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TOM HARDY (Eames) is next set to start production on George Miller’s new post-apocalyptic Mad Max movie, “Fury Road,” opposite Charlize Theron. Among his other upcoming film credits is the independent drama “Warrior,” with Nick Nolte and Jennifer Morrison.
Last year, Hardy won a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor for his work in the title role of the 2008 thriller “Bronson.” His recent film credits also include Guy Ritchie’s action comedy “RocknRolla,” alongside Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba, Mark Strong and Tom Wilkinson; Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette”; and the crime thriller “Layer Cake,” with Daniel Craig.
Hailing from England, Hardy began his screen career when he was plucked straight from London’s Drama Centre for a role in HBO’s award-winning World War II miniseries “Band of Brothers,” executive produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. He went on to appear in the features “Black Hawk Down,” directed by Ridley Scott; the “Star Trek” feature “Star Trek: Nemesis,” in which he played the lead villain; Paul McGuigan’s “The Reckoning,” with Willem Dafoe and Paul Bettany; and “Dot the I,” from first-time writer/director Matthew Parkhill.
On television, Hardy earned a BAFTA TV nomination for Best Actor for his performance in the HBO movie “Stuart: A Life Backwards.” He also portrayed Heathcliff in the 2009 ITV production of “Wuthering Heights.” His small screen credits also include the telefilms “Oliver Twist,” “A for Andromeda,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Gideon’s Daughter,” and “Colditz,” as well as the BBC miniseries “The Virgin Queen,” in which he starred as Queen Elizabeth’s lover, Robert Dudley.
Hardy has also starred in numerous plays in London’s West End, including “Blood” and “In Arabia We’d All Be Kings,” winning the Outstanding Newcomer Award at the 2003 Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his work in both productions. For the latter play, he was also nominated for a 2004 Olivier Award. In 2005, Hardy starred in the London premiere of Brett C. Leonard’s “Roger and Vanessa,” under the direction of Robert Delamere. He and Delamere also run a theatre workshop/gym called Shotgun at London’s Theatre 503.

Good vs. Evil
Who’s Who in Gru’s World?

While it’s initially a bit uncertain who is naughty and who is nice in Despicable Me, all will be revealed as the story unfolds. Below is a guide to the dastardly and delightful players in Gru’s world:
• Gru (Steve Carell) is a villain who finds great pleasure in doing deliciously wicked things to other people. Whether it’s freezing a long queue of customers ahead of him at a coffee shop or creating a balloon animal for a small boy just to pop it, Gru gets to do all of the things we only wish we could. He’s on track to become the greatest villain of all time by committing the crime of the century, but Gru’s about to face his toughest challenge yet: Fatherhood.
• Gru’s nemesis, the nerdy Vector (Jason Segel), is way too geeky to be this cocky. Holed up in his sleek house/fortress, Vector can usually be found in his orange warm-up suit, playing video games while plotting his next move. His favorite weapon is a gun that fires live piranhas. Unfortunately for him, Vector has a hard time keeping the carnivores inside the gun’s barrel…
• The eldest of the three orphans, Margo (Miranda Cosgrove) is naturally protective of her two sisters. Raised without a family, she distrusts most people and knows the only ones the girls can count on are one another. A tough cookie and a strong protector, Margo is not afraid to challenge Gru as he tries to parent the girls. He has finally met his match.
• The kid who tests all limits, Edith (newcomer DANA GAIER) might just be the last girl in the orphanage you would run to adopt. Wearing a hat pulled down over her eyes and eager to test out Gru’s dangerous weaponry, she is seen as a bit of a scoundrel. Though this middle child needs (and wants) limits, she’ll never let you know it.
• An innocent little girl who loves unconditionally and wants desperately to be loved, the youngest of the three orphans lives to hug. Agnes (scene-stealing newcomer ELSIE FISHER) is obsessed with unicorns and says random, sweet things. She longs for nothing more than parents to make her family complete…and that unicorn wouldn’t hurt.
• Gru’s Mom (Julie Andrews): Behind every great villain is a disapproving mom. Nothing Gru has done has been good enough for his judgmental grump of a mother. While she believes she’s quite smart in her parenting approach, the 80-year-old still treats Gru like he’s eight years old. Her overly critical attitude has inspired him toward ever-increasing feats of villainy in order to impress his harrumphing mom.
• Gru’s resident mad scientist, Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand) looks to be approximately 150 years old and vacillates between flashes of brilliance and black holes of spaciness. Always hard at work building his boss the latest in incredible vehicles and weaponry, Nefario is (sometimes) sharp as a tack. His hearing, however? That began to fade at least 50 years ago.
• Small, mischievous yellow creatures, the minions (Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud and JEMAINE CLEMENT) form Gru’s not-so-bright pit crew. Hardworking and devoted to their leader and his mad exploits, the minions are content to serve as his crash test dummies. When they meet Gru’s adopted children, however, they find three little girls who are just as much fun as they are.
• Miss Hattie (Kristen Wiig) runs the local orphanage where Margo, Edith and Agnes live before they are sent to live with Gru. A seemingly kind and concerned caretaker, Miss Hattie is actually a stern Southern belle who believes in tough love and big business. If you’re not making your quota by selling cookies, you’re headed for Miss Hattie’s “Box of Shame.”
• Gru’s noodge of a next-door neighbor, Fred McDade (Danny McBride) is, naturally, the president of the homeowner’s association. Quick to point out any minor infractions of the neighborhood code, McDade is a constant thorn in Gru’s side. He just needs to keep an eye on his dog unless he wants to incur the wrath of Gru.
• An unforgiving loan manager who runs the Bank of Evil, Mr. Perkins (Will Arnett) has long funded Gru’s wicked plans. A monster of a man who has grown unsatisfied with Gru’s imperfect track record, Perkins has reached the end of his financing rope and refuses to give Gru a loan to finance his intricate plot to steal the moon.
• The tackiest tourists you’ll encounter (Jack McBrayer and The Office’s MINDY KALING), this family is on vacation with their young son. Armed with wild clothes, disposable cameras and bad fanny packs, the tourists are in for a more exciting trip than they could ever dream of when they discover someone has stolen the Great Pyramid.
• The Carnival Barker (also voiced by Jack McBrayer) at Super Silly Fun Land has no intention of allowing Margo, Edith or Agnes out of the park with a prized stuffed animal. Calling out taunts like “Someone’s got a frowny face!” will only motivate Gru to pull out the big guns to win Agnes her beloved unicorn.
• A cross between a bulldog and a piranha with the attitude to match, Kyle is Gru’s guard dog. The recipient of many unwelcome hugs by Agnes, Kyle isn’t sure whether he wants to swallow the little girls whole, or just cuddle up next to them.

PATRICK WILSON (Lynch) is an award-winning theatre actor who has also become well known for his work on the screen. He next stars in the title role of the independent comedy Barry Munday, due out later this year along with Morning Glory and The Baster.
In 2009, Wilson starred in Zack Snyder’s Watchmen, and in 2008, Wilson starred in three films: Neil LaBute’s thriller Lakeview Terrace, with Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington; the mystery drama Passengers, opposite Anne Hathaway; and the independent Life in Flight, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Wilson received praise for his work in the critically acclaimed drama Little Children, in which he starred with Kate Winslet and Jackie Earle Haley under the direction of Todd Field. His motion picture work also includes the indie films Evening, with Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Claire Danes and Vanessa Redgrave; Purple Violets, directed by Edward Burns; Running with Scissors; and Hard Candy, opposite Ellen Page. Wilson starred as Raoul in Joel Schumacher’s big-screen adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, showcasing his musical talents.
On the small screen, Wilson received Emmy® and Golden Globe Award nominations for his portrayal of the morally conflicted Joe Pitt in the HBO miniseries Angels in America, the much-honored 2003 adaptation of Tony Kushner’s award-winning plays Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika.
Wilson was honored with two consecutive Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Musical, the most recent coming for his performance as Curly in the successful 2002 Broadway revival of Oklahoma! for which he also received a Drama Desk Award nomination. He earned his first Tony nomination for his work in the 2001 Broadway hit The Full Monty, for which he also garnered Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and won a Drama League Award.
In 2006, Wilson returned to Broadway to star in the revival of the Neil Simon comedy Barefoot in the Park, opposite Amanda Peet. Most recently, Patrick starred in the 2008/09 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, with John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Katie Holmes.
Born in Virginia and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wilson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Starting his career on the stage, he earned applause in the national tours of Miss Saigon and Carousel. In 1999, Wilson starred off-Broadway in Bright Lights, Big City, winning a Drama League Award and receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination. That same year, he made his Broadway debut in Gershwin’s Fascinating Rhythm, for which he won another Drama League Award.

7TH SEASON THE CHARM FOR SMALLVILLE!
Catch Young Clark Kent’s Adventures Exclusive on TV3 Starting July 11th!

So it’s finally here! Back, better and stronger in its seventh season, this reinterpretation of the enduring Superman mythology and its classic characters blends realism and adventure into an exciting action series. Fans and viewers of Smallville who were left hanging at the edge of their seats after last season’s cliffhanger, be sure to tune in to TV3, every Sunday, beginning July 11th at 10pm to find out the answers behind our young hero’s mysterious existence on earth.

Season seven regular cast members include Tom Welling, Kristen Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover, Aaron Ashmore and Laura Vandervoort. In addition to bringing in regular cast members this season, Smallville die-hard followers will be happy to see familiar faces from the Superman media history, old villains from the show’s past, as well as new DC Comics characters.
In season seven, Clark Kent (Welling) learned more about himself, his Kryptonian background, and his destiny than ever before. Clark will also finally meet his biological cousin Kara (Vandervoort) and learn about her special powers as they struggle to keep their secret identities hidden.
The rest of the cast is a mixed bag, left to deal with their own problems and ‘demons’ in the new season. After it is discovered that she faked her own death, things seem to unravel for Lana as she struggles to get her life back on track while trying to undo the wrongs done toward her friends and estranged husband, Lex Luthor (Rosenbaum). Lana (Kreuk) eventually divorced Lex and somehow rekindled her relationship with Clark. Lana also began a non-profit organization with the intent to help meteor-infected individuals although oblivious to the fact that one of the victims is actually her close friend. Viewers will witness Chloe (Mack) coming to terms with her newly discovered kryptonite-induced ability and how the sudden transformation forces her to reevaluate her own identity and the very real possibility that using her power could very well kill her in the process.
In the opening storyline, Clark even had the unfortunate encounter and battled the phantom Bizarro, who looks and has similar powers to Superman. Clark and Lex’s friendship has completely dissolved, and the two have become enemies, forcing Clark to work harder to protect his secret. On top of the fact that Lex stole Lana from him, Clark sees the dangerous path Lex is taking and vows to stop him as Lex learned about the existence of Veritas, based on the theory of the Traveler, a powerful being that would either save the world or destroy it.
In his relentless pursuit for the truth, Lex had funded and managed several controversial research projects and even purchased the Daily Planet to control information, until it led him to eventually murder his father Lionel, who was simultaneously trying to protect the Traveler. As things start to really heat up, Clark also had to deal with the return of Brainiac, who revealed to Lex that Clark was the Traveler. Finally learning the truth about his former friend, Lex and Clark faced off in his Fortress of Solitude. Lex fulfilled his perceived destiny to destroy the Traveler and protect the Earth as the Fortress crumbled around them. Could this really be the end for our young Clark Kent?
With realistic portrayals and award-winning, state-of-the-art special effects, Smallville reworks the Superman lore from its roots. The series was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (“Herbie Fully Loaded,” “Shanghai Noon” movies, “Spider-Man 2″), based on DC Comics characters. The executive producers are Gough & Millar, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola (all three from “One Tree Hill,” “The Bronx Is Burning,” “Norbit,” “Wild Hogs”) and Ken Horton (“The X-Files,” “Millennium”).

Wrap up your exciting weekend when you catch Smallville season 7 premiere! Mark your calendars and catch all the answers and missing pieces that will ultimately shape Clark Kent’s destiny exclusive on TV3, every Sunday, 10pm starting July 11, and resuming at a regular time at 9.30pm beginning the following week.

FLASHFORWARD

FLASHES ITS WAY ONTO 8TV!

TX DATE : 28TH JUNE 2010, MONDAY
TIME : 9.30PM
EPISODE : 22 EPISODES
STARRING :Joseph Fiennes, Sonya Walger, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton

Petaling Jaya, 7th July 2010 – If you like big-screen-level thrills and complicated plot structures, 8TV has the perfect treat for you! On October 6, 2009, the whole world blacked out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds, at the start of what is promised to be 8tv’s new hit show, FLASHFORWARD!

There is absolutely no question that the science fiction phenomenon has taken off with a tremendous following that has swept up fans from all around the world. FLASHFORWARD too has gained its share of fans, jumping on the wagon and making its way to 8TV this June. Based loosely on the science fiction novel by Canadian author Robert J. Sawyer, FLASHFORWARD is set to fictionalize your minds!

Just seconds into the pilot episode, lead character, Mark Benford emerges from unconsciousness to find total chaos. Surrounded by wrecked cars, screaming people, he snapped into heroic action, running around barking orders and the puzzled citizens. The cold-open confusion was caused by a collective blackout! This truly mysterious occurrence causes nearly everyone on the planet to loose consciousness simultaneously for 137 seconds, during which time people get a glimpse into their future – a global “FLASHFORWARD”.

Watch what happens when a team of Los Angeles FBI agents, led by Stanford Wedeck begin the process of determining what happened, why it happened and whether or not this mysterious phenomenon will happen ever again.

During his FLASHFORWARD, Benford saw the results of six months of investigation that he had done on the flash forward event, thus he and his team use those clues to recreate the investigation.

The series’ ensemble cast includes Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton, Peyton List, Dominic Monaghan, Brian F. O’Byrne, Courtney B. Vance, Sonya Walger, and Christine Woods.

“I saw the pilot and the first thought I had was wow“ says Ms Lam Swee Kim, General Manager of 8TV. Kim adds, “Evocative, smartly structured and well acted describes FLASHFORWARD best! The strange ride you are about to take will definitely be worth every minute!”

It is entertainment with suspense! Enough twists and turns that it becomes refreshingly unpredictable, so don’t forget to flash on to the 22 episodes of FLASHFORWARD, as it premiers on Monday, 28th of June 2010 at 9.30pm exclusively on 8TV. 8TV is also available on Astro’s Channel 708. Don’t forget, you can also catch your other favourite 8TV programmes, by simply logging on to mobile.8tv.com.my via your mobile phone or visit our official website at www.8tv.com.my.