Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated film “Iron Man 3,” directed by Shane Black, has commenced production in Wilmington, North Carolina. The production schedule will also include locations in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Miami, Florida and China. Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, “Iron Man 3” returns Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” “Marvel’s Read More ...
Mike Burgess’ two-out RBI double capped a two-run sixth inning that led the Tennessee Smokies to a 2-1 win over the Huntsville Stars Friday night at Smokies Park. The win, in front of 4,812, improved Tennessee’s record to 24-31. The Stars fell to 29-25. Trailing 1-0 in the sixth, Jim Adduci and Rebel Ridling led off the inning with back-to-back singles. Justin Bour grounded into a double play and moving Read More ...
Sevierville’s 8thAnnual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass festival, held May 18 and 19 in downtown Sevierville, gave local and out-of-town guests an opportunity to enjoy great food and world-class bluegrass music. Fifty-three cook teams attended the Bush’s Best Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off held during the event, with The Smokehouse Mafia (Taylorsville, NC), claiming Grand Champion while Swiggin’ Pig (Antioch, TN) earned the Reserve Grand Champion award. The Knoxville TVA Employees Read More ...
This is a great side to go with any of the grilled meats or fish, and will save precious time since you can cook it all on the grill at the same time. Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients 1 Small eggplant, trimmed, sliced and cut into cubes 1 zucchini or yellow squash, trimmed, sliced and cut into cubes 1 Red onion, trimmed and cut into cubes or wedges 1 Red Read More ...
By Brent A Daniels In the past 20 years it would be difficult to find an entertainment venue that Samuel L. Jackson has not been involved in. It seems there is nothing that he has not found success doing, from action movies to voice over work he is everywhere. Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948, in Washington D.C. An only child, he grew up and was raised Read More ...
By Joel Massie Co-Author: Mike A. Massie For a movie that so desperately wishes to be Tolkienesque, it’s a questionable choice to burden it with both the Snow White moniker and Kristen Stewart. There’s a certain stigma to the young actress, not limited to just her abilities or appearance, but more pressingly concerning the conflict between her presence and the requirements of a competent action adventure. Moments of creativity seep Read More ...
by Matt Richenthal Days away from the Game of Thrones Season 2 finale, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have come out and already dropped a few hints regarding 2013 and the third season of this HBO epic.Specifically, the pair has announced just which characters will be present next year, largely in response to complaints from fans of George R.R. Martin that many have been missing from action so far. Read More ...
By Joel Massie Co-Author: Mike A. Massie The necessity of a third Men in Black movie is questionable, but one could envision an opportunity to capitalize on the witty chemistry between Will Smith’s Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones’ Agent K while also escalating the inevitably alien antagonist. Yet Men in Black III instead opts to change the formula by swapping out the cranky older man for a stern younger Read More ...
Kitty Freire, CHA was chosen from over 1000 nominations as the Women’s Business Alliance “Woman of the Year” at the 58th annual convention of Choice Hotels International, Inc. The award was announced during an evening gala at the convention last month in Las Vegas, NV. The Woman of the Year award serves to recognize one outstanding woman within the Choice Hotels franchise family for her contributions to the travel industry. Read More ...
Meat from the flank is the least expensive steak you can buy. But the reward comes when you marinate it, cook it on the grill and slice it extra thin; you’ll think you had died and gone heaven on a charter flight. Roast potatoes and green beans or a salad are good mates. Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 Cup of Olive oil 1/4 Cup of Soy sauce 1 Medium piece of Read More ...
