IRON MAN 3 REVIEW

IRON MAN 3   REVIEW

STORY
Sometime after the events of The Avengers, a haunted Tony Stark has obsessively built several Iron Man suits in his mansion. This causes friction with his girlfriend, new Stark Industries chief Pepper Potts. In a flashback to New Year's Eve 1999, Stark, with his scientist paramour Maya Hansen, arrogantly avoids crippled scientist Aldrich Killian, who wants Stark's backing in his endeavor Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM).
In present-day America, a string of bombings by terrorist the Mandarin has left intelligence agencies bewildered at the lack of forensic evidence. When Stark Industries security chief Happy Hogan is caught in one such attack, Stark revives himself from his stupor and issues a televised threat to the Mandarin, who responds by destroying Stark's home with helicopter gunships. Potts and Hansen, who had come to warn Stark, survive the attack. So does Stark, who finds himself in rural Tennessee after his artificial intelligence JARVIS follows a flight plan from Stark's investigation into the Mandarin. Stark's experimental armor lacks sufficient power to return to California, and the world believes him dead.
Teaming with Harley, a precocious 10-year-old boy, Stark investigates the remains of a local explosion bearing the hallmarks of a Mandarin attack. He discovers the explosions were triggered by soldiers from the Extremis program, an experimental treatment intended to allow its users to recover from crippling injuries. However, if a user's body cannot properly metabolize Extremis, the user heats up and explodes. After veterans started growing unstable and exploding, their deaths were used to cover up Extremis' flaws by manufacturing a terrorist plot. Stark witnesses Extremis first hand when Mandarin agents Ellen Brandt and Eric Savin attack him.
With Harley's help, Stark traces the Mandarin to Miami. Stark then infiltrates the headquarters using a variety of home-made weapons where he discovers the Mandarin is actually a British actor named Trevor Slattery, who is oblivious to the acts the Mandarin has carried out. The Mandarin is a creation of Killian, who appropriated Hansen's Extremis research as a cure for his own disability and expanded the program to include injured war veterans. Killian reveals he has kidnapped Pepper and subjected her to Extremis, intending to infuse her with superhuman abilities and turn her against Stark as leverage to gain Stark's aid in fixing Extremis' flaws.
Killian has also manipulated American intelligence agencies regarding the Mandarin's location, luring James Rhodes — the former War Machine, now rebranded as the Iron Patriot — into a trap to steal the armor. Stark escapes his captivity and reunites with Rhodes, discovering Killian intends to attack President Ellis aboard Air Force One. Remotely controlling his Iron Man armor, Stark saves the surviving passengers and crew but cannot stop Killian from abducting Ellis. They trace Killian to an impounded oil drilling platform where Killian intends to kill Ellis on live television. The Vice President will become a puppet leader, following Killian's orders in exchange for Extremis to cure a little girl's disability.
On the platform, Stark goes to save Potts, and Rhodes saves the President. Stark summons each of his Iron Man suits, controlled remotely by JARVIS, to provide air support. Rhodes secures the President and leads him to safety, while Stark discovers Potts has survived the Extremis procedure. However, before he can save her, a rig collapses around them and she falls 200 feet to her apparent death. Stark is forced into confronting Killian and traps him in an Iron Man suit that self-destructs. Potts, whose Extremis powers allowed her to survive her fall, kills Killian, who had survived the exploding armor.
After the battle, Stark orders JARVIS to remotely destroy each Iron Man suit, as a sign of his intention to devote more time to Potts. Both the Vice President and Slattery are arrested. Potts undergoes surgery to remove Extremis, and Stark to remove the shrapnel embedded near his heart. He then pitches his obsolete chest arc reactor into the sea, musing he will always be Iron Man, even without his armor.
In a post-credits scene, it is revealed that Stark has actually been talking to Dr. Bruce Banner, who awakens after having fallen asleep while Stark was recounting the events.

CRITIC VIEW.
Super hero Tony Stark [Robert Downey Jr.] is back yet again in battle field full of extravagant action and thrills to give you the adrenaline rush as much you desire.Some outstanding action sequence designed as larger then life house attacks of Tony Stark and amazingly filmed air rescue of air force one delegates is applaud able.

Some moments of emotional swings also keeps this super hero flick to a realistic cinema where you get a taste of a human side to the steel robot.

Lack of 3D visual clarity as the post-conversion has degraded the actual richness of viewing.But no matter as there is much more to it, to keep you engaged and  thrilled.


Directed by Shane Black
Produced by Kevin Feige
Screenplay by Drew Pearce
Shane Black
Based on
Iron Man by
Stan Lee
Larry Lieber
Don Heck
Jack Kirby
and Extremis 
by Warren Ellis
Adi Granov
Starring Robert Downey, Jr.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Don Cheadle
Guy Pearce
Rebecca Hall
Stephanie Szostak
James Badge Dale
Jon Favreau
Ben Kingsley
Music by Brian Tyler
Cinematography John Toll[1]
Editing by Jeffrey Ford
Peter S. Elliot[1]
Studio Marvel Studios
DMG Entertainment[2]
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures1

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Sunny Super Sound and Yash Raj Music join hands for Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Sunny Super Sound and Yash Raj Music join hands for Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Yash Raj Music has finally ventured out of their own confines and has acquired the music rights of Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol starrer Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. Yash Raj music till date are always known for retaining the music rights of their home production films only, but with Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 they are all set to enter a different territory by acquired the music of a non-YRF project for the first time.

Sunny Super Sounds and the global giants, Yashraj Music, have forged a strategic alliance with their latest offering Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. This will be an exclusive license deal of the much awaited film Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 marketed by Yashraj Music for worldwide distribution of songs & videos across all digital and physical formats.

Multi talented music director Toshi Sharib’s flawless compositions are sure to add a different essence to the film and will definitely groove the audience with its dancing numbers.

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 is all set to release on 7 June, 2013.

Vogue Eyewear announces Deepika Padukone as the new face of its communication campaign for 2013

Vogue Eyewear announces Deepika Padukone as the new face

of its communication campaign for 2013

26 April 2013

Vogue Eyewear announces Deepika Padukone as the new face of its communication campaign for 2013. A breathtaking beauty, fashion muse and an acclaimed actress, Deepika’s talents are multifaceted: she is perfectly in line with the playful and youthful spirit of Vogue Eyewear. Deepika is also the first Indian face of the brand in India; she follows in footsteps of fashion icons Gisele Bündchen, Kate Moss and Eva Mendes.

“It’s a privilege being the face of 2013 Vogue Eyewear communication campaign in India, as I like playing with my looks, be it on or off screen, by mixing and matching various ‘in’ accessories. Thanks to its colorful, stylish models, both optical and sunglasses, Vogue Eyewear enables me to have a complete different look depending on the situation: flirty, feminine, chic or even geeky smart like my various on screen characters”, says Deepika

The 2013 India communication campaign of Vogue Eyewear features six brightly colored images, shot by the ace fashion photographer Prasad Naik and was exclusively styled by the ultimate fashion authority - Anaita Shroff Adjania; keeping in mind Deepika’s dynamic and vivacious personality as well the high glamour world of Vogue Eyewear.

The latest collection of Vogue Eyewear is an eclectic mix that is inspired by the trends seen on the runway and demonstrates how the brand is always at the forefront of fashion. The range consists of glamorous, colorful, and feminine frames that have a strong personality and a sophisticated charm, just like Deepika.

Mariavittoria Di Stasi, Global Brand Director - Vogue Eyewear, comments “We are truly happy to have Deepika as the face of our communication campaign. She is very feminine, sensual, astonishing beautiful and at the same time fun and playful. She is stylish, smart and she likes to be updated without losing a personal touch in her style: she really reflects the core values of our brand and this is why we think she is the perfect fit for Vogue Eyewear!”

Deepika is widely recognized for her trendy on screen characters in films like Cocktail, Love Aaj Kal, Race 2 and Jawani Deewani to name a few, firmly believes Eyewear to be a must have style accessory!

IN VOGUE

VO2757S

Inspired by the latest fashion trends, this cat-eye sunglass

model is distinguished by subtle details and clever combination of acetate front and sleek metal temples. It is ideal for girls who want to give a fashionable touch to their style. In addition to the gradient black and classic Havana, this models is available in red, purple and orange opaline shades.

VO2748

A trendy cat eye frame for girls who like to express their personality and play with their looks.  Available in bright candy colors, that are fun, playful and in vogue.  A clever metal insert at the head of the temple serves as structural and ornamental mechanism, giving a discreet embellishment touch to the eyewear.

VO2778SB

A classic and winsome square sunglass shape that is embellished by a metal flower that is enriched by rhinestones and acts as a clever hinge.  The elegant colors of this model include heartwarming colors like cherry red, olive and avio blue apart from black and Havana. 

                                                      VO2789B

An exclusive rhinestone twist enlightens the side of this timeless piece without losing the elegant nature of the eyewear. This frame is available in a bilayer palette of colors in an elegant taste, for a self-confident and smart woman of today looking for eye-catching details and bright temple décors. The square shaped fits any prescription even with high powered lenses.

VO2773S

This nature inspired model with drops of colors and brushed details is perfect for young ladies who love feeling chic and contemporary with fashionable eyewear.

The delicate temple details on an ultra-modern shape, make it an ideal and stylish accessory in every occasion. Available in Pale Gold/ Brown, Cherry Pink/ Pale Yellow as well as Blue Green/ Pale Violet apart from Black and Havana.

VO2766

A slightly Cat Eye frame with glamorous enameled decor on the temple, making it a modern yet discreet style. The tri colored enameled drops on the temples highly complement shade of the front.

MOTION PICTURE DIST. ASSOCIATION (INDIA) JOINS SCREEN COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD IP DAY

Week Long Celebration To Mark World IP Day In India

MOTION PICTURE DIST. ASSOCIATION (INDIA) JOINS SCREEN COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD IP DAY

The Motion Picture Dist. Association (MPDA) joined the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) - IP Rights division, reputed law firm Anand& Anand, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, and the American Center, New Delhi, to celebrate World IP Day (April 26) and raise awareness on how protecting IP rights helps promote creativity and innovation in the motion picture industry and supports a viable environment for the next generation of creative filmmakers.

The week-long celebrations in Mumbai and Delhi included student debate competitions, participation in conferences, prizes for quiz competitions and screening of films.

The celebration started on 24^th April in Delhi with a press conference by Anand & Anand to share insights on online piracy and tackling IP issues in new media followed by a screening of film on plagiarism on 26^thApril for students in Mumbai while a screening of film ‘Django Unchained’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jammie Fox will be held at American Centre in Delhi on 27^th April for over 150 guests that will include Government of India officials, The US Embassy and students from various universities in Delhi.

Mr. Uday Singh, Managing Director MPDA (India) said, “While India is the world’s largest producer of films, it also ranks among the top ten markets in the world for online content theft. As we celebrate and encourage innovation in the creative arts on World IP Day, Government and stakeholders need to unite to build a robust regulatory environment and law enforcement tools that support an internet that works for everyone. Only then will our young creative generation be able to have their valuable work protected and achieve their full potential.”

“IP is key to protect creativity and innovation. In the interest of future generations, we need to initiate discussions and ideas on a common platform where all stakeholders benefit. We are thankful to Motion Picture Association for extending their support to world IP Day celebration this year," said Dr. A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI

“Students are the architects of the future of innovation. Our World IP Day celebrations with the support of the MPDA (India) aims to increase student understanding and respect for intellectual property, while encouraging a culture of nurturing and protecting creative ideas," added Peter Haas, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General.

While Judy Reinke, Minister - Counselor for Commercial Affairs said, “The U.S. Embassy is pleased to recognize World IP Day, since intellectual property protection is the cornerstone of innovation and creativity.” 

DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARDS ANNOUNCED

     DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARDS ANNOUNCED

                    DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARDS WERE ANNOUNCED ON 25TH APRIL AT TIME AND AGAIN. AMONG THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE PRESS CONFERENCE WERE MALA SINHA, NIMMI, PREM CHOPRA, DISHA VAKHANI, GAJENDER CHAUHAN, ALI KHAN, HABIBA REHMAN, BIRBAL, MUKESH RISHI, ANIL DHAVAN, SAHILA CHADDHA, DAYA SHETTY, YOGESH LAKHANI OF BRIGHT, POOJA MISHRA, A.K. MISHRA, SANTOSH SINGH JAIN, NEENA JALAN, SANGRAM SHIRKE, NIMAI BALI, NAWAB ARZOO, DHARMESH TIWARI, DINESH CHATURVEDI & PRABHAT PANDEY. THE AWARD FUNCTION WILL BE HELD ON 30TH APRIL AT BHAIDAS HALL, VILE PARLE (W) MUMBAI.

"Femina Style Diva"

"Femina Style Diva" 

2 GUNS First Look International Trailer

2 GUNS

Release: 27-Sep-13        

Genre: Action   

Director: Baltasar Kormákur       

Cast: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, James Marsden, Fred Ward and Edward James Olmos

Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in 2 GUNS, an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together.  But there is a big problem with their unique alliance: Neither knows that the other is an undercover federal agent.   

For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Washington) and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Wahlberg) have been reluctantly attached at the hip.  Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down.

When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors.  Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other.  Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way."www.starfriday.com

Sunil Gawaskar launched POTO

 Sunil Gawaskar launched POTO


One of the greatestindian batsmen Sunil Gawaskar launched POTO ,a potato flakes ,with actress Rituparnasen Gupta,Paoli Dam and . Subodhkant Sahay ,ex cabnet minister and M.P.atHotel Sea Princess,Juhu,Mumbai.Among those  who attended the launch were Mukesh Rishi,Amita Nagia Pooja Misraa,Liza Malik,Raja Bundela,Mauli Ganguli,Avijeet Roy,Harish andYogesh Lakhani from Bright,

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SCARY MOVIE 5 REVIEW

SCARY MOVIE 5

STORY.

Charlie Sheen and his partner Lindsay Lohan are attacked in their home by paranormal forces. Lindsay becomes possessed and then kills Charlie.

Charlie's three kids are reported missing and a reward is announced for their safe return. Several months later, Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller are in the Humboldt County woods in search of illegally-grown cannabis plants to steal. After stealing one and fleeing, they take shelter in a Cabin In The Woods.

Upon entering they see three strange creatures, later confirmed to be Charlie's kids, and turn them in for the reward. The feral children are placed in isolation at a child development research center for a few months until they are deemed well enough to be returned to familial custody. When Charlie's brother, Dan and his girlfriend Jody come to collect them, they are told they can have them if they agree to stay in a large suburban middle-class home fitted with security cameras. Jody is reluctant to take the kids at first but soon adjusts to having them. In an attempt to bond with their new children, Jody auditions for a ballet performance, Black Swan, and is cast in the lead role as the Swan Queen.

Meanwhile, a continuing pattern of bizarre paranormal activity in their new home makes them investigate further. They eventually learn from the children that the attacks on their home are by "Mama", the mother of the children, who is under a curse and is trying to get them back so she can sacrifice both her and them. Maria, the couple's Hispanic live-in maid, is frightened and keeps experimenting with various rituals, Catholic and otherwise, to ward off the evil spirits in the house. During the day, Dan is frustrated with the modest progress of his test subjects at a primate intelligence research facility; ironically, Dan is not bright enough to realize that one of the chimpanzees, Caesar, is now actually much smarter than him.

Jody and Dan, with the help of their close friend Kendra, must find a way to lift the curse and save their family. Along the way, they seek the assistance of psychic Blaine Fulda, who turns out to be a complete fraud, and a dream extractor named Dom Kolb, who helps them understand that the solution

to their problems lies in the Cabin in the Woods.

CRITIC VIEW.

Complete entertainment that's SCARY MOVIE 5 for you,gags of all movie [inception,evil dead,paranormal activity and more].Outrageously funny at times and scary in bits.Forgettable would be Charlie Sheen and lindsay lohan in a opening sequence which really makes no sense of wasting such talent in this latest franchise.

Director Malcolm D Lee  has done a average job in a hurry to deliver this instalment which will leave audience in a jerk.

Just go and watch if you have a silly taste of time pass stuff and you would'nt regret.

CAST.

Directed by    Malcolm D. Lee

Produced by   David Zucker Phil Dornfeld

Executive: Bob Weinstein,Harvey Weinstein,Matthew Signer,Brian Bell

Written by       Pat Proft,David Zucker

Starring           Ashley Tisdale,Simon Rex,Erica Ash,Molly Shannon,Heather Locklear,J.P. Manoux,Jerry O'Connell,Charlie Sheen,Lindsay Lohan

Music by         James L. Venable

Cinematography        Steven Douglas Smith

Editing by       Sam Seig

Studio              Brad Grey Pictures

Distributed by            Dimension Films,The Weinstein Company

GRAZIA April Issue -- Behind the scenes with Cover girl Freida Pinto

Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor’s Ek Thi Daayan opened India-wide to an impressive 6.24 cr

Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor’s Ek Thi Daayan opened India-wide to an impressive 6.24 cr




Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor’s Ek Thi Daayan opened India-wide to an impressive 6.24 cr (Net) on Day 1 (Friday).

The unconventional theme film opened to flattering reviews from all quarters garnering exceptional word of mouth from the audience.

Made at a total cost (including P&A) of 24cr, the film has collected as much as 20cr just from non-theatrical sources.

The all-India theatrical revenues will bring in the additional profits.

Ameesha Patel turns villain for 'Shortcut Romeo'

Ameesha Patel turns villain for 'Shortcut Romeo'

Ameesha Patel is all set to showcase her evil side in Susi Ganeshan’s ‘Shortcut Romeo’. It is a thriller and a remake of Ganeshan’s south superhit film ‘Thiruttu Payale’.

Ameesha plays wife of Mumbai’s richest man, who’s caught on camera having an extramarital affair with a tapori, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh. Later starts a cat and mouse game between Ameesha and Neil.

‘Shortcut Romeo’ releases on 21^st June, 2013.

Gifted with a multi-faceted persona, Promita

Promita



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BRITNEY SPEARS TO RELEASE NEW SONG “OOH LA LA” FOR COLUMBIA PICTURES/SONY PICTURES ANIMATION’S FAMILY COMEDY “THE SMURFS™ 2”

BRITNEY SPEARS TO RELEASE NEW SONG “OOH LA LA” FOR COLUMBIA PICTURES/SONY PICTURES ANIMATION’S FAMILY COMEDY “THE SMURFS™ 2”

CULVER CITY, Calif., April 17, 2013 – Pop icon Britney Spears will release a song for Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s highly anticipated family comedy The Smurfs™ 2, entitled “Ooh La La,” via Kemosabe / RCA Records. “Ooh La La,” which will play at the end credits of the film, was written by Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke), Joshua Coleman (Ammo), Henry Walter (Cirkut), Bonnie McKee, Jacob Kasher Hindlin (J Kash), Lola Blanc and Fransisca Hall and produced by Dr. Luke, Ammo and Cirkut for Prescription Songs. The Smurfs 2, the sequel to the hit hybrid live action/animated film that took in over $560 million at the worldwide box office in 2011, is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2013. More information on the song coming soon.

Britney Spears added, “I have always loved the Smurfs as a kid and now my boys are the biggest Smurfs fans EVER. I wanted to surprise them with a song in the movie. I know they'll think it's Smurftastic!”

Lia Vollack, president of Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures, added, “We are completely thrilled to have Britney involved with The Smurfs. She is an amazing artist and her boys are Smurfs fans, so it's a great fit for all of us.”

Raja Gosnell, director of The Smurfs 2, added, “I am very excited that Britney is joining our smurfy adventure. ‘Ooh La La’ is the perfect Smurf-party song, and the perfect button on the film for audiences around the world.”

About Britney Spears

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears is one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history. Her musical career boasts nearly 100 million albums sold worldwide and countless awards and accolades, including the 2011 MTV Video Vanguard Award and Billboard’s Best-Selling Female Artist of the Decade (1998-2008). Spears first captivated audiences with her first single “…Baby One More Time,” an international hit that is currently 14x Platinum in the U.S. So far, Spears has earned a total of five No.1 debut albums and 24 Top 40 songs in her career. Spears was last seen as a judge on FOX’s “The X-Factor” in the US and is currently featured on will.i.am's hit song "Scream & Shout." Britney is currently working on her 8th studio album.

About The Smurfs™ 2

In this sequel to the hybrid live action/animated family blockbuster comedy The Smurfs, the evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world’s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus - or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue? Returning cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, with Katy Perry as Smurfette and Hank Azaria as Gargamel. Brendan Gleeson joins the cast as Victor. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell and produced by Jordan Kerner. The screenplay is by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss and Jay Scherick & David Ronn and Karey Kirkpatrick with a story by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss & Jay Scherick & David Ronn, based on the Characters and Works of Peyo.

About the Smurfs

The story of the Smurfs - a property created by Peyo - started in 1958 with the creation of comic books which were later brought to both the big and small screen. Over the years, the little blue characters haven't just limited themselves to the page and the screen. They have inspired records and CDs that have sold millions of copies, entire collections of figurines and toys, and many more products. In all, more than 3,000 derived products have been produced and leading brands and companies have spread their messages worldwide with the help of the Smurfs. A multitude of new projects appear regularly, thus making the success of the Smurfs planetary!

About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in 159 countries. For additional information, go tohttp://www.sonypictures.com/

About Sony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. The studio is following its worldwide comedy hits – the 2012 monster hit comedyHotel Transylvania, the 2011 hybrid live action/animated blockbuster The Smurfs, and the 2009 mouth-watering Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – with The Smurfs 2 in July 2013, and Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 in September 2013. Sony Pictures Animation, in conjunction with Aardman Animations, has produced two critically acclaimed feature films: the CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas; and the Academy Award® nominated stop-frame animated high-seas adventure, The Pirates! Band of Misfits. In 2007, Surf's Up also received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. The division, whose first feature film Open Season led to a very successful movie franchise, turned 10 in 2012. Sony Pictures Animation is an operating unit of Sony Pictures Digital Productions.