Terminator Salvation: The End Begins

Terminator Salvation is an upcoming American science fiction war film set for release on May 22, 2009. Directed by McG, it is the fourth Terminator film and stars Christian Bale as John Connor and Sam Worthington as the Terminator Marcus Wright.
It also introduces a young version of the first film's hero, Kyle Reese, played by Anton Yelchin. The film, set in 2018, focuses on the war between humanity and Skynet. It abandons the formula of previous entries in the series, which involved the Terminator and various other characters traveling through time to protect or kill John Connor. Filming began on May 5, 2008.
Basic Plot Line
The fourth installment of the Terminator series follows an adult John Connor (played by Christian Bale) as he attempts to organize a human resistance force which could prove to be humankind's last true hope for survival in the war against their intelligent robot overlords. Opening in the year 2018, Terminator: Salvation finds John Connor's certainty about the future shaken by the sudden appearance of a mysterious stranger named Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), whose last memory was sitting on death row and awaiting execution.

Unable to determine whether Marcus was sent from the future or rescued from the past, Connor begins to wonder whether there is still any hope left for the human race as the robots grow more powerful and aggressive than ever before. It appears that Skynet is preparing a devastating final attack designed to eliminate the human resistance forces once and for all, leaving Connor and Marcus with no choice but to strike back at the cybernetic heart of Skynet's operations.

Once there, the two battle-scarred soldiers discover a devastating secret regarding the potential annihilation of all mankind. Anton Yelchin fills Michael Biehn's shoes as a young Kyle Reese in what is planned to be a new Terminator trilogy from director McG (Charlie's Angels).

Lead Cast

Christian Bale as John Connor
Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright
Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese
Bryce Dallas Howard as Kate Connor
Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams
Common as Barnes
Roland Kickinger as the prototype T-800
Helena Bonham Carter as Serena Kogen

Release
The film will be released in North America on May 22, 2009, and it could be rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America, unlike the previous R-rated films. The producers cited the desire to broaden the series to a new audience and the modern leniency of violence in PG-13 films, but they stated they would not force the rating. McG explained, "We have entertained the idea of a PG-13 rating largely because Batman Begins, in my opinion, was made compromise-free. So we'll see. The movie comes first and it will be protected at all times." He also added that studio executives Jeff Robinov and Jeff Blake gave their "blessing to make the picture and if it's a rated-R picture, it's a rated-R picture and that's that".

In addition to the novelization by Alan Dean Foster, there will also be a prequel novel entitled From the Ashes by Timothy Zahn and two spin-offs. The first spin-off will be published in September 2008. IDW Publishing will release a four-issue prequel comic, as well as an adaptation. Due in January 2009, it follows Connor rallying together the resistance in 2017, as well as examining normal people overcoming their intolerances to defeat Skynet. Playmates Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, and DC Unlimited will produce merchandise. A roller coaster will open at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
A video game of the same name will coincide with the release of the film. The game will be a third-person shooter.

“Terminator Salvation” Official Trailer

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'The Uninvited' (horror)

The Uninvited is an upcoming American remake of the 2003 South Korean horror film A Tale of Two Sisters. It is unrelated to 2003's Korean horror film and 1944 American film of the same name. The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for "violent and disturbing images, thematic material, sexual content, language and teen drinking."

Story:
A deadly battle of wills begins when Anna returns from a psychiatric facility and investigates the circumstances surrounding her mother’s suspicious and untimely death. While Anna recuperates from the tragedy, her father becomes engaged to Rachel, her mother’s former nurse, and moves her into their home. Anna’s dismay quickly turns to horror when she is visited by her mother’s ghost--crying out for revenge and pointing an accusing finger at Rachel. When her father refuses to heed their warnings, Anna and her sister, Alex, look into Rachel’s questionable past. But Anna may be underestimating Rachel--perhaps fatally so.

Lead Cast
Emily Browning as Anna Rydell
Arielle Kebbel as Alex Rydell
Elizabeth Banks as Rachael Somers (Stepmother)
David Strathairn as Steven Rydell (Father)
Maya Massar as Lilian Rydell (Mother)
Danny Bristol as Middle Wright Child
Matthew Bristol as Younger Wright Child
Dean Paul Gibson as Dr. Silberman
Lex Burnham as Iris Wright

'The Uninvited' Official Trailer

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'Pink Panther 2' Official Desktops

Scince fiction film 'Push' widen Desktops

Animated horror 'Coraline'

Coraline is an animated stop-motion horror fantasy film based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the Coraline. Directed by Henry Selick, it is scheduled to be released in theaters on February 6, 2009. It is rated PG for thematic elements, scary images, some language, and suggestive humor.
Story
Coraline is a young bored girl who discovers that bricked-up wall behind a door in her flat leads to another world, with another mother, and another father.

Combining the visionary imaginations of two premier fantasists, director Henry Selick (“The Nightmare Before Christmas”) and author Neil Gaiman (Sandman), this new movie is a wondrous and thrilling, fun and suspenseful adventure that honors and redefines two moviemaking traditions. It is a stop-motion animated feature – and, as the first one to be conceived and photographed in stereoscopic 3-D, unlike anything moviegoers have ever experienced before.

Coraline Jones (voiced by Dakota Fanning) is a girl of 11 who is feisty, curious, and adventurous beyond her years. She and her parents (Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman) have just relocated from Michigan to Oregon. Missing her friends and finding her parents to be distracted by their work, Coraline tries to find some excitement in her new environment. She is befriended – or, as she sees it, annoyed – by a local boy close to her age, Wybie Lovat (Robert Bailey Jr.); and visits her older neighbors, eccentric British actresses Miss Spink and Miss Forcible (Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French) as well as the arguably even more eccentric Russian Mr. Bobinsky (Ian McShane).

After these encounters, Coraline seriously doubts that her new home can provide anything intriguing to her….but it does; she uncovers a secret door in the house. Walking through the door and then venturing through an eerie passageway, she discovers an alternate version of her life and existence. On the surface, this parallel reality is similar to her real life – only much better. The adults, including the solicitous Other Mother (also voiced by Teri Hatcher) seem much more welcoming to her.

Coraline is more the center of attention there – even from the mysterious Cat (Keith David). She begins to think that this Other World might be where she belongs. But when her wondrously off-kilter, fantastical visit turns dangerous and Other Mother schemes to keep her there, Coraline musters all of her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home – and save her family.

Release
Focus Features will distribute the film. Coraline appeared at Comic-Con 2007. A trailer was shown with the films Beowulf, U2 3D, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, Twilight, The Nightmare Before Christmas, High School Musical 3, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Bedtime Stories, and Bolt. The film will be released on February 6, 2009.

Coraline Video game
On June 16, 2008, D3Publisher of America announced it will release a video game based on the film. The Coraline game is being developed by Papaya Studio for consoles and by Art Co. for Nintendo DS. The game will also be on the Wii and Playstation 2 consoles. It will be released January 27th, 2009, in close proximity to the film's theatrical release.

'Coraline' Official Trailer

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Hollywood top 5 weekends for Jan 02-04, 2009

1. Marley and Me (Fox): $106.5 million 2. Bedtime Stories (Buena Vista): $85.4 million
3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Paramount): $79.0 million
4. Valkyrie (United Artists): $60.7 million

5. Yes Man (Warner Bros.): 79.4 million

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Australian horror film ‘Dying Breed’

This hard horror and sex oriented content based ‘Dying Breed’ (Australia) horror film released in 2008. It was originally planned for August 14, 2008 release, but its schedule was changed to November 6, 2008. This film is rated MA15+ for Strong Horror Violence and Sex Scenes, Blood and Gore.
Story:
In the 1800s, against all odds, "The Pieman" (aka Alexander Pierce) escaped from the most feared penal settlement of the British Empire--Sarah Island--and disappeared into the impenetrable forests of Western Tasmania. Seven convicts escaped with him, yet Pearce was the only one that emerged--along with chunks of human flesh in his pockets. He was hanged for cannibalism in 1824, and the legend of Pearce was born.

Another long forgotten legend, the extinct Tasmanian tiger, also had a desperate need to survive; both could now have living descendents within the Tasmanian bush. Many sightings of the tiger have been reported. Many hikers have gone missing.

Hundreds in fact. Zoologist Nina is convinced there are still tigers remaining in the Tasmanian wilderness, and she has proof--a photograph of a paw print snapped by her sister just before she met with a fatal accident in the bush eight years before. Unable to attain funding for an expedition, Nina fears her wish to finish her sister's work (and perhaps lay to rest recurrent nightmares she has about her sister's death) will never happen.

Her partner, Matt, manages to persuade an old mate Jack to help finance the trip--at a price. Jack brings along a girlfriend, Rebecca, who uses the trip as an escape from her stifling real estate job. On their quest to find the extinct tiger, the group venture deep into isolated territory and into the domain of "Pieman" descendants. "Sarah" is a small township that passionately upholds its cannibalistic heritage in honor of the convict patriarch that gave birth to it. It needs to stay hidden to survive--but it also needs fresh "stock" to breed. The four hunters become the hunted.

Controversy on ‘Dyeing Breed’
In Australia, one of the posters was banned, due to the gruesome picture, however the poster will be allowed to be seen in Cinema Foyers,and online

Box Office Records
In it's first weekend in Australia it was ranked #11 making $220,878 AUD at 113 cinemas with an average of $1,995 AUD. The film done poorly in the Australian box office, and made $525,384

Lead Cast
Bille Brown as Harvey
Bianca Cutrona as Julia
Peter Docker as Alexander Pierce
Brendan Donoghue as Gareth
Mirrah Foulkes as Nina
Elaine Hudson as Ethel
Sally McDonald as Ruth
Nathan Phillips as Jack
Ken Radley as Liam
Melanie Vallejo as Rebecca
Leigh Whannell as Matt

Critical Appreciation
While the number of reviews for the film is slim, the majority of reviews of Dying Breed have been positive. Dreadcentral.com gave the film an impressive 4/5 stars,Urbancinefile.com.au also gave the film a positive review. On the negative end of reviews came from critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. On their show At the Movies they rated the film 2/5 stars and 1 and a half /5 stars respectively. In his comments Stratton pointed out "It tries hard to be horrific and gruesome, even introducing a bit of fashionable torture near the end, but only the most credulous will find it genuinely scary."

‘Dying Breed’ Official Trailer

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