Films
It Might Get Loud - a unique 'rockumentary'
In 2008 Oscar-winning producer and director Davis Guggenheim brought together three of rock’s most distinctive musicians - sonic artist The Edge (U2), quirky traditionalist Jack White (The White Stripes) and rock aristocrat Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - for a unique musical ‘summit’.
Half-term fun, Harry Potter-style
A short break for Harry Potter fans young and old is on the menu at the Museum of Science in Boston this February half-term from US operator, Bon Voyage.
Samsung Internet@TV adds iPlayer and LOVEFiLM
Following the launch of Internet@TV in 2009, Samsung has unveiled its new updated platform providing users access to a number of exciting new applications on Samsung connected devices. Users will now be able to store around 70-100 applications on the new platform.
Dirty Dancing musical to host charity gala this valentine’s
Having successfully raised over £40,000 last year for charity, the hit West End musical Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will once again celebrate the most romantic time of the year with its fourth Valentine’s Day Charity Gala to be held on Saturday 13 February 2010 at 7:30pm (there is no performance on Sunday) in aid of Magic 105.4’s Cash for Kids charity.
Cast announced for stage adaptation of Backbeat
The producers of Backbeat, the adaptation of one of the UK’s best-loved British films, have announced that the leading roles of Stuart Sutcliffe, Astrid Kirchherr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best have now been cast.
VisitBritain invites the world to celebrate Sherlock Holmes
Celebrating the release of “Sherlock Holmes,” the new action-adventure mystery starring Robert Downey Jr. as the legendary detective, national tourism agency VisitBritain has joined forces with Warner Bros. Pictures to invite tourists to discover Sherlock Holmes’ Britain – Past and Present – with a new campaign and online movie map, visitbritain.com/sherlockholmes and a free Great British Film Locations iPhone App.
Brits in broadband penalty peril this Christmas
Thirty two per cent of broadband users plan to watch more online TV this festive season, putting them at increased risk of incurring a penalty fine for excessive downloading, according to research from Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
Tis the season to buy online
There's only four shopping days left until Christmas, but shopping can be too stressful for many people - research by swiftcover.com found that two out of five people have shouted or been verbally abusive due to stress whilst shopping.
Autodesk used to help create Planet 51 video game and movie
Autodesk announced that its 3D modelling, animation and rendering software was a primary tool used by Ilion Animation Studios and Pyro Studios to help create the Planet 51 video game and movie.
‘A Christmas Carol’ voted favourite festive film of all time
New research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that 9 out of 10 Brits (91%) are looking forward to sitting down to watch a film this Christmas.
Discover Victoria’s secrets
Not only is the state of Victoria in Australia the land of wild, wonderful and unique animals, but it is the filming location for soon to be released, 'Where The Wild Things Are'.
Explore the world of Sherlock Holmes with new iPhone app
With the new Guy Richie blockbuster Sherlock Holmes movie starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law hitting cinema screens on Boxing Day, the profile of the world famous detective and his London haunts has never been higher.
Sherlock returns home to Baker St
Enjoy your own Bohemian Scandal with a Park Plaza movie package this January 2010 - it’s the only place to enjoy Guy Ritchie’s new blockbuster ‘Sherlock Holmes’, starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law.
Noel Clarke joins 2010 Orange Rising Star Award Jury
Today Noel Clarke, winner of the Orange Rising Star Award in 2009, joined fellow jurors to cast their final votes for the 2010 Orange Rising Star Award nominee list.
Britain’s love for the murder mystery
Where would Britain be without arguably its favourite story format – the murder mystery? Gone would be the enigma Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson. Agatha Christie’s famous characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, would never have graced the pages of tens of millions of books, and the various TV series and movies portraying clever detectives and their mind-boggling skills that always unearth the killer.