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Yakuza 4 is an action video game for Sony Playstatio 3 (PS3), set for release on March 15, 2011. The game is developed by and published by SEGA. Set in a fully realized, authentic recreation of Tokyo's "Sin-City District" the deep and interweaving crime drama of Yakuza 4 unfolds through the eyes of four unique and dangerous characters. Playing as the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, the loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima or detective Tanimura, players will need to survive the dangers and temptations of the Japanese underworld.

Visit Hostess clubs, try karaoke, or experience the pachinko parlors and other adult entertainment, only found in Tokyo. Each character will take on different missions, allowing the player to interact with the city from their unique viewpoints and experience every taboo in the underground world of Tokyo. And, for the first time in the series, you can explore the spectacular backdrop of the city’s skyline in addition to the city’s intricate underground system and its rich and realistic backstreets.

This Must Be the Place is a crime thriller film, release date in the US to be announced later. The film is directed and the screenplay is written by Paolo Sorrentino and stars Sean Penn as Cheyenne, Frances McDormand as Jane, Harry Dean Stanton, Judd Hirsch as Mordecai Levy, Kerry Condon, Simon Delaney, Joyce Van Patten, Eve Hewson as Mary, Heinz Lieven as Aloise Lange and David Byrne.

Movie synopsis: Cheyenne, a wealthy former rock star (Penn), now bored and jaded in his retirement embarks on a quest to find his father's persecutor, an ex-Nazi war criminal now hiding out in the U.S. Learning his father is close to death, he travels to New York in the hope of being reconciled with him during his final hours, only to arrive too late. Having been estranged for over 30 years, it is only now in death that he learns the true extent of his father's humiliation in Auschwitz at the hands of former SS Officer Aloise Muller - an event he is determined to avenge. So begins a life-altering journey across the heartland of America to track down and confront his father's nemesis. As his quest unfolds, Cheyenne is reawakened by the people he encounters and his journey is transformed into one of reconciliation and self discovery. As his date with destiny arrives and he tracks down Muller, Cheyenne must finally decide if it is redemption he seeks.

Here is the complete track list for the Steel Magnolia’s upcoming self titled debut studio album, set for release on January 11, 2011 via Big Machine. The album features each of Steel Magnolia's three singles: "Keep On Lovin' You", "Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)" and "Last Night Again". The first two singles both reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, while the third single was released in December 2010.

First look at the upcoming horror film “The Woman in Black”, set for release in the UK on October 28, 2011. The film is directed by James Watkins and written by Jane Goldman based on the book by Susan Hill. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Kipps, Ciarán Hinds as Mr. Daily, Janet McTeer as Mrs. Daily and Sophie Stuckey as Arthur Kipps.

Movie synopsis: The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe), who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.

First look at upcoming sci-fi MMORPG video game “Stellar Dawn” developed and published by Jagex Ltd., release date to be announced later. The game set in an alien star system, Stellar Dawn will offer an exciting multiplayer game experience in your browser.

Thor: God of Thunder is an adventure video game for Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), set for release on May 3, 2011. The game is developed and published by Sega.

In the game, Thor battles through the numerous worlds of Norse mythology to save Asgard, the capital city of the Norse Gods.

Thor must overcome monstrous foes lifted from the pages of the comics including Ulik, Ymir, and Surtur, as well as other monstrous denizens. Players will wield the iconic Mjölnir, Thor's legendary hammer, to fight enemies on an immense scale while controlling the elemental storm powers of lightning, thunder, and wind to vanquish enemies. The PSP version features a distinct comic book look as well as unique story elements, dialog, locations, and dedicated flight levels.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is a shooter game for Xbox 360, release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Ubisoft. The story will take place in Norway, the Middle East, and Asia. The Ghosts will be fighting an ultra-nationalist force that took control of Russia and are invading neighboring countries. The player will take control of a 4-man Ghost squad consisting of a commando (Kozak), a sniper (Pepper), a reconnaissance expert (30k), and an engineer (Bones).

The game is a third-person shooter for most of the game, but when entering in cover, the game switches to a first-person camera in order to have a more precise aiming. Also, the cover can be partially destroyed, forcing the players to constantly seek for other hiding spots. A new feature in the series is the "optical camouflage", which allows the Ghosts to become instantly invisible. According to the game designer Rafael Morado, the optical camo technology, however, is still a prototype and there are as many disadvantages as there are advantages and its use will initially be extremely limited. According to writer Gabrielle Shrager, it's also possible to control drones.

Tomb Raider (Laura Croft reborn) is an action video game for PC system, release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix Europe. Fresh from academy and in search of lost relics, a 21-year-old Lara Croft journeys to an island off the coast of Japan aboard the Endurance, a salvage vessel helmed by Captain Conrad Roth. Before anchoring at bay, the ship is wrecked by an unforeseen storm leaving Croft separated from other survivors and washed ashore. She must endure physical and emotional torture in order to survive the island.

The game begins with Croft devoid of any weapons, tools or essentials such as food and water, which the player must search for in order to survive. Sections of the island are restricted to the player until Lara is able to perform specific physical abilities achieved via a "skill system", or obtained the necessary equipment to advance. At frequent base camps throughout the world, the player can combine pick-ups to create new items, improve Lara's abilities and/or fast travel to previously discovered base camps to avoid copious amounts of backtracking. There is a "much larger emphasis" on combat, as instead of using a lock-on aiming system akin to previous Tomb Raiders this game will employ a manual "free aim" mechanic.

New clip “Take My Hand” for the upcoming action film “The Green Hornet”, set for release on January 14, 2011 (USA). The screenplay is written by Evan Goldberg / Seth Rogen and directed by Michel Gondry, and starts: Cameron Diaz, Seth Rogen, Christoph Waltz, Edward Furlong, Tom Wilkinson, Edward James Olmos, Jay Chou, Chad Coleman, David Harbour, Analeigh Tipton, Robert Clotworthy, Eddie Rouse, Joe O'Connor and Carl Ciarfalio. For more information and trailer, please visit: The Green Hornet (2011) Movie Trailer and Synopsis

Street Fighter X Tekken is a fighting video game for Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3), release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Capcom / Namco and published by Capcom. Two of the greatest fighting game franchises of all time face off in the first of two cross-over melee games that mix Street Fighter and Tekken characters.

Street Fighter x Tekken makes history as fighters from these two bastions of the fighting genre come together for the very first time. Utilizing the same 2D viewpoint and technology that powered Street Fighter IV, this game allows for Tekken characters such as Kazuya Mishima and Nina Williams to make the transition into the Street Fighter universe having been re-imagined using Capcom's much-loved art style. Their looks may be different, but these characters have retained their own unique characteristics and signature moves as they go head-to-head with classic brawlers from the Street Fighter franchise in what promises to be an explosive match up.

Street Fighter x Tekken game features:

Using the amazing Street Fighter IV engine, this game mixes 2D gameplay with fully realized 3D character models.

Fighters from Street Fighter and Tekken universes battle for domination in both new and familiar highly detailed environments that are brought to life with engaging animations

In addition to modes such as Versus and Training that will feature new enhancements to make the fighting experience more in-depth and enjoyable, Street Fighter X Tekken will include Tag Team combat where players select two fighters to deliver knockout assist attacks and special combos.

First look at Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming adventure family film "Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World". It is the fourth film in the Spy Kids series, set for release on August 19, 2011. The film is written and directed by Robert Rodriguez and stars Rowan Blanchard as Rebecca, Mason Cook as Cecil, Jessica Alba as Marissa Cortez Wilson, Joel McHale as Wilbur, Jeremy Piven as The Timekeeper, Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez, Danny Trejo as Isador "Machete" Cortez, Alexa Vega as Carmen Cortez, Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez and Rolando Cortez as Rolando Cortez.

Movie synopsis: The film revolves around twins Rebecca and Cecil who cannot get along with their stepmother Marissa Cortez Wilson who married their father, Wilbur, a spy-hunting reporter. However unbeknownst to them, Marissa is a retired spy for the OSS (Organization of Super Spies) which has since become the world's top spy agency and former headquarters of the now-defunct Spy Kids division. When the world is threatened by the Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven), a maniac who attempts to take over the planet, she is called back into action by the head of the OSS. With the end of the world approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are forced to join the action and join hands with Marissa to put their differences aside to save the world. The two receive some help from former Spy Kids, Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have since grown to teenagers and will provide them with new gadgets. Interestingly, Marissa's maiden name is Cortez which is the same family name of Carmen and Juni Cortez the former protagonists of the series, though it is unknown if she has any connection to them.

Thor: God of Thunder is an adventure video game for Xbox 360, set for release on May 3, 2011. The game is developed and published by Sega.

In the game, Thor battles through the numerous worlds of Norse mythology to save Asgard, the capital city of the Norse Gods.

Thor must overcome monstrous foes lifted from the pages of the comics including Ulik, Ymir, and Surtur, as well as other monstrous denizens. Players will wield the iconic Mjölnir, Thor's legendary hammer, to fight enemies on an immense scale while controlling the elemental storm powers of lightning, thunder, and wind to vanquish enemies. As Thor earns Valor points through his exploits, players can acquire new abilities, powers, and weapon upgrades.

The Xbox 360 version features cinematic, third-person action gameplay with melee combos, ranged hammer throws, tide-turning elemental powers, and an upgrade system to bolster Thor's powers as gamers progress. Players will take on enemies up to four times as large as Thor, with multiple grappling points and a variety of strategies for taking them down: go toe-to-toe with a 25 foot tall, 12 ton Ice Trolls for a truly heart-pumping experience.

Targa Tasmania is a racing video game for Apple iPhone, release date to be announced later. The game is currently in developement by Dozycow. It is based on the Targa Tasmania rally. The game involves players taking control of either a Classic or Modern Australian motor vehicle and competing to achieve the best time on either of the 40 stages from the 2010 Targa Tasmania rally. In Single-player mode the player can race as either the driver or as the navigator with an AI driver. In Multiplayer mode the player can race as either the driver or the navigator in co-op within the same vehicle.

Here is the complete track list for the Runner Runner’s upcoming debut album “Runner Runner” set for release on February 15, 2011 via David Letterman's record label, Clear Entertainment/C.E. Music of Capital Records.