Friday 27 March 2009

Long awaited trailer for Gerard Butler's Game leaked online

By way of Filmstalker from RuTube through Teaser-Trailer - the first teaser for The Game. Trailer looks spot on to what the buzz has been saying. A contender (Gerard Butler) in a virtual game gains consciousness and all hell breaks loose. Made by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor the writer/Director team behind Crank. This looks like it is going to rock. Expected release date is still September 04, 2009.



Long awaited trailer for Gerard Butler's Game leaked online

By way of Filmstalker from RuTube through Teaser-Trailer - the first teaser for The Game. Trailer looks spot on to what the buzz has been saying.  A contender (Gerard Butler) in a virtual game gains consciousness and all hell breaks loose. Made by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor the writer/Director team behind Crank. This looks like it is going to rock. Expected release date is still September 04, 2009.

Wednesday 25 March 2009

Raindance Live!Ammunition! pitch session

Have you got a great idea for a movie?

This is it! Your chance to pitch your movie idea directly to a panel of top British film executives. These are the people who matter. They are the people who buy scripts - they are the people who decide what will be made and what won't.

To pitch, just drop a fiver in the hat, and the floor is yours. You have two minutes to convince the panellist to read your script or make your film. They can and will gong you off if you are boring.

›› Don't read from cards. It destroys eye contact
›› Sell the sizzle, not the steak
›› Be brief, don't be boring
›› Be entertaining

Improve your pitching skills and get instant feedback. Some pitches have gone into production these include Meet The Parents (1994), 51st State (1995), Siamese Cop (1996) and White Bhaji (2001).

Confirmed panelists:
Producer - Cat Villiers
Actor - Ben Miller
Producer - Allan Niblo
Actor - Dexter Fletcher

Live!Ammunition! 
Wednesday March 25, 2009 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
UCL - Christopher Ingold Chemistry Lecture Theatre
20 Gordon St London
London, England WC1H 0AJ

Tickets here!

Raindance Live!Ammunition! pitch session

Have you got a great idea for a movie?

This is it! Your chance to pitch your movie idea directly to a panel of top British film executives. These are the people who matter. They are the people who buy scripts - they are the people who decide what will be made and what won't.

To pitch, just drop a fiver in the hat, and the floor is yours. You have two minutes to convince the panellist to read your script or make your film. They can and will gong you off if you are boring.

›› Don't read from cards. It destroys eye contact
›› Sell the sizzle, not the steak
›› Be brief, don't be boring
›› Be entertaining

Improve your pitching skills and get instant feedback. Some pitches have gone into production these include Meet The Parents (1994), 51st State (1995), Siamese Cop (1996) and White Bhaji (2001).

Confirmed panelists:
Producer - Cat Villiers
Actor - Ben Miller
Producer - Allan Niblo
Actor - Dexter Fletcher

Live!Ammunition! 
Wednesday March 25, 2009 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
UCL - Christopher Ingold Chemistry Lecture Theatre
20 Gordon St London
London, England WC1H 0AJ

Tickets here!

Sunday 22 March 2009

Watchmen: Deluxe costume: The Comedian (M)


From www.forbiddenplanet.com:

Begin your vigilante career with the help of this great Comedian costume from Rubies!

Edwards Blake's outfit comes with jumpsuit, moulded armour, boot tops and an eye mask.

Size Adult Medium: chest 42", waist 30"-34", inseam 33"

For more info or to buy click here!

Watchmen: Deluxe costume: The Comedian (M)


From www.forbiddenplanet.com:

Begin your vigilante career with the help of this great Comedian costume from Rubies!

Edwards Blake's outfit comes with jumpsuit, moulded armour, boot tops and an eye mask.

Size Adult Medium: chest 42", waist 30"-34", inseam 33"

For more info or to buy click here!

Saturday 21 March 2009

Pillow Fight Club - London


Location to be discovered by you! The clues are on the streets...

Find out and spread the secret location online.

Pillow Fight Club - London
Saturday April 4, 2009 at 3:03pm
Secret location in London

Pillow Fight Club - London


Location to be discovered by you! The clues are on the streets...

Find out and spread the secret location online.

Pillow Fight Club - London
Saturday April 4, 2009 at 3:03pm
Secret location in London

Friday 20 March 2009

Carl Cox to play an exclusive intimate London Show Apr 23rd 09

Carl Cox Exclusive London Show Apr 23rd 09

Carl Cox Announces exclusive date at Guanabar, London. April 23, 2009, 11pm-2.30am 
• Carl's most intimate London venue for 7 years 
• Very limited tickets on sale at just £5 

As part of his forthcoming UK tour, which kicks off with a sold-out show at Camden's legendary KOKO on April 9, Carl Cox has announced a surprise date on April 23 2009 at intimate Brazilian partyspot Guanabara. 

Carl, who last played a London venue of the same size back in 2002, says: "I'm very excited to play at Guanabara. I love everything about Brazil - the food, the music, the people, the vibe! And there's nowhere better on earth to party than Sao Paulo… I just love playing to people who know their music and to have a good time." 

Doors open 11pm till 2.30am. DJ support provided by the upcoming Nicole Moudaber. 

Carl's full UK Tour details: 

April 2009 
9th - London @ Koko 
10th - Leeds @ Victoria Works 
12th - Glasgow @ The Arches 
13th - Belfast @ Shine 
17th - Bournemouth @ Opera House 
18th - Newcastle @ Digital 
23rd - London @ Guanabara 
24th - Manchester @ Sankeys 
25th - Birmingham @ Air 

May (Bank Holiday weekend) 
1st - Dublin @ Tripod 
2nd - Liverpool @ Circus 
3rd - Cardiff @ Liquid 

Carl Cox to play an exclusive intimate London Show Apr 23rd 09
Thursday April 23, 2009 at 11:00pm
Guanabara
Parker Street
London, England WC2B 5PW

Carl Cox to play an exclusive intimate London Show Apr 23rd 09

Carl Cox Exclusive London Show Apr 23rd 09

Carl Cox Announces exclusive date at Guanabar, London. April 23, 2009, 11pm-2.30am 
• Carl's most intimate London venue for 7 years 
• Very limited tickets on sale at just £5 

As part of his forthcoming UK tour, which kicks off with a sold-out show at Camden's legendary KOKO on April 9, Carl Cox has announced a surprise date on April 23 2009 at intimate Brazilian partyspot Guanabara. 

Carl, who last played a London venue of the same size back in 2002, says: "I'm very excited to play at Guanabara. I love everything about Brazil - the food, the music, the people, the vibe! And there's nowhere better on earth to party than Sao Paulo… I just love playing to people who know their music and to have a good time." 

Doors open 11pm till 2.30am. DJ support provided by the upcoming Nicole Moudaber. 

Carl's full UK Tour details: 

April 2009 
9th - London @ Koko 
10th - Leeds @ Victoria Works 
12th - Glasgow @ The Arches 
13th - Belfast @ Shine 
17th - Bournemouth @ Opera House 
18th - Newcastle @ Digital 
23rd - London @ Guanabara 
24th - Manchester @ Sankeys 
25th - Birmingham @ Air 

May (Bank Holiday weekend) 
1st - Dublin @ Tripod 
2nd - Liverpool @ Circus 
3rd - Cardiff @ Liquid 

Carl Cox to play an exclusive intimate London Show Apr 23rd 09
Thursday April 23, 2009 at 11:00pm
Guanabara
Parker Street
London, England WC2B 5PW

Thursday 19 March 2009

José González to play exclusive one off gig in Canary Wharf, London

Acoustic After Hours With…Jose Gonzalez

Sweden's captivating and mysterious José González will be playing an exclusive one off London concert at Canary Wharf’s stunning East Wintergarden.

Armed with little more than an acoustic guitar, an ultra sensitive soul and a host of low-key tunes, González’s internationally acclaimed 2005 debut, Veneer, sold over 700,000 copies worldwide and went platinum in the UK and Ireland.



González and his lo-fi acoustic guitar music famously covered Heartbeats by The Knife and Massive Attack’s Teardrop and his pared down, soulful and melodic style also delights in his second album, In Our Nature, released, again to international acclaim, in 2007.

East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf
29 April 2009, 7.45pm (Doors open at 7pm)

Tickets £17 on sale now - Book early to avoid disappointment.
In advance: Visit www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 08700 600 100 (Booking fee applies).
In person: On the door, subject to availability

José González to play exclusive one off gig in Canary Wharf, London

Acoustic After Hours With…Jose Gonzalez

Sweden's captivating and mysterious José González will be playing an exclusive one off London concert at Canary Wharf’s stunning East Wintergarden.

Armed with little more than an acoustic guitar, an ultra sensitive soul and a host of low-key tunes, González’s internationally acclaimed 2005 debut, Veneer, sold over 700,000 copies worldwide and went platinum in the UK and Ireland.



González and his lo-fi acoustic guitar music famously covered Heartbeats by The Knife and Massive Attack’s Teardrop and his pared down, soulful and melodic style also delights in his second album, In Our Nature, released, again to international acclaim, in 2007.

East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf
29 April 2009, 7.45pm (Doors open at 7pm)

Tickets £17 on sale now - Book early to avoid disappointment.
In advance: Visit www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 08700 600 100 (Booking fee applies).
In person: On the door, subject to availability

Wednesday 18 March 2009

Hot Chip to perform a secret gig

Hot Chip will join the Filthy Dukes, Dodgy and The Bluetones to perform at a series of secret gigs in London to raise money for charity.

The band, who have had hits with Over And Over and Ready For The Floor, will kick off the series of concerts for Crisis, the homeless charity, on Tuesday May 5. Dodgy and The Bluetones will be taking to a secret stage on Sunday May 17 and the Filthy Dukes, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Pipettes will also be performing later in the series of concerts.



The series of nine hidden gigs throughout May and June offer fans the chance to see bands in intimate, unusual spaces and the venue will remain hidden until the day of the gig, when a text or email message will be sent to the ticket holders, revealing its location.By withholding details until the last minute, Crisis aim to raise awareness of the situation facing hidden homeless people, who often don't know where they will end up each night.
Al Doyle from Hot Chip said: "Whether they would like to admit it or not, most people have an image in their head of a 'homeless person', the old-fashioned and unhelpful figure of the down-and-out, who in fact is entirely unrepresentative of the majority of homeless people in the UK. These are the hidden homeless, who for a variety of often very complex reasons have no regular accommodation. We hope our gig for Crisis will raise awareness of their plight and are very happy to help the cause."

Hot Chip "secret" gig
Tuesday May 05, 2009 from 7:00pm
Secret Location, Zone 1, London

Tickets will go on sale at 11am on March 18 here!

Hot Chip to perform a "secret" gig

Hot Chip will join the Filthy Dukes, Dodgy and The Bluetones to perform at a series of "secret" gigs in London to raise money for charity.

The band, who have had hits with Over And Over and Ready For The Floor, will kick off the series of concerts for Crisis, the homeless charity, on Tuesday May 5.
Dodgy and The Bluetones will be taking to a secret stage on Sunday May 17 and the Filthy Dukes, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Pipettes will also be performing later in the series of concerts.



The series of nine hidden gigs throughout May and June offer fans the chance to see bands in intimate, unusual spaces and the venue will remain hidden until the day of the gig, when a text or email message will be sent to the ticket holders, revealing its location.
By withholding details until the last minute, Crisis aim to raise awareness of the situation facing hidden homeless people, who often don't know where they will end up each night.
Al Doyle from Hot Chip said: "Whether they would like to admit it or not, most people have an image in their head of a 'homeless person', the old-fashioned and unhelpful figure of the down-and-out, who in fact is entirely unrepresentative of the majority of homeless people in the UK. These are the hidden homeless, who for a variety of often very complex reasons have no regular accommodation. We hope our gig for Crisis will raise awareness of their plight and are very happy to help the cause."

Hot Chip "secret" gig
Tuesday May 05, 2009 from 7:00pm
Secret Location, Zone 1, London

Tickets will go on sale at 11am on March 18 here!

Saturday 14 March 2009

Screening: Marty & Ernest Borgnine in Conversation

The BFI are thrilled to welcome Ernest Borgnine to BFI Southbank to discuss his long and distinguished career. Having made his mark as a heavy in From Here to Eternity, Johnny Guitar and Bad Day at Black Rock, he then won an Oscar and several other Best Actor awards (Cannes included) for Marty, a part which proved that he was considerably more than just a 'baddie'.


Over the years he's worked with many distinguished directors, but he's perhaps best known as a favourite actor of Robert Aldrich and Sam Peckinpah. He'd be remarkable for his longevity alone (a career that is still thriving at the age of 91), had he not also given us so many memorable characters.

Following the on-stage interview he'll be signing copies of his autobiography in the Filmstore.

Screening: Marty & Ernest Borgnine in Conversation
Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 8:00pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

Screening: Marty & Ernest Borgnine in Conversation

The BFI are thrilled to welcome Ernest Borgnine to BFI Southbank to discuss his long and distinguished career. Having made his mark as a heavy in From Here to Eternity, Johnny Guitar and Bad Day at Black Rock, he then won an Oscar and several other Best Actor awards (Cannes included) for Marty, a part which proved that he was considerably more than just a 'baddie'.


Over the years he's worked with many distinguished directors, but he's perhaps best known as a favourite actor of Robert Aldrich and Sam Peckinpah. He'd be remarkable for his longevity alone (a career that is still thriving at the age of 91), had he not also given us so many memorable characters.

Following the on-stage interview he'll be signing copies of his autobiography in the Filmstore.

Screening: Marty & Ernest Borgnine in Conversation
Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 8:00pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

Friday 13 March 2009

Screening: Cool Hand Luke & George Kennedy in Conversation

Known for playing tough, no-nonsense characters who were either crooked or possessed hearts of gold, George Kennedy started out in TV westerns in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before going on to appear in films such as The Dirty Dozen and score an Oscar win as Best Supporting Actor opposite Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke.



The 1970s were kind to Kennedy too, and his talents were in demand for Airport, as a grizzled cop in Earthquake and Michael Cimino's buddy/road film Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as vicious bank robber Red Leary. Kennedy continued to entertain audiences throughout the 80s and 90s with a recurring role in the TV series Dallas, and alongside Leslie Neilson's Frank Drebin in the hugely successful Naked Gun movies.
The BFI are delighted to welcome him to BFI Southbank to discuss his long and illustrious career.

Screening: Cool Hand Luke & George Kennedy in Conversation
Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 6:00pm
BFI London IMAX
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk
London, England SE1 8XR

Screening: Cool Hand Luke & George Kennedy in Conversation

Known for playing tough, no-nonsense characters who were either crooked or possessed hearts of gold, George Kennedy started out in TV westerns in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before going on to appear in films such as The Dirty Dozen and score an Oscar win as Best Supporting Actor opposite Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke.



The 1970s were kind to Kennedy too, and his talents were in demand for Airport, as a grizzled cop in Earthquake and Michael Cimino's buddy/road film Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as vicious bank robber Red Leary. Kennedy continued to entertain audiences throughout the 80s and 90s with a recurring role in the TV series Dallas, and alongside Leslie Neilson's Frank Drebin in the hugely successful Naked Gun movies.
The BFI are delighted to welcome him to BFI Southbank to discuss his long and illustrious career.

Screening: Cool Hand Luke & George Kennedy in Conversation
Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 6:00pm
BFI London IMAX
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk
London, England SE1 8XR

Special preview: Good & Q&A with Viggo Mortensen

Based on the acclaimed play by CP Taylor, Good stars Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises) in an extraordinary change-of-pace role as John Halder; a decent individual with family problems. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances by writing a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder’s change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.




Special preview: Good & Q&A with Viggo Mortensen
Monday March 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Curzon Soho
99 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England W1D 5DY Get Directions

Special preview: Good & Q&A with Viggo Mortensen

Based on the acclaimed play by CP Taylor, Good stars Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises) in an extraordinary change-of-pace role as John Halder; a decent individual with family problems. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances by writing a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder’s change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.


Special preview: Good & Q&A with Viggo Mortensen
Monday March 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Curzon Soho
99 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England W1D 5DY Get Directions

Thursday 12 March 2009

The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition

Black Rat is delighted to announce a solo exhibition by award winning painter Matthew Small. Matts latest body of work Youngstarrs is an exploration on the themes of youth and hope.



Matt Small is an artist whose painting is best understood as an extension of his beliefs and world view. Matt is a passionate believer in social inclusion and that, given the opportunities to be heard and respected, all individuals have something of value to contribute to society. The subject matter of Matts portraits tends to be the marginalized and voiceless in society, those who are socially excluded and often viewed as statistics or pawns in a wider political game as opposed to individuals with the latent potential to contribute and enrich society if only given the opportunity to be heard. By painting portraits of individuals on the outskirts of society. Matt encourages us to spend time with people who we may chose to overlook in our daily lives and in doing so forces us to challenge our prejudices and recognize our shared humanity

Youngstarrs previews on March 26th from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The exhibition continues until April 17th.

The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition
Thursday March 26, 2009 - Friday April 17, 2009 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
black rat press ltd
83 Rivington Street
London, England EC2A 3AY

The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition

Black Rat is delighted to announce a solo exhibition by award winning painter Matthew Small. Matts latest body of work Youngstarrs is an exploration on the themes of youth and hope.



Matt Small is an artist whose painting is best understood as an extension of his beliefs and world view. Matt is a passionate believer in social inclusion and that, given the opportunities to be heard and respected, all individuals have something of value to contribute to society. The subject matter of Matts portraits tends to be the marginalized and voiceless in society, those who are socially excluded and often viewed as statistics or pawns in a wider political game as opposed to individuals with the latent potential to contribute and enrich society if only given the opportunity to be heard. By painting portraits of individuals on the outskirts of society. Matt encourages us to spend time with people who we may chose to overlook in our daily lives and in doing so forces us to challenge our prejudices and recognize our shared humanity

Youngstarrs previews on March 26th from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The exhibition continues until April 17th.

The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition
Thursday March 26, 2009 - Friday April 17, 2009 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
black rat press ltd
83 Rivington Street
London, England EC2A 3AY

Wednesday 11 March 2009

Special Charity Preview of Tyson & Q&A with director James Toback

Special Charity Preview with Q&A with director James Toback on Tuesday 24 March Further special guests tbc

For the first time in history, and in his own words, this unparalleled extremist takes you deep into his gritty world of crime, drug addiction and violence. Witness the "monster" fighting for his reputation and his very life while imprisoned for rape, tearing Evander Holyfield’s ear off with his teeth and tasting defeat at the hands of Britain’s Lennox Lewis… all before finally declaring bankruptcy and revealing the loss of a $400 million fortune. The top of the world or the bottom of the ocean… there is no in-between.



Welcome to the no-holds-barred epic portrayal of the life of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson: The Movie will take you on an incredible journey into the legendary boxer’s life, from his days as a teenage drug dealer and thief in New York to his meteoric rise to fame as the champion of the world, through to his shocking, outrageous decline.

Special Charity Preview of Tyson & Q&A with director James Toback 
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at 7:15pm
Curzon Soho
99 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England W1D 5DY

Special Charity Preview of Tyson & Q&A with director James Toback

Special Charity Preview with Q&A with director James Toback on Tuesday 24 March Further special guests tbc

For the first time in history, and in his own words, this unparalleled extremist takes you deep into his gritty world of crime, drug addiction and violence. Witness the "monster" fighting for his reputation and his very life while imprisoned for rape, tearing Evander Holyfield’s ear off with his teeth and tasting defeat at the hands of Britain’s Lennox Lewis… all before finally declaring bankruptcy and revealing the loss of a $400 million fortune. The top of the world or the bottom of the ocean… there is no in-between.



Welcome to the no-holds-barred epic portrayal of the life of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson: The Movie will take you on an incredible journey into the legendary boxer’s life, from his days as a teenage drug dealer and thief in New York to his meteoric rise to fame as the champion of the world, through to his shocking, outrageous decline.

Special Charity Preview of Tyson & Q&A with director James Toback 
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at 7:15pm
Curzon Soho
99 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England W1D 5DY

Tuesday 10 March 2009

Screening of Grown-Ups & Mike Leigh Q&A

Funny, moving and always acutely observed, Mike Leigh's stories famously start without a script and evolve through improvisation between writer and actors.

To coincide with the release of a new DVD collection showcasing all his work with the BBC, The ICA are very happy to welcome Leigh to the ICA cinema for a screening of Grown-Ups, the BBC drama starring Lesley Manville, Brenda Blethyn and Lindsay Duncan, originally aired in 1980 and now digitally remastered. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director and Amy Raphael, author of Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh. Part of the campaign to refurbish the ICA cinemas and maintain a future independent programme.




CinematICA: Screening of Grown-Ups & Mike Leigh Q&A
Wednesday April 1, 2009 at 7:30pm
ICA Institute of Contemporary Arts
12 Carlton House Terrace
London, England SW1Y 5AH Get

Screening of Grown-Ups & Mike Leigh Q&A

Funny, moving and always acutely observed, Mike Leigh's stories famously start without a script and evolve through improvisation between writer and actors.

To coincide with the release of a new DVD collection showcasing all his work with the BBC, The ICA are very happy to welcome Leigh to the ICA cinema for a screening of Grown-Ups, the BBC drama starring Lesley Manville, Brenda Blethyn and Lindsay Duncan, originally aired in 1980 and now digitally remastered. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director and Amy Raphael, author of Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh. Part of the campaign to refurbish the ICA cinemas and maintain a future independent programme.



CinematICA: Screening of Grown-Ups & Mike Leigh Q&A
Wednesday April 1, 2009 at 7:30pm
ICA Institute of Contemporary Arts
12 Carlton House Terrace
London, England SW1Y 5AH Get

Sunday 8 March 2009

Special Screening: The Damned United & Q&A with Director Tom Hooper

Director Tom Hooper will be at The Phoenix for the opening night of the film on Friday 3 April for a Q&A following the 6.30 screening.



Adapted for the screen by Peter Morgan (The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, Frost/Nixon) from best-selling and critically acclaimed novel by David Peace, the film tells the story of Brian Clough’s doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football, Leeds United. But aside from being a legendary sports story, the film is grounded by the story of intense friendship between Clough and his right hand man, Peter Taylor – a friendship that is tested by Clough’s compulsive rivalry with former Leeds manager Don Revie.

Tom grew up in East Finchley and has directed some of the best work on television in recent years including HBO’s John Adams, which won a record 13 Emmy’s, the BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning Longford, and Elizabeth I with Helen Mirren for which he won an Emmy for Best Director. This is his much-anticipated feature film debut.

Ticket sales from this event will benefit the Centenary Restoration Project. More information about the project is available here. Tickets are £10 / £8 concessions.

Book here!

The Damned United & Q&A with Director Tom Hooper
Friday April 3, 2009 at 6:30pm
Phoenix Cinema
East Finchley
London, England N2 9PJ

Special Screening: The Damned United & Q&A with Director Tom Hooper

Director Tom Hooper will be at The Phoenix for the opening night of the film on Friday 3 April for a Q&A following the 6.30 screening.



Adapted for the screen by Peter Morgan (The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, Frost/Nixon) from best-selling and critically acclaimed novel by David Peace, the film tells the story of Brian Clough’s doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football, Leeds United. But aside from being a legendary sports story, the film is grounded by the story of intense friendship between Clough and his right hand man, Peter Taylor – a friendship that is tested by Clough’s compulsive rivalry with former Leeds manager Don Revie.

Tom grew up in East Finchley and has directed some of the best work on television in recent years including HBO’s John Adams, which won a record 13 Emmy’s, the BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning Longford, and Elizabeth I with Helen Mirren for which he won an Emmy for Best Director. This is his much-anticipated feature film debut.

Ticket sales from this event will benefit the Centenary Restoration Project. More information about the project is available here. Tickets are £10 / £8 concessions.

Book here!

The Damned United & Q&A with Director Tom Hooper
Friday April 3, 2009 at 6:30pm
Phoenix Cinema
East Finchley
London, England N2 9PJ

Saturday 7 March 2009

Sir Ridley Scott in Conversation

As part of the BFI's Blade Runner Day which includes special screenings and events relating to the BFI's 75th anniversary poll.The BFI welcome one of Britain's most celebrated directors to the BFI Southbank stage.



The Times film critic James Christopher's description of Blade Runner as 'magnificent cinema... a big and broody sci-fi thriller that is impossible to swallow in one gulp' - in response to the question 'Which film would you want to share with future generations and why?' - helped to win the film first place in the BFI's 75th anniversary poll. As the highlight of our day-long celebration of the film, we are thrilled to be able to welcome one of Britain's most celebrated directors - Sir Ridley Scott - to the BFI Southbank stage.



Director of films such as Thelma & Louise and Gladiator, his career famously began in advertising alongside other future film-makers such as Sir Alan Parker. This led to his debut feature film The Duellists (1977), which won him a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, while he received universal acclaim two years later with Alien, another classic in the sci-fi genre. The BFI look forward to welcoming him to discuss the legacy of Blade Runner and his career so far.

The BFI welcome Sir Ridley Scott to BFI Southbank for an on-stage interview to discuss the legacy of Blade Runner and his career so far.

Sir Ridley Scott in Conversation

As part of the BFI's Blade Runner Day which includes special screenings and events relating to the BFI's 75th anniversary poll.The BFI welcome one of Britain's most celebrated directors to the BFI Southbank stage.



The Times film critic James Christopher's description of Blade Runner as 'magnificent cinema... a big and broody sci-fi thriller that is impossible to swallow in one gulp' - in response to the question 'Which film would you want to share with future generations and why?' - helped to win the film first place in the BFI's 75th anniversary poll. As the highlight of our day-long celebration of the film, we are thrilled to be able to welcome one of Britain's most celebrated directors - Sir Ridley Scott - to the BFI Southbank stage.



Director of films such as Thelma & Louise and Gladiator, his career famously began in advertising alongside other future film-makers such as Sir Alan Parker. This led to his debut feature film The Duellists (1977), which won him a Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, while he received universal acclaim two years later with Alien, another classic in the sci-fi genre. The BFI look forward to welcoming him to discuss the legacy of Blade Runner and his career so far.

The BFI welcome Sir Ridley Scott to BFI Southbank for an on-stage interview to discuss the legacy of Blade Runner and his career so far.

Friday 6 March 2009

Raindance - Scene By Scene Breakdown: Slumdog Millionaire

Scene By Scene Breakdown of Slumdog Millionaire

On behalf Raindance David Freeman will offer an analysis of the BIFA and Oscar winning movie. Slumdog Millionaire will be discussed and broken down scene by scene.

Working as a writer and producer, David Freeman has written and developed scripts and other properties which have been bought or optioned by Columbia Pictures, MGM, Paramount, Castle Rock, Buena Vista Television, Atlas Entertainment, Hearst Entertainment, and many other major film and television production companies. He's a long-standing member of the Writers Guild of America.

The workshop has been taken by Writers, Directors, Producers, Stars, and Key Creative Executives behind: Minority Report, Good Will Hunting, The Fugitive, E.R., Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons, The X-Files, Total Recall, Face/Off, 12 Monkeys, King of the Hill

Ticket Info: £10
To book, call Raindance on 0207 287 3833 or click here.

Raindance - Scene By Scene Breakdown: Slumdog Millionaire

Scene By Scene Breakdown of Slumdog Millionaire

On behalf Raindance David Freeman will offer an analysis of the BIFA and Oscar winning movie. Slumdog Millionaire will be discussed and broken down scene by scene.

Working as a writer and producer, David Freeman has written and developed scripts and other properties which have been bought or optioned by Columbia Pictures, MGM, Paramount, Castle Rock, Buena Vista Television, Atlas Entertainment, Hearst Entertainment, and many other major film and television production companies. He's a long-standing member of the Writers Guild of America.

The workshop has been taken by Writers, Directors, Producers, Stars, and Key Creative Executives behind: Minority Report, Good Will Hunting, The Fugitive, E.R., Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons, The X-Files, Total Recall, Face/Off, 12 Monkeys, King of the Hill

Ticket Info: £10
To book, call Raindance on 0207 287 3833 or click here.

Thursday 5 March 2009

The Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock

The Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock

I have seen some awful Watchmen merchandise but was sent a link to this pretty, pretty cool Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock.

"These decorative wall clocks feature the infamous Doomsday Clock that symbolized the Cold War in the world of Watchmen. The Bloody Doomsday Clock shows blood splatter, while the Wooden Doomsday Clock features a stylish retro design."

It's available for purchase here.

The Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock

The Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock

I have seen some awful Watchmen merchandise but was sent a link to this pretty, pretty cool Watchmen Bloody Doomsday Clock.

"These decorative wall clocks feature the infamous Doomsday Clock that symbolized the Cold War in the world of Watchmen. The Bloody Doomsday Clock shows blood splatter, while the Wooden Doomsday Clock features a stylish retro design."

It's available for purchase here.

Wednesday 4 March 2009

Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening

I've been hearing rumours about this all week. it has been confirmed that Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening (4 March 2009).

The best view will be from here. Or you can just watch the live video stream here!. My understanding is that he will be appearing around 8pm.

Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening

I've been hearing rumours about this all week. it has been confirmed that Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening (4 March 2009).

The best view will be from here. Or you can just watch the live video stream below. My understanding is that he will be appearing around 8pm.


Tuesday 3 March 2009

Exclusive playback of the Pet Shop Boys' new album 'Yes' followed by a Q&A with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe

On Friday 6 March the ICA proudly presents an exclusive playback of the Pet Shop Boys' 'Yes'.

The Friday evening (7pm) album playback will be an early opportunity for fans to have a bit of a sit down and a listen to the new album from beginning to end.
After the playback, there will be a Q&A with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

Friday March 6, 2009 at 7:00pm
Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London.
London, England SW1Y 5AH

Exclusive playback of the Pet Shop Boys' new album 'Yes' followed by a Q&A with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe

On Friday 6 March the ICA proudly presents an exclusive playback of the Pet Shop Boys' 'Yes'.

The Friday evening (7pm) album playback will be an early opportunity for fans to have a bit of a sit down and a listen to the new album from beginning to end.
After the playback, there will be a Q&A with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

Friday March 6, 2009 at 7:00pm
Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London.
London, England SW1Y 5AH

Monday 2 March 2009

UK Blogger Screening of THE WATCHMEN

From http://watchmen-screening.pbwiki.com/

The good news? THIS IS HAPPENING. The bad news? IT'S HAPPENING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS TIME.

It's going to take place at the Paramount International Screening Room in Building 5, Chiswick Park TOMORROW (that's TUESDAY 3RD MARCH) at 10.30am (nearest station is Gunnersbury Tube, on the District Line).



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I realise that's less than ideal timing, not nearly enough notice, and a bit out of the way, but we've got 50 (extremely comfortable) seats to fill, so if you're on the list below (or coming to this cold, and interested in attending) please drop the contacts listed on the original blogger invite page ASAP.
Obviously we'll be treating anyone listed below as priority, after which any extra names we receive will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
We'll be starting promptly at 10.30am, so best to arrive in plenty of time to go through security, sign NDAs, etc.
(FYI there's a pretty decent bar-restuarant-type-thing on the ground floor of the building in question, which would be a perfectly good place to grab a drink and have a chat afterwards, circa 1pm.)

UK Blogger Screening of THE WATCHMEN
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 10:30am
Paramount Pictures International Screening Room
Building 5, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road,
London, England W4 5YF

UK Blogger Screening of THE WATCHMEN

From http://watchmen-screening.pbwiki.com/

The good news? THIS IS HAPPENING. The bad news? IT'S HAPPENING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS TIME.

It's going to take place at the Paramount International Screening Room in Building 5, Chiswick Park TOMORROW (that's TUESDAY 3RD MARCH) at 10.30am (nearest station is Gunnersbury Tube, on the District Line).



I realise that's less than ideal timing, not nearly enough notice, and a bit out of the way, but we've got 50 (extremely comfortable) seats to fill, so if you're on the list below (or coming to this cold, and interested in attending) please drop the contacts listed on the original blogger invite page ASAP.
Obviously we'll be treating anyone listed below as priority, after which any extra names we receive will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
We'll be starting promptly at 10.30am, so best to arrive in plenty of time to go through security, sign NDAs, etc.
(FYI there's a pretty decent bar-restuarant-type-thing on the ground floor of the building in question, which would be a perfectly good place to grab a drink and have a chat afterwards, circa 1pm.)

UK Blogger Screening of THE WATCHMEN
Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 10:30am
Paramount Pictures International Screening Room
Building 5, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road,
London, England W4 5YF