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Hello, all you entertainment lovers out there. This is pop culture 101. Our names are "Aaya" and "Nickels". We're your administrators of this question/answer blog. Ask us your entertainment trivia questions and receive your answers. All music and book related questions shall be directed to our music expert and avid book lover, Aaya. All movie and television questions can be addressed to Nickels, the movie and T.V. buff. If you have any other questions about famous people, technology, fashion, or anything that does not fit in the previous categories, stick it in the "Other Questions" section.


HEY! We've decided to add A NEW DISCUSSION BOARD on our page so anyone who wants to can discuss movies, shows, or even books they have to do book reports on. The discussion board will be at the bottom of the page.


NEW! Just so you know, Aaya and Nickels will now answer questions about upcoming television episodes and future movies in the brand NEW SPOILER SECTION. This section will have spoilers for things airing or opening after the date 12/09/08. Be warned.


UPDATED Vote 08 is officially closed. Winners are now listed. Have a great 2009.


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[edit] Rules

This is not a private chat room. This is a public media question and answer center. Anyone can access this page. Therefore, no inappropriate language or insinuations, only questions and clean comments. If your question regards explicit lyrics, please use asterisks (*)to replace any obscenities. Please do not criticize any other submitters' questions or comments. In other words, keep things civil. Also, to keep things more organized, please make sure that all your questions go into the appropriate sections. That means no personal questions, please, and no movie questions in the music section.

[edit] How To Format Questions

Before you start entering your query, make sure that you're putting it in the right category. Then, click the button that is labeled, 'edit' to the far right of the category. To make it easier to spot questions, make a box around the question and your screen name. To do this just add five spaces and a dash (-) which will make a box. So that your screen name will be included in the box, add it after a space and another dash after end of the main question.

[edit] Music

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Any question below will be about the music industry, singers, and instruments. Answers will be posted within 72 hours of its' submission.


    -Hey Aaya! I was just wondering if you have any info about the new Panic! album. -I_Love_To_Panic!

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Okay, then. Their newest album, entitled "Pretty. Odd." will be released on March 25, 2008. It features their most recent hit Nine In The Afternoon. Here's a link to the music video (it's adowable!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCto3PCn8wo Also, they've dropped the "!" from their name, so now it's just Panic At The Disco (R.I.P. "!"). Also, the rumor is correct... Panic will be headlining 2008's Honda Civic Tour.

Happy Panicking! -Aaya O...O


    -Hey Aaya! Do you know if the new Hannah Montana concert CD is coming out? -Daisies

I do not, since I don't keep up with crap. If you really want to know the answer to that, I'd suggest that you go ask the trash can. It's Hannah's BFFL.

I'd also like to take this time to mention one tiiiiiny little detail. I will not answer questions about pure and complete bogus. AKA: Hannah Montana, The Jonas Brothers, or any of that sort of thing. Just so you know.


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    -Aaya, I just heard Coldplay's Viva La Vida and I LOVE it!!! When's the rest of their next album coming out?  -xxbunniesxx

Oh, sorry for the wait, it actually came out this summer AND aaaaalso, Coldplay is currently nominated for several Grammies. YEY COLDPLAY :D -Aaya <3


    -What's with the Pepsi and Guns N' Roses deal? -Katie_58

HONESTLY I DON'T KNOW. I find it weird that they're working together. Oh, hold on, I have a friend enlightening me. "Okay, so since Guns N' Roses released their album Chinese Democracy before the end of 2008, Pepsi will give on bottle of it's product to everyone in America." Yes, that was Nickels. "You might want to add somewhere that it's a glorified bet, and Pepsi might not even do that." Again, my co-contributer of answers here, Nickels The Great. "Nickels the great?! Sounds like a magician.... I don't know what I'm listening to." She said. Stoically. BUT ANYWAYS, yeah, she beez sitting right next to me right now. She says hi. She also bites her thumb at me. She doesn't quarrel though. OKAY ENOUGH ROMEO AND JULIET REFERENCING AU REVOIR -Aaya <3

[edit] Television

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Any questions below will be about T.V. shows and T.V. actors and actresses. Answers will be posted within 72 hours of its' submission.


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    -Can I get a copy of any of the Gun Smoke episodes? -RP_Cool

I did some looking up and as of March 2008, they have only released the first season and the first 20 episodes of the second season on DVD. The rest of the second season is set to be released on 5/27/08. If you can't wait, the cable channel, TVLAND currently plays repeats almost everyday at various times. ~ Nickels


    -Hey Nickels! Do you know if That's So Raven knows Hannah Montana? -Daisies

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I'm not sure, but I think that there's a good chance because their respective characters starred in the episode, That So Suite Life of Hannah Montana. Hope this helps. ~Nickels


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    -Nickels, I'm a big fan of the FOX show, Bones, and I was really bummed about Zack's secret in 
    the season finale. Can you tell me what happens with him in season 4? -xxbunniesxx

As of season 4, all I've heard is that he is staying put in the mental hospital, but in the victim with OCD episode, we learn a big secret about Zack's work with the Gormagon killer. I won't spoil anything, so check it out. Hope this helps. ~ NIckels


    -Hey, Nickels. What's going to happen to Pushing daisies. All I've heard is a load of rumors. Is is really cancelled? -Abby_3

I'm sorry Abby, it's true. However, they are going to try to finish this season the best way they can, and Pushing Daisies is going to end, hopefully, to the satifaction of all. I mourn with you.


[edit] Movies

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Any questions in this section will regard films, awards, actors, actresses, special effects, quotes, producers, directors, and studios. Answers will be posted within 96 hours of its' submission.


    -What movies would you recommend to action/adventure movie fans? -No. 0_Arlexim

Well, classic-wise, you need to check out series such as Star Wars, Back to the Future, and Indiana Jones. Also, check out The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Great Escape (one of my favorites), and Ben Hur. It never hurts to try a James Bond movie, either. If you like more modern titles, try Pirates of the Caribbean, the Jason Bourne series, or the Lord of the Rings films. ~ Nickels


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    -Hey, Nickels! What is Indiana Jones' fear? -A_Fizzler

Well, it's snakes, for anyone who doesn't know. This was revealed in the first scene of the Raiders of the Lost Ark and the backstory was revealed in the Last Crusade. ~ Nickels


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    -Hey Nickels! Did Leia ever meet with Luke Skywalker? How? -Daisies

They did meet again, but I'm surprised you don't know it. Luke's efforts at saving Leia was the whole point of the original Star Wars movie. When RSD2 played Leia's message pleading for help, he set out to rescue her, not knowing until Star Wars: Return of the Jedi that she was his long lost twin sister. ~Nickels


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    -Nickels, HELP! I saw Transformers, but I didn't see the end. What happens? -A_Fizzler

_* * * SPOILER ALERT * * *_ Near the climax, the Autobots have retrieved the AllSpark, but Megatron (the bad robot) has also been released. Basically, there's a huge CG battle in the city, with the Army, and everything. However, it's not enough, Jazz, one of the autobots is killed and Bumblebee is hurt. Eventually, Sam is told that if Megatron cannot be defeated, Optimus Prime would sacrifice himself to destroy the AllSpark. Sam decides to jam the AllSpark into Megatron's chest, which destroys Megatron and the AllSpark. After the battle, Optimus Prime sends a message to other Autobots welcoming them to Earth where most of the Autobots have settled. Also Sam and Mikaela end up together. It's basically happily ever after, or is it? As the credits roll, we notice that one of the Decepticons, Starscream, has escaped into space, leaving the true ending open for a sequel. Hope that filled you in. ~Nickels


[edit] Books

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Any questions in this section will be about books, authors, characters, and plots. Answers will be posted within 72 hours of its' submission.


    -Do you know which "Spot" books are best for a 13-going-on-14 year old? Ex.: Run Spot Run (Yellow Dog) -Daisies

O_____o ... are you serious?! First of all: Est-ce que tu comprend l'anglais, mon amie? XD;; [That was in French, for those of you who didn't understand it.] BUT SERIOUSLY EITHER GET A LIFE OR GET A TUTOR.

-Aaya <3


    -Yo Aaya, person, stranger, whatever your real name is. Have you read the book series 
    The Great Tree of Avalon? Should I read it? Give me some advice, or maybe a small summary would 
    be nice, if you even really exist. -anon_stranger

OH WHY YES I HAVE YOU HAVE IGNITED A FIRE HERE NOW LISTEN TO THE FIRE RANT

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The Great Tree Of Avalon series is a two book series, based on folklore about the Great Wizard Merlin. Legend has it that Merlin planted a seed, and that seed grew into a giant tree, bigger than earth. The tree rooted itself in the sky, and grew just high enough to touch the bottom of Heaven. It is the pathway between worlds, a bridge, if you will. Avalon is a seven root realm; nobody dares go above the roots, for fear of the wrath of God. There are portals between realms, but it is also possible to travel between realms just by crossing the border on foot. Now, there is a danger in Avalon, and evil being has awakened, and it must be stopped! So goes the tale of a trail guide in search of his long-lost brother, a priestess-in-training, and all of their newfound friends along the way.. I would highly recommend this book for anyone to read. There's not much violence or romance, but it is an "I-have-to-read-the-next-chapter-NOW" kind of book, so it provides good adventure for those long cold December days. [I'm writing this in December, BTW.] I really hope you choose to read it, it's an amazing book!

-Aaya <3


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    -Aaya, where can I buy "The Beedle and the Bard" and how much is it? -xxbunniesxx

    -Yo. O' Wise Aaya, please, could you give some examples of symbolism in "To Kill A Mockingbird?"

[edit] Other Questions

    -What is your favorite movie Nickels? song, Aaya?  -bball_rox

Well, usually we don't answer personal questions like this, but since some people might want to know a little about their administrators, we'll dish. Aaya has many different music tastes, so she has no one favorite song. Her favorite artists include AFI, My Chemical Romance, Panic! At the Disco, etc. Nickels also loves a lot of movies. Some of her favorites include the HP, LotR, and Star Wars series, Big Fish, Forrest Gump, and Catch Me If You Can.


    -Nickels, what up with the mile long answers. I thought your SPN spoilers would never end. :P -No. 0_Arlexim

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Nickels says: I lurve SPN. I live for it. Now you must suffer a rant a la Aaya. OMG I was just waiting for someone to ask me about SPN because I know so much about SPN. I also hope that people who read the spoilers might get interested in this great show and watch a couple episodes. SPN could use the viewership.


    hey so what i really wanna know is you guyz biggest fears...... hehehehehehehehehehehehe............ -UR-Stlkr

HER... /Users/nicolecalande/Pictures/halloween spam/IMG_6031.jpg ~Nickels and Aaya


Whoa! She's so evil and horrifying, the link will not open. :P ~ Nickels

[edit] Discussion Board

Feel free to add any comments or discuss any media points here. Just remember to stick by the box format like in the above sections, try different font colors to distinguish your opinions, and follow the rules as stated at the top of the page.


    - Dude, what happened to Aaya? She's not on a lot.
           Posted By: xxbunniesxx

idk, she's now in high school, as am I, so we try to update as much as possible, but it's not as often as we wish we could. ~ Nickels


HEEEY IT'S AAYA AND SHE'S BACK WITH A VENGANCE

No, not really. I won't eat anybody, I swear! Not today, anyways.... heeeeheheheheeeee~

But yeah, I wanted to say that I am officially back, and that I will try to check this page as often as I can. I have a lot of school projects to be completed, but I'll stay true to my interweb cults! XD;; ~ Aaya <3


Yah, Aaya has returned to us! Nickels is most relieved. ~ Nickels


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   -Discuss: anyone, lets chat about Gossip Girl! I LOOOVVVE it!
       Posted By: Megan_R

OMG, did you see in the promo that Chuck almost dies. I don't want him to go. Chuck is awesome. ~xxbunniesxx


I HATE Chuck, I wish he'd just die, but they wont do that. XP ~ omgitsclara<3


I heard that Blair is going to get jumped/mugged. Whatever, just give me those awesome outfits of hers! ~ blondchick_94


Seriously, GET A LIFE! This show is fake, disgusting, and lame. I puke/fall asleep anytime I try to watch. Try watching good tv, like Heroes or Pushing Daisies. ~Melissa_23


Don't bash GG, and FYI, Heroes sucks now. it used to be cool, but the people are so STUPID now and it just has lost its luster. To make it better, they should kill of most of the characters. XP ~xxbunniesxx


eew gossip gilr and heros r both totally stupid seriously get a frickin' life from ebay or something ~mrs.nickjonas


Seriously, its so gross, nobody has a high school experience like that unless they are really trampy. It's disgusting. I agree with Melissa, Pushing Daisies is a great show, much better than GG, or any show on TV. ~ i_love_ned_2


Well you don't need to diss this show if you don't like it. You have your opinion and I have mine. GG IS awesome. ~Megan_R


I've actually read the books the show is based on, and the show's nothing like them! ~witch_of_waverly_place


    - Aaya, are you related to/bff with Nickels. You sound close.... ("I beez sitting next to her"?)
           Posted By: soccor_StAr

Personal bubble please... ~Nickles

[edit] SPOILERS!!!

Anything here will include spoilers for movie and television show spoilers that occur after the date 12/09/08. Any spoilers about topics before this date will be included in the prior sections, but will have a courteous warning for visitors who'd rather not know these spoilers.


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   - Give me some scoop on the hottest show on tv, "Supernatural."
           Posted By: No. 0_Arlexim

Needless to say, I love this show too and can't wait for it to come back on Jan. 15. According to my sources, before we resume the fight against Lillith, there will be a couple of stand alone episodes inlcuding a flashback episode, a ghost episode, a magician episode, and an episode where the boys fight over a siren, but there's a wicked twist with that. Then, according to some casting slides, the Winchester boys' souls will roam free as they try to stop the demonic forces from "killing death" (killing the reapers, like the ones from 1x12 and 2x01). In that episode, it has been rumored that Sam will be playing a chess match against the grim reaper, a la "The Seventh Seal." So, overall, this is the season to watch, as there's a lot of awesome stuff happening. ~ Nickels

New gossip: a character that most of us fans "know and love" will die in the reaper episode. Oh snap... it better not be Bobby. ~ Nickels

Prepared to be stunned. There may be a third Winchester brother. dun dun dun! However, most people are guessing that this spoiler is fake, so don't freak out - yet! ~ Nickels

Sam and Dean are in the company of a traitor. Most bets are Ruby, I wonder why ;P ~ Nickels

MAJOR DEATH AHEAD!!! Warnings: Sam is going down de dark path of no return... okay maybe not that dramatic, but on 3/19, we find out hard truths about Sam's powers + traitor is revealed (sigh, it's not Ruby ... YET!) ~Nickels

The third brother is official, but worried fans, remember, IN KRIPKE WE TRUST. There are rumors that this brother may not be on the show for long. Also, the Ghostfacers will make a tiny cameo in the episodes: It's a Terrible Life. ~Nickels


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   - Spoilers for Bones, now!
           Posted By: stardust

Here's some juicy tidbits, Booth and Bones will accelerate their relationship this season ... a lot. For example, they will kiss in a future episode, and Bones will also ask Booth to father a child with her. The fate of these changes is still a mystery, but for all you Angela/Hodgins lovers, it "is not over" says Hart Hanson. This is clued in by the fact that Angela and Roxie will break up leaving Angela heartbroken in an upcoming episode. Lastly, Zack WILL return, but it is unsure for how long. YAY! ~Nickels

Also, Cam's past will be examined, and she might adopt a daughter in a future episode. ~ Nickels

Hey, new scoop. If I'm not an idiot, then it would appear that Booth will be kidnapped by the Grave Digger in a upcoming episode. GASP!!! NOOOO!!! Also, Hodgins will be Angela's rebound when she breaks up with Roxie. I just hope it can finally last. By the way, Clark, the grad student that kinda replaced Zack, he's romantically involved with someone... ~ Nickels

Medical issues ahead for Booth. This is all I can/will say: He hallucinates some more (oh joy...), only this time, he see Family Guy's Stewie.... WIERD! I'm confused, but enticed none the less. ~Nickels

BIG BIG NEWS, that is, for all Booth/Bones fans disappointed by the big lie that was the finale's "hookup." In the fifth season premere, they KISS. That's right. BOOTH AND BONES KISS, FOR REAL!!! After reading the official casting slides, I read that a soothsayer (who, I hear, will be played by Cyndi Lauper) warns Booth in her interrogation that Bones is in danger. He comes just in time to save her life from someone behind the original crime who was about to kill Bones.I'm very excited, as I hope you guys will be. THEY KISS!!! WOOT! ~ Nickels


[edit] VOTE 08

VOTE 08 IS CLOSED: WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS

1ST PLACE (Tie): Katy Perry and Twilight

2ND PLACE (Tie): Supernatural and Gossip Girl

3RD PLACE: Pushing Daisies

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