Wall-E’s on a roll; ‘TRL’ rocks out

Everyone should be talking about:

“Wall-E’s” chance at a best picture Oscar nomination. Relive it on DVD and make it happen, academy. (Tuesday)

If the Force is with you, surely you will talk about:

This week’s episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on the Cartoon Network. Because only the most devout could get excited for the animated debut of Episode 1’s Jar Jar Binks. The Gungan general is back to save Princess Amidala from the Separatists, and meesa thinken he’ll be talken dem to death.(Friday)

There will be talk about:

The end of “TRL.” Call it the biggest cancellation party ever. MTV shuts down its decade-old music video show “Total Request Live” but calls in the stars whom it helped launch for tonight’s prime-time eulogy. Expect performances from Beyonce, the Backstreet Boys, 50 Cent and Fall Out Boy, as well as an appearance by original host Carson Daly, counting it down for the final time. (Today)

The nostalgic can talk about:

“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” ArcLight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks is hosting a tribute to the films of the late Paul Newman. This week, saddle up to watch Newman as the ever-pragmatic bank thief Butch -- “If he’d just pay me what he’s spending to make me stop robbing him, I’d stop robbing him,” he explains -- as he heads for Bolivia, “wherever that is.” (Tuesday)

Parents, there’s good reason to talk about:

“The Cosby Show.” The special 25th anniversary boxed set comes with an excellent “Cliff’s Parenting Tips” feature. Remember the first episode’s classic lesson in tough love? Theo came home with four disappointing Ds on his report card and tried to reason that his dad should still love him in spite of bad grades. Dad’s reply? “That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life!” (Available now)

Hot and bothered Usher fans can talk about:

His L.A. performance at Club Nokia is being billed as a “ladies only” event (although ticket-holding gentlemen won’t be turned away). But why try to exclude the fellas? Because the married father of one is out to prove he’s still a sex symbol, telling the Associated Press, “The ladies like to see that masculine build. They question if I still got it.” Especially when there’s Chris Brown, 11 years his junior, hogging the charts.(Wednesday)

-- Denise Martin