Ophelia My Heart

Staff Writer: Samuntha MacKenzie

With the crazy New Moon casting rumors, we took a step back and waited for the dust to settle. We now know Jane will be played by Dakota Fanning.

What happened to Ben Barnes? He landed the role of Hamlet in Ophelia.

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This production centers on the scorned love interest and less on the heir. Just like Rosencratz and Guildenstern Are Dead focused on R & G as the main characters with Hamlet being the backdrop, Ophelia gives the woman's perspective in this period piece.

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If you haven't see a filmed Hamlet with a skewed juxtaposition, then rent R&G Are Dead. Funny stuff. Watch the background. Know your history, physics, math . . .

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Source: Hollywood Insider

New Moon Questions

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Twilight fans rejoiced when New Moon got greenlighted after a great box office take in fall and winter 2007.

But controversary struck when Director Catherine Hardwicke was replaced and new the Director, Chris Weitz, tried to recast Jacob. Soon we learned that Taylor Lautner would reprise his role and fans rejoiced.

There are a few more casting needs for New Moon. Will Dakota Fanning play Jane? Will Ben Barnes play Aro?

Filiming begins in March 2009 so fans should find out soon enough how the cast has been fleshed out, so to speak.

With a November 20, 2009 release, New Moon already has expectations to live up to.

Push

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

4 1/2 out of 5 shovels
As the world bustles around them, a few people know they are different. Abilities to move objects, see the future, or create thoughts in other individua's minds are just the beginning. When Nick gets caught up in a girl's dream of fast cash, he soon realizes the real prize is hurting the government agency, called the Division, that hunts him.

With the help of other special people, Nick and Cassie navigate through a world of lies and known intent. A case with a chemical to enhance their abilities awaits claim.

But the cost is death to everyone who has ever tried the drug, except for one woman, Kyra. She is now hunted by the Division. Without Kyra, the understanding of the chemical is lost. Nick and his team of misfits guided by a imprisoned psychic discover that unity and mind wipes can save their world.

Interesting concepts with an open door to a sequel. Dakota Fanning stars with Chris Evans and Camille Belle.