4 Interesting Articles I Came Across

1. Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Porn Industry
2. 13 Worst Ad Placements
3. Common Factors Between Christian Bale and Kermit The Frog
4. Maxim's Top 100 Hotties of 2009

3 Wolverine TV Spots

Trailer for the Wolverine TV Spots have gone on air.... No clue what it contains cuz I am posting before I am checking.. Lemme know what u guys think....

Trailer for the TV Spots



TV Spot 1 - Outcasts



TV Spot 2 - Brothers



TV Spot 3 - Legends



Call me a skeptic but I really think this movie will bomb...

2nd Transformers Trailer Rocks!!

In the 80s this guy would have been a cult B Film Maker, In the 70s he would have made the best spaghetti westerns.. However in the 90s he met the king of summer blockbuster land Jerry Bruckheimer and the twisted genius turned senile Steven Spielberg...............Ladies and Gentlemen I give you .............The one man who can make a movie fun with absolutely no storyline whatsoever.. Michael "I am the best at blowing stuff up" Bay....

First Look At Inglorious Basterds!!

K... Some important clearing up... This is not a remake of the original... Just the concept was so damn cool of a bunch of Americans just going gung ho in Nazi-land that Tarantino could not resist.. This as would be obvious is his warped rendition of it....(droool)....

This is as much a spaghetti western as a war film so please oh please don't for once consider the possibility of Tarantino creating a serious war drama... For thats one thing this one aint!!

Additionally... Tarantino 'humongously' respects Enzo Castellari contrary to whatever the fuck you may have heard... And now for the juicy stuff .... I give you:

• Trailer of Inglorious Basterds
• Trailer of the original Inglorious Bastards
• Tarantino speaking to Enzo and finally just something I found online
• Tarantino ripping a journalist apart

Inglorious Basterds



The Inglorious Bastards



Tarantino and Castellari



Tarantino takes Fat Journalist Apart



You have so not seen war if its not through Tarantino' eyes!!! I LOVE ME SCALPS!!!

Andy Warhol interviews Steven Spielberg....(pause)....Holy Mother@@##@$#%$^%^&*()=!!!!!!!!

K.... That was my reaction on coming through this. A bit of a letdown really... Spielberg talks abstract stuff, obviously high on something and seems to be trying especially hard to impress Warhol as the former Mrs. Jagger looks on....

Value of the Death Star: 15 Septillion Dollars (thats 15 followed by 24 zeroes)

I have often pondered on utilizing free time in a more productive manner than pondering on pointless stuff like pondering on how to utilize free time in a more productive manner. K.. I think that sort of provides ample proof of me being a shmuck, something which I am sure you guys always thought I was. However, I have finally found someone who beats me all hands down at being the schmuck of the century!! I give you... 'Ryszard Gold'... who you ask.. valid question.... Our pal has actually calculated the cost of realistically creating the Death Star.. FYI.. the number is

$15,602,022,489,829,821,422,840,226 and 94 cents.

Thats more than 15 and a half Septillion Dollars by the way Tell you what, Ill throw in the 94 cents.....

By the way... in case you want to know the calculations please click here
For the full article click here
p.s:- The world's economic value is $17 Trillion. We as a planet are still more than 15 and a half septillion dollars away from making one.

No wonder Darth Vader wanted to kill his son. I mean all the money in the world cant buy your son back, but I am sure 20 trillion times the money in the world can buy back a bunch of them and then some.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Trailer & Fast and Furious Trailer

My Fave trailers from the lot launched during Superbowl:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Trailer kicks some serious ass... Megan Fox looks hot....




Fast and Furious

New body: Original parts - Read tons of babes, cars, insane stunts, killer soundtrack, dead faced Paul Walker (boooooo!!!! hissssss!!!) and oh FYI......Vinny is back!!!!

Angels & Demons... and Tom Hanks with some weird hair!!

Da Vinci Code was factually (or for the lack of it, I don't fucking care) impressive. The story by itself though in my honest to God opinion sucked. And Dan Brown is no Shakespeare for sure.... So what do they do for the movie -

They get the brilliantly inconsistent, dreary and unimaginative director on board - Ron Howard. This moron, decides to strip his movies of the one good thing in them - The Genious of Russell Crowe... and replaces him with Tom Hanks, who is also a colossus in acting proficiencey no doubt... However... just to annoy the crap out of me and countless others he gives him an extraordinarily gay hair cut... 'Nuff said..

For all those who still give a damn!!!



p.s:- The trailer sucks as well

Star Trek

Never been a real fan of this series... But this one has JJ Abrams directing and Zachary "Sylar" Quinto as "Spock". The trailer blew my mind as well!

G.I. Joe Movie Trailer

K... I am still a sceptic, the cast sucks (Dennis Quaid has a penchant for choosing movies that bomb), has the most untrustworthy director - Stephen Sommers (Van helsing, Deep Rising...umm I liked The Mummy though :P). Also the trailer starts kinda lame (read ree-hee-hee-hee-ally cheesy dialogues)... Though the special effects are impressive and the action sequences do show promise.... I really hope they dont screw up this one up... Dont want to fuck up fond weekday evening memories!!!

Its Officially Arsh-enal Now!!!

After the longest possible saga in the history of December transfers, Arsene Wenger has probably signed the biggest name signing he has done in his entire tenure at Arsenal. In fact this is the longest a transfer has taken in terms of tenure, because the deal finalization by FA actually happened post closure of the transfer window. Almost 24 hours of extra time was granted to Arsenal thanks to the snow storm which enveloped the city yesterday.

The importance of the blizzard cannot be undermined as Arshavin had rumouredly declined Arsenal's offer initially and was on his way home (or to Man City). However due to the storm, he was forced to stay back at Highbury House, which probably gave the powers that be a little extra bit of time to arry on negotiations. After the papers were signed and submitted at the nth hour, FA took some more time to actually approve the signing, during which time unreliable Zenit and FA sources, spoke to the media, often calling the deal off.

However all speculation aside.... Ladies, Gentlemen and all my fellow Gooners... I proudly unveil our new No. 23, The Artful Dodger, The One, The Only......Andreiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Aarshaaaaaavinnnn!!!!!

Arshavin Saga (Contd.)

Final update before closure:

A fee was reportedly agreed, with Arshavin agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.

The Russia international supposedly penned a three-and-a-half-year deal at the Emirates Stadium.

However, a Zenit spokesman was then quoted as saying that the deal had fallen through, "I can confirm that the deal is definitely off," Zenit's Alexei Petrov told Reuters.

General director Maxim Mitrofanov is now claiming talks are still ongoing.

"The clubs have a mutual desire to complete the transaction,” Mitrofanov told Sovetsky Sport at 5.40pm. "Negotiations are continuing."

Status on Facebook - "does not know if Arshavin is a real person, or just some sick and twisted made up being to torment my life..."

Transfer Window Closes

17:00 hours GMT, roughly 23:00 hours IST, the transfer window has closed. Unlike last window's crazy signing of Robinho by Man City, nothing nearly as dramatic has happened. No transfers made today, except for the non performing Robbie Keane making a beeline back to Tottenham (incompetent moron had to score against Arsenal!!), and Arshavin's nearly sealed deal (from highly untrustworthy sources) both of whom have gotten some extra time for closure by FA authorities due to the heavy snowfall in London.

Transfers for the summer so far:

Shay Given joined Manchester City from Newcastle United;
Tal Ben Haim left Eastlands for Sunderland on loan, as did Jo to Everton this morning.

Newcastle signed Ryan Taylor from Wigan and lost Charles N'Zogbia.

Portsmouth signed AEK Athens veteran Angelos Basinas
Christian Panucci did not join Hull,
Roma, signed Marco Motta from Udinese.

Saviola remains at Real Madrid, Blackburn Rovers have retained Roque Santa Cruz.

Arshavin Saga (Contd.) - Dichotomy

2 seemingly contradictory news reports from 2 reliable news sources - AP and Sky Sports

News from AP: Zenit St. Petersburg has failed to reach a deal with Arsenal on the transfer of midfielder Andrei Arshavin, a spokesman for the Russian club said Monday.

Alexei Petrov told The Associated Press that the deal broke down over the size of the transfer fee and the amount of compensation Zenit would be paid for allowing Arshavin to break his four-year contract.

"The deal didn't happen. Arshavin is coming back to Zenit," Petrov said, but he added that a deal could be revived in the summer.

Arshavin, one of the stars of Euro 2008, has long been linked with a move to Arsene Wenger's side and on Monday flew to London in an effort to seal a move on the last day of the winter transfer window.

Sky Sports News: Paperwork for Andrei Arshavin's transfer to Arsenal has been sent and received by the FA.

After a day of claim and counter claim, it would appear that Arsenal have finally secured the services of the Russian playmaker.

There has been no official word from inside the Emirates but it is believed that the player has passed a medical after a fee was agreed with Zenit less than an hour before the 5pm deadline.

The Arshavin Saga

A.R Rahman won a Golden Globe, Nominations for the Academies announced, a handful of new trailers, a sort of joie de vivre experienced by my constant visits to the romantic South Mumbai and seeds of entrepreneurial indulgence apart, there has been one extravagance I have not been able to get enough of - The Saga of The Arshavin Transfer -

K.. Some reference for those who came in late... The tale begins early last year, when in the Euros, Arshavin (winger for the Russian team), decimated Dutch defences to take Russia to the Semi Finals. The Euros walked away with 3 big stars - David Villa, Fernando Torres and Arshavin (testament to his awesomeness being the fact that he only played 2 matches compared to the others who went on to play till the finals).

Club offers started pouring in subsequently to Arshavin's club Zenit St. Petersburg, who want 30 Mill (pounds by the way). Arsene Wenger one of the first to apply immediately slips away. Why? -I just said 30 mill!! This is Arsene Wenger we are talking about here!!! He wont buy his mom back for anything more than 12 Million Pounds.... 1 Million more than what he paid for Silvain Wiltord.. who FYI is the club's most expensive buy till date!!

Anyways... soon everyone from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Tottenham were chasing the Russian, but everyone gave up on Zenit's asking price. Why?? Too fucking high thats why!!! The sky, their price and the geniouses at Zenit who came up with it!!!

The season progresses with Arsenal dropping points left, right and centre. Defeats to Hull and Wigan leave the Gunner's smarting. Additionally, most of Arsene's men, start dropping like cannon balls fresh out of steam... Eduardo and Rosicky out with injuries to the knee and tendon respectively, Walcott out with a shoulder dislocation.. and the final nail in the coffin.. Fabregas.. our Captain out for the latter half of the season with a knee injury as well (ironically by Xabi Alonso whom Wenger wanted to bring in from Liverpool to compliment Fabregas).

Meanwhile Zenit had their own problems... Arshavin was demotivated due to Zenit having priced him out of a move.... Dejected and smarting with the humiliation Arshavin underperforms and gets pushed to the bench, with Zenit's coach Dick Advocaat growing exceedingly frustrated of his delinquent Second Striker.

For me the only story I can draw parallels with here is the story of Seabiscuit... A broken horse and a broken jockey come together in a time of depression to make a miracle happen! We have a depression (or recession or whatever the fuck-ion you might want to call it) The twain are yet to meet let alone make miracles, however the saga of one of the most painstakingly long transfers had begun....

A month of negotiations and transfer rumours later the story stood with:

1. Arsenal unwilling to pay more than 12 million punds plus add ons for Arshavin.
2. Them landing outside the top 4, with Aston Villa taking their spot. This, again for those who came in late means no Champions League for Arsenal.
3. Arshavin, refusing to play for Zenit, boycotting training sessions and praying to God to make the transfer happen.
4. Arsene Wenger, being his customary cool as a cucumber self.... Arsenal notches up a 9 game undefeated spree. Still out of the top 4 though.
   

Now for events in the last 10 days when things really started heating up.

January 24

A report in The Guardian indicates that Arshavin could go on strike if he is not permitted to leave for the Gunners.

Rumours that Arshavin is set to leave gather pace as Zenit look to sign Juventus' Vincenzo Iaquinta by way of attacking replacement.

It is reported that Zenit are set to 'reject' Arsenal's 'final' offer, but negotiations actually continue.

January 25

Reports emerge stating that Arshavin could use a FIFA clause to buy out the remainder of his contract, although this probably would not take place until November.

January 26

Andrei's former Zenit teammate, Martin Skrtel, states that Arshavin would prefer to go to Spain than England.

January 27

Zenit beat Litex Lovech 1-0 in their Dubai training camp. Andrei Arshavin does not take part, fuelling speculation that a move is upcoming.

Maxim Mitrofanov asks whether Arshavin is interested in playing success, or just cash?

Zenit director Maxim Mitrofanov reveals further details of Arshavin's supposed wage demands from Arsenal.

Former Arsenal legend Paul Merson argues that Arshavin would bring nothing new to the Emirates table in terms of play style.

Arsene Wenger announces that it's "all quiet" on the Arsahvin front, and advises reporters to stick to official sources.

Official news: Zenit state that they have practically accepted an offer from Arsenal, and only Arshavin's personal terms remain as an obstacle to a transfer.

January 28

Arshavin is named in the Russian squad for a training camp scheduled to take place in Turkey from February 8th-12th.

Maxim Mitrofanov tells Arshavin that buying out his contract so that he can leave Zenit will not happen.

Vincenzo Iaquinta's agent has rubbished reports linking his client to Zenit, but he was interested in the Arshavin to Arsenal saga.

We ask whether or not a move to Arsenal is right for the player himself in our Goal.com Poll.

Arsene Wenger says that any player who would seek to break the Gunners' wage structure simply will not join Arsenal.

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger admits that the Arshavin transfer saga is becoming a burden for his side.

January 29

A Russian tabloid report claims that Arshavin is refusing to train during Zenit's pre-season camp in the UAE.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that the Arshavin deal is '90 Per Cent Completed' and hopes that the situation will be concluded within 48 hours.

January 30

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger claims that in fact no work permit was issued for Andrei Arshavin - or anyone else - contrary to earlier reports.

Saturday 31 January (all times CET)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has claimed that 'anything can happen' with regards to the Andrei Arshavin move.

Andrei Arshavin flies to London for talks with Arsenal, according to reports.

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has explained exactly why he wants Andrei Arshavin of Zenit at the Emirates.

Sunday 1 February

Is it finally happening?! According to reports, Andrei Arshavin is flying from St. Petersburg to London for Arsenal talks...

Meanwhile former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit would rather see Mathieu Flamini return to the Emirates than Arshavin sign.

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein implies that Andrei Arshavin is needed at the Emirates.

Despite the Gunners' 0-0 draw with West Ham at the weekend, coach Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal are in no need of 'saviour' Andrei Arshavin alone.

Arshavin's agent denies the player flew to London yesterday and instead claims he travelled back to St Petersburg.

Now we follow the saga on the last day.............