Resident Evil: Afterlife opening this weekend it was almost inevitable that we would be crowning a new box office champ.

BOX OFFICE BEAT DOWN: Resident Evil: Afterlife Attacks the Box Office This Weekend with $27.7 Million
September 12th, 2010

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Resident Evil: Afterlife$27.7 millionTakers$6.1 millionThe American$5.8 millioMachete$4.2 million Going the Distance$3.8 million The Other Guys$3.6 million The Last Exorcism$3.4 millionThe Expendables$3.2 millionInception$3.0 millionEat, Pray, LoveLabor Day weekend presented some surprising results at the box office last week as the George Clooney thriller The American did much better than expected and beat out both newcomers Machete starring Danny Trejo and the romantic comedy Going the Distance for the number one spot on the charts. Early last weekend it looked like the heist film Takers was going to steal the number two position, but by Monday morning the Robert Rodriguez movie had cut its way to second place while the Drew Barrymore comedy barely cracked the top five. Now with the highly anticipated fourth chapter of the popular Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife opening this weekend it was almost inevitable that we would be crowning a new box office champ.

Debuting at number one this week is in fact the long awaited fourth chapter of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife, based on the popular video game. Milla Jovovich (The Fifth Element) returns in the lead role and is accompanied by a talented cast of actors, which includes Ali Larter (Heroes), Wentworth Miller (Prison Break), Boris Kodjoe (Surrogates) and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy). The movie made $8,648 on each of its 3,203 screens for a decent opening weekend total of $27.7 million, which is almost half of its initial $60 million production budget.

Moving up one place from last week to number two is the urban heist film Takers. The movie boasts an all-star cast, which includes Paul Walker (Fast & Furious), Idris Elba(The Losers), Matt Dillon (Armored), Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith), Michael Ealy (Miracle at St. Anna), Jay Hernandez (Quarantine), Chris Brown (Stomp the Yard), T.I. (American Gangster), and Zoe Saldana (Avatar). While the movie dropped almost 43.9% from last week and was seen in 15 less theaters, it earned roughly $2,784 on each of its 2,191 screens for a weekend total of $6.1 million. Now in just three weeks the movie has made over $48 million earning back its entire $32 million production cost and then some.

Falling two places from its number one debut last week to number three this week is the international espionage thriller starring Oscar winner George Clooney (Syriana), entitled The American. While the movie dropped almost 55.3% from last week, it was actually added in ten theaters and earned roughly $2,081 on each of its 2,833 screens for a weekend total of $5.8 million. Now in just two weeks the movie has made over $26 million earning back its entire $20 million production budget.

Falling two places from its debut last week to number four is the long-awaited motion picture from visionary director Robert Rodriguez called Machete, which is based on the short film that was featured in his and Quentin Tarantino's movie Grindhouse. The film stars PEwKBywCY6r6Aw||Danny Trejo} (Heat) in the title role and also features a colorful cast of accomplished actors including Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar), Jeff Fahey (Lost), Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game), Don Johnson (Miami Vice), Steven Seagal (Half Past Dead), Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) and Oscar winner Robert De Niro (Raging Bull). While the movie dropped an astonishing 63.2% from last week, it was actually added in eight theaters and earned roughly $1,568 on each of its 2,678 screens for a weekend total of $4.2 million. Now in two weeks the movie has made about $20.8 million earning back its entire $20 million production budget.

Rounding off the top five for the second week in a row is the romantic comedy about long distance relationships called Going the Distance. The movie boasts an all-star cast of comedic actors including Drew Barrymore (The Wedding Singer), Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard), Christina Applegate (Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore), Ron Livingston (Office Space), Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Rob Riggle (The Hangover) and Jason Sudeikis (Saturday Night Live). While the movie dropped almost 44.3% from last week, it earned roughly $1,266 on each of its 3,030 screens for a weekend total of $3.8 million. Now in two weeks of release the movie has only made around $14 million, which is not even close to earning back its $32 million production budget.

Doing well in limited release this week is the romantic comedy The Romantics starring Katie Holmes (Batman Begins), Anna Paquin (True Blood), Josh Duhamel (Transformers), Malin Akerman (Watchmen), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring) and Candice Bergen (Gandhi). The movie debuted on only two screens but earned $22,200 on each for a weekend total of $44,400.

Next week will see the opening of four highly anticipated new films in wide release and three in limited release.

First up is the new film from actor turned director Ben Affleck (Gone Baby Gone), which is already earning Oscar buzz called The Town. The bank robbery film that takes place in Boston stars a stellar cast of actors which in addition to Affleck himself includes Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Rebecca Hall (Please Give) and Oscar winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation).

Also opening next week is the Scarlet Letter themed high school comedy Easy a starring Emma Stone (Zombieland, Superbad). The film's talented cast also includes Oscar nominees Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April) and Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) as well as Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Penn Badgley ((Gossip Girl), Amanda Bynes (Hairspray) and screen legend Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange).

Next up is a new supernatural thriller based on a story written by the film's producer, director M. Night Shyamalan, called Devil. The film stars Chris Messina (Greenberg), Geoffrey Arend ((500) Days of Summer), Caroline Dhavernas (The Switch), Jacob Vargas (Death Race), Bokeem Woodbine (Ray) and Matt Craven (The Clearing).

Finally, opening in wide release next week is the 2010 Sundance Film Festival smash-hit movie, Catfish. The documentary follows filmmakers Henry Joost and Rel Schulman as they chronicle photogropher Nev Schulman's budding long distance romance with a girl he met on Facebook who may be hiding a big secret of her own.

Opening in limited release next week is the black comedy Leaves of Grass from writer/director Tim Blake Nelson. In addition to Nelson (The Incredible Hulk) the film also stars Oscar nominee Edward Norton (American History X), Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking) and Modern Family star Ty Burrell.

Also opening in limited release is the new drama Never Let Me Go from One Hour Photo director Mark Romanek. The film stars Oscar nominees Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Keira Knightley (Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl), as well as the new Peter Parker, Andrew Garfield (Untitled Spider-Man Reboot).

Finally, opening in limited release next week is the directorial debut of Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), entitled Jack Goes Boating. In addition to Hoffman the film also stars Oscar nominee Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and John Ortiz (Public Enemies). So please check back in seven days to see who comes out on top at the box office next week!

Resident Evil: Afterlife was released September 10th, 2010 and stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, Wentworth Miller. The film is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

Takers was released August 27th, 2010 and stars Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, Michael Ealy, Idris Elba, Steve Harris, T.I., Jay Hernandez. The film is directed by John Luessenhop.

The first clip from the upcoming movie Super has been released online, following the movie's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

First Super Clip Featuring Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page
September 12th, 2010

The first clip from the upcoming movie Super has been released online, following the movie's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Click below to watch the first footage from James Gunn's new film starring Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page. The clip features R-rated language.

Watch Movie Super New And First Clip.



He Was Evil

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

Super comes to theaters in 2010 and stars Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon, Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker, Andre Royo, Sean Gunn. The film is directed by James Gunn.

Featuring all-new footage from the upcoming movie, this collection of scenes is hosted by Tron: Video.

Tron: Legacy Sneak Peek Video from the Disney Channel!
September 11th, 2010



The Disney Channel has debuted an exclusive sneak peek at their highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Tron: Legacy, which reunites Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner in the cyberworld of Tron for the first time since the 1982 original. Featuring all-new footage from the upcoming movie, this collection of scenes is hosted by Tron: Legacy's Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde. To watch the video, click on the clip below:



Tron: Legacy comes to theaters December 17th, 2010 and stars Jeff Bridges, Michael Sheen, Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund, Serinda Swan, Bruce Boxleitner, John Hurt, Beau Garrett. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Actress Noomi Rapace, has just signed onto play the lead female role in next year's Sherlock Holmes 2.

Sherlock Holmes 2 Gets Noomi Rapace
September 11th, 2010



The original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Noomi Rapace, has just signed onto play the lead female role in next year's Sherlock Holmes 2. The Swedish actress will appear alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Warner Bros. follow-up to last Christmas' hit action movie from director Guy Ritchie.

Producers Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Lionel Wigram, and Dan Lin will reunited with Guy Ritchie on the sequel. While details of the plot are being kept under wraps, it is known that Sherlock Holmes will be squaring off against his longtime nemesis Moriarty. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie will also mark the debut of Holmes' brother Mycroft. At this time, neither of these highly coveted roles has been cast, though Brad Pitt has long been rumored to portray Moriarty.

David Seidler, who collaborated on this November's Tom Hooper drama The King's Speech, are set to work together once again.

Gareth Unwin and David Seidler Reteam for The Lady Who Went Too Far
September 11th, 2010


Producer Gareth Unwin and writer David Seidler, who collaborated on this November's Tom Hooper drama The King's Speech, are set to work together once again on the upcoming biopic The Lady Who Went Too Far.

David Seidler will be adapting Kirsten Ellis's biography of Lady Hester Stanhope entitled "Star of the Morning" for the drama, which centers on the life and times of the famous world traveler. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the tale will contain elements of a political thriller as Stanhope traverses through Europe and the Middle East in search of herself.

David Seidler recently talked with The Hollywood Reporter about the project, and stated about the woman he will be chronicling, "She was a female Lawrence of Arabia, a hundred years before Lawrence. She came to exactly the same conclusion that Lawrence did, that we had no place in the Middle East and should keep away politically."

The Lady Who Went Too Far is in development .

Walt Disney Pictures has hired Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) to adapted the graphic novel Oblivion,

William Monahan Adapting Joseph Kosinski's Oblivion
September 11th, 2010


Walt Disney Pictures has hired Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) to adapted the graphic novel Oblivion, which was created by Tron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski. This news comes from Deadline.

Joseph Kosinski is on board to direct his vision of a future earth that has been polluted to the point of inhabitability. What's left of the human race lives above the clouds, safe from alien scavengers that dwell in the ruins of a once thriving race. The story revolves around a repairman named Jak who finds himself on a life-altering adventure after he discovers a mysterious woman in a crashed pod.

The film does not have a set start date at his time. It is rumored that Disney is waiting to see how well Tron: Legacy does at the box office to decide whether Joseph Kosinski should move ahead with Oblivion or go to work on a Tron: Legacy sequel.

Oblivion is in development . The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski.

City Manager Connie Jackson said that the first group of residents would be allowed to come back to their homes Sunday afternoon.

Residents allowed to return to homes after California gas line fire
By the CNN Wire Staff September 12, 2010 -- Updated 1645 GMT (0045 HKT)


San Bruno, California (CNN) -- Three days after a massive gas line fire decimated part of a California neighborhood, residents on Sunday were being allowed to survey the damage firsthand.

San Bruno, California, City Manager Connie Jackson said that the first group of residents would be allowed to come back to their homes Sunday afternoon. Residents would be processed and escorted to their homes in groups to ensure safety and privacy, she said.

But families who had their houses completely destroyed by the fire will not be able to go back yet, Jackson added.

The number of people missing in the aftermath of the fire has grown to six, San Bruno Police Chief Neil Telford said.

The official death toll from the blaze stands at four, according to a statement released by the city of San Bruno late Saturday.

Authorities had found additional remains that were undergoing forensic testing, San Mateo County Coroner Robert Foucrault said. The testing would clarify how many victims' remains were found, he said.

The fire started Thursday after a gas transmission line ruptured in the suburban San Francisco town.

The blaze destroyed 37 homes and damaged eight, Matthew Bettenhausen, California Emergency Management Agency secretary, has said. Cars also melted from the blaze.

On Saturday, California Sen. Barbara Boxer demanded answers about why the gas transmission line ruptured.

Accompanied by state and federal officials, Boxer toured blocks of the charred neighborhood that now resemble a war zone.

"Many questions must be answered by all of us whose job it is to protect our people," Boxer said. "What was the cause of this blast of course, first and foremost? Were there reports that there were odors escaping from the pipeline? If there were those reports, what actions took place in response to those complaints?"

Residents packed a town hall meeting Saturday seeking answers from public officials about rebuilding and compensation issues.

Maura Guerrero, who lost her home, said she smelled gas coming out of her drain about four months ago and called Pacific Gas and Electric. But once the smell went away, she thought nothing of it.

"I didn't know there was a transfer station under the ground," Guerrero said. "If I had known, maybe it would have clicked."

Some area residents have alleged that there was a smell in the neighborhood at least a week before the blast.

Pacific Gas and Electric President Chris Johns has said the company was scouring phone records and had not found evidence that complaint calls were placed. Nor was there evidence, he said, that utility crews had been in the area Thursday, the day of the blast.

Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado said he has written a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission seeking information on gas pipelines across the state, including their ages, inspection dates and records.

Firefighters were able to fully contain the blaze Friday, but federal and state investigators had not yet determined the cause.

The 30-inch natural gas pipe was installed in 1956, according to National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chairman Christopher Hart.

Hart has said investigators will look closely at the pipe's welding and whether the pipe properly emitted an odor that may indicate a gas leak.

Conflicting reports about the number of people who died in the fire emerged Saturday. Earlier in the day, the city of San Bruno released a statement saying the death toll was seven, citing the police chief. But later the city released a statement saying the death toll remained at four, based on corrected information from the San Mateo County Coroner's office.

Officials have identified several of the dead.

Jacqueline Greig, 44, and her 13-year-old daughter Janessa were killed, San Mateo County Deputy Coroner Michelle Rippy said. A third victim was identified as Jessica Morales, 20.

Another 52 people were injured, including three patients who were taken to the hospital with third-degree burns and four firefighters who suffered from smoke inhalation.

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Crews are working on the assembly of the oil drill, which will work on the named "Plan C" to rescue the trapped miners in Chile.

Cigarettes, electricity on the way to trapped miners
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN September 12, 2010 -- Updated 0850 GMT (1650 HKT)



Crews are working on the assembly of the oil drill, which will work on the named "Plan C" to rescue the trapped miners in Chile.


Copiapo, Chile (CNN) -- The miners trapped for more than a month in Chile are getting a light in more ways than one.

The 33 men have received a power line that will allow them to install electric lights in their shelter 2,300 feet underground, mining officials said Saturday.

Officials are also granting the miners' longstanding request for cigarettes. Rescuers are sending down two packs a day to be split between the miners who want to smoke, Chilean Health Minister Jaime Manalich said.

Cigarettes were among the first requests made by some of the miners, but officials have been supplying them with nicotine patches and gum instead. Upgrades made to ventilation in the mine led officials to decide to allow them to smoke, Manalich said.

A new compressor was improving air circulation in the mine, Mining Minister Laurence Golborne said, and the addition of electricity will allow the men to have more lighting in the area where they are trapped, helping restore their sleep patterns.

After rescuers reach them, the lights might help the men adjust to daylight, Manalich said. But doctors will still take special precautions to protect the miners' eyes once they reach the surface, he said.

Officials estimate it could take until at least November to free the miners, who have been trapped underground since August 5.

Rescuers are using three drilling methods -- dubbed Plan A, Plan B and Plan C -- in their efforts to reach them.

The men underground have expressed concern over hearing the rescue drills' stopping and starting, Manalich said.

"We explained to them that the drills stop and start, there isn't any big change," Manalich said. "The drills stop for maintenance, they have programmed stoppages and they have stoppages like we are seeing with Plan B."

Plan B, a drill usually used to make water bore holes, has not been drilling after hitting a steel beam in the mine which "completely destroyed" the drill's bit, Manalich said. Workers, he said, were digging the broken bit out and then would replace it but that process could take several days.

On Saturday, more pieces of the Plan C drilling platform arrived at the drilling site. An oil drilling platform the size of a soccer field, the Plan C is expected to drill faster than the other two drills already at work.

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A 32-year-old US woman killed her husband after discovering a porn video inside a DVD player in their home,

US: Wife kills hubby over porn video
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 17:09 [IST]



New York, Sep 11: A 32-year-old US woman killed her husband after discovering a porn video inside a DVD player in their home, police said.

Shellyann Henry, mother of three, stabbed her husband Rudolph Henry with a pair of scissors in their apartment in New York, the New York Post reported on Saturday, Sep 11.

Police believed that his wife was enraged over the porn video and both turned into violent fight which ended with the death of Rudolp.

As of now police has charged Shellyann with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

"We stand together to rebuff the stereotypes," Susan Lerner, New York director of the rights group Common Cause,Video.

Hundreds rally in support of mosque at 9/11 site
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 13:14 [IST]



New York, Sep 11: Though many are against on the proposed mosque near the site of Sep 11, 2001 attack, many are also in support of the agenda as on Friday, Sep 10 about 2,000 people rallied for the stand of fundamental US rights, which is frredom to religion.

"We stand together to rebuff the stereotypes," Susan Lerner, New York director of the rights group Common Cause, told the crowd. "We reject the idea that any neighborhood in our great city is off limits to any particular group."

The rallies broke the taboo against politicizing of 9/11 anniversary and came against the idea of pastor Terry Jones' threat to burn the Koran if the mosque was not moved.

Protesters said that the attempt to prevent islamic culture
near Ground Zero meant equating all Muslims with the terrorists in 9/11.

"The important thing here in New York is that it's not really about Ground Zero it's about the rising tide of Islamophobia. It's a form of racism that is suddenly OK," said Rebecca Vilkomerson, director of Jewish Voices for Peace.

After the 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, the rally will continue in support of mosque in Ground Zero, said the supporter.

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Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone) SM Sahai also blamed the Mirwaiz for the violence in which police barracks were set on fire by mobs.

Srinagar burns on Eid Day, Omar slams Mirwaiz
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 18:40 [IST]

Srinagar, Sep 11: The violence in Srinagar on Saturday, Sep 11, Jammu and Kashmir government has blamed Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq for instigating violence on the day of Eid celebration.

"We received a request from Mirwaiz for the peaceful protest and we gave them the permission. But the trust has been betrayed. Mirwaiz and Yasin abused the trust that they had been given to carry out peaceful protest and also the sentiments of the Eid festival," state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told CNN-IBN.

"A handful of protests in the state on Eid is very unfortunate. A small minority, a section of the crowd decided to burn the police barracks. Such incidents also weaken my case. In the face of violence it becomes difficult to move forward," said Omar.

Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone) SM Sahai also blamed the Mirwaiz for the violence in which police barracks were set on fire by mobs.

However, the Mirwaiz said that he did not incite the mob and claimed that Hurriyat Conference had always "stood for peaceful protests".

He also said that "half-hearted steps taken by Central Government would not help" while adding that Kashmir was a political problem and that all the political parties should come together and solve the problem.

Tension arose in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Friday, Sep 10 after the reports of a police constable allegedly raping a minor enraged the locals.

Bihar: Constable rapes minor in police station
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 13:02 [IST]



Patna, Sep 11: Tension arose in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Friday, Sep 10 after the reports of a police constable allegedly raping a minor enraged the locals.

On hearing that a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a constable at the Ahiapur police station, locals rushed to the station and clashed with the policemen forcing them to use tear gas to disperse the mob.

The incident took place two days ago, when girl lost her way while going to visit her grandmother's house.

Police sources have revealed that the family members of the victim filed an FIR after the girl narrated the incident to them.

Acting on the FIR, senior police officials held an identification parade at the police station where the girl identified the accused.

The medical report of the victim is awaited.

Ramzan and Gowri Ganesha fall on this weekend. The three releases include Jothegara, Eno Onthara and Nanjangud Nanjunda.

3 releases in Sandalwood this festive season
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 12:32 [IST]



Kannada film industry is facing dry Fridays this season. However, this week will come as a festival bonanza for the audience as three films are releasing this week. Ramzan and Gowri Ganesha fall on this weekend.

The three releases include Jothegara, Eno Onthara and Nanjangud Nanjunda. Jothegara is produced by Ashwini Ramprasad and directed Sigamani, and it has been delayed by one year due to financial crisis. Prem Kumar and Ramya are playing the lead roles in this love story. Sujeet Shetty has scored the music, with lyrics written by Kaviraj, Jamakhandi Shivu and Jayanth Kaikini.

The second in the list is Eno Onthara, which is a remake of 2001 hit Telugu movie Kushi. It has Ganesh and Priyamani in the lead roles. Chandrasekhar produces it and Mussanje Mahesh is the director. PKH Doss is handling the camera and V Harikrishna has composed the songs.

The third release is Nanjangud Nanjunda, which is also a remake of 1989 Malayalam movie Vadakkunokki Yanthram. It deals with the inferiority complex of a dark and short husband, who has a beautiful wife. Ravishanker and Hamsini are playing the lead roles in this movie, which has music by Ravichandra. It is produced by VK Jindal and Subash Coorg.

Malayalam film 4 Idiots, produced by Femsic Films Pvt. Ltd and directed K M Pradheesh,

4 Idiots promises non-stop comedy
Friday, September 10, 2010, 17:50 [IST]


Malayalam film 4 Idiots, produced by Femsic Films Pvt. Ltd and directed K M Pradheesh, is going to be the first full length Malayalam comedy film of the decade.

Saju Kodiyan and Harishree Martin have written the story of this comedy flick, which will star Harisree Martin, Harisree Radhakrishnan, Saju Kodiyan and Vinod Kovoor in the lead roles. They are to trying to repeat the success story of Bollywood film 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi.

Other actors like Kalabhavan Mani, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaaramoodu, Kottayam Nazir, Salimkumar, Jagadheesh and Magician Samrat will also be seen in vital roles. One of the latest innovations in the recent times, the Red-1 camera will be used to capture the shots of the movie.

The music of the film will be composed by Ramesh Narayanan and Chandran Nair will provide the lyrics.

The Muslim viewers also had to end their fasting period with not much big entertainment.

Big Ramzan treat for Malayalam film lovers
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 12:23 [IST]


The Malayalam audience had to go dry with a very lackluster affair, as all the releases this year were of low budget and could not do well at the Box Office. The Muslim viewers also had to end their fasting period with not much big entertainment.

However, this year’s Ramzan, which falls on this weekend, will see the release of four big budget Malayalam movies. These films include the megastar Mammootty’s Pranchiyettan and the Saint, Mohanlal’s Shikkar, Vande Mataram and Elsamma Enna Aankutty by director Lal Jose. They are expected to rock at the Box Office.

All these four superstar movies are likely to go for big releases with minimum 65 theaters screenings. Director M. Padmakumar’s Shikkar has already released in 80 centers on September 9. Mohanlal plays a lorry driver called Balaraman and the film is about a revenge story with some breathtaking fight sequences. It has been released through Maxlab. The other starcast of the movie includes Kalabhavan Mani, Sneha, Samuthirakani, Kailash, Ananya and Lalu Alex.

Megastar Mammootty is having two releases on Ramazan, which is happening after a decade. The first promos of his Pranchiyettan and the Saint have already impressed the viewers. This film directed by Renjith is said to be a satire.

Another big release Vande Mataram is a bilingual action thriller with stars like Arjun, Sneha and Jagadheesh. Henry has produced this movie and T Aravind has directed it.

Lal Jose has directed Elsamma Enna Aankutty, which tells a soft, light-hearted story that revolves around characters essayed by Kunchakko Boban, Indrajith and Ann Augustine.

The shooting of Badrinath featuring Allu Arjun and Tamanna in the lead is presently progressing at a specially erected huge set in Manali.

Allu Arjun, Tamanna busy shooting Badrinath
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 14:52 [IST]



The shooting of Badrinath featuring Allu Arjun and Tamanna in the lead is presently progressing at a specially erected huge set in Manali. It is directed by VV Vinayak and produced by Allu Aravind on the banner of Gita Arts.

It is Allu Arjun's second film with director Vinayak. Action takes the cake in this film and the action scenes directed by Peter Haynes are expected be the special attraction of the film. Chinni Krishna penned the story, while Rajendrakumar wrote the dialogues. Ravivarma is taking care of the cinematography and Keeravani is going to compose the music.

It's been 19 years of a stupendous journey and yet A.R. Rahman keeps offering fresh and stunning music.

AR Rahman disappoints Tamil film lovers
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 11:50 [IST]


It's been 19 years of a stupendous journey and yet A.R. Rahman keeps offering fresh and stunning music. The Madras Mozart’s association with ace filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Shankar has never disappointed his fans. In fact, his recent album Endhiran topped the global charts and even the Hindi version Robot is reportedly doing well at audio market.

The year 2010 has been the most promising year for his fans, as nearly a dozen of his albums have been released. Starting off with Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya, he continued striking gold with Ye Maaya Chesavo, Raavan, Raavanan, Villain, Komaram Puli, Enthiran, Robot (Telugu and Hindi versions) that have been prodigiously successful.

His next Hindi albums Jhoota Hi Sahee and Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar (the complete film is based on music) will be released by next month. Apart from these films, his multilingual 3D project Sultan – The Warrior starring Superstar Rajinikanth will also be released. Not to forget his Hollywood movie 127 Hours that brings back Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire team together.

However, Tamil film buffs are slightly disappointed as he wouldn’t be scoring music for Shankar’s remake of 3 Idiots due to his prior commitments of International projects and global tour. There have been rumours that Mani Ratnam will be signing Yuvan Shankar Raja to score music for his next film tentatively titled Pookadai.

After the massive violence on Eid, an indefinite curfew has been reimposed in Srinagar including six other cities of Jammu Kashmir on Suday, Sep 12.

Indefinite curfew reimposed in JK on Sep 12
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10:50 [IST]


Srinagar, Sep 12: After the massive violence on Eid, an indefinite curfew has been reimposed in Srinagar including six other cities of Jammu Kashmir on Suday, Sep 12.

Police officials informed that an FIR was lodged against the separatist Hurriyat group leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for inciting violence in the valley.

He also informed, "The law will take it own course," while stating about whether Farooq would be arrested or not.

Indefinite curfew was also imposed in north Kashmir Baramulla and Sopore towns and south Kashmir Anantnag and Pulwama towns.

Hundreds of youth shouted pro-freedom slogans and attacked police and government buildings in Srinagar after the Eid prayers on Saturday, Sep 11.