'Dark Knight Rises' teaser leaks online (Video)

A bootleg version of the first teaser of the highly anticipated "Dark Knight Rises" movie has made its way online. It is not a high quality video but it seems to be the real deal. Check out the said "Dark Knight Rises" trailer below:

"Dark Knight Rises" Trailer leaked online

The said teaser is rumored to premier alongside the theatrical release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" later this week.

"The Dark Knight Rises" features Christian Bale as Batman - his third time to play the role. Also starring in this Christopher Nolan-directed film are Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy, who play villains Catwoman and Bane respectively.

The movie is set to be released on July 20, 2012.

Meanwhile, the movie's official poster has been released. Here it is:

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2' Red Carpet Premier Live Stream

The eight and final adventure of the blockbuster Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" will not be released to the general public until July 15, 2011 – but its official premiere will happen a week earlier.

Later today (July 7, 2011), the much awaited movie will have its red carpet premier at the Trafalgar Square in London. You can watch the event online through the embedded live stream video below which will broadcast the premiere starting 11:00 a.m. EDT (11:00 p.m. Philippine Time):

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" Red Carpet Premier Live Stream | Video courtesy of Livestream

Meryl Streep As Margaret Thatcher

(Via - Towleroad)

Temptation Island of 1980 (Video)

The "Temptation Island" 2011 remake which star-studded premier night was successfully held last July 3rd, will finally open in theaters nationwide on July 6th.

If you intend to watch the movie, it would be a good idea I guess to take a look of the original "Temptation Island" of 1980 through the video and some info below so that you can somehow compare the new one and appreciate it more:

Temptation Island (1980) | Video courtesy of "purrfani"

For someone like me who was not yet born in 1980, the clip above helped me understand the commotion about the the remake since the original movie is really hilarious and somewhat naughty. Would the new one be more funny and daring? The video also got me excited on how it would be like in the new version especially that we have better technology these days.

Meanwhile, here are some bits of information of the original Temptation Island:

* It was released on July 4, 1980 by Regal Films
* It was directed by Joey Gosiengfiao and written by Toto Belano
* It was top-billed by four beauty pageant holders: Azenith Briones (Miss Photogenic, Mutya ng Pilipinas 1975), Jennifer Cortez (Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1978), Bambi Arambulo (Miss Maja Pilipinas 1977) and Dina Bonnevie (1st Runner-up, Miss Magnolia 1979).
* Among the lead stars, only Dina Bonnevie made it big in the Showbiz industry.
* It has the plot below:

The film focuses on four young ladies from different social backgrounds and each for their own various reasons, enlists in the fictional "Miss Manila Sunshine Beauty Pageant".

The first of which is Dina (Bonnevie), a college student who entered the contest in order to earn independence from her family. Next is spoiled, rich socialite, Suzanne (Cortez), whose every whim is attended to by her maid, Maria (Sun), learned of the contest when fliers dropped from a helicopter interrupts her sunbathing at the family pool and out of sheer vanity decided to sign up. Thirdly, Bambi (Arambulo), while planning her 18th birthday party, when she and her mother argue over the budget, since her once rich family cannot afford the grand debut, Bambi is forced to settle for a much simpler party. But during their argument, Bambi falls on her birthday cake; when sees the pageant's TV spot, her frustrations over her current situation inspires her to join. Rounding up the group is Azenith (Briones) a con-artist who plans to rig the contest by using her and her boyfriend's sexuality to influence the judges into voting for her.

The ladies later became the finalists for the competition. En route to the evening gown competition, the ship they boarded catches fire, and the passengers scramble to evacuate. The four women, Maria, Joshua (the gay pageant coordinator played by Jonas Sebastian) and his boyfriend Ricardo (Ricky Belmonte), Umberto (one of the ship's waiters played by Domingo Sabado) and Alfredo (played by Alfie Anido) land on a desert island

Also check out a review of the movie below by "gonzagaext":

"Temptation Island" is easily one of the funniest, wittiest Filipino films I've seen. Filipino humor, in film at least, automatically means slapstick so to see witty humor by itself is a big deal, much less one done well. Dina Bonnevie, Azenith Briones, and Bambi Arambulo deliciously play catfighting beauty queens ultimately ending up fighting for their survival in, oh yes, baby … Temptation Island! Don't ask how the heck beauty queens end up in a deserted island, just enjoy this deliberately silly early 80's film featuring a very young Dina Bonnevie, still very much active in Philippine cinema and approaching icon status, and her future "love team" partner the late Alfie Anido. The hilarious crowd is completed by two studly studs, including the late Filipino male sex symbol Ricky Belmonte, a highly stereotypical tragicomic screaming queen, and the Filipino film staple, the oppressed house maid (played by actress Debraliz?). Directed by gay fixture Joey Gosiengfiao, the film is definitely not without its faults but it's fun while it lasts. No DVD copies exist as far as I know so good luck finding a decent VHS copy.

Original cast Deborah Sun and Azenith Briones were reported to be appearing on the remake. For more info about "Temptation Island" 2011, you can read the following:

Temptation Island Remake Full Movie Trailer Released!

Heart Evangelista, 'Temptation Island' Behind-The-Scenes Photos

'Temptation Island' Teaser Video released!

Temptation Island 2011 Remake stars hottest Kapuso babes

Movies At Bryant Park

During the summer months, New York City screens classic movies in Midtown's Bryant Park. Here's an oddly compelling and unnarrated clip from last week's screening.

TRAILER: The Problem With Gay Marriage

From the new hatefest DVD now on sale by the Family Research Council, a certified hate group. Hate hate hate.

Pogo - Mellow Brick Road

Peter Falk Dies At Age 83

Actor Peter Falk has died at the age of 83 after suffering several years of advanced Alzheimer's Disease. Falk was best known for playing TV detective Columbo, for which he won five Emmy Awards. In 1972 he won a Tony Award for his performance in Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Avenue. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, first for 1960's Murder, Inc., then again the next year for Pocketful Of Miracles.

Green Lantern 2 in the works!

Green Lantern has just been released on June 16, 2011 in many countries around the world - June 14 in New Zealand. But as early as now, a Green Lantern sequel is being anticipated based on the extra scene shown after the movie's ending credits.

According to reports, there is indeed "Green Lantern 2" and it is currently in the works. It even has an IMDB page already which says it is going to be released in 2013.

The writers of the Green Lantern sequel were said to have been hired a year ago and the story seems to be in place already since Ryan Reynolds, the Green Lantern lead star, was able to share the statement below to MTV:

"The inevitable war between Hal and Sinestro is something that will have to be dealt with in the second movie for sure, but there's always subplots and a lot of other interesting things going on that are setting up a possible third film," Reynolds said.

The Green Lantern movie is based on a DC Comics Superhero character with the same name. Aside from Reynolds, the film also stars Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl"), Peter Sarsgaard ("An Education"), Mark Strong ("The Eagle"), etc.

Check out below the "Green Lantern" (Part 1) movie trailer:

The Final Harry Potter Trailer

Temptation Island Remake Full Movie Trailer Released!

Temptation Island , the much-anticipated remake of the 1980's cult film with the same title, is about to be shown in theaters next month. Last month, a short teaser was posted online which somehow made fans abuzz with excitement. Now, a full trailer has been released.

Check out the Temptation Island - Full Trailer below:

Temptation Island 2011 Remake Trailer | Video courtesy of "regalcinema" of Youtube

The new movie is being top-billed by five of the hottest Kapuso babes right now - Solenn Heussaff, Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Ruffa Mae Quinto. Kapuso hunks Aljur Abrenica, Tom Rodriguez and Mikael Daez are also part of the movie.

Written and directed by Chris Martinez, "Temptation Island" remake is set to premier on July 16, 2011 in various movie houses, nationwide.

Forever And A Day - The Making | Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage

Forever And A Day has premiered in more than 100 theaters nationwide, yesterday. If you have not seen the movie yet, it would be a good idea to watch this video which shows the making of the much-anticipated movie.

(L-R) "Forever and a Day" director Cathy Garcia-Molina, KC Concepcion and Sam Concepcion | Photo courtesy of Star Cinema

On the 7-minute video, lead stars KC Concepcion and Sam Milby as well as the film's director Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina talk about the movie, digging deeper about the story of Eugene (Sam) and Raffy (KC) - the main characters of the movie. The clip also shows behind-the-scenes footage.

Check out "Forever and a Day - The Making" video courtesy of "ABSstarcinema" of Youtube below:

Forever And A Day - The Making | Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage

Meanwhile here's the plot of "Forever and a Day" as posted on its official website:

Eugene (Sam Milby) arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy (KC Concepcion) and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Euge’s original plan. Raffy helps Euge appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Euge begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl.

But life is truly ironic. The moment Euge expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved.

Now, it is Euge’s turn to make Raffy believe in love again, just as how she reminded him to believe in himself. But is faith enough to change the course of their destiny? And is his love strong enough for him to sacrifice everything for a relationship that will not last, and for a girl who will leave him soon?

Watch Super 8 Movie Trailer (Video)

Super 8 is a 2011 Steven Spielberg-produced sci-fi movie which was written and directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek). The film which stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Kyle Chandle ; tells the story of a group of children who are filming their own Super 8 movie when a train derails, releasing a dangerous alien into their town.

Watch the Super 8 Movie Trailer below:

Super 8 Movie Trailer | Video courtesy of Youtube

Super 8 Movie Synopsis:

In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth - something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.

Directed by J.J. Abrams from his original script, the Bad Robot / Amblin Entertainment Production is produced by Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk.

The film stars Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Gabriel Basso, Noah Emmerich, Ron Eldard, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee and Zach Mills.

Super 8 Movie Cast and Characters:

* Joel Courtney as Joseph "Joe" Lamb
* Elle Fanning as Alice Dainard
* Kyle Chandler as Jackson Lamb
* Ron Eldard as Louis Dainard
* Noah Emmerich as Colonel Nelec
* Riley Griffiths as Charles Kaznyk
* Ryan Lee as Carey
* Zach Mills as Preston
* Gabriel Basso as Martin
* Amanda Michalka as Jennifer "Jen" Kaznyk
* Glynn Turman as Dr. Woodward
* Michael Hitchcock as Deputy Rosko
* Colin Mathews as Beto's customer
* Remy Thorne as Jorge Brooks

Breaking Dawn Trailer released! (Video)

The trailer of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1" has been released. Check out the "Breaking Dawn" trailer video below:


"Breaking Dawn" is the fourth and last installment in the hit Twilight Saga series. It is going to be a 2-part film. Reports say that Part 1 will be released on November 18, 2011 and Part 2 on November 16, 2012.

Meanwhile, it seems like a lot of people are excited for the movie. Check out this video of fans' reactions to the Breaking Dawn Trailer:

'Breaking Dawn' Wedding Scene Teaser released

A 15-second teaser of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1" has hit the web.

The short clip shows Bella walking down the aisle while Edward waits for her at the alter. Yes, it's Bella and Edward's wedding scene. Check out the teaser below:

"Breaking Dawn" Wedding Scene Teaser | Courtesy of MTV

A longer version of the trailer will be released during the MTV Movie Awards which will be broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City on Sunday at 9 p.m. (ET).

"Breaking Dawn" is the fourth and last installment in the hit Twilight Saga series. It is going to be a 2-part film. Reports say that Part 1 will be released on November 18, 2011 and Part 2 on November 16, 2012.

Watch Spy Kids 4 movie trailer featuring Jessica Alba

The first full trailer of Robert Rodriguez' Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World has been released. Watch the Spy Kids 4 movie trailer below:

Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World movie trailer | Courtesy: Yahoo!

This fourth installment of the Spy Kids series will star Jessica Alba, Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Danny Trejo, Jeremy Priven, Rowan Blanchard, Mason Cook and many more.

Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World is set to be released on August 19, 2011. According to reports, it's going to be a 4-D film (3-D with physical effects)! Whew.

Here's the plot of this upcoming action-adventure movie:

The film revolves around twins Rebecca and Cecil who cannot get along with their stepmother, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba), who married their father, Wilbur, a spy-hunting reporter. Unknown to the twins, Marissa is a retired spy for the OSS (Organization of Super Spies) which has since become the world's top spy agency and former headquarters of the now-defunct Spy Kids division. So when Earth is threatened by a villain who goes only by the name of "The Timekeeper" (Jeremy Piven), she is called back into action by the leader of the OSS. With the end of the world approaching, Rebecca and Cecil have no choice but to join the fight, help Marissa, and put their anger against her aside in order to save innocent people. They will also receive some help from former Spy Kids Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) (who have since grown to teenagers) who will provide them with new gadgets.

Coco Martin to participate in Brilliante Mendoza's "Prey"

Coco Martin is set to appear on acclaimed director Brilliante Mendoza's upcoming action drama film "Prey".

A publicity photo of Brilliante Mendoza's new film "Prey" | Photo source: pinoymovieblog.com

"Prey" which will star Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Isabelle Huppert, is a film about 12 tourists who were abducted by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in 2011. It is said to have been inspired by the story of American missionaries Gracia and Martin Burnham while they were in the hands of the Islamist separist group.

Among the power cast of this very interesting film are Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing, Sid Lucero, Angel Aquino, Rustica Carpio, Mon Confiado, Allan Paule, Bernard Palanca, Kristofer King, Mercedes Cabral, Tado, Arlyn dela cruz and many more. Just like Coco Martin, Joel Torre and Ms. Anita Linda are also said to make a special participation in the movie.

The release of the film is yet to be announced.

Cristine Reyes' new horror film, "Tumbok" official trailer released! (Video)

Young and sexy Kapamilya actress Cristine Reyes is to star in an upcoming horror movie titled "Tumbok".

Movie Poster of Cristine Reyes' new horror movie, Tumbok | Courtesy of Viva

Cristine Reyes' new film is directed by Topel Lee and is set to be released under Viva Films on May 4, 2011. It also cast Cristine's older sister Ara Mina, Carlo Aquino, Ryan Eigenmann, Jao Mapa, Dj Duran, LJ Moreno, Wendy Valdez, Malou de Guzman and Ana Capri.

Courtesy of Youtube, check out the official movie trailer of "Tumbok" below:



Here's the synopsis of "Tumbok":

Grace (Cristine Reyes) and Ronnie (Carlo Aquino) are a newly wed couple who inherit a condominium unit from Ronnie's deceased father. As they move into the unit, they are faced with a series of mishaps and misfortunes.

The unit is inhabited by strange tenants. Grace starts to experience haunting, sightings, to the extent of incubus. Later in their stay, they find out that they are expecting a baby and are thrilled with the answered prayer.

As Grace starts to pursue the occurences in the building, she discovers that the building was built on a "TUMBOK," a convergence of three roads which is believed to be unlucky. Tragic deaths happen caused by Mark, the building caretaker who turns out to be the devil trapping souls into the vortex. He is also the incubus that makes love to Grace.

Can Grace and Ronnie save themselves from the impending danger brought about by the "Tumbok?" What mysery lies in the past that haunts our lead characters?

Top 10 Movies in 2010

10. The Ghost Writer, Roman Polanski

9.5. Daddy Longlegs, Safdie Brothers

9. Youth in Revolt, Miguel Arteta

8. Making Plans for Lena, Christophe Honore

7. Inception, Christopher Nolan

6. Fish Tank, Andrea Arnold

5. Tiny Furniture, Lena Dunham

4. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg

3. Shutter Island, Martin Scorsese

2. Broken Embraces, Pedro Almodovar (technically I think this was 09, but I saw it in 10.)

1. Black Swan, Darren Aronofksy

...and the top 10 not necessarily from 2010 that I viewed for the 1st time:

10. Sin Nombre, Cary Joji Fukunaga

9. The Proposal, Anne Fletcher

8. Gigante, Adrian Biniez

7. Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant

6. Diary of a Chambermaid, Luis Bunuel

5. A Christmas Tale, Arnaud Desplechin

4. The Maid, Sebastian Silva

3. Blue Beard, Catherine Breillat

2. Elegy, Isabel Coixet

1. The Last Mistress, Catherine Breillat

Today I just watched The King of Marvin Gardens (Rafelson) and Drive, He Said (Nicholson) and A Safe Place (Jaglom). So the list above isn't entirely accurate. But I watched a ton of films this year, and I'm glad I did. Those French examinations of our psychology and sex still win with me every time, but nothing, and I really mean nothing, beats the American 1970's, beginning with 69's Easy Rider. Here's to the cinephiles out there, may 2011 be a year of fascinating films!

And, of course, I dedicate this post to the great Dennis Hopper because it is through his watchful and poetic eyes that I understood what it means to love a film: the day after I saw Easy Rider, I crashed my car, and my life has never been the same because I take the time to really see. Thank you, Mr. Hopper. We're all in your debt, and we'll miss you forever.

Henry Hopper in GVS's new flick Restless

Henry looks just like his Dad... can't wait!