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The art of seduction is no joke. Three women in dominatrix costumes reportedly persuaded Nova Mutum public prison guards in Brazil to let them in for some drinking and naughty role play around 3 a.m. on Thursday. But what these prison wards didn't know was that they were actually pawns in a ploy to help 28 inmates escape! The guards brought the seducers to their sleeping quarters, where the women drugged them with spiked whiskey, according to the Telegraph. They then stripped and handcuffed the men, investigators said, stole their master keys and unlocked every cell. "The plan was to seduce them," Police Chief Angelina de Andrades Ferreira said at a news conference. "Whoever wanted...

The 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) opens tonight (July 17) with German film Stereo; this year’s Producers’ Choice Awards going to actor Hyun Bin and actress Son Ye-jin.

The 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) opens tonight (July 17) with this year’s Producers’ Choice Awards going to actor Hyun Bin and actress Son Ye-jin.

Selected by PiFan and the Korean Film Producers Association (Kfpa), the Producers’ Choice Awards go to “the most recognized actors with outstanding careers in Korea” each year. The awards were started in 2012 and have guaranteed top stars on the PiFan opening night red carpet annually.

Previously seen in romances such as Lee Yoon-ki’s Come Rain, Come Shine and Kim Tae-yong’s Late Autumn, Hyun was most recently in historical thriller The Fatal Encounter.

Son’s credits include hits such as The Art Of Seduction, April Snow and My Wife Got Married. She also stars in the upcoming sea-faring adventure...

South Korean sales agent Finecut has secured three new titles for the Cannes Market led by Ha Jung-woo’s Chronicle Of A Blood Merchant, based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Yu Hua.

Chronicle Of A Blood Merchant will be directed by Ha Jung-woo, who will also play the lead. Ha, star of The Chaser and The Berlin File, made his directorial debut last year with light-hearted comedy Fasten Your Seatbelt, backed by Cj Entertainment. Ha Ji-won from Sector 7 and Haeundae also stars.

Published in 1996, the bestselling novel is from Yu Hua, the celebrated Chinese author of To Live, which was also adapted by Zhang Yimou into the Cannes-awarded film in 1994.

Set in 1950s Korea, it tells the story of a man who sells his blood over the years in a draining effort to make his family’s life better.

Budgeted at $5.5m, Next Entertainment World (New) is investing in and distributing the film. Produced by Dhuta...

Master Spy Sterling Archer is dashing, dangerous, drunken, and overly educated? Archer is a rare gem among American animated television shows. Not only does it contain the foul-mouthed adolescent sex humour we have come to love, but also blends in seamlessly obscure literary references with subtle dialogue or the occasional heavy handed over explanation. Agent Sterling Archer proves in each dangerous Isis orchestrated mission that he has not only intensely studied The Art of Seduction and the Kama Sutra, but many other great works of literary genius as well.

While “literally” every episode contains some reference to literature or literary concepts, we have narrowed the list down to ten obscure fan favorites. We have also included which episode the reference can be found in for quick reference when one needs to wow their friends with a blend of television and literary knowledge.

Spoiler Warning: If you have not delved into...

As a smooth-talking, ruthless bounty hunter in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, Christoph Waltz could seemingly charm his way through any prickly situation.  The actor, who hosts Saturday Night Live this week, uses his powers of persuasion to attract women in his new dating self-help series, The Art of Seduction With Christoph Waltz, which he unveiled Wednesday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!  No, he is not serious. Yes, he is clearly spoofing Neil Strauss' The Game, a manual for men lacking any game. "Your perfume is lovely, might that be Shalimar?" Waltz, a best supporting actor Oscar nominee for Django,

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The new Film Quarterly is out and, of the four pieces online, the standout for me is Caetlin Benson-Allott's: "Since Marey's motion studies at the end of the 19th century, film has been a tool for providing visible evidence, a record of things seen. The development of digital imaging technology over the past twenty years has transformed that original empirical function. Advancements in CGI enable convincing depictions of things impossible to see in everyday life: dinosaurs, hobbits, viruses. It has become necessary to speak of 'hypervisibility' to describe the way movies can realistically render such previously hard-to-envision phenomena. Steven Soderbergh's Contagion tries to contest this prevailing logic by insisting on the limits of visibility."

Also: Editor Rob White talks with Göran Hugo Olsson about The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, Joshua Clover on Contagion, Justin Lin's Fast Five and Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes...

London, United Kingdom (Ahn Entertainment) - The see-through dress that helped Kate Middleton to catch the eye of Prince William has been sold for over 5,000. The lingerie-style dress, which was originally meant to be a skirt by designer Charlotte Todd, was auctioned off at the Kerry Taylor Auctions Passion for Fashion sale in London Thursday.

The future princess was a student at St. Andrews University in 2002 when she wore the sheer piece for a school fashion show. That was believed to be the instant when William, also a student at the university, was captivated by the brunette beauty.

Todd, 31, told People magazine that she made the dress as part of her university coursework, calling it "'The Art of Seduction,' which is quite apt. I didn't know who Kate Middleton was and I didn't put her in it. It was just pure chance!"

The dress, which cost less than to produce,...

The see-through dress that is said to have sparked the royal romance of the century has gone under the hammer. The sheer number that Kate Middleton wore in a 2002 St. Andrews University fashion show sold at auction in London Thursday for a staggering £78,000 (or $125,884). At the Kerry Taylor Auctions Passion for Fashion sale, the lingerie-style dress - which cost less than $50 to make and was originally intended as a skirt - was displayed among haute couture dresses worn by Princess Diana and lingerie from the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson's closet. But thanks to its wearer, the skimpy little black...

Kate Middleton’s catwalk dress sold for a whopping $125,884 at the Kerry Taylor Auction. Beat that Justin Bieber! Kate wore the sheer sexy dress over a swimsuit back in 2002 at the St. Andrews University fashion show. The dress was designed by Charlotte Todd for her university coursework reportedly cost less than $50 to make. Charlotte Todd told People Magazine that her assignment "was called 'The Art of Seduction,' which is quite apt, really. I didn't know who Kate Middleton was and I didn't put her in it. It was just pure chance!" Art of Seduction...

Chicago – The DVD Round-Up is back to do some catch-up around the HollywoodChicago.com office of a few titles that either arrived a bit past their fresh-by date or we couldn’t find time to cover with full reviews. We still think you might want to know the details about these releases as you begin your holiday shopping, and so the DVD Round-Up returns. We hope you didn’t miss us too badly.

“The Mentalist: The Complete Second Season” was released on DVD on September 21st, 2010.

“Dollhouse: The Complete Season 2” and “Lost Boys: The Thirst” were released on DVD on October 12th, 2010.

“The Mentalist: The Complete Second Season”

Photo credit: Warner Bros.

Synopsis: “California Bureau of investigation consultant Patrick Jane (Simone Baker in his Emmy-nominated role) has a blatant lack of protocol but is self-assured and driven. The former “psychic” uses his talent for seeing the clues...

We have a brand new exclusive special feature clip from the upcoming home video release Lost Boys: The Thirst, which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 12. Click on the video player below to watch this new special feature segment, which features Corey Feldman and other cast and crew members discussing the art of vampire seduction:

Exclusive: Sexy Vampire Seduction

As the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon, an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race is the infamous vampire fighting Frog Brothers. Armed with double-barrel holy water balloon launchers and multi-arrow crossbows, Edgar (Corey Feldman) and Alan Frog (Jamison Newlander) join forces to kick some blood-sucker butt in this latest high-energy, action packed adventure in the Lost Boys franchise.

Anyone who has ever had to tango with a bite-happy denizen of the undead can easily confirm one thing ... killing vampires is serious business. And while our Frog Brothers will be doing their best keeping the bloodsuckers at bay on Blu-ray and DVD on October 12th from Warner Bros., they're going to need a hand. That's where You come in!

A new website has just opened up that is sure to be a valuable tool in the area of Nosferatu hunting - The Lost Boys 3 Vampire Registry Coalition! On the site you'll be able to report sightings in your area, get tips on how to defend yourself, become a member of the squad, and keep up-to-date on all of the the latest flesh-feasting news that's worthy of consumption. There's even a sundown clock so you know when to get the hell off of the streets!

Be part of the mayhem...

There's really no reason to assume that Lost Boys: The Thirst will be any good. Not after the debacle of The Tribe, anyway. But I was sold by the trailer that promises the return of the Frog Brothers, and if it can deliver on its promise of the further adventures of these vampire hunters, well, I'll be a satisfied customer.

With the flick due to hit Blu-ray and DVD on October 12 from Warner Bros., we've got a new batch of images to whet your appetite.

From the Press Release

Warner Home Video has announced DVD ($27.95) and Blu-ray ($35.99) releases of Lost Boys: The Thirst, which stars Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, and Tanit Phoenix. DVD Active reports that each will be available to own from October 12th. The only extra material on the DVD release will be a Charisma Carpenter Hosts The Art of Seduction: Vampire Lore featurette. The Blu-ray release...

Michael Ian Black may not work for the U.S. government, but if he did, he knows what he would want to name the next hurricane that shows up, and he thinks that Hurricane Earl is far too tame of a title. Marlon Wayans had disasters on his mind, too, and sent some sleepless Twitter love out to Pakistan and the miners trapped in Chile.

In photo tweets, horror ruled today. Eli Roth shared a "Last Exorcism" party picture, and Michael McKean offered up a make-up shot that's not for the faint of heart. Have a look down below where you'll see which "Eclipse" actor scored a ticket to the U.S. Open, what Dane Cook thinks about "Dancing with the Stars" and how Jon Favreau spends his lunch breaks.

I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is Twitter-Wood for August 31, 2010.

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@MJMcKean Only a flesh wound... http://twitpic.

With an appearance at Comic-Con right around the corner, what better time could there be for Warner Brothers to release all of the specs and artwork for its upcoming adventure featuring the Frog Brothers?

Warner Home Video has announced DVD ($27.95) and Blu-ray ($35.99) releases of Lost Boys: The Thirst, which stars Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, and Tanit Phoenix and will be hitting stores on October 12th.

Synopsis

As the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon, an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race is the infamous vampire fighting Frog Brothers. Armed with double-barrel holy water balloon launchers and multi-arrow crossbows, Edgar (Corey Feldman) and Alan Frog (Jamison Newlander) join forces to kick some blood-sucker butt in this latest high-energy, action packed adventure in the Lost Boys franchise.

You can bring home the third installment of the Frog Brothers saga home on both DVD and Blu-ray this October. Lost Boys: The Thirst will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 12. The standard DVD will be priced at $27.95, the Bd will be priced at $35.99 Srp and you can take a look at the cover art images and special features below. The film stars Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander and Tanit Phoenix.

As the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon, an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race is the infamous vampire fighting Frog Brothers. Armed with double-barrel holy water balloon launchers and multi-arrow crossbows, Edgar (Corey Feldman) and Alan Frog (Jamison Newlander) join forces to kick some blood-sucker butt in this latest high-energy,...

The Japanese crime novel “Byakuyako” by author Higashino Keigo’s gets its second screen outing with the Korean film “White Night”, having already been adapted for a 2006 domestic television drama. This cinematic version of the dark, harrowing tale of murder and abuse marks the debut of Korean director Park Shin Woo, and stars popular and acclaimed actress Son Ye Jin (also in the likes of “A Moment to Remember” and “The Art of Seduction”) and television actor Ko Su (“Will It Snow For Christmas?”) in the lead roles, with support from Han Suk Kyu (An Eye for an Eye) and Lee Min Jung (“Searching for the Elephant”). The film gets off to a hard hitting start, intercutting between a sex scene featuring the beautiful Mi Ho (Son Ye Jin) and her fiancé, and shots of a young man called Yo Han (Ko Su) committing a brutal murder. Although these two characters and scenes seem unconnected,...

When Robert Greene published "The 48 Laws of Power" he had no idea the book would become a mega cult classic--and not just amongst business types. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson credits Greene's work with his success. But the single most defining moment in 50's life, he says, is when he completely let go of his fear. Fear nothing, and you shall succeed. This is the basic tenant of "The 50th Law," the groundbreaking collaboration between 50 and Greene.

When Robert Greene published The 48 Laws of Power in 2000, a book that has sold over 800,000 copies, he had no idea the book would become a mega cult classic--and not just amongst business types. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson credits Green's work with his success: in 2008 he was named the #1 earning Hip-Hop Cash King by Forbes, and as an investor of Vitamin Water he also cashed in when Coca-Cola bought the brand. But the single most defining moment in 50's life,...