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Archives for May 2009

It's this week's movie reviews...

James King | 15:41 UK time, Friday, 29 May 2009

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Obsessed - Beyonce (pictured) puts singing to one side for this cheese-tastic thriller about a wife who discovers her hubby has a stalker trying to split them up. So bad, it's (almost) good. With Idris Elba and Ali Larter. 1 star.

Drag Me To Hell - awesome horror about a bank clerk (Alison Lohmann) cursed by a customer she refuses credit to. You'll be laughing as well as cacking yourself. Big fun. 4 stars.

12 Rounds - meat-and-potatoes actioner with WWE star John Cena as a copper given twelve challenges to complete if he wants to see his girlfirend alive. A kinda Die Hard try hard. 3 stars.

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience - loadsa Jo Bro tuneage and backstage access. A fan's dream. A hater's nightmare. 3 stars.


WWE's John Cena!

James King | 12:00 UK time, Thursday, 28 May 2009

I took your facts about John Cena to the man himself. Alas you can't see the cut-down jean shorts that he was wearing :-(

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The 5 hottest movie stars under 21...

James King | 13:20 UK time, Wednesday, 27 May 2009

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1. Michael Cera - described in the awesome Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (on your right) as looking like a 'canary in skinny jeans', Cera is the most loveably cute nerd in years. Next up: comedy Year One, with Jack Black, out 19th June

2. Kristen Stewart - she's the girl-next-door with added intensity. Couple her up with a passionate vampire (Edward Cullen) and you've got on-screen chemistry ready to explode. Next up: the awesome slacker-comedy Adventureland, out 11the September.

3. Dev Patel - Slumdog and Skins have turned him into the latest go-to 'nice guy'. Time will prove that there's even more to Harrow's finest. Next up: The Last Airbender, with 6th Sense director M Night Shyamalan, out next Summer.

4. Emma Watson - the Potter trio have all got big times ahead but Emma's chic look gives her extra punch and has made her the darling of the style mags. The new Keira? Next up: Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince, out 15th July.

5. Anton Yelchin - the new sci-fi icon, thanks to roles in Star Trek (as Chekov) and a pivotal part in the upcoming Terminator: Salvation. But check him out in last year's Charlie Bartlett for proof that Anton does 'complex' better than any other young star. Next up: Terminator: Salvation, out 3rd June.

This week's movies reviewed and rated...

James King | 15:29 UK time, Friday, 22 May 2009

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Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian - the plot's not the hottest, but the bunch of comedians in the cast are in top form. Big ups to Stiller, Williams, Wilson, Gervais, Coogan and scene-stealing Amy Adams as goody-two-shoes aviator Amelia Earhart. 4 stars.

Awaydays - the book, apparently, is awesome. But this movie version, about music loving friends in late 70s Liverpool and their passion for a punch-up, never quite convinces. 2 stars.

Tormented - newcomer Tuppence Middleton (great name) steals the fairly poor show in this Brit horror about a murderer on the loose at a school. It wants to be Skins meets Scream. It's not. 2 stars.

Aha - knowing me knowing you Steve Coogan

Edith Bowman | 15:14 UK time, Friday, 22 May 2009

I never thought i would ever say these words but here is Steve Coogan and I on Singstar doing Abba's 'Knowing Me Knowing You.' He came on the show to hang out for a bit and I have to say it was the most surreal half an hour of my life. What a dude.

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Check out the exclusive Night At The Museum 2 clip as well as Ben Stiller's chat with Edith and Hank Azaria with James King - all from the film!

Night At The Museum exclusive clip

James King | 14:11 UK time, Thursday, 21 May 2009

There's not much plot but who cares? It's got a load of funny people doing their schtick - that's enough. So look out for Stiller being nerdy, Gervais being officious, Azaria doing funny voices and Wilson drawling like there's no tomorrow. I like that. And here's a sneaky clip, just for you...

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Twilight

James King | 15:15 UK time, Wednesday, 20 May 2009

It may not be an exclusive interview with Edward Cullen, but it's (almost) the next best thing. Check this NEW poster for the next chapter of the awesome Twilight saga, New Moon. It's out at the end of the year.

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5 top Brit comedians striking gold in Hollywood...!

James King | 14:29 UK time, Wednesday, 20 May 2009

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1. Sacha Baron Cohen - the man of mystery unveils the sooo wrong Bruno (that's him there, as if you can't tell) to us all on July 10th. Expect America to get as excited as they did for Borat in 2006.

2. Russell Brand - injecting a bit of sex appeal back into the comedy circuit, Russell returns as Forgetting Sarah Marshall's rocker Aldous Snow in Get Him To The Greek, out next Spring.

3. Ricky Gervais - a small, tubby man from Reading he may be. But as the cast list of Extras proved, our cousins Stateside love him. He reteams with Stephen Merchant for bittersweet comedy Cemetary Junction next.

4. Simon Pegg - director JJ Abrams knows that Peggy can get laughs even in the most serious moments - check Star Trek for proof. Simon now alternates between big budget Hollywood (Spielberg's Tintin) and lo-fi stuff with his mate Nick (the road movie Paul, filming now in Mexico).

5. Eddie Izzard - one of the most successful stand-ups ever acts all serious in Hollywood blockbusters such as Valkyrie. But even in the midst of a WW2 epic, the cheeky glint in his eyes remains...

Hank Azaria

Producer Andy | 13:30 UK time, Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Hank Azaria has got one of the greatest jobs in the world - he gets paid to sit and watch The Simpsons before anyone else, and voice up characters like Moe, Chief Wiggum and Comic Book Guy.

He also has a handy little Hollywood career on the side, starring with his mate Ben Stiller in films like Dodgeball and Night At The Museum 2. Watch what happened when James went to the Science Museum to chat to him...

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Acting Legend Tom Hanks!

James King | 18:11 UK time, Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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A while back now I headed over to Geneva off of Switzerland to interview the legendary Mr Thomas Hanks. Why Geneva? Well, part of his new pic Angels & Demons is set in the Swiss capital's posh CERN laboratory, where all kinds of exciting molecular reactions go on that I really don't understand. Luckily Tom helped me out a bit with the science - as well as travelling down memory lane with thoughts on some of his older pics.


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In honour of Angels & Demons, it's my five fave prequels!

James King | 14:11 UK time, Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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1. Batman Begins (2005) Due to copyright reasons, the only pic I could get for nowt was of that Only Fools & Horses episode where Del and Rodney dress up as Batman and Robin. Christopher Nolan's epic is, naturally, a whole lot better.

2. The Godfather Part 2 (1974) Part straight sequel, part flashback prequel, this epic follows Al Pacino's mobster Michael Corleone in 70s New York, at the same time as tracing his father's path from Sicily to the States. The Sopranos owes this big time.

3. Star Trek (2009) JJ Abrams manages to both respect and honour the series' past as well as make this reboot totally in the moment. Awesome stuff.

4. Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom (1984) It might only be set 1 year before its predecessor Raiders Of The Lost Ark but merely for having the balls to go way darker, this gets my vote as a classic prequel.

5. Casino Royale (2006) The Bond timeline doesn't add up - if it did, he'd now be played by 75 year old. But this first Daniel Craig outing, though modern, was also a deliberate look back to how 007 became the man with a licence to kill.

Jo Bros - Legit!

Edith Bowman | 14:02 UK time, Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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Legit is our new favourite word, that's is how the Jonas Brothers described Producer Andys oaty biscuits when they popped into the show this week. Nick, Kevin and Joe were probably the politest people i have EVER met. Listen back to afternoon tea with the Jo Bros.

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Focker is back

Edith Bowman | 14:00 UK time, Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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Ben Stiller confirmed that the Fockers would definately return when the script was finished and that he also wanted to do another Zoolander film. YEAH. He had some dips and loved our cupcakes and is coming back to the UK with his family for a holiday to watch the Tennis. His new film Night At the Museum 2, Battle of Smithsonian is out on 20th May and it's a good giggle. Check out his lovely locks!

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It could well be the best week for new films...ever!

James King | 15:51 UK time, Friday, 8 May 2009

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Star Trek - awesome sci-fi blockbuster with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto (above) that manages to both bow down to its legendary heritage AND lovingly take the mick. Love it. 5 stars.

Coraline - old-school animation about a girl who's drawn into an alternate world that seems so much better than her reality. But there are dark consequences... Eye-popping fantasy that'll have you choking on your popcorn, it's that weird. And brilliant. 5 stars.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit - one of the best documentaries in recent years. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest may be camper than a Mika tribute act but this reveals the warmth and emotion behind the ridiculous outfits. 5 stars.

Little Ashes - Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson plays surrealist painter Salvador Dali in this true story of his intense friendships at college in 1920s Madrid. He's good...but man, it's intense. 3 stars.

Channing Likes Boobs!!!

Edith Bowman | 14:31 UK time, Thursday, 7 May 2009

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So his first words to me were 'You've got boobs,' how rude! Not at all, it was very very funny indeed and how awesome was Channing Tatum? We had a speed date with him where he talked about his new film 'Fighting,' learning to dance and Sienna Miller called in to speak to him. Listen back or check out me showing him my favourite top 5 dance moves.

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It's my Top 5 Fave Dance Movies...!

James King | 13:47 UK time, Wednesday, 6 May 2009

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1. Dirty Dancing (1986) Cheesy, yes - but it's also a lovingly made, timeless coming-of-age tale where the moves are integral to telling the story. Dancing has never been so romantic. Aaaahhh...

2. Save The Last Dance (2001) Julia Stiles stars in the movie that brought the streets into the Hollywood mainstream, allowing for an onslaught of copycats in recent years.

3. Footloose (1984) The Eighties saw plenty of dance films hit the big screen - most of them now pretty laughable. What makes this tale of a town that bans dancing (!) stand the test of time is an awesome turn from lead boy Kevin Bacon. A remake beckons.

4. Saturday Night Fever (1977) The daddy of all dance pics, with Travolta as the troubled teen who spends his nights dancing in the most famous white suit ever.

5. Step Up (2006) Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan hardly rewrote the rule book with Step Up but their awesome moves leave your jaw on the floor.


He's MY hero - Zachary Quinto

Edith Bowman | 13:14 UK time, Tuesday, 5 May 2009

James and I hot footed it down to a posh London hotel to chat to Zac Quinto about being Spok in the new Star Trek film. He's awesome, very funny and great hair and eyebrows. That aside make up your own mind and see his great, or not so great Chewy impression.


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It's this week's movie reviews!

James King | 16:14 UK time, Friday, 1 May 2009

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine - action-packed prequel with hairy Hugh Jackman (on your right) and Liev Schreiber on fighting form as warring mutant brothers. Big, brash, ballsy fun. 4 stars.

Hannah Montana: The Movie - Miley rediscovers her roots in Tennessee and falls in love and raises money for charity in the process. One to many cheesy country & western songs aside, it's a laugh. 3 stars.

Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past - rom-com meets A Christmas Carol, with Matthew McConaughey as the playboy bachelor confronted by ghouls out to change his ways. Really not very good. 2 stars.

Is Anybody There? - low budget Brit-com about a geeky boy (Son Of Rambow's Bill Millner) who strikes up a friendship with a retired magician (Michael Caine). Cute. 3 stars.

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