February 11th, 2010 by Tricia
Beatles Stereo Box Set
It’s hard to believe that this year has been the year of The Beatles OK, and MJ had a big year too Many Beatles dreams came true this year because their music was finally remastered for release on CD.
The Beatles Mono Remastered Box Set
The release that has gained the most attention of really big Beatles fans is the mono box set because it’s the first time in decades that The Beatles mono mixes have been available to purchase new in any format.
Purist Beatles fans believe that these mono mixes were the way their music was originally meant to be listened to and they have a good reason to believe that. Mono was what most Beatles fans listened to in the ’60s and it was the mono mixes that the band and it’s producers spent the most time perfecting. It really wasn’t until around 1968 that The Beatles started to take their stereo mixes seriously.
The Remastered Beatles Stereo Box Set
2009′s most popular Beatles release has been this awesome box set. It’s been a huge seller and for a very good reason. It includes their entire ’60s discography in high quality remastered stereo. These remasters sound absolutely spectacular (these CDs are definitely far better than the 1987 Beatles CDs you probably have now.)
The really big improvement in comparison to the old CDs are heard in the way Paul McCartney’s bass guitar blasts through the mix like never before and Ringo’s drums sound far better too. I also love how the vocals sound, now I can hear each harmony part distinctly.
The Beatles Remastered USB
The Beatles USB is essentially a digital version of the remastered stereo box set. It includes both high quality mp3 files and audiophile “better than CD” 24bit FLAC files. Along with the obvious audio component, this Apple USB stick also includes all of the visual parts of the box set such as the 13 mini documentaries, the extended liner notes, and the photos.
The USB memory stick is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. The mp3s that it includes should work with no hiccups with your mp3 player (whether it be an iPod, a Zune, or a generic mp3 player.)
February 11th, 2010 by Tricia
It’s common knowledge that most people feel they have great stories that would be great if only turned into a movie. The sad fact is that lots of people don’t realize that just like the music, or fashion industry, the movie business is a business, and looks for saleable, surefire hits, not misses. However, there are a three items that, if included into your screenplay, could yield great success with landing an agent, or even getting your gem turned into an actual movie.
Take Some Time, Before You Write
Take the time to ponder the three major items that you will need before even getting started on your screenplay. Try Brainstorming your ideas. Because mind mapping caters to both sides of the brain at the same time, it makes it a very good way of storing and recalling information, and brainstorming your ideas.
Keep in mind that the more you stick to the formula listed in this article, the better you chances will be of landing an agent, or getting a producer to at least consider your screenplay. So, here are the three great items to remember when crafting your blockbuster of a screenplay:
Plot
It’s a really good idea to focus on your plot from the very beginning of the writing process. The plot is what will get the screenwriting agent or producer interested. Not only will a good plot command and hold a movie business professional’s attention, but your story will also capture the attention of the main people that you are writing the screenplay for in the first place: the audience.
Make it Realistic-
You want to make sure that to some degree your plot is realistic. Even when we consider books like The Wizard of Oz, The Lord of the Rings, and even Dean Koontz’s The Darkest Evening of the Year, we have to take notice that the plots are realistic, even through subjects of ghosts, witches, fairies and hobbits. Go over the plot in your head, and even on paper until you know that it is solid. The problem with writing a screenplay, or any story for that matter, is that every writer has his or her own method to producing a completed screenplay. In my opinion, the best way to draft up a screenplay is to go over all the plot ideas before even writing, so that you eliminate chances of writer’s block setting in.
Don’t Go Over the Top-
You want to make sure that the plot is not oversaturated with information. If you give your audience, the agent, or producer too much information to digest within 120 minutes, you could run the risk of loosing their attention all together. You want to make sure that the plot is not just simple, but also effective. The best way to garner success with your screenplay writing is to make it short and sweet; pack a mighty punch within a barely two hours. That’s the most important item to concentrate on.
Dialog
You need to make sure that the dialog of your characters rings true and is realistic. If you have a priest defending chain smoking and stripping, you might want to change his dialog so that it rings more true to life. The exception to this rule is if the priest in example has been fighting his addictions, and they (his addictions) are vital to the story’s plot of theme, which I’ll cover in more depth later.
Each character has a different personality-
You want to always remember that each character in a story should have his/her own personality. If your characters are beginning to sound exactly the same, not sounding too different from one another, you must go back and revamp the dialog. Each character, not only through their actions, but their speech, shows the producer, potential director, set designer, costume designer, and even director of photography how these character should be dressed, light, and the environments in which they should reside. The more information that you give these different department heads through dialog and actions, the better your characters will turn out on screen.
Make the Dialog Sound Smooth
You want your dialog to flow, like a gentle stream. Of course, if you really want to do your homework, characters who have speech impediments, or who might be nervous could speak in jumbles, mumble, or talk incoherently. This can also add to the realism of the story. In real life, people don’t speak perfectly all of the time; especially not when they’re in a stressful, situation. Your screenplay should be filled with drama, suspense, thrills, and twists, so there’s no way every single one of your characters is going to talk fluently throughout the entire film. Try to keep this in mind when writing.
Theme
Contrary to what many people think, the theme and the plot are not one in the same, the plot is the story that’s being told, while the theme gives the eithical or moral concept. For instance, one major theme is the movie The Craft was teenage girl’s coming of age. The plot or story wasn’t about young women finding themselves, and meeting new friends, but about what misfits would do, witches at that, if they could tap into a power strong enough to give them what they desire. As you can see, there is a bit of a difference between the theme and the plot. Another example would be the movie Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The plot is about a vampire- actually, the king of all vampires, and how his reign of terror and horror all began from losing his beloved wife after fighting for the Catholic Church. The theme of the movie, however, is about how love conquers all, even in the world of the undead. Try to pay close attention what your theme will be, but bear in mind, that it might not come to you right away. Some writers, many successful ones, find their story’s theme after the first draft, and flush out the things that repeat more often.
There are many other tricks & tips, that can help your screenplay shine brightly amongst the others thrown on a producer’s desk, these are but a few.
February 11th, 2010 by Tricia
Jessica Alba Artwork is apearing all over the interent.
The images here are made in a software program called poser. See the link for more info. So life like and real it is hard to tell if it is a photo or Poser. Poser has amazing ability to make people models look very real. You will see many of these type models in movies T.V. commercials and magazine adds. Soon there won’t be a need for real actors. Just kidding! But maybe not, things are advancing in 3D animation at a very rapid rate.
Some info on Jessica Alba for your enjoyment below, as she is one of the most sot after image on the internet perhaps you should know a bit about her? Please, enjoy.
Alba was born in Pomona, California to Catherine Alba (Jensen) and Mark Alba. Her mother is Danish and French Canadian. Her father is of Mexican American descent. Both of her paternal grandparents were born in California. She has a younger brother, Joshua. Texas before settling back in California when she was nine years old. Alba described her family as being a “very conservative family a traditional, Catholic, Latin American family” and herself as very liberal; she says she had described herself as a “feminist” as early as age five.
Alba’s early life was marked by a multitude of physical maladies. During her younger years she suffered from collapsed lungs twice had pneumonia 4 or 5 times a year a ruptured appendix and had a tonsillar cyst. Due to her illnesses Alba became isolated from other children at school because she was in the hospital so often due to her illnesses that no one knew her well enough to befriend her. Alba has also had asthma since she was a child. Jessica has said that her family’s frequent moves also contributed to her isolation from her peers. Jessica has also acknowledged that she has suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder during her childhood. Jessica graduated from high school at age sixteen and she then subsequently attended the Atlantic Theater Company.
Jessica is set to star alongside Kate Hudson and Casey Affleck in the film adaption of the book of the same name, The Killer Inside Me. In this movie currently filming Jessica will play Joyce Lakeland a prostitute. The Film is to be released in 2010. Jessica has alos signed on to star in the 2010 romantic comedy – Valentine’s Day. Alba will star alongside Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Emma Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, and Jennifer Garner. This Film is currently in pre productoin and is to be released in February 2010
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February 11th, 2010 by Tricia
The judging panel of top ITV show the X Factor have announced that they bring out individual perfumes just in time for Christmas. Simon Cowell is to make even more money with reports the perfume deal with make all the individual judges £250,000 plus a percentage of sales. The question on everyone’s lips is are these perfumes really going to be any good?
Is Louis Walsh real going to have a top selling perfume this Christmas, the branding for the other three judges is lot more obvious and I’m sure will be big sellers. Every perfume shop across the UK is going to want to have these perfumes as obviously they are all now national icons and also have millions of people watching them every weekend which certainly help build the hype and create quite a buzz when the perfumes are finally released.
It’s rumoured that judges will not be making their scents from scratch but have access to readymade perfumes that they will then be able to change to their taste. It ‘s certainly going to be a lot of press over the which of girls will produced the best perfume and what will be the best seller. Womens perfume is a huge market especially at Christmas and I’m sure what the scent these will big the Christmas sellers just down to how popular the show is. This will definitely be a start of future perfume campaigns for Judges Cheryl and Dannii if they haven’t already signed one.
The perfume market could be affect strongly by this announce amount as people could be swayed not to buy the usual big brands but instead go with these limited edition perfumes. So we will have to wait and see what they come with.
November 1st, 2009 by Tricia
London fashion week is just around the corner and this year promises to be bigger than ever. The shows will take place over a 4 day period, with 1 extra day for the men’s collections, and will welcome back some of the top designers around as well as acting as a launch pad for hopeful youngsters coming through the ranks. In total there will be over 150 exhibitors showing at Somerset House in The Strand, from Ada Zanditon & London Spa to Zoe & Morgan, and they will be competing for the attention of the top buying houses and high street fashion scouts.
Spring/Summer 2010 collections will be the focus of the show, although this year promises to have different priorities than the ones that have gone before it. Now that the ‘eco’ message has well and truly arrived in fashion, the ‘green’ section of the London Fashion Week (named ‘estethica’) has found itself at the centre of media attention.
Esthetica is entering its 7th year of existence and with 15 more labels taking part in the show this time around, there seems to be no stopping it. The BFC first came up with the idea of having a eco friendly section of the fashion week, to give those environmentally-conscious UK designers a chance to play with the big boys of fashion, but since its conception the show has won over even the most profit-driven of fashion companies.
Among the items on show will be jewelry, shoes, bags accessories, and of course clothing. However, in another move forward for the fashion week, there will also be beauty products and make-up shows taking place across the 4 days. Whilst some may consider this not relevant to fashion, the organizers argue that anything that influences appearance comes under the fashion umbrella, be this eye liner or pedicure products. If the beauty products section of the show is a big hit then organisers say it will become be coming back next for sure.
August 13th, 2009 by Tricia
Celebrity autographs have always been valuable for fans of all different types of art and entertainment. Some people like to collect the autographs of famous politicians and these can be valuable sometimes. Some people are so keen to build their collection they will spend a lot of money buying celebrity autographs. It can be great fun going out to try to find where the celebrities hang out and to get their autographs.
By checking the selling prices of other similar autographs being sold elsewhere you will have a goodf idea of their value. It is important to make sure that any autograph you are buying or selling is an authentic autograph. If you see something being offered at an unusually low price it may be that it is suspect. You should learn the ways that can help prove that you are dealing with the real thing.
The best way to check an autograph is to compare it with one you know is genuine. If you find the two are exactly alike it is probably a fake since no one ever signs their name exactly the same way each time. Autographs are like snowflakes and no two are alike though they can look similar. Checking for pen indentations will help when checking an autograph is genuine. A lack of them suggest that it may be simply printed instead of being a genuine autograph. There are lots of people who are more than happy to buy a copy but they can expect to pay a lot less than the genuine autograph would cost.
The more information you have about any famous celebrity autograph you are interested in the better you will be able to judge it’s value. Some very rare autographs are difficult to check but they may be very valuable. Any autograph you bought very cheaply may not have been real which is why it was so cheap. It could just be that the seller had no idea how valuable it was.
It may not be real and you need to check because there are people who will try to fool you and cheat you out of your money. Avoid the temptaion to either buy or sell autographs without doing some research as you could easily be taken for a mug.
