The one line synopsis for Under the Skin is “an alien in human form is on a journey through Scotland.”   Okay, I’m in.

Under the Skin, currently filmed last fall in and around Glasgow Scotland, is based on the2001 novel of the same name by Michel Faber (The Crimson Petal and the White), which the Wall Street Journal called, “original and unsettling, an Animal Farm for the new century”.

We have your first look at Scarlett Johansson as the alien in human form from the film directed by Jonathan  Glazer (Birth, Sexy Beast), who also co-wrote the script with first time screenwriter Walter Campbell.

In "Under the Skin", Johansson stars as an alien disguised as a mesmerizing woman who snares human prey on remote highways and other desolate spots with her voracious sexuality. Over time, she begins to change her thinking about humans and finds herself on a collision course with her own skin. 

Unfortunately no confirmed release dates, but I’m gonna go out on a limb and predict a festival showing at TIFF for this one. We’ll see. 

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The stars were out in full force last night, May 7 at the 2012 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit held in New York.  Although the gala was intended to spotlight the Institute's latest fashion exhibit, Schiaparelli and Prada, no doubt, the real show was on the red carpet and provided a feast for the paparazzi and fashion fans alike.  While there were many disappointments which left me wondering, "why?", that inner voice kept telling me, if you have nothing good to say, then don't say anything at all.  That being said, the glass was definitely half full and I am pleased to showcase my top 10 picks.  Enjoy!

Vampire Diaries star, Nina Dobrev served up a jaw-dropping moment and stole the spotlight in a stunning Donna Karan gown at last night's gala.  The actress looked like a mermaid emerging from the Black Sea in one of her most dramatic and striking looks yet.  The backless gown is a detailed work of silk chiffon and burnt out metal sequins and antique gold lined beads with an asymmetrically draped one-shoulder bodice.  Donna Karan has dressed Nina in the past and with each occasion, Nina becomes more stunning than the last.  Only one word sums up this one:  WOW! 

Fit for a princess!  No doubt, Dolce & Gabanna were on cloud nine (and probably still are) as Scarlett Johansson glided down the red carpet in a heavenly blush tulle skirted gown with a crystal, pearl and gold embellished off-the-shoulder bodice.  The Avengers actress cleverly kept her accessories to a minimum, completing her look with just a simple one-strand diamond bracelet and regal antique cushion cut diamond drop earrings, at 4 carats each, and Christian Louboutin heels.  True Hollywood royalty!

Pretty in pink was Paula Patton as she turned heads in this gorgeous silk creation by Vera Wang that features a strapless asymmetrical pleated bodice and drop waist transitioning into a straight skirt with slightly flared hem with train.  The colour is perfect for Paula's tanned glow.  The Mission Impossible actress wore her hair pulled back to show off her beautiful Lorraine Schwartz pink sapphire chandelier earrings and a smile that could light up the City.  Simply stunning!

Definitely one of the best-dressed women on the red carpet, last night proved no different for Jessica Alba.  The actress was statuesque in a stunning one-shoulder gold lamé Michael Kors creation.  While many a designer has unsuccessfully attempted to execute the perfect lamé gown, Michael Kors comes out a winner in this heavenly pleated number.  The dress is a perfect fit on Jessica and her hair a perfect match.  Wilfredo Rosado gold jewels and a matching clutch completed the Midas touch for Jessica!

Also shining on the red carpet last night was Modern Family star, Sofia Vergara, in a silver embroidered gown by Marchesa.  The gown features two of my favourite elements of couture:  the crumb-catcher neckline and peplum waist detail.  Sofia has really shown a versatile fashion sense in the last year or so and isn't afraid to change up her style.  Sofia refined her look last night with Casadei pumps and some Harry Winston bling bling.  I'd also be smiling from ear to ear if I were donning that bracelet too.  Just sayin'.  

If designer Zac Posen has been waiting for his fashion crowning moment, then he need not wait any longer as Leslie Bibb may very well have made his dream come true at last night's event.  Like a scene out of an old movie, the model/actress was the vision of Old Hollywood as she made an unforgettable entrance onto the red carpet in this stunning dramatic blue-on-blue printed ball gown by the designer.  Just simple blue sapphire Lorraine Schwartz earrings and ring with matching clutch completed her look.  I'd love to see more gowns like this because quite frankly, I do give a damn.  I just had to say that! 

Turning up the heat at last night's event was Camilla Belle who rocked the red carpet in a simple but elegant ivory and silver tulle beaded Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 gown.  Camilla perfectly depicts how to wear the plunging V-neck:  elegant and classic.  Her overall styling is perfect from the modern champagne platform heels to the vintage art deco jewels all by Ralph Lauren.  Another great Old Hollywood look with a modern twist.  Love it!

Looking every bit the supermodel that she is, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley strikes a pose in a stunning copper and black striped dress by Burberry with hand-embroidered beaded neckline.  The supermodel sealed her look with drop-style Irene Neuwirth earrings, J/Hadley ring and a Harlow 1960 clutch.  You may recall that Kate Hudson also wore this look last week to the 2012 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.  I love this style.  What do you think?  

Every red carpet event needs a goddess in attendance and Twilight actress Ashley Greene was the very essence of one at last night's event.  Ashley was breathtaking in a white Grecian Donna Karan Atelier gown that was designed specifically for her!  The gown is a masterpiece of a sequin encrusted silk chiffon bustier with asymmetrical pleating cascading into a beautifully draped skirt with train.  To complete her look, Ashley donned simple silver earrings and matching metallic clutch, leaving her hair and make-up au naturel.  Ashley really rocked that inner vixen-goddess vibe!  Between Nina and Ashley, Donna Karan really outdid herself last night!  

And completing the list of my top 10 picks from the 2012 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit is Hilary Swank who was ravishing in red by Michael Kors.  The actress cut a stunning silhouette in a custom scarlett-chiffon gown by the designer which featured a turtleneck with asymmetrical body hugging overlay releasing a cascading side panel skirt.  Mr. Kors made Hilary's look even more enticing with his gold python barrel clutch and gold snake chain ankle-wrap stiletto sandals.  (I can hear those rattlers now.)  To accessorize, Hilary chose gold Fred Leighton jewels and side-swept curls.  Absolutely stunning!

Hope you enjoyed my picks for this year's Met gala.  Did you have a favourite?  It's almost impossible to choose one preferred look as each one is as beautiful and unique as the next.     

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We haven’t had any news of The Avengers in a few hours and since the release of the movie is just six days away here in the US, these two tv spots arrived just in time!

From early reports, the movie delivers everything it’s been promising for these past many months of teasers, trailers, clips, posters and pics. Which is good, especially since every little piece of new news or media has only amped up the anticipation. If it sucked, it could be dangerous. You don’t want to piss off the fanboys! As it stands now, as excited as I am for The Avengers, I’m not seeing it opening weekend. I’ll slip out of work early for some midweek show when it should be a little calmer at the theater!

The Avengers opens Friday May 4. I’m sure we’ll have more for you before the week is out!

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We’re changing the name of the site to 'All Avengers All the Time'. What do you think? 

I’m kidding of course. It’s always like this before a big huge mega blockbuster opens. Last month it was The Hunger Games, next month it’ll be something else, Dark Shadows or Battleship perhaps.

Anyway…The Avengers assembled in London (where the movie is known as Avengers Assemble) at the Vue Westfield White City on Thursday April 19 for the European premiere of the film.

Most of the usual suspects were in attendance, Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson,  Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo  adding Colbie Smulders and Clark Gregg to the mix as well. Smulders should not stand sideways. She’s in danger of disappearing against the red carpet. Not because of that fiery red Alexandra Vidal dress, but because she’s so skinny! Someone give that girl a sandwich.  She still managed to upstage the lead female in the film. Loved ScarJo’s hair, but that dress…not so much.  It’s Prada. I should love it. Maybe it’s the way she was standing. (I am so tired of that hand on the hip thing. It looks unnatural and ridiculous.) But I think it’s the peplum because it looks tacked on.

Winning the night were preternaturally gorgeous couple Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, who is obscenely beautifully pregnant. My favorite pic by far, Tom Hiddleston listening to Elsa’s baby bump.   (Loved Tom’s navy blue dinner suit)

Our friends at HeyUGuys were on the red carpet and have put up these snippets for all to enjoy: 

Robert Downey Jr on the joys of fatherhood:

Clark Gregg on becoming a middle-aged super hero:

The Cast on Stage, which is mostly worth watching for Wossy (Jonathan Ross):

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Okay, let’s see what’s still in the bag today kiddies (this bag is apparently bottomless until May 4^th)…

*rummage rummage rummage* Next up, Marvel has released some brand new official images from Joss Whedon’s The Avengers for your viewing pleasure.

We have an up close look at Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit, an up close look at Scarlett Johansson’s chest…I mean Black Widow tied to a chair (not sure that’s better), Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill and finally Captain America leaping over a flaming bus while someone or something tries to blast him with lasers.

As if that weren’t enough, Marvel has also revealed two very cool posters created by Mondo, (the collectible art boutique arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema that we told you about). Mondo has plans to release posters for the entire team, but the first two, created by artist Olly Moss, are of the two S.H.I.E.L.D. agent members of the Avengers: Black Widow (Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). I am loving these.  Mondo posters make me want to become a collector in earnest.

The Avengers, written and directed by Whedon and starring Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble on May 4, 2012.

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We’ll  start with some pics of the cast in the Russian capital yesterday and last night, April 18, as The Avengers had its Russian premiere. Robert Downey, Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo and Tom Hiddleston all turned out for a photocall high atop Red Square on the roof of the Ritz Carlton before the red carpet event at a Moscow cinema.

ScarJo looked resplendent in a short, black Nina Ricci, but it’s always Robert Downey Jr that makes the biggest sartorial impression.  The suit and the glasses make him look like a refugee from a vaudeville act, then check the shoes. The overall effect makes him look like he’s auditioning for Stanley Tucci’s job in The Hunger Games, and yet…on him it works.

I know quite a few of you are jonesin’ for some Chris Hemsworth pics (I'm here for you) and ole’ blue eyes did look good. Mark Ruffalo looks like an adorably rumpley teddy bear no matter what he wears, but my BFs Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston easily won the pose-offs.  Effortlessly cool in leather and jeans for day and looking like a ZZ Top video by night. Hell-o!

Enjoy the pics! Much more Avengers news to come. Stay tuned!

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…and Hawkeye and Black Widow and Captain America…well, you get the picture. But there really is a LOT of Loki, much more than we’ve had to this point.

Paramount and Marvel held advance Press Screenings today in the US and the UK of Joss Whedon's The Avengers. The early word, at least out in the Twitterverse, seems to be that it is all kinds of awesome and lives up to the hype.  For us schmoes who still haven’t seen the thing, Paramount took pity and generously gifted us with a great big patch of new stills.

“Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures “Marvel’s The Avengers”–the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, CaptainAmerica, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. In “Marvel’s The Avengers,” superheroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.”

We also have, for your viewing pleasure, a new short little clip featuring Thor and Captain America that highlights their bond. Teamwork!  The Avengers opens in less than three more weeks, on May 4 in the US and the UK!

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Joss Whedon’s eagerly awaited adaptation of Marvel’s The Avengers had a star-studded world premiere last night in LA at the historic El Capitan Theater. Marvel legend Stan Lee set the tone on a brand new tricked out Harley (Harley Davidson was one of the night’s sponsors) and of course, it was mandatory that every star and starlet then pose with the boss machine.

For those that couldn’t watch the live stream we offered, we also have some video of Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) giving their thoughts on the film.

In addition to cast members Hemsworth, Evans and Renner, ScarJo turned up with a smile, Colbie Smulders smoldered at her first big screen premiere, Stellan Skarsgard brought arm candy in the form of his son Alexander, dapper Tom Hiddleston followed the grey suit trend (did you notice? The only leading man in not in some shade of grey was Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo…and Sam Jackson…okay so 4 out of 7), Clark Gregg brought still unrecognizable wife Jennifer Grey, Ruffalo brought his gorgeous wife Sunrise, Whedon pal  (and Iron Man 1 & 2 director) Jon Favreau can be seen in one of the vids talking to a guy in an Iron Man mask, Titus Welliver (who really needs a big screen role pronto) brought his mini-me sons and Seth Green inexplicably brought a blow-up doll (actually that’s his wife. Boys and their toys).  Finally,may I just say I absolutely love that Robert Downey Jr managed to be the “elder statesman” of this bunch all while retaining his rock-star edge (and it is beyond sexy how much he adores his wife). Speaking of rock stars, Soundgarden showed up to support the soundtrack album, as well.

Enjoy the pics! The Avengers opens in the UK (as Avengers Assemble) on 26^th April and May 4 in the US.

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