Adjustment Bureau
In theaters: September 17th, 2010
Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate us? Matt Damon stars in the thriller The Adjustment Bureau as a man who glimpses the future Fate has planned for him and realizes he wants something else. To get it, he must pursue the only woman he’s ever loved across, under and through the streets of modern-day New York. On the brink of winning a
seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt)—a woman like none he’s ever known. But just as he realizes he’s falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart. David learns he is up against the agents of Fate itself—the men of The Adjustment Bureau—
who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and
Elise from being together. In the face of overwhelming odds, he must
either let her go and accept a predetermined path…or risk everything
to defy Fate and be with her.
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Set in the small southern beach town of Tybee,
Georgia, "The Last Song" is a coming of age
film about family, Forgiveness and redemption,
directed by Julie Anne Robinson, based on
a screenplay and novel by Nicholas Sparks
“A Walk To Remember”, “The Notebook”).
In the film, Ronnie (played by Myley Cyrus),
a 17 year old musical prodigy, high school graduate and angry teen spawned by her
parents divorce, is dropped off by her mother
(Kelly Preston) along with her younger brother
Jonah (Bobby Coleman) for a summer visit
at her estranged father's beach house
(played by Greg Kinnear).
Coming this fall to theaters near you....
While there, Ronnie meets Will (played by
Liam Hemsworth) falls in love with the hunkie
volleyball champion but soon after discovers
the real reason for the visit. While the film succeeds in its ability to portray the intricacies
of moving from adolescence to young woman-
hood and exploring themes of forgiveness
and redemption, depending on your side of
the fence,..MORE
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Waiting for Superman
In theaters: Coming Soon
For a nation that proudly declared it would leave no child behind, America continues to do so at alarming rates. Despite increased spending and
politicians’ promises, our buckling public—education system, once the best
in the world, routinely forsakes the education of millions of children. Oscar®—
winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) reminds
us that education “statistics” have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy,
and Emily, whose stories make up the engrossing foundation of WAITING
FOR “SUPERMAN.” As he follows a handful of promising kids through a
system that inhibits, rather than encourages, academic growth, Guggenheim
undertakes an exhaustive review of public education, surveying “drop—out
factories” and “academic sinkholes,” methodically dissecting the system and
its seemingly intractable problems. However, embracing the belief that good
teachers make good schools, Guggenheim offers hope by exploring innovative
approaches taken by education reformers and charter schools that have—
in reshaping the culture—refused to leave their students behind.
Mao's Last Dancer
In theaters: August 20th, 2010
From the Academy Award nominated director Bruce Beresford (DRIVING
MISS DAISY, TENDER MERCIES), comes the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin
and his extraordinary journey from poverty to international stardom. Based
on the bestselling autobiography, MAO'S LAST DANCER weaves a moving tale
about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life.
The film poignantly captures the struggles and triumphs, as well as the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.
The 2010 World Cup
Soccer, better known as football around the world will take center stage
starting June 11th, when the best of the best [teams from around world]
converge this year in South Africa for what should be globally the most
watched event around the world—to the tune of 6.8 billion people. Key
matches to watch...England vs. U.S.A. (June 12) and most any matchup
from the so-called Group of Death—Ivory Coast vs. Portugal (June 15),
Brazil vs. Ivory Coast (June 20), Portugal vs. Brazil (June 25)—topping
the list from the opening round. Don't miss it!
Check your locate listings!
And just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the wheel...
Apple's Steve Jobs unveils the new
iPhone 4! And while some of its features
— like a front-facing camera — had
been pretty much public knowledge
for a while, there was still a big reveal:
Video calling from your phone. It’s
the future, guys! “FaceTime,” which
works over Wi-Fi and only iPhone 4
to iPhone 4, uses front-facing camera
to great effect. The phone will
be available for pre-order June 15 and
ship June 24; the 16GB model will be $199, and the 32MB will be $299.
To pre-order the new
iPhone 4...
MUST SEE!
In June and July...Watch The 2010 World Cup...
Celebrate 'National Splurge Day'...Join Brooklyn's interdenominational Choir...And create a weekend to remember>>>Go!
CULTURE & TRENDS: PLACES TO GO...PEOPLE TO SEE
Waiting for just the right reason to be a bit
extravagant? Well, here's your opportunity...
Friday June 18 is National Splurge Day!
The brain child of Chicago writer and
“eventologist” Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith,
'National Splurge Day' (originally a 'fake holiday'
created on a lark) has gained great popularity among people and companies around country.
How will you celebrate?
To learn more about its origin and history
visit..... NATIONAL SPLURGE DAY
America is in the midst of a compassion boom. Nearly 30% of people
now volunteer, totaling $162 billion worth of hours annually. To build
on its momentum, service leaders from around the world will gather
in New York city for the annual National Conference on Volunteering
and Service taking place June 28-30th. The National Conference on Volunteering and Service provides attendees with an opportunity
to earn, connect and be inspired through exciting and informative
plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more.
If you or your organization deals with volunteers in any capacity,
this is an event you do not want to miss!
This year's feature speakers include...
Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of the City of New York
Jack Dorsey, Co-founder and Chairman of Twitter, Inc.
Carla Hall, Chef and Owner of Alchemy Caterers and
Top Chef Contestant 2009
Esther Lardent, President & CEO, Pro Bono Institute
Andrew Noyes, Facebook
Craig Newmark, Craigslist
For more details be sure to visit.... http://www.volunteeringandservice.org/
Held this year at the 52-Acre New Orleans Louisiana Superdome, the Essence
Music Festival—July 2nd-4th.— features free empowerment Seminars and
amazing performances by some today's most inspirational personalities. For
a schedule of events, tickets and reservations be sure to visit... http://www.essencemusicfestival.com/home.php...
Get involved!
June 28— National Conference on
Volunteering and Service
New York City, June 28-30, 2010
Create a weekend to remember!
For $100, enjoy great views of New York City's famous Macys 33rd annual 4th
of July fireworks aboard a Water Taxi cruise. In what promises to be the biggest show ever, featuring over 120,000 awe-inspiring fireworks bursting over Manhattan's skiyline, you will enjoy a front row seat (including snacks!) from New York's Harbor as you celebrate the 233rd Independence day in style!. The cruise departs from South Street Seaport at 6:30 and returns around 10:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets on line visit...
www.nywatertaxi.com/Visiting the Big Apple this 4th of July?
(Then be sure to book your front row seat for a spectacular show).
Celebrate the 4th of July at the
White House Visitor Center
Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., stop at the White House Visitor Center and
enjoy games, crafts and other activities celebrating America's Birthday. National
Park Service rangers and volunteers will give you the opportunity to sample
the sights, sounds, activities and personages that helped finalize the Declaration
of Independence and create the United States of America on July 4, 1776.
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day
Celebrated June 14th every year, World Blood Donor Day is an opportunity to express gratitude
to those who donate their blood
in order to save lives, without expecting anything in return.
Every year, a different country
hosts World Blood Donor Day and
showcases their unique culture.
This year, Barcelona, Spain will
host's the celebratory day with
the theme: New Blood for
the World.
To learn more visit:
http://wbdd.org/GIVE.
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Creation Festivals are two annual events that have become the
Nation's Largest Christian Music Festivals. The Creation Experience
includes four jam-packed days of music, teaching, baptism, camping
and fellowship - a summer's worth of fun for one low price.
Creation Festival 2010 Northeast comes to the Agape Farm in
Mount Union, PA, June 30th – July 3rd, 2010 and Creation Festival
2010 Northwest at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw, WA,
July 21st-24th, 2010. Join the tens of thousands who have made
Creation a part of every summer.
"The highlight of your summer... Maybe your life!" ™
Bestselling author of “The Notebook” and "A Walk to
Remember" chats with D. Smith about his latest film.
What was most challenging about this adaptation?
The real challenge was crafting a very realistic angry teen while
simultaneously making the viewer or reader like her. Sometimes
teenagers are just not that likable, and we all know it! But you
still have to show an element of humanity and that there's
something more than meets the eye”.
Did you write the role of Ronnie, specifically with Myley Cyrus
in mind?
In this instance a bit of coincidence took place. I was approached by Overstock Entertainment
to create a scrip for Myley Cyrus, coincidentally as I was thinking...MORE
