Scar 3D: A first of its kind. Win T-Shirts!!!

Horror movie buffs, get ready for a totally different and exilerating experience with a horror movie completely done in HD 3D technology. A first of its kind 3D movie event, according to those in the know. I haven't seen the movie myself, but by just looking at the pictures and the trailer, it's certainly not for the faint-hearted. Please peep the trailor below for the taste of what to come when Scar 3D releases at Nu Metro cinemas nationwide on the 31st of October 2008. Just in time for Halloween.

YEAHBO.DOT.NET and Nu Metro are giving away Scar 3D t-shirts to 10 people who visit the website in the month of November. The t-shirts are black with the title treatment in red, as shown on the above picture. Please go to YEAHBO.DOT.NET for more details on how to stand a chance to don one these dope t-shirts.

Now, the trailer:

A taste of Italian style at Peroni’s Mamelodi and Soweto Italian Fairs

Italian beer brand Peroni is doing it big with fashion, iconic brands and lifestyle celebrated by Peroni in Tshwane this weekend. Get ready to enjoy the finer things, Italian style.

This October, Peroni Nastro Azzurro will bring Italian style to the streets of Tshwane. Peroni’s Italian Fair will showcase all things Italian style – from authentic Italian cuisine, lifestyle, design and Italian fashion.

Italian lifestyle activities include fashion shows featuring admired Italian labels, and Italian lifestyle exhibition, iconic Italian brands displays as well as an Italian chef that will be in attendance to demonstrate the fine art of Italian cooking, among others. Italian street cafés will also allow for the enjoyment of an ice cold Peroni. Salute! Paparazzi will capture moments of Italian style where the best dressed will be rewarded.

The Peroni Italian Fair will take place in Mamelodi, corner Tsweu and Mashabela streets, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October between 14h00 and 21h00. Do not miss out on the evening’s festivities at Jack Buddha.

Next week, 01 November 2008, the Peroni Italian Fair moves to Soweto, at the Freedom Square in Kliptown. Mzansi's townships are going Italian, thanks to Peroni.

Entry costs R50.

Heineken does it again.

Apologies for taking this long to do a write up on this, I was waiting for a few snaps to go with the piece. Anyway, Speakerscorner invited me to the Heineken Greenroom Sessions last Thursday. It was once more, one of those parties where out of a blue, there is a surprise international act on the bill to entertain the guests for the night. They did it last year where Kelis was the headline act at the temporarily-built dome in Constitution Hill. Some time this year in Durban, Kelis' husband Nas was the main attration for another of their sessions. Thursday night was Sean Kingston's turn to wow the revelers at Johannesburg City Hall.

We were treated to endless dosages of finger foods, and the flowing alcohol, including tons and tons of Heineken, of course. The beautifully-paired Kim Engelbrecht and Stoan Seete made for amazing comperes. Gang Of Instrumentals opened the performance bill, followed by the ever-entertaining HHP, who was joined on stage by ProVerb. Their performances were great, only the sound disappointing as we could hardly hear the words said or sung on the mics. DJ Ready D had played his part as he spinned some of the biggest hip hop and R&B songs earlier on.

After the local acts had performed, I spoke with Raksha Singh, who works for Speakerscorner and a representative for Heineken (she handles their account). I asked her what else was in store for the night. She couldn't tell me, no matter how hard I tried to quizz her. She eventually gave the following clue: he's a very popular dance-hall artist. I quickly blurted, Sean Paul. She said it was not Sean Paul. She continued with the clues: he's very big (bodywise). At that instant, I didn't think it would be Sean Kingston, maybe because I've never really been a fan. Only later when he made it into the stage that I thought, actually, I got the first name right, lol. Sean Kingston's performances was not bad, but not impressive either. He belted out all the popular songs he has come to be known for, even attempting a John Legend song (Ordinary People) with one of his backing vocalists on the lead.

The overall atmosphere was awesome though. I haven't been to a party that I had so much fun in, in a long time. The energy, the people, the ambience, were all just right. I got to re-unite with friends and people I know that I haven't seen in a while. It was also celebrity galore, from musicians to tv personalities, to comedians, to actors, to fashion designers, etc. it was really a great night. Heineken sure knows how to entertain their guests and consumers, and Speakerscorner know just how to put together a great party or an event for that matter. Thanks ladies. And Melanie, it was great seeing you, the U.S. was good to you in the past few weeks you were there, next time tuck me into your luggage, lol. Thanks for the invite Raksha.

Here is a chance for you to win with So You Think You Can Dance

All those that have been following and voting to keep you favourite dancer in the reality dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, here are some good news for you.

With only three weeks to go, SABC 1’s So You Think You Can Dance is turning up the heat in the build up to the grand finale on Saturday 1st November. Now it’s the public’s turn to win big with SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho’s favourite reality television show. Viewers are asked to enter and vote FOR their favourites which will KEEP their favourites in the competition. Members of the public that vote via sms, stand the chance of winning watches (valued at R500) as well as R1 000 in cash per week. All they have to do is watch the live show this Saturday 18th and the following Saturday 25th (from 6:30pm to 7:30pm) and to vote via sms for one hour after to keep their favourites in the competition.

Then, on the night of the grand finale (Saturday 1st November), viewers that vote for their favourite dancers also stand the chance to win a cash prize of R1 000 and Jeep watches by voting for their favourites. And should they send through the correct name of the dancer that they think will be South Africa’s first winner, they stand the chance of walking away with R3 000 in cash. So keep watching and remember to vote for one hour after the live show (7:30pm to 8:30pm).

Max Payne following on Sin City filming technology. And some goodies to give away, courtesy of Nu Metro

Earlier this afternoon I had a pleasure of seeing Mark Wahlberg's latest flick Max Payne. Mark plays a role of Max Payne, a law enforcement officer who lost his wife and child through a suspicious and confusing manner. His quest to find the killers that destroyed his dreams of a perfect family leads him to an underworld filled with darknes, intrigue and danger. Could the people he trusted be the very same people responsible for the murder of his family? The film takes you through the journey leading to his realisation that there is a bigger hand at play here than just murder. The film started very slow but picked up halfway through. The twist in the end is worth watching the film all the way through.

Another highlight for me was the imagery (the colouring process) in the film. It is reminiscent of the use of black and white colours, with a splash of red that we all saw in the movie Sin City. It just takes your breathe away. Fimlmakers should be applauded for their creative imaginations. I also wanted to see how rapper Ludacris will fair in this movie. I hadn't seen him since his appearance on John Singleton's Oscar-winning Hustle & Flow. His role was very small, and it's a pity that he didn't manage to use the screen time he had effectively. He should have taken a cue from Common on Street Kings, who made sure that whatever time he had, he had to use it wisely and be remembered for it.

Max Payne opens at Nu Metro cinemas nationwide next Friday, 24 October 2008. We also have some goodies to give away, thanks to our sponsors Nu Metro. We are giving away 5 DVD hampers to 5 lucky readers. Please go to YEAHBO.DOT.NET for more details.