October 20, 2005

The ice is about to melt down. Fox has scheduled its "Ice Age 2: The Meltdown" for a March 31 release. Here we bring you details on the story and cast.

"Ice Age 2: The Meltdown" is an animation, comedy, family flick that follows the adventure of Manny, Sid and Diego return in another incredible adventure. The Ice Age is coming to an end, and the animals are delighting in their new world: a melting paradise of water parks, geysers and tar pits. But when Manny, Sid and Diego discover that the miles of melted ice will flood their valley, they must warn everyone and somehow figure out a way to escape the coming deluge.

We have the story of "Puffball." Wanna know what it is about? The thriller is an adaptation of Fay Weldon's 1980 novel of the same name that was adapted by Fay's son Dan Weldon. It tells the story of Liffey and her husband Richard, whose lives are almost destroyed by infidelity, the paranormal and bad weather when they purchase a remote, dilapidated cottage in the English countryside.

"Puffball" is expected to begin its pre-production next month and filming is starting in January at locations around the Monaghan/Armagh border. In hand to direct is Nicolas Roeg, and to star in is Donald Sutherland and Samantha Morton.

No need to question any longer. It's okay. Everything is doing great and the project will work as expected.

Following Hurricane Katrina, Tony Scott left the Walt Disney Pictures' "Deja Vu" let many questioning on its future. Yet, he's coming back and will direct the flick in New Orleans despite the disaster. This also means that Denzel Washington will surely on board to star in.

Beware. The creature is back from the black lagoon. Its name is Gill Man and he'll terrorize archaeologists exploring in the Amazon.

"Creature From the Black Lagoon" is an adventure, horror, sci-fi film. Tapped to direct is Breck Eisner, while Gary Ross is producing via his Larger Than Life production company.

Comingsoon.net reported that per MuggleNet, Imelda Staunton will appear in the highly anticipated "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

The reports read 'Imelda Staunton appeared today on ITV's "This Morning" show and confirmed that she will indeed play the part of Professor Dolores Umbridge in HP 5. She also said that she has not yet received a script and will begin work on the film next year.'

Paramount Pictures has hired Susan Walter to write the screenplay of their upcoming comedy. The as-yet untitled project tells the story a Southern socialite whose daughter's transformation from little princess to street hip-hop dancer at first shatters her world, then gives the two common ground.

Will produce the film is Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette through their Coquette Prods. banner. Besides, Cox also is set to star in as the socialite. The actress will in the near future star opposite Tim Allen in the upcoming Sony/Revolution action-comedy "The Return of Zoom," directed by Peter Hewitt.

They will never stop no matter what happen. Amidst their hectic schedule, Dave Matthews Band is set to begin a February concert in the Bahamas as part of the Dave Matthews & Friends Caribbean Cruise Getaway.

During the three-night cruise, fans will overtake the Royal Caribbean cruise ships the Majesty of the Seas and the Sovereign of the Seas from February 3-6. The ships will set sail from Miami and Port Canaveral and will converge to sail together through the Atlantic.

She has the key in her hand that makes it possible for her to easily pass the other competitors to open the winning gate. It's Alicia Keys' "Unplugged" album that becoming this weekend's winner. Selling 196,000 copies, the set secures the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, knocks down Canadian rockers Nickelback from their throne at the top spot to 2nd place with their fifth effort "All the Right Reasons" sold 170,000 copies.

To land at No 3 is Gary Allan's sixth effort inspired by the suicide of his wife, "Tough All Over," which sold 100,000 CDs. Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" climbs back to No. 4 sold another 90,000, ahead of Kanye West's sophomore effort, "Late Registration" at No. 5 and Latin singer Ricky Martin's "Life" at No. 6. Elsewhere, Sheryl Crow's fifth studio album, "Wildflower," drops two places to No. 7, followed by Twista's "The Day After" which falls from No. 2 to No. 8.

Jennifer Lopez. She's a multitalented woman. Singing and acting aren't the only things she could do. The actress and singer also is good at modeling, which is apparent for tire giant Pirelli that they name her as their next year cover girl. The beautiful star already snapped in steamy poses on the French Riviera for the calendar - which will be unveiled in Paris on November 18.

In related news, supermodel Kate Moss also will appear on the calendar despite her being photographed snorting cocaine. This is explained by Julie Naylor, Pirelli UK's communications manager, who said "There was no chance that Kate would have been dropped from the calendar. We decided to stick with her because professionally she has always been great for us and a wonderful ambassador. What she does in her private life is no concern of ours."

Late news mentioned Jessica Simpson would spend her third marriage anniversary alone, without husband Nick Lachey. The singer and actress will celebrate the date later this month in Nairobi, Africa where she has to promote her charity Operation Smile, which aims to raise money for children born with cleft lips in the deprived region.

She then set to go on a safari, before previously meet her father Joe Simpson and personal assistant Cacee Cobb. This obviously fueling past-weeks rumors that the couple may split up. Are they? Or it is just a matter of job desk? So why doesn't she go with Lachey? Where is he?

Being beautiful is everything for woman, even more for those public figures. They will do anything to look beautiful in front of many people coz physical appearance, in which beauty is included, will help them earning lots of money. In other words, beauty is one of their main assets to reach fame, wealth and sort of that.

With the same reason, Victoria Beckham has reportedly spent a total amount of £25,000 for a dazzling brand-new smile. The high-celebrated beauty was uncomfortable with her teeth and so underwent a series of whitening treatments with Dr. Jeremy Hills that cost her £2,500 per tooth. It said that her husband, David Beckham, also indulged in the whitening treatments.

Another day another scandal for Paris Hilton. But, the much-publicized star can get through it. Slowly but sure, she solves her problems and walks her life straightly with her head ups showing her confident. She really deserves two thumbs up.

As Paris ready to get back on the market, there exists Tom Sizemore's newly released DVD, titled "Tom Sizemore Sex Scandal," in which the actor claims that he once shared an overnight experience with the socialite. During an interview, Sizemore mentioned Paris' name, whom he claimed to share an intimate evening with him after a party at his home, saying "She knew what she could do to people."

William Shatner is shattered. The actor, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek," was brought to hospital after complaining of back pain on the set of ABC's "Boston Legal" on Tuesday. The 74-year-old star was transported by ambulance from the show's set in the Los Angeles suburb of Manhattan Beach to the nearby Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance.

Speaking on his latest condition, his publicist Stacey Luchs said Shatner was taken to the hospital "as a precautionary measure only." He did examined but not admitted, and "is resting comfortably at home." He is due back on set Wednesday.

British superstars The Rolling Stones have another task to complete. That is performing at the 2005 American Music Awards to be held November 22 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The band will join the event via satellite from Salt Lake City's Delta Center to perform a song from its latest album, "A Bigger Bang."

Previously announced performers include Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney and Rob Thomas. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.