‘Up’ on Blu-ray & DVD

The 10th cinematic example of Pixar perfection, Up, is an especially touching "kids’" movie. Even more so than previous films, this story of a cranky old widower and and young adventure scout floating to a land lost in time captures viewers young and old alike. And while Pixar has an impeccable record of promoting tolerance in its stories, the rainbow-feathered, gender-bending mythical bird that instigates the second act, Kevin, resonates as an allegory for the LGBT community even more so than previous films' metaphors (it’s been said Ratatoullie can be seen as a coming-out parable).

While the special features on the Blu-ray don't touch on the possible symbolism of that beautiful bird, they do provide an insightful look at the incredible amount of time and care that go into creating a phenomenal finished film. For a society that often rewards menial efforts with fame and fortune (hello, cast of The Hills), Pixar studios shows that tireless hard work is required to create a superior end result.

Rachel Maddow on Beauty

The highly respected hostess of the nightly news program The Rachel Maddow Show knows what sets her apart from so many female news anchors. All politics aside, Maddow has a very different approach to her appearance as an on-air newscaster.

"The women in American cable news look like a beauty pageant," Maddow said at a seminar recently, as reported by Gatecrasher. "I'm not very pretty. I sorta look like a dude, and I have short hair, and I wear boring gray jackets, and I have a big nose. No one's gonna confuse me with a Fox News anchor. No one's gonna call me the anything-Honey."

Kathy Griffin: 'Let's Dance' on TV

The Emmy award-winning star of My Life on the D-list is getting another television show! Kathy Griffin will host Let's Dance, debuting on ABC November 23. The new show will premiere with a special 90-minute episode immediately following the popular Dancing With the Stars season finale.

Each week contestants will compete by re-creating famous and favorite celebrity routines. ABC has already added five episodes of the show to its schedule.

One things for sure, in a sea of weepy, feel-good reality fodder, Griffin will pack some punch with her comments.

A 'Mad Max' Without Mel Gibson?

Mel Gibson is out, it seems, but Charlize Theron is in, interestingly, for the upcoming Mad Max film series' fourth installment. Director-producer George Miller has announced principal photography will begin in August in Australia for the postapocalyptic action saga.

The previous three installments, Mad Max, The Road Warrior, and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome proved epic successes for both Miller and Gibson, who was catapulted to fame after the first film hit in 1979.

Gay TV All Weekend Long: 'White Collar' is White Hot

It's a fantastic fall weekend to relax and catch up on some quality time with your television. The weather outside may be getting frightful, but the gay-favorite shows are so delightful! Friday to Sunday, we've got your entertainment needs inexpensively covered. You need only flip on the telly to enjoy hot spy action on White Collar, the sublime sounds of the Pixies or Regina Spektor, wacky new late night from fabulously funny out Wanda Sykes, or a Scotty-centric episode of Brothers & Sisters. It's going to be one of the best weekends of gay TV in a while. Even if you've got plans, you may want to consider staying in. At the very least, set those DVR's!

Kick off the weekend with a lil' Ugly Betty love Friday night at 9 on ABC. This week Betty (America Ferrera) is feeling out of place after Daniel hires a new assistant and Matt has his own date to attend to. What happened to the episodes when everyone needed Betty to save the day?

Gyllenhaal Brings Action in 'Prince of Persia'

The summer blockbuster season is already brewing. Disney execs are hoping the first big hit of the summer will be Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The big-budget, video game-inspired action movie won't be out until May, but the trailer has been released, to the delight of fans of the flick and Jake Gyllenhaal's arms alike.

Gay TV on a Thursday Night: Don't Be Tardy for the Party

Oh, Thursday. With the weekend so close we can almost taste it, most of us are just praying for Thursday to speed by and bring the release of Friday. While it may be a wayward stopover on the way to your weekend, Thursday night television is home to some of the best and brightest gay favorites. Aside from the usual delight new episodes of Real Housewives and Grey's Anatomy bring, one of the best actresses to grace a gay TV show ever, Megan Mullally, brightens up tonight's episode of Parks and Recreation as a guest star. Before one more person crams some "X amount of shopping days till Christmas left" propaganda down your throat, kick back and tune in to our top picks on TV tonight.

Turn your TV to NBC at 8:30 p.m. to see a familiar face and hear that high-pitched voice we know and love. Will & Grace may have cast two actors in the title roles, but for true fans, the series lived and died by the hyper-hilarity of Jack (Sean Hayes) and Karen (Megan Mullally). Mullally brings some signature sparkle to another NBC sitcom tonight when she guest-stars opposite her real-life husband, Nick Offerman. With a woman as talented as she, there's bound to be fireworks in tonight's episode.

Sir Ian McKellen Is Inked!

The dashing star of X-Men, The Lord of The Rings, and Gods and Monsters recently revealed he has a single sentimental tattoo inked on his skin. The distinguished actor and iconic LGBT rights activist Sir Ian McKellen got the tattoo as a reminder of the magical and meaningful collaboration of artists for the Lord of The Rings feature films.

"It's of the number 9 in Elvish, because there are nine members in the Fellowship of the Ring," Sir Ian explained of the lone body art. "Elijah Wood was holding my hand the entire time," he added.

Augusten Burroughs’s 'Dry' Coming to TV From Ashton Kutcher

Talk about an A-team. Augusten Burroughs has partnered with Ashton Kutcher’s production company, Katalyst Films, to create a duo of television series: a Showtime comedy inspired by Burroughs’s memoir/ode to alcoholism, Dry, along with a drama for CBS titled The Nature of Fire.

The latter will center on a group of male firefighters who are completely thrown off when a female arson investigator joins their squad.

"I'm a chimpanzee stepping behind the wheel of a Ferrari," Burroughs said of his foray into television from writing. "As long as somebody from Katalyst, CBS, or Showtime is there to shout, 'Red means stop,' we should all be fine and come out of this with some very nice television."

Another of Burroughs’s books, his early memoir Running With Scissors, was adapted into an excellent film starring Annette Bening in 2006, with a screenplay cowritten by the author.

Mariah Carey's Misstep

Despite all demands to the contrary, even the biggest of divas can’t be flawless all the time. The record-holding songstress Mariah Carey had a near spill while making her way along the stage at Jay Leno's talk show.