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'Star Wars: Episode VII' will write its own story with Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan
Sounds like this production is in serious trouble but Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan is working on the script for “Star Wars: Episode VII” with director J.J. Abrams. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement that “Arndt has done a terrific job and hopefully this would be a well developed story.
Prince backs as one of the most under rated guitarists ever
Prince can play like 8-10 instruments and sing just about any type of music and do it convincingly so he delivered Funk Blowout at Paisley Park Studio Concert with 2,000 people lined up around an out-of-the-way block in suburban Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Sweet news for Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has joined Neill Blomkamp’s latest futuristic fable, “Chappie,” the actor said. He would make a decision about whether or not to return to Broadway in the musical “Houdini” in the next month so we hope this great actor achieves all his goals very soon!
Knott's Scary Farm will be your best nightmare
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
Special Coverage for GalaTView.com
For all my readers I’m not a big fan of horror and haunted attractions, but I have to say, that with the exception of only one other haunt, I would say that Knott’s was my favorite thus far. When I knew that I was going to cover Knott’s Scary Farm I noticed the monsters not trying as hard as other haunted attractions. Even some of the new mazes this year are usually the most popular, you will be part of the long queue lines but this is not a real issue if you are really interested in each attraction and most of them are worth it.
Some highlights
The Trick or Treat maze, where you can really trick or treat and the fog machines working overtime near the entrances, making for easy scares but lot more monsters too and they were enthusiastic. I usually get a little disappointed that the monsters seem to lose that toward the end of the night and the lack of lighting for some areas of the park.
I also have to remark El Dia De Los Muertos some monsters do not hide, but stand there waiting for people in plain sight. Towards the end, it gets a little better with the Aztec-type skeletons coming at you this was really wonderful and people with Hispanic heritage will appreciate a small tribute to this attraction. I liked how detailed some of their costumes were and make up as well. Thankfully the employees and guides would shine their flashlights and kindness and help all Media team navigate thru.
Finally, I loved the fact that most of the actors still haunt in that area even though its deserted makes it even creepier so becomes this place in a magical experience for some prices may vary but you can get good deals on Knott’s Web site. Enjoy your creepy trip!
Alec Baldwin now considered a TV star, not a movie star
God Hollywood would back “certain broadcaster’s” film’s, if this will probably be loaded to the gill’s but Alec Baldwin can receive only a limited budget because he’s now considered a TV star, not a movie star.
Hollywood magician and actor John Calvert has died, aged 102
What an amazing performer he must have been Magician and actor John Calvert who dies at 102 and was still performing at that age. He was very inspirational and he was also known for creating the illusion of sawing off the head of a spectator using a giant buzz saw.
Sandra Bullock has her own Foot and Handprints Cemented at Chinese Theatre
By GalaTView staff
Photos By Alfonso De Elias
Sandra Bullock was honored at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre with her very own handprint and footprint ceremony. Her hand/footprints join the ranks of legendary stars such Judy Garland, Meryl Street and Clint Eastwood. Sandra’s 3 year old son Louis and George Clooney attended the ceremony which also drew celebrities including Chelsea Handler and Octavia Spencer.
Iron Man 3 is back now for your new collection
Review by Jenny Alvarez
Photo: courtesy
Marvel has just announced that their latest blockbuster, Iron Man 3, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 24th. The film will also be available for digital three weeks earlier on September 3rd. It is the sequel to 2008’s Iron Man and 2010’s Iron Man 2, and the seventh installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, being the first major release in the franchise since the crossover film The Avengers. Shane Black directed a screenplay he co-wrote with Drew Pearce and which uses concepts from the “Extremis” story arc by Warren Ellis. Robert Downey, Jr. reprises his role as the title character, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle reprising their roles as Pepper Potts and James Rhodes, respectively. Jon Favreau, who directed the first two films, serves as an executive producer and reprises his role as Happy Hogan. Having previously entered another dimension in order to save New York City, Tony remains deeply haunted by the experience. Unable to sleep, he throws himself into his work with such intensity that it begins to take a heavy toll on both his mental health and his relationship with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). Tony has only started to appreciate the gravity of his problems when an enigmatic terrorist named the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) hijacks the airwaves and threatens to bring America to its knees with a painful series of “lessons” that even President Ellis (William Sadler) won’t be able to ignore.
With this movie at home, you will have the most memorable scenes with unforgettable characters, and special effects. Even the script is ambitious the result is edgier, sexier despite of Tony Stark’s arrogance but highly enjoyable with the Black/Downey Jr partnership which is like a marriage.
Marvel’s Iron Man 3 Unmasked: Join cast and crew for a crash course in epic movie-making, Marvel style. Two thumbs up for this amazing movie full of action and fun!
Miley Cyrus again in a new experience
Miley Cyrus is getting a lot of flack for her new video, but the director she worked with on the raunchy music video has his own controversial past. Hopefully this fact would not a big issue for this talented girl!
A profound story told in a deceptively simple way: Bless Me, Ultima
Review by Jenny Alvarez
Photos: Courtesy
Based on the best-selling Chicano novel of all time by Rudolfo Anaya, the mystical coming-of-age film BLESS ME, ULTIMA debuts on DVD September 17th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Written for the screen and directed by Carl Franklin, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is based on the novel by Rudolfo Anaya. This movie is a story about Antonio Marez (Ganalon), a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera (healer) named Ultima (Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents (Heredia and Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events, Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil, and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima’s powers with those of the God of his church.
The success of the entire movie depends on child actor Luke Ganalon, and he does an excellent job in the title role. This movie is full of deliberate pace, reliance on Catholic symbolism, and sensitive wit certain topics as hypocrisy, family, life, death, religion with their failures. The story in general is very engaging, powerful and full of flashback structures and is consider a Brilliant, gentle and beautiful film of life in northern New Mexico in the mid 1940’s.
