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  • Wallace & Gromit’s latest adventure

     

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    Most animated shows and movies are either computer generated or hand drawn, leaving claymation out in the cold. This is not the case for the Wallace & Gromit series, which is a high quality and entertaining cartoon produced by UK cartoon studio Aardman Animation.

    The bug news is that there is a new installment to the series, and is premiering on BBC One on Christmas Day. The newest adventure is titled A Matter of Loaf and Death.

    I myself enjoy watching W&G, and if you have never seen any of their adventures, you should! I guarantee you’ll like it, even if you don’t understand all the British humor!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCcWvdNCkdg
    A BBC spot for the new episode!

    More Information:

    http://www.cinematical.com/2008/12/19/oh-yeah-a-new-wallace-and-gromit-film/
    http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/index.html

  • Skip the Christmas Gloom

    An interesting observation here: Why are so many gloomy and emotionally-taxing movies released during the holiday season? I think it goes without saying that the Holidays have enough drama as it is, and you should see a movie that is uplifting rather than depressing. I have five great movies for you to watch if you want some holiday cheer! As an added bonus, these are all Christmas-themed movies! YAY! 😉

    Note: These are in no particular order, but feel free to tell us which movies are the best in the comments!

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  • Preview: 7 Pounds

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    Will Smith is back, but what’s changed since Hancock and I Am Legend?

    The answer? A lot. Smith has returned from his hiatus with a new drama film, 7 Pounds. The last movie of this drama that Smith starred in was The Pursuit of Happyness, which has been in the SquidFlicks to-be-reviewed list for some time now.

    7 Pounds is from the same director of The Pursuit of Happyness, and since the first was a hit, I really think that 7 Pounds has great potential. Smith has been riding a streak of top-grossing movies for quite a while, and I don’t think the gravy train will end here.

    The premise of the movie is that Ben Thomas (Smith), an IRS agent with a secret helps seven totally random strangers change their lives forever. All he asks for in return is that they never contact him or ask any questions, and that they answer when he calls for them.

    Sounds like a great story to me, what do you think?

    Release Date:
    Friday, December 19, 2008

    Trailer:

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9nn0eKwxHY

    Links:

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814314/
    http://www.sevenpounds.com/

  • Madagascar: Back 2 Africa

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    Intro:

    After spending several months on the island of Madagascar, the wild gang of animals plan their return trip to New York. After a short trip on their badly-repaired airplane, they land in Africa. Alex (Ben Stiller) meets his long lost father, and the others fit right in with their respective groups. All seems well until the four realize that they need each other more than they ever realized.

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  • The Stranger Returns

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    More disturbing news from SquidFlicks HQ. The mysterious figure sighted earlier this week appeared once again on the security footage overnight. It seems as though there is something it is looking for inside…

    Stronger security measures will be implemented throughout the rest of the month to prevent the creature from getting inside and and doing whatever harm it may want to do. Stay tuned for more updates on the location of the Stranger.

  • Twilight

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    Guest Reviewer Brandon Carter submitted his take on the box office power and current hit Twilight. Thanks for the submission Brandon!

    I went into this movie with huge expectations. As a fan of the Twilight series, I had read in numerous reviews that it was very true to the books, and that that was a defining part of the movie. Unfortunately, that didn’t prove very true.

    In fact, I found the accuracy compared to the book was unparalleled in disaster. Even the Harry Potter movies aren’t this bad. Fabricated events don’t happen in HP, and neither does the changing of character’s personalities.

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  • Weekend Box Office: Dec. 12-14

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    Having to do back to back Weekend Box Office posts, as I was tied up the past two weeks! Sorry! =)

    The premiere of The Day the Earth Stood Still attracted a big crowd, earning a respectable $30.5 million. I myself look forward to seeing it despite a lot of anger of it being a remake of a sci-fi classic.

    Four Christmases, last week’s box office leader, was knocked off the top by The Day the Earth Stood Still, and earned $13.1 million, slightly less than last week’s earnings.

    Familiar faces Twilight, Bolt and Australia continue to hang on in the top five, but it will be interesting to see how much longer we’ll see them on the list. My guess is not long, with all these new and anticipated films premiering in the next couple of weeks.

    Weekend Top 5:

    Statistics are provided by Box Office Mojo

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  • Weekend Box Office: Dec. 5-7

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    Having to do back to back Weekend Box Office posts, as I was tied up the past two weeks!

    Four Christmases continues to pull a holiday crowd, with Twilight closely behind in second.

    Bolt continues to fight for a top five position, right behind Twilight in third place.

    Australia and Quantum of Solace flesh out the rest of the top five, earning $7.1 and $6.8 million respectively.

    Weekend Top 5:

    Statistics are provided by Box Office Mojo

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  • Urban Nights Press Release

    Patrick Farmer’s Urban Nights

    Fulton, KY (osquid.com); December 15, 2008 – Publisher of online media and interactive content, Omega Squid Studios (OSS), has formally announced the commencement of work on Urban Nights, a film written and directed by Patrick Farmer of Horrorhut Productions.

    “This is going to be a ground-breaking new project for both the company [Omega Squid Studios] and the members of the viewing audience.”

    – Shelby Jones, owner of Omega Squid Studios

    Urban Nights is an anthology-one film comprised of three smaller features-much like The Twilight Zone or Tales from the Crypt. The stories are set in an ‘urban’ environment.

    The production is utilizing local talent and resources in several areas. From the actors to the locations, the film is a collective community effort, and all assistance is appreciated.

    "It is going to be a great film; I’m proud of the script. The three stories are, to me, very original and entertaining; You get different feelings throughout, whether it’s a comedic or more of a serious tone, and they do deliver. I am thankful for everyone involved who have put so much into the project, and believing in it as much as I do; without them, this film could never become a reality."

    – Patrick Farmer, director of Urban Nights

    Producer Shelby Jones of Omega Squid Studios is currently looking for those who wish to contribute funds to help cover the cost of the production. It is estimated that another $500 will need to be raised so that necessary equipment and other supplies can be purchased. Sponsors will receive mention in the film’s credits. Please contact OSS for more information.

    Urban Nights has its own website, which is currently under construction. OSS plans to have trailers of the film and cast bios up as soon as possible. You can visit the site at www.urbannightsfilm.com. Please direct inquiries to contact@osquid.com.

    ©2008 Omega Squid Studios, All Rights Reserved | Last update: 12/15/08

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    You can download the Press Release in a PDF file:
    Urban_Nights_Press_Release121508

    See the original post on osquid.com

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  • A Mysterious Late Night Stranger…

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    There was a strange sighting in the SquidFlicks HQ early this morning. This was the only viewable security camera footage of the perpetrator. I wonder if it’s still around…

    We’ll keep you informed!