Sam Alipour

Sam Alipour

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Sam Alipour previously served as an intern, assistant and, most recently, a development executive at several film and TV studios for many filmmakers who spoke loudly and threw mid-size office supplies in random directions. He now works for people who talk in softer tones and throw smaller things as the Media Blitz columnist for ESPN The Magazine and Page 2.

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Are you ready for Dwight Howard, the actor?

Sam Alipour

When it's over, 2010 could go down as the year Dwight Howard joined Wilt, Kareem and Shaq as the NBA's next great center-turned-actor. The Orlando M...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 5, 2010

Michael Vick talks about his new series

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

We talk with Michael Vick about his new series on BET.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2010

Michael Vick talks exclusively about TV series

Sam Alipour

America won't soon forget the horrible crimes committed against animals at the compound on Moonlight Road. And it appears as though Michael Vick, t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2010

Nick Swisher shines on "How I Met Your Mother"

Sam Alipour

Nick Swisher just gave us another reason to dislike the New York Yankees. They'll snake your girl. That's exactly what the Yanks outfielder will do ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2010

The Rock talks "Tooth Fairy" and more

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, spoke with Page 2 about his latest kid flick, "Tooth Fairy," and when he'll be returning to hard-core action films.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2010

The Rock talks "Tooth Fairy" and more

Sam Alipour

Dwayne Johnson doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. In fact, you could say -- in wrestling parlance, anyway -- that The Rock-turned-movie...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 20, 2010

Behind the scenes of "The Blind Side"

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Media Blitz talks to the figures in and around "The Blind Side" to get the skinny on the new movie.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Pau Gasol ready for his dead close-up

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Sam Alipour hangs out on the set of "CSI: Miami" as Lakers center Pau Gasol gets bitten by the acting bug.

Story | Conversation | November 4, 2009

Flashback: Kevin Durant

Sam Alipour, Special to ESPN RISE Magazine

Before becoming an NBA superstar wth the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant became a high school phenom at three schools.

Story | Conversation | November 2, 2009

Report: Donaghy's release Wednesday

ESPN.com news services

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is expected to be released from federal prison in Florida on Wednesday, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Story | Conversation | November 2, 2009

Donaghy book canceled over liability

Sam Alipour, ESPN The Magazine

Disgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy's tell-all book has been canceled by Triumph Books and parent company Random House, the publisher says.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Shaquille O'Neal is ready for title No. 5

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Sam Alipour sits down with the newest member of the Cavs -- Shaquille O'Neal.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

No. 1 pick relives high school days

Sam Alipour, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Matthew Stafford basically lived "Friday Night Lights" before becoming an All-American at Georgia and the first pick in the NFL Draft.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Drew Barrymore dishes on "Whip It"

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Drew Barrymore dishes to Page 2 about her new roller derby movie, "Whip It."

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Kobe vs. Carmelo, via joysticks

Sam Alipour, Special to Page 2

Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony talked video games and a whole lot more with Page 2 before going head-to-head on "NBA 2K10."

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT