Ad Issues
We have an on and off problem with the ads that appear in the Lexicon. We don’t like ads anymore than the next person, but they keep us up and running. However, they aren’t supposed to play any music, sounds, etc without you the user being able to stop it. Ads are served up regionally, so often what is on our screens, may not match yours. If there is an issue, we don’t know unless someone tells us.
So if you are experiencing a problem with ads that autoplay with no way to turn them off, please do the following so we can have the faulty ad removed. Take a screen capture of the ad (hit control and print screen at the same time while viewing the ad) then open up Word and hit paste. The image should then appear there. Please email the document to [email protected] and please tell us where you live so we know what region is being affected.
Also our ads are supposed to be family friendly. This means that they shouldn’t have content that you wouldn’t find on American network TV (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, WB) during the 8:00am-10:00pm major viewing hours. So if you see something that looks like it would not be shown on network TV, please also let us know.
Eclipse DVD Pricing Guide
As we have been saying, there isn’t any difference between the content on the Eclipse DVD’s, unlike New Moon where there were significant differences retailer to retailer. This time out, if you get the two disc at one retailers, it’s just like the two disc at another retailer. The only differnces are in packaging. Things like one retailer will give you a free poster, another will have a tee shirt giveaway. For details like that, our friends over at Twilighters Anonymous did a fabulous job highlighting those types of perks.
So today while being home sick, I did some research. Here’s what I was able to find out by surfing the web and making a few phone calls. Keep in mind this doesn’t take into consideration having holiday coupons from any of the retailers, which could make a pretty big difference.
I think I got most major places if I forgot something, chime in in the comments!
Edited: The blanks meant I was having trouble getting a consistent price, no that they didn’t have it.
James Franco Hosting the Oscars: The Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Bill Condon Connection
James Franco explained it last night on Jimmy Kimmel. Look for it at around the 2:55 mark.
It’s not the first time James Franco has mentioned Twilight. His first nod was back in August when he mentioned it to Esquire. Then he mentioned it again to MTV’s Josh Horowitz at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Signed Kellan Lutz Poster Giveaway
MESKADA, co-starring Kellan Lutz, opens in theaters and premieres on Video On Demand TODAY December 3, 2010.
To celebrate the release, we are giving away full sized signed Meskada posters signed by Kellan to two lucky fans. Just reply in the comments with what you love about Kellan, and we’ll pick two random people Saturday night at 11:59pm est.
MESKADA follows a small-town detective named Noah Cordin as he struggles to solve the brutal murder of a boy in the peaceful, affluent town of Hilliard. The killers left behind no clues at the crime scene, with the exception of a scrap of paper leading Cordin back to his hometown of Caswell. Here, Cordin and county detective Leslie Spencer consult with Cordin’s old friends, all of whom are suffering from the economic troubles that have plunged Caswell into near-destitution. As their search fails to turn up a suspect, feverish tensions rise between the towns of Hilliard and Caswell, until the film reaches its shocking climax.
Meskada captures a snapshot of quintessential American small-town life. The story calls to mind our nation’s history, the brutal clashes over land and territory, the class-divides and the improbable victories for equal opportunity. Meskada portrays a vivid picture of the rift between characters in two towns, people bound by loyalty, family, community, and a battle born of circumstances beyond their control.
For more info, visit: http://www.meskada.com
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Hit Fix Interviews David Slade For the Eclispe DVD Release
Hit Fix Spoke to David Slade for the Eclipse DVD release. The conversation gets a little technical, but it’s original material not likely to be rehashed in any other interview.
“Was the largest set piece the vampire vs. wolves war scene?
Next Movie: Male Twi-Hard’s Family Commentary
Next Movie’s male twi-hard blogger watched the Eclipse DVD with his family. There are some hilarious results here. All of us have probably seen the same with family members, friends, and co-workers who may or may not be that up on Twilight.
“Since some of my family members are fellow Twi-Hards, I brought the DVD to Thanksgiving just to blow their minds, which it did. I didn’t expect the non-Twi-fans to be interested in it, but after dinner a number of them wanted to watch.
So I took note of their reactions and ended up with a more interesting commentary than those on the disc. And yes, of course I’ll share. Below are some highlights and insights on “Eclipse” from a family that cannot stop talking.
Family members participating:
Betty: 70, my grandfather’s second wife, loves puffy-paint sweatshirts, has vaguely heard of “Twilight”
Kelly: 26, my sister-in-law, teaches preschool, a bigger Twi-Hard than me
Jason: 22, my cousin, loves Jagermeister, hates “Twilight”
George: late-50s, my aunt’s ex-husband/cousins’ father, drives Corvette, minimal “Twilight” knowledge
Jane: mid-40s, George’s “friend,” drinks vodka, thinks she “may have seen one of those movies”
Check out the crew’s running commentary on Next Movie.
MTV: David Slade Explains One of the Cut Scenes
MTV has a countdown going for the Eclipse DVD release. This was a top moment.
“Though he couldn’t remember too many of the making-of segments, David was passionately involved with the DVD’s deleted scenes special feature…
Fortunately for all you Bella and Edward fans, one of the film’s cut scenes is a “sweet little moment” between the two. Apparently there was a running argument between the couple throughout the course of the film, but David ultimately decided to cut it from the film.
“We were trying to get the film to a manageable length, to flow really well, and it was like hitting a speed bump. You just felt it every time you hit these scenes,” he explained.
The scene that made it to the DVD’s special features is one that “closed the argument.” Edward is sitting outside Bella’s house and is being “kind of a jerk, making certain demands which Edward is like to do throughout all of these films,” and Bella finally gets fed up with him. She storms off to her room, locking her window, effectively telling Edward that he is not welcome in her boudoir that evening. But after a moment’s hesitation, she unlocks and opens the window. (Aw, we wouldn’t be able to keep the window closed either, Bella!).”
See more on Hollywood Crush.
Chaske Spencer Needs Your Vote
Chaske Spencer and other stars have joined with the JED foundation to draw awareness to depression and suicide prevention. They need your vote so they can win a Pepsi Refresh Challenge grant.
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