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The Haunted Boy, The Show Will Go On: Property Owner Withdraws Injunction to Stop Release of Exorcism Film

11:39 PM |

The owners of the former St. Vincent's Mental Hospital (now a subsidized housing project called "Castle Park Apartments") have withdrawn a request for a restraining order against a film to debut in St. Louis next month.

The Haunted Boy: The Secret Diary of the Exorcist tells the story of a 1949 exorcism involving Saint Louis University priests and a boy from suburban Washington D.C. believed to be possessed by the devil. Part of the movie is filmed at Castle Park Apartments in north St. Louis County with filmmakers (and brothers) Christopher and Phillip Booth investigating the old hospital for paranormal activity.

On Tuesday, Community Housing Concepts LLC filed for a temporary restraining order against the Booth brothers seeking to to block the release of the film. The injunction reportedly asserts that the Booths had no permission to film on its property and falsely claim that the apartment complex was once a "haunted asylum."

Today, Daily RFT contacted Community Housing's attorney Paul Puricelli of Clayton, who informs us that the request for a restraining order has been withdrawn.

"Turns out they did have permission to film and did so prior to my client taking ownership of the building in 2007," says Puricelli, who adds that Community Housing has no plans on filing other actions against the film.

That's right. The show will go on! Haunted Boy is to debut October 21 at the Tivoli Theatre. Oh, and, it includes an interview with me regarding my 2005 story on the exorcism, Hell of a House.

Note: The Booths could not be immediately reached for comment.

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/09/property_owner_withdraws_injunction_to_stop_haunted_boy.php#more

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THE HAUNTED BOY makes the “Exorcist” movie look like kindergarten,” Christopher Booth said.

10:29 PM |

http://beforeitsnews.com/story/44/574/The_Haunted_Boy:_The_Story_Behind_The_Exorcist.html

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THE HAUNTED BOY Big Screen World Premiere-SOLD OUT! SECOND SHOW ADDED October 28th Halloween Event/Demon costume contest! Get your tickets NOW: http:/

10:03 PM | Labels: The Haunted Boy The Secret Diary Of The Exorcist.

THE HAUNTED BOY Big Screen World Premiere-SOLD OUT!
SECOND SHOW ADDED October 28th Halloween Event/Demon costume contest!
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[2010.10.01] JOAN CHEN BECOMES NUMBER THREE TO TEAM WITH SIMON YAM

4:44 PM | Labels: Chang Chen, Francis Ng, Janice Man, Joan Chen, Kam Kwok Leung, Simon Yam, Xiao Song Jia, YIT OI DOH

Joan Chen, Simon Yam Tat Wa

Xiao Song Jia, Francis Ng Chun Yu

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Joan Chen, Simon Yam

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Joan Chen, Simon Yam

Francis Ng, Xiao Song Jia

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Joan Chen, Simon Yam

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The Kam Kwok Leung directed film YIT OI DOH (HOT LOVE ISLAND) yesterday started production. Actors Simon Yam Tat Wa , Joan Chen, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Chang Chen, Xiao Song Jia, and Janice Man Wing Shan attended. The actors cut a roast pig together to pray for a smooth production. Earlier the film reportedly approached Sandra Ng Kwan Yu with its female lead. Later Ng Kwan Yu was rumored to resign due to pregnancy and Carina Lau Ka Ling was rumored to take over. Now the female lead went to Joan Chen.

Yam Tat Wa in the film played a couple with Joan Chen. They went from dating, marriage, divorce to reunion as their relationship grew complicated. Would they have any intimate scene? Yam Tat Wa joked that it would be crazy intimate. Joan Chen said that she did not know and wait until later and see. Was she willing to be intimate with a hunk like Yam Tat Wa? She joked, "I can't wait." Then she praised Yam Tat Wa as happy, lovable and professional. With him on the set the atmosphere would be very pleasant.

As for the actress carousel that ended up with Joan Chen, Yam Tat Wa had no idea and only said that good productions often would be like that. He was already very happy to be able to work with his idol. Was this Brother Wa's first collaboration with Joan Chen? He said yes and that he admired her very much, in particular her acting. Joan Chen said that she had no idea how many people were approached. Earlier Willie Chan Chi Keung asked her for help and said that the actress was pregnant. She would help as long as she was able to. As for when she was asked, she said it was a long time ago and could not remember.

Speaking of two other actresses before her, Joan Chen did not mind because this situation often occurred in film. She too has quitted roles that needed to others to fill in. She said, "I like Hong Kong very much, I haven't made a Hong Kong film in a long time." Yam Tat Wa and Ng Kwan Yu's ECHOES OF THE RAINBOW (SHUI YUET SUN TAU) was selected to represent Hong Kong to compete for this year's Best Foreign Film Oscar. Joan Chen immediately congratulated Yam Tat Wa, who said, "I took hope this film will have a chance (at the nomination) later." Yesterday the production start ceremony was delayed. Other actors Ng Chun Yu, Chang Chen after the worship ceremony went to the set without any interview.

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[2010.10.01] JUNO MAK GENERATES TEARS FOR SORA AOI

4:41 PM | Labels: Juno Mak, REVENGE A LOVE STORY, Sora Aoi

Juno Mak Chun Lung, Sora Aoi

Kelly Chen Wai Lam

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Kelly Chen

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Kelly Chen

Janice Man

Juno Mak

Juno Mak, Sora Aoi

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Juno Mak, Wyman Wong, Janice Man, Mark Lui (third right), Kelly Chen (right)

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Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Juno Mak Chun Lung, Janice Man Wing Shan yesterday attended the Mark Lui Chung Tak designed men's label Coolday, Sir Solo Shop new store opening.

Due to the Daoyutai incident the China Japan relationship has been very tense. Juno worked with Japanese adult video actress Sora Aoi on the film REVENGE: A LOVE STORY (FOK SAU JEH JI SEH), which will soon premiere at the Asian Film Festival. Sora Aoi will come to promote in Hong Kong next week as scheduled. Juno felt that violence could not resolve the issue and felt that art should not be linked with politics. He said, "Sora Aoi put a lot of effort into the film. We can't squander her hard work and can't have any racial divide. (Will you protect her?) I believe we have workers who will. I don't look forward to an extreme action to take place. The Asian Film Festival opening ceremony should take place smoothly under a peaceful atmosphere." Juno was optimistic about the China and Japan relationship. He himself had a fashion business in Japan and at the end of October he will go there for work.

Sora Aoi in the film had to deliver her lines in Cantonese. When she was not in a scene she practiced her Cantonese and memorized her lines, very soon she was able to handle it. Although she and the crew had a language barrier, they had no gap at all as they very quickly functioned

as one.

Mak Chun Lung played a straight laced youth and a couple with the Sora Aoi played innocent girl. They had many romantic scenes. In one scene Mak Chun Lung was released from prison, the pregnant Sora Aoi went to pick him up with mixed emotions. Mak Chun Lung before places sat alone in a corner, closed his eyes to gather his emotions and very soon he was able to become teary eyed. No one dared to disturb him. During the shoot he was able to shed real tears.

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[2010.10.01] JUNG WOO-SUNG CONTINUES TO FLIRT WITH MICHELLE YEOH

4:38 PM | Labels: John Woo, Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh, Paw Hee Ching, REIGN OF ASSASSINS, Shawn Yue

Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh

Shawn Yue

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Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh

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The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced, Su Chao-Bin directed REIGN OF ASSASSINS (GYIM YU) two nights ago held its Hong Kong premiere. Leads Jung Woo-Sung and Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) continued to play a sweet couple. Not only did they often hold hands, Jung Woo-Sung was even more attentive when Michelle ascended to and descended from the stage. He lightly held her hand and put his arm around her shoulder. During the confetti cannon he even helped Michelle, they were much sweeter than a real couple.

In the film, Jung Woo-Sung carried Michelle many times. The host asked them to demonstrate, Michelle joked that she was very heavy. Jung Woo-Sung said, "As long as I am carrying Michelle, I am willing to go anywhere." The host asked him what the difference was between Korean and Hong Kong girls. He lovingly looked at Michelle and said, "Michelle is the most important, she is the most special person." Michelle then leaned on his shoulder. To act with Michelle, Jung Woo-Sung said that the language was not the most important. As long as their hearts were connected, they would know what the other was thinking without speaking. Michelle who has not made an martial art action film in ten years said that she had pressure picking up the sword again. On several occasions she was worried that she would hit Big S (Barbie Hsu) because she was pretty.

While Michelle and Jung Woo-Sung were sweet from on screen to off screen, Shawn Yue Man Lok revealed that in real life Michelle and her boyfriend Jean Todt were also very sweet. He remember when Jean visited the set in Hengdian around Christmas. Although he lived in Europe he still could not take the Hengdian chill, but for Michelle he toughed it out. Ah Lok's former rumored girlfriend Emme Wong Yi Man was dating Chan Kwok Kwan. Ah Lok said that he would not talk about the past, as long as they were happy he was fine. Yet when he learned that they have not admitted to dating, he dodged all related questions. Has he seen Chingmy Yau Suk Ching's new born daughter? He also reluctantly said, "I am not at liberty to talk about others, but I have already congratulated them."

Paw Hee Ching 20 years ago worked with Ng Yu Sum in BULLET IN THE HEAD (DIP HUET GAI TAU). She naturally felt happy to be a part of his film again. Sister Paw siad, "When I saw the director, I was immediately much more confident." Her scene with Yue Man Lok was the most memorable to her because she had a double to instruct her on how to perform the scene, no wonder it was a big production.

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Movie Moxie Podcast 8: Never Let Me Go and Genre Look at Drama Films

9:18 PM | Labels: 2010 Releases, Movie Moxie Podcast, Podcast

On this week's episode of the podcast it's time to take a look at one of my most anticipated films of the year Never Let Me Go, check out some DVD releases with Frozen & Perrier's Bounty and continue genre exploration with having a look at drama films.

0:00 – 1:00 - Introduction
1:00 – 4:30 - News
4:30 – 10:00 –Never Let Me Go Review
10:00 – 22:15 – Drama Films as a Genre
22:15 – 25:00 – The Fighter & Conviction Trailer
25:00 – 29:30 – DVD reviews: Frozen & Perrier’s Bounty
29:30 – 31:00– Upcoming up Next Week
31:00 – 31:50– Outro

Show Notes

Netflix.ca opens it’s online doors
I mention the Cinecast podcast over at Row Three
Book Review of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go Review, Frozen DVD Review, Perrier’s Bounty DVD Review
DVD Releases this week – September 28, 2010

The Fighter Trailer (feels pretty spoiler-y)

Conviction Trailer (also feels pretty spoiler-y)

Drama as a Film Genre Show Notes:

Drama film definition from Wikipedia "A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, crime and corruption put the characters in conflict with themselves, others, society and even natural phenomena."
Favourite 2010 Drama Films So Far: La Donation / The Legacy, Eat Pray Love, I Am Love, The Last Station, The Misfortunates, My Dear Enemy and Passenger Side
Acclaimed 2010 Dramas: The Maid, Mother, Wild Grass and Winter's Bone
Favourite Drama Films of the Past Few Years: Boy A, The Lives of Others, Notes on a Scandal, Conversations With Other Women, 3 Saisons and Flower & Garnet.
See all my reviews of drama films here.
Listener Mentioned Favourite Drama Films: Dear Frankie, The Secret Garden, Rudy, Closer, We’re Having A Baby, Sunset Boulvard, Laura and The Lion in Winter. Thanks to Norlinda, Rob, Leslie & Reg for your feedback!
Recommended Resources for Drama Films: check the Oscars, Genies, BAFTAs, Independent Spirit Awards, Golden Globe, awards winners & nominees and Film Festival Winning Films.

IMDB Top 50 Drama Films (as of Sept 29, 2010)
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
3. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
4. Pulp Fiction (1994)
5. 12 Angry Men (1957)
6. Schindler's List (1993)
7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
8. Seven Samurai (1954)
9. The Dark Knight (2008)
10. Casablanca (1942)
11. Goodfellas (1990)
12. City of God (2002)
13. Fight Club (1999)
14. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
15. Psycho (1960)
16. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
17. The Moromete Family (1988)
18. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
19. Se7en (1995)
20. Memento (2000)
21. North by Northwest (1959)
22. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
23. Citizen Kane (1941)
24. The Professional (1994)
25. Satantango (1994)
26. Apocalypse Now (1979)
27. Forrest Gump (1994)
28. American History X (1998)
29. American Beauty (1999)
30. Taxi Driver (1976)
31. City Lights (1931)
32. Paths of Glory (1957)
33. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
34. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
35. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
36. The Lives of Others (2006)
37. The Broken Landlord (1985)
38. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
39. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
40. Mr. Muhsin (1987)
41. The Pianist (2002)
42. A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
43. Chinatown (1974)
44. Das Boot (1981)
45. Modern Times (1936)
46. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
47. Canim kardesim (1973)
48. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
49. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
50. L.A. Confidential (1997)

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Movie Moxie Podcast 8: Never Let Me Go and Genre Look at Drama Films

9:18 PM | Labels: 2010 Releases, Movie Moxie Podcast, Podcast

On this week's episode of the podcast it's time to take a look at one of my most anticipated films of the year Never Let Me Go, check out some DVD releases with Frozen & Perrier's Bounty and continue genre exploration with having a look at drama films.

0:00 – 1:00 - Introduction
1:00 – 4:30 - News
4:30 – 10:00 –Never Let Me Go Review
10:00 – 22:15 – Drama Films as a Genre
22:15 – 25:00 – The Fighter & Conviction Trailer
25:00 – 29:30 – DVD reviews: Frozen & Perrier’s Bounty
29:30 – 31:00– Upcoming up Next Week
31:00 – 31:50– Outro

Show Notes

Netflix.ca opens it’s online doors
I mention the Cinecast podcast over at Row Three
Book Review of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go Review, Frozen DVD Review, Perrier’s Bounty DVD Review
DVD Releases this week – September 28, 2010

The Fighter Trailer (feels pretty spoiler-y)

Conviction Trailer (also feels pretty spoiler-y)

Drama as a Film Genre Show Notes:

Drama film definition from Wikipedia "A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, crime and corruption put the characters in conflict with themselves, others, society and even natural phenomena."
Favourite 2010 Drama Films So Far: La Donation / The Legacy, Eat Pray Love, I Am Love, The Last Station, The Misfortunates, My Dear Enemy and Passenger Side
Acclaimed 2010 Dramas: The Maid, Mother, Wild Grass and Winter's Bone
Favourite Drama Films of the Past Few Years: Boy A, The Lives of Others, Notes on a Scandal, Conversations With Other Women, 3 Saisons and Flower & Garnet.
See all my reviews of drama films here.
Listener Mentioned Favourite Drama Films: Dear Frankie, The Secret Garden, Rudy, Closer, We’re Having A Baby, Sunset Boulvard, Laura and The Lion in Winter. Thanks to Norlinda, Rob, Leslie & Reg for your feedback!
Recommended Resources for Drama Films: check the Oscars, Genies, BAFTAs, Independent Spirit Awards, Golden Globe, awards winners & nominees and Film Festival Winning Films.

IMDB Top 50 Drama Films (as of Sept 29, 2010)
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
3. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
4. Pulp Fiction (1994)
5. 12 Angry Men (1957)
6. Schindler's List (1993)
7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
8. Seven Samurai (1954)
9. The Dark Knight (2008)
10. Casablanca (1942)
11. Goodfellas (1990)
12. City of God (2002)
13. Fight Club (1999)
14. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
15. Psycho (1960)
16. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
17. The Moromete Family (1988)
18. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
19. Se7en (1995)
20. Memento (2000)
21. North by Northwest (1959)
22. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
23. Citizen Kane (1941)
24. The Professional (1994)
25. Satantango (1994)
26. Apocalypse Now (1979)
27. Forrest Gump (1994)
28. American History X (1998)
29. American Beauty (1999)
30. Taxi Driver (1976)
31. City Lights (1931)
32. Paths of Glory (1957)
33. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
34. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
35. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
36. The Lives of Others (2006)
37. The Broken Landlord (1985)
38. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
39. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
40. Mr. Muhsin (1987)
41. The Pianist (2002)
42. A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
43. Chinatown (1974)
44. Das Boot (1981)
45. Modern Times (1936)
46. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
47. Canim kardesim (1973)
48. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
49. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
50. L.A. Confidential (1997)

You can subscribe to the Movie Moxie Podcast here:

Or subscribe through iTunes here.

Questions & comments on the podcast are welcome, feel free to comment on this post or contact me directly by email

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Canadian, North American, UK & Australian Box Office September 24, 2010 Weekend

8:21 PM | Labels: 2010 Box Office, Box Office

Top 20 Movies in Canada for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. The Town
2. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
3. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole *
4. Easy A
5. You Again *
6. Alpha and Omega
7. Resident Evil: Afterlife
8. Devil
9. Incendies (v.o.f.)
10. Inception
11. Eat Pray Love
12. The American
13. Despicable Me
14. The Expendables
15. The Other Guys
16. Takers
17. Heartbreaker
18. Machete
19. À l'origine d'un cri (v.o.f.)
20. The Switch

Top 20 Movies in North America for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
2. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole *
3. The Town
4. Easy A
5. You Again *
6. Devil
7. Resident Evil: Afterlife
8. Alpha and Omega
9. Takers
10. Inception
11. The Other Guys
12. The American
13. Eat Pray Love
14. Machete
15. Despicable Me
16. The Expendables
17. Catfish
18. Nanny McPhee Returns
19. The Last Exorcism
20. Get Low

Top 10 Movies in the UK for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. The Other Guys
2. Eat Pray Love *
3. The Town *
4. The Hole (2009)
5. Devil
6. Toy Story 3
7. Grown Ups
8. Resident Evil: Afterlife
9. 'Tamara Drewe'
10. Marmaduke

Top 20 Movies in Australia for the Sept 23-26, 2010 weekend
1. Despicable Me
2. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
3. The Last Airbender
4. The Other Guys
5. Easy A
6. Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
7. Tomorrow, When the War Began
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid *
9. Charlie St. Cloud *
10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
11. The Girl Who Played With Fire *
12. Inception
13. Salt
14. The Kids Are All Right
15. Boy
16. Hubble 3D
17. The Reluctant Infidel
18. Furry Vengeance
19. Titanic 3D: Ghosts of the Abyss
20. Going the Distance

* indicates opening weekend in noted location

Source: Canada & North America info, UK info, Australia Info

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Canadian, North American, UK & Australian Box Office September 24, 2010 Weekend

8:21 PM | Labels: 2010 Box Office, Box Office

Top 20 Movies in Canada for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. The Town
2. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
3. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole *
4. Easy A
5. You Again *
6. Alpha and Omega
7. Resident Evil: Afterlife
8. Devil
9. Incendies (v.o.f.)
10. Inception
11. Eat Pray Love
12. The American
13. Despicable Me
14. The Expendables
15. The Other Guys
16. Takers
17. Heartbreaker
18. Machete
19. À l'origine d'un cri (v.o.f.)
20. The Switch

Top 20 Movies in North America for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
2. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole *
3. The Town
4. Easy A
5. You Again *
6. Devil
7. Resident Evil: Afterlife
8. Alpha and Omega
9. Takers
10. Inception
11. The Other Guys
12. The American
13. Eat Pray Love
14. Machete
15. Despicable Me
16. The Expendables
17. Catfish
18. Nanny McPhee Returns
19. The Last Exorcism
20. Get Low

Top 10 Movies in the UK for the Sept 24, 2010 weekend
1. The Other Guys
2. Eat Pray Love *
3. The Town *
4. The Hole (2009)
5. Devil
6. Toy Story 3
7. Grown Ups
8. Resident Evil: Afterlife
9. 'Tamara Drewe'
10. Marmaduke

Top 20 Movies in Australia for the Sept 23-26, 2010 weekend
1. Despicable Me
2. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps *
3. The Last Airbender
4. The Other Guys
5. Easy A
6. Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
7. Tomorrow, When the War Began
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid *
9. Charlie St. Cloud *
10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
11. The Girl Who Played With Fire *
12. Inception
13. Salt
14. The Kids Are All Right
15. Boy
16. Hubble 3D
17. The Reluctant Infidel
18. Furry Vengeance
19. Titanic 3D: Ghosts of the Abyss
20. Going the Distance

* indicates opening weekend in noted location

Source: Canada & North America info, UK info, Australia Info

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Canadian, North American, UK & Australian Box Office September 17, 2010 Weekend

8:20 PM | Labels: 2010 Box Office, Box Office

Top 20 Movies in Canada for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. Easy A *
2. The Town *
3. Resident Evil: Afterlife
4. Devil *
5. Alpha and Omega *
6. Inception
7. The American
8. Eat Pray Love
9. The Expendables
10. The Other Guys
11. Despicable Me
12. Going the Distance
13. Incendies *
14. Takers
15. The Switch
16. Machete
17. Nanny McPhee Returns
18. Heartbreaker
19. Step Up 3D
20. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Top 20 Movies in North America for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. The Town *
2. Easy A *
3. Devil *
4. Resident Evil: Afterlife
5. Alpha and Omega *
6. Takers
7. The American
8. The Other Guys
9. Inception
10. Machete
11. Eat Pray Love
12. The Expendables
13. Going the Distance
14. The Last Exorcism
15. Nanny McPhee Returns
16. The Switch
17. Despicable Me
18. Lottery Ticket
19. Vampires Suck
20. Get Low

Top 10 Movies in the UK for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. The Other Guys *
2. Devil *
3. Resident Evil: Afterlife
4. Toy Story 3
5. Grown Ups
6. Tamara Drewe
7. The Last Exorcism
8. Marmaduke
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
10. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Top 20 Movies in Australia for the Sept 16 - 19, 2010 weekend
1. The Last Airbender *
2. Despicable Me
3. The Other Guys
4. Tomorrow, When the War Began
5. Easy A *
6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
7. Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore *
8. Salt
9. Inception
10. The Kids Are All Right
11. Going the Distance
12. Boy
13. Dabangg
14. The Expendables
15. The Ghost Writer
16. The Disappearance of Alice Creed
17. Piranha 3D
18. The Reluctant Infidel *
19. Hubble 3D
20. Father of My Children

* indicates opening weekend in noted location

Source: Canada & North America info, UK info, Australia Info

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Canadian, North American, UK & Australian Box Office September 17, 2010 Weekend

8:20 PM | Labels: 2010 Box Office, Box Office

Top 20 Movies in Canada for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. Easy A *
2. The Town *
3. Resident Evil: Afterlife
4. Devil *
5. Alpha and Omega *
6. Inception
7. The American
8. Eat Pray Love
9. The Expendables
10. The Other Guys
11. Despicable Me
12. Going the Distance
13. Incendies *
14. Takers
15. The Switch
16. Machete
17. Nanny McPhee Returns
18. Heartbreaker
19. Step Up 3D
20. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Top 20 Movies in North America for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. The Town *
2. Easy A *
3. Devil *
4. Resident Evil: Afterlife
5. Alpha and Omega *
6. Takers
7. The American
8. The Other Guys
9. Inception
10. Machete
11. Eat Pray Love
12. The Expendables
13. Going the Distance
14. The Last Exorcism
15. Nanny McPhee Returns
16. The Switch
17. Despicable Me
18. Lottery Ticket
19. Vampires Suck
20. Get Low

Top 10 Movies in the UK for the Sept 17, 2010 weekend
1. The Other Guys *
2. Devil *
3. Resident Evil: Afterlife
4. Toy Story 3
5. Grown Ups
6. Tamara Drewe
7. The Last Exorcism
8. Marmaduke
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
10. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Top 20 Movies in Australia for the Sept 16 - 19, 2010 weekend
1. The Last Airbender *
2. Despicable Me
3. The Other Guys
4. Tomorrow, When the War Began
5. Easy A *
6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
7. Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore *
8. Salt
9. Inception
10. The Kids Are All Right
11. Going the Distance
12. Boy
13. Dabangg
14. The Expendables
15. The Ghost Writer
16. The Disappearance of Alice Creed
17. Piranha 3D
18. The Reluctant Infidel *
19. Hubble 3D
20. Father of My Children

* indicates opening weekend in noted location

Source: Canada & North America info, UK info, Australia Info

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[2010.09.30] STEPHEN CHOW TALKS TO MAGGIE CHEUNG ABOUT CHINESE ODYSSEY

7:43 PM | Labels: Derek Kwok, Maggie Cheung, NEW CHINESE ODYSSEY, Stephen Chow

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Stephen Chow Sing Chi's 1995 film series CHINESE ODYSSEY (SAI YAU GEI) was a critical and commercial hit. Its line "Love you 10,000 years" even became a classic line. Two years ago Sing Yeh reportedly would return to the Journey to the West subject.

Recently, Bingo Group executive Sing Yeh finally confirmed NEW CHINESE ODYSSEY (SUN DAI WA SAI YAU), which will start production in February. Sing Yeh has not confirmed whether he will perform. However this film has been so important to him that he continuously recruited big stars for the new film. In August Sing Yeh even personally went to Beijing to invite international Best Actress Maggie Cheung Man Yuk to play the Queen Mother. Because Sing Yeh was extremely sincere and Maggie wanted to work on a comedy, her chance of performing was rather high. Not only NEW, Sing Yeh also talked about tailoring a woman film for Maggie with a lot of potential.

He not only personally invited Maggie to perform but also asked Will Smith. Reportedly when Will Smith came to Hong Kong to promote I AM LEGEND, he met with Sing Yeh and also mentioned his CHINESE ODYSSEY project. In 2008, Sing Yeh met with Will Smith again when he went to the U.S. for the GREEN HORNET negotiation. He again invited he and his son Jaden to guest star together as he was interested in turning Jaden into the young Monkey King. As for why Old Sun would turn into a foreigner, Sing Yeh thought of 72 actors to play the Monkey King role simultaneously. Old Sun is able to make 72 transformations into men, women, seniors, children and even foreigners!

Derek Kwok Chi Kin will direct NEW CHINESE ODYSSEY. In order to make this film, Sing Yeh postponed KING OF COMEDY 2. Kwok Chi Kin said, "With big stars like them, Mr. Chow have to personally negotiate. I am waiting for his notification. However my initial cast list has Hollywood superstars and some big stars."

Reportedly the version will be a youth version, with Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting) as the Tang Monk and Ethan Ruan (Yuen King Tin) as Sun Wukong the Monkey King. The film would also have characters like the White Bone Demon, Princess Iron Fan, Bull King and Sand Monk, who new comers from Mainland recruitment will play. Although Sing Yeh would only be a producer this time, he could express his opinions about the cast. He personally met with Yuen King Tin. Sing Yeh felt that Siu Tin had Sun Wukong's lively side so he was the most suitable to play the character. Sing Yeh would also guest starred as a transformed Sun Wukong. Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi has also been invited to guest star. Because it was a story about a young Tang Monk, the leads would be idol actors.

Despite China Film Group repeatedly suggested for Sing Yeh to play the Tang Monk role, he did not agree. Because if he starred, the film could not possibly be a youth version. In addition TAI CHI is almost ready for production, during which he would not have time to handle other film.

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[2010.09.30] SHU QI LOOKS FORWARD TO A SEQUEL WITH DONNIE YEN

7:24 PM | Labels: Andrew Lau, Anthony Wong, Chen Jiajia, Huo Siyan, LEGEND OF THE FIST THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN, Ryu Kohata, Shu Qi

Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong Chau Sun (second right) and others celebrate LEGEND OF THE FIST THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN box office success

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LEGEND OF THE FIST THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN (JING MO FUNG WON CHEN ZHEN) two nights ago held a box office celebration in Shanghai. Director Andrew Lau Wai Keung led stars Shu Qi, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Huo Siyan, Ryu Kohota, Chen Jiajia and others in attendance.

Lau Wai Keung stated that in the first cut the ending actually had an additional 8 minutes of drama that explained Chen Zhen's personal inner conflict, but it was cut from the release. He hoped this ending would appear in the film sequel as the opening sequence. Shu Qi also hoped to continue to perform in the sequel, and romance the Yen Chi Tan played Chen Zhen once again. Shu Qi said, "Everything would depend on the script, hopefully the ending wouldn't be as sad as this time." Since the Mainland release of CONFESSION OF PAIN (SEUNG SING), Shu Qi's LOOK FOR A STAR (YAU LUNG HEI FUNG), IF YOU ARE THE ONE, BLOOD BROTHERS, CITY UNDER SIEGE (CHUEN SING GAI BEI) and other films were big hits in the Mainland. Shu Qi's personal cumulative box office in the Mainland was near 800 million yuan as Shu Qi became the target that film companies, directors and producers fought over. With a lucky star like Shu Qu, LEGEND OF THE FIST THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN had hope to witness Shu Qi's personal box office mark breaking 1 billion yuan.

Shu Qi since her first film has worked with Lau Wai Keung 11 times already. Shu Qi joked that Lau loved to yell at actresses, thus no one dared to work with him. Shu Qi also said, "He is very responsible to me, he wants big things for me." Then she called Lau Wai Keung "Papa". Meanwhile, Wong Chau Sun praised Shu Qi for her quality and being radiant in front of the camera. Shu Qi and Wong Chau Sun might appear in another story in the sequel, as Shu Qi might play Yoshiko Kawashima.

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[2010.09.30] MICHELLE YEOH IS TOO BUSY WITH JUNG WOO-SUNG TO MIND HER BROTHER'S RUMOR

7:13 PM | Labels: Angeles Woo, John Woo, Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh, REIGN OF ASSASSINS, Shawn Yue, Su Chao-Bin

John Woo (Ng Yu Sum)

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Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jung Woo-Sung

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The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced REIGN OF ASSASSINS (GIM YU) will soon open in Hong Kong. Its actor included Korea's Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Shawn Yue Man Lok and director Su Chao-Bin yesterday attended a press conference. Michelle yesterday declined any interview due to her brother's affair, but Michelle and Jung Woo-Sung held hands sweetly. He even said that he liked girls like Michelle. When he learned that she already had a boyfriend he stated that he would wait for next life with Michelle.

Michelle in the film played a couple with Jung Woo-Sung. She has known Ng Yu Sum for a long time before working together this time. "We met each other in the U.S. years ago. I have always wanted to be able to work with Ng Yu Sum but we never had the chance. This time with a big director as the producer and a young director with potential with so many good actors, this time I truly 'got rich'." Speaking of Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle also had nothing but praise as she complimented on his hard work on learning Mandarin. Jung Woo-Sung greeted the media in Mandarin and Cantonese. He even gently said, "As a woman, she has her own style and is also a very cooperative and responsible actress. I once thought if I meet someone with Yeung Chi King's kindness and personality then it would be great!" Lok Jai said to Jung Woo-Sung, "Too late!" When Jung Woo-Sung learned that Michelle has already boyfriend, he continued to flirt, "If I can I hope maybe in the next life!"

Ng Yu Sum was asked with the success of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON, would making REIGN OF ASSASSINS bring any pressure. He replied, "I never had any box office pressure." He pointed out that REIGN OF ASSASSINS sold for several tens of millions in Europe and America than RED CLIFF. In addition, his daughter Angeles Woo (Ng Fei Ha) also performed. Michelle revealed that Ng Yu Sum on the set was a nervous and lovable father. He said, "When I saw someone suddenly fall from high heights, as a father I was very worried. She wanted to drive me out and tell me to go away! She also said that I was nagging her, and that with me on the set she instead could not relax!"

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[2010.09.29] CECILIA CHEUNG GETS 1 MILLION DAILY FOR HER COMEBACK FILM

6:45 PM | Labels: ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011, Carina Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Raymond Wong

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi's comeback has been long anticipated

Donnie Yen Chi Tan's comedic look alone is entertaining

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"Hot Mom" Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi finally confirmed her comeback film to be the Lunar New Year film ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011 (JUI KEUNG HEI SI). Raymond Wong Pak Ming would tailor the character for her and team her up with box office guarantee Donnie Yen Chi Tan and Louis Koo Tin Lok as well as Carina Lau Ka Ling as two comedic couples. Her salary even took a great leap forward as she would make 10 million for a dozen or some days of work.

Reportedly Wong Pak Ming was able to land Pak Chi because his Lunar New Year films have always been popular. Light comedic Lunar New Year film was a very suitable genre for Pak Chi as a mother. With such a strong cast, the film would be a rather safe bet for the first shot of Pak Chi's comeback. The fact was Yen Chi Tan, Koo Tin Lok and Lau Ka Ling had high box office draw in the Mainland, conceivably they would be very helpful to Pak Chi's return to the Mainland market.

Since Pak Chi just decided to join the cast, Wong Pak Ming has already ordered for a script re-write to tailor a character for her. For now Yen Chi Tan and Lau Ka Ling would be a pair and Pak Chi would have a romantic link with Koo Tin Lok.

Wong Pak Ming said, "Indeed it's true! (Does Pak Chi have any special request?) No, she has been great. She didn't mention any special request or that she wouldn't leave Hong Kong. She has been very reasonable. (How did you move her?) I think it was sincerity and the good team. (Would Pak Chi's son perform?) We never discussed this!"

Reportedly although Pak Chi did not have any special request, she asked to attend only one premiere in Hong Kong and in the Mainland and would not follow the promotional tour. Conceivably she did not want to leave her sons for too long. The team has been very understanding and willing to accommodate.

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[2010.09.29] WILLIAM CHAN PUTS THE "GOODS" ON DISPLAY

6:12 PM | Labels: Carrie Ng, HI FIDELITY, Michelle Ye, Pat Ha, William Chan

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William Chan Wai Ting in his new film CHOOK GWAI DIK NUI YUN (OFF THE RAIL WOMEN) played a gigolo who traversed between Pat Ha Man Jik, Carrie Ng Ka Lai and Michelle Ye (Yip Shuen). In the film he would have many love scenes. To display his "abilities", William not only got himself into shape but earlier went to Soho, Central to select clothing.

William in the store stated that he was looking for clothing and accessories that displayed masculine sexiness. He immediately received passionate treatment from the boss lady. To coordinate with his "gigolo look", William after putting on the accessories and made a variety of

tempting poses under the order of the boss lady. The more he tried on the happier he got as he became interested in the store's decorations and artwork. He and the boss lady got along so famously that they went to have tea at a coffee shop together. Did William feel gratified that he

successfully attracted a sexy boss lady's attentive treatment? He laughed and said, "That boss lady is my pretty older sister. Our relationship is great. She knew that I would play a gigolo in my new movie and told me to see if she had any clothes that fit."

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[2010.09.29] JOHN WOO'S DAUGHTER MOVES HIM TO TEARS

5:24 PM | Labels: Barbie Hsu, John Woo, Jung Woo-Sung, Leon Dai, Michelle Yeoh, Pace Wu, Paw Hee Ching, REIGN OF ASSASSINS, Shawn Yue, Su Chao-Bin, Wang Xueqi

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The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced wuxia film REIGN OF ASSASSINS (GIM YU) earlier held a premiere in Beijing. The segment that honored Ng Yu Sum was the most emotional, as the event displayed footage of his Venice award acceptance but suddenly added his daughter Angeles Woo (Ng Fei Ha)'s thoughts about his award. Ng Yu Sum broke down after seeing the words that her daughter said for him. Attending the premiere were director Su Chao-Bin, actors Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jung Woo-Sung, Barbie Hsu (Tsui Hei Woon), Shawn Yue Man Lok, Wang Xueqi, Paw Hee Ching, Pace Wu (Ng Pui Chi) and Leon Dai Lap Yan. The entire audience gave a three minute standing ovation.

The actors proceeded to perform. Yue Man Lok stood out the most as he made noodles on stage. He then jumped rope with the noodles he made and lighten the mood. Most actors performed with swords. When Jung Woo-Sung drew his sword it broke in half. Actually it was a set up, the

missing half of the sword was already in Jung Woo-Sung's chest. Yeung Chi King and Jung Woo-Sung embraced each other. She said that from the first day of their collaboration they fought, later they held hands at any public event as a message of mutual support.

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[2010.09.29] FILMKO MAKES ITS 3D NAME WITH DON QUIXOTE

5:22 PM | Labels: DON QUIXOTE, Donnie Yen, MONKEY KING

Karena Lam Ka Yun, star of DON QUIXOTE

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Filmko's first all 3D fantasy in China, DON QUIXOTE, will open in October. The Donnie Yen Chi Tan 3D MONKEY KING will also cost 400 million RMB to make. Its Beijing company even stated that it will never make another 3D movie as a sign of confidence in 3D films.

Filmko not only imported equipment and 3D production teams from Germany but also hired ALICE IN WONDERLAND special effect team with 50,000 yuan RMB daily to shoot Don Quixote's windmill duel. The special effect team adjusted the color on each grain of sand and drew a "sand demon" world by hand. MONKEY which will start production on October 8 had a Hollywood team to work from actor costumes, production to post production special effects. The company said that it wanted to make a authentic 3D brand in Asia, thus the company will never make 2D films again.

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[2010.09.29] TONY LEUNG AND ANDY LAU'S "LIFE RISKING" DUEL

4:54 PM | Labels: Andy Lau, DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung Ka Fai

Tony Leung Ka Fai, Andy Lau Tak Wa

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Andy Lau Tak Wa in the new film DETECTIVE DEE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM FLAME (DIK YUN KIT ji TUNG TIN DAI GOK) not only had scenes that many looked forward to with Carina Lau Ka Ling and Li Bingbing, but also an intense fight scene with Tony Leung Ka Fai as Wa Jai fought Ka Fai while hanging on a horse.

In the story Di Renjie and good friend Sha Tuo fought due to a misunderstanding. They even had to fight from the open air stupa to the horse. Action director Sammo Hung Kam Bo designed many wire action scenes for Wa Jai, one of which that carried him to the top of the stupa then he had to run. In the beginning Wa Jai already accidentally hit into the prop on top of the stupa, his mouth and chin were bruised and bloodied. Luckily his injury was not too severe! In another scene Wa Jai had to stand on two thin bamboos to fend off many. Wa Jai said, "At first I wasn't at ease because the bamboos were poking at the bottom of my feet. They felt like pressure point massage and somewhat difficult."

The toughest part of the shoot that both Wa Jai and Ka Fai agreed on was the fight on the horse. In the story they kept fighting on the horses. Wa Jai even had to hang on the horse with his legs to duel Ka Fai. Because the horses were running very fast, Wa Jai was upside down on the horse and had a little motion sickness.

When Hung Kam Bo continuously told Ka Fai to kick Wa Jai, Wa Jai thought, "If we switch characters then it would be great!......haha......just joking!"

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DVD Releases for September 28, 2010

3:28 AM | Labels: DVD Releases

Time to have a look at the weekly DVD releases and what's out today Tuesday September 28, 2010.

First up is one of my most anticipated and favourite films of the year and one I have been looking forward to it's DVD release ever since it came out in theatres and that is the chilling 3 friends stuck on a chair lift film, the one and only Frozen. Seriously, you need to see it - it's awesome as is the dark comedy Perrier's Bounty from Ian Fitzgibbon (A Film with Me in It) and starring Cillian Murphy and Jim Broadbent. Brilliant comedy there. Also brilliant is the South African film Gangster's Paradise Jerusalema which follows a crime/drama inspired by true event about a the rise of a entrepreneurial gangster.

We also have the release of Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky, a fantastic biopic starring the title roles played by Anna Mouglalis and Mads Mikkelsen respectively. Keeping it kinda real is the part concert/part narrative film This Movie Is Broken featuring Broken Social Scene. Documentary of the week goes to the Canadian film Reel Injun, which follows the "trail of Hollywood Indian".

Unseen but curious about films of the week include Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars which looks hilarious from the trailer & who can resist bloggy goodness? Also out is historical drama Good starring Viggo Mortensen, Mark Strong and Jason Isaacs and the rather controversial release of The Killer Inside Me from director Michael Winterbottom and starring Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson.

Biggie of the week goes to Iron Man 2 which still holds strong as the highest grossing opening weekend of the year in Canada and North America, although I know very few folks that really enjoyed it. Also out is the comedy Get Him to the Greek.

Criterion has as always some very interesting titles in release, this week we see the release of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and The Thin Red Line.

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Reel Injun is not currently available at Amazon.com

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DVD Releases for September 28, 2010

3:28 AM | Labels: DVD Releases

Time to have a look at the weekly DVD releases and what's out today Tuesday September 28, 2010.

First up is one of my most anticipated and favourite films of the year and one I have been looking forward to it's DVD release ever since it came out in theatres and that is the chilling 3 friends stuck on a chair lift film, the one and only Frozen. Seriously, you need to see it - it's awesome as is the dark comedy Perrier's Bounty from Ian Fitzgibbon (A Film with Me in It) and starring Cillian Murphy and Jim Broadbent. Brilliant comedy there. Also brilliant is the South African film Gangster's Paradise Jerusalema which follows a crime/drama inspired by true event about a the rise of a entrepreneurial gangster.

We also have the release of Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky, a fantastic biopic starring the title roles played by Anna Mouglalis and Mads Mikkelsen respectively. Keeping it kinda real is the part concert/part narrative film This Movie Is Broken featuring Broken Social Scene. Documentary of the week goes to the Canadian film Reel Injun, which follows the "trail of Hollywood Indian".

Unseen but curious about films of the week include Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars which looks hilarious from the trailer & who can resist bloggy goodness? Also out is historical drama Good starring Viggo Mortensen, Mark Strong and Jason Isaacs and the rather controversial release of The Killer Inside Me from director Michael Winterbottom and starring Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson.

Biggie of the week goes to Iron Man 2 which still holds strong as the highest grossing opening weekend of the year in Canada and North America, although I know very few folks that really enjoyed it. Also out is the comedy Get Him to the Greek.

Criterion has as always some very interesting titles in release, this week we see the release of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and The Thin Red Line.

Titles on Amazon.ca(Canada):

Titles on Amazon.com (US):

Reel Injun is not currently available at Amazon.com

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Live from St. Louis, 97.1 9/28/5:30PM/C Philip Adrian Booth haunts Paranormal Tuesdays on The Dave Glover Show. http://www.971talk.com/

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Live from St. Louis, 97.1 9/28/5:30PM/C Philip Adrian Booth haunts Paranormal Tuesdays on The Dave Glover Show. http://www.971talk.com/

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Christopher Saint Booth tells the secrets of the real Exorcist diary of the Haunted Boy on Los Angeles Talk Radio.

1:08 AM | Labels: The Haunted Boy The Secret Diary Of The Exorcist.

Christopher Saint Booth tells the secrets of the real Exorcist diary of the Haunted Boy! Tuesday, Sept. 28th 6PM/PST on Los Angeles Talk Radio-The Sheena Metal Experience, Channel 2 http://www.latalkradio.com/

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Frozen (DVD Review)

11:10 PM | Labels: 2010 Releases, DVD Reviews

Photo - Courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment

Writer/Dir: Adam Green (Hatchet)
Cast: Emma Bell, Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore
USA, 2010

Reason to see: Totally has that simple-idea-that-could-make-an-amazing-horror-film vibe

Now every once in a while a film comes out and it not only meets but actually exceeds expectations. Frozen is an exceeds expectations film. I knew that I would be seeing it from just moment into watching the trailer, in fact I didn't even watch the whole trailer because I was sold in just seconds (and I wouldn't recommend watching all of it if you are interested in the film). The promising and horrifying premise of friends stuck on a ski lift was more than enough to get me interested.

The brilliance of the film is, it doesn't rely on just being a good premise to be a good film. It builds on that with a great script that builds up the heart of the film: the characters. There are lots of horror films out there where you really are meant to not care or even like the characters. Not here. I felt like I knew exactly who Parker (Emma Bell), Dan (Kevin Zegers) and Lynch (Shawn Ashmore) were and you better believe that I cared about them. The characters are a completely believable trio and everyone performance was great, although I was particularly impressed with Shawn Ashmore (Bobby/Iceman from the X-Men films).

The horror elements of the film are pitch perfect. The pacing is perfect, the tension builds subtly and it has a great balance of keeping you guessing on some things and leading up to others. It goes without saying that it's a film that you really don't want to know too much about, so I'm certainly not going to spoil the fun. It really hits all the marks of a great horror film and it was great to see it originally at the theatre with an audience that gasping and cringing at all the right moments and I've been aching for it to come out on DVD to not only see it again but share the experience with others. It is definitely a film that benefits from watching with others as you can cringing, gasp and even giggle together along the way. Originally I called it a truly awesome horror film, and it is, but after seeing it a few times now I think the love of the film can be enjoyed and celebrated beyond just horror fans. I'm going to branch that out and say that if you like film at all, see Frozen. You won't regret it.

DVD Extras:
I'm really impressed with the DVD extras here. They extensive and insightful, and there is also almost zero overlap of information throughout the featurettes - which is impressive given the fact that there are 4 featurettes which running time is almost as long as the film itself! That's a rare treat.

Audio commentary with writer/director Adam Green and actors Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers & Emma Bell. Great commentary that has a nice group of friends casual vibe to it with lots of funny stories, great insights into the characters along with some technical notations on how specifics things were done in the film which are gone into further detail in the featurette. Two sidenotes on the commentary are that Emma Bell comes in at 25 minutes in, plus several references to another more technical commentary which is only on the BluRay version.
Deleted Scenes (3 scenes, 6 minutes) with optional audio commentary by writer/director Adam Green. I watched them first on their own, and then re-watched with the commentary and I think that's really the way to go as you the commentaries explain more about each scene including why it wasn't included in the film.
Catching Frostbite: The Origins of Frozen (10 minutes) great featurette that tells the story of how the idea for the film came to be from inspiration to process to the team coming together. Features interview with writer/director Adam Green, first assistant director Craig Borden, co-producer/second unit director Jason Miller, co-producer Cory Neal, director of photography Will Barratt and producers Peter Block & Tim Williams.
Three Below Zero (10 minutes) fascinating featurette focusing on the trio of characters in the film their dynamics, relationships, journeys and likability. Features flip clips, stills and interviews with writer/director Adam Green, actors Shawn Ashmore (Lynch), Emma Bell (Parker) and Kevin Zegers (Dan) and producers Peter Block & Tim Williams.
Shooting Through It (11 minutes) featurette focusing on the logistics & production side of the film in terms of films vision and challenges of shooting on location. Includes behinds the scenes footage and interviews with writer/director Adam Green, production designer Brian McBrian and director of photography Will Barratt.
Beating the Mountain: Surviving Frozen (52 minutes) very extensive featurette with a vast amount of behind the scenes footage including multiple takes of particular shoots, interviews with cast & crew. It goes through everything from what the cast & crew had to go through during the crazy weather during the shoot, technical elements of the logistics of how they particular shots, stunts, literally everything you could want to know about the film is here. What they did was absolutely amazing, I honestly didn't know that every single outside shot was actually done outside. Wow. Interviews include writer/director Adam Green, first assistant director Craig Borden, co-producer/second unit director Jason Miller, co-producer Cory Neal, director of photography Will Barratt and producers Peter Block & Tim Williams, stunt co-ordinator Kane Hodder, production designer Brian McBrian, first assistant camera David "D.R." Rhineer, Sled Reynolds and actors Shawn Ashmore (Lynch), Emma Bell (Parker) and Kevin Zegers (Dan) and more.
Trailer

Frozen is available on DVD as of September 28, 2010. Check it out over at Amazon.ca & Amazon.com

Shannon's Overall View:
I loved it
I'll buy it
I highly recommend it

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© Shannon Ridler, 2010
Originally reviewed during Theatrical Release - February 8, 2010

Emma Bell, Kevin Zegers and Shawn Ashmore in Frozen. Photo - Courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment

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