THEPOPFIX.COM » News http://thepopfix.com What's Your Fix? Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:38:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.2 Comedian Joan Rivers Dies At 81 http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/04/comedian-joan-rivers-dies-at-81/ http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/04/comedian-joan-rivers-dies-at-81/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:32:15 +0000 http://thepopfix.com/?p=11108 joan rivers

It is sad to confirm that Joan Rivers has passed away. The 81-year-old comedian died peacefully after being in a medical induced coma, followed by life support. Rivers had previously went in for surgery on her vocal chords and became unresponsive. Her daughter, Melissa Rivers, released the following statement regarding her mother’s passing.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. 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 her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.”

The current generation is more familiar with Rivers’ recent work on “Fashion Police” and her reality show “Joan & Melissa.” Older generations know Rivers for her stand up comedy. She was a trailblazer for many of today’s biggest female comedians. Here is a look at some of her early stand up.




]]> http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/04/comedian-joan-rivers-dies-at-81/feed/ 0 Mike Myers’ “Supermensch” To Premiere On A&E http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/03/mike-myers-supermensch-to-premiere-on-ae/ http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/03/mike-myers-supermensch-to-premiere-on-ae/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:18:42 +0000 http://thepopfix.com/?p=11098 supermensch

The A&E network will soon be premiering Mike Myers’ directorial debut. His film will revolve around the most famous person in the world that you’ve never even heard of. Shep Gordon is Hollywood’s most connected celebrity manager. Myers’ film “Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon” will premiere on Saturday, September 20th at 6pm ET/PT.

Gordon has made a major cultural impact on the entertainment and music industry. With his major fame power creating skills, he has has transformed his clients into some of today’s biggest stars. Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Anne Murray, and Groucho Marx are just a few of these big name clients. A-list actors Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, and Steven Tyler will make appearances in the film to comment on Gordon’s talent. Mike Myers had the following to say about the Gordon:

“I met Shep Gordon in 1991 on the set of ‘Wayne’s World.’ I thought he was a perfect combination of Brian Epstein, Marshall McLuhan and Mr. Magoo. I’ve been trying to get Shep to agree to let me make a movie about him for ten years. Last year he finally he said yes. I loved him like a brother before we started making this film and now having sifted through his life and his legacy, I love him even more.”

]]> http://thepopfix.com/2014/09/03/mike-myers-supermensch-to-premiere-on-ae/feed/ 0 “Guardians” Of The Labor Day Box Office http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/31/guardians-of-the-labor-day-box-office/ http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/31/guardians-of-the-labor-day-box-office/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2014 05:20:36 +0000 http://thepopfix.com/?p=11092 The theaters lacked attention from the public this Labor Day weekend. Although there wasn’t the usual number of attendees, there will always be a box office king. “Guardians of the Galaxy” brought in another $16 million, holding it’s title of highest domestic grossing. “As Above, So Below” spammed social media with their promotional campaigns, but they only brought in an estimated $8 million this holiday weekend. The colorizing film, “The Giver” finished up the weekend with an estimated $5 million. Will the box office gross remain in the lower numbers, due to the lack of big blockbusters premiering in the following weeks? Tweet us your movie reviews and check out this weekend’s top grossing films in THEPOPFIX’s weekly installment of all things new at the box office! 

Weekend Box Office Countdown

July 29th – July 31st

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1. “Guardians of the Galaxy” $16,313,000

2. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” $11,750,000

3. “If I Stay” $9,260,000

4. “As Above, So Below” $8,342,000

5. “Let’s Be Cops” $8,200,000

6. “The November Man” $7,660,000

7. “When the Game Stands Tall” $5,650,000

8. “The Giver” $5,253,000

9. “The Hundred-Foot Journey” $4,603,000

10. “The Expendables 3″  $3,500,000

 

Coming Soon


“The Skeleton Twins” - “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” - “At the Devils Door”

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Don’t shoot the messenger, but many Marvel fans may be upset over some leaked set photos.  Click here to see the photos snapped from the set of the rebooted “Fantastic Four.” This is the first glance the public has had of Doctor Doom’s new look. While fans were excited when they saw a sneak peek at The Thing, I’m finding it hard to see as many positive reactions to Doctor Doom’s appearance. We can take note that he is surrounded by a green screen, so many visual effects could be added in later and that includes his wardrobe. Also there is a possibility of this just being his look for a certain scene, depending on what is going on during the script at this time. How do you feel about this look and the reboot as a whole? Let us know on Twitter.

]]> http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/28/doctor-doom-photos-leak-from-fantastic-four-reboot-set/feed/ 0 Surprise “Friends” Reunion Takes Place On “Jimmy Kimmel Live” http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/28/surprise-friends-reunion-takes-place-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/ http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/28/surprise-friends-reunion-takes-place-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:28:25 +0000 http://thepopfix.com/?p=11077 The world keeps asking for a “Friends” reunion and the original cast continues to confirm that it will never happen. Thanks to Jimmy Kimmel the public was gifted with the closest thing to a reunion we will see anytime soon. During an interview with Jennifer Aniston, Kimmel asked her to read some fan fiction that he had wrote. Before they read the script a curtain in the studio drew back to reveal a recreation of the kitchen from the apartment in “Friends.” Watch the video below to catch the appearance of Aniston’s former cast-mates Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow.


]]> http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/28/surprise-friends-reunion-takes-place-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/feed/ 0 “Chelsea Lately” Farewell Episode Recap http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/27/chelsea-lately-farewell-episode-recap/ http://thepopfix.com/2014/08/27/chelsea-lately-farewell-episode-recap/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:05:25 +0000 http://thepopfix.com/?p=11064 Last night Chelsea Handler, who is the host of “Chelsea Lately,” held her final episode on the E! network. After 7 years of working with the network, Handler has decided to depart and transition to Netflix. Here is a run-down of her goodbye episode.

Ellen Degeneres joined Handler in the shower in search of an explanation. The daytime talk-show host was confused on why she had never been invited on to the show.

Then Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, and Mary McCormack set down with Handler for an intervention.

All kinds of celebrities filled the studio to take part in a “We Are The World” style farewell song titled, “Goodbye To E!”

A teary eyed Handler took her final moment at E! seriously and made sure to thank everyone who was involved in the making of her show.


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With the success of “American Horror Story: Asylum,” it is safe to say that America enjoys a haunting tale that revolves around a mental institute. Martin Scorsese’s 2010 film, “Shutter Island,” starred Leonardo DiCaprio and opened with mixed reviews. Although the film was one of the major blockbusters during that year, Scorsese fans believed the movie fell short to his other projects. I personally enjoyed both “Asylum” and “Shutter Island,” so I cannot wait to watch this series. The HBO show will be based on the actual hospital, “Ashecliffe.” The episodes will dive into the history of the asylum and uncover the wrongdoings of previous owners and employees.

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Everyone’s favorite part-time rapper and part-time actor is transitioning into the world of voice overs. Donald Glover is best known for his comedic role on “Community” and his recent rap album “Because The Internet.” What was once a proposed idea by the people of Twitter, is now becoming a reality in Disney XD character Miles Morales, who is from the “Ultimate Universe” Marvel series. We’ll receive the opportunity to catch Glover as Spider-Man in “Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors.” Comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis has admitted that Glover was originally a part of the inspiration for the actual Morales character.

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