The success of "Jersey Shore" might be good for MTV, but for the residents of Seaside Heights, N.J., where the show films, that's not necessarily the case.
Locals claim that film crews consistently block the entrance of local storefronts and that the show creates crowds who aren't shopping, but hoping for a glimpse of the cast.
"No one knew who (the cast was) last year," said an employee of a store near Shore Stop, where some of the cast, including Pauly D, have jobs. "The mobs run after the film crews."
As for Shore Shop itself, if there's one rule about "Jersey Shore," it's to not talk about "Jersey Shore." Employees of Shore Shop are told not to discuss the show or the cast members when people come by with questions.
However, one employee was willing to speak while the boss wasn't within earshot, and the employee voiced some displeasure with Pauly D, who once had a reputation for chatting up the owners of the shops on the boardwalk.
"He walks around feeling superior," the source said . "Now he has feelings of grandeur."
Prepare to say goodbye to 'Entourage' "Entourage" fans need to get their fill of the show while they can; HBO confirmed that he show will end next summer.
The plan, announced at HBO's panel at the Television Critics' Association summer press tour on Saturday, calls for a shortened season of the Emmy award-winning series, and leaves open the possibility for an "Entourage " movie.
"The plan right now is we'll finish up this season," said Michael Lombardo, HBO programming president. "We'll do a shorter order for next season, we've talked about six (episodes)."
Lombardo went on to say that the show's creator Doug Ellin wants to write a film based on the show, but wants to do it "when the story makes sense."
'Other Guys' knocks off 'Inception'"The Other Guys" finally knocked that other movie, "Inception," off the No. 1 spot at the box office. The Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg-led cop comedy made $35.6 million while "Inception" fell to No. 2 with $18.6 million.
Dance comedy "Step Up 3D" came in third with $15.5 million. The increase in ticket prices that comes with any 3-D film definitely helped the film succeed as much as it did. Expect the film to see a drastic drop-off in sales next week.
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