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A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a box office smash in Korea, Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.
Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung.
Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.
Thirst is released on the 16th October and to celebrate
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF is in cinemas 12th February 2010.
Trouble-prone teen Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out school – but that’s the least of his problems. The gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology texts and into his life – and they’re not happy. Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, Percy and his friends must embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true thief, save Percy’s family, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Edward Woodward, the British star character actor, has died in hospital of pneumonia, it was announced yesterday. Although he worked extensively on television, with the role of hitman Callan the one which won him renown and The Equaliser continuing that success in the eighties, on film it is the classic horror The Wicker Man he will always be remembered for, and his superb portrayal of the policeman hero whose investigation leads to terror. Also on film he appeared in a big screen version of Callan, Breaker Morant, The Appointment, Who Dares Wins and most recently Hot Fuzz.
A taut, psychological sci-fi film in the style of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the critically acclaimed MOON debuts on DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ on 16 November, 2009, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Marking the directorial debut of Duncan Jones, MOON is a gripping sci-fi thriller which stars Sam Rockwell (Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, Frost/Nixon) and features the voice of two-time Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey (Best Supporting Actor, The Usual Suspects, 1995; Best Actor, American Beauty, 1999). Blending wonderfully old-school science fiction with incredibly prescient themes, MOON is a blistering experience and Jones’ debut marks the arrival of a genuinely exciting new British talent. Also included is Duncan Jones’ short sci-fi film Whistle, about a man with a refined skill to predict human behaviour who is torn between his work and his family in this melancholy tale about the future of assassination.
Graeme Clark
[16 Nov 2009 at 20:38]
Sir Michael Caine announced as Winner of the Variety Award [read more]
Congratulations are in order
Sir Michael Caine has been confirmed as the recipient of the Variety Award at this year’s British Independent Film Awards to be held on 6 December at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London and to be hosted by James Nesbitt. With a distinguished career spanning five decades, Sir Michael Caine is one of the most celebrated actors to focus the international spotlight on the British film industry.
Steven Gaydos, Executive Editor at Variety says: "Michael Caine's versatility and durability have been hallmarks of his art over decades, making his continuing pursuit of excellence and his passionate and generous commitments to new filmmakers and edgy film projects all the more impressive."
As previously announced, Daniel Day-Lewis, one of the most exceptionally talented and enigmatic actors in the industry, will also be honoured with the Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Film by an Actor.
Graeme Clark
[16 Nov 2009 at 20:34]
Unmade Beds
Get your free spirits here
ALEXIS DOS SANTOS' vivid, seductive second feature UNMADE BEDS is a lyrical tale of two solitary expats crossing paths in the cosmopolitan art-rock milieu of a sprawling East London squat.
Axl (FERNANDO TIELVE – Pan’s Labyrinth) arrives in the UK to look for his long lost father and instead is adopted by the bohemian Mike and Hannah who introduce him to gigs in English pubs and free spirit living. Vera (DEBORAH FRANÇOIS – L’enfant, The Page Turner) is a Belgian heartbreaker who strikes up a charming romance with X Ray Man until a failed meeting sets her on a quest to recapture traces of time they spent together by taking polaroids.
An idiosyncratic and atmospheric anti-romance, UNMADE BEDS is this year’s coolest paean to good music, bad hangovers and lost love.
New DVD label 'The Weird World of Wibbell' (the cult movie arm of UK indie distributer Wibbell Productions) today announced that the long awaited DVD release of it's British comedy-horror film 'The Vampires of Bloody Island' is expected before Christmas in the UK, USA, Canada and Ireland. The exact dates for each territory will be declared within the coming weeks.
'The Vampires of Bloody Island' starring Pamela Kempthorne as Vampire Noblewoman Morticia de'Ath, Leon Hamilton as her zombie servant Grunt and Oliver Gray as eccentric English demon hunter Professor Hans Van Rental, is set on a fictional island off a remote part of the English coast called Bloody Island, where the locals fear for their lives as every night they lock their doors and hang-up fresh garlic to protect themselves from "Vampires and werewolves... and virgins!"
In anticipation of the imminent release, Wibbell are giving away five free copies of the 'The Vampires of Bloody Island' on DVD signed by the lead star and the director. In addition to this the gothic retailer www.vampireshop.co.uk has also promised to add an additional surprise mystery free gift.
To enter the free prize draw just go to www.bloodyisland.co.uk where you can watch the trailer and enter the prize draw. A free copy of 'The Vampires of Bloody island' on DVD and surprise bonus gift could be yours!
Graeme Clark
[16 Nov 2009 at 20:24]
Ice Age 3: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs on Blu-ray and DVD
Stopped cold
It’s the dawn of a new age! ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS stomps onto Blu-ray and DVD on 23 November 2009 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Freezing its box-office competition with worldwide receipts totaling nearly $900 (US) million, this latest record-breaking film in the outrageously popular family franchise is the biggest Ice Age adventure yet. The third highest-grossing film of all-time at the international box-office (#1 Titanic; #2 Lord of the Rings 3), Ice Age 3 also earned a cool £34.6 million at the UK box-office!
The family favourite film of the year, Ice Age 3 is available as a limited edition Blu-ray Triple Play Pack including a hi-def Blu-ray for home viewing, a DVD for the kids and a Digital Copy disc for watching on the go; a complete collection for the ultimate family viewing experience.
An extraordinary life of adventure, celebrity and continuing mystery comes to light in AMELIA, a vast, thrilling account of legendary aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart (two time Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank).
After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart - the legendary "goddess of light," known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. Yet, even with her global fame solidified, her belief in flirting with danger and standing up as her own, outspoken woman never changed. She was an inspiration to people everywhere, from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (Cherry Jones) to the men closest to her heart: her husband, promoter and publishing magnate George P. Putnam (Golden Globe® winner Richard Gere), and her long time friend and lover, pilot Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor). In the summer of 1937, Amelia set off on her most daunting mission yet: a solo flight around the world that she and George both anxiously foresaw as destined, whatever the outcome, to become one of the most talked-about journeys in history.
UK release: 13 November 2009. Click on the link above for the trailer.
