Actor Corey Haim dead at 38, overdose suspected

(NY  DAILY NEWS) — Eighties teen idol Corey Haim died Wednesday morning of an apparent drug overdose, according to Los Angeles police.

The Canadian-born actor, who starred in “The Lost Boys” but was probably best known for his roles with fellow actor Corey Feldman, was 38.

via Actor Corey Haim dead at 38, overdose suspected: reports.

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Gods and Terrorism: A Review of SyFy’s Caprica

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Now that the SyFy Channel has officially begun broadcasting the Caprica series, we thought we’d repost our review from last summer. — WM

By SHARON K. GILBERT
Originally posted on June 10, 2009

“The battle for humanity has a beginning.”

PREPARE to hit the skip scene button once or twice as you begin your journey into the world of Caprica. The opening sequence depicts nearly every human depravity, including but not limited to murder, suicide, ritual sacrifice, sexual perversions, and pharmacological experimentation. Perhaps that is why SciFi chose to release the pilot episode for the Battlestar Galactica prequel on DVD rather that air it–to sneak past censors.

However, it’s important to note that beyond appealing (sadly) to teens and pre-teens, the graphic hedonism reflects our own culture. Which gets to the point of the entire show–Caprica is the United States. Without revealing too much about the plot, let me share my observations. (more…)

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Man dies after watching Avatar

An audience in China watches 'Avatar' (AFP)

(AP) — A 42-year-old Taiwanese man with a history of high blood pressure has died of a stroke likely triggered by over-excitement from watching the blockbuster Avatar in 3D, a doctor says.

The man, identified only by his surname Kuo, started to feel unwell during the screening earlier this month in the northern city of Hsinchu and was taken to hospital.

via Man died after watching Avatar – doctor | News.com.au.

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