Latest new clips from animated movie "Rio" starring Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway

One of this year's animated movies to release, "Rio", recently shared its latest two clips from the movie. Starring Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg who lent his voice to Blu, the domesticated macaw, and Anne Hathaway as his love interest Jewel, it tells about an adventurous story in which Blu has to get out of his safety zone with a help of 'the bird of his dream', Jewel. Blu has been living in Minessota for a very long time, and the independent and free-spirited Jewel takes him out to see the real world. With the ultimate destination Rio de Janiero, Blu finds ups and downs in his journey but has a lot to learn from friendship loyalty to love.

Below are the latest two clips released by 20th Century Fox, which shows some romantic and funny footages from the movie.

"Tell Her How You Feel"

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Gary Oldman said "The Dark Knight Rises" story is 'fantastic'

Living legend Gary Oldman who recently confirmed that he's returning to play Jim Gordon in "The Dark Knight Rises", spilled out a bit about the upcoming Batman installment. "I have not read the script. But I have talked to Christopher Nolan about the story. It's fantastic. You can't top The Dark Knight, and I think he may have," Oldman said.

Citing on the previous sequel "The Dark Knight" and Nolan's most recent work "Inception", which won four Oscars at this year's 83rd Annual Academy Awards (it was also the biggest winner tied with "The King's Speech"), I think "The Dark Knight Rises" will be phenomenal. Can you imagine a 'realistic' storyline like "The Dark Knight" combined with breath-taking special effects in "Inception"? Clearly I'm too excited for this!

Moreover, in addition to Oldman, numerous great actors will graze the screen of this movie. The Bruce Wayne/Batman himself, Christian Bale won an Oscar earlier this year for his work in "The Fighter". Morgan Freeman will return to play Lucius Fox, as well as Michael Caine to play Wayne's most loyal wing-man Alfred.

The list of these amazing actors increases as Warner Bros. has officially cast Golden Globe nominee Anne Hathaway to play Batman's infamous love interest/enemy Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and then this year's BAFTA Orange Rising Star winner Tom Hardy as another Batman enemy Bane. The latest casting calls finally went to Golden Globe nominee Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Oscar winning actress Marion Cotillard, even though there's still no confirmation of what role they are going to play.

Generally it's like a mash-up of "The Dark Knight" and "Inception" stars, and I really hope it will be also a mix of the storyline. The rumor about League of Shadows (a group of Batman's arch-enemies) will be featured in this movie has been buzzing on the internet, and that Ra's Al Ghul daughter, Talia Al Ghul will also be featured. With Catwoman and Bane will officially be present at the movie, I don't think we will find an epic villain like Joker as portrayed by Heath Ledger, but I think Nolan will still make it thrilling.

Nolan made a big breakthrough inside comic book-to-movie adaptation world, by erasing the 'cheesy' stereotype of superhero movies. "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" weren't just action-packed flicks, they actually gave thrill and chill to the audience. Bottomline, "The Dark Knight Rises" will be the most awaited-yet-exciting superhero movie next year, I optimistically think it will beat out its contenders "The Avengers" and "The Amazing Spider-Man".

Catch "The Dark Knight Rises" on July 20, 2012. Stay tune on this blog for more updates of this production!

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"One Day" reveals a new poster

This poster just really fit in to this special day, Valentine. Focus Features finally released a poster for the upcoming movie starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, "One Day". The image is pretty artsy, and photographically wonderful. See it below:

Tells about the love story between Emma and Dexter, who first meet on the night of their graduation in July 15, 1998. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, every July 15th reveals to us how "Em" and "Dex" are faring, as their friendship ebbs and flows with the passing of the years. Through laughter and romance, heartbreak and exhilaration, they experience the grandeur of life. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along.

I think I really need to see more drama/romantic movie like this — it's been a while! Moreover, Anne and Jim are my favorite actors, so this is definitely a must watch. The movie will be released July 8, 2011 in limited theaters, which means it might be released straight-to-DVD afterward internationally.

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The Hottest Stars are on the Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue cover

Vanity Fair's March Hollywood Issue cover: too hot to be true!

You might have seen the super hot cover of Vanity Fair's next month Hollywood Issue, which I really like! All of the people on the covers are my favorites, and I'm so happy that they have received such amazing reception last year, and will shine on again this year. Let's check out each actor's achievement and upcoming projects from left to right (special extended introduction for the four main actors on the cover)!

Ryan Reynolds. Named as Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine last year, he's also probably an actor with the sexiest career. Movie goers started to recognize him more since 2009, where he appeared in four famous hits, from an indie feature "Adventureland", the summer blockbuster "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" where he played one of the X-heroes Deadpool, a romantic-comedy "The Proposal" alongside Sandra Bullock, and a critically-acclaimed indie drama "Paper Man". In 2010 he appeared in a thrilling movie "Buried", in which he had to deal with claustrophobic death trap while he is buried alive inside a coffin. He was cast as one of the most famous DC Comics character Green Lantern which will come out this summer, and a comedy "The Change Up" with Jason Bateman. He is currently signed for four projects, "RIPD", "The Croods", "Most Wanted", and "Safe House", and announced to star in X-Men's spin-off about "Deadpool" in 2012. Way to go, Ryan!

Jake Gyllenhaal. The Academy Award nominated actor (thanks to "Brokeback Mountain") was up for Golden Globe Awards earlier this year for his role in "Love and Other Drugs" (which eventually went to Paul Giamatti in "Barney's Vision"). He appeared in last year's summer blockbuster "Prince of Persia" as the iconic hero Prince Dastan. The Maggie Gyllenhaal's younger brother won't stop pleasing his loyal audience, by starring in upcoming sci-fi thriller "Source Code", alongside Vera Farmiga and Michelle Monaghan, and later a comedy titled "Nailed" with Jessica Biel, James Marsden, and Catherine Keener. Ever since he starred in the mystery "Donnie Darko", his career never stop climbing. "The Day After Tomorrow", "Jarhead", and "Zodiac" in which he starred as the leading role were all hits. He was back then rumored to replace Tobey Maguire for "Spider-Man", and although it didn't happen, he and Tobey starred in 2009's drama "Brothers" (as brothers, of course) with Natalie Portman and it received many positive receptions from movie critics. Looking forward for new Gyllenhaal movies!

Anne Hathaway. For me, she'll always be the "Princess Amelia of Genovia". "Princess Diaries" was the first movie where I caught Anne for the first time, and I liked her immediately. She's likeable, funny, and witty, there's no reason to hate her. From "Bride Wars" to "The Devil Wears Prada", seems like she really fits in playing any role she wants. But she proved that she is also capable in doing dramatic roles, by getting an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Rachel Getting Married". She starred in 'serious' movies like "Havoc" (with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as well — and there was a LOT of nudity, I was kinda shocked that Anne was willing to star in this kind of movie!) and "Brokeback Mountain" (as Jake Gyllenhaal's wife). And just like Gyllenhaal, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for "Love and Other Drugs" in which she starred with Gyllenhaal, again. She is currently signed to play Batman's famous lover/enemy Catwoman in upcoming "The Dark Knight Rises", and she is set to host the Oscars this month with the guy who's on her right...

James Franco. Forget about Harry Osborn the Spider-Man's frienemy, the UCLA attendee has been stepping into the more mature and classier role. Remember his great portrayal of Harvey Milk's gay-lover Scott Smith in "Milk" with Sean Penn? Well yes, I'm talking about a true talent. In 2010 he appeared in five movies; "Date Night", "Howl", a leading role in "William Vincent", "Eat Pray Love", and the movie which made him receive an Oscar nomination this year, "127 Hours". More invasion of James Franco this year, again with five movies; "Your Highness", "Rise of the Apes", "The Broken Tower", "Lovelace", and "The Iceman". Well I don't think the host will win the Oscar (afterall, people are already rooting for Colin Firth in "The King's Speech"), but this is an inevitable achievement for the actor who's currently enrolling as a college student. Watching he and Anne host the Oscar will be lovely!

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Anne Hathaway will star in "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Glee"!

Calling all Anne Hathaway fans to squee together with me! The Academy Award-nominated actress has officially joined the cast of "The Dark Knight Rises", as the legendary Batman's love interest/enemy Selina Kyle, the Catwoman! Reports said earlier that she was in fact included in the shortlist along with notably Jessica Biel, Keira Knightley, and Eva Green. And finally Anne nailed the role. Congratulations Anne, can't be more excited to watch "The Dark Knight Rises"!

Another news from this movie, the "Inception" star Tom Hardy will also join the cast, as another Batman enemy Bane (this character was previously featured in "Batman and Robin"—the most 'unfortunate' Batman installment despite George Clooney, Chris O'Donnel, Alicia Silverstone, and Uma Thurman were being cast). This will be the second time for Tom to work with Christopher Nolan after "Inception".

Can't get enough of Anne Hathaway? Here's another exciting news: Ryan Murphy, the creator of the Golden Globe and Emmy winning television series "Glee", has confirmed that Anne will be guest starring as Kurt Hummel's (as played by Chris Colfer) lesbian aunt in a future episode.

If you're wondering why am I so enthusiastic about this Anne news, is that I actually see her 'grow up' through her movies. Caught her for the first time in "The Princess Diaries" during my junior high school sophomore year, I was attracted to her immediately since she's so endearing! In 2005 she started to go out of her shell, by starring in an R-rated movie "Havoc" (a lot of nudity, she was labeled as 'Disney Princess gone wild' back then), and then the critically-acclaimed ones "Brokeback Mountain" and "Rachel Getting Married", in which she received her first Academy Award nomination.

But she never put aside her inevitable comedy persona, by starring in "Get Smart" with Steve Carrell and "Bride Wars" with Kate Hudson. Last year, she appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in a Golden Globe nominee comedy "Love and Other Drugs", and was nominated as Best Actress as well. Knowing that she'll make her way in a bigger blockbuster as "The Dark Knight Rises", it is a prove that her career won't go away anytime soon!

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