow bell peppers<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/despicable-me-2-cinco-de-mayo-cinco-de-minion-salsa-recipe/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>In commemoration of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, the talented chef, Isa Souza, created the <b>“Cinco de Minion” </b>salsa recipe.<b> </b>It was especially prepared to celebrate the release of <b>Despicable Me 2</b>, which will be released in theaters July 3, 2013.</p></blockquote>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">“Cinco de Minion&#8221; salsa recipe:</span></b></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></p>
<p>3 yellow bell peppers (2 chopped and reserve the 3rd to serve)</p>
<p>1 small onion, chopped</p>
<p>2 garlic cloves, diced</p>
<p>2 tablespoons of <i>sour cream</i></p>
<p>2 teaspoons of salt</p>
<p>3 tablespoons of olive oil</p>
<p>½ teaspoon of ground cumin</p>
<p>½ teaspoon of ground black pepper</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></p>
<p>Heat a medium-sized pan at high temperature.  Add the olive oil, followed by the garlic and onion, stirring constantly.</p>
<p>Add yellow bell pepper. Reduce the temperature and season with salt, pepper and cumin. Mix well and let it cook for about 15 minutes on low heat. Stir constantly.</p>
<p>When the yellow bell pepper is well cooked, remove from heat.</p>
<p>Add the sour cream. Pour all into a blender and mix. It will form a thick sauce.</p>
<p>Cut the top of the reserved pepper to serve as a container for the salsa . Remove all seeds.  Pour the salsa in the yellow bell pepper and use the top of the pepper to decorate.</p>

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		<title>COMCAST AND NBCUNIVERSAL ‘MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN’ IN COMMUNITIES  AROUND THE WORLD ON 12TH COMCAST CARES DAY</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[COMCAST AND NBCUNIVERSAL ‘MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN’ IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD ON 12th Comcast Cares Day Annual Day of Service Goes International for the First Time and Will Surpass 3 Million Volunteer Hours and Half a Million Volunteers Since 2001  PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 23, 2013 – More than 70,000<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/comcast-and-nbcuniversal-make-change-happen-in-communities-around-the-world-on-12th-comcast-cares-day/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p align="center"><b>COMCAST AND NBCUNIVERSAL ‘MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN’ IN COMMUNITIES </b></p>
<p align="center"><b>AROUND THE WORLD ON 12<sup>th</sup> Comcast Cares Day</b></p>
<p align="center"><i>Annual Day of Service Goes International for the First Time and Will Surpass 3 Million Volunteer Hours and Half a Million Volunteers Since 2001</i><b><i> </i></b></p>
<p>PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 23, 2013 – More than 70,000 <a href="http://www.comcastcorporation.com/">Comcast</a> and <a href="http://www.nbcuni.com/">NBCUniversal</a> employees, their family and friends, and community partners across the country are expected to spend Saturday, April 27, giving back to their communities as they take part in <a href="http://corporate.comcast.com/images/Comcast-Cares-Day-Fact-Sheet-Q1-2013.pdf">Comcast Cares Day</a>, the nation’s largest single-day corporate volunteer effort. In its 12<sup>th</sup> year, Comcast Cares Day will also go international for the first time with NBCUniversal managing projects in England, France, Germany and New Zealand. This year will also mark more than 3 million volunteer hours and half a million volunteers since Comcast Cares Day first began in 2001.</p>
<p>“Comcast Cares Day speaks to the heart of our company,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation.  “As we celebrate Comcast’s 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary, I am extremely honored to participate this year alongside tens of thousands of Comcast and NBCUniversal employees, their family members and friends across the country and around the world to make a meaningful difference that will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.”</p>
<p>During this year’s Comcast Cares Day, more than 700 projects will take place across the country and internationally, including projects in communities where Comcast and NBCUniversal employees work together, including New York City, Los Angeles and Orlando.</p>
<p>“Comcast Cares Day is a great example of Comcast and NBCUniversal’s unwavering dedication to the communities we serve,” said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation.  “People across the country will experience firsthand Comcast’s commitment to their neighborhoods, which extends beyond this day and throughout the year. Giving back is in our DNA, and we celebrate all of our community partners and employees who continuously strive to improve the lives of others.”</p>
<p>On Saturday, volunteers will contribute their time and energy by providing maintenance, supplies and makeovers to local schools, parks and community centers. Comcast Cares Day is also taking place during Earth Week, which is widely supported by NBCUniversal’s <a href="http://www.greenisuniversal.com/">Green is Universal</a> initiative. Many planet-friendly projects such as building community gardens, cleaning beaches and riverbanks, and planting trees will add to the diverse line-up of projects.</p>
<p>Comcast and NBCUniversal also have partnered with many non-profit community organizations and local chapters of the <a href="http://www.nul.org/">National Urban League</a> and the <a href="http://www.nclr.org/">National Council of La Raza</a>, who will be working side by side with Comcast Cares Day volunteers on Saturday. Additionally, teams from Comcast and NBCUniversal will be partnering with <a href="http://www.cityyear.org/default_ektid22283.aspx">City Year</a>, <a href="http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm">Big Brothers Big Sisters</a> and <a href="http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx">Boys and Girls Clubs of America</a>, along with hundreds of other local community organizations.</p>
<p>Below is a sampling of the multiple projects taking place this week:</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grand Rapids, MI (Hispanic Center of West Michigan)</span></b><b> </b>–<b> </b>Approximately 100 volunteers will be packaging, sorting and distributing food for needy families in Grand Rapids.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Highlands, NJ</span></b><b> </b>–<b> </b>Highlands is a 1.5 square mile, working-class borough in Monmouth County, NJ. Like many coastal communities in NJ, Hurricane Sandy ravaged the community. Comcast Cares Day projects in Highlands will include 250 volunteers working on a community-wide cleanup, restoration of two community parks, boardwalk repairs, a beach cleanup and helping residents with a variety of projects as they prepare to move back into their homes.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">London, UK (Thames River Clean Up)</span></b><b> – </b>Approximately 100 NBCUniversal volunteers will clear rubbish from the river and riverbank, clear dense area of scrub, plant marginal plants and sow a native seed mix. Volunteers will also help by weeding, clearing trash and providing environmental enhancements.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Los Angeles, CA (Barack Obama Preparatory Academy)</span></b><b> –</b> Approximately 500 NBCUniversal volunteers will partner with City Year Los Angeles and the American Heart Association Teaching Gardens program to help beautify the school. Employees, friends and families will build and plant a real-life learning laboratory for students to learn what it means to be healthy. Volunteers will also paint educational and college-themed murals to transform the school into an exciting place for students to learn and encourage them to think about the possibilities for their future.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">New York, NY (Revitalize Riverside Park)</span></b><b> – </b>Approximately 150 NBCUniversal volunteers will help beautify sections of Riverside Park by completing a hillside erosion control project, removing invasive species, planting native ground cover and flowers, and performing a variety of much-needed tasks to prepare Riverside Park for the busy spring and summer seasons.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Philadelphia, PA (Furness High School)</span></b><b> </b>– More than 250 volunteers will beautify the school by making minor repairs, painting, removing litter and doing general clean-up activities to the building and property.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Seattle, WA (Labateyah Youth Home)</span></b><b> </b>–<b> </b>Approximately 250 volunteers will build-out an existing computer room to become the “Comcast Tech Lounge at Labateyah.”  The Tech Lounge will include new monitors, keyboards, desks, chairs and fresh paint. In addition to this signature project, other volunteers will work to paint, clean-up trash, install new flooring and shelving, spread bark, plant gardens and help with art projects to properly tell the story of the building and the heritage of its residents.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hamburg, Germany (Children´s Hospice Sternenbrücke)</span></b><b> </b>–<b> </b>Approximately 20 NBCUniversal volunteers will be beautifying the grounds by cleaning garden furniture, planting flowers, raking and digging.</p>
<p>Comcast and NBCUniversal support the communities they serve by volunteering, providing access to innovative technology, giving financial support and partnering with organizations to make communities stronger. Comcast invests in programs and nonprofits that address our priorities: digital literacy, youth leadership development and community service. Since 2001, Comcast’s overall giving has exceeded $2.5 billion in cash and in-kind contributions supporting local non-profit organizations and other charitable partners across the country.</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the Comcast Foundation</span></b></p>
<p>The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities — promoting service, expanding digital literacy, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated more than $123 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at <a href="http://www.comcast.com/community">www.comcast.com/community</a>.</p>
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		<title>Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood Captures Esteemed Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Critically acclaimed ‘Transformers: The Ride-3D’ Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood Captures Esteemed Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association and the International 3D Society Universal City, CA – Universal Studios Hollywood’sSM “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” heralded as the iconic theme park’s most ambitious ride ever, was honored for “Outstanding Achievement” in the<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/attraction-at-universal-studios-hollywood-captures-esteemed-awards/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p align="center"><b>Universal Studios Hollywood Captures Esteemed Awards from the</b></p>
<p align="center"><b>Themed Entertainment Association and the International 3D Society</b></p>
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<blockquote><p>Universal City, CA – <a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/">Universal Studios Hollywood’s</a><sup>SM</sup> “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/transformers-the-ride-3d/">Transformers™: The Ride-3D</a>,” heralded as the iconic theme park’s most ambitious ride ever, was honored for “Outstanding Achievement” in the “Attraction” category by the industry’s highly regarded Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) during the recent 19<sup>th</sup> Annual Thea Awards. The Thea Award follows the ride’s recognition for “Distinguished Achievement” from the International 3D Society as “Best Themed Attraction” earlier this year – the second consecutive year the honor was bestowed upon Universal Studios Hollywood and the first-ever multi-year win for a theme park.</p>
<p>The prestigious Thea Award ceremony recognizes “breakthrough innovations” among theme parks worldwide. Respectively, the International 3D Society’s awards span the entertainment industry, including feature films. Universal Studios Hollywood’s previous International 3D Society win was for “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/king-kong-360-3-d-on-the-studio-tour/">King Kong 360 3-D</a>,” a signature attraction on the world famous <a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/studio-tour/">Studio Tour</a> created by Oscar®-winning director Peter Jackson and featuring imagery re-imagined from the film in breathtaking 3D technology.</p>
<p>Proclaimed by critics as a “state of the art marvel” and among the “best rides in the world,” “Transformers: The Ride-3D” has been met with rave reviews since opening at <a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/">Universal Studios Hollywood</a> in May 2012.</p>
<p>“’Transformers: The Ride-3D’ has not only won over experts in the theme park industry, but has amazed our guests from around the world and is now our most popular attraction,” said Larry Kurzweil, President, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Bringing movies to life in the form of rides, shows and attractions is what we do best, so each time we’re recognized for delivering outstanding next-generation entertainment experiences, it’s a testament to our best-in-class creative team and to all of the talented people at <a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/">Universal Studios Hollywood</a>.”</p>
<p>“Transformers: The Ride-3D,” celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and amazing special effects, is based on the iconic brand from Hasbro and globally electrifying film franchise, directed by Michael Bay, who served as Creative Consultant for the immersive themed attraction.</p>
<p>The award-winning thrill ride tells a new “<i>TRANSFORMERS</i>” story using original, photo-realistic 3D-HD media, sophisticated special effects masterminded by Industrial Light &amp; Magic, and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride systems ever created.  Fusing high-tech elements with an epic new “<i>TRANSFORMERS</i>” tale, “Transformers:  The Ride-3D” set a new standard in the world of theme park attractions, stretching the medium’s potential as an immersive and powerful storytelling vehicle.</p>
<p>The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) is an international nonprofit alliance founded in 1991 and based in Burbank, Calif. TEA represents some 7,000 creative specialists, from architects to designers, technical specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators to artists, and builders to feasibility analysts working in more than 680 firms in 39 different countries. TEA presents the annual Thea Awards and the TEA Summit and hosts the annual SATE conferences (Story, Architecture, Technology, Experience). TEA also produces a variety of print and electronic publications, including the TEA/AECOM Theme Index, TEA Project Development Guidelines, and TEA Annual &amp; Directory.</p>
<p><strong>The International 3D Society </strong>is an organization of professionals devoted to the innovation of art and technologies of stereoscopic 3-D content. The Society provides individuals with opportunities for artistic display, acknowledging accomplishment and encouraging creative development in the art of 3-D.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/">Universal Studios Hollywood</a>, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.<sup>SM</sup>, includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the <a href="http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/">CityWalk</a> entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event arena.  World-class rides and attractions include the critically-acclaimed and award-winning mega-attraction, “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/transformers-the-ride-3d/">Transformers™: The Ride-3D</a>,” the intense, award-winning ride, “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/king-kong-360-3-d-on-the-studio-tour/">King Kong 360 3-D</a>” on the famed behind-the-scenes <a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/studio-tour/">Studio Tour</a>, “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/the-simpsons-ride/">The Simpsons Ride<sup>TM</sup></a>,” “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/revenge-of-the-mummy-the-ride/">Revenge of the Mummy<sup>SM</sup> —The Ride</a>” indoor roller coaster and “<a href="http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/jurassic-park-the-ride/">Jurassic Park® —The Ride</a>.”</p></blockquote>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Shops For New Girl, Glee, American Dad and Family Guy Offer An Authentic and Immersive Consumer Experience for Fans Century City, Calif. (March 21, 2013) – Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products today announced the launch of a new eCommerce initiative that offers a revamped and engaging user experience for<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/20th-century-fox-launches-foxshop-com/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p align="center"><b>Official Shops For <i>New Girl, Glee,</i> <i>American Dad </i>and</b> <b><i>Family Guy</i> Offer An Authentic and Immersive Consumer Experience for Fans</b></p>
<blockquote><p><b>Century City, Calif. (March 21, 2013) </b>– Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products today announced the launch of a new eCommerce initiative that offers a revamped and engaging user experience for consumers.  In order to attract fans and offer merchandise indicative of the brands they love, Fox product will now be available in innovative, official brand-specific shops that will roll out over the course of the year.  These shops will not only feature an on-demand product offering, but also licensed and seen-on merchandise authentic to each Fox property.  To kick things off, fans of <i>NEW GIRL, GLEE</i>, <i>AMERICAN DAD</i> and<i> FAMILY GUY </i>can now purchase all-new merchandise, view show content, and interact with their favorite brands across various social media platforms on the shows’ individual shopping hubs.</p>
<p>The revamped, fan-friendly eCommerce shops will offer an increased variety and stronger product offering for on-demand merchandise introducing categories like home goods, apparel, gym gear, pet apparel, and electronic accessories. The stores will also streamline consumer searches with product lines that allow consumers to find multiple products and licensed merchandise all in one shop.</p>
<p>In addition to fan-oriented merchandise, the official online shops will offer products that are reflective of what the characters from the popular Fox shows may wear or use.  For example, in the <i>New Girl </i>shop, consumers can find kitchenware reflective of Jess, her personality, and her love for baking. Through an on-demand model, Fox is working to incorporate customizable merchandise where consumers can personalize their purchase, resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation that distinguishes it from any other licensed merchandise in the market.</p>
<p>“Our new ecommerce shops were developed with the intention of introducing a unique and innovative shopping experience to the fans of our television shows and films that will serve as an extension of our Fox brands,” said Morgan Chess, Vice President of Digital Strategy &amp; Commerce at Fox Consumer Products.   “Visitors will be able to watch the properties they love and then visit our new shops to find product that is not only referential to the films or shows they watch, but also authentic to the characters they love.”</p>
<p>The new online shops are engineered by MashOn Inc. and BLKBX Creative Group, who developed the creative elements for the new platform.</p>
<p>As the official shops roll out, they will be portable and will have the potential to reside on additional partner sites.</p>
<p><b>To visit the official shops, check out the following links:</b></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffoxshop.com%2F&amp;i=0&amp;d=8U0610Y9-4125-48U2-ZW79-VVV3722856WZ&amp;e=mike@iwatchmike.com">FoxShop.com</a></span></p>
<p><b><i>New Girl</i></b> at <a href="http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FNewgirlshop.com%2F&amp;i=1&amp;d=8U0610Y9-4125-48U2-ZW79-VVV3722856WZ&amp;e=mike@iwatchmike.com">Newgirlshop.com</a></p>
<p><b><i>Glee</i></b> at <a href="http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FGleeshop.com%2F&amp;i=2&amp;d=8U0610Y9-4125-48U2-ZW79-VVV3722856WZ&amp;e=mike@iwatchmike.com">Gleeshop.com</a></p>
<p><b><i>American Dad</i></b> at <a href="http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FAmericandadshop.com%2F&amp;i=3&amp;d=8U0610Y9-4125-48U2-ZW79-VVV3722856WZ&amp;e=mike@iwatchmike.com">Americandadshop.com</a></p>
<p><b><i>Family Guy</i></b> at <a href="http://dmanalytics1.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FFamilyguystore.com%2F&amp;i=4&amp;d=8U0610Y9-4125-48U2-ZW79-VVV3722856WZ&amp;e=mike@iwatchmike.com">Familyguystore.com</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>&#8216;DESPICABLE ME 2&#8242; Despicablimp Takes Flight! [video]</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despicable Me 2 Fans May Track the Giant Minion Blimp’s Path Across the United States Via the Despicablimp Command Center Website The Despicablimp may be tracked in real-time via GPS at the Despicablimp Command Center (www.despicablimp.com).   Fans can tweet sightings of the blimp or post photos to Instagram or Flickr<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/despicable-me-2-despicablimp-takes-flight-video/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong><i>Despicable Me 2</i></strong><strong> Fans May Track the Giant Minion Blimp’s Path Across the United States Via the Despicablimp Command Center Website</strong></p>
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<p>The Despicablimp may be tracked in real-time via GPS at the Despicablimp Command Center (<a href="http://www.despicablimp.com/">www.despicablimp.com</a>).   Fans can tweet sightings of the blimp or post photos to Instagram or Flickr using #despicablimp to see it featured on the site, and participate in weekly prize giveaways.  Visitors to the site can also enter for a chance to win a trip for four to the Hollywood world premiere of <i>Despicable Me 2</i> and get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in the blimp!</p>
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		<title>&#8216;THE HOST&#8217; Soundtrack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN TO BE RELEASED MARCH 26th ON KIDinaKORNER/INTERSCOPE RECORDS THE HOST, EPIC LOVE STORY BASED ON BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY TWILIGHT AUTHOR STEPHENIE MEYER, OPENS MARCH 29th NATIONWIDE Album executive produced by Alex Da Kid and Stephenie Meyer, with new previously unreleased tracks from KIDinaKORNER artists including<div id="post-more"><a href="http://iwatchmike.com/the-host-soundtrack-2/">Read More</a></div>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN </span></i></b><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TO BE RELEASED MARCH 26<sup>th</sup> ON KIDinaKORNER/INTERSCOPE RECORDS</span></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST</span></i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">, EPIC LOVE STORY BASED ON BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY <i>TWILIGHT</i> AUTHOR STEPHENIE MEYER, OPENS MARCH 29<sup>th</sup> NATIONWIDE</span></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Album executive produced by Alex Da Kid and Stephenie Meyer, with new previously unreleased tracks from KIDinaKORNER artists including “Radioactive (The Dirty Tees Remix)” by Imagine Dragons, plus Skylar Grey, and Jamie N Commons</span></b><b> </b></p>
<p align="center"><b>Plus: tracks from <i>THE HOST</i> movie score composer Antonio Pinto, Ellie Goulding, Hudson Taylor, Duologue, Die Mason Die, and Active Child</b></p>
<p align="center"><b><i>THE HOST</i></b><b><i> from Open Road Films, starring Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, with Diane Kruger and Oscar®-winner William Hurt</i></b></p>
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<p><b>(</b><b>March 18, 2013— Santa Monica, CA)</b>  <i>Choose to believe.  Choose to fight.  Choose to Love.</i>  Millions of <b><i>Twilight</i></b> fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the March 29<sup>th</sup> opening of <b><i>The Host</i></b> (Open Road Films) starring <b>Saoirse Ronan</b>, the next best-selling epic sci-fi love story by <b>Stephenie Meyer</b>, creator of the <b><i>Twilight Saga</i></b>.  On March 26<sup>th</sup>, three days before the opening, KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records will release an exciting collection of music titled <b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN</span></i></b><i>.  </i>The album is executive produced by KIDinaKORNER Records founder-producer-songwriter <b>Alex Da Kid</b> and Stephenie Meyer.</p>
<p><b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN</span> </i></b>is headlined by previously unreleased tracks from artists on KIDinaKORNER Records, most notably the new track <b>“Radioactive (The Dirty Tees Remix)”</b> by platinum selling break-out rock band <b>Imagine Dragons</b>- check it out <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kidinakorner/radioactive-the-dirty-tees-mix">HERE</a>.  Also in the spotlight are: <b>“Slowly Freaking Out”</b> by <b>Skylar Grey</b> (co-writer of “Love the Way You Lie,” the worldwide #1 hit by Eminem featuring Rihanna); and <b>“Making Time”</b> by <b>Jamie N Commons</b>.</p>
<p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F83730439"></iframe><br />
The new album’s opening track is the instrumental theme <b>“Soul Outside”</b> by <b>Antonio Pinto</b>, the talented Brazilian composer of more than 30 film and television scores.  Pinto’s film credits also include <i>Central Station</i> (1998), <i>Midnight</i> (2000), <i>Behind the Sun</i> (2002), and <i>Snitch</i> (2013).  Pinto received a 2008 Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for “Despedida,” co-written with Shakira, from <i>Love in the Time of Cholera</i>.</p>
<p><b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN</span> </i></b>also includes: <b>“Hanging On”</b> by the acclaimed BRIT Award-winning Cherrytree/Interscope artist <b>Ellie Goulding</b>; <b>“</b><b>Chasing Rubies (Acoustic)” </b>by <b>Hudson Taylor</b>; <b>“Big Ticket”</b> by <b>Duologue</b>; <b>“Lost”</b> by <b>Die Mason Die</b>; <b>“Evening Ceremony”</b> by <b>Active Child</b> and <b>“Litost”</b> by newest KIDinaKORNER signees <b>X Ambassadors</b>.</p>
<p><i>“The battle for Earth is ending – The fate of our future begins with One – Fight for your freedom – Fight for your future – Fight for your love.”</i>  What if everything you love was taken from you in the blink of an eye? <b><i>The Host</i></b> is the next epic love story from the creator of the <b>&#8220;Twilight Saga,&#8221;</b> worldwide bestselling author Stephenie Meyer.  When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder <b>(Saoirse Ronan)</b> will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about — Jared <b>(Max Irons)</b>, Ian <b>(Jake Abel)</b>, her brother Jamie <b>(Chandler Canterbury)</b> and her Uncle Jeb <b>(William Hurt)</b>, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.</p>
<p>Filmed in Louisiana and New Mexico, <b><i>The Host</i></b>, from Open Road Films (<i>Killer Elite</i>, <i>The Grey</i>, <i>End Of Watch</i>, Robert Rodriguez&#8217;s upcoming <i>Machete Kills</i>) is directed by Andrew Niccol (<i>The Truman Show, In Time</i>, <i>Gattaca</i>).  Niccol adapted the screenplay from Stephenie Meyer’s 2008 novel, which spent 26 weeks at #1 on the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">New York Times</span> bestseller list, and 36 weeks on the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Los Angeles Times </span>bestseller list.  <b><i>The Host</i></b> is produced by Nick Wechsler (<i>Magic Mike</i>, <i>Requiem for a Dream</i>), Steve Schwartz and Paula Mae Schwartz (<i>The Tree of Life</i>, <i>The Road</i>), and Stephenie Meyer.  Director of photography is Roberto Schaefer, A.S.C., A.I.C. (<i>Quantum of Solace</i>).  Editor is Thomas J. Nordberg (<i>Holes</i>, <i>Scary Movie 2</i>).  Production designer is Andy Nicholson (<i>Frankenweenie, Captain America: The First Avenger</i>).</p>
<p align="center">Check out <b><i>The Host</i></b> trailer<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehostmovie/app_285672994892804">HERE</a></b></p>
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<p><b><i><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE HOST.  CHOOSE TO LISTEN</span></i>  </b> track listing:</p>
<p>1.  Soul Outside – Antonio Pinto</p>
<p>2.  Chasing Rubies (Acoustic) – Hudson Taylor</p>
<p>3.  Big Ticket – Duologue</p>
<p>4.  Slowly Freaking Out – Skylar Grey</p>
<p>5.  Making Time – Jamie N Commons</p>
<p>6.  Lost – Die Mason Die</p>
<p>7.  Evening Ceremony – Active Child</p>
<p>8.  Hanging On – Ellie Goulding</p>
<p>9.  Litost – X Ambassadors</p>
<p>10.  Radioactive (The Dirty Tees Remix) – Imagine Dragons</p>
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<p>(Update 3.27.13)</p>
<p>Check out the newest trailer for THE HOST.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHfcRiScVn0" class="lightbox">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHfcRiScVn0</a></p></p>
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