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Dear Reader,
On behalf of everyone here at Movieline, welcome. Whether you come to us as a fan of the original magazine, a follower of our previous online efforts, or out of sheer curiosity after noticing our URL carved into a bathroom stall at one of L.A.’s mustier drinking establishments, we’re thrilled to have you here, and encourage you to stick around and explore.
We know you have questions, so let’s get right to them.
What’s Movieline?
Movieline was a Hollywood magazine that launched in 1989. Fittingly enough, Jane Fonda was on the first cover (Fonda is now an unwitting Movieline contributor via our Twitter feed), and one of its features was titled The Culture of Reincarnation (“Comebacks… Sequels… Remakes… the movie business thrives on déjà vu…”).
Right from the start, it was abundantly clear that this was going to be an exciting new take on an old subject. It was smart, insidery, hilarious, a little naughty, and miles ahead of its time.
Why revive it?
Why? Because it was awesome, and there’s been nothing like it since. And it sure as hell deserves a comeback/sequel/remake more than A Nightmare on Elm Street does.
What should we expect?
A lot. For one thing, we’ve expanded our coverage to encompass all aspects of entertainment. Also, you may have noticed we exist online — you know, that series of tubes that wasn’t around much back when Sean Young ruled the Hills — so expect a steady, up-to-the-minute stream of breaking news, exclusive interviews, reviews, and features. You may also notice some of the magazine’s greatest hits making a return — classic columns like Hollywood Ink, Bad Movies We Love, our signature cheeky lists (yes—Movieline started those), and perhaps even a Guess Who/Don’t Sue blind item now and again. Look for all of these and more in an elegantly bundled online package, free from the billowing hair and pastel-colored fashions of that bygone era.
I don’t work in Hollywood. Do I belong here?
Yes. Movieline caters to anyone with strong opinions about pop culture. We eat, breathe, and poop the stuff, and presumably you do, too. Whether or not you work in The Biz (Biz tip: no one who works in the The Biz actually calls it The Biz), there’s bound to be something here to grab your interest. On the other hand, for the industry insiders and aspiring players among you: Welcome to your new home. This is a place for anyone who likes their weekend grosses with a strong cup of irony, and wants to find out who’s been hired and fired in Hollywood before they do.
Sounds great! How much is it?
It’s free.
Free? Wow. Is there any way I can repay you?
Yes. For starters, hang out. Tell your friends about us. Comment. And most importantly — tip us. No, not 18%, though that is customary. We mean send us story ideas, dirt, celebrity sightings, overhead snippets of conversations. Don’t second-guess yourself! The more we hear from you, the better.
OK. Can I start reading now?
You may.
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Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:14 AM
Holy shit, here we go!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:21 AM
Remember kids, take no prisoners.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:22 AM
Yay! I never commented on Defamer, but I've been going through withdrawal. So happy you guys are back online.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:30 AM
Nice place you got here. The carpet matches the curtains and everything. Wait, what?
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:33 AM
Welcome back, boyos.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:39 AM
Looks amazing, guys. Congratulations!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:41 AM
Welcome back!!!!! So happy to have your particular brand o' snark in my life. If I happy dance, am I too much of a geek to be allowed back in?
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 10:49 AM
balls to the wall! welcome back.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 11:27 AM
Hey you guys, that was really uncool sending me out for coffee and then moving like that.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 11:35 AM
fantastic, guys! looks good and i'm sure will be just the beginning of awesomeness. just did a jig.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 11:43 AM
loved zine in print; looking forward to it online.
missed ya
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 11:58 AM
Great to have you guys back!!! Congrats on the site as well!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 12:03 PM
Even Diablo Cody is excited, so you know this will be good.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 12:09 PM
You guys!!!!
I hope you all had, like, mega-awesome summers.
Let's never lose touch again.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 12:10 PM
About fucking time.
Congrats on the debut, and I look forward to daily clickage.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:01 PM
It's so big! And with such girth!
No one tell the loads from Jezebel are they? Ssshhhhh....keep vewry, vewry qwiet...
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:18 PM
Let us know when you've fudged enough of the office supply budget to host a proper knees-up. By "us" you know who I mean.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:28 PM
i'm holding on for (other people's) dear life! let these kids have it you guys!
good to have you back!!!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:28 PM
Thank god. I've been jonesing hard. Welcome back guys.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:29 PM
'Bout time. Glad to have you back.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:29 PM
Oh, so very very happy to see you. Kudos, congrats, yay. [running off to read everything and comment profusely]
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:35 PM
oh hellzzzzzz yeah!
breast of luck to you guys (and girl)!!!!!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:39 PM
Yo dudes. I am fresh out of splooge for you, but I'm quite happy nonetheless. Wow, this is fancy. I like.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:46 PM
So happy. That other site that is now part of the mother ship was really just...not good without you.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:48 PM
Thank God! I've had no where to get gossip updates since Def@mer went under. Break a legs guys, SO happy to have you back!
<8^}
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:50 PM
Yay!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 1:58 PM
That is all.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:01 PM
I loved Movieline so much. Bad Movies We Love!! :heart:
I loved the Bottom Shelf movie reviews, too. And Greatish Performances. And Joe Queenan, I must admit.
Don't fuck this up, former Defamers.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:04 PM
Welcome back! Def**er has been lackluster, I mean.. blind items every day?
Anyway great to see the site, and on the defense of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jackie Earle Haley is pitch-perfect for Freddy. Hopefully Tara dies, quickly.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:25 PM
Pounces and huggles you to my big American breasts! I missed you soooooo much and never realized how much until I would start to skip over to see what Defamer would be saying about a juicy entertainment bit and then have to halt mid bounce that alas it was no more :(
Welcome back & as David Walliams said on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 'Congratsawelldone'
Let the joyful skipping commence once more!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:27 PM
Welcome back to the Internets, y'all! It's great to have you where you belong - serving up a piping hot cup of snark daily. Yum.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:32 PM
Great site; good to have a daily dose of LOL again. One complaint: Your tip was only a half-tip: If not The Biz, then what? ANYWAY:
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 2:42 PM
Boys, you're back! How I've missed you guys!
Congrats on the launch.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:03 PM
Very, very happy to have your writing and insight back online. You can grab my interest as much as you want!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:05 PM
Lord love a duck, the snarksters are back!! This is indeed, a happy, happy day!!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:08 PM
Welcome Back, it was soooo boring without you. I saw the news about Phil Specter and just knew you would be here. Let the snark flow freely boys and gal, we missed you.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:20 PM
Excellent!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:22 PM
Yessssssssssssss! Where's the virtual tequila?
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 3:59 PM
Welcome back. Couldn't be more delighted!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 4:00 PM
Thank god, thank god, thank god you are back. You have been desperately missed. Congratulations and long site life!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 4:21 PM
YOU COMPLETE ME!! seriously...LLH has felt like a little bit of her wit had left her when you guys got dumped. why am i talking about myself in the 3rd person? i have no idea. maybe all will be right in the world now. :*
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 4:30 PM
Is profanity acceptable on this site? I ask because your absence fucking sucked.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 4:40 PM
we’ve been wandering the desert without you. bring on the snark, bitch and wit! and don't forget the crazyass Scientology updates. what's Leah Remini feeding her kid these days... we need to know.
I'm not going to say welcome back because you never should have had to leave!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 5:01 PM
Thank you! I haven't loved a movie magazine with the vehement passion I held for Movieline in well, almost 20 years. Its about time you got back in the game. xoxox!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 5:07 PM
Hehe, funny discussion here!
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 5:30 PM
I really, really missed you guys.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 6:10 PM
Hello. Good to see you.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 6:51 PM
This better be good...
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 7:29 PM
I'm overjoyed at the return of some of my favorite voices
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 8:09 PM
Hallelujah! You are now at the top of my news bookmarks.
I was a Movieline subscriber during its entire run and LOVED it. It's a joy to have it back and being written by my favorite folks.
Posted 13 Apr 2009, 11:01 PM
Welcome back guys! Seth and the rest of the DF crew. Can't wait to back into the groove of things.
Posted 14 Apr 2009, 9:09 AM
Welcome back!
Posted 14 Apr 2009, 11:50 AM
Oh my gosh, I am so glad you're back! My days at work have been freakishly productive since y'all left that previous site (which I read daily but was never clever enough to comment on). And I've missed out on the top-notch snarkiness from the classic commenters, too. Now go forth and amuse me.
Posted 14 Apr 2009, 12:21 PM
Woohoo! Let's get back to business!
Posted 14 Apr 2009, 1:09 PM
So happy you're back!!!
Posted 14 Apr 2009, 5:54 PM
Man. You guys created quite a fortress out of all of those office supplies you smuggled out. It looks fantastic. And the writing's great as always. Congrats!
Posted 15 Apr 2009, 8:25 AM
The internet has been gray and joyless since y'all left Defamer (and that includes the remarkable commenters). Always loved Movieline and grateful to transfer my slavish devotion to your new venture.
Extra-special points for mentioning Sean Young. Weloome back!
Posted 15 Apr 2009, 9:46 PM
Attttt lassssssst.....(shots of various slo-mo running people)
Missed you Seth and crew, and brilliant commenters too. Congrats!
Posted 15 Apr 2009, 11:38 PM
Looks like somebody just got added to my bookmarks toolbar!
About fucking time too! I almost solved the economic crisis in all that down time. Welcome back bitches!!!!
Posted 16 Apr 2009, 2:09 PM
I finally got around to reading my email today -- so glad you guys are back! I'll bookmark you where D*f*m*r used to be.
Posted 22 Apr 2009, 9:08 AM
S N A R K
phew - that had been building up for a while now...
there was no longer a reason to waste it at Defamer anymore
you guys got my full load...
snark snark snark snark
Posted 08 May 2009, 9:49 PM
I realize this comment is incredibly late, but OH HOLY FUCK. I found the site completely by accident earlier this week, and the joy I have been experiencing is lofty and absurd. You were the best pop-culture mag ever published in the U.S. (well, till those last couple years when you decided your real competition was In Style), and having you back, with daily content and expanded focus, is one of the best things I could possibly imagine. Here's to plenty more snark and silliness and impassioned love of the absurdity that is our country's entertainment.