How well do you know the work of Troy McClure?
Are you familiar with the works of actor Troy McClure? You might know him from Locker Room Towel Fight: The Blinding of Larry Driscoll. But as the IMDb notes, he has had quite a long career.
Mental Floss has a new quiz up at their site, Troy McClure Film or Actual Terrible Movie? It contains 15 questions about the work of McClure (voiced on The Simpsons, of course, by Phil Hartman - the character was retired when Hartman passed away). They give you a film title and you have to guess whether it’s a fake Troy McClure film from an episode of The Simpsons or an actual film that somehow got made (note: just pick a film and the site automatically goes to the next question). I got 10 out of 15, but I think that was more because of my knowledge of bad films than specific episodes of The Simpsons.
Some of the titles of these movies and TV shows are priceless (don’t worry, these aren’t on the quiz): David vs. Super Goliath, Calling All Quakers, Lead Paint: Delicious But Deadly, Smoke Yourself Thin, Pepsi Presents: Fractions. I also like the telethon Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House (today he would be hosting a special for Ed McMahon).
David A.’s Dad Still Can’t Beat Idol Goliath
It’s the thought that counts. Or, at least, it’s going to have to be in David Archuleta’s case.
American Idol producers have put the kibosh on a planned charity concert in the runner-up’s homestate of Utah, an event masterminded by Archuleta’s father as a thank-you to fans who backed the teen crooner.
The toe-tapping token of gratitude, however, apparently wasn’t run through the proper channels (like, any), and has now been unceremoniously called off due to a little uncharitable thing called “contractual obligations.”
Archuleta’s agent, Roger Widynowski, said Tuesday that the concert, billed as “Back Home With David Archuleta” and planned for tomorrow night, would be a no-go because the angel-voiced 17-year-old was not allowed to perform at any non-Idol-sanctioned gigs. Not even one whose entire proceeds were earmarked for charity.
“They’re just going to reschedule the event for a later time,” infamous papa Jeff Archuleta told the Salt Lake Tribune. “When all the minds met, everyone concluded this wouldn’t work out for this particular weekend, and they just want to reschedule it for toward the middle or the end of the [American Idols Live! summer] tour.”
Widynowski, however, said the Utah concert would more likely be postponed until after the Idol-powered road show comes to a close.
And, it follows, when the proposed gig wouldn’t cut into the official tour’s potential revenue.
Tickets were originally set to go on sale Wednesday for $1 apiece. A quarter would pay for service charges and the other 75 cents were to be divided between the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Hometown fans will still get a chance to see the star-in-the-making before then, as the Idol tour touches down in Salt Lake City July 14 and 15.
Archuleta is in his hometown of Murray through the end of the week before returning to Los Angeles to begin rehearsing for the summer trek, which features champ David Cook and the rest of the top 10 finalists and kicks off July 1 in Glendale, Ariz.
It’s not all disappointing news for Archuleta and his fans, however. The singer was officially signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records today and will release his debut album later this year.
“Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is truly a dream come true,” he said. “Being a fan of American Idol since season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part of that group. I’m really excited to start working on everything.”
Sundance Meta: Day 0
Sundance Meta: We’re tracking the Sundance Buzz so you don’t have to!
A pair of tickets to the premiere of U23D currently has a high bid of $610 on eBay.
Entertainment Weekly takes a look back at 11 Influential Sundance Movies
/Film has the Movie Posters for American Teen, Goliath, Bottle Shock, The Wackness
WiReD takes a look at the Geekiness Films of Sundance 08
Gregg Goldstein blogs about bumping into Morgan Spurlock at the airport.
Jeff Wells arrives in Park City and has the photos to prove it.
Variety has an interesting look at 25 films creating buzz among buyers
ShockTillYouDrop has four clips from Funny Games
FirstShowing has the trailer for Bottle Shock
LA Times has 23 Facts about 23 (Official) years of Sundance
/Film has a look at the movie trailer for Goliath
Sundance Movie Trailer: Goliath
Goliath will premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Shot in Austin, Texas, Goliath is a film, a comedy at that, about a cat and one man’s search for said cat. When the man got divorced, he got the cat, so he wants to find the cat. Did I mention that the man’s life is in shambles? Now it makes sense. You probably already guessed that the cat’s name is Goliath, right? The trailer is heavy on the drums, heavy on the sans serif, and Andrew Bujalski, the mumblecore director behind Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation, makes an appearance. For some reason, I really wish that one guy made the behind-the-back shot. The film was directed by David Zellner and stars his sib Nathan Zellner and Caroline O’Connor.
source: FirstShowing