Nominations for the annual event celebrating the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, comedy, sports and fashion begins now -have been announced, and voting begins now. (UPDATE below)

The Teen Choice Awards 2008!

“Heroes” and “Smallville” are vying for Choice TV Show: Action Adventure. Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) and Tom Welling (Smallville) are among a few going for the Choice TV Actor: Action Adventure. In the female category, Hayden Panettiere (Heroes), Ali Larter (Heroes), and Kristen Kruek (Smallville) have nods for Choice TV Actress. Best Villain for television include Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville) and Zachary Quinto (Heroes). Hayden Panettiere is also nominated for Choice Female Hottie and Red Carpet Fashion Icon Female

In the movies category, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull“, “Iron Man” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” vie for the top award for action adventure.  Unfortunately, the other summer flicks and possibly blockbusters “The Incredible Hulk” and “The Dark Knight” didn’t get included since the movies are too late for the list.

The event is hosted by teen sensation Miley Cyrus at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City , CA and will air on Monday, Aug. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day for their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2008 nominees at www.TeenChoiceAwards.com. “Gossip Girl” leads the pack with 14 nominations. Host Miley Cyrus scored 4 nominations, Chris Brown has 9, and Justin Timberlake, the reigning TEEN CHOICE champ, has 3 nominations.

(UPDATE: My apologies to everyone who thought that nominations for the Teen Choice Awards are still open. They are not. The nominees have been chosen as listed below. Voting is now ongoing.)

Following is the list of categories and nominees for Wave One of TEEN CHOICE 2008. (PDF).

source: Fox press release

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - movie
In theaters: May 22, 2008

Director Steven Spielberg is known for keeping a tight lid on advance reviews of his films. But as early as May 10, the New York Times reported that an theater executive, who had seen an advanced screen of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull “, only had harsh criticisms for Spielberg’s latest Indian Jones. To quote -

“This is the Indiana Movie that you were dreading.”

Now that the movie is finally here, I’m reading reviews from news networks everywhere and the reviews have been a mixture. Rotten Tomatoes, which compiles reviews, gave it only a 79%. I would have expected more from a Spielberg-Lucas tandem.

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Thanks to the overwhelming response to the LEGO Indiana Jones IV - River Chase set give-away! It was such fun reminiscing our favorites scenes from the previous Indiana Jones movies… and hey, Indiana Jones IV The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull opens today, so head on to the movies! And tell me how you like it!

Well, now, we do have a winner of the LEGO set.. Chosen by random drawing..

#361 Mary Otis!

Congrats, Mary, and I’ll be emailing you instructions for claiming your prize!

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - movie
In theaters: May 22, 2008

When we last saw Indiana Jones on screen, it was 1938, and the world stood on the brink of war as Dr. Jones chased down evildoers to find the Holy Grail (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).
Nineteen years later to 1957, Indiana is cracking his whip again, and many things have changed … but some have remained the same. For one, he still has the same fedora hat!

As before, the world is at a precipice with the Cold War and the threat of nuclear annihilation by the Red Menace (aka Soviet Union).

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The new Lucasfilm movie “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” promises to have all the ingredients that made the series a success from the first time.

The action and thrills are everywhere. There are puzzles and maps, and the quest for a treasure that everyone wants to get. Oh, and there is almost always some kind of chase, right?

Like in the river scene for the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), his sidekick Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf) and old flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) are chased by Cate Blanchett as the villainous Irina Spalko.

So, LEGO ‘immortalized’ that river chase scene with this set of bricks.

This is one of the four sets based on the movie, launching in May.  In a daring escape, Indy and Marion race off in an amphibious vehicle.  But the enemy is close behind in a boat of their own, and are trying to recapture the pair with a net trap.  Set includes 4 minifigures, including Marion and Indiana Jones.

And I’m giving one (1) set away!

How to join:

1. In the comments, just share what your favorite scene is from the pervious Indiana Jones films. OR, what you like about Indiana Jones.
2. Additional entry will be given to those who link this contest post on their site!
3. Eligibility - one entry per person per email daily (so you get more entries if you come back tomorrow, but rules #1 (different item/bag) and #2 above apply for each entry.
4. It’s open to residents of the US only. If you have a blog, do post your URL as well, as I love to visit my readers’ sites and catch a conversation.

The contest ends 12:00 midnight EST May 21, 2008 in time for the release of the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. One (1) winner will be randomly chosen and notified by post and email. I will post the winner on May 22.  

UPDATE: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. A winner has been chosen HERE.

(I have more contests lined up at Online-Sweepstakes)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - movie
In theaters: May 22, 2008

Indiana Jones comes back larger-than-life in this new adventure to find the Crystal Skull, a human skull made of pure gold and guarded by the half-dead. And though Indiana Jones is much older, he is still quick-witted and as quick to get into trouble as he gets out of them.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is directed by Steven Spielberg and co-written by George Lucas. Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones (is there any other?), with co-stars Shia LaBeouf (Mutt Williams), Cate Blanchett (Agent Irina Spalko), and Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood).

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - movie
In theaters: May 22, 2008

There is something about that Indiana Jones movie, beginning with the musical score! Add the charisma of Harrison Ford/Indiana Jones and you got yourself a full adventure/comedy/action classic movie!

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is directed by Steven Spielberg and co-written by George Lucas. Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones (is there any other?), with co-stars Shia LaBeouf (Mutt Williams), Cate Blanchett (Agent Irina Spalko), and Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood).

Now I’m itching to dust off those old Indiana Jones movies and watch them again!

“We created Indiana Jones, but it belongs to the world,” - Steven Spielberg.

Indiana Jones is not your typical superhero - the one in tights and flies. But he is a classic hero, by all counts. Although certainly much older, Indiana is still the timeless adventure hero. And, he is just too ’super’ for this fan to pass over. So, in time for the fourth installment of Indiana Jones, I will cover the new Indiana Jones movie as much as I can.

It literally has been 19 years since the last adventure, and Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones in the new Lucasfilm Ltd. feature “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull“. This time, Indy is a much older, if not wiser man, but who still craves adventure as if it were his first.

When Harrison Ford returned to the role, even director Steven Spielberg caught the excitement and nostalgia of the classic.

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