"Sucker Punch" Trailer 3

A new trailer was released for the upcoming movie, "Sucker Punch". In the new trailer shown, there were no talks but all action. The movie, directed by visual effects maestro, Zack Snyder tells the story of a young girl who is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will escape her from her reality.

Check out the new trailer below:



"Sucker Punch" Release Date:

• Australia - 24th March 2011
• Malaysia - 24th March 2011
• United States - 25th March 2011
• United Kingdom - 1st April 2011

"Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon" Television Spot Trailer 2

After the recent release of the television spot for "Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon" was released during  the Super Bowl XLV, director Michael Bay has just unveiled another one. This time for the Daytona 500. New footages were shown throughout the 30 second video and we can actually see the new girl, Rosie Huntington-Whitely much more longer than before.

Check out the television spot below:



"Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon" will be assembled by none other than:

• Shia LaBeouf - Sam Witwicky
• Josh Duhamel - Major William Lennox
• Tyrese Gibson - Robert Epps 
• John Malkovich - Bruce
• Patrick Dempsey - Dylan
• Ramon Rodriguez - Leo Spitz
• Rosie Huntington-Whitely - Carly
• Hugo Weaving - Megatron (voice)
• Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime (voice)

"Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon" Release Date:

• Australia - 30th June 2011
• Malaysia - 30th June 2011
• United Kingdom - 1st July 2011
• United States - 1st July 2011

"Battle: Los Angeles" Poster and Trailer

Not long ago, Columbia Pictures has just unveiled a new poster for their latest movie, "Battle: Los Angeles". Based on the new picture, a spaceship can be clearly seen. For many of who has never of "Battle: Los Angeles" before, check out the official synopsis of the upcoming motion picture.

'For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world - Bueno Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It's up to a Marine Staff Sergent and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they've ever encountered before'.


"Battle: Los Angeles" is ensembled with a great bunch of actors such as:

• Aaron Eckhart - SSgt. Michael Nantz 
• Ramon Rodriguez - 2nd Lt. William Martinez
• Ne-Yo - Cpl. Kevin Harris
• Michelle Rodriguez - TSgt. Elena Santos
• Will Rothaar - Cpl. Lee Imlay
• Cory Hardict - Cpl. Jason Lockett
• Noel Fisher - Pfc. Shaun Lenihan

Official trailer of "Battle: Los Angeles" below. Enjoy! 

"Battle: Los Angeles" Release Date:

• United Kingdom - 11th March 2011
• United States - 11th Marach 2011
• Australia - 24th March 2011
• Singapore - 17th March 2011

"Apollo 18" Trailer

Dimension Films has just released a movie trailer for the upcoming sci-fi horror thriller movie, "Apollo 18". The motion-picture is directed by none other than Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego and "Apollo 18" revolves around 'the real space mission to space in the 1970's that was canceled by NASA'.

According to Gonzalo, the movie is actually based on leaked footages and was unedited. Check out the synopsis below:

'Officially, Apollo 17, launched December 17th, 1972 was the last manned mission to the moon. But a year later, in December of 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.'

Check out the trailer of "Apollo 18".

"Apollo 18" is slated for a release date on the 22nd of April 2011 for United States. No news on Malaysia yet. Stay tune.

"Thor" Trailer 2

Marvel has done it again. A second trailer for the upcoming superhero movie has been unveiled with completely new and never-before-seen footage. Chris Hemsworth dons the red cape in this movie. A few characters were introduced in the new trailer unlike the previous which was kind of boring, needless to say but the new video is giving me doubts already!

Check out the "Thor" synopsis below:

'The epic adventure "Thor" spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mythical realm of Asgard. At the centre of the story is the Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless action reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest force to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true superhero.'

Official trailer one and trailer two of "Thor":

Joining the cast of "Thor" is none other than:

• Chris Hemsworth - Thor
• Natalie Portman - Jane Foster
• Anthony Hopkins - Odin
• Idris Elba - Heimdall
• Clark Gregg - Agent Phil Coulson

"Thor" Release Date:

• Malaysia - 28th April 2011
• Singapore - 28th April 2011
• United Kingdom - 29th April 2011
• United States - 6th May 2011
• Australia - 19th May 2011

"Dead Island" Amazing Trailer

We've never written a post about video games before but this trailer was just incredible, we simply had to do it. In of the most anticipated game ever, Techland has just released a new trailer for "Dead Island".

The "Dead Island" was simply fantastic and cutting edge from the visual graphics right down to the T. For those of you who don't know, "Dead Island" is a survival first-person shooter game with role playing game (RPG) element. It is an open-ended game, which centers on the challenge of survival on a zombie-infested island. The video game will be published by none other than Deep Silver is scheduled for a 2011 release.

Check out the gameplay information below:

• The game features a sandbox style gameplay on a tropical island.
• The zombie style and story are massively influenced by George A. Romero's movies.
• The game is focused on melee combat, the player can pick up almost anything and use it as a weapon.
• There are multiple player characters.
• 4 player drop in / out Co-op

Check out the official trailer of "Dead Island" here.

"Dead Island" is able for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

GANTZ Movie (2011)

Finally the teaser trailer is out! Fans has been waiting for many years for the live action adaption on this bad-ass series, I hope it will live up to the high expectation based from the manga. It will be a 2-parts movie release, first part in January 2011 & second part in Spring 2011.

This movie is budget at 4 billion Yen (USD45 million) directed by Shinsuke Sato (The Princess Blade, Oblivion Island: Haruka & the Magic Mirror), CG by Digital Frontier (Summer Wars, Death Note, Appleseed), starring high profile superstars Matsuyama Kenichi [松山 ケンイチ] (L from the Death Note) as Masaru Kato & Ninomiya Kazunari [二宮 和也] as Kei Kurono.

written by KokHaw

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena?

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena is a Starz television mini-series and prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which premiered January 21, 2011. The series follows the character Gannicus (Dustin Clare), the second gladiator to become Champion of Capua. Cast members and characters being reprised from the original series include John Hannah as Batiatus, Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, Peter Mensah asOenomaus, and Manu Bennett as Crixus. Andy Whitfield will make a brief appearance as Spartacus.

The mini-series features the bloody history of the House of Batiatus and the city of Capua before the arrival of Spartacus. Quintus Lentulus Batiatus becomes a lanista (manager) when he takes over his father's ludus of gladiators. He has ambitions of stepping out of his father's shadow by seeking recognition for his own name and achieving greatness for his house. By his side stands his beautiful wife Lucretia who will help her husband achieve his goal no matter what the cost. Batiatus puts all his fortunes on the man who will gain him fame and glory, his best gladiator, the Celt, Gannicus; a skilled warrior who wields his swords in the arena as if it were his last day alive. However, there are those who oppose Batiatus and his future champion(s) of Capua, plotting against him only to succeed in failure.

written by KokHaw

RADIOHEAD FANS, MALAYSIA, The King of Limbs (19/2/2011) REJOICE!!

Radiohead‘s long-awaited new album “The King of Limbs” is due for release on Saturday, but you won’t be holding a copy in your hands for quite some time. In an attempt to stay green and cut back on materials (and in keeping with the model used for their 2007 album, “In Rainbows”), the New Record will be available first as a digital download only.

The download-only release is just one of many ways in which Radiohead tries to go green with their album releases. In fact, when “The King of Limbs” is finally available in hard copy, it will be held in a piece of oxo-degradable plastic.

The green effort is fitting, considering the title of the album. “The King of Limbs” refers to a 1,000-year-old tree in England, nicknamed “Big Belly Oak.” The album was recorded in a small country home just a few miles away from the tree.

Radiohead’s environmental efforts are well-known, and they have graced the front page of Ecorazzi many times in the past.

written by KokHaw

"Kung-Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom" television spot

That's right folks! The year of awesomeness is going to strike again. "Kung-Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom" hits theaters later this year and it marks the return of Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black). I have to admit, the first "Kung Fu Panda" movie was hilarious and I couldn't stop laughing from start to finish. It was brilliantly made by Pixar! Such great humour and action was injected into the movie and what better way than to cast Jack Black as the lead actor. 

I'm really looking forward to the sequel. From what I see, Po is now fighting alongside the Furious Five protecting the Valley of Peace from any sort of evil that dares to spread. The following is the official synopsis of "Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom".

'Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.

It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face his threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.'

Old and new faces has join the cast of "Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom". They are none other than:

• Angelina Jolie - Tigress
• Seth Rogen - Mantis
• Lucy Liu - Viper
• Jackie Chan - Monkey
• David Cross - Crane
• Dustin Hoffman - Shifu
• Gary Oldman - Lord Shen
• Jean-Claude Van Damme - Master Croc
• Michelle Yeoh - The Soothsayer 
• James Hong - Mr. Ping

The following is the teaser trailer and television spot of "Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom". Enjoy!

"Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom Of Doom" Release Date:

• Malaysia - 26th May 2011
• Singapore - 26th May 2011
• United States - 27th May 2011
• United Kingdom - 17th June 2011

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin

Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8
Source: Kung Fu Panda Official Website
Source: IMDb

Movies In 2011 (February)

As seen from the title above, I will be doing a trailer and brief description on the latest movies that will be release on a particular month. Seeing it's already the 16th of February already, I'll write down the motion pictures being release tomorrow (17th February) up until the end of the month.

So without further ado, I present to you the movies being released in the month of February. 

THE MECHANIC

Director: Simon West

Cast: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland

Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller

Running Time: 1 Hour 32 Minutes

Rated: 18

Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 6.8 / 10

Synopsis: Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry (Donald Sutherland) is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment is self-imposed - he wants those responsible dead. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son, Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade. Bishop has always acted alone but he can't turn his back on Harry's son. A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves.

THE RITE

Director: Mikael Hafstrom 

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, Toby Jones
Genre: Drama / Horror / Thriller

Running Time: 1 Hour 54 Minutes

Rated: PG13

Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia) 

IMDb Rating: 6.2 / 10

Synopsis: Inspired by true events, "The Rite" follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he's in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins) who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil's reach even to one of the holiest place on Earth. 

SANCTUM

Director: Alister Grierson

Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Richard Roxbourgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Parkinson, Dan Wyllie

Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Thriller

Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes

Rated: 18

Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia) 

IMDb Rating: 5.6 / 10

Synopsis: The 3D epic underwater adventure "Sanctum", from three-times Academy Award winning executive producer James Cameron, follows a team of underwater cave divers on a treacherous expedition to the largest, most beautiful and least accesible cave system on Earth. When a tropical storm forces them deep into the caverns, they must fight raging water, deadly terrain and creeping panic as they search for an unknown escape route to the sea. Master diver, Frank McGuire (Richard Roxbourgh) has explored the South Pacific's Esa'ala caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team including 17-year-old son, Josh (Rhys Wakefield) and financier Carl Hurley (Ioan Gruffudd) is forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew-including Carl's girlfriend, Victoria (Alice Parkinson) and Crazy George (Dan Wyllie) must navigate an underwater labyrinth in order to make it out alive.

BURLESQUE

Director: Steve Antin
Cast: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron

Genre: Drama / Musical / Romance

Running Time: 1 Hour 59 Minutes

Rated: 18
Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 6.1 / 10

Synopsis: Ali (Christina Aguilera) is a small-town girl with a big voice who follows her dream all the way to Los Angeles. After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired music revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club's proprietor and headliner. Burlesque's outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young ingenue, who vows to perform there one day. Soon enough, Ali makes friends with a dancer name Georgia (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a jealous performer name Nikki (Kristen Bell) and wins the eye of bartender musician Jack (Cam Gigandet). With the help of a sharp-witted manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host Alexis (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores the lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dane) arrives with an enticing proposal. 

THE KING'S SPEECH

Director: Tom Hooper

Cast: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce

Genre: Drama / History

Running Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes

Rated: 18

Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 8.5 / 10

Synopsis: "The King's Speech" tells the story of a man who is King George VI (Colin Firth), the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). Through a set of unexpected techniques and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Director: Ivan Reitman

Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kleine, Ludacris

Genre: Comedy / Romance

Running Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

Rated: PG13

Release Date: 17th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 6.2 / 10 

Synopsis: In this rom-com, Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) are life-long friends who almost ruin everything but having sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly physical with 'no strings attached'. 'No strings' means no jealousy, no expectations, no fighting, no flowers and definitely no baby voices. They can do whatever they want, whenever they want it, in whatever public place they want just as long as they do not fall in love. The question becomes - who is going to fall first? And can their friendship survive?

BLACK SWAN

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Cast: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder, Barbara Hershey

Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller

Rated: 18

Release Date: 24th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 8.5 / 10

Synopsis: Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina in New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dancing. She lives with her retired ballerina mother, Erica (Barbara Hershey) who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is her first choice. But Nina has a competition in her a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, as well as the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality.  Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threaten to destroy her. 

CENTURION

Director: Neil Marshall

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Ulrich Thomsen

Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / History / Thriller / War

Rated: NA

Release Date: 24th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 6.4 / 10

Synopsis: Based on the legend of the Ninth Legion, an army of 3000 unstoppable Roman warriors who vanished without trace, "Centurion" is the tale of their vicious conflict with a murderous adversary, the Picts. Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender), a Roman corporal, is taken hostage by the Pict King, Gorlacon (Ulrich Thomsen) and the Ninth are charged with bringing him home and ending Pict domination of Britain. Led by General Virilus (Dominic West) and guided by a Pict prisoner and warrior woman named Etain (Olga Kurylenko), the army marches towards enemy territory and finds itself in the midst of a perilous battle with a mysterious foe.

I AM NUMBER FOUR

Director: D.J. Caruso

Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Dianna Agron, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer

Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Rated: NA

Release Date: 24th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: NA

Synopsis: Nine infant aliens, who closely resemble humans flee from their home planet Lorien, to hide on Earth. An invading species, the Mogadorians who have destroyed their planet follows them to Earth to hunt them down. Each of the nine aliens is given a guardian and they will develop superhuman powers as they grew up. They are each assigned a number and these last children Lorien can only be killed in the sequence of their numbers. Number Four (Alex Pettyfer), also named John Smith moves to Paradies, Ohio, disguised as an American high school student. He befriended a girl name Sarah (Dianna Agron), a sweet Midwesterner who is a photographer. After being on the run his whole life, Number Four falls in love and now has something to stand up and fight for.

TRUE GRIT

Director: Joel & Ethan Coen
Cast: Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Hailee Steinfeld 

Genre: Adventure / Drama / Western

Rated: NA

Release Date: 24th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: 8.1 / 10

Synopsis: An adaption of the Charles Potis novel, 14-year-old girl Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) joins an ageing U.S. Marshall (Jeff Bridges) and another lawman (Matt Damon) in tracking her father's killer into hostile Indian territory. Sticking more closely to the source material than the 1969 feature adaption starring Western icon John Wayne, "True Grit" tells the story from the young girl's perspective. 

DRIVE ANGRY 3D

Director: Patrick Lussier
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, Billy Burke, William Fichtner, David Morse

Genre: Action / Fantasy / Thriller

Rated: 18

Release Date: 25th February 2011 (Malaysia)

IMDb Rating: NA

Synopsis: The story centres on man named Milton (Nicolas Cage) who has broken out of Hell and driven by rage to prevent the cult that murdered his daughter from sacrificing her baby. The vendetta / rescue spins out of control as the chase gets bloodier by the mile, leaving bodies strewn along the highway. Things get even more heated up when he is being pursued by 'The Accountant' (William Fichtner), a supernatural operative of Satan who has been sent to bring Milton back to hell. 

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin
Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8
Source: Cinema Online 

"Sherlock Holmes" Handed Official Title

An official title to Guy Ritchie's has been unveiled. The sequel to the crime-detective movie will none other be known as "Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows". 

No official synopsis has been released yet but it has been confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. and Judd Law will reprise the role of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson respectively.

Joining the cast is:

• Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler
• Noomi Rapace as Sim
• Jared Harris as Professor Moriaty 

"Sherlock Homes: A Game Of Shadows" is set to be release in December this year.

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin

Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

"Sucker Punch" Television Spots

Latest commercials have been released for the upcoming Warner Bros. movie, "Sucker Punch". The videos is a 30-second long advertisement where we get a glimpse of Emily Browning in action. The movie directed by Zack Snyder of "300" fame has been one of the most anticipated movies of 2011 with the stunning and breathtaking visual effects created.

'"Sucker Punch" is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the line between what's real and what is imaginary.


She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll has not lost her will to survive. Determine to fight for her freedom, she urges four other girls - the outspoken Rocket, the street-smart Blondie, the fiercely loyal Amber and the reluctant Sweet Pea - to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors, Blue, Madam Gorski and the High Roller. 


Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurai's to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal. Together, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive. But with the help of a Wise Man, their unbelievable journey - if the succeed - will set them free"  [Warner Bros.]

Joining the cast of "Sucker Punch" is none other than:

• Emily Browning - Babydoll
• Vanessa Anne Hudgens - Blondie
• Jena Malone - Rocket
• Jamie Chung - Amber
• Abbie Cornish - Sweet Pea
• Oscar Isaac - Blue
• Carla Gugino - Madam Gorski
• Jon Hamm - High Roller
• Scott Glenn - Wise Man

The following is the television spot for "Sucker Punch". Enjoy! 

What do you reckon? Is the television spot for "Sucker Punch" itching you for more? To be honest, I am so psyched for the movie to hit theaters.

"Sucker Punch" Release Date:

• Australia - 24th March 2011
• Malaysia - 24th March 2011
• Singapore - 24th March 2011
• United States - 25th March 2011
• United Kingdom - 1st April 2011

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin

Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

"Spider-Man" Official Title

After months of being dubbed "Spider-Man 4", the reboot has officially been give a title. It's will none be known as "The Amazing Spider-Man". Besides that, a picture of the superhero in his costume has been released by Sony. As many of you know, the movie directed by Marc Webb is actually a reboot and will focus entirely on Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) getting bitten by the radioactive spider and everything that comes along with it.

Although no official synopsis yet, Andrew Garfield star of "The Social Network" will work with none other than:

• Emma Stone - Gwen Stacy
• Martin Sheen - Ben Parker
• Rhys Ifans - Dr. Curt Connors / The Lizard
• Sally Field - May Parker
• Irrfan Khan - Nels Van Adder / Proto-Goblin

So without anymore stalling, I present to you the Spider-Man official costume.

At first glance, I have to admit the Spider-Man is costume looks stunning! Its of course way better than the previous suit that Tobey Maguire use to wear under Sam Raimi's direction. What are your thoughts? Are you liking it?

"The Amazing Spider-Man" is slated for a 2012 release.

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin

Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

2011 BAFTA Awards Winners

The award show was held on the 13th of February at London, United Kingdom. The following are the winners of the 2011 British Academy Of Films And Televisions Arts:

BEST FILM


WINNER 
The King's Speech - Director: Tom Hooper

OTHER NOMINEES 
Black Swan - Director: Darren Aronofsky
Inception - Director: Christopher Nolan
The Social Network - Director: David Fincher
True Grit - Director: Ethan & Joel Coen

ALEXANDRE KORDA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM OF THE YEAR


WINNER
The King's Speech - Director: Tom Hooper

OTHER NOMINEES
127 Hours - Director: Danny Boyle
Another Year - Director: Mike Leigh
Four Lions - Director: Christopher Morris
Made In Dagenham - Director: Nigel Cole

BEST ACTOR


WINNER
Colin Firth - The King's Speech

OTHER NOMINEES
Javier Bardem - Biutiful
Jeff Bridges -  True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
James Franco - 127 Hours

BEST ACTRESS


WINNER 
Natalie Portman - Black Swan

OTHER NOMINEES
Anette Bening - The Fighter
Julianne Moore - The Kids Are All Right
Noomi Rapace - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Hailee Steinfeld - True Grit

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR


WINNER
Geoffrey Rush - The King's Speech

OTHER NOMINEES
Christian Bale - The Fighter
Andrew Garfield - The Social Network
Pete Postlethwaite - The Town
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS


WINNER
Helena Bonham Carter - The King's Speech

OTHER NOMINEES
Amy Adams - The Fighter
Barbara Hershey - Black Swan
Lesley Manville - Another Year
Miranda Richardson - Made In Dagenham

DAVID LEAN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION


WINNER
David Fincher - The Social Network

OTHER NOMINEES
Darren Aronofsky - Black Swan
Danny Boyle - 127 Hours
Tom Hooper - The King's Speech
Christopher Nolan - Inception

BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL)


WINNER
David Seidler - The King's Speech

OTHER NOMINEES
Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz & John J. McLaughlin - Black Swan
Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson - The Fighter
Christopher Nolan - Inception
Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg - The Kids Are All Right

BEST SCREENPLAY (ADAPTED)


WINNER
Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network

OTHER NOMINEES
Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy - 127 Hours
Rasmus Heisterberg & Nikolaj Arcel - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Michael Arndt - Toy Story 3
Ethan & Joel Coen - True Grit

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY


WINNER
Roger Deakins - True Grit

OTHER NOMINEES
Anthony Dod Mantle & Enrique Chediak - 127 Hours
Matthew Libatique - Black Swan
Wally Pfister - Inception
Danny Cohen - The King's Speech

BEST EDITING


WINNER
Angus Wall & Kirk Baxter - The Social Network

OTHER NOMINEES
Jon Harris - 127 Hours
Andrew Weisblum - Black Swan
Lee Smith - Inception
Tariq Anwar - The King's Speech

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN


WINNER
Guy Hendrix Dyas, Larry Dias & Douglas A. Mowat - Inception

OTHER NOMINEES
Robert Stromberg & Karen O'Hara - Alice In Wonderland
Therese DePrez & Tora Peterson - Black Swan
Eve Stewart & Judy Farr - The King's Speech
Jesse Gonchor & Nancy Haigh - True Grit

BEST COSTUME DESIGN


WINNER
Colleen Atwood - Alice In Wonderland

OTHER NOMINEES
Amy Westscott - Black Swan 
Jenny Beavan - The King's Speech
Louise Stjernsward - Made In Dagenham
Mary Zophres - True Grit

ANTHONY ASQUITH AWARD FOR FILM MUSIC

WINNER
Alexadre Desplat - The King's Speech

OTHER NOMINEES 
A.R. Rahman - 127 Hours
Danny Elfman - Alice In Wonderland
John Powell - How To Train Your Dragon
Hans Zimmer - Inception

BEST MAKE UP / HAIR


WINNER
Alice In Wonderland


OTHER NOMINEES
Black Swan
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part One
The King's Speech
Made In Dagenham


BEST SOUND

WINNER
Inception


OTHER NOMINEES
127 Hours
Black Swan
The King's Speech 
True Grit


BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS


WINNER
Inception


OTHER NOMINEES
Alice In Wonderland
Black Swan
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part One
Toy Story 3


BEST FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 


WINNER
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - Director: Niels Arden Oplev

OTHER NOMINEES
Biutiful - Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Io sono l'amore - Director: Luca Guadagnino
Des Hommes et des dieux - Director: Xavier Beauvois
El secreto de sus ojos - Director: Juan Jose Campanella

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM


WINNER
Toy Story 3 - Director: Lee Unkrich

OTHER NOMINEES
Despicable Me - Director: Pierre Coffin & Chris Renaud
How To Train Your Dragon - Director: Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders

ORANGE RISING STAR AWARD


WINNER
Tom Hardy


OTHER NOMINEES
Gemma Arterton
Andrew Garfield
Aaron Johnson 
Emma Stone


OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER 


WINNER
Director: Christopher Morris, Writer: Christopher Morris - Four Lions

OTHER NOMINEES
Director: Clio Barnard, Producer: Tracy O'Riordan - The Arbor
Director: Banksy, Producer: Jaimie D'Cruz - Exit Through The Gift Shop
Director: Gareth Edwards, Writer: Gareth Edwards - Monsters
Director: Nick Whitfield, Writer: Nick Whitfield - Skeletons

BEST SHORT ANIMATION


WINNER
The Eagleman Stag - Director: Michael Please


OTHER NOMINEES
Matter Fisher - Director: David Prosser
Thursday


BEST SHORT FILM


WINNER
Until The River Runs Red - Director: Paul Wright

OTHER NOMINEES
Connect - Director: Samuel Abrahams
Lin - Director: Piers Thompson
Rite - Director: Michael Pearce
Turning - Director: Karni Arieli & Saul Freed

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin
Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

2011 Grammy Awards Winners

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards was held hours ago and winners were announced. There were a few ups and downs but plenty of surprise winners. I actually enjoyed the live performances held in between the award show. A big congratulations to the cast and crew that made this wonderful ceremony happen.

The following are the winners of the 2011 Grammy Awards Winners:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

The Suburbs - Arcade Fire

BEST RECORD OF THE YEAR

"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum 

BEST RAP ALBUM

Recovery - Eminem

BEST NEW ARTIST

Esperanza Spalding

BEST SONG OF THE YEAR

"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum

POP CATEGORY

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM

The Fame Monster - Lady Gaga

BEST POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS

"Hey Soul Sister" (LIVE) - Train

BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM

Crazy Love - Michael Buble

BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Bad Romance" - The Fame Monster - Lady Gaga

BEST MALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Just The Way You Are" - Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars

BEST POP COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS

"Imagine" - The Imagine Project - Herbie Hancock, Pink, India, Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare

BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE

"Nessun Dorma" - Emotion & Commotion - Jeff Beck

BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

Take Your Pick - Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto

R&B CATEGORY

BEST FEMALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Bittersweet" - Back To Me - Fantasia 

BEST MALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"There Goes My Baby" - Raymond V Raymond - Usher

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS

"Soldier Of Love" - Soldier Of Love - Sade

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE 

"Hang On In There" - Wake Up! - John Legend & The Roots

BEST R&B SONG

"Shine" - Wake Up! - John Legend & The Roots

BEST R&B ALBUM

Wake Up! - John Legend & The Roots

RAP CATEGORY

BEST RAP SONG

"Empire State Of Mind" - The Blueprint 3 - Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION

"Empire State Of Mind" - The Blueprint 3 - Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS

"On To The Next One" - The Blueprint 3 - Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz 

BEST RAP SOLO PERFORMANCE

"Not Afraid" - Recovery - Eminem

BEST URBAN / ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE

"Fuck You" - Cee Lo Green

ROCK CATEGORY

BEST ROCK ALBUM

The Resistance - Muse

BEST SOLO ROCK VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Helter Skelter" - Good Evening New York City - Paul McCartney 

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP OR DUO WITH VOCALS

"Tighten Up" - Brothers - The Black Keys

BEST ROCK SONG

"Angry World" - Le Noise - Neil Young

BEST HARD ROCK PERFORMANCE

"Them Crooked Vultures" - Them Crooked Vultures - The Fang

BEST METAL PERFORMANCE

"El Dorado" - The Final Frontier - Iron Maiden

BEST ROCK INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE

"Hammerhead" - Emotion & Commotion - Jeff Beck

COUNTRY CATEGORY

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM

Need You Know - Lady Antebellum

BEST FEMALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"The House That Built Me" - Revolution - Miranda Lambert

BEST MALE COUNTRY VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Till Summer Comes Around" - Keith Urban

BEST COUNTRY SONG

"Need You Now" - Need You Now - Dave Hayewood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hilary Scott (songwriters) Lady Antebellum

BEST COUNTRY PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS

"Need You Now"- Need You Now - Lady Antebellum

BEST COUNTRY INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE

"Hummingbyrd" - Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions - Marty Stuart 

BEST NEW AGE ALBUM

Miho: Journey To The Mountain - Paul Winter Consort 

BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM

The Stanley Clarke Band - The Stanley Clarke Band

BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM

Eleanora Fagan (1915 - 1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee - Dee Dee Bridgewater 

LATIN CATEGORY

BEST LATIN POP ALBUM

Paraiso Express - Alejandro Sanz

BEST LATIN ROCK, ALTERNATIVE OR URBAN ALBUM

El Existential - Grupo Fantasma

BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM

Viva La Tradicion - Spanish Harlem Orchestra

BEST TEJANO ALBUM

Recuerdos - Little Joe & La Familia

BEST NORTENO ALBUM

Classic - Intocable

BEST BANDA ALBUM 

Enamorate De Mi - El Guero Y Su Banda Centenario

JAZZ CATEGORY

BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM

The Stanley Clarke Band - The Stanley Clarke Band

BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM 

Eleanora Fagan (1915 - 1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee - Dee Dee Bridgewater

BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO

"A Change Is Gonna Come" - Herbie Hancock (The Imagine Project)

BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM, INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP

Moody 4B - James Moody

LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUM

Live At Jazz Standard - Mingus Big Band

BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM

Chunco's Step - Chunco Valdes and the Afro-Cuba Messangers

GOSPEL CATEGORY


BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE
"Grace" - Still - BeBe & CeCe Winans

BEST GOSPEL SONG
"It's What I Do" - Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum (songwriters) (The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III) (Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway)

BEST ROCK OR RAP GOSPEL ALBUM
Hello Hurricane - Switchfoot

BEST POP / CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM
Love God. Love People. - Israel Houghton

BEST SOUTHERN, COUNTRY OR BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ALBUMS
The Reason - Diamond Rio

BEST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM
Downtown Church - Patty Griffin

BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B GOSPEL ALBUM 
Still - BeBe & CeCe Winans

DANCE CATEGORY


BEST DANCE RECORDING
"Only Girl (In The World)" - Rihanna

BEST ELECTRONIC / DANCE ALBUM
La Roux - La Roux

TRADITIONAL / ALTERNATIVE / WORLD CATEGORY 


BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Brothers - The Black Keys

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
You Are Not Alone - Mavis Staples

BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM
Mountain Soul II - Patty Loveless

BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM
Joined At The Hip - Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith

BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM 
Living Proof - Buddy Guy

BEST TRADITIONAL FOLK ALBUM
Genuine Negro Jig - Carolina Chocolate Drops

BEST CONTEMPORARY FOLK ALBUM
God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise - Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs

BEST HAWAIIAN MUSIC ALBUM
Huana Ke Aloha - Tia Carrere

BEST NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC ALBUM
2010 Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow: A Spirit's Dance - Various Artist

BEST ZYDECO OR CAJUN MUSIC ALBUM
Zydeco Junkie - Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

BEST REGGAE ALBUM
Before The Dawn - Buju Banton

BEST TRADITIONAL WORLD MUSIC ALBUM
Ali And The Tourmani - Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate

BEST CONTEMPORARY WORLD MUSIC ALBUM
Throw Down Your Heart, Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks - Bela Fleck

BEST NEW AGE ALBUM
Miho: Journey To The Mountain - Paul Winter Consort

VISUAL MEDIA CATEGORY


BEST SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO
"Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga

BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO
"When You're Strange" - The Doors

BEST SPOKEN WORLD ALBUM (INCLUDES POETRY, AUDIO BOOKS AND STORYTELLING)
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook)

BEST MUSICAL SHOW ALBUM
American Idiot - Green Day

BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK ALBUM FOR MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION OR OTHER VISUAL MEDIAS
Crazy Heart (Various Artist)

BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK ALBUM FOR MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION OR OTHER VISUAL MEDIAS
Toy Story 3 - Randy Newman (Composer)

BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION OR OTHER VISUAL MEDIA
"The Weary Kind" - Crazy Heart - Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett (Songwriter)

BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION
"The Path Among The Trees" - Autumn: In Moving Pictures Jazz - Chamber Music Vol. 2 - Billy Childs (Composer)

BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT
"Carlos" - 54 - Vince Mendoza (Arranger)

CLASSICAL CATEGORY


BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, CLASSICAL
Daughtery: Metropolis Symphony, Deus Ex Machina - Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony Ochestra

BEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, CLASSICAL
David Frost

BEST CLASSICAL ALBUM
Verdi: Requiem - Chicago Symphony Ochestra

BEST ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE
Daughtery: Metropolis Symphone; Deus Ex Machina - Nashville Symphony

BEST OPERA RECORDING
Saariaho: L'Amour De Loin - Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

BEST CHORAL PERFORMANCE
Verdi: Requiem - Chicago Symphony Ochestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus

BEST INSTRUMENTAL SOLOIST(S) PERFORMANCE (WITH ORCHESTRA)
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 23 & 24 - Mitsuko Uchida

BEST INSTRUMENTAL SOLOIST PERFORMANCE (WITHOUT ORCHESTRA)
Messiaen: Livre Du Saint-Sacrement - Paul Jacobs

BEST CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Ligeti: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 - Parker Quartet

BEST SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Dinastia Borja - Jordi Savall (Conductor) Hesperion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya

BEST CLASSICAL VOCAL PERFORMANCE
Sacrificium - Cecilia Bartoli (Giovanni Antonini ; II Giardino Armonico)

BEST CLASSICAL CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION
Michael Daugherty: Deus Ex Machina - Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony - Michael Daugherty (Giancarlo Guerrero)

BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ALBUM
Christopher Tin: Calling All Dawns


BEST SURROUND SOUND ALBUM
Britten's Orchestra - Michael Stern & Kansas City Symphony

CHILDREN CATEGORY


BEST MUSICAL ALBUM FOR CHILDREN
Tomorrow's Children - Pete Seeger with the Rivertown Kids And Friends

BEST SPOKEN WORLD ALBUM FOR CHILDREN
Julie Andrews' Collection Of Poems, Songs, And Lullabies - Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton

OTHER CATEGORY


BEST COMEDY ALBUM
Stark Raving Black - Lewis Black

BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S)
"Baba Yetu" - Calling All Dawns - Christopher Tin, Soweto Gospel Choir & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

BEST RECORDING PACKAGE
Brothers - The Black Keys

BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION PACKAGE 
Under Great White Northern Lights (Limited Edition Box Set) - The White Stripes

BEST ALBUM NOTES
Keep An Eye On The Sky - Big Star

BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM
The Beatles (The Original Studio Recording) - The Beatles

BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NONCLASSICAL
Battle Studies - John Mayer

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NONCLASSICAL
Danger Mouse

BEST REMIXED RECORDING, NONCLASSICAL
"Revolver" - David Guetta's One Love Club Remix - Madonna

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin
Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

Valentines Season!!!!

Hey, first of all, HAPPY VALENTINES peeps!!! n guys!! for this valentines season have a great time with your loved ones and appreciate them till the max, because they are the one who will be with you all in your ups and downs.. The best song for this valentines is Perfect Two by Auburn.. Its a soothing and wonderful lovely lyrics... Enjoy!! :)

Verse1

You can be the peanut butter to my jelly
You can be the butterflies I feel in my belly
You can be the captain
And I can be your first mate
You can be the chills that I feel on our first date

You can be the hero
And I can be your side kick
You can be the tear
That I cry if we ever split
You can be the rain from the cloud when it's stormin'
Or u can be the sun when it shines in the mornin'

B sec

Don't know if I could ever be
Without you 'cause boy you complete me
And in time I know that we'll both see
That we're all we need

Cause you're the apple to my pie
You're the straw to my berry
You're the smoke to my high
And you're the one I wanna marry

Hook

Cause you're the one for me (for me)
And I'm the one for you (for you)
You take the both of us (of us)
And we're the perfect two

We're the perfect two
We're the perfect two
Baby me and you
We're the perfect two

Verse2

You can be the prince and I can be your princess
You can be the sweet tooth I can be the dentist
You can be the shoes and I can be the laces
You can be the heart that I spill on the pages

You can be the vodka and I can be the chaser
You can be the pencil and I can be the paper

You can be as cold as the winter weather
But I don't care as long as were together

B sec

Don't know if I could ever be
Without you 'cause boy you complete me
And in time I know that we'll both see
That we're all we need

Cause you're the apple to my pie
You're the straw to my berry
You're the smoke to my high
And you're the one I wanna marry

Hook

Cause your the one for me (for me)
And I'm the one for you (for you)
You take the both of us (of us)
And we're the perfect two

We're the perfect two
We're the perfect two
Baby me and you
We're the perfect two

Bridge

You know that I'll never doubt ya
And you know that I think about ya
And you know I can't live without ya

I love the way that you smile
And maybe in just a while
I can see me walk down the aisle

Bsec1/2

Cause you're the apple to my pie
You're the straw to my berry
You're the smoke to my high
And you're the one I wanna marry

Hook

Cause your the one for me (for me)
And I'm the one for you (for u)
U take the both of us (of us)
And were the perfect two

Were the perfect two
Were the perfect two
Baby me and you
We're the perfect two(yeah, yeah)

"X-Men: First Class" Official Trailer

After countless wait, it has finally arrived. The official trailer has been released for the upcoming motion picture, "X-Men: First Class". Not much details were given throughout the video, but we can actually see Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lasher a.k.a Magneto (Michael Fassbender) donning the yellow suit.

For those of you who don't know, "X-Men: First Class" is actually a prequel of the first three "X-Men" franchise. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lasher took on the names of Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering the powers held within them for the very first time. Before they were actually archenemies, the both of them were the best of friends who worked together with other Mutants. (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.

Joining the cast for "X-Men: First Class" is none other than:

• Jennifer Lawrence - Mystique 
• January Jones - Emma Frost
• Rose Byrne - Dr. Moira MacTaggert 
• Nicholas Hoult - Hank McCoy / Beast
• Kevin Bacon - Sebastian Shaw
• Lucas Till - Alex Summers / Havok 

Check out the official trailer of "X-Men: First Class". Enjoy! 

"X-Men: First Class" Release Date:

• Australia - 2nd June 2011
• Malaysia - 2nd June 2011
• Singapore - 2nd June 2011
• United Kingdom - 2nd June 2011
• United States - 3rd June 2011

Written By: Afeeq Nadzrin

Twitter: @AfeeqNadzrin8

5 Ways to Find Music That Suits Your Mood

 
Jessica Miller has written for Jewcy.com, The Jew and the Carrot, and is an avid digital music explorer. She holds a B.A. in religion from Barnard College, and blogs regularly on her own site, The Boomerang Blog.

You don’t have to be Oliver Sacks to know that music can have a profound effect on the human psyche. Music is undeniably important in shaping moods, and, likewise, certain frames of mind require certain kinds of songs.

Luckily for us, there are now several websites out there that feature mood searches. Instead of generating artists and songs by genre or title (as Pandora does), they are able to filter songs by emotions and activities.

So whether you’re feeling down and need a pick-me-up; you’re down and you’d like to stay that way for a bit — whether you’re in an “Empire State of Mind,” or it’s just another “Manic Monday” — we’ve hand picked our five most satisfying sites for finding the perfect songs to suit your mood.

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1. Musicovery

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Musicovery is a fun and colorful website that lets you find your mood-appropriate music with several adjustable options. First, it instructs you to chart your mood on a grid, with the x-axis going from dark to positive, and the y-axis ranging from energetic to calm. Then, below the chart, you can select which genres of music you’d like Musicovery to dig around in for you, and which music decades you’d like to be included in the search. (If you’re open minded, you can select them all!)

Musicovery then creates a brightly colored family tree of mood music for you. Each burst on the tree has a shade corresponding to a genre (rap is dark red, funk is light green, etc.). Although you have to register on the site in order to shuffle from one song to another, you can always alter your mood on the grid if you don’t like what’s coming up. You can also ban songs you don’t like, and you’ll get the next song in the lineup.

As an added perk, if you’re looking for something to dance to, there’s an additional grid to refine your search. This grid allows you to alter the dance-ability and tempo of your tunes. There’s also a discovery feature that will just plainly surf Musicovery’s library for you without any fuss.


Pros: Fun to look at, lots of fine-tuning options.
Cons: Registration is required to shuffle and choose specific songs.

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2. AUPEO!

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Despite the enthusiasm in its name, AUPEO! is not the flashiest website, but it gets the job done. Like Pandora, it is capable of creating a playlist for you based on a favorite artist, but it also contains an easy-to-use mood search feature.

Simply click the mood tab, and then select one of the ten provided emotions, which include aggressive, happy, relaxing, and dramatic. Then you can instruct AUPEO! to hunt for appropriate songs in all genres, or narrow its searches down to one specific classification. The menu includes nine genres ranging from pop, to country, to R&B. Hit the orange music notes icon and you’re in business. You can shuffle songs if you want something new, or change your search criteria. As you listen, AUPEO! will give you album covers to look at, which is nice.


Pros: Simple and easy to use. No fuss involved.
Cons: Must search for songs one emotion and genre at a time. Occasional ads.

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3. Stereomood

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There are three elements to Stereomood: Mood, activity, and artist.
To get started, you can either click on one of the tags on the homepage, or use the menu at the top. The tag cloud on the front page is a wacky jumble of emotions and activities varying from the more basic (e.g. sad, jogging) to the more eccentric (e.g. lost in thought, driving Route 66.) I prefer to use the menu at the top, which is a little more organized. The menu lets you search either the site, the moods, or the activities one at a time. If you search by mood or activity, a pull down menu will appear, and you can make a choice from that list.

Whatever you choose, you will be taken to a playlist page where you can either select the specific songs you’d like to hear, or just put the songs on shuffle. There is also a menu on the left that will suggest other action, emotion, or artist playlists for you based on the one you’re currently in.

If you simply choose to search the site through the menu, you can put in whatever criteria you wish, including artists you like, or your own activities/emotions. The search results tend to be a little more literal when you put in your own keywords, but, for example, if you wanted to find a whole mess of songs that contain a specific word, this would be a good tool. If you search for an artist though, you can see what mood and activity playlists your favorite band is included in, which is kind of fun.

Also, regardless of how you search, each song that comes up contains a list of tags, so you can see what other playlists each one is in.


Pros: Shuffling, and even choosing specific songs you want to hear, is possible.
Cons: Slightly disorganized.

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4. Last.fm

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Maybe I’m the only one, but I never realized that it’s possible to search music by tags on Last.fm. 

Thanks to those user tags, Last.fm can be an excellent aid for finding songs appropriate to how you may be feeling.

Simply type an emotion into the music search field, and then click on the appropriate tag. You’ll get a station full of songs that other Last.fm-ers have tagged as being appropriate to that emotion. In addition, you’ll get a heads-up on the artists included in the station, and a list of suggested tags that might be related to what you’re looking for.


Pros: Very straightforward. Easy to pick up and contribute if you already use Last.fm
Cons: Somewhat less adventurous.

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5. Thesixtyone

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Thesixtyone is different from the other sites because it has a strong visual component. The images and information it generates are usually nice, but can veer towards distracting or cluttered at times. Other than that, it’s a fun experiment in finding mood-appropriate music, and in finding new music in general. Since thesixtyone likes to highlight newer artists, you’re more likely to hear something you’ve never heard before on this site.

To get a mood station on thesixtyone, simply hover your mouse over where it says “popular” on the top right, then click on moods. A little menu will pop up with 12 moods listed (10 really, since “remix” and “covers” are not moods.) Just click on one and the station will start playing. If you’d like to shuffle forward or back, click on the green paddles on both sides of the window.