"10 Things I Hate About You" now on TV

From the 1999 movie "10 Things I Hate About You" starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles comes the television series "10 Things I Hate About You", exactly 10 years after the movie was released. New twists, plots, and a whole new cast puts the series into a new perspective. The story is loosely based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew". a quick description of the series would be: quirky, cool, all around fun(to the max).

Here's a comparative analysis on the old and new cast members:

Patrick Verona

Heath Ledger's portrayal of the character is very different from Ethan Peck's version. Ledger gave the character a bit of naughtiness combined with a bad-boy image. He was most famous in the movie for his rousing rendition of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". Ethan Peck, on the other hand, does a more brooding, yet bad-ass image. We have yet to see more of what he could bring to the character, but rising on my list is his voice and when he took off his shirt on episode 5 of the series. Could I say... can't take my eyes off that yumminess?

Kat Stratford

Julia Stiles played a Kat that was artsy, sensitive soul who knew how to connect with Bianca. The rebel with just cause. Lindsey Shaw, on the other hand, plays a Kat that is ultimately tough and a strict feminist. Not one to play into other people's hands.

Bianca Stratford

Larisa Oleynik played a girl who, simply, just wanted to have a love life. She portrayed the popular girl, a trendsetter, and a very sensitive soul, despite the shallow exterior. Meaghan Jette Martin showed a Bianca who's ultimate goal is to become the most popular girl in school. Having no illusions about going on dates, she diverts her attention to becoming a cheerleader.

Cameron James

Almost no visible difference in character. Almost. While Joseph Gordon- Levitt's Cameron was the new comer in the movie (was taking cues from Michael due to this) and a bit of a misnomer in their high school, Nicholas Braun's Cameron had a history of his own. His character is not one to be bullied, though he may have had a bad reputation in the school crowd.

Mandella

Susan May Pratt's character was more demure and artsy, just the right combination with Julia Stiles. There is a certain vulnerability and frailty in her that she constantly remains in Kat's shadow. Jolene Purdy's character, on the other hand, is a the perfect wrap to Lyndsey Shaw's Kat. Her toughness, added to her hero-worship-of-some-sort to Kat, makes her a tough comrade.

Michael

While with most of the characters, there is a visible difference on the actors take, these two generally has the same idea. Belonging to the geeks/dorks/nerds of Padua High, they give unhelpful advice to each of their respective Camerons, and laughter ensues. David Krumholtz's character is quite the smarty-pants while Kyle Kaplan's is more of a general, run-of-the-mill dork.

Chastity

Gabrielle Union's Chastity was both best friend and enemy of Bianca. Her character is not that pronounced in the film although at the end, we see a bit of development in terms of her story. Dana Davis' Chastity, on the other hand, is basically the cheerleader from hell. She proceeds to make Bianca's life miserable when she sees that her power is being threatened.

Joey

Though both characters have modeling as their goals, Andrew Keegan's Joey was a bit of a cool dude, who has absolutely no care about others, just his image. A bit of asly fox would be an apt description for his attitude. On the other hand, Chris Zylka's Joey was more of a stereotypical jock (all brawns - no brain).

Here is KSM's "I Want You To Want Me" featuring the cast of "10 Things I Hate About You"

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Thanks to CelebrityWonder, IMDB, and Poptower for the pics.

Unique... or just simply Strange Hotels

About a month ago, Yahoo! listed some of the unique hotels to be found in the whole world. Take note, though, that most of these hotels are still in its conceptual stage and might not make it to fruition. Bummer, right? Fortunately, while we are anxiously waiting for ground-breaking news on those wonderfully designed hotels, we may try out some of the world's unique hotels that have been around for a few years.

Jet-set to EUROPE!

As themed hotels go, this is one hotel complex you would not want to miss. With different colors and themes in every room, there is certainly something to catch your fancy in the Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin, Germany. From the circus themed "Two Lions", a crypt theme called "Gruft", rooms full of symbols, mirrors, a topsy-turvy room, and the like, one could never be bored.

A floating shed? Is that really a hotel? One could not fathom how one small house could hold all the necessary amenities of a usual hotel room. But for the creators of Utter Inn, in Sweden, that was not a problem. That is in fact a floating hotel, and underneath the shed is the room that would house visitors. From both the top and bottom part of the hotel, you could view the fish in their natural habitat. Fancy a tan, go to the deck for a bit of sunbathing. The place is totally private, as you are brought their by boat and left alone after imparting instructions. How's that for some alone time with your hubby?

Fancy having a James Bond moment? Why not try the Capsule Hotel, from Den Haag, Netherlands. Made from real survival pods used in the marines, it is virtually indestructible. It is also set in water, which makes it like a ginormous water bed, er... room. But don't worry about it drifting away from the shore because it is securely anchored.

Next trip: ASIA!

Talking about capsule hotels, Japan has its very own version of the "Capsule Hotel". Almost like a blast from "The Fifth Element", these sleeping compartments are stacked one on top of the other like apartments. Inside is a small TV, wireless internet, air-conditioning vents, and lights. Baths and toilets are communal though. Lockers are provided for your things, and this is the most affordable, albeit not too comfy, accommodation in Tokyo (granted you are not claustrophobic).

With a boom in the love industry, Japan has come up with "Love Hotels". Yes, that is absolutely right. Love Hotels are actually quite popular in Japan, with other countries following suite after seeing the success of this business venture. Aside from the unique rooms, equipment, and display that bombards you as you enter, the fact that it is cheap, clean, and very private is enough to make you decide on sleeping at one rather than the largely populated hotels of Central Tokyo.

Last, but not the least, AMERICA!

With room names like "Geisha Garden", "Cupid's Corner", "Casino Royale", "Caesare's Court" and "Arabian Night", it is no wonder that many flock to the Fantasuite Hotels. So much so that in North America they already have two branches of the hotel. Both of the branches offer a wide variety of themed rooms, though the selection is different with each hotel.

Picture a mountain, almost covered by water flowing from the top like a volcanic eruption. Get the picture? That is the scene that will greet you when you visit the Magic Mountain Hotel in Panguipulli, X Region, Chile. Inside, you will be transported into a wonderful log cabin, quite the opposite from the harsh yet eye-catching exterior of the hotel.

Enjoying nature much? How about a trip to the Amazon. The Ariau Amazon Tower Hotel is a huge (and I mean, HUGE!!!) complex of tree houses that is situated right in the Amazon Rainforest, Manaus, Brazil. Walkways are available to transfer each individual to their room, all of which looks almost like a tree house, but not quite a regular tree house. Enjoy a one of a kind experience away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Photos courtesy of Unusual Hotels of the World (Capsule Hotel, Utter Inn, Magic Mountain Hotel, Ariau Amazon Tower Hotel), Wikipedia (Japan's Capsule Hotel), Misty Keasler (Love Hotel), TravelBlog (Love Hotel menu), Propeller Island City Lodge (Two Lions), and Fantasuite (Geisha Garden). Click on the pictures to go directly to the websites.

"The Dead Can Twitter"

With the news of Micheal Jackson's death, an internet hoax, about other celebrities who died, came back (resurrected so it would seem). Stephen Colbert did not miss this opportunity and made a skit about it in his late night Comedy Central show: The Colbert Report.

The Colbert Report generally talks about trends in politics, sciences, and sometimes television. But being part of Comedy Central, do not expect to see the regular news anchors and segments one would see in the usual news programs. Colbert gives a different twist to the term satire with each of his antics on cam.

As reported prior to the taping of this segment, Jeff Goldblum ("Jurassic Park", "The Lost World", "Independence Day") apparently died due to an accident, so the news claimed. Via his Twitter account, Stephen Colbert relates to the audience updates regarding this untimely news. And how quickly the audience is disabused of this.

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Worth1000: A Graphic Gem

There are times when the usual celebrity websites fascinate you about more than the breakdowns, breakups, and cat fights in the business. They sometimes (read that as SOMETIMES) strike gold by introducing websites, artists, etc, mostly for those with unique tastes and have been bored with the news. Worth1000 is a website that would undoubtedly cater to a very extraordinary set of audience who could appreciate "modern" art. Both Perez Hilton and TMZ found that this website has such an interesting art, but focused only on celebrity art; "Celebs in Art" and "Renaissance Celebs" respectively.

Worth1000 is a website that mainly hosts contests on unique photos. After which, the winners get a prize as well as have their pictures hosted by the website itself. Not bad for those geniuses. The website is sure to keep you entertained and imaginative for hours on end.

Here's a picture done by Favardin entitled "Slingshot" for the contest "Alternate Transportation 5"

Note: Made especially for people who'd like to procrastinate while working.