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Bachelor Host Slams Indy ABC Network, Gets Roasted By Indy 500 Fans

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Chris Harrison, host of the “reality” show The Bachelor, sent out a tweet on Monday night whining about The Bachelorette getting preempted by the Indy 500 Victory Banquet.

Harrison tweeted, “Very sorry to hear #ABC Indianapolis fans are getting screwed over tonight and not getting #TheBachelorette Call your local affiliate and let them know how you feel.”

https://twitter.com/chrisbharrison/status/1001255887393116161

The response that ensued certainly isn’t what he was after. Grab a beverage and we’ll let the Indy 500 fans take it from here.

https://twitter.com/Denise_Hayden/status/1001289935629045760

https://twitter.com/wbrfan21/status/1001291633563000833

https://twitter.com/Emilyvsays/status/1001277344445861888

https://twitter.com/unstableracefan/status/1001289284052275200

https://twitter.com/naptownbri/status/1001295001329061888

https://twitter.com/Jacob_Sampson/status/1001289419935039488

https://twitter.com/kedie14/status/1001302256359178241

https://twitter.com/Vanasdalan/status/1001309482994061314

https://twitter.com/jeffreysxton/status/1001286758359760898

https://twitter.com/FishTaco_SC/status/1001261647284011009

https://twitter.com/WeatherRant/status/1001303892125274113

https://twitter.com/RonaldWinegar/status/1001394323122991104

https://twitter.com/Constan85970325/status/1001311121872109568

https://twitter.com/pudgeyale92/status/1001309498169012226

And there’s more where that came from. But I think that gives you the general idea.

Indiana Comic Con 2018 Runs March 30-April 1

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The 2018 Indiana Comic Con runs March 30-April 1 at the Indianapolis Convention Center (100 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225).

The convention will feature comics, toys, guest artists, guest celebrities, costume contest and much more!

Guest celebrities scheduled to appear to include David Harbour, James & Oliver Phelps, Sean Astin, Matthew Lewis, Jonathan Frakes, Sean Young, Michael Biehn, Wallace Shaw, Renee O’Connor, William B. Davis & Walter Jones.

The convention runs Friday Noon-Midnight, Saturday 10 am-Midnight & Sunday Sunday 10 am-5pm. The Exhibitor Hall closes at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday.

Tickets are $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday & @30 for Sunday.

A 3-Day Pass is $60.

Kids 12 and under are FREE.

Watch Disney/Pixar’s Coco Official US Trailer

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Watch the new trailer for Disney/Pixar’s Coco. See the film in theaters November 22 in 3D!

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.

DISCLOSURE: We love Disney/Pixar films, and this one looks awesome.

X-FILES Season 11 Is Coming!

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OK, I’m a little bit STOKED…We’re getting MORE X-FILES!

FOX has ordered a second chapter of THE X-FILES event series. The all-new 10-episode installment once again will be executive-produced by creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning in their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. The event series will air during the 2017-2018 season. Production is set to begin in summer 2017.

“Iconic characters, rich storytelling, bold creators – these are the hallmarks of great TV shows. And they are some of the reasons why THE X-FILES has had such a profound impact on millions of fans worldwide,” said David Madden, President, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Chris’ creativity, along with the brilliant work of David and Gillian, continue to propel this pop culture phenomenon, and we can’t wait to see what fresh mysteries Mulder and Scully uncover in this next chapter of THE X-FILES.”

Esquire Gone From PlayStation Vue Access & Core Plans

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Via PlayStation™Vue:

As of Wednesday 1/25/2017, the Esquire channel will no longer be available in the Access and Core plans. Esquire will continue to be available in the Elite and Ultra plans.

For those on the West Coast who subscribe to Elite or Ultra, the Esquire channel will now be available in HD (making Esquire available in HD everywhere that Vue offers service). As part of this change, if Esquire was added to your Favorite Channels, you will need to re-favorite it. Additionally, your previously saved Esquire DVR content in My Shows will no longer be available, but Esquire On Demand programming will continue as normal – now just in HD.

Food Network Orders 13 Additional Episodes of “Ginormous Food”

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Midway through the first season, Food Network announced today it has picked up 13 additional episodes of new primetime series, Ginormous Food, starring comedian and food fanatic Josh Denny, as he travels the country tasting the greatest and biggest dishes, while learning about the amazing stories and people behind them.

“The series launched to tremendous response from our viewers, so Josh Denny is packing up his suitcase and hitting the road to sample more audaciously big, mouthwatering dishes that you will have to see to believe,” said Didi O’Hearn, Senior Vice President Programming, Food Network and Cooking Channel.

SOURCE: Food Network

The Hobbit Trilogy Extended Editions Shown in Cinemas During Three-Night Event

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Fathom Events, New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures will present all three extended editions of The Hobbit Trilogy across a three-night theatrical event, featuring The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Monday, October 5; The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Wednesday, October 7; and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Tuesday, October 13.  Each of the features will play at 7:30 p.m. local time. This is the first time that the extended editions have been shown in movie theaters, including the never-before-seen extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. In addition to the events, there will be a special on-screen introduction from the Trilogy’s director, co-screenwriter and producer Peter Jackson.

Tickets for The Hobbit Trilogy are now on sale and can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 500 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who—along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield—is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug.  Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of a “precious” ring tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways he cannot begin to know.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.  Along the way they encounter the skin-changer Beorn, giant Spiders of Mirkwood, Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel, and King Thranduil, and a mysterious Man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town.  Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger – the Dragon Smaug.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) – Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon Lake-town.  As Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor under the weight of his reclaimed wealth, Bilbo is forced to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead—Sauron, the Dark Lord, has returned to Middle-earth.  As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide—unite or be destroyed.  Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.

“We are excited to give fans the first chance to see the extended editions of this Trilogy in cinemas,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey. “The incredible cinematography and action in each feature will be even better on the big screen and will give Hobbit fans a chance to binge-watch as a community!”

SOURCE: Fathom Events

Insider Access to Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out” June 16th

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Insider Access to Disney•Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Insider Access to Disney•Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ ©2015 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Fathom Events and Disney are working together to present a special screening of “Insider Access to Disney•Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’” in select U.S. movie theaters on Tuesday, June 16, 2015—three days before “Inside Out” hits theaters nationwide. Kicking off at 6 p.m. CT and 7 p.m. ET/MT/PT/AK/HI, this one-night event will include 15 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from Pixar Animation Studios, the new “LAVA” short, a screening of the full-length feature “Inside Out,” plus a Q&A with director Pete Docter, producer Jonas Rivera and the voice of Joy, Amy Poehler, via satellite from their Australian tour—live in ET /CT zones and tape-delayed everywhere else. In addition, event attendees will receive a limited edition “Inside Out” commemorative poster and lanyard that includes a special code for access to digital extras.

Tickets for “Insider Access to Disney•Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’” are now available at online at www.FathomEvents.com and at participating theater box offices. Audiences will be able to enjoy the event in more than 600 select movie theaters around the country. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“‘Inside Out’ gives us a chance to take the audience to a world that everyone knows about but no one has ever been before—inside the mind,” said Docter. “So many people contribute to a movie like this and we can’t wait to share a little bit of what goes on behind the scenes—it’s a long journey, but it’s so much fun.”

“We’re excited to offer moviegoers the ultimate fan experience for ‘Inside Out’ and an exclusive look into the creation of the film,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey. “Hearing the cast and crew discuss the film live from Australia is an opportunity not to be missed.”

“A movie like ‘Inside Out’—with its original story and incredible characters—really inspires and intrigues people of all ages,” said Dave Hollis, executive vice president, Disney’s theatrical exhibition sales and distribution. “We love it when we can immerse fans in our movies with really special opportunities like this.”