Finally they've announced news of an upgrade to COD2. This will include a few more maps and the long awaited Punkbuster!
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Thursday, December 22, 2005
Sunday, December 11, 2005
OMG THAT IS SO GHEY
Ok I guess nobody cares about this BLOGSPOT cause to be honest...
its boring.
So maybe I'll phase it out like I did with the last one....
Will you notice? Answers on a postcard.
its boring.
So maybe I'll phase it out like I did with the last one....
Will you notice? Answers on a postcard.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Happy 10,000!!!
Ok so its not a big deal but my site has been online for a few years now and even though MOST sites get thousands more hits EVERY day than mine, I'd just like to say wooo hooo I made 10,000!
Go me its my birthday...
(actually its Oct. 4th)
Go me its my birthday...
(actually its Oct. 4th)
Thursday, October 20, 2005
It's MOVIE time!! (Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit)
Starting from this post...ANY film that I go and see either at the cinema, on tv, or on DVD, I'll give a review of what I think, how I feel etc....
Todays film is the new stop-motion animated flick from the creators of Chicken Run,
Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
It's 'vege-mania' in Wallace and Gromit's neighborhood, and our two enterprising chums are cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit, "Anti-Pesto." With only days to go before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, business is booming, but Wallace & Gromit are finding out that running a "humane" pest control outfit has its drawbacks as their West Wallaby Street home fills to the brim with captive rabbits. Suddenly, a huge, mysterious, veg-ravaging "beast" begins attacking the town's sacred vegetable plots at night, and the competition hostess, Lady Tottington, commissions Anti-Pesto to catch it and save the day. Lying in wait, however, is Lady Tottington's snobby suitor, Victor Quartermaine, who'd rather shoot the beast and secure the position of local hero-not to mention Lady Tottingon's hand in marriage. With the fate of the competition in the balance, Lady Tottington is eventually forced to allow Victor to hunt down the vegetable chomping marauder. Little does she know that Victor's real intent could have dire consequences for her ...and our two heroes. - Summary written by Dreamworks SKG
Before I went to see this film I was BOMBARDED by the amount of hype and heresay of this film. Obviously being a huge fan I got caught up in it and had a great amount of expectation. Fortunately for the filmakers of this delightful film, the hype was matched. I wouldn't say that they film surpassed the hype (few films do) but it was an enjoyable outing with Nick Park's claim to fame characters Wallace and Gromit.
The aspect of the film that seems to draw its many fans are the broad English accents that all the characters have in the film and the comedic creations of Wallace's crazy contraptions. This time around its "Anit-Pesto" a service that has been setup to eliminate the pests that devour all the vegetable grown by the townspeople.
The humor is very predictable but what makes it so funny is the simplicity and the reactions of the characters on-screen. Particularly Gromit, who with NO voice or visible mouth makes all his expressions through his eyes. A true testament to Nick Park's animation style.
All audiences around the globe will be enterained by the broad northern accents of the Policeman to the sophisticated accents of Lady Tottington. The film also throws in a few subtle adult jokes for good measure.
Every character has been developed with amazing attention to detail...think...a kind of British Simpsons....lots of little details in the background and a few homages to other films to boot.
There's a small amount of CG effects built into the film but for purposes of what taditional stop-motion can and can't do...the computer work blends so well you don't even notice. Every detail has been added to make them look clay...fingerprints and small dents are produced to make the shots look like they were stop-amimated.
Overall this film is a MUST-SEE. Cinema has been trying too hard to scare us with all the horror/slasher pics out there. Finally there's something that can poke fun and still be very entertaining at the same time. Fun for all the family and finally chance to see Wallace and Gromit on the big screen. Buy your ticket today!!
RATING: 4.5 /5
Todays film is the new stop-motion animated flick from the creators of Chicken Run,
Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
It's 'vege-mania' in Wallace and Gromit's neighborhood, and our two enterprising chums are cashing in with their humane pest-control outfit, "Anti-Pesto." With only days to go before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, business is booming, but Wallace & Gromit are finding out that running a "humane" pest control outfit has its drawbacks as their West Wallaby Street home fills to the brim with captive rabbits. Suddenly, a huge, mysterious, veg-ravaging "beast" begins attacking the town's sacred vegetable plots at night, and the competition hostess, Lady Tottington, commissions Anti-Pesto to catch it and save the day. Lying in wait, however, is Lady Tottington's snobby suitor, Victor Quartermaine, who'd rather shoot the beast and secure the position of local hero-not to mention Lady Tottingon's hand in marriage. With the fate of the competition in the balance, Lady Tottington is eventually forced to allow Victor to hunt down the vegetable chomping marauder. Little does she know that Victor's real intent could have dire consequences for her ...and our two heroes. - Summary written by Dreamworks SKG
Before I went to see this film I was BOMBARDED by the amount of hype and heresay of this film. Obviously being a huge fan I got caught up in it and had a great amount of expectation. Fortunately for the filmakers of this delightful film, the hype was matched. I wouldn't say that they film surpassed the hype (few films do) but it was an enjoyable outing with Nick Park's claim to fame characters Wallace and Gromit.
The aspect of the film that seems to draw its many fans are the broad English accents that all the characters have in the film and the comedic creations of Wallace's crazy contraptions. This time around its "Anit-Pesto" a service that has been setup to eliminate the pests that devour all the vegetable grown by the townspeople.
The humor is very predictable but what makes it so funny is the simplicity and the reactions of the characters on-screen. Particularly Gromit, who with NO voice or visible mouth makes all his expressions through his eyes. A true testament to Nick Park's animation style.
All audiences around the globe will be enterained by the broad northern accents of the Policeman to the sophisticated accents of Lady Tottington. The film also throws in a few subtle adult jokes for good measure.
Every character has been developed with amazing attention to detail...think...a kind of British Simpsons....lots of little details in the background and a few homages to other films to boot.
There's a small amount of CG effects built into the film but for purposes of what taditional stop-motion can and can't do...the computer work blends so well you don't even notice. Every detail has been added to make them look clay...fingerprints and small dents are produced to make the shots look like they were stop-amimated.
Overall this film is a MUST-SEE. Cinema has been trying too hard to scare us with all the horror/slasher pics out there. Finally there's something that can poke fun and still be very entertaining at the same time. Fun for all the family and finally chance to see Wallace and Gromit on the big screen. Buy your ticket today!!
RATING: 4.5 /5
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Is that an IPod mini in your pocket....
Yes I finally got my IPod mini and can say that 'I'm hip to be square?'. Its a nifty little device and as you all well know can play songs...but NOW...they've got one that can play videos....oooooooooooooo no.
Not interested personally, I've already got my gaming/video/mp3/photo player thingy. My PSP. So I won't fork out another £100 odd to buy something so that I can pay a further £1.99 just to watch a missed episode of 'LOST'.
There's a new battle for the future and it ain't Nintendo or Sega in the running....
its SONY vs. APPLE!!!
Not interested personally, I've already got my gaming/video/mp3/photo player thingy. My PSP. So I won't fork out another £100 odd to buy something so that I can pay a further £1.99 just to watch a missed episode of 'LOST'.
There's a new battle for the future and it ain't Nintendo or Sega in the running....
its SONY vs. APPLE!!!
Saturday, October 08, 2005
A Rare Day Off!
What is a day off like? Well it has the potential to be very very good or extremely bad. You can really make the most of your day or you can spoil it by sleeping.
Tomorrow (or rather today) I have the day off...and the English football team kick-off at 4pm GMT time...blah blah
If they win...it will be a good day...if they lose...you can figure the rest out.
What determines your day? I guess in this instance...TV and SPORT....
Tomorrow (or rather today) I have the day off...and the English football team kick-off at 4pm GMT time...blah blah
If they win...it will be a good day...if they lose...you can figure the rest out.
What determines your day? I guess in this instance...TV and SPORT....
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Whats that? Only FOUR years off THIRTY?
Yep, I'm afraid its that time again. Noooo I'm not getting a colonic irrigation (hmmm...sounds like a good idea though).
IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME! As of 8:08am this morning I am officially (according to the Pope himself) 26 years young!
And I would like to start the day by saying....
I'm 26. OMFGICBI....(Oh my f**king god I can't believe it)
IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME! As of 8:08am this morning I am officially (according to the Pope himself) 26 years young!
And I would like to start the day by saying....
I'm 26. OMFGICBI....(Oh my f**king god I can't believe it)
Sunday, October 02, 2005
The Almighty PSP
My PSP has arrived! It's a beaut! Plays some top quality games and now that I have some extra storage space I can watch all my favourite Family Guy episodes!
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Site Update!
The 'NEW LOOK' Illegal Alien site is well on the way with about 35% of the format designed...a few little bugs to iron out but I'm working overtime on this bad boy to give it a nice new sparkle!
oh yeah and Burnout Revenge is winning the rest of my attention....
oh yeah and Burnout Revenge is winning the rest of my attention....
Friday, September 23, 2005
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Another day, Another Dollar?
Well in my case a pound. Work is ok at the moment but very tedious...need to really get started on my website! The old version is at www.stanleyaj.demon.co.uk/splashpage.htm
Been playing too many games online but it won't stop! Getting a new PSP for my birthday on the 4th of October!
Is it worth it?
Been playing too many games online but it won't stop! Getting a new PSP for my birthday on the 4th of October!
Is it worth it?
Friday, September 16, 2005
The Beginning of Something Wonderful
While I start the initial designs on yet another attempt at a PERSONAL PORTFOLIO PROJECT....(say that 5 times fast)....I decided to start up a blog for all those things that interest me. And hopefully this one will last longer than my previous!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
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