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Blaise Marcoux
HOLLYWOOD
Freddy Krueger remake boosts actor's comeback
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SAN FRANCISCO — Jackie Earle Haley knew he had to find the line between the familiar and the new to properly take over the iconic horror figure Freddy Krueger in the relaunch of the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series.
"We had to dish up something the hardcore fans could kind of recognize but yet something I could make my own," Haley said.
Fans have been scared by the "Elm Street" franchise since its launch in 1984 with Robert Englund's work as the killer who haunts dreams. Haley's preparation was to watch several films in the series, not to copy what England had done but to get a sense of the character.
England's Freddy often delivered his killing blows with a comic
quip. That's different in the new "Nightmare," which has fewer jokes and more horror.
"It's a darker film." Haley said
It's so dark, Haley's research also included reading a book about real serial killers. As he read, Haley began to realize Freddy is more like the "character from a campfire story" than any real murderer.
"I've always felt one of the most vulnerable places you are is when you are lying in your bed asleep," Haley said. "I've been awakened at times by horrific nightmares and this represents those fears."
Being cast as Freddy is the latest step in a remarkable acting comeback for Haley, 38.
In the mid-80s, Haley's acting career died up so he turned to directing commercials. He returned to acting with a vengeance in 2006
with his Oscar-nominated work in "Little Children."
"I'm of two minds. There's a part of me that knows it's very real," Haley said. "But there is this other side of me that can't believe this is really happening. I'm really a working actor again."
Along with "Nightmare" Haley plays the mysterious Guerrero in the series "Human Target."
"I just thought it was a real interesting kind of fascinating character, especially in this action-hero world." Haley said. "He's definitely an unhinged character, and that always kind of fascinates me."
He's not saying if playing Freddy Krueger fascinates him enough to want to do as many sequels as England did. It'll depend on how Haley's new vision of the classic character is accepted.
TELEVISION
Music sales increase with help from 'Glee'
LOS ANGELES — Steve Perry was skeptical when the producers of a television pilot about a high school glee club sought permission to use his band's song in their show. The former frontman for the classic rock group Journey is protective of his legacy.
"I want to be able to put these songs somewhere with good conscience that they're not going to be abused," Perry said. "I don't want to see that happen."
He needn't have worried. Perry overcame his doubts, agreed to license the song to the producers of Fox's "Glee," and a year later "Don't Stop Bellevin" reached a new generation of music fans.
It's music that drives the show,
and the show drives music sales.
On Monday, the three cast albums were in the top 10 on iTunes' album chart and together have sold more than 1 million copies, according to SoundScan.
Sales of the cast's singles, which typically are released shortly after an episode airs, have logged online sales of 4.1 million.
The show's covers also are sending the original recordings back up the charts.
Perhaps most crucially, "Glee," like "Idol," is bridging the gap between classic rock favored by boomers and hip-hop popular with their kids.
Perry said he loves the "Glee" version of "Don't Stop Believin".
"They really worked hard to make it their own," he said. "It's actually brought people's attention to go check out the original. It's something I never thought I'd see in my lifetime."
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www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu (keyword: testprep) · 785-864-5823
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
Prepare to bow to the decision of the group. While you're at it, enthusiasm wouldn't hurt. It all works out in the long run.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
Don't waste time trying to convince family members to act. Take care of the essentials yourself. You don't need to keep score. It will even out later.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
Today is a v
Dragging your feet will not get the job done. Following your inspiration, however, gets you out of the dust and onto the right path.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5 To keep everyone in the loop, test communication devices to ensure they function properly. Changes need to be tracked closely.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 5.
28 S (July 25 - Aug. 22)
Today is a 5
Make the most of every conversation today. No idea is too small to consider. Make notes for future reference concerning practical matters.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 6
Your biggest challenge is to find words that your audience will understand. Communicate spiritually inspired ideas without jargon. Speak from the heart.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Todav is a 5
Today you realize that effort over the past several days has been worthwhile. Inspire others with your enthusiasm. Then add the final touches.
Today is... Your mind goes in three different directions. You see the challenge of convincing others to go along with you. The only problem is choosing a destination.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Whatever you decide, choose the method of delivery carefully. Tone of voice could make all the difference. Hint: add sugar.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is a 5 No amount of personal effort will accomplish what you want today. You need at least one ally to get the job done. Don't be a lone ranger.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Meditation or a dream prods you with an existential question. A close friend shows you how creative you can be. Believe what he or she tells you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Someone is pushing their chores onto you today. Find a way to get things done, but don't let this become a habit.
They can pay it back later.
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34 Tittle
36 Fool
37 Charon's water
38 Put forth
40 "I see"
41 Temptress
43 Obliterates
47 Praise in verse
48 Most gentle
51 "— Miserables"
52 "Holy mackereel!"
53 Stage presentation
54 Chow down
53 Actress Schneide
56 Turn on a pivot
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2 Lummox
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4 Command
5 Saloons
6 Hearty quaff
7 — Angeles
8 Gold, silver or bronze
9 Kelley who played McCoy on "Star Trek"
10 Related
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23 Feedbag fill
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25 Writer Buscaglia
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30 Levy
35 Pink-slip
37 Musical notes
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Ratings decline in Gosselin's absence
LOS ANGELES — Critics can say what they like about Kate Gosselin, but she's probably the best weapon yet devised against Simon Cowell.
Gosselin, the tabloid uber-mom-turned-reality-TV ultra-vilain, finally got ushered off ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" last week. That's unwelcome news for the network, because during her short tenure she probably did more than anyone else to push the 10th season to the series' best ratings ever, allowing it to threaten Fox's "American Idol" as America's most-watched show.
For three weeks this month,
"dldl" may be down 5 percent in total viewers (to an average of 25.4 million for the Tuesday shows), but it still draws a much younger audience than the ABC show (a median age of 43 versus 55, according to the Nielsen Co.) and handily beats "DWTS" among viewers ages 18 to 49, the chief yardstick for network TV ad rates.
the Monday performance show of "DWTS" drew more viewers than "idol" — the first time any Fox rival has managed to do that in five years.
"This is like asking me to compare AARP magazine with Tiger Beat," Mike Darnell, Fox's reality guru and the network's point person overseeing "Idol," said of the race with "DWTS." "We don't take any of this seriously."
DWTS may already be suffering a bit of Gosselin withdrawal. The show slipped 3 percent for Monday's performance, the first Kate-free edition, to 20.2 million viewers, compared with the week earlier.
Meanwhile, it's been "Idol's" turn to show signs of age.
"IdoI' is still a hit, although a declining one, and appeals to a largely different audience than 'Dancing,'" said Steve Sternberg, an independent analyst who writes the Sternberg Report blog about TV programming and ratings.
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