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The plot of the film Angels & Demons features the desire of Harvard University historian and iconologist Robert Langdon to reveal the enigmas of a secret society known as the Illuminati. The Roman Catholic Church, particularly the Vatican, faces a crisis when the top four cardinals to replace the deceased Pontiff are abducted by members of the Illuminati that adhere to scientific knowledge. The Church is promised that each cardinal will be killed one per hour starting at 8 pm, culminating with an explosion of an antimatter bomb underneath St Peter's Cathedral at midnight wiping out the Vatican. To deal with this terrifying menace, the Church calls upon the services of iconologist Robert Langdon played by Tom Hanks who is very knowledgeable about the powerful secret society. He has to begin the investigation promptly, hasting to find the abducted cardinals by deciphering clues, symbols and other historical facts. Robert Langton accompanied by physicist Vittoria tries to uncover the death of the Pope and save the mankind.

The images of Rome in the film are glorious and breathtaking. The watcher has a chance to walk around the Italian capital and visit the most famous historical and cultural masterpieces together with the characters. The movie does well to involve interest through its explanations of historical facts and the inner workings of the Vatican. The plot keeps the watcher involved and interested till the very end of the movie. The story unfolds with unexpected twists and turns that leave the viewer thrilled.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/people-pick-out-streaming-mass-media.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/people-pick-out-streaming-mass-media.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:28:25 -0500 Now you can tune into 3000 TV channels on-line straight from your pc. Online TV provides a full variety of TV channels transmitted from 70 countries in 50 languages. By choosing online radio you can tune into thousands of foreign radio stations where you can tune into different genres of music ranging from rock-n-roll to classical music.
Viewing on-line TV is cheap. In fact, online TV for computer is absolutely free and does not require any monthly fees. In comparison to cable and satellite dish TV services, on-line TV for pc is a lot cheaper option. The only charge that is involved is a small start-up fee of less than $50. Normally, as soon as this payment is made, you will be able to download a purpose-built online TV software package within a few minutes. If you consider the full variety of channels you will be granted access to, the charge will cost you peanuts.
One of the biggest advantages of TV for computer is that you can view some of the rarest and uncensored programmes. The majority of TV programmes are usually censored. By breaching the censorship regulations imposed by the government, TV channels have to face severe penalties. Unlike terrestrial TV, on-line TV does not have to comply with any restrictions and is censorship-free.
As for online radio, you can listen to it wherever you have a pc and access to Web. You can listen to it when at work, at home or on-the-go.
One of the key reasons why many people prefer it to other options is because there is no membership fee. You can turn on your computer and listen to radio stations whenever you wish absolutely free. It is well-known that satellite radio can be quite expensive.
Furthermore, there a wide variety of radio stations to select from. In comparison to terrestrial radio, with on-line radio you will always have a clear signal. Online radio stations allow you to escape from annoying commercials and merely listen to your favourite music. There are hundreds of stations that are 100% commercial-free. Lastly, with the Web you can tune into radio stations that are transmitted worldwide.
On-line TV and radio are the most convenient ways to entertain and be well-informed.


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Because of the speedy development of Internet services, these days it is possible to tune in to Online Radio. If you have high-speed Internet, take the opportunity to Listen To Free Online Radio.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/learn-more-about-movies-online.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/learn-more-about-movies-online.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:38:36 -0500 To start with films downloading you have to select an appropriate website. Here is the list of some common recommendations how to select a movie site.
1. Do not forget to check that the format of online movie files is compatible with your viewing equipment (DVD-player or PC client). Remember that the same film in different formats has various downloading speed, that's why you should try to select the site with movies in the DivX format which is considered to be the fastest one. The most comfortable sites for downloading films are those that offer ready-to-play movie formats.
2. You are to take a decision in advance if you want to burn you downloaded film to a CD or a digital video disc. Read the instructions at the site since not all sites give a possibility to burn their movies to a CD disc. CD discs are cheaper, but DVDs' quality is much higher, that is why in case you would like to keep the movie you burned for a long period of time and to watch it over and over again you would better choose a DVD disc.
3. The quality of the movie is a very important aspect. It's obvious that the lower is the quality of the movie the lower is the price, but nevertheless, keep in mind that the cheapest does not usually mean the best. In most cases the cheapest movies aren't even possible to watch, in such a way it'll be a total waste of time and money. Give preference to DVD-quality films and you will never regret this choice.
4. Take into consideration the list of movies at the site. There are a certain number of Internet sites that provide only classics and movies that were released long time ago. Try to make choice of the site with a wide range of movies that includes both classics and the latest movies.
5. Take time to serf a number of websites and to compare prices. Some websites charge per every movie downloaded, others prefer to get a monthly payment. Select the variant that suits you the best and begin with creating your home movies collection.

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/things-to-remember-about-downloading-movies-online.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/things-to-remember-about-downloading-movies-online.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:35:11 -0500 A larger number of websites offer full-length films for free. The question arises: why do people still buy expensive dvds in shops, if they can download films for free?
The matter is that not everyone is aware of the alternative. Actually, there are two options to download complete movies for free. The first variant is to share films through the P2P network. The p2p file sharing networks are especially popular with Web users craving to watch the latest films and loud blockbusters free of charge. The downside is the poor quality of films. More than that, you are at high risk of getting an incomplete or corrupted file.
The second option is to download full-length films from reliable sites which are quite hard to discover on the Web. The only disadvantage is that these sites offer a limited choice of films. Therefore, if you are searching for something extraordinary, you are unlikely to discover it in databases of these sites.
If you prefer free movies download sites, you need to be cautious when selecting a site to download a film for free. Pay a special attention to the terms and conditions. Some websites will ask you to make payments beforehand, others will wait until the downloading procedure is over and ask you for payment for you to proceed.
Very frequently free movies download websites offer free films, but to play them on your computer you need to buy purpose-built software from the site. Or you may be asked to pay a monthly subscription fee or a registration fee to be allowed to download films free of charge. Additional fees for burning a movie to a disk are also possible. But these fees are reasonable.
If you compare buying pricy dvds from shops with downloading full-length films almost for free from the Web, you will notice that the latter alternative is much more advantageous from the financial viewpoint. You can get a film of high quality and spare your money at the same time.


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Now you do not need to shop for movies in your local shop wasting your time and cash. You can simply surf the Internet for a reputable movies download website. It will take you a few mouse clicks to download a movie online online trouble-free. There you may also watch trailers of blockbaster movies.

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Ashton started acting at the young age of seven performing with Louise Blackett's Theatre Workshop. It was simply a natural inclination at the time, and he had no idea of the huge role acting would play in his life in the future.

He hails from a creative lot - though his parents are both in medicine (one orthodox, one alternative - a lively combination he assures me) his three siblings are all artists too. One of his sisters, Alexa Ashton, is also a successful actor. She starred in ‘Home and Away' and like Paul has worked for the prestigious Bell Shakespeare Company .

In asking him about his family's thoughts on his career choice, Ashton was quick to state: "My family is extremely supportive. I think my Dad would've preferred it if I'd finished my law degree before heading to drama school, but never once have my parents tried to stop me from doing what I love to do. They've been there supporting and providing 100% and are proud of the paths we've all chosen."

After his family moved to Canberra when he was 12 years old, Ashton saw a school production of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' by Tom Stoppard. It galvanized his love for performing on stage, and shortly after he saw the first ever Bell Shakespeare Company production - it was ‘Hamlet' - and he knew this was what he was destined to do.

EARLY INFLUENCES

In speaking of early influences, Paul notes Rob Sitch, the Australian actor/director who was part of "The Late Show" and who with his colleagues, went on to produce some of Australia's best-loved films, most notably "The Castle."

Other early influences included Baz Lurhmann, Kenneth Branagh, Anthony Hopkins, John Cleese, Mike Myers, Jim Carrey, Michael Winterbottom, Ben Kingsley and Kate Winslet. He trained at VCA Drama School in Melbourne, where teachers such as Lindy Davies, Tanya Gerstle and Leisa Shelton, and directors Peter Evans and Brian Lipson also had a big impact on him during those formative years.

But he sites John Bell - who created the renowned Bell Shakespeare Company - as making a particularly large impression on him. Paul recalls: "Watching their productions every year in Canberra, and meeting him and some of the other actors as a teenager was really inspiring for me. I was a drama nerd in its purest form - I used to get their autographs. It was a dream of mine to work for them."

In a true career defining moment, John Bell came and watched Ashton play Orlando in As You Like It in his final year of drama school (Paul had written a letter inviting him to come along, and was shocked when he received a call from Bell's assistant confirming the dates). He worked for Bell's company a year later - a dream come true.

Earlier that same year, Paul had been cast as the role of Ben on the award winning Australian show "The Secret Life of Us."

It would be four years of living and working in Sydney before Hollywood called. During this time, Ashton also was the frontman for popular local indie rock act, Minder.

He reflects back to that time, "I made the move to Los Angeles, like so many other of my compatriots because it is the centre of the global entertainment industry and provides the most diverse range of opportunities possible. That diversity appeals to me, and I think is a better fit for me as an actor."

In a sit-down interview at The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ashton shared his thoughts with me about his new life in the mecca of the entertainment business.

SITDOWN:

Bobbi -Q: Paul, what is one of the main differences between being an actor in Los Angeles versus Australia?

Paul -A: Undoubtedly the first thing you discover when you arrive is the scale of it. The sheer size of the city itself is a good indicator, there are just so many people and it's so competitive. It can be hard to know where to start. You go from knowing most people in the industry and most people knowing you, to knowing no one and in a way, starting again.

But there's a real sense of possibility and that anyone's got a shot. There's a ‘yes' attitude that underpins much of the American psyche, and I really respond to that.

Bobbi- Q: How did you get the role in "Serial Buddies?"

Paul- A: I got the role by auditioning. Casting Director Jen Cooper had seen some of my work last year and she called me in to read for the role. At first they didn't think I was right for Gregory, but fortunately I won them over.

Bobbi -Q: Was the character easy to play for you?

Paul -A: There were certain parts of Gregory I had to work very hard on - he has a very dark past and was damaged from years of abuse and neglect.

But his flamboyance and physicality were a huge amount of fun to take on, and in that sense, came more easily. But he was demanding at all times and I had to stretch as an actor to get there.

Bobbi-Q: What acting technique do you use? Are there elements that are essential to success?

Paul-A: I don't work with any specific technique. Certainly my training had a big influence on how I approach my work, and over the years I have adapted the principles I learnt into more of my own thing.

Elements that I think are essential? Nothing new - research and script analysis, using the imagination and understanding the point of view of your character. And then, most importantly playing the moment.

Bobbi-Q: What was it like working with the cast of "Serial Buddies?"

Paul-A: I felt extremely privileged to work with a long list of well established and very talented actors.

We had core group of guys that were a joy to spend time with on set. The other 3 guys all have comedy and improv backgrounds, so there were always plenty of laughs, with lots of innovation and creativity when the cameras were rolling.

To work with an iconic actor like Christopher Lloyd. Playing my dad! It was wild, and a career highlight for sure. He was a gentleman and a joy to work with. And Chris McDonald too? No way. Comic genius right there. We had a lot of fun doing our scene together.

And to top it off - to have Hal Rudnick as Gary, to my Gregory—perfect.

Bobbi-Q: What characters or roles do you want to see yourself playing?

Paul-A: I love both comedy and drama, and never want to restrict myself to just one genre or form.

Bobbi-Q: What are you currently doing?

Paul-A: I'm currently in post-production with a short film I made before I shot "Serial Buddies." It's called "Champion" and I'm planning on entering it into Tropfest in Australia early next year. It was a script I wrote, directed and produced.

Other than that, auditioning and entertaining lots of friends from Australia!

Bobbi-Q: What is your goal for this upcoming year?

Paul-A: To continue to challenge myself to be better. Of course, I'd love to see " Serial Buddies" make the submission deadline for Sundance and then of course get in - though that's now out of my hands. That would make it a good year straight up. And I want to start working on my next self-devised project. I'm just not sure what it's going to be yet.

Bobbi-Q: How do you have fun and relax?

Paul-A: Spending time with friends, going to the movies, exercising, playing music, yoga, and when I can— skiing.

Bobbi -Q: Are you married, single, or dating?

Paul-A: Single, but open to meeting someone.

Bobbi -Q: What city did you live in before here?

Paul-A: I lived in Sydney before I moved here, but my family is based in Canberra, so that's home really. Mum and Dad have a beautiful house there, big garden out the back, and the place is full of amazing organic and biodynamic food and life-affirming healthy things. My mum is an alternative medicine practitioner, and Dad's a doctor, so it's always interesting.

Bobbi -Q: Tell us about your music.

Paul-A: I played music since I was 5. I started on the piano, and then later also played the Viola and guitar. I played in my school orchestras and sang in my school choirs, Music's just always been there as something I did. But it wasn't till I taught myself the guitar at the age of 18 that I started writing and playing on my own a bit. Before moving to LA I actually was part of an indie rock band in Sydney. I'd written a bunch of songs over a few years and a mate suggested we start a band together so we did.

I'm actually playing my first gig in LA in a month's time. Just some low key acoustic originals. Should be fun.

Bobbi -Q: What ‘original music' are you providing for the film "Serial Buddies?"

Paul-A: There's a song in the film that Gregory sings to his father. I was trying to come up with a tune for it - so I knew what I was doing when we shot it. It developed into a little more than what was on the page. I liked the sound of it, so recorded and sent it to Keven. He loved it and so we arranged and recorded it with genius musician, Giulio Carmassi. It should appear in the film now, which is great. 


Bobbi-Q: Tell me about these YouTube video blogs you posted while filming "Serial Buddies". That was original, why did you do it?

Paul-A: They were just a way to document/blog about the time on set so that there was a fun record of it, and so that anyone , including my friends and family, could have a peak behind the scenes. And to try and get the name of the film out there a bit. With indie films, every little bit helps.

Bobbi -Q: Do you have any special thanks to give anyone in your life?

Paul-A: Where do I start? First and foremost my parents. They're the most generous and unconditionally supportive people I know. Even outside of looking after our family. And my siblings too - just wonderful people who've helped shape who I am. I also have an extraordinary group of friends stretching right back to my early days in Wagga Wagga. They know who they are, and we're still in touch regularly, and they've always believed in me and that's a rare feeling.

Oh, and of course, Steven Waugh - the greatest Australian cricket captain of all time. The ultimate inspiration of my life.

Paul Ashton lives in Los Angeles, CA and is a writer, director, actor, musician and stage performer.

He is managed by Prodigy Talent Group. 
 




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Bobbi Miller-Moro is an author, filmmaker and founder of Women Without Borders US. She owns and operates an online marketing and branding company in Los Angeles.Indie Marketing Genius

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/yet-another-firangee-chic-in-aladin.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/movies/yet-another-firangee-chic-in-aladin.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:14:28 -0500
If you thought its shocking that such an important cast was buried in the star cast, credits, promotions etc wait till you hear this. Her name is Giselle Monteiro who in real life is a Brazilian model is a fact difficult for the audiences to chew, especially after watching the film Love Aaj Kal. Giselle Monteiro has stunned everyone with her reel and real life alchemy. But wait, she ain't the only one who is bathing in the spotlight. Jacqueline Fernandez, the Sri Lankan beauty pageant is on her way to fame as she will be essaying the character of Jasmine in Sujoy Ghosh's forthcoming fantasy flick Aladin.

Jacqueline Fernandez already has her niche of fan following as she is a former Miss Sri Lankan. With her stunning look and svelte figure she has caught an eye of many Bollywood film makers. Aladin would be her debut film as an actress and since she is playing a pivotal role in the film, all eyes will be on her. We couldn't have much of her in the Aladin promo. But her graceful smile and her body language surely speak up for her.

Where Jacqueline will be essaying Jasmine's role, superstar Amitabh Bachhan will play genius the genie and Sanjay Dutt, the Ringmaster. Jacqueline will pair opposite Ritiesh Deshmukh who will play the central character of Aladin. With Ayesha Takia backing out from the role of Jasmine, Jacqueline filled the space with her presence.

Well, if you thought Giselle and Jacqueline are the only two damsels making a name for them then you can't be further away from the truth as dizzyingly hot Mexican chic Barbara Mori is jet set to make her presence feel with her film Kites. Kites is already in the air as it is a high budget film starring Hrithik Roshan and Kangna Ranaut.

Bollywood has surely connected well with overseas audience as this seems to be the latest trend of Bollywood filmmakers. But the question that arises in our minds when we see all this is, does Bollywood actresses don't have it anymore to get the audiences to the theatres? And if this is for things to come, then slowly and steadily our beloved Bollywood actresses will be far off from the silver screen.

But even before foreign actresses have appeared on the silver screen but failed to spell magic at the box office. Films such as Dil Jo Bhi Kahey and Out Of Control, Rog etc bombed at the box office. It will be interesting to see whether these heavenly beauties can do something different at the box office and prove worthy for the filmmakers. I guess Bollywood babes still have a lot to show and tell the Indian audiences….


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Srinjan Bhowmick has a flair for writing for bollywood movies. Currently he is writing for Aladin. It is hoped that Aladin Movie will be a great success.

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Most membership sites offer free burning software that enables you to download free movies and then burn the movies onto a writable DVD so that you can them watch them on your TV. So what kind of movies can you download? Much depends on whether you download legally or illegally. Many people don't know the difference and frequently get confused between the two. In fact there has been a lot of recent publicity about illegal movie downloads in respect of movie companies wanting internet providers to withdraw the internet service from those that break the law in that respect, but more on that later.

Let me make it clear right now that I do not condone people downloading free movies illegally, but that my purpose here is to outline the software available and the correct way to use it. So, first illegal downloads:

How P2P File Sharing Works

Anybody can learn how to download free movies - it's not rocket science and you don't need special equipment. All you have to do is access a file sharing service online that offers P2P file sharing software to enable you download free movies. The site will offer you the service plus support and burning software for a fee: mostly a lifetime membership fee. Pay the fee and you can start downloading there and then. Most sites also offer music, computer and video games and software downloads

Basically, when you access the software, you will be offered a search box where you can search by movie title, genre or actor. Not all are the same. When you enter your requirement you will see a list of results that meet your search term. Click on what you want, and the download starts to the directory on your hard disk of your choice.

What is happening when you download free movies is that your computer is being connected to the hard disks of other members that are online. If they have your title, the software recognizes that and when you click on it, the movie file is being downloaded from the other member's hard disk to yours. That's how P2P file sharing works. There are generally no problems, but there is one particular aspect of this that can make it illegal: if the movie, music track or game is still protected by copyright.

Since most modern work is protected, most free movie downloads are illegal, but not all. Many artists and movie makers offer their work for free download because they want to have it publicized and make their name. This is particularly true of music downloads, and was at one time one of the main uses of this software.

Obviously Duffy's latest hit will be protected, and will be illegal to download, but who's to know? Well, actually, the downloads can be traced, although the likelihood is about the same as you meeting your first teacher in a Hawaiian bar when you next go on vacation. In fact your plane is more likely to crash on the way there than you be found illegally downloading, although it does happen to some people.

Not, unfortunately, those that make millions by copying and selling them, but that is another issue. The long and the short of it is that you shouldn't download illegally although the software to allow you to do so is not illegal. It's like a car - it's not illegal to drive it, but it is if you break the doing so. However, unlike the car, you are highly unlikely to be prosecuted for having the temerity to download free movies. There is an alternative to illegally downloading free movies however.

Legal Action Being Taken

The legal action so far has been taken against High School kids with their moms having to pay the fines. Is that fair? What about the moguls making millions selling pirated movies that they don't try to catch because the kids easier game? In any case only a miniscule number of the millions upon millions that download illegally ever get prosecuted. It costs more than it is worth.

The networks and internet providers that have been asked to withdraw internet access from those that do so have so far refused. No one has yet had their service withdrawn, and the worst that happens if that if you are caught you get a warning - then another -basically three strikes and out. So everybody now knows that they have one in a million chance of being found out, but to be found out three times?

There will have to be a stronger response than that to stop people. They tried to stop me providing software but it's not illegal. If it was I wouldn't offer it, but many use it for perfectly legal purposes and it should be available. If you use it illegally that is your choice - and the chance you take. I don't condone it, but you don't withdraw cars because people use them illegally! In any case, there are ways how to download free movies legally.


How to Download Free Movies Legally

There are websites online that enable you download free movies legally from large video banks. Just as you can hire videos online and have them posted to you, you can also download them as part of a video download membership. Again you pay a membership, and then have unlimited access to the pre-approved video bank.

In that way you can download free movies legally, although most movies have already been on sale or on hire from video rental stores, and many people find no fun in that. In fact I firmly believe that part of the glamour knowing how to download free movies illegally, is both the knowing and being able to do it, and the fact hat are breaking the law and think that they are getting away with something.

They might be right, but it doesn't make it legal!


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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is where the protagonist enrolls to learn witchcraft. The various twists and turns to his stint at the school, his friends, enemies and the unraveled secrets of his lineage all sum up to one beautiful theme that is the nucleus of the harry potter series. A harry potter book brings alive the time honored tradition of witchcraft. There are seven books in the harry potter series and each of them is hard to put down.

According to research conducted by the Barna group, the exposure of America's teens to Harry Potter books and harry potter movies has doubled since 2003. A substantial percentage of youngsters are believed to have discussed the supernatural powers of Harry Potter with their parents. The advertisements and media hype was fodder to the growing popularity of the young wizard. Harry potter book thus gained immense popularity in the west and eventually across the globe.

The global acclaim has been the driving force for the whopping sales figures of the harry potter series. What's more, harry potter on celluloid has also received a warm welcome and is one of the highest global grosser. Harry Potter movie is best watched on the big screen but in order to watch it years after the release, Harry Potter DVDs would be ideal.

There are several options to procure the much acclaimed harry potter book and harry potter series. Online marts are profuse with books of a wide category and choosing a particular edition should not be a problem. There are various 'easy to use' options for the easy procurement of books of all genres. Happy Potter series being one of the most popular is by far the easiest to procure.

A Harry Potter book is one of the fun ways to develop good reading habits in your kids. Not only is it engrossing but the language and the entire plot is ideal for a young reader. You may buy all the books from the Harry Potter series to persuade your child to learn as he reads. They are nothing short of fantasy books that will keep them occupied and inculcate good reading habits in the young.

So bring out the wizard in your little one, by introducing him to Harry Potter books.

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For those not in the know, the G. I. Joe franchise is all about the adventures of an elite group of soldiers known as G. I. Joes (what else). The Joes, as they are often referred to, must fight the terrorist organization Cobra and their leader, the mysterious Cobra Commander.

As have been revealed by information coming from the film, instead of focusing on a particular adventure of the Joes, the movie will focus on their origins. It will also reveal how Cobra came into being, as well as the origins of Cobra Commander. This can be seen as a guarantee for a sequel in case the film turns out to be a hit.

But is G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra the next big one to hit the theaters? This one is not yet certain, however, there are some hints that you can bet on. The movie cast list itself proves quite promising. Dennis Quaid heads the list as Hawk, and is sure enough to give the movie at least some impact. However, there are still some reservations among fans about the other cast members. One of the most anticipated characters in the movie is Cobra Commander himself. And with no images of the live action Cobra Commander available yet, fans are still pretty much waiting. On consolation though is that the role will be played by Christopher Eccleston, who played the Doctor in the popular Doctor Who series, which pretty much gives audiences an idea.

Another thing that fans are eagerly waiting for are the costumes, vehicles and fight scenes that the cartoon is very much known for. The promotional photos shown of the character Snake Eyes shows a definitely good-looking suit that is close to the original. On the other hand, preview of the "accelerator suits" were not quite well received by many fans, maybe due to it being new to the franchise.

And then of course, there is the story. Don't expect critics raving on this one. Movie critics, for some reason or another, abhor anything that is based on a cartoon. Maybe what would make this movie definitely work is a story that will make fans giddy with delight, while still letting the general public make heads and tails about it. And this we won't see until the film is released.

So is G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra a must see movie? Well, we still have three weeks to wait and see.

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