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Film review: Planet 51
3 December 2009 4:05 PM, PST
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Joe Stillman's script has an annoyingly anachronistic hippie protester, and the film runs out of comic steam well before the end
Here is a moderately funny family animation, written by Joe Stillman (the author of Shrek and Shrek 2) set on a far-off planet whose bug-eyed creatures and general ambience very much resemble 1950s America, complete with an ongoing craze for red-scare alien-invasion movies. (The look of some of the aliens seems also to have been taken from Matt Groening's Futurama.)
The townsfolk are then terrified by their very own real live "alien invasion": this is a smug beefcake astronaut from Nasa on Earth, who lands in the module, intending – as he plaintively confesses – only to plant Old Glory, knock a few golf-balls around and head on home. Instead, he's made the discovery of the millennium.
It's amiable stuff, but Stillman's script has an annoyingly anachronistic hippie protester,
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Bollywood rebuffed at White House state dinner
29 November 2009 12:19 PM, PST
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Indo-Americans have applauded Us President Barack Obama for honouring India in his first state dinner held at White House in Washington DC (USA) on November 24.Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a presidential acknowledgement of appreciation of world.s largest democracy.It showcased the growing ties between two great nations, Zed, who is president of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, added.Although about 105 Indians or Americans of India descent and their relatives were on the 338-person guest list, Bollywood was totally rebuffed with not a single name from India.s film industry appearing on this list. On the other hand, many Hollywood names showed up on this list.Hollywood celebrities which appeared on the guest list included: Oscar winner producer-director Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan), Oscar nominated producer Jeffrey Katzenberg (Shrek) and his wife Marilyn Katzenberg, Oscar nominated filmmaker-screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan
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The X Factor winner's song: one size fits all
27 November 2009 6:40 AM, PST
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What will The X Factor winner's single be? The likely ballad is a song so bland it could fit the mood for almost any TV show
With The X Factor final a little over a fortnight away, thoughts have naturally started to turn to the winner's song. Usually it'd be a soppy, vaguely aspirational ballad that wouldn't sound out of place at a bad wedding reception or, if Simon Cowell happens to be feeling particularly avant garde, a Gillette commercial.
But not this year. It's been reported that the winner of The X Factor will get to sing Journey's Don't Stop Believin' – unless Stacey wins, because then it'll be a Miley Cyrus song. Incidentally, rumours that Stacey is going to take to the stage tomorrow night wearing a placard that reads "Don't vote for me, it's not worth the agony" are currently unfounded.
But if you're thinking, "Hang on a minute,
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- Stuart Heritage
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'Shrek Forever After' to Be Last 'Shrek' Film ... for Now
26 November 2009 12:02 PM, PST
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I have a personal kink when it comes to a good old fashioned fairy tale subversion. I can't explain it, but there's just something about messing with those classic tales that never fails to amuse me -- so you can see why I have a soft spot for the Shrek franchise. News of a fourth film first hit back in 2007 and now USA Today gives us our first look at the fairy tale comedy, as well as (good?) news that the fourth installment of the franchise, Shrek Forever After, will be the last (and as much as I liked the first two films, I'll admit that by the time we had reached Shrek the Third, the charm was wearing a little thin).
Bill Damaschke, head of creative production at DreamWorks and Mike Mitchell (Sky High) gave some hints as to what we should expect from Shrek Forever After, and according to Mitchell,
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Shrek Forever After Movie Still
26 November 2009 5:18 AM, PST
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Dreamworks Animation just released this really cool new movie still featuring Shrek in the upcoming animated film “Shrek Forever After” aka Shrek Forever After: An IMAX 3D Experience by director Mike Mitchell (Sky High, Surviving Christmas) and starring Cameron Diaz (Bobbie Sue, The Box), Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop IV, The Incredible Shrinking Man), Mike Myers (Inglourious Basterds), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots, Dali) and Ian McShane (Deadwood, Kings).
Synopsis: The further adventures of the giant green ogre, Shrek, living in the land of Far, Far Away.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Shrek Forever After”.
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‘Shrek Forever After’ Will Be the Fourth and Last
25 November 2009 10:40 PM, PST
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DreamWorks Animation is ending the Shrek franchise at four films. The final fairy tale — now titled Shrek Forever After and scheduled for May 21, 2010 — promises to be full of pop culture references and celebrity voice overs.
USA Today has the first official photo from Shrek 4 (see below), plus this quote from Bill Damaschke, head of creative production at DreamWorks, “All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film.” Mmm parfaits…
This is a different tune than DreamWorks Animation was singing two years ago when it was factoring in a fifth film already for its animation slate through 2013. I suppose the success of Kung Fu Panda and its upcoming sequel means Dwa can rest easy knowing there’s another franchise out there to milk dry. The article neglects to mention Shrek spin-off Puss in Boots with the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Zach Galifianakis.
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Shrek Forever After Image – What An Ugly Mug
25 November 2009 11:05 AM, PST
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While the headline is all about the brand new image from Shrek Forever After – the fourth film in the popular series, there is something else going on in the Shrek-verse which will leave fans divded – Forever After is set to be the last film in the computer popular animated series.
They do say that all good things must come to an end (although I’d say Shrek stopped being good after number 2) and this certainly rings true here. Bringing together the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and later, Antonio Banderas, the Shrek franchise changed the face of animation. With it’s subtle adult humour and colourful animation, Shrek was (and still is) a film that truly has something for everyone.
Dreamworks’ head of creative production, Bill Damaschke, commented on the news simply by saying:
“All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film.
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‘Shrek Forever After’ Plot Details!
25 November 2009 10:26 AM, PST
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It’s been known for some time that Shrek Forever After, the fourth and final installment in the Shrek series, is in the works, but very little had been said about what exactly the last film would focus on.
The third film ended with the birth of Shrek and Fiona’s ogre-babies, so it could be assumed that the fourth movie would follow up on the family life of the Shrek clan.
Well, plot details have finally come out, and Shrek Forever After does follow Shrek’s life as family man, but not in the most happily-ever-after way.
Instead, Shrek feels he has become too domesticated. The ogre that used to send villagers running in terror has become a local celebrity, with those who were formerly afraid of him seeking autographs from the big green guy.
Shrek strikes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to get his edge back which, if you know the story of Rumpelstiltskin,
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First Look at Shrek Forever After + New Synopsis
25 November 2009 9:05 AM, PST
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USA Today revealed a first look at DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek Forever After, will hit theaters and IMAX in 3D on May 21st. We are told as well that the first trailer for the film will be seen in front of Avatar this holiday season. We have also gotten a new synopsis of the film
“Shrek is feeling over-domesticated in the fourth installment. He has lost his roar. It used to send villagers running away in terror. Now they run to him and ask him to sign their pitchforks and torches.To regain his ogre mojo, he strikes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin, the wee troublemaker who popped up briefly in Shrek 2 and 3.”
It was rumored that Paul McCartney would voice Stilskin, but it is actually non-Beatle Walt Dohrn, the film’s head of story, who does the honors.Returning of course is Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz
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Shrek 4 Looms Closer
25 November 2009 8:43 AM, PST
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The bad news? Shrek Forever After is well on its way. The good news? It promises to be the last Shrek film made.
After pumping the Shrek franchise for two sequels, the third film, Shrek Forever After will hit theaters this May with a trailer premiering next month ahead of Avatar to drum up interest.
Unlike the other films in the series, this Shrek will be brought to audiences in 3D, and will focus on what life would have been like for the characters had Shrek never existed in the first place. If the plot sunds like a big take-off of It's a Wonderful Life, that's because it blatantly is. But as the third sequel to what was originally a smart and original movie in 2001, who can expect otherwise?
The big thing to look out for in Shrek Forever After is the new characters and stars who have joined the cast.
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Last "Shrek" Film To Hit Theaters In 3-D
25 November 2009 8:01 AM, PST
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The fourth film in the "Shrek" franchise is also going to be the last. "Shrek Forever After" will hit theaters in 2010 and will also be the first time a "Shrek" film will be seen in 3-D.
"Shrek Forever After" is scheduled to hit theaters May 21st, 2010, with the first sneak peek showing in front of "Avatar" when it premieres on December 18th. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all back as the voices of the titular character, Donkey, and Princess Fiona.
In the new film, "Shrek" meets "It's A Wonderful Life" when Shrek strikes a deal with wee Rumpelstiltskin for things to go back to the way things used to be when he was a fearsome ogre and not a magnet for fairytale creatures and a domesticated father of three. But when Shrek sees his life as if he had never existed, he tries to overturn the pact.
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First Images from Shrek Forever After Arrive
25 November 2009 3:31 AM, PST
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Dreamworks Animation have released a couple of new images from the fourth installment of the Shrek franchise, ‘Shrek Forever After’ via USA Today. It’s scheduled for release 9th July and will end the long running series of movies that has been with us since 2001. I can;t believe it was that long ago that the original came out…. a lot has happened since then! The usual cast including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and Cameron Diaz are back to voice their characters with John Lithgow (who I saw on a London tube a couple of weeks ago!) returns to voice Lord Farquaad. The other character in the image is that of Rumpelstiltskin voiced by Walt Dohrn.
Head of creative production at Dreamworks, Bill Damaschke said: “All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film,”
Click the image above to enlarge or
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Latest 'Shrek' to be last in series
25 November 2009 3:06 AM, PST
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The latest Shrek movie will reportedly be the last in the series. Shrek Forever After, debuting on May 21 next year in 3D, will again feature the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. "All that was loved about Shrek in the first film is brought to the final film," DreamWorks head of creative production Bill Damaschke told USA Today. Director Mike Mitchell revealed that the animated comedy will mix (more)
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Official Synopsis and First Arts of Final 'Shrek' Movie Released
25 November 2009 2:00 AM, PST
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"Shrek Forever After" is starting to get in shape with the release of the promotional arts and the official synopsis. In the first still of the fourth film, the beloved green ogre is pictured with Rumpelstiltskin, the little troublemaker who made brief appearances in "Shrek 2" and "Shrek the Third". There's also a look of a smiling Donkey who is voiced once again by Eddie Murphy.
"Forever After" will see Shrek striking a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to regain his ogre mojo. After getting hitched to ogress Fiona and having triplets, Shrek "has lost his roar" that used to send villagers running away in terror. "Now they run to him and ask him to sign their pitchforks and torches," said director Mike Mitchell.
According to USA Today that got a hand of the stills, the pact will go awry and "Shrek must confront what life would be like in Far Far
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Shrek Forever After Pics Online
25 November 2009 12:25 AM, PST
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USA Today have the first images from the fourth, and apparently, final big screen Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After. To be honest, they're not all that scintillating. Of greater interest though, are the newspaper's quotes from director Mike Mitchell on new plot points and characters.The basic story has not changed - Shrek (Mike Myers) has lost his moj- sorry, roar, and finds himself in the company of slippery deal-maker, Rumplestiltskin (Walt Dohrn - not, you'll note, Paul McCartney; don't believe everything you read on IMDb). The grumpy green one is conned into a deal where by finding out what would happened if he never existed, he finds himself in a skewed, It's A Wonderful Life-gone wrong parallel universe where Donkey (Eddie Murphy) pulls a cart, Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) is fat and lazy, Rumplestiltskin is king, and, as promised - no-one knows who Shrek is.Click the
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Ron Wants To Give 'The Princess and the Frog' A Big Ole Sloppy Kiss!
25 November 2009 12:01 AM, PST
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I may seem overtly cynical and critical of today's movies, but it's only because I care about quality when it comes to shelling out a few clams for a film. There was a time, long before my fingers even touched a keyboard, where studios and producers were true showman and labored long and hard to craft memorable pieces of entertainment. There are many artisans today who hold the same ideals, but they are few and far between, often having their works lost in the sea of stories and premises recycled over and over again. We the audience should demand to get our money's worth and more, not shrug our shoulders and give a pass to movies that are barely decent compared to all the other crap. Even a powerhouse studio like Disney lost its way over the years long after the passing of its founder. They hit a great stride
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Get Your First Look at Shrek Forever After!
24 November 2009 7:05 PM, PST
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USA Today revealed a first look at DreamWorks Animation's Shrek Forever After, which is the fourth and final film in the series.
Shrek Forever After will hit theaters and IMAX in 3D on May 21st. The first trailer will be unveiled with James Cameron's Avatar, which opens on December 18.
Director Mike Mitchell said:
Shrek is feeling over-domesticated in the fourth installment. He has lost his roar. It used to send villagers running away in terror. Now they run to him and ask him to sign their pitchforks and torches.
To regain his ogre mojo, he strikes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin, the wee troublemaker who popped up briefly in Shrek 2 and 3.
It has been rumored that Paul McCartney voices the vile schemer, but it is actually non-Beatle Walt Dohrn, the film's head of story, who does the honors.
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are back as the voices of Shrek,
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Eddie Murphy’s Return To R-Rated Comedy To Be ‘Fluffy?’
20 November 2009 3:04 PM, PST
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Fans of old-school Eddie Murphy, one of the greatest stand-ups of all time, may have something to get excited about – because for the first time in over 10 years he has decided to return to that which made him a household name, that which made him great: R-rated comedies. And the comedy he has chosen will be The Misadventures of Fluffy for Paramount.
Wait. What? Nevermind, everyone can sit back down. Really? The Misadventures of Fluffy? I hate even writing that title, let alone watching it. C’mon Eddie, what are you doing? Last thing we heard was that Eddie Murphy had backed out of starring in the Richard Pryor bio-pic and now we’ve got this? He’s picking Fluffy over Richard Pryor.
Now, before everyone decides to chase after him with pitchforks (ala Frankenstein), it should be known that as of right now he’s not starring in this film,
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Perhaps another talking animal movie for Eddie Murphy
19 November 2009 8:01 AM, PST
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If talking animals worked before to get butts into theater seats to watch Eddie Murphy as Doctor Doolittle, why not do it again? Paramount Pictures has a project in the formative stages called The Misadventures of Fluffy, a family-fantasy comedy in which Murphy would play one-half of an animal buddy team that goes on a journey through New York City. THR describes the logline as a "social comedy reminiscent of Murphy’s 1980's hit Trading Places." Cool. So that means there's a nude scene with Jamie Lee Curtis in it, right?
Eddie needs a hit these days. Imagine That bombed this summer, Meet Dave bombed when it came out last summer and while Norbit did Ok at the box office, that was almost three years ago now. The Shrek movies keep Murphy's mortgage payments in check but the man can't live on telling Donkey jokes alone.
Writers Sam Pitman and
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The Week in Film: Oscar Bait
12 November 2009 9:02 AM, PST
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Why, hello, folks! Another week means another week closer to December, which
means it’s another week closer to Oscar bait movies. Aren’t you curious? I know
you are, so let’s begin!
First up, we have 2012. It’s one
of those natural disaster movies, but this time, on a global scale. The whole thing is based on the end of the world that
in turn is based on the Mayan calendar. Expect super visual effects in the
likes of things blowing up, giant tsunamis, raining meteors, skyscrapers
collapsing, and Godzilla. Oh wait, scratch that last one.
Okay, sure this isn’t Oscar bait. But still, if you’re feeling like July in
November, go for it! Oh, yeah, 2012
stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Oliver Platt, and Amanda Peet.
The second of the two wide releases this week is Pirate Radio. In the 1960s, a bunch of DJs went on a boat,
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