Avatar Movie Review

After a 12-year-break, Cameron returns to feature filmmaking with a mind-bending epic that's both visually spectacular and emotionally involving. And the fact that it's in gorgeously rendered 3D is icing on the cake.In the year 2154, paraplegic Marine Jake (Worthington) is transported to the planet Pandora to join the avatar project. Soon he's in the middle of hostile territory in the genetically cloned body of the Na'vi: three metres tall with blue skin, a tail and a very sensitive ponytail. In the jungle, Jake befriends Neytiri (Saldana), who trains him in the ways of the Na'vi. But this puts him at odds with his employers, who want him to help move the Na'vi so they can plunder the land for a rare mineral.Clear parallels make the film work on multiple levels, most notably the way the plot echoes how European colonists treated native North Americans, who were at one with nature and fought using bows and arrows. And the military-corporate hawks are reminiscent of more recent conflicts, as warmongering Quaritch (Lang) and company man Selfridge (Ribisi) couldn't care less about the native population when success rates are at stake. Opposing them are the scientists (Weaver, Moore and Rao), a rebel pilot (Rodriguez), Neytiri's tribal-leader parents (Pounder and Studi) and the top Na'vi warrior (Alonso).All of these are terrific characters written and played with just enough subtlety and several surprising twists. At the centre, Worthington and Weaver have the meatiest roles, with strong moments of sardonic grit and playful humour. And each character has an important role to play in the action scenes too. Cameron also manages to write a romance between Jake and Neytiri that plays out honestly, and manages to make strong but unpreachy comments about the evils of war and the interconnection of living things.Cameron's focus on story and characters pays off by making the visual whizzery even more enjoyable. And while much of the film is animated, it's easily the most sophisticated cartoon ever made, with photorealistic creatures and settings that continually catch us off guard with their sheer presence. Cameron has even figured out how to bring life to the eyes of his animated characters; we feel every tinge of aching emotion and each gasping moment of terror. It's one wondrous, breathtaking scene after another, and one of the most viscerally entertaining films since, well, Titanic.

U2 - U2 STAR CLAYTON INVESTIGATES ASSISTANT OVER 'MISSING MILLIONS'

U2 star ADAM CLAYTON is taking legal action against his former personal assistant over allegations she siphoned off money from his multi-million dollar fortune to fund a lavish lifestyle for herself.The bassist has secured a temporary court order in his native Dublin, Ireland to freeze Carol Hawkins' assets after she allegedly stole up to $2.56 million (£1.6 million) from his accounts. Clayton is said to have fired Hawkins last month (Nov09) after she confessed to "misappropriating" some of the star's money and subsequent investigation allegedly found she had been using the musician's credit and debit cards for herself. On Friday (18Dec09) Dublin's High Court heard allegations Hawkins used Clayton's money to buy an apartment in New York City and fund holidays for her family. Hawkins admits using Clayton's cards, but disputes the sums of money involved. The star's lawyers secured an order from the court forbidding Hawkins from reducing her assets, and the judge adjourned the case until Monday

AMY WINEHOUSE - WINEHOUSE ENGAGED TO EX-HUSBAND

AMY WINEHOUSE's ex-husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL has confirmed they are engaged to be married for a second time.The couple divorced in July (09) following a turbulent two-year marriage, which saw the pair sink into drug abuse and Fielder-Civil jailed on charges relating to a 2007 attack on a pub landlord. The union ended with the singer admitting adultery in court papers. Rumours of a reunion have been rampant since they were spotted enjoying an intimate night out in September (09). Winehouse has since been seen wearing her engagement ring and was snapped visiting her ex-husband's apartment in Sheffield, England earlier this month (Dec09), where he is undergoing treatment for drug addiction. Fielder-Civil has now confirmed reports they are engaged and planning to re-marry - and even considering starting a family. He tells Britain's The Sun newspaper, "We're back together, and we're engaged. Amy and I have talked about getting married again and starting a family - we both definitely want kids. "This time we are doing things properly and hopefully that will help both our families come round to the idea. We've both been through a lot but we love each other the same as ever. We've tried to get on with our lives and to see other people, but it wasn't the same. There's no one like Amy. She will always be the love of my life." And Fielder-Civil is adamant they will make their second marriage work now they have both kicked their drug habits. He adds, "We're free of drugs now and we're more responsible now. I'm 100 per cent clean and I'm not going to let anyone down. Amy said, 'You inspire me.' She's proud of me for staying off drugs and she's determined to do the same."

“CHERAW KAN” IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD SIAM TUM

Art & Culture Minister Pu P.C. Zoramsangliana hovin vawiin khan a office ah nakum Chapchar Kut lawmna denchhenin Bamboo Dance (Cheraw Kan) ah Guinness World Record siam tum a ni a. A lo in buatsaihna atan tul hrang hrangte thlirin department hrang hrang te leh tlawmngai pawl te an thukhawm a ni.
He Cheraw Kan runpui neih turah hian Guinness World record a sul lo su tu Cultural Pursuites Consultant hoin inkaihhruaina hrang hrang leh record siam tura tih tur tul hrang hrangte chip chiar takin an thlir ho a. Hlawhtlin ngei tumin hma an la tan nghal a ni. In buatsaihna atana tul hrang hrang a hma la turin Sub. Committee engemaw zat an din nghal a. Heng Sub Committee-te hian a tul ang zawng zawng te hmala nghalin kumthar January 15 ah thutkhawm leh nise an ti.

MIZORAM SORKAR HNATHAWKTEN CENTRAL SIXTH PAY ANG NGEIA PE TURIN SORKAR AN PHUT

Vawiin Dec 15, 2009 a FMGE&W kohhawma Sorkar hnathawk Association Hruaitu rual mi 200 zet kalkhawmte chuan tuna Mizoram Sorkarin Sixth Pay Pekna tura Fitment Committee report Sorkarin a pawm hi tha a ti lova; Sorkar Laipuiin kum 10 dana a hnathawkte hlawh a tihsansak thinah hian hlawh lak pangngai aia hniam inpek tum hi Fundamental Rules kalh tlat a nih laiin Fitment Committee Report Bung 5, no.21-ah mahni dinhmun aia step 2 te, step 3 tea hniama Pay Fixed a tum hi Fundamental Ruls kalh tlat a ni a; ACP tum 2 laho tan phei chuan thlatin cheng sang tel fe chawi belh reng tur a nih avangin Federation (FMGE&W) General Conference hnuhnung bera thu a lo passed angina Sorkar hian 1.1.2006- hlawh angin a rang thei ang berin min pe ngei turin Sorkar a ngen tak meuh a, hotuten lo bawhzui zel se, an ti a ni.

GEORGE CLOONEY - CLOONEY'S UP IN THE AIR LEADS GOLDEN GLOBES

GEORGE CLOONEY's new movie UP IN THE AIR will be the main contender at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards - it has scooped six nominations.The film, about a lonely travelling businessman, is leading the main categories with nominations for Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Actor (Drama) for Clooney, and Best Director for Jason Reitman. Other big challengers at the January (10) ceremony include movie musical Nine, with five nominations, while Avatar and Inglourious Basterds both scored four. Up in The Air will compete in the Best Picture category alongside Avatar and Inglourious Basterds, while war movie The Hurt Locker and Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire also gained nods. Clooney will fight it out for the Best Performance By An Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama prize alongside Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), Colin Firth (A Single Man), Morgan Freeman (Invictus) and Tobey Maguire (Brothers). The Best Actress (Drama) category includes Emily Blunt (The Young Victoria), Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Helen Mirren (The Last Station), Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire). The coveted Best Director - Motion Picture prize will be a battle between Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), James Cameron (Avatar), Clint Eastwood (Invictus), Jason Reitman (Up In The Air) and Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds). In the Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical category, surprise hit The Hangover will face a challenge from two Meryl Streep movies, It’s Complicated and Julie & Julia, as well as (500) Days Of Summer, and Nine. Streep has also landed two nominations in the Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical category for It’s Complicated and Julie & Julia - she will face up to Sandra Bullock (The Proposal), Marion Cotillard (Nine) and Julia Roberts (Duplicity). The male category includes Matt Damon (The Informant!), Daniel Day-Lewis (Nine), Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500) Days Of Summer and Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man). The Golden Globe Awards, hosted by British comic Ricky Gervais, will take place on 17 January (09) in Los Angeles. The main movie awards categories are as follows: Best Motion Picture - Drama Avatar The Hurt Locker Inglourious Basterds Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire Up In The Air Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture – Drama Emily Blunt - The Young Victoria Sandra Bullock - The Blind Side Helen Mirren - The Last Station Carey Mulligan - An Education Gabourey Sidibe - Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture - Drama Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart George Clooney - Up In The Air Colin Firth - A Single Man Morgan Freeman - Invictus Tobey Maguire - Brothers Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical (500) Days Of Summer The Hangover It’s Complicated Julie & Julia Nine Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical Sandra Bullock - The Proposal Marion Cotillard - Nine Julia Roberts - Duplicity Meryl Streep - It’s Complicated Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical Matt Damon - The Informant! Daniel Day-Lewis - Nine Robert Downey Jr. - Sherlock Holmes Joseph Gordon-Levitt - (500) Days Of Summer Michael Stuhlbarg - A Serious Man Best Animated Feature Film Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Coraline Fantastic Mr. Fox The Princess And The Frog Up Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role In A Motion Picture Penelope Cruz - Nine Vera Farmiga - Up In The Air Anna Kendrick - Up In The Air Mo’nique - Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire Julianne Moore - A Single Man Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role In A Motion Picture Matt Damon - Invictus Woody Harrelson - The Messenger Christopher Plummer - The Last Station Stanley Tucci - The Lovely Bones Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds Best Director - Motion Picture Kathryn Bigelow - The Hurt Locker James Cameron - Avatar Clint Eastwood - Invictus Jason Reitman - Up In The Air Quentin Tarantino - Inglourious Basterds.