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Sex and The City

The Sex and the City is an American cable Tv Show a film adaptation of the HBO comedy Tv series of the Sex and the city, it's all about four female friends, dealing with their lives as 40-something year olds in New York City. The series often portrayed frank discussions about romance and sexuality. these four females are: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis), and Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon),

Set in New York City, the show focused on four women, three in their mid-thirties and one in her forties. The quirky drama/comedy had multiple continuing story lines and tackled socially relevant issues such as sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex, and promiscuity. It specifically examined the lives of big-city professional women in the late 1990s and how changing roles and expectations for women affected the characters.

The show was primarily filmed at New York City's Silvercup Studios and on location in and around Manhattan. Since it ended, the show has been aired in syndication on networks such as TBS, WGN, and many other local stations. However, basic cable outlets at local stations excise certain explicit show content that was broadcast in the original version.

The show was based in part on writer Candace Bushnell's book of the same name, compiled from her column with the New York Observer. Bushnell has stated in several interviews that the Carrie Bradshaw in her columns is her alter ego; when she wrote the "Sex and the City" essays, she used her own name initially; for privacy reasons, however, she created the character of Carrie Bradshaw, a woman who was also working as a writer and living in New York City. Carrie also has the same initials, which reiterates her connection with Bushnell.

Darren Starr, the show's creator, paid $50,000 to Bushnell for "lock, stock, and barrel" rights to her columns, according to fellow author Toby Young. The show "bears only a passing resemblance to its source material" the columns were "darker and more cynical" than the "gentler" series that Starr produced. According to Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell, by Amy Sohn, Starr wanted to create a show that expressed true adult comedy and sex in an up-front way.


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Stargate: A Quick Tour

Stargate ( SG-1 ) is one of the longest Sci-Fi Series on television. And it lasted longer than the X-Files and StarTrek TV Series. With some of interesting characters and out of this world, StarGate stories has captured viewers imagination. Also they love seeing them walk through the Gate weekly and appearing onto another planet. This Sci-Fi movie series will forever be in history, but as per Richard Dean Anderson, who portrayed as Jack O'Neill the team leader, he said, We're not saving lives, We're entertaining” Yes, this Tv show is really Entertaining. This Tv series gained a weekly viewer of more than five million viewers around the world.

This set contains 46 DVD MOVIES, Seasons 1-9 194 Episodes. There are some behind the scenes features where some of the secrets are revealed. The series was based on some mythology and feature describes hon how series blend earth mythology to science fiction. There are some sections that shows how science fiction and science is getting close. And there are few things we thought in the past Sci-Fi are real now a days.

StarGate ( SG-1 ) in the only Tv series to have the US-Airforce Seal of Approcal. Because of tits realistic as well as fictional. Then plots and characters are time worthy to invest or to watch surely you will not get bored. It's a combination of Sci-Fi with drama, and comedy.

Even if you're a fan of Daniel Jackson A.K.A Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Teal'c, Thor, or any other of the that help make StarGate an Award -Winning Tv Series, there are a lot of great bonuses that is included into this set. Also a great news for the die-hard fans, there are two made-for-DVD movies for 2008.

Animated Series: Batman and its legacy

During the late 1960's Batman the tv series was focused on Bruce Wayne, a multi-billionaire and living in the crime capital of Gotham City. Bruce Wayne is a crime fighter or hero that has some advance equipment and vehicles used to fight criminals and to bring them to justice. Bruce's parents where murdered when he was a child, in this manner Bruce trained himself to be hard enough to fight criminals. Along side with Bruce is Dick Grayson, a former circus acrobat who became partner and sidekick, Robin. Together they will secure Gotham City from the villains such as Joker, Penguin, Scare Crow, Riddler, Cat Woman and Dr. Harvey A.K.A 2 face.

The Batman TV Series was debuted on 12 of January 1966 and it is marked for its high camp, and continue to associate with the Batman character despite of being the least representative on the many version.

Regardless of abhorrence of the tv series by TV series Fans of the 70's through the present day, the live action TV show was remarkably popular: with its popularity, it became the only prime time tv show that is aired twice a week on it's regular airing schedule, and reruns during Wednesday and Thursday.
The unusual culture on the 60's was to enjoy the reality that even though they would win and keep the bad guys in jail, Batman and Robin represents the force of “Law and Order.” Ignorant of the reality that the world is laughing at them.


The Tv series was produced in the USA and it was debuted at January 12, 1966 on ABC television, at that time when another popular TV Series included the Andy Griffith Show, and The Wild Wild West. The Batman series set a standard that identifies it as a Product of 60's. Carries the high camp absurdity of the 1960s TV show to gleeful new heights. Shark Repellent Batspray, costume-removing Batpoles, a contraption that dehydrates political figures into colored powder, and endless childishly easy conundrums.
To get to learn more about the legacy of Batman and the future of Gotham, the TV series is composed of 120 episodes on DVD sale.


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Men In Black

Men In Black was an animated television series based on the popular movie of the same name. Jay, Kay and Elle are back as the Men in Black. The sci-fi tv series was based on the comic book series by Lowell Cunningham, originally published by Aircel Comics. MIB: The Series was based on the 1997 blockbuster Men In Black and continued where the film left off, though with some minor changes. Agent K remained an agent and partner to Agent J who moved to the lab inside Men In Black Headquarters. The headquarters itself was no longer under the ventilator building of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, but now at what looked like a disused area under LaGuardia airport. These differences are possibly addressed in one episode of the series, where it is revealed that every so often some writer or Hollywood-type learns of the MIB and makes a movie about them, possibly hinting that the live-action movie was one of these incidents. There were some further differences in appearances in the characters in the cartoon.

Tommy Lee Jones is Agent Kay, a member of a top-secret organization headed by Zed (Rip Torn). Better known as the “Men in Black” for the sharp black suits they wear, these are the agents that keep tabs on the population of alien visitors on Earth. When Kay finds himself in need of a new partner, he recruits brash NYPD detective James Edwards (Will Smith) as Agent Jay. Jay doesn’t get long to acclimatise to his new position, as the two agents find themselves battling a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist, who is on a mission to spark intergalactic war by assassinating two ambassadors from opposing galaxies who are currently in New York. The terrorist is an alien bug-like lifeforms that has taken to wearing the body of farmer Edgar (Vincent D’Onofrio) in order to insinuate himself into earth’s population without being noticed. To prevent disaster and the destruction of the Earth, Kay and Jay must track down the terrorist, with the help of coroner Dr Laurel Weaver (Linda Fiorentino), before he can bring his evil plans to fruition.


Men In Black television series is highly entertaining and full of good clean fun, it is an extravaganza packed with excellent alien effects and plenty of action. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in the Men In Black the movie are an inspired pairing, with plenty of chemistry as they squabble and poke fun at each other. It got an outstanding alien special effects and action. Very entertaining sci-fi comedy film with great special effects and plenty of chemistry between Jones and Smith.

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The Richest Kid: Richie Rich

A 12 year old boy named Richie Rich, is a boy that has everything: Richie lives in a mansion complete with a chaperon, named Cadbury, with a collection of complex toys, and private McDonalds; he has a great relationship with his parents specially his father, that can contact him anywhere in the world with a satellite-driven called “DADLINK” his money made him few real friends, and he longs to be able to join in such normal activities as playing sandlot baseball with the local kids.

But meanwhile, Richie doesn't know that his father is having troubles on his own; his father's chief financial adviser named Lawrence Van Dough, has had enough of this employer's investments and charitable contributions, and he decided to kill Richie's parent so that he can become the new CEO of his father's company. When Mr. and Mrs Rich fly out for some business trips. Richie takes this chance to make friends with the local kids, in a way of inviting them over the mansion; also Van Dough take this opportunity, and he plant a bomb on the family private plane. Thanks to the new invention of the Rich family scientist, Dr. Keenbean, the bomb is detected, but Richard is unable to get rid of the bomb before it detonates. The bomb destroys part of the wing tips, sending their plane into the ocean. However, both manage to survive on a lifeboat. Believing that the Rich family are dead, Van Dough assumes the head of the Rich corporation, and proceeds to cut the many charitable contributions the Rich family were known for. This includes closing the recently-reopened United Tool factory, which the parents of the sandlot kids relied upon on their living. This angers Richie, who proceeds to the company headquarters and, as a living Rich family member, assumes the leadership position.
Although Van Dough tries to take over the company, Richie Rich seat as a new CEO and manages their business smoothly. Van Dough was convinced that he must dispose of the younger Rich as well as the elder, Van Dough put a bomb part in Cadbury's room and called the police. With Cadbury implicated in the bombing, Van Dough assumes the custody of Riches has him sequestered in his room for security reasons. Using the dad link, Richie discover that his parents are alive, with the help of his friends and family investor professor Keenbean, he managed to escape from the mansion, and he breaks Cadbury out of jail, and return to the mansion to foil van doughs plans.

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Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives is one of ABC's most popular comedy-drama series of the 2004-2005 season, the weekly, hour-long Desperate Housewives show took place on Wisteria Lane in an upscale suburban neighborhood. That Wisteria Lane was not as quiet and respectable as it appeared at first glance was brought home forcibly in the opening episode, when housewife Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) committed suicide right in the middle of her comfortable living room. From her vantage point in the great beyond, Mary Alice served as the series wry, all-knowing narrator, filling the viewer on the various sordid details in the lives of her four best friends. There was divorce Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher), ever-looking for love in all the wrong places and agonizing over the behavior of her daughter, Julie (Andrea Bowen). There was Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), who every day of her life kicked herself over her decision to give up her business career to care for her highly competitive husband, Tom (Doug Savant), and her irritating children. There was Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross), the all-too-perfect, control-freak homemaker who eventually drove her husband, Rex (Steven Culp), to divorce court and her son, Andrew (Shawn Pyfrom), into malevolent misanthropy.

And there was ex-model Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria), who despite having married into money and luxury couldn't stop herself from fooling around with teenaged gardener John (Jesse Metcalfe). Though her controlling husband, Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira), was not privy to her infidelity, he had his suspicions that she was less than faithful. Prone to extreme displays of machismo, he took many measures to maintain the marriage. Weaving in and out of the proceedings was the oft-divorced Edie Britt (Nicollette Sheridan), with whom Susan competed over the affections of supposedly widowed plumber Mike Delfino (James Denton). The sexual intrigues of Wisteria Lane were augmented (during the first season at least) by the mysterious activities of Mary Alice's husband, Paul (Mark Moses), including digging up the backyard swimming pool in the dead of night and the strange emotional outbursts of their tormented, unstable son, Zach (Cody Kasch). Created by Marc Cherry, Desperate Housewives debuted October 3, 2004.

It was another night time soap that really funny. So many people are crazy about this show, it is worth a watch. The above review was written close to the beginning of the tv series. The series still has its moments. But the humor is starting to take precedence behind the conflict and mysteries. Once, you could have said there was no show with quite the attitude and ambiance of Desperate Housewives.

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The X Files: I Want to Believe

The X Files: I Want to Believe is directed by Chris Carter, a sci-fi tv series adapted into the movie. It was a horror-crime drama written by Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz. This was a second film based on The X Files franchise created by Carter, following the 1998 film "The X-Files: Fight the Future". The three main characters from the television series re-appear in the film. David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and Mitch Pileggi, reprise their respective roles as Fox Mulder, Dana Scully and Walter Skinner.

The X Files: I Want to Believe offers the viewer many mysteries to contemplate, and only one of them is on-screen, as David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return to roles and a franchise that last graced our TV screens in 2002 (and was last on the big screen in 1998), your mind swirls around the behind-the-scenes facts as fiercely as it does around the events playing out before your eyes. As reclusive, retired ex-FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully (Duchovny and Anderson) help the FBI with an abduction case. It begins with the abduction of a female FBI agent, cross-cut with a FBI search of a snowy field. Agents Whitney (Amanda Peet) and Drummy (Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner) are led by psychic Father Joseph Crissman (Billy Connolly) to a severed male arm buried in the snow. Whitney tracks down Dana Scully, now working as a doctor at a Catholic hospital, in the hopes that Scully can connect the FBI with Mulder, Mulder is disgraced and even wanted by the FBI, but the suggestion is that Mulder's past work in the bizarre and unusual cases known as the "The X Files" will give him an insight into working with a psychic. The FBI doesn't really trust Crissman, and with good reason, he's a convicted pedophile who's been exiled from the church for years.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is also marred by bad guys who are simultaneously smart enough to engineer a multi-person kidnapping ring but dumb enough to make traditional movie villain errors like not checking to see if the person they've tried to kill is actually dead, or running a few errands while the person they want dead is lying there unconscious. Screen time devoted to the traditional back-and-forth between Mulder and Scully, his hunt for truth in the darkness against her need to find faith in the light, and all of that stuff, is screen time that could have been used to make the villains of the piece more compelling, or, at the very least, more interesting.

I have been watching The X Files from season to season. And when I heard there was a film I nearly passed out. I found that I enjoyed this movie a lot. One of my favorite Television series translated wonderfully to film. Thanks to creator Chris Carter’s detailed and revealing screenplay. “The Truth Was Out There” and Mulder and Scully finally found it. The X Files had the luxury of hit the big screen, making it a perfect complement to a truly groundbreaking sci-fi tv series.

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BeastMaster: The Last Survivor of his Tribe

Beastmaster is a Canadian television series that aired from 1999 to 2002. It was loosely grounded on a 1982 MGM movie. The series aired for three entire and complete seasons (consist of 66 episodes ).

The series was nominated for the open craft award in the category of cinematography by the Australian film institute in 2000,and for the Saturn award for best syndicated/cable television series by the academy of science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, USA,in 2001. Beastmaster is presently running in syndication on sci-fi channel in the USA, but not in any prime-time slots.

It's never quite clear incisively how or why this would defeat such a noble and powerful evil being,but it's central premise of the story in the third season.

The series story arc should not be viewed strictly as a good vs. His friend tao, a trembling and fearful, psychology-attracted young man, who assists him in his quest. The world of the beastmaster is full of lost tribes, genocide looks being common,and all three of these characters are the survivors or last survivors of lost tribes. The sci-fi tv series also included a heap of definite and unforgettable guest outlines and appearances,such like the appearance of gaiety and grace Jones as the impatra warrior, keith hamilton cobb as a terron defector who is also in love with kyra, and king voden, played by dai paterson all around the second season.

Dar is the son of King Eldar, who was despoiled and destroyed by balcifer, and ought to locate and reunite his entire family, who have been turned into animals to hide them from balcifer, in the crystal arc, to defeat balcifer. Tao is the scholar and the medicine man, Dar also meets another orphaned warrior named arina (the athletic marjean holden) who original joins his quest for her own reasons,but ultimately becomes a faithful companion. Technology,and nature vs. Evil story,but quite a nature vs. There is a contrast there amidst the crude savage badness of king zad and the cultured and refined, insane evil genius of king voden, and king zad emerges from the competition a more civilized, but hushed and still savage statesmanship and character.

The original episodes were violent and featured a heap of very intense combat scenes,but as the original season wore on,the series started to take on a pacifist and naturalist tone. The general story arc of the series is that the world is altering,civilization is encouraging,engineering science is gaining ground slowly,the old orders of magic and sorcery are fading,and the world is coaxed and threatened by the supernatural being balcifer, the dark one,played by jeremy Callaghan. The series also featured monika schnarre as the sorceress,apprentice to the ancient one,played by grahame bond. The abnormal story. He wanders the lands seeking his lost loved one, kyra, protecting the racked and oppressed and the animals.

The regular human enemy of dar, King Zad, was played by steven grives, and marc singer, the distinguishable and original beastmaster, appears in the third season as dartanus,the spirit warrior who assists dar on his quest. Balcifer's agent on world is king zad, who is original king of the terrons, a savage tribe that enslaves and pillages at will, and later,when the tribe is despoiled and destroyed by king voden leading a group of viking-like northerners, zad re-emerges as the king of xincha, the city at the essence of the world, after deposing voden, who fled into the wilderness at the end of the second season. Dar is the last survivor of his tribe.

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LONEY TUNES CARTOONS

The cartoons included on the set are uncut, unedited, and digitally restored and remastered from the distinguishable and primary successive technicolor film negatives (or, in the case of the black and white shorts,the distinguishable and primary black and white negatives). Nucleus and beginning with volume 4, a singular disclaimer text card similar to goldberg's spoken disclaimer precedes each disc's main menu. The dvds also feature several particular features including interviews/documentaries of the people behind the cartoons such like chuck jones, friz freleng, bob clampett, tex avery, carl stalling, and mel blanc, pencil tests, and audio commentaries by earnestness and animation historians jerry beck,michael barrier,and greg ford,in addition as current animators paul dini,eric goldberg, and john kricfalusi. The noise reduction routine now and then unintentionally erases or blurs some of the picture on sure scenes of the cartoons, which has caused controversy among some looney tunes fans. Home video has been quietly reissuing copies of the fourth disc of volume 2 that lacks artifacting and interlacing,due to some complaints by consumers.

However, some of the cartoons in these collections are derived from the "blue ribbon" reissues (altered from their distinguishable and primary versions with their revised front-and-end credit episodes), as the distinguishable and primary titles for these cartoons are presumably lost.

Since August 2007, warner bros. Nucleus and beginning with volume 3,a warning was printed on the packaging explaining that the collection is intended for adults and the content can not be suitable for children. This goes along with whoopi goldberg's filmed introduction in volume 3 that explains the history of ethnic symbolism and imagery that ofttimes appears in cartoons of the 1930s and 1940s. The most late collections, notwithstanding, lack such artifacting.

A handful of cartoons in the primary two collections have digital video noise reduction artifacting.

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From Comics To The Big Screen

The Fantastic Four is one of the most recognizable superhero teams in all of comicdom. Even with several reincarnations the team is still as popular as ever. And of course, with a series this popular, it is bound to get its fair share of TV shows and movies.

For those who know nothing about the franchise is all about the adventures of a team of superheroes as they fight of villains to protect their city and the world in general. The group is lead by Reed Richards, known as Mr. Fantastic and has the ability to stretch his body. He is joined by his Girlfriend (and later wife, Sue Storm - Invisible Woman), who can go invisible, and Her brother Johnny (the Human Torch), who can make fire anytime he wants. The team is completed by Ben Grimm, the Thing, whose body is similar to a rock.

What makes this series different from other comic book heroes during those days in the they don't need to wear masks to conceal their identities. In fact all of the city's residents (and interestingly, all of the villains) their secret identities, and they are treated rather like celebrities. This part of the comic's story is very much used in their other appearances in TV.

The cartoons are by far, the most popular reincarnation of the Fantastic Four outside of the comic books. There are actually four animated series shown form the 1960's to the present. Each is a different take on the Fantastic Four.

Perhaps the most popular of the four is the first series shown in 1967, done by Hanna Barbara. It followed closely the original comic books and features many of the recurring villains. The cartoon was episodic in nature, with each episode independent of the others. It is also interesting to note that there was no episode that featured the origins of the Fantastic Four and instead it was explained in a short narration at the opening of each episode.

The second series, aired in 1970's, is also rather interesting. The show pretty much followed the features of the first, but with a notable exception. There was no Human Torch, but is replaced by a robot named HERBIE. This was the only cartooned that didn't feature all the characters together. No clear explanation was given as to why the character was not included in the series, though some say that it was a precaution to avoid kids from playing with fire.

And then, there are the movies. You are probably all too familiar with the two special effects movies shown in recent years. But here's a thing that you probably don't know. There is actually a third film, which was made way before the two films. Simply titled Fantastic Four, it was a rather low budget take on the story. It was not released commercially and was intended only to get hold of the copyright. The film is quite rare and many fans would probably have a hard time looking for a copy of it.

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The First Avenger: Captain America - Movie in the making

After the initial preview of new Iron Man 2, the producers revealed its new project at the Comic-Con and this time, Marvel Studios has officially announced that the upcoming movie originally based from animated tv series, The First Avenger: Captain America.

Set in World War II, story of Steve Rogers who was born in great depression together with his poor family. Inspired to enlist in the army but due to his frailty and sickness, he was rejected and took part as a volunteer in a special experiment by General Chester Phillips named, "Operation:Rebirth."

Took several weeks of tests, Rogers was emerged from the treatment with a perfect body and has undergo intensive physical and tactical training

program. His first assignment: Captain America, armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, he continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers.

Comicbookmovie revealed that Joe Johnston will direct the much awaited superhero flick. As a first timer to direct such kind of genre, his expertise in visual effects and directing skills will be a great help to make it a quality movie. As we remembered, he brought Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Jumanji and Jurassic Part III.

According to Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige, the potential villains as follows:

“We are gonna explore those aspects of World War II that made Cap special: the Super Soldier program, Red Skull, Hydra, all of those things that exist in the Marvel version of it. As you know if you read the comic books, the origin of Captain America is really the origin of the Marvel universe ...

it’s about that time in history when the idea of the superhero began to emerge.”

Feige, who was wearing a Marvel hat in case anyone forgot where he works, indicated that they're “about halfway though” developing the script, with a target date of June 2010 for the start of production. As far as casting is concerned, don’t expect any major announcements until October, when director Joe Johnston (The Wolf Man, Hidalgo) joins the production full-time.

Can a period-based comic book flick succeed in a genre dominated by glossy, futuristic films? And is The First Avenger: Captain America the latest example of franchise-obsessed Hollywood's disturbing trend towards comic book flicks with annoyingly cumbersome titles? We'll just have to wait and see, true believers.

Still no word as to who might play the star-spangled patriot, but rumors have abounded, including Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio and even African American Will Smith. However, nothing has been confirmed. This Marvel movie will be penned by Zak Penn and is looking at a May 6, 2011 release.

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2010 Battlestar Galactica - Prequel Updates

It was reported in 2008 that there'll be going to have as many as three "Battlestar Galactica" TV films. These installments were under the production of Sci Fi Network, the series was created in 1978 and franchised in 2004. Its prequel is set to aired in 2010.

The story revolves on how human lives on the series of planets also known as the Twelve Colonies. Conflicts arise in the Colonies (Cylons) as a result, the planets went into a disaster and surivors flew into space. Among these, the only Colonial Fleet that survives is the Battlestar Gallactica, a military ship under the leadership of Commander Adama.

The sci-fi television series was well applauded and nominated in different award wining bodies such as Emmy's. Received its worldwide success and made popular in Europe, Australia and United States.

Universal Pictures has confirmed what was originally reported on HitFix.com that Bryan Singer, director of Valkyrie, will take on directing and producing duties for a BSG movie. Glen Larson, who created original series back in 1978, will produce as well. The film is not expected to be a continuation of current popular television show that’s running on the SyFy network but will be a complete re-imagining of the sci-fi lore that was invented by Larson back in the 70s.

Singer is said to be a big fan of the original 70's series, but the supposedly $10 million dollar paycheck for Singer probably also has an effect on his directorial willingness. Despite the talent behind it, this reboot is a bad idea. Singer did X-Men, but he also did Superman Returns.

Glen Larson, who created original Battlestar Galactica in 1978, will also serve as a producer.

Not much is known about the movie's plot, but it likely won't pick up where the TV show left off; look for it to be a total re-imagining of the universe that was created by Larson in the mid-70s.



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Green Lantern movie - in trouble?

Latest news from the Warner Bros said that the production is thinking to shift its location to film the movie, Green Lantern due to the financial crisis happened that the Australian Dollar has climbed more than 16%. As the company is undergoing negotiations with the New South Wales States Government to win higher concessions in a bid to recover some of the money lost in the currency gains.

The plan for live action adaptation of DC Comics has been announced in 2007 as Greg Berlanti will co-write and direct the film. Berlanti worked on the some of the TV series like Dawson's Creek, Everwood and Brothers and Sisters. Co-writing the script will be Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green who both wrote for the Superman/Batman, Amazing Spiderman, Wolverine and Blade Comics.

One of the most enduring and popular characters made by DC Comics. Green Lantern was created in 1940, revolves around test pilot Hal Jordan, who is charged with defending a section of the universe after he finds a powerful ring that gives him infinite powers, including flight and invisibility.


Each of the Earth's Green Lanterns has been a member of either the Justice Society of America or the Justice League of America, and John Stewart was featured as one of the main characters in both the Justice League and the Justice League Unlimited animated series. The Green Lanterns are often depicted as being close friends of the various men who have been the Flash, the most notable friendships having been between Alan Scott and Jay Garrick (the Golden Age Green Lantern and Flash), Hal Jordan and Barry Allen (the Silver Age Green Lantern and Flash), and Kyle Rayner and Wally West (the modern age Green Lantern and Flash), as well as Jordan being friends with West. (Wikipedia)

Warner Bros had been hoping to mount the Green Lantern film, with Ryan Reynolds in the title role, this November at Sydney's Fox Studios. The company is now in talks with the New South Wales State Government to win higher concessions in a bid to recover some of the money lost in the currency gains.

The Green Lantern movie, which centers on a pilot who inherits a mystical green ring, is expected to arrive in cinemas on June 17, 2011.



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Taking You To A New Voyage Of Imagination

On of the most famous sci-fi TV series ever shown is Star Trek. In fact, the series is still very much popular today as when it was first shown in the sixties. And with a series with such a huge following, one can expect it to spawn numerous sequels and spinoffs.

Star Trek Voyager is one of the those sequels that aired after Star Trek become a hit. It was actually the fourth series made after the original one. The show was also notable as the first Star Trek TV series that employed computer generated imagery (CGI) in it's run. CGI totally replaced the used of scale models when filming the outer space scenes.

The series' premise follows the crew of the fictional spaceship USS Voyager as they travel the Milky Way galaxy in pursuit of an enemy spaceship. As with the other series in the franchise, each episode has the crew encountering and helping the alien races that they encounter in the planets that they visit. The conflicts between crew member is also still pretty much part of the show.

The series is notable in that it was the first series to feature an entirely new spaceship instead of the iconic USS Enterprise. The cast is also composed of new characters, with characters from the previous three series regularly appearing. The series also have many other first for the franchise, including the first female lead character to be the captain of the spaceship.


Arguably, one of the biggest things that draw many fans to Star Trek is the variety of fictional alien races that it features. And to this part, Voyager doesn't fail. The original crew have been complemented with newer races, with humans and Klingons still much present. There are also several new races presented outside of the crew. And interestingly, the differences between the races aren't merely cosmetic. The producers have gone to great lengths to present the fictional culture that each and everyone of these have. This definitely add a great deal to the voluminous Star Trek material that almost all of us remember today.

And story telling that also launched Star Trek into recognition by countless fans is still very much here. The conflicts presented still preserved the idea of Star Trek being the metaphor for real world issues. The presentation of the main characters is also very deep, which leads to an engaging story.

While the CGI seen in the series might considered very old by today's standards (the series was shown in 1995), they are still very much impressive. Also, the set designs are really well executed. This adds a lot to the realism of the show, which is a plus point to many viewers.

So for both fans and non-fans alike, the Star Trek Voyager DVD is definitely one set that you would want to have. The show will surely get you hooked in all of its episodes.

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Wonder Woman live action- the movie

Another good news to all! The news said that the Live Action version of Wonder Woman is currently on planning stage once again! According to comicbookmovie, Warner Brothers and Silver Pictures are currently studying the project and hopefully to find new writers with the help of Andrew Roma and Joel Silver. A number of attempts, but none had succeed to develop the story.

Created by William Marston for DC Comics, Wonder Woman has special strength, speed, stamina and flight. Her mission is to bring peace, love and sexual equality to the world. Also she has an ability to communicate with animals. Made famous with her Lasso of Truth that bound to tell "the truth" and a pair of indestructible bracelets; of course the most controversial, invisible plane.

Her character first appreared in All Star DC Comics # 8 and appeared in the Justice Society and Justice League. She is considered as one of the most popular iconic female superhero in comics. And named as the twentieth greatest comic book character by Empire magazine. TV series, Wonder Woman was portrayed by Lynda Carter in the late 70s and it is said as one of the greatest female character on television. The character also appeared in cartoons such as the Super Friends and Justic League. The latest animated film was released in 2009, and earned favorable response to the fan community.

Who would you like to portray the role in the movie? Rumors spreading that several hollywood actresses would love to do the project. Yet, as of today no final updates about this one of a kind female superhero flick.

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A Glimpse of Inspector Gadget

Based on the popular animated cartoon tv series, Inspector Gadget live action was filmed in some parts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Los Angeles, California. Dreaming to become the world's greatest police offer, John Brown (portrayed by Matthew Broderick) is a security guard for a science lab operated by robotics expert Brenda Bradford (Joey Fisher). When sudden unexpected circumstances made him to become an ideal candidate for a top secret law enforcement project. And build him into a man of many talents (of many gadgets too!). His mission is to save the world from the nefarious Claw.Rebuilt using different electronic parts due to accident, John has to undergo trainings to control and learn how to work on his gadgets but it always turn into a failure. Sanford Scolex (played by Ruper Everett) attacked Brenda's lab and steal some of her valuable's equipment and destroyed the chip that controls him.

An android clone of John (RoboGadget) takes place and destroy the entire city leaving damages everywhere creating chaos and darkness. Brenda later on discovered what happened to John and rescue him. A powerful kiss returned the robo-John back into life, that's the magic of love. The battle begins wherein Scolex tries to escape but he's been captured and arrested.

A special feature at the end of the film was shown wherein RoboBrenda (clone of Brenda) was teaching an aerobic class, and RoboGadget's headless body running around Riverton, and Penny with her new communication watch and Brain with his new collar that allows him to speak. And the man behind Brain's voice is none other than the original voice of Inspector Gadget animated series, Don Adams.

Inspector Gadget is known for being a half-human, half-robot but He still has a human heart.




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the New Ghostbusters - is in the making!

In celebration of its 25th year anniversary, the last installment after twenty years is currently in the making! As the filmmaker, Harold Ramis confirmed about developing a new sequence of the Ghostbusters .This time, the roles will be different. New young Ghostbusters will be introduced, according to Ramis. The Emmy-nominated writing team of Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky are in charge to write for the movie's screenplay. He also mentioned that his consulting the original director of the movie, Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd.

Aykroyd says he believes the movie will move forward but that he has also learned that "at any second everything could blow up." The details of story are still in play, but Aykroyd said he's hoping for a five-member "new generation" team with several female members. "I'd like it to be a passing-of-the-torch movie.

Let's revisit the old characters briefly and happily and have them there as family but let's pass it on to a new generation."

Who does Aykroyd think would be good in the jumpsuits? Aykroyd mentioned two names, Alyssa Milano (who is a voice in the upcoming "Ghostbusters" video game) and Eliza Dushku. "I think they're amazing," he said. "And I'm excited about the whole idea of getting this done."

Rumors spreading that the original casts (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver) are agreed to participate in the much awaited sequel as mentors. As of this moment, nothing is confirmed about their special appearances but it's final that the new Ghostbuster will start filming in winter.

Original story was made in the late eighties (80s), a script written by Dan Aykroyd. He was interested in paranormal activity, thinking if the ghosts were real and a team of experts (so called, scientists) might deal with them (as their customers? or as their enemies?--yeah, both!). The first installment of the film was released in 1984 and considered as one of the most high-tech visual effects film on that time. The second installment of the film was released in 1997, entitled "Extreme Ghostbusters," and a decade ago, a TV series was launched and reformatted to make more appealing to the younger audiences, "Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters," the animated series.

So, if there's something strange in your neighborhood, Who ya gonna call?
I am hoping for a remake of the soundtrack.

Are we going to see Slimer and Marshmallow man in 3D? Let's find out.

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comingsoon.net, latimes.com, reelmovies.com

Comparing the Two Hulks

The Incredible Hulk is one of the most imposing characters in comics history to date. The character is also very popular among fans, too popular in fact that the name has been associated to anything that is similar to the Hulk.

And as with any other other popular comic book characters, the Incredible Hulk was bound to have spin-offs in other media. Thus, there are several cartoons released by Marvel (who created the title) over the course of its history. There was also a live action TV Series (yes, a show with real actors!) in the 70's, which is in fact the one of the most famous adaptations. And then there are the movies.

While the TV series was aired way back in the seventies, it took more than three decades to get a movie on the works. This one is particularly attributed to the lack of special effects capabilities back then. Banner only rips his clothes and turned green in the TV series, not changing in size.

To date, there are two movies produced on the Hulk. The Hulk was shown 2003, while the Incredible Hulk was shown in 2008. interestingly, both films are not sequels of each other. Instead they are alternate takes on the Hulk's origin story.

The first Hulk film was directed by Ang Lee, known for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Consistent on Lee's style, the film presented a more psychological and emotional take on how Banner became the hulk. Thus the story is somewhat more concerned on the inner struggles of Banner as the Hulk. than with action. It would also be interesting to note that Lee's body movements were the ones used for the Hulk.

On the other hand, the 2008 movie did a more straightforward action movie and focused less on psychology. The movie was also much closer to the TV series than the first one. This, many say, is more closer to the Hulk of the comics than the other one.

Aside from story treatment, the most notable differences is the depiction of the Hulk. The first movie is pretty much closer to the original comics. However, his appearance is consider by some as being too close to the point that it looked cartoonish. On the other hand, the second film's version uses a less saturated color, making his appearance more life-like. The edge of the first version over the second is more dramatic movements (since it's based on Ang Lee's), which some compare to the ones seen in King Kong.

There is actually no way to say which one is better. People wanting to see a much deeper story to the Hulk would probably go for the first one. On the other hand, those looking for fast paced action will go for the second. Any which way you think it though, both movies are definitely a delight to watch.

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Latest Development on The Green Hornet Movie

Identified to fight crime as a vigilante, The Green Hornet was originally a radio program and later on appeared on prints, television and big screen. A story of a newspaper publisher named Britt Reid, who goes out by night with his “green hornet” mask. Together with his masked Asian servant, Kato, both of them helped the community to fight crimes armed with high-tech gadgets and of course, mastered hand-to-hand combat skills. In addition to this, a sonic blast weapon called “Hornet's String” became his popular equipment during the TV series.

Basically an adaptation which introduced martial arts on the first time in television during late 60s, Played by Van Williams as the Green Hornet and the late martial arts expert, Bruce Lee starred as Kato which made him into stardom.

According to Variety, Columbia Pictures is currently negotiating with Nicolas Cage to play the gangster in the much awaited remake of The Green Hornet the Movie. As confirmed stars Seth Rogen will play as the masked crime fighter and rumors spreading that Michel Gondry (the director of the film) is considering Cameron Diaz as the love interest. As they are still looking for replacement for Stephen Chow (as sidekick Kato).

Shooting of this film will begin in a few months to target its 2010 tentative release.

"The Green Hornet" fans got a super treat at San Diego's Comic Con from Seth Rogen! The actor unveiled the car, which is a central character of the film. It's known as Black Beauty!

Quotes from Seth Rogen at Comic-Con San Diego about the upcoming film in the making:

Rogen: I mean there’s going to be some humor in it. We’re looking at movies like True Lies, I don’t know if you remember that movie. But kind of like movies where the action is taken as seriously as it can be, but like the relationships between the characters are funny, I mean, like Beverly Hills Cop, movies like that, Midnight Run. Those are the movies we’ve been talking about. But kind of the superhero version of that so it will just be bigger and more action and kind of a slightly heightened reality, I guess, because there’s guys in masks and shit like that.

Additional update that famous Korean Actor, Kwon Sang-Woo will be playing as Kato. Until now, nothing is confirmed among these speculations.

source: empiremovies and variety

24 The Movie -- On Hold!

Looks like there will be no movie in the making as of this moment, quoted from the Executive Producer of much awaited action TV series 24, Evan Katz. The script has been finalized yet they agreed to put everything on hold until the season finishes.

According to Kiefer Sutherland (also known as Jack Bauer in the series), ideas kept coming in and they would love to make the full length movie version of the series as it will need a very serious planning and everybody from the production agreed to set it aside. The news described the new season 8 as hyper-suspenseful, super-action-packed fashion and of course, the notorious killing of characters.

The show writers work in stressful hours to finish the script, yet the whole team suffer as the character, Jack Bauer is always rushed, and yet it will take another year or two until the camera will go rolling and gets gears in notion.

The film is supposedly going to be set in Britain (European setting I guess) and see Jack Bauer in big screen. Meanwhile some critics said, why not make another second feature length standalone episode in the future?

Source: EmpireOnline

Voltron: Defender of the Universe into Big Screen!

After Transformers hit the box office, here comes another great news to all. According to Comingsoon.net and Variety, Voltron is the next giant robot movie in the making. As Atlas Entertainment confirmed that they are into the procedure of developing the story which is years in the making. Charles Roven, Richard Suckle and Steve Alexander had acquired the rights to make a live-action feature which will based on the robot-lion property with Mark Gordon company. Joining the Atlas, are Jason Netter of Kickstart Entertainment (Wanted) and Ted Koplar of World Events.

“Voltron: Defender of the Universe,” was a television hit during early 80s featuring a band of five robot-lions who combined to form one super lion. A group of five pilots controls the lions which are charged with defending the planet Arus from Villain King Zarkon, who will dispatches evil creatures called Robobeats to fight the Voltron robots.

Scriptwriter Justin Marks describe the film will be set on a post-apocalyptic set in New York City and Mexico. As the film is currently in the making for nearly three years and Jim Young's Animus Films will funds its development. New Regency made Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005 into a major hit. Other movies includes Alvin and the Chipmunks, Jumper, Mirros and Starship Dave.

“Voltron" aired on U.S. television in 1984 and 1985. Since then, the property has remained a favorite in diverse communities, from the fanboy to the hip-hop worlds.

Source: variety.com and comingsoon.net

Speed Racer The Movie Burns The Tracks

One of the most popular cartoons to appeal to both American and Japanese kids way back in the sixties was Speed Racer. The show was such a big hit such that it had spawned several remakes and adaptations in both Japan, its country of origin, and the US. And of course, there's the obligatory Hollywood film.

For those not familiar with the franchise, Speed Racer (Known as Mahha GoGoGo! or Mach GoGoGo! In Japan) follows the adventures of a young man known as Speed Racer, as he joins races using the Mach 5, a car built by his father. His is joined by his family and and his girlfriend in his adventures, and is often aided by the mysterious Racer X, who turns out to be his brother (you see, that soap opera plot twist also happens in cartoons).

Now, here's the rundown of the movie. The project was directed by the Watchowski bothers, who were critically acclaimed for the now classic Matrix trilogy. The film pretty much close to the story of the original series, with a few changes to suit the film. There are also some new characters introduced exclusively for the movie, like villain-turned-ally Taejo Togakahn (portrayed by Korean actor Rain).

The movie tries its best to emulate the look and feel of the cartoon. All of the cast were made to appear in the same way that they do in the series. One thing you may notice though is that Speed Racer's (Emile Hirsch) traditional outfit is often under a racing jacket, though this is a rather a minor nit picking. One thing that makes the movie really interesting it the way it was able to capture the fast talking style the Speed Racer cartoon is known for. Good thing though that the dialogs are still intelligible in this manner.

And of course, since this is Speed Racer, the Mach 5 and racing scenes are pretty much the stars of the show as the actors are. The Mach 5 is definitely the one that fans imagined it would like in real life. Interestingly, the car never ran on any real tracks during the course of the movie. All of the racing sequences were done through the use of computer special effects, this paves the way for outlandish tracks and impossible stunts.

Sadly however, the racing scenes are also the movie's weakest aspects. While the scenes do look real enough, the implausibility of the stunts and tracks and the cartoonish way that they were executed would definitely shy away movie goers who were expecting serious racing action. Also, some of the races feel repetitive and boring.

The story is also pretty much watered down in favor of the race scenes. The lengthy dialogues used for the fast talking scenes also don't improve the story. Though this can be forgiven a little, since the movie is very much aimed at the younger audiences than older fans of the show.

Overall, Speed Racer might not be the fast paced racing movie that you would expect, but it is still an entertaining movie to take the kids to.

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Spiderman Is Back In Business

Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comic super hero and appeared on Amazing Fantasy #15. In 1981, Spider-Man became an animated tv series called the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends produced by Marvel Productions Ltd. starring established Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man, Iceman and an original character, Firestar. In year 2002, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel Comic hired Sam Raimi to direct the films, and the series began with Spider-Man in 2002, continued with Spider-Man 2 in 2004, and became a trilogy and released Spider-Man 3 in 2007. It was on January 2007, when Columbia Picture announced the Fourth sequel of our friendly neighborhood - Spider-Man.

Scriptwriter David Koepp had a negotiation with Columbia Picture last January 2007 about the much awaited movie sequel of Spider-Man. David Koepp, who is credited with the first Spider-Man screenplay, to write the script for the fourth film. This fourth installment of the "Spider-Man" movie series will undergo yet another script revisions by Gary Ross. According to Variety, Gary Ross, is the director of "Pleasantville" and the screenwriter of "The Tale of Despereaux". Sony Pictures Entertainment revelead that the tentative release date is on May 6, 2011.

Last September 2008, Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire made deals to direct and star respectively in the fourth and fifth films. The producer wanted to shoot the film together to keep the budget down. Kirsten Dunst allegedly has been set to return as Mary Jane Watson. On June 22, 2009, it was announced that Michael Papajohn agreed to portray again the character of Dennis Carradine. The director announced that Dylan Baker, who portrays Dr. Curt Connors, expressed interest in portraying the character's villainous alter-ego, the Lizard. He also hinted that Carnage may appear, as Peter gave Dr. Conners a sample of the Venom symbiot on the third picture.

Spiderman 4 are produced by Avi Arad, Grant Curtis and Laura Ziskin.

The Next Box Office. Yo.. JOE..

The 80's number one animated Tv series is now on Big screen... This August 7, 2009 from the director of The Mummy and Van Helsing, Stephen Sommers adapts the Hasbro G.I. Joe toy line with Paramount Pictures production that pits the Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity against the evil forces organization known as Cobra. Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum star as General Hawk and Duke Hauser, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marlon Wayans leading the rest of the cast, including Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Asian film star Lee Byung-hun.

G.I. Joe, was based on the popular Hasbro toy line and comic books. From the Central Asian mountains to the Egyptian desert, through the crowded streets of Paris to the Polar Ice Cap, the elite G.I. Joe team journeys on an action-packed adventure. Using the latest next-generation spy technology, all kinds of combat expert figures, high-tech vehicles and advanced bases which fueled many a boy’s playtime. they fight to stop crooked arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious COBRA organization from plunging the world into chaos.

This origins movie will introduce many old favourites from the G.I. Joe team and see how its arch rival, the villainous organisation Cobra, is formed. Initially battling Scottish arms dealer James McCullen Destro XXIV (Eccleston), those in the know will where this is going. The real baddies will be the Cobra organisation led by Cobra Commander played by Gordon-Levitt who took the role for the chance to play a larger-than-life villain. The action set pieces can be expected to be spectacular while two new characters, Duke (Tatum) and Ripcord (Wayans), will provide an audience’s point of view on the proceedings given a human edge by G.I. Joe’s martial artist Scarlett and Destro’s partner the Baroness's romantic lives entwined with their team members. With Rachel Nichols and Sienna Miller taking the respective lead female roles, it’s no surprise to see the outfits are X-Men-style black skin-tight outfits.

Hoping to see their favourite action figure in the flesh will be pleased to see the names of G.I. Joe’s military men such as General Hawk (Quaid), Gung-ho (Fraser) and Heavy Duty (Akinnuoye-Agbaje) on the bill, while Cobra-aligned mercenary Zartan (Vosloo) also makes an appearance. Those likely to generate the most excitement are British martial artist Ray Park as mute ninja Snake Eyes and his Cobra nemesis Storm Shadow played by Hero’s Lee Byung-hun. Park, still best known for his role as Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace, practiced wushu for the part and takes on an important role as a fan favourite who may well face off against Byung-hun at some point – a potentially mouth-watering showdown. If it all comes together, G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra could be a blockbuster sensation.

Transformers On A Roll

Making movies out of popular TV series is one of the surest way to get a good amount of audiences. And remaking TV cartoons into big budgeted movies seem to be quite the trend in Hollywood today. And their doing not just American cartoons but also Anime as well.


One such popular cartoon that has its roots in both the US and Japan is Transformers. It should be noted that the toys that the original US TV series are based from were imported from Japan for the US toy market. When the series ended its original run, it was then picked up and extended by Japanese animation studios, furthering the connection.

Thus, there was definitely an amount anticipation from both sides and from Transformers fans in general when it was announced that there was going to be a Transformers film way back in 2007 Luckily, when the film was shown, it was a box office success and was well received by both fans and critics. As expected, the film was good enough that a sequel was immediately announced in the works.


Transformers Revenge of the Fallen continues the story of the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons from the end of the first movie. Now the Autobots have formed an alliance with humans, while the Decepticons must find and revive their leader Megatron, who was killed in the first movie. Sam Whitwicky, the human lead, must also deal with his new abilities.

Arguably, the main attraction of the film are the robots. As with the first movie, the CGI work done is definitely top notch and makes them as realistic as they are cool. Unlike the first film, the robots are given much more screen time here. There are also many more robots than the previous one. Also the new robot design were more well received. One of the surest thing that will get both fan and non-fan really giddy about is the fact that some of the robots now have the ability to combine with others. The scene wherein several construction robots assemble to form the massive Devastator is definitely a must to see, as well as the one where Autobot leader Optimus Prime joins with the robot Jetfire.

One thing that many non-fans might find a little confusing about the movie is the story. Since the film is based much on the universe of the cartoons, those not familiar with them won't easily understand some of the terms. However, since you would probably go watching this with a Transformers fan, he would surely be more than happy to explain everything and more to you.

For those that may be a bit more sensitive, the characters of Mudflap and Skids might not be to your liking, since many viewers and critics alike have felt that these two offer a somewhat bad racial stereotype. However you can still take this aside and enjoy their slapstick gags and battle scenes.

Given its length (more than two hours), Revenge of the Fallen proved to be a rather enjoyable film for fans and casual moviegoers alike. Now all you have to do is wait and see if the third film is much better than this one.

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