*New* New Moon Posters

Yahoo! Movies has recently released three new New Moon posters. They are all themed; one for Bella and the Cullens, one for Jacob and the wolf pack and one for the Volturi. Check them out below:

I have to say, these are pretty cheese-tastic. I don't really think they could have spread more cheese over these posters if they had that big block of Cheez-It cheese from those commercials. What do you think? Too much cheese or just cheesy enough?

Thanks to HGE for the pictures.

A Bit o' News

Howdy kind readers. I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I have recently been hired to write for Examiner.com. I'll basically be rambling about the same things I do on here, just in a more professional manner. Which of course is code for "less fun". I'll try my best to continue posting here as well, but my posting output is definitely going to take a hit. If you end up missing me terribly, just head over to my page, Atlanta Drama Movies and TV Examiner, to get your movie and TV fix, a la moi.

And I just want you to know...you'll always be my favorite. If you are feeling slightly betrayed, just watch this video and you'll feel loads better. I promise.

Supernatural & The Vampire Diaries

Hello Evil, it's me Lauren.

One quick question, if you have the time to spare. I know your schedule is pretty busy on Thursday nights, so you're probably sleeping in right now but if I could just have a second of your time...

Evil, why do you get all the crazy awesome people? Honestly. Why does Good get all the boring, brooding tool-belts and you get all the delightfully stirring, wickedly amusing recruits? I know Lucifer is bad and all, but when you put him in that totally yummy Mark Pellegrino suit, I just can't help but be tempted to the Dark Side. That's not to say I don't still swoon over my two favorite demon-hunters and their trusty angel sidekick - there is Much Ado About Swooning during the 9 o'clock hour on Thursday nights - but even our good guys are now walking the thin(ning) line between Good and Evil. Watching them slap around a bunch of oafish angels is almost more fun than watching them kick demon butt up and down the US of A for four years. As for Good, if Stefan was any more of an sulking, brooding, Angel wannabe, Paul Wesley will have to start referring to himself as Boreanaz, David. His whole "I Want to Drink Your Blood But I Don't Want to Hurt You Because I'm Like a Cuddly Vampire Puppy Dog" conflict is so very obvious and so "been there, seen that a million times already". But Damon, though he too reflects a certain bleach-blonde Buffy alum, has such deliciously complex potential - with just the right amount of evil BA-ness and charming playfulness - there's just no contest between the two. Sure, Damon enjoys to eat people every now and then and as someone who considers herself pretty Pro-Good, I shouldn't really be into that, but at least he's got some charisma, some depth to him. And what about Sam? I'm already dreaming of the good old days when Sam would celebrate a hard day's work of demon smack-down with his own version of demon smacking, nay, snacking down. You catch my drift? With the topsey-turvy world of Sam and Dean forcing them now to fight against the forces of good, therefore knocking them out of that category altogether (capturing an Arch Angel? Really Dean? That is sooooo bad), I'm thinking your side, Evil, is looking pretty good right about now.

So, when's your next meet and greet? And if I swear to join your side, do you think you could introduce me to Ian Somerhalder?

Best Wish With All Your Evil Endeavors,

Lauren

Gleefully Loving Glee

After last night's episode of Glee, I was kindly reminded by the VO (industry speak for voice-over) guy that if I felt so inclined, I could stop by iTunes and throw away some of my hard-earned money on the songs performed on the show. Well, Mr. VO Guy, I AM so inclined to throw away some of my hard-earned cash on those catchy and brilliant renditions of popular pop songs, thank you very much. My pick of choice: Take a Bow, sung by Lea Michele. Not only is the singing absolutely heart-stopping, but the whole scene almost brought me to girly-tears even though I hardly know these characters and my dear readers - that is what you call great writing. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out below. It'll make you feel like a teenage girl all over again - even if you were once a teenage boy.



What about you? What Glee songs are you spending your cash on?

New Moon Set Pics

For those of you who just can't get enough of steamy jail-bait Taylor Lautner and oddly gorgeous Rob Pattinson (though in my opinion, Rob is beginning to sound a little bit like an over-played song on the radio), you'll be pleased to check out these 40 new pictures from the set of New Moon. They are actually pretty cool and I have to admit my blood pressure did rise a bit when I came across the shirtless Lautner pictures. Between him and Zac Efron, I've been feeling mighty pervy lately. Robbing the cradle, indeed.

They are a bit spoiler-ish, so click here to see the rest AT YOUR OWN RISK. Thanks to HGE for the link.

Song of the Day

I know it's been awhile since I've posted anything "of the Day", but in an effort to mentally fight off the depression that this weather is slowly forcing upon me (and poor Corrie), I thought a nice love song might be just the thing to win the day against this horrible, dreary rain. That, and I also came across the song while my iPod was on shuffle and I suddenly remembered how much I love the Plain White T's. I love discovering old songs that you totally forgot you loved once upon a time. It's the best part about the Shuffle option.

For those of you in the Lost City of Atlanta, I hope this cheers you up. It's not exactly an upbeat song, but it's the thought that makes me happy...

NPH Is a God

As everyone else here in Georgia searches their cluttered and spider-infested garages for their inflatable baby-pools and large floaties in order to paddle their way to work this morning, I've decided to report on a more significant event that occurred last night (no, not football - it's like you don't know me at all!), seeing as I made it safely to work without being swept away by the Great Flood.

The event I am referring to is of course the Emmys, hosted by the one and only, Dr. Horrible himself, Neil Patrick Harris. As predicted by yours truly, NPH caused an otherwise dull and lifeless ceremony to sparkle and shine like a newly polished golden statuette of some chick holding a globe-like object (what is that thing anyway?). Despite the fact that everyone from last year won again this year, causing me to distinctly dislike 30 Rock and Mad Men, just on principle alone, we still had Neil. And he's worth tens of thousands of disappointing Emmy wins. His opening number was almost, almost worth the snub that the Emmys gave Battlestar Galactica. And in an unexpected and thrilling turn of events, we even got a bad-ass Dr. Horrible "interruption" of the show, which upon Captain Hammer (my dear Nathan Fillion) jumping into the frame, fists flying as usual, brought about far-too-loud squees! from Katie and I. I fear we might have woken the neighbors with our vociferous love of everything Dr. Horrible. I wanted to jump into the television and pridefully clap Jon Stewart on the back when he finally told Neil what everyone else was thinking: that he was doing a damn good job of hosting.

Highlights:

On the Red Carpet - Everyone How I Met Your Mother. I couldn't adore Jason Segal anymore than I already do and seeing Alyson Hannigan up and about after having her and Alexis' baby girl was a great treat. She looked absolutely stunning. I also enjoyed reading her tweets as the night went on.

Also, Best Dress goes to Anna Torv, who rocked a gorgeous and totally unique gown for the night. We loved it mostly because it wasn't like any other actress' dress (it wasn't that silly mermaid cut and it actually had sleeves!) and besides, she looks smokin' in that red.

Dr. Horrible's hijacking. By far the very best part of the night. I was so bummed about not getting the once hinted-at performance by the cast... but this stunt completely made up for it. Joss+NPH+Nathan Fillion = comedy and musical gold. Throwing in anything Dr. Horrible to any show on television can only make it ten times better - but that goes double for an awards show. I tip my hat to you, Emmy planning people.

NPH's opening number. Exactly what I expected; total brilliance. I honestly believe this man can do no wrong. It's like all the love and happiness and talent in the world converged into one fine-looking human male and now we have Neil Patrick Harris to lighten up our dull work hours with a certain lovable evil doctor and to spice up our otherwise dull award show Sunday with enthusiastic song and dance.

I love that Michael Emerson won for Best Supporting Role for Lost and that Kristin Chenoweth won for Best Supporting Role for Pushing Daisies. It was such a great honor for the show, which was cancelled way before its time.

So, did you like the ceremony? Did NPH deliver, in your opinion? Don't worry, I'll probably not hunt you down and hurt you horribly if you say "no"...