The latest of the Pirates of Caribbean series is now successfully being screened at the Majestic cinema Colombo.
The movie directed by Rob Marshall shows Johnny Depp starring as Captain Jack Sparrow with Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penélope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love -- or if she’s a ruthless con artiste 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 (Ian McShane), 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 fourth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the film is based on the novel On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers.
‘Rome on Fire’ in town
Veteran playwright Bandula Vithanage’s latest play ‘Romaya Gini Gani-2’ (Rome on Fire -2) will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm on Saturday July 9 at Kularatne Hall at Ananda College, Maradana.
Based on Cooney’s play ‘Caught in the net’, ‘Romaya Gini Gani-2’ featuring Sampath Tennakone, Rathna Lalani Jayakody, Ayesha Dissanayake, Upali Bandara, Thilini Priyanwada, Ishara Wickremasinghe and Bandula himself. Produced by Roger Seneviratne, Vajira Kumari Vithanage handles the stage setting, Wasantha Kumara does the stage lighting while Jagath Padmasiri does the make up and Edward Chandrasiri is the Production Manager.
Sarathchandra plays at the Wendt
A theatre festival of the late great playwright Prof. Ediriweera Sarathchandra will be held from July 8 to 10 at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo.
The pioneering dramatist’s two main genius productions “Maname” and “Sinhabahu” the stylized plays will go on the boards on July 8 and 10 while the comedy “Kapuwa Kapothi” will be on July 9.
Each play will be staged at 3.30p m and 7 pm and all seats are box planned and tickets are available at the Lionel Wendt theatre office.
‘Gemba’ on the move
By Sanath Weerasuriya
Nuwan and Collin of Gemba fame are this weeks heros of the ‘Star of The Week’.
TV Times together with M Entertainment and Vibrations bring ‘Star of The Week’. Each week we introduce a singing sensation, popular figure in the Lankan music scene or a latest music album of a popular star. TV Times readers can now win two brand new albums of the particular star, featured on the TV Times, with the compliments from Vibrations.
All you have to do is to read the story of the ‘Star of The Week’ and answer the simple question on the coupon. ‘Vibrations’, one of the popular music stores in the city, is the main sponsor of this competition along with M Entertainments.
All answers should be on the coupon No. 4 appearing on today’s TV Times and no photo copies are accepted. The two lucky winners of the Coupon No. 4 will win two ‘Lion Nation’ CDs of Nuwan and Collin
The names of the lucky winners of the Coupon No. 4 will be announced in the TV Times of 17 July.
The entry post cards should be reached the TV Times Office on or before 12 July. The mail address to send the coupons is ‘Star of The Week’ – Coupon 4, No 8, Hunupitiya Cross Road, Colombo 2.
Nuwan and Collin have been friends since their school days back at Presidents College Maharagama. Nuwan had a knack for music and at a young age he began to study music and sound engineering. It was after this that Nuwan began experimenting with music and teamed up with Collin, who himself had been voice trained and was a budding lyricist.
The two young artistesthen worked hard to release their first studio album titled ‘Gemba’ which showcased these young musicians experimental style. Their hard work paid off in 2010, Nuwan & Collin as they were awarded ‘Best Concept Music Video’ and ‘Best Experimental Music Video’ for their debut single “Gemba” at the Derana Music Video Awards.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the success of their first single they then launched the second single titled ‘Bola Rada’, which like its predecessor caught on extremely well and featured another talented Sri Lankan artiste, Rukshan Mark.
Nuwan and Collin not only produce their own music but they are also involved in the production of many other budding talented artistes in the Sri Lankan music scene.
Nuwan also showcased his talents by producing Manjula Pushpakumara’s single “Lakmani” which was release for our countries Independence Day. Nuwan is also currently producing Manjula’s second studio album.
The winners of the Coupon No. 2 are Dewshi Upendri Fernando of No. 73/1A, Waththalpola, Panadura and Chavi Perera of No 627. Zone 2, Millenuum City Athurugiriya. Congrates! Vibration will get in touch with you soon.
Maxi Rozairo on ‘Celeb Chat’
Legendary singer Maxi Rozairo brings his very special kind of magic … his life … his work … his music … his family … his grand kids ... his dreams … in a not-to-be-missed tete-a-tete with host Kumar de Silva.
‘Celeb Chat’ at 09.30 pm on Monday. 4 July.
The repeat programme will be elecast on Tuesday 5 July at 8.00 am. ‘Celeb Chat’ is on CSN on UHF 22, Channel 75 on Dialog TV and also on PEO TV.
Cinematic journey Through American History
American Center Colombo takes cinemagoers on a cinematic journey through American history with its weekly movies in the month of July starting with ‘1776’.
This 1972 American musical film directed by Peter H. Hunt is based on the 1969 stage musical of the same name. This historically informative but playful musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence the film is directed by Peter H. Hunt. Much of the dialogue for the movie comes from diaries, letters, and memoirs written by the actual historical figures.
The film will be screened at 6 pm on July 5 at the American Center, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
A long wait for love
Two screenings of the French film ‘Un long Dimanche de Fiançailles’ (A Very Long Engagement) directed by J. P.Jeunet will be held at 3 pm on July 5 and at 6.30 pm on July 6 at the Alliance Francaise de Colombo.
As World War I draws to an end, Mathilde has received word that her fiancé Manech is one of five wounded soldiers who have been court-martialled and pushed out into the no-man’s land between the French and German armies... an almost certain death. Unwilling to accept that her beloved Manech is lost to her forever, Mathilde embarks on a extraordinary journey to discover the fate of her lover…
Stefan and Gerald joins Danu on ‘Speak Easy’
This week on Speak Easy we welcome two of the most flamboyant Fashion Icon’s, Gerald Solomons and Stefan Andre on an explosive and controversial episode this Sunday at 9.30PM on Channel one MTV.
Gerald candidly discusses his passion for all things beautiful and addiction to a certain kind of ‘pill’. Andre boldly speaks about his interest in Sri Lankan politics and how his love for animals and children are based on what time he can give them back to their owners.
Catch another glamorous episode of Speak Easy exclusively on Channel 1 MTV.
A long wait for love
Two screenings of the French film ‘Un long Dimanche de Fiançailles’ (A Very Long Engagement) directed by J. P.Jeunet will be held at 3 pm on July 5 and at 6.30 pm on July 6 at the Alliance Francaise de Colombo.
As World War I draws to an end, Mathilde has received word that her fiancé Manech is one of five wounded soldiers who have been court-martialled and pushed out into the no-man’s land between the French and German armies... an almost certain death. Unwilling to accept that her beloved Manech is lost to her forever, Mathilde embarks on a extraordinary journey to discover the fate of her lover… |
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