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Bullet Screen Trails In China.

A system in which viewers post real-time comments on screen via text has became popular in theatres in China. "Bullet Screen", according to Shangaidaily.com, allows users' typed comments to flash across the screen rapidly whilst the film is playing.

The latest trend to literally sweep across cinema, has been met with very much mixed reviews. Although it appeals to the younger customers, many cinema veterans have heralded the invention as a deadly sin that may indicate a sad departure away from traditional cinema.

It is a waiting game to see whether "Bullet Screen" will catch on. In my opinion, I believe the idea to be dreadful. Although enhancing the experience for a certain demographic, on screen comments would only hinder the film for the audience members who actually want to enjoy the feature film. Surly any member of an audience, who pays to sit in a cinema in order to watch a movie, would not benefit from on screen comments as they would be focusing on the film itself. 

Joaquin Phoenix In Final Talks For Dr Strange.

According to numerous sources, Phoenix star of films such as Spike Jones' Her and Gladiator has entered the final stages of negotiation with Marvel Studios to play The Sorcerer Supreme. The actor, aged 39, has long been the centrer of fan speculation and now with a 2016 release date placed on the Dr Strange film, it seems as though things are wrapping up.

Despite numerous other candidates, ranging from Benedict Cumberbatch  to Jack Huston, Phenoix has remained the focal point of of fan discussion and seems to have entered the final stages of negotiation process.  

Directed by Scott Derrickson, the mystical instalment into the growing Cinematic universal, will surly be elevated by Phoenix's A-List talent. So much so, I personally could envisage this as a indication that Marvel aims to proceed without Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark, as his contract runs out at Avengers 3. Could Phoenix be the man to lead the Avengers? And Is he the right choice for Dr Strange? 

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Finally Marry In Paris. 

It was confirmed this week that the long term power couple of Hollywood, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, were married in France on Saturday. As confirmed by a spokesman, the iconic couple exchanged vows before departing to Malta, to shoot Beyond The Sea, Jolie's third film as director. 

The pair met in 2005 on the set of Doug Linman's Mr and Mrs Smith and proceeded to have 6 children together. In 2012 the couple announced their engagement, which according to Pitt was the result of pressure from their children. 

The delay from engagement to married life, can be seen as a result of the couple closing to hold back the wedding Until same sex marriage became legal in the United States.