ESPN APOLOGIZES FOR JEREMY LIN "CHINK IN THE ARMOR" HEADLINE

"Chink in the Armor" Headline on ESPN's Mobile Website

This really is an important reminder why it is important to remain sober on the job, not that I'm saying that the person who drafted this Post for ESPN was under-the-influence. No, not at all. No self-respecting Journalist in their right mind however, would exercise such poor judgment. Racism is Racism ...and there is no excuse for that.  And I say this without sounding like an annoying Asian-American Activist.  The type Chelsea Handler would make fun of in her Comedy Routine.

Spotted on ESPN's Mobile Website at 2:30 AM last night was this update about the New York Knicks' loss to the New Orleans Hornets: "Chink in the Armor", citing further that the loss was a result of Jeremy Lin's (spotted in Toronto earlier this week) turning the ball over a total nine times. After being flagged right away, the Headline was yanked shortly after 3:00 AM.

ESPN since has apologized, stating "We are conducting a complete review of our cross-platform editorial procedures and are determining appropriate disciplinary action to ensure this does not happen again. We regret and apologize for this mistake.". Yes, their "mistake" of hiring an ignorant Fool.

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"THIS MEANS WAR" - MOVIE REVIEW

Still from This Means War

It's completely over-the-top, but if it's gotta be done, this is exactly how it should be. Director McG (Terminator Salvation, Charlie's Angels) is back with Vancouver-filmed This Means War, pitting two Best Friends Tuck (Tom Hardy) and FDR (Chris Pine) - who happen also to be Spies - up against one another. Both experts in executing dangerous missions, they perhaps are up against their toughest assignment yet: winning the heart of the same Girl they happen to be dating in Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). Meanwhile, we learn that the dangerous Heinrich (Til Schweiger) is hot on their trails. Will Tuck and FDR self-destruct with their attentions focused on their own interests?  Who will win Lauren's heart?

There are plenty of reasons to like This Means War.  First of all, it doesn't hurt that your Principal Trio are extremely attractive, but truly the chemistry in this Love Triangle actually is believable, regardless how absurd the Movie's premise is.  All extremes are reached by both Tuck and FDR to woo Lauren including Aerial Gymnastics, a violent derivative of Paintball, Dog Adoption, Sade and more.  Really, what Girl wouldn't die to be in the shoes of Witherspoon's Lauren?  By the end of it all, we still don't know whom she should choose as her Lover with both Suitors on equal footing, fighting tooth and nail to the finish line.

The emphasis on the Love Triangle however, comes at the expense of a sparse Subplot which should see both Heroes lives in danger, but there lacks a feeling of real threat from Heinrich.  In addition to catering the the Ladies, McG fully is aware of his audience, winning the hearts of his Male audience too with a few powerful punches thrown-in for good measure and some edge-of-your-seat car chases; never a dull moment. Genuinely, the Film is in on its own jokes and the laughs indeed are plentiful. Both Pine and Comedienne Chelsea Handler will benefit most from their spot-on work here.  One can expect big things of This Means War, in theatres February 17, 2012 via 20th Century Fox Films Canada.

"THIS MEANS WAR" RELEASE DELAYED TO FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Still from This Means War

20th Century Fox is now pushing-back its releasefor This Means War from Valentines's Day to February 17, 2012. Filmed in Vancouver last year, the Romantic Action/Comedy starring Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Reese Witherspoon (just cast in Atom Egoyan's latest Devil's Knot) and Chelsea Handler pits two Best Friends and CIA Operatives against one another when it comes to one Woman they both can't resist.  Laughs, Guns, Hotties.  Oh, yeah.

This Means War however, won't be the only Canadian-filmed Movie to hit theatres around Valentine's Day.  Just a few days ahead of its release, Toronto-made Tearjerker The Vow starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams will be hitting theatres on February 10th and it is said that this crowding has played a strong part in the decision to alter the release date this late in the game. 

Watch the Trailer in full below:

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It's still not too late to score a Double Pass to see This Means War next week in Toronto. Do it here.

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CHELSEA HANDLER & 50 CENT IN BED

50 Cent & Chelsea Handler

Now why in the world would anyone ever think they're sleeping together?  Comedienne Chelsea Handler, who was just here in Toronto on Saturday, posted this photo on her Twitter page to poke fun at rumours that she is dating Rapper 50 Cent.  The pair have been spotted out and about on more than one occasion.

Handler clarified that they are both in discussions to work on a project together.  She sure is hands-on with her work, wouldn't you say?

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CHELSEA HANDLER IN TORONTO FOR "CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG" TOUR

Chelsea Handler

Arriving just an hour before her Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour Toronto stop-off at Massey Hall,  red hot Comedienne Chelsea Handler tried being incognito in a Hoodie, surrounded by an Entourage of Security Guards. "I've got to get to my Show, I'm sorry!" she explained to Autograph Seekers as she fumbled through two separate entrances, before finally finding the correct Stage Door.  Following closely behind was this evening's Opening Act, Chris Franjola who has gained a significant amount of exposure on her hit E! Network program Chelsea Lately, bringing that network much success in the late evening time slot upwards of 500k viewers.  In fact, this type of treatment from Handler is actually expected with her having developed a reputation of going above-and-beyond for "paying" Fans.  "I heard she (Handler) was a total Bitch to my Friend's Friend in Ohio too!" one young Woman in waiting said.

Chris Franjola & Mr. Will-W.

Taking to the stage at 9:30 PM, the 35 year-old New Jersey native-cum-Los Angelino delivered her signature brand of self-deprecating humour, venturing frequently to risqué territory. Handler found ways to poke fun about her obsession as a 9 year-old with Masturbation to her distaste towards Angelina Jolie, which she has v. public about in being good friends with Jennifer Aniston, former wife of Jolie's current partner Brad Pitt.  She went as far as to attack Jolie's untraditional naming of her Children, expressing sympathy for them in how it has become her goal to have her Family resemble an advertisement for United Colours of Benetton.

A key element to Handler's routine is how Asian interest groups have expressed displeasure consistently at her jokes.  "I used to speak to them directly, but now I don't even care anymore" she told the audience, explaining how we must be able to laugh off stereotypes.  "Racism on the other hand, is an ugly thing", she clarified.