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SEEKING JUSTICE
Opening March 16, 2012
Directed by Roger Donaldson
Starring: Nicolas Cage, January Jones, Guy Pearce, Harold Perrineau, Jennifer Carpenter

This action-packed thriller stars Nicolas Cage as Will Gerard, a happily married family man whose quiet life is turned upside-down when his wife, Laura (January Jones), is brutally attacked one night while leaving work. At the hospital, waiting for news about his wife’s condition, Will is approached by Simon, (Guy Pearce) who proposes an intriguing offer: Simon will arrange to have a complete stranger exact vengeance on Laura’s attacker, in exchange for a favor from Will in the near future. Distraught and grief-stricken, Will consents to the deal, unwittingly pulling himself into a dangerous underground vigilante operation. While continuing to protect his wife from the truth, he quickly discovers that his quest for justice could lead to frightening and deadly consequences. Directed by Roger Donaldson (The Bank Job, The Recruit), Seeking Justice also stars Harold Perrineau (ABC’s “Lost”, upcoming Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story )and Jennifer Carpenter (Showtime’s “Dexter”, Quarantine)

The mid-season finale of Hardcore Pawn airs Tuesday, Feb. 14th at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on truTV.

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, you may find yourself perusing the local jewelry store in search of the perfect gift. As such, Les Gold* (yes, that’s his real name!) from the hit truTV series Hardcore Pawn offers five sweet tips to remember when buying jewelry for your sweetheart.

1. “Retail is for suckers,” says Les. Most pawnshops don’t get their merchandise wholesale. Instead, they generally purchase jewelry from people who need quick cash. That means the jewelry can be resold for a reasonable price.
2. Most pawnshops sell their gold items by weight, which means customers can usually get more bang for their buck at a pawnshop than at a jewelry store.
3. Vintage, heirloom and antique pieces sometimes can be found in a pawnshop for affordable prices. These beautiful, unique items often have amazing character.
4. Worried about a warranty? Many pawnshops will replace missing diamonds if items are brought in every three to four months for a “prong checkup.” Watches may also be under warranty for 12 months from the purchase date, and the warranty will often include parts and labor.
5. Don’t forget about the guys. Pawn stores might also carry men’s jewelry and watches. Les also points out that, “Size matters.” According to Les, the current trend in men’s jewelry is for larger pieces in stainless steel, tungsten and titanium.

truTV’s Hardcore Pawn is a tremendous hit, averaging close to 3 million viewers each week in its fifth and most-watched season to date. The series offers viewers an eye-opening look at one of the country’s largest pawnshops and follows the family that runs it.

The Iron Lady, starring Academy Award Nominee Meryl Streep On Blu-Ray™ & DVD April 10th 2012!

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Wearing a belted grey coat dress by Jesire with an oversized open collar and her signature diamond bracelet, Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the National Portrait Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square tonight (February 8th) for a private viewing of the Lucien Freud exhibit (opening tomorrow, February 9th).

This is Catherine’s first solo public engagement as a senior royal (and the future consort to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge), as she is a patron of the gallery.  With a degree from St. Andrews University in the history of art, Catherine was very eager to view the Freud exhibit.  “It’s very exciting. She came to see us last September when she was deciding which organizations to support. She was fizzing with intelligent questions,” gallery director Sandy Nairne told London’s Evening Standard.

According to the Standard, Clarence House has confirmed that the Duchess is in talks to sit for an official portrait.  The former commoner broke with protocol when she refused to pose for a wedding portrait, but HRH will join history’s most influential royals on the walls of the gallery, including her husband.  “It’s very early days, but we’ve started a discussion. It will be at least the summer before there’s anything concrete and we can start to look for an artist,” Nairne said.

Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart put his acting skills to the test during stock car racing’s offseason by guest-starring as himself in an episode of ABC’s hit comedy “Last Man Standing” starring Tim Allen, which airs Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

For a preview of the episode, check out the video below: