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Miley Cyrus’s 'Hannah Montana-The Movie'

2009-01-05T03:37:00.001-08:00

Miley Cyrus, the 16-year-old teenage singer/actress is starring in the film ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’ in the lead role. The flick is being directed by Peter Chelsom of "Serendipity" and "Shall We Dance” fame. The script was written by Dan Berendsen. This new movie is an adaptation of the popular American television series ‘Hannah Montana’. The film also stars Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Jason Earles, Billy Ray Cyrus and Moises Arias in the other roles.

The film is about Miley Stewart, the popular teenager who leads a secret life as a singer. As her popularity threatens to take over her life, Miley decides to return to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee, where she hopes to rediscover herself. Walt Disney Pictures is distributing the film and is set to release on 10th April, 2009.

Imagi Animation Studios’ ‘Astro Boy’

2009-01-03T04:01:00.000-08:00

The film ‘Astro Boy’ a 3D animation film is directed by David Bowers of ‘Flushed Away’ fame. The flick is based on Japanese best selling book ‘God of Manga’ by Osamu Tezuka. The screenplay has been written by Timothy Harris.

Imagi Animation Studios, an animation company of TMNT. Summit Entertainment (US) and Hoyts Distribution are distributing the movie. Astro Boy is set to release on October 23rd, 2009.

Astro Boy official website http://www.astroboy-themovie.com

Hollywood superstars Freddie Highmore as Astro Boy, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy and Donald Sutherland are are lending their voices for the characters of film.

The movie is set in the future and Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he has lost. Our hero’s search for his identity and destiny takes him on an adventurous journey in a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the man who had rejected him.

John Travolta's son Jett Travolta dead

2009-01-03T02:59:00.000-08:00

Jett Travolta is the 16-year-old son of Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston died suddenly on 2nd Friday January, 2009. He was born on April 13, 1992. He was found in the bathroom of the family’s Bahama vacation home in the Old Bahamas Bay hotel on Grand Bahamas Island, according to Travolta’s attorney, Michael Ossi.

According to the reports, Jett Travolta had a fall and his head hit the bathtub in the bathroom. It is also reported that he had a seizure following the hit on his head. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead on arrival to Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport.

There have long been rumors that Jett Travolta suffered from autism, however the family had denied that and explained his developmental disabilities as being caused by Kawasaki syndrome instead. That is a syndrome that affects the lymph nodes of children under 5 years old generally. Doctors have said that it is very rare for it to affect children over 8 years old.

John Travolta, 54, wife Kelly Preston, 46, and their family had been vacationing in Bahamas. The couple also have an 8 year old daughter named, Ella.

‘Chocolate’, A Thai Martial Arts film

2009-01-02T03:08:00.000-08:00

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The film ‘Chocolate’ starring Nicharee Jeeja Vismistananda in the lead role is directed by Thai filmmaker Prachya Pinkaew of ‘Ong Bak’ and ‘The Protector. The martial arts have composed by Panna Rittikrai, The screenplay was written by Chukiat Sakveerakul.

The movie is about a young autistic woman named Zen (Yanin Vismistananda) has developed uncanny martial arts skills by watching television, and from living next door to a Muay Thai academy. The flick is going to release on February 6th, 2009 in USA.

Japan’s ‘Street Fighter-The Legend of Chun-Li’

2008-12-30T01:23:00.000-08:00

The film ‘Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li’ is a Japanese film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak of ‘Romeo Must Die’, ‘Exit Wounds’, ‘Cradle 2 the Grave’, and ‘Doom’ fame. The script has been written by Justin Marks. Hong Kong fight master Dion Lam has composed the fights. Earlier, he worked for the film like The Matrix Trilogy, Spider-Man 2, and all of Bartkowiak's previous films.

The flick stars Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan and Taboo in the lead roles. The movie is about a female fighter Chun-Li on her quest for justice. 20th Century Fox films’ is distributing the film and is set to release on 27th February, 2009.

‘I feel like an Indian princess’-Britney Spears

2008-12-30T00:36:00.000-08:00

Pop singer Britney Spears is currently in Jodhpur with Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar to work on new a song. The 27-year-old singer is now enjoying success with new albums 'Circus' and ‘Womanizer’ is planning a world tour with Sandip Soparrkar. Earlier, Sandip has worked with pop divas like Madonna, Beyonce and Shakira.

Britney said: “Rajasthan is an amazing place and I feel like an Indian princess in this ghagra-choli with gold work that Sandip had gifted me. I love the dal baati churma. Sandip and I have decided to spend New Year together. I wish the media would not probe our relationship till we wish to bring it out in the open”.

Speaking to media Sandip said: “We will just doing a bit of rehearsals, since I am planning to do the rumba, which is the dance of love”.

Britney arrived in India to work on her new video, but there is buzz that she has a second purpose: romancing with Sandip Soparrkar.

Paul Giamatti’s ‘Cold Souls’

2008-12-30T00:32:00.001-08:00

The film ‘Cold Souls’ starring Paul Giamatti in the lead role is both written and directed by Sophie Barthes of short films ‘Zimove vesilya’ and ‘Happiness’. The film will be premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, which will starts from January 15, 2009 to January 25, 2009.

It is a metaphysical tragicomedy film. Paul Giamatti is the playing the role of an engineer in an existential crisis decides to explore "soul extraction" as a relief from the burdens of daily life. The flick also stars David Strathairn, Emily Watson, and Lauren Ambrose. The movie is going to release in 2009.

Kanji Nakajima's ‘The Clone Returns Home’

2008-12-30T00:29:00.000-08:00

Kanji Nakajima's ‘The Clone Returns Home’

The Japanese sci-fi film ‘Kurôn wa kokyô o mezasu’ is being translated into English with the title ‘The Clone Returns Home’. The film is both written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Kanji Nakajima. The film first premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October and will be premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

The movie is about Kohei, a young astronaut, agrees to participate in an experimental cloning program that will "regenerate" his body and memory should he die. So when he's killed during a space mission, scientists are able to regenerate his clone. But problems occur with its memory, which regresses to Kohei's youth and the accidental death of his twin brother. Distressed, the clone flees the lab in search of his childhood home. Along the way, he finds his own lifeless body in a space suit. Mistaking it for his brother, he continues his journey carrying the body on his back.

Pamela Anderson to give Obama and Bush a Book of Essays

2008-12-30T00:17:00.000-08:00

Hollywood photo slides Hot actress Pamela Anderson is planning to give a book of essays, titled "One Can Make A Difference" to the newly elected U.S.A president Barack Obama. The book is about the thoughts and stories of prominent personalities like Sir Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Dalai Lama, Petra Nemcova, Moby, and Kevin Bacon.

Pamela Anderson said: “It is a wonderful book and I am going to present to Obama and George W. Bush. It's a collection of 50 inspirational essays but real-life stories that are truly amazing. The book has essays by a woman who started the first breast milk bank in India, a girl born without feet who now runs marathons, a man who saved kids in a South American village by starting a shoe drive for them".

New posters of ‘Push', 'Land of the Lost', 'Fast & Furious

2008-12-26T02:26:00.000-08:00

The new posters of three forthcoming Hollywood films were released, which will release in 2009. The first one is Paul McGuigan's sci-fi thriller flick "Push”. The film is a big-screen version of ‘Heroes’ and stars Dakota Fanning, Chris Evans and Camilla Belle. It is ready for release on February 6th, 2009.

Second film is "Fast & Furious” in the direction of Justin Lin. The flick stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in the lead roles. The flick is going to open in theatres on April 3rd, 2009.

Third one is Will Ferrell's adventure comedy film ‘Land of the Lost’. The movie is about a ranger who ends up in a mysterious land inhabited by peculiar creatures. The movie is set to release on 5th June, 2009.

Russell Crowe’s 'State of Play'

2008-12-26T01:41:00.000-08:00

‘State of Play’, a crime thriller film starring Russell Crowe in a pivotal role is being directed by Kevin Macdonald of the Oscar winning documentary ‘One Day in September’, ‘Touching the Void’ and ‘The Last King of Scotland’ fame. The screenplay was co-written by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy and Billy Ray. Alex Heffes has composed the music for this film. The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed British television serial ‘State of Play’ by Paul Abbott, which first aired on BBC One in 2003.

The film is about a mysterious murder of a popular U.S. Congressman's research assistant. Russell Crowe is playing the role of Cal McCaffrey, a D.C. reporter who is determined to investigate the mystery. The flick is also features Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn, Helen Mirren, and Jeff Daniels. Universal Pictures is distributing the film and is set to release on 17th April, 2009.

Disney launched the poster of ‘Race to Witch Mountain' Poster

2008-12-23T19:48:00.000-08:00

Disney has launched the official poster for ‘Race to Witch Mountain’, directed by Andy Fickman of ‘She's the Man’ and ‘The Game Plan’ fame. The flick is a remake of ‘Escape to Witch Mountain’ and is based on the best selling book of the same name by Alexander Key. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Anna Sophia Robb, and Carla Gugino in the lead roles. The screenplay has been written by Mark Bomback of ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ fame and Matt Lopez, who recently wrote ‘Bedtime Stories’.

The movie is about an UFO expert enlists the help of a cabbie to protect two siblings with mystic powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their evil plans. The film is set to release on 13th March, 2009 next year.

Horror comedy film ‘Lesbian Vampire Killers’

2008-12-10T04:14:00.000-08:00

The film ‘Lesbian Vampire Killers’ is an horror comedy one starring James Cordon and Mathew Horne in the lead roles is being directed by British filmmaker Phil Claydon, of ‘Alone’ fame. The script has been written by Paul Hupfield and Stewart Williams.

The flick is about a women has been imprisoned by the local pack of lesbian vampires thanks to an ancient curse. The men folk of this rural Welsh town send two unlucky young youngsters out onto the moors as a sacrifice. The film is set to release in March 2009 in England.

‘The Unborn’ on January 9, 2009

2008-12-10T04:05:00.000-08:00

‘The Unborn’ is an upcoming super natural thriller film starring Gary Oldman and Odette Yustman in the lead roles. The movie is written and directed by David S. Goyer of ‘The Invisible’, ‘Blade: Trinity’ and ‘Batman Begins’ fame. The cast also Includes Cam Gigandet, Meagan Good, Jane Alexander and Carla Gugino.

The film is about a young woman (Odette Yustman) pulled into a world of nightmares when demonic spirit haunts her and threatens everyone she loves.

Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are producing the film under Rogue Pictures banner. The film set to release on 9th January, 2009.

Jessica Biel’s 'Powder Blue’

2008-12-10T03:59:00.000-08:00

The film 'Powder Blue’ starring Jessica Biel, Forest Whitaker and Patrick Swayze in the lead roles is directed by Timothy Linh Bui. The flick is also stars Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow, Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Redmayne and Alejandro Romero.

The flick is about four people- a mortician, an ex-con, a suicidal ex-priest and a strip club owner met on Christmas Eve by a mixture of circumstances. By sunrise, their lives will have been woven together by a miracle that will set them free to realize that within death there is hope, and love is the reason we choose to breathe. The film is going to release in 2009.

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Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds’ 'The Proposal'

2008-12-10T03:55:00.000-08:00

The 'The Proposal' starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the main roles is directed by Anne Fletcher of ‘27 Dresses’ and ‘Step Up 2 the Streets’ fame. The script has been written by Pete Chiarelli.

The flick is about a pushy boss (Sandra Bullock), who is forcing her young assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her so she can keep her visa status and avoid being deported back to Canada. The Walt Disney Pictures is distributing the film and is expected to release on June 12, 2009.

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Amy Adams, Meryl Streep’s ‘Julie and Julia’

2008-12-10T03:49:00.000-08:00

‘Julie and Julia’ is an upcoming film starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep in the lead roles is both written and directed by Nora Ephron. The flick is based on the book ‘Memoir Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen’ by Julie Powell.

Meryl Streep is playing the role of a deceased TV chef Julia Child and Amy is essaying the character of cooking guide, who decides to cook all of the famous chef’s recipes, and important lessons about life and good proper soup. Columbia Pictures is distributing the film and is set to release on April 17, 2009.

Havoc ‘Friday the 13th’ at CRYSTAL LAKE

2008-12-05T02:22:00.000-08:00

The film ‘Friday the 13th’ is a horror movie starring Derek Mears, Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker and Amanda Righetti in the lead roles. Marcus Nispel of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and ‘Pathfinder’ fame is directing film and Michael Bay is the producer. Derek Mears is playing the role of Jason Voorhees in the film. The film is a remake of Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 horror flick of the same name. It has been written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift.

The flick is about Jason Voorhees-a strange killer, who is systematically murdering the teenage camp counselors and causing havoc at Camp Crystal Lake. The flick is set to release on February 13th, 2009.

Nicolas Cage as Knight in ‘Season of the Witch’

2008-12-05T02:09:00.000-08:00

The film "Season of the Witch" is an upcoming supernatural thriller starring Nicholas Cage in the main role is being directed by Dominic Sena. This is the second film in Sena and Cage combination, who previously worked for ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’. Charles Roven is producing the film. The movie has been written by Bragi Schut Jr.

Currently, the film’s shooting is progressing in Austria and is set in 14th century. The movie is also featuring Claire Foy and Ron Perlman (Hellboy). The film is about a group of knights escorting the girl who’s believed to be the witch responsible for spreading the Black Plague.

Sundance film festival- bloody horror film ‘Donkey Punch'

2008-12-04T04:03:00.000-08:00

The ‘Donkey Punch’ is a thriller film starring Nichola Burley, Tom Burke, Jaime Winstone and Julian Morris is directed by debutant Oliver Blackburn. The screenplay was written by Blackburn and David Bloom.

The flick is about three women and three young men, who start vanishing on a boat in the shore of Spain. One of the men, Josh (Julian Morris) performs a sex move known as a 'donkey punch' on one of the women, resulting in her death from a broken neck. The flick is described as a sexy and violent.

The film is going to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, which will starts from 15th January 2009. The flick was picked up by Magnet Releasing as part of the Six Shooter Film Series. Crown International Pictures is distributing the film ‘Donkey Punch’ and is set to release on January 23rd, 2009.

‘Knowing’ from the director of I, Robot

2008-12-04T03:49:00.000-08:00

The film ‘Knowing’ is an upcoming science fiction film starring Nicolas Cage in the lead role is directed by Alex Proyas. Earlier, he directed ‘The Crow’, ‘Dark City’, ‘Garage Days’, and ‘I, Robot’. The script has been was written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden), Stiles White and Stuart Hazeldine. The flick was shot in the locales of Boston, Melbourne, Australia.

The movie is about the contents of a time capsule at his son's elementary school makes predictions of the future that have come true. The predictions lead the teacher to believe the world is ending, and that he and his son are involved in the apocalypse. Summit Entertainment is distributing the film and is set to release on March 20th, 2009.

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‘Kamagata Maru’: A story of 376 Indian passengers-340 Sikhs, 12 Hindus, and 24 Muslims

2008-12-01T02:52:00.001-08:00

‘Komagata Maru’ the voyage of a Japanese ship hired by people from Punjab led by Gurdit Singh from Hong Kong to Vancouver in 1914 with 376 passengers on board seeking a new life in the promise land.

On May 23, 1914, the Komagata Maru reached Vancouver and anchored near Burrard Inlet. Both the Indians and the Canadian authorities had been waiting for it. The Canadians wanted to send the ship back to where it had originated. The Indians on the other side had lawyers, money and other provisions ready to help the passengers.

The Canadian authorities have claimed to pay the $200 per passenger that would have qualified them to enter British Columbia. But they did not have that much money. Twenty-nine were injured to the bullets of British officials and 20 died. This is another bloodbath of innocent Indians at the hands of the British.

Finally, the Komagata Maru returned to India's waters on September 26, 1914, leaving behind only 24 passengers in Canada.

Now a new film ‘Komagata Maru’ is planned on this real incident and is being directed by Indian-born Canadian film director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta. Akshay Kumar will be playing as Gurdit Singh and Shriya Saran is heroine. Vinay Virmani is playing the character of Mewa Singh.

The film will jointly produced by Hamilton-Mehta Productions Inc and Akshay Kumar's Hari Om Entertainment. Currently the flick is in pre-production and will begin in 2009. The film will be shot in various locations around the world.

Scott Frank to direct ‘Planet of the Apes' sequel

2008-12-01T02:13:00.000-08:00

It is known that Scott Frank is likely to direct the sequel film to ‘Planet of the Apes’. Scott worked as screenwriter for the films "The Interpreter", "Dead Again", "Little Man Tate" and "Flight of the Phoenix". In 2007 he directed the film ‘The Lookout’.

It is reportedly learnt that the film is tentatively titled as ‘Caesar’. The flick centers on how the Apes took over Earth. The story of involves a hyper-intelligent chimp raised by humans incites a worldwide ape revolution and causes the downfall of mankind.