Thursday, October 02, 2003

BAFTA announce the launch of a new crystal mask

BAFTA UK and BAFTA North have today announced the inauguration of a new crystal mask to be awarded annually within the BAFTA North region. This prestigious award, which is intended to recognise outstanding achievement within the moving image industry, will be bestowed upon a newcomer at one of the major Northern film festivals.

The beautifully crafted mask will be unveiled at an event sponsored by Tower Films by award winning actor and comedian Johnny Vegas, in the presence of a specially invited audience of 200 celebrities, BAFTA supporters and local dignitaries on Friday 10th October 2003, 1.30pm at The World of Glass, St Helens.

Said Michael Attwell, Chairman BAFTA, “The Academy is delighted to initiate this innovative award as a way of recognising and celebrating the excellence of so much talent within the Northern regions.”

Maureen Sinclair, Director, BAFTA North said, “It is fantastic that The Academy is supporting the wealth of talent in the North by way of endorsing this prestigious award. I am extremely excited by this development and anticipate it becoming one of the most highly coveted annual awards in the region”

Steve Marsden, Chief Executive, Tower Films added, “ As a major film finance company based in the North, we are very pleased to be supporting BAFTA North in this way and look forward to our continued association in the future.”
Cliff Richard -The World Tour

There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on this October when Cliff Richard - The World Tour comes to video courtesy of VCI. Available from 13 October, Cliff Richard's World Tour concert, complete with fly-on-the-wall documentary, is available exclusive to video and is the ultimate authorised souvenir for every Cliff fan.

Packed with previously unseen material and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, Cliff Richard - The World Tour brings you closer than ever before to the legend himself. Accompany Cliff as he talks you through the highs and lows of being on the road whilst taking you backstage to see all the preparation that goes into making his concerts.

As this special DVD / VHS shows, the world's most eligible 'Bachelor Boy' really enjoys the touring lifestyle, the hotels and the performing. From Belfast to Bangkok, Stavanger to Sydney, Cliff is followed by adoring fans wherever he goes. Prepare to be amazed at the lengths some people will go to just to see Cliff in person!

More than just a documentary, Cliff Richard - The World Tour presents real insight into the star's success. Hear how Cliff deals with the nerves at live concerts, how his performance is powered by the fan's enthusiasm and why he recently took a year off….

Followed by a spectacular, two-hour outdoor concert performance in Napier, New Zealand - It is a fantastic celebration of his greatest hits and his interpretation of all time classics. The concert is an event not to be missed featuring well-loved classics including Devil Woman, We Don't Talk Any More and The Young Ones. Watch Cliff give his all in the last performance of his tour with rock and pop classics from the golden age of music like All Shook Up and What a Wonderful World.

Cliff Richard - The World Tour is available from 13 October 2003 from VCI
VHS RRP: £14.99 Cat No: VC7010
DVD RRP: £19.99 Cat No: VCD0288
Certificate: Exempt
Length: approx. 190 minutes