On January 27, 2009, the Weinstein Company and Genius Products will release Vicky Cristina Barcelona on DVD and Blu-ray. The Woody Allen film revolves around two American women on a carefree Spanish holiday who meet a charming local painter and become enamored by him, only to have his intensely passionate ex-wife reenter his life and stir up trouble. It will contain bonus materials and extra features, though none have currently been announced, and the DVD will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $28.95, while the Blu-ray will be available for the MSRP of $34.99.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Posters & Covers

There are three new TV Spots for The Spirit are floating about (watch here) and they all feature some kind of new Silken Floss shots. Caps are at the gallery.

The Spirit is Frank Miller’s adaptation of the classic film noir comic strip series created by Will Eisner and comes to cinemas Christmas Day.

GALLERY LINKS:
- The Spirit: TV Spots

Here is a report about the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Press Conference.

American actress Scarlett Johansson, British actor Michael Caine and other entertainers said they hope their performances Thursday at the Nobel Peace Concert draw attention to laureate Martti Ahtisaari’s style of mediating as a solution to conflicts.

“It is important to remind young people that peace is the only real victory,” Johansson, 24, said at a news conference before the concert.

Johansson, who is co-hosting the concert along with Caine, said mediation should be the alternative to wars such as those being fought in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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