2 chapters across the catalog
Sir Lorne Osterman Knighthood, The Avengers, French Election
Lorne Osterman is officially knighted during the show's knighting ceremony. Adam Curry recounts his experience seeing "The Avengers" in 3D, criticizing high movie theater prices. Breaking news from the French presidential election confirms that François Hollande has defeated Nicolas Sarkozy.
Celebrity News Distractions, The Avengers, Mothman
The media's use of celebrity tragedies and blockbuster film releases to distract the public is examined. Examples include the timing of a Bee Gees tribute on "Glee" following Robin Gibb's illness and the heavy promotion of Disney's "The Avengers." The hosts recall the "Mothman" media blitz as an earlier example of news outlets manufacturing interest to support a film release.
