Yacht Living: Couple braves the Chicago winter aboard a boat

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Yacht Living: Couple braves the Chicago winter aboard a boat

Kevin Wright and Colette Gabriel are braving the Chicago winter subzero temperatures aboard their first yacht

It was something they always thought about doing – living on the water. When a developer knocked on the front door of their Lincoln Park home about a year ago and asked to buy the property, they took the plunge.

Kevin Wright and his wife Colette Gabriel now live on a boat. A 42 foot yacht, to be exact. Cygnet is docked at the River City Marina in Chicago’s South Loop – the one place where they can stay in the water year round.

I went out to talk with the couple for WGN Morning News – about why the decided to go this route, what the costs are like, and how they are surviving the sub-zero temperatures that we’re all suffering through right now.

The video is above. You can follow along with their blog where they write about all of their boating adventures – it’s WaterWeThinking.com.

What do you think? Would you ever consider doing something like this?

Watch Jan Terri turn “Ave Maria” into a holiday disco classic

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Watch Jan Terri turn “Ave Maria” into a holiday disco classic

Jan Terri’s “Ave Maria” reminds us why we all should believe in Christmas and hailo-sporting guys with their shirts off

 

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Jan Terri has been a regular fixture on WGN Morning News with her…um…unique versions of classic songs. This year brings us a disco version of “Ave Maria” that will likely play at my funeral some day.

But like other Terri hits, the video brings the magic. There’s really not much more to say, other than watch the video below, and you’re welcome…..

Jimmy Fallon, One Direction perform “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” with classroom instruments

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Jimmy Fallon, One Direction perform “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” with classroom instruments

One Direction is the latest group to pick up the glockenspiel with Jimmy Fallon, getting into the Christmas spirit with “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”

On Monday’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” One Direction joined the host for one of his classroom instrument renditions of popular songs. Seeing that it’s Christmas week, Fallon, One Direction and The Roots performed “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”

In less than 48 hours this thing has 2 million views. Merry Christmas, YouTube Channel!

The first Entourage movie trailer is here

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The first Entourage movie trailer is here

It’s 2004 all over again as we get a first look at the Entourage movie trailer

 

 

The show ran for eight seasons from 2004-2011. Now, three years after its finale on HBO, the first Entourage movie trailer is here.

All of the original cast is returning – Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Dillon. Billy Bob Thornton will also be joining the mix.

Check out the first trailer above. ENTOURAGE is scheduled for a June 5, 2015 release date.

 

Batman The Ride 4D Roller Coaster Construction Tour at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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Batman The Ride 4D Roller Coaster Construction Tour at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Take a look behind the scenes as work is underway on the Batman The Ride 4D roller coaster

 

 

It’s one of the most anticipated rides of 2015. The Batman The Ride 4D roller coaster will take riders over 1,000 feet of track at speeds up to 40 mph. Those aren’t HUGE numbers when it comes to roller coasters – it’s the track design that makes this one unique.

They’re calling this a “Free Spin” coaster. As riders navigate the winding track, they’ll flip head over feet multiple times. They’ll spin freely, but there will be magnetic kickers along the track. Here’s more from the LA Times…

After ascending a 120-foot-tall vertical lift, riders will undulate over two hills while flipping forward twice before diving over a beyond-vertical raven drop. Following a reverse flip, riders will spin backward while falling over another beyond-vertical raven drop before executing a final forward flip. The weak-stomached need not apply.

Aided by magnetic kickers along the track, the Batman trains will spin freely based on gravity and the weight distribution of the cars. Based on rider feedback, Fiesta Texas can increase or decrease the amount of spinning by adjusting the kickers.

Theme Park Review has posted a construction tour of the site – check out the video above. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but you get a sense of the footprint this thing will sit on. What do you think? Would you ride this thing?

Lions fans have their cheese grater hats on a week early

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Lions fans have their cheese grater hats on a week early

I snapped this photo downtown after the Lions beat the Bears. They’ll take on the Packers this Sunday with the NFC North title on the line. They won’t have their stompy center, though.

Report: Marc Trestman likely fired at season’s end

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Report: Marc Trestman likely fired at season’s end

Dan Bernstein of 670 The Score says Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman is expected to be let go when the season is over

 

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This week on “As The Bears Turn,” the drama continues – despite having two more years left on his contract, it appears Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman is on his way out. This tweet from 670 The Score’s Dan Bernstein reinforces what many Bears fans are expecting….

 

 

With the way this season has gone, you would expect to see big changes in the Bears coaching staff – but the bigger question remains with the GM situation. If you’re going to send Marc Trestman out the door after just two seasons, are you going to let the guy who hired him pick a new coach? Phil Emery was also the guy who signed Jay Cutler to a gigantic contract and made very supportive statements about the quarterback.

Sooo…if you show Emery out – what about Cutler? Assuming you can’t find a trade partner after his disastrous performances of late, do you cut him and eat the extra $15 million he would be owed for next season? It’s going to be a few months of big decisions at Halas Hall.

All of this just a few months after experts were making statements like this. Sigh.

Carmike Cinemas drops THE INTERVIEW after new threats

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Carmike Cinemas drops THE INTERVIEW after new threats

Sony Pictures tells theater owners they don’t have to show the Seth Rogen, James Franco comedy after new threats from hacker group

 

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Sony Pictures sent a message to its exhibitors – the studio said it would understand if they chose not to show their Christmas Day comedy THE INTERVIEW after the latest rounds of threats by a hacker group. More from the Hollywood Reporter…

The latest anonymous email from the hackers, issued Tuesday, appeared to threaten violence against public screenings of the movie. Citing 9/11, the hackers issued a warning and said, “We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places The Interview be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to.” While the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that it has found no evidence of an active plot against movie theaters in the U.S., the threat has raised concerns among exhibitors and other studios.

Following up on that, Georgia-based theater chain Carmike Cinemas has said they will not be showing THE INTERVIEW. They operate 271 theaters in 41 states.

There has been a lot of reaction to this latest threat, particularly Carmike’s decision not to show the film. Here’s a roundup…

For now, Carmike is the only theater chain who has pledged not to show the film. We’ll keep you posted if that changes.

WATCH: Terrence Malick’s KNIGHT OF CUPS trailer starring Christian Bale

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WATCH: Terrence Malick’s KNIGHT OF CUPS trailer starring Christian Bale

KNIGHT OF CUPS trailer gives us the first look at THE TREE OF LIFE director’s latest work

 

 

Director Terrence Malick might not be for everyone – but the guy is interesting. He also attracts some pretty hilarious YouTube comments.

 

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The first preview for Malick’s latest film hit the internet a few days ago. The KNIGHT OF CUPS trailer gives us our first look at Christian Bale as a Hollywood somebody who looks to be figuring out his place in the filthy world around him. It appears there will be partying, smashing of stuff and plenty of yelling.

KNIGHT OF CUPS also stars Natalie Portman and Cate Blanchett. It will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in 2015.

Check out the trailer above. h/t Esquire

WATCH: Treadmill dancer gets down to “Uptown Funk”

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WATCH: Treadmill dancer gets down to “Uptown Funk”

Post by Darci Roberts.

 

We’ve seen plenty of treadmill dancers over the years – the latest is Sarah Fiddler Daigneault. She shows off about 40 seconds of moves set to Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars. So far, the video has been viewed more than 2,000 times on Facebook.

Check it out above. Good times. H/T Jaysin Osterkamp

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