HBO Blockbuster of the Month: "Rock of Ages"

This month, Blockbuster of the month is Rock of Ages. The movie is amazingly wonderful and that takes you to the Rock music world.

When it comes to Rock music, I doubt anybody could be a bigger fan than me. My love for Rock music goes back to early 90’s and since then I’ve been hooked to the likes of Madonna, Guns N Roses, Bryan Adams, etc. So, how could I miss a movie like the ‘Rock of Ages’. It released last year and was one hell of a movie. An english drama movie about two friends and their musical journey.

Adam Shankman really did show his directrorial abilities. Amazing visualization and picturisation! One thing that really amazed me, was the sense of timing. The humour was all over the place and it made me go ‘Whoa’. I’m sure it will have the same effect on you guys too. More than that it was sheer bliss to watch Tom Cruise (Stacee Jaxx) in a Rockstar avatar. In specific, his 80’s inspired wardrobe was really amusing. If you are a Rock music fan, then mark my words, it is a must watch for you!, And what’s more fascinating is the fact that it’s going to be premiered on HBO India, a premier hollywood movie Channel as ‘Blockbuster of the Month’ on Saturday, 27th July at 9pm. How cool is that!? I’m so very excited to watch it again. And I think, so should be you. THAT perhaps is how good the movie is, Out of all the other reasons, one reason that particularly stood out for me was the vast and amazing number of songs from Rock legends like Def Leppard, Journey, Scorpions, Poison, Foreigner, Guns N' Roses, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Bon Jovi, David Lee Roth, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, and others. And nowhere will you find these songs to be a misfit. The songs are so aptly infused in the movie that it feels as if they were specifically sung for that particular scene. Classic rock, I tell you.

Other than Tom Cruise, there are actors like Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Åkerman, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Cranston and Alec Baldwin. Tom Cruise is an absolute bliss to watch… no doubts. Apart from him, I found the role of Catherine Zeta Jones quite amazing. It is simply incredible to see her transformation. She is portrayed as somebody who apparently isn’t a Rock music lover but in retrospect she was a Stacee Jaxx aka Tom Cruise fan herself. The best part was how she comes back to her senses and goes all gaga over Jaxx, all over again. Such a delight! Really!

So, this July you know what to look forward to. And I’m sure as hell, you won’t be disappointed. The movies has each and every aspect that makes it a must watch. Just hold onto the excitement and wait for the television premiere of ‘Rock of Ages’.

HBO Hits is my channel of choice

So, the word has already been out for a while now. HBO India for the first time has launched two ad free channels which are HBO Defined and HBO Hits. And as I’m totally stuck with this channel, I’m going to share my love with you guys… LOVE FOR THIS CHANNEL!
 
But first of all I want to ask all of you- who loves ads!? I’m sure nobody would raise his/her arm here. I mean… why would anybody love ads!? What we love is break-free movies! And HBO India is the genie in action here. Long sought wish granted over here with break free movie channel i.e. HBO Hits. How cool is that!

I know the idea of an ad free channel excites us way too much. But what excites me more is the ultimate movies that they show. And not to forget the Bollywood flicks that they show time and again. An ultimate fun, it is! Talking about the list of english movies, I can’t really miss all the ultimate premeieres. This time around, they premiered movies like ‘Freelancers’ and ‘Soldiers of Fortune’. Also, an exclusive HBO original series called ‘Banshee’. Definitely very cool choice of movies/ series, I tell you. My personal favourite is ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Entourage’. Currently, they are showing their back to back episodes on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, respectively.

While ad free is itself one hell of a thing that makes us subscribe this channel, the thing that you get the dual audio movies here is again a delight in itself. Imagine watching movies like ‘Green Lantern’ and especially ‘Kung Fu Panda’ in Hindi! Po speaking those hilarious dialogues in Hindi! OMG, you have no idea how cute he looks. Seems like big fun to me!

Literally! Movie watching experience getting more and more fabulous. What else do we want!? I know! HD movie channel. And you get that right here. I’m so glad that we are finally there. Finally, that one channel which is totally ad free and which is going to define our english movies watching experience like anything.

AD free Movies Channel , HBO original series, dual language property and HD feature. All in all, a perfect movie watching experience. And that we are going to enjoy it here.

I’m sure if you subscribe to this HBO Premium Pack, you are not going to get disappointed. And that makes HBO Hits my channel of choice

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted – Coming Soon on HBO

‘I like to move it, move it…I like to move it.’ Madagascar, it is. And the happy news is soon HBO India is going to premier this animated English movie in June.

‘I like to move it, move it…I like to move it

This fun song really makes me move. And as much as I love this tune, I’m all in for the movie too. ‘Madagascar’ was the first Animated English movie that I ever watched. I am not much of a fan when it comes to animated movies. But because my cousin insisted, I had to go for it. And to my surprise, I loved it way too much. So, the best decision! It’s a super funny movie that makes you roll over the floor laughing your a** off. This flick has appealed to me so much that I’ve not missed any of the movies from this trilogy.

The best part for me is the star cast. From Ben Stiller to Chris Rock to David Schwimmer, it has it all. I especially love to hear ‘Friends’ fame David Schwimmer. Ross does suit in the role of the giraffe, Melman. Like really! And Ben Stiller as Alex, the lion. Now how cool is this!? It does take out the kid in you.

And as I remember the fun times while watching this flick, I’m delighted to tell y’all that HBO India has a plan to showcase the premiere of Madagascar 3 in June. Terrific, huh! I’m really thrilled. Though I’ve already watched it on big screen… who cares, it’s Madagascar we are talking about. And I am totally ‘Physically Fit, Physically Fit…Physically Physically Physically Fit’ to take part in the Madagascar madness.

To give you a little background, in this part, Alex (the lion), Marty (the zebra), Gloria (hippopotamus) and Melman (the giraffe) are back again and this time their fight to get to their beloved Big Apple takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus. The whole movie revolves around a circus which is losing its glory among the audience. And the job of this 'Madagascar' team is to reinvent the whole circus- the Madagascar style. And the thing that I loved is- the tagline.. It says: ‘Six years ago, they disappeared without a trace. Next summer, they finally resurface.’ Makes sense, huh?

While the movie is on its third part, it doesn’t lose its original effects. The penguin squads are very much there. And they are always there to save the day. Apart from this, the usual plot is also there and the jungle theme doesn’t lose its effect.

All in all, you will love this movie… for sure. An adventure-comedy-animation stuff that will definitely leave a smile on your face. I’m so glad HBO is premiering it soon. To know exactly when, you and I’ll have to stay tuned to HBO. And may I repeat that it really leaves you saying… just move it, move it. ;)

Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all?

I don’t think I’ve to say a single word now to tell you all what I’m talking about here. Yes, Snow White it is. My joys knew no bounds when I got to know that HBO India is soon going to show the blockbuster flick, ‘Mirror Mirror’. I was quite a fan of ‘Snow White and Seven Dwarfs’ stories during my early childhood days. And this punch line ‘Mirror Mirror on the wall!’…I can’t even remember how many times I used to recite it while playing the evil queen, though Snow White had always been my favourite character.

And now as I heard the news of HBO India showcasing the best of the English movies under ‘HBO Blockbuster of the Month’, I’m delighted to share it with you all that May is up for ‘Mirror Mirror’. Yuhoooo! I caught this English movie last year on-screens and I’m more than happy to catch it again on TV now.

HBO'S blockbuster of the month- HOP

Rock n Roll with Easter Bunny! HBO presents Blockbuster of the Month – Hop to be premiered on Saturday, 26th May at 4:40 pm!

HOP is HBO's blockbuster of the month; scheduled to be aired on 26th May 2012 only on HBO India.

HOP is an animated and live action comedy film released in 2011. It features the voice of Russell Brand as Easter bunny and features James Marsden as Fred O'Hare. HOP is one of the best movies ever made on Easter theme. HOP is produced by Chris Meledandri and directed by Tim Hill. HOP's budget was $63 million; it earned around $183,953,723 at the box office.

The story is about two characters. First character is a young bunny from Easter Island who wants to go to Hollywood and become a musician (a drummer). But his father wants him to become an Easter bunny and take care of their family candy factory. The second character is Fred O'Hare (James Marsden); Fred is a jobless and frustrated man who is under constant pressure from his parents to find a job.

Story in short

E.B is a young bunny from Easter Island who wants to go to Hollywood and become a drummer. But his father wants him to become an Easter bunny and take care of their family business (Candy factory). E.B leaves his house to fulfill his dream.

While wondering in search of Hollywood, E.B is hit by Fred's car. Fred is a jobless and frustrated man under pressure from his parents to find a job. E.B asks Fred to take care of him till he recovers. Fred tells E.B everything about his life; he also takes E.B to attend a job interview. Fortunately, E.B manages to convince "Blind boys of Alabama" to allow him perform as their substitute drummer during their recording session. After that, E.B also gets invitation from David Hasselhoff to perform on his show. While on the other hand after talking about Easter bunny with E.B, Fred starts feeling that if given a chance, he can be the best Easter bunny around.

E.B's father Mr. Bunny (voice by Hugh Laurie) sends armed guards on his trail. EB fakes his death to get rid of his father's armed guards who are on his trail to capture him. These guards think that Fred has killed E.B; they capture Fred and take him to Easter Island. Evil character named Carlos seizes control of Easter factory.

While at Hasselhoff's talent show, E.B feels guilty about leaving Fred alone. E.B approaches Mr. Hasselhoff to discuss the situation. Mr. Hasselhoff advises him to go back to his Fred. When E.B goes to Fred's place, he finds evidence about Fred's capture. E.B races back to his candy factory. E.B and Fred manage to take care of all the bad guys after few action scenes.

In the end, E.B and Fred are made co Easter bunnies and they take over the Easter factory.

HOP is the perfect mixture of action, comedy and animation. If you are looking for great family entertainment with rich animations, HOP is a movie which you should not miss watching.

Game of Thrones - Season 2, 1st Episode Anticipations

As the regent queen would say: "The game of thrones is a game where you win, or you die".

Winter is coming… back to India. This May.

HBO original series reaches a turning point thanks to the second season of the fantasy saga that promises to be the best TV show of the year: back in Westeros, a whole new scenario is setting down after Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell has been executed by the new king and heir to the Iron Throne Joffrey Baratheon. But is he the righteous one who can claim to seat in King's Landing?

Five kings and four Houses are going to meet on the battlefields of Westeros for the crown and for the survival of their same fate: Lannisters, Baratheons, the Young Wolf Robb Stark and Daenerys Stormborn Targaryen second of her name will set new guidelines for the control of the Seven Kingdoms, no means or sacrifice will be put aside to gain what is due, and every past bond will be challenged.

After scoring on April 1 as much as 3.9 million viewers for the US premiere, Game of Thrones - Season 2, 1st Episode scheduled to be aired on May 28 in India, where the first season of this adaptation from G.R.R. Martin's books got a huge number of followers, especially after the show won two Emmy awards and one Golden Globe for the outstanding performance of Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister.

In the first episode, Robb Stark is gathering his troops and strengthening his alliances with the Lords of the North, to march to South to King's Landing, seeking vengeance for his father's infamous death and stating the definitive independence of Winterfell and the North from the domination of the Seven Kingdoms.

At the same time Stannis and Renly Baratheon, the two younger brothers of the late King, are setting their armies to move war against the Lannisters, but not as allies: both of them claim their right to seat on the Iron Throne, but won't allow a future reign ruled by two kings.

Far from Westeros, beyond the Narrow Sea, in the Red Waste, Khaleesi Daenerys Targaryen is trying to rescue her people, or what still remains of her khalasar after the Mighty Khal Drogo died, from a desperate death in the red desert. At this juncture she will reach the wealthy city of Qarth: will it be her new safe home or the start of a new exodus for the Unburnt Mother of Dragons?

Another key character that will find himself far from the big action in Westeros will be Jon Snow of Winterfell, now a man of the Night Watch, busy to keep the Western Lands safe from what hides beyond the Wall, in the deep North, and from the raids of the Wildlings.

This is just a hint for Game of Thrones- Season 2, 1st Episode, but surely will awake the Indian viewers' curiosity.

Much more will be revealed during this season, as well as new landscapes will widen the boundaries of Westeros. Cast and crew took several shooting stages across Europe, Island for the lands beyond the Wall, Dubrovnik in Croatia lent its views for King's Landing, while Belfast and other European regions set the scene for Westeros.

This new installment for the Game of Thrones saga will not disappoint the Indian audience, more magic, more battles; more blood will be spilled for the never ending game of power.