Get ‘em Otilia! Two gun toting thieves were no match for an 80-year-old Portuguese great grandma , armed only with some mangoes and apples: A gutsy 80-year-old great- grandma has foiled a grocery store robbery – by throwing mangoes and apples at one of the thieves. “She was amazing! If it hadn’t been for her, the guys would probably have gotten away,” said store owner Manual Nogueira, who’s her son-in-law. Pint-size Otilia Martins swung into action after two thugs entered Manual’s Continental Market in New Bedford, Mass., on July 20. One pointed a .38-caliber gun at the clerk and ordered her to open the cash register. “When the clerk screamed, my mother-in-law ran to the front of the store, and saw the guy going through the cash register,” Manual told The ENQUIRER. Without a thought for her own safety, 5-foot-tall Otilia picked up some mangoes and a bag of apples from the counter and hurled them at the robber. “They hit him on the head and chest,” said Manual. “He stopped going through the cash register and ran out from behind the counter.” But Otilia wasn’t done. She grabbed the hooligan as he fled, but he smacked her in the face with his gun, knocking off her glasses and ripping open her forehead. With blood streaming down her face, Otilia chased him and his partner, screaming at them as they ran off. Manual, 52, was outside the store about 100 feet away when he heard her screams and saw the pair running. Figuring he’d been robbed, he gave chase, and caught one of the creeps two blocks away. When cops arrived, they found the other bad guy cowering in a nearby building. Although she suffered a big gash on her forehead, Otilia, a Portuguese immigrant, refused to go to the hospital. “The paramedics thought she needed two or three stitches,” said Manual. “But she said that she’d just put some peroxide on it. She’s one tough lady.” Otilia, a widow with three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, explained why she tried to stop the robber even though he had a gun. “I was afraid he was going to hurt the clerk,” she said. “I’m 80. I’ve lived my life. But the clerk has her whole life ahead of her. I wanted to protect her. “I looked in my pocketbook for something to throw at him, but I couldn’t find anything. Then I saw the mangoes and the apples and started throwing them. “I only wished I had something harder to hit him with, like a tire iron. Now that would have really gotten his attention.” Cops identified the pair as Eduardo Torres- Lopez, 22, and Jesse DosSantos, 32. They’re charged with armed robbery, carrying a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a person over the age of 60. “People are calling my mother-in-law a real hero, and she is,” said Manual. “We’re all very proud of her.” Pure comedy at grandma refusing to go to the hospital — talking about “I’ll just put some peroxide on it.” Source
The Twilight world is reeling with the revelation that Kristen Stewart cheated on Robert Pattinson with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders , confirmed in a public apology issued by Stewart today. Needless to say, people have questions. What was she thinking? What exactly is going on in those car photos? And, more importantly for the billion-dollar franchise sprouted from KStew and RPattz’s on- and rumored offscreen love: With The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 approaching theaters this November, having capitalized on Stewart and Pattinson’s recent displays of public PDA, how will the box office-boosting faithful react to the news of behind the scenes infidelity and betrayal? US Weekly ‘s expose on Stewart’s affair with the married Sanders (who cast his wife, model Liberty Ross, as Stewart’s mother in SWATH ) hits newsstands Friday, although damning photographs leaked early prompting Stewart’s admission on Wednesday. The steamy snaps of 22-year-old Stewart and her 41-year-old director were taken just days before Stewart made a fan-pleasing appearance at the Teen Choice Awards alongside Pattinson, with whom she reportedly shares a home. “I’m deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I’ve caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected,” Stewart said in an apology issued today . “This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I’m so sorry.” 2008’s Twilight film rose to popularity on the strength of Stephenie Meyer’s book series fanbase, but the chemistry between Stewart and Pattinson gave Summit’s franchise-starter an offscreen hook that launched a record-breaking franchise. The heat between the two that sparked in Pattinson’s Twilight audition in director Catherine Hardwicke’s home became Twilight legend in itself; KStew and RPattz quickly became romantic icons for fans even before rumors swirled that they’d become involved, but in recent years they began to seemingly demonstrate their relationship, if neither officially acknowledged it in the press. Above: Kristen Stewart and director Rupert Sanders promoting Snow White and the Huntsman As their onscreen alter egos went from smitten classmates to wedded couple and beyond through four films, the pair’s real life coupling has become increasingly ingrained in the Twilight franchise’s popular and financial cache. Even if a relationship has never been officially confirmed, the suggestion of one has helped to propel the $2.4 billion Twilight franchise, not to mention the duo’s individual star power as Hollywood’s reigning teen idols. Twilight (2008) $392,616,625 worldwide The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) $709,827,462 worldwide The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) $698,491,347 worldwide The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) $705,058,657 worldwide Earlier this month at Comic-Con , fans glimpsed footage of Stewart and Pattinson in the series’ finale , Breaking Dawn Part 2 , which sees them married with a child . As they have at every stop along the way, fans have clamored over the idea of life imitating art, and Stewart’s Comic-Con comments embracing motherhood and marriage fed the publicity machine for the November release. But while the admission of cheating will shatter the illusion for some fans, many have rejected the reports as false, steadfastly supporting their stars (“Robsten is Unbroken” is trending on Twitter among those in denial). As the truth sinks in, will fans revolt? Also admittedly possible, for the skeptics out there: They were never dating to begin with, and this entire affair was staged. A way for Stewart to break out of the confines of her Twilight persona as she looks ahead in her acting career? In any case, Summit has a pickle ahead of them as they plot the PR campaign for Breaking Dawn , with Stewart, Pattinson, and Sanders sorting out their now very public private matters. While fans of the Twilight characters will surely return to theaters to see the final chapter of Bella and Edward’s story play out, the popular fantasy that made their story larger than life has been shattered; add to that the previously announced plans to reunite Stewart and Sanders on a sequel to Universal’s $381 million hit Snow White and the Huntsman , and an additional studio’s financial future is involved. Follow Jen Yamato on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Set your DVRs this spring to Reelz Channel for a Dolph Lundgren -hosted reality competition show called Race to the Scene , which might be the most potentially dangerous but too awesome not to watch TV show idea ever dreamed up: ” Race to the Scene will feature pairs of contestants who race to and from actual movie locations as they compete in challenges and stunts inspired by memorable movie moments… [producer Justin Hochberg] and his partner Charlie Ebersol began talking to the network about the project a little over a year ago, and have since spent time selecting iconic scenes —think Bruce Willis jumping off Nakatomi Tower in Die Hard — for which to recreate.” Can’t wait for the barefoot 50-yard dash over broken glass! What could go wrong? [ THR ]
The rules are out and email has been hit. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences have restricted the amount of email that can be sent to its members, limiting it to “only one piece of mail and one email per film company” each week. There are also increased restrictions on third parties distributing materials and the number of screenings Academy members can be invited to (mostly without food or drink). The Academy’s release detailing its updated policies follows: The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated regulations for how companies and individuals may market movies and achievements eligible for the 85th Academy Awards® to Academy members. The changes pertain to screenings that feature live filmmaker participation, the formats on which members may receive screeners, and limitations on how mail, email and websites may be used in campaigning. “These rules help us maintain a level playing field for all of the nominees and protect the integrity of the Awards process,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. After the announcement of nominations on January 15, 2013, and until the final polls close (February 19, 2013), Academy members may be invited to up to four screenings of a nominated film that are preceded or followed by filmmaker Q&As or other such participation. A fifth such event in the United Kingdom will be permitted. All participants must be nominated or have been eligible for nomination. No screening event may include a reception or otherwise offer complimentary food or beverages. These limitations do not apply to screenings held by the Academy, guilds or similar organizations. The regulations also now stipulate that members may receive the film both on DVD and as a digital download. Additionally, each week, members may be sent only one piece of mail and one email per film company. The rules maintain the prohibition on sending members links to websites that promote a film using audio, video, or other multimedia elements, but may include links to the videos in the “Academy Conversations” series on Oscars.org. The Academy has augmented its existing ban on film companies using third parties to distribute materials that they would be prohibited from sending directly. The regulation now specifies that film companies may not have a publication use its subscriber lists to send stand alone materials to members, except in connection with the distribution of the publication itself. This amendment does not affect a company’s ability to place their usual promotional materials in trade publications. Similarly, while guilds and other awards organizations may hold non-screening events after the nominations announcement, this rule now specifies that film companies may not use such occasions as opportunities to sponsor promotional events that would otherwise violate Academy regulations. To read the complete Regulations Concerning the Promotion of Films Eligible for the 85th Academy Awards, go to http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/regulations.html. The 85th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network.
Like so many of the R-rated comedies of Judd Apatow and Todd Phillips, the Danish film Klown is about men behaving amusingly badly while the women in their lives wait on the sidelines for them to grow up and get their act together. In Klown , however, the ladies have a pretty good case for just walking away, and a certain resignation in their attitudes suggests they know it, but have already put so much time into these relationships that they feel terminally invested. Directed by Mikkel Nørgaard and based on a 2005-2009 TV series of the same name that you need know nothing about to appreciate the film, Klown is the story of besties Frank (Frank Hvam) and Casper (Casper Christensen) and the camping trip they’ve planned together that’s actually an excuse for Casper to sleep around and Frank to attempt to prove he’s fit for fatherhood. It’s startlingly funny in an uncomfortable, envelope-pushing way that’s all the more effective for how it sneaks up on you — its shocking gags are folded into a low-key, semi-realistic style like a Dogme 95 take on The Hangover . Frank is the petulant, awkward half of Klown ‘s central friendship, while Casper is the outgoing horndog, and however long the pair have been pals, there are few boundaries between them. The vacation they’ve planned strategically involves a canoe, because, as Casper explains, his girlfriend Iben ( High Fidelity ‘s Iben Hjejle) would never want to come along on a canoe trip and so she won’t be around to prevent his running wild. Their end goal is a party being thrown by their friend Bent (musician/composer Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, playing, like most everyone else in the film, a Curb Your Enthusiasm -style gloss on his real-life self) for which prostitutes from around the world are flown in for a once-a-year bacchanal. But then Frank learns from a friend that his girlfriend Mia (Mia Lyhne) is pregnant, and that she hasn’t told him because, as she puts it, “I worry you don’t have enough potential as a father.” She has reason for concern — and Frank’s plan to prove her wrong involves spontaneously and ill-advisedly taking Bo (Marcuz Jess Petersen), Mia’s 12-year-old nephew left in their care while his newly remarried mother is on her honeymoon, with them on what Casper has given the child-unfriendly name of the “Tour de Pussy.” Near the start of the film, Klown winkingly places its main characters at a book club meeting in which the novel chosen is Heart of Darkness (neither Frank nor Casper did the reading). But our two heroes aren’t journeying into the forbidding unknown — they’re the agents of chaos, bringing entertaining disaster to everyone they encounter, from a group of high school students on a field trip to a woman who takes them in and feeds them after their boat capsizes. Klown has a looseness to it that can feel improvised, but many of its jokes reveal themselves to be carefully structured, from one that plays off of Casper’s technique of male flirting to get his way (he matter-of-factly insists to Frank that all men are a little gay) to another involving the single-serving bottles of Underberg liquor the pair are constantly downing. Tubby, solemn Bo is no adorable sidekick, and Frank’s no natural with kids, and his attempts to entertain the boy go wincingly poorly. When there is the odd moment of sweetness, it’s disarmingly off-kilter, as when Frank consoles Bo about the fact that for guys with their build, their tummy fat can make their penises look smaller. Frank’s fitness for fatherhood comes down to a genuine question about whether he’ll ever be able to put the well-being of someone else before his own, and while he means well, poor Bo rarely seems in safe hands throughout the trip. The kid gets humiliated, neglected and endangered, but also gets an instance or two of giddy, well-earned, irresponsible joy — it’s thanks to him that the film can find something touching about the act of peeing while standing up. Are there lessons to be learned in Klown ? Thank god, no, though Frank does experience a smidgen of hard-won growth while Casper remains gleefully unchanged (Christensen is the film’s comedic stand-out, his smirkingly slick persona landing him in outrageously humiliating situations). It’s hard to call the film a tribute to male friendship when it presents guy-bonding time as all an excuse to get smashed, hit on teenagers and bang one’s way through multiple continents worth of hookers, but it does touch on the dread of getting older and the desire to hold on to both the feckless kid you were while also being the grown-up you inarguably have become, one that can lead to some lousy decisions. One of the film’s best and most hilarious moments comes after a rough night for both of the characters that ends in a jaw-dropping reveal. Reunited, the two walk through the campsite determinedly not talking about what they’ve each been through. Sometimes friendship means sticking by someone, and other times it mean knowing when to just let things be. Klown is in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Austin and on VOD Friday. Follow Alison Willmore on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
These broads ain’t isht ! A Florida mom who ditched her 1-year-old baby and escaped in the midst of an alleged theft at a Wal-Mart was apprehended the next night outside a dance club, according to reports. Ocala police say they collared Allison Niemeyer, 19, along with her sister, Laura Niemeyer, 22, Saturday after the pair allegedly tried to steal from the store Friday afternoon. As the scheme went awry, Allison Niemeyer’s son was left behind, and authorities went searching for both women on charges of felony child neglect and retail theft, according to The Gainesville Sun. The women had allegedly stuffed items into the baby’s diaper bag — a bathing suit, men’s undershirts and four women’s shirts worth $57.12, Central Florida News 13 reported. But as they tried to leave the store, a security guard called them back. That’s when police say the pair bolted. Allison Niemeyer took off immediately, leaving the baby with her sister, according to reports. Laura Niemeyer soon broke free from the officer as well, but reportedly left behind the baby and the loot. The women got away in a blue Ford Aerostar van that was waiting for them in the parking lot, police said. A tip, however, led police to find the women’s car at the Ocala Entertainment Complex on Saturday, The Sun reported. Police had the owner of the car paged, and when the sisters appeared outside, they were arrested. Besides the neglect and theft charges, Laura was charged with resisting a merchant and Allison was charged with violating her probation. Police said Allison is under house arrest until 2021 for her involvement in a home invasion robbery with a firearm that occurred in 2010 while she was pregnant. A 61-year-old man was pistol-whipped during the break-in, according to reports. Laura also has three previous convictions for retail theft and grand theft, according to News 13. Allison Niemeyer’s son was placed in the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families. These chicks sound like bad business. Thievin’ azz broads. Teaching that baby to steal before he can even talk — then leaving him behind… SMH! Source
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If you didn’t know, Bun B’s sneaker game is at an elite level. The UGK rap legend stunted on Twitter Instagram by showing off his pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pros in the Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson colorway. The all new color scheme of the ubiquitous Foamposite doesn’t drop until September… Continue
Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis Are Dating This one sounds a little more believable than the Rihanna shenanigans: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis played a couple on the sitcom “That 70′s Show.” Now reports say that the two are dating in real life. The website X17.com reports that the pair spent the day together Sunday, heading out furniture shopping in the afternoon and then on a date to sushi restaurant Asanebo in Los Angeles at night. The pair reportedly headed back to Kutcher’s newly purchased mansion in Hollywood Hills after the cozy dinner.”Ashton was touching Mila’s hand and Mila was all dressed up,” a source tells the site. “She looked hot; this was definitely more than a dinner between friends — this was a full-on date!” The website snapped Kutcher and Kunis two heading back to his car after the dinner. While Kutcher wore a navy blue sweater over a button-down shirt, Kunis opted for an off-the-shoulder top with skinny jeans and nude heels. Both avoided making eye contact with the camera. X17.com furthers that the pair has been seen together several times on recent occasions, and has even spent the night at each other’s abodes in recent weeks. Both actors are newly single after long-term relationships. Should Kutcher and Kunis start officially seeing each other, it would be a case of life imitating art. Both actors starred in movies about friends becoming lovers in 2011. While Mila Kunis paired up with Justin Timberlake in the film “Friends with Benefits,” Kutcher fell for Natalie Portman in the movie “No Strings Attached.” Interesting…. Source More On Bossip! Let’s Stay Together: Couples That Came Thissss Close To Breaking Up But Stayed Strong Whooty Whoo! White Girls With Supple Becky Cakes Better With Masks: 10 Notorious Celebrity Butter Faces Baller Cribs: Eddie George Selling Tennessee Mansion For $1.099M [Photos]
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