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Cynthia Mort Sells Murder Mystery To Producer Graham King 2007-09-06 04:05:02 Neil Jordan’s The Brave One is about to be released in the states and its screenwriter, Cynthia Mort has never been more high-profile. The Brave One see’s Jodie Foster as a New York Yuppie who seeks revenge after hoodlums kill her boyfriend. The reviews for the movie are phenomenal. Cynthia has obviously been a busy lady, riding on the wave of success after The Brave One, she has sold an untitled murder mystery to producer Graham King (Martin Scorses’s right-hand man). King’s production company, GK films, will be overseeing the movie which is described as a ‘fast-paced morality tale’ akin to the films of the 80’s. Speaking to The Hollywood Producer, King said, “It’s such a thrill to find material you simply must bring to the big screen, especially when it gives you the chance to work with someone who is at the top of her game.” Nothing else has been revealed plot, cast or director wise but as soon as we know, you’ll know. Written by Lucy for Product ...

Sony A700: Alpha series digital SLR camera 2007-09-06 04:01:29 Here we have the new Sony A700 which is a high-end Alpha digital SLR series camera; the camera will provide 12.24 megapixel shots for perfect images all the time. The Sony A700 is aided by normal ISO sensitivity up to 3200, although there is an expanded mode to boost the ISO up to 6400 this really comes in handy when you are taking pictures in the dark. Most digital cameras in this class will be left behind when it comes to previewng images on the 3-inch LCD view screen, as it will display a preview of the image very close to the actual image that has been taken, thanks to a display of 921,000-pixels. Sony always like to go that extra mile which is why they have incorporated separate Compact Flash and Memory Stick slots, what this means is that you can use either Sony’s memory card or the industry standard. This digital SLR camera from the Alpha series has an 11-point autofocus system, and to provide those perfect shots is the optical image stabilization and you do not need to wor ... Sony

Allison Jaskowiak And Ian Kennedy: Baseball Game To Clash With Their Wedding 2007-09-06 03:56:01 Allison Jaskowiak is the girlfriend of major league baseball player Ian Kennedy. Allison is a women’s basketball player for the USC Trojans and is a 5th year shooting guard and is a lady with a wedding problem. Allison picked the 6th October as their wedding day but now she has got a big problem because the New York Yankees just might be competing in the playoffs. When Allison booked the wedding she did not know that this would happen because just a short time ago her future husband Ian was in the minor leagues but has since been called up to the “bigs” as those silly boys say, something has to give ground. Allison was born on the 12th July 1984 and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri on mid-western beef while leading her high school team to a second place finish in the state championship. Allison is majoring in English literature and will graduate in 2008. During her graduation ceremony, word is that her important future husband will be warming the bench at Yankee Stadium. Dut ... Baseball

New iPod Touch Video: flash based 16GB portable media player 2007-09-06 03:53:12 The New iPod Touch 16GB flash based portable media player is having mixed views with music lovers; we have a video below showing its looks. Some people are wondering why the player has just 16GB of storage while their current iPod has much more than this, the reason is because the new iPod Touch is flash based. This kind of storage gives you a much longer battery life, is very durable and costs around double for the flash storage, other users are expressing there views with comments like “do we really need a new overpriced model every 8 months?” and “can’t even play a simple .avi video”. I guess it comes down to wanting the latest technology, as flash based storage has many more benefits but will cost you more per GB (around $600 for a 32GB flash drive). If you do not mind the current file formats on the Apple iPod then that’s fine, but if you do not like a media player that is very limited in its file formats then the iPod Touch may not be for you. Written by Daniel f ... Ipod

Natalie Portman Appears Nude in Wes Anderson’s Hotel Chevalier? 2007-09-06 03:49:58 We told you yesterday that the Wes Anderson short starring Natalie Portman and Jason Schwartzman won’t be showing before The Darjeeling Limited after all. If it didn’t bother you before, it may do now, especially if you like a bit of Natalie Portman! Timeout London has reported that, in the film, Natalie Portman will appear in the nude. The report says, “This wistful and maudlin short story offers some background to the main attraction as Schwartzmann and Natalie Portman play a pair of estranged lovers who square up to each other in the sumptuous surroundings of a Parisian hotel room.” “If there’s one element of ‘Hotel Chevalier’ that’s surprising for Anderson, it’s a strong sense of romance and sexuality: in one shot, Schwartzmann gently pulls off Portman’s clothes to reveal her naked body from behind, and a later shot has Portman, nude, standing still in a doorway, one foot up against the frame. It’s the sexiest thing that Anderson has ever done.” Whether ...

Robert Rodriguez To Direct Pilot Of Preacher? 2007-09-06 03:41:00 A HBO television series adaptation of preacher has been rumoured for a while now, with Kevin Smith, Mark Steven Johnson and Howard Deutch all being attached to direct. Fans were a little unnerved by the choice of directors, but it seems there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for fans of Preacher. It has been rumoured that Sin City director Robert Rodriguez is circling the project and ‘he’s just one of many top-shelf directors interested in the series’. HBO hasn’t yet committed to the project but with Rodriquez on board, the project could easily be fast tracked. Preacher follows the story of a down-and-out preacher in a small Texas town who was accidentally possessed by the supernatural creature named ‘Genesis’, in an incident killing his entire congregation and flattening his church. Jesse Custer may have become the most powerful being in the whole of living existence. Driven by a strong sense of right and wrong, Custer goes on a journey across the US in an attempt to ...

Luciano Pavarotti’s Health Deteriorating 2007-09-05 18:24:48 We recently informed readers that Luciano Pavarotti was indeed undergoing tests regarding his health and sources have now confirmed that Pavarotti’s state is at the point in which he is occasionally losing consciousness, along with the pain of his kidney problems and the operation for the pancreatic cancer he is beleived to have had is also creating issues. The AGI news agency said Pavarotti was in a “very serious condition” alarming many of his millions of fans around the world. Luciano Pavarotti has brought a great sense of classical music to the world an truly has passion for his singing. At the time of the operation for pancreatic cancer, http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/08/21/luciano-pavarotti-undergoing-tests-in-hospital/ had been preparing to resume his farewell tour for his fans. Unfortunately, he has made no public appearances since his operation. We hope Pavarotti’s condition becomes more stable and our thoughts go out to him. Written by Ryan for P ... Health

8GB iPhone Price Drop of $200 now only $399: 4GB iPhone to be dropped 2007-09-05 16:48:27 At the recent Apple event CEO Steve Jobs has just announced that the 8GB iPhone will have a price drop of $200, so now the cell phone will only cost you $399. Steve also said that the 4GB iPhone will be dropped, so once current stocks have been sold they will be no more. Like I have always said “It does not pay to be the first person the purchase a product,” I have proven this time and time again. How sick must those people feel who bought the first 8GB iPhone for $600. Apple has said that they are on track to sell their one millionth iPhone by the end of September, and they just want the high sales figures to just get better, and announcing a price cut before the holiday season is one sure way of doing this. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: iPhone News, News ... Iphone

Canon PowerShot SD1000 Camera Review: Looks Great, Performs Well 2007-09-05 16:21:19 Having played about with this real eye-catching device, I can’t help but wonder how innovative and simple the design is. The clean, smooth edges really do make a difference in making this Canon one to remember. Sizewise, it can fit in even the tightest of jeans pockets and is surprisingly quick to take pictures, similar to the Sony Cybershot in that respect. Having said this, the picture quality without it’s flash is surprisingly poor, which isn’t too significant. Be sure to buy a memory card large enough for all those memories as the video will eat away those megabytes like there’s no tomorrow. Sound quality on the video mode really is great. This camera really is recommended and overall, I’d give it full marks for presentation, but four out of five on features. At 7.1 megapixels, most photos are great, but I can’t help feeling cheated when I don’t want the flash to be on. Written by Ryan for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Digital Cameras ...

4 Kids: Electronic Test Tube Alien. 2007-09-05 16:12:32 They’re alive!! This toy will keep you inquisitive kids occupied as they get to take care of their very own living alien. Your Alien comes in a chrysalis device. In order for your Alien to grow into an adult you must take care of it. As it is electronically configured you can hook it up to your PC and monitor its progress. To bring you’re Alien to life you have to add water to the test tube, and as you watch your Alien will hatch. It comes with its own flashing heart beat!! There are three warning colours which you must look out for on your Alien: • Green – “its drowning” • Orange – “he/she is hungry” • Red – “he/she is doing well” You have to take proper care of your Alien which means it needs equal amounts of daylight and darkness. Make sure that you give you Alien the right amount of slime which is called “sloog”. There are different styles of Alien available. You can register your Alien and check on his progress at test tube aliens Writt ...

NBA Basketball Referees to use Video Replays 2007-09-05 15:58:20 NBA basketball game referees will soon be able to use video camera instant replays to review altercations and flagrant fouls, beginning the new season.The NBA’s Board of Governors agreed on the proposition put forward by the NBA’s Competition Committee. It will allow officials to review “flagrant-2″ fouls, which are fouls that are penalised with the ejection of the player. The video reviews will also be used ot ensure no foul play is gone unnoticed when penalties are awarded and such. Do you think this will cut down on the number of fouls and fights in the NBA? Do you like watching the fights!? Source Written by Phil for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Gaming, Sports News, News ...

The Orbitreck Platinum 2007-09-05 15:53:39 The Orbitreck Platinum is designed for a cardiovascular workout. This version of the product has been improved in three areas, construction, durability and comfort. The Orbitreck has a 3 piece crank shaft, universal joint handle bars and increased internal bearings. This provides a quieter ride and increases the life of the machine. The Platinum Orbitreck boasts the following features: • Stride bars to sculpt the upper body • Extra wide pedals which are non-slip • Tubular frame which will hold people in excess of 300 lbs in weight • A resistance dial which allows the tension to be adjusted by degrees and not by preset positions For information or to purchase the product go to Orbitreck Platinum Written by Emma for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Exercise Bikes, Exercise Equipment ...

Ron Paul Campaign Hits 40,000 Meetup Group Members 2007-09-05 15:00:40 The long- awaited Labor Day that we all know and love has recently come and gone and as per usual, started the presidential season. However, Ron Paul had an extra reason to smile as the impressive figure of 40,000 volunteers had been met, which is a substantial amount more than Barack Obama, the candidate with the second best Meetup organization who has 5,801 members. The most likely reason as to why the Ron Paul campaign has been so damn widely recognized for its powerful presence on the internet is due to his widely known support to the world wide web. That really was a great move seeing as there are millions of us web users on the net daily, complimented by Ron Paul’s ideas. His campaign leads all GOP candidates in every significant online aspect including website traffic, MySpace and Facebook friends, YouTube subscribers and Google searches. “All over America, Meetup group members are coming together and organizing to support Dr. Paul,” said chairman Kent Snyd ... Ron Paul

Big Brother 8 Ex-Housemate Ziggy Receives Warnings To Stay Away From Chanelle 2007-09-05 14:13:51 Big Brother 8 Ex-housemate Ziggy has received text messages from fans who want him to stay away from Chanelle. Ziggy revealed that the messages warned him that he should not trust Chanelle, who was out of the house for four weeks before Ziggy finished in fourth place in the show’s final. Ziggy has decided to pay no attention to the claims, and yesterday announced that he and Chanelle want to be together. Ziggy said that the text messages say that “They claimed while I was still in the house, Chanelle had been misbehaving and saying bad things about me in interviews. I was completely thrown because I know that’s not true. I don’t know why anyone would want to do this to us. I trust Chanelle one hundred and ten percent.” Chanelle has said that “I was always worried people on the outside might try to split us up. It’s jealousy. But it’s really cruel.” What do you think we all know that she had a boyfriend while she was in the house b ...

Lee Ryan Has Quit Hell’s Kitchen 2007-09-05 14:03:39 It has been reported that Lee Ryan has quit Hell’s Kitchen after a heated row with Marco Pierre White. It is not known what prompted the quarrel or how long it lasted, but Lee left the kitchen to cool down once it had subsided. When he returned to the kitchen, White told him that he was no longer part of the team, prompting Ryan to quit the show. So with nine celebrity chefs now remaining on Hell’s Kitchen who will be the winner? The show continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1. Written by Kerry for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Celebrity News, News ...