Win with Planet 51!!!

Dwayne Johnson has a new film about to hit our cinemas.   Planet 51 is a new Disney animated movie that sees the former wrestler delve deeper into the kids genre of movies after films like The Game Plan and Race To Witch Mountain. I wonder if he has some type of contract with Disney for a specific time or a number of movies he has to do with them.  But, I digress.  I enjoyed the movie and have no doubt that the kids will love it.  Well, some adults to.

It's the festive season and we want to make your holidays a little bit more special. YEAHBO.DOT.NET, together with Ster Kinekor, are proud to give away 5 hampers to 5 lucky readers. Each hamper includes the following movie memorabilia:

• Planet 51 Straw cup
• Planet 51 Yoyo
• Planet 51 T-shirt with title treatment in the front
• Planet 51 Cap with title treatment in the front
• Planet 51 Book
All you have to do to walk away with the these awesome prizes is answer the following simple questions:

1). What was Dwayne wrestling stage name he is trying to shake off as an actor? (CLUE: it's a type of stone)
2). When he lands on Planet 51, there are little people inhabiting the planet.  What colour are these little people?

Send your answers to khetha@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck! And don't forget, Planet 51 hits cinemas throughout the country on Friday, 08 January 2010.

Morgan Freeman shows support to local charities in light of Day of Reconciliation

In respect of South Africa’s heritage and in the spirit of promoting reconciliation and unity around the Day of Reconciliation, commemorated nationally on the 16th December, Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and Producing partner from Revelations Entertainment, Lori McCreary have committed their support in a corporate charity drive to raise much needed funds for three charities of choice.

The Soweto INVICTUS Outreach Programme will take place at the Ster-Kinekor Maponya Mall in Soweto on the celebrated day. At the event, Freeman will hand over all funds raised to The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Make a Difference Foundation, and the Chris Burger/Petro Jackson Players’ Fund. Making an appearance at the Johannesburg premiere of Invictus, Winnie Madikizela Mandela and family have also pledged their support in favour of all Invictus charity-related activities.

Several communities in Soweto, south of Johannesburg, will be transported to Ster-Kinekor Maponya Mall, where they will be treated to a free screening of Invictus. Freeman is excited to address the guests, and hopes that this event will usher in a spirit of generosity and charity in the corporate environment. In the true spirit of ubuntu, Warner Bros. Pictures, Nu Metro Films along with MTN are honoured and excited to be at the forefront of this initiative, and MTN South Africa’s welcomed support in the local entertainment industry serves to confirm their commitment to our country, as a whole.

“With its involvement in the Invictus premiere and charity event, MTN South Africa is showing its commitment to not only the ideals underpinning the movie, but also to provide people from all walks of life with the opportunity to see this uplifting story,” says Veli Mabena, general manager for marketing and brand at MTN South Africa.

Established in 1999 in lieu of Nelson Mandela’s retirement, The Nelson Mandela Foundation, through the creation of strategic networks and partnerships proudly contributes to the making of a just society by promoting vision, values and convening dialogue around critical social issues that require much needed attention. The Make a Difference Foundation which was corely founded by ex Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, provides exceptional educational opportunities for deserving youngsters in South Africa, who might otherwise never have been given the opportunity to reach their full potential. In respect and homage to two young rugby players who died playing the game they loved, The Chris Burger/Petro Jackson Players’ Fund was formed in 1980. With the purpose of making rugby a safer sport, this fund to assist the unfortunate victims of catastrophic or serious rugby injuries and to develop and implement initiatives that aim to educate, inform and create awareness around rugby injuries.

Freeman and McCreary are in South Africa to support local premiere events for the motion picture release “Invictus,” starring Freeman as Nelson Mandela. Invictus releases nationwide on 11 December 2009, and will stay on in South Africa to support the above Invictus charity- related initiatives.

Win with Couples Retreat!!!

Vince Vaughan's latest film Couples Retreat has finally hit our shores. The romantic comedy follows 4 couples with respective relationship issues that go away for a retreat to find themselves, thanks to an eccentric guru that heads the retreat camp. It releases at cinemas countrywide tomorrow, 11 December 2009.

YEAHBO.DOT.NET, together with United International Pictures (UIP), are proud to give away 5 hampers to 5 lucky readers. Each hamper includes the following movie memorabilia:

• Couples Retreat t-shirt with the title treatment on the front.
• Couples Retreat caps with the title treatment on the front.

All you have to do to walk away with the these awesome prizes is answer the following simple questions:

1). Which actress plays the ex-wife of Faizon Love's character? (CLUE: she was the motormouth in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?
2). What is the name of the resort the couples go to for a retreat?

Send your answers to khetha@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck! And don't forget, Couples Retreat hits theatres throughout the country on Friday, 11 December 2009.

Imagine That premiere proves an exciting affair for the kids

This past Saturday United International Pictures and Nickelodeon hosted the premiere of Eddie Murphy's latest movie, Imagine That, to be released countrywide on Friday, 25 September 2009.

UIP invited me and other people in the industry to enjoy the inspirational story with our families. Although I wished so much that my 10-year-old sister was around, because I know she would have immensely enjoyed it, those with kids in their households turned out in numbers. There were exciting activities for the kids to get involved in, e.g. drawing and painting, story telling by cartoon characters in custume, etc. It was a real fun afternoon.

Not to mention that it wasn't my first time watching the movie, but I still enjoyed it, definitely a title to own on DVD. Some of the reasons for my enjoyment of the movie is the fact that, as part of the story, the mystical world was left to your imagination. The young actress Yara Shahidi was a natural and funnyman Eddie Murphy also toned down his theatrics that we've come to know him for.

Imagine That opens at cinemas countryiwde just in time for the school holidays, on the 25th of September 2009. My sister is coming to Jozi for a visit , so I'll definitely be watching Imagine That again, with her.

District 9 does it again, for the second week in a row!

Last week we reported on YEAHBO.DOT.NET that the new local blockbuster DISTRICT 9 trashed local records as it topped the box office in it's opening weekend. It's done it again this past weekend by retaining its position atop the box office list.

DISTRICT 9 continues to hold the #1 position at the South African box office in its 2nd weekend on circuit (it released locally on the 28th of August) and has earned just over R4,600,000 to date and still going strong.

DISTRICT 9’s performance in its 2nd weekend is 28% better than the second weekend results for TERMINATOR SALVATION and well over double those of other local comparative releases, WHITE WEDDING and TSOTSI.

DISTRICT 9 features Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Kenneth Nkosi, Vanessa Hayward, Mandla Gaduka, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, David James, Louis Minnaar, Sylvaine Strike and many other recogniseable South-African actors.

The film was first showcased at Comic-Con in July 2009 in the United States and has been conquering the box-office and garnering rave reviews everywhere it’s released to date. It continues its extraordinary run at the US box-office, where it is on track to join the $100 million “blockbuster” list for 2009.

David James (in the role of Koobus) commented on the success so far on the film: “I am overwhelmed. Wherever I go people are talking about this movie, and the fact that I had the opportunity to be part of this great film is a real humbling experience.”

DISTRICT 9 is distributed by Ster-Kinekor Distribution in South-Africa.

Let's do it for the third time this coming weekend, go out there and catch DISTRICT 9 at Ster Kinekor cinemas nationwide this coming weekend and beyond.

Win with GI JOE!!!

The famous figurines that features in kids lives as part of the toy industry is coming to the big screen near you. GI JOE: The Rise Of Cobra has been adapted into a motion picture and I must admit, I really enjoyed it.

Starring big names like Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans and Channing Tatum (who seems to pop up everywhere these days - he is in Johnny Depp's Public Enemies, as well as in Fighting with Terrence Howard), it is one of the biggest action blockbusters to come out this year. It's filled with thrilling scenes and the plot is not too shabby too. I also enjoyed the reasonable comedy, which you should expect in any movie a Wayans brother is involved in.

The film opens at cinemas on Friday the 14th of August 2009. It has become some type of a norm for us to give you all the exclusives, therefore YEAHBO.DOT.NET, together with United International Pictures (UIP) is giving away hampers to 4 lucky readers. Each hamper includes the following movie memorabilia:

• GI JOE Character Lenticular Fridge Magnetwith the title treatment on the front.
• GI JOE Carabiner Torch with led light with the title treatment on the front.
• GI JOE Duke Armour T-shirt.
• GI JOE Book.
• GI JOE Mobile Game.
• Watchmen DVD.
• Iron Men DVD.
• Transformers DVD.

All you have to do to walk away with the these awesome prizes is answer the following simple questions:

1). Which British-Nigerian actor plays the role of Heavy Duty (CLUE: he had a big role on the prison series OZ?
2). Which popular actor plays the character of General Hawk?

Get the clues to the above questions, and also watch the trailer, play the game and other exciting stuff on GI JOE at www.gijoe.co.za.

Send your answers to yeahbo@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck! And don't forget, GI JOE hits theatres throughout the country on Friday, 14 August 2009.

Win with Bruno!!!

Sasha Baron Cohen's latest sensation, Bruno, a follow up to another controversial project he did a few years ago, Borat, will hit cinemas nationwide tomorrow. I didn't get a chance to attend the press screening but have only heard great things about the film, from my fellow scribes and from the hype that has surrounded it ahead of its release worldwide. I'll definitely be watching it this weekend, if not to see if it's any better than Borat, to experience something different as I know Sasha always brings out something fresh and innovative to his audience.

You can experience the same too, and even better with Bruno goodies we are giving away, courtesy of United International Pictures (UIP), in association with YEAHBO.DO.NET. We have amazing hampers to give away to 3 lucky readers. Each hamper includes the following movie memorabilia:

• Set of 4 Postcards
• T-shirts with the title treatment on the front
• Compact Mirror with the title treatment on the front
• Lanyard with the title treatment on the front
• Black Shorts with the title treatment on the front
• iPhone Skin with the title treatment on the front
• Bag with the title treatment on the front

All you have to do to walk away with the these awesome prizes is answer the following simple questions:

1). What is Sasha's career in the movie Bruno?
2). Name 1 of the musicians who plays the characters of "Dove Of Peace"?

Send your answers to yeahbo@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck! And don't forget, Bruno hits theatres throughoput the country tomorrow, 10 July 2009. Go out there and see Sasha Baron Cohen like you've never seen him before.

Will Umalusi help steer local film productions in the right direction?

The local film industry is set to be on the spotlight once more when a new short feature called Umalusi (which is a person's name loosely translated to "the herdboy" in English) is released this coming Friday, 10th July 2009. What is most interesting is that the cast, and the director for that matter, are virtually unknown, so we will get to judge the film by what we see rather than being biased towards some of the names we like. I haven't seen the movie yet, so I can't really give it a thumbs up or down, but below is a synopsis I was sent by Ster kinekor.

Umalusi is an introspective riches to rags drama about a spoilt brat, Malusi Mati (Sivu Nobongoza) who has to learn life’s lessons the hard way. Having spent most of his life living in the sleepy coastal city of East London (South Africa) life up to this point has been a breeze for the flamboyant young man. Malusi is as selfish as they come, he is the center of his perverse universe and no one else matter. The tide turns for our anti-hero when after a night of decadence he sleeps with Pearl, the eighteen Year old sister of his best mate. The night ends in tragedy when Pearl dies seemingly from a drug overdose. The extremely malevolent and coked-up Malusi leaves her on the side of the road and runs. Leaving the comfort of his cocooned life he heads for the only place he can hide, Mdanstane township. A completely alien environment for this private school graduate, Malusi is about to learn some vital lessons.....About life...

Please go out there and support our arts. Help our film industry strive with your support of our local productions. Umalusi opens at selected Ster Kinekor cinemas nationwide on Friday, 10th July 2009.

Win with Transformers!!!

The day is finally here!!! Transformers: The Revenge Of The Fallen is at cinemas countrywide as from today, 24th June 2009. Go and check out the blockbuster, you won't be disappointed.

I have some good news for all my readers and subscribers. YEAHBO.DOT.NET and our great friends at United International Pictures (UIP) have a treat for all the Transformers franchise fans. We have a humongous hamper to give away to the first person that answers the below questions correctly. The hamper includes the following movie memorabilia:

• 1 Transformer 2 Autobot Decepticon Branded Umbrella with the title treatment on the front.
• 1 Transformer 2 4 way USB Port Size with the title treatment on the front
• 1 Transformer 2 Circuit Board Note Book
• 1 Transformers DVD
• 1 Transformers Game
• 1 Transformers 2 Soundtrack
• 1 Transformers Figurine

All you have to do to walk away with the this amazing prize is answer the following simple questions:

1). What is Shia LeBouf's name in Transformers?
2). Who voices the character of Jazz in the movie?
2). What colour is Shia LeBouf's character's car that turns into a robot called Bumblebee?

Send your answers to yeahbo@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck.

An impressive cast doesn't save Next Day Air

When I saw the lineup for Benny Boom's directoral big screen debut, I got excited. I mean looking at names such as Mos Def, Debbie Allen, Mike Epps, Donald Faison and even Lauren London, I had hopes that it would be a great piece for the music video director.

Needless to say, I wasn't very impressed. Although it's made in a premise of a nice comedy, both actors who I've enjoyed as comedians in their respective works, Mike Epps and Donald Faison, failed to live up to what we know them for. The opportunity for this to be a great comedy was there, but somehow they all failed to capitalise on this with fresh and witty dialogue. Mos Def always adds a certain energy and charisma to his characters. He did here too, but maybe the predictable plot hindered this to shine through.

I must admit though, that he was probably the one who had a few jokes I laughed at. Always groundbreaking in his undertakings, he made news a few months ago for getting the whole cast not to use the "N" while shooting Next Day Air and even when they were on set and not shooting. That's certainly auppladable, proving yet again that Mos Def is not just your regular rapper.

Anyway, because I'm a fan of his, and also actors like Donald Faison (liked his work on Scrubs), Wood Harris (he killed it on The Wire), as well as the beautiful Lauren London (most popular for her stint alongside T.I. on the movie ATL), I jumped at an opportunity to do an advanced screening for my readers and other peeps in the industry. So, if you want to be a part of the screening this coming Thursday, drop me an e-mail at yeahbo@yeahbo.net and I'll forward you the details.

Next Day Air releases at cionemas nationwide next Friday, 03 July 2009.

Anant Singh continues his film truimphs as he launches his latest work

His new film is making waves ahead of the Cannes Film Festival already, only a sign that it will become as popular as time goes on, leading to its theatrical release.

More Than Just A Game, the film about the inspirational story of organized football played among prisoners on Robben Island had a screening at House Of Lords in London last week (12 May 2009), hosted by Baroness Jan Royall, the Leader of the House and Chief Whip Lord Bassett, with producer Anant Singh and co-producer Lord Ted Rowlands in attendance. Lord Rowlands who is a Member of the House, facilitated the screening. Also present was Prof Chuck Korr, author of the book, More Than Just A Game: Soccer vs Apartheid. The screening ended with a thunderous spontaneous applause from the assembled audience. More Than Just A Game stars Presley Chweneyagae (Tsotsi), Wright Ngubeni (Generations, Rythm City), Tshepo Maseko (Isidingo) and is directed by Junaid Ahmed.

The event is significant as Jan Royall is a senior member of the Labour Party which strongly supported the struggle against apartheid and the sports boycott against South Africa. The screening of the film was also a tribute to the anti-apartheid movement and the many activists who made huge personal sacrifices in their fight against apartheid, especially those who were incarcerated on Robben Island. In his address to the audience, Lord Rowlands paid special tribute and thanked Tony Suze, Mark Shinners, Lizo Sitoto, Marcus Solomon and Sedick Isaacs – the five men on whose real life story More Than Just A Game is based – who also sent notes which Lord Rowlands read to the audience.

Among the high profile guests in attendance were anti-apartheid activist, Lord Bob Hughes; sport and human rights activist, Lord Richard Faulkner who was charged with revitalizing football in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s; Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights member and UNICEF Trustee, Baroness Whitaker and North Wales member of the House, Betty Williams; BBC Film’s Carol Sennett who announced that the film will be broadcast on BBC’s main television channel as a lead-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Danny Goldman of Sony Pictures Entertainment which is the worldwide distributor of the film. Also in attendance were a host of people that were involved in the anti-apartheid movement and football in the United Kingdom.

Producer Anant Singh commented,

“I am delighted with the fantastic reaction to the film at the House Of Lords, especially that the audience was moved and impressed by our little film about football on Robben Island. It was truly an amazing experience have More Than Just A Game screen in the House of Lords. I am especially pleased that a number of those in attendance were involved in the anti-apartheid movement and football, and made a special effort to be there.”

Singh now heads off to the Cannes Film Festival where the film will be marketed and screened to international buyers. The film will be rolled out internationally in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

In the picture: Co-producer, Lord Ted Rowlands and Producer, Anant Singh at the House of Lords, London.

Obsessed has qualities of a great thriller

Finally, I got to see the highly anticipated movie, Obsessed, where Beyonce doesn't sing and attempts to show a different side to her acting career. Although I'm not fully convinced of her as a good actor yet, she did somewhat hold her own on this thriller that she actually executive-produced.

Some of the things that had created the hype was the fight scene between Beyonce's character and that of Ali Larter's. It was worth every high-praise it received as it was the hottest I've ever seen between two hot women in a movie, probably and arguably the hottest part of the movie. British actor Idris Elba (who is very popular with the ladies - each and every woman I have had a discussion with about this movie says they'll see it just for him, lol) was also one of the main attractions for me to see this movie as he has been consistent with each and every project he's done, and I wanted to see how he would fair in this one. Maybe the fact that he gushed all over Beyonce on every interview he did whilst promoting the movie also planted a seed of interest, resulting in me wanting to see their chemistry on screen. It was therefore easy to believe in that aspect of their roles because everything seemed to flow smoothly.

Obsessed has all the trimmings of a great thriller, from the juicy and pacy storyline, to the sterling performances from the likes of Idris Elba (who made his name big with his stint of the crime drama series The Wire) and Ali Larter (mostly known for her role on the supernatural series Heroes), as well as the supporting cast. As I've mentioned before, Beyonce was good on Obsessed, much better than we've seen her before, but still lacks the flair that comes with the art of acting.

Obsessed will be released at Ster Kinekor cinemas nationwide on the 19th of June 2009. Be sure to check it out. It's entertaining, funny, and also informative on a lot of universal issues.

Star Trek to resonates with the fans of the franchise

I cannot say I remember the full story in the Star Trek series because I watched it sporadically when I was growing up. I wasn't even a huge fan of the series or the genre for that matter, but I have to admit that I enjoyed both the latest soon-to-be-released silver-screen adaptation by director JJ Abrams.

One of the reasons I anticipated watching the movie was the fact that they brought back the black character of Uhura, played this time by rising star Zoe Saldana. Another draw-card, in terms of actors, was Zachary Quinto, who has impressed me with his convincing demeanor in the supernatural drama series Heroes. A surprising addition to the cast was that of Tyler Perry as one of the Admirals. It was a bit wierd seeing him in such a role because of his portrayal of the Madea character in most of his films. Even those where he played a different character, it wasn't on the level of his character on Star Trek 11.

The Star Trek fans will enjoy the movie with much more appreciation that I did because they obviously know the story more intimately. However, this is not to say I didn't find it intriguing and interesting. Although it may have been another good versus evil tale, the way the ambivalence was carried out relatively well.

The elevent episode of Star Trek, also dubbed The Future Begins, opens at cinemas throughout the country on the 08th of May 2009.

Angels And Demons worth every bit of the anticipation

It's finally here!!! Angels and Demons takes you through a whirlwind of suspense, drama and mystery . I have just returned from the press screening of the movie where the theatre was filled up with press members (even people I had never seen in these screenings before) as if it was an opening day at the cinemas for a big blockbuster that the film actually is. Although the producers and everybody involved have been tight-lipped about the latest Ron Howard feature film, they had every reason to, to create the great deal of anticipation that it deserves.

Tom Hanks is in his element, way better than what he did with Ron Howard on their last collaboration on The Da Vinci Code. The rest of the cast, including Ewan McGregor, also display a great level of realness from their acting flair that brings out the authenticity of the film.

The suspense, the thrill, the mystery, the controversy, the debate about religion and science is sure to erupt, especially from the assortment religious groups, and particularly the Roman Catholics. The pacy nature of the film makes for riveting viewing. The ability to keep your attention for well over 130 minutes in itself is something not easy to do, but Angels And Demons did it so perfectly and effortlessly. Maybe it was the brilliant photography (cinematography), combined with the exceptional acting, the meaty plot, not to mention the exceptional music scoring and cohesiveness of the scenes from start to finish.

Angels And Demons opens at cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, 13 May 2009. If you enjoyed The Da Vinci Code, you are going to love Angels And Demons. And if you didn't, you are still going love this one the same.

Win with Dreamworks!!!

In promotion of Dreamworks' latest animated film, Monsters Vs Aliens, we are pleased to let you know that YEAHBO.DOT.NET, as well as United International Pictures (UIP), are giving away 3 hampers comprising a few of Dreamworks' past releases.

Each hamper consists the following DVD titles:

• Prince Of Egypt
• Shrek
• Over The Hedge
• Madagascar.

It's pretty simple, all you have to do to walk away with the above prize is answer the following simple questions:

1). Which two, once rivals, music megastars did a duet for the soundtrack of Prince Of Egypt?
2). Who voices the charcater of Donkey on Shrek?

Send your answers to yeahbo@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck.

Cadillac Records premiere a soaring success

So finally it happened, and I'm ecstatic about the results. My biggest movie premiere yet took place last night and what a better way to have one of the stars in the movie to be a guest.

This is how the idea came about: I learnt that Mos Def was coming to the country for the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and wanted to do something with him. On the very same day, I learnt that Kenzhero already had secured a gig with him, so I got a bit more creative. I knew Mos Def is in Cadillac Records, a movie based loosely on Etta James' life, which will be released by Ster Kinekor on the 29th of May 2009. I dediced to work on that angle.

After tireless communication with Mos Def's representatives, the ball got rolling. I approached Ster Kinekor with the idea and they took to it instantly. It's great to know I managed to pull this project off, and very well too, considering the sponsors we approached failed to see this great opportunity.

Anyway, the event happened last night at Ster Kinekor in Sandton City and it was on fire. Obviously the highlight of the event was Mos Def arriving and addressing the audience through a short interview by a young lady who won a Channel O competition. In addition to that, it was very moving that Mos decided to stay and watch at least 75% of the movie (he was only supposed to make and appearance and leave). The food was delicious and drinks flowing so easily. The whole event turned out amazingly well, with celebrities gallore.

First and foremost I've gotta thank Hardy McQueen for being a man of his word. From the beginning he told me that we were going to do this and we certainly did. Thanks Hardy, I can't emphasise enough how much your involvement in this project is appreciated. Thank you Irma for keeping me in check with regards to all the requirements from Hip Hop Alive's side. Thanks to Sibongile Khuzwayo who handled the catering segment of the event, the food was devine. To my friend Sizwe Dhlomo, thank you for agreeing to MC at such short notice and for your patience and calmness to the pressures that arose. And most importantly, as I did last night just before he left, thank you to Mos Def for his time and for ensuring this was a special moment for YEAHBO Entertainmnet (YEAHBO.DOT.NET). To Ster Kinekor Head Office and their theatres in Sandton City, Sandton City Management, and Sony Pictures, your input to the event is immensely valued. And lastly, but definitely not least, to all the YEAHBO.DOT.NET subscribers and readers who have been down with me all the way. Your support is greatly appreciated.

I'm going to continue bringing you people of Mzansi all the exclusives in terms of big screen experiences. This is a great feat in the entertainmnet industry, a really groundbreaking moment. This has never happened in the country and I'm glad my name is attached to it. Until another unique and exclusive experience, keep it locked right here and at YEAHBO.DOT.NET.

Photos taken by Khanya Litabe

Fast And Furious Back To Its Roots

This year sees the return of big blockbusters on the big screen. One such formidable hit is the 4th instalment of Fast And Furious, which saw serious car fantics throughout the world revel in the action-packed flick.

I had an absolute pleasure of watching it yesterday and I was bowled over by the authenticity of it all, from the acting to the stunts, to the witty dialogue. It was certainly a great and smart call to bring back the original cast from the very first instalment. Actually, after watching it, it felt like I was only watching the sequel; almost as if the second and third editions didn't exist.

Although one of my favourites,Tyrese (who appeared in the second instalment), did not reprise his role, the rest of the original cast, including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (who I haven't seen on the big screen in a while), Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster. It was also enjoyable seeing Laz Alonso in his element as one of the bad guys. He was very impressive as he emmersed himself into a character called Phoenix.

Fast And Furious 4 opens at cinemas nationwide next Thursday, 09 April 2009. However, YEAHBO.DOT.NET has a treat for their subscribers and readers alike. United International Pictures (UIP) has granted us an exclusive advanced screening of Fast nd Furious 4 on Tuesday, 07 April 2009. To be a part of the exhilerating experience, send an e-mail with the following details to yeahbo@yeahbo.net:

Name and surname;

Contact number;

E-mail address;

Your age;

The city where you live; and

Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Please note, only Gauteng readers who will be able to make it to Montecasino are eligible for free tickets (on a first-come-first-serve basis). Good luck!

To get a taste of what to expect, check out the trailer of Fast And Furious 4 below:

Win With Friday The 13th!!!

The latest thriller to hit the cinemas today is the appropriately titled Friday The 13th. I had a chance to watch it last week. Although the intention of such movies are to scare you, this one was more gory and gruesome than scary. If you are a fan of such a genre, you should however not be deterred by my view.

To make your viewing of Friday The 13th even more scarier and exciting, UIP and YEAHBO.DOT.NET are giving away 5 hampers containing the following movie memorabilia:

• 5 Friday the 13th Blood Splat with the title treatment

• 5 Friday the 13th Moulded Mask mouse with liquid filled pad with the title treatment.

All you have to do to walk away with the above prize is answer the following simple questions:

1). What is the name of the lake where Jason, the serial killer lives?
2). Who played the character of Jason in the 1980 version of the movie?

Send your answers to yeahbo@yeahbo.net, together with the following details:

Name and surname;
Contact number;
E-mail address;
Your age;
The city where you live; and
Tell us how you learnt about YEAHBO.DOT.NET or yeahbodotnet.blogspot.com.

Good luck.

Seth Rogan is his usual goofy selft on Zack And Miri Make A Porno

It wasn't until Knocked Up that I took notice of Seth Rogan as a fair comedy actor. He has this allure about his jokes that's very refreshing and unique. However, after seeing him on more movies, like Step Brothers and Pineapple Express, there was no more variation, just the same range. Apparently his character was different in Fanboys (which is slated for release a day after my birthday :-), 20 March 2009), but I can't give my insight since I haven't seen it yet.

If that is indeed true, I believe he has a potential to show his versatality more. Yesterday I watched his latest movie, Zack And Miri Make A Porno. Although he was his usual goofy self, there was something more deep and relatable about his character. He pulled off the blending of the seriousness of the story with his comic relief routines. He plays the character of Zack, an unumbitious coffee shop worker who lives in the same apartment with his long-time friend Miri (played by Elizabeth Banks), who they have been friends with since kindergarden. Although he fantasises about hooking up romantically with her, the thought that they are like brother and sister stands in his way. That is until they find themselves in a dire financial situation and face being evicted.

They conjure up this idea of making a porn film after an interesting experience at their high school re-union. The deliberating process of making the film helps them realise and reveal the feelings they have kept bottled up for each other for years. Although things get shaky in their quest for the undertsanding of each other as lovers, the foundation of their friendship helps them overcome those impediments and they ultimately get married. To ensure they never face such financial difficulties again, they go into adult film production permanently, creating porn films spoofing some of the biggest movie blockbusters.

I couldn't help but notice that Seth has used the acting ropes of Chris Robinson, who he also worked with in Pineapple Express alongside James Franco. In the opening credits I was excited to see Tisha Campbell-Martin (of Martin and My Wife And Kids fame), but after realising she only appeared briefly in one scene, I was kinda disappointed. I was also not happy at the steroetypical role of an angry black woman with sagging boobs she played. SMH. Oh, and Justin Long was hilarious as a gay lover to one of Zack's former schoolmates who Miri used to have a crush on. I enjoyed his stint on He's Just Not That Into You.

Anyway, although the film is not that hardcorde in terms of adult entertainment, it does have a great deal nudity, so it's definitely for adult viewing. Zack And Miri Make A Porno is funny and goofy, but also touches you with the emotions it evokes. It opens at cinemas nationwide on the 08th of May 2009.

Watchmen is set to entertain and provoke your thoughts

Yesterday afternoon I watched a movie called Watchmen and am glad I went into it with no preconceptions about it. When I got to the theatre, I was amazed by the turnout from the media and other players in the industry, which really piqued my interest even more. Zack Snyder, the director of 300 sure knows how to direct those graphic novel features. Watchmen was entertaining, thought-provoking and visually appealing.

The plot revolves around a group of former superheros who, when one of them is killed in cold-blood, regroup to solve the mystery surrounding their former friend's death. The quest for the truth reveals even more mystery as they come to a realisation that there is more at play than they could have ever imagined. The story was very interesting, full of twists and turns, yet flowing effortlessly, making for riveting viewing. The fashion in which the history between America and US Soviets was very engaging too.

The actors played their parts very well, although at times I felt some acts were overdone (e.g. the woman superhero's stance whenever she was about to partake on a mission, it was overly dramatic). I enjoyed the choreography very much, which resulted in these very amusing fight sequences. The cinematography also blended very well with the theme and the characters of the movie. Something I also noticed was Patrick Wilson's versatality as an actor. I saw him this past Monday on The Passengers, with Anne Hathaway, and his character was totally different. Even his physical looks on Watchmen were vastly different, you could be fooled into thinking it was not the same person.

I believe Watchmen is going to follow in the same footsteps as 300, in terms of success. It's entertaining and fully packed with action, mystery, reality and some fantasy, as well as great and appeasing visuals. The almost 3 hour length of the movie will not even matter because you are glued to the screen from beginning to end. The energy-packed thriller opens at cinemas nationwide next Friday, 06 March 2009. Be sure to check it out.

In the meantime, please check out the trailer below to get taste of what to expect.