Animation movie “Titan: A.E.”
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Being a child I dreamed of becoming an astronaut in the future, I think that many people dreamed about it, and when I saw the "Titan: A. E." I was in seventh heaven, by the fact that before this I did not see cartoons about space and space ships.
"Titan: A.E." - hand-drawn animation and computer graphics in some places, with the ideal complement each other. I liked colors, can be seen that the artists were trying not to repeat. The plot also not let us down, not annoying and you look at one breath.
In the distant future of humanity, deprived of the Earth, forced to settle on the outskirts of the universe and to endure the harassment from other intelligent races. The only thing that can save our descendants from the gradual extinction - "Titan", the space Noah's Ark, able to create re-create the Earth and all its inhabitants. The catch is that nobody knows the exact location of "Titan". No one, except Kayl, who has a map, and a whole pack of enemies trying to get to the Titan before earthlings.
"Titan" - a dynamic, well-cut story, charming characters and excellent musical accompaniment. And, of course, beautiful animation - and now, and many years later, the picture will become just as lively and colorful, for the classic is not affected by time. Of course, there is a positive protagonist, a little naive, but the bold and adventurous, there are villains, and no one (in fact on the Ark of the pair), but this cartoon, unlike many of its brethren, is not straightforward, and the spiral of intrigue, twisted in several exciting turns.
In this story a little of everything: love, universal values, the craving for adventure and noble deeds, loyalty and sacrifice. And in a sense, "Titan" - the eternal theme of the confrontation of children and fathers, where the role of the latter was not malicious Dredge, and Corso and above all they represent a real threat to Kayl and his team.
There is no popular now parodied moments, no stupid fun and farcical ease, concomitant modern Hollywood media animation. But there is an interesting story about the death of mankind and the search of the lost spaceship, which can save people there are living heroes, there are lyrical episodes, and finally there is a beautiful painted picture. A chase scene of ships among the ice meteorites is in general beyond praise, I even admired. In general, a worthy representative of drawn animation!
"Titan" does not pose any intimate knowledge and opens new horizons, but it's a snug, attractive cartoon, and watch it is for the sake of the beautiful hand-drawn pictures, especially the part that unfolds in the Andal ice ring, dark and surprisingly lovely at one time.
Hilary Swank interview
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Hilary Swank began her career with a small episode in the television show. In 1998, she was offered the role of single mothers in the popular youth television series "Beverly Hills 90210", but Swank lasted only half of the season, the writers have decided that the series can get along without her. Later in 1999, Hilary won an Oscar for her role in the movie "Boys Do not Cry." And "Million Dollar Baby" brought the actress a second Academy Award statuette, and in October of this year on the screens goes drama "Conviction." And who knows...
- Hillary, tell us about your role in the new film.
The film is based on real events. This is a story about a woman whose brother was convicted of murder and held in prison for 19 years. My heroine name is Betty Ann, brothers - Kenny, played by Sam Rockwell. This is a picture of brother and sister love, about their important support and about commitment. Betty Ann didn't graduate from high school, she had to pass separate exams, after which she became a student of community college and then became a lawyer. And all the way Betty was to rescue from prison his brother in whose innocence she was confident. This is an amazing story, worthy of an Oscar.
- How did you get to choose the Oscar-winning role?
You know that I did not specifically choose these roles. At 50 bad scripts have a good one, so that the choice is really small. It is very difficult to find a good story, even more difficult to find an interesting heroine. This is a great honor to receive awards. Besides, each award brings you to your dreams, an opportunity to work with directors that you admire. But beyond that every location - this is a new experience. The roles provide an opportunity to see the world and look at life through the eyes of different people. The film "Boys Do not Cry" opened for me a lot of gender issues in "Amelia" I fly a plane, thanks to "Freedom Writers" learned how to be a teacher. Live at the role of a boxer, became aware what is a huge success and what is it price.
- How did you prepare for a role in the movie "Million Dollar Baby"?
To play boxer is very seriously, so this role I was preparing myself thoroughly, because it is necessary that all viewers may believe that they face a real boxer. I practiced five hours a day, six days a week for three months. Also, I had to eat a lot of protein to build muscle. You could use it in the form of eggs, but then I would have to eat 60 eggs a day, so I prefer to drink protein shakes every half hour. That is, even at night I had to wake up every half hour and drink my cocktail. By the beginning of filming, I gained 19 pounds.
- Which of your heroines most like you?
Heroine of the film "P.S. I Love You".
- Which directors would you like to work with?
There are many wonderful directors, whom I love: Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese. During work, I realized that when between me and the director have a special relationship, a kind of interaction, it takes work to a new level: the role itself, and the whole picture. You know, I'm still in front of each shooting I'm afraid that will not make it that fail my role. To me, this fear has become habitual, even without it would be boring. And because each new role - it is a challenge.
- What are the positive qualities you can boast with?
I believe that everything must be very carefully prepared, to work hard, use the drop-down opportunities and follow dreams. Everything that I have now, I do not see it for granted - this is what I earned myself.
- If you do not become an actress what profession you choose?
If I did not become an actress, I would be a photojournalist.
Jensen Ackles: A hunter of demons…
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Most recently, the star of Supernatural, actor Jensen Ackles has married with his longtime lover, actress Deniil Harris. However, things might be different if a simple Texas boy 13 years ago from the set of his hobbies didn't selected what was the meaning of his life - cinema and television.
Every year, Jensen Ackles is becoming more popular. Turn came to New Zealand, where on television screens are just the fourth season of Supernatural. And we are waiting for a six season of Supernatural brothers.
Supernatural Star Jensen Ackles and television series "One Tree Hill" actress Deniil Harris have married last month. But if 13 years ago he would not accept quick decision, he could never meet his sweetheart.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, 32-year-old Ackles was obsessed with everything to do with sports, including baseball, basketball, football and lacrosse. But after his baseball team failed in the playoffs in his last academic year, Jensen has focused on the theater.
"My drama teacher asked me to play in the annual performance. I thought: this is my last year, I worked for three years on baseball. I went to my coach, thought he was swept away my head. Surprisingly, he said: "Good. Graduation class happens only once".
He planned to enter Texas Tech University to study sports medicine, but decided to try his luck in Hollywood.
More than ten years in the Major League, Jensen plays Dean Winchester in the second cult hit on television with his friend Jared Padalecki, which is acting as his brother Sam.
"Supernatural"- a story about two brothers who travel the roads of America at their Chevy Impale-1967 fighting with an unusual evil, including Lucifer.
In New Zealand, is the fourth season running in the midst of. But they are still waiting for a lot of interesting things. A month ago, Warner Bros. reported shooting the sixth season, which begins with the fact that Dean is trying to get rid of the hunt for the supernatural.
Despite the fame had fallen, Jensen does not forget his southern roots. He loves golf, riding and country music.
"This morning I asked my driver to turn on to country music station. I'm from Texas. It's in my blood".
Attractive actor performs himself all the stunts in the series, he prefers action to drama. When the series ended, he claims that he want to concentrate on action movie.
"I can walk in bruises, cuts and abrasions, but it's better than being emotionally squeezed. I'm not playing someone who knows martial arts, or passed special training. It's just a kicker-guy from the bar. When he can't beat, he picks up his gun".
Jensen has come a long way from roles in "Seventh heaven", "Sweet Valley High", which were followed by three years in the role of Eric Brady on the series "Days of Our Lives".
He also played in "Dark Angel" in the company of Jessica Alba, and "Smollville" in the role of Jason Tiga.
He has met his future wife while filming "Ten Inch hero" in 2007. In the past year, he played Tom Hanniger in the remake of horror film "My Bloody Valentine.
Now he is torn between California and Vancouver, where they continue shooting "Supernatural."
"I have no great expectations. I decided that I will work as long as I can, have fun for a long time as I can. This is a heavy industry. To survive, you need to build up the skin, and not to take criticism in a personal account. Just do the bests what you can".
Hollywood will remake of a famous comedy “Oh, God!”
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Warner Brothers Studio and producer Jerry Weintraub have long been creeping toward the 1977 comedy film "Oh, God!". Now Weintraub crept very close to the launch of remake. The producer suggested a new version of the studio comedy, where as God sees popular now Betty White.
The original film directed by Carl Reiner, was released in autumn 1977. God was performed by George Burns descends to earth to communicate with people. His first conversation was an ordinary American, a supermarket manager Jerry Landers (John Denver). Now Jerry will have to become the mouthpiece of his unusual guest, despite of the skepticism of the media, religious authorities and his own wife. It is interesting that the director initially proposed to play God to his colleague Mel Brooks, while the manager of the supermarket saw actor Woody Allen.
The movie has been successfully released, which prompted the creation of two sequels. "Oh, God! Book 2" was released in 1980, and "Oh, God! You're the Devil"- in 1984. True, to the last both paintings Reiner has had no relations. George Burns played God in all three films. When asked why he was doing that, the actor replied: "At my age, everything, no matter what I did is a real miracle."
Producer of the "Ocean's" trilogy has long been trying to launch a new version of the comedy. Jerry Weintraub suggested that Warner rethink and take on the role of God woman. At first it was assumed that this would be Ellen DeGeneres, but now the concept has changed again. Weintraub sees the main role of Hollywood's most popular grandmother Betty White. Offer to play ordinary Americans submitted to Paul Rudd.
So far, the studios have no scenario that would have given a green light to a remake, but on the sidelines say Weintraub ever close to the realization of his dream.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGd6IC8dKY
“The Kids are all right”
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An independent movie "The Kids are all right" by Lisa Cholodenko, threatens to become the biggest hit of this director.
A pair of women under 40 - Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nick (Annette Bening) - raise two children conceived through artificial insemination. Upon reaching adolescence, Johnny and Leiser decided to find out their real father. They eventually turn out to be somehow never really thought about the parents' burden of Paul (Mark Ruffalo). He learned of his unexpected new "acquisition", agrees to spend some time with suddenly appeared children. And gradually tastes for fatherhood.
The drama "The Kids are all right" is not the first work of Lisa Cholodenko. She has worked on rather popular film "Boys n the Hood" and today her new work about kids is already being called the major independent movie hit of the year. The picture has participated in the programs of such festivals as Sundance, Berlin, Sydney and Los Angeles County competitions. Critics are thrilled of this film.
"A charming, honest, unpretentious and intelligent portrait of American family - acute, touching and funny. In addition, filled with finely nuanced, bold and resonant actor's performance "- Evie Hoffert, NYC Movie Guru.
Acting is close to perfection, and this suggests that the weaknesses of each character in the film are measured accurately and fairly presented" - Hey. AO Scott, New York Times.
"This is a new kind of family film. A much more funny and clever than the rest ones"- Kurt Loder, MTV.
"The Kids are all rights is not as sharp as previous works by Cholodenko, but this her more mainstream movie is very clever, soulful and bias"- Lou Lumenik, New York Post.
"Writing the script and directing the film on the family theme, is always difficult, but it seems Cholodenko find the right balance" - Gene Kaplan, Kaplan vs. Kaplan.
"A great script, and that is especially pleasant, this movie is the best by Cholodenko on visual effects" - Jeffrey Anderson, Combustible Celluloid.
"This is a movie that we've been waiting the whole year. Comedy, not beating hurts. Drama, not prone to manipulation. The film, full of ideas, but not sink to the preaching "- Dana Stevens, Slate.
"Too dry calibrated film"- David Kaplan, Kaplan vs. Kaplan.
Alien hunt on Predator
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Nine of the most dangerous killers on the Earth planet are together in a tropical forest, where they are attacked by violent alien monsters, armed to the mouthparts of tentacles. People quickly realize that they were at the hunting grounds where they are a game and everyone is trying to escape, as best he can. Robert Rodriguez presents his thriller project "Predators" - cheap, but continued strong astringent movie in 1987 about the life-and-death struggle between the prey species with the two planets.
23 years ago in the South American jungle special ops headed by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has faced with terrifying aliens, collecting human skulls from the vertebrae in the form of trophies. In a fierce fight Dutch destroyed monster - and made a cult image of the stylish bloodthirsty hunter from space, called Predator.
This cult has also affected the popular director Robert Rodriguez, who had written several versions of "Predator" script in 1994. And finally, the long-awaited film was released in theaters – however, this made not Rodriguez but his friend director Nimrod Antal.
The new "Predator" continues to acquaint us with the world and the habits of alien monsters and hunters. Instead of Schwarzenegger is Adrien Brody. And instead of Dutch Special Forces is the whole crew of notable actors who play the most dangerous murderers and criminals from the planet Earth.
"Predator" is looked with a feeling of pleasant nostalgia. The film is filled with numerous references and a kind of reverence addressed to the original movie by John McTiernan, where an alien hunter with dreadlocks was first brought before the audience. Here and snatching vertebrae with the skull of a human body, and red points of the triangular sight on the head of the main character - fans can compete while counting referential moments.
But "Predator" direction leaves much to be desired. Out of the two main components - the injected suspense and spectacular fights with predators, taken at the present level.
Generally, in "Predator" invented a lot of foreign apparel for the space race of hunters: the dog-dinosaur and various subspecies of Predators themselves.
In general, Robert Rodriguez made a mistake with director. His evil plot in the capable directorial hands, obviously, could make "predators" the most important film-battle of this summer, but Nimrod Antal buried and drive, and all scenario findings of potentially cult picture.
As the result, the only fact you should see Predators - is on-screen transformation of Adrien Brody in the hard and terrible fighter Royce, leaving the predator with an ax. In "Predator" Brody would like to submit in the usual way for him "an intellectual in the war" but the actor demanded the role of "leader"- and not let us down. In "Predator", he not only shines his fresh biceps - he changed the entire appearance, including facial expressions and gestures: now his movement is a movement of alpha leader. With interest waiting for the new roles of Brody in a new capacity.
Unfortunately, it's not enough to save mediocre picture by Nimrod Antal. Evil and a bold attempt to resurrect stylish alien hunters undertaken by Rodriguez, much to the chagrin, has failed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSbaFi9BWww
Angelina Jolie. Wild heart is free.
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Angelina Jolie, the main character of thriller "Salt", in an interview with PARADE told about her rebellious youth, about the battles with the paparazzi and love for Brad Pitt.
Is the existence of six children in a family is the reason why they still together with Brad?
"Of course, children are a bridge between husband and wife, but the relationship between spouses is not possible, if it's only a child. You need to be interesting for each other, and time is spent together must be a truly wonderful and unforgettable. We try to do this. We like to be together with Brad. We get pleasure from communication. We do need to communicate and we always find time for each other. We feel connection between each other and talk about it. It is very important. If we are happy with Brad, this means that our children are lucky with the parents, and most importantly, that we can give them. Brad has fully examined me, he knows me that what I really am. And he loves me. And kids love me. They know all my faults and all my quirks and accept them. Thus, I feel confident".
About Love
"I feel sorry for those who have not experienced love. Love lifts. You know, Brad would have laughed at me, hear my thoughts about love. Love? Such a funny word. But he would find a special run-off from some poems to describe the word. I'm not going with him in any comparisons. But I know that love - its desire to give all the best for those who you love when their interests are always more important than yours. Love makes you do so. Love - is one thing for which you live".
About rebellious youth
"Before I could get and cut myself intentionally or jump with a parachute in an attempt to find a new obstacle to overcome, because ordinary life seemed to me too easy. I was looking for something more profound. I tried everything. I always feel trapped in a cage, as if I have pursued that which is not. I always felt a surplus of energy that had nowhere to spend".
About first roles in Hollywood
"I had a period when I felt that my on-screen characters more fun than me. This may partly explain my infatuation with tattoos and other extreme in my life. On one of my tattoos is written: "Wild Heart locked in a cage". I opened the cage many years ago. I want my children to have the same freedom. And I want other people also have it".
About Media
"We are doing everything to protect our children from the paparazzi. We travel to places where children do not encounter such attention from the media. We try to make sure that they are enjoying life in which they do not have to come face to face with the realities of this world. When the paparazzi there, we are very cautiously emerged from the house, otherwise..."
How to combine work, children, and Brad...
"He deliver children to school, they all together come to visit me on set. I come home, have dinner or lunch. We are together all the time. We intend, how to spend time traveling between the shootings. That's the way we leave."
Happy homebodies
"There was no such situation that we would have parted with Brad more than for three days. We are very close. In fact, we rarely go out. It's fun. We are homebodies such mommy and daddy in their pajamas."
Michelle Rodriguez
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Born on July 12, 1978 in Texas, in Hispanic family, Michelle Rodriguez has dreamed of becoming famous, though she did not know which way she will achieve this. When she was eight years old, his parents moved first to the Dominican Republic, then to Puerto Rico, and when their daughter was eleven, the family returned to the U.S. and settled in Jersey City, New Jersey.
After high school, Rodriguez attempted to break into show business, shooting in the crowd in the film "Sam bloody summer" and "Cradle Will Rock". She thought about going to marketing school, when her eyes came across the announcement of the open audition in the movie "Girlfight", which was going to shoot Karyn Kusama, a former assistant of John Sayles.
The film "Girlfight" was shown in 2000 at the festival "Sundance", where it has received the Grand Prix. Later, Rodriguez was named the best actress at the American Film Festival in Deauville, and the community of Las Vegas Film Critics named her work the best actor's debut of the year. That's when she signed a contract to participate in the movie "Resident Evil".
Because of the delays in slow work on the project before filming, she had got shot in the blockbuster "Fast and the Furious", which was released almost a year before the "Resident Evil" and became a surprise summer hit in 2001. "Fast and the Furious" even became almost a cult film in the genre of youth gangs in Los Angeles asserting its power in urban areas with furious street racing. Michelle has played one of the heroines of the movie, consisting in a "gang-gang fans".
After success of "Fast and the Furious" Michelle was going to sign a contract to star in the continuation of the blockbuster, but was unable to negotiate with producers. But she managed to get into the draft, perhaps even more successful - action movie "S.W.A.T".
There, she is together with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell played a member of the S.W.A.T of Los Angeles, Chris Sanchez, adding to the treasury of her roles another image of "cool girl".
Of course, there are a lot of interesting roles on Michelle account.
Michelle Rodriguez is not going to lock herself in the role of "cool girl". In the 2002 she appeared on stage in the feminist play "Vagina Monologues" and insists that she intends to continue working in the theater.
Private life.
While shooting the film "Fast and the Furious" she has some flirt with Vin Diesel. However, from time to time raised questions about her sexual orientation, she stated that she is not a lesbian, while actively supporting the rights of homosexuals. Michelle loves to skate and play the piano. She can be seen in various clubs in West Hollywood.
Films: X-Men Origins: Magneto (2012), Battle: Los Angeles (2011), Machete (2010), Trapico de sangre (2009), Avatar (2009), Los Bandoleros (2009), Fast & Furious (2009) , A Cat's Tale (2008), Gardens of the Night (2008) , Battle in Seattle (2007), Breed (2006), IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix TV series (2005 - 2008), BloodRayne (2005), Control (2004), Lost (2004-2010), S.W.A.T.(2003), Blue Crush (2002), Resident Evil (2002), Fast and the Furious (2001), 3 A.M.(2001), Girlfight (2000)
Universal is looking for a director of “evil” screening
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Musical comedy "Wicked" is slowly but surely taking its first steps towards the big screens - Universal Studios is in talks with candidates for the post of director. Among them, JJ Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy and Rob Marshall.
"Wicked" - is the story green-skinned Elfaby, the future Western evil witches of Oz. Once upon a time, she was friendly with the good fairy Glynde, but eventually fell victim to the visiting charlatan, known as Oz. At the basis of the musical is Gregory Maguire novel, "The Witch. Life and Times of Western witche from Oz country".
The authors of the musical were treated fairly at ease with the book Maguire, but the result was more than successful: to date, "Wicked" is on the 18th place in the list of the most long-running Broadway productions. The premiere took place in San Francisco in May 2003, and in October the play moved to Broadway, where there is to this day. Only in the first year show on Broadway, "Wicked" has collected 56 million dollars. Now a musical can be seen in various cities around the world - from Tokyo to Helsinki.
After a screening of "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D it has earned a worldwide distribution of over a billion dollars, the studios are actively looking for material among the tales. Near Oz already entrenched studio Disney, which is going to tell a story of the famous magician. The director was expected to be Sam Raimi. So it is no surprise that the musical "Wicked" has collected a total of $ 2 billion, will also be a feature film.
Selecting of directors by Universal at least is curious. JJ Abrams has never filmed musicals. James Mangold took biopic about Johnny Cache, but it is also difficult to consider for connoisseurs of the genre. Ryan Murphy is known as a screenwriter and director of the series "Song". The most suitable candidate seems to be Rob Marshall, author of "Chicago" and "Nine."
However, on these names Universal won't stop. In the near future studio will continue selecting directors, in order to start filming the musical as quickly as possible.
Mel Gibson is without agent now
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A black band in Mel Gibson life that occurs four years ago still continues. Last week, one of the largest Hollywood agencies WME refused to represent him.
On July 3, died one of the oldest Hollywood agents, Ed Limato. He has represented Gibson for three decades. But exactly one day before his death, the agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment has broken the contract with the actor. According to the sources, the only thing that hampered the WME on the move - Gibson relationship with Limato.
"Mel was very important for Ed. He worked with him for 32 years, and as many seem to perceive him as a son".
However, it's not a secret for anyone in Hollywood that one of the partners WME Ari Emanuel has repeatedly expressed outrage at the behavior of Gibson.
Gibson problems didn't start yesterday. Back in the late 1990's he was accused in homophobia. In 2006, the actor was arrested for drunk driving. While the police were handcuffed, Mel has issued anti-Semitic tirade, saying "Jews are responsible for all wars in the world." There was a publicist, two apologies and an interview with Diane Sawyer, after which the incident was hushed up.
Last week, the network hit record conversation of Gibson with his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, who last fall gave birth to a daughter. "If you rapes a crowd of niggers, it'll be your fault" - these words of actor and cost him his membership in the WME. As they say in the agency, they can't maintain a relationship with a man which allows a word with the letter "N". However, accusations of racism - is the official version.
According to unofficial conversations, WME decision was also based on the fact that is simply not profitable to keep Gibson in financial terms. Anonymous from the agency told Hollywood Reporter:
"With Mel Gibson now has nothing to do. No not touch him even with a three-meter stick. Let shoots his films: from them we still do not get any commission".
Hollywood has repeatedly turned a blind eye to the behavior of stars, whether Sean Penn, beating Madonna, Johnny Depp, wrecked hotel rooms, or Charlie Sheen and Mickey Rourke, methodically beat their women. However, Gibson's account is not only physical violence, allowing to blame him in homophobia, anti-Semitism, racism and chauvinism, not to the liking of modern America.
Return Gibson on the screens with thriller "Edge of Darkness" has not taken place: the film failed miserably, having collected only 79 million dollars in worldwide box office. Who will take him for the lead role? As acknowledged by the head of one of Hollywood studios:
"I'm not going to shoot a movie with him, whether he was the last actor on Earth."
Some producers believe that Gibson has a chance to further work only as a director. However, if he'll shoot "The Passion of the Christ" today, the movie would not earn a penny, according to insiders.
In Gibson's stock there is a black comedy "Beaver", which has shot Jodie Foster. The movie is run by Summit studio, which is awash in the "twilight" income, so that the possible failure of this film (Beaver) it is unlikely care. But would it be this movie in wide release after the scandal with Gibson still being the big question.