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About Sarah Sommer

Sarah is a journalist and an artist who lives in the city. She loves movies and television. She reads early and often. Sarah also helps out over at BSCkids.com and our other sites!

James Franco To Star and Direct The Garden of Last Days

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Deadline has reported that James Franco has signed on to direct and star the feature film adaptation of the novel, “The Garden of Last Days.” The novel was written by Andre Dubus III and was published in 2008. Hanna Weg, who provides the screenplay to The Garden of Last Days, will also produce alongside Gerard Butler, Danielle Robinson and Alan Siegel.

Franco, who most recently starred in both Oz The Great and Powerful and Spring Breakers, will screen his directorial effort As I Lay Dying, based on the William Faulkner tome, at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading →

The Secret Service Adaptation May Add Colin Firth

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Coling Firth is currently in talks to join and star in the  big screen adaptation of the Mark Millar comic book series, “The Secret Service.” Matthew Vaughn, who also adapted the Millar comic series “Kick-Ass” has co-written the screenplay with Jane Goldman and will also direct and produce the project through his MARV Films banner. Continue reading →

Drink Like A Westerosi With Stark Raving Wine: The Perfect Game of Thrones Wine Pairing – Review

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If you watch even just one episode of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” you will notice at least one thing. LOTS and lots of wine. A staple among the characters of George R.R. Martin’s world, wine seems to seep through every scene. Now, fans (21 years old or over, of course) can drink like their favorite characters with Stark Raving wines.

I watch “Game of Thrones” pretty religiously every week and was excited to get the chance to try out a new wine that would fit perfectly with my Sunday night tradition. The Stark Raving wine line comes in four different and unique wines. A white, a red, a Cabernet, and a malbec. Superficially, I absolutely LOVE the bottle design for these wines. They each feature a vintage steampunk-eaque design that looks cool and enticing. Seeing this at a wine store, I would immediately be interested.

The White Wine

Like Sansa Stark, the white wine is sweet yet bold. It has a fruity and juicy taste that reminds you of those warm summer nights. The white wine is a blend of chardonnay, muscat, malvasia bianco. Like Sansa, the white may seem like a one dimensionally sweet, however, with each sip, the complexity reveals itself more.

This one was my favorite of the Stark Raving wines. I loved the relaxed mixture and overall fruit-infused taste. It is recommended to this wine chilled which gives it an even sweeter and refreshing taste.

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The Red Wine

Like Arya Stark, the red wine is filled with a big and bold personality. If there is anything we know about Arya, it is that she is both strong and fearless and this wine perfectly encapsulates her never giving up attitude. This dark red wine is rich in flavor being a blend of  jammy fruit like dark bing cherries and ripe plums along with  tannat, zin, merlot, cab sauv, and petit sirah.

I personally really enjoyed this wine as the after taste of each sip of filled with a sweet fruit flavor that made me want to go back for more.

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The Cab

This Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect pairing for the Robb Stark of the family. It is both extremely forward and little spicy. It is a mix of ripe berries balanced by medium tannins giving it one of the boldest tastes of all. Whether he is on his quest to conquer the North or dealing with those who oppose him and his new wife, Robb would find a perfect wine companion in this Cabernet.

I found the Cabernet to be one of the strongest of the four wines. It has a very distinct taste and is great for the seasoned wine drinkers like the Lannisters.

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The Malbec

Similarly to Catelyn Stark, the malbec wine is both dark and spicy. While Catelyn is not afraid to do or say what she thinks is right, even when it lands her in jail at the request of her own son. Her feisty personality and dark character flaws finds a natural partnership with the malbec of Stark Raving wines. The medium bodied wine is a mixture of  Dark cherries and smoky bacon creating a unique taste fit for the Starks of Winterfell. There is not doubt that if Ned was alive, he would be enjoying this wine next to the hearth or at dinner with Catelyn.

The malbec has one of the more interesting tastes of all four wines. It took a few sips before I decided I liked it and from there it grew on me. This wine would be perfect for those relaxing evenings watching “Game of Thrones,” with friends or solo.

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Stark Raving Wines is the perfect pairing for “Game of Thrones.” It can bring you closer to the world of Westeros and Essos as you drink alongside your favorite characters, not to mention would make a great addition to any party with friends and family.

“They generously spill wine throughout the show – so it seems natural to join them in celebration as viewers wind down from their weekends on Sunday nights.”

You can learn about where to buy your own bottle of Stark Raving wine by visiting their official website.

*Note: Items were received in partner with the publication of this review. 

Reliance Entertainment Options Graceling Adaptation

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Reliance Entertainment, an India-based company, in partnership with Kintop Pictures, has officially acquired the film rights to Kristin Cashore’s bestselling, award-winning young adult fantasy novel, “Graceling.” Piers Ashworth, most known for his work on Nostradamus, has signed on to write the script for the adaptation.  Continue reading →

2 New Promos Revealed For Season 6 of True Blood

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The popular HBO series is about to go into its highly anticipated 6th season. HBO has officially released two behind the scenes promos for the upcoming season which premieres June 16th. The season will have an abbreviated run of ten episodes, as opposed to the usual twelve, partially to accommodate the pregnancy of lead actor Anna Paquin, who is married to costar Stephen Moyer, as well as due to economic factors. Continue reading →

Guardians of the Galaxy Adds Lee Pace In Villain Role

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Honestly, my love for Lee Pace knows no bounds. I mean have you even seen him in “Pushing Daisies?” Also, I love his face, but that is an article for another time I suppose. In Lee Pace news, The Wrap has reported that he has won the coveted role of the villain in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy. What the “villain role” entails has not been revealed but we do know that he will join already confirmed cast members Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Michael Rooker and Ophelia Lovibond in the James Gunn film. Continue reading →

Summit Entertainment Acquires William Paul Young’s The Shack

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The best-selling novel from William Paul Young called, “The Shack” has been optioned by Summit Entertainment. The novel was originally published out of a garage by Brad Cummings and Wayne Jacobsen but has since garnered a huge fan base. First published in 2007, “The Shack” has to date sold over 18 million copies worldwide, 10 million in the United States, and over 8 million internationally. The novel has been on the New York Times Best Seller list for over 180 consecutive weeks, topping the list at #1 for 52 of them, and has also been on the USA Today Top 150 List for 188 weeks. Ranked by Nielsen as the Top Best-Selling Book of 2008 and 2nd Best-Selling Book of 2009, “The Shack” has been featured in national profiles as diverse as Newsweek, TIME, People, and The New York Times. Continue reading →

Tom Hiddleston Now In Talks To Play The Crow

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The last we heard about the upcoming remake of “The Crow,” the lead role was rumored to be offered to Bradley Cooper and James McAvoy. However, The Wrap has reported that Tom Hiddleston is in early talks to play Eric Draven in Relativity Media’s reimagining of James O’ Barr’s gothic comic character The Crow.  Continue reading →

Showtime Releases Dexter’s Final Season Teaser

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It was revealed last year at the start of “Dexter” season 7 that there would only be one more season left and that season 7 and 8 would be a major defining and ending story arc. Today, Showtime has officially announced that season 8 would indeed be the last and have released a teaser trailer for the finale season. Continue reading →

Comic Book “Rachel Rising” To Be Adapted For Television

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Terry Moore’s horror comic book, “Rachel Rising,” has been optioned for the small screen according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rights for the comic book were bought by Alcon Television Group who will be working with property for a television development. Alcon is currently looking for a showrunner to helm the project as well as a network for the show to call home. Continue reading →