A brand new theatrical poster for Astro Boyhas hit the web. The film which is slated to hit theaters on October 23rd, 2009 is directed by David Bowers. Astro Boy features the voices of Charlize Theron, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucus and Donald Sutherland.
An origin story set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist, Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage), in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, becoming part of a group of rowdy kids led by a girl named Cora (Kristen Bell), and experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators led by the greedy ring master, Ham Egg (Nathan Lane), before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon, also known as Twilight 2: New Moon is an upcoming 2009 United States romantic fantasy film scheduled for release on November 20, 2009. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer and is the sequel to 2008's Twilight, which is based on Meyer's previous novel.
Twilight 2: New Moon Movie Poster:
Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, following the early success of Twilight. Directed by Chris Weitz, the film stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. Melissa Rosenberg returns as the screenwriter for the film. She handed in a draft of the film script during the opening weekend of Twilight.
On December 13, 2008, Summit Entertainment released a synopsis of New Moon, which states: "Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
Watch Smallville Season 9 Episode 1 "Savior" s09e02 Season Premiere Preview
Smallville Season 9's theme is "Clark's darkest hour". Soaring into its ninth season, this modern retelling of the Superman legend and its classic characters continues to blend realism, action and emotional depth to reveal a new interpretation of the enduring mythology. This season, as Metropolis' clock tower tolls our characters' darkest hour, we find Clark Kent (Tom Welling) finally making his first attempts to embrace his calling as a superhero.
Smallville Season 9 airs every Friday starting September 25 at 8/7c on The CW TV.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SEASON PREMIERE “SMALLVILLE” (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) “Savior” (HDTV)
After the events of last season, Clark takes on the mantle of protector of Metropolis, trading in his familiar red-and-blue for black-and-gray, sticking to the city's shadows and rooftops to become a solitary sentry simply known as "the Blur." While Clark wrestles with his identity, feeling forced to choose between his Kryptonian heritage and human past, he'll encounter even more powerful enemies and allies from across the DC Universe. This season will feature new and past nemeses, including Metallo (Brian Austin Green, "Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles"), the man with the Kryptonite heart; Roulette, a sexy mastermind; the return of Toyman; and the always-treacherous Zod (Callum Blue) as a young Major and leader of an invading alien army, who befriends fellow Kryptonian Clark just as his venomous side is beginning to emerge. This season will also feature an appearance by DC Comics' first all-star team of superheroes, the Justice Society of America, in an episode penned by renowned comic book writer Geoff Johns, who returns to the show after writing last year's fan favorite episode, "Legion."
After a year of protecting Metropolis as the "Red-Blue Blur," Clark Kent finished season eight with the weight and fate of the world on his shoulders, facing down Doomsday. Clark emerged victorious, but his decision to ignore the Justice League's warnings and save the human side of medic Davis Bloome (Sam Witwer) from the monster Doomsday came with a tragic cost – Davis turned out to be just as evil as the beast he'd been bonded to, and murdered Jimmy Olsen (Aaron Ashmore) in front of Chloe (Alison Mack), the woman they both loved. In the wake of Jimmy's death, Chloe retreated into her Watchtower, the Justice League disbanded, and Oliver Queen (Justin Hartley) went into a downward spiral, retiring his Green Arrow persona. And Clark turned his back on his own humanity, leaving behind life as "Clark Kent" to exist solely as "the Blur." Meanwhile, Tess Mercer's (Cassidy Freeman) obsession with Clark's Kryptonian origins came to a head when she confronted intrepid reporter Lois Lane (Erica Durance) about a mysterious alien orb that Tess thought Lois had stolen from her, resulting in the two women battling it out in the Daily Planet. During the fight, Lois touched Clark's time-traveling Legion Ring and vanished in a flash of light, lost somewhere in time. And Tess returned home to discover the orb had released a young version of the villainous Kryptonian, Zod, as well as the entire population of the lost alien city of Kandor. But Clark finished the season unaware of this new threat. Instead, he remains haunted by Lois' sudden disappearance, fearing the woman he cares about most could have been killed during his fight with Doomsday.
The season nine premiere takes place three weeks after Clark and Doomsday's epic battle. Obsessed with becoming the hero the world needs, Clark is now literally leaving his mark on Metropolis – having fully embraced his Kryptonian side in order to finish training with his father Jor-El, Clark has started wearing the iconic "S"-shield on his chest, and spreads the symbol around the city in an effort to give its people hope.
Whereas Clark is working alone, Chloe feels driven to reunite the disbanded Justice League. Her biggest challenge is Oliver Queen, who'd rather lose himself in underground fight clubs and drunken one-night stands. Oliver's friends will hatch a plan to bring him back from the edge. Reconnecting with the hero inside of him, Oliver will return with a renewed purpose, even searching out an apprentice in Mia Dearden, DC comics' teenaged sidekick "Speedy."
Clark and Oliver will find themselves caught up in a love triangle with Lois, as both men's passions begin to burn brightly for her. Returning from her trip through time, Lois starts experiencing nightmarish visions of the future. Could they come true? If so, one not-so-troubling image is playing itself over and over in her head – Lois and Clark locked in a romantic, erotic embrace. Meanwhile, Clark continues to be conflicted over his own feelings for Lois. As the sparks fly, Lois and Clark's relationship will deepen, leading to their first true kiss, and possibly something more.
Meanwhile, Clark and Chloe's relationship is starting to become strained. No longer content just being Clark's sidekick, Chloe uses Watchtower's powerful computers to spin her own web of influence and intrigue, manipulating people like chess pieces in the name of the greater good. But when Chloe begins to believe the ends justify the means, it sends her on a collision course with her friend and ally Clark.
When it comes to master manipulators, Tess Mercer has emerged as the rightful heir to Lex Luthor's legacy. Always inscrutable, Tess has her hands full this season with an army of Kryptonians, newly arrived from the lost city of Kandor and led by the infamous Zod. However, this incarnation of Zod is younger than the one we remember – he has yet to grow into the power-mad psychopathic dictator, General Zod. Season nine's Zod may only be a Major, but he's already a cunning strategist and charismatic leader who knows how to inspire his troops. But behind his magnetism and those piercing eyes, Zod is still very dangerous. When Zod and Clark eventually meet, Clark recognizes that if he can befriend his fellow Kryptonian, he might be able to influence Zod away from becoming an evil, twisted tyrant. While it's true this Major Zod has certain vulnerabilities, it may only take a handful of betrayals to turn him into Clark's deadly arch-nemesis.
"Smallville" was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar ("Shanghai Noon," "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"), based on the DC Comics characters. Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson serve as executive producers, along with James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. The series is produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television. SUPERMAN was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster.
The co-main event at “WARRIORS COLLIDE/WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 6” will feature Chicago fan favorites Jose Andres Hernandez, 22-4-0 (14KO’s), and Juan Carlos “EL PEZ” Martinez, 16-11-1 (7KO’s) in a ten round junior lightweight bout.
Also on the undercard Chicago based undefeated junior welterweight prospect Ivan Popoca, 11-0-1 (7KO’s) will face heavy handed Puerto Rican veteran Mike Gonzalez, 10-6-1 (9KO’s) in an eight round bout.
A special attraction six round Chicago lightweight bout will feature Jaime “SUPERFLY” Sandoval, 15-4-1 (12KO’s), brother of Jesus Chavez, battling Oscar De La Cruz, 5-7-0 (2KO’s).
In addition, sensational newcomer Diamond Baier, 1-0-1, will appear in a four round junior lightweight bout against Mexico’s Jose Guzman, 6-2-0 (5KO’s).
Rounding out the card, undefeated Chicago based newcomers Achour Esho and David Latoria will return to action, each in four round bouts.
At 5'3 1/2, Bernard Dunne will be at a significant height disadvantage against the 5'8 champion from Ireland. Cordoba used his height and reach to almost defeat Kratingdaenggym in 2005 by constantly punching and turning for long stretches of the bout, reminiscent of the game plan Robert Guerrero executed against Malcolm Klassen last month. While it's not Dunne's style to enact the same strategy, he'll look to use his jab and straight right hand to keep the little bulldog at bay. When Poonsawat does make his way inside, Dunne has a strong left hook waiting for him, the same left hook that fell Cordoba on multiple occasions.
Watch Dunne vs. Kratingdaenggym Live Online:
Another obstacle for the Thailand native to overcome is geography. The fight will take place in Dublin, Ireland, Bernard's hometown, which will mark only the second time in 40 fights Poonsawat has fought outside of Thailand. The only other time, a 2006 bout against Wladimir Sidorenko in Germany, resulted in his lone loss.
Watch Vitali Klitschko vs. Cristobal Arreola Free Online Stream. Watch HBO Sports for the intriguing heavyweight title fight between two ring giants when WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: VITALI KLITSCHKO VS. CRISTOBAL ARREOLAbroadcast live SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 (10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT) from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
A 65-year-old World War II battle tank recovered at the Manila’s South Harbor. After a A private contractor of the Pasig River rehabilitation project dug up the old battle tank over the weekend.
Commander Armand Balilo, Coast Guard spokesperson, led the inspection of the Sherman M4-A1 tank which personnel of Kwan Sing Construction Corp. accidentally recovered while conducting dredging operations near the breakwater in Baseco Compound, Tondo, early Saturday.
According to Balilo, the tank was commonly used by the US military during World War II.
Fearing that the tank still contained explosives, he said barge operator Alex Froilan immediately informed the Coast Guard about their find.
After inspections, several bullets for Garand rifles inside the tank.
He added that the recovery of the tank bolstered the belief of some residents that a US military ship sank in the area at the height of a fierce battle between American and Japanese troops in the 1940s.
He noted that a vintage cannon was also discovered in the same spot two months ago.
According to Balilo, the tank would be brought by Barge Waling-waling to the Coast Guard headquarters in Pier 15 for safekeeping.
The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)technology to be used in the microchip sticker, specifically the extent of monitoring the information contained in the microchip.
The system will help ease traffic, catch unregistered and stolen vehicles, speed up registration and other RF-aided processes like toll collection, boost the anti-air pollution campaign, and assist the police fight crimes perpetrated with the use of motor vehicles.
How it works:
A traffic officer aims his hand-held reader’s beam at a vehicle. He does not have to flag it down and talk to the driver. At a glance his reader will display on its screen vital information about the vehicle and the owner.
The officer knows at a glance if the vehicle is improperly registered, is on the alarm list (like if it was stolen), its brand and model, its motor, body and plate numbers, its owner (but not his address), etc.
The wireless process is initiated when the portable reader’s beam hits and activates a windshield tag (an electronic sticker) unique to the vehicle. The signal links the reader to the LTO central database and downloads pre-selected information on the vehicle.
The sticker, the size of the LTO decal now in use, is imbedded with a small chip and an invisible antenna (similar to the defogger wiring at a vehicle’s rear window, but smaller and simpler).
Costs:
Each RFID sticker costs P350 and is good for 10 years, making its yearly cost only P35 for those registering or renewing their registration in October.
Every month, another group of vehicles whose registration is falling due will be issued the RFID tags. In 12 months, all properly documented vehicles are expected to have the stickers. Those without it after a year are suspect.
With RFIDs on all vehicles, authorized officers are able to check even moving vehicles without stopping them and disrupting traffic flow. They can spot from a distance carnapped vehicles and those on the alarm list.
Only vehicles that pass the strict, yet speedy, computer-aided registration process will carry the RFIDs. Vehicles that are not registered (about two million of them all over the country) can be easily ferreted out.
It will be easier to catch vehicles sporting fake, unauthorized or transferred license plate numbers since they do not have the required RFID on their windshields, or their RFID data do not match the plate numbers.
And since an RFID sticker is mandatory for registration and physically bringing the vehicle for the tests is required, Lomibao said the new system would kill the racket of some emission testing centers issuing clearances even without actual smoke testing.
Watch Michael Jackson’s This Is It Movie Trailer Online. Michael Jackson THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June, 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.
A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, the documentary that features Michael Jackson’s last rehearsals for his London concerts.
Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Fight Live Online. Six-time world champion in five weight divisions Floyd "Money" Mayweather has returned to the sport, but also that he was immediately putting his undefeated record on the line when he faces the dangerous and highly touted five-time world champion in three divisions Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez in on Saturday, September 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be MAYWEATHER vs. MARQUEZ "Number One/Numero Uno" broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
The summer showdown between Mayweather (39-0, 25 KO's) and Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KO's) will be promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions. Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez bout has the potential to be one of boxing's all-time great fights.
Watch Mayweather vs. Marquez "Number One/Numero Uno" live:
The Emmy Awards recognize excellence within various areas of television and emerging media. The Emmy Awards are administered by three sister organizations who focus on various sectors of television and broadband programming:
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (primetime) - National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (daytime, sports, news and documentary) - International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (international)
The Primetime Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in national prime time programming, awarding top honors at the annual creative arts gala and prime time awards telecast.
Watch UFC 103 Franklin vs. Belfort Live Online. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 103 presents the fight the entire mixed martial arts world is talking about when “The Phenom”, former UFC® light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face UFC superstar Rich “Ace” Franklin in the main event.
UFC 103 Franklin vs. Belfort Live on Pay-Per-View this coming September 19, 2009 in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center. The event is scheduled to be live broadcast in the United States and Canada, on the same night as the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, which will also air on pay-per-view.
MAIN CARD
Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort Mirko Filipovic vs. Junior dos Santos Martin Kampmann vs. Paul Daley Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca
PRELIMINARY CARD
Efrain Escudero vs. Cole Miller Drew McFedries vs. Tomasz Drwal Jim Miller vs. Steve Lopez Rafaello Oliveira vs. Nik Lentz Eliot Marshall vs. Jason Brilz Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Igor Pokrajac Rob Emerson vs. Rafael dos Anjos
On September 16th, the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City will host the 19th UFC Fight Night. Three battles make up the main card: two lightweight and one middleweight.
This lightweight bout sees Diaz and Guillard matched up for the first time. Nathan Diaz began his professional career with WEC 12 in October of 2004. His record stands at 10 wins and 4 losses. Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard began his professional career with BONO 1 in November of 2002. His record stands at 22 wins, 7 losses, 2 draws, and 1 no contest. Will Diaz’s boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu give him another win, or will Guillard’s explosive striking put him to sleep?
UFC Fight Night 19 Official fight card
Main card: Lightweight bout: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Lightweight bout: Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta Welterweight bout:Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger Middleweight bout: Nate Quarry vs. Tim Credeur
Preliminary card:
Light Heavyweight bout: Steve Cantwell vs. Brian Stann Welterweight bout: Chris Wilson vs. Mike Pyle Middleweight bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Jay Silva Lightweight bout: Sam Stout vs. Phillipe Nover Lightweight bout: Jeremy Stephens vs. Justin Buchholz Welterweight bout: Brock Larson vs. Mike Pierce Middleweight bout: Ryan Jensen vs. Steve Steinbeiss
Several Hollywood blockbusters have been featured at this popular festival in the past, including Brokeback Mountain, Walk the Line and Hotel Rwanda. This year's festival includes 26 international selections. One of the films is by filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira and is called Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl. Another movie is from Japan, called Air Doll, and is about a blow-up doll that becomes a real person.
New this year is the launch of City to City. The City to City program is about the exploration of the urban experience by looking at films from and about selected cities. The inaugural spotlight looks at Tel Aviv. Films for this spotlight have yet to be selected. The hope is to create a public forum with filmmakers and thinkers.
This year there is a festival box office at both Nathan Phillips Square and at Roy Thomson Hall . The Roy Thomson Hall hosts Opening Night, Closing Night and Gala Presentations. Elgin Theatre hosts the Visa Screening Room which has both special presentations and other premium screenings.
Yang Ya-ching, a 27-year-old music major living in the French capital, has so far notched up 54 smooches, she said on her blog, which features photos of some of the encounters. Her ambition is to kiss 100 men in Paris and her blog (www.wretch.cc/blog/angelduck777/24982946) has become an overnight web sensation after she provided details of the quest on her much-visited blog.
Collaborators in her project included a factory worker, a model, an Italian tourist and even a soldier visiting the capital of romance for Bastille Day.
Yang, who plans to write a book about her kissing experiences, has attracted 1.97 million visitors to her blog (www.wretch.cc/blog/angelduck777/24982946), including more than 224,000 on Monday alone.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Live are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee Wee Herman.
The show will be hosted by British comedian Russell Brand and featuring acts ranging from Lady Gaga to Pink. Last year, Brand hosted for the first time, where he poked fun at the Jonas Brothers' vow of purity, among other ribald moments.
The 2009 VMAs will be held at Radio City Music Hall, marking the show's return to New York for the first time since 2006. Beyonce and Lady GaGa lead all artists with nine nominations each, but the show's winners aren't nearly as memorable as the wacky and wild moments and noteworthy performances.
Both divas are expected to perform, along with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Green Day and other acts. And the night won't just focus on music: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, the much fawned-over stars from the vampire film "Twilight," will present clips from the movie's sequel, "New Moon."
Posts
