Pintu Terlarang ( The Forbidden Door )

JAKARTA: Joko Anwar's eagerly-anticipated third feature, Pintu Terlarang (The Forbidden Door), opens nationwide at cinemas on January 22th. The thriller is the first feature produced by LifeLike Pictures and its producer, Sheila Timothy.

Pintu Terlarang tells the story of a successful sculptor named Gambir whose life is turned upside down when he begins receiving mysterious messages from somebody who's asking for his help. When he stumbles upon an illegal TV broadcast which offers snuff, he finds out that the person who's trying to reach him is a 7 year-old boy who has been kept and abused by a vicious couple. As he digs more, he discovers that his wife Talyda might be connected to the whole mystery. Soon, he has to decide to leave the boy to die or to lose everything and everyone he knows.

Movie Trailer for "Pintu Terlarang"

The screenplay, written by Joko Anwar, is an adaptation of a best-selling novel of the same name, written by Sekar Ayu Asmara.

Fachri Albar, fresh from his much-praised acting in Kala, gives another terrific performance as Gambir, the curious sculptor who's trying to find out of the truth behind his seemingly undeserved success. Marsha Timothy, in a her breakthrough role, plays the classic femme fatale who may be holding the key to Gambir's quest.

Supporting roles are played by the country's renowned actors including Ario Bayu, TIo Pakusadewo, Verdi Solaeman, Henidar Amroe, and Atiqah Hasiholan along with newcomers who gave equally excellent performances including Otto Djauhari and Ade Firza Paloh.

Technical departments are handled by an award-winning crew including cinematographer Ipung Rachmat Syaiful and art director Wencislaus. Together they successfully created the film's other-worldly mood and atmosphere that has become the signature of the director.

As in any other Joko Anwar's film, music plays a very significant role in Pintu Terlarang. In this movie, Joko worked together again with his long-time collaborators musicians including Aghi Narottama, Bemby Gusti, Ramondo Gascaro who did the film's music score. Songs composed by some of the country's most talented composers and bands including Zeke Khasell, Tika, Sore, Ade Firza Paloh, Emil Hussein, and Anda.

The film which was shot on location is Jakarta and Bogor, West Java, also clearly shows a high production value which is still rare in the Indonesian film scene.

Apart from its premiere in Indonesia, Pintu Terlarang will have its international premiere in Rotterdam International Film Festival on January 27th.

Cast :
Fachri Albar
Marsha Timothy
Ario Bayu
Otto Djauhari
Tio Pakusadewo
Henidar Amroe
Putri Sukardi
Arswendi Nasution
Atiqah Hasiholan
Ade Firza Paloh
Verdi Solaeman
Tino Saroengallo
Vivian Idris
Cinzia Puspita Rini
Nittanazyra C Noer
Rizal Iwan

Director : Joko Anwar

credit: www.pintuterlarang.com

Mariana Renata

Full Name : Mariana Renata Dantec

Nick: Mar, Nana
Place & DOB : Paris, December 31th 1983
Height/Weight: 175cm/51kg
Hobbies and Interests : Bali, reading, travelling, music, doggy, eat/drink, movies, daydreaming, sleep, hanging out, tv series, artworks, loafing around, concerts, festivals
Occupation : Actress, Model, Student
Educations : currently UNSW Sydney (International Business), Sorbonne University of France 4 (English Culture & Literature), LIF

Filmography :

Janji Joni (2005)
DTK tv series (2006)
Matchmaker - Lux Short Movie (2006)

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Ponds Indonesia & Vietnam (1998-2000)
Sunsilk for Asia region (2000-2001)
Sunsilk Vietnam (2001-2002)
Sunsilk Indonesia (2001-2002)
Vaseline Indonesia
Lux Indonesia (2003-2006)
Felice Jewelry (2005-2007)
HSBC Bank 2007
Senayan City 2008

Video Clips:

Dua Sedjoli - Dewa (199X)
Setia - Chrisye (199X)
She's Out of My Life(Asian version) - Josh Groban (2004)
Menunggumu - Chrisye feat Peterpan (2005)
Cinta Yang Lain - Chrisye Feat. Ungu (2006)

Achievements :

Mariana Renata : Sunsilk TVC

Mariana Renata : Lux TVC

*The Most Inspiring Model 2001 Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia
*Model for Gucci, Chanel and Dior in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia
*Sunsilk Star for Asian region (2000-2001)
*LUX Soap Exclusive Star Icon (2003-2006) with Dian Sastro, Luna Maya & Tamara
*The Most Beautiful Girl 2004 Hai Magazine
*Best Supporting Actress at MTV Indonesia Movie Awards 2005 for film “Janji Joni”
*Top 10 Young Celebrity Awards 2006 by IndonesianPageant.com
*Icon for Felice Co. Jewelry 2005-2007
*Model for 5 houses of mode in Australia Fashion Week in Sydney 2007
*The Icon for Senayan City 2008

Fashion Show :

Fashion Show Regional Gucci-Channel-Christian Dior (Singapura, Hongkong, Malaysia, Taiwan, 2001)
Adjie Notonegoro
Biyan
XSML Fashion Week
Sebastian Gunawan

About Mariana Renata :

Mariana Renata (born December 31, 1983 in Paris, France) is an Indonesian actress.
Born to a French father Andre Dantec of Jewish origen who converted to catholicism and an Indo mother of Javanese-Chinese-Italian descent, Anita Kirana, Mariana has graced the catwalks of Paris, Jakarta, Singapore, Vietnam before she became one of the nationwide icons for Lux's soap brand.

There are five words that can express about Mariana Renata :
*She loves music
*She loves watching TV
*She loves travelling
*She loves her pins & postcards
*She loves Bohemian Style

Her favourite musics are the pixies, nirvana, lamb, peaches, fiona apple, the cure, bright eyes, yeah yeah yeahs, jimi hendrix, ben harper, bob marley, soundtracks, portishead, radiohead.
Her favourite TV shows are the oc, scrubs, that 70s show, sex and the city, friends, 6 feet under, punk'd.
Her favourite movies are empire records, city of god, fight club, garden state, the royal tenenbaums, great expectations, y tu mama tambien, american history x, stealing beauty, the chumscrubber, thumbsucker, gia, the gods must be crazy, angels in america, happy endings, bad education, the united states of leland, eternal sunshine, grease, north country, crash, the pianist.

A former student of English Literature at Sorbonne University by LIF-graduated, Paris, she has enrolled herself in a master's degree program, majoring in Business & Commerce at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. In 2005, she took a small-role in an Indonesian movie titled Janji Joni,or Joni's Promise. Maybe because of this film she had a date with Nicholas Saputra who is also play in this film. She was featured in the made-for-Indonesian-market version of Josh Groban's music video, "She's Out of My Life song "". She was also featured in an Indonesian directed version of Rivermaya'sBalisong" (Philippine band). Not only became a model for foreigner singers, Mar ( her nickname ) also became a model for Indonesian singer such as Chrisye, Peterpan, and Ungu.

She was featured in Indonesia TV Series Dunia Tanpa Koma (DTK), playing the role of herself. Eventough she just played in one movie, she had become one of the most favourite actress in Indonesia. This lux star become an idol because of her angelic face that can express a lot of expression that can makes people like her so much. In 2006, she was back for act in Lux short movie with another Indonesian Lux star like Tamara Bleszinsky, Dian Sastrowardoyo, and Luna Maya. In Lux short movie, Mar acts in "Matchmaker" with Vino G. Bastian. Excellent job! This movie was presented in Pusan International Film Festival 2006.

In the year of 2007, Mar had make the big decision in her life. She decided to continue her study in UNSW Sydney (International Business). Due to her commitment to her studies, she resigned herself from representing Lux in 2007.

In 2008 now, Indonesian entertainment seldom tell the information about Mariana. Maybe it is because of she is busy with her study in Sydney, Australia. In Australia, Mar also become a model. Eventough the Indonesian haven't see her for a long time, the Indonesian still love and miss her a lot. They are still hoping that Mar can come back to Indonesia immediately and back to the entertainment world in Indonesia.

Nicholas Saputra and Fahrani Empel for Nidji music video - "Shadows"

Nidji, Jakarta’s premier alt-pop band, will debut its latest video, ‘Shadows’, first and exclusively on CHANNEL [V]’s Website.

Directed by Sim F, one of Indonesia’s most sought-after commercial directors, the ‘Shadows’ video features the six Nidji bandmates squaring off against a hooded villain, played by CHANNEL [V] VJ Nicholas Saputra. This video is also presenting the Indonesian model Fahrani Empel

Nidji fans who log on to the CHANNEL [V] website will also find a behind-the-scenes photo gallery and an exclusive making-of video.As a special treat, [V] is also giving away a Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar signed by Nidji. To be in the running to win this one-off prize, fans should log on to http://www.channelv.com/nidji and enter before Dec 31.

Since ‘Shadows’ accompanies the on-air promotions for the all-new third season of Heroes on STAR WORLD, the video has a Heroes-inspired vibe. As well as Nicholas’s Sylar-like villain, the clip also features Nidji as super-powered warriors.

“The biggest challenge was to make the fight scenes look real because we’re not action-movie stars,” notes Nidji drummer Adri. “But they had a professional stuntman on set so I’m looking forward to seeing how our kick-ass fight scenes turned out.”

Shadows Music Video

In Indonesia, Nidji continues to top the charts and win new fans. Last month, the band drew over 1,000 fans to Jakarta’s Hard Rock Café where they performed songs from their debut album, Breakthru, and the follow-up release, Top Up, including ‘Shadows’, Arti Sahabat, ‘Biarlah’, ‘Hapus Aku’ and ‘Heaven.’

Nidji sheds light on ‘Shadows’ on Fri 19 Dec by premiering its all-new video exclusively here on CHANNEL [V]’s website.

And don't forget to log into www.channelv.com/nidji to be in the running to win a Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar signed by Nidji!

credit : www.chanelv.com/nidji

Nicholas Saputra

Full Name: Nicholas Saputra
Nick Name: Nico
Place/Date of Born: Jakarta, 24 February 1984
Hobbies: Swimming and baseball
Height/Weight: 180-cm/66 kg
Occupations: Model, Actor, Student, VJ
Education: Undergraduate Architecture student - University of Indonesia

Achievements:








a+ Lucky Strike Awards 2003
Best Actor Bandung Film Awards 2003
Best Foreign Actor Malaysia Film Awards 2004
Asia Pacific Film Fest 2004 Nominee for Best Actor
MTV Indonesia Movie Awards 2004 Nominee for Best Actor - 'Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?'
Indonesian Film Festival 2004 Nominee for Best Actor
Asia Pacific Film Festival Nominee for Best Actor – ‘Janji Joni’
MTV Indonesia Movie Awards 2005 Most Favorite Actor – ‘Janji Joni’
Indonesian Film Festival 2005 Best Actor – ‘Gie’
MTV Indonesia Movie Awards 2006 Most Favorite Actor - 'Gie'
Indonesian Film Festival 2008 Nominee for Best Actor - '3 Doa 3 Cinta'

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Lux
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Vaseline
Issey Miyake

Filmography :




Ada Apa Dengan Cinta - 2002
Biola Tak Berdawai - 2003
Arisan! - 2003
Janji Joni - 2005
Gie 2005
The Year of Living Vicariously (Documenter film) - 2005
Tiga Hari Untuk Selamanya - 2007
Cinta Setaman - 2008
Drupadi (Short Movie) - 2008
3 Doa 3 Cinta- 2008

Appearance In Music Videos :



Eross feat. Okta - Gie
Iwan Fals - Izinkan Aku Menyayangimu
Float - 3 Hari Untuk Selamanya
MAIA - Ingat Kamu
Bunga Citra Lestari - Pernah Muda
Nidji - Shadow

About Nicholas Saputra :

Barely 6 years ago, he’s just an ordinary unknown high school student. Only with one movie in 2002 when he’s just turn 17 years old he’s becoming a super star and famous everywhere yet people scarcely know him in depth.

What makes him so mysterious yet many respect him?

He avoids publication that he called ‘sometimes silly and makes fool everyone’. Once there was a reporter from Hai Mag had this experience in interviewing him and it ended with her crying after, since he behaved mean, cold and moody a long the session. He refused to write down his bio and said it was boring.

He’s always associated with the character of Rangga, a character from his first movie as: cold, stubborn, disagreeable, introvert and cynical and apathies. He rarely smiles and seems always has this serious expression every time we see his pictures on TV/newspapers. In fact we seldom find good pictures of him like any other actors (you know; smiles, dandy, freshly, cheerful gestures).

If you notice him, he feels uncomfortable and awkward when the hosts try to make a joke in cherishing the atmosphere. He sits with freeze gesture and never try to look at the camera. His eyes just direct to the floor and his companion whom he talks with. If there’s a question by phone from peeps that sometimes sounds silly his answers aren’t enthusiastic or he’ll let his companion to answer instead.

Once, his high school teachers being interviewed said that he was a quiet boy and intelligent student as well (one of the Top 3 best students in whole high school).

In the other hand, colleague at Prambors FM - where Nico worked as a temporary DJ - said that he’s an amiable person and funny. My friend at the same faculty with Nico said he’s actually funny and has a good sense of humor in real life. He’s clever, ambitious and hates cheap publicity.

There once happened, when he just came back from Brunei after promoting the movie, the media asked him about the rumor between him and princess of Brunei. Even though he didn’t meet the princess the press pushed him regarding the rumor just to have gossip news about him.

Hence for all this time Nicholas Saputra (25) never wants to have interview about his personal life. According to Bintang Indonesia he believes there are still a lot more things to give for the public instead his personal life. “There’s a lot of things I can tell despite my personal matters, “ he said. He doesn’t care if the media consider him arrogant and too desirous exclusive. “No problem. I have this faith never give the public cheap gossips. I should give them something more useful, otherwise.”

He also adds the people of Indonesia should get more education through mass media. If the media just performs cheesy gossip news, they don’t educate people but moron them instead. “It’s time for the Indonesian to get better and useful information,” said he firmly.

But don’t get him wrong. He’s not as cold as people think!

But, letters from fans are out of his awareness. You must see how a letter from fan (sent to UI adress) was abandoned in campus.

How did he become an actor?

Being an actor was way out of his mind. He determined to become an architect since little boy (and he’s making it now by studying architecture at University of Indonesia) because of the supporting environment has surrounded him in early age. His family and neighborhood have good high education background. But he also took the chance as a freelance model for teen magazine.

In 1999 he watched a breakthrough musical film in Indonesia ‘Sherina’s adventure’ (starring: Sherina Munaf, a talented little girl) and this movie has left him deep impression. He gave credit to the director Riri Riza and producer Mira Lesmana. So when in 2002 Mira Lesmana held an audition for the movie ‘AADC’ (What’s Up With Love) he was very excited to join it. Well actually Mira was the one who discovered him after reading a teen magazine. Her eyes strucked at the eyes of this boy. She said the first impression for him is ‘His eyes talk’. He passed the audition and the rest is history.

If Nicholas Saputra were your average teen idol, he would have showed up in many prime times Sinetron (local soap operas) or the other entire click’s we have become familiar with.
He would also have appeared on the covers of every teen magazine, probably talking about whom he just broke up with, or who he is dating.
Then, he would probably have gathered two or three good-looking stars and formed a boy band, and gave hell to the music engineer to fix all the out-of-key vocals.

Fortunately, the 18-year-old actor does not feel like cashing in on his status as the country's most sought-after teen icon. Rather, to be exact, he has yet to let himself be exploited by cheap publications and crass commercialism.
Before his name landed at the top of fans' and producers' dream list, Nicholas was a born star waiting to be discovered.
It was his role as a quiet high school student with a taste for poetry in the teen romance hit, Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's Up With Love?), last year which introduced his talent to the public and catapulted his name to stardom.

Born on February 24, 1984, Nicholas, or Nico as he is better known, could be the answer to the country's search for a real teen idol. Intelligent, disturbingly good-looking and unpretentious, he has little or no appetite for popularity.
To colleagues and friends, Nico is a fun person to be with, and is down-to-earth with a witty sense of humor.