Entertainment: Dragonball Live Action(??)

Yup, it's pretty much confirmed. The highly popular Japanese anime is set to hit the international silver screens soon. Dragonball will introduce Goku and a handful of friends battle for the Earth against the deadly forces of the Saiyans, who are sweeping across the universe, leaving a path of destruction. Goku and his friends' best chance for survival rests with the Namekian DragonBalls, which provide them the power to summon a mighty dragon.

Honestly, even though big time Hollywood producers can really pull out the stocks on the best CGI sequences and AfterEffects, well, effects, I'm still pretty skeptic as to the result of this movie. I mean, the spikey hairs, the kame-hame waves(?), the saiyan-transformations on Hollywood actors (not that asian actors will look better at it, I doubt) don't really propose much promise. Unless, they try to make it much like another Spy-Kids movie, which is already revolting enough just by the thought of it. But, I guess we'll never know. Maybe, just maybe, it may even be better or greater than what most people anticipated--maybe.

The movie stars Justin Chatwin (The Invisible) as Goku, Chow Yun Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)as Master Roshi, Emmy Rossum (The Phantom Of The Opera) as Bulma and etc. The movie is set for an April 8, 2009 playdate.

More pics from source.

Entertainment: nAN daTTebaYo!?!!

Naruto Shippuuden has just concluded its 86th and 87th episode last week in a one hour special entitled "The Will Of Fire Is Passed On" and "A New Technique Bursts Forth", respectively. The episode started out as Kakashi and Team 10(Ino, Choji and Shikamaru) struggled to outwit and outplay the despicable duo of Akatsuki-- the religously-suicidal Hidan and the freak-of-nature, Kakuzu. Having learned that their adversaries work harmoniously together by pulling out combo after combo, Shikamaru decided to call on a move that might get them the leg up on their foes. By using his shadow possession jutsu, Shikamaru was able to lead Hidan, the duller of the two, out of sight from Kakuzu who is left to face Kakashi and the others.

Shikamaru was able to get Hidan's gullibility the best of him. Shikamaru feigned to have been slashed by Hidan's needle-like of a blade was able to put Kakuzu's blood on Hidan's weapon which the former used for his sick ritual. Just when Hidan thought he got the fight in his pocket, Shikamaru catches him on a trap and blows him up to pieces (the end for the loon).

Almost having been beat up by the then-dead-and-sucked-in-one-heart-from-his-reservoir-of-cardiac-organs Kakuzu,(Drum roll please, TAN-DA-DAN-DA-DAN!!!) Naruto, alongside Sakura, Sai and Capt. Yamato, arrive with just perfect timing. Then Naruto shows his new jutsu, the Rasen-shuriken and voila!, a great cliffhanger for the next episode.

Note: Something pretty interesting though was shown on later part of the episode. They've started to introduce a new arc (much like a new storyline) on the Whirlwind Chronicles entitled, "The Three Tails Arrival Arc". Sounds like fillers again. It better be good. It's set to start next week, December 18. Check it out.

Entertainment: The Spirit of Christmas

It seems that the latest trend to hit Hollywood this season are movie adaptations of immensely popular reading materials and even, movies as well. Just recently, Twilight dislodged many of the film this year for the award of highest weekend opening gross in the US for 2008. The hype must have really bitten the smitten readers and moviegoers of the franchise. Yep, you heard it right. They're already in the talks of making the sequel, "New Moon" which the lead star Rob Pattinson deemed more important than the role of the card-blazing cajun in the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie. That sucks! It's not like the movie was great or that I've seen it anyway. Bleh!

Next, comes the dark knight all "suited" up with a hint of a red necktie which comes to call himself "The Spirit". The movie is based on one of the most recognizable graphic novels that centers on a cop shot dead but mysteriously came back to life. Despite it's previous reputation with the Alec-Baldwin-starrer, this one seems to provide more boost and punches. Check it out. It stars Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johanson, Samuel L. Jackson and Gabriel Macht. It's directed by Frank Miller, the one responsible for the seriously brutal and fun "Sin City" and "300". It's set for a December 25 playdate--Christmas Day. Cheers!

Twilight Poster source here.

The Spirit Poster source here.

Journal Entry: Just Realized

It was 6:30 am. Pretty early for a wake up call when your classes dont start until after noon but i liked it. When you look out the window, you can't help but know that something really good is about to come. My surroundings are dim but not eerily emphasized, the wind is cool but it doesnt sting, the sun is starting its steady rise to the skies, birds flutter by so effortlessly as if they're jovially pronouncing the rhythm of the morning zephyr. Everything was good as it can really get.

Everything was really nice. It was at this moment that I realized hapit na man diay ang pasko..i can almost taste my grandma's homemade ham, sulfur smokes streaking the holiday scent..sheesh..yep, the holidays are here again...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year y'all
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Journal Entry: thinking out loud..HELP!!!

it's past 11:30 p.m. and i still dont have anything on my chatbox..i've had a few droppings-by messages while coasting along what seemed like an entire list of would-be's and could-be's..hmmm..to think these are just possible exchanges, not that they would really propose to have linked me to them. what a pity..i sound so desperate hehe...well, hopefully, by God's grace and in His time, they might just become mine as well...thanks for surfing through...

gud night mga pips..

Entertainment: Angels and Demons Movie Trailer

Angels and Demons is a mystery novel that brings together an ancient secret organization, the Illuminati and the Vatican for a present-day battle for control. Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), a Harvard Symbologist, must go on a frantic race against time to locate a bomb that can destroy the Sistine Chapel and the cardinals presiding within who are elect the next papacy.

From the ones who helmed the blockbuster "The Da Vinci Code", comes another riveting story from best seller Dan Brown. The movie is set to premiere in the US on May 15, 2009. Watch out.

Information: Stereotype Gamers??Is there still such a thing?

According to a recent survey, normal gamers are not what everyone would say as those whose horns are greener or whose pants are smaller. Or should I say is there such a thing as a normal gamer?

Pew Internet & American Life Project conducted a survey stating that over half of adults play video games. It even stated that an adult whose educational standing surpasses that of those who only graduated from high school are more avid gamers of these video games. Probably an outlet of stress, huh?

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ap/20081208/tbs-tec-adults-video-games-f8250da.htmlty