Beautiful Cars Crashed By Rich Idiots

Well Frienzz,I’ve put together a list of some of the more memorable crashes-

1.Car: McLaren F1
Value: US $1.2 million
Idiot at the wheel: Rowan Atkinson - Comedian/Actor
What happened: Rear-ended an old granny in an Austin Metro
2.Car: Ferrari Enzo
Value: US $1.2 million
Idiot at the wheel: Stefan Eriksson - Former Gizmondo Exec
What happened: Crashed into a pole at 199 mph (320.61 km/h). Tried to blame it on his imaginary friend Dietrich.

3.Car: Bugatti Veyron
Value: US $1.4 million
Idiot at the wheel: Ajay Soni - Businessman
What happened: Lost control in wet conditions and hit a Vauxhall Astra, driven by a pregnant woman. To make matters worse the car was owned by his brother Kumar, who naturally spat the dummy when he found out about the accident.


4.Car: Koenigsegg CCX
Value: US $0.65 million
Idiot at the wheel: The nephew of one of the owners of H&M, a high end Swedish clothing store.
What happened: Hit a garbage truck while trying to overtake another car.


5.Car: Ferrari Enzo
Value: US $1.2 million
Idiot at the wheel: Suleyman Kerimov - Russian Billionaire
What happened: Lost control while speeding in the rain and hit a tree, splitting the car in half. To top it all off the car then caught on fire.


6.Car: Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Jota
Value: US $0.3 million
Idiot at the wheel: Jay Kay - Leadsinger of Jamiroquai
What happened: Crashed while trying to make a turn.

7.Car: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Value: US $0.45 million

Idiot at the wheel: ’Prince’ Naseem Hamed - Former Champion Boxer

What happened: Crashed head-on into a Volkswagen Golf at 90mph (144 km/h) trying to impress his passenger. Went to prison for 15 months.

The Ten Most Powerful Movie Franchises in History

In this the Summer of Sequels, movie goers everywhere will be re-introduced to so many of their favorite movie franchises. Spider-Man has made his return to the big screen, Shrek came back for one more and now Captain Jack and his band of pillaging Pirates have entered the race, dominating the Memorial Day weekend with their journey to World’s End.




And while the world speculates whether these epic, record-breaking third installments will be the last of these particular franchises, I would like to take a look at epic franchises in general. What is an Epic Movie Franchise, you may ask? Well, it starts by having at least two movies in a series and can range anywhere from 2-3 films (a la Mission Impossible) to countless installments and re-hashings (a la James Bond). The even harder question: how do you say what is the most powerful movie franchise in history? Is it the one that has grossed the most money at the box office? Is it the franchise with the most longevity? Is it the one with the most marketing prowess or the largest fanbase? I say it is a combination of all of these things; the cult followings, the major blockbuster releases and yes, even the marketability play a part. When these franchises crank out a new film, fans storm the gates, camp out and sacrifice members of their families to be the first to behold their favorite characters on the big screen.
Today, I bring you the Ten Most Powerful Movie Franchises in History to kickstart this June Month at the Blog.


10. Indiana Jones



If you seek to understand what happened to George Lucas after Star Wars and what Steven Spielberg did before Jurassic Park, look no further than the Indiana Jones franchise. Almost subtly, these two cinematic masterminds unleashed one of the most iconic and unsuspecting heroes in film with Raiders of the Lost Arc in 1981. Jones had a way about him, thanks to a young Harrison Ford, that played well across just about every demographic. And while many though that Indy was a thing of the past, a relic to be locked up in the vault of cinema history, another film is due out in 2008. In classic Indiana Jones fashion, the guy may be down but he is certainly never out.

9. Spider-Man Everyone knew that Spider-Man would make this particular list, but I bet you didn’t see it going so low in the pecking order, did ya? Whether it is my unbridled anger toward Sam Raimi for the most recent installment’s tremendous suckage or the fact that I personally think Batman could kick Spider-Man’s ass, I just don’t see Spider-Man as the end-all-be-all of movie franchises. Sure it has grossed billions world-wide between theatrical releases, DVDs and merchandising sales, but Spider-Man’s true fanbase is born of the iconic comic book hero, not Tobey Maguire in tights.

8. Shrek

I know what you are thinking; Shrek? WTF? And as much as Shrek may not belong in the same arena as some of the franchises yet to come on this list, there is no way to look past the power it has over the kids of world. The big green Ogre and his posse have proven with their third installment that even without much of a story, a Shrek movie can still be successful. Because it is animated and encompasses a great amount of characters, this franchise could live on forever. And even though the big kids may not appreciate it, the little ones will continue to devour everything Shrek, leaving mommy and daddy’s rising credit card debt in their wake.

7. Jurassic Park George Lucas has his big franchise, which we will get to later in the list. But what about the other guy behind Indiana Jones? Doesn’t Steven Spielberg get any power franchise love? Of course he does, as his 1993 film Jurassic Park brought both dinosaurs and the lore of ILM to life and into the American mainstream. Even with 2 lukewarm sequels, Jurassic Park still stands tall as one of the crowning achievements of computer-aided graphics and it is to this day one of the most prominent blockbusters of all-time. And it was inspiration for a Weird Al Yankovic song. ‘Nuff said.

6. Pirates of the Caribbean
Unlike many of the franchises on this list that are based on epic comic books or great novels, the Pirates of the Caribbean films were based on a ride at Disneyland. While that may not have sounded like a good idea to most people back in 2002 before the release of the first film, leave it to the folks at Disney to show that they could market just about anything. It is a franchise that solidified Johnny Depp as a big star, brought back the Pirate as a popular Halloween costume and brought some flair back to Disney in general (because let’s admit it, they haven’t had a live-action franchise like this since The Mighty Ducks. And hanging your hat on Emilio Estevez is just no good.)

5. Batman In my personal opinion, there is no bigger badass in the history of superheroes than the Dark Knight himself. Many people wouldn’t know that if their limited experience with the character consisted only of the cheesed up films directed by Joel Shumacher back in the late-1990s. It wasn’t so bad that he put nipples on the Bat-suit as it was that he put George Clooney in the Bat-suit. But thankfully the gods of cinema sent Batman fans a savior in Christopher Nolan, whose Batman Begins set a new standard for the entire franchise, giving the Caped Crusader some balls once again. And with a new movie just around the corner, fans not only have their savior, they have plenty of hope for the future.

4. The Lord of the Rings What would a great “Epic Movie Franchise” list be without Peter Jackson’s mammoth Oscar-winning trilogy based on the equally as popular books by J.R.R Tolkien. The final installment of the series, The Return of the King won 11 Oscars and is ranked #9 on IMDB’s top 250 films of all-time list. And that is not to mention that the first two films didn’t do too bad, either. The journey of Frodo, Sam and a gaggle of others to save Middle Earth is one of the most well-documented cinematic adventures of all-time. And with rumors of a “Hobbit” spin-off running ramped, it doesn’t look like LOTR is done bringing in the bank just yet.

3. Harry Potter Of all the great epic movie franchises, Harry Potter is definitely one of the youngest, but by no means the weakest. The first Harry Potter book by author J.K. Rowling was released circa 1998, with a major film adaptation coming in 2001. Since then the franchise has gathered one of the largest followings since Christianity with 4 films, 6 (soon to be 7) books and a web presence that is unprecedented. From fansites to podcasts to merchandising deals that would rival any major sports star, people go absolutely nuts for that awkward, pubescent little magician and his memorable friends. How long will the Potter lore last? J.K. Rowling could probably write books forever and people would buy them up, but the films have a shorter lease on life, as they won’t be too much fun when Daniel Radcliffe is 25 trying to play the part of a 17 year old…

2. James Bond The star of one of the most abundant movie franchises, James Bond is also one of the most recognizable characters in all of film. The world loves his swagger, his sex appeal and his underlying badass nature. They even love to compare him to himself, with a rotation of actors constantly fueling the debate of who is the best bond? Some would say that Roger Moore had it down, others live and die by the Connery Bond and others still have been greatly impressed with Daniel Craig as the spy who shags often. But no matter who tops the list as your favorite Bond, we all know that there is no spy, no man of action who commands more attention than 007 himself.

1. Star Wars With 6 films that have grossed almost $2 billion dollars at the box office and one of the most dedicated fan bases in all of pop culture, there is no question that Star Wars is the most powerful film franchise in history. Even despite a lackluster showing with the most recent 3 films, George Lucas is bombarded daily with questions about the future of the franchise. It is a franchise that has spawned countless spin-off projects, is the butt end of so many pop culture references and is constantly looked upon as the pinnacle of geekdom. Since the first film hit theaters on May 25, 1977 there has been no turning back; Star Wars is the king of all movie franchises, there is just no way around it.

Honorable Mentions:
The Matrix - In 1999 Larry and Andy Wachowski unleashed The Matrix, a film that would revolutionize the way Hollywood made action movies. It was the first film to show off bullet-time and one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles of the digital age. But while it did so much for action/fantasy film, it ran its course with 2 sequels, both received well by fans. Could they make another Matrix film? Sure. Would it be as good as the first time we experienced bullet-time on the big screen? Probably not.
Star Trek - Just so that I am not crucified by the geek nation for forgetting Star Trek, here it is. How could I forget it, you may ask? Simple: I don’t like Star Trek. To me, it pales in comparison to Star Wars (on the movie front) and has found more of an audience through various TV series. While it is a strong brand, none of the franchise’s films were able to break through to the mainstream as with Star Wars or LOTR. Plus this is my list. If you don’t like it, you can wait for the poll and make your voice heard.
Think you have a better list? Maybe you say that Rocky, Mission Impossible or Superman should have made this list? You are entitled to your opinion of course, but you need to take yours and stick it in the comment area below.

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Becks close to team-mates as US move approaches

The Real Madrid midfielder and his team-mates attended a presentation of new Audi cars in Madrid. As the date of his departure looms the British player has been enjoying spending time with his pals on the Spanish team


It will be a bittersweet moment when David Beckham leaves Madrid for a new life in LA in July. The stylish football ace will clearly miss the camaraderie he shares with his Real Madrid team-mates, including Roberto Carlos, Mahamadou Diarra and Fernando Gago, with whom he was spotted joking at a recent car event in the Spanish capital.


And the affection is clearly mutual. Last week David joined some of his closest friends from the squad for a get-together at one of his favourite restaurants where he was presented with an engraved silver tray and told he would always have a home in Madrid.With his team topping the league table, David has set his sights on one more big piece of silverware before packing his bags for Beverly Hills. "I want the league title before I go, and I'm sure we can get it now," he says. His current dazzling form on the pitch has not only thrilled fans but also attracted the attentions of England manager Steve McClaren, who is said to be considering bringing back the former captain for a friendly against Brazil on June 1. "I still want to play for my country and I still believe I can do it," Becks said recently.
David turned snapper as he got a photo of a fan with team-mate Mahamadou


Even if he's not picked to join the England team, however, David is still being honoured by his homeland with a prestigious award. The 32-year-old has been recognised as the Greatest Briton Overseas as part of the Greatest Britons 2007 awards, honoured for his contribution to the nation both on and off the pitch. His contribution to the London 2012 Olympic bid no doubt played a big part.



While he jets in from Madrid to pick up the gong in London on Monday night, his wife Victoria is in America overseeing the final preparations for their move. She has been in the news of late, too, after sales of a self-help book soared when the mum-of-three was spotted reading it. Sales of Skinny Bitch, billed as a "no nonsense guide for savvy girls to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous", have gone up by 37,000 per cent since the 33-year-old was seen with it.



Source: Hello Magazine

TaraRumPum movie Review

The movie gives message that the Success and Wealth in the present,,may not be there in the future,,so we must plan for the future and not entirely live in the present.

Positives-
-The Message of the movie is Sensible.
- Saif has done justice with the lead role.
-Jaaved Jaffrey has done a good job as a Supporting Actor.
-The Presentation of the movie is perfect.
-The Concept is new in Bollywood and its quite good.

Negatives-
-Movie is not well Directed and inexperience of the Director showed in the movie.
-There is lot of overacting by the cast especially Rani Mukherjee.
-The Story line is not strong enough to give support to the message.
-Music is fine,,not typically Yash Raj movie Songs.

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Who Was Leonidas? (300 movie based on his life)

Leonidas I


Leonidas (Greek: Λεωνίδας - "Lion's son", "Lion-like") was a king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line, one of the sons of King Anaxandridas II of Sparta, who was believed to be a descendant of Heracles. He succeeded his half-brother Cleomenes I, probably in 489 BC or 488 BC, and was married to Cleomenes' daughter, Gorgo. His name was raised to a heroic and legendary status as a result of the events in the Battle of Thermopylae.
As the story goes in 480 BC Leonidas went to Thermopylae with 300 of his finest soldiers, where he was joined by a 6000-strong Greek force, in an attempt to hold the pass of Thermopylae against the hundreds of thousands of Persian soldiers who had invaded from the north of Greece under King Xerxes The Great. Contemporary accounts claim Leonidas took his small personal fighting unit because Spartan religious customs forbade sending an army at that time of year. In addition, he was deliberately going to his doom: an oracle had foretold that Sparta could be saved only by the death of one of its kings, one of the lineage of Heracles. Instead it seems likely that the ephors supported the plan half-heartedly due to the festival of Carneia and their policy of concentrating the Greek forces at the Isthmus of Corinth.
According to Plutarch, Leonidas's wife Gorgo asked him how she could aid his mission. He responded "marry a good man, bear good children, and live a good life."
Several episodes demonstrate the laconic matter-of-fact bravery that famed Leonidas and the Spartans. On the first day of the siege Xerxes demanded the Greeks surrender their arms. Leonidas replied Μολών Λαβέ ("Come and get them"). This phrase has been re-used by generals and politicians throughout history and often repeated in popular culture. Today it is the emblem of the Greek 1st Army Corps.
Leonidas's men repulsed the frontal attacks of the Persians for the first two days, but when the Malian Ephialtes led the Persian general Hydarnes by a mountain track to the rear of the Greeks, Leonidas divided his army. The King himself remained in the pass with his 300 Spartans and 400 Thebans, along with 700 Thespians who refused to leave. Leonidas's intent was to delay the Persians, sacrificing himself and his men.
The little Greek force, attacked from both sides, was cut down to a man except for the Thebans, who surrendered. One theory is that Leonidas sent the remainder of his men home to preserve troops for future battles. The soldiers who stayed behind were to protect their escape from the Persian cavalry.
Leonidas fell in the thickest of the fight, but the Spartans retrieved his body and protected it until their final fall to enemy arrows. Herodotus says that Leonidas's head was cut off by order of Xerxes and his body crucified, due to his alleged hatred towards the Spartan King. This was considered sacrilegious and an unusual action on the part of Xerxes[1]. Immediately afterwards, he ordered the desecration of Leonidas's body; however, forty years later Leonidas's corpse was returned to the Spartans.
Leonidas was buried with full honours, including a very un-Spartan display of wailing and mourning (Spartans normally accepted death in battle as a matter of course and disapproved of outward grieving, but the oracle at Delphi had ordered this along with the sacrifice of a Spartan king to preserve Sparta). A carved lion monument bearing the inscription below was dedicated at his death site commemorating the sacrifice of him and his men:
Go, tell the Spartans, stranger passing by,
That here, obedient to their laws, we lie. — (Greek: Ώ ξειν', ἀγγέλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ότι τήδε κείμεθα, τοις κοίνων ρήμασι πειθόμενοι) epitaph at Thermopylae (Simonides's epigram)
Two Spartans survived the conflict. Aristodemus suffered an eye injury and was sent behind the lines, eventually ordered back to Sparta with the retreating allies by the King. Pantites was sent by Leonidas to raise support in Thessaly but returned to Thermopylae only after the battle's conclusion. Pantites hanged himself in disgrace after being shunned as a "trembler".

Source--Wikipediathe free encyclopedia

300 Movie - Just Cant Afford to Miss

Just Too Good
Amazing Flick

Positives-
Brilliant Crew
Right Cast
Awesome Presentation
Good Music
Superb Action Scenes

Negatives-
Imaginary Characters in the Persian Army
Historically Incorrect

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Must Watch

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