Preview of Home and appearance of Isabelle Huppert & director Ursula Meier

We wanted you to be the first to know that Isabelle Huppert will be joining director Ursula Meier for a preview screening of Home on Tuesday.

Ursula Meier's debut feature is a darkly funny story of an oddball family living happily in an isolated house at the edge of an unfinished motorway. Isabelle Huppert and Olivier Gourmet star as the parents going to great lengths to protect their family from the infernal noise and dangers that are presented when the road is finally, and abruptly, opened to traffic. Their grumpy eldest daughter continues to don her bikini and languish in a deckchair despite the cars whizzing close by; the middle daughter studies the effect of the noxious fumes; and the youngest child sees it all initially as an adventure. As time goes by, the tone of the film shifts, becoming less comic as Meier introduces elements of melodrama and horror. This adds to the mystery of the story, which gives only vague hints as to what drives the family so determinedly to stay put in the face of such adversity.

Preview of Home and appearance of Isabelle Huppert & director Ursula Meier
Tuesday August 4, 2009 at 6:20pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

Preview of Home and appearance of Isabelle Huppert & director Ursula Meier

We wanted you to be the first to know that Isabelle Huppert will be joining director Ursula Meier for a preview screening of Home on Tuesday.



Ursula Meier's debut feature is a darkly funny story of an oddball family living happily in an isolated house at the edge of an unfinished motorway. Isabelle Huppert and Olivier Gourmet star as the parents going to great lengths to protect their family from the infernal noise and dangers that are presented when the road is finally, and abruptly, opened to traffic. Their grumpy eldest daughter continues to don her bikini and languish in a deckchair despite the cars whizzing close by; the middle daughter studies the effect of the noxious fumes; and the youngest child sees it all initially as an adventure. As time goes by, the tone of the film shifts, becoming less comic as Meier introduces elements of melodrama and horror. This adds to the mystery of the story, which gives only vague hints as to what drives the family so determinedly to stay put in the face of such adversity.

Preview of Home and appearance of Isabelle Huppert & director Ursula Meier
Tuesday August 4, 2009 at 6:20pm
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
London, England SE1 8XT

Tron: Legacy Soundtrack

Since the Tron Flynn's Arcade event at Comic Con (San Diego) a number of tracks have appeared online billing themselves as Daft Punk tracks from the Tron Legacy soundtrack.

Speculation is that the track played during the Light Cycle reveal is a Daft Punk track and that it is part of the Tron: Legacy soundtrack. The track stars at about 0:16 of the clip taken at the Flynn's Arcade event.

Since then a number of tracks have appeared online perpetrating to be the Daft Punk song or a remixed version of the song. Here are 3 of the best.

Daft Punk - The Crash (Tron Legacy Soundtrack)
This track does sound a lot like Daft Punk, mashed with Akira and cut with Pilotpriest's "Body Double".

Daft Punk - Tron Legacy Theme (Reworked by Cryda Luv)
This track defnitley makes use of the track that was used at Flynn's Arcade and you can hear signature Daft Punk beats.

Daft Punk - Tron Legacy Theme (Basic Slack Midnight Cheap Mix)
This track sounds and looks like it was cut to beat match the Tron VFX footage and it samples classic Daft Punk

These are keeping my anticipation levels high and I can't wait for the real Soundtrack.

Tron: Legacy Soundtrack

12th Annual GQ Men Of The Year Awards after-party

On the 8th September, GQ will be hosting its 12th annual Men of the Year awards - one of the most talked-about and glamorous events in the celebrity calendar.

This year, the sought-after Most Stylish Man of the Year award will be sponsored by SMIRNOFF BLACK. With the title claimed last year by charismatic Killer’s front man Brandon Flowers, it’s still anyone’s guess which suave and sophisticated gentleman will be pronounced the most stylish of 2009.

The awards ceremony will be followed by a celebrity-studded after-party at The Opera House Covent Garden.

12th Annual GQ Men Of The Year Awards after-party

Where
The Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, England WC2E 9DD

When
8:00pm Tues Sep 8, 2009

Nokia Skate Almighty

Britain is set to Skate into Summer 2008 with the return of the roller disco, thanks to Nokia

Each of the Nokia Skate Almighty events will feature an awesome DJ or band playing on an open air stage to the roller disco. Here is the almighty line up!

Party Night’ ft - The House Trained, Vassy, Bimbo Jones, Seamus Haij and Bodyrox

The Nokia Skate Almighty rink will be open to children and families during the day. Then after 6pm, the bar opens and it’s 18+ only.

Hosted in a spectacular rink created especially for Nokia Skate Almighty, the London event will run across the 11th, 12th and 13th July, situated in London’s South Bank, before moving to Birmingham’s Centenary Square on the 18th, 19th and 20th July. The final Nokia Skate Almighty roller disco will hit Manchester on 25th, 26th and 27th July. Get venue directions here.

Nokia Skate Almighty is on for just three days in each city so you’ll need to sign up quickly so you can turn up, tune in and freak out at the summer’s most spinning gig.

The skate rink will be covered so should it rain, we'll still roll on!

Nokia Skate Almighty

Where
Potters Fields
Southbank, London, England SE1 Get Directions

When
5:00pm Saturday August 8, 2009

UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds

UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL

and THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY
invite you to
the UK PREMIERE of
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.

Quentin Tarantino signing autographs on the red carpet, premiere of Inglourious Basterds,
@ckc1ne and Silke on the Red Carpet

The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a cinema in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers."

Diane Kruger on the red carpet, premiere of Inglourious Basterds,
Diane Kruger Diane Kruger & Christoph Waltz intoducing Inglourious Basterds

No names have been confirmed to attend, but we are hoping that attending will be: Pitt, maybe his equally famous lady love Angeline Jolie, and the movie’s other stars including Roth, Kruger, 300’s Michael Fassbender and Mike Myers (yes, he of the Austin Powers and Shrek movies).

Quentin Tarantino intoducing Inglourious Basterds

We just left the UK Inglourious Basterds premiere. It was the first proper screening outside of it's Cannes debut. We really enjoyed it! It's a zany 70s style blood fest. It shows a more mature Tarantino - the guy is deep and there are so many references to the almost lost art of film it' s beautiful BUT he offers a bag of tricks for everyone!

Tarantino sat 5 seats away from us in the audience, watching his film literally on the edge of his seat guaging audience reaction. The sweetest thing happened after the film started Tarantino walked around almost unrecognised like an anticipatory father checking the audio output from different areas in the cinema.

We got to congratulate and chat with the legend really briefly after the screening. He truly is the film geeks geek!




UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds

Where
Odeon Leicester Sq.
24-26 Leicester Square, London, England WC2H 7JY

When
6:00pm, Thurs July 23, 2009

Moon Screenplay

Moon is directed by first-time filmmaker Duncan Jones, a former ad exec turned filmmaker His previous efforts include a sci-fi short from 2000 called Whistle. The original Moon story was written by Jones, and the screenplay was written by Nathan Parker. Moon first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, where it was bought by Sony Pictures Classics.

Moon Screenplay

Predators Dancing

This has to be seen to be believed clip off the blooper reel from Predator 2 is sure to make you crack a smile. Not available as a hi res extra on the Predator 2 DVD.

Advance screening of Frozen River

Advance screening of Frozen River

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an advance
screening of Frozen River.

Frozen River is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Courtney Hunt. The screenplay focuses on two working class women who smuggle illegal immigrants in the trunk of a car from Canada to the United States in order to make ends meet.

Advance screening of Frozen River

Wednesday July 15, 2009 at 6:00pm

Apollo Cinema, West End
19 Regent St
London, England SW1Y 4LR

Advance screening of Frozen River

Advance screening of Frozen River

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an advance
screening of Frozen River.

Frozen River is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Courtney Hunt. The screenplay focuses on two working class women who smuggle illegal immigrants in the trunk of a car from Canada to the United States in order to make ends meet.

Advance screening of Frozen River

Wednesday July 15, 2009 at 6:00pm

Apollo Cinema, West End
19 Regent St
London, England SW1Y 4LR

UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds

Warner Brothers is pleased to invite you to the UK Premiere of Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds".

"In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.

The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a cinema in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers."

No names have been confirmed to attend, but we are hoping that attending will be: Pitt, maybe his equally famous lady love Angeline Jolie, and the movie’s other stars including Roth, Kruger, 300’s Michael Fassbender and Mike Myers (yes, he of the Austin Powers and Shrek movies).

UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds
Thursday July 23, 2009 at 6:00pm
Odeon Leicester Sq.
24-26 Leicester Square,
London, England WC2H 7JY

UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds

Warner Brothers is pleased to invite you to the UK Premiere of Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds".

"In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.

The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a cinema in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers."

No names have been confirmed to attend, but we are hoping that attending will be: Pitt, maybe his equally famous lady love Angeline Jolie, and the movie’s other stars including Roth, Kruger, 300’s Michael Fassbender and Mike Myers (yes, he of the Austin Powers and Shrek movies).

UK Premiere Of Inglourious Basterds
Thursday July 23, 2009 at 6:00pm
Odeon Leicester Sq.
24-26 Leicester Square,
London, England WC2H 7JY

Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes is coming

Now that the initial hype is passed I watched the trailer for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes again. I must say it's even better after a second viewing. Hope the film lives up to the promise of the trailer.

Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes is coming

Now that the initial hype is passed I watched the trailer for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes again. I must say it's even better after a second viewing. Hope the film lives up to the promise of the trailer.

Preview of Moon & QA with Duncan Jones

It is the near future. Astronaut Sam Bell is living on the far side of the moon, completing a three-year contract with Lunar Industries to mine Earth's primary source of energy, Helium-3.

An intelligent and visually accomplished synthesis of DARK STAR, SILENT RUNNING and 2001, this is a fascinating study in loneliness and isolation that features a compelling performance from Rockwell at its core.

We are delighted to welcome director Duncan Jones to The Ritzy to attend a Live Q&A after the show.

Moon & QA with Duncan Jones
Saturday July 18, 2009 at 6:00pm
Ritzy Picture house Cinema
Cold Habour Lane, Brixton
London, England SW2 1JG

Preview of Moon & QA with Duncan Jones

It is the near future. Astronaut Sam Bell is living on the far side of the moon, completing a three-year contract with Lunar Industries to mine Earth's primary source of energy, Helium-3.

An intelligent and visually accomplished synthesis of DARK STAR, SILENT RUNNING and 2001, this is a fascinating study in loneliness and isolation that features a compelling performance from Rockwell at its core.

We are delighted to welcome director Duncan Jones to The Ritzy to attend a Live Q&A after the show.





Moon & QA with Duncan Jones
Saturday July 18, 2009 at 6:00pm
Ritzy Picture house Cinema
Cold Habour Lane, Brixton
London, England SW2 1JG

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta is playing an exclusive gig on 7th July 09 in London.

At 16 Perretta left school auditioning successfully for a course at the drama centre, RADA, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, intending to pursue a career as an actor.

When his course ended he began writing and producing material with the members of the band Jamiroquai. During that time he was introduced to Girls Aloud manager Hillary Shaw.

Music career
In March 2008, Sony Music executives signed him to a five album recording deal aged 19. Perretta went onto sign a publishing agreement as a songwriter, with Universal Music Publishing Group.

He joined Mark Ronson on a European Tour, where he sang The Smiths hit, "Stop Me."

In December 2008 he was tipped as one of MTV's Top New Artists of 2009, receiving high praise from the television network.

The track, "Wonder Why" debuted on radio, December 28 2008 on 95.8 Capital FM.

Perretta gained a large internet following from notable blogging websites, such as Hollywood celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who is known to be a big supporter of the singer. His myspace page seeing in excess of a two million views in three months.

Perez Hilton featured the singer in Paste Magazine's "Three Musical Acts To Watch in 2009.

The track Wonder Why saw a huge upsurge in plays and popularity on social networking sites such as myspace, taking over 1.5 million plays itself.

In May 2009, Columbia Records released a free download of the song Ride My Star to coincide with him supporting Girls Aloud on their Out of Control Tour UK Arena Tour. The download saw a huge reception, taking half a million hits that month on myspace.

It’s at a secret Venue in Central London

Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret location in London

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta is playing an exclusive gig on 7th July 09 in London.

At 16 Perretta left school auditioning successfully for a course at the drama centre, RADA, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, intending to pursue a career as an actor.

When his course ended he began writing and producing material with the members of the band Jamiroquai. During that time he was introduced to Girls Aloud manager Hillary Shaw.



Music career
In March 2008, Sony Music executives signed him to a five album recording deal aged 19. Perretta went onto sign a publishing agreement as a songwriter, with Universal Music Publishing Group.

He joined Mark Ronson on a European Tour, where he sang The Smiths hit, "Stop Me."

In December 2008 he was tipped as one of MTV's Top New Artists of 2009, receiving high praise from the television network.

The track, "Wonder Why" debuted on radio, December 28 2008 on 95.8 Capital FM.

Perretta gained a large internet following from notable blogging websites, such as Hollywood celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who is known to be a big supporter of the singer. His myspace page seeing in excess of a two million views in three months.

Perez Hilton featured the singer in Paste Magazine's "Three Musical Acts To Watch in 2009.

The track Wonder Why saw a huge upsurge in plays and popularity on social networking sites such as myspace, taking over 1.5 million plays itself.

In May 2009, Columbia Records released a free download of the song Ride My Star to coincide with him supporting Girls Aloud on their Out of Control Tour UK Arena Tour. The download saw a huge reception, taking half a million hits that month on myspace.

It’s at a secret Venue in Central London

Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret location in London

Jane's Addiction Secret Gig

Top alternative rock band Jane's Addiction are playing a secret gig in London later this month.

Jane's Addiction Secret Gig London

Where
Centro,
18 West Central Street, Holborn, London, WC1A 1JJ

When
6:00pm, Thursday July 16, 2009

Brian Wilson Secret Gig

Brian Wilson is to play a secret intimate acoustic set this Thursday, to mark the launch of a new collector’s book and print set published with Sir Peter Blake based on recent album That Lucky Old Sun.

The cloth-bound hand-numbered box set of original collages by iconic artist Sir Peter Blake is published by Genesis Publications and also contains reproduced handwritten sheet music and lyrics for the album track “Midnight’s Another Day.” Their accompanying numbered book is hand-signed by both authors, Wilson and Blake.

As Brian prepares to tour Europe and North America in 2009, this fine art boxed book and print set will launch with just 1,000 copies available worldwide. Described by Brian as “a spiritual record”, it includes 12 exclusive new prints created by Peter, presented as numbered, fine art serigraphs.

The series of original collages draw their inspiration from the music of Brian Wilson’s new masterpiece, offering a moving tribute to Southern California and a celebration of Brian’s life and career. Sir Peter Blake comments, “It is extremely satisfying to bring the California that Brian sees to the page. That Lucky Old Sun is a ‘collage of sound’ which I’m very happy to make visual.”

The pioneer of “Pop Art”, Sir Peter Blake is an elected member of the Royal Academy, an associate artist of The National Gallery and, in 2003, more than forty years after his first solo exhibition, was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen for services to fine art.

That Lucky Old Sun by Brian Wilson and Sir Peter Blake – the signed, handmade limited edition box set of 1,000 copies is available only through Genesis Publications; www.genesis-publications.com. Tel +44(0)1483 540970. Pre-publication Price: £900.

Where
One Alfred Place
1 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7EB

When
6:00, Thurs 2 July, 2009

Smirnoff Experience: U.R. The Night

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to Smirnoff Experience: U.R. The Night at the O2 Matter.

This July (10th), Smirnoff Experience™, the Global series of original nightlife events, is coming to London – arguably the most influential city for cutting edge nightlife in the world - to give people the chance to co-create their own event, Smirnoff: U.R. The Night at Matter. With a mission to keep good times fresh and original.

The event will see the Pet Shop Boys taking to the stage for an exclusive performance, fresh off the back of winning an Outstanding Acheivement award at the Brits earlier this year and releasing their new album Yes. With a back-catalogue of hits including West End Girls, It’s a Sin, Always on my Mind and Go West, it promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Performing alongside the Pet Shop Boys and bringing a touch of glamour to the event is space disco queen Little Boots with DJ support from dancefloor popsters Hot Chip, The Count & Sinden and cosmic Jedi Tom Middleton.

Smirnoff Experience: U.R. The Night

Where
Matter
O2 Dome, Greenwich, London, England

When
9:00pm, Fri July 10, 2009