300's Rodrigo Santoro In The Upcoming Animation Extravaganza "Rio 2"

Fast-rising to be one of Hollywood’s leading men, Rodrigo Santoro, a Brazilian native reprises his role as Tulio in “Rio 2,” from the globally beloved hit “Rio” where he plays an eccentric scientist opposite Leslie Mann’s character, Linda who owns Blu.  

Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and Linda (Mann) as seen in the first movie are living a simple life together in Minnesota who are both homebodies – explaining the very domesticated rare Macaw, Blu. Upon Tulio’s arrival, their lives are turned upside down bringing news that Blu is not the last of his kind – taking them both to Rio to meet Jewel (Anne Hathaway).  Their adventure brings them further into the Amazon in “Rio 2” where Tulio and Linda who are now married have caught a blue feather floating on air while exploring the deep part of the jungle. The newlyweds are exploring the Amazon, where they discover there may be more Blue Macaws, and set out to find them. 

REEL DEAL: Into The Wild Adventure In "Rio 2"

Carlos Saldanha, who co-directed and directed the global blockbuster “Ice Age” movies had long wanted to write a love letter to his hometown of Rio.  From his imagination came a story about a nerdy, highly domesticated bird who goes on the adventure of a lifetime in that wondrous city that produced the highly successful “Rio” movie released in April 2011 that became a worldwide smash with almost $500 million at the global box office.  

REEL DEAL: Party In The Jungle - "Rio 2" Poster Revealed!

The merriest of characters in the worldwide hit animation “Rio” reunite in “Rio 2” where they now head to the Amazon from the vibrant city of Rio De Janeiro as seen in this latest poster from 20th Century Fox. 

The film’s macaw lovebirds Blu and Jewel (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway) are now facing parenting issues whether to stay in the city or make a new nest in the jungle to raise their children.  Along with their friends,  “Rio 2” continues the grandeur of adventure as we see Blu and Jewel raise their children while unexpectedly meeting relatives in the wild and dodging dangers brought about by familiar and new set of villains.

“Rio 2” opens April 9 in 3D nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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REEL DEAL: "Rio 2 (3D)" International Trailer And First Look Photos

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (Anne Hathaway), the macaw lovebirds in the first “Rio” movie that hit it off with the world and sent the box-office flying high are back in “Rio 2” with the entire original cast and a new set of fine actors and musical talents.

Watch the latest international trailer of “Rio 2” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZxrlLARycE&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx_THQ8_QjSrpxKfqOdHsc2k 

REEL DEAL: Return To Grand In "Rio 2 "

Nigel is about to crash…into the grandest party as Blu, Jewel and friends return in “Rio 2.” 

Jesse Eisendberg and Anne Hathaway return in “Rio 2”  along with Jemaine Clement,  Will.I.Am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann,Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin, and Jamie Foxx.

REEL DEAL: Rio 2

Twentieth Century Fox Animation Announces "Rio 2" Casting

Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg and the rest of the original gang are back in “Rio 2” for the follow-up of the 2011 animated hit “Rio” along with a flock of top actors and musical talents new to the franchise, as announced by Vanessa Morrison, president of 20th Century Fox Animation.

The film is now in production at Blue Sky Studios. Twentieth Century Fox's international rollout begins March 20, 2014, followed by its domestic release on April 11, 2014 (April 10 in Phils.).

Returning to RIO 2, a world rich with grandeur, character, color and music are Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, JemaineClement, will.i.am, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann,Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, Jake T. Austin, and Jamie Foxx.

REEL DEAL: The Hunting Party REVIEW

The Golden Globe Award-winning actor, Richard Gere, plays Simon Hunt, a journalist who is desperate to save his sinking career. On a frantic hunt for a story big enough to propel him back into the limelight, he convinces his former camera man, Duck (Terrence Howard), to embark on a mission to interview the number 1 war criminal of Bosnia, Radoslav Bogdanovi, also known as "The Fox".  They are accompanied by Duck’s buddy, the young reporter Benjamin (Jesse Eisenberg).  Simon Hunt convinces the two to track down and capture the Fox. Along the way, they are mistaken as CIA hit squad by the United Nation’s police force and by the Serbians. They are captured by the Fox’s guards and are about to be executed.  Fortunately, the CIA assassins come and free them. The CIA orders the journalists to board the plane bound for the US, but they run away and continue their quest to hunt down the Fox. They seize him while he is hunting in the woods and then release him in the village filled with the family members of the victims of his war crime.

The cast includes James Brolin, Diane Kruger and Joy Bryant.  The film is directed by Richard Shepard based on the screenplay written by Richard Shepard himself.

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has given the The Hunting Party an R-13 rating. E-PLUS members get to enjoy 50% off on the ticket. SM Advantage cardholders, Prestige Card, BDO Rewards Card and Global Pinoy Card holders can enjoy 20% discount on tickets.

SM Cinema treats it patrons to an exclusive screening of The Hunting Party

With its promise of providing not only the best experience to its patrons, but also access to exciting and exclusice movie selections, SM Cinema's CineExclusive features yet another action-filled movie, The Hunting Party.

The Hunting Party stars Richard Gere as Simon Hunt who goes to Bosnia along with his long-time cameraman Duck played by Terrence Howard with a young apprentice journalist Benjamin (Jesse Eisenberg). They were sent to Bosnia to shoot a "puff piece" for a discredited news anchor (James Brolin) wherein they search for the number 1 war criminal in Bosnia, the Fox. However, they find themselves in jeopardy when they get mistaken as a CIA hit squad and the Fox and his men decide to go after them. The movie also stars Diane Kruger, and is written and directed by Richard Shepard.

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REEL DEAL: The Social Network

What goes on in the mind of the youngest billionaire in the world? Cause I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad! Facebook as the biggest social network in the world had made its mark in history for it revolutionize the new age internet. Now, the most interesting thing is its founders and co-founders. The bright minds that came from Harvard University, not even in their 30's made a revolution that swept the world. 

Although it is not a biography of the acclaimed billionaire, it does shows the start of the multi-billion dollar internet site from college houses that host only a few people. The real test here is friendship that has been shattered by ambitions and most of all money. Kinda ironic that the site promotes good will and friendship is what you will see is the opposite.

Pretty interesting things were actually facts (you can just search that if they are true), and even if you don't have the mind of Zuckerberg. You will 'like' this and know that its not always the grown ups (I mean the seniors) who is the only rich and freaky. Justin Timberlake played Sean Parker, the founder of napster. And the future spiderman (Andrew Garfield) also made a perfect fit with Mark Z.(Jesse Eisenberg). Another thing to watch out for is Disney talent Branda Song, she made a made a big transformation here. Not really of the family movie, but will make you write an inspired profile status. So be a fan!

Deliberation time kids!

Movie summary in 3 lines: Facebook Likes This!

Technical Effects 4 out of 5 stars 

(good but I thought I was watching a sci-fi movie than a drama)

Plot 5 out of 5 stars (facebook. period.)

Popcornmeter (the rating if this movie would make you hungrier while watching) 4 out of 5 stars (Appletini, anyone?)

Acting and Actors 4 out of 5 stars (Spiderman was one of the cast?!)

DVD worthiness 4 out of 5 stars (it has a 'like' button on it)

Sequel worthiness 4 out of 5 stars 

(how about how mark zuckerberg childhood and why is he addicted to computers?)

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (facebook addicts must watch, so that means you!)