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| Reese Witherspoon struck by car while jogging Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:01 AM PDT LOS ANGELES: Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon was home and recovering from being hit by a car while jogging in the beach community of Santa Monica on Wednesday, her representative said. "The actress was not seriously injured and is resting comfortably at home," her spokeswoman said in a statement. No further details were available. Santa Monica is a community immediately adjacent to Los Angeles. Witherspoon, 35, became a box office sensation and A-list Hollywood star in her "Legally Blonde" comedy movies, and she won an Academy Award for best actress in drama "Walk the Line." (Reporting and Writing by Bob Tourtellotte; Editing by Zorianna Kit) |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:04 AM PDT Officially, Apollo 17, launched on 17 December, 1972 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later, in December 1973, two American astronauts were sent on a secret mission to the moon funded by the US Department of Defense. What you are about to see is the actual footage which the astronauts captured on that mission. While NASA denies its authenticity, others say it's the real reason we've never gone back to the moon. Watch what happened to Apollo 18 when the movie hits cinemas this month. We have Apollo 18 merchandise to give away. Answer the questions below. 1. Who directs this movie? 2. What is the name of the US spacecraft featured in this movie? Email your answers with your details (name, address, IC number and contact number) to ecentralcontest@gmail.com. Title the subject: MOON LANDING. All entries must be mailed between the contest dates (8-14 September). Movie Prizes 10 X Apollo 18 t-shirts 5 X Apollo 18 tool kit 5 X Apollo 18 organizer bag 5 X Hydraskins laptop skins Rules & Regulations 1. The contest is open to all Malaysian residents residing in Malaysia only. 2. To qualify for a prize, contestants must include relevant personal details (full name, address, new IC number , contact number). 3. Contestants may only submit one entry each. Multiple entries will be disqualified. 4. One prize is allowed per contestant only. 5. Prizes are not exchangeable for cash and the organizer reserves the right to exchange the prize with that of a similar value without prior notice. 6. Staff of The Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad, sponsors and their immediate families are not allowed to participate. 7. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 8. Judges will be from The Star Online. 9. For enquiries, please e-mail ecentralmy@gmail.com |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2011 12:23 AM PDT Some hot Asian stars relive the glorious days of the Chinese opera in My Kingdom. CHINESE opera has long fascinated viewers with its sumptuous imagery and dramatic presentation but still retains an air of mystery as it is rarely seen on the silver screen. My Kingdom, the latest Chinese actioner to hit Malaysian screens, brings this vivid heritage to life with hot young Asian stars of today. Filmed in Shanghai, this RMB70mil (RM32.7mil) martial arts epic stars Brunei's Wu Chun, China's Han Geng, Taiwan's Barbie Hsu in the title roles, ably supported by veteran action stars Yuen Biao and Yu Rongguang, as well as singer Annie Shizuka Inoh and magician Louis Liu Qian. The Mandarin title for My Kingdom is Da Wu Sheng, which refers to the martial action performers playing warriors or kung fu heroes in a Chinese opera troupe. Playing Guan Yilong, the elder brother who is expected to succeed his mentor and promote his northern-style opera teachings, Wu is expected to be entrusted with a fair share of the action scenes. As a health and fitness advocate, the buff actor has taken his passion further by opening a chain of gyms. His penchant for fitness means Wu is an easy choice for action flicks although he may not necessarily be on a lookout for such roles. Being suspended from wires until his legs were bruised and his arms were lacerated and tumbling about while fighting with spears and double broad swords may be daunting to others, but Wu found the putting on of the make-up and costumes to be the most trying of all. "I feel that the make-up itself is already extremely challenging. Apart from applying very thick and heavy make-up, we have to bind our heads to lift our eyebrows upwards and tie our hair back very tightly to fix the headdress. If we don't loosen the head-bindings after half an hour, we would feel very dizzy and nauseous. Even the opera costumes we wore were bound very tightly," Wu offered in a phone interview from China, where he is currently filming Raymond Wong-produced Saving General Yang with Ekin Cheng, Adam Cheng, Raymond Lam and Vic Chou. "On the whole, it would take about two and a half hours to get in character, complete with make-up, hair and costume. So, I've got the utmost admiration for dawusheng (martial action Chinese opera stars); their passion and dedication to their art is phenomenal. This has led me to understand why Chinese opera is so awe-inspiring," declared the dashing actor who will turn 32 next month. My Kingdom is produced by Hollywood producer Andre Morgan, directed by mainland Chinese musician-turned-film director Gao Xiaosong and features choreography by award-winning Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung. Set in 1920s, the story begins with the mass execution of the entire Meng clan under the orders of the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty. Saved by opera star Master Yu Shengying (Yuen Biao), Meng Erkui (Han Geng) becomes sworn brothers with Yu's disciple Guan Yilong. Years later, the Prince Regent rewards Master Yu with the coveted golden "Wu Sheng Tai Dou" ("The Mightiest Warrior") plaque, but it is seized by his archrival Master Yue Jiangtian (Yu Rongguang) in an all-or-nothing duel. Perfecting their skills as they grow up, Guan and Meng head south to regain their mentor's honour. The two men manage to reclaim the plaque and become overnight sensations of the opera scene along with Master Yue's protégé and former lover Xi Mulan (Barbie Hsu). Basking in the glory of their success, they gradually get entangled in a web of vengeance, love, and deceit. With famed Chinese magician Liu on the set (playing patron of the opera General Lu), Wu had fun picking up some magic tricks. "I'm not sure if I'm any good at it though, as I've not had a chance to demonstrate to others what I've learnt so far. Han Geng learnt some tricks, too, and he should be better at it as he has an audience to practise with," Wu replied to questions about who was better at conjuring up illusions and performing sleight-of-hand. Wu used to be part of the four-member Taiwanese boyband Fahrenheit, while Han was part of the 13-member South Korean boyband Super Junior. So, it was inevitable that there would be some comparison. When asked if he would accept a role as a magician, Wu said he was constantly seeking new challenges. "As an actor, I hope for new experiences with every project I undertake. As of now, I'm filming a war movie, so I hope to try out something different next." With seven TV series, four movies, four albums and three singles under his belt, Wu split from Fahrenheit this year to concentrate on his acting career. He has also recently filmed a TV drama titled Sunshine Angel (the Taiwanese version of South Korean drama The Successful Story Of A Bright Girl), opened his third Fitness Zone gym (he has two in his hometown of Brunei and one in Shanghai) and is even publishing a book. My Kingdom opens in cinemas nationwide today. |
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