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Kia Debuts 'HotBots' For Their 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Sarah Shahzad — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:58:22 +0000

Kia’s Super Bowl 2013 commercial features attractive robotic attendants who turn out to be not as pleasant as they look. That said, we should mention that we find their cutaway skin a little unsettling — who thought exposed metal joints would be charming? Admittedly, the customer examining the car is pretty annoying, with his squeaking [...]

The Wrap Up: 2013 Super Bowl Commercials — In Case You Missed

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:00:18 +0000

ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, all the 2013 Super Bowl commercials are recapped online, another ‘Hercules’ movie is now in the making, new posters for ‘Mud’ and ‘The Call’ have debuted online. Plus, Disney released a new motion poster for ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful.’ - [...]

Prudential's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial Charts Your Lifespan

Sarah Shahzad — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:53:19 +0000

The Prudential life insurance company offered a somewhat chilling look at the inevitability of age and mortality in their Super Bowl 2013 commercial. But fret not! While becoming old and infirm is unavoidable, Prudential can help you soften the blow by ensuring that you’re not old, infirm and destitute. The theme is longer life spans, [...]

Watch Sandy Hook Elementary Students Perform With Jennifer Hudson at Super Bowl 2013

Tom Blunt — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:06:16 +0000

Jennifer Hudson not only turned in a surprise performance at the Super Bowl tonight, but she fronted a choir of 26 children from Sandy Hook Elementary School, site of the one of our nation’s most tragic shootings. Hudson and the children performed a very uplifting rendition of ‘America the Beautiful,’ leaving not a dry eye [...]

See M&M's Take on a Meatloaf Classic in Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:37:21 +0000

Red makes a lot of good points in the M&M’s commercial for Super Bowl 2013. We think it’s perfectly fair to not let somebody eat you just because you love them. It’s also absolutely fine to not shove yourself into a pinata or an oven. It’s totally cool if you don’t want to be attacked [...]

'The Lone Ranger' Commercial Rides Into Super Bowl 2013

Sarah Shahzad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:29:41 +0000

A trailer for the long-awaited action Western 'The Lone Ranger' starring Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp and (no surprise here) Helena Bonham Carter aired during the Super Bowl.

This new take on the masked lawman is brought to us by the people responsible for 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' and it looks like Johnny Depp's Tonto might become just as iconic as his Jack Sparrow. That is, if you

2013 Super Bowl Interviews: New Orleans Under Attack By 'Swamp People'

Amanda Rykoff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:22:04 +0000

All the stars are out this week in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Stroll through the French Quarter and you’re sure to see current and former NFL players, familiar faces from stage and screen (this intrepid writer spotted Neil Patrick Harris and Alec Baldwin at dinner on Friday night), television personalities and even a famous musician or two (you may have heard that Beyoncé is performing the National Anthem on Sunday).

Twitter Thinks Bane Caused the Super Bowl XLVII Blackout

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:04:37 +0000

We're going to pretend all of these people are hilarious and not morons. When the 2013 Super Bowl was delayed by a power outage, most people took it as a chance to actually talk to the people at their football party. These people decided to make jokes on Twitter that the half hour of darkness was actually 'The Dark Knight Rises' villain Bane's fault.

12 Dogs Who Are Ready for the Super Bowl

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:06:21 +0000

One of the best parts about the Super Bowl is that everyone becomes football fans when it rolls around. It doesn't matter where you're from, whether or not you know what's going on or if you're just watching the game for the commercials (guilty)-- it's just a fun ol' time!

XII Super Bowl Fun Facts in One Handy Infographic

TheFW Staff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:03 +0000

If your excitement for Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday stems more from a love of chili than a love of football (which is tooootally fine, by the way), here are some facts for you (in handy infographic form!) about the big game and the Super Sunday game to end all games in general. Learn them and you might even score yourself a few extra wings at the party.

'Mayhem' Changes History in Allstate's Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Sarah Shahzad — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:32:59 +0000

The Allstate insurance company’s Super Bowl offering for 2013 is yet another example of their philosophy of terrifying customers into buying insurance. Dean Winters returns as the embodiment of “Mayhem,” which, we are told, is everywhere. This time around, Mayhem is shown to be responsible for the temptation and banishment of Adam and Eve, the [...]

Kelly Clarkson Delivers Flawless Rendition of National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVI

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:21 +0000

Kelly Clarkson was tasked with singing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl XLVI (Feb. 5) featuring the New York Giants against the New England Patriots. Clarkson had everything going for her with this performance, since she was following up Christina Aguilera‘s major mistake-filled version at last year’s big game. How bad could it [...]

Madonna Tour Tickets to Go on Sale After Super Bowl

Jessica Sager — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:40 +0000

Good news, Madonna fans! Her much-hyped Super Bowl performance comes with two special treats. Madge will do a special interview with Bob Costas during NBC’s Super Bowl XLVI Pregame Show — and tickets to her tour will go on sale as soon as the game ends!

Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:55 +0000

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game’s commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots. But according to a new survey of 1,186 adults, 51 percent are still looking most forward to the actual game Sunday, followed by 21 [...]

Super Bowl XLVI Preview — New York Giants Versus New England Patriots

Joe Student — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:09 +0000

Super Bowl XLVI features both the New England Patriots and the New York Giants seeking a fourth Super Bowl title for their respective franchises. Here’s how the matchup stacks up: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN; Sunday, Feb. 5; 6:29 PM EST; TV: NBC New York rallied to beat [...]

The Most Controversial Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:36 +0000

YouTube Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced. Super Bowl commercials have an unspoken license [...]

The Greatest Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Apple/McDonalds/Volkswagen/Coke The Super Bowl might bring the promise of glory to one group of lucky fans and humiliating and bitter defeat to another, but for the rest of the universe, it's a chance to enjoy some primo, top-of-the-line adver-tainment. Every year, the million dollar ads that run in between the long drives and plays of [...]

Melanie Amaro's 'X Factor' Pepsi Super Bowl Ad Features Elton John

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:50:18 +0000

Part of Melanie Amaro‘s grand prize package for winning ‘X Factor‘ was a Pepsi commercial — that airs during the Super Bowl. It’s only the most watched TV event of the year, so in addition to a $5 million recording contract, Amaro will make an even bigger public debut courtesy of this commercial, which takes place in the King’s Court. To top it all off, Elton John also appears in the spot. Amaro is certainly living a charmed life, isn’t she? It’s good to win ‘X Factor.’

Madonna 2012 Super Bowl Performance to Include LMFAO

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:38:36 +0000

Word on the street is that Madonna won’t be the only one party rockin’ at the 2012 Super Bowl — LMFAO is expected to join her. And by word on the street, we mean that’s what will.i.am is claiming.

10 Fun Etsy Crafts for Your Super Bowl Party [PHOTOS]

Rose Maura Lorre — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:20:59 +0000

LanderDesigns/LlavesDesigns/OldTimeFavorites, Etsy Any ol' Super Bowl party can have chips and dip, or a deluxe ultra Barcalounger with built-in footstool, surround-sound system and Kegerator. If you want to throw a truly one-of-a-kind gridiron gala, leave it to the crafty ones over at Etsy.com, who have designed the following 10 truly unique party favors. 1 [...]