http://www.ellenpageonline.comyour source for everything ellen pageen-ushttp://http://www.ellenpageonline.comwebmaster@ellen-page.net[color=#2D2DFC]CBC Radio[/color] has aired the 10th and last episode of [color=#2D2DFC]»The Bottom Line«[/color] yesterday, in which David Suzuki meets Ellen in a Halifax park to talk about how nature grounds us amidst the chaos and the things that sparked her interest in environmentalism. You can listen to it on [color=#2D2DFC]www.cbc.ca[/color], in the [color=#2D2DFC]audio clip section[/color] or via iTunes (Podcasts > CBC > The Bottom Line from CBC Radio > Episode 10). The whole podcast is worth listening to, but if you just want to hear the actual interview then fast forward to the 35 minute mark. Although the subject is too complex to discuss here at length, I'd like to share my thoughts and quote Suzuki's final statement because I think there is so much truth and wisdom in these words: "As humans on this planet, what is our role? For decades, scientist has been informing us that human activity is driving tens of thousands of species to extinction every year, that forests are vanishing, oceans depleted, air polluted and climate's changing. Human beings have become a new kind of force. Our numbers, technological power, consumptive demand and global economy are using up the productivity and regenerability of the biosphere, while spreading our waste throughout the air, water and soil. The economy has become our dominant priority, but that economy fails to recognize that everything that we use comes out of the earth. And whatever we are finished with, goes back into it. Our technological power has exploded and has amplified our ability to exploit the world around us. As the growth explosion has revealed, our technologies are powerful, but we have not designed them so that we can deal with their consequences in the worst case scenarios. I believe we can work our way out of our problems, but only if we can all agree that the source of our health, happiness and wealth is nature itself, the air, water and land and the web of life they support. That is the very source of all that really matters. That truly must be the bottom line!" Personally, I was shocked when David told his Vancouver story. Can you imagine children who live near the beach, but who have never seen a crab, never built a sand castle or rolled a rock before? Like both said, there is so much “disconnect” nowadays and I believe this is not an isolated case. Just ask yourself when the last time was that you walked through a forest, hiked a canyon, went to a lookout spot to enjoy the fantastic view or simply listened to birds twitter? I think a major problem is that many people live from one day to the next everyday without thinking of tomorrow. They live in the moment and only do the things they need to continue with their evolution. These individuals are often trapped in their daily routine and are too focused on their own lives to care enough to go out of their way. However, we should not condemn them because it's not always their fault. One of the many reasons for this misery is the above mentioned "technological power". The world seems to spin faster each day in its technological whirlwind of cellular phones, pagers, TV, Internet access and so forth. We are buried in information, e-mails, text messages and new products and services. Money moves around the world in a fraction of a second and most people living anywhere in the world can know within minutes if anything happens anywhere - like who Tiger Woods had sex with or that Paris Hilton was arrested for cocaine possession. But these are not the things we should care about. Just look around - we faced or are still facing the financial crisis in Greece, the flood in Pakistan, earthquakes in Haiti and New Zealand, the oil crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, the world hunger, the East-West conflict or such problems like the vanishing of the bees to name one thing that Ellen is really concerned about. Just because these subjects are not on the front page of the daily newspaper anymore doesn't mean they no longer exist. And if nothing changes, we are slowly but surely heading for a global collapse. This may not happen tomorrow or in this decade, but sometime it will. So the big question is when will will human kind as a whole open up their eyes, stop destroying itself and realize we all inhabit this small planet and the future lies in our hands? Think about it and help to change the world! There is something everyone can do to make it a better place! Some people think Ellen is too young to know about such things or see the bigger picture. Others, in turn, are questioning her qualifications to offer advice to anyone and even call her a hypocrit. That's ridiculous. I can ensure you she really cares about the nature and the things happening around her. At the same time, she is in fact smart, passionate and widely read. Her occupation allows her to read a lot of books and deal with environmental matters. Unlike the rest of us who have a working day of 10 hours or more and a very limited free time each day, she can also take some time to study permaculture for example or do other things she is interested in. Basically, we should be happy to have people like her in high profile positions who use their celebrity status to bring forth knowledge and talk about important issues. Last Wednesday, the nominations for the [color=#2D2DFC]2010 Scream Awards[/color] were announced. The awards, given out by [color=#2D2DFC]Spike TV[/color], honor the best in Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Comic Book genres and the more fan-friendly type of movies, TV shows and comic books respectively. Christopher Nolan's [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] picked up 15 nominations in 14 categories, including "Ultimate Scream«, "Best Science Fiction Movie«, "Best Ensemble« and "Fight Scene of the Year«. Ellen has been nominated for »Best Science Fiction Actress« alongside Scarlett Johansson (»Iron Man 2«), Mila Kunis (»The Book of Eli«), Evangeline Lilly (»Lost«), Gwyneth Paltrow (»Iron Man 2«) and Zoe Saldana (»Avatar«). The great thing is you can vote daily for your faves without registering. So get over to the [color=#2D2DFC]official website[/color] and don't miss out on having your say! The 2010 Scream Awards will be taped in Hollywood on October 16 and aired on [color=#2D2DFC]Spike TV[/color] on October 19. Cast your vote on [color=#2D2DFC]www.spike.com/event/scream[/color]! ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Stay tuned for the next update, which will feature the lastest information on James Gunn's [color=#2D2DFC]»SUPER«[/color] as well as photos from the world premiere at the [color=#2D2DFC]2010 Toronto International Film Festival[/color]!http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=249 The [color=#2D2DFC]Toronto International Film Festival[/color] has announced the entire slate of its 35th annual edition. Overall, 246 titles across more than 10 programs will screen at this year's festival, which takes place September 9 - 19. Some of my personal favorites are [color=#2D2DFC]»Black Swan«[/color] (with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis), [color=#2D2DFC]»Kaboom«[/color] (with Thomas Dekker, Juno Temple and Haley Bennett), [color=#2D2DFC]»Trigger«[/color] (directed by Bruce McDonald, with Molly Parker), [color=#2D2DFC]»Tamara Drewe«[/color] (with Gemma Arterton and Luke Evans), [color=#2D2DFC]»Let Me In«[/color] (with Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Elias Koteas), [color=#2D2DFC]»Never Let Me Go«[/color] (with Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley) and [color=#2D2DFC]»The Whistleblower«[/color] (with Rachel Weisz and the talented German actress [color=#2D2DFC]Paula Schramm[/color]). I hoped to see Johnathon Kay's [color=#2D2DFC]»Na Nai'A Legend of the Dolphins«[/color] in the line-up, but it looks like he didn't submit his epic feature film documentary. The celebrity guest list includes names such as Clint Eastwood, Helen Mirren, Danny Boyle, Hilary Swank, Robert Redford, Nicole Kidman, Matt Damon, Milla Jovovich, Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Clive Owen, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Paul Giamatti, Marion Cotillard, Keanu Reeves, Abigail Breslin, Ryan Gosling, Blake Lively, William H. Macy, Malin Akerman, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Colin Firth, Josh Hartnett, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Spacey, Megan Fox and Harvey Keitel. Here are the official description and screening dates for [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color]: TIFF 2010 - Official description ;(written by Colin Geddes) ;With the recent onslaught of superhero send-ups, it seems as though this premise has become somewhat of a genre unto itself. No stranger to rebel filmmaking, James Gunn cut his teeth writing for Troma before making his directing debut with 2006’s Slither. In a similar vein, his follow-up feature combines absurd humour with balls-out violence to create something that is both unashamed and inimitable. But this time Gunn adds a new ingredient, one that is dark, dramatic and subversive to the core. When sad sack Frank D’Arbo (Rainn Wilson) sees his ex-addict wife (Liv Tyler) willingly snatched by a seductive drug dealer (Kevin Bacon), he finds himself unable to cope. But when the finger of God blesses his brain (don’t ask), D’Arbo decides to fight back under the guise of a DIY superhero called Crimson Bolt. In order to get his wife back, he must first fight his way up the criminal ranks, and he begins by taking a monkey wrench to the foreheads of a couple who cut in line at the movies. As Crimson Bolt begins to make the headlines, a young woman from the local comic book store (Ellen Page) joins in on the fun as his sexually charged sidekick, Boltie. The cast is dead-on, with Wilson making the heroic leap to leading man status. Page and Bacon are equally impressive and self-effacing in their supporting roles; both say and do things you could never imagine and we could never print. Rounding out the cast are appearances from longtime genre icons Nathan Fillion (Firefly), Michael Rooker (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer) and Troma’s own Lloyd Kaufman. While Crimson Bolt bears likeness to the Watchmen, Defendor and Kick-Ass, James Gunn has created what is perhaps the definitive take on self-reflexive superheroes. If this outlandish dark comedy is not the zenith of its breed, God help us from what’s to come. Whether you’re new to the graphic novel game or a seasoned fanboy, you will find SUPER to live up to its name. [size=1](Click on the images to view full size)[/size] TIFF 2010 - Screening Dates DateTimeLocationFriday, September 1011:59:00 PMRyerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard Street East, TorontoMonday, September 13 9:30:00 AMVarsity 8, 55 Bloor Street West, TorontoSaturday, September 186:00:00 PMScotiabank Theatre 4, 259 Richmond Street West, Toronto Get tickets: 416-968-FILM | 1-877-968-FILM (3456) Single Tickets will be on sale September 3. Patrons and eligible donors can start purchasing single tickets beginning August 26. For more information and a closer look at the schedule and line-up, visit the official TIFF website: [color=#2D2DFC]tiff.net[/color]. Director James Gunn talked about his upcoming dark superhero comedy and some previous projects in last Sunday's episode of [color=#2D2DFC]»This Week in Movies«[/color], a live weekly show about movie news. Check out the video below! » This Week in Movies - James Gunn Interview - 22nd August 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 37:57 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 197,0 MB) © 2010 This Week In, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to the help of 235 backers, the [color=#2D2DFC]Bee the Change National Campaign[/color] has been successfully funded. This was definitely a step in the right direction. But the truth is the filmmakers need about $100,000 to reach all their goals, such as hiring a publicist, editing an educational version for the scheduled campus tour and bringing the film to theaters in the spring of 2011. So please do continue to donate via the [color=#2D2DFC]PayPal link[/color] on the [color=#2D2DFC]official website[/color]! You may also support the project by organizing event screenings in local theaters, venues like churches, libraries and schools or other spaces for smaller groups like your own home. No venue is too small or too big! Download a PDF copy of the Bee the Change materials [color=#2D2DFC]campaign overview[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]toolkit[/color] and [color=#2D2DFC]screening application[/color] for further details. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Maryam Henein & George Langworthy at [color=#2D2DFC]info@vanishingbees.com[/color].http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=248The city of Halifax recently spread biosolids - a fertilizer that includes treated human waste - on large swaths of roadside grass, in a suburb where rows of rose bushes were removed. Now people are complaining about a foul smell and are upset that they weren't informed of the move. After visiting the Clayton Park neighbourhood and assessing the situation, Ellen made an appearance on [color=#2D2DFC]CBC News Nova Scotia [/color] on Monday to express her displeasure over the inappropriate use of the controversial fertilizer. "The government should not be letting this happen," she told anchor Tom Murphy. "It's taking industrial waste, waste from hospitals, businesses, households, full of man-made chemicals, highly toxic, proven carcinogens, radioactive material, and they're putting it on our soil. They're putting it into our ecosystem. You know what? They can practise on their own lawns." In her opinion, a lot more research is needed into whether it's safe and there should be more public input surrounding the use of the substance. » CBC News Nova Scotia - 16th August 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 4:00 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 32,8 MB) © CBC. All rights reserved. Admittedly, this is not my fight and as an outsider I can only comment based on the information provided by the media. But I implicitly trust Ellen's judgement and if she stands up and says something is not right then we should listen. I am firmly convinced she really cares about her hometown and isn't doing all this just to get attention. At the same time, she is not the only one who thinks this way. According to the latest online polls, almost 70 percent don't want biosolids to be used in Halifax Regional Municipality's urban areas. That should make us think, shouldn't it? (Homemade signs put up along a portion of Dunbrack Street. Photos by Jason White) However, Richard MacLellan of the city’s Sustainable Environment Management Office takes another position. "There are no health concerns with this. Biosolids in Nova Scotia have the highest and most stringent regulations by far in Canada. They do not require approval for land application and they are labelled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a fertilizer." Regardless of the effect the mixture might have on people's health, I personally can't understand why Halifax city council decided to spread biosolids on medians along Dunbrack Street and in Point Pleasant Park without asking or alerting residents. Did they think nobody would notice the smell that can be compared to a sewer or a messy toilet? Why aren't they using normal compost instead, which is high in organics and a much more reliable alternative? Anyway, I hope the situation will be resolved soon and the Haligonians can work out a solution that is acceptable to all concerned! From the [color=#2D2DFC]interview[/color] Ellen did on [color=#2D2DFC]CBC Radio[/color] last week we have learned that [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] is set to debut at the [color=#2D2DFC]35th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)[/color]. Today director James Gunn has finally confirmed that his movie will make its world premiere on September 10, 2010 as part of this year’s »Midnight Madness« line-up and Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, Sean Gunn, Stephen Blackehart, Andre Royo and others will be in attendance for the event. Check the [color=#2D2DFC]calendar[/color] here on EPO, where I will add screening dates and ticket information as they become available. Also visit the official website [color=#2D2DFC]thecrimsonbolt.com[/color] for updates on the movie! http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=247Ellen recently did an interview with Jonathan Torrens on [color=#2D2DFC]CBC Radio's Q[/color], where she talked about her Halifax roots, [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] (which will premiere at this year's TIFF in September), her successful Hollywood career and the [color=#2D2DFC]»Chick lit«[/color] genre. Click [color=#2D2DFC]here[/color] to listen to the 48 minutes long podcast on [color=#2D2DFC]cbc.ca[/color]. She will also be on episode 10 (»Biophilia and Happiness«) of [color=#2D2DFC]The Bottom Line[/color], a CBC Radio show featuring environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki, to discuss how nature grounds us amidst the chaos. The airing date is September 5, 2010. Hans Zimmer and [color=#2D2DFC]WaterTower Music[/color] are offering two additional and exclusive tracks from the [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] soundtrack now. It's very easy to get them and it's free. Just go to [color=#2D2DFC]inceptionscore.com[/color] and sign up with your email address. Once entered you will be provided with a link to download a zip file containing »Projections« (7:04) and »Don’t Think About Elephants« (1:16). http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=246If you are a frequent visitor to the site you may remember the donation collection for [color=#2D2DFC]»Vanishing of the Bees«[/color] I started on [color=#2D2DFC]June 6, 2010[/color]. Actually results should have been announced on July 1, but to be honest with you there was nothing to tell you. In other words, nobody donated any money and I received not a single penny. This is very disappointing, especially if you consider how much people »care« about this topic on [color=#2D2DFC]Facebook[/color] lately. However, it takes more than clicking the »like« link or telling Ellen how much you love her to support this project. Since there are less than two weeks left and $2500 dollars still needed to be raised to fund the campaign, I'd like to give this whole thing a second chance. Not only because I'm committed to this 100 percent and I believe Ellen would appreciate our help, but also because the movie has an important message that should be heard all over the world! If you don't see the importance of saving the bees, then please take a couple of minutes to read my previous [color=#2D2DFC]posting[/color], check out the [color=#2D2DFC]official website[/color] or take a look at some of the articles listed below! Ultimately, to support Ellen also means to support her projects! Due to the worldwide release of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color], the website receives more than 1500 visitors each day at the moment and if only a small percent of them are willing to send some money, it would be a big deal! It doesn't matter if you donate 1, 5 or 10 dollars, euros or whatever - every bit counts! Plus, it will only cost you a few minutes of your time! The donated money will be used to revamp the official documentary website (to book screenings), hire someone to help the filmmakers and also cut an educational version of the film. Okay, now here's the deal: Please visit the [color=#2D2DFC]Bee the Change National Campaign page[/color] on kickstarter.com, if you like to donate $25 or more. In return, you will get a DVD autographed by the directors ($25 or more), a DVD signed by the directors plus a jar of raw organic honey ($75 or more), a DVD signed by the directors plus a jar of raw organic honey and a Bee The Change t-shirt ($175 or more), or a DVD autographed by Ellen plus a jar of raw organic honey and a Bee The Change t-shirt ($500 or more). Alternatively, you can send me any amount of money to my Paypal, AlertPay or Moneybrookers account (please find details after the jump). Fans living in Europe are also welcome to send money via bank transfer (please ask for additional information via email). I will ensure that every single donation is forwarded to Hive Mentality Films on August 21 and listed on EPO! Please let me know if you don't want your name to appear on the website. Additionally, I will give away six copies of [color=#2D2DFC]»Girls Gone Green«[/color] written by Lynn Hirshfield. The winners will be chosen by random and contacted by email. Moreover, the person who donates the most money gets an authentic autograph of Ellen! I've also been in touch with the two cool and easy going directors, Maryam Henein and George Langworthy. I can't promise anything, but maybe I can get a sneak preview on the US version or something for EPO in return for the donations. As a special motivation, I will add a donation counter on the left and update it daily to show the present status. I hope to see a three or four digit number there by the end of next week! Update - 08/11/2010 Since the filmmakers don't want to have donations going straight to me, I must stop the donation drive. Thanks to Jim ($50,00 USD) and Kirsty (£20,00 GBP) who donated $82 dollars today. I have forwarded the money to Hive Mentality Films a few minutes ago (see receipt below). As promised, both of you will get a copy of »Girls Gone Green«. If you like to support the project and make a donation, then please go to [color=#2D2DFC]kickstarter.com[/color] or use the PayPal button on the [color=#2D2DFC]official site[/color]. Thanks for your understanding! Ellen Page Speaks About the Film Source: [color=#2D2DFC]www.kickstarter.com[/color] Please tell your friends, spread the word, help promote the movie and donate! Bee the change and the hive will come alive! Many thanks for your support in advance! » Official Bee the Change National Campaign on Kickstarter « Why saving the bees is so important for our world [color=#2D2DFC]» Scienceray: The Extinction of The Honey Bee and How It Will Effect Us «[/color] [color=#2D2DFC]» Western Farm Press: Honey bee pest and disease survey «[/color] [color=#2D2DFC]» Global Envision: Mystery of the Vanishing Bees «[/color] [color=#2D2DFC]» Daily Mail UK: Bee numbers plummet as billions of colonies die across the world «[/color] [color=#2D2DFC]» BBC UK: Our bees are buzzing off. But why? «[/color] Although it is no longer number 1 at the US Box Office, [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] is still doing great. In fact, Christopher Nolan's movie managed another impressively small drop (32.7%) and drew $18.5 million worth of tickets in its fourth weekend. The North American total stands at $230.1 million after 25 days and chances are good that it will break the $300 million barrier. However, to reach this goal [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] needs to pull at least $12 million in its fifth weekend. Besides, foreign totals have exceeded $251 million, bringing the worldwide total to $481.3 million. The UK, Japan and South Korea are currently the film’s second, third and fourth strongest markets, with $32.6 million, $17.7 million and $16.8 million respectively. Remaining releases include Venezuela (August 13), Greece (August 24), China (September 2) and Italy (September 24). Here in Germany, the movie was at the first place in the cinema charts until yesterday and has reportedly exceeded all expectations. Overall, 621.050 people went to watch it on the opening weekend. This isn't bad at all if you consider »Toy Story 3« (which also a great movie and opened at the same time) was only seen by 361.560 people. A few days back some people reported issues with downloading big avi-files (i.e. videos). I was told that the data transfer stopped after a short period of time, which logically led to an incomplete and non-playable file. The reason for all this was simple: The maximum execution time for a PHP script is 90 seconds. This limit is in place in order to prevent badly written and non-optimized scripts from overloading the server. In case of large files (100 MB and more) and a rather slow internet connection, you only have between 91 and 179 seconds to download them. The server checks every 90 seconds the time a script has been running. If this test gives back 89 seconds or less, the script can run for another 90 seconds till the next check. After several days of researching, programming and testing, I have finally developed a solution that protects the files from hotlinking and mass-downloading on the one hand and provides a reliable download connection on the other. Here is a brief summary of the basic facts: ([color=red]kept feature[/color] / [color=green]new feature[/color]) [color=red]- the download directory is hidden in order to prevent hotlinking and mass downloading[/color] [color=red]- the download links only work here on EPO[/color] [color=red]- you are only allowed to download up to 5 videos within 30 minutes[/color] [color=green]- you get a unique download link, which is valid for a limited time only[/color] [color=green]- downloads are resumable[/color] [color=green]- the PHP maximum execution time doesn't affect the file transfer[/color] [color=green]- the download of large files is possible, even with a slow internet connection[/color] I hope all problems are solved now!http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=245Last Friday, [color=#2D2DFC]Comic-Con[/color] attendees got the first exclusive look at the crazy, violent and hysterical superhero comedy [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color]. Director James Gunn and the cast entered the stage in Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center to show off a specially cut trailer and a a scene from the movie. Also on the panel were producers Ted Hope and Miranda Bailey as well as moderator Ted Stryker. Kevin Bacon wanted to make it, but couldn’t attend because [color=#2D2DFC]»The Bacon Brothers«[/color] had a concert scheduled in Philadelphia. The footage wasn't color corrected and the sound wasn't locked or even edited. Gunn apologized for its unfinished nature, explaining that it just been finished on a home computer for [color=#2D2DFC]Comic-Con[/color]. Nevertheless the collection of scenes wasn't any less outrageous and hilarious. When everyone sees the first bit of footage from [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color], it will undoubtedly draw comparisons to »Kick-Ass«. Though that's not necessarily a bad thing, it should be pointed out that Gunn wrote the script several years ago. Ultimately, his film is different in many ways and feels like its own thing. It's gritty, dark, very violent (Libby blows up a bad guy with a stick of dynamite and pieces go everywhere) and funny at the same time. Furthermore, it's about a superhero that doesn't have noble intentions, but wants to impress his wife in order to win her back. The trailer has Rainn Wilson as Frank D'Arbo and Liv Tyler as Sarah Helgeland, both working in a diner and falling in love. They kiss and we flash forward to a wedding which we learn fell apart because of Sarah's drug use, leaving Frank distraught. In the next scene, Frank arrives home to find his wife hanging out with some questionable company while getting high. Kevin Bacon plays the drug dealer at the root of the conflict. “She doesn’t want to be with you,” he says. This is the point where Frank decides to turn into the »Crimson Bolt«, a cheap-ass superhero persona who dresses up in a gold-starred red spandex suit which covers his entire body and most of his face. He tests out his weapon – a hefty wrench – against a melon. Next, Bacon's character is at home, being protected by his gang of baddies, when the Crimson Bolt smashes a window with the wrench. They pull out their guns and aim at him. He pauses awkwardly, and bolts away from the house; he clearly didn’t think this through. They dart after him and try to chase him down. Thereupon Ellen makes an appearance as Libby who becomes Frank's sidekick. She shows off her moves in his apartment, bouncing pathetically around the room while attempting to punch and kick and flip onto her feet while lying on the ground. Nathan Fillion, who plays another superhero called »The Holy Avenger«, also briefly shows up wearing an old school yellow mask. The video ends with Boltie (aka Libby, who wears a green and yellow variation of Frank's costume) throwing a stick of dynamite at a bad guy. He explodes into a million pieces in a goofy, full-frontal way. The short clip follows Frank as he waits in line outside a movie theater. When an asshole cuts in front and starts hitting on an attractive woman, he perks up while others quietly express their irritation. “Hey,” he stammers. “No butts.” The bully ignores him. “No butting in line!” Frustrated, Frank leaves his spot and heads for his car. He opens the trunk, pulls out his superhero costume, and awkwardly gets changed in the backseat while a little girl outside points him out to her mom. Then he returns to the line, and stands beside the asshole. “No butts,” he repeats himself. Without skipping a beat, the »Crimson Bolt« blasts the guy in the forehead with the wrench. Blood starts to pour profusely down his brow. The girl, shocked, starts to berate and swing at him. But he whips the wrench across her face, and she collapses... » Super Comic-Con Panel - 23rd July 2010 « © IMDb Staff. All rights reserved. © Sebastian Jespersen. All rights reserved. During the Q&A with the audience, Gunn and his team also revealed the following:James Gunn wrote the script eight years agoHe felt lucky that such an impressive and in-demand cast agreed to do the flick for a fee that was apparently as low as the Screen Actors Guild would allow.Gunn desperately wanted Ellen to be in his movie, but he never thought he would get her due to her Oscar nomination for "Juno".Producer Ted Hope got on board after finding out about the film on Twitter.Hope described the entire film as "an f-ed up, low-rent Watchmen," which was the major reason he wanted to make it.James Gunn’s ex-wife Jenna Fischer commended the script to Rainn Wilson’s attention on the set of “The Office.”When Rainn saw the script he decided he absolutely had to play the character and the movie must be made.He admitted that Ellen really makes him laugh in this movie.Rainn wilson has an intimate scene with Ellen, which he described as “kind of awesome and kind of icky.”Rainn said there are religious elements in the film, especially in regards to his character Frank, and how he sees his life fall apart and then he's forced to rebuild it.They shot half of Liv Tyler's entire film appearance in one dayLiv Tyler's character is drug addicted. She got into the mind of a drug addict by spinning in circles in her trailer while taking the occasional shot of whiskey.The film is Liv Tyler's first since finishing "The Incredible Hulk"Kevin Bacon is the drug dealing antagonist using his six degrees of charm and douchebaggery to keep Crimson Bolt on is toesEllen has never met Bacon because they had no scenes together.Ellen said she's really proud and lucky to be part of the filmShe described her character, Libby, as a "lunatic" who "is ready to kill someone if they key (scratch) her car."Ellen's work in the film is almost exclusively with Rainn, but she has nothing but nice things to say about the rest of the cast.They were literally doing 50 setups a day, while most big-budget films do 15 setups at the most, during a shooting day.Nathan Fillion's character's name is "The Holy Avenger". He's ambiguously gay, long haired and has the power of charisma (pronounced "CHU-risma" because he has the power of the church. He is also a hero on TV that Rainn Wilson's character is obsessed with and appears in visions.He recently saw a screening of the film and was surprised by how strong and dramatic the material was.Steve Agee has a one line cameo inside a comic book store. It's a four-letter word and it starts with 'C'.Rob Zombie has a cameo in the film, too. He plays the voice of God.Miranda Bailey said the reaction from potential buyers was good and they’ve gotten a lot of e-mails.Thanks to the guys over at [color=#2D2DFC]screencrave.com[/color], we have a recording of the panel discussion and the staged fight between Rainn Wilson’s Dwight Schrute (»The Office«) and Nathan Fillion’s Malcolm Reynolds (»Firefly«). » Super Comic-Con Panel - 23rd July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 9:57 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 83,9 MB) © uCrave / ScreenCrave. All rights reserved. [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 4:04 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 34,5 MB) © uCrave / ScreenCrave. All rights reserved. Most Hall H panels focus on big-budget studio spectacles with million-dollar stars, but the presentation for [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] was a study in the opposite extreme. The independently financed film arrived in San Diego looking to land a distribution deal and to get the first feedback from the audience. A year ago, Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass came to the [color=#2D2DFC]Comic-Con[/color] in similar circumstances and eventually turned out to be a huge hit at the Box Office. Keep your fingers crossed that [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] can step in its footsteps to some extent. However, don't expect it to be a mainstream box office hit. Stylistically, the film has the appearance of a typical quirky indie comedy/romance, but all of it is mixed with the disturbing weirdness, hard core violence and unadulterated vulgarity of James Gunn’s Troma-esque approach. Just like anything else... some will like it, some will love it, and some won't like it at all. Admittedly, I haven't seen the footage yet, but I read the script a while ago. In my opinion [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] combines the psychological element of [color=#2D2DFC]»Hard Candy«[/color], the dark tone of [color=#2D2DFC]»The Tracey Fragments«[/color], the humor of »Snatch« and the violence of »Sin City«. Although I'm looking forward to see Ellen playing an enthusiastic and ambitious sociopath, I'm sure the whole movie won't be easy to watch, especially for us fans of Ellen. SPOILER (you have to mark the text (click and drag) to read it) [[color=#EDEDED] I don't want too give to much away, but Libby/Boltie is more like Kick-Ass' »Big Daddy« than »Hit Girl«. If you have seen Matthew Vaughn's superhero movie, then you know what happened with Nicolas Cage's character at the end of the movie :-( [/color]]. At the end of the panel they additionally announced the official website: [color=#2D2DFC]TheCrimsonBolt.com[/color]. However, it's only a place to sign up for future updates for the moment. The film itself opens sometime next year, but I can also imagine we will see it at this year's TIFF if they don't find a distributor in the next few weeks. On the same day, [color=#2D2DFC]Box Office Mojo[/color] reported that Thursday’s estimate in the box office was enough to push [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] beyond the $100 million mark. For a film that is neither a sequel nor a remake, it is certainly a great achievement to break this barrier in only seven days. At the time of writing, Christopher Nolan‘s latest film still remains the #1 movie in the United States for its ninth consecutive day since July 16. Finally I recommend that you check out the new featurette below focusing on the film's sound. Also take a look at [color=#2D2DFC]HBO's[/color] »First Look« and [color=#2D2DFC]Star Movies'[/color] [color=#2D2DFC]VIP Access[/color] special, which feature some never seen before scenes and give new insights into the production of the movie. » Inception - Sound Featurette « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 6:31 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 55,1 MB) © Warner Bros. Pictures. All rights reserved. » HBO First Look - Inception - 6th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 12:52 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 105,0 MB) © Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved. » Star Movies VIP Access - Inception Special - 18th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 13:09 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 107,0 MB) © FOX International Channels. All rights reserved.http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=244 On Thursday, Ellen used her second appearance on the [color=#2D2DFC]»Tonight Show with Jay Leno«[/color] to spread the word about [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color]. But first she dropped some knowledge about her hometown and admitted that she talks about Halifax so much it annoys her friends and co-stars, like Leonardo DiCaprio. I think it was meant to be ironic even though Jay had some images to prove this statement. When asked by Jay to name three "fun facts" about her place of origin, she shared that the city has the most bars per-capita in all of North America, plus it’s the second largest harbour in the world behind Sydney, Australia. Furthermore it's quite a fun place to hang out. Then they moved on with Ellen's trip to the [color=#2D2DFC]Lost Valley Educational Center[/color] in Eugene, Oregon and permaculture. The actress explained how her family kept a compost pile and the family members would pee in a bucket and dump it on the pile, because urine is such a great source of nitrogen. Jay thought it was a great idea since it saves water by not flushing. Emboldened by this newfound bond with his Canadian guest, the host suggested he and Ellen should pee together sometime. That was the point when things took a turn towards the creepy. However, after a commercial break they luckily changed the subject. At the close of the conversation they chatted about [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color], Ellen's own dreams and finally showed a short clip from the movie. The following day Ellen was a guest on [color=#2D2DFC]»The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson«[/color]. Funnily, the same scene from [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] was televised before she entered the studio and "Nova Scotia" was the first subject of their talk. Craig wanted to know what it is like to live in Halifax compared to her second home in Los Angeles. After that they played some sort of tell-the-truth game and pictured what would happen if Ellen ran a talk show in Canada. All in all it was the usual small talk. Ellen came intending to promote her movie and Craig tried to crack his jokes. Judge for yourself and take a look at both appearances after the jump. » The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - 15th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 12:47 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 107,0 MB) © NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. » The Late Show with Craig Ferguson - 16th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:38 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 98,0 MB) © CBS Entertainment. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, it was reported that Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster kicked off its theatrical run with a strong $21.6 million at the North American box office while playing at 3,792 locations. It scored a solid daily average of $5,708 per theater and could make up to $60-65 million this weekend, according to estimates. This is not bad at all for an action thriller that is aimed at adults, is not a sequel and doesn't feature some comic book hero or other. By the way, audiences rated it an overall "B+" Cinemascore, with the under-25 crowd giving it a straight "A". I'm glad to see it’s doing pretty well because [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] deserves all the attention. If you're not sure about it yet, just give it a shot. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Speaking of the film, here are some videos from the recent movie premiere in LA. Besides the huge agencies and networks like [color=#2D2DFC]Reuters[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]NBC[/color] or [color=#2D2DFC]CNN[/color], there were also other teams from [color=#2D2DFC]World Monitor TV[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]Eyebite.tv[/color] and [color=#2D2DFC]Maximo TV[/color] on the spot, who got some great coverage as well. » CNN - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:17 min | Resolution: 480x360 | Size: 19,2 MB) © Cable News Network. All rights reserved. » Reuters - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:02 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 16,7 MB) © Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. » ETOnline - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:38 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 22,3 MB) © CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved. » Access Hollywood - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 3:11 min | Resolution: 480x360 | Size: 26,9 MB) © NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. » Maximo TV - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 4:21 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 36,8 MB) © Ricomix Productions / Maximo TV. All rights reserved. » Eyebite.tv - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 0:54 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 7,68 MB) © EyeBite.tv. All rights reserved. » NDTV - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:52 min | Resolution: 480x360 | Size: 15,3 MB) © NDTV Convergence Limited. All rights reserved. » World Monitor TV - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:05 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 9,33 MB) © World Monitor TV. All rights reserved. » Showbiz411 - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:07 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 17,4 MB) © ITN Productions. All rights reserved. » Pacific Rim - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 4:21 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 36,8 MB) © You Movies. All rights reserved. Finally don't miss this short, but fantastic report by [color=#2D2DFC]CTV's eTalk[/color], which aired on July 13 and casts a very positive light on Ellen! » eTalk - Inception Report - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:43 min | Resolution: 480x360 | Size: 14,5 MB) © CTVglobemedia. All rights reserved. James Gunn has announced via [color=#2D2DFC]Twitter[/color] that Ellen will be joining the [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] panel with Rainn Wilson, Liv Tyler, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Ted Hope and Miranda Bailey at the [color=#2D2DFC]Comic Con[/color]. You can meet them on Friday, July 23 at 1:00 PM in Hall H, where they will reveal footage from the movie, including the first peek at Rainn and Ellen’s costume design. I will definitely keep you posted on everything that happens! If you are going to be there, please take some pictures and/or videos and contribute them. That would be much appreciated! Check out [color=#2D2DFC]comic-con.org[/color] for a complete schedule and more information on this event. ”As you’ve probably guessed, when I said at the beginning of this review that Inception was the first movie in over a decade to mix breathtaking action with thoughtful subtext, I was referring to 1999’s The Matrix. The comparisons are inevitable. Both movies deal with the nature of reality combined with pulse-pounding set pieces that will be included in any action-scene highlight reel. But The Matrix is a freshman level course compared to the doctorate held by Inception, and it has nothing to do with how far special effects have come in ten years. It’s about taking multiple genres, settings, ideas, emotions, and questions and weaving them into a rich tapestry that will have folks talking long after the credits roll. But then you throw in those advanced special effects and you have a summer blockbuster that will blow your mind.” ... "You’ve never seen anything like Inception, and you’ll want to see it again and again." Grade: A Matt Goldberg, Collider.com, [color=#2D2DFC]collider.com[/color]”For all its seemingly complex concepts and structurally challenging narrative, at its heart, Inception is a pretty lucid experience. There is no highbrow psychological mysteries to be unraveled for decades to come nor any pondering ethereal contemplations. It’s an all-out enthralling action extravaganza centered on an emotional struggle, all while balancing high-level, but comprehensible dream logic. It does what it does perfectly and for a thoroughly captivating, completely enveloping experience Christopher Nolan has delivered beyond my wildest dreams.” Rating: 10 out of 10 Jordan Raup, The Film Stage, [color=#2D2DFC]thefilmstage.com[/color]”With Inception, Christopher Nolan delivers the perfect blend of action and intelligence. The precisely constructed script is told through striking visuals set to a superb score. The film is massively original, complex yet easy to follow, and wildly entertaining. This magnificent mix of elements makes for the ultimate summer movie, and without-a-doubt the best film of the year so far.” Rating: 5 out of 5 Billy Soistmann, Atomic Popcorn, [color=#2D2DFC]atomicpopcorn.net[/color]”In a season where Hollywood is thriving on sequels, remakes, reboots and product that caters to the level beneath the lowest common denominator, Inception stands as a breathtaking accomplishment. The latest feature from my favorite commercial filmmaker of the last decade is a beautiful, thrilling cinematic ride that will stick in your collective memory for days - if not longer - after you see it.” Shawn Fitzgerald, The HD Room, [color=#2D2DFC]thehdroom.com[/color]”Overall, Inception is multiple must-see! For obvious reasons. Christopher Nolan shows why he deserves to be considered one of Hollywood's best directors today. The material is challenging but manages to get filtered thoroughly for all to enjoy the cinematic dream.” Rating: 5 out of 5 Joe Belcastro, Examiner, [color=#2D2DFC]examiner.com[/color]”“Inception is an imaginative and ingenious movie, but it’s also a risky one, since it’s being released at a time when the cineplexes are bursting at the seams with mind-numbing spectacles rather than mind-blowing ones. It may not gross as much as “The Dark Knight” at the box office, but where that film was snubbed for a Best Picture nomination, “Inception” is a guaranteed front-runner (especially now that there are ten spots to fill). As a result, “Inception” may be a tough act to follow, but if anyone can top it, Christopher Nolan can." Verdict: SEE IT! Scott Mantz, Hollywood, [color=#2D2DFC]accesshollywood.com[/color]”Inception is hands down perfection, one of the best movies of the summer an easily the best movie of the year. There’s some serious awards potential here and proof that Christopher Nolan’s talent isn’t riding on the wings of Batman! A must-see movie, period!” Final Grade: A maroon5gurl88, Entertainment News International, [color=#2D2DFC]enewsi.com[/color]”So what is Inception? Inception is planting your own idea at the centre of someone’s brain so that they believe it was theirs in the first place. Just as Nolan keeps making us believe that the films he chooses to make are exactly the sort of flick we want to see right now. He is a man of incredible talent that keeps churning out masterpiece after masterpiece, truly marking himself out as the premier film-maker on the planet, well deserving of the Kubrick-meets-Mann title that I have chosen to bestow on him.” Rating: 5 out of 5 James Carroll, The Epoch Times, [color=#2D2DFC]theepochtimes.com[/color]”Most movies these days seemingly insult their audience's IQs by dumbing themselves down to appeal to some imagined lowest audience common denominator, but we believe that the opposite holds true for Inception. That being said, the film can be confusing at times but beyond that, Inception is a breathtaking achievement in film-making and story telling, as well as a movie-going experience that is well worth your time and investment. ” Fooyoh, [color=#2D2DFC]fooyoh.com[/color]”Impossible. Intelligent. Incredible. Inception is a 5 star film that dazzles as much as it boggles” Rating: 5 out of 5 Ivan Radford, I-Flicks, [color=#2D2DFC]i-flicks.net[/color]”An ambitious, surreal thriller, Inception is loaded so full of ideas and dizzying special effects that it is a cinematic achievement of rare breed. Filmed in so many different countries, it may remind some of a Bond movie (especially one particular ski sequence). Though there are moments that could spark some “ending of Total Recall”-type arguments, Nolan doesn’t abandon his viewers and keeps it from descending into a heady mess. The top-notch cast brings their A-game, making the movie both technically brilliant and emotionally human. In short, Inception equals wow. And your brain may hurt for a while afterwards.” Maurice Broaddus, [color=#2D2DFC]mauricebroaddus.com[/color]”Visually dazzling, complex, labyrinthine look inside a man’s subconscious, which has more ideas than it knows what to do with but still weaves an amazing pattern and grips for most of its long running time.” Rating: 4 out of 5 Mike Martin, [color=#2D2DFC]moviemuser.co.uk[/color]”In a very concrete way, Inception really isn’t that complicated. It’s one man’s journey around the world and through the subconscious to come to terms with something horrible that happened to him. The film can be very easily enjoyed without any understanding of “what’s going on” beyond that. My only advice would be to give yourself over to the film and enjoy it on whatever level happens to you. The best dreams are the ones in which we seem to have the least amount of control; the ones where we don’t even know it’s a dream. Christopher Nolan’s cinematic examination of the subconscious was so thrilling to this viewer that I was up until the middle of the night after I saw it rolling it around in my mind. What’s the last film that lingered with you not just beyond the credits but all the way home and into the evening? Inception is a film about a man who wants to implant an idea in another man’s mind. The reason it’s a masterpiece is because Christopher Nolan somehow found his way into mine. ” Rating: 4 out of 4 Movie Retriever, [color=#2D2DFC]movieretriever.com[/color]http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=243Continuing the promotion marathon, the cast of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] returned to the U.S. and attended the film's premiere in Los Angeles last night. As you can see from the photos below, Ellen dressed up once again and wore a tight green dress by Yigal Azrouël paired with black boots for this special event. I don't know about you, but I think she looked absolutely gorgeous in that gown. As they made their way down the buzzing red carpet at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the whole team enjoyed themselves posing for pictures and speaking with the press. Among those in attendance were representatives from Warner Bros., actress Talulah Riley (who has a minor role in the film), actor Djimon Hounsou, actress Carrie-Anne Moss, basketball player Chris Bosh as well as Ellen's close friends Alia Shawkat, Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann) and Steve Agee. Fans also had the chance to watch a live stream provided by [color=#2D2DFC]UStream[/color]/[color=#2D2DFC]LiveStream[/color], which featured some highlights from the red carpet and a special live concert of selections from the motion picture soundtrack by composer Hans Zimmer, guitarist Johnny Marr and a 20-piece orchestra. Don't worry if you missed it. The complete video is available on [color=#2D2DFC]livestream.com[/color], plus I've captured it for you. » Ustream - Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 7:17 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 60,1 MB) © Warner Bros. / Ustream.tv. All rights reserved. » Ustream - Inception Hans Zimmer Concert - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 22:10 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 167,0 MB) © Warner Bros. / Ustream.tv. All rights reserved. » Inception Los Angeles Premiere - 13th July 2010 « © Robyn Beck / AFP Photo. All rights reserved. © Chris Pizzello / AP Photo. All rights reserved. © Juan Rico / Fame Pictures. All rights reserved. © Whittle / Splash News. All rights reserved. At the Los Angeles press day for [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] on June 25, Steve Weintraub over at [color=#2D2DFC]collider.com[/color] was able to speak with Ellen after the press conference ended. During the extended interview they first talked about what it was like to make the movie and working for Christopher Nolan. Then they talked about fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio, the paparazzi and if she reads online sites. Finally she mentioned her current and future projects: HBO’s [color=#2D2DFC]»Tilda«[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]»Freeheld«[/color] (which Catherine Hardwicke is attached to direct now) and Michel Gondry's »Return of the Ice Kids«. Check out the video below or listen/download the audio [color=#2D2DFC]here[/color]. After the jump you can also watch some other recent interviews by [color=#2D2DFC]MyMovies.Net[/color], [color=#2D2DFC]movies.ie[/color] and [color=#2D2DFC]E! Online[/color]. » Collider.com Interview - 25th June 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:13 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 91,6 MB) © Collider. All rights reserved. » MyMovies.Net - Inception Interview - 12th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:13 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 91,6 MB) © MyMovies.Net Ltd. All rights reserved. » Movies.ie - Inception Interview - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:13 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 91,6 MB) © Movies.ie. All rights reserved. » EOnline - Inception Interview - 13th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:13 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 91,6 MB) © E! Entertainment Television, Inc.. All rights reserved. The fourth stage of [color=#2D2DFC]Inception's[/color] online game [color=#2D2DFC]Mind Crime[/color] finally went live at the beginning of the week. The gameplay is quite similar to stage 3 which means you can still customize the game map with streets, parks and various structures like theatres, warehouses or skyscrapers and steal assets from other players. In addition, just like in the film, the final stage adds the ability to plant an asset into another player’s mind. I can't imagine this is the only new feature, but there’s only one way to find out – go to [color=#2D2DFC]mind-crime.com/stage4/[/color] and play! In the meanwhile, [color=#2D2DFC]Yahoo! Movies[/color] debuted a brand new online comic book prequel entitled »The Cobol Job« written by Jordan Goldberg and featuring art by Long Vo, Joe Ng, and Crystal Reid. Click on the image below to take a look at this 19-page comic which focuses on Cobb, Arthur and Nash as they work the job that leads them towards the opening of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color]. And lastly, here is your reminder and details for Ellen's next appearances! Guests: Ellen Page, Corey Harrison and Chumlee - Thursday, July 15 @ 11:35 PM / 10:35 PM Central Guests: Ellen Page, Julie Gribble - Friday, July 16 @ 11:35 PM / 10:35 PM Central Follow EPO @ TwitterMake a donation!http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=242 On the evening of the [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] world premiere in London, Ellen didn't have much time to enjoy the special event and the closing after party. Directly after the screening she went, accompanied by her publicist Kelly Bush, to Studio TC4 in the BBC Television Centre, where [color=#2D2DFC]»Friday Night with Jonathan Ross«[/color] is made. While waiting for her first appearance in a British talk show, she shared the green room with British comedian Jimmy Carr, the eccentric magicians Penn & Teller and music legend Sir Tom Jones. During the conversation with host Jonathan Ross, the Canadian actress revealed that she has left the haunted former brothel and moved to a smaller apartment in Halifax. Speaking about [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] she mentioned her fellow co-star Tom Hardy got papped teaching her to fight on the set, which is actually funny because "it looked like he was beating up a little girl." She also briefly talked about [color=#2D2DFC]»Mouth to Mouth«[/color] which was partially filmed in London. If you missed it, watch the video below! » Friday Night with Jonathan Ross - 9th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 11:13 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 91,6 MB) © BBC / Hotsauce TV. All rights reserved. The next morning the whole [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] team headed up to Paris in order to attend another press conference held at the [color=#2D2DFC]Hôtel Le Bristol[/color]. Thanks to my French friends Florian Lapôtre over at [color=#2D2DFC]Filmgeek.fr[/color] and Mathieu Crucq, who runs [color=#2D2DFC]cineshow.fr[/color], we have some great photos and a full length video of this event. The clue is the clip has two channels of audio. On the left you can listen to the cast, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and the moderator and on the right to the French translation of their answers. I left the translator audio track because Marion Cotillard preferred to speak in her native language, which means you get an English translation on the right speaker when she talks. If you don't want to hear both tracks at the same time, I suggest to use the audio controls of your media player or operating systems to switch between the channels. Please keep in mind that there are a few spoilers because some press representatives had already seen the movie. » Inception - Paris Press Conference - 9th July 2010 « Credit to Florian Lapotre / FilmGeek Credit to Mathieu Crucq / CineShow [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 48:34 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 290,0 MB) © Credit to Mathieu Crucq / CineShow. [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 9:06 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 74,0 MB) © AFP. All rights reserved. [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:31 min | Resolution: 640x480 | Size: 12,5 MB) Credit to In the Mood for Cinéma On the following day they all showed up at Gaumont Champs Elysees for the Paris premiere of their movie. Unfortunately, most of the photographers only had eyes for Leonardo DiCaprio and the local beauty, so there aren't many photos of Ellen. » Inception - Paris Premiere - 10th July 2010 « © ANG / Fame Pictures. All rights reserved. © KCSPresse / Splash News. All rights reserved. © Denis Guignebourg / Visual Press Agency. All rights reserved. Finally, here are some excerpts from the latest [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] reviews: ”Inception is outstanding in almost every way conceivable, from Hans Zimmer's brutally dramatic and modern score to Wally Pfister's magnificent cinematography, which makes the most of the astonishing and hugely varied locations that the film travels to. No-one makes a false step amongst the ensemble cast, all of whom deliver fantastic work, with Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy proving particularly impressive. Ultimately, however, this is Nolan's film, having written and directed it with apparently limitless creative freedom. The world can finally have unfiltered access to his vision, and it's like nothing we've ever seen. Although it owes huge debts to a vast number of different films and works of art, and though it even embraces genre to some extent - it is, in many ways, a heist film, though by no means a conventional one - the greatest and most striking virtue of Inception is its fierce originality. It functions at once as a superior thriller and a self-referential tribute to the infinite possibilities that face a true artist. Against all odds, and in a summer of well over twenty remakes and sequels, Christopher Nolan has delivered a phenomenal action film of extraordinary intelligence. There aren't enough superlatives in the world.” Ben Kirby, Cherwell, [color=#2D2DFC]cherwell.org[/color] ”Nolan has used his craft, moreover his craftspeople, to play his audience. Not in a clever-clever way, but in a Hitchcock way, i.e. ‘play’ is the optimum word. Inception is very silly movie that deliberately takes itself very seriously. Don’t fight; you will only get aggravated that it ‘doesn’t make sense’. Roll with the journey and trust that it will take you where you want to go.” Chris Laverty, Clothes on Film, [color=#2D2DFC]clothesonfilm.com[/color] ”In a summer bogged down once more in sequels and adaptations, The Dark Knight helmer Christopher Nolan has delivered a film of staggering originality, that packs more intellect into its two and a half hour running time than most filmmakers manage in a career. Full of ideas - every one of them wholly realised - Inception is also executed with skill, precision and perpetual innovativeness. The fact that a film this smart has been made on this high of scale is a testament not just to its makers, but to studio Warner Bros. who deserve credit for bankrolling something so inherently complex, it may go over the head of some less receptive viewers.” … “Without a doubt Inception will take multiple viewings to fully digest. It is a film that respects its audience completely and asks them to play along and stick with it, as it continually digs deeper, until its emotional climax. A remarkable and stunning piece of work.” Rating: 5 out of 5 Mike Sheridan, Entertainment.ie Ireland, [color=#2D2DFC]entertainment.ie[/color]”Beware the critic who claims the ability to analyze Inception authoritatively after one viewing. As engrossing and logic-resistant as the state of dreaming it seeks to replicate, Christopher Nolan's audacious new creation demands further study to fully absorb the multiple, simultaneous stories Nolan finagles into one narrative experience. First time around, the movie — part sci-fi fantasy, part gun-toting heist pic, part mindfreak, all filmmaker brio — is dazzling and buzzy. It's a rolling explosion of images as hypnotizing and sharply angled as any in a drawing by M.C. Escher or a state-of-the-biz videogame; the backwards splicing of Nolan's own Memento looks rudimentary by comparison. Only repeated exposure can clarify for each spectator not only what's going on, but also whether the emotional payoff deepens enough to warrant the arbitrary complexity of the game.” Grade: B+ Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly, [color=#2D2DFC]ew.com[/color]”There is not much more that one can ask from a movie – but Inception also delivers thoroughly believable performances in its many (purposefully) less than believable scenarios, and matches the gymnastics through which it puts the mind with a kaleidoscope of awe-inspiringly idiosyncratic imagery, as though all the tropes of a conventional thriller were being both defamiliarised and trumped before our eyes. You will no doubt need to see Inception more than once to appreciate every nuance of Nolan's carefully balanced ambiguities – but, more importantly, you will also want to. This is a film that people will be watching, rewatching and cherishing for years to come, in pursuit of answers that only they can in fact provide, as they choose to connect their own brains to Cobb's dreams. Worming its way into our consciousness with more ideas than a year's worth of blockbusters, Inception is a triumph of cerebral cinema.” Rating: 5 out of 5 Anton Bitel, Eye for Film, [color=#2D2DFC]eyeforfilm.co.uk[/color]”Inception is a rare thing: a summer blockbuster filled with intelligence and craft, which in the current reality of remakes and sequels, feels like a dream itself.” Ambrose Heron, FILMdetail, [color=#2D2DFC]filmdetail.com[/color]”Yet for all its cleverness and spectacle, the story is firmly grounded in a recognised reality. Cobb’s love for his wife and family elevates Inception from mere blockbuster fare to a moving, emotive level. The ensemble cast put in measured, occasionally masterly, performances. And as DiCaprio reinstates his position as one of Hollywood’s finest, charismatic Brit Tom Hardy confirms his talent and his buzz-building performance in Bronson last year – his star is surely set to rise higher still. ” Rating: 5 out of 5 Helen Cowley, LOVEFiLM, [color=#2D2DFC]lovefilm.com[/color] ”Like a giant cinematic jigsaw puzzle, Inception will keep you guessing right until the very end as it carries you through to the unbelievably tense climax. If ideas are the future of tomorrow, Inception certainly thinks bigger and better than the rest. ” Rating: 5 out of 5 Ann Lee, Metro UK, [color=#2D2DFC]metro.co.uk[/color]”Wow! This stunning all-action sci-fi thriller is a truly brilliant bit of cinema, and really does deliver in terms of mind-bending effects and spectacular action moments." ... "A truly stunning piece of sci-fi action... a film that will leave you wanting more” Mark Adams, Mirror UK, [color=#2D2DFC]mirror.co.uk[/color]”More than anything, though, Inception is a full-on rollercoaster ride packed with jaw-dropping stunts and eye-popping effects, set inside a logic-defying alt-universe where anything can and does happen." ... "A classy actioner that's full of ideas, if a little lacking in warmth.” Rating: 4 out of 5 Neil Smith, MSN Movies UK, [color=#2D2DFC]movies.uk.msn.com[/color]”There is no denying this is a spectacular film, with amazing special effects and great performances from the cast. In a summer filled with vacuous popcorn movies, this is a sci-fi flick that is both exciting and intelligent. If anything that is one of the film's faults – it is a bit too cerebral, and for a movie about dreams, too logical. Nolan is, without doubt, a great filmmaker of almost technical perfection, but his films, and this one in particular, are a little dry, controlled and contrived, with a lack of a real emotional core. Even the love story between Cobb and his wife (Marion Cotillard) doesn't feel real: or maybe that too is part of the dream. In comparison with other movies showing at the same time, INCEPTION has amazing action set-pieces, but they are not a patch on the shameless, balls-out action of PREDATORS; the speculative science isn't quite as believable as that in SPLICE, which has the added advantage of not taking itself too seriously either; and it doesn't have the fantasy or emotional impact of TOY STORY 3." ... "Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially in IMAX. Did it leave me excited and enthused in the way, say, KICK ASS did? Not at all, but it didn't make me feel sleepy either. And the ending: enigmatic or a cop out? See it and decide for yourself.” Chris, SCI-FI-LONDON, [color=#2D2DFC]sci-fi-london.com[/color]”Some people may compare “Inception” to “The Matrix” for its similar mind bending conventions only this time, the alternate reality is the world of dreams. And much like the Keanu Reeves film, I want to see “Inception” again. If you’re thinking that “Inception” is too cerebral for your taste, think again. The film also offers enough humor and incredible action scenes to balance the film’s mood and atmosphere. In this summer of sequels, prequels, and remakes, it’s great to see a movie that is truly original. I now officially worship at the altar of Nolan, the master of mind (I cannot say the last word that begins with the letter f and ends with a k).” Rating: 4 out of 4 Manny, Manny The Movie Guy, [color=#2D2DFC]mannythemovieguy.com[/color] With the third movie premiere taking place in Los Angeles tomorrow, I will probably post the next update on Wednesday or Thursday this week. Until then I hope you will stay with me and enjoy the site! Follow EPO @ TwitterMake a donation!http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=241On Thursday, July 8, the long-anticipated world premiere of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] was held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London where a unique labyrinth carpet was rolled out to welcome the cast and other celebrity guests. Ellen chose to stay classic and looked adorable wearing a little black dress. She was joined by her co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy and Sir Michael Caine as well as director Chris Nolan and producer Emma Thomas. Before making their way into the theaters, they took time to pose for photos, sign autographs and give interviews to the press. While Cilian just enjoyed the atmosphere of the special event and looked forward to finally watching the movie with the audience on the big screen, Christopher Nolan was very happy bringing [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] to the city where he first started filming last summer. Ellen, in turn, admitted she had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio when she was younger and used to have a picture of him at one point in her locker. Check out the videos below for more confessions, information and statements. Needless to say, the entire event was a success in every respect. According to several eye-witnesses the very end of the film got massive cheers and when the credits began to roll there was an incredibly loud round of applause, with many giving it a standing ovation. However, in every movie there is a downer. Some people think Ellen has the worst written character and Ariadne is pretty much just a plot device to let the audience know what's going on. Others said Ellen holds her own against the physical heavies of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] by giving a performance that makes her character seem blisteringly intelligent, imaginative and emotionally expressive. Furthermore, in their eyes, it is one of Page's best roles and truly unlike anything she has ever done before on screen. I guess the truth lies somewhere in between. But even if Ellen's role is the most contrived, I think it's important for viewers to have a character on screen who is as new to all this as they are, especially in such a complex film. Anyway, I am confident I will see another great performance from Ellen in Nolan's masterpiece! » Inception - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « © Sang Tan / Joel Ryan / AP Photo. All rights reserved. © Tony Clark / Splash News. All rights reserved. As one of Warner Bros. Germany's media partners I was in the lucky position of being able to get the official video footage from the premiere earlier this morning. You can watch these two clips along with all the others I've found so far after the jump. Many thanks to Philip Skupin from [color=#2D2DFC]VOLL:KONTAKT[/color] who does an excellent job keeping me informed and up to date. Furthermore, I would like to thank Adrian Hieatt over at [color=#2D2DFC]Absolute Radio UK[/color]. He met Ellen last night, did a video interview on the red carpet and dropped me a note to tell me about it. By the way make sure to visit the 2010 [color=#2D2DFC]event[/color] and [color=#2D2DFC]interview[/color] pages in the [color=#2D2DFC]video[/color] section because I will probably add other videos as time goes on. » Warner Bros. - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 (Part 1) « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:18 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 4,45 MB) © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. » Warner Bros. - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 (Part 2) « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:30 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 4,45 MB) © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. » Absolute Radio UK - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:06 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 9,03 MB) © TIML Radio Ltd. All rights reserved. » Associated Press - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:12 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 18,1 MB) © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. » Lovefilm - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 3:29 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 28,5 MB) © LOVEFiLM UK Limited. All rights reserved. » The Showbiz 411 - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:47 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 14,5 MB) © ITN Productions. All rights reserved. » WireImage - Inception World Premiere - 8th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:52 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 15,9 MB) © WireImage. All rights reserved. Here is the first clip from the [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] press conference which took place at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Wednesday. Since this coverage provided by UK's [color=#2D2DFC]The Independent[/color] is only a montage of clips, I will try to find a full length video. » The Independent - Inception Press Conference - 7th July 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 2:45 min | Resolution: 480x360 | Size: 23,6 MB) © independent.co.uk. All rights reserved. [color=#2D2DFC]Moviefone[/color] has released its recent [color=#2D2DFC]Unscripted[/color] episode with Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen sooner than expected. Although it was said in the first announcement that the video will not be online until until July 12, it is available now. The actors stopped by at [color=#2D2DFC]Moviefone's[/color] studio in Los Angeles last week to discuss their psychological thriller [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] and answered questions on what it's like to work with so many talented and intimidating actors, parallels between the process of the movie and their real lives as a celebrity and weird dreams during the making of this movie. Ellen even took the opportunity to do a little promotion for her upcoming movie [color=#2D2DFC]»Super«[/color] since Libby isn't a character she wants to meet in her dreams. I'm sure Ellen and Leo enjoyed doing this, but if you consider only 3 out of 270 questions submitted via commenting on [color=#2D2DFC]moviefone.com[/color] were chosen at the end, the whole thing is rather disappointing. » Moviefone Unscripted - Leonardo DiCaprio & Ellen Page - June 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 7:30 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 63,7 MB) © AOL Inc. All rights reserved. » Moviefone Unscripted - Leonardo DiCaprio & Ellen Page - Viral 1 - June 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 0:43 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 6,18 MB) © AOL Inc. All rights reserved. » Moviefone Unscripted - Leonardo DiCaprio & Ellen Page - Viral 2 - June 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 1:11 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 10,1 MB) © AOL Inc. All rights reserved. » Moviefone Unscripted - Leonardo DiCaprio & Ellen Page - Viral 3 - June 2010 « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 0:53 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 7,57 MB) © AOL Inc. All rights reserved. » GQ UK - Inception Interview with JGL & Ellen Page « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 6:20 min | Resolution: 640x360 | Size: 52,4 MB) © CondéNetUK Limited. All rights reserved. » Sandrew Metronome - Inception Interview with JGL & Ellen Page « [color=#2D2DFC]Watch video[/color] | [color=#2D2DFC]Download[/color] (Format: AVI | Codec: XviD | Duration: 4:36 min | Resolution: 640x480 | Size: 39,0 MB) © Sandrew Metronome Distribution. All rights reserved. Finally, I want you to know that Ellen is set to appear on the [color=#2D2DFC]Tonight Show with Jay Leno[/color] on July 15, 2010 (one day before the US release of [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color]). Make sure you tune in at 11:35 PM ET/PT and at 10:35 PM Central on NBC! Also stay tuned for a video of Ellen's appearance on [color=#2D2DFC]Friday Night with Jonathan Ross[/color] and more [color=#2D2DFC]»Inception«[/color] stuff coming these days! That's it for now. Enjoy the update and let me know what you think by leaving comments on the site!http://www.ellenpage.org/news/newsscript.php?rssid=240