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By Wahiduzzaman
The star attraction for Malaysian-Indonesian production "Teman Selamanya" will undoubtedly be model-actress Julia Ziegler, who has landed the lead role for the first time in a feature-length film. She will be playing opposite long-time collaborator and close friend Pierre Andre in a romantic comedy directed by Rako Prijanto of "Ungu Violet" fame.
"Teman Selamanya" ("Friends Forever") sees the collaboration of local studios Astro Shaw and Tarantula with Indonesia's 999 Pictures. In "Teman Selamanya", Ziegler, 24, plays Melati, a young Indonesian girl in Jakarta who lives a simple life despite her wealthy family business of selling coffins. According to the starlet via a phone interview, Melati is a kind and charitable girl who understands the suffering of the poor.
As to how the offer came to her, Ziegler said: "It was Metrowealth that actually referred me to the audition of "Teman Selamanya". Since Pierre and I worked together in Metrowealth's "Jangan Tegur" previously, we just tried our luck for the audition. Fortunately, both of us were selected. I guess it was my fluent Indonesian accent during the audition that clinched the role."
Ziegler elaborated that her experience in shooting the Indonesian movie was undeniably a great and unforgettable one. Speaking of her working experience with the crew there, she explained: "The filming style more or less resembles the local scene except that the Indonesian team has a bigger production crew of 150 manpower."
Malaysian-Indonesian joint efforts are nothing new. Recent films include "Bayi Tabung Uji", "Hapuslah Airmatamu", "Mawar Merah" and "Diva".
The Indonesian cast for "Teman Selamanya" include Tora Sudiro, Vincent and Luna Maya. Filming has recently wrapped up after 44 days around Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and the movie is likely to see wide release next year.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Julia Ziegler leads in "Teman Selamanya"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"Kayangan" - Movie on Astro Kirana 122
See this movie, released earlier this year, now showing on TV on Astro Kirana channel 122. Sept 17th, 19th, 23rd, 29th at 9:00PM.
The story is basically about love, class levels and wrong relationships. Amongst the line-up are Fazura, Opie, Dynaz, Teuku Iskandar, Julia Ziegler, Nazril Idrus, Ahmad Busu, Ziela Jalil, Mustapha Kamal and Louisa Chong.
Monday, September 8, 2008
"Cicakman 2" set for 11 Dec
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By Lai Swee Wei
28 Aug – KRU Studios finally announced the release date for "Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam" as 11 December 2008, after months of speculation from the press on the status of the sequel.
The date was made known at Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur recently, where it was also announced that they would be in close partnership with telco giant Celcom (M) Berhad for its third motion picture production.
Mr Zalman Aefendy, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Celcom stated: "Celcom is proud to work with KRU Studios and to play its part in further enhancing the quality of local films". "Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam" is now officially the second motion picture to be sponsored by Celcom this year after "Cuci".
The event was attended by Aznil Hj Nawawi (playing Professor Klon in the sequel), Julia Ziegler...
(actress in upcoming film "Teman Selamanya"), Dafi (Akademi Fantasia Season 5 alum) and Linda Onn (Era FM DJ). Due to the encouraging response of "Cicakman" in 2006, KRU studios made the decision to embark on the sequel directed by Yusry Abdul Halim, who is also the Vice President of KRU Studios. He mentioned that in the sequel, fans can expect more action scenes as compared to the first "Cicakman", which was directed more towards the introduction of characters. Regardless of earlier uncertainties, fans can now rest assured that the official date is confirmed as 11 December 2008, as announced by Norman Abdul Halim, President of KRU Studios.
The film also sees the introduction of three theme songs brought exclusively by Celcom, namely "Planet Hitam" by Tyco, "Di Bius Cinta" by Yusry KRU and Melly Goeslow, and "Mau Yang Besar" by Pianka. All three titles were created specifically for the motion picture.
"Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam" has received international recognition and will have its world premiere at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival in Korea (2-10 October 2008) in the "Asian Super Heroes" segment.
"Cicakman 2 – Planet Hitam" is slated for nationwide release on 11 December 2008.
Friday, September 5, 2008
9 program baru seri bulan puasa di TV3
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Oleh Serimah Mohd Sallehuddin
RAMADAN ini, stesen televisyen bagaikan berlumba-lumba menghidangkan program yang terbaik khusus untuk penonton setia mereka. Stesen nombor satu negara, TV3 baru-baru ini mengadakan satu sidang media bagi memperkenalkan barisan program yang bakal menemui penonton.
Jika sebelum ini, sidang media memperkenalkan program baru diadakan di hotel dan restoran terkemuka, sebagai mengambil keberkatan Ramadan, majlis doa selamat dan kesyukuran diadakan di Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur baru-baru ini.
Sebelum kesemua sembilan program baru diperkenalkan, tetamu yang hadir terlebih dulu dihidangkan dengan bacaan ayat suci al-Quran dari pelakon baru Iqram Dinzly dan Ustaz Asri dari kumpulan Rabbani.
Antara selebriti yang hadir pada petang itu ialah Rusdi Ramly, Norlia Ghani, Sheila Rusly, Wahid, Shamsul Ghau-Ghau, Julia Ziegler, Shahruddin Thamby dan ramai lagi.
Program yang menemui penonton sepanjang Ramadan ini ialah Shamsul@Bazaar Ramadan, Drama Ramadan: Pertama Ramadan, Lagenda Ramadan: Lagenda Lara Rindu Mahsuri, Samarinda: Kasih Iftitah, Haiwan Teladan, Singgah Sahur, Jejak Rasul musim 14, As-Salam dan drama bersiri Ta’in 3T.
Shamsul@Bazaar yang dihoskan Shamsul Ghau-Ghau menemui penonton pada setiap Isnin jam 6 hingga 6.30 petang. Rancangan berunsur travelogue ini akan membawa penonton meninjau ke bazar Ramadan terpilih. Selain itu, program ini juga akan memaparkan artis tempatan yang mengambil kesempatan menjual dan membeli juadah berbuka puasa.
Drama Pertama Ramadan pula menemui penonton setiap Rabu & Khamis jam 11 pagi. Drama menarik ini dibintangi Zed Zaidi, Maisarah, Taqif, Sheila Mambo, Sharifah Sofia, Enot dan Shaharudin Thamby. Drama ini mengisahkan bagaimana Hakim terpaksa berhari raya sendirian bersama anak-anaknya setelah kematian isteri tersayang.
Lagenda Lara Rindu Mahsuri, drama bersiri sebanyak 12 episod ini pula menemui penonton setiap Isnin hingga Rabu pada jam 4.30 petang. Siri ini akan mengimbau lagenda Mahsuri tetapi dalam konteks zaman moden. Drama tragisnya ini mengisahkan Teh Halimah (Norish Karman) yang berkahwin dengan Farouk Abadi (Eman Manan) mempunyai seorang anak bernama Mustika (Sherry Ibrahim). Teh Halimah tidak disukai mentuanya dan dihalau keluar tanpa mengetahui dia sedang hamil anak kedua. Setelah lahir, bayinya dibawa pembantu Teh Halimah, Chu Zainab ke Langkawi. Anaknya itu dinamakan Mahsuri.
Slot Samarinda sebanyak 25 episod, Kasih Iftitah pula menemui penonton setiap Selasa hingga Khamis jam 10.30 malam. Mengisahkan pergolakan Azrai dan Rudi yang cuba menguasai syarikat Iftitah Berhad yang megah sebagai pembekal barangan halal. Malang sungguh pengurusan serta anak syarikatnya tidak mempraktikkan kemegahan di dalam urusan harian. Drama bersiri ini dibarisi Zed Zaidi, Zamarulhisham, Sharifah Haslinda, Julia Ziegler dan ramai lagi.
TV3 juga tidak melupakan penonton yang terdiri di kalangan kanak-kanak apabila menayangkan program Haiwan Teladan setiap Isnin hingga Jumaat jam 9.05 pagi. Program bersiri khusus untuk kanak-kanak ini menceritakan pelbagai kisah menarik dan teladan yang diadaptasi dari kisah haiwan.
Singgah Sahur yang memasuki tahun ke empat akan menemui penonton sekali lagi pada setiap Jumaat dan Sabtu jam 12.30 malam. Tahun ini bersama pengacara Ally Iskandar, Singgah Sahur akan menjelajah ke Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Johor, Selangor, Pahang dan Terengganu.
Jejak Rasul 14 : Rihlah Battutah pula akan menemui penonton setiap Isnin hingga Khamis jam 6 petang bersama hos Ahmad Noor Sulaiman. Siri ini memaparkan pengembaraan Islam kurun ke 14 yang cukup terkenal.
Norzie Pak Wan Chik pula akan membawa penonton menjelajah ke bumi Amerika Syarikat buat kali kedua dalam siri As Salam yang menemui penonton setiap Khamis jam 5.35 petang. Jika musim lepas fokus As Salam memaparkan kejayaan individu serta sumbangan mereka kepada masyarakat, kali ini pula Norzie akan memfokuskan kepada medium dakwah.
JS Pictures pula sekali lagi membawa penonton mengikuti liku liku hidup Ta’In dalam siri Ta’in 3T yang menemui penonton setiap Ahad jam 9 malam. Siri ini dibintangi Wahid Senario, Sheila Rusly, Fauziah Nawi dan ramai lagi.
Sementara itu, penonton setia TV3 juga berpeluang pulang beraya secara percuma dengan menaiki bas yang ditaja TV3. Sebanyak 10 bas Transnasional menyediakan perkhidmatan ke destinasi di Johor Bahru, Kelantan, Terengganu, Alor Star dan Kuantan kepada 400 penonton bertuah dengan menyertai Kuiz Balik Beraya Bersama TV3.
Penonton hanya perlu menonton Malaysia Hari Ini setiap Isnin hingga Jumaat dan menjawab beberapa soalan mudah untuk memenangi empat tiket percuma pergi dan balik ke kampung halaman dengan membuat panggilan ke program MHI.
