DUKES "VAMP" IT UP

Here's is the new video from NZ rockers the Dukes and it's for their latest single "Vampires";

FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER 6

Harry may be back but the magic is not!

If you go to see this film DON'T read the book. Hyped up as the best film from the series so far, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince may look visually great but fails to spark much interest over the entire 2 1/2 hours!

Having read all the books my expectation of the films has always been high. The first five films were adequately adapted for the films with very little detail missing. This is not the case in this latest release. The film seems to potter (bad expression) along with a comfortable place, a little Quidditch here, a love story (or three) there and by the time you've caught up with Harry and the Hogwarts crew, 2 hours has gone by without much excitement. It is nice after the long wait to see the familiar faces and their new challenges but too much emphasis has been placed on setting the film up and the end is almost forgettable (and regrettable).

The director of the final two films has reassured fans that the elements of final chapters of the sixth book have been cut from the sixth film to be presented in flashbacks in the film two films of the seventh book. The problem with this is the the juice of the sixth book is lost in the film and only touched on. This is possibly the most disappointing note about this film, it is a weak end to a weak film.

The casting was great, still not a fan of Daniel Radcliffe but there's no way of getting around that! Emma Watson's performance was her best so far and Rupert Grint pulled out another lightly humorous performance. The real star of the movie though has to go to Tom Felton who's portrayal of Draco Malfoy was stole the show from Harry.

The film is not terrible, far from it. It just doesn't meet the standard of the previous film. Sure the film will be a box office success but how many people will look back and think it was a standout film. Only time will tell.

Score: 8/10

(FINALLY) INTRODUCING: VV BROWN

2009 has been the year of great debuts from some of pop strongest bunch of ladies; Little Boots, La Roux, Florance & The Machine; and now you can include VV Brown.

VV's charismatic beauty and sweet soulful voice sets her apart from her contemporaries, with her first big single "Shark In The Water" one of the best tracks of 2009 (so far). Her mix of Lily Allens charm and Wino's soulful voice blend well to create a refreshing sound that will slot in well on Radio and has great potential to be a festival anthem. One to watch!

"Shark In The Water"
Score:8.5/10

BEYONCES "SWEET DREAMS"

Queen B is back with one of her strongest and best tracks to date "Sweet Dreams".

The track is a little unsettling at first. But her dark electro-pop and club friendliness gives it staying power and will ultimately see her head up the charts, probably not to the top but still another solid outing from Beyonce.

Score: 8/10

BRITNEY RADAR REVEALED

Britney is back with a new video and this time she "classes" things up;

Great video...but for "Radar"?

NATIVE TOURIST: ON HOLIDAY

I'm off on holiday so there will be no posts for a week but check back in next Monday for new posts!

BRITNEY SPEARS: "CIRCUS" GIG PICTURES

Review to come.

FILM REVIEW: THE HANGOVER

Nothing wrong with this morning after.

Hollywoods obsession with drunk-inspired comedies has finally hit a new high; The Hangover is one of the must see movies of 2009.

The premise for the film is simple to understand; A stag do in Vegas goes horribly wrong when the Groom goes missing after a very BIG night. There's strippers, a baby, "gangsta's" and even Mike Tyson & his tiger!

The films central character Doug (Justin Bartha)is an easy to like lucky in love guy who just wants a "simple" night out. Bradley Cooper portrays Phil, a schoolteacher bored of the married life. Cooper is again comically well timed and smooth without being cringe worthy but is over shadowed by the films biggest breakout star; Zach Galifianakis. His character Doug's socially-inept soon to be brother-in-law Alan provides most of the laughs and is the most lovable character if not the most in need of help! Also in the rat pack is Stu (Ed Helms), a dentist with a strict and controlling girlfriend. Stu is the "smart guy" who ends up in the most trouble when he realizes that he is in fact married to a stripper (Heather Graham) much to the dismay of Stu who is set to propose to his overbearing girlfriend back home.

The whole film is great. With clue after club being patched together, the audience will be gripped to the screen discovering the details of the characters massive night come to light. The only downside to the film is its rawness, there are some moments which drag a bit but are redeemed by a joke that is dropped in a moment later.

A truly funny film, not highly original but doing it's bit to provide laughs in a time where they are few.

Score: 9/10

DIZZEE RASCAL & CALVIN HARRIS RETEAM

Current UK Singles Chart No.1 holder Dizzee Rascal looks set to re-make magic with dance royalty Calvin Harris.

The duo took the No.1 spot last year with their collaborative hit "Dace Wiv Me" and are set to do it all again with "Holiday".

Dizzee is set to release his fourth studio album "Tongue 'N' Cheek" this September, which is being described as "Just celebrating the good things in life"...."'Tongue 'N' Cheek' is me being a bit cheeky".

TV CASTING NEWS: ONE TREE HILL

Time to breathe some new air into the lungs of the CW's One Tree Hill.

Brian Austin Green is reportedly set to join the cast of One Tree Hill in its upcoming seventh season. Green will play Clayton, "A handsome sports agent who works alongside Nathan Scott". He is 1 of the 3 new faces that will join the cast after the departure of regular cast members Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton.

More cast updates as they come.

THE GOSSIP GET "HEAVY"

Flamboyant Indie Rockers The Gossip are back with their best song yet!

"Heavy Cross" marks the return of the rock group who after a short absence from the spotlight, are set to take center stage again with the release of their fourth studio album. "Music for Men" is set for a June 22 release and is already starting to be talked about as their best work yet.

Check out the great video (minus the band) to their latest release "Heavy Cross":

TRAILER: TOY STORY 3

Proof that your childhood never has to end.

I LOVED the Toy Story films, they were fun visually amazing and everything you could ask for from a animated film. The whole crew are back for the third film which will continue the ongoing storyline.

Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy box friends are dumped in a children's day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college.

Cant wait till next year? Here's an official teaser:

Out June 18, 2010