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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Complete Oscar Winners List

Here is the Winners List from the 2012 Academy Awards broadcast, February 26, 2012 :

Best Cinematography
Robert Richardson, "Hugo"

Best Art Direction
"Hugo'

Best Costume Design
"The Artist'

Best Make Up
"The Iron Lady'

Best Foreign Language Film
"A Separation'

Best Actress In A Supporting Role
Octavia Spencer, "The Help'

Best Film Editing
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

Best Sound Editing
"Hugo"

Best Sound Mixing
"Hugo"

Best Documentary Feature
"Undefeated"

Best Animated Film
"Rango"

Best Visual Effects
"Hugo"

Best Actor In A Supporting Role
Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"

Best Original Score
Ludovic Bource, "The Artist"

Best Song
"Man or Muppet", "The Muppets"

Best Adapted Screenplay
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, "The Descendants"

Best Original Screenplay
Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"

Best Live Action Short
"The Shore"

Best Documentary Short
"Saving Face"

Best Animated Short
"The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore"

Best Director
Michel Hazavanicius, "The Artist"

Best Actor In A Leading Role
Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"

Best Actress In A Leading Role
Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"

Best Picture
"The Artist"

'Sela' Uses Classic Tales Of Old

Zenesocpe Entertainment's "Grimm Fairy Tales: Omnibus Volume 1" TP, available May 2012, is written by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco and illustrated by various artists, with a cover by Franchesco :

"...start reading from the very beginning of Zenescope Entertainment's longest running series with this massive 1,600 page collection. Experience the uniquely twisted fairy tales from the minds of Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco. Follow the heroine 'Sela' as she uses the classic tales of old to lead modern day men and women to the right choices..."

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'Baba Yaga' And The 'Sea Witch' Join Forces

Zenescope Entertainment's "Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Myths & Legends" #17, available May 2012, is written by Raven Gregory and illustrated by TBD, with covers by Ale Garza and Mike Capprotti :

"...as the race to recruit the 'false bloods' on earth begins to heat up, 'Baba Yaga' and the 'Sea Witch' join forces to unleash a powerful being who will tip the balance in the battle between the forces of good and evil..."

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"Wonderland" Is In A State Of Chaos

Zenescope Entertainment's "The Call Of Wonderland" #1, available May 2012, is written by Dan Wickline and illustrated by TBD, with covers by Anthony Spay and Marat Mychaels :

"...the countdown to 'Wonderland' continues as the 'Jabberwocky's is defeated, the 'Queen of Hearts' is history and Wonderland is in a state of chaos. Now the 'Red Knight' is back and he's about to unleash an ancient force long thought to be gone..."

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Sneak Peek "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"

Sneak Peek a new international trailer supporting "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", a sequel to 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra", directed by Jon M. Chu, based on Hasbro's "G.I. Joe" toy, comic and media franchises.

The film was written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick ("Zombieland") starring Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Arnold Vosloo, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce and Lee Byung-hun :

"...the 'G.I. Joe Team' come into conflict with 'Zartan', 'Storm Shadow' and 'Firefly' all serving under the newly released 'Cobra Commander'. Zartan (last seen in disguise as the President of the US) frames all G.I. Joe operatives as traitors and wipes most of them out in a sneak attack.

"Zartan and the Commander now have all the world leaders under Cobra's control, with warheads headed towards innocent populaces.

"Outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes make a desperate plan to expose the truth and stop Cobra from taking over the world..."

From Skydance Productions, di Bonaventura Pictures and Hasbro, distributed by Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the new film will open in North America, June 29, 2012.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

"Friends With Kids" - March 9, 2012

Distributor VVS Films will open the $10 million budgeted, independent ensemble comedy "Friends With Kids" in key cities across Canada, March 9, 2012.

Written, produced, directed by and starring Jennifer Westfeldt, the film co-stars Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, and Megan Fox :

"...a pair of best friends in their 30's observe the effect kids have on couples. To avoid that 'toll', the best friends resolve to have a child as well as date other people..."

"Friends With Kids" was produced by Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, Joshua Astrachan, Jake Kasdan, Hamm and Westfeldt for Red Granite Pictures, Studio Points West Pictures and Locomotive.

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Jon Favreau: You Say You Want A "Revolution"

Tracy Spiridakos and Anna Lise Phillips have been cast in the upcoming 'high-octane' NBC TV drama pilot "Revolution", from JJ Abrams ("Fringe") and Eric Kripke ("Supernatural").

To be directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man") , from a script he co-wrote with Kripke, premise follows a diverse group struggling to survive in a world where 'energy' has mysteriously ceased to exist.

Executive producers are Abrams, Kripke, Bryan Burk, Kathy Lingg and Athena Wickham.

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"Kiani" Returns To The 'Blue'

Aspen Comics' "Fathom; Kiani" VOL. 2 #0, available March 9, 2012, is written by Vince Hernandez and illustrated by Oliver Nome, with covers by Nome, Sana Takeda and Michael Turner :

"...in 'Volume One', she discovered her true identity. Later, she was labeled a dissident by her own people. Finally, she was killed by 'Aspen Matthews'. Now, 'Kiani' is back as she returns to the awe-inspiring underwater world of the 'Blue' seeking vengeance for her past!

"The neutral truce between the Humans and the Blue has taken an emotional toll on the inhabitants under the surface -- and their future as a unified body remains uncertain. Now, all bets are off as Kiani's true power and capabilities -- as well as shocking secrets from the past-- are finally revealed..."

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"Astonishing X-Men: Exalted"- February 29

Marvel Comics' Astonishing X-Men" #47, available February 29, 2012, is written by Jen Van Meter, Jim McCann and illustrated by Roger Robinson, Clayton Henry, with a cover by John Tyler Christopher :

"...the conclusion to 'Exalted', as the 'X-Men' join the fight in an alternate dimension. How far will 'Cyclops' go to save our world's mutants ?..."

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Sneak Peek "The Moth Diaries"

From IFC Films, Sneak Peek a new poster and trailer supporting director Mary Harron's "The Moth Diaries", starring Sarah Bolger, Lily Cole, Sarah Gadon and Scott Speedman :

"... 'Rebecca' (Bolger) is a young girl who is haunted by her father's suicide. She enrolls in an elite boarding school for girls and, before long, Rebecca's friendship with the popular 'Lucy' (Gadon) is shattered by the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named 'Ernessa' (Cole). Lucy falls under Ernessa's spell and becomes emotionally and physically consumed by her glamorous new friend. Rebecca, whose overtures of concern are rejected by Lucy, finds herself lost and confused.

"Lucy begins to develop a crush on her English teacher, 'Mr. Davies' (Speedman) and immerses herself in a Gothic vampire novel for his class. Rebecca starts to suspect that Ernessa is a vampire, but, despite the suspicious deaths that begin to occur, her fears are treated as simple girlish jealousy.

"As the line between reality and the supernatural starts to blur, Rebecca decides to take matters into her own hands and get rid of Ernessa. Who can say what is real and what is unreal to the heart consumed by passion and a mind afire with loss ?..."

The new film will be released April 20, 2012.

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'Sudana' Shows 'Hank' His Magical Abilities

Aspen Comics' "Charismagic" #5, available March 7, 2012, is written by Vince Hernandez and illustrated by Khary Randolph, with covers by Randolph, Siya Oum and Nicola Hwang :

"...with the stress of the task that lies ahead bearing down on him, 'Hank' begins to doubt himself. Aware of his concern, 'Sudana' decides the time is right to show Hank the extent of his magical abilities -- a power even he could never have imagined possessing -- yet, her lesson brings them much closer in unexpected ways as well.

"Meanwhile, 'The Guardians' and 'Sparkles' plan for their assault on the now-captured temple of 'Kon', but what they don't realize is 'Samsun' is on a mission to intercept his enemies before they reach him..."

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"The Dictator" Lashes Out @ Oscar

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen's plan to appear at the February 26, 2012 Oscar ceremony in character as 'Adm. Gen. Shabazz Aladeen', from his upcoming Paramount comedy feature "The Dictator," was at first scuttled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

"They have until midday on Sunday to give me my tickets back", said Aladeen. "If they do not, they will see and face unforeseen and unimaginable consequences."

After posting a video, Aladeen was sent his tickets and will now be attending the Oscars ceremony.

Directed by Larry Charles ("Borat"), "The Dictator" co-stars Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly and J.B. Smoove.

Cohen's fourth film "...tells the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed..."

"The Dictator" opens May 11, 2012.

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Why Is This "Knight" Different From Every Other Knight ?

Marvel Comics' "Moon Knight" #10, available February 29, 2012, is written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Alex Maleev, with a cover by Maleev :

"...'Moon Knight' succumbs to one of his new personalities to fight for the survival of Los Angeles. But once the 'Kingpin' of LA pushes him over the edge, can Moon Knight ever come back ?..."

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"Goon" Poster Penalized For Gross Misconduct

According to TorontoFilm.Net, the new 'low-brow' hockey movie "Goon", written by and co-starring Canadian Jay Baruchel, offering a sympathetic depiction of hockey 'enforcers', has had numerous posters removed from Toronto bus shelters by outdoor advertiser Astral Media.

The reason was public complaints to Toronto City Hall about Baruchel being shown making a 'suggestive gesture' with his tongue and two spread fingers that is generally recognized (?) as signifying having oral sex with a woman.

"It must be exhausting to be that uptight," Baruchel said, adding that the poster pose was a "reflexive motion".

Meanwhile distributor Alliance blamed city officials.

"Apparently different districts of Toronto had lodged complaints," said Alliance."They deemed the artwork too offensive."

But Elyse Parker of the city's transportation services office said the final decision was not theirs, as city staff contacted Astral after receiving complaints, with Alliance removing the posters without further discussion.

"I can appreciate somebody being offended or not wanting that out there on the streets," said co-star Liv Shreiber.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Goon"...

Thursday, February 23, 2012

"Young Justice: Misplaced" - March 3, 2012

Sneak Peek a new clip from the next season of the Warner Bros Animation TV series "Young Justice" episode, titled "Misplaced", debuting March 3, 2012 as part of the "DC Nation" block :

"...when every adult on the planet disappears, only the 'Young Justice' superhero team, 'Zatana' and 'Billy Batson' are left.

"Their mission : to defeat the five most powerful sorcerers on the earth..."

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