AO – The Last Hunter

Acclaimed French director Jacques Malaterre makes his feature film debut with ‘AO – The Last Hunter’, an epic prehistoric adventure about Neanderthal man’s fight for survival which is being released on retail DVD by High Fliers on July 23rd.

The movie is set 30,000 years ago when the Neanderthals were a dying species and Homo Sapiens had started colonising the Earth and is an adaptation of Marc Klapczynski's best selling novel ‘AO L'homme Ancient’.

Simon Paul Sutton stars as AO, a desperate Neanderthal who lives in harmony with nature but who one day witnesses the shocking massacre of his wife and baby girl Nea and the rest of his clan.

Anxious to find any surviving members of his family and in particular his twin brother from whom he was separated when he was just nine, he decides to leave Northern Europe where he had made his home and travel to his birthplace in the South.

On his way he is rejected by groups of Homo Sapiens due to his ape-like features and colossal strength but meets the beautiful Aki (Aruna Shields) who has been imprisoned by her tribe.

She is one of the few Homo Sapiens to accept and love him for what he is and they embark on a passionate relationship. However AO must first fight for his survival as he battles with terrifying animals from a lost world.

He also has to face up to his biggest danger of all - the Hyena-Men who are a particularly vicious clan of Homo Sapiens that are determined to exterminate AO and his species.

Commented Jacques Malaterre: “Prehistory is an extraordinarily rich source. It brings us back to all kinds of questions about who we are today. The Neanderthal is a real movie hero. He was rough and ready, his fate was tragic … and then he disappeared.”

‘AO – The Last Hunter’ has a run time of 84 minutes, a ‘15’ certificate and an rrp of £12.99.

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 Forget the Chocolate, Couples Looking for a Romantic Movie Night Should Spice Things up with…a Curry?!?
blinkbox uncovers the unexpected ingredients that take movie watching to the next level
Movie fans might think that eye-popping 3D screens and crystal clear surround sound are all that are needed for a movie night in. However, while sight and sound are important, stimulating other senses makes watching a film even better. Findings out today from blinkbox, the UK’s leading online movie service*, reveal that even what is on the end of your fork can influence your mood, enhancing the movie experience.
Shockingly, findings reveal that action fans should swap their popcorn for sun-dried tomatoes and that couples should eat a curry during a cosy night in with a touching romance. Further findings show thatchilli can keep movie watchers focused during an intense drama, and coleslaw can give even more laughs during an off-the-wall comedy.
To promote its new ‘Movie & a Meal’ offer with supermarket Tesco, blinkbox has partnered with a top neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis, to discover which foods will help film fans get the most from the on-screen action.
Jack Lewis (Ph.D.), looked for clues as to the foods that influence our moods. Using this knowledge, Dr. Jack Lewis identified the active chemical ingredients found in everyday foods that affect our brains and emotions, and that then deliver the best movie experience depending on what the viewer is watching. His findings gave blinkbox the perfect, if unusual, combinations for the ultimate movie night in:
·         Romance –  Curl up with a spicy curry to top up your libido-stoking testosterone levels
·         Action – Sun-dried tomatoes coated in cocoa powder will raise noradrenaline which is instrumental to sensations of excitement
·         Comedy –  Fresh fish stuffed with beetroot and coleslaw to supplement the nitric oxide system and improve dopamine availability in the pleasure pathways of your brain
·         Drama – Chopped lemon, lime and mint sandwich drizzled with chilli sauce on whole wheat bread to trigger the RAS (reticular activating system) to remain alert and focused.
·         Horror – Chicken marinated in freshly brewed coffee will take you out of your comfort zone and raise levels of anxiety
“Everyone knows that certain drugs can change the way you feel, but the chemicals we take into our bodies through our diet can also have an effect on our mood,” says Dr. Jack Lewis “Choosing to eat certain foods, whilst leaving others out, regulates the availability of ‘raw materials’ that the brain’s chemical messengers are created from. This means that you can tailor your meals to create the perfect mood for a movie night in, no matter what the genre.”
Movie & A Meal is a partnership between Tesco and blinkbox - Tesco customers can now rent a blinkbox new release movie for just £2 (usual price: £3.49) with the purchase of a variety food and drink combinations that will deliver a greater movie experience.
“At blinkbox, we’re all about the movie experience and are constantly looking for ways to make it better for our customers,” said blinkbox CEO Michael Comish. “We’ve had a lot of fun working with Tesco and Dr. Jack Lewis to identify some of the more unusual food ingredients that can help you make the most out of whatever film genre you’re into.”

The Findings in Full

Romance 
A spicy curry might not seem like the most romantic meal, but it turns out that the main ingredients such as cream, coriander and soya beans can help boost testosterone, an important sexual arousal hormone for both men and women. 
Dr. Jack Lewis says:
“In order to get that “lovin’ feeling”, testosterone production requires a reasonable amount of fat in the diet together with zinc and magnesium. These form vital components of the enzymes that convert cholesterol into testosterone. Testosterone acts inside cells throughout the body and brain, strengthening muscles and stimulating brain areas involved in sexual arousal. So by dining on a meal rich in “good” cholesterol, zinc and magnesium, testosterone production can be maximised.”
Action
Adrenaline junkies that want to up the ante during an action film should put down the popcorn and pick up some sundried tomatoes. The study identified that the dried tomatoes, as well as ingredients such ascocoa powder and dried basil, contain trace levels of copper which is required to convert dopamine into noradrenaline. Additionally, l-phenylalanine is the raw material from which excitement-generating noradrenaline is made from and is found in foods such as fish, beef and aspartame (found in most sugar free beverages). 
Dr. Jack Lewis says:
“Noradrenaline is vitally involved in the famous “fight-or-flight response. For instance, it’s noradrenaline that sets your heart racing when a sudden, unexpected twist occurs in the plot line of a movie such as a car chase, accident or fight.” 
Comedy
To get the most laughs while watching a comedy, the research reveals that you need to focus on foods that boost dopamine and nitric oxide release to enhance happiness.
Dr. Jack Lewis says:
“Laughter causes a gas called nitric oxide (NO) to be released in the blood vessels of your body and brain which makes your body tingle so you feel the amusement more intensely. Nitrous oxide – more commonly known as laughing gas – is a closely related chemical. So to keep the laughs coming fast and thick, make sure you’re eating foods rich in nitrates such as beetroot, coleslaw and celery.”
“Additionally, dopamine is a major neurotransmitter used in brain networks responsible for feelings of pleasure and happiness. To increase the availability of dopamine in the pleasure pathways of the brain you should be eating foods rich in l-phenylalanine like fish, beef, chicken, pork or even soy meat substitute.”
Drama 
When getting ready to delve into a gripping drama, it’s important to be able to focus. Ingredients such as whole wheat bread and strong smelling foods like chilli, citrus fruits and mint can all help keep you engaged through all of the plot twists and emotional ups and downs. 
Dr. Jack Lewis says:
“Eating a meal consisting of slow-release carbohydrates, such as whole grains and vegetables, will provide the brain with the consistent and gradual release of energy that is necessary for holding your attention for a long period of time.” 
Additionally, the reticular activating system (RAS) is a part of the brainstem that responds to powerful stimuli and influences the overall level of activity across the brain. Consuming very pungent flavours will trigger the RAS to increase your focus.”
Horror 

If you’re a horror fiend, the study has uncovered that you should be focusing on high protein meals like chicken and salmon, while avoiding carbs which we all find so comforting and decrease your scare - ability!  
Dr. Jack Lewis says:
“To get your brain out of its “comfort zone” stay away from carb heavy meals that boost feelings of security. Instead, go for a meal that’s high in protein only, which has been observed to increase feelings of anxiety – perfect for getting in the mood for your favourite horror flick! Keeping carbs low all day ensures that the mood-stabilising chemical serotonin is low by the evening to maximise the horror.”

With the latest releases including Contraband, Jump Street, This Means War, and Project X available to stream instantly on the same day as their Blu-ray and DVD release, and absolutely no subscription required, blinkbox is the perfect way to experience great movies on any device.

Piranha 3DD

After the terror unleashed on Lake Victoria in PIRANHA 3D, the pre-historic school of blood thirsty piranhas are back. This time, no one is safe from the flesh eating fish as they sink their razor sharp teeth into the visitors of summer’s best attraction, The Big Wet Water Park. CHRISTOPER LLOYD (Back to the Future) reprises his role as the eccentric piranha expert with survivor PAUL SCHEER (The League) and a partially devoured VING RHAMES (Pulp Fiction) back for more fish frenzy. The world’s most famous lifeguard DAVID HASSELHOFF aka ‘THE HOFF’, trades in the sandy beaches of “Baywatch” to be a celebrity lifeguard at the racy water park. Prepare for double the terror, double the action and double the D’s in this sequel also starring GARY BUSEY (Lethal Weapon), KATRINA BOWDEN (30 Rock), DANIELLE PANABAKER (The Crazies), MATT BUSH (Adventureland), CHRIS ZYLKA (The Amazing Spider-Man) and DAVID KOECHNER (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy).

Starring

Danielle Panabaker, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Christopher Lloyd, Ving Rhames, Paul Scheer and David Hasselhoff 
 

Piranha 3DD will be released by Entertainment in Video on Rental & Retail DVD & Blu-Ray on

3rd September 2012

Cert – 18tbc

Running Time –

Blu-Ray 83 mins

DVD 80mins

Cat Number                                                                                                  Recommended Retail Price

Rental DVD –EDR4238                                                                      £N/A

Retail DVD –EDV9716                                                                                    £19.99

Blu-Ray –EBR5191                                                                                    £24.99

Bonus Features –

       Feature Commentary by Director John Gulager, Producer Joel Soisson, and Co-Writers Marcus Dunsten

       THE STORY BEHIND THE DD

       THE HOFFTASTIC WORLD OF DAVID HASSELHOFF

       WET AND WILD WITH DAVID KOECHNER

       "A LESSON WITH JOHN MCENROE" - A DIMENSION SHORT FILM

       DELETED SCENES

       BUSEY'S BLOOPERS

National photography competition to unveil the power of the Internet

Nominet Trust calling for entries now

Social investor, Nominet Trust today invites aspiring photographers to enter a national competition and be in with a chance of seeing their image displayed in a countrywide photography exhibition – Our Digital Planet.

Entrants are being asked to submit images which demonstrate what the internet means to them and what difference it has made to their lives. The competition winners’ photograph will complete a 24 image exhibition going on tour in six cities to demonstrate the power of the internet to change our lives for the better. Our Digital Planet will visit Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow and Leeds between August 2012 and January 2013.

The winning entry will be the final image at the exhibition, taking centre stage at the exhibition, alongside evocative images depicting a range of areas where the internet has positively affected our lives. In addition, Nominet Trust, which believes in the power of digital technology to improve lives and communities, will award the winner with over £500 of photography equipment and a personal photography workshop with renowned photographer David Collingwood.

Inspired entrants should upload their image to the Our Digital Planet Group on blipfoto.com [http://www.blipfoto.com/groups/our-digital-planet]. Entrants should also include a brief explanation of how their photo represents the impact the internet has had on their life. The competition closes on 3rd August 2012.

During the competition, visitors to blipfoto.com will be encouraged to vote to help develop the shortlist that will then be put forward to a judging panel. The panel will then decide the overall winner and that photo that will feature in the exhibition.

Annika Small Nominet Trust CEO commented:

“Whether it’s helping to improve health, education or employment prospects, reducing feelings of social isolation, helping us to campaign for good causes or championing democracy across whole nations, the internet has opened up a wealth of opportunities for individuals, communities and organisations the world over.

This national competition presents a fantastic opportunity to really get people thinking about and celebrating the opportunities the internet presents in a creative way. Entering couldn’t be easier and so I’d urge inspired individuals to get clicking and take part.

For most of us, life without the internet is a distant memory. However, 8.4 million of our total population either don’t have access to the internet or choose not to use it. We want to re-dress this balance so everyone can benefit.

The Our Digital Planet exhibition will include a range of images which aim to intrigue, inform and inspire visitors and ultimately encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to learn more about how the internet has positively contributed to our society.”

Joe Tree, founder of Blipfoto said:

"Blipfoto is a place where people share their daily stories and photos online. Everyday we're fascinated to see thousands of inspirational pictures from every corner of the world. Many people that use Blipfoto might not otherwise do this, but we foster a very supportive community. This in itself shows how the internet has broken both social and geographic barriers. We look forward to helping encourage even more people to see the benefits that the internet has to offer." 

For further information or to find out more about the competition, visit: www.ourdigitalplanet.co.uk

Optrix XD Sport,

the First Wide-Angle iPhone and iPod Touch Action Sports Case Now Available

Rugged, waterproof case and mount now available online and at Apple stores Worldwide Optrix to showcase family of extreme products during Outdoor Retailer Show at booth PV358  Optrix, designer of action sports video cases, announces the availability of the XD Sport, the first rugged, waterproof iPhone case designed to transform your iPhone 4, 4S and iPod Touch into a wide-angle action video camera. The XD Sport combines the proprietary Optrix design with a 175° wide angle aluminum and glass lens, giving sports enthusiasts the ability to shoot, edit and share 1080P videos.  Perfect for extreme sports such as mountain biking, skateboarding, skiing or motocross, the XD Sport is military grade and conforms to military spec MIL-STD-810F. “The XD Sport takes capturing adventures to another level, giving extreme sports enthusiasts an affordable option to other equipment on the market,” stated John Willenborg, founder of Optrix.  “More pictures and videos are captured using cell phones than any other devices and Optrix enhances it by making their devices splash, spill, bump and drop proof.”

The Optrix XD Sport comes with a variety of accessories, including a curved and flat mount to securely adhere to any surface, a quick release latch that makes adjusting angles fast and easy, and a rubberized sled that protects your phone while doubling as a case.  The Optrix XD Sport is currently available at www.optrix.com or at Apple stores worldwide.

Tom Hanks’ New Animated Series

 “Electric City” launches globally on Yahoo!

Yahoo! has today launched an sci-fi original digital experience from Playtone and Reliance Entertainment

Yahoo! has today launched globally Playtone and Reliance Entertainment’s animated series “Electric City,” created by and starring Tom Hanks. Set in a futuristic society, “Electric City” is a new 90- minute action-packed sci-fi adventure series spanning 20 episodes. Yahoo! will bring Hanks’ vision and storytelling to a global audience. The series is available online on desktop, tablets and mobile at http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/electric-city/

“The much anticipated ‘Electric City’ is here - we at Yahoo! could not be more thrilled to be the digital partner for this unparalleled, groundbreaking series,” said Erin McPherson VP & Head of Video at Yahoo!. “Partnering with Playtone, Reliance Entertainment and one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Tom Hanks, is an important milestone for Yahoo! in paving the way to becoming the global destination for premium online content from the best storytellers in entertainment.”

“Electric City” features a multi-talented cast that includes the voices of Tom Hanks, Jeanne Tripplehorn (“Big Love,” “Grey Gardens”), Holland Taylor (“Two and a Half Men”), Ginnifer Goodwin (Walk the line, A Single Man, He’s just not that into you), Jason Antoon, Chris Parnell, Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Georg Stanford Brown among many others. The series, produced in partnership with Playtone and Reliance Entertainment, was created by Tom Hanks and executive produced by Gary Goetzman and Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman Reliance Entertainment Group.

What is “Electric City”?

The world as we know it has ended and out of the rubble, the Electric City stands as a symbol of peace and security.  Yet under the veneer of order lies a world full of secrets and violence.  Secret police, back-alley dealings, daring chases, and murder all find a home in the “Electric City.” Through the lens of a functioning, yet dystopian metropolis, “Electric City” touches upon relevant global issues and themes including energy consumption, freedom of information, crime and punishment and more.  The story unfolds gradually, layering mystery upon mystery, inviting viewers to interact with the content and each other.  Metaphors and symbols are woven throughout, creating a perfect environment for puzzle-solving and community interaction.  Like good science fiction, “Electric City” raises provocative questions about our own way of life and value systems.  Short-form connecting storylines combined with vivid animation and a compelling score will keep audiences watching, while metaphors and a range of subject lines will keep them guessing—and reflecting.

“Every now and then, storytelling and technology unite in a fun and surprising way,” said Playtone Partner Gary Goetzman. “‘Electric City’ brings viewers into a totally unique world through a truly immersive online experience whether they're at home on their computers or mobile on their tablets and smartphones.”

“We at Reliance Entertainment are thrilled to have partnered with Playtone and Yahoo! on this ground-breaking and exciting project,” said Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman Reliance Entertainment Group. 

“Electric City’ is a creative coup, a first-of-its-kind digital event blending great storytelling, breath-taking animation and digital technology unlike anything anyone has ever done before. Playtone and Yahoo! have joined us at Reliance in devoting our very best to this series, and it’s a real tribute to our shared vision.”

The first ten episodes, which are all 5-7 minutes in length, will premiere on Yahoo! today with the remaining episodes being released on July 18^th and July 19^th. 

The “Electric City” experience, including behind-the-scenes footage of the cast can be found on http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/electric-city

The BFI and ODEON join forces at the BFI IMAX cinema

 The BFI (British Film Institute) and ODEON – the largest cinema group in Europe - have today announced that ODEON will provide under a concession agreement, a range of services for the BFI IMAX at London Waterloo, the largest cinema screen in the UK. The agreement will be effective from Thursday 19^th July 2012.

The BFI IMAX is a huge success story, grossing almost £25million in box office taking over the last five years.  To continue to provide the best possible service to the film industry and its audiences, the BFI has carefully selected ODEON, following a rigorous tender process, in order to boost further its  potential. The cinema will continue to be called the BFI IMAX and the ownership will remain the same. ODEON will be upgrading the retail and bar offering during August and September, including the introduction of a Costa coffee shop and Yog frozen probiotic yogurt bar.

ODEON will also be offering programming services to the BFI IMAX, including the latest IMAX blockbusters, world-class alternative content including live opera and theatre and educational presentations. From this Friday the BFI IMAX will be screening Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises.

Guests will also benefit from the BFI IMAX’s addition to the ODEON website and booking system, and will be able to book tickets for that must see film on the UK’s biggest screen. Tickets will no longer be bookable via the BFI IMAX website or booking line. A new booking line will be in place with the number 0330 333 7878.

Amanda Nevill, CEO, BFI said:  “The BFI IMAX is not only a unique and iconic cinema but over the past five years has been transformed into a thriving commercial success. It’s in great shape for ODEON to help us now build on this success.”

Rupert Gavin, CEO of ODEON & UCI Cinemas said: “ODEON are pleased to be able to announce this new concession agreement with BFI IMAX.  It’s a pleasure to be working together with the BFI, who support and encourage the development of the UK film industry, and we hope to be able to offer both ODEON and BFI IMAX guests the very best service and selection of films.”

ESCAPE A SUMMER OF SPORT AND

 HOST YOUR OWN 2012 EVENT

WITH THE GALLO WINE FILM CLUB

The perfect way to enjoy great wine and great film in the company of family and friends

With the start of the Olympics just weeks away, there may be moments where an escape from sport will be needed. With this in mind Gallo Family Vineyards, makers of the nation’s much loved wine, has teamed up with Universal Pictures (UK) to create Gallo Film Club, the perfect choice for those wanting to take time out from the Olympic action.

Gallo Film Club, which matches the perfect wine with fabulous films, is encouraging members to organise patriotic ‘Best of British’ movie nights, the perfect excuse to bring together friends and family whist enjoying a glass of their favourite Gallo wine. Whether it’s Along Came Polly with a glass of Moscato wine or Charlie St Cloud with Merlot Rosé over ice, the film club has the perfect combo.

On signing up to the Gallo Film Club - for free! - members will be able to choose from a selection of great film titles, best in British films including Pride & Prejudice, Wilde, Billy Elliot and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. After choosing a film, members will be able to see tips on what on how to host the most memorable Film Club night at home, from what food to offer to which wine to serve it with.

By purchasing a promotional bottle of Gallo Summer Red or Gallo Moscato, visiting the Gallo Film Club site at www.gallofamily.co.uk/filmclub and entering the bottle’s unique code, potential members will be able to claim their free DVD.

Also as part of the package, on offer will be exclusive content including competitions, offers and events, as well as the latest news and happenings from the world of film. Member privileges include a chance to win tickets to screenings, red carpet events, film premieres and even trips to film locations and studios around the world. By sharing photos and videos taken from film evenings at home, members will also be in with a chance of winning further big prizes.

Floating Cinema

FLOATING CINEMA 2013

Plans for our brand new Floating Cinema for 2013 are well underway and four shortlisted architect teams have been invited to take their designs to the next stage of the competition. Congratulations go to: Nilsson Pflugfelder  (Berlin/London) vPPR (London) OBRA  (New York/Beijing) Duggan Morris  (London) The winning design will be announced in September – so watch this space!  Our Floating Cinema Architecture Competition is produced in partnership with the Architecture Foundation. The new Floating Cinema is commissioned by the Legacy List and sponsored by Bloomberg.

FLOATING CINEMA: NOT THE OPENING CEREMONY 27 JULY

Abbey Gardens, Newham. Image: Nina Pope

Don't forget we are hosting Not the Opening Ceremony on Friday 27th July at Floating Cinema artists Somewhere’s community garden; Abbey Gardens located next to the Olympic Park in Stratford. We hope you will join us for food, music, film and quite possibly a glimpse of fireworks from the larger event taking place next door!  We hope to see you there – for more info see the Floating Cinema website.

HIT SATIRICAL PODCAST ‘THE BUGLE’ REACHES ITS 200TH EPISODE

The US and UK hit satirical comedy podcast The Bugle, hosted by JOHN OLIVER (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and ANDY ZALTZMAN (7 Day Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Live) will celebrate its monumental 200^th episode this Friday 13^th July.

Fans will be able to download the 200th episode, featuring JOHN and ANDY in their respective home cities of New York and London, via iTunes or www.soundcloud.com/the-bugle, and the show’s website, www.thebuglepodcast.com.

The Bugle 200 will see JOHN and ANDY reunite to cast their unique perspective over the week’s major news stories and protagonists.  On the agenda for this week will be the general state of the world, the banking crisis, Berlusconi’s comeback, the Olympics and how the 200th Bugle is unquestionably the showbiz event of the post-palaeolithic era.

Last year, the podcast had an average of over 2 million downloads per month.  It has regularly featured in the official iTunes podcast top 10 in both the USA and UK, with a five star rating from iTunes users. The Bugle was voted as one of the top ten podcasts of 2011 by The A.V. Club.

Since its birth in October 2007, JOHN and ANDY have dispensed their weekly doses of satire to an estimated potential global audience of 7 billion people. They have left no political hot potato unbuttered, and have presided over, and/or caused, and/or commented on (delete according to preference) the downfall of several of the world’s least desirable despots and dinner companions.

The numerous topics the show has covered include: the 2008 U.S. presidential election, the 2010 U.K. general election, the global economic crisis, the Arab Spring, the crackpot antics of the world’s various despots and lunatics, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and Lou Reed’s epoch-defining 2010 concert for dogs.  The Bugle has left no satirical hot potato unbuttered.

Spy, fly and record

 with Red5.co.uk’s Spy Hawk

…It films, it records, it flies…

RED5.co.uk, the ultimate gadget shop, today announces the Spy Hawk plane featuring a 5 megapixel video camera with live feedback to the 3.5” LCD screen on the transmitter, a 600m range and state of the art stabilisation technology.  Available today on pre-order from www.RED5.co.uk for £245.95.

The Spy Hawk is a 3 channel glider with a built in FPV (first person view) video system that sends a high quality, 5 megapixel live stream to the 3.5” LCD screen on the transmitter. It features an advanced stabilisation system that makes it super easier to fly, even for first time pilots with little or no practice at all. Simply switch on the ‘autopilot’ and the built in gyro will kick-in, keeping the plane at the correct altitude. With the plane actively giving you a helping hand, you get to concentrate on the fun side of flying.

The Sky Hawk has a range of up to 600 metres with an average flight time of  20 to 30 minutes from a single 7.4v lithium-ion polymer battery.  The Spy Hawk is made from EPO crash resistant foam,  so in the unlikely event that it will allow you to crash it, it is strong enough to resist a bumpy landing.  Thanks to its reasonable size, it’s easy to carry around, and is perfect for a trip to the park or anywhere else you’d like to get a great bird’s eye view.

The Intelligent automatic control and video signal binding, enable you to fly more than one Spy Hawk glider at the same time, so you can chase your friend’s plane around and record the dog fight with high quality video and sound. Press the enter button on your rubberised remote and the camera will start to record your progress through the sky and save the video to a 4GB SD card. It even features a sunlight screen guard for the remote that allows you to see the screen in the unlikely event the sun is shining! 

Quite simply it’s the most fun you can have with an RC Plane and when your flight is over you can watch it all back again!

See a flight from Spy Hawk’s point of view here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3KsgawNOlc&feature=youtu.be

Specifications

• First person view  glider with built in 5 megapixel camera
• Made from EPO crash proof material
• C1404 brushless motor KV3000
• ESC: 6A
• Transmitter: 2.4GHz 4 channels vs 3.5” LCD monitor plus 5.8GHz video transmission
• Live video distance: 400 metres
• Auto-pilot module
• Video recording module
• 7.4V battery 450mAh
• Wing span measures approx. 84cm
• Overall length measures approx. 62cm
• Weighs approx. 180g
• Flying time approx. 20 – 30 minutes
• Charge time approx. 40 minutes

Historic Marilyn Monroe ''Red Velvet'' Photographic Color Separations Offered for Sale

A Las Vegas art collector and owner of the original, one-of-a-kind color separations used to produce the iconic "Golden Dreams" calendars from the famous 1949 Marilyn Monroe "Red Velvet" photo shoot, is offering them for sale. These color separations were originally created and owned by the John Baumgarth Company and were discovered as part of a corporate art collection in 2010. The collection is in pristine condition and archivally preserved and presented.

The most glamorous icon of the 20th Century was captured for all time in a moment of youthful, exuberant sensuality - an unforgettable image that, more than 60 years later, communicates freshness. To reproduce the refined features, supple texture and luxurious tones that were so totally Marilyn, print artisans painstakingly created and corrected the many layers of film needed for the full color printing process to make the original Chromalin color proof - a masterpiece of printer's art.

The Kodachrome photograph and twenty-one large format color separations (16'' x 33'') offered for sale were used by Baumgarth to create the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe featured in the first "Golden Dreams" calendar produced in 1951, before the identity of the blonde bombshell posing for the photos was known (the model wasn't identified as Marilyn until 1952), and which went on to sell over eight million copies worldwide, making Marilyn the best-selling calendar girl of all time.

The collection also includes the "Lure of Lace" and "Entrancing" images that featured Marilyn wearing negligees in order to comply with U.S. postal regulations banning the transport of nude images.

The Kodachrome photograph is framed and the color separations are mounted and protected in OP3 museum-quality acrylic frames so that they may be appreciated, when artfully suspended, from both sides. These are the original separations used to produce the large format calendars and the only known surviving examples, which are documented to have changed hands through a series of corporate acquisitions spanning several decades.

When Marilyn showed up to do the calendar shoot at Tom Kelley's studio on Friday, May 27, 1949, her need was dire and immediate; her contracts with 20th Century Fox and Columbia had not been renewed and she was out of work.  The photo shoot was commissioned by Baumgarth, who paid Kelley $500 for the publication rights.

It has been reported that Marilyn received $50, which was exactly what she needed to get back her car that had been impounded. Marilyn only agreed to do the shoot if Kelley's wife Natalie was present.

Only two of the 24 images taken during the shoot, entitled by Baumgarth "A New Wrinkle" and "Golden Dreams," survived and made it to print, with the others mysteriously stolen from Kelley's studio. "A New Wrinkle" graced one Baumgarth calendar, but the picture that captured a nation's imagination was "Golden Dreams."

Neither the photographer nor the 22-year-old blonde actress and model could have realized what an historic moment they were creating. In her contract with Kelley, the starlet signed under the pseudonym Mona Monroe (right). When her movie studio, 20th Century-Fox, first learned that the nude pinup hanging in gas stations from coast to coast was none other than its rising star, it was something of a scandal. The press assailed her with questions. Was it true she had posed with "nothing on"?

The studio's initial reaction was to deny everything.  Studios such as 20th Century-Fox had stringent moral clauses in their contracts that were designed to intimidate actors and actresses. No celebrity had ever posed nude and then had the pictures distributed to a startled nation. Biographers agree that Marilyn was instrumental in persuading the studio that their natural inclination to deny the whole thing was the wrong way to go. Instead, Marilyn used an upcoming interview with Aline Mosby, a reporter with United Press International, to break the story on March 13, 1952:

"A photograph of a beautiful nude blonde on a 1952 calendar is hanging in garages and barbershops all over the nation today.  Marilyn Monroe admitted today that the beauty is she. She posed, stretched out on rumpled red velvet for the artistic photo 3 years ago because "I was broke and needed the money. Oh, the calendar's hanging in garages all over town," said Marilyn.  "Why deny it? You can get one any place.  Besides, I'm not ashamed of it.  I've done nothing wrong."

The story ended up being picked up by every wire service and circulated around the world. The reaction was swift and immediate national forgiveness. Not only that, but the sensation of the pictures, her interview and all of the related controversy made Marilyn an even bigger star.

In December 1953, an astute young publisher named Hugh Hefner bought the rights from Baumgarth to reproduce the "Golden Dreams" image as the first "Sweetheart of the Month," in the now historic inaugural issue of Playboy magazine. The success of that first issue enabled Hefner to continue producing the magazine and ultimately build his Playboy Empire.

In addition to the Red Velvet Collection, many of the original paintings in the Messenger Art Collection are being offered for sale. Visit the website www.messengerartcollection.com and click on Masterpieces for Sale.