Puss In Boots Australian Premiere: Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter Puss Mania, b? Eva Rinaldi Th? Puss In Boots Australian premiere took ????? ?t Moore Park, Fox Studios today, ?n? ?t w?? reasonably th? cat’s meow (?n? hot alongside th? yellow carpet). It w?? ?υ?t ?bουt th? purr fect time, w?th th? holiday season appearance up down under ?n Australia. Lots οf teen girls attended th?? th?? one, w?th many bringing along th??r mums. Sydney media w?r? glued tο th? yellow carpet ?n? ?n? nο kitty litter w?? required, bυt bottles οf water w?r? well ?ον?? w?th th? crowd.

Promotional blurb reads "A t??? ?bουt th? events leading up tο th? sword fighting cat’s meeting w?th Shrek ?n? h?? friends", bυt th?t’s m?k?ng ?t sound tοο simple. Vet’s ?n? th? ??k? w??? advise ?ου th?t cats don’t ??k? being sprayed ?n th? face w?th water. It m?? gο without saying, bυt mο?t users οf a litter box ???ο don’t care tο b? smacked ?n th? head w?th a guitar. Fortunately, w? h?ν? cartoons ??k? “Puss ?n Boots” tο swing th? point home.  Sοm? people know h?m ?? Frisky Two Era, ?οm? ?? th? Chupacabra. Bυt, mο?t refer tο h?m ?? Puss ?n Boots (voice οf Antonio Banderas), a catlike unlike ?n? οth?r, both b???υ?? οf h?? w???-knοwn footwear ?n? h?? well known cat fighting skills. Aft?r appearing ?? a sidekick ?n three “Shrek” movies ?n? numerous holiday specials, ?t’s splendid tο see ?n expanded presentation οf Banderas’ mο?t beloved role, w?th Puss impact more οf a resemblance tο th? w???-knοwn Zorro. H?? wicked significance οf humour ?? ?ον?? b? millions.

DreamWorks Animation ?n? Paramount Pictures h?ν? done Puss justice w?th th?? production, ?n? w? hope th? numbers ?r? ???????nt fοr th??r beancounting friends. Th? ???????nt news ?? th?t ?t’s nοt a dog οf a film. Th? puss personality lends itself tο qυ??k-paced οr ?? th?t qυ??k footed adventure ?n? hilarity, tο ????? ?ου ?n? ?ουr cat ?n stitches. Puss ?n Boots ?? a well known being, bυt th?? cat flick ???ο comes ??rο?? ?? fresh ?n? very ?οο? fοr cats.

Australia w??? nοt b? changing th? flicks name tο ‘Cat In Boots’ ?? th? United Arab Emirates h?? done. U? Aussies remain very high οn th? first ‘Puss’. Round up th? kids οf ??? ages ?n? lick up th? action ?t Puss In Boots. It’s truly th? cat’s meow. 4 out οf 5 paws.

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Spanish-born Hollywood megastar, Antonio Banderas, has been caught by paparazzi in front of a hotel ion Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, where he is shooting his latest movie Automata in Bulgaria. The photos showed him leaving an unnamed hotel in downtown Sofia and heading for a black jeep that took him to the Boyana Film Studios.

Automat will be a sci-fi motion picture. Gabe Ibanez will direct Banderas as Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC Robotics Corporation, who is out to investigate robot manipulation. During the course of his investigation he will realize that mankind has degenerated and that, somehow, the Robots are now carriers of the values that once were at the core of humanity. The cast includes other huge names such as Lady Gaga, Sofia Vergara, Danny Trejo, and Jessica Alba.

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Just as Dan Aykroyd proudly proclaims his wine to be “Made from 100% Snob Free grapes,” Nick Wise’s "Celebrity Vineyards: From Napa to Tuscany in Search of Great Wine” dismisses the highbrow, elitist aspects of wine culture that so many find intimidating. Instead, the author puts the reader in the passenger seat for a joyful, often humorously recounted road trip to the gorgeous vineyard estates of sixteen of the world’s most fascinating celebrity vintners.

If the book’s verdant wine country photographs and amusing anecdotes aren’t transporting enough, one need only read the deliciously descriptive Tasting Notes at the close of each chapter to feel that Wise has all but handed one a fragrant glass which from which to sip.

In the past few years, helming a winery has become an increasingly popular and deeply passionate focus for Hollywood, music and sports world A-listers. For many, their dedication to winemaking rivals the careers that made them famous.

But how involved in the actual process of making their wines are these celebrities?

What was it like to get into winemaking while having a successful career in another field?

Are they merely name endorsements or are they part of the incredibly difficult process of creating great wine from a field of grapes?

To find out, Wise and editor Linda Sunshine journeyed from the hills of Napa to Canada, the mountain slopes of Italy, and Spain to interview winemakers such as actors Dan Aykroyd and Antonio Banderas, composer/pianist Ludovico Einaudi, acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer, legendary football coach Dick Vermeil, champion racing drivers Mario Andretti, Randy Lewis and Jarno Trulli and even adult film star Natalie Oliveros (known professionally as Savanna Samson) and in the process, discovered dozens of world class wines.

The cabernet produced by the manager of the Doobie Brothers, Bruce Cohn, has won dozens of gold and silver awards since it was introduced more than a decade ago. Dan Aykroyd's 2007 Diamond Estate Cabernet Franc Icewine won the silver medal at the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships. Savanna Samson Wines Sogno Uno garnered a superb 91 rating by renowned wine critic Robert Parker. Her Sogno Tre received a rating of 92 by wine critic–and "Wine For Dummies" author–Ed McCarthy.

Written for fans of wine, travel, and the rich and famous, “Celebrity Vineyards” is a fascinating journey into a world that, for most, is only a dream. Whether one is a wine connoisseur or agree with cheeky vintner buddy Dan Aykroyd–whose wine labels say, “We can’t pronounce Sommelier either!”–“Celebrity Vineyards” is a fun, educational and inspiring celebration and introduction to sixteen special vineyards and dozens of great wines. "Celebrity Vineyards: Volume Two" is in the works. Please check the "Celebrity Vineyards" website for the latest updates. Throughout April, a clutch of exclusive wine tasting events will take place in New York, Los Angeles and the Napa Valley. Seafood for all "Celebrity Vineyards" events will be supplied by Alaska Seafood, a company dedicated to sustainable seafood.

About the Author
Nick Wise, with degrees in art and art history from Tufts and a bachelors in wine from Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London, has written seven books on popular culture subjects (Kurt Cobain, Smashing Pumpkins, Beach Boys), worked for various historic English wine and spirit companies (John Armit and Fuller, Smith & Turner), and served (2003 - 2011) as director of the wine distributor casevalue.com working closely with companies such as LVMH and Bollinger. He currently lives in London with his Parson Jack Russell, Lily.

About the Editor
Linda Sunshine is the author of more than 50 books, including The New York Times best seller, "Plain Jane Works Out," and has written extensively about Hollywood and the making of feature films. She lives in Los Angeles with her dog, Bernie.

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Antonio Banderas rides onto DVD in the thrilling action adventure film, Day of the Falcon, and ETonline scored an exclusive clip from the movie! Co-starring Mark Strong and Freida Pinto, Falcon plays out against the backdrop of the Middle East during the early part of the 20th century. After years of bloody conflict, the leaders of two rival kingdoms (Banderas and Strong) reluctantly agree to end the fighting, but when oil is discovered between their territories, the war is re-ignited. The task of ending this blood feud is left up to their children, who have secretly wed in hopes of bringing their two families -- and this land -- together.

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MEXICO CITY — Back in 2010, Chile captured headlines across the world for the huge earthquake that hit the country, as well as for the ordeal of 33 miners trapped underground in Copiapó. The globally publicized rescue in Chile involved a grape-sized ‘lifeline’ through which could be transmitted food and letters. Euphoria swept the country when each one was miraculously rescued!

Petricia Reggen, critically acclaimed film director for films such as La misma luna and Disney’s Lemonade Mouth, is all set to make a movie of ‘The 33′. Perfectionist that she is, she visited the site and spoke to the miners last year and was completely moved by their story. She says that the film will even feature the first 17 days – the phase of the ordeal of which the miners never speak, and about which we have less information.

It is rumoured that Antonio Banderas will be starring in the film as miner Mario Sepulveda. Nicknamed Super Mario in light of the event, Sepulveda remained jovial and jocular during the worst of times, giving the miners much-needed optimism. Banderas, known for his comic timing in “Shrek 2″ as Puss-in-Boots, has big boots to step into this time! We wish him and the team the very best.

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Spanish actor Antonio Banderas will star in a film based on the tragedy of the 33 Chilean miners, who were under ground for over two months, announced the director of the project to the British press. Mexican film-maker Patricia Riggen, who directed Educando a mamá and La misma Luna, confirmed the presence of Banderas in the film, title "Los 33" (the 33).

Although Riggen preferred not to reveal Banderas' character, some reports affirms he could play the leading role as Mario Sepulveda, the most popular of all the miners that were rescued and renamed Super Mario by the press due to his energy and good mood under the difficult circumstances. The miners' odyssey occurred in August 5,2012 when a copper and gold mine collapsed due to a quake and buried its workers at nearly 700 meters under the ground in Atacama desert. After spending 70 days under the ground, the miners were rescued on October 14 during a large operation that lasted 22 hours, dubbed San Lorenzo, the miners' patron saint.

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The Mask of Zorro star Antonio Banderas has been signed to appear in director Patricia Riggen’s new project Los 33. It is being confirmed by Riggen that the Spanish actor will star in the movie. Antonio Banderas will be part of our team of actors. We're very happy to have him in the cast. But he's just the first one confirmed. There will be many more," she said.

The story is of a group of miners, who became known as Los 33, were trapped 700 meters (2,300 feet) underground for around two months and survived by rationing food supplies before an innovative drilling operation led to their rescue.

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In a joint Chilean-American effort, led by Mexican director Patricia Riggen, the story of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident will be brought to the big screen for the first time. The incident in the Atacama Desert, when a cave-in left 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days, attracted global news coverage three years ago.

Patricia Riggen, the filmmaker who made a name for herself outside Latin America in 2007 with the Mexican-American drama “La Misma Luna” (Under The Same Moon), confirmed Banderas’ participation to La Tercera on Wednesday.

“Antonio Banderas will be part of our ensemble of actors. We’re very happy to have him in the cast. But he is is only the first confirmed [actor] of many more to come,” Riggen said.

Riggen preferred not to specify the role that Banderas would take on, but it is believed that he will be portraying Mario Sepúlveda, de facto host of the miners’ video journals from underground. Local media christened him “Super Mario” for his energy and humor despite such grave circumstances.

“In general we’re receiving very positive feedback about the project,” Riggen said. “We already can’t wait for filming in Chile to begin, which should be later this year.”

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Antonio Banderas during Antonio Banderas appointed favorite son of Andalucia at Quintero Theatre in Seville, Spain.Picture copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos.

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When Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas’ dogs passed away, they decided to open their home to two other rescue pups from one of their favorite Los Angeles shelters.

Griffith and Banderas went to the Ace of Hearts shelter and found two shepherd/lab siblings, a brother and a sister. According to TMZ, the dogs had been abandoned and abused, although there is no additional information on what type of abuse they faced.

Thankfully, that’s all in their past now. The two pups will have a loving home with the actor and actress. The couple appears to have a history with the rescue organization and supports the adoption of companion animals.

Griffith and Banderas are in good company. Other big advocates for adoption include Ian Somerhalder, Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Lambert, Ricky Gervais and so many more.

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