The art of making monsters

Creature feature: "Kyoshin Heizo" ("God Soldier") by Takayuki Takeya is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo . © 2012 NIBARIKI·G

By MATT ALT: Good news for monster fans: Not one, not two, but three separate tokusatsuexhibitions are stomping their way through downtown Tokyo as you read these words.  While you may never have heard the word "tokusatsu," you are likely familiar with what it is. A contraction of the Japanese words tokushuand satsuei, it means "special effects." Although it can be used to refer to any effects-heavy production, in common usage it refers to the decidedly analog, handmade "rubber suit" effects seen in "Godzilla" movies, the "Ultraman" series, and "Power Rangers"-style shows. Long pooh-poohed by  Westerners used to higher  budget fare, it's easy to forget that Japanese tokusatsu once represented the cutting edge of special-effects technology worldwide. In fact, in the early 1970s director George Lucas reportedly visited Japan to brush up on the then-latest techniques before launching a franchise Western audiences still revere: "Star Wars." Computer graphics long ago supplanted the miniatures and

Baltan Seijin rough sketch, Shoji Otomo, 1966. © TSUBURAYA PRO

rubber-suited actors once used to create effects for science-fiction and fantasy movies. But there's a certain charm to the idea of tricking the eye using skillfully crafted props and camera tricks rather than computer techniques. With few chances to exercise their talents in the digital era, though, aging tokusatsu craftsmen are finding it hard to pass along their skills to the next generation. For all the monsters they've slayed over the years, could tokusatsu techniques be in danger of going extinct? Not if the people behind these exhibitions have anything to say about it. It's the sound that first hits you, walking into the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo's "Tokusatsu Hakubutsukan" ("Special Effects Museum"). A swirling, never-ending audio loop of lasers, monster shrieks and heroic shouts from the shows of yesteryear fills the air. Culled from the climactic scenes of '60s and '70s sci-fi productions, the soundscape lends a strangely intense atmosphere to the exhibition, as though a pitched battle between the Self-Defense Forces and some fearsome creature is unfolding just around the corner. Which it is, in a matter of speaking. The biggest and boldest of the three exhibitions now showing in and around the capital, "Tokusatsu Hakubutsukan" features room upon room of carefully restored props and

Ring the alarm: Three exhibitions in and around Tokyo are celebrating Japan's tokusatsu (special effects) films. A model from "Return of Ultraman" (above) is one of the items on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo's "Tokusatsu Hakubutsukan" ("Special Effects Museum") along with a miniature model of Tokyo. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS CO., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
monster suits. "Talented craftsmen made each and every one of these. It costs a lot of money and takes a long time to build things like this," explains display coordinator Tomoo Haraguchi, a tokusatsu expert who restored the vast majority of the pieces on display in the show with his own hands. "That's why tokusatsu has been replaced by CG (computer graphics). But the difference is, props actually exist. They have a physical presence that can be experienced. Data doesn't. And it's my hope that the people who come to the show will realize how much effort went into making these objects. To me, they're more than movie props. They're pieces of history. They're art." The show's centerpiece is a retro sci-fi short film produced especially for the exhibition and screened every 10 minutes in a small theater. Produced by Hideaki Anno of "Evangelion" fame, directed by special-effects master Shinji Higuchi and based upon a character from legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki's feature "Nausicaa," it comes with serious otaku (fanboy) credentials. The topic, of course, is a fearsome monster destroying a startlingly detailed model set of downtown Tokyo. Featuring everything from scale-model skyscrapers to playground equipment, the nine-minute short unfolds as a homage to the climax of every kaiju eiga(giant monster movie) ever made in Japan. Unfortunately for the monolingual, it isn't subtitled, but you'll be able to follow the plot, such as it is, without too much trouble. That said, even being able to understand it in Japanese, I found myself wishing for a poorly synched English dub like those shows I grew up watching as a kid. As well done as the short is, the highlight comes once the lights are back on. In an amusing twist, the entire set used in the film has been moved into the museum, and visitors are allowed to stroll amid the miniaturized cityscape. You'll have to control your inner giant monster as no actual building-stomping is allowed, but it's still a treat. In comparison to Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo's holistic approach to tokusatsu studies, The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama, laser-focuses on a single series in its "Ultraman Art!" exhibition. For those not in the know, Ultraman is the star of a long-running series of television shows, the first of which debuted in 1967. When giant monsters threaten Japan, the heroic Shin Hayata uses the power of an alien Beta Capsule to grow to titanic proportions and fight them on their own terms. The sleek red-and-silver countenance of the titular hero is as much a part of the Japanese collective consciousness as Superman is in that of the average North American's. "Ultraman" is also notable for being the first show to spark a toy craze; decades before the similar "Pokemon" fad, Japanese kids begged their parents for figures of the heroes and monsters of "Ultraman." The series has continued in fits and starts to this very day, more than 40 years later. Aired in the United States and other countries, it enjoys a popular reputation abroad as well. The "Ultraman Art!" exhibition is a one-stop shop for information about how the series was made. It features original concept art, props (complete with scuffing and damage from hard days' filming), and even monster-costume-fitting dioramas. Ever wondered how those suits were made? Chicken wire wrapped around an actor's body created the foundation. You learn something new every day. One of the highlights of the show comes at the very end, with a display featuring a close up of Ultraman flying through the clouds. The setup shows how a relatively simple arrangement of models, cotton batting and a cloud backdrop results in a captivating trompe l'oeil when seen through the camera lens. Curious as to what makes Godzilla tick? The "Otomo Shoji no Daizukai Ten" ("Shoji Otomo Diagram Exhibition," which is tucked away in the charming Yayoi Museum in the backstreets of Tokyo's Nezu district, is your chance to find out. You'll be forgiven for not knowing his name, but Shoji Otomo singlehandedly changed how monster movies were viewed in Japan. Dubbed the kaiju hakase(monster professor), his attempts to quantify the inner workings of imaginary things made him an otaku pioneer. Toiling as the editor of the kids' manga weekly Shonen Magazine in the late '60s, he hit on the idea of commissioning cutaway views that revealed the mysterious inner workings of giant monsters. Although not an artist himself, he conducted the research, prepared obsessive rough sketches and suggested the page layouts for the magazine's freelance illustrators. Otomo's efforts to bring a certain degree of reality to the monster world earned him legions of fans in the late '60s and early '70s. Most notable among them was Crown Prince Naruhito, who famously used his very first allowance to procure Otomo's "Kaiju Zukan" — "A Giant Monster Field Guide." (It's somewhat reassuring to know that a text like this sits on the bookshelves of the Imperial Household — you know, just in case.) Unfortunately, Otomo passed away in his prime, collapsing from an unexpected prescription-drug reaction at the age of 36 in 1973. The legacy he left behind lives on, though, inspiring legions of young fans and industry professionals to take monsters more seriously. His detailed explanations of the inner workings of strange beasts, futuristic vehicles and fantastic secret bases formed a cornerstone of the otaku culture that would eventually take Japan by storm. The Yayoi Museum collaborated with Otomo's mother, Ai Shishimoto, who is still going strong at the age of 102, to prepare the exhibition. (In fact, one of the more touching aspects of the show is a small photo, off in a corner, of Otomo's bedroom in her home, left all but untouched for close to 40 years.) The show features two floors jam-packed with original sketches, vintage books, photographs and expanded views of the finalized page layouts from the magazines. If there's any downside, it's that the materials are entirely in Japanese, but there's plenty to appreciate visually. "The era of handmade tokusatsu is essentially over," Haraguchi says. "But that doesn't mean it will never come back." Whatever the case, these shows are a step toward preserving some of the building blocks of postwar Japan's pop-culture aesthetic — and a lot of fun to boot. Or should that be claw? "Tokusatsu Hakubutsukan" ("Special Effects Museum") runs through Oct. 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in Koto-ku (¥1,400 for adults, ¥900 for children; closed Mon., except holidays; [03] 5245-4111). For more information, visit www.mot-art-museum.jp. "Ultraman Art!" runs through Sept. 2 at The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama (¥1,100 for adults, ¥880 for students; closed Mon., except holidays; [048] 824-0111). For more information, visitwww.momas.jp/3.htm. "Otomo Shoji no Daizukai Ten" ("Shoji Otomo Diagram Exhibition") runs through Sept. 30 at the Yayoi Art Musem in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (¥900 for adults, ¥800 for children; closed Mon., except holidays; [03] 5689-0462). For more information, visit www.yayoi-yumeji-museum.jp. Source: The Japan Times Online

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Possible Exoplanet UCF-1.01

Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have detected what they believe is an alien world just two-thirds the size of Earth -- one of the smallest on record. The exoplanet candidate, known as UCF-1.01, orbits a star called GJ 436, which is located a mere 33 light-years away. UCF-1.01 might be the nearest world to our solar system that is smaller than our home planet. Although probably rocky in composition like Earth, UCF-1.01 would be a terrible place for life. The world orbits scorchingly close to its star, so in all likelihood this planet lacks an atmosphere and might even have a molten surface, as shown in this artist's impression. Evidence for UCF-1.01 turned up when astronomers were studying a known, Neptune-sized exoplanet, called GJ 436b, seen in the background in this image. The identification of nearby small planets may lead to their characterization using future instruments. In this way, worlds like UCF-1.01 might serve as stepping stones to one day finding a habitable, Earth-like exoplanet. Because of GJ 436's proximity to our solar system, the star field around it shares many of our culture's famous cosmic landmarks. To the far left, the constellation of Orion gleams, though in a distorted shape compared to our vantage point on Earth. The red giant Betelgeuse (Orion's right shoulder) and blue Rigel (Orion's left foot) stand out, as well as the three belt stars. From GJ 436's perspective, however, the stars do not align as they do in our sky. The Pleiades star cluster is located to the upper left of UCF-1.01. The artist's animation depicts a Star Trek-like voyage out to GJ 436, finished with a flyby of UCF-1.01. Starting from Earth, we quickly zoom out of the solar system into our sun's local neighborhood, populated by the closest stars that lie within a few light-years of Earth. Swinging around, we shift our attention to the dwarf star GJ 436, which is so faint that it is invisible to us until we get close enough to see its dim glow. From here we move into the GJ 436 system, at first seeing the candidate planet UCF-1.01 as it transits its star. Although probably rocky in composition like Earth, UCF-1.01 would be a terrible place for life. The world orbits scorchingly close to its star, so in all likelihood this planet lacks an atmosphere and might even have a molten surface, as shown in this animation. Near the end of the movie, a Neptune-sized exoplanet already known to exist around GJ 436, designated GJ 436b, appears in the background. Evidence for UCF-1.01 turned up when astronomers were studying this previously known world. Source: Minsex

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Woman claims having alien in fridge

ANI, London, A woman in Russia has sparked an alien investigation after she claimed that she had an extra-terrestrial in her fridge. Marta Yegorovnam has told scientists that she found the weird creature two years ago and has been keeping it in her freezer ever since. She claims to have discovered the strange being in a “crash site” after hearing a loud bang outside her home in Petrozavodsk, western Russia. Yegorovnam says she found a flaming wreckage and crumpled metal which was unbearably hot with the “alien” nearby. She also reported that it had been in a spacesuit when she first clapped eyes on it. Yegorovnam says she has managed to keep the creature perfectly preserved by wrapping it in plastic and putting it in her fridge-freezer. People who have seen pictures of the “alien” have likened it to Jabba The Hutt from the ‘Star Wars films’ and Slimer from ‘Ghostbusters’, the Sun Reported. Others have claimed the bizarre finding as a rotting vegetable, which looks remarkably other-worldly. The Karelian Academy of Science in Petrozavodsk is now investigating Yegorovnam’s story. Source: Hindustan Times, ***

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Alien abduction

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Its a very surprise linked video all about an alien abduction case, Uploaded by Rateman10 on Jan 7, 2008, here one mans account of his multiple abductions over many years starting as a small boy. Want credible witnesses to this type of thing check out The Disclosure Project.

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Aliens” no myth, but reality

Latvia and Estonia are the two counties where aliens live. They did not come from some other planet but arrived here during the period from 1940 to 1991.

Latvia and Estonia are the two counties where aliens live. They did not come from some other planet but arrived here during the period from 1940 to 1991. These are Russian-speaking citizens of the former Soviet Union holding the so-called “alien’s passports”. There is nothing funny about such a status, given that they cannot be elected to governing institutions, work as policemen or become members of other government institutions. Possible ways to solve the problem was the focus of a regional conference of Russian compatriots living in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania held in Riga on August 27th and 28th . 20 years after the Baltic territories gained independence from the USSR, the status of Russian-language compatriots living there remains an issue to be resolved. The authorities do not accept any arguments, saying that things won’t change. Meanwhile, those left without citizenship contributed a lot to restoring these countries following WWII, reviving their industry, economy and culture. Furthermore, the Baltic States themselves have changed a lot, as well as their political situation, says leader of Estonia’s Anti-fascist Committee Andrei Zarenkov. "Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent social catastrophe, national regimes assumed power in the Baltic, making people who unwillingly found themselves beyond the Russian borders an object of oppression from the national elite. This is where ideas of not to give them citizenship actually originate from. Politicians feared that proposals put forward by Russian people, if allowed to enter the ruling circles, were not going to satisfy the national elite. This problem was successfully done away with in Lithuania alone, where the government comprised many far-sighted and intelligent politicians who managed to overcome this crisis right after their state was formed and provided citizenship to all the residents. Latvia and Estonia were not so lucky in this respect," said Andrei Zarenkov. And still, these countries are showing some progress, especially concerning the youth. Young people pass their exams in history and national language, Latvian or Estonian, undergo naturalization and obtain their citizenship. However, apart from politicians, the process is being slowed down by the then created state structure. In the meantime, Europe is silently observing the Baltic States’ situation. The European Parliament is not authorized with solving issues of citizenship or language status. But today, following the Norwegian massacre, the EU will definitely revise its stand towards countries where neo-Nazism is originating on the government level. Perhaps, the situation will soon improve in terms of observing the rights of Russians living in the Baltic States. And so far, natives of the Soviet Union will keep fighting for their rights at all levels, both domestically and abroad, addressing Russia and the European Union for help. Source: Voice of Russia.

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Bomber Worms: new species of deep sea worm has unique evasive trick

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RTSea: While politicians talk of returning to the moon to build bases of operation, marine scientists continue to discover bizarre aliens right here at home in the inky black depths of the sea - a world with as many mysteries as that of the cosmos. Case in point: Dr. Karen Osborn of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with colleagues from the Monterey bay Aquarium Research Institute, recently found a new species of deep sea worm while using a remotely operated submersible (ROV) off the California coast. At a depth of over 8,800 feet, a new member of Swima worms was filmed and several specimens were taken for study topside. Very strange little critters who can swim through the water with the continuous, undulating beating of long bristles that run the length of their bodies. The worms have the ability to bioluminate but also have a darkened gut so as to hide the bioluminesence of their consumed prey. Therefore, they know when to turn on the  lights  and

when to hide in the dark to avoid attracting unwelcome predators. However, should they find themselves threatened, these worms are also able to release small bioluminescent "bombs" in the water to distract predators while they make a hasty getaway. The bombs are small appendages attached near the worm's head. The worms are nicknamed "bomber worms" because of this unusual ability. The bombs are only 1-2 millimeters in length, making them difficult to see with the ROV's cameras. But once brought to the surface, this clever evasive maneuver became clear to the researchers. "So we bring the animals up to study them," Dr Osborn said. "If you transfer the animal into a small tank, and harass it a little bit with forceps - kind of bump it anywhere on the body - it will release one of these bombs. As soon as [the bomb] is released it starts glowing green and the animal swims away."  Having grown up with the space program and seen the scientific gains in knowledge and the ancillary material benefits in technology combined with the thrill and awe of discovery, I must admit a certain sense of childhood excitement at the prospect of returning to the moon. But exploring the depths of the oceans right here on Earth can fulfill many of those same goals and aspirations, with the added benefit of learning more about the planet's largest environment - an ecosystem that needs to be better understood in all its complexity if we expect to help

preserve and protect it. Observed Dr. Osborn, "This group of really fantastic animals emphasizes just how much we have to learn about deep sea organisms and deep sea biodiversity." Source: BBC Earth, Source: RTSea

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Hawking: Essential to colonise space

The Asian Age, By Sarju Kaul, London: World-renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who will turn 70 on Sunday, has said that humans will have to colonise space soon to avoid catastrophes like a nuclear war or global warming. The Cambridge University is celebrating Prof. Hawking’s birthday with a public symposium on Sunday, where he will give a speech on “The State of the Universe”. Prof. Hawking is one of the longest-surviving sufferers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which has left him almost completely paralysed, and he is wheelchair-bound and speaks with the aid of a voice synthesiser. He developed the disease as a student at Cambridge University when he was 21 years old and was not expected to survive for more than a couple of years. “I think it is almost certain that a disaster such as nuclear war or global warming will befall the Earth within a thousand years. It is essential that we colonise space,” he said in an interview to BBC’s Radio 4 today programme, conducted to mark his 70th birthday. He predicted that humans will eventually spread across the universe. “I believe that we will eventually establish self-sustaining colonies on Mars and other bodies in the Solar System although probably not within the next 100 years. I am optimistic that progress in science and technology will eventually enable humans to spread beyond the Solar System and out into the far reaches of the universe.” Prof. Hawking, who was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge till October 2009 and now is a professor emeritus at the university, said the discovery of intelligent life anywhere in the universe “would be the biggest scientific discovery ever.” However, he cautioned that “it would be very risky to attempt to communicate with an alien civilisation.” “If aliens decided to visit us then the outcome might be similar to when Europeans arrived in the Americas. That did not turn out well for the Native Americans.,” he warned. The 69-year-old cosmologist, who has written bestseller A Brief History of Time, said time is defined by universe, so the talk of time before the universe is like “asking for a point south of the South Pole. Source: The Asian Age ***

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'Prometheus' Trailer Released

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Prometheus was originally going to tie into the Aliens series before its story grew into something completely different. The trailer, released recently, shows the influence from the Aliens series - but it doesn't show any monsters just yet.  'Source: Star Pulse 

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Men In Black 3 trailer takes Twitter by storm

Kanika Johri, Hindustan Times: Men In Black 3 will release in June, 2012 and its trailer is already creating a buzz online. The second sequel of the Will Smith-Tommy Lee Jones starrer has an interesting twist this time. The Men in Black, Agent Jay (Will Smith) and Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) have been working to protect New York  City  from  alien  attacks. Jay and  Kay's  mission  is  to  foil  the  plot  by

Tommy Lee Jones (L) and Will Smith in Men In Black

tracking down the terrorist, thereby preventing the earth from being destroyed. However, this time as Agent Jay finds his partner missing from the scene, he begins to search for him, only to realise that Agent Kay has been  dead  for  the last 40 years. What  happens next? In  what  promises  
to be an interesting mix of Will Smith-comedy, visual effects and now a bit of suspense as well, MIB 3 definitely seems to kick off on a promising note and we're not the only ones to think so.The Men In Black franchise is based

on  a  comic  by  the  same  name  and  has  won  several  accolades  for  its
special effects and graphics. The MIB 3 teaser has been trending on the micro-blogging site Twitter and has had several link shares on Facebook and people seem to like what they see. So excitd for Men in Black 3 #lovethatmovie MIB 3 in 2012! Exciting things happening on tht year! #Endoftheworld will b a Blast ! xD (Raj) Read Full:  Men  In  Black  3  trailer  takes  Twitter    by   storm  -  Hindustan  Times 

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Soqotra:The AlienI sland

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Soqotra is the most "alien-looking" island on Earth, having over 700 species found nowhere else on the planet. The name Soqotra (Socotra) is derived from a Sanscrit name, meaning "The Island of Bliss". The climate is harsh, hot and dry, and yet - the most amazing plant life thrives there. Situated in the Indian Ocean 250 km from Somalia and 340 km from Yemen, the wide sandy beaches rise to limestone plateaus full of caves (some  7   kilometers

in length) and mountains up to 1525 meters high. This island is teeming with 700 extremely rare species of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. The trees and plants of this island were preserved through the long geological isolation, some varieties being 20 million years old. Human life on Soqotra: The inhabitants are of Arab, Somali, and South Asian origins. They follow the Islamic faith and speak Soqotri,  a  Semitic  language.  Their 

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primary occupations have been fishing, animal husbandry, and the cultivation of dates. Almost all inhabitants of Socotra, numbering nearly 50,000, live on the homonymous main island of the archipelago.Humans Are Free: Soqotra: The Alien Island

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Darkest known planet discovered

Hindustan Times, Washington: Astronomers have discovered the darkest known exoplanet in the galaxy that is blacker than coal or any planet or moon in our solar system. Known as TrES-2b, the distant, Jupiter-sized gas giant reflects less than one percent of the sunlight falling on it. Scientists used NASA’s Kepler spacecraft to make the observations. “TrES-2b is considerably less reflective than black acrylic paint, so it’s truly an alien world,” said lead researcher David Kipping of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA). TrES-2b, discovered in 2006 by the Trans-Atlantic Exoplanet Survey, or TrES, lacks reflective clouds due to its high temperature. Read Full : Darkest known planet discovered - Hindustan Times

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Monsters’ ball

Filmmakers give tried-and-tested formulae a miss to embrace new genres and techniques When a gigantic alien mothership enters the orbit of the earth, outer space creatures take over the city's skyline, as fireballs cause massive destruction. A glimpse of this sequence seems straight out of Hollywood blockbusters such as Independence Day or Transformers — but only till you look at the image closely and notice the Bandra-Worli sea link. For Chaand 2013, action moves to this Mumbai landmark, as Bollywood gets ready to roll out its very first sci-fi 3D thriller. The first look of the film promises nail-biting 3D action sequences. Such a venture nicely fits into iRock Media's plan of tapping the youth audience, close on the heels of the production house's tryst with a spy cam for Ragini MMS. "We have hired a group of writers, who are always looking to provide us with something that's not been tested before. Today, the audience, which mainly comprises people between the age group of 15-30, is not looking for tried-and-tested formulae," says Sid Jain of iRock Media. Considering that storylines featuring vampires have made younger audiences go crazy, the next from the iRock stable is Bloody Veer, apart from a zombie comedy (popularly known as zom-com) with Abhay Deol, called Shaadi Of The Dead. Before you credit iRock for bringing in newer genres to the industry, check out the list of some upcoming movies with very unusual subjects. The fascination of Indian audiences with ghosts, spectres and ghouls will be extended to zombies with Saif Ali Khan-produced Go Goa Gone. Another vampire movie will come from Satish Kaushik, who is directing a movie based on Shantanu Dhar's book The Company Red. With a more conventional subject, but fresh treatment, is Remo D'Souza's dance-based movie, in which he has packaged Prabhudheva's unmatched steps with 3D effects. "Shock them with your moves," says Remo. "You must always give something new to the audience every time. That's the only way you can stay on top," he adds. Jain, who is trying his hand at three different genres, agrees with the choreographer-director. "A new genre can work only if the idea is commercially viable," says Jain. Indian filmmakers always nurtured an unbridled love for action, drama, song and fight sequence. But with the changing times, their love has undergone a transformation too — propelling them to flirt with various genres. "A couple of years ago, people would laugh at us when we came up with the script of a zombie comedy. Today, the producers want to read your script only if it is something different," states Krishna DK, who will be co-directing Go Goa Gone, along with Raj Nidimoru. What Bollywood finds novel today, Hollywood has seen years ago. For instance, the sci-fi genre became a rage with Jurassic Park and Independence Day creating box-office records. "The technology and special effects used in these films weren't easily available in India then, but now they are," says Anthony D'Souza, director of Chaand 2013. With the thrill of trying out a new genre comes a host of challenges. "When I am making a film on vampires, I have to be very attentive to the logistics — costumes, make-up and others. So the backing of a reputed production house is mandatory," he adds. To ease logistical problems, DK has hired a foreign crew for his zom-com. "The director, the cast and the crew need to be on the same page," he says. Despite the hiccups, Jain feels that the new school of filmmaking is not phasing out in Bollywood anytime soon. "We are looking at a booming market. With audiences lapping up anything that's different, such movies have turned viable," he adds. Source: Indian Express

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Are we all aliens?

Washington : Life, after all, could well have originated in space, at least in theory. Scientists have detected the building blocks of DNA in meteorites since the 1960s, but were unsure whether they were created in space or resulted from the contamination by terrestrial life. But now, NASA-funded researchers have found more evidence that meteorites can carry DNA components created in space. The latest research has indicated that certain nucleobases - the building blocks of our genetic material - reach the Earth on meteorites in greater diversity and quantity than previously thought. The discovery has added to a growing body of evidence that the chemistry inside asteroids and comets is capable of making building blocks of essential biological molecules. In the new work, scientists analyzed samples of 12 carbon-rich meteorites, nine of which were recovered from Antarctica. The team found adenine and guanine, which are components of DNA nucleobases.  Source: Hindustan Times. Image: https://www.flickr.com

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Sexiest Sci-Fi Stunners

here lists the hot appeals that brand weeds’ emotions go pitter faultlessly. Kristianna Loken in ‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Kristianna Loken tied up in recreation T-X, a new Terminator conducted in to try to apply out the rest of the resistance officers in “T3″ (2003). Malin Ackerman in ‘Watchmen’ The “Couples Retreat” celebrated got into a gutta-percha yellow suit to show Laurie Juspeczyk aka Silk Spectra in the 2009 picture show. She far ahead communicated about how the suit presented no guard and she would end up injured after shooting. Natalie Portman in ‘Star Wars: The New Trilogy’ The artiste was 19 when she first on the go in performance Padme Amidala for the “Star Wars” series.By the time she shot her last presence as Padme in 2005, she was already a bona fide celebrated. Milla Jovovich in ‘The Fifth Element’ Milla Javovich made a distinction how to show sexy sci-fi fledglings all too well. In 1997 she headed the cast in conjunction with Bruce Willis as Leelo, a humanoid lady who was well-thought-out to be a faultless being. Ashley Scott in ‘AI: Artificial Intelligence’ For her big display first appearance Ashley Scott ended quite a splish-splash as Gigolo Jane in 2002. She headed the cast opposed Jude Law Scarlett Johansson in ‘Iron Man 2′ Scarlett Johansson sloped from corner to corner the screen in 2010′s “Iron Man 2″ as Natasha Romanoff. In the middle of Robert Downey, Jr. and Scarlett, every Tom, Dick, and Harry in the watchers gets some eye bonbon. Natasha Henstridge in ‘Species’ The 36-year-old artiste was a superb grasping alien in the “Species” series. Natasha Henstridge has also played the lead in “The Whole Nine Yards” and “Deception.” Halle Berry in ‘X-Men’ Halle Berry’s geared as Ororo Munroe in “X-Men” presented off her show-stopping bends. Jessica Alba in ‘Fantastic Four’ Jessica “doesn’t call me sexy” Alba was in cooperation hot and keen as Sue Storm in “Fantastic Four.” In the face of what her lots of aficionadas may consider of her, the young performer told E! News, “I under no circumstances feel sexy. I by no means do, and that’s the fact.” Jennifer Garner in ‘Elektra’ Jennifer Garner was deadly as “Elektra” in 2005. But that didn’t halt Ben Affleck from walk down the aisle her in June of that year. Anna Paquin in ‘X-Men’ Before she was smooching vampires in “True Blood,” Anna Paquin was a rebellious teen named Rogue in “X-Men.” Charlize Theron in ‘Aeon Flux’ Charlize Theron was a deadly beauty as “Aeon Flux.” The 2005 picture show was about a lethal virus that knockouts in 2011; let’s hope it doesn’t derive factual. Zoe Saldana in ‘Avatar’ Zoe Saldana may have been in the main animated James Cameron’s “Avatar,” but her sexiness stand out from end to end the blue coloring. “Avatar” was the first picture show to break the Box Office top score since 1997′s “Titanic,” which headed the cast additional good looks, Kate Winslet.Source: Medley News

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