Movies

Jack’s Back – Pirates of the Caribbean Returns

Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides is almost here. It’s full of pirates, mermaids, zombies and even Blackbeard makes an appearance.

Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica, he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard, Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

The film stars Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush.

Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall. It opens in Australia on Thursday the 19th of May.

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What’s the one thing you can’t live without?

Feb 18th, 2011

by Rodney Olsen.

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You can often discover what people truly value when you find out what means the most to them. What is it that we believe we can’t live without?

More 4 Me is a documentary that follows film maker Lincoln Fenner of Creation Box Films through 7 countries across 5 continents as he asks everyone from actors and models to orphans and street sweepers the same simple question; “What’s the one thing you can’t live without?”

Are people in places like New York, London, Los Angeles and even Perth really that different from those living in a Kenyan orphanage, the slums of Nairobi or a remote Cambodian village? Is life really all about getting More 4 Me? Lincoln joined me in the studio this morning on 98.5 Sonshine FM.

Lincoln has been making films since 1999. His 2005 short film Another Chance was part of the Official Selection at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and it screened in Manhattan that same year.

He holds a Diploma in Film Making (2001-2002) from the New York Film Academy (where he studied at their Universal Studios, Los Angeles school). In 2000, he graduated in London’s West End with a Foundation Certificate from Panico Films (now London Film Academy).

We spoke about the film and about the many answers people give to that one simple question. You can hear our conversation by clicking the play button on the audio player at the bottom of this post.

What would your answer be? What is the one thing that you couldn’t live without?

I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or two in the comments section of this post.

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Final Days for Toy Story 3 Prize

Jul 3rd, 2010

by Rodney Olsen.

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This is just a quick reminder that the competition to win some amazing Toy Story 3 merchandise and a double pass to see the movie is closing soon.

Toy Story 3 is in cinemas now and thanks to Disney Pixar, one Australian reader of RodneyOlsen.net will win a double pass to see the latest Toy Story movie and some Toy Story 3 goodies.

Just head to the post Win a Toy Story 3 Prize for all the details and the opportunity to enter.

The prize pack arrived from Disney Pixar a few days ago and my only disappointment is that I can’t win it. The prize is an Australian double inseason ticket to see Toy Story 3, a fantastic Toy Story 3 T-shirt (It’s an XL so it would even fit me.), a Toy Story 3 mug (Which has really cool heat sensitive ink, which means you only see the full detail when it’s full of your favourite hot drink.) and a book of Toy Story 1 and 2 (These books are the big, colourful hard cover kind for the kids).

Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 is in cinemas now and everyone is raving about it. I’ve seen several reviews from people who are not into animation or ‘kids films’ who say that this movie is a must see.

I’ll be naming a winner on Monday so you need to enter as soon as possible. (Entries close at 8:00 a.m. Monday the 5th of July Western Australian time.)

I want to let everyone know they have chance to win so if you link to the original post from your blog, Facebook or Twitter, you’ll get an extra entry. Just let me know in the comments section of the post Win a Toy Story 3 Prize how you’ve publicised the competition.

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Win a Toy Story 3 Prize

Jun 24th, 2010

by Rodney Olsen.

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The day has finally arrived. Toy Story 3 officially opens in Australian cinemas today and thanks to Disney Pixar, you could win a double pass to see the latest Toy Story movie and some Toy Story 3 goodies.

This is an exclusive competition for Australian readers of RodneyOlsen.net and you can enter by filling in your name and email address in the form below.

The prize is a double inseason ticket to see Toy Story 3, a Toy Story 3 T-shirt, a Toy Story 3 mug and a book of Toy Story 1 and 2.

Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 is in cinemas now.

I’ll be naming a winner on Monday the 5th of July. (Entries close at 8:00 a.m. Monday the 5th of July Western Australian time.)

I want to let everyone know they have chance to win so if you link to this post from your blog, Facebook or Twitter, you’ll get an extra entry. Just let me know in the comments section of this post how you’ve publicised the competition.

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
Keep reading RodneyOlsen.net for future competitions.

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1 sleep until Toy Story 3

Jun 23rd, 2010

by Rodney Olsen.

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It’s just 1 more sleep before Australia starts heading to cinemas to see Toy Story 3.

No toy gets left behind.

I’ve seen some great reviews from those who have already seen the movie, including Rove McManus saying on Twitter, “Go see Toy Story 3. Seriously, you will love it…even if you have no child..no heart…hate animation..and cinemas give you hives. Just go!”

The movie opened in the US on the weekend and took a record $109 million. Toy Story 3 became the first Disney/Pixar release to top $100 million in its opening weekend.

The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favourite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives?

In the third instalment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings.

We’ll be heading along sometime soon. The Toy Story movies never dissapoint and many are saying this is the best yet.