Posted: 06 Mar 2010 10:29 AM PST

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Singer, Katy Perry to voice Smurfette in new "Smurfs" Movie. According to Variety,superstar singer, Katy Perry is currently in talks to voice the Smurfette character in the new,upcoming "Smurfs" movie. They say pop singer, Katy Perry is in talks to portray Smurfette in the new movie. She joins other top stars who are in talks for the movie,which include: Jonathan Winters,George Lopez, and Alan Cumming. Jonathan Winters is in talks to voice Papa Smurf. Alan Cummings is talking about voicing Gutsy Smurf,and comedian George Lopez is onboard to voice Grouchy Smurf.

Also Neil Patrick Harris from CBS' "How I Met Your Mother" has signed on as the projects live-action character. Raja Gosnell will be directing the film for Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures. David N. Weiss & J.David Stern,and Jay Sherick & David Ronn wrote the screenplay. Jordan Kerner is set to produce the film. The "Smurfs" cartoon originated back in 1958 by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford. You can read the story at Variety by Clicking Here.

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The Crazies Movie Trailer - Video Preview! - Gather.com

Posted: 28 Feb 2010 03:30 PM PST

Here is The Crazies movie trailer video preview! After watching this "The Crazies" movie trailer, see if you're brave enough to watch the entire movie. The Crazies opens in theaters on Friday, February 26, 2010.

Directed by Breck Eisner, "The Crazies" stars Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Danielle Panabaker, Joe Anderson

Suddenly, in a safe and quiet small town, the residents are turning into bloodthirsty killers. The government closes off the town, not letting anyone in or out. The few residents who have not gone insane, including Sheriff David Dutton, played by Timothy Olyphant, and his pregnant wife, struggle to survive.

Rated R for violence and language

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Top 10 famous movie hotels - The Malaysian Insider

Posted: 06 Mar 2010 05:24 PM PST

NEW YORK, March 7 — While most travellers can only dream of getting an Oscar or being on the silver screen, anyone can pretend to be star at US hotels where countless movie scenes have been shot.

Travel firm TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top 10 famous movie hotels, according to its editors. This list is not endorsed by Reuters.

"While many travellers enjoy in-room movies as part of a relaxing hotel stay, these star-studded properties offer guests an actual connection with some classic movie scenes and famous characters," Christine Peterson, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor, said in a statement.

1. The Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, California

This grand hotel, set atop the steep incline of Nob Hill, has reached equally great heights on the silver screen. Ever since Alfred Hitchcock shot "Vertigo" at the Fairmont in 1958, the hotel has become an iconic part of San Francisco and many movies, including "Towering Inferno", "Sudden Impact", "Junior" and "The Rock", in which Sean Connery's character enjoys a lavish suite at the property.

2. Bellagio Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada

Boasting almost 4,000 guest rooms and suites, a renowned casino and world-famous dancing fountains, this hotel is no stranger to the silver screen. The fountains alone have made countless Hollywood cameos and the hotel may be most famous for its parts in both "Ocean's Eleven" and "Ocean's Thirteen".

3. The Plaza, New York City, New York

This New York landmark hotel boasts sweeping views of Central Park, as well as impressive movie credentials. The Plaza's Oak Room was featured in Hitchcock's classic "North By Northwest" (and remains unchanged to this day), and the hotel has also served as the place where Crocodile Dundee swapped the Australian outback for a luxurious room, and starred in scenes in "The Way We Were", "Home Alone 2", "Bride Wars", and more.

4. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California

Having been featured in more than 100 movies, the Millennium Biltmore is a true Hollywood scene-stealer. The hotel's guestrooms have made appearances in "Mission Impossible 3" and "The Bodyguard", while "Spiderman", "Wedding Crashers", "Dreamgirls" and "Pretty in Pink" have also brought their all-star casts into the hotel.

5. Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California

Set just steps away from Rodeo Drive's renowned boutiques, this luxurious property will thrill shopaholics and "Pretty Woman" fans alike. This hotel should attract men too, as it's been the backdrop for scenes in the "Beverly Hills Cop" movies and "Bulworth". "There is a glorious sense of old-time Hollywood glamour about the place," notes one TripAdvisor traveller.

6. Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport, Saint Louis, Missouri

While numerous hotels were used in the filming of the movie "Up in the Air", the guestrooms at Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport were not only graced with George Clooney's on-screen presence, but also receive top marks for being quiet and close to the airport.

7. The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, New York

Boasting a rich history and prime location near Grand Central Station, The Roosevelt Hotel has seen its share of famous faces over the years. Jennifer Lopez's "Maid in Manhattan" landed a job at this hotel, while Michael Douglas's famous "Greed is good" scene in "Wall Street" was also shot at The Roosevelt.

8. Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

The A-list status of this hotel, a former vacation spot for iconic stars such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lewis, has been upheld by its many movie appearances. In "The Bodyguard", Whitney Houston put the Fontainebleau on a high note; "Goldfinger" added the Midas touch to the property; and the "Scarface" famous pool scene was also shot here.

9. Timberline Lodge, Timberline Lodge, Oregon

Standing at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet (1,900 meters within the Mount Hood National Forest, Timberline Lodge is a popular ski retreat, which famously provided chills in "The Shining" as the exterior of the fictional Overlook Hotel. While the interior scenes were shot on a movie set, and Stephen King's inspiration for the nerve-jangling tale came from a trip to The Stanley Hotel, Colorado, it's Timberline Lodge's looming presence that remains a true scene-stealer.

10. Mountain Lake Hotel, Pembroke, Virginia

"Dirty Dancing" fans might just have the time of their lives at this property, which featured as the fictitious Kellerman's Resort in the cult classic movie. Nestled in the New River Valley of the Appalachian Mountains, the hotel offers stunning scenery, as well as Dirty Dancing weekends featuring karaoke, dance lessons and a film location tour. — Reuters

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Movie project upsets Ashland police - Oregonian

Posted: 06 Mar 2010 06:07 PM PST

(AP) — ASHLAND, Ore. - All seven Ashland police officers on duty responded to a report that two armed people had entered a Southern Oregon University building, only to learn it was just a class movie project.

Police Chief Terry Holderness tells The Ashland Daily Tidings that police received a call Friday morning that the pair had entered the Rogue Valley Television station. They quickly surrounded the building, but soon learned the two were part of video class making a movie. Holderness says the students had fake weapons and were wearing black ski masks. He says the situation could have quickly turned bad, because police had no way of knowing it wasn't real.

He says a lieutenant had a talk with the class instructor about why police should have been told first.