JanteChai: Sep 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

NBC orders Taken prequel series

NBC seeks a particular set of skills in its newest straight-to-series order. The Peacock greenlit a prequel to the Liam Neeson action franchise of...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 07:47AM

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'Haute Tech Couture'

If you’re having déjà vu, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Project Runway season 14 is indeed having a second unconventional challenge. The first...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 09:00AM

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Graceland postmortem: Has everyone gone too far?

Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of Graceland. Read at your own risk! Though the residents of Graceland finally...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 09:26AM

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Word of the Day + Quiz | askance

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Everything we know about The Vampire Diaries season 7 (so far)

Elena Gilbert might be taking a (really, really long) power nap, but that doesn’t mean everyone else stops living. After all, there’s no one who...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 01:18AM

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Asthmatic US otter gets an inhaler

A wheezy sea otter in Seattle diagnosed with asthma receives a breathing boost from an inhaler.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Ql8Uk1

Big Brother: Johnny Mac says 'everyone in there is boring'

The only thing worse than getting voted out of Big Brother is getting voted out … twice! John McGuire experienced that cruel fate this season when...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 01:32AM

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Croatia 'cannot stop migrants' - PM

Croatia cannot stop migrants who wish to move on to Western Europe, its prime minister says, as thousands on the move seek a new route.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1FQlQsp

McDonnell sorry for IRA comment

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell apologises for saying in 2003 that IRA members should be "honoured".

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KjTr27

CSI finale: William Petersen's lips are sealed on a potential Sara-Grissom reunion

Original 'CSI' cast members reflect on the positive impact of the CBS show 15 years later

Published on September 18, 2015 at 02:15AM

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Guillermo del Toro joins Twitter

No need to be scared or have an existential crisis on what is real: Guillermo del Toro is truly on Twitter. The Pacific Rim director joined the...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 01:17AM

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Chile declares earthquake emergency

Chile's interior ministry declares a state of emergency in a central region struck by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.

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Science world backs US 'clock boy'

A Muslim boy arrested in Texas for bringing a homemade clock to school continues to receive an outpouring of support from scientists and politicians.

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Fifa secretary Valcke suspended

Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke is put on leave and released from his duties until further notice.

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Carly Fiorina earns praise for debate

The only woman in the Republican field of White House hopefuls, Carly Fiorina, is widely praised for her performance in a TV debate.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1W5zl0E

Economy focus of second Canadian debate

Economic issues facing Canada loom large as party leaders Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau prepare for their TV debate.

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Meet Johnny Utah in the new Point Break trailer

In the new trailer for the upcoming Point Break remake, Luke Bracey stars as Johnny Utah, the FBI agent tasked with taking down Bodhi (Édgar...

Published on September 18, 2015 at 12:33AM

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Drawing for Change: Analyzing and Making Political Cartoons

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Debate was most-watched program in CNN history

First Donald Trump helped break Fox News records, now the Republican candidate has done the same for CNN. Wednesday night’s second GOP debate...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 11:47PM

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Thai cadets 'forced to smash phones'

A video which appears to show Thai navy cadets forced to destroy their mobile phones with a brick as punishment goes viral.

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US holds interest rates unchanged

US central bank holds interest rates steady, keeping them at the same level since December 2008

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Michael Fassbender hears a prophesy in Macbeth clip

High school English lit never looked like this. The latest clip from Macbeth, the new adaptation of the Shakespeare play from director Justin...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 11:30PM

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American Airlines flights halted in US

American Airlines flights are grounded across the US due to technical issues, the airline says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KjANaK

15 Pixar Classics: We Rank 'em!

Our critics have admired all the studio's animated features, including ''Inside Out,'' but they do have a pecking order; see where Pixar's latest lands on their list

Published on September 17, 2015 at 10:59PM

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German police kill Islamist knifeman

Police in Berlin shoot dead an Iraqi man who stabbed a policewoman and who had previously been jailed for membership of a terrorist organisation.

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Science world backs 'clock boy'

A 14-year-old Muslim boy arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school continues to receive an outpouring of support from scientists, politicians and celebrities.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Kjv7xh

Emmys 2015 predictions: Our bets on who wins

The 2015 Emmys take place on Sunday for Los Angeles, and EW’s television experts Lynette Rice and James Hibberd are here to make predictions. Ahead...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 10:03PM

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WW1 weapons 'taint farmers' crops'

Farmers in northern France are ordered to destroy this year's produce because of pollution caused by World War One armaments left in the soil, French media say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1guw373

Ryan Adams reveals full 'Bad Blood' cover, announces 1989 release date

Ryan Adams’ album of 1989 covers will debut Sept. 21, he announced Thursday. After teasing the covers of Taylor Swift’s 2014 album, Adams will...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 09:33PM

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Ladies and gentlemen, see the new 'Steve Jobs' trailer

Following a successful debut at this year’s Telluride Film Festival, Universal has released a new trailer for Steve Jobs, Danny Boyle’s forthcoming...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 09:17PM

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'Everything has changed' in first trailer for season 12 of Grey's Anatomy

In the first trailer for season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) promises in voice-over that “everything has changed.” The 21-second...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 09:03PM

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Small firms split over EU vote

Small UK firms are split over whether to stay in the European Union or not, according to a survey of thousands of businesses.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1MeqVzB

Kate Mara still hasn't seen Fantastic Four

The critical and commercial reception to Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four reboot wasn’t fantastic. But the disappointing returns aren’t getting one of...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 08:31PM

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Scream Queens exclusive: Chad Michael Murray to appear on Fox horror comedy

The worlds of One Tree Hill and Scream Queens are about to collide! EW has learned exclusively that OTH star Chad Michael Murray will appear on the...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 08:18PM

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Army recruit dies during training

A British Army recruit dies while undergoing initial training in Pirbright, Surrey.

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GM agrees faulty ignition settlement

GM agrees a $900m (£580m) settlement for faulty ignition switches which have been linked to more than 100 deaths.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1izgAEQ

First photos of Marvel's Jessica Jones, Luke Cage

Ready for a first look at fall’s other new female-starring superhero show? Here’s Krysten Ritter (Don’t Trust the B—-) as the star of Marvel’s...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 07:47PM

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Grey's Anatomy: Ellen Pompeo on 'lighter tone' of season 12

After what was arguably the darkest season of Grey’s Anatomy, culminating in the death of Dr. Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), both the show and...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 07:32PM

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Stephen Colbert explains how the Republican candidates are going full Reagan

Since Stephen Colbert had not yet seen the Republican debates when he late-night show taped on Wednesday, the host took some time on The Late Show...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 06:17PM

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Migrants break Croatia police lines

Migrants break through police lines on Croatia-Serbia border, as Croatia struggles to deal with arrivals

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Ukraine takes BBC staff off banned list

Ukraine is to remove the names of three BBC journalists from a list of banned individuals that has been criticised as "absurd" by one rights group.

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See — or hear — the first teaser for American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson

Though we’ve already gotten our first look at American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson’s ensemble cast, FX has debuted a teaser trailer for...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 06:46PM

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Swiss to extradite Fifa suspect to US

Fifa corruption inquiry: Switzerland approves extradition of Uruguayan official accused of taking bribes

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Many dead in S Sudan tanker blast

At least 85 people have been killed after an oil tanker exploded in South Sudan, officials say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1P2YRjb

Twitter announces fall TV’s most-tweeted shows

The birdlike folks at Twitter have released a handful of new data pertaining to the upcoming hell-soaked DVR massacre fall TV. As premiere week...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 06:32PM

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The first photos from Supernatural’s season 11 premiere, “Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire” have arrived, and from the looks of it, Sam and Dean...

Published on September 17, 2015 at 02:46AM

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Does Facebook Need a ‘Dislike’ Button?

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News Q’s | Boy Arrested for a Clock Gets a White House Invitation

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