Archive for July, 2009

Funny People Movie Review

Friday, July 31st, 2009




America is founded on such principles as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, right? Well, you just got to be careful that you don’t abuse your liberty and that your pursuit of happiness doesn’t affect your life. For George Simmons (Adam Sandler), fame and fortune took him to a world where he lived friendless, detached, and lonely. He pursued his happiness and became a larger than life superstar but it resulted in his alienation from life. His recent diagnosis was the wake up call for him to realize just how empty his life really was. Fame, fortune, and possessions will not make you happy in the long run because they are unfulfilling. This dramatic turn of events is even more dramatic when dealing with a person who spent his life making people laugh. It is painful to see a depressed comedian.

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The Burning Plain Poster

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Here is the poster for Magnolia Pictures upcoming film ” The Burning Plain” starring Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.

The Burning Plain will be available on VOD August 21, 2009 and hits theatres September 18, 2009.


Burning Plain

From writer/director Guillermo Arriaga comes THE BURNING PLAIN, a romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time that inextricably connects her to these disparate characters, all of whom are grappling with their own romantic destinies.

In Mexico , a young motherless girl, Maria ( Tessa Ia ), lives happily with her father and his best friend until a tragic accident changes it all. In the New Mexico border town of Las Cruces , two teenagers, Mariana (Jennifer Lawrence) and Santiago (JD Pardo), find love in the aftermath of their parents’ sudden deaths. In an abandoned trailer, a housewife, Gina (Oscar-winner Kim Basinger), embarks on a passionate affair that will put Sylvia and the others on a collision course with the explosive power of forbidden love.

Casi Divas Poster

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Here is the poster for MAYA ENTERTAINMENT film “Casi Divas”. The comedy is set to open in theaters August 21, 2009.

Casi Divas is directed by Issa Lopez , starring Patricia Llaca, Julio Bracho, Maya Zapata, Ana Layeska, Diana Garcia, and Daniela Schmidt.


Casi Divas

Four beautiful and spirited young Mexican women from very different backgrounds join the national frenzy of a contest to determine the next film actress superstar. Fired by ambition, pride and desperate desire for overnight fame, they all face insurmountable odds, outrageous manipulation and fierce media hype, yet each learns in her own way that true victory lies in the journey, not the result.

With warmth, biting satire, and surprising honesty, Casi Divas explores the real-life passions that fuel the overheated excesses of show-business emotion, both on the audition stage and behind the scenes. How many lies do you have to tell about yourself to become famous? And just what happens to a woman who tells the truth?

Ironically exposing the telenovela formula of wish-fulfillment, Issa Lopez’s ensemble comedy deftly skewers the showy dream of a country united in fantasy and portrays the vibrant reality of a nation marked by deep divisions. Rich and poor, urban and rural, shy and flamboyant, cunning and innocent—the women of Casi Divas are a collection of contrasts; the film celebrates the vitality of their cultural collision with its exuberant visual style.

“The Reader” Crosses $100 Million Mark Worldwide

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced that THE READER, starring Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes has crossed over $100 million in worldwide box office receipts since its initial domestic release on December 10, 2008.

The film has been an international success for TWC and its foreign distribution partners, having been released in 46 countries and 32 languages to date. Most notably, in Germany , THE READER is the sixth highest grossing film of 2009, earning approximately $19 million to date since its release on February 26 through Senator. Other significant releases include the UK which earned approximately $8.5M since its release on January 2, 2009 through Entertainment Film; France, where it was released through SND on July 15, 2009 and earned approximately $3 million to date; Australia/New Zealand where the film has earned approximately $3.6M since its release on February 19, 2009 through Village Roadshow; and Spain which earned approximately $6.6M since its release on February 13, 2009 through On Pictures.

THE READER stars two-time Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes, David Kross and Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet, and is directed by Stephen Daldry (the Academy Award nominated director of THE HOURS), from a script by David Hare, and based on the award-winning novel by Bernhard Schlink. Schlink’s The Reader has been translated into 40 languages and was the first German novel to reach number one on The New York Times Bestseller List.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009, along with nominations for Stephen Daldry for Best Director and David Hare for Best Adapted Screenplay. Kate Winslet won her first Academy Award for her portrayal as Hanna Schmitz in the film.

THE READER was filmed in Germany and New York with Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack producing through their company, Mirage Enterprises. Studio Babelsberg’s Carl Woebcken and Christoph Fisser co-produced, together with Studio Babelsberg Motion Pictures’ Henning Molfenter. Donna Gigliotti and Redmond Morris also produced. TWC financed the production with Studio Babelsberg, and handled theatrical distribution of the film in the U.S. and worldwide sales.

Movie Releases July 31, 2009

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

    ADAM July 29, 2009


Romance can be risky, perplexing and filled with the perils of miscommunication – and that’s if you aren’t ADAM, for whom life itself is this way. In this heartfelt romantic comedy, Hugh Dancy (THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC) stars as Adam, a handsome but intriguing young man who has all his life led a sheltered existence – until he meets his new neighbor,
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    FUNNY PEOPLE July 31, 2009


Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred. About his third film behind the camera, he says, “I’m trying to make a very serious movie that is twice as funny as my other movies.
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    ALIENS IN THE ATTIC July 31, 2009


ALIENS IN THE ATTIC, co-scripted by one of the writers of Madagascar and the Academy Award®-winning Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbits, is an adventure/comedy about kids on a family vacation who must fight off an attack by knee-high alien invaders with world-destroying ambitions—while the youngsters’ parents remain clueless about the battle.
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    THIRST July 31, 2009


A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea , Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival..
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    THE COLLECTOR July 31, 2009


THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family.
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    LORNA’S SILENCE July 31, 2009


Lorna, (Arta Dobroshi), a young Albanian woman living in Belgium, has her sights set on opening a snack bar with her boyfriend, Sokol (Alban Ukaj). In order to do so, she becomes an accomplice in a diabolical plan devised by mobster Fabio (Fabrizio Rongione). Fabio has set up a false marriage between Lorna and Claudy (Jérémie Renier) allowing Lorna to get her Belgian citizenship.
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Magnolia Takes North American Rights to SERIOUS MOONLIGHT

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

The Wagner/Cuban Companies’ Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Cheryl Hines’ directorial debut, SERIOUS MOONLIGHT. Warmly received at Tribeca this year, SERIOUS MOONLIGHT stars Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell and Justin Long, and is especially notable for being written by sadly missed writer/director Adrienne Shelly (Waitress).

SERIOUS MOONLIGHT is about a troubled marriage on the precipice, centering on a high-powered female attorney who learns that her husband is about to leave her for a much younger woman, and holds him captive until he promises to stay with her and love her forever. The film is a labor of love for Hines, one of the stars of Shelly’s Waitress.

SERIOUS MOONLIGHT will be released through Magnolia’s Ultra VOD program, launching the film this November on VOD platforms in 50-million households one month prior to its theatrical release in early December.

The film is produced by Andy Ostroy, Ms. Shelly’s husband, and Michael Roiff, who produced Waitress, through their respective companies: all for A films and Night & Day Pictures.

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE DVD / BLU-RAY Release Date

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

On September 15th , 2009 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE on Blu-ray and standard definition DVD.

X_MEN dvd

X-MEN Blu -ray

BONUS FEATURES:

Blu-ray Disc Specs:

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine BD is presented in widescreen (FOX TO PROVIDE ASPECT RATIO) on a 50GB dual-layer disc authored in BD-J with AVC (MPEG 4) compression with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio and French / Spanish 5.1 DTS along with English / French / Spanish subtitles. Special features include:

· Disc One

o Commentary by Director Gavin Hood

o Commentary by Producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter

o The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with X-Men creators Stan Lee and Len Wein

o Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins

o “Wolverine Weapon X Mutant Files Featurette: 10 Character Chronicles

o “The Thrill of the Chase: The Helicopter Chase Sequence” featurette

o “X Connect and On Set With Gavin Hood” featurette

o X-Facts: Trivia Track

o Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Gavin Hood

o Alternate Memory Erase Sequence

o Alternate Tag Scene: Japan

o Fox Movie Channel Presents: World Premiere

o IMDB BD-Live technology

· Disc Two

o Digital Copy

Two-Disc Special Edition Specs:

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2-Disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen (FOX TO PROVIDE ASPECT RATIO) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French / Spanish Dolby Surround along with English / French / Spanish subtitles. Special features include:

· Disc One

o Commentary by Director Gavin Hood

o Commentary by Producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter

o The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with X-Men creators Stan Lee and Len Wein

o “Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins” featurette

o Deleted and Alternate Scenes

o Alternate Tag Scene: Japan

o Anti-Smoking PSA: Bubbles

· Disc Two

o Digital Copy

Single-Disc Specs:

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine Single-Disc DVD is presented in widescreen (FOX TO PROVIDE ASPECT RATIO) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround and French / Spanish Dolby Surround along with English / French / Spanish subtitles. Special features include:

o “Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins” featurette

o Anti-Smoking PSA: Bubbles

Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film have long been anticipated.

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ST. Trinian’s Poster and Trailer

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Here is the trailer and poster for NeoClassics Films’ upcoming film “ST. TRINIAN’S”, starring Mischa Barton, Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Lena Headey, Caterina Murino, Stephen Fry, Jodie Whittaker, Celia Imrie, Anna Chancellor, Gemma Arterton, comedian Russell Brand and Toby Jones

ST. TRINIAN’S Hit Theaters August 28th, 2009!



St Trinian’s, the infamous school for ‘young ladies’ is once again facing dire financial crisis! The bank are threatening headmistress Camilla Fritton with closure. Her unorthodox doctrine of free expression and self empowerment is also under threat from new Education Minister Geoffrey Thwaits, an old flame of Camilla’s who is determined to bring discipline and order to the anarchic school.

In true St Trinian style the girls are in a league of their own; smart, fearless and determined to defend the school they love to the end. They need to unite the warring girl gang cliques and come up with the cash fast to save the school.


ST Trinians

DVD / BLU-RAY Releases July 28, 2009

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

MISS MARCH



Miss March is an irreverent coming-of-age comedy about Eugene, a young man who wakes up from a coma to discover that his once innocent high school sweetheart has become a Playboyâ Playmate. Together with his best friend Tucker, the hapless virgin embarks on a cross-country road trip to win his ex back by crashing a party at the legendary Playboy Mansion.

Release Date: July 28, 2009

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BAD LIEUTENANT



Bad Lieutenant debuts in a Special Edition DVD this July from Lionsgate. The film is directed by Abel Ferrara (The Funeral) and stars Academy Award® nominee Harvey Keitel (Best Supporting Actor, Bugsy, 1991), who gives a searing performance as an out-of-control police detective on a collision course with disaster. Bad Lieutenant: Special Edition contains all new special features, including audio commentary by Director Abel Ferrara and Director of Photography Ken Kelsch and a retrospective documentary, and is encased in brand new O-card packaging.

Release Date: July 28, 2009

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GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT



Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.

Release Date: July 28, 2009

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Green Lantern: First Flight Film Clip

Monday, July 27th, 2009

In preparation for the upcoming release of the Green Lantern: First Flight on DVD and Blu-ray July 28, 2009. Here is a clip from the film.


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When Hal Jordan first becomes a Green Lantern, he is put under the supervision of senior Lantern, Sinestro, only to discover that his so-called mentor is part of a secret conspiracy that threatens the entire Green Lantern Corps.

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