The nationwide release of comic adaptation “The Spirit” — written and directed by Frank Miller - has been moved to Dec. 25.

The film, based on the comic book series created by the late Will Eisner, was formerly schedule to open Jan. 16, 2009.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, of the move, Lionsgate president of theatrical films Tom Ortenberg said: “Comic-Con fans (in New York in March) resoundingly confirmed what we felt in our bones about ‘The Spirit’: this is a great film and an irresistible piece of entertainment. … For all of us, it was an easy decision.”

“The Spirit” stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Stana Katic, Dan Lauria, Jaime King, Paz Vega and Louis Lombardi. Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate are production partners.

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Hiya, Kids!! A ‘50s Saturday Morning — the 4-DVD box set is packed with 21 complete episodes culled from some of America’s iconic television classics, including Kukla, Fran And Ollie, Howdy Doody, Lassie, Annie Oakley, Flash Gordon, Time for Beany, The Paul Winchell Show, The Roy Rogers Show, Captain Z-RO, The Rootie Kazootie Club, Winky Dink And You, Super Circus, Andy’s Gang, The Cisco Kid, Sky King, The Magic Clown, Kids And Company, Junvenile Jury, The Pinky Lee Show, and Sheena, Queen of the Jungle.  Each DVD from Hiya, Kids!! is designed like a Saturday morning programming block from the era, with shows for the very young first on the menu.  As the older siblings “wake up,” the programs become more and more “sophisticated.”

Hiya, Kids! sound like a fun set to play for the kids. They won’t be sharp cuts and blow ups, but pure, unadulterated, in the clear, and childlike entertainment.   

Check out the trailer: Hiya, Kids!

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John you won “I’m Not There”!!! Congratulations!!!

This is an extraordinary film inspired by the life and songs of Bob Dylan. It captures the psych of the times Dylan lived from the 1960’s to today.  Surreal performances by talented actors: Christain Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw who all are Dylan.

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I guess this movie found its audience by being a laugh-out-loud comedy hit. The story pivots on Martin Lawrence who returns to his small-town family to discover that going home is no vacation! 

The story turns out to be a hilarious weekend with an all-star cast of outrageous and lovable characters. They put him through one hilarious predicament after another before he finally learns a lesson about the true meaning of family!

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New York firefighter Patrick Sullivan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) had no idea his seemingly idyllic life was about to go up in smoke - especially as the unwitting, second-hand recipient of advice from famed love expert and radio host Dr. Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman). One day he is a happy, go-lucky guy looking forward to a life with his soon-to-be-bride.  The next thing you know, his fiancée Sophia (Justina Machado) is seeking couples counseling on the radio from Dr. Lloyd.  The no-nonsense, ever practical Dr. Lloyd questions Sophia’s concept of romantic love and advises her to break their engagement, which she swiftly does.  But when Patrick and his computer-savvy neighbor decide to give Dr. Lloyd a taste of her own medicine and “accidentally” join them in holy matrimony - something that doesn’t go over too well with her fiancée (played by Colin Firth) — it isn’t long before they learn that sometimes even an expert in love needs a second opinion…

Check out “The Accidental Husband” trailer at YouTube.

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I viewed the trailer for “Hamlet 2,” it’s hilarious. Even the trailer is full of belly laughs.

Its release date is August 22 at select cities and nationwide August 29.

The story focuses on a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher (Steve Coogan) rallies his Tucson, AZ students as he conceives and stages a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

The world premiere of “Hamlet 2″ became the comedy smash of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

The cast includes Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler, David Arquette and Elisabeth Shue.

This movie is going to be fun to watch. I can’t wait to see it.

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Share your inspired green-friendly solutions with Sundance Channel’s “What’s The Big Idea?” contest!! Sundance Channel invites consumers to share their inspired eco-solutions in the second annual national contest entitled “What’s The Big Idea?” presented by Lexus Hybrid Living. 

What is really great about this contest is that it deals with actual application of eco-solutions.

The contest, in which consumers submit a short film or photo essay demonstrating how they work green, play green, eat green or live green, helps to kick off season two of Sundance Channel’s original series “Big Ideas for a Small Planet,” which launched on April 1 as part of The Green, Sundance Channel’s weekly destination focusing on environmental topics.  The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $10,000 to help make their “Big Idea” a reality as well as a private green audit by “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” subject Current Energy - creator of the world’s first energy efficiency store  - which appears on season two of “Big Ideas for a Small Planet.” Four runners up will receive a Sundance Channel Green VIP Bag.

Contestants will submit their one-minute short film or photo essay featuring their “Big Idea” via Big Ideas Contest Overview between April 1 and May 20.   Sundance Channel will select the top 25 entries to be viewed and voted on by users between May 27 and June 24. The five proposals to receive the most votes will be reviewed by a panel of environmental experts who will pick the winner.  Pieces will be judged on creativity, overall theme, feasibility and presentation.   The winner will be announced the week of July 7^th.

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Congratulations Lesha!!! You are the winner of “Johnny and the Sprites: Meet the Sprites” Giveaway!!!! Just send me your mailing address and the DVD is yours. “Johnny and the Sprites: Meet the Sprites” DVD contains six episodes, Sing Along with Johnny & the Sprites and Original Shorts.

I have another kiddy one — Winnie the Pooh DVD. Please visit again soon to enter the giveaway!

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Filmaka a global digital entertainment studio and robust online creative community announced Nuru Rimington-Mkali as the winner of its first annual feature film competition with his short “And I Refuse to Forget.”  Hailing from London, the 21 year old aspiring filmmaker was awarded the opportunity to direct his first feature film, which Filmaka will produce.  Acclaimed writer/director Neil LaBute was one of the many jury members who reviewed the finalist’s films.   “I found Nuru’s film (And I Refuse to Forget) a wonderfully impressive ‘paranoid thriller’ that was told with great economy and vivid imagery,” said LaBute.  “I was also duly impressed with his technical work on the picture - which was very assured - and I feel that Nuru has great potential as a feature director.  I really look forward to the next step in his already interesting career.”  “I am so honored to be recognized by Filmaka for my short,” said 21 year old Nuru Rimington-Mkali. “I have been making films for several years, spurred by a passion for cinema and joining the Filmaka community has allowed me to pursue my ultimate dream of creating a feature film.”  

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In January of 2005, after nearly two years of touring, Story of the Year headed back in to the studio to write and record their second full-length album. By that summer, they had completed what proved to be a more focused, mature record, representing a new level of musicianship and songwriting for the band. They called it In The Wake Of Determination. Immediately after finishing, they began touring in support of the record, which was released in October of 2005. Touring for In The Wake Of Determination brought Story of the Year to new fans, new places, and some of the biggest, most intense crowds to date. As always, cameras rolled and captured the experiences along the way. Our Time Is Now is the story of those two years. It’s a two-part feature including a never-before-seen look into the band’s writing and recording process, and a home video style documentary of life on the road.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Making of In The Wake Of Determination
• Deleted Scenes
• “We Don’t Care Anymore” Making the video
• “We Don’t Care Anymore” Music video
• “Take Me Back” Making the video
• “Take Me Back” Music video
• Trailer

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