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10 Movies That Gave You Childhood Nightmares

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:30:58 PDT

Some spooky movies just stay with you, especially when you see them as an impressionable kid. So in honor of Halloween, I asked you to chime in with the first childhood flick that scarred you. Some are outright frightening, while others are unintentionally scary. Take a look at this list - courtesy of Buzz readers - and please, leave the lights on.

Mommy, Make It Stop!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:00:00 PDT

This freaky-ass girl robot created by the Osaka University robotics department is making me rethink my love of robots. She's based on a 5-year-old (yeah, a 5-year-old zombie, maybe!) and could give that Chucky dude from Child's Play a run for his money. Ack! (Also guys, the horror movie music isn't helping your cause.)

What to Expect When You're Expecting Set Visit: Elizabeth Banks on Her Fake Bump and Personal Baby Joy

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:05:11 PST

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood will share the big screen in the upcoming comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, which follows different mothers-to-be as they prepare for the arrivals of their bundles of joy. Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks are among the famous ladies who strapped on fake baby bumps to portray different kinds of pregnant women, and Banks's character, Wendy, doesn't exactly have an easy time of it.

I visited the Atlanta set of the film last year, where Banks was shooting a climactic scene in which her character addresses all the woes of pregnancy - in an auditorium with a rather large audience. The hilarious meltdown, which you can see in the opening of the trailer for What to Expect When You're Expecting, includes harsh truths like "I'm calling it: pregnancy sucks." It was great fun to see Banks film the passionate speech again and again, especially since the funny lady mixed up her one-liners from one take to another. What was even more interesting was seeing all of the extras who played the audience members, since the group of women was a mix of actual pregnant women and women rocking fake baby bumps.

I chatted with Banks about her own experience filming the movie, and she revealed that she actually felt like she was in her own little movie, since she doesn't have much screen time with her costars. Banks was refreshingly honest about not having any parenting tips and also admitted that though welcoming her son, Felix, has brought her a great deal of joy, it hasn't changed her stance on how she feels about kids in general. Here's more of what Banks had to say about pregnancy and motherhood:

What inspired you to take this role?
Elizabeth Banks: I cried when I read the script. It has a really great ending: at the end of the movie, everybody has a baby! It really is just a very relatable story for everyone: anybody who is a parent, has considered being a parent, has a baby, whatever. It's just very universal, what happens in the film. We really explore so many great storylines and different paths to getting a child. I had a unique path to getting my son, so I understand how everybody's path to their child is different.

How does it feel to wear the bump?
EB: It's sweaty! [Laughs] I think it's probably a decent approximation; it weighs a good 10 lbs. The boobs weigh about 6 lbs. They are really unbelievable. It's fun. It definitely makes you sit and walk in a totally different way. As an actor, it's a great prop.

How did you change when you became a mom?
EB: I get drunk much faster and easier, and it's a big problem, so I can't go out very much. I find that I underestimated the amount of joy. I'm really learning about my capacity for joy through my son.

To see what Banks had to say about baby fever and her parenting tips, just keep reading.

Do You Secure Your Furniture to the Wall?

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:44 PST

You've plugged up your outlets and covered the corners of your tables, but have you ensured that your TV is safe for your toddling tot? We're not talking about the programs you choose to show your kids, but the actual device itself.

Yesterday, a 13-month-old Chicago toddler was playing in his apartment when he "tagged" the TV as part of a game. Instantly, the TV fell off of its perch, crushing and killing the child. This was the fourth time in as many months that such an accident has occurred in the area, and it is part of a growing national trend of tipping furniture injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that "one child dies every two weeks when a TV, furniture, or an appliance falls on him." The solution is easy and inexpensive - tip-over straps and anchors can be purchased for as little as $15.

Pregnant Jennifer Garner Hangs Out at the Beach With Violet and Sera

Allie Merriam — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:12:16 PST

Jennifer Garner hit the beach in LA with her daughters Violet and Seraphina yesterday. The little ones played in the sand while Jennifer caught up with a girlfriend. Jennifer's been on the go all week, taking care of her kids and readying her home for the arrival of her and Ben Affleck's third child. She also took to blogging in order to draw attention to her and Julianne Moore's Save the Children Valentine's Day card campaign. Throughout it all, Jennifer Garner's pregnancy style has been on display. There are still a few weeks to go, though, until Jen welcomes her next bundle of joy in the Spring.

Casting Update: Who's in For Les Misérables

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:03:37 PST

The casting for upcoming musical Les Misérables is shaping right up, with most of the major parts now filled. The most recent news is that stage actress Samantha Barks will be taking on the role of Eponine, beating out previously rumored hopefuls like Taylor Swift and Lea Michele. The Tom Hooper-directed musical is one of the movies we're most looking forward to this year, so we've been eagerly eating up all the casting news. If you're also a fan of the beloved stage musical set during the 19th century, check out who's been cast in the film so far.

Hugh Jackman will star as protagonist Jean Valjean, a former prisoner who adopts orphan Cosette and turns his life around as the mayor of a small town.
Anne Hathaway will play Fantine, a woman forced to become a prostitute to support her young daughter, Cosette. She dies early on and requests that Jean Valjean raise her daughter in her absence.
Russell Crowe is attached to play Inspector Javert, Valjean's nemesis who becomes obsessed with bringing Valjean to justice.
Amanda Seyfried will play Cosette, Jean Valjean's adopted daughter, who falls for Marius.
Sacha Baron Cohen has the role of villain Monsieur Thenardier, a man who forces Cosette to work when she's a small child.
Eddie Redmayne will play Marius, a young man involved in the revolution, and the object of affection for both Cosette and Eponine.
The role of Eponine, the woman who is also in love with Marius, has gone to an unknown: Samantha Barks, a British stage actress who has played the part onstage before.
Aaron Tveit has a supporting role as Enjolras, a friend of Marius's who is also involved in a student-led revolution.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Pair Up For a Pizza Date

Lauren Turner — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:46:57 PST

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson shared a date night over pizza in LA yesterday. Jessica showed off her maternity style in another maxi dress. The couple are expecting their first child together, but that's not the only project Jessica has on her plate. She and Nicole Richie have been promoting their new reality competition, Fashion Star, which will premiere on March 13. Jessica and Eric will be glued to the small screen well before her show hits, though, since the Super Bowl airs next weekend. They're big football fans, especially after Eric played in the NFL for multiple years following his graduation from Yale.

Lego Fans Get Their Own Social Network: ReBrick

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:31:34 PST

We've seen some pretty awesome usage of Legos that show that the bricks aren't just child's play. Now you can share your own impressive creations with a group of enthusiastic fans on the Lego-sponsored social network ReBrick.

Though the site is run by the Lego company itself, it's not designed to sell new Lego sets. Instead, its purpose is to let the creativity of the community speak for itself. As you would with a Facebook Like button, ReBrick uses a browser bookmarking function for users to share stunning brick finds and cool photos with the network. Follow users whose work you love, browse the most viewed photos, and receive community feedback as you would with any other creative social platform, like Instagram for example, only with that colorful brick angle.

A team of official moderators and community members work diligently to ensure content is appropriate for all users and the house rules of the site are maintained, making the site something both children and adult Lego brick-builders can enjoy.

Source: Flickr User Avrene

Gavin, Kingston, and Zuma Celebrate Harlow's Birthday With More Celebrity Kids

Lauren Turner — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:42:56 PST

Nicole Richie's daughter, Harlow Madden, had a star-studded birthday bash in LA yesterday. They celebrated at the children's play space, The Coop, where Ashlee Simpson's son Bronx partied for his big day last year. Gavin Rossdale brought Kingston and Zuma along for the fun event and Tobey Maguire's wife, Jennifer Meyer, arrived with kids Ruby and Otis.

Harlow actually turned four last week, but its been a busy month so far for the Richie-Madden family. Nicole attended the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday and promoted her new reality series, Fashion Star, at the TCAs in Pasadena last weekend. Nicole and Joel didn't miss their daughter's big day, though, since they honored Harlow on Twitter. Nicole joked, "In case your'e wondering if I had my child born on the same day as Mary J. Blige on purpose, the answer is H*LL TO THE YES" while Joel wrote "Happy Birthday to my little girl. I'm so proud of her. Life is good. :)"

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

The Ides of March

In this drama, Ryan Gosling stars as Stephen Meyers, an ambitious political strategist campaigning for charming presidential hopeful Mike Morris, played by George Clooney. When Meyers realizes that Morris isn't the picture of integrity and Meyers's job is compromised, he has to consider what he wants from his political career. Clooney also directed, and though this movie may not be a masterpiece, it's a fast-paced, entertaining thriller. Extras on the DVD include a commentary track with Clooney and two making-of featurettes.

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Abduction

Taylor Lautner steps out of the Twilight shadow to headline this action thriller, as a young man who discovers that he was kidnapped as a child and has been living a lie. When he starts asking questions about what happened in his childhood, he learns that he's a key in a CIA plot and has to go on the run. The DVD extras include a gag reel, Lautner's video journal from the shoot, and featurettes on the stunts and the making of the movie.