Saturday was great since I went to the mall to watch G.I. Joe Rise of the Cobra along with my ♥husband♥ and brother. The movie was fun and entertaining, thanks to the movie’s special effects and Marlon Wayan’s goofy tactics.  My brother and I were avid fans of G.I. Joe (cartoons version) when we were still younger. We were regularly attuned to all episodes. Since that was a long time ago, I myself had difficulty understanding what was really happening in the movie. Like Transformers 2, my eyes were glued to the theater’s wide screen and I was obviously overwhelmed by the action scenes blended with special effects but just didn’t understand everything that was going on in the movie. Nevertheless, we still had a blast and no regrets in watching it.

Another, reason why I watched the movie was due to Channing Tatum’s role as Duke. I used to have this silly infatuation of him after watching Step Up and She’s the Man.  You must admit, he a great dancer  not to mention good looking and I think that’s what I admire about him since he’s got great talent.  Unfortunately, he’s acting in G.I. Joe wasn’t that great. I’m not really sure but I felt that he could have done a better job in portraying his role as Duke. Recently, I’ve read an article by foxnews that Channing Tatum used to be a stripper at a night club when he was still 18. But not to worry ladies he didn’t really show everything since the club had a strict no nudity policy. But word has it that girls and guys i guess hehehe were drooling over him. Anyways, past is past and now Channing Tatum is one of the hottest stars in Hollywood these days. I’m definitely looking forward to his next project.

Who would have thought that guinea pigs would beat Harry Potter at box office taking the No. 1 spot from the boy wizard? Jerry Bruckheimer’s first 3-D film made it to the top opening with $32.2 million. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince came in a close second with an estimated $30 million dollars followed by The Ugly Truth which had $27 million opening. The Half-Blood Prince earnings this week was a 61% drop from its huge opening last weekend of $79.5 million.

G-Force features voiceover work from known celebrities namely Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan and Penelope Cruz as resourceful rodents.

The highlights a group of guinea pigs trained by the government to work in espionage, armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, soon discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. Tapped for the G-Force are guinea pigs Darwin the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster, an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall reconnaissance expert, Mooch, and a star-nosed mole, Speckles, the computer and information specialist. Along the way, the G-Force encounters myriad other members of the animal kingdom, including pet shop layabout Hurley and the rabidly territorial hamster Bucky (source: imdb.com).

Watch the G-Force Official Trailer.

Special thanks to those responsible for filming these clips from the movie NEW MOON. These are two exclusive clips shown during the Comic-Con International 2009 convention in San Diego. The New Moon stars Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan)& Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) attended the said event as well as other casts namely Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Noot Seear & many others. I can’t wait for the movie’s premiere this coming September!

Check out photos of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner during the event!

Finally, I was able to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince yesterday! And boy was the movie awesome! I haven’t read the book yet, though, I’ve wanted to so many times but I just could not find the time. The movie was not really what I’ve expected. I must admit that I was expecting more of the action we’ve seen in the earlier Harry Potter movies but unfortunately, Voldemort’s character didn’t show up in the movie which I think is one of the movie’s drawbacks.

What I like about the movie was it’s usual magical semblance, stunning cinematography, and its unparalleled characters. Harry and Ginny’s romance is just an added bonus. I just loved the part when Ginny fought her way through a blazing fire when Harry was going after Bellatrix Lestrange oblivious to the fact that he’s obviously no match for the evil Bellatrix and the Death Eaters. I must admit I felt sad when Dumbledore was murdered by Professor Severus Snape. I knew that this scene would happen but I guess I’m just not fond of watching evil triumph over good. For those who haven’t watched the movie I suggest for you to do so. You’ll definitely be missing out.

Here’s an overview of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie from fandango.com. Let’s set aside Las Vegas Show Tickets for now.

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings.

Harry Potter stars: David Radcliffe, Emma Watson & Rupert Grint

Recently the Vatican praised the new Harry Potter movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” over its clear representation of good vs. evil. The movie also received a two thumbs-up from the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano on its display of adolescent love. The newspaper further stipulates that the movie achieved the correct balance and made the stars more credible to its audience.