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Cannes 08: I'm off!
by Stevie Wong
In less than 24 hours, I'm going to hit the ground running on the Croisette getting my accreditation, trolling through schedules and making up for the fact that I'm arriving in the middle of the festivals opening day (I'm MISSING the 1st Blindness screening at 10am!!!!)
So hopefully I'll be able to do a daily posting, offering up some personal views of the insanity that is the Cannes Film Festival.
First up, Kung Fu Panda! I'll post pics of the publicity 'stunt' as soon as I get them.
Trailer Alert: The Dark Knight
by Stevie
The gift of The Dark Knight keeps on giving as a brand new trailer was unleashed on the internet today with new scenes involving Harvey Dent (aka Two Face aka Aaron Eckhart) and Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal taking over from Katie Holmes).
Also, the havok that the Joker (Heath Ledger) unleashes onto Gotham City looks like it'll be more than explosions and bank robbery.
It's a packed new trailer, so you'll just have to see it for yourself.
Trailer Alert: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
by Stevie
I'm going to boast just a teensy bit. In less than 2 weeks, I'm going to be part of a small group of people who will get to see the world premiere of the film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at the Cannes Film Festival.
Now with Iron Man, Speed Racer, Sex & The City and Narnia all behind me (yes I've been a busy interviewer), I can focus my internal excitement on this 4th installment of one of my all time favorite franchises.
This new trailer is especially fun to watch since we also get a better idea of Cate Blanchett and Shia Lebeouf's performances (and Cate's accent is a hoot!). TWO WEEKS PEOPLE!!!!
Oh and remember to watch my interviews, live from Cannes, on the next episode of VIP ACCESS!
Trailer Alert: The Happening
by Stevie
With little information on the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film The Happening, a new trailer leaked online today giving away a bit more of the plot. Starring Mark Wahlberg, this definitely looks like M. Night is going back to his creepy roots (the movie is even rated R meaning he's not holding back this time around!).
June can't come fast enough. I'm excited!
VIP Access: IRON MAN --- Friday May 2 @ 8:30PM HKT / Sunday May 4 @ 8:30PM India
by Stevie
Remember to watch the latest episode of VIP ACCESS this weekend as we kick off the summer with an in-depth look at IRON MAN.
Directed by Jon Favreau (Swingers, Zathura) and starring Robert Downey Jr. as the billionaire turned superhero, Tony Stark, Iron Man has got everyone buzzing (including me) on the films cool suit effects and solid performances (heck, it's one of the best reviewed superhero movies in years!).
Our team has been extremely busy covered this film from all angles. We chatted with both Jon and Robert when they toured through Asia last month, plus I got some 1 on 1 time with everyone last week here in New York City (those interviews will make it online very soon!).
Not only are we excited about IRON MAN, but VIP ACCESS delves deeper into summer mode as we also bring you an exclusive interview with Korean popstar turned actor Rain (cue screaming girls now), who talks to us about his role in the upcoming film SPEED RACER.
It's a jam packed episode so don't you dare miss it!
Remember to catch our VIP ACCESS IRON MAN premiere on Star Movies Taiwan Friday at 8:30pm and Star Movies Asia and India on Sunday at 8:30pm (repeating throughout the week so check your local listings!).
