 | Tropic Thunder - Dozens Protest at 'Tropic Thunder' Premiere After seeing the movie, I can both see why people love it and hate it. They love it because quite honestly, it was one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time. I couldn't bring myself to find fault in the Robert Downey Jr. character, because it was just so perfectly executed. I mean, the movie in itself was a work of art, Ben Stiller did an excellent job directing and the casting was perfect. Yet, I could sympathize with the people protesting, because the movie was over the top. To me in a good way, but I guess I can see where some would not feel the same way. So, I am giving the movie a cautious two thumbs up, which means, If you are overly sensative, stay home, but if you want to laugh til your sides hurt, go see the movie. http://www.blacktree.tv Stiller, Downey Jr. and Black lead an ensemble cast in 'Tropic Thunder,' an action comedy about a group of self absorbed actors who set out to make the most expensive war film. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys. Dozens protest at 'Tropic Thunder' premiere Story Highlights "Tropic Thunder" contains frequent use of disparaging term for mentally disabled Advocacy groups upset; one person called it "offensive from start to finish" Special Olympics chair calling for boycott Film stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. as self-absorbed actors making film LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- "Tropic Thunder" is pushing the envelope too far for groups representing the mentally disabled. Dozens of people from organizations such as the Special Olympics and the American Association of People with Disabilities protested the movie-industry spoof across the street from the film's Los Angeles premiere at Mann's Bruin Theatre on Monday. The protesters held up signs with slogans such as "Call me by my name, not by my label" and chanted phrases like "Ban the movie, ban the word." The groups are outraged over scenes featuring the liberal usage of a disparaging term used to describe the mentally disabled. In the movie, director and co-star Ben Stiller plays a fame-hungry actor cast in a war movie who previously had a role as a mentally disabled character named Simple Jack. The DreamWorks film, which opens Wednesday, also stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black. "When I heard about it, I felt really hurt inside," said Special Olympics global messenger Dustin Plunkett. "I cannot believe a writer could write something like that. It's the not the way that we want to be portrayed. We have feelings. We don't like the word retard. We are people. We're just like any other people out there. We want to be ourselves and not be discriminated against." Watch why critics are calling film "Tropic Blunder" » Andrew J. Imparato, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities, said he and other representatives from advocacy groups representing the mentally disabled met with DreamWorks co-chair Stacey Snider and watched a private screening of the film Monday morning. Imparato called the movie "tasteless" and said it was "offensive start to finish." "I have a sense of humor," said Imparato. "There were parts of the movie where I laughed, but it seems to me that the movie tried really hard to go too far and then pull back on everything that was offensive except the issue of people with intellectual disabilities. I just think Ben Stiller and the people involved in this movie just didn't think it was going to be offensive." Following the original complaints from the advocacy groups, DreamWorks pulled some promotional materials, including a Web site that promoted the film-within-a-film starring Stiller's character which contained the tag line "Once there was a retard." DreamWorks spokesman Chip Sullivan previously said in a statement that "no changes or cuts to the film will be made." "If you want to pick on people, as the old playground saying goes, pick on people your own size," said Timothy Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics, who is calling for a boycott of "Tropic Thunder" along with the other groups. "This population struggles too much with the basics to have to struggle against Hollywood. We're sending a message that this hate speech is no longer acceptable." http://www.blacktree.tv |
 | TROPIC THUNDER - FANS REVIEW YouTube EDITION For Lots More Tropic Thunder Clips Go To: http://www.reelzchannel.com/ Travis Oscarson talks to fans as they leave the midnight screening of Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. to get first reaction. Follow First Fans on http://twitter.com/firstfans |
 | Brandon T. Jackson is Alpa Chino in TROPIC THUNDER Reelblack TV's Robert X. Golphin linked up with actor/comedian Brandon T. Jackson (Roll Bounce) for this brief interview. He discusses his latest role as rapper/actor Alpa Chino in the new Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder and working with Robert Downey, Jr. who plays an actor so dedicated to his character that he has his skin chemically dyed to resemble that of an African-American. Let us know what you think about this modern-day use of blackface in a mainstream movie. TROPIC THUNDER is in theaters everywhere August 13. |
 | Tropic Thunder Red Carpet Premiere, Jack Black, Downey Jr., Ben Stiller Tropic Thunder had its Red Carpet Premiere at the Westwood Village Theater this week, and we spoke to several attendees from producers, to actors, to stars tagging along for the ride. Also, subscribe to our channel for a chance to win a Tropic Thunder poster signed by Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black! http://www.mahalo.com/Tropic_Thunder http://www.mahalo.com/Tropic_Thunder_Reviews http://www.mahalo.com/Tropic_Thunder_Trailer http://www.mahalo.com/Ben_Stiller http://www.mahalo.com/Robert_Downey_Jr. http://www.mahalo.com/Jack_Black http://www.mahalo.com/Tom_Cruise http://www.mahalo.com/Danny_McBride http://www.mahalo.com/Stuart_Cornfeld |
 | The First Peek at Jamie Lynn Spears' Baby EntertainmentEntertainmentExtraThe First Peek at Jamie Lynn Spears' BabyThe First Peek at Jamie Lynn Spears' BabyThe Associated PressCatch the first public look at Jamie Lynn Spears' baby daughter - they're on the cover of OK! Magazine. (July 9)Just weeks after giving birth, Jamie Lynn Spears is showing off her newborn baby girl.SOT: Alicia Quarles, AP Entertainment Editor: "we have a look at Jamie Lynn Spears' new baby. The baby's name is Maddie and mother and Maddie are on the cover of OK! magazine this week."Why are we not surprised?:SOT: Quarles: "you're not surprised because it's seems like OK! has had a deal with the Spears clan. Jamie Lynn actually announced her pregnancy in the magazine and they covered her baby shower. So this seems like the next step."The 17-year old Spears and fiance Casey Aldridge reportedly were to receive a large payday for exclusive photos of the baby. OK! does not comment on the terms of its deals with its celebrities.SOT: Quarles: We don't know a lot about the deal. OK! is not releasing figures but clearly some deal was made with the Spears family. But more importantly Ok!'s gotten exclusive access. They've been there for every step along the way and now we're seeing Jamie Lynn's cute little bundle of joy for the first time."Spears - Britney's little sister and the former star of 'Zoey 101' tells OK! she had a perfect pregnancy, a perfect delivery and that she "was very blessed." |
 | Sept 23 Jeff Dunham Comedy Central Premiere Highlight video of Jeff Dunham's 2nd Comedy Central special, "Spark of Insanity". This 90 minute version will be aired ONE night ONLY, Sunday night, Sept 23. 9/8c. |
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 | TROPIC THUNDER - FANS REVIEW For Lots More Tropic Thunder Clips Go To: http://www.reelzchannel.com/ Travis Oscarson talks to fans as they leave the midnight screening of Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. to get first reaction. Follow First Fans on http://twitter.com/firstfans |
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