Out this week
Albums
u Lost In Transition by Sixpence None The Richer: The pop rock band’s follow-up to their 2008 Christmas album The Dawn of Grace; includes the song ‘Sooner Than Later’ which is available as a free download on the band’s website (sixpencehq.com). 
u Cruel Summer by GOOD Music: Collaborative compilation of music by Kanye West and artists on his GOOD Music record label; includes the singles ‘Mercy’ (featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz), and ‘New God Flow’ (featuring Pusha T).
Movies
u Total Recall (starring Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy) - action, remake of the 1990 film of the same name which was based on Philip K. Dick’s 1966 short story We Can Remember It for You Wholesale; a factory worker (Farrell) visits a company that implants artificial memories, but finds out that he is a secret agent.
u Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Devon Bostick) - comedy, the third film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, based on the third and fourth books, The Last Straw and Dog Days, in the series by Jeff Kinney; Greg (Gordon) is ready to enjoy his summer vacations but all his plans go wrong.
SPlTLIGHT
Rock of Ages
Cast: Diego Boneta, Julianne Hough, Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Malin Åkerman, Alec Baldwin
Director: Adam Shankman
Tagline: Nothin’ but a good time.
q Musical drama; a waitress (Hough) falls for a busboy (Boneta) as they pursue their Hollywood dreams during the glam metal era of the 1980s.
q Adaptation of the 2006 Broadway musical.
q Had a budget of around $75 million; made around $49 million in the first month of its release.
q Received a mixed to negative reception; has been described as bland, but Tom Cruise’s performance has been praised.
q Catherine Zeta-Jones portrays an original character added to the storyline that did not appear in the Broadway musical.
q Includes a cameo appearance by Constantine Maroulis, who originated the role of Drew Boley (Diego Boneta) in the Broadway production.
q Tom Cruise took voice lessons for his role.
q Features music of artists including Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Joan Jett, Extreme, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Pat Benatar, and Poison, performed by the film’s cast.
Awards
Teen Choice Awards 2012
Winners:
u Choice TV show (sci-fi/fantasy): The Vampire Diaries
u TV actress (sci-fi/fantasy): Nina Dobrev, The Vampire Diaries
u TV actor (sci-fi/fantasy): Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries
u Male hottie: Ian Somerhalder
u Female hottie: Miley Cyrus
u Female fashion icon: Miley Cyrus
u Movie actor (drama): Zac Efron, The Lucky One
u Movie drama: The Lucky One
u Movie comedy: 21 Jump Street
u Actress (sci-fi fantasy): Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games
u Movie (sci-fi/fantasy): The Hunger Games
u Movie actor (action): Taylor Lautner, Abduction
u Comedy actress: Emma Stone, Crazy, Stupid, Love
u Drama actress: Emma Stone, The Help
u Female movie star of the summer: Kristen Stewart, Snow White and the Huntsman
u Ultimate choice award: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
u Movie (romance): The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
u Movie actress (romance): Kristen Stewart, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
u TV drama: Pretty Little Liars
u TV actress (drama): Lucy Hale, Pretty Little Liars
u TV actor (drama): Ian Harding, Pretty Little Liars
u Female artist: Taylor Swift
u Single by a female artist: ‘Eyes Open’, Taylor Swift
u Country song: ‘Sparks Fly’, Taylor Swift
u Movie voice: Taylor Swift as Audrey, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
u Male artist: Justin Bieber
u Male music star of the summer: Justin Bieber
u Male fashion icon: Justin Bieber
u Single by a male artist: Boyfriend, Justin Bieber
u Music group: Selena Gomez & the Scene
u Summer music star group: One Direction
u Music breakout group: One Direction
u TV comedy: Glee
u Breakout artist: Carly Rae Jepsen
For the complete list of winners, visit: www.teenchoiceawards.com/news.aspx
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