A GOOD YEAR (2006)

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About A GOOD YEAR

Max Skinner (Russell Crowe), a notoriously cocky, selfish and greedy bastard of a London bond trader, reluctantly returns to the rustic French vineyard of his youth, which he suddenly inherits upon the death of his estrangled uncle (Albert Finney). As befits his heartless reputation, Max intends to put his past behind him and sell the vineyard as quickly as possible. However, upon arriving at the charming French retreat, his fond childhood memories with his uncle flourish, and he is unexpectedly enchanted by the place itself and an intriguing and beautiful Frenchwoman he meet shortly after his arrival. Disarmed by the joys of an existence so opposite from the life he wound up leading in London, Max re-discovers a part of him and exuberance for life and love that had been lost since childhood. Exuding a newfound calm and certainty of purpose, he settles into what ultimately becomes an intoxicating new chapter in his life... and a very good year.

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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING (2006)

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About the movie

Prequel to the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, tells the terrifying story of a family left behind in a fading rural town, with no hope, no prospects and nothing left to lose, whose eccentric behavior crosses the line into gruesome, sadistic ritual. See more details here.

LITTLE CHILDREN (2006)

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About LITTLE CHILDREN

Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Connelly star in "Little Children," the latest work from Oscar-nominated writer/director Todd Field. Based on the novel by Tom Perrotta, "Little Children" centers on a handful of individuals whose lives intersect on the playgrounds, town pools and streets of their small community in surprising and potentially dangerous ways.

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NATIVITY (2006)

Titled "The Nativity Story" in the US, it tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, who went through an arduous journey to protect a miraculous pregnancy - the history-defining birth of Jesus. Please see Yours Entertainment for more details of the movie.

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ERAGON (2006)

Based on the best-selling novel, this is an epic fantasy-adventure about a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he can save – or destroy – an Empire.

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DEATH NOTE (2006)

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INFO ON DEATH NOTE MOVIE

SYNOPSIS

Shinigami, the God of Death, dropped a notebook in the human world where a weary genius picked it up. “The human whose name is written in this note shall die”, it said. This was the notebook of death that determined people’s death.

Light Yagami, an extremely bright elite university student was the one to possess this ultimate tool that should remain only in the hands of God. Light decides to create an ideal world and begins to hold the scales to judge the criminals in his discretion.

Meanwhile, ICPO (International Criminal Police Organization) has placed a mysterious detective called “L” in the Japanese police force to investigate the series of criminal dying suddenly. “L”, having solved many unresolved cases in the world, begins to tighten the investigative screws over these cases. But Light cleverly manipulates the notebook of death to toss and shake off the investigation. The future of mankind is at the mercy of this crucial and fierce battle of the two brains.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006)

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Good-Hearted dreamer Larry Daley (Ben Stiller), despite being perpetually down on his luck, thinks he's destined for something big. But even he could never have imagined how "big" when he accepts what appears to be a menial job as a graveyard-shift security guard at a museum of natural history. During Larry's watch, extraordinary things begin to occur: Mayans, Roman Gladiators, and cowboys emerge from their diorama to wage epic battles; in his quest for fire, a Neanderthal burns down his own display; Attila the Hun pillages his neighboring exhibits, and a T-Rex reminds everyone why he's history's fiercest predator. Amidst the chaos, the only person Larry can turn to for advice is a wax figure of President Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), who helps our hero harness the bedlam, stop a nefarious plot, and save the museum.

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Movie opens this Christmas 2006.

THE HOST (2006)

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It has been quite a while since we last saw any monster movie produced by the Asian. It is for this reason that THE HOST stands out in its marketing campaign, drawing the curiosity of audience when its trailers shown an estimated 15-foot long creepy crawler on the loose in a busy park filled with panicky looking human being.

In a nutshell, the movie surrounds a family's desperate attempt to rescue its youngest member from the hands of this mutated creature. However, while hunting down the creature inside the complicated sewerage system along the Han River, the mutant is not the only threat the family has to face. Ironically and amusingly, the human military and medical personnel stubbornly believe that the family is infected with a deadly "virus" and they have to be immediately arrested and quarantined.

As in any monster movie, expect aplenty nerve-wrecking chasing sequences and gunfire. However, what could be lacking in this movie is the moral behind the whole issue. It touches on almost everything from environmental, politics, and family relations. Unfortunately, to squeeze so many complicated themes into a 2-hours movie could be daunting. As a result, the many appealing and possibly thoughts-provoking issues were merely scratched on the surface, leaving a finale that is not as touching as earlier expected.

Pardon for being sadistic here, but aren't any monster movie fans keen to see more blood-splatters and higher body count? Here, the death toll is considered, in monster movie standards, conservative. Finally, the fans may not be happy that the creature has been dispatch way too quickly and too "un-brainy" in the finale.

Nevertheless, the many plot holes and dissatisfaction could be well compensated by the filmmaker sincerity in giving audience the next best thing after Hollywood's Alien. The effect works by San Francisco based, The Orphanage was realistic enough to make your heart racing. Yes, it is not entirely flawless, and the creature looks like a larger version of that hellhound in the movie, Hellboy. But it is still refreshingly enjoyable and menacing enough to leave an impression.

Movie Rating: 4/5 Stars

SINGAPORE DREAMING (2006) MOVIE REVIEW

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Almost a decade after Jack Neo's "Money Not Enough", I am dumbfounded, or rather, disappointed that our local Filmmakers still stick to themes like "Toto Citizen", "Paper Chase", "5Cs", and "Chinese Funeral". Where our Government strives to be World No 1 in almost everything, they seem to have forgotten about doing the same for our film's industry. Or is it that we lack ideas, rather than "Money Not Enough"?

Singapore Dreaming, though may have earned the applause from local critics, does not impress me anymore. Just when I thought we have make a breakthrough with The Maid (Kudo to Kelvin Tong!), Singapore Dreaming is so typical, so predictable and again putting Singaporean to shame.

We urinate in our lifts. We tell our children that they would end up a road sweeper if they do not score 100 points in their tests. We are trying to act that we already "make it" by taking loan to purchase cars, and condos. We ill-treat the maid. Selling insurance is the worst occupation. Our language abilities are mixed bag!

The best (or rather worst!) part is that, we laugh at all these. The audience (mostly Singaporean) thought it is funny but don't we realise that over so many years, we are still not evolving into something different? I have de javu while watching it because it looks like those old days TCS drama, which my old mother faithfully follows every night. If there is anything to learn from the movie, it only tells me that our behaviour is not any different a decade ago, as a result, so are our movies.

Probably the only saving grace in this film is its casts, in particularly the veteran leads like Richard Low and Alice Lim. Their comic-timing are excellent and the most commendable aspect of the two is that they are equally capable pulling off moving scenes. Overall, I believe that our local actors and actresses could take on more sophisticated and challenging roles when called for. Unfortunately, the protagonists alone do not make a movie. Perhaps, it is time our Filmmakers wake up from their Singapore dreams and try something else.

Movie Rating: 2.5/5 Stars

HAPPY FEET (2006)

WARNING: May Cause Toe-Tapping

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HAPPY FEET is a Comedy Adventure that was set deep in the heart of Antartica, where the majestic-looking Emperor Penguins roam. In this land of the Emperor Penguins, each needs a heart song to attract a soul mate. However, our Hero, Mumble, is born with zero singing talent. As it turns out that he is a brilliant tap dancer!

Featuring a list of stellar voice talents like Robin William, Hugh Jackman, Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Brittany Murphy, and Hugo Weaving, HAPPY FEET looks set to be a highly anticipated animation in 2006. Looking at its teasers and trailers already makes one goes "Awww... sooo cute!"

Coming to local theatres this Nov 2006!

CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER ACTION TEASER

CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER (2006) ACTION TEASER

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The story centered on an ill-fated romance between an imperial bodyguard and a prince takes the lovers on a dangerous journey where royal family secrets are revealed.

The Film Director, Zhang YiMou (Hero, House of the Flying Daggers) have openly voice his determination to bag the Oscar's Best Foreign Picture with Curse of the Golden Flower. In addition, he had also announced that this shall be his final KungFu movie.

Frankly, I am quite disappointed with his last martial art film, House of the Flying Daggers. Hopefully, Zhang would pull off a great show this time.

The movie starring Chow Yun-Fatt (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Gong Li (Memoirs of a Geisha), and Jay Chow (Initial D). The action sequences are directed by Tony Chin Siu-Tong of the Hero fame.

The movie is scheduled to open in local cinema this Christmas (2006).

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (2006) MOVIE REVIEW

This movie had reinforced my opinion about the reality contest "The Next America Top Model": It is a tough (really tough) World in the fashion industry. Beneath the facade of glam and fame were the untold stories that involved hypocrisy, sacrifices, and betrayal.

This sounds like I am going to share with you a highly charged, corporate political movie now? Not exactly, for Director David Frankel (Entourage, Sex and the City) is always capable of conveying complicated and often harsh real-life issues into cool pace lighthearted drama.

This time, David brings us Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a young journalism graduates who just started out her first job in a premier fashion magazine, Runway, only to suffer under the command of a vicious and absolutely sarcastic Editor-in-Chief, Marinda Priestly. While Andrea struggles to impress Marinda that she is capable of meeting any impossible demands, she soon realise that she had lost what really matters in her life. Fortunately for our Andrea, she walks away from the quicksand before sinking too deep, and ultimately obtained very valuable lessons.

I know, the moral of the story is way too typical. But this movie stands out with its careful detailing of characters and of course the flow of story telling, making the 1 hour and 50 minutes runtime so enjoyable.

In this every girl's dream job of associating with the rich and famous, and indulging in ultra-expensive fashion and high-class glitters, would we (girls) walk away that easily?

Although the movie production budget looks modest in Hollywood's standards, it is surely a hard-to-find gem in 2006.

Movie Rating: 4/5 Stars
Commendable: Without Veteran star Meryl Streep, the movie may not have look so good.

SNAKES ON A PLANE (2006)

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Anacondas in the Air

How the snakes got lose on board a plane? That is an intriguing question on my mind before I glance at the synopsis. I thought it must be some irresponsible zoologist who may have forgotten to shut the cage. Whatever, since this movie is by Samuel L Jackson, one of the finest actors of our time, I thought I should give it a try.

It turns out that the movie is totally different from what I perceived. Believe it or not, this got nothing to do with Madagascar. It is a cop-versus-criminal thriller. Jackson plays an FBI Agent on a mission to escort a witness on a flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles. You got it. Things are not so easy for our Supercop. The Mobster Boss planted hundred of snakes on the airplane, in an attempt to eliminate the said witness.

Creative plot? I don't think so.

First, how does the hundred over species of snakes, which includes a few enormous Anacondas look-alike, managed to escape the tight airline securities and remain dormant for hours in the luggage cabin before the attack? I don't need to be any snake's expert to realise that something must be very wrong with these highly vicious species for their abilities to stay harmonize within a large box for hours.

Secondly, with over 50 surviving passengers, including a muscular, brave looking kick boxer, standing together to fight the snakes, it doesn't make any sense to me that they simply leave the surviving co-pilot, who was supposedly the most important man on the plane, in the flight control alone. You got it. Soon, the smart snakes killed the man and the plane prepare for a finale crash landing. Besides leaving the pilot alone, there was one scene where they allow Jackson to nervously crawl through some electrical duct, alone, to restart the air-circulation? Doesn't anyone know the meaning of "all round security" anymore?

Finally, to bring down a plane and kill anyone within, I don't think you need to employ such complicated "snakes attack", which sure left many clues and traces behind. The movie could have ended in 3 minutes if the mobster boss is sincere in bringing down the plane.

In conclusion, if you just want some excuse brain entertainment, this is the right movie for you.

Movie Rating: 2/5 Stars (brain intact)
3/5 Stars (hypnotise your brain prior to watching the movie)

P.S. Oh, the snakes look so fake. Surely they could come out with something more convincing with their multi-million dollars production budget!

LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN MOVIE REVIEW

Sophisticated but just not enough

A glance at the cast's list of " Lucky Number Slevin" is like having half a dozen of "Ocean 12". With a synopsis that surrounds a World-class Hitman (Bruce Willies), a helpless cute lad, Slevin (Josh Hartnett), a nosey Pathologist (Lucy Liu), and two mobster's bosses (Morgan Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley), would there be any further surprise than a typical crime scene investigation drama? Well, answer is No and Yes.

Lucky Number Slevin looks promising for an ultimate shocking finale when its shows a series of seemingly unrelated events, which your gut would hint you that they are actually linked. Unfortunately, the scriptwriters have made it too easy for the audience. It was like a mere 30 minutes that I already knew what the characters in the movie were up to. It is also a pity that as the mysteries unfolds the plot holes became more distinctive.

Nevertheless, all is not lost. It is a visual treat that every frame was splashed with sophisticated hues and refreshing placement of camera angles. The editing is fast-pace yet does not compromise the story telling and characters development. Even if the dialogue of the protagonist may be repetitive and long-winded to some, it still does not fail to connect the audience with its wits and humour.

This one does not offer any more surprises, but it sure marks the end of yesterday's usual dark and merciless crime thriller.

Movie Rating: 4/5 Stars
Most commendable: Bruce Willis - This time, he is no longer that usual half-drunk cop, running down a busy street with his revolver drawn and shouting "Moove"...

BARNYARD MOVIE REVIEW

A Far-Stretch Outing

I think I am spoilt by the multi-million dollars life-liked animation technology deployed in most Hollywood's cartoons nowadays that I find the drawings of BarnYard totally unappealing. Every animal looks so "rubbery". Nevertheless, being a beef and poultry lover, I thought I should watch this movie so that I could settle to become a vegetarian thereafter for good.

In spite of the low expectation, I am surprise that this movie does makes me crack, something I long forgotten that I must do when watching any animation. It is hilarious to see these farm animals dancing their night away while the farmers went to sleep. I am even thrown off the seat watching them toying behind the suspecting human being. Now, after having watched talking fishes, Ants, Bugs and toys, my imagination could put up with English-speaking farm animals but I thought the ideas that cows and chicken driving vehicles down the highway are overly stretch.

As in any animation, there is always something to teach our young. In this one, besides the typical lessons on father-son love, it is also about the responsibility of a Great Man who not only stands up for himself but also protecting others - rather sexist and individualistic huh?

Anyway, after the movie, I had a wonderful Whopper at Carl's Jr.

Movie Rating: 3/5

Most Notable: In the legendary Chinese Zodiac race, the Rat is a close friend of the Bull and the Rat always likes to sit on the Bull's head. This animation coincidentally portrays exactly that!

HARRY POTTER STAR DANIEL IS A GOOD KISSER

(Source: Chinadaily.com.cn) Harry Potter star Katie Leung had to shoot the boy wizard's first screen kiss 30 times, she revealed yesterday.

Teenage actress Katie, who plays Cho Chang, admitted she had butterflies before the big scene with Daniel Radcliffe.

And they ended up doing it 30 times before they got it right.

But Katie, who is filming the fifth Potter movie, Order Of The Phoenix, said it was no problem, adding: "Daniel is a good kisser. I really enjoyed it."

Katie, 19, from Motherwell, Lanarkshire, had never acted before winning the role of Cho in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

But now she has put her plans to study art at university on hold in a bid for screen success.

And she has been tipped to land the role of girl warrior Mulan in a ?ê13.2million live-action version of the story made as a cartoon by Disney.

Katie's character Cho is a Quidditch player who Harry had a crush on in the last film.

Katie said: "She had a boyfriend so nothing happened. But after her boyfriend died in Goblet Of Fire, her relationship with Harry develops in this one."

Daniel, 17, said of the first kiss scene: "It was fun. We were awkward and nervous at first but once we got it, it was fine."

Producer David Yates said even the crew, who have worked with Daniel since he was 12, became emotional over the "tender and loving" scene.

Related news: Harry Potter to be Killed?

MERCURY MAN (2006)

First Thai Superhero to Battle Hollywood at Box Office

(Source: ChannelNewsAsia)Thai filmmakers are hoping that a kickboxing superhero who can scale skyscrapers and deflect bullets will become a box-office rival to Hollywood legends like Superman and Spider-Man.

"Mercury Man", Thailand's first big-screen superhero, burst into cinemas last weekend.

But the producers say their target is the overseas market, with a slick film that has dialogue in Thai and English, and a plot that plays to the sensibilities of a post-September 11 world.

In the film, a firefighter named Chan receives super powers from a religious object as he tries to stop a group of international terrorists from staging an attack.

"Mercury Man" is something of a stretch for Thai audiences, which tend to prefer comedies and ghost stories, the director and screenplay writer acknowledged.

The film debuted at number three at the Thai box office, taking in a disappointing 4.6 million baht (123,000 US dollars) in ticket sales over a four-day holiday weekend.

The producers at Sahamongkol Film, which have found international success with Thai martial arts flicks such as "Ong Bak" and "Tom Yum Goong", say they have higher hopes for international audiences.

"Demand for this type of movie is much bigger in the international market, which is our main target," director Bandid Thongdee told AFP.

"It was very challenging to make it, but it was worth doing even if we can do very little (in marketing) compared to Spider-Man or Superman."

"Mercury Man" was also very inexpensive compared to those films and even local blockbusters, costing only 60 million baht (1.6 million dollars) for two years of production.

The filmmakers said they spent eight months in post-production working on computer animation for fight scenes between Mercury Man -- played by newcomer Vasant Kantauh, better known as "Bombay," a model making his film debut -- and the terrorists.

Trailers for the film have already appeared in Europe, where the producers hope the superhero's "Thai-ness" will set him apart.

"We want to sell the uniqueness of this movie, which is different from any Thai film that has ever been made," a Sahamongkol spokeswoman told AFP.

"In the international market, we think the Thai-ness represented in this film -- through the Thai design of the superhero costume and his style of fighting which is adapted from Thai boxing -- will differentiate our hero and build its success overseas."

During a summer filled with Hollywood superheroes like the X-Men and Superman, Bollywood also unveiled its own masked crime-fighter in the film "Krrish", which became one of India's most successful films of the year.

Film critic Katarzyna Ancuta, a Polish writer who specializes in Thai film, said she believed Mercury Man could find a market overseas.

"The superhero movies are reawakening, with people more and more interested in superheroes. The more global threats we have, the more people need superheroes," she told AFP.

The special effects don't measure up to Hollywood standards, but Ancuta said "Mercury Man" offers something different because of the style of the fight scenes.

THE BREAK UP MOVIE REVIEW

Love alone would not keep any Relationship Alive

From the movie's trailer, I thought I be in for a wacky time in the theatre watching The Break Up. On the contrary and to my surprise, I sort of learnt something, about relationship, from the movie.

Well, many things have been said that any couple have to work together to maintain their relationship. But the movie has depicted, as if giving you a slap on the face, that living together, as a couple, is never a fairy tale. From daily chores of cleaning up the house to putting up with habits (bad or good) of either party, every moves have to be acted with sensitivity and due considerations. I am particularly impressed that the scriptwriters (one of them is the movie's male lead Vince Vaughn) had bought up the "flower" and "doing dishes" issues. These seemingly harmless stuffs have always proven to be "deadly" if not handle with care. Not going to give away anything here. Watch the movie to find out and I am sure you would go " Awww... This is so very true".

Like I had mentioned in the opening paragraph, expects no genuine comedy here. While you gag at the couple's irrationality in handling their face off, you would cry inside, as you knew, probably from your own real life experiences, that what they did would widen their differences, which lead to an inevitable, break up.

Even though such "Along came Polly" plot looks overused, there is nothing seriously wrong about this movie really. However, I thought there could have been more warm added to its conclusion. Instead, the movie signed off with a meaningless and rather directionless conversation between the leads, making it easily forgettable by the audience. What a pity.

Movie Rating: 3/5 stars
Commendable: what else in the movie does the guys look forward to other than Jennifer Aniston going all bare?

SUPERMAN MAY BE TOO BROKE TO RETURN

(Source: chinadaily.com ) The much talked about Superman Returns sequel to be directed by Brian Singer might be a doubtful starter as studio executives at Warner Brothers are having a comprehensive look at whether a sequel to the movie would be worthwhile and profitable.

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The Superman Returns which cost around $225 million only managed to earn less than $200 million.

According to Variety, Warners and Legendary, which have equal shares in the profits in the series, are counting on strong home entertainment sales to make up for the bad box office results.

"Warners and co-financing partner Legendary Pictures have a shot at breaking even on Superman once all the revenue streams are accounted for, but it's going to be a long, tough haul," IGN reports the Variety as saying. However, director Brian Singer had previously claimed that the sequel could be ready by 2009.

"Negotiations between Singer and the studio would get delicate if Warners wants to include over-budget penalties," Variety reports.

"Warners certainly can't wrest control away from a director like Singer, but it can try to make sure the budget stays under a certain level."

Besides Superman, Warner Bros' also had other big flops such as Poseidon and Lady in the Water this year.

Related News: Jude Law is set to play Superman's arch enemy.

INITIAL D (2005) MOVIE PREMIUMS

INITIAL D Production Information Booklet



Item Category : Production Information booklet

Detailed Description : This production information brings you behind the scene, presenting you the minds behind the movie Initial D, as well as providing you with detailed chronicles of each casts (Jay Chow, Edison Chen etc) in the movie. Of course, there are many exclusive photographs and scene stills of the movie. The booklet is written in both Chinese and English. Printed with matt finishing.

Pages: 16 pages (excluding front and back cover)

Size: 21cm by 14.9cm (B4 size)

Condition: Good

Price : S$15/-


INITIAL D 2005-2006 Desk Calendar



Item Category : Desk Calendar

Detailed Description : Presenting on a one month per page basis alongside an exclusive movie still, this desk calendar is a must have to Initial D fans. The pages are printed in matt finish.



Pages : 22 pages (including front and back cover)

Size : 26cm by 15.5cm

Condition : Good

Price : $15/-



INITIAL D Notebook



Item Category : Notebook



Detailed Description : Printed in Gloss finish, the notebook feature in-set of exclusive movie stills. The in-set also gives a brief about the characters of the movie.

Size: 21 cm by 14.9cm (B4 size), approximately 1.5cm thick

Condition : Very Good

Price : S$20/-


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JOURNEY TO THE WEST: A SCI-FI PRESENTATION

A Sci-Fi touch to the All Time favourite Chinese Classic

Zhang YiMou (House of the Flying Daggers, Hero) and Steven Spieberg (Munich) would collaborate, for the first time in the filming of Chinese classic, Journey to the West after the 2008 Beijing's Olympic.

According to Zhang, the classic would be turned into a sci-fi mega-blockbuster. However, he insisted that, in spite of the futuristic flavour, the movie would still be closely based on the original Chinese classics.

As for the contenders for the role of Monkey King, Zhang had hinted that he might prefer Asian pop-icon, Jay Chow.

Jay Chow was crowned the Best Newcomer in 2005 Golden Horse Awards for his performance in Chinese movie, Initial D. He would appear in Zhang's final Martial Art movie "The Shining Armour", which was scheduled to open in the next Lunar New Year (2007).

MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND MOVIE REVIEW

It's SuperGirl, sort of.

It is obvious that Superman inspires the entire concept of this movie. Our hero (or rather heroine) is G-Girl/Jenny Johnson portrayed by the ever-gorgeous Uma Thurman and Matt Saunders is in the Lous Lane's role, as G-Girl's lover. G-Girl's nemesis is Prof. Bedlum (Eddie Izzard), who only motivation is to find the kryptonite to rid G-Girl of her powers.

Even though G-Girl boasts super abilities like zipping through the sky in Mach speed, having laser vision, ultra-hearing and is bulletproof, do not expect her to save the day. In fact, our Heroine here is seen to be abusing her powers: Having sex with her boyfriend while punching through the clouds; throwing a shark at her ex-boyfriend; devastated her ex-boyfriends properties, including sending his car into outer space. Yes, these are hilarious but when rationality set in as you walk out of the cinema, you may question the purpose of the whole outing.

As a date movie, My Super Ex-Girlfriend does not cause any heart-moving impact throughout. No lessons on love were earned here. As a comedy, it is somewhat restraint, probably due to the fact that the leading cast is not any veteran in ultra-foolish comedy. Anna Faris of the Scary Movies fame could have done a better job if she was placed in the anchor role. It is a pity that she has been diminished as a supporting cast in the movie.

The movie does have its moments, unfortunately, it is not a good enough effort from the man who gives us Ghostbusters and Evolution.

Rating: 2.5/5 stars

THE ANT BULLY MOVIE REVIEW

Recycle Theme Kills Surprises

There are sure no lack of animated movies about Ants (A Bug's Life and Antz). As a result, I walked into the theatre, with so much skepticism and "I've seen it all" kind of attitude on The Ants Bully. Although such (attitude) is an insult to my professionalism, as a Film Critics, but the movie just does not surprise me, not even if it boast a stellar list of voice talents like Nicholas Cage, Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti and Meryl Streep.

Nowadays, it is getting tougher for animation studios to win the heart of audience. Being frame and colours perfect is no longer enough. Animators, while exercise much care on the detailing works as well as throwing millions on the latest animation technology, have also got to brainstorm for refreshing alternative. In this case, I do not think audience would welcome the recycle theme of Ants.

Nevertheless, the question about why human being does not work together, like Ants, to build their own "colony" had earned some thoughts provoking moments to me.

Movie Rating: 3/5 stars

HOLLYWOOD'S VETERAN CELEBRITIES LOOKING FOR REVIVALS

It's "come back" time

It seems that comeback is now the in thing in Hollywood. We are talking about the many iconic names that were so-awfully familiar in the 90s: Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis.

Later this year, Rocky Balboa, star and directed by Sylvester Stallone, will hit Singapore screen. The movie continues the glory of the fictional Italian boxer, Rocky Balboa. Rocky was a staple in the 90s boxing-movie genre and was another work (after Rambo), which makes Sylvester Stallone a favourite wall pin-up in the army barracks. Would Sylvester Stallone makes a strong comeback with this movie? No tell tale sign from the trailer though.

Early this month, it was announced that Bruce Willis is set to return in the sequel of "DIE HARD", the movie that had shot him to fame. Die Hard IV: "Live Free or Die Hard" (what the?!) is directed by Len Wiseman and the production is expected to start as early as next month.

"Live Free or Die Hard" tells a modern day terrorist threat on the US computer network that threatens to bring the country to a standstill. The hero played by Bruce Willis is called in, again, to save the day. Twentieth Century Fox promised that the fourth installment in the Die Hard series will feature the "biggest, most realistic pieces in the franchise's history".

While the old men stretch their muscles, the mature lady flaunt their charm.

Early last month, Sharon Stone returns in the role of the deadly-sexy, best-selling novelist in Basic Instinct II. However, the box-office and movie critics seems to have suggested that her legs-crossing feat could not do any miracle, twice.

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BATMAN II: THE DARK KNIGHT (FILMING START IN EARLY 2007)

The Cape Crusader returns

Warner Bros. Picture announced that "The Dark Knight," the sequel to last year's "Batman Begins," is to be shot early next year, according to media reports Wednesday.

Christopher Nolan is set to direct the film and academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker.

Christopher Nolan revamped the Batman franchise in 2005 with the immensely successful "Batman Begins," starring Christian Bale in the title role, which chronicled the early years of the superhero.

"I'm excited to continue the story we started with 'Batman Begins,'" Christopher Nolan said. "Our challenge in casting the Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented, but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale's Batman is going to be incredible."

"The Dark Knight" appears to be an allusion to Frank Miller's groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns," which redefined the character with a darker take and paved the way for subsequent comic and film interpretations of him, including Tim Burton's original "Batman" in 1989.

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DRAGON TIGER GATE SET TO BE BOX-OFFICE LEADER

Major Press Swollows their criticism over KungFu Movie's Box-Office Surprise

Hong Kong kungfu movie "Dragon Tiger Gate" has already bagged 30 million yuan in box office takings after only a week across Asia in spite of criticism from major press of the movie's simple plot. It now turns out that audience see otherwise.

Starring Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yue, the movie is based on the longest running Hong Kong comic series by Tony Wong.

The encouraging success of the movie has prompted a sequel, which is now in planning stage.

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THE LAKE HOUSE MOVIE REVIEW

TIMELESS ROMANCE

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Now this is a time travel movie, although the title may have suggested a “fishing” theme.

After a dozen years, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock pair up on screen once again, only this time they are connected in a more serene environment of a glasshouse by the lake. Although I am not particularly impress with these “Speedsters”, I am surprise that both had delivered some screen chemistry in this one.

The movie tells a lonely trainee Doctor, Kate (Sandra Bullock) exchanging love letters with an architect, Alex (Keenu Reeves) through a letterbox beside the Lake House. Soon they discovered that they are actually separated in time by two years – Alex lives in the year 2004 whereas Kate is in 2006.

Now, I read that this is a western adaptation of a Korean romance movie, Ii Mare. I did not watch the Korean version, but THE LAKE HOUSE’s script is so perforated. Telling a story, which toy with the time requires thorough detailing and if one is not careful, it could confuse and even frustrate the audience. Unfortunately for this movie, the scriptwriter(s) are so careless.

Nothing was explained on how that letterbox could connect two people, living two years apart. Also, where Alex could have plenty of chances, from 2004 to 2006, to meet Kate and slowly explaining their supernatural relation, both only chance upon each other once within that time frame. What’s really puzzling is that during their only meet, Alex chosen not to tell Kate anything was beyond many audience. Finally, I thought it would be reasonable if the finale were heartbreaking but the Hollywood formula does not allow that. As a result, the conclusion became illogical and unconvincing. Pardon me scriptwriters, I am sure audience nowadays are smarter than you think.

This is not the best romance movie I ever watch, but still it strikes a deep enough impression.

Movie Rating: 3/5
Commendable: Keanu Reeves

P.S: I am hoping to see a different Sandra, unfortunately, she still that same old rugged eye-candy.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (2008)

Legends of the walk-in Wardrode continues

William Moseley (Peter), Anna Popplewell (Susan), Skandar Keynes (Edmund), and Georgie Henley (Lucy). (Source from: http://www.narniaweb.com)

Picking up from the last movie, "Prince Caspian" finds the Pevensie siblings pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years have passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land. "Prince Caspian" was first published in 1951, and is the fourth book in the seven-book series written by Lewis. It was intended as a continuation of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe."

Disney is targeting a summer 2008 release for the "Narnia" sequel.

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NARNIA's Thermal Water Bottle - S$15/-

NARNIA's T-shirt - S$15/-

NARNIA's Calendar (2006) Frame - S$10/-

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TOP GROSSING FILM IN 2006 - PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE DEAD MAN'S CHEST

PIRATES toppled the X-Men

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' is the top grossing film of 2006. The second instalment of the swashbuckling adventure series made $62.2 million in its second weekend - bringing its total takings so far to $258.2 million.

'Dead Man's Chest' has already toppled the previous top grossing film 'X-Men: The Last Stand' - which made $232 million in eight weeks.

Disney's head of distribution Chuck Viane said: "It's really fun when you're riding a comet like this. This thing is just unbelievable. It creates its own wake.

(Source: THE POST CHRONICLE)

HARRY POTTER TO BE KILLED?

Author J K Rowling hinted on the possible conclusion to the Wizard Boy's Saga

British Author J K Rowling had hinted that she may wanted to "kill" off two major characters in the in the 7th and final book of Harry Potter. What's gutted fans most is that she is considering writing a death scene for the boy Wizard hero, Harry Potter!

Speaking on the Richard & Judy TV show, Rowling admitted that she had planned the end of the seventh book way back in 1990. She explained: "One character got a reprieve, but I have to say two die that I didn't intend to die." But Rowling refused to elaborate, adding: "I don't want the hate mail or anything else".

The 40-year-old author spelled her concerns that Harry Potter, who had became a movie icon, could be exploited if she left the franchise open-ended. She said: "Killing him would mean that after I'm dead they won't be able to bring him back."

The fifth film about life at magical school Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is due out next year (2007).

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'PIRATES' $55M ESTIMATED HAUL SET RECORD

By Greg Risling, Associated Press Writer, AP

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Sequel Hauls in Record $55 Million in a Day, Preliminary Figures Show

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Move over Darth Vader. Captain Jack Sparrow is king for a day. Preliminary estimates released by Disney show that "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" earned $55.5 million on Friday, which would set the record for the largest one-day take at the box office.

The previous record was set last year by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," which grossed about $50 million.

The movie was shown on 4,133 screens, beginning at midnight Friday. Only 2004's "Shrek 2" and "Spider-Man 2" debuted on more screens.

Disney also received reports of continuous sellouts and requests to add more screens at multiplexes.

"We're obviously thrilled beyond belief. Anytime you break an industry record ... the word ecstatic comes to mind," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution at Disney. The swashbuckling sequel is on pace to eclipse the three-day, box-office record held by "Spider-Man" in 2002 with $114.8 million.

"This goes a long way of dispelling the notion that people don't want to go to movies anymore," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-officer tracker Exhibitor Relations. "People aren't waiting for the DVD on this one. They are going out to see it."

Hollywood has been mired in a filmmaking slump. Last year audiences stayed away from such offerings as the action bombs "Stealth" and "The Island," and the remakes "House of Wax" and "The Bad News Bears."

Revenues this year to date are at $4.6 billion, 5 percent ahead of last year's disappointing take, though factoring in higher ticket prices, attendance is up just 1.7 percent.

At the current pace, 2006 ticket sales would come in slightly below Hollywood's average of 1.46 billion a year over the last decade.

But Dergarabedian said those fortunes could change with "Pirates."

"It's on track to make $120 million or more this weekend," he said. "It's a monumental number. It's a great place for the industry to be right now."

Preliminary three-day box-office estimates were to be released Sunday, with final figures expected Monday.

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (2006)

The Pirates Adventure Continues...

Captain Jack Sparrow returns, to create more tidal waves. In this sequel of the highly successful movie, inspired by a popular Pirates' theme amusement park, Eilzabeth (Keira Knightley) and Will (Orlando Bloom) are preparing for their wedding but they were abruptly captured by East India honcho, Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander), for aiding the escape of Pirates Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) earlier. Beckett makes Will an offer: bring Jacks’ compass to him, and he’ll free Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Jack is having his own problems, with tentacled nasty Davy Jones (Nighy).

Movie opens in Singapore on 13 July 2006!

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LATEST STOCK CHECK (AS AT 23 OCT 2006)

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A Good Year movie poster - US$10/-

Little Children movie poster - US$8/-

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning movie poster - US$10/-

NATIVITY movie poster - US$10/-

Night at the Museum Movie Poster - US$15/-



Eragon Movie Poster - US$15/-



Death Note
(Top left: Death Note's original double-sided poster; Top Right: Death Note's Folder; Above: Death Note's Handphone Stripe)
Poster - US$10/-
Folder - US$5/-
Handphone Stripe - US$5/set



Dragon Tiger Gate
(Above left: Dragon Tiger Gate's postage stamp set; Above Right: Dragon Tiger Gate's notebook)
Singapore Postage stamp set - US$3/-
Notebook - S$1/-



The Host movie poster - US$10/-



Snakes on a Plane movie poster - US$8/-

Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest poster cum premium set - US$10/-



The 3-D Superman Returns postcard - US$1/- (postage and handling fee for this item is US$2 for both local and overseas postage)



The Lake House dou posters - US$15/set



X-Men: The Last Stand limited Edition postcard set - US$10/set



Harry Potter and the Globet of Fire Limited Edition Magic Notebook - US$15



A-1 Headlines notebook (Original Signature of the casts on the notebook) - US$10
(Above left: Front cover; Above right: front and back cover.)




THE MYTH notebook - US$1/-
(Above left: Front cover; Above right: Notebook's inner leaf)



Running Wild notebook - US$1/-
(Above Left: Front cover; Above Right: Notbook front & Back cover)



Closer notebook - US$1/-



Elektra notebook - US$1/-



Star Wars notebook - US$5/- each.
(Above left: main movie poster cover; Above right: Darth Vader cover.)