Films
Sony and 3D World global animated film making competition
Sony has partnered with market-leading 3D World magazine to create the ultimate stereoscopic-3D (S-3D) film competition; giving both professional and amateur filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work at this year’s SIGGRAPH, present their work to millions of Sony BRAVIA 3D TV purchasers and receive global industry acclaim.
Top sports and movies to be available to the masses
Matt Wheeler, communications expert at uSwitch.com, says: "Today's news is a triumph for sports fans and a triumph for movie fans. It heralds a new dawn in broadcasting where consumers can enjoy watching their favourite sports events or movies without having to pay through the nose.
Stay in the City
Experience the Sex and the City lifestyle firsthand; indulge in cosmopolitan evenings in London, browse souks in magnificent Marrakech, or savour a mouth-watering sweet treat from The Magnolia Bakery in New York.
Get creative this Easter with Moviestorm.co.uk
With the April showers and even snow expected to wreak havoc on outdoor plans this Easter holiday, many people will be looking for ways to fill up their days spent indoors beyond watching hours of Hollyoaks re-runs, made-for-TV movies or surfing the net. Why not stave off the boredom and channel you creative juices into making your own digitally animated movies - for free?
How to Train Your Dragon powered by HP technology
The power of HP technology and the creative strength of DreamWorks Animation fuse once again as the studio’s bar-raising achievement in 3-D animation, “How to Train Your Dragon,” hits US theaters.
Disused cinema to host Alice in Wonderland party
On Thursday 1st April E.T.A. (Estimated Time of Arrival) will throw an unforgettable start to the Easter break with an Alice in Wonderland themed party.
Sir Ian McKellen avoids quad bike accident
Sir Ian McKellen was nearly run over by a quad bike. The 'Lord of the Rings' actor - who is currently appearing in ITV's new version of the 60s drama show 'The Prisoner' - was shooting scene's in the Namibian desert in South Africa when he decided to try driving the speedy vehicle through sand dunes, but fell off and narrowly avoided being hit by the fast-moving bike.
hmv's Nipper 'revamped' for Twilight Saga: New Moon DVD launch
Entertainment retail specialist hmv is set to entice the thousands of Twilight fans through its doors next week by transforming its iconic trademark dog Nipper into a howling wolf - for a special limited period only in the run up to the DVD/Blu-ray release on 22nd March of The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Blu-ray leads the way as Hurt Locker sales surge
Sales of the Hurt Locker, the dramatic story of a U.S. bomb disposal team in Iraq, have surged following the film's success in eclipsing Avatar to pick up 6 Oscars at last Sunday's Academy Awards, including in the prestigious Best Picture and Director categories.
Virgin Media to make HD TV more affordable
Virgin Media is to make HD TV more affordable by ensuring customers do not need to pay extra for stunning High Definition.
Film4 HD to launch exclusively on Virgin Media
Virgin Media have announced the upcoming launch of Film4 HD and E4 HD on its digital TV platform. Virgin Media’s digital TV customers will be the first to watch Film4 in glorious High Definition (HD) as the channel launches exclusively on Virgin Media this summer.
Glitz and glamour at Bermuda International Film Festival
Glitz and glamour are hitting the pink sand beaches of Bermuda from 19-25 March 2010. Showcasing award-winning films from Cannes and other leading festivals around the world, the Bermuda International Film Festival brings together the best in world cinema.
Harry Potter author "SPELLS" success for next generation
JK Rowling is the most inspirational and admired entrepreneurial female role-model for young women in the UK, new research carried out by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has revealed.
Wonderland month at The Brickhouse
To celebrate the launch of the new Alice In Wonderland movie and the 145th anniversary of the book, The Brickhouse cocktail bar and supper-club in East London is hosting Wonderland Month throughout March.
Sex in the City on the beach in Morocco!
Alisdair Luxmoore, the owner of tour operator Fleewinter was bemused last month when visiting the new Rebali riad complex near Essaouira, to discover a huge crew from Hollywood filming Sex in the City with the famous female actors right on the beach in front of the riads.