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Hottest Hollywood Couples at 2011 Golden Globe Awards

What’s hotter and pleasant than watching real life Hollywood Couples at red carpet events? Nowadays, when list of celebrity splits keeps on growing, watching some love birds on red carpet, hand in hand is really a great treat for their millions of fans.

Last night, none of the Hollywood’s very much in love star seemed to be solo at 2011 Golden Globe Awards. Every star walked the red carpet with his/her love in outstanding outfit and luxurious jewelry.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were one of the most popular couples at the awards function. Angelina Jolie wowed the audience in a green gown encrusted with Swarovski crystals by Atelier Versace while Brad was spotted in a smart black suit.

Seal and Heidi Klum kept the red carpet scorching hot with their sizzling appearances. Former Victoria Secret’s angel, Heidi Klum wore a colorful printed halter gown from Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 collection and accompanied by her husband Seal at the event.

Hollywood’s leading ladies including movie and TV stars rocked the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in their own unique styles. 2011 Golden Globe Awards witnessed celebrity bold fashion statement in alluring strapless gowns.

Celebrity in strapless gowns are not a new thing for a red carpet event and this time too strapless was everywhere and on everyone. Among the stars who wore breathtaking strapless designer gowns at Golden Globes were Natalie Portman, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Olivia Wilde and many more.

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber’s rumored girlfriend was red hot at InStyle And Warner Bros. 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards party. She hit the red carpet in an eye-popping bright red at the party night held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16.

2011 Golden Globe Awards held on January 16 turned out to be a fashion fiesta graced by Hollywood celebrities. One star who grabbed lots of attention was gorgeous Natalie Portman.

She was the woman, everyone was watching at the night. And why not, as Pregnant Natalie Portman was looking just perfect on the red carpet with her budding baby bump.

2011 Golden Globe Awards witnessed Natalie Portman and her Fiance Benjamin Millepied making their red carpet debut as a couple. 29-year-old Black Swan actress was all smiles as she stepped on red carpet in a pale pink Viktor and Rolf gown adorned with with a hand-embroidered Swarovski crystal red rose.

Just like Golden Globes 2011, she was also 2011 Critics Choice Awards Best Dressed Celebrity......

 

Circus Fun Family in las Vegas

Circus Circus Las Vegas boasts of being the most kid friendly hotel in Las Vegas. With its big top attitude and its indoor amusement park it very well may be. In addition to being the most kid friendly hotel on the Las Vegas strip Circus Circus Hotel is also the fifth largest hotel in the world. Of course this is at the moment and that is subject to change at any time.

The beauty of this particular hotel doesn't lie so much in its size or even the circus like atmosphere. The charm lies in the fact that it was something new and relatively untried along the Vegas strip. Rather than build to suit the gamblers they were hoping to attract,
this particular hotel was wise enough to offer something new and untried by appealing to families with children rather than solely to gamblers.

The gamble seems to be paying off in a city that is known for both its hits and its misses. Other hotels and casinos are also working to cultivate the family friendly image that Circus Circus has basically proven. Not only did this hotel build The Adventuredome Theme Park they also decided to make accommodations even more family friendly by accommodating RVs at the Circusland RV Park. This offers a great place for families to stay that might not otherwise grace the theme park, hotel, or the casino.

Don't forget that there is a casino involved and that is the primary purpose of this gigantic hotel, resort, and theme park. The casino makes the expense of building it all very much worthwhile and brings in big business of its own each and every day. In grand Vegas style there is also the requisite onsite shopping and of course full service of wedding options in addition to a wedding chapel and banquet facilities in which to hold the reception of your dreams. The shopping at Circus Circus offers everything from ultra exclusive boutique shops and salons to stores such as Under $10 and the trading Post, which offers fad jewelry and other kid friendly gifts.

This hotel has a somewhat unique concept that sets it apart from the many others along Vegas' strip. If you are traveling to Vegas with the family I very much recommend at least checking them out and comparing prices and packages with the other hotels and resorts in the area. Keep in mind that comps are like money in the bank particularly when they involve food or activities that you were planning to do even without the comps. So you may be able to negotiate a much better deal even if you're paying a couple more dollars a night by having free parking, complimentary meals, or tickets to events, shows, or attractions.

Now we're on to my favorite part of the discussion. Dining options. Circus Circus does not disappoint when it comes to offering variety to its guests. In addition to The Steakhouse, there is The Garden Grill, Mexitallia, Pink Pony, Circus Buffet, Pizzeria, Westside Deli, and Barista Café. The food offerings accommodate varying budgets and familial needs by offering some kid friendly dining choices to visitors and guests as well. The good news however is that if these restaurants aren't appealing to you there is another hotel, casino, or restaurant next door that has different fare to offer.

If you are looking for a great place to stay in Las Vegas along with the family there are very few hotels that will offer the overall environment of fun and wonder that you will find at Circus Circus. In addition to the wonderful rooms, the great food, the casino, and The Adventuredome Theme Park you will find that the shows here are as kid friendly and entertaining for the entire family as the atmosphere in general. This is a great vacation destination anywhere. Considering the fact that it is in Las Vegas and it is very nearly the perfect vacation retreat for those with children.

How to Really Break Even in Vegas

If you're thinking about a Vegas Vacation you are probably thinking about casinos. Most people who have ever gambled harbor no fantasies of striking it rich when going and playing in casinos. Most of us know the ultimate goal is to go in, play a while, have some fun, get some comps, and go home with about what you walked in with.
 Many who gamble on a regular basis no to only bring in a certain amount of money and to not mix gambling money with money that is earmarked for other things. There are a few things that those who are new to the world of gambling can do in order to avoid spending more than you intended. Anyone who has spent much time in a casino will tell you that it is easy to get your money mixed up and end up spending every dime you walked in with thinking you had more money hidden elsewhere.
 That being said there is a profound difference in a casual gambler and someone that is willing and expecting to come in and make a hefty investment in the casino. These investments sometimes pay off big time for those who can afford to lose the money. They also can end up costing them big time and taking a while to recover. I recommend starting light.
 Hopefully these tips will help you go home with a little money in your pocket.


1) Set a spending limit for each day and night of your stay. This sounds simple enough but it you'd be surprised at how difficult this bargain you've made with yourself can be to keep.


2) Bring only that amount of money into the casino with you and bring it in cash.

3) Lock all other ATM, Debit, and credit cards in your room safe along with any traveler's checks and other cash that you have. This prevents the temptation to get one more twenty or fifty until they are all gone. This sounds like a little bit of overkill and people often think they have plenty of self control but there is something about a casino, I swear you sometimes loose every bit of common sense you had when you walk in the door. This prevents you from getting in over your head and taking desperate measures.

4) Set a time limit for your casino fun and when that time limit is up for the evening/day get up from the table and leave the casino whether you are on the hottest winning streak of your life or not. Winning streak ultimately end at some point it is better to leave on a high note and have a little extra money to play with the next night (or better yet to take home with you). Leaving at a set time prevents you from getting over tired and making poor decisions based on the altered state of being sleep deprived.

5) Win and lose graciously. It will earn you a lot more respect from staff and the other players and you may find them wishing you luck because of your graciousness. In Vegas you can never have too much luck but woe to those whose luck has run out.

 Believe it or not, these five things can save your more money and win you more friends than almost anything other than a super hot winning streak.

The Sexy Side of Vegas Shows

If you've never been to Vegas or experienced one of the many Vegas shows that are available to behold, let me be the first to tell you: they are not created equal. People will choose to see shows for many different reasons and there is no right or wrong reason to see any Vegas show unless you are simply determined to hate it from the beginning. Even then you might find yourself to be either mildly or wildly surprised.

I would be remiss if I didn't take the time to mention some of the wonderfully sexy shows that are prominent in Vegas at the moment. There are quite a few and will appeal to audiences on different levels and for different reasons, well some of them will at any rate while most of them offer universal appeal to certain members of the audience it is important to remember the statement I made earlier, not all shows are created equally and it doesn't really matter how beautifully endowed the members of the cast are if the show has no wit, humor, drama, or interesting points about it.

Les Foiles Bergere is one of the best examples of a classic Vegas style show or at least my interpretation of what a Vegas style show should be.

This show literally sizzles with its sex appeal and is a great show to kick off your stay in Vegas. You'll be ready to roll the dice after seeing this show for sure. There are generally two shows offered. The 7:30 show is covered so that all ages can enjoy the show all others feature topless numbers and request that audience members be 16 and over. The show can be seen at 7:30 and 10:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Tuesday and Friday offer one show only at 8:30 and Sundays are dark. This is a can't miss show and a real hit for the Tropicana Las Vegas.

If you want to go even more darkly erotic, John Stagliano's Fashionistas is definitely the route you should take. This is a very erotic experience everything about this show simply sizzles. Not only is the choreography and costume design stellar, this show has some of the best music to be found in Vegas with songs by Evanescence, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Lords of Acid, and Crystal Method.

La Femme, playing at the MGM Grand is a rather unique show, even for Vegas, in that it literally celebrates that artistry of the nude. The overall affect is a stunning visual display of light, color, sound, flesh, and dance. You must be 18 or older to attend this particular show and there is a dress code for the performances, which is business casual so come dressed appropriately. Shows are Wednesday through Monday at 8:00 and 10:30 pm. If you want to see the ultimate water cooler show, this one is definitely the show to see.

There are so many shows in Vegas that it would be virtually impossible to mention each and every one. These are each excellent examples of the sexiest shows that Vegas has to offer. Only you can decide what you are comfortable seeing and if you're curious try one of the shows that offers an optional covered showing rather than making yourself uncomfortable or putting yourself in the position to be uncomfortable. The main purpose of going to Vegas is to enjoy yourself. Do what makes you happy.

The Cultural Side of Vegas

You wouldn't think Las Vegas would be the cultural treasure chest is really is, especially upon first glance when you can't really see beyond the many casinos and bright twinkling lights that it is most famous for. You don't expect to find the vast number of museums in Vegas that you will find in other tourist-oriented cities. You would think that the real estate in Vegas has been earmarked in most cases for more profitable ventures than museums. There are however, a number of museums in Las Vegas that are very well worth mentioning and exploring if you have the time during the light of day.

The first of these museums worth mentioning is one that is probably quite unique as far as museums go. It is the Atomic Testing Museum. The museums is located at 755 E. Flamingo Rd. Adults admission costs $10 per person and children aged 7-17 command the price of $7 the lessons and the history that can be learned by visiting this particular museum are priceless so this really seems like a small price to pay.

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the home to the Carroll Shelby Museum. Shelby had a distinguished career driving cars and breaking land speed records before moving on to do other things in his career as a result of health concerns. When this happened he turned his sites from racing and rested them on design. The fruit of his design labor was one of the fastest production line cars ever and arguably one of the most stunning cars ever made-The Shelby Cobra.

One of the other fabulous Museums that Las Vegas has to offer is the Lied Children's Discovery Museum. Children of all ages can find activities to enjoy at this particular museum. This museum has a lot to offer in educational experiences that are cleverly disguised as such fun. This is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and the $8 admission fee for adults and $7 for children is not that steep when compare to similar institutions around the country.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is another great museum to enjoy during your time in Vegas. This museum is another that is a great destination for children, big and little alike. The Marine Life Gallery features a 3,000-gallon habitat to some of the ocean's most fascinating marine life. The price for this museum is very reasonable at $7 for adults and $3 for children aged 3-11. It gets even better if you go to the museum's website and print off a buy one adult admission get one free coupon. This museum presents a great way to spend the day with the family in Las Vegas.

Another great museum to visit for a lighter side to life is the Liberace Museum. This museum is a tribute to the man names "Mr. Showmanship" and displays some of his rather than flamboyant costumes along with some of his precious antiques, his custom car collection and his pianos. This is not so much of a learning experience as a celebration of a man that lived his life as dazzlingly as the jewelry he so enjoyed wearing.

These museums represent fun and fabulous ways to spend the day with your family while vacationing in Las Vegas. The museums are certainly not the only family friendly activities you can enjoy together, they are quite often the most educational ways to spend the day. You have to admit however, that some of these museums are quite unique to the area and well worth the minimal costs of admission. Along the strip you can find the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, which is a collaborative work between the famed Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The fact that they are working together on this project allows them to share artifacts and exhibits that are well known around the world. Enjoy the taste of culture amidst the glitz and glam and have fun while you learn new things each and every day during your stay in Vegas.

More Fantastic Vegas Freebies

If you're looking for some great free things to do in Vegas, there are some amazing treats for you and the family awaiting. Many casinos in an effort to bring in more and more business are offering elaborate shows free for the family in an effort to bring more warm bodies into their casinos and out of their competitors. This is a win win situation for tourists and locals alike who are seeking entertainment that will leave a little money in their pockets to spend at the casinos (which is exactly what the casinos were hoping for).

One of the great shows that is available free to families is the Fall of Atlantis Show at Caesar's Palace. This particular show is a laser, water, and light show that features wonderful animatronics action. Also notice that the show's platform is actually a salt-water aquarium. You can see divers feed the fish each day at 1:15 and 5:15 while another staff member is on hand to answer any questions you may have and explain a little about the facility. You can actually take a tour of the facility at 3:15 each day. Enjoy watching the gods as they entertain you rather than us entertaining them.

The Cambridge Community Center offers a free movie and popcorn each Saturday at 1:00. Each week a different movie will be shown and children under 12 must bring an adult to keep them company. You can check out which movie will be playing by checking out the posting on Friday.

Another great Vegas freebie is daily performances of the Hawaiian Marketplace Island Performers. These performances take place throughout the day from 11:00 am until 10:30 pm and feature wonderful dances that will remind you of the island. See hula dancers, fire and knife dancers, musicians, lei makers, and animatronic birds. The performances are free and take place at the Hawaiian Marketplace.

For the Elvis fan in all of us you can see Pete Vallee perform as Big Elvis from Monday to Thursday with shows that take place at 3:00 and 5:00 pm at the Barbary Coast Casino. The admission for this show is free and he brings in quite a crowd with his vocal talent and heartfelt renditions of Elvis' ballads.

M & M World should need no introduction. It is a wonderful and yummy place to visit. More importantly it is a free place to visit. This museum is open Sunday through Thursday from 9 am until 11 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am until midnight. This really is a neat attraction to visit and is much more than initially meets the eye. Take a stroll, look around and make sure you see all there is to see or you just might miss something fantastic.

For another sweet freebie, you really must make plans to visit Ethel M's Chocolate Factory. The admission for this self-guided tour is free as is the first sample, but who can eat just one chocolate? Be sure not to leave this tour empty handed, as you'll be kicking yourself once you get back to the room and have a craving for something sinfully sweet. In addition to the chocolate factor is the Botanical Cactus Garden that is open from 8:30 until 7:00 daily. Another great thing to see on this particular tour is the Living Machine, which as waste-consuming ecologies that turns 32,000 gallons wastewater each day into water that is clean enough to use for irrigation purposes.

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of History, which is located on the University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus, is another place to go and learn while being entertained. Admission is Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 4:45 and on Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. Admission is free and the museum is closed on all state and federal holidays. This museum offers a great display of Western culture and the history of ancient Mexico.

No matter what your specific interests are there are plenty of wonderful things to see and do in Las Vegas that do not put a strain on the pocketbook at all.

USA Rugby to Hold Sports Medicine Symposium in las Vegas

USA Rugby is thrilled to announce the 2011 USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium on February 11, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Symposium will feature outstanding expert speakers that will deliver presentations on cutting-edgesports medicine and science relevant to all medical professionals who are currently or who aim to be involved in rugby.

Held in conjunction with a world leader in sports medicine, The Ohio State University, the Symposium will feature speakers from USA Rugby’s national team medical staff, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, team physicians from the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Ohio State University, and the University of Michigan.

“Player safety and health is always the most important thing and being up-to-speed on sports science is crucial to keeping players healthy and enjoying rugby.

“This event will be enormously beneficial to anyone who is involved in sports and medicine. People on the cutting edge of sports medicine will be sharing their knowledge in a great city around the great event of USA Sevens,” said Symposium organizer and USA Rugby Director of Medical Services, Mike Keating.

A VIP cocktail party at Club Tabu’ UltraLounge at the MGM Grand will follow the Symposium. Discount room rates at the MGM Grand are available upon registration. Attendees will receive 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. This course is NATA BOC approved for 6.25 CEUs.

Las Vegas shows are a big part of the excitement of this city that never sleeps

Las Vegas is a land of shows. Each Las Vegas Strip casino has at least one show for tourists (and locals!) to watch, and most have more. Las Vegas shows are as various as they are fantastic, from comedy shows, to magic, to showgirl shows. The variety is almost endless


One of the most famous families of shows on the Las Vegas Strip is the Cirque du Soleil productions. Cirque du Soleil is a French circus concept that has been entertaining viewers for many years now. Some Vegas shows, such as the Blue Man Group, defy categorization. This production show mixes choreography with a concert. Certainly, it is worth a look.

Classic shows like Jubilee helped create the Las Vegas image; showgirls and dancers covered in rhinestones. These may be the most quintessential of traditional Las Vegas shows, and they show no signs of fading. The Chippendales Show is for women what showgirls shows are for men. Needless to say, adult shows are a favorite for Vegas tourists.

For the more family focused visitors to Las Vegas, magic shows are an option to explore. Everyone loves be dazzled; and disappearing acts, magic with white tigers, and sharp humor mix together to create an experience that is sure to please.
Musicals also play a large role in the Las Vegas entertainment scene. Mamma Mia!, Menopause; The Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, and others show almost every night. These shows offer visitors to sit back after a day on the Strip, relax, and laugh, cry, or hum along with their favorite show characters.
With variety like this, everyone from bachelors and bachelorettes living it up to families with young children will find some show to fit their needs. Las Vegas shows are the backbone of the Las Vegas Strip. They don’t disappoint.

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Nicole Kidman Is Jealous of Jennifer Aniston's Body

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Nicole Kidman Jennifer Aniston thinks Nicole Kidman is gorgeous—a "masterpiece" even—but it seems Nicole may be a bit jealous of Jen's bod!

The two women are co-starring in the upcoming comedy Just Go With It, and Harper's Bazaar asked Jennifer to interview Nicole for their latest issue. In the interview, you can sense the comfort level and friendship between Jen and Nicole. In one funny bit, Jennifer tries to pay Nicole a compliment, but Nicole turns the tables on Jen and says:
Excuse me, you wear a bikini in the film and you look like you're 20 years old. You are a freak of nature. You have the best body I've ever seen. And I'm a heterosexual girl. You look good morning, noon, and night. See Jen and her bikini bod when Just Go With It hits theaters on Feb 11. Nicole's current movie Rabbit Hole is in select theaters now.

 Jessica Szohr Poses In Nothing but Body Paint for New Sobe Ads

The 'Gossip Girl' actress strips down for some racy new vitamin water ads, but we'll have to wait until February to see the pics from her Costa Rican jungle shoot. 

 

The Chic Week in Pictures - January 7, 2011

A week that kicked off in a new calendar year could only be fresh in terms of style. See who wore what and partied where!

 

 

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100 Wanita Tercantik di Dunia

Song Hye Gyo

“Tahun ini, untuk pertama kalinya ada nama wanita Korea yang masuk. ”

Banyak daftar Wanita Tercantik yang dikeluarkan oleh berbagai lembaga dan media. Berbagai majalah serta website setiap tahun berlomba-lomba menggelar survey maupun berembuk secara internal untuk menentukan siapa saja wanita tercantik di dunia. TC Candler adalah salah satunya.

Sejak tahun 1990, website ini rutin mengeluarkan daftar The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces. Uniknya, pemilihan wanita-wanitanya bukan berdasarkan survey, dan bukan juga berdasarkan popularitas sang selebritas. Mereka mengklaim bahwa daftar ini disusun dari ratusan nama seleb dari berbagai penjuru dunia, berbeda dengan daftar lain yang biasanya hanya memuat nama-nama seleb Hollywood saja.

Maka tak heran jika dalam daftar 100 Wanita Tercantik versi TC Candler, seringkali ditemukan nama dan wajah yang kurang familiar. Maklum saja, wanita tersebut adalah seleb yang berasal dari negara-negara "nomor dua" seperti India, Rusia, Israel, dan sebagainya.

Tahun ini, untuk pertama kalinya ada nama wanita Korea yang masuk. Dia adalah Song Hye Gyo, yang oleh publik Indonesia dikenal lewat aktingnya di serial televisi seperti Full House. Song Hye Gyo menempati posisi 18, yang bahkan lebih tinggi dibanding Megan Fox yang hanya menempati urutan ke 64. Kecantikan Song Hye Gyo disebut-sebut sebagai "sempurna", dan mungkin saja namanya bisa ditemukan di urutan 10 besar tahun depan.

Camilla Belle menempati posisi 1. Foto oleh Jesse Grant/WireImage

Siapa saja wanita-wanita tercantik di dunia pilihan website tersebut? Berikut ini daftar 20 besarnya.
1. Camilla Belle
2. Emma Watson
3. Tamsin Egerton
4. Leighton Meester
5. Alison Brie
6. Freida Pinto
7. Alice Eve
8. Emily DiDonato
9. Amanda Seyfried
10. Christina Hendricks
11. Kate Beckinsale
12. Marion Cotillard
13. Keira Knightley
14. Natalie Portman
15. Rose Byrne
16. Rihanna
17. January Jones
18. Song Hye Gyo
19. Emily Blunt
20. Rachel Weisz

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Song Hye Gyo

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10 Film Hollywood 2011

10 Film Hollywood Spektakuler 2011

“Vin Diesel dan Paul Walker akan kembali beraksi dalam film kebut-kebutan mobil dengan adegan-adegan berbahaya memacu adrenalin”

Memasuki tahun 2011, setelah menyampirkan harapan tinggi-tinggi pada resolusi yang akan kita capai di Tahun Kelinci ini, ada baiknya kita simak beberapa film-film spektakuler Hollywood yang “layak tonton” dan pantas masuk dalam rekomendasi sepanjang tahun 2011. Banyak diantaranya merupakan sekuel atau prekuel film sukses sebelumnya. Ini dia 10 film pilihan terbatas yang masuk dalam daftar film prioritas yang akan saya tonton tahun ini (moga-moga selera saya selaras pula dengan selera anda):

Green Hornet (Januari 2011) :
Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Pinneaple Express) berperan sebagai Britt Reid pahlawan bertopeng Green Hornet dalam film yang diarahkan oleh sutradara Michael Gondry ini. Britt adalah putra seorang pemilik surat kabar dan dalam aksinya ia ditemani oleh karyawan ayahnya, Kato (peran ini pernah dimainkan pula oleh alm. Bruce Lee) yang diperankan oleh artis Taiwan, Jay Chou. Dikisahkan dalam film yang diangkat dari serial Radio ciptaan George W Trendle berjudul sama dan akan rilis pertengahan Januari ini, Sejak kematian ayahnya yang misterius, Britt Reid,anak pemilik surat kabar terkenal di Los Angeles yang dulunya adalah pemuda yang senang berhura-hura akhirnya menyadari bisa berbuat sesuatu yang bermakna untuk hidup. Ditemani oleh Kato mereka berkeliling kota membasmi kejahatan dengan mengendarai The Black Beauty, mobil ciptaan Kato yang canggih dan tak mudah dihancurkan. Film ini dimeriahkan pula oleh Cameron Diaz, yang berperan sebagai Lenore Chase (sekretaris Britt)

“X-Men : First Class mengisahkan awal mula epik X-Men yakni mengangkat masa muda Charles Xavier dan Erik Magnus Lensherr ”

Fast and Furious V (April 2011) :
Vin Diesel dan Paul Walker akan kembali beraksi dalam film kebut-kebutan mobil dengan adegan-adegan berbahaya memacu adrenalin yang disutradarai oleh Justin Lin dan skenarionya ditulis oleh Chris Morgan ini. Petualangan Dominic Toretto dan Brian O’Conner yang melarikan diri dari petugas hukum akan menjadi daya tarik film yang akan dirilis pada akhir April 2011 ini.

Kungfu Panda II (Mei 2011) :
Sekuel Kungfu Panda ini dipastikan akan menarik banyak penonton untuk menyaksikannya di bioskop. Po (suaranya diisi oleh Jack Black) Sang pendekar Panda menghadapi Lord Shen (Gary Oldman) yang memiliki sebuah senjata rahasia yang sangat berbahaya. Lord Shen terobsesi untuk menguasai seluruh negeri dan berencana menghancurkan ilmu bela diri Kung Fu. Po mendapat bantuan dari The SoothSayer (Michelle Yeoh), Master Skunkman (James Woods), Master Croc (Jean-Claude Van Damme), dan Master Thundering Rhino oleh (Victor Garber) . Aksi-aksi seru dan lucu PO bersama kawan-kawannya menggagalkan rencana jahat Lord Shen itu ditampilkan secara ciamik dalam film ini.

Pirates of Caribbean : On the Strangers Tide (Mei 2011)
Kapten Jack Sparrow (Johny Deep) berpetualang bersama Angelica (Penelope Cruzz) mencari mata air kehidupan yang konon tidak membuat seseorang bertambah tua sedikitpun. Masalah kian runyam ketika Jack menyadari bahwa Angelica tak lain adalah putri dari bajak laut Blackbeard (Ian McShane), musuh besar Jack Sparrow. Tapi perjalanan sudah dimulai dan Jack tak akan mengurungkan niatnya sedikitpun untuk melaksanakan niatnya.

X-Men : First Class (Juni 2011) :
Penggemar Wolverine (diperankan oleh Hugh Jackman) mesti bersiap-siap kecewa dalam film yang merupakan prekuel dari film-film X-Men sebelumnya karena tokoh tersebut tidak muncul dalam film ini. X-Men : First Class memang mengisahkan awal mula epik X-Men yakni mengangkat masa muda Charles Xavier dan Erik Magnus Lensherr sebelum didirikannya Xavier School For Gifted Youngster . School of Mutant Resources mereka dirikan seusai menamatkan sekolah di Oxford untuk meneliti dan mempelajari fenomena baru yang terjadi pada manusia yaitu "homo superior", yaitu manusia jenis mutan yg memiliki gen X. Siswa yang belajar di sekolah khusus itu awalnya adalah Jean Grey, Scott Summers, Hank McCoy, Ororo Munroe, Raven Darkholme, Mortimer Toynbee dan Emma Frost. Perbedaan pemahaman dan idealisme membuat kedua sahabat ini menuai konflik hingga akhirnya justru menjadi seteru yang saling menghancurkan.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (Juli 2011) :
Ini adalah film yang ditunggu-tunggu oleh para penggemar Harry Potter sebagai edisi pamungkas rangkaian film Harry Potter sebelumnya, setelah sebelumnya mengikuti episode pertama menjelang akhir tahun 2010. Film ini masih tetap diperankan oleh Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

Transformers 3 : Dark Of The Moon (Juli 2011) :
Dua serial film Transformers sebelumnya berhasil menuai sukses besar dan pada episode ketiga ini para penggemar Megan Fox harus siap-siap kecewa karena artis sexy yang pada 2 episode sebelumnya berperan sebagai Mikaela Banes, kekasih sang tokoh utama, Sam Witwicky, tidak terlibat dalam Transformer 3. Meski tanpa Megan Fox lagi, film ini kembali akan menggelar aksi-aksi spektakuler dan efek sinematografi canggih lebih dashyat dari 2 film sebelumnya. Jadi bersiaplah saksikan kehebatan robot Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, Iron Hide, Ratchet, Sides Wipes,Megatron, Starscream, dan Soundwave berjibaku dalam film ini.

Captain America : The First Avenger (Agustus 2011)
Chris Evans pemeran manusia api dalam film “Fantastic Four” akan berperan sebagai Steve Rogers alias Captain America. Kisah ini menampilkan setting tahun 1940-an dimana Steve Rogers – seorang prajurit yang tidak bisa turun ke medan perang untuk melawan Nazi karena fisiknya dianggap tidak layak—diminta untuk menjalani sebuah program rahasia militer yang dapat mengubah dirinya menjadi manusia super.

Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World (Agustus 2011)
Jessica Alba akan berperan sebagai Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) mantan agen rahasia yang menikah dengan reporter televisi pemburu agen mata-mata terkenal Wilbur (Joel McHale) dan ibu tiri dari dua anak kembar yang sangat cerdas Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) dan Cecil (Mason Cook) dalam film Spy Kids 4 yang disutradarai oleh Robert Rodriguez. Jeremy Piven yang berperan sebagai tokoh antagonis dalam film ini mengancam akan mengambil alih bumi dan menghentikan waktu. Marissa dipanggil oleh Markas Besar OSS untuk mencegah aksi kejahatan tersebut dengan didampingi oleh Carmen (Alexa Vega) dan adiknya Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), anggota Spy Kids yang sudah beranjak remaja.

Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol (Desember 2011) :
Aktor tampan Tom Cruise kembali akan membintangi film kolosal Mission Impossible IV berjudul “Ghost Protocol” yang rencananya akan ditayangkan perdana oleh Paramount Pictures 6 Desember 2011. Pada film yang gambarnya diambil di Dubai, Praha dan Canada ini, Tom akan didampingi oleh artis pendukung seperti Aktor Jeremy Renner dan aktris Paula Patton.

10 Film Hollywood 2011

10 Film Hollywood Spektakuler 2011

“Vin Diesel dan Paul Walker akan kembali beraksi dalam film kebut-kebutan mobil dengan adegan-adegan berbahaya memacu adrenalin”

Memasuki tahun 2011, setelah menyampirkan harapan tinggi-tinggi pada resolusi yang akan kita capai di Tahun Kelinci ini, ada baiknya kita simak beberapa film-film spektakuler Hollywood yang “layak tonton” dan pantas masuk dalam rekomendasi sepanjang tahun 2011. Banyak diantaranya merupakan sekuel atau prekuel film sukses sebelumnya. Ini dia 10 film pilihan terbatas yang masuk dalam daftar film prioritas yang akan saya tonton tahun ini (moga-moga selera saya selaras pula dengan selera anda):

Green Hornet (Januari 2011) :
Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Pinneaple Express) berperan sebagai Britt Reid pahlawan bertopeng Green Hornet dalam film yang diarahkan oleh sutradara Michael Gondry ini. Britt adalah putra seorang pemilik surat kabar dan dalam aksinya ia ditemani oleh karyawan ayahnya, Kato (peran ini pernah dimainkan pula oleh alm. Bruce Lee) yang diperankan oleh artis Taiwan, Jay Chou. Dikisahkan dalam film yang diangkat dari serial Radio ciptaan George W Trendle berjudul sama dan akan rilis pertengahan Januari ini, Sejak kematian ayahnya yang misterius, Britt Reid,anak pemilik surat kabar terkenal di Los Angeles yang dulunya adalah pemuda yang senang berhura-hura akhirnya menyadari bisa berbuat sesuatu yang bermakna untuk hidup. Ditemani oleh Kato mereka berkeliling kota membasmi kejahatan dengan mengendarai The Black Beauty, mobil ciptaan Kato yang canggih dan tak mudah dihancurkan. Film ini dimeriahkan pula oleh Cameron Diaz, yang berperan sebagai Lenore Chase (sekretaris Britt)

“X-Men : First Class mengisahkan awal mula epik X-Men yakni mengangkat masa muda Charles Xavier dan Erik Magnus Lensherr ”

Fast and Furious V (April 2011) :
Vin Diesel dan Paul Walker akan kembali beraksi dalam film kebut-kebutan mobil dengan adegan-adegan berbahaya memacu adrenalin yang disutradarai oleh Justin Lin dan skenarionya ditulis oleh Chris Morgan ini. Petualangan Dominic Toretto dan Brian O’Conner yang melarikan diri dari petugas hukum akan menjadi daya tarik film yang akan dirilis pada akhir April 2011 ini.

Kungfu Panda II (Mei 2011) :
Sekuel Kungfu Panda ini dipastikan akan menarik banyak penonton untuk menyaksikannya di bioskop. Po (suaranya diisi oleh Jack Black) Sang pendekar Panda menghadapi Lord Shen (Gary Oldman) yang memiliki sebuah senjata rahasia yang sangat berbahaya. Lord Shen terobsesi untuk menguasai seluruh negeri dan berencana menghancurkan ilmu bela diri Kung Fu. Po mendapat bantuan dari The SoothSayer (Michelle Yeoh), Master Skunkman (James Woods), Master Croc (Jean-Claude Van Damme), dan Master Thundering Rhino oleh (Victor Garber) . Aksi-aksi seru dan lucu PO bersama kawan-kawannya menggagalkan rencana jahat Lord Shen itu ditampilkan secara ciamik dalam film ini.

Pirates of Caribbean : On the Strangers Tide (Mei 2011)
Kapten Jack Sparrow (Johny Deep) berpetualang bersama Angelica (Penelope Cruzz) mencari mata air kehidupan yang konon tidak membuat seseorang bertambah tua sedikitpun. Masalah kian runyam ketika Jack menyadari bahwa Angelica tak lain adalah putri dari bajak laut Blackbeard (Ian McShane), musuh besar Jack Sparrow. Tapi perjalanan sudah dimulai dan Jack tak akan mengurungkan niatnya sedikitpun untuk melaksanakan niatnya.

X-Men : First Class (Juni 2011) :
Penggemar Wolverine (diperankan oleh Hugh Jackman) mesti bersiap-siap kecewa dalam film yang merupakan prekuel dari film-film X-Men sebelumnya karena tokoh tersebut tidak muncul dalam film ini. X-Men : First Class memang mengisahkan awal mula epik X-Men yakni mengangkat masa muda Charles Xavier dan Erik Magnus Lensherr sebelum didirikannya Xavier School For Gifted Youngster . School of Mutant Resources mereka dirikan seusai menamatkan sekolah di Oxford untuk meneliti dan mempelajari fenomena baru yang terjadi pada manusia yaitu "homo superior", yaitu manusia jenis mutan yg memiliki gen X. Siswa yang belajar di sekolah khusus itu awalnya adalah Jean Grey, Scott Summers, Hank McCoy, Ororo Munroe, Raven Darkholme, Mortimer Toynbee dan Emma Frost. Perbedaan pemahaman dan idealisme membuat kedua sahabat ini menuai konflik hingga akhirnya justru menjadi seteru yang saling menghancurkan.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (Juli 2011) :
Ini adalah film yang ditunggu-tunggu oleh para penggemar Harry Potter sebagai edisi pamungkas rangkaian film Harry Potter sebelumnya, setelah sebelumnya mengikuti episode pertama menjelang akhir tahun 2010. Film ini masih tetap diperankan oleh Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

Transformers 3 : Dark Of The Moon (Juli 2011) :
Dua serial film Transformers sebelumnya berhasil menuai sukses besar dan pada episode ketiga ini para penggemar Megan Fox harus siap-siap kecewa karena artis sexy yang pada 2 episode sebelumnya berperan sebagai Mikaela Banes, kekasih sang tokoh utama, Sam Witwicky, tidak terlibat dalam Transformer 3. Meski tanpa Megan Fox lagi, film ini kembali akan menggelar aksi-aksi spektakuler dan efek sinematografi canggih lebih dashyat dari 2 film sebelumnya. Jadi bersiaplah saksikan kehebatan robot Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, Iron Hide, Ratchet, Sides Wipes,Megatron, Starscream, dan Soundwave berjibaku dalam film ini.

Captain America : The First Avenger (Agustus 2011)
Chris Evans pemeran manusia api dalam film “Fantastic Four” akan berperan sebagai Steve Rogers alias Captain America. Kisah ini menampilkan setting tahun 1940-an dimana Steve Rogers – seorang prajurit yang tidak bisa turun ke medan perang untuk melawan Nazi karena fisiknya dianggap tidak layak—diminta untuk menjalani sebuah program rahasia militer yang dapat mengubah dirinya menjadi manusia super.

Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World (Agustus 2011)
Jessica Alba akan berperan sebagai Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) mantan agen rahasia yang menikah dengan reporter televisi pemburu agen mata-mata terkenal Wilbur (Joel McHale) dan ibu tiri dari dua anak kembar yang sangat cerdas Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) dan Cecil (Mason Cook) dalam film Spy Kids 4 yang disutradarai oleh Robert Rodriguez. Jeremy Piven yang berperan sebagai tokoh antagonis dalam film ini mengancam akan mengambil alih bumi dan menghentikan waktu. Marissa dipanggil oleh Markas Besar OSS untuk mencegah aksi kejahatan tersebut dengan didampingi oleh Carmen (Alexa Vega) dan adiknya Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), anggota Spy Kids yang sudah beranjak remaja.

Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol (Desember 2011) :
Aktor tampan Tom Cruise kembali akan membintangi film kolosal Mission Impossible IV berjudul “Ghost Protocol” yang rencananya akan ditayangkan perdana oleh Paramount Pictures 6 Desember 2011. Pada film yang gambarnya diambil di Dubai, Praha dan Canada ini, Tom akan didampingi oleh artis pendukung seperti Aktor Jeremy Renner dan aktris Paula Patton.