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Bag it up with the X Film Quiz Rally
(I didn't write that headline - honest)
The X Appeal charity is testing your little grey cells every month with a series of quizzes, and April’s prize has been donated by Bike-in-a-Bag.com
On the 1st of March this year the X Appeal, the official charity of the Royal College of Radiologists, began the X Quiz Rally. The monthly quizzes cover various topics, challenging you to answer 50 questions on every subject from kids TV shows to Indonesian cuisine. April’s quiz is all about films, and Bike-in-a-Bag.com has donated its innovative and aptly named Bike-in-a-Bag as the prize.
Retailing at around £175.00, the bike transforms into a compact package that fits in the tiniest car boot, such as a Porsche or even the little Smart car. It's so compact and lightweight it can be taken on a bus, train or even a plane as easily as any other piece of luggage.
In only a few seconds it opens into the nippiest of cycles, transporting a six-footer and his briefcase at speeds of around 10mph with minimum effort. A two-mile journey in the city can be completed in no time, so you arrive on time, every time. With the current congestion charges in force, this could be the best solution for public-transport weary city workers.
Allan Byrne, speaking on behalf of Bike-in-a-Bag.com, said; “The X Appeal is a great cause and I’m delighted that we can help in some way.”
The X Appeal plans to hold 12 quizzes over the course of the “X Quiz Rally” and so far other generous donations have included a Quick Kick Scooter and Digital Binoculars.
The X Appeal is predominantly concerned with funding research projects to develop imaging studies and benefit the science of diagnosis. It is also committed to fighting cancer and eliminating children’s diseases.
If you know Ginger Rogers real name, or which newspaper Clark Kent worked for, then this quiz is for you! You can find full details of how to enter the quizzes by visiting www.x-appeal.com/
Visit Bike-in-a-Bag.com at www.bike-in-a-bag.com/
Friday, April 11, 2003
Friday, April 04, 2003
Talking Pictures
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone‘s dramatic and haunting (often very weird) soundtrack music is now available in a New Mid Price Collection. It incorporates 7 highly collectable original soundtracks:
A GUN FOR RINGO
THE RETURN OF RINGO
DEATH RIDES A HORSE
Label: Camden Deluxe
2CD:82876 511372 4
SVEGLIATE E UCCIDI
SACCO E VANZETTI
Label: Camden Deluxe
CD: 82876 511352 6
GENTE DI RISPETTO
SPASMO
Label: Camden
CD: 82876 511362 5
Film Fund Appeal
FILM directors of tomorrow learning their craft at Plymouth College of Art and Design are appealing for funds to complete work on their final year major project.
The BA (Hons) Photomedia Design and Communication students are currently filming ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ before they graduate and search for their first jobs in the UK and international film and video industry.
The six-minute film is a promotional video for James Lucas ‘theboylucas’, a Bristol-based musician known to Max Windows, 22, one of ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’s’ three co-directors.
The other two directors are Rupert Morrison, 21, and Nathan Kendall, 23. The film is being shot at the East End Café in Coxside, Plymouth, using a local actress, Sonya Lees, and David Watkins, a camera operator of 40 years experience who has worked with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick on projects as diverse as The Saint and most recently, the James Bond film, ‘Goldeneye’.
Rupert said: “The promotional video is being shot in colour on 16 millimetre film, which is pretty unique as most final year students tend to shoot their films on digital video. We wanted to use a more professional format, but this means the post-production process will be more complex and the costs will be higher.
“We are appealing to the local business community and anyone with an interest in music and film to help sponsor ‘The Coffee Stays Strong. All we need is another £200 to complete post-production work on the film.”
The trio are shooting ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ using their name of their film production company, The Rilis Creatives. ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ is one of the songs on James ‘theboylucas’s’ latest as yet untitled album, which he is recording in Bristol.
They have already raised £1,500 from friends and from their own finances to shoot 30 minutes of footage, which will then be edited and produced for their final year major project. Plymouth College of Art and Design has also helped the trio by providing some of the resources and materials they needed, including film and camera equipment.
Rupert said: “The Coffee Stays Strong’ will be screened at the Warner Village Cinema in May and hopefully on the music television channel MTV2 later this year to promote one of the songs on theboylucas’s latest album. We’re confident it will provide a springboard to launch our careers in the film and music video industry when we finish our course in June.”
Rupert, Max and Nathan decided to study at Plymouth College of Art and Design because its BA (Hons) Photomedia Design and Communication degree is recognised by two of the leading industry bodies, the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union (BECTU), and the British Kinematograph Sound & Television Society (BKSTS).
Some of their work on the Foundation Degree course in Moving Image has already been featured in Plymouth College of Art and Design’s higher education prospectus.
“Plymouth College of Art and Design is a great place to study at because they have all the equipment and facilities that we need and a fantastic reputation within the industry,” Rupert said. “We are all actively seeking work in the industry. It looks as if I will have to relocate to Bristol or London if I can’t find a job with film and video companies in Devon or Cornwall.”
For more information about studying at Plymouth College of Art and Design please ring 01752 203434, e-mail enquiries@pcad.ac.uk or log on to www.pcad.ac.uk.
Max Windows is from Bristol. He completed a Foundation Media course at the University of the West of England in Bristol and has honed his skills in the film industry through a variety of work experience projects, including a video for ‘Posh Spice’ Victoria Beckham.
Nathan Kendall is from London. He worked for 3 years in the film and video industry in London and Cambridge before studying at PCAD. He has travelled extensively in Europe and the Far East, and while in Vietnam was an extra in the film ‘The Beach’, starring opposite Leonardo di Caprio. Besides studying for his degree, Nathan also teaches Steadicam Techniques and Sound Design at PCAD, on equipment he has obtained for the college from the industry.
Rupert Morrison is from Totnes. He acquired a National Certificate of Further Education in Lens Based Media at Plymouth College of Art and Design and progressed to the Foundation Degree in Moving Image and now the BA (Hons) in Photomedia Design and Communication. He has also worked as a freelance web designer.
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone‘s dramatic and haunting (often very weird) soundtrack music is now available in a New Mid Price Collection. It incorporates 7 highly collectable original soundtracks:
A GUN FOR RINGO
THE RETURN OF RINGO
DEATH RIDES A HORSE
Label: Camden Deluxe
2CD:82876 511372 4
SVEGLIATE E UCCIDI
SACCO E VANZETTI
Label: Camden Deluxe
CD: 82876 511352 6
GENTE DI RISPETTO
SPASMO
Label: Camden
CD: 82876 511362 5
Film Fund Appeal
FILM directors of tomorrow learning their craft at Plymouth College of Art and Design are appealing for funds to complete work on their final year major project.
The BA (Hons) Photomedia Design and Communication students are currently filming ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ before they graduate and search for their first jobs in the UK and international film and video industry.
The six-minute film is a promotional video for James Lucas ‘theboylucas’, a Bristol-based musician known to Max Windows, 22, one of ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’s’ three co-directors.
The other two directors are Rupert Morrison, 21, and Nathan Kendall, 23. The film is being shot at the East End Café in Coxside, Plymouth, using a local actress, Sonya Lees, and David Watkins, a camera operator of 40 years experience who has worked with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick on projects as diverse as The Saint and most recently, the James Bond film, ‘Goldeneye’.
Rupert said: “The promotional video is being shot in colour on 16 millimetre film, which is pretty unique as most final year students tend to shoot their films on digital video. We wanted to use a more professional format, but this means the post-production process will be more complex and the costs will be higher.
“We are appealing to the local business community and anyone with an interest in music and film to help sponsor ‘The Coffee Stays Strong. All we need is another £200 to complete post-production work on the film.”
The trio are shooting ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ using their name of their film production company, The Rilis Creatives. ‘The Coffee Stays Strong’ is one of the songs on James ‘theboylucas’s’ latest as yet untitled album, which he is recording in Bristol.
They have already raised £1,500 from friends and from their own finances to shoot 30 minutes of footage, which will then be edited and produced for their final year major project. Plymouth College of Art and Design has also helped the trio by providing some of the resources and materials they needed, including film and camera equipment.
Rupert said: “The Coffee Stays Strong’ will be screened at the Warner Village Cinema in May and hopefully on the music television channel MTV2 later this year to promote one of the songs on theboylucas’s latest album. We’re confident it will provide a springboard to launch our careers in the film and music video industry when we finish our course in June.”
Rupert, Max and Nathan decided to study at Plymouth College of Art and Design because its BA (Hons) Photomedia Design and Communication degree is recognised by two of the leading industry bodies, the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union (BECTU), and the British Kinematograph Sound & Television Society (BKSTS).
Some of their work on the Foundation Degree course in Moving Image has already been featured in Plymouth College of Art and Design’s higher education prospectus.
“Plymouth College of Art and Design is a great place to study at because they have all the equipment and facilities that we need and a fantastic reputation within the industry,” Rupert said. “We are all actively seeking work in the industry. It looks as if I will have to relocate to Bristol or London if I can’t find a job with film and video companies in Devon or Cornwall.”
For more information about studying at Plymouth College of Art and Design please ring 01752 203434, e-mail enquiries@pcad.ac.uk or log on to www.pcad.ac.uk.
Max Windows is from Bristol. He completed a Foundation Media course at the University of the West of England in Bristol and has honed his skills in the film industry through a variety of work experience projects, including a video for ‘Posh Spice’ Victoria Beckham.
Nathan Kendall is from London. He worked for 3 years in the film and video industry in London and Cambridge before studying at PCAD. He has travelled extensively in Europe and the Far East, and while in Vietnam was an extra in the film ‘The Beach’, starring opposite Leonardo di Caprio. Besides studying for his degree, Nathan also teaches Steadicam Techniques and Sound Design at PCAD, on equipment he has obtained for the college from the industry.
Rupert Morrison is from Totnes. He acquired a National Certificate of Further Education in Lens Based Media at Plymouth College of Art and Design and progressed to the Foundation Degree in Moving Image and now the BA (Hons) in Photomedia Design and Communication. He has also worked as a freelance web designer.
Talking Pictures
The Little Polar Bear
The Little Polar Bear will be scampering onto screens nationwide on April 11th 2003, when the first feature length animated version of the much loved series is released!
Official site: www.thelittlepolarbear.co.uk
Join Lars and his friends as they try to uncover the mystery of why fish are vanishing from the Arctic, and end up embarking on an adventure that takes them all the way to Africa!! Ideal for kids this Easter, whilst you can sneak off to a CPA Track Day...
The Little Polar Bear
The Little Polar Bear will be scampering onto screens nationwide on April 11th 2003, when the first feature length animated version of the much loved series is released!
Official site: www.thelittlepolarbear.co.uk
Join Lars and his friends as they try to uncover the mystery of why fish are vanishing from the Arctic, and end up embarking on an adventure that takes them all the way to Africa!! Ideal for kids this Easter, whilst you can sneak off to a CPA Track Day...
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CPA Track Days
Have your ever dreamt of driving a top flight Supercar around a race circuit ? If so then a CPA Track Day will make your dreams come true, plus they give you an opportunity to get out of the cinema for a few minutes!
CPA Track Days are a unique concept, designed to let you experience some of the world’s finest performance cars at top UK Race Circuits.
High Quality, Fun, Safety and Value for Money.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2003 we will be running a number of professionally organised events catering for drivers of all abilities – at affordable prices. Their first event is on the 28th of April and we still have a number of spaces available.
Prices start at £170 (plus VAT) - a very significant saving on normal rates.
A typical day
CPA Supercar Trackdays are held at prestigious motor racing circuits throughout the UK away from Police, on-coming traffic and speed cameras – in performance cars many of us can only dream of.
Every event is organised to the highest standard to help you get most out of the day - you’ll be looked after by their experienced team of instructors and co-ordinators. Starting with a driver/safety briefing.
They aim to bring you more than just high-speed enjoyment, as fun on the track is not just about driving quickly! By learning the right line through corners, when, where and how to use braking, together with understanding handling characteristic’s, you will acquire a higher degree of driving skills resulting in heightened enjoyment of your own road car.
Free professional tuition is an integral part of the CPA Supercar Trackday package.
A minimum of 4 types of car will be available including the 535bhp Ultima GTR and the new BMW M3. Safety Helmets are also provided.
Book Now!
Whether it’s a company event, personal gift or you simply would like to experience the thrill of piloting up to 600 horsepower, their Supercar Trackday provides fun and excitement for all in a relaxed environment.
To learn more or book an event please visit their website www.coulsonpritchard.com/trackdays.asp/ or call 01480 470220 - give Talking Pictures a mention as well!
CPA Track Days
Have your ever dreamt of driving a top flight Supercar around a race circuit ? If so then a CPA Track Day will make your dreams come true, plus they give you an opportunity to get out of the cinema for a few minutes!
CPA Track Days are a unique concept, designed to let you experience some of the world’s finest performance cars at top UK Race Circuits.
High Quality, Fun, Safety and Value for Money.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2003 we will be running a number of professionally organised events catering for drivers of all abilities – at affordable prices. Their first event is on the 28th of April and we still have a number of spaces available.
Prices start at £170 (plus VAT) - a very significant saving on normal rates.
A typical day
CPA Supercar Trackdays are held at prestigious motor racing circuits throughout the UK away from Police, on-coming traffic and speed cameras – in performance cars many of us can only dream of.
Every event is organised to the highest standard to help you get most out of the day - you’ll be looked after by their experienced team of instructors and co-ordinators. Starting with a driver/safety briefing.
They aim to bring you more than just high-speed enjoyment, as fun on the track is not just about driving quickly! By learning the right line through corners, when, where and how to use braking, together with understanding handling characteristic’s, you will acquire a higher degree of driving skills resulting in heightened enjoyment of your own road car.
Free professional tuition is an integral part of the CPA Supercar Trackday package.
A minimum of 4 types of car will be available including the 535bhp Ultima GTR and the new BMW M3. Safety Helmets are also provided.
Book Now!
Whether it’s a company event, personal gift or you simply would like to experience the thrill of piloting up to 600 horsepower, their Supercar Trackday provides fun and excitement for all in a relaxed environment.
To learn more or book an event please visit their website www.coulsonpritchard.com/trackdays.asp/ or call 01480 470220 - give Talking Pictures a mention as well!
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