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Forget the Super Bowl. The mental image most have of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman comes courtesy of his antics following his team’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFC Championship game. Especially, the final play. With fewer than 30 seconds left, Sherman deflected a Colin Kaepernick pass intended for 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree into the hands of teammate Malcolm Smith, which sealed the 49ers fate and a 23-17 Seahawks win. The play became known as the “Immaculate Deflection,” one of the biggest in team history. Ecstatic, Sherman ran across the field and offered to shake Crabtree’s hand as he walked off, but Crabtree shoved Sherman’s facemask. Sherman then made a choke sign to Kaepernick and was penalized. Not that it mattered. Later in a postgame interview, Sherman directed a tirade at Crabtree that was a sound bite for weeks to come. Oh yeah, then the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII. The defending champs take on the Green Bay Packers in the NFL season opener Thursday, Sept. 4, on NBC. While there’s sure to be talk about the “Fail Mary” pass from when these teams met two years ago, you can expect Sherman to get his share of attention. In the offseason he signed a fouryear, $57.4-million contract extension and is now among the league’s top-paid defensive players. He’s earned that through consistency, playing in all 16 games each of the past two seasons and racking up eight interceptions in each, along with numerous tackles and pass deflections. For now, he can talk all he wants.

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David Muir is extremely familiar with the desk and the chair, and they’re officially becoming his on weeknights. The anchor of the weekend “ABC World News” has filled in frequently for Diane Sawyer on the Monday-throughFriday shift, which will be his for keeps (also as managing editor) starting Tuesday, Sept. 2. Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award winner Muir will continue as co-anchor of ABC’s Friday newsmagazine “20/20,” and he hopes to remain in the field with such franchises as “Made in America” ... but he knows the job previously held by such icons as Peter Jennings and Sawyer is a very big deal with its own demands. “It’s extremely humbling,” the pleasant Muir says. “Not a moment goes by that I don’t recognize the privilege afforded me to sit there every night and have a conversation with America. I remember watching, as a boy, Peter Jennings and guessing along with the rest of the audience who the ‘Person of the Week’ was going to be.” Sawyer will focus on “big issues and extraordinary interviews” in her new role at ABC News, and Muir reflects that their professional relationship “might be singular in nature in this industry. Diane is an extraordinarily close friend of mine, but more than a friend, she’s a force.

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David Muir

Muir assumes weeknight ‘News’

“I dreamed of seeing the world one day, but never in my wildest imagination did I think I’d be traveling the world with Diane Sawyer. That’s what I’ve done for many years, and I have studied her. People reach out and want a hug from Diane Sawyer, and that’s a powerful thing. And if I can hold onto a fraction of that connection with the audience, that’s a great starting point.” An admirer of the evening-news rivals he’ll be going up against regularly – CBS’ Scott Pelley and NBC’s Brian Williams – Ithaca (N.Y.) College graduate Muir first worked in nearby Syracuse and then spent three years at Boston ABC affiliate WCVB before moving to the network as an anchor of the overnight “World News Now.” Frequent on-site reporting has marked Muir’s ABC tenure over the past 11 years, and he wants that to continue. “If I wasn’t out there, the job wouldn’t be as inviting for me,” he maintains. “I still am a reporter at my core. I remember the first report I did when Peter called me out in the field afterward. Just hearing ‘Peter’s holding on the line for you’ was enough to get my heart racing. “With the relationship I’ve built with viewers,” Muir concludes, “I think they would wonder what happened to me if all of a sudden, they saw me only behind a desk.”

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Petersburg Area Transit now has new fare options. If you have used Petersburg Area Transit lately, then you have used our new Fareboxes. We are sure you like using the State-of-the-Art Fareboxes. Now we are giving you more options. We now sell the following passes at Petersburg Station, PAT Bus Maintenance Facility, City Treasurer’s Office, and the Main Library: * 1 DAY PASSES * 7 DAY PASSES * 31 DAY PASSES Cost $3.50 and Cost $15 and Cost $65.00 and $ 1.75 for discounted $7.50 for discounted $32.50 for discounted fare for seniors and fare for seniors and fare for seniors and disabled. disabled. disabled. Once passes are inserted into a Farebox, the passes are stamped with the date and time of expiration. You can use the passes as often as you like until the expiration time. Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the person who purchased the pass. For more information, call 804-733-2450. PETERSBURG AREA TRANSIT, GETTING YOU THERE!

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BY JACQUELINE CUTLER

Nadia G

‘Bite This With Nadia G’ There’s the classic chef in starched whites, usually somber and measured. He’s classically trained, serious about food and even more serious about himself. Then there’s Nadia G in minis and vintage tops, tats, and having an infectiously good time. Her training came from the women in her family and she’s irreverent and funny. Her latest show, “Bite This With Nadia G” Monday nights on Cooking Channel, is a fun mix of humor and food. Fans know her from “Bitchin’ Kitchen” where she taught viewers how to make meals for trying times – PMS menus and dysfunctional family pizza night. With her “Bitchin’ Kitchen” crew in tow, Nadia G travels the country for her new show. “I get to show people some of the best recipes in the country,” she says. “What makes it different from a typical travel show is I bring in that comedic element. I may bring up things they are not super comfortable with – when they posted it on Twitter a few years ago, and we have fun with the chefs. And food is an extension of our personalities and that definitely adds a tastier element to the food.”

Adrien Brody of “Houdini” on History “I’m not home very much (laughs). I’m abroad and working, so ... I do catch up a bit with Netflix and stuff but it’s been hard.”

What did you eat for dinner last night? “My early dinner –- I had two dinners – was exquisite, handmade pasta stuffed duck confit. It was a duck confit cannelloni, with a pecorino foam on it and drizzled with a caramelized onion and veal jus and chanterelle mushrooms and oven roasted. That was around 6, and after drinking many, many, many beers and going to L.A., I ate 2-day-old pizza. It was a pizza I had ordered two days ago at the hotel.” What is always in your refrigerator? “A Greek yogurt. It is super versatile. I use it instead of sour cream. It is great on enchiladas and tacos also delicious as breakfast.” When you think back on favorite meals, what are some you would be willing to travel for and what were they? “That fried guinea hen at The Cecil in Harlem. It is awesome. In Louisville I had the best burgoo, a traditional Kentucky stew you make with whatever meat you have handy. It can be squirrel road kill. In my case it was confit meat, just out of this world just the best I ever had in my life and Peg Leg Porker in Nashville was the best BBQ I have had, dried rub ribs.” What one food do you really dislike? “Gizzards I don’t care for them in any form not into tripe or liver. I do really love foie gras but aside from foie gras, I am not a fan of gizzards.”

Poppy Montgomery of “Unforgettable” on CBS “ ‘Naked and Afraid,’ ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ and ‘True Detectives.’ ‘Naked and Afraid’ is my favorite show.”

Howie Mandel of “America’s Got Talent” on NBC “ ‘America’s Got Talent’ is my favorite show, and that is not a joke. I love variety television. I grew up on variety television. I love it and as much as I work on it, I don’t want to miss it. I feel blessed I am part of it. I am an NFL guy, whoever has the Giants playing. My third would be ‘Sabado Gigante.’ ”

Barbara Corcoran of “Shark Tank” on ABC “ ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Downton Abbey.’ ”

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Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner has had success with sportsthemed movies (“Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams”), and he stays in that realm with this Ivan Reitman-directed drama, which supplies him with the means of a good character study. The star plays the Cleveland Browns’ general manager who mulls saving his job by making an important pick in the NFL draft, though his choice may not be in line with the one many others expect him to make. The very solid cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Frank Langella, Denis Leary, Ellen Burstyn and Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). DVD extras: audio commentary by writers Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman; deleted scenes. ››› (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)

“FOR NO GOOD REASON” Two veterans of the Hunter S. Thompsonbased “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” – star Johnny Depp and director and coscreenwriter Terry Gilliam – are among the contributors to this profile of illustrator Ralph Steadman, long a collaborator with journalist Thompson. Depp narrates the film, in which Steadman talks about his role in the legendary “Gonzo” movement and his ability to base his work around both control and chaos. Tim Robbins, Richard E. Grant and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner also participate. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Charlie Paul and producer Lucy Paul; deleted scenes;

animated short subject; Toronto International Film Festival footage. ››› (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “NEW GIRL: SEASON 3” The romance of Jess and Nick (Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson) is a major theme of this round of the Fox sitcom, with Schmidt (Max Greenfield) not entirely happy about the relationship. As it turns out, all on its own, the path of love isn’t smooth for the new couple. The season also includes the episode that aired after the Super Bowl, with series fan Prince making a rare television appearance. DVD extras: two “makingof” documentaries; deleted and extended scenes; outtakes. ››› (Not rated: AS, P)

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“LONE SURVIVOR” ››› “THEY CAME TOGETHER” Anyone familiar with the cult classic “Wet Hot American Summer” can guess that its makers, David Wain and Michael Showalter, don’t play it straight down the line with this take on the romantic-comedy genre. Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler play people in the candy business who are on opposite ends of its scale, in both size and success. Despite their mutual scorn at the start, they get involved, and their affair isn’t all sweet. A supporting cast packed with familiar faces includes Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Melanie Lynskey and Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation” comrade Adam Scott. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Wain and Showalter; deleted scenes; table read. ››› (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)

HOTEL” ››› “RIDE ALONG” ›››

“PERSON OF INTEREST: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON”

“THE LEGO MOVIE” ›››

Fans of the CBS mystery series already are very aware of a highly shocking – and, for most viewers, unforeseen – development among its regular characters during its past year. All hands are still present at the start as Reese, Finch and Carter (Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson) continue their high-tech campaign to protect those identified by the computer system called The Machine as potential victims. In one of the best episodes, a 911 operator (guest star Melissa Sagemiller) is taunted by a caller who threatens to harm an abducted youngster unless she cooperates. Sarah Shahi and Amy Acker also star. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

“ROBOCOP” ›››

“THE MONUMENTS MEN”

“JACK RYAN: SHADOW

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RECRUIT” ›››

“UNDER THE SKIN” ›››

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Paul Walker

“CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER” (Sept. 9) “MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON” (Sept. 9) (UPCOMING RELEASES)

“GODZILLA” (Sept. 16) “NEIGHBORS” (Sept. 23) Family Viewing Ratings

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Zachary Quinto

Directors set to take ‘The Chair’ on Starz

“3 DAYS TO KILL” ›››

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Chris Moore of “Project Greenlight” is very clear that his latest endeavor, “The Chair,” premiering Saturday, Sept. 6 on Starz, is a documentary, not a reality show. “The Chair” chronicles a contest, in which two burgeoning filmmakers are pitted against each other. Each has the same script and budget. With Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek”) as a mentor, and Pittsburgh as their playground, the two hopefuls create 90minute features. Eventually, the audience votes. “I share my opinion and I provide a little guidance and advice throughout the project,” Quinto says. He wanted to give back to his hometown. The filmmakers must retain the characters’ names, and the basic plot revolving around college students returning home for their first vacation. Both directors rewrote the original script. Challenger Shane Dawson is a YouTube sensation with 10 million followers. “I have been making videos since I was 5,” he says. “My goal has always been directing.” His competition, Anna Martemucci, with an NYU film degree, says, “I really feel like I achieved what I set out to

achieve. I wanted to make a classic teen sex movie with two elements I never see – humor-grounded reality and having weird sex and the true awkwardness of all that for a teen sex comedy where females are given equal weight, where everybody is a complete human being.” Despite his huge online fan base, Dawson was not convinced he would win. “The whole YouTube thing has a stigma,” he says. “I hope people watch the movie with an open mind.” Determined to ensure a fair vote, Moore plans on doing an online survey of questions that will prove if viewers watched the films. “The idea is if you make it some work,” it will be difficult to manipulate the vote, he says. “There is very little data to support that YouTube fans will do the work.” “This is a documentary in the old-school definition of a documentary,” Moore says. “I am not the puppet master. The biggest difference for me is that ‘Greenlight’ was early in the reality shows and now made everything is a direct competition.”

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feature story By Jay Bobbin © Zap2it Numerous celebrities have stood up for a certain cause, and Mark Harmon intends to be among them again. The star of CBS’ typically top-rated drama “NCIS” is pleased to be involved in “Stand Up to Cancer.” The initiative runs year-round, but after its televised fundraisers in 2010 and 2012, an hourlong special again will be simulcast by numerous television networks Friday, Sept. 5. (A Canadian version will be staged at the same time in that country.) “I think it’s a solid organization,” the straightforward Harmon says. “I really don’t know anybody who hasn’t been affected by cancer one way or another, and this is a group that has worked really hard to accelerate research and awareness. “You get asked a lot to be a part of different things,” adds Harmon, “and I’m sure all of them are worthwhile, but I’ve always tried to pick carefully, based on what it is and who’s involved. And I certainly wouldn’t be doing this again now unless I was happy with where I thought they were headed.” Gwyneth Paltrow is an executive producer of the “Stand Up to Cancer” special, as she was two years ago. Two of the movement’s biggest original proponents were Katie Couric — who remains

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strongly committed to it — and the late movie producer Laura Ziskin (“Spider-Man”), who succumbed to breast cancer herself. “Laura was special in a lot of ways,” Harmon recalls, “and I’ve known Gwyneth since she was a little girl. I’m happy with the process since

first being involved, and when they asked me to continue to be, I thought, ‘This is a good thing.’ Last time, I worked the phone banks; this time, I’m going to do something a little different.” Last year, Harmon also was the face of a “Stand Up to Cancer” print ad about

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“With this notoriety or ‘celebrity’ thing or whatever you want to call it, it’s important to pay attention to how that’s used, if it is used. It seems reasonable to me that cancer research, done this way, is as good a way as any to lay your support behind.”

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