Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Japan Prime Minister attends Tokyo film fest

Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso appeared at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Saturday.

Fifteen films will screen in the competition section for the coveted Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix. A green carpet welcome highlighted an environmental theme for the festival this year.


US actor Jon Voight, head of the board of judges, and other ...
AFP
Sat Oct 18, 11:42 AM ET. US actor Jon Voight, head of the board of judges, and other judges including Japanese actress Fumi Dan (L) attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival. The nine-day festival opened with an environmental theme as filmmakers from around the world greeted Japanese movie fans on a ceremonial "green carpet. "(AFP/Toshifumi Kitamura)

Chinese-born film director John Woo, center, speaks as Hong ...
AP
Sat Oct 18, 7:35 AM ET
Chinese-born film director John Woo, center, speaks as Hong Kong actor Tony Leung , right, and Japanese-Taiwanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro listen during the opening event of the 21st Tokyo International Film Festival Saturday, Oct. 18. 2008 in Tokyo.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)


The festival opened with "Red Cliff," a Chinese epic directed by John Woo and will close with Pixar's animated entry "Wall-E."


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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Bollywood comes to Hollywood in "Kambakht Ishq"

Sajid Nadiadwala is filming the Bollywood film Kambakht Ishq on location at the beach in Venice, California.

The film has signed on Hollywood stars including Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Superman Returns star Brandon Routh, and Bond girl Denise Richards for appearances in the film.



Buzz18 India

Akshay teaches ‘Superman’ to fly
Times of India, India - Oct 3, 2008
It’s amazing, for a film with a name like Kambakht Ishq, he’s packed it with some of the biggest action stars in the business. ...
Superman in Bollywood? Buzz18 India


NDTV.com

Stallone to be at Kambakht Ishq's premiere
NDTV.com, India - Oct 10, 2008
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has hit it off so well with Sylvester Stallone while shooting for Kambakht Ishq that he has convinced the Rocky star to attend the ...


Indian actors Kareena Kapoor (C) and Akshay Kumar (white shirt) perform during the filming of the Bollywood production "Kambakht Ishq" in Venice October 10, 2008. Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been signed for the Hindi film, along with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Denise Richards. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri (ITALY)

Actors perform during the filming of the Bollywood production "Kambakht Ishq" in Venice October 10, 2008. Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been signed for the Hindi film, along with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Denise Richards. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri (ITALY)

Indian actors Kareena Kapoor (C) and Akshay Kumar (L) perform during the filming of the Bollywood production "Kambakht Ishq" in Venice October 10, 2008. Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been signed for the Hindi film, along with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Denise Richards. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri (ITALY)

Indian actors Kareena Kapoor (2nd R) and Akshay Kumar (C) perform during the filming of the Bollywood production "Kambakht Ishq" in Venice October 10, 2008. Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been signed for the Hindi film, along with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Denise Richards. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri (ITALY)

Indian actress Kareena Kapoor (L) performs during the filming of the Bollywood production "Kambakht Ishq" in Venice October 10, 2008. Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has been signed for the Hindi film, along with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Denise Richards. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri (ITALY)


Friday, October 03, 2008

US missile kills 21 -- Pakistan

Pakistan said a U.S. missile struck within its borders killing 21 people including 16 foreigners.

Tribesmen near the border with Afghanistan claimed to have fired at two NATO "gunships" on Friday, and to have downed two US drones on Thursday. There was no independent confirmation of these claims. Some tribal groups along the border have set up anti-aircraft artillery along the border to guard against NATO incursions.


Washington Post

US missile strike kills 21 - Pakistani TV report
Reuters India, India - 4 hours ago
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A US missile strike in a Pakistani tribal region known as a haven for Taliban and al Qaeda fighters killed up to 21 people, ...
Missile strike in Pakistan kills five: officials Hindustan Times
Pakistan military says US strike was in Afghanistan Reuters South Africa
US missile attack in Pakistan kills at least nine Reuters Canada


Map of Pakistan locating North Waziristan, where a missile strike by suspected US spy drone killed at least four people, according to security officials Wednesday. (AFP)


Thursday, October 02, 2008

Ang Lee to direct Woodstock comedy

Director Ang Lee's will film a new comedy centered around the Woodstock concert according to Hollywood sources.

The film will be based on the book "Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life," by Elliot Tiber, who played a key role in organizing the huge concert.




MTV.com

Ang Lee ‘Woodstock’ Film Aims To Be A Mind-Altering Experience
MTV.com - Sep 24, 2008
... Hidden Dragon” and “Brokeback Mountain,” so it’s even more impressive when you think about the fact that Ang Lee’s next flick is about Woodstock.