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Summer Movies Cometh – Part 2

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

- A rarity these day’s – a hit animated show: Nickelodeon’s new Penguins of Madagascar is kicking ass and taking names!

- It is so obvious the New York baseball teams overestimated what people were willing to pay for a baseball ticket. At least in THIS economy…

- NBC is making a last ditch effort to get a ratings boost this season: Check out this list of upcoming NBC guest stars (including five musicians on the season finale of 30 Rock)

- Another website with a list that speaks to me: Things I Would Do To Bang Scarlett Johansson

Extra Slice – Video: Soon to be top-draft pick Matt Stafford shows his wicked good arm in “football skeet shooting” on the Late Night show with Jimmy Fallon

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- I was lucky enough to catch an advance screening of Star Trek this past Monday and I have to say that it’s one of the better ones in the series. Variety has a review of the movie (some spoilers) that I agree with: “While respectfully handling the Roddenberry DNA, Abrams… [has] successfully transferred [Star Trek] to a trim new body that hums with youthful energy.”

- First look at Wolverine taking on Sabertooth in the first X-Men: Origins film (and what’s with Wolverine’s claws???)

- The Detroit Lions release their new logo and team uniform (see the difference? No, then check out their old logo)

- As the NBA playoffs continue, enjoy the real challenge: The matchups for the best dancers of the playoffs

Extra Slice – Podcast: Listen as Brock and Cantor break down the upcoming Summer Movie Season (Part One; Part Two available later this week)

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Busy, Busy Day – Part 2

Monday, April 20th, 2009

- Hulu continues their quest for world dominance and where better attack next than the iPhone: Hulu shows to stream with ease through a upcoming app

- Is the end near for Stephen A. Smith? Word on the street is that he and ESPN can come to terms on a contract renewal…

- Interested in downloading songs from the recent Dave Matthews Band show you went to? Look no farther than DontBurnThePig.org

- Looking good even into her mid-40’s: Lisa Rinna’s second stint in Playboy (NWA)

Extra Slice – Video: A rare but hilarious way to remember Madden: A look at his top 5 commercials, including this one for McDonalds (using his trademark telestrator)

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Let Me Out of this Office! – Part 1

Friday, April 17th, 2009

- Are NFL planners anti-semites? The New York Jets take stand for my people (probably because we’re most of the season ticket holders)

- Is Jimmy Buffett about to take partial ownership of my beloved Dolphins? I am 100% for this as long as he doesn’t change the mascot to a parrot

- Ok, who’s with me: Road trip to the top 10 party schools in the country? (shocker – they’re mostly in warm weather climates… and no, Syracuse did not make the list)

- A British website just posted a list of the top 100 Footballer’s (read: soccer) wives and girlfriends. How good is this list? Beck’s is the lowest ranked

Extra Slice – Video: The latest Harry Potter 6 trailer was released today

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The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 2

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

- More on Madden’s retirements: A look back at his football career. Also: It’s official – Chris Collinsworth to replace Madden in the booth next season

- Madame Tussauds honors Snoop Doog with his own wax figure. And I have to say, he looks pretty badass

- For those of you who are Syracuse Alumni, this will come as no shock to you: Maggies has been shut down for selling alcohol to underage patrons

- A question for the group: Would you pay $7.99 for baby back ribs at Ikea and not be scared of what you’re truly eating? (thanks Emily for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: The Yanks opened the new Yankee Stadium today with a loss. Here’s an exclusive tour of the stadium courtesy of ESPN

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The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 1

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

- So much for waiting for Al to go first: John Madden retires

- Looks like the Giants have found their replacement for Plax: Will Braylon Edwards be a pre-draft move?

- Someone please tell Hulk Hogan that no one should ever admit publicly to sympathizing with OJ. It’s just bad taste

- With the end of the TV season coming up, USA Today has launched their annual “Save Our Shows” campaign. My vote: Better Off Ted, a VERY funny new ABC comedy

Extra Slice – Video: Not sure why, but Star Wars\80’s Show Openings mash-ups are all the rage right now. First Dallas, now comes MacGuyver (thanks Scott for the link)

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A Taxing Day – Part 2

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

- After saving LA MANY times and now Washington once, Jack’s headed up the East Coast to New York City. Welcome, Mr. Bauer – may I suggest staying out of Times Square?

- Michael Vick is looking to cash in on his return to the NFL. Or at least his attempt to return to the NFL

- Did you know that The Daily Show changes the name on the globe above the desk nearly every day?

- Its back: Next Tuesday, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s (New Yorkers: Stores still exist in Rock Center and Macy’s Herald Square). Enjoy!

Extra Slice – Video: Jimmy Kimmel goes High Def – see the amazing difference!

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A Taxing Day – Part 1

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

- The NFL’s 2009 schedule has been announced. Highlights include: Cowboys to open new stadium in prime-time on Sept 20; They took it easy on Super Bowl teams Pitt and Arizona; the Phins have the most competitive schedule

- Wondering why Mel Gibson’s wife filed for divorce? Just ask this smoking hot 24-year-old Russian model

- The new Dave Matthews Band album doesn’t drop till June, but that hasn’t stopped the band from promoting it early: Download the first track here for free.

- When things fail, we do what we do best: Point it out and make fun of it. Enjoy

Extra Slice – Video: The Daily Show’s John Oliver recreates the heroic rescue of the American Captain from Pirates

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

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New Look – Part 2

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

- Andy Roddick has gotten engaged to a SI swimsuit model, Brooklyn Decker. A model and a sports star hooking up? How cliché…

- Mmm… free Cinnabon mini’s on tax day. YUM!

- Is KC dumping the number one tight end in the last 10 years? And doing it just as they’re getting a QB who can use him properly??? That’s INSANE

- David Wells is (is about to become) to TBS for Baseball as Charles Barkley is to TNT for basketball

Extra Slice – Video: Lindsay Lohan’s looking for love… according to her (thanks Emily for the link)

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New Look – Part 1

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

- Next week, the Lions, Jaguars and 49ers are expected to unveil new uniforms and logos. Keep checking An Orange Peel for updates

- April is National Grilled Cheese Month: I haven’t had a craving for a grilled cheese sandwich since I was 12, yet the other day I saw one and wanted it. Of course it’s Passover, so I’ll have to wait a few days

- The Washington Post held it’s third annual Peeps Show contest and for the third year-in-a-row I forgot to enter (damn you brain!)

- “It got so bad for the Yankees that first baseman Nick Swisher pitched a scoreless eighth inning, the first New York position player to take the mound since Wade Boggs used his knuckleball in 1997” (Ed note: A scoreless inning? Maybe Swisher should be the starting pitcher)

Extra Slice – Video: As if you needed one, here is a reminder: The 2010 NBA All Star Slam Dunk Contest is going to be siiiiicccckkkkk….

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