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Ice Age 4 Continental Drift

We have very luckily been invited to attend the screening of the much-anticipated Ice Age 4 Continental Drift, on Sunday afternoon, what a great way to start off the holidays!

This all-new chapter in one of the most successful film franchises of all time brings together the visually epic and the emotionally powerful; the humorous and the heartfelt – plus the world’s most beloved prehistoric squirrel-rat and the ultimate unconventional herd of this or any Age.

Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences – a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo). In the wake of these upheavals, Sid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates determined to stop them from returning home.

The film sounds like heaps of family fun and the girls are so looking forward to it. I will definitely post a review next week after we have seen it.

Ice Age 4 Continental Drift is due to be released in cinemas on the 29th June 2012.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting

On thursday I was invited to attend the press screening of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, which is soon to be released in cinemas. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie as it promised to be a heart warming big screen comedy; I love a film that is both funny and meaningful.

The film is based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It tackles a variety of preconceived ideas that people have regarding pregnancy and parenthood. Although light-hearted, the film also focuses on the more emotional aspects of being a parent-to-be. The basic plot follows the lives of five couples, as they each prepare for the responsibilities of parenthood. Each of the couples are representative of possible pre-parenthood situations, which allows most viewers to connect with a few of the various stories portrayed. As a mother, having gone through two pregnancies myself, I could certainly relate to quite a few of the situations in the film.

The star-studded cast all deliver great performances but my favourite character in the film is Wendy, played by Elizabeth Banks. Wendy is a baby-crazy author who when faced with the reality of her own pregnancy realises that it is not all that the books and magazines portray it to be! She is constantly searching for the “glow” that pregnancy promises to bring.

Another actor that stands out is Chris Rock, who is the leader of “the dudes group”{the dads}, who in my opinion brings the true element of comedy to the film. The dads agree that ‘whatever is discussed in dudes group stays in dudes group’ and they have a strict policy of no judgement! The film although funny is definitely not a side-splitting comedy but rather a romantic film peppered with humorous moments.

Ultimately the film is about understanding that no matter what you plan for, life (and especially parenthood) doesn’t always deliver what you expect.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting is due to be released in cinemas on the 15th June 2012.

To find out more about the film and cast see my previous synopsis of the film click here

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My Top 4 Favourite Celebrities

These are My Top 4 Favourite Celebrities, actresses and or singers, that I admire both from a style perspective, as well as for their amazing talent.

SJP I have loved from her early acting days, when she starred in a A Year In The Life and one of my favourites, Footloose! More recently, however, we all love and know her character, Carrie Bradshaw, from Sex In The City.

Jennifer Lopez or JLo as she has been nicknamed, is a multi-talented woman, not only is she a singer, actress and business woman but she is a mom too! My favourite movie that she starred in is definitely The Wedding Planner.

Julia Roberts, for those that know me, is my favourite-favourite. Perhaps it her natural beauty, her gorgeous smile or infectious laughter, I am not sure exactly maybe all of the above! I love her acting and have loved most of the movies she has acted in! We all remember her in Pretty Woman and My Best Friends Wedding, funny and heartwarming performances. My all time favourite movie of hers, would have to be Erin Brockovich, where we get to see another side of her multi talented persona.

Last but certainly not least is Sandra Bullock, she has played many rather diverse roles in her acting career thus far and is fondly remembered for her kick-ass performance in Speed. My all time favourite movie of hers, would have to be, The Blind Side, which I have seen a good few times and cried every time!

To see more from from My Top 4 Series click here

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What to Expect When You're Expecting

Pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience, filled with lots of surprises and “unknowns” – you never really know “what to expect when you’re expecting”! It can be tough just trying to fall pregnant, never mind the actual pregnancy, the birth and all the 100’s of decisions there are to make. It’s always easier to laugh about it, after the fact! We all need a good laugh sometimes and what better than a great comedy to do the job! I am super excited about the release of “What to expect when you’re expecting” in cinemas next month. It looks hilarious and has a fantastic cast!

The film is inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy, about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Delighted at the prospect of starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules (Cameron Diaz) and dance show star Evan (Matthew Morrison) find that their fast-paced celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy.

Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice, when pregnancy hormones ravage her body. While Wendy’s husband, Gary (Ben Falcone), struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, Ramsey (Denis Quaid), who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler (Brooklyn Decker).

Photographer Holly (Jennifer Lopez) is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child. Her husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers – get to tell it like it really is! Rival, food truck, chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up leaves them wondering, what to do, when your first child comes before your first date?

“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” promises to be a humorous and uplifting tale of all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

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The film is due to be released in cinemas in South Africa on the 15^th June 2012, so keep a look out for it and I will definitely do a review after I have seen it!

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The Holiday

I loved “The Holiday” the first time around and loved it even more when we watched it for the second time last night!

The film tells the tale of two young woman – Amanda, played by Cameron Diaz and Iris, played by Kate Winslet. Amanda is a successful American career woman and Iris a British journalist. Just before Christmas, these two strangers do a home-exchange for the holidays. Exchanging not only homes but also each others lives. Amanda ends up in a sweet country cottage in Surrey, much like something out of Beatrix Potter, while Iris moves into a LA mansion with a maid and all the modern trappings this lifestyle bring with it .

"The Holiday Cottage in Surrey"

Iris, a lovesick English rose, is escaping England to nurse her broken heart and try to forget that she is still in love with Jasper (Rufus Sewell). While Amanda, after breaking off a long-term relationship back in LA, wishes for nothing more than solitude and escape from the male species.

Jude Law & Cameron Diaz

Needless to say neither woman really get what they are looking for, instead they encounter new “love interests” in the form of Graham, played by Jude Law and Miles, played by Jack Black but I am giving too much away! So the romantic tale unfolds which is both heart warming and funny.

Kate Winslet & Jack Black

So if you are looking for something to do on this rainy public holiday and you have not seen The Holiday yet or just need a bit of romance in your life – why not rent it on DVD and give it a watch!

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