X factor 2009! Opening Night Review. 22/08/09
August 24, 2009
What has 200K contestants, an extra 6 million pound budget and 14.6 million viewers?!
Oh finally, my Saturday nights’ have purpose again! X Factor is back with vengeance our favourite judges probably have a whole new set of either insults or fresh tears up their sleeves, it has a new set up and the many deluded people are here to entertain us! Read more
Twilight Cosmetics – Lip Venom V
August 23, 2009
‘Lip Venom V’ is a shimmering lip lacquer by DuWop Cosmetics (The same people who did the makeup for the upcoming New Moon) it will be the first of an exciting new range of Twilight inspired cosmetics to hit shelves and is described by DuWop as:
“Instead of a gloss, Lip Venom V is a shimmering crimson lip stain suspended in a venom-laced liquid lip conditioner with a bite, and contains argan, avocado, olive oils and vitamin E. This product should be shaken before use to represent the blending of the human and vampire worlds …” Read more
New Moon Poster Unveiled!
August 23, 2009
The moment Twilight fans have been waiting for is here; the official posters for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” have been released!
The first picture shows Edward the Vampire and Jacob, his love rival, back to back, with Jacob shielding Bella. The next poster introduces four Werewolves. The Twilight Saga: New Moon begins with Bella having a small accident on her birthday; however, the temptation for her blood is too much for the Cullens who leave Forks immediately; including Edward who says he can’t bare to put her in such danger anymore. Read more
Twilight Movie Review And Analysis
August 23, 2009
After becoming embarrassingly obsessed with Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series I was almost hesitant to see the new movie of the film as I feared it wouldn’t live up to my high expectations. I’m sure some of you also felt the same way, as Twilight has become so important to so many people around the world.
First of all, despite early reviews slating the movie, Twilight is NOT a bad film. Catherine Hardwicke has stayed close to the book’s original plot and tried to please fans to the best of her ability, but that often comes across on camera as a bit of a mash up of styles, badly cut scenes and cheesy moments that made the audience laugh out loud as if it they were watching a comedy.
You are probably thinking ‘Hold on, I thought you said this wasn’t a bad movie’ and it’s really not, I promise but before we start on the movie’s good points let’s get the bad and slightly annoying points out of the way. Read more
Sagatiba Brings Brasil to the Palm of Your Hand with New iPhone App
August 20, 2009
When you’re on a night out and only your favourite Sagatiba cocktail will do, or you’re having a party and are in need of some great drinks recipes fast – the newly launched Sagatiba App has all the answers. Read more
WIN A SIGNED POSTER TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF BROKEN EMBRACES!
August 20, 2009
To celebrate the release of Pedro Almodovar’s new film Broken Embraces released in UK cinemas on 28th August 2009, we have teamed up with Pathe to give one lucky winner the chance to win a poster from the release signed by Pedro Almovador and Penelope Cruz!
A man writes, lives and loves in darkness. Fourteen years before, he was in a brutal car crash on the island of Lanzarote. In the accident, he didn’t lose only his sight, he also lost Lena, the love of his life.
This man uses two names: Harry Caine, a playful pseudonym with which he signs his literary works, stories and scripts, and Mateo Blanco, his real name, with which he lives and signs the film he directs. After the accident, Mateo Blanco reduces himself to his pseudonym, Harry Caine. If he can’t direct films he can only survive with the idea that Mateo Blanco died on Lanzarote with his beloved Lena.
In the present day, Harry Caine lives thanks to the scripts he writes and to the help he gets from his faithful former production manager, Judit García, and from Diego, her son, his secretary, typist and guide. When Diego has an accident and circumstances are such that Harry is left to take care of him, Diego asks Harry about the time when he answered to the name of Mateo Blanco.
With the idea of entertaining him, Harry tells Diego what happened fourteen years ago just as a father tells his little child a story so that he’ll fall asleep.
The story of Mateo (Lluis Homar), Lena (Penelope Cruz), Judit (Blanco Portillo) and Ernesto Martel (Jose Luis Gomez) is a story of “amour fou”, dominated by fatality, jealously, the abuse of power, treachery and a guilt complex. A moving and terrible story, the most expressive image of which is the photo of two lovers embracing, torn into a thousand pieces.
For your chance to win a signed poster from the film just answer the following simple question…
What is the name of the famous Hispanic actress that plays Lena in the film?
• Salma Hayek
• Penelope Cruz
• Catalina Sandino Moreno
Submit your answer along with your details using the contact form below! Competition closes September 12th 2009. Good luck!
Rules
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2. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
3. Excessive multiple entries from the same email account pertaining to be representative of friends and family will also be disqualified at the judges discretion.
4. No automated entries or third party are permitted!
5. Competitions are open to UK residents only unless otherwise stated
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7. Winners will be chosen at random, from all correct and valid entries to the competition
8. Once the competition closes we will email you and you will have one week to claim your prize, or your prize will be forfeit, and offered to the next available winner.
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The Time Traveler’s Wife Review, Analysis and Information!
August 20, 2009
One my favourite book’s of all time has been made into a big screen production and words cannot express the worry of how I thought it would be portrayed. Would the characters be glowing with chemistry and love? Would it be dark and unnerving? Would it bring numbness, followed by hysterical sadness and then, hours later when I had recovered, admiration for the author just like the book did?.. Read more
WIN My Favourite Musicals CDs!
August 20, 2009
Release Date: 31st Aug 2009 Label: USM Junior
Prepare to be dazzled as musical mania explodes this summer with the ultimate album from USM Junior; My Favourite Musicals brings together fantastic versions of the best tracks from musical films to create the must-have album for all young musical fans…this package is guaranteed to get you singing and dancing along to the glitzy show-stopping beats!
My Favourite Musicals features versions of 21 songs from the recent musical smashes, including Mamma Mia (Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia), High School Musical 1, 2 & 3 (We’re All In This Together, Breaking Free), Hairspray (You Can’t Stop The Beat), Camp Rock (This Is Me), Fame (Fame), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Any Dream Will Do) and Grease (Summer Nights, You’re The One That I Want).
As if all that wasn’t enough, there is an exclusive bonus Karaoke DVD of the best tracks – perfect for parties, sleepovers or summer fun!
So put on those dancing shoes, warm up your vocal chords and be prepared to take part in the best musical extravaganza ever…all without leaving your front room!! My Favourite Musicals is the album to keep you singing and dancing all the way through summer!
My Favourite Musicals is released in association with the National Youth Music Theatre, proud to support this release and encourage young people to enjoy musicals. As well as revisiting the classics, the award-winning NYMT has always been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge new work. www.nymt.org.uk
To be in with a chance of winning one of these fab CD’s simply leave us a comment below telling us what YOUR favourite musical is!
Good luck, competition closes September 10th 2009.
