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Friday, August 16, 2013
In pages of Marvel’s ‘Infinity,’ Thanos a threat Associated Press Writer
His grim visage has caused havoc in the Marvel universe before. Now, with Thanos’ galactic-domination plans set to play out beyond the printed pages of Marvel comics, the erstwhile villain is back in the six-issue miniseries “Infinity,” along with heroes from Earth and beyond. “It’s called the Marvel universe for a reason. The stakes has never been just Earth, and no event proves that like ‘Infinity,’” said Marvel Entertainment editor-in-chief Axel Alonso. “And at the
root of the problem: the so-called mad titan, Thanos.” Writer Jonathan Hickman said the scale of the book, released Wednesday and illustrated by Jim Cheung, is such that it’s got an event label, involving scores of plots, characters, arcs and struggles. The series features Inhumans, Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and other heroes familiar to Marvel Entertainment readers. But Thanos is swirling at the center of everything, coming off his reintroduction from “Thanos Rising,” the five-issue
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Although Meyer was a producer for “The Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn” films and the movie adaptation of her novel “The Host,” this is the first time she’s produced someone else’s work. She said in a recent interview that she got to be “a little bit more hands-on, a little more dirty” with producing duties. “Austenland” is a romantic comedy about a single 30-something woman (Russell) obsessed with Jane Austen
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novels who spends her life savings to visit a British Jane Austen theme park. “We made a lot of mistakes and we learned a lot more because we are allowed to make mistakes,” Meyer said of her “Austenland” crew, adding that she was “surprised that it all worked out so well.” Meyer said she enjoyed the “collaboration” and “socialization” of producing and found a “different kind of creative
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 file photo, Executive Producer Stephenie Meyer, left, Director Jerusha Hess, center, and writer Shannon Hale arrive at the Los Angeles premiere for Sony Pictures Classics’ “Austenland.”
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Governor has not been willing to revoke decree
This comic book cover released by Marvel Entertainment LLC shows “Infinity,” part one of a six-issue mini-series written by Jonathan Hickman and available on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
outlet.” She described writing as “a very solitary thing you do in a quiet room,” while producing is “something you do in a room full of people shouting all the time.” Meyer has optioned the books “Down a Dark Hall” and “Anna Dressed in Blood” for film. She said it’s a coincidence that she’s turning back to the supernatural world with the two young adult ghost stories. “When you find a book that you’re excited about you just act first and then realize you’re stuck in a pattern,” she said. Meyer wants to continue to write but isn’t planning any more “Twilight” novels. She says it is “possible,” but that spending so much time on them “in some ways completely burned me out on that whole world.”
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NEW YORK — When Stephenie Meyer’s name is mentioned, most people think of her “Twilight Saga” vampire books and films. But the author wants a new audience as a film producer. Meyer produced “Austenland,” starring Keri Russell and based on the novel by Meyer’s friend Shannon Hale. The film, directed by Jerusha Hess, opens in limited release Friday.
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series released this year. “The stories that Thanos has been involved in all have a certain scale and importance and weight,” Hickman said. “That’s what we’re trying to do here.”
Film producing new passion for ‘Twilight’ author Associated Press Writer
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Recommendation of Bali House still assessed Bali Post
DENPASAR - Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, showed off again his unassertive stance against the aspirations of the people of Bali that refused the reclamation and recommendation of the Bali House asking the governor to revoke the decree on the reclamation permit. Pastika stated he would not revoke the decree but merely reviewed the recommendation of the House. Such assertion was made after chairing the ceremony to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Bali Provincial Government at Bajra Sandi Monument Square, Denpasar, Wednesday (Aug 14). When asked by reporters whether he would implement the recommendation of
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the Bali House in order the decree on the reclamation permit was revoked, Pastika did not answer it firmly whether he would revoke the decree or not. He said that his party would examine and study the recommendation. “It’s being assessed (the House’s recommendation-Ed),” he said. So, will the decree not be revoked? When urged with the question, Pastika dodged and
did not want to give comment further. He reasoned if it was the celebration moment of Bali Provincial Government, not for discussion about reclamation. “We are in the moment of anniversary (of Bali ProvinceEd),” said Pastika briefly. To what extent has the study been made and when will the results be available? Asked by such question, Pastika said it was under process. So, it could not be ascertained when the results and decisions would be available. “It’s still being reviewed. So, we do not know the exact time. Obviously, it is being examined,” said the former Police Chief of Bali. Previously (Bali Post/Aug 13), Chairman of the Bali House had officially issued a
recommendation to the Governor of Bali No.900/2569/DPRD dated August 12, 2013 on the review and or revocation of the Bali Governor Decree No.2138/02-C/ HK/2012. “We do not want the polemics on reclamation to continue because there are a lot of rejections from the people of Bali. Thus, the Bali House recommends the governor to revoke the decree on the reclamation permit,” said Chairman of the Bali House, AA Ngurah Oka Ratmadi, accompanied by Deputy Chairman Ketut Suwandhi and Chairman of Commission I of the Bali House Made Arjaya in the Bali Parliamentary Hall, Monday (Aug 12). Continued on page 6
People of Benoa Bay rallied against reclamation plan on Benoa Bay recently. Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, showed off again his unassertive stance against the aspirations of the people of Bali that refused the reclamation and recommendation of the Bali House asking the governor to revoke the decree on the reclamation permit.