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Schalke 04 and Galatasaray face off in the Champions League 2013 Round of 16 tilt.
Producer and Lucasfilm co-chairperson Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down from producing "Jurassic Park 4" to make time for "Star Wars Episode 7."
Director Sam Raimi refuses to watch the new "Spider-Man" movies. The helmer told the Huffington Post mentioned that his choice has nothing to do with animosity toward the new filmmakers of the reboot.
FC Porto moved on step closer to advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating Malaga 1-0 in the opening leg of the Champions League Round of 16.
The noose has tightened around Arsene Wenger after Arsenal's 3-1 Champions league loss against Bayern Munich.
The New York Islanders will look to bounce back from the worst shutout loss in franchise history when they take on the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening.
The Chicago Blackhawks will attempt to make history when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Goal line technology will finally come to the World Cup according to a number of reports.
Barcelona's match against AC Milan features two historic soccer clubs. Barcelona has been tremendous all season, while Milan has steadily improved of late.
Porto started off its group stage extremely well with a 2-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb and followed it up with a resounding 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. A 3-2 win over Dynamo Kiev seemed to guarantee a spot for the Portuguese side, but a 0-0 draw in the ensuing match the Ukrainian squad seemed to expose some of its weaknesses. A 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the rematch clinched the spot, but Porto failed to defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the final game and lost the top spot in the group.
Arsenal drew second place in Group B behind German side Schalke 04. Wenger's side defeated Montpelier 2-1 in the opener and followed it up with a 3-1 victory over Greek squad Olympiacos. However, during the two matches against Schalke, Arsenal lost 2-0 and drew 2-2. The team regained its form and defeated Montpelier 2-0 to secure a spot in the final round.
Ultimately, "Rubberneck" is an intriguing character study molded into a suspense thriller that sustains the audience's attention for its duration. Unfortunately, the film threatens to alienate its audience as it wears on without ever truly winning it back. A late attempt to redeem Paul makes the film feel formulaic and cliché despite its best intentions.
Aside from the lightsabers, Jedi, and Darth Vader, there has always been one characteristic that has defined the "Star Wars" series: the musical score. Throughout the six films, composer John Williams was mainstay for series creator George Lucas and his memorable score has been considered one of the greatest in film history. When the new series was announced, many questioned whether the veteran composer would return or if new director J.J. Abrams would look to move in a different direction. Also worthy of consideration is the fact that at age 81, Williams would be ready to do another three or more movies. Despite these potential obstacles, it seems that the legendary composer is determined to take on the franchise once more.
Manchester United will look to continue its stellar season when its takes on Reading in the 5th round of the FA Cup.
Every season, I feel that there is one production where the stars align in a transcendent evening that will never be forgotten; Friday's premiere of "Parsifal" was one of those events. A tremendous superstar cast coupled with a phenomenal production elevated Wagner, the greatest star of all, to unprecedented heights. This is the most wonderful birthday present that the Met could give to the God of opera on his 200th birthday.
