Pakistan to get Digital (3D) Cinema Shortly

In a bid to embrace latest technology of 21st century, Pakistani cinema goers will now experience the unique technology of 3D movies as country’s first 3D cinema is fast approaching the completion stage and the first movie is likely to be aired by October 2010

Mandviwala Entertainment plans to build three theatres with an investment of Rs 60 million Based in Karachi, the major work of the cinema has already been completed and the interior of the cinema is being given the final touches in this regard.

It is pertinent to mention here that 42 feet screen in all three theatres will accommodate a total of 670 movie goers who will be provided the opportunity to enjoy 3D experience.

Nadeem Mandviwala, the owner of Mandviwala Entertainment in an interview with BBC Urdu showed optimism that the country will enter into 21st century with this technology.

He said that world is swiftly shifting from 35 MM technology to 3D cinemas, while this ongoing project can be considered as a step towards digital movies in Pakistan.

Mr. Nadeem was of the view that the technology itself is in evolving stages and it would be unwise to predict it will be an instant hit. “Pakistani Cinema Industry is currently undergoing the fall, as the trend of demolishing cinemas to replace with plazas is rising. So one has to be cautious in this regard.” He added.

Pakistan to get Digital (3D) Cinema Shortly

Man City seal Silva service!

MANCHESTER CITY have completed a £27million swoop for Spanish star David Silva.

The Valencia forward, 24, will join Roberto Mancini's side after this summer's World Cup.

Silva said: "The time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City.

"I believe the Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world and I want to bring success to City and win trophies for them.

"I want to say that I always hoped to come to Manchester City and I am excited about my future there.

"They are a club with a great future with fantastic players. I want to be an important player in Manchester City's history.

"Now I need to fully concentrate on playing for Spain in the World Cup."

Silva formed a formidable partnership with fellow Spain international David Villa in La Liga in recent seasons.

But with Valencia struggling for cash and Villa signing for Barcelona, Silva has decided to move on.

He added: "I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team mates there and staff.

"I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me."

Ambitious City have won the race to capture Silva ahead of Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho had been keen to take him to the Bernabeu but cooled his interest after sealing a £20m move for Argentina ace Angel Di Maria earlier this week.

City boss Mancini said: "I think that David Silva is one of the best midfielders in Europe, and I hope he will be a very important player for Manchester City.

"I am so pleased he is coming to us, I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City.

"In signing David, we are showing the World that we are bringing the best players here and that we hope to compete to win the Premier League.

"When players see what is happening at Manchester City and the ambition they are attracted to what we are building and want to be a part of it.

"I hope he does very well for Spain in the World Cup and then joins us for our pre-season, ready to compete in the Premier League.

"I am very excited about seeing him playing for Manchester City."

City will also announce the signing for Barca midfielder Yaya Toure later this week.

Man City seal Silva service!

Wayne's coming to get Roo!

STEVEN GERRARD has warned Germany: Wayne Rooney is coming to get you!

The England skipper is backing Rooney to fire in Sunday's crunch last 16 World Cup clash in Bloemfontein.

Manchester United star Roo has failed to hit the net in England's three matches so far.

But Gerrard believes he is ready to burst into life — and Germany better watch out.

The Liverpool midfielder said: "It is only a matter of time before Wayne scores in this tournament and hopefully that is tomorrow.

"I have every confidence that he will play well tomorrow because he played well in the last game and he is looking really sharp in training.

"The pressure is not just on Rooney but all the team - but top players put pressure on themselves.

"I am sure Wayne does so in his own spare time."

Three Lions boss Fabio Capello agrees with Gerrard.

The Italian said: "Wayne is training very well and scored a lot of goals. We hope tomorrow will be the same.

"Always Rooney is a very good player. He didn't score in the last few games but always he is a very important player for us with his movement and everything he does during the game."

Gerrard insists England will be ready for all eventualities tomorrow - including the last 16 meeting going to penalties.

England suffered the heartbreak of losing the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96 semi-finals to Germany on spot-kicks.

But Gerrard added: "We are very confident going into the game. We are on the back of a good performance against Slovenia.

"The mood is good, we have prepared hard for this game and we will do whatever it takes to get across the line into the last eight.

"It is going to be a very difficult game. Ideally we want to win the game in 90 minutes but if we have to go to extra-time and penalties, we will be ready."

Gerrard is aware of the expectations back home and the pressure on the players to perform.

But he is relishing the challenge ahead rather than being fazed by the encounter.

He said: "The experience helps in being ready for this game.

"I have been involved in massive games throughout my career and that will hold me in good stead.

"There is a lot of pressure because there is so much at stake but it is more excitement and I am looking forward to it. I can't wait to get out there for the game."

Capello has faith in his players to deliver the victory England fans are desperate for.

He said: "It is a very important game, one of the more important, because we want to go forward and play the next game.

"I know the value of Germany but I also know the value of my players.

"The pressure is normal when you play the World Cup and the players understand that as well."

Wayne's coming to get Roo!

Deadly invasion of Oz Spiders!

DEADLY Australian spiders found in a container shipped to Britain have sparked fears they could invade the UK.

Staff at a BAE Systems base were petrified after finding more than a dozen Redbacks in a parts crate.

The area at Warton Aerodrome, near Preston, Lancs, was sealed and experts brought in.

A source at the base, where Eurofighter jets are built, said: "It was like a scene from a horror film.

"There were these tiny black spiders with a red stripe down their back running around a container of parts from Australia. It caused a major panic.

"Big, tough men were yelling with fear when they saw these things crawling all over the place. There were also loads of eggs in there. The big worry was one could have escaped."

Bosses called in specialist pest controllers to destroy the 1cm-long creatures, similar to Black Widows. But there are fears some may have fled to nearby fields and could start breeding.

Thousands of people are bitten by Redbacks in Oz each year, 15 have died. A BAE Systems spokeswoman insisted: "The situation is under control."

Deadly invasion of Oz Spiders!

I can't believe they Did that!

Didier Drogba has waded into the French civil war to back dumped pal Nicolas Anelka.

Anelka was sent home at the weekend after a bitter bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech.

That prompted the entire squad to go on STRIKE in a show of solidarity.

And fellow Chelsea star Drogba said: "He has been a team-mate for two and a half years. Yes, I support him.

"I wish him good luck, it's a difficult time for him.

"He is very strong mentally, he's a competitor. I was surprised he was kicked out of the team."

The row has rocked France, with president Nicolas Sarkozy ordering his sports minister Roselyne Bachelot to investigate.

Bachelot said: "We are taking note of the indignation of the French people and calling for dignity and responsibility.

"It's not yet the right time to take disciplinary action but that time will come very soon."

Economy minister Christine Lagarde, a former national swimmer, added: "I am appalled.

"I am appalled because I have worn the French national colours, and when you wear the French national colours you have added responsibilities."

"The first responsibility is to be the best possible in sport, but also to be exemplary because you are watched.

"There are young children, young adolescents who practise the sport and look to you as an example."

I can't believe they Did that!

England stars rage at John Terry..

ENGLAND'S World Cup camp was in meltdown last night over John Terry.

Many players are furious after the former skipper claimed they were ready to challenge boss Fabio Capello about aspects of his regime.

Terry, stripped of the captaincy by Capello, said yesterday that up to 10 of the squad had a meeting over a beer following Friday's dismal 0-0 draw with Algeria.

He said: "If we have an argument with the manager and it upsets him or any other player, so what?

"If we can't be honest with each other then there's no point in us being here."

Terry revealed points had been raised which were to be put to Capello at a team meeting as they prepared for the must-win clash with Slovenia on Wednesday.

However, players and their agents rushed to distance themselves from Terry's comments.

The FA are trying to play down talk of rifts in the camp but it seems they are fighting a losing battle - especially when such a high-profile figure as Terry, 29, causes such a split with his team-mates.

Terry added: "Everyone needs to get it off his chest and say exactly how we feel. As a group of experienced players, we owe it to ourselves and our country and our manager."

Players are angry the Chelsea star named individuals at Friday's impromptu meeting, including Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard. They strongly believe he talked "out of school".

Management and players dissuaded Terry from raising issues in last night's team talk as Capello went through a DVD of the Algeria game.

But the question of Capello naming his team only two hours before kick-off was raised, as was the issue of how to get Rooney on the ball more often.

England stars rage at John Terry..

Furious fan in dressing room

AN ANGRY England fan entered the Three Lions team dressing room last night and began hurling insults at the stars after the 0-0 draw with Algeria.

David Beckham, who is assisting the team, was said to have been targeted.

The fan was quickly escorted away, but players were said to have been left unnerved by the incident.

The serious breach of security at Cape Town's Green Point Stadium is believed to have happened minutes after Princes William and Harry left the dressing room after going in to meet the team.

An FA spokesman confirmed: "A fan got in past FIFA security.

"We have formerly complained to FIFA and will follow it up in writing.

"This is not acceptable and thankfully no serious harm was done."

An FA source said: "Questions will be asked about how he got through several layers of FIFA security to reach the dressing room.

"But he was taken out quickly."

More than 40,000 England supporters are in South Africa for the World Cup.

The FA will want to ensure security is watertight when England head to Port Elizabeth for Wednesday's do-or-die encounter with Slovenia.

England have to win to be sure of qualifying for the last 16.

Wills and Harry had visited the players to give them a morale boost ahead of the crucial final group match.

Royal sources said the princes "still believe England can go through to the next stage".

And there was at least some comfort for the demoralised side yesterday . . . old foes Germany went down 1-0 to Serbia.

Furious fan in dressing room