Jim's News
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Yes Man - the Story begins to unwind
09 Jan 2008
By Nicola West (Editor/Writer (UK))
As a big Danny Wallace fan I was interested to see how the movie would differ from the book. He had assured me the essence of the book was still intact but how would an essentially British tale transfer to an American setting? Gone is Danny, BBC producer, writer, recently dumped and depressed, enter Carl Allen, bored insurance Clerk on the hamster wheel of life. Gone is the weird bloke on the bus who tells Danny to 'Say Yes More', enter a self help course teaching folk to say yes to every opportunity.
Gone are Danny's love interests. Hanne and Lizzie have been replaced by actress 'Renee Aniston' (Zooey Deschanel) who Carl can't say no to. Falling for her in a big way he see's glimpses of the old 'Carl' but an arguement finds Carl missing her and questioning the teachings of 'Yes'.
The twist finds the teachings are an elaborate hoax, one that Carl fell for but equally one that helped him rediscover himself and he gets back together with Renee a changed man. Danny's hoax was set up by his ex girlfriend Hanne and the book is less about a broad message concentrating more on Danny's experiences. Overall though i agree with Danny, the essence of "Yes Man" is there.
Roll on December 19th.
Yahoo! Movies anticipates "Horton Hears a Who"
04 Jan 2008
By Nicola West (Editor/Writer (UK)
Yahoo! Movies has released their list of 'The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2008'. Included in the list are "Rambo", "Sex and the City" and the next film in the Batman series, "The Dark Knight". However, it should come as no surprise to Jim Carrey fans to learn that "Horton Hears a Who!" has been placed in the list.
From the creators of Ice Age and the book by Dr. Seuss, Jim Carrey voices the elephant Horton whilst Steve Carell voices, amongst others, the Mayor of Who-ville that only Horton can hear.
Out on 3/14 Horton will be the first of 2 Jim Carrey movies expected in 2008, with "Yes Man" due for release in December.
Me, Myself & Irene on Blu-ray 06 Jan 2008
By Priya B (Web correspondent)
For the first time a Jim Carrey movie will be released on Blu-ray! "Me, Myself & Irene" was planned to be released last year but was delayed. So, finally Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced the new release date, February 5th.
The bonus features on this Blu-ray Dics are:
Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly
Crap on the Lawn
My Cow Likes The Road
Warming The Melon
Morning After
Can't Find My Wallet
Hat On Fire
Dear Old Dad
Sex Flashback
Hank and Charlie Disagree
Extended Butt Chin Scene
Theatrical Trailers
So, if you have a Blu-ray player, dont forget to buy it!!
What is Blu-ray:
The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB on each layer, as opposed to a DVD's 4.7 GB.
Blu-ray Disc is currently in a format war with rival format HD DVD. Blu-ray Disc is supported by six of the eight major movie studios (Disney, Fox, Lionsgate, MGM, Sony and Warner), which have announced that they will release movies in the Blu-ray Disc format. Universal Studios and Paramount are the only movie studios which have chosen to support the competing HD-DVD format exclusively for now.
