New movie 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief"

I am sure that alot of you have seen and/or read this series. I myself after debating reading, just started last week and am almost halfway thru the first book. And it is absolutely amazing! It is a wonderful blend of the modern world and the greek myths. Except in this series...the myths are real. Which makes it all the more interesting. Most especially for people who love Greek Mythology.

The first book of the highly acclaimed series has been made into a feature film and is set to be released on February 12, 2010. Since my words cannot describe this wonderful book, I will let you read the synopsys written by 20th Century Fox:

It's the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson's Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they're not happy: Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy's mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.

For more info on the movie adaption you can go to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814255
For info on the book - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lightning_Thief
And for info on the author Rick Riordan and his other books - http://www.rickriordan.com/

Well, I know that I am going to be seeing this movie when it comes out Presidents day weekend. For now, here is all of the (known) trailers for the movie. NOTE [All rights go to 20th Century Fox and Rick Riordan]






Alright, I will talk to you all of you when there is more entertainment news. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and that you will have a great new year. Until next time.

Shawn

RIP Brittany Murphy :-(

I am very sad to report that 32 years old actress, Brittany Murphy has passed away.  She went into a full cardiac arrest last night, and the paramedics were not able to revive her.

She is best known for her roles in movies such as Clueless, Uptown Girls, and 8 Mile.  This was a girl who could have become an amazing star, and now will never get the chance because of an untimely death.  Brittany's wit and comic air will be missed by many, and we wont forget her.

Rest in peace Brittany Murphy...may you be at home with God in the eternal glory of Heaven.

Time To Get Ready For 'Eclipse!'

Now that 'New Moon' has been released into theaters it has gotten rave reviews, and it topped the box office for well over two weeks.  And it also landed itself in third place for the movie to make the most in it's opening, marking itself in Hollywood history!

And now, as we wait for the release of the 'New Moon' DVD, it's time to get ready for the release of the third installement into the Twilight Saga.  Eclipse! This book takes yet another leap in the Saga as it intensifies the atcion and suspense, and the love connection between Edward and Bella. 

In the third book, Bella is throne threw more loops than in New Moon.  Even though Edward has returned, to Bella's joy, it has caused a conflict between her best friend Jacob Black.  She is torn between being with the love of her life, Edward Cullen, and wanting to be with her only close friend outside of the vampire world, Jacob Black. 

And as the book goes on she agonizingly realizes that she can not have everything that she wants, and there are sacrifices that she will just have to live with.  But that is not all the book of Eclipse holds.  In the third installement Seattle is ravaged by murders done by an unknown attacker, and the death toll is rising.  The Cullens grow suspicious of the activity, and they soon deduce that a group of newborns are running rampant in the rainy capital of Washington.  Things grow tense after it is discovered that an unknown vampire has been in Bella's rom and taken some of her things while she had been with Alice at the Cullens house.  And they are all wondering - Why haven't the Volturi come?

They realize that the only way to deal with these newborns is for them to intervene.  And it doesn't help that the group is moving in on the small town of Forks.  The Cullens ask for the aid of there friends from Alaska, but after the Quileute pack killed Tanya's lover Laurent, the only way they will help is if they are given permission to take revenge and destroy the pack.  This is something that the Cullens cannot allow, and they give up on getting help from the Alaskan coven.  With days left, Sam and the pack request to join forces with the Cullens, and without any other choice, Carlisle excepts...even though his strong nature wills him otherwise, he knows that he must kill these creatures.

And as the days before the battle unfolds, Bella finally figures out, on the day of graduation, who is leading the newborns.  The mate of her almost killer James.  Victoria.  And with this news coming to light, Edward grows even more tense then before at just the thought of Bella being in danger from only newborns.  But now they must contend with the blood thirsty revenge that Victoria longs for, to keep Bella safe.

The story is one of the greatest of the series, if not the best.  And it all ends...with a proposal.

Well, there is my long winded description of  Eclipse.  And don't take the description as the whole story...trust me, there are plenty of juicy parts that I didn't mention that you should sink your teeth into.

Happy reading, and Merry Christmas :-)
=Shawn=