Director: Marco Schnabel Cast:Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Mike Myers, Romany Malco, Verne Troyer Synopsis: In the comedy 'The Love Guru,' Pitka (Mike Myers in his first original character since Austin Powers) is an American who was left at the gates of an ashram in India as a child and raised by gurus. He moves back to the U.S. to seek fame and fortune in the world of self-help and spirituality. His unorthodox methods are put to the test when he must settle a rift between Toronto Maple Leafs star hockey player Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco) and his estranged wife. After the split, Roanoke's wife starts dating L.A. Kings star Jacques Grande (Justin Timberlake) out of revenge, sending her husband into a major professional skid - to the horror of the teams' owner Jane Bullard (Jessica Alba) and Coach Cherkov (Verne Troyer). Pitka must return the couple to marital nirvana and get Roanoke back on his game so the team can break the 40-year-old 'Bullard Curse' and win the Stanley Cup.
Lawyers for two U.S. newspapers and a news agency have filed an emergency motion at Illinois Supreme Court asking for the publication of intimate details of R. KELLY's trial for alleged child pornography offences.
R. KELLY
The I Believe I Can Fly hitmaker is currently awaiting trial on 14 counts of child pornography, with proceedings due to start in May (08).
But now the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times and the Associated Press are asking for the court to release sealed court records and transcripts to the press, filing papers on Monday (28Apr08).
If the bid is successful it would see lurid details of the case published across the globe.
Judge Vincent Gaughan has insisted he will try to protect Kelly's rights and prevent information from influencing prospective jurors.
The 41-year-old star has pleaded not guilty to the charges which see him accused of videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl.
LATEST: MELANIE BROWN has dismissed rumours the SPICE GIRLS are to reunite one final time to perform for former South African President NELSON MANDELA.
SPICE GIRLS
The girl band concluded their comeback tour earlier this year (08) but were reported to be planning a last gig at Mandela's 90th birthday celebration concert in London's Hyde Park in June (08).
Sporty Spice Melanie Chisholm fuelled speculation recently by remarking, "We're great friends of Mr. Mandela and we would love to perform for him again."
But now Brown has put an end to the rumours, insisting the band have no plans to appear at the event.
She says, "I don't think we are. I did hear about that and we're all big fans of Nelson Mandela but I don't think we're going to be doing that.
"I know we all have a lot of stuff going on. I know that I'm here (in Los Angeles) working probably until the end of the year. But I know I don't have a break. But he's a great guy. I can't believe he's 90."
The Wannabe hitmakers met Mandela during a visit to Johannesburg in 1997, when he famously referred to them as his "heroes".
THE WHO star PETE TOWNSHEND has 'changed his mind' over plans for the legendary group to record a new album and embark on a tour later this year (08).
PETE TOWNSHEND of The Who
The star recently announced in a fan club newsletter that he had agreed to several new projects - including heading back to the recording studio in September (08).
But just days after the original email, Townshend has backtracked - declaring he now doesn't want to start work on a new LP or play any more live shows.
The statement reads, "I've emailed everyone (in the band) to tell them I've changed my mind.
"I'm not mad. I'm not selfish. I really have to be strong enough to admit that today, I really do not have a clue what to do next."
Pop superstar MADONNA was left shocked and appalled by a bizarre sex ritual which young widows in Malawi have to go through after their husbands die - because it fuels the spread of Aids in the country.
Madonna at the World Premiere of 'I Am Because We Are' at the Tribeca Film festival. Ney York City, USA - 24.04.08
In her new documentary I Am Because We Are, Madonna chronicles the plight of the people in the African nation, where she adopted her son David in 2006, and she admits some local customs left her feeling sick.
In one segment of the harrowing new film, the star reveals a young widow is forced to have sex three times with a stranger from outside her village as part of a cleansing ritual.
She says, "When this woman's husband dies of Aids, she is required by the village head tribal chief to go through this sexual cleansing.
"Until she does, basically the village is, like, at a standstill. And, if she refuses to do it, she will be ostracised by everyone."
BLACK EYED PEAS rapper WILL.I.AM has a back up plan in case singer FERGIE ever decides to leave the group - he will replace her with British pop star CHERYL COLE.
Cheryl Cole of Girls Aloud leaving the Dorchester Hotel. London, England - 26.04.08
The My Humps hitmakers are currently on hiatus while various members of the group pursue solo projects - but plan on getting back together for future albums and tours.
But Will.i.Am recently collaborated with Cole on his new single Heartbreaker and he insists that if Fergie decides not to rejoin them, Cole would be first in line to take her place.
He says, "If we didn't (have) Fergie, she (Cole) would be in the Peas - that's how cool she is."
Singer/songwriter NE-YO was approached by the SPICE GIRLS to write tracks for their recent Greatest Hits album - but he turned them down in favour of working with RIHANNA.
Ne-Yo and Rihanna at The 49th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center. Los Angeles, California - 11.02.07
The So Sick hitmaker was busy working with the Umbrella songstress when he received the call from the newly reformed girl band.
And the R+B star was forced to say no as he couldn't fit them into his hectic schedule.
He says, "The Spice Girls asked me to write some songs but I couldn't find the time.
"They wanted something for their comeback album but I never got round to getting it done. I was recording songs for Rihanna at the time."
British rockers COLDPLAY are to treat fans to two free shows to celebrate the release of their new album VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS.
CHRIS MARTIN of Coldplay
The Yellow hitmakers will perform at London's Brixton academy on 16 June (08) and at New York's Madison Square Garden a week later on 23 June (08).
But the band will be performing for free, telling fans to keep checking their official website where they will release details on how to obtain tickets for the gigs.
LATEST: Actress JAMIE LEE CURTIS has come out in defence of MILEY CYRUS insisting the teen star should have been better 'protected' during her controversial photoshoot with U.S. magazine Vanity Fair.
JAMIE LEE CURTIS
The magazine shoot - which featured the 15-year-old wearing nothing but a blanket - has sparked outrage across America, prompting an "embarrassed" Cyrus to issue an apology, claiming that she was manipulated into posing for the pictures.
And Curtis sympathises with the Hannah Montana actress - as she too was caught up in a topless photo scandal earlier this year (08).
The Halloween star appeared on the cover of AARP magazine wearing a strapless dress, but Curtis was shocked when she saw the end shot had been digitally altered to make her look semi-naked.
And she insists that if a mature woman like her can be manipulated by a magazine, more protection should be in place to look after vulnerable young stars.
She tells People.com, "I too was a little embarrassed by my recent topless 'scandal' and the subsequent parodies.
"But I am an adult. I protected myself during the shoot and I can take the heat. I only wish that her guardians had protected her.
"She is a young girl. She shouldn't have to deal with any of this. I know the integrity of Ms. Leibovitz and the magazine and I know there were people present at the shoot that should have been looking out to make sure that this didn't happen."
Director: Mark Pellington Cast: Adriana Barraza, Cheryl Hines, Luke Wilson, Morgan Lily, Radha Mitchell Synopsis: Luke Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School), Academy Award® nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel) and Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland) star in a modern day fable about the unexpected wonders of the everyday from director Mark Pellington (U2 3D, The Mothman Prophesies). Henry Poole is Here tells the funny, poignant and uplifting story of a disillusioned man who attempts to hide from life in a rundown suburban tract home only to discover he cannot escape the forces of hope.
Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) just wants to disappear. Shattered by circumstances beyond his control, he offers full price on a cookie cutter house in a drab, middle-class, L.A. neighborhood through his perky realtor Meg (Cheryl Hines). But just as he settles in to his indulgent isolation with a case of vodka and all the junk food he can eat, his neighbor, a well-meaning busybody named Esperanza (Adriana Barraza), drops by with a plate of homemade tamales and a whole lot of questions.
Despite his desire for solitude, Henry can’t help noticing Dawn (Radha Mitchell), the beautiful young divorcée next door and her daughter Millie (Morgan Lily), an eight-year-old amateur spy who hasn’t spoken a word since her parents’ break-up.
Henry’s self-imposed exile is shattered when Esperanza discovers a mysterious stain on Henry’s stucco wall that is seen to have miraculous powers. She begins leading pilgrimages to the “holy site” and invites church officials, including her pastor, Father Salizar (George Lopez), to inspect the apparition.
Although Henry remains skeptical, he finds himself gradually drawn back towards life, especially after his silent friendship with Millie brings him closer to Dawn. As news of the apparition spreads throughout the neighborhood and his feelings for Dawn grow, Henry realizes his plan to live out his days in quiet desperation is going to be much harder than he ever imagined.
Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Ben Barnes, Anna Popplewell and Skandar Keynes
Director: Andrew Adamson Cast: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Peter Dinklage, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sergio Castellitto, Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan Synopsis: The characters of C.S. Lewis's timeless fantasy come to life once again in this newest installment of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series, in which the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back from England to the world of Narnia, where a thrilling, perilous new adventure and an even greater test of their faith and courage awaits them.
One year after the incredible events of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the Kings and Queens of Narnia find themselves back in that faraway wondrous realm, only to discover that more than 1300 years have passed in Narnian time. During their absence, the Golden Age of Narnia has become extinct, Narnia has been conquered by the Telmarines and is now under the control of the evil King Miraz, who rules the land without mercy.
The four children will soon meet an intriguing new character: Narnia's rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding as his uncle Miraz plots to kill him in order to place his own newborn son on the throne. With the help of the kindly dwarf, a courageous talking mouse named Reepicheep, a badger named Trufflehunter and a Black Dwarf, Nikabrik, the Narnians, led by the mighty knights Peter and Caspian, embark on a remarkable journey to find Aslan, rescue Narnia from Miraz's tyrannical hold, and restore magic and glory to the land.
Directed once again by veteran director Andrew Adamson, screenplay by Andrew Adamson and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and produced by Mark Johnson, Andrew Adamson and Philip Steuer, the film reunites the original cast and creative team behind the blockbuster first film in the series.
The Stone Temple Pilots star has been sentenced to serve 192 hours behind bars in Los Angeles county jail for his drink driving arrest in November (07).
It's Weiland's second DUI offence and he has until 28 May (08) to serve the sentence.
The rocker was charged with one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of alcohol with a prior conviction. He entered a no contest plea through his attorney, Anthony Brooklier, in court on Monday (28Apr08).
Weiland will also have to complete an 18-month alcohol program and pay almost $2,000 (GBP1,000) in fines. He will also serve four years probation.
CHER insists her brief relationship with TOM CRUISE could have gone a lot further, admitting she was 'crazy' about him.
CHER
The Believe hitmaker dated the star 25 years ago, when she was 36 and at the height of her fame and Cruise was a 20-year-old up-and-coming actor.
They split in 1986 when Cruise was forced to move from Los Angeles to Chicago, Illinois after landing a role in the Martin Scorsese film The Color Of Money. He went on to marry his first wife Mimi Rogers a year later (1987), they divorced in 1990.
And Cher is convinced that despite the 16-year age gap, the couple could have become serious if their hectic work schedules hadn't driven them apart.
She tells U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey, "He was shy. He said he felt like such a boob in school and nobody talked to him. We went on a date once for dinner in a New York restaurant and the waitress was from his old school.
"He told me she never talked to him back in school, but now he was recognised he got all her attention.
"It could have been a great big romance because I was crazy for him."
Here are the newest tracks from Akon's newest proteges: supergroup R. CITY and pop singer COLBY O'DONIS!
ROCK CITY
Brothers R. City bring their "Caribbean spiced Hip-Hop" to their mixtape "The Black Beatles". Their debut album Wake the Neighbors is due later this year.
19-year-old COLBY O'DONIS is set to take the music world by storm. Singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around entertainer, COLBY's first single "What You Got" (w/Akon) features Pop, R&B, and Latin flavors. The single is already generating anticipation for COLBY's debut album to be released on Akon's KonLive label.
Colby O'Donis "What You Got" Featuring Akon music Video...
LATEST: Rapper/actor NICK CANNON squirmed awkwardly when asked about his rumoured engagement to MARIAH CAREY during an MTV News chat on Monday (28Apr08), refusing to deny reports he'd asked the pop superstar to marry him.
Nick Cannon at the 7th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - premiere of 'Tennessee' - afterparty held at the Cadillac Lounge at Tenjune. New York City, USA - 26.04.2008
Carey sported a huge diamond ring on her wedding finger at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York at the weekend (26Apr08), fuelling speculation she is to wed for a second time.
And rumours that Cannon is her new man refuse to go away.
Promoting his new film in New York on Monday, the MTV regular refused to make eye contact with his interviewer when he was asked about the alleged engagement.
Chuckling nervously, Cannon said, "Rumours happen, they do. She's a great person... She' probably the most festive, remarkable person I've ever met."
Carey's representatives have refused to comment on the new wedding rumours. She was previously married to Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, they divorced in 1998 after five years.
Modern technology is helping DURAN DURAN star JOHN TAYLOR keep his professional and personal lives on track after one failed marriage and a band split.
John Taylor of Duran Duran performing live in concert as part of Richard Branson's Sydney V Festival. Sydney, Australia - 29.03.08
The bassist admits he would be lost without email and cellphones - as the devices help him keep in touch with his wife Gela Nash and his family and friends when he's touring with the reunited Duran Duran.
And Taylor, who originally quit the Rio hitmakers in 1997, claims the communication helps him maintain his most important relationships - and not resent his touring commitments.
The pop star, who opens the North American leg of Duran Duran's world tour in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday night (29Apr08), says, "With email, texting and international cellphones that really work... I am actually beginning to believe it is possible to do what we do and maintain a family simultaneously.
"I know others that have done it, but it has eluded me for years."
ALICIA KEYS has returned to the stage after cancelling a couple of shows with a throat infection.
ALICIA KEYS
The R+B star scrapped two shows last week (ends25Apr08) but resumed her North American tour in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday night (26Apr08).
Keys is now scheduled to perform on Wednesday (30May08) in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, Keys' support act, Jordin Sparks, is taking her vocal rest very seriously after being diagnosed with a career-threatening throat illness.
In a statement released on Monday (28Apr08), the former American Idol winner writes, "I'm supposed to be on full vocal rest, which means no talking, laughing, giggling, and singing. It's hard."
Sparks hopes to join Keys' tour by the end of the week.
Former child star GARY COLEMAN and his wife are heading to U.S. reality legal show DIVORCE COURT in a bid to save their seven-month marriage.
GARY COLEMAN
The couple has taped a TV showdown with Divorce Court regular Judge Lynn Toler, hoping her advice can help them reach their first wedding anniversary.
The actor, 40, and his 22-year-old bride wed in secret last year (Sep08) but the romance has already been replaced with hostility.
In an interview with U.S. news show Entertainment Tonight, Coleman's young wife Shannon admits she's had enough of the former Diff'rent Strokes star's tantrums.
She says, "If he doesn't get his way, he throws a temper tantrum like a five-year-old does."
Meanwhile, the actor, 40, insists his wife doesn't listen to him: "If I have to throw something or break something, that's what's going to happen."
After taping the show recently, Judge Toler asked the couple to return to her courtroom in six months for an update hearing.
The man accused of stalking actress UMA THURMAN has pleaded not guilty to charges against him in a New York court.
Uma Thurman outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman'. New York City, USA - 16.04.08
Jack Jordan is accused of sending disturbing letters to the actress.
In court on Monday (28Apr08), one of Thurman's relatives testified about phone calls he allegedly received from the defendant.
The relative said that Jordan threatened to kill himself within 48 hours if he did not get Thurman's phone number, and also said that Thurman visited him in dreams in the form of a goddess.
“Pork And Beans” now available on iTunes. New self-titled album now available for deluxe and standard pre-order on iTunes with early access to show tickets. New Self-titled album in stores June 24, 2008.
Buzznet is proud to announce the launch of the Weezer “Pork and Beans” virtual food fight. Celebrating the recent iTunes release of Weezer’s first single off the soon-to-be released self-titled album, “Pork and Beans,” the aptly-titled promotion allows users to splatter the profiles of their friends through the simple insertion of codes within each page’s notes section.
Promoting fan involvement for the release through this heated food fight, Buzznet users can retaliate at will by tagging the top of each of their chosen profile pages with a heaping helping of the canned food favorite. Additionally for the promotion, a donation will be made in the name of the participants to Conscious Alliance, a non-profit organization that distributes food and resources to communities in the United States most in need.
The new self-titled album can now be pre-ordered on iTunes through Standard (12 songs) or Deluxe version (16 songs- Deluxe version also comes with an instant free track of the new "Pork and Beans" single).
Both pre-order versions come with a special password to buy tickets before the public onsale for Weezer's U.S. tour. You must pre-order the album by June 23, 2008, 11:59 PM local to be eligible to receive these added features. Event markets and presale times will be announced in the coming weeks.
Join Buzznet and Weezer’s “Pork and Beans” Virtual Food Fight HERE
Check out “Pork and Beans” below!
iTunes self-titled album pre-order links: Deluxe Standard
Sober movie star ROBERT DOWNEY JR. has a new pill addiction - but this time it's all vitamins and minerals.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man'
The once-troubled actor has famously turned his back on his druggie past, but admits he can't go anywhere without his case of health supplements.
And, as he prepares for a month-long world tour to promote new blockbuster Iron Man, Downey Jr. is taking care to pack all his vitamins.
He explains, "Anyone who doesn't need their yin tonified is beyond me."
The actor is making sure he takes his "pituitary formula" and other supplements to help him combat jet lag, as well as his stock of essential vitamins and minerals.
And he used weightlifting supplements to help him bulk up for his role in Iron Man: "I started taking this creatine from Sweden. It's a legal thing... This stuff is non-bloating creatine.
"When I was taking it, I looked really jacked and then four hours after taking it, I looked like a shrunken monkey again. But I also worked my ass off doing it!"
Movie pals BRAD PITT and GEORGE CLOONEY are to open this year's (08) Venice Film Festival in Italy with their new Coen Brothers film.
BRAD PITT and GEORGE CLOONEY
The Ocean's Eleven stars teamed up to shoot spy comedy Burn After Reading and now the movie has been selected to launch the European film event in August (08).
Comedienne KATHY GRIFFIN has confirmed she and billionaire Apple co-founder STEVE WOZNIAK have split - after he reportedly got married at the weekend (26Apr08).
Kathy Griffin speaking at GLAAD Media awards at Kodak theatre. Hollywood, California - 26.04.08
Griffin admits the odd couple broke up some time ago and she only recently found out he was about to get wed.
She says, "I got an email last week from him, and he is going to marry someone else. I think he might be married."
But the usually sharp-tongued Griffin insists she's far from bitter: "He is an awesome guy, but I have to say he is in the friends category now."
U.S. newsman JIM LEHRER has undergone successful heart valve surgery.
JIM LEHRER
The NewsHour host had the operation last Wednesday (23Apr08) after complaining of illness and checking into a Massachusetts medical facility. He spent two days in hospital.
Lehrer is expected to return to front the PBS network nightly show, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, next month (May08).
Synopsis: Katherine Heigl (Knocked up, TV's Grey's Anatomy) lights up the screen in this charming romantic comedy from the screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada. Heigl stars as Jane, a romantic, completely selfless woman who has been a bridesmaid in no less than 27 weddings. Unfortunately her own happy ending seems to be nowhere in sight. Until her younger sister Tess captures the heart of Jane's boss -- on whom Jane has a secret crush inspiring Jane to change her 'always-a-bridesmaid' destiny.
HOW SHE MOVE
Cast:Mya, DeRay Davis, Keyshia Cole, Rutina Wesley, Tre Armstrong
Synopsis: How She Move is an energetic, gritty and ultimately inspiring coming of age tale about a gifted young woman who defies all the rules as she step dances her heart out to achieve her dreams. Featuring a fresh cast of new discoveries, this Sundance Film Festival hit marks the feature film debut of the electric RUTINA WESLEY, with street-style step sequences by top choreographer Hi Hat and special appearances by R&B singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole and comedian DeRay Davis. Bursting with raw talent and intelligence, Raya Green (WESLEY), the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, has always been the family's one great hope. She won the rare chance to break out of their drug and crime-infested neighborhood when she was accepted into the exclusive Seaton Academy. But when her sister dies of an overdose, the family is shattered and Raya is forced to return to the place she tried so hard to escape.
Synopsis: The sweeping family fantasy follows a curious young heroine, Lyra Belacqua, and her quest to protect the coveted Golden Compass – the last of a mystical, powerful device that can unveil the truth, reveal what others wish to hide and even see the future. Lyra’s courageous nature and determination to protect the device – and rescue her best friend – open the door to an adventure that will take her over sky and ocean to the wilds of the icy north, where she will gain powerful allies in fantastical creatures. Academy Award®-winner for Best Visual Effects, The Golden Compass features an all-star ensemble cast including Academy Award®-winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours), Daniel Craig (Casino Royale), Sam Elliot (Ghostrider) and introduces Dakota Blue Richards. The film also features the distinguished voices of Academy Award-nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates (Misery), Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient), Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Ian McShane (TV’s Deadwood).
Synopsis: A powerful, emotional and relevant reminder of the heartbreaking toll war takes on the innocent, Nanking tells the story of the Japanese invasion of Nanking, China, in the early days of World War II. As part of a campaign to conquer all of China, the Japanese subjected Nanking – which was then China’s capital – to months of aerial bombardment, and when the city fell, the Japanese army unleashed murder and rape on a horrifying scale. In the midst of the rampage, a small group of Westerners banded together to establish a Safety Zone where over 200,000 Chinese found refuge. Unarmed, these missionaries, university professors, doctors and businessmen – including a Nazi named John Rabe – bore witness to the events, while risking their own lives to protect civilians from slaughter.
The story is told through deeply moving interviews with Chinese survivors, chilling archival footage and photos of the events, and testimonies of former Japanese soldiers. At the heart of Nanking is a filmed stage reading of the Westerners’ letters and diaries, featuring Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway and Jurgen Prochnow. Through its interweave of archival images, testimonies of survivors, and readings of first hand accounts, the film puts the viewer on the streets of Nanking and brings the forgotten past to startling life.
Nanking is a testament to the courage and conviction of individuals who were determined to act in the face of evil and a powerful tribute to the resilience of the Chinese people – a gripping account of light in the darkest of times.
Synopsis: From one of the most emotionally exhilarating and luminous bestsellers ever written comes the true story of a man who took an adversity beyond all imagining and transformed it into a testament to the irrepressible human urge to love, create and dream. With his third film, director and artist Julian Schnabel (“Basquiat,” “Before Night Falls”) forges a visually stunning, heart-stirring ode to what drives a man to go on when all truly seems lost. Through a mesmerizing blast of color, beauty and humor, and a rousing spirit of creativity, Schnabel tells the story of Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu Amalric, “Munich”), AKA “Jean-Do,” the high-flying editor of French Elle and father of two, who was renowned for his sense of humor and style, his joie de vivre and amorous energy, when, in an instant, his world was plunged into the depths of catastrophe.
Faced with a harrowing predicament, Jean-Do will use enormous courage and determination but, most of all, his soaring imagination to escape from his trap. Tapping into the limitlessness of his memories, fantasies, wit and wishes, he finds a way to race through experiences of wonder and grief, sex and love, fatherhood and childhood, faith and questioning, ecstasy and absurdity – and touches the very essence of what it is to be human. Along the way he is buoyed by a quintet of remarkable women: Céline (Emmanuelle Seigner), the mother of his children who remains devoted to him despite his betrayal; Inés (Agathe de la Fontaine), the girlfriend who still haunts him; Henriette (Marie-Josée Croze) and Marie (Olatz Lopez Garamendia), who give Jean-Do the power to re-connect with the world and his loved ones; and Claude (Anne Consigny), who becomes his ravishing literary assistant. Legendary screen star and Oscar® nominee Max Von Sydow takes the moving role of Jean-Do’s father. The cast of leading French stars also includes Patrick Chesnais, Niels Arestrup, the late Jean-Pierre Cassel and Marina Hands.
Synopsis: Action superstar Dolph Lundgren (Missionary Man) propels this hard-hitting adventure as a guide hired to lead a band of treasure hunters to locate a priceless Buddhist artifact.
Xander Ronson (Lundgren), an ex-Special Forces officer, agrees to lead an obsessed fortune hunter and his men on a dangerous quest for a legendary relic, the Tangka Tapestry. But great dangers await from a gang of ruthless Russian mercenaries bent on stealing the fabled treasure and also from a deadly curse said to protect the incredibly valuable relic from tomb raiders.
Synopsis: Academy Award® winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Best Supporting Actor, Jerry Maguire, 1996) wreaks his own brand of justice in HERO WANTED, a brutal action thriller co-starring Ray Liotta. Once the toast of the city, Liam Case (Gooding, Jr.) is now a forgotten man, a hero whose fame has passed him by. Hoping to restore his former glory, he attempts to foil an armed bank robbery, but winds up shot instead. Recovering from him wounds, Liam swears vengeance and begins a hunt of his own, leading to a shocking climax that proves the old adage: heroes are made, not born.
Cast: Cory McAbee, Katy Haywood, Ken Byrnes, Sheila Scullin, Will Oldham
Synopsis: In the confusion following a massive power outage, an awkward demolition derby driver vanishes, setting in motion a series of events affecting his pregnant girlfriend, his helplessly car-less father, a pack of wild boy scouts, a lactose intolerant roller rink employee, an elderly woman in search of her lost dog, and his best friend – a ten-year-old girl named Turkeylegs. Pieces of the mystery begin to come together as Turkeylegs sets out to find her missing friend. Cars drive circles in the dirt, a woman attends her own funeral, the sun rises sideways and an orange vehicle trades hands again and again. Everything eventully culminates in a massive demolition derby that throws all of the characters into different directions.
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