RACHEL WEISZ & RALPH FIENNES IN "PAGE EIGHT"! DONALD SUTHERLAND JOINS "THE HUNGER GAMES"! TWO PROJECTS ON VIVALDI WITH MAX IRONS, LUKE EVANS, JESSICA BIEL, BEN KINGSLEY, ALFRED MOLINA ...

It seems famous composer ANTONIO VIVALDI is quite trendy these days since two films are being made about him at the same

time. According to "ScreenDaily" one of the films will star young Max Irons, Elle Fanning and Clare Foy with experienced legends Jacqueline Bisset, Tom Wilkinson and Alfred Molina, and it will follow Vivaldi as he turns a talented, but traumatised, group of  illegimate daughters of courtesans, into a world-class orchestra which will play all through Venice and in front of the Pope as well. In the second project, director Patricia Riggen will follow VIVALDI's love problems and the cast could include amazing Luke Evans, lovely Jessica Biel and Ben Kingsley.

 Two of the upcoming teen bestseller film adaptations have added new actors: Donald Sutherland has joined the cast of THE HUNGER GAMES film project in which he will play President Snow, the evil and powerful ruler of Panem and its 12

districts. He will star next to Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth (who got his hair died in brown). Another project THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS film adaptation has hired their male lead: young Jamie Campbell Bower will play a demon hunter who helps the main star Lily Collins in her mission. I'm rather shocked they've chosen Campbell Bower, who gives the most horrid and most superficial and pointless performance as king Arthur in Starz's show CAMELOT. The audience is pretty much unanimous on him being the weakest link of that show in which his acting is so annoying that I'm even considering not watching the show anymore even though I'm the biggest fan of historical shows.

"Variety" has just announced that PBS is ready to broadcast their interesting new ensemble drama this Fall. Directed by amazingly

talented David Hare, who wrote marvelous screenplays for Kate Winslet's tremendous THE READER and THE HOURS, this thriller called PAGE EIGHT will have a stunning cast including Bill Nighy as Johnny Worricker, an MI-5 officer who becomes wrapped up in an elaborate conspiracy after the death of his best friend, Benedict Baron the chief of security service (Michael Gambon). The film also stars Rachel Weisz as Johnny's neighbor and his secret enemy and Ralph Fiennes and Judy Davis. PBS is also preparing THE SONG OF LUNCH with Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman about a book editor and his former lover who reconnect 15 years after their original affair.

IS DC PREPARING A "HAWKMAN" MOVIE ADAPTATION? GREAT POSTER FOR HUGH JACKMAN'S "REAL STEEL"! SYFY BRINGS HUMANS WITH SUPER POWERS IN "ALPHAS"

According to "BadAssDigest" one of the latest super hero comics to get its movie adaptation is DC's HAWKMAN. It will apparently be

a mix of INDIANA JONES, THE DA VINCI CODE and GHOST and it will follow the fictional superhero who  uses archaic weaponry and large, artificial wings attached to a harness made of the Nth metal that allows him to fly. The winged superhero usually works closely with a partner and at the same time a romantic interest named Hawkgirl or Hawkwoman in his fight against supervillains. The film will be produced by Adrian Askarieh, whom HOLLYWOOD SPY has mentioned last year as the producer of the upcoming adventure LEONARDO DA VINCI AND THE SOLDIERS OF FOREVER.

Dreamworks has just released a lovely new poster for their October blockuster REAL STEEL in which Hugh Jackman

plays a futuristic washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, he earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When he hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, he and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

Premiering this July on SyFy is the new show coming from the writers of X-MEN THE LAST STAND. Called ALPHAS,  it will

follow a team of ordinary citizens with extraordinary mental and physical abilities: Nina (Laura Mennell) is able to re-program people's brains, Bill's (Malik Yoba) ability is to summon amazing strength, Gary (Ryan Cartwright) can read electromagnetic wave, Rachel (Azita Ghanizada) can enhance one of her senses, while Cameron (Warren Christie) possesses flawless aim, perfect balance, and greatly enhanced motor skills. Led by Dr. Lee Rosen (David Strathairn), the fivesome takes the law into their own hands, investigating cases that suggest other Alpha activity to uncover what the CIA, FBI and Pentagon have not been able, or willing, to solve.

MESMERIZING CHINESE FANTASY "REST ON YOUR SHOULDER"! BRADLEY COOPER ADAPTING SF SAGA "HYPERION"! IRISH SINGING SENSATION CLARE MAGUIRE!

To brighten up your boring Monday, I'm introducing you to lovely Clare Maguire, an almost breathtakingly talented singer from Ireland who is currently rocking Europe with her amazing LIGHT AFTER DARK album. The owner of the most sensational voice

you've ever heard, Claire already has three seductive smash hits - THE LAST DANCE, my favourite which you can watch bellow, AIN'T NOBODY which has the most amazing video ever, and you can also watch her latest single THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD in the left sidebar. She has an extraordinary voice, profound charisma and she is the next big thing. She got a record deal after one of her tracks reached 500,000 plays at MySpace!

 Now, that Bradley Cooper really has big plans for himself. Not only that he might play THE CROW in the remake and the Devil himself in the epic film adaptation of PARADISE LOST, he now

also reveals that he is writing a script for the movie adaptation of famous sf classic HYPERION by Dan Simmons. According to "MovieWeb" he is now negotiating with the producer who owns the rights on the sf saga. The story of HYPERION is set in the distant future, as a space war threatens Hyperion, a planet known for the Time Tombs - large artifacts that can move through time and are guarded by a gruesome monster called the Shrike.

I know I don't post Asian trailers often, but I saw this one at my dear Jaccsy's and it sounds and looks really marvelous and

magical. Coming out this summer to Chinese cinemas, REST ON YOUR SHOULDER  is a magical fantasy romance with breath taking special effects and stunning land scapes which follows a young woman who becomes a butterfly in exchange for the recovery of her sick fiance, a biologist. Yet when he recovers from his illness, he is struck by the disappearance of his fiancee. As the three year time for her return to human form comes near, however, a plague spreads across Celestial Island. When the butterfly realizes she may hold the key to the cure, she goes on a journey to seek the truth.  Will the butterfly save the dying land from the epidemic? Will she successfully become human again after the three year limit? The film was shown at Cannes this year leaving a deep impression. 

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HOLLYWOOD SPY'S GUIDE THROUGH SUMMER 2011 ROMANTIC FILMS: EWAN MCGREGOR, CHRIS O'DONNELL, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, MILA KUNIS, HUGH JACKMAN, ANNE HATHAWAY ...

I thought that in this summer filled with superhero action movies and sf blockbusters, my ladies could feel a bit left out, so I decided to bring you HOLLYWOOD SPY's GUIDE THROUGH SUMMER 2011 ROMANTIC FILMS! :) Hope my girls, and

some of the romantic boys, will enjoy the list:

MANDY MOORE & KELLAN LUTZ IN "LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE"

Directorial debut of Dermot Mulroney, LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE premieres June 3rd following Ava (Mandy Moore), a marriage counselor whose life as a newlywed to her husband Charlie (Kellan Lutz) is turned upside down when she discovers her parents’ marriage (James Brolin & Jane Seymour) is headed for divorce. Determined to have them reconcile before a planned 30th anniversary surprise party, Ava unleashes a campaign to get them back together. But as the date looms and her parents relationship continues to spiral to its end, her own newlywed bliss starts to fade when she’s caught up in saving their marriage, possibly at the risk of her own. Click for the trailer.

EWAN MCGREGOR IN HEARTWARMING "BEGGINERS"

Also coming out June 3rd is charming romantic comedy BEGINNERS, about Oliver (Ewan McGregor) who meets the

irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who, following 44 years of marriage, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life. The upheavals of Hal's new honesty, by turns funny and moving, brought father and son closer than they'd ever been able to be. Now Oliver endeavors to love Anna with all the bravery, humor, and hope that his father taught him. Click for the trailer.

JENNA FISCHER NEEDS "A LITTLE HELP"

On June 24th, we shall watch A LITTLE HELP,  about Laura (Jenna Fischer) whose life has begun to take some dark and difficult turns. Her marriage to a real estate agent (Chris O’Donnell) has become tense and loveless, she even suspects that

he’s cheating, and her relationship with her 12 year-old son Dennis has become strained as well, his emerging adolescence having turned him typically sullen and hostile. And she is not dealing well with it - she’s drinking and smoking too much, her self-esteem and confidence are in free fall. When her husband suddenly dies  she gets surrounded by her intrusive mother and sister who bring even more problems to her life. In that mess, she finds comfort in her sister's husband and they become drawn to each other in difficult circumstances despite the obvious complications and dangers that this implies. Click for the trailer.

JUSTIN & MILA ARE "FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS"

July 22nd will bring us probably the biggest romantic film this summer FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS. Directed by talented and

super charming Will Gluck (Easy-A) this adorable film revolves around Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) who think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover, however, that getting physical really does always lead to complications. The film also stars Emma Stone, Patricia Clarkson and Woody Harrelson. Click for the trailer.

SELENA & LEIGHTON GO TO "MONTE CARLO"

July 1st brings two popular teen stars to cinemas in a romantic comedy MONTE CARLO in which young TV stars Selena Gomez and  Leighton Meester are joined by Andie MacDowell and GLEE's Cory Monteith. The film is actually an adaptation of the hit novel "Headhunters" by Jules Bass about about three Midwestern school teachers who ditch a disappointing no-frills holiday in Paris and pose as wealthy women vacationing in Monaco. Click for the trailer.

EPIC DRAMA IN "SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN"

On July 15th we shall finally watch opulent epic drama on romance, love and deep friendship in long awaited Asian set film SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN by acclaimed director Wayne Wang with Hugh Jackman in the cast.  The movie adaptation of the bestselling novel by Lisa See is set in 19th century remote China, and it revolves around the lifelong friendship of Lily and Snow Flower and their imprisonment by rigid cultural codes of conduct for women. Click for the trailer.

ANNE HATHAWAY'S LOVE IN "ONE DAY"

August will bring us lovely romantic story in ONE DAY, again an adaptation of a hit novel, in which Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess play two people who meet on the night of their college

graduation – July 15th, 1988. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, every July 15th they meet again as their friendship ebbs and flows with the passing of the years. Through love and loss, heartbreak and success, hopes fulfilled and dreams shattered, they experience the grandeur of life. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along. Click for the trailer.

1ST TRAILER FOR "I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT" WITH S.J. PARKER, GREG KINNEAR & PIERCE BROSNAN! LOVELY PICTURE FROM PIXAR'S SCOTISH EPIC "BRAVE"! ZACK BRAFF JOINS "OZ", JOHN CHO JOINES "TOTAL RECALL"!

Last winter I showed you first concept art from upcoming animated epic BRAVE and now I have a picture from the film itself  showing the lovely lead character, the impetuous, tangle-haired Merida. Though a daughter of royalty, she would prefer to make her mark

as a great archer. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right. This Pixar's new action adventure is set in the

ancient times of mythic Scotland and it should premiere in summer 2012.

SHORT HEADLINES *STAR TREK's charmer John Cho has joined Colin Farrell in TOTAL RECALL remake as a salesman who convinces Farrell to implant new memories in his mind. *TV star Zac Braff has joined OZ THE GREAT AND THE POWERFUL in which he will play the assistant to Oz played by James Franco. As you know, the witches will be played by Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis. *Orlando Bloom has been officially confirmed for THE HOBBIT! He will play his famous elven archer Legolas again. *Three big adventure films WOLVERINE 2, AKIRA and

UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE have all lost their directors and are now searching for the new ones. *According to fresh rumors, beside Tom Hiddleston as Loki, who will be the main villain in THE AVENGERS, the super hero film might also have Thanos, a mad cosmic tyrant, as the second bad guy.

And here's the first trailer for a new comedy coming to cinemas this September I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT, which is a film adaptation of Allison Pearson's bestseller. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Munn, Kelsey Grammer and Christina Hendricks, the film follows a high-powered finance type (Parker, looking strange and confused in the trailer) who's also the mother of two young children, and a wife of a man

who doesn't work (Kinnear) and she is trying to balance the many competing elements in her life. Hendricks and Munn (who looks stunning in the trailer) are playing her best friends. The film is directed by Douglas McGrath (EMMA, NICHOLAS NICKLEBY).

And don't forget that this Sunday I'm bringing you HOLLYWOOD SPY'S GUIDE THROUGH SUMMER 2011 ROMANTIC FILMS! For all my ladies :) Lots of posters and trailers!

CHARMING TRAILER FOR "HAPPY FEET 2"! JESSICA BIEL JOINS COLIN FARRELL & KATE BECKINSALE IN "TOTAL RECALL" REMAKE! NICOLE SCHERZINGER HAS "THE X FACTOR"!

You know HOLLYWOOD SPY is kinda in love with Nicole Scherzinger and I have great news for those of you who also love

the ex Pussycat Doll and now an actress and solo singer. Fox has hired her as a member of the jury in their new musical reality show and competition THE X FACTOR (which has been popular in Europe for many years now). She will join the fantastic jury which already includes Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. Nicole is also pumping new hit singles from her new album KILLER LOVE, and after POISON and brilliant DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH, which were hits here in Europe, she is now taking our breath away in amazingly choreographed and very catchy video for her third single RIGHT THERE! Check it out bellow.
 

SHORT HEADLINES *As expected gorgeous Jessica Biel has signed on for the remake of sf classic TOTAL RECALL and she will join Kate Beckinsale, Colin Farrell and Bil Nighy. Beckinsale will play the role that Sharon Stone played in the original, while Biel will play the woman who helps

the hero. Nighy will play the leader of the resistance.  Ethan Hawke will also appear in a short cameo role. *Jeff Bridges has joined Ryan Reynolds in R.I.P.D. a film adaptation of Dark Horse comic book about  a unit of undead police officers!

Oooo,the penguins are back in the first trailer for HAPPY FEET 2, which is coming to cinemas this November with the voices from Brad Pitt, Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Hank Azaria, Pink, Matt Damon.In the sequel to the Oscar winning animated

blockbuster, Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son Erik is choreophobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven - a penguin who can fly!! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father's 'guts and grit' as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures - from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals - to put things right.

Highly Innovative Calendar Designs

Calender Matches

A great Matches calendar design which utilizes individual matches for each separate day. As soon as the day is done, you can simply light it up like it was yesterday.

 

Camera Lens Calender

This Camera Lens Calendar is perfect for the photographer in you, who is looking for a creative yet inspirational way to keep track of the date.

 

Bubble Wrap

It would be great to end each day with a Pop and with the Bubble Wrap Calendar, it would be even more fun.

Scratchers Calendar

Another easy and fun way to keep track of the day is introduced with the Scratchers Calendar. As each day passes, simply scratch it off the Month.

 Puzzle Calender

Looking like those old puzzles we used to play, the Puzzle Calendar gives an added twist to knowing what day it is.

Bamboo Calendar and Clock

A great mix of Gadgets, Calendars and Bamboo which ends up providing a cool looking design many would appreciate.

Pencil Calender

This is not to write down that dates but provide a way to keep track by colorful pencils. Each color represents a different month, and as you continue using it, it slowly goes through the printed days.

Refrigerator Magnet Calendar

These refrigerator Calendar magnets from Serhiy Chebotaryov provide you all the months in one set, for you can always rearrange it any way needed. Furthermore, some cool additional magnets are added to keep track of important things, such as Flights, Dinners and more.

Office Calender

The Wooden Office Calendar by Qaaim Goodwin gives a simple Calendar that can be changed with a flip of a Wooden card. In turn, you have the date in plain sight.

 

 

 Connect the Dots Calendar

 The Connect the Dots Calendar is another creative design that looks great but may not be as practical. It kinds of makes it that you have to wait 30 days to finish an entire picture. With only 28-31 dots in a picture…who would have the patience to wait so long for an image?

 Fold Out Accordion Calendar

 You do not have to be an accordion player to appreciate the Papercraft calendar design here. Just like a simple fold out version but with added art.

 Stokkeaustad Calendar

 This Calendar is created with tiny pieces of paper with individual dates on each and a colorful result.

 This Calendar Rules

 A cool Ruler Calendar by Fatih Baltas simply has the dates printed instead of distance measurements.

 Lego Bricks Calendar

 The Lego Puzzle Calendar gives a little bit more freedom to the user by allowing you to design your calendar as you would with any Lego toy.

 

 Manual Calendar Design

 It may require manual work every day, but the actual cubes and colorful months make for a great design.

 

 Circle Calender

Artist Dylan Sultzer uses a circle for its relation with time. The simple 3D look also maintains an easy visual on the current month (between the two stands).

 

 14 Days

 This is a 14 Day Calendar by Jonathan Russell that is used by flipping the blades down after a day has passed, and thus keeping track of days.

 

 Day Bracelet

 Titled the “Today is….Bangle”, artist Petula Fung offers a minimalistic bracelet that gives a simple method to know what day it is.

 

BONE CHILLING TRAILER FOR FOX NEW SHOW "ALCATRAZ"! FRANKENSTEIN ON A QUEST IN "THIS DARK ENDEAVOR"! VIN DIESEL COULD SHOOT "RIDDICK" THIS SUMMER! CIVIL WAR HEIST IN "NO BLOOD, NO GUTS, NO GLORY"!

Director Matt Reeves (LET ME IN, CLOVERFIELD) will helm THIS DARK ENDEAVOR, based on Kenneth Oppel's novel

which hasn't yet been released. The story follows a young Victor Frankenstein while he is trying to find the three rare ingredients needed to create the Elixir of Life in order to save his twin brother, Konrad, who has become gravely ill. He must turn to his father's The Dark Library to find the secret and ancient formula after which he will scale the highest trees in the Strumwald, dive into the deepest lake caves, and sacrifice his own body part, risking his life to save another.

SHORT HEADLINES *Cary Fukunaga (JANE EYRE) will direct NO BLOOD, NO GUTS, NO GLORY,  an action film set in

the Civil War, which follows a spy and 20 Union soldiers in disguise who board a train in Georgia in order to pull off a heist that could bring a quick end to the Civil War. *Vin Diesel has announced at his Facebook page that RIDDICK, the new part of the cult sf saga, could start shooting this summer, but since it will be R-rated (more similar to PITCH DARK than to CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK), he will have to work for less money. The film should also star Karl Urban and will be directed by David Twohy.

Today you can check out the extremely intriguing trailer for new FOX Fall show ALCATRAZ. Produced by J.J. Abrams, this chilling new thriller centers on America's most infamous prison

and one-time home to the nation's most notorious murderers, rapists, kidnappers and thieves. But the frightening twist is that a group of Alcatraz inmates and staff that mysteriously vanished from the prison in the 1960s never to be found, suddenly start reappearing in modern times looking young and not aged at all ... and those are all nations most dangerous criminals. The show will follow a group of agents and detectives lead by Sam Neill who are trying to piece together the inexplicable sequence of events!

LEO DICAPRIO IN A FILM ABOUT SERBIAN PINK PANTHER JEWELRY THIEVES! ED WESTWICK & HOLLY HUNTER JOIN HAILEE STEINFELD IN "ROMEO & JULIET". ARIEL GETS DARK IN "MERMAID: A TWIST ON THE CLASSIC TALE"

We've all loved little Ariel from Disney's LITTLE MERMAID, but now Sony is planning to make a darker version of the famous

underwater tale by Hans Christian Andersen. According to "MovieWeb" it will basically be a film adaptation of Carolyn Turgeon's book MERMAID: A TWIST ON THE CLASSIC TALE,  which focuses on a princess who seeks out to marry the prince of her rival kingdom, to try and save her own ravaged kingdom. However, the princess discovers that a beautiful mermaid has also fallen for the prince, risking her life to be with him. The film will be produced by Tobey Maguire. And to remind you, China is also preparing an underwater epic EMPIRES OF THE DEEP with Olga Kurylenko in the lead role.

One of the hottest news in Serbia these days is that Leo DiCaprio has sent his screenwriter to Belgrade to investigate the story around the famous Serbian band of thieves called PINK PANTHER. He is apparently planning to shoot the film on them, and the screenwriter has been talking to Serbian police and Interpol gathering all the necessary details.

As you may have read in the press, Pink Panther has around 200 members and they are known as extremely successful thieves who never use violent methods in their work.  They've stolen a few hundreds of millions of euros worth jewelry. Their targets were jewelry stores in Germany, Switzerland, Monaco ... but they are most famous for the robbery in Tokyo in 2004 where they stole 32 million euros worth jewelry including the famous Contessa De Vendome necklace with 116 diamonds and for the robbery in Dubai where they stole $11 million worth jewelry in just 11 seconds. The mastermind of the gang still hasn't been caught!

You already know that fairy tale film adaptations are popular these days in Hollywood with gazillion SNOW WHITE projects, a few SLEEPING BEAUTY ones, ALICE and RED RIDING HOOD are

already done ... and you also know that ROMEO AND JULIET is getting a new version again with young Hailee Steinfeld (TRUE GRIT) in the lead role. Now the film has new cast members. To be directed by Italian director Carlo Carlei, the film will also have Oscar winner Holly Hunter and teen star Ed Westwick from popular TV show GOSSIP GIRL. Hunter will play Juliet's nurse who raised her and who serves as a messenger between her and Romeo. Westwick will not play Romeo, but Tybalt, Juliet's hot-tempered cousin who is always quick to draw his sword.