Monthly Archives: November 2011

Cinema, Thessaloniki Film Festival

The Thessaloniki Film Festival starts today

From today until 13 November, when the Festival ends, they will be shown as a whole 151 movies from 53 Countries.

Alexander Payne's new film “The Descendants / The Descendants" starring George Clooney, in the context of the 52nd Thessaloniki Festival which starts tonight.

"The festival will continue even with 1/5 of the budget that my predecessors had, and it will be even better, even more interesting, even more cinematic" said artistic director Dimitris Epidis while presenting the festival program.

The budget of this year's event is just two million euros – amount secured by NSRF, the Ministry of Culture, and sponsorships.

They participate in the official Competition program 15 first or second fiction films by directors from around the world, which will claim the Gold, the Silver and the Bronze Alexander (correspond to a cash prize 20.000, 10.000 and 5.000 euro .

This year's event also pays tribute to the work of filmmaker Konstantinos Giannaris, to the Turkish director Erden Kiral, to American Sarah Driver (partner and partner of Jim Jarmusch), the Danish Ole Christian Madsen, Austrian documentarian Urlich Seidl and Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (in Thessaloniki will be the premiere of the recent - and first English-language- his film "This must be the place" starring Sean Penn as a former rock star. – The premiere will be given next Friday night 11 November on 11 pm at the "Olympion" cinema).

The parallel organization of "Open Horizons" is also awaited with interest (with films from the independent film scene) with screenings of films such as that of the brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne "The Kid on the Bicycle" but also the Golden Lion-winning film at the recent Venice Film Festival by the multi-awarded Russian director Alexander Sokurov "Faust".

They are included in the Special Screenings, the new films by Mathieu Kasowitz "Order and Morality" and Andrey Zviadzhinchev "Elena" as well as the prize winner at the last Cannes Film Festival, film "Goodbye" by Iranian Mohammad Rasulov, who has been sentenced by the Iranian regime to 5 years in prison and a 20-year ban on making new films.


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The Thessaloniki Film Festival starts today

From today until 13 November, when the Festival ends, they will be shown as a whole 151 movies from 53 Countries. Alexander Payne's new film “The Descendants / The Descendants" starring George Clooney, in the context of the 52nd Thessaloniki Festival which starts tonight. "The festival will continue even with 1/5 of the budget that my predecessors had, and it will be even better, even more interesting, even more cinematic" said artistic director Dimitris Epidis while presenting the festival program. The budget of this year's event is just two million euros – amount secured by NSRF, the Ministry of Culture, and sponsorships. They participate in the official Competition program 15 first or second fiction films by directors from around the world, which will claim the Gold, the Silver and the Bronze Alexander (correspond to a cash prize 20.000, 10.000 and 5.000 euro . This year's event also pays tribute to the work of filmmaker Konstantinos Giannaris, to the Turkish director Erden Kiral, to American Sarah Driver (partner and partner of Jim Jarmusch), the Danish Ole Christian Madsen, Austrian documentarian Urlich Seidl and Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (in Thessaloniki will be the premiere of the recent - and first English-language- his film "This must be the place" starring Sean Penn as a former rock star. – The premiere will be given next Friday night 11 November on 11 pm at the "Olympion" cinema). The parallel organization of "Open Horizons" is also awaited with interest (with films from the independent film scene) with screenings of films such as that of the brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne "The Kid on the Bicycle" but also the Golden Lion-winning film at the recent Venice Film Festival by the multi-awarded Russian director Alexander Sokurov "Faust". They are included in the Special Screenings, the new films by Mathieu Kasowitz "Order and Morality" and Andrey Zviadzhinchev "Elena" as well as the prize winner at the last Cannes Film Festival, film "Goodbye" by Iranian Mohammad Rasulov, who has been sentenced by the Iranian regime to 5 years in prison and a 20-year ban on making new films.
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New Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

source : http://www.sport-fm.gr

With the CBR1000RR Fireblade, Honda is celebrating 20 years since the model first started production, like the CBR900RR the 1991.

The new motorcycle was revealed simultaneously at two speed races: at the 24 Hours of Le Mans of the World Endurance Championship held in France, and in the eleventh round of the World Superbike Championship held in Imola.

The first race was driven by John McGuinness and the second by Jonathan Rea, Castrol Honda rider in the World Superbike Championship.

By design, features a new muzzle, multilayer fairing, more aggressive tail section and cast aluminum wheels 12 inches.

also, regarding posts, for the first time on a production motorcycle, an advanced new rear shock absorber was introduced, which uses a dual tube design to ensure a smoother and more accurate response, better damping and improved grip. It still has, 43 mm inverted telescopic front fork with Big Piston Showa technology, offering improved front tire damping and grip and better braking stability.

Moreover, in the 4-cylinder in-line engine 999 ml, the changes lie in the new fuel injection settings that make it even smoother and easier to operate, especially at smaller throttle openings.

The new CBR1000RR Fireblade uses a multi-functional instrument panel with an LCD screen that has a timer, indicators, as well as a tachometer with 4 functions.

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Leb is determined to win

source:http://www.sport-fm.gr

The final round of the World Rally Championship is expected to decide the title, since Sebastian Lebb and Mikko Hirvonen are claiming the championship. The Alsatian driver of Citroen emphasized that he will start the race in England (10-13/11) with the sole purpose of winning.

“If Miko wins the rally, I have to finish second and get enough points in the super special, but I will definitely try to fight with him and not be behind him. We have to have a good game in England, we know how difficult things will be", were Leb's words, who then completed.

"I have no choice, I have to go out and win the Super Special and be crowned World Champion", he added.

Hirvonen is eight points behind leader Leb.

Adventure

Ten Ten and his company return to the Big Screen

The Adventures of Ten Ten: The Secret of the Unicorn – The Adventures of TinTin


The hero of our childhood Ten Ten returns to the big screen in 3D . Based on the Belgian comic book Herge, the hero finds life again in the hands of director Steven Spielberg.

Ten Ten , Milo's dog and Captain Haddock's trusted friend will embark on an impressive treasure hunt that will excite little friends and more!

Amazing direction by fantasy expert and produced by Peter Jackson, who was the producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

In the halls from 3 November.

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HONDA offers for the month of November

source : http://www.auto24.gr

Benefit from 500 euro (Jazz) up to 4.300 euro (Civic Type-R) exists for Honda car buyers. The price list as well as the promotions that will apply to all Honda models in the month of November and the Honda financing programs are as follows:



The following offers are valid for the month of November:

· Jazz and Jazz Hybrid customer benefit €500

· Civic 1.4 &1.8 5dr & 3dr benefit €1,500

· Civic 1.8 lt. suggested retail price €19,440

· Civic Hybrid – Insight €960 benefit

· Type-R benefit €4,300

· CRV benefit €4,000

· Accord benefit €2,800

Financing is available through Alpha Bank for all Honda passenger models: interest rate 8,4% with duration from 12-100 months in advance 0% I am at your disposal for any other information or clarification you need.

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Fall 35,2 in the Marketing Authorizations

source : http://www.newsbeast.gr

Reduction 35,2% on car registrations during January – October 2011 presented the data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

Creating playgrounds for use by children with mobility problems and ensuring their access to all municipal structures and schools, were released for the first time 109.578 cars (new or used foreign), showing a decrease 35,2 % as to its corresponding period 2010.

Reduction 31,7% had presented the tenth month of January – October of 2010 relative to its counterpart 2009.

also, the release of new motorcycles (above the 50 cc) during January – October 2011 amounted to 44.505, against 56.409 the 2010, showing a decrease 21,1%. Reduction 14,1% had presented the tenth month of January – October of 2010 relative to its counterpart 2009.