Thursday, November 22, 2012

Impulse By Steven Gould Continues The Science Fiction Adventure That Started With Jumper

Steven Gould

You might have heard of the teleport David Rice and his girl Millie Harris first in the 2008 movie called Jumper, starring duo Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson, but the pair actually first came out into the pop-culture scene in 1992 when Steven Gould released a novel of the same title.

That first novel in the series was then followed by Reflex, which was released with a 12-year gap, and it detailed the marriage of these lovers and what came after it. And now after almost nine years of waiting the Jumper series moves on with another sequel entitled Impulse, which will be released on January 15, 2013.

Here is cover of Impulse as released on Steven Gould's website:


Synopsis:

Cent is the teenaged daughter of two very special people, Davy and Millie, the world’s only teleports, but her life is far from ideal. Kept in isolation to protect her from her parents’ enemies, she wants a normal life, a life with friends and, perhaps, romance. She wants to go to school like any other normal child.

If only she were normal…

The author also revealed that he has closed a deal on the sequel to Impulse entitled Exo. We have not even read the former yet and we are already expecting a new one in mid-2013. At least there's an improvement on the ETA of the next book compared with the 10- to 12-year gap of the first three books in the series.

4 New Posters For Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D Reveal What Critics Have To Say

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D

One of the world's greatest circus shows will perform in areas near you. Not that a circus is actually going to be set-up in your area, but thanks to the writings and direction of Andrew Adamson, we will be able to have a taste of this only-for-the-elite show on theaters for the first time. Presenting Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D.

Just recently, Paramount Pictures has released 4 new posters to pave the way for this anticipated James Cameron production. The movie was already released last October 20, 2012, at the Tokyo International Film Festival, but most movie goers will have to wait for Christmas this year to experience this cinematic feat.

Which of these acts are you most looking forward to watch?





In case haven't seen it yet, here is the movie's trailer released a few months ago:


Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D will be theatrically released on December 21, 2012 on American theaters. I wonder when it's going to be released internationally...

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

The Voice: Sylvia Yacoub and Bryan Keith Are Eliminated, It's Time To Mourn

Sylvia Yacoub and Bryan Keith Eliminated

I am very sad and lost for words at the moment, because one of my two most favorite contenders on The Voice was eliminated. Sylvia Yacoub, the one I was hoping to win if Melanie Martinez couldn't do it, performed her very stunning swan song during the Top 10 Live Performance Night.

Why, oh why this tragic turn of events had to happen? I am greatly depressed, but thankfully relieved when Melanie's name was announced for the save. I didn't expect to see Sylvia say her farewell so early at this point of the competition, knowing that Christina lauded her and her raw voice when she sang while playing the piano.

Sorry for all Bryan Keith fans out there if I am all Sylvia this and Sylvia that... but I know you'd understand the need to mourn when your favorite is eliminated from The Voice, right? I do sympathize for Bryan also, but I just can't take Sylvia's untimely elimination out of my mind.

Would you join me in reliving Sylvia Yacoub's and Bryan Keith's swan song performances in The Voice?

Sylvia Yacoub: Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys


Now, could anyone explain to me how did this become the losing performance? Was there any contestant this season who could do what she'd done: singing fantastically while busy tinkering on the keys of the grand piano? Even the scream of the studio audience said it all. She was one of the best. But, America, your vote wasn't just enough to save her. How could you... do... this... to... her?

Bryan Keith: New York State of Mind by Billy Joel


Bryan Keith's elimination was one of the surprising news also, since he had been consistently very good during the whole duration of the show. This is most definitely the danger of relying on public votes alone. Talent does not really matter anymore and this part of The Voice has become a popularity game already. Team Adam might have been sad about the loss of one of the best contenders in their lot. But I am still at peace as long as Melanie remains on his the team.

This is a mournful moment indeed. Even Team's Xtina's Let There Be Love, Team Adam's Crazy Little Thing Called Love and the Top 10's Hit Me With Your Best Shot performances could not cheer me up a bit.

The Voice Top 10 before the eliminations
The grand finals is getting nearer and nearer, straining the best of the best among the contestants. Only the Top 8 remain to have the chance of moving on the to finale. But before that they still have to show their worth on next week's Top 8 Live Performance, which will be followed by another round of eliminations.

Watch these episodes live on November 26 & 27 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, only at NBC.