A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. The upcoming print edition of Empire Magazine has a couple of cool new pictures from The Incredible Hulk. Looks like William Hurt makes a kick-ass General Ross! Rumor is that a sequel to The Last Starfighter is on the way, focusing on the son of the titular character from the first movie, and featuring the talents of the original writing, directing, and acting......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. David Murray, who'd been set to star as Destro in the upcoming G.I. Joe movie, apparently had some troubles with his Visa, and couldn't make it into the States in time for the start of shooting. So now Chris Eccleston will get the role. Which is actually pretty cool. Doctor Destro! Word came out a while back that......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. TCM 31 Days of Oscar (All week) TCM is celebrating the Oscars by playing Oscar-winning films pretty much all day, every day this month. It's a great way to catch up on some classic films you've never gotten around to watching. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Mon, 9PM-10PM, Fox) John becomes separated from his mother and Cameron, and discovers the future may be even more bleak than......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. State of the Union Address (Mon, 9PM-10:30PM, All network stations, among others) - W gives us the traditional load of bullshit in front of a joint session of Congress. Kansas governor Kathleen Sibelius will give the Democratic response. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Mon, 10PM-10:30PM, Food Network) - This time they're taking a tour of New Jersey diners, including restaurants in Long Beach Island, Hackensack, Lake Hopatcong, Livingston,......

A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. Yet another thing you can do with the all-purpose food that is bacon: make vodka out of it! (Via Sarah) Cool pics of a new stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl that re-imagines the first level of Super Mario Bros. And every once in a while, it will randomly load up the second, underground level instead. (Via) Scott Adams got his readers to......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. College Football Bowl Games (Mon, 7:30PM-11:30PM, ESPN; Tue, 5PM-9PM, ABC; Tue, 8:30PM-12:30AM, Fox; Wed, 8:15PM-12:15AM, Fox; Thu, 8:15PM-12:15AM, Fox; Sun, 8PM-12AM, ESPN) - The Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Auburn vs. Clemson, The Rose Bowl: Illinois vs. Southern California, The Sugar Bowl: Hawaii vs. Georgia, The Fiesta Bowl: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, The Orange Bowl: Kansas vs. Virginia Tech, and The GMAC Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Tulsa. Dick Clark's New......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. What Would Jesus Really Do? (Mon, 8PM-9PM, CNN) - A discussion of how Jesus might respond to various contemporary issues, like the war in Iraq, global warming, and the divide between rich and poor. Includes commentary from various "experts," including Jerry Falwell. Christmas Specials (Mon, 8PM-9PM, ABC; Mon, 8PM-11PM, NBC; Mon, 8PM-10PM, AMC; Mon, 10PM-11:30PM, WHYY) - Some of these have already played this month, and we......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Paranormal State (Mon, 10PM-11PM, A&E) - The debut of a new reality show featuring members of Penn State University's Paranormal Research Society investigating reports of paranormal phenomena. During this hour, they seem to be playing two episodes, one about a boy who can supposedly see dead people, and another about a supposedly haunted house where murders were committed. Independent Lens (Tue, 10PM-11:30PM, WHYY) - It's another Penn......

Every weekday of December (except for December 25, that is), Phillyist will be counting down to 2008 with our highlights from the past year and our predictions for the next. If you have a list you'd like to submit, let us know! Twelve months and ten epochal collapses later, we're nearing 2008 and a fresh calendar year for career (or structural) decimation. Let's count 'em down from 10: 10. Pete Doherty (again) 2007 hasn’t been......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. All-Star Holiday Spirit (Mon, 9PM-10PM, Food Network) - The Food Network stars - including food nerd Alton Brown, freakish bird-woman Giada De Laurentiis, the hated Rachael Ray, Ina Garten, Tyler Florence, and obsessive lush Sandra Lee - prepare holiday party dishes. Should be a good time! Charlie Brown Christmas (Tue, 8PM-9PM, ABC) - The 1965 classic, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes making-of special hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, and......

What's creepy and interesting on TV this week. Horror Movies (All week, various channels) - If you're looking for something scary to watch to get you in the holiday spirit, AMC has you covered; they're playing classic and contemporary horror movies pretty much all day, every day, Monday through Wednesday. The Sci-Fi Channel is joining in with similar fare most of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, and TCM and FX have some good stuff......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Samantha Who? (Mon, 9:30PM-10PM, ABC) - Christina Applegate's new show (this is the pilot) features her as a woman who wakes up from a coma with amnesia and discovers that the person she used to be was a bitch, a cheater, an alcoholic, and had no friends. We remember a little movie called Regarding Henry that had a similar premise, but starred Harrison Ford instead of Applegate.......

As it gets closer to Halloween for LAist, a contributer recollects her tale of staring down the serial killer, Richard Ramirez, otherwise known as the Night Stalker. Must think happy thoughts -- okay, free organic chocolate chip cookies for Los Angeles -- now that's a happy thought. Other happy Los Angeles thoughts include an interview with Jack Kehler of The Big Lebowski (he was the Dude's landlord), a beautiful and magical photographic moment in Venice......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Aliens in America (Mon, 8:30PM-9PM, The CW) - Here's an interesting show premise: a Pakistani Muslim exchange student named Raja comes to a Wisconsin town and is not exactly welcomed with open arms. In fact, in this first episode, his host family have to decide whether to send him back, as they weren't expecting a Muslim. We're betting they decide to keep him. He gets help adjusting......

A college student died in West Chester over the weekend from an unusual strain of meningitis called meningococcal meningitis, which is not one of the five or six strains covered by the vaccine recommended for college students. The death has prompted some fear and panic in the area, but only two people have been identified who had close enough contact with the student to warrant antibiotics. The source of the student's infection remains unknown. News......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Monday Night Football: Redskins at Eagles (Mon, 8:30PM-11:30PM, ABC & ESPN) - The Eagles have their first home game on a Monday night against a team they really should be able to beat. In fact, people are already calling this one a "must-win" game for the Eagles. We're trying to remain hopeful and confident... but last week's showing was pretty poor... SPAM: The Documentary (Tue, 11PM-12AM, Court......

We are dumbfounded as to why the New York Post’s Page Six gossip column has been following the saga of the love life of KYW’s Alycia Lane, but it has provided some odd entertainment since the spring. In case you don’t know, the tabloid broke the story of Lane sending e-mails containing bikini photos of herself to NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen which were intercepted by his wife, ABC Sports reporter Suzy Shuster. Yesterday, Page......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Fat March (Mon, 9PM-10PM, ABC) - Here's a lovely show where they make fat people walk long distances, and force them to complete challenges of various sorts. This episode brings them to our area, as they leave Millstone, NJ bound for Philadelphia, to be reached via Lancaster County. Their "Amish challenge" will see them harvesting cabbages under a hot sun, and in another challenge they will have......

...Haircuts: Mena Suvari has not pulled a Britney. She's just making a movie. (Via ABC and The New York Post.) ...Tastelessness: O.J. Simpson isn't even trying to pretend anymore, is he? (Via Ross, via Yahoo!) ...Desperation: Britney is a lonely, lonely girl. (Via What Would Tyler Durden Do?) ...Legal Glitches: Lily Allen isn't allowed to work in America anymore – and we're not entirely sure why. (Via The Superficial.) ...Spoiled Brats: Oh yeah. Paris Hilton......

...Wow: Just watch the video embedded here and marvel at the intelligence of the interviewer. (Via The Superficial.) ...Say What? On the list of things we don't expect rappers to promote: doggie clothing. (Via E! Online. ...Recognition: Lindsay Lohan's face is on the cover of every major magazine in America. How can you get into an accident with her and not know it? (Via TMZ.) ...Charm and Grace: Some celebrities really know how to be......

A tall, icy glass of our favorite internet junk, just for you. Check out this post by a Croatian comic-book artist about his favorite manga. It's as good a way as any to step into the weird and wild world of Japanese comics. Also check out the comments of the Drawn! post that led us to that list, as they contain even more recommendations. (Also, we second the recommendations of Death Note and Uzumaki, which......

Paris Power Ballad ...Gay? Lindsay Lohan is... confused? (Via The Superficial.) ...Highs: Paris Hilton got high a week after her jail release? Shocking! (Also, we LOVE the expression "heirhead!") (Via What Would Tyler Durden Do?) ...Crazy: We'll bet her hair smells lovely, too. (Via Dailiy Mail.) ...Proposals: Given Charlie Sheen's history with women, we're not too optimistic about this one. (Via Xinhua.) ...Touchy, Touchy: Nick Lachey is a big baby. (Via My Fox NY, via......

A new transportation package being considered in the state Senate would add $150 million to SEPTA's operating funds for the coming fiscal year, thus eliminating the need for the threatened fare hikes and service cuts. Even better, the measure would set up a Public Transportation Trust Fund that would hopefully mean the end of SEPTA's annual budget crises. A man who was convicted in 1993 in a 1991 Nicetown rape and murder case is hoping......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Greek (Mon, 9PM-10PM, ABC Family) - So, what's the deal with the ABC Family channel, anyway? Their intention, as stated in the title of their network, would seem to be to broadcast programming that the entire family could enjoy. Why, then, do they persist in putting on shows like this one, which seem designed to be titillating and appeal to an older audience? Sure, it starts at......

...Moves: Scary news, folks: Wacko Jacko might be moving significantly closer to Philly. Do you know where your children are? (Via The Reliable Source.) ...Homewreckers: Sorry... Criss Angel? Sex appeal? Seriously? (Via The Superficial.) ...Pregnancy: Is it bad that we're predicting a C-Section? (Via What Would Tyler Durden Do?) ...Cinematic Achievement: This... is not surprising. (Via Gatecrasher.) ...Changes of Heart: Tom Cruise can make his movie in Germany. Apparently. (Via ABC News.) ...Oops: Remember that......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. 24 (Mon, 8PM-10PM, Fox) - One of the many season finales airing this week is this two-hour long sixth-season finale of everybody's favorite real-time espionage action thriller drama. In it, Jack is trying to protect us from the Russians. The Russians? Seriously? What year is it again? Heroes (Mon, 9PM-10PM, NBC) - Also having a season finale Monday night is everybody's favorite sci-fi action thriller about super-powered......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. This video of comedian Rob Paravonian is absolutely hilarious, and completely frightening. We always knew there was a reason that we hated that song! (Via) Know how surprise endings have a tendency of getting out? (See, The Sixth Sense, The Crying Game, The Usual Suspects.) Well, JK Rowling would rather hers didn't. Dude. We so want one of......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Heroes (Mon, 9PM, NBC) - It's the penultimate episode of the first season of Heroes. Hiro is supposed to learn the secret of his past, which will mean another awesome George Takei cameo. Rock on. An Affair to Remember (Mon, 8PM & 10:30PM, AMC) - There's nothing new about this classic 1957 love story, but if you've never seen An Affair to Remember, now's your chance. (BTW,......

Today's reason that we love Philadelphia is that Kate Havnevik and Air will be playing at the Fillmore at the TLA. While the weather is coming in a close second, it doesn't surpass tonight's concert. Havnevik will only play thirteen cities in the country and Philadelphia is one of them. We are so damn lucky. Last week we introduced you to Kate Havnevik, pronounced "Hav-ne-veek", through a detailed interview on her life, music, tour,......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Verbotomy is a sort of comic/blog/web-word game. Every week day, they put up a comic and a definition, and challenge you to come up with a word to match the definition. Cool idea. If you're feeling creative, hop on over and see what you can come up with. (Via) Check out this rather strange game which is on one level a......