Epic Movie Review | Epic Movie Story

Story:- Mary Katherine aka MK longing for his father, Professor Bomba visits her at his old house in a forest. Professor Bomba a somewhat mad inventor lives with his dog, Ozzie in the forest where he believes lives a group of tiny warriors that protects forest. Though Bomba is delighted by the visit of her daughter, he is too near to his discovery that he unwillingly neglects MK. MK gets furious by this neglect from her father decides to leave him pasting a goodbye note to one of his monitors. Just when she is about to leave, Ozzie knocks past her and runs into the woods. MK. rusn behind her to look for him and suddenly touches a glowing, falling leaves and shrinks to a minuscule state. She discovers the group of warriors Bomba has studied, known as the Leafmen. These Leafmen led by their Queen Tara are engaged in a war against forces of rot known as the Boggans and their leader Mandrake. MK gets trapped in the middle of the war and the quest of finding her way back to human world.

Review:- Positing that there’s a secret battle in the forest between life and decay, the new animated film Epic proceeds to zoom into a world of tiny forest Samurai (called the Leaf-Men) who ride hummingbirds and fight against the forces of darkness and rot, epitomized by gray, scaly, gnarly creatures called the Boggens. Along comes ordinary-size human M.K. (voiced by Amanda Seyfried), newly arrived at the woodland home of her nutty scientist father (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) and who lands in this magic tiny forest people world just as the beautiful and ethereal Queen Tara (Beyoncé) is dying. Given a magic flower pod by the queen, M.K. joins a veteran Leaf warrior named Ronin (Colin Farrell) and a brash young rebel named Nod (Josh Hutcherson) as they seek to preserve the pod, which will help them crown their new queen if they allow it to bloom in the light of the moon during a Summer Solst … oh, forget it, it’s too elaborate to explain here. For a movie that’s so generic, Epic sure does throw a lot of contrived mythology at us.

Epic will one day live on someone’s alphabetized movie shelf right next to the 2007 spoof Epic Movie, and that rather undiscriminating consumer may well wonder which of the two is more derivative. This one was co-written and executive-produced (and production-designed) by the award-winning children’s author and illustrator William Joyce, who also wrote the charming and modestly fanciful book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs, from which the story was adapted. His work and designs were also behind last year’s animated film Rise of the Guardians, which, too, overzealously synthesized well-worn children’s themes and folk archetypes into a movie-friendly action tale. But Rise of the Guardians had inventiveness, energy, and rapid-fire wit — all elements that Epic sorely lacks.

Salman Khan's co-star Sana Khan missing after kidnapping accusation

Sana Khan, who was Salman Khan’s favourite contestant in Bigg Boss’ sixth season and also bagged a leading role in his home production Mental, has gone missing since April 30 and the production team is worried about her next shooting schedule for the film.

Sana has been accused of helping her cousin Naved and his friends in an attempt to abduct a 15-year-old girl. Naved became friends with the minor on Facebook and they started hanging out with a mutual group of friends. But Naved proposed marriage to her and she declined. The boy continued to stalk her. The girl shut her Facebook account and completely cut herself off from him. But Naved continued to pursue her, and when she became firm, he issued threats to her.

On April 30, the gang of friends including Naved’s sister Sana, who was at the wheel, stopped the girl when she was on her way back home from her tuition in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. Naved and his friends tried to drag her into the car, but she managed to free herself.

When she reached home, Naved, his friends and Sana had already reached there and were arguing with her mother. After they left, the girl’s mother lodged a police complaint. Naved and his friends Kshitij and Vismit were arrested the same evening. They were charged with kidnapping, wrongful restraint and trespass.

Sana though has gone underground since then. The police looked for her at her Oshiwara apartment, but she wasn’t there. She has a Mental schedule in Lavasa early next week, and the production team is now worried about the repercussions of the incident. A senior police inspector of Turbhe police station said his team are still looking for Sana.

Bipasha Basu not missing ex-beau John Abraham

Bipasha Basu, the dusky, husky, hot sexy siren of bollywood who was in a relationship with handsome hunk John Abraham for over a decade, has split from her beau. They were an example of perfect couple for eight long years but some mishap happened between the two and John and Bips called off their relationship.

Both the ex-lovers were bold enough to accept the unpleasant happening in their life and moved on.

John got busy to firm his foot in Bollywood while on the other hand Bipasha Basu got busy with her movies and side by side involved in making new friends. She said in an interview that she no longer miss John and has moved on in life.

"Nobody plans a break up or any negative thing in your life, when it happens you deal with it, life is such that it teaches you, it heals you and you move on. I don't miss John," Bipasha said on Zoom's "Superstar Weekends" show.

They starred in films like Mahesh Bhatt's "Jism", "Madhoshi" and "Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal".

Salman Khan opens up on Marriage

Salman Khan is one of the most eligible bachelors of Bollywood and his marriage is a long awaited ceremony. Aamir Khan once said in an interview that he wants Salman Khan to tie the knot and is desperately looking forward to it. Sallu might not be in a good terms with the Khans but he has not totally ignored the perfectionist’s wish.

He said that he has plans to get hitched but he is not sure when it is going to happen as it also depends on his would-be bride.

Talking about his wedding plans in an interview, Sallu quoted as saying, “….I will definitely fulfill Aamir’s wish that I get married. But you have to wait for a bit now as shaadi kab hogi ye opposite party par bhi depend karta hai.”

Wonder who he's planning to marry? The journo asked, "A man in your position and with your looks can date any girl in the world? Suppose you could, who would you date?"

At this Salman covered his face and responded, "Right now, you have no idea how much I am trying. How much I'm trying... won't tell you for whom, but no luck. Seriously."

Dino Morea not approached for 'Bigg Boss 5'

From few days there is a speculation that Dino Morea will be a part of the show Bigg Boss 5 which is to be aired in Colors.. The channel is considering Dino as one of the housemates. Model-turned-actor Dino Morea says that he has not been approached to participate in reality show Bigg Boss.

"CLARIFICATION: I have not been approached, nor do I have the intention of being part of 'Big Boss', as reported," Dino wrote on microblogging site Twitter.

Rumours that Dino might appear in the fifth season of Bigg Boss started off when he was spotted with the host of the show Salman Khan at Filmcity where the superstar was shooting for another reality show. Dino admits he had gone to meet Salman for business purpose.

Dino posted: "Salman Khan is a friend and my company CoolMaal is doing the film BODYGUARD'S merchandise, hence I was there to meet him."

The new season of Bigg Boss will see actor Sanjay Dutt co-hosting the show with Salman.

Naseeruddin Shah said no to Shoaib Mansoor's 'Bol'

Bol is veteran TV director Shoaib Mansoor's second feature film. His first, Khuda Ke Liye, though a passionate and worthy work, and certainly one that deserved accolades for its bravery in tackling some of Pakistan's most complex social issues, lacked the artistic sophistication required to convincingly tell a story. Bol is all set for Eid release.

News is that Naseeruddin Shah, who has worked with Shoaib in his previously acclaimed ‘Khuda Ke Liye’ was offered the pivotal role of the father ‘Hakim Sahib’ done by Pakistani actor Manzar Sehbai in the movie, but could not do it as he had already signed another movie at the same time.

The actor went on to say, “I have had the good fortune to work in Shoaib Mansoor’s Khude Ke Liye and I consider it to be the most significant film that I’ve done in my life.”

The actor, after watching the movie was heard praising the director’s honest and impeccable work along with the superlative performances by all the actors. He said, “BOL is absolutely the kind of film that Khude Ke Liye should be followed up by. It deals with an even more important statement like faith and empowerment of women. I have seldom seen a statement made with as much power and feeling as this film. This is yet another film to be proud of. I can only find myself wishing I was a part of this film”.

Not only this, the actor loved the movie to such and extent that he is showing the film to his friends and family in a couple days!

Emma Watson Gone Crazy, Nip Slip and Without Panty at the same time (photos)

The superb and gorgeous Harry Potter actress Emma Watson are now grow up. Emma Watson has started to following her senior super star's footstep. Now she has also entered those stars list who have showed their secrets body parts. The secret of body part is such as nipple, sometimes panty or if you are fortunate then without panty also. Recently Emma Watson are gone party in Miami and there she done was awesome as Watson was not even showing her boobs in fact she was giving a complete look of her nipples.

And then after she came out from the car and gave a nice glimpse of her panty. No doubt that Watson are looking very cute but she did with her costume was unbelievable, but who cares just check out the pictures and enjoy.

'Singham' screening resumes in Karnataka

The screening of Bollywood film ''Singham'' commenced in Karnataka Saturday after the removal of some ''objectionable'' dialogues, a day after disruptions in its screening, officials said.

Pro-Kannada activists from the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike had gathered in front of Tribhuvan theatre here Friday to protest what they called anti-Kannada dialogues in the Ajay Devgn-Kajal Agarwal starrer.

Tribhuvan theatre's assistant manager Anant told IANS that the objectionable dialogues had been removed from all the prints and digital discs of the film which released Friday.

Shows were organised in the Tribhuvan theatre where a group of police officers from nearby Upparpet police station watched the film along with the activists, he said.

"The pro-Kannada activists and police authorities have confirmed that there are no objectionable dialogues in the film now," Anant said.

The police officers later sent a report to their higher authorities. The screening will now resume in 27 theatres where it was scheduled to be screened.

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president Narayana Gowda told IANS Friday that one of the dialogues in the film refers to "Kannadigas as dogs".

The film's screening was also disrupted in Bidar, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Hubli and Kolar.

Directed by Rohit Shetty, "Singham" is the remake of a Tamil blockbuster with the same name. It has been remade in Kannada as "Kempe Gowda".

Katrina refuses to host reality show

Katirna Kaif is quite popular on the big screen, she is the leading actress right now in Bollywood with some good projects in hand. Despite starring in a number of Hindi films, the British Indian actress is still not very comfortable with the language.

Half of Bollywood including A-listers like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are busy hosting reality shows, but actress Katrina Kaif says she won't try her hand there as her Hindi is poor.

“I do not take up hosting reality shows as my Hindi is not good, that might become a problem. I am also busy with my movie projects as I do 2-3 of them a year," Katrina said in reply to a fan's question while chatting on Airtel Talk2me.

“I will definitely try if I get any chance,” she added.

The fan asked her why hasn't she applied for an Indian citizenship and Katrina said, "This is a slightly difficult task. All my sisters stay in London. Lets see what happens we will try.”

When a police officer from Nagaland told the 26-year-old actress that she “looks good with Salman Khan”, Katrina said, “Yes, he is a good friend of mine.”

Salman Khan praises Ajay Devgan physique Singham

Salman's surely going modest, considering the fact that he is known to have one of the best bodies in the tinsel town. Salman Khan recently saw the first look of Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham’ that has Ajay Devgn flaunt his new found toned physique and is all gung-ho about it. Salman and Ajay are quite close friends and if Salman is friends with someone he can do anything and everything for him or her.

Salman Khan is simply smitten by Ajay Devgn’s new look in ‘Singham’. The actor has gone gaga over Ajay’s six-pack abs on the micro-blogging site, twitter.

“Oye teri!!! Baap re baap. Superb Ajay's body is looking. Too good(sic),” said Salman on Twitter.

Recent examples of people benefitting from his friendship are Sonakshi Sinha, Zarine Khan and Asin. Salman also promotes films of his close friend Aamir on twitter many a times be it ‘Peepli Live’, ‘Dhobi Ghat’ or the recently released ‘Dehli Belly’.

Well, Ajay definitely is looking quite fit in the promos and also has worked hard on it. Hope is all pays off when the film releases.

Asin falls flat for Sajid's Subhaan

She’s considered to be Salman Khan’s favourite leading lady, and also Akshay Kumar’s. But ask Asin who her favourite leading man is, and the reply will probably be a prompt “Subhaan”. No, he isn’t an upcoming actor you’re yet to hear of — he’s just producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s nine-year-old son!

Subhaan, who has accompanied Sajid on the Housefull 2 shoot, seems so smitten by the pretty Asin that he spends all his time with her, unit sources say. “During the London schedule of the film, Subhaan just didn’t leave Asin’s side. He showered her with attention and brought her everything she needed,” our source said.

No wonder then, that Asin was overheard saying that while Sallu and Akki were the perfect gentlemen to work with, Subhaan has by far surpassed them all.

Asin on her part, is quite kicked about her latest gehri dosti. “I am fond of kids, and Subhaan is no different. He’s polite and never throws tantrums,” she says.

Salman Khan is the script writer for Dabangg sequel

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is surely having the time of his life. Everything he touches is turning into gold. Salman, the superstar is reborn and is giving others run for their money. The latest buzz in tinsel town is that superstar Salman Khan has once again turned into a script writer for the sequel of his blockbuster film Dabangg.

Ever since the news of the sequel of Dabangg was announced, numerous things have been heard about the film.

Abhinav Kashyap, the director of Dabangg was first kicked out of the sequel. Then Salman’s brother Arbaaz Khan stepped in to take up director’s job. The latest we hear is Salman is likely to write the script for Dabangg 2. We have seen his pen power in Veer and it should be a bold decision to do it again. Even Sohail, the younger Khan has some inputs for Dabangg 2 it seems.

When contacted, Arbaaz said, "Yes, the sequel is happening. It's a continuation, so the characters that were initially involved, will be a part of the sequel too." About his absence from Dabangg 2, he said, "If there are any new characters, they will be talked about when things are final."

He further informed that the shooting would start in 2012. "The film will release only in 2013. So what's the beauty of revealing everything before starting the movie?" he said.

Lucknow University Disallows Big B From Lecturing Students

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been denied permission to interact with the students of Lucknow University as part of a promotional event for ‘Aarakshan’. Amitabh Bachchan had to address Lucknow University students on the issue of job reservation to promote Aarakshan, but the varsity has denied permission.

Director Prakash Jha thinks that the university got scared as it's a sensitive issue.

"They didn't know whether we'd be arguing for or against job reservation. It's a thorny issue in that state, I understand. But are we supposed to sweep sensitive issues under the carpet? How will our society develop if there's no debate? I think they just got scared. Don't ask of whom," Jha told Mumbai Mirror.

Jha had already chalked out plans for a Q&A session between Amitabh and the university students.

The director says, "Earlier during the marketing of Rajneeti we were similarly barred from entering academic institutions in Delhi to discuss present day politics. We all know who they were scared of."

Vidya Balan refrains to wear sleeveless tops

When Vidya took up the role of Silk Smita in Milan Lutharia’s Dirty Picture she knew what she was getting in to which is going glamorous. But when she was asked to wear Sleeveless tops for the role of Silk Smitha she freaked out.

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan refused to wear sleeveless tops for her upcoming movie ‘Dirty Picture’. Her plight could be be understood, as the actress has put on some weight and a bikini would be a bit too much in such a situation.

Balan refused to wear sleeveless tops just because of the fact that her arms would look flabby because of the weight that she has put on. The actress is currently shooting for the movie directed by Milan Luthria in Hyderabad.

As Vidya has to portray a sexy image for the role of Silk Smitha in the movie, it is expected that she has to carry a sexy image.

Sources from the production unit have said that the actress is not at all fussy about her costumes and has completely trusted her directors. The actress has only suggested that she would be refraining to wear sleeveless tops.

There is bound to be a lot of skin show where her legs and stomach will be bare. The role has a graph where initially she will be wearing her usual clothes, later she becomes a star and then the downfall

Sonali Bendre bounces back to her old sexy look

Bollywood's sexy actress of the nineties - Sonali Bendre - was seen temptingly stunning after a long time, when she appeared for the promotion of the reality show ‘India’s Got Talent’. Bendre looked leaner and sexy in a backless maroon top and a Palazzo trouser.

The actress has joined the list of the yummy mummies in Bollywood. After Maliaka Arora Khan, seems like Bendre has put her foot down to give her some competition.

Sonali has been judging the show India’s Got Talent for the past two seasons. At the promotional event, the 36-year-old had stolen the limelight from the other two judges, veteran actor Dharmendra and Kirron Kher, who were also present at the event.

The ‘Sarfarosh’ actress had gained weight after she had given birth to her son in the year 2005.

Gradually, the actress shaped herself and is back to the old sexy image that she had carried in the movies.

Sonali said that she is naturally gifted with a lean figure, which needs to be preserved.

The actress added that she follows a proper fitness regime to maintain her body.

Unveiled: SRK's Don 2 look

The first poster for the much awaited hyped sequel, Don 2: The Chase Continues is out today, as is the trailer. The poster looks adequate at best, but the trailer looks good!

The film is a sequel to the 2006 film Don: The Chase Begins Again, which itself is a remake of the 1978 film Don. Reprising their roles from the previous film Don actors Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Om Puri will continue to be a part of Don 2 also. Actress Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor are playing new characters while Hrithik Roshan has a cameo appearance.

The theatrical trailer of the film will be releasing on 15 July 2011 with Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The idea for the sequel was conceptualized when the first installment was released by Farhan Akhtar. However, he got involved with other project and meanwhile, Shahrukh Khan also did Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and My Name Is Khan.

Last year Akhtar revealed that the script and locations for the movie has been finalized. The shooting for Don 2 began from October 10, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Actor Shahrukh Khan has donned a totally different look for the film. The actor has bulked up for the film with proper six-pack built. The shooting of the films have almost ended. Don 2 is slated for a December 23, 2011release.

Kakli rubbishes her Pregnancy reports

Rumours have been making rounds about actor Kalki Koechlin expecting a baby after she is said to have vomited at a promotional campaign of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Kalki who was last seen there has not been present for the other promotional events.

Kalki rubbishes her pregnancy reports, she said: "Ha ha! No no I'm definitely not expecting. Why do I look that fat? I'm not the mother kinds. Anurag keeps telling me I'll change my mind, but it just doesn't look like it right now. And even if I do someday choose motherhood, there are so many children without homes. I'll probably adopt."

The 28-year-old actor, who is playing the love interest of Abhay Deol in ZNMD seems to have no qualms about her less visiblity in the promos.

Kalki will also be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s “That Girl in Yellow Boots” which is due to release in September 2011.

Maria Shriver to buy home near to Arnold Schwarzenegger

The couple -– who have three furry friends, Krusty, Kitty Purry and Morrissey — brought in a feline expert in the hope of controlling the unruly trio after they started to misbehave while the Teenage Dream hitmaker was on tour.

“He realigned their chakras and did some hypnosis. We were like, ‘Wow, this is extravagant!’” Katy said.

However, this isn’t the first time the pair have splashed out on their cats, as Russell recently admitted he buys presents for the moggys at Christmas.

“I like doing normal things for Christmas — watch the TV , sit down, relax, look out the window, play with the cats, give presents to the cats, expecting that they’ll somehow understand he concept of nativity, that sort of thing,” he said.

Meanwhile, Katy expressed an “obsession” with felines.

“I am obsessed with cats. I’m kind of trying to make that cat-lady personality cool. I want it to be chic! Cats are like, ‘You have to earn my affection.’ And I really associate myself with that,” she said.

“People have to earn my affection, but when I give it, it’s going to be good. I’m very independent like a cat too, and I do things in my own time. My cats have a feminine way, it’s sexy.”

Kourtney Kardashian won't marry Scott Disick

Kourtney Kardashian doesn’t want to get married to Scott Disick. The 32-year-old socialite — who has an 18-month-old son Mason with the TV star — has vowed not to snap under pressure from her mom, Kris Jenner, to tie the knot with Scott to avoid having another baby out of wedlock.

In a clip from an upcoming episode of reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney snaps at Kris, “That’s not up for discussion, nor do I care what anyone’s thoughts are.

“I definitely don’t want to get married just for the sake of getting married. This is my life. I don’t need a piece of paper to make it a family unit. I don’t want to get married right now and I don’t have to listen to my mom or anyone else!”

Kourtney’s younger sister Kim recently admitted her engagement to basketball star Kris Humphries thrilled her sibling because it had taken “pressure” of her own relationship.

“Kourtney doesn’t like all the big weddings and big ring thing so she said she’s been relieved of a lot of pressure because my mom and everyone was pressuring her and Scott to get married,” said Kim.

Priyanka Chopra to do a cameo for SRK's Ra.One

Its very clear that Priyanka and Shahrukh are just good friends. Everyone in Bollywood is aware of Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra’s friendship. Recently Shah Rukh asked if Priyanka would do a cameo in his upcoming film Ra. One. Being a good friend Priyanka happily agreed.

Now SRK and Priyanka, both will sizzle the screen even before Don 2 releases. Few days ago Shah Rukh asked priyanka to do a long romantic sequence with him in Ra. One. The sources close to the actress says that she is too happy to accept the offer.

A source says, “It’s a long-drawn romantic sequence. It can be actually called a cameo by Priyanka. It will require her to perform a lot of stunts as well. RA.One is essentially a fantasy film, and this is sort of a sweet dream sequence.”

For Priyanka’s costumes, the producers are consulting Manish Malhotra to create a larger than life look.

Source says,“Shah Rukh is extremely comfortable working with Priyanka. Having worked in Don, Don 2 and an item number in Billu together, they share a great working rapport. However, he did consult Anubhav Sinha before asking the actress.”

Priyank is currently on a vacation in United States. She will fly down to Mumbai for Shah Rukh’s dream venture Ra.One. the song will be shot during the next.