Ghostly

Revolver Entertainment’s ‘When The Lights Went Out’ Tells the Chilling Tale of the Most Violent Poltergeist Haunting in British History, releasing on 12^th September 2012

Revolver Entertainment, the award-winning independent film distribution company, releases When The Lights Went Out, a chilling ghost-story set in Yorkshire and based on real events of a poltergeist haunting that terrorised a family for several years, in cinemas nationwide on 14^th September 2012. The film has its Yorkshire release on 12^th September 2012.

Based on the true story of the ‘most violent poltergeist haunting in British history’, the film is a masterpiece of filmmaking by avant-garde director Pat Holden (Awaydays, The Long Weekend) and is a personal undertaking for him, as his aunt lived in the house that was plagued for several years in the 1970s by chilling ghostly activity. The film is produced by Deepak Nayar (Bend It Like Beckham, Swinging With The Finkels) and Bil Bungay (Moon).

The star-cast includes the award winning actress Kate Ashfield (Shaun of the Dead, Late Night Shopping) who plays Jenny, alongside Steven Waddington (Carrington, Sleepy Hollow) who stars as Jenny’s husband, Len. They are joined by up and coming British actors Craig Parkinson (Control, Four Lions) and Andrea Lowe (DCI banks, Route Irish) who play their supportive friends Brian and Rita. Also appearing as Father Clifford, the local Priest, is Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot, Gangs of New York). Completing the cast is newcomer Tasha Connor, who plays Sally the young girl, targeted by the persistent Presence that is infiltrating their home and lives.

When The Lights Went Out is the 1970's set story of a down-to-earth Yorkshire family and the malevolent spirit who turns their existence upside down. The film starts with The Maynard family moving into their new home in a small town in the North-West of England. Len, Jenny, and their teenage daughter Sally soon realize, however, that their dream home isn’t so perfect after all. There is a presence living amongst them who is set to disturbingly disrupt their lives.

Len and Jenny struggle to keep the already-fragile family together under the ghost's onslaught, as sinister echoes from the distant past start to reveal its true nature. And, as things get worse, it becomes apparent that the young daughter Sally is the main focus of its attentions. All must come together to fight the evil spirit if she is to survive.

The feature film was shot on location in and around West Yorkshire for six weeks, a location that is perpetually associated with paranormal activity. Home to the most terrifying monument of early England, the Pontefract Castle of Yorkshire has been the subject of ghost sightings since the death of Richard II, who was imprisoned within the castle. Now, his looming presence has become the harbinger of terror for locals and tourists alike, giving Yorkshire the ghostly alias of ‘Bloody Pomfret.’

When The Lights Went Out is a Reliance Entertainment, Starlight Film Partners and Solar Film Partners production in association with Kintop Pictures, Bent Nail and Bil Bungay. International Sales are being represented by Simon Crowe of SC Films International.

Made in the same vein as films such as Paranormal Activity, When The Lights Went Out is an authentic portrayal of the Maynard family’s ordeal, captured with chilling intensity and purpose.

When The Lights Went Out Releases in Yorkshire on 12^th September 2012 and Nationwide from the 14^th of September 2012 by Revolver Entertainment.

Bad Cinema Etiquette

to be Targeted by ‘Ninja Task Force’ in Morphsuits

The Prince Charles cinema has teamed up with Morphsuits to put an end to obnoxious behaviour with a team of ‘Invisible Cinema Ninjas’ ready to pounce on noisy viewers

Morphsuits, the full body Lycra costume company, has provided a solution to noisy and badly behaved cinemagoers by providing ‘invisible ninja’ costumes for volunteers to catch culprits of misconduct in the stalls, the second ‘anonymous vigilante’ act in this month. In a world first, The Prince Charles Cinema has hired a group of volunteer Cinema Ninjas dressed in the black all-in-one Lycra suits – practically imperceptible in the dark of a cinema – to put a stop to bad cinema etiquette and tomfoolery such as popcorn throwing, feet on seats and the use of mobile phones during films. The lighting in the cinema and the nature of the costumes has allowed the ‘ninjas’ to catch the offenders red handed.

• Morphsuits contacted The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, London with the idea and they agreed to trial the concept
• They recruited volunteers from their legions of regular cinemagoers in return for seeing the movie they ‘guard’ for free
• The Morphsuit ninjas have a clear brief to tackle any breach of what the cinema calls a ‘code of conduct’ for moviegoers
• The ‘ninjas’ place themselves in the darkest areas of the cinema, only coming out when they spot bad etiquette in the stalls
• Morphsuits are now looking to offer this service to other cinemas around the country, providing suits for free
• This is the second community act Morphsuits have been involved in, when last week saw ‘anonymous unrioters’ cleaning up the streets of Clapham to mark the anniversary of the London riots

Quotations

Gregor Lawson, cofounder at Morphsuits commented:

“I’m a big fan of going to the cinema, but there’s an unspoken code of conduct when you’re watching a movie that some people just don’t understand. Then when some fans were discussing being ninjas in their Morphsuits on our Facebook page I had a eureka moment. I thought I’d find a cinema and see if we could bring a light hearted taskforce to the aid of movie fans.”

Head of PR for The Prince Charles Cinema, Paul Vickery commented:

“The ‘Cinema Ninjas’ may sound ludicrous, but they have been a real success in clamping down on those ruining films for everyone else with inconsiderate behaviour. Like every cinema, we were irritated and upset by the minority of people running films for everyone else. When Morphsuits got in touch with us and suggested the Ninja idea, I thought it was a stroke of genius. We recruited some of our diehard fans, who get to watch the movies for free, and we haven’t looked back since.”

One wrongdoer who was caught by the anonymous vigilantes, Abdul Stagg, commented:

“I normally hate noisy people in cinemas, but I got a call from my friend just as the movie started and thought I could get away with taking it. The last thing I expected was two completely blacked-out people suddenly appearing by our seats and give me and my mates a warning to shut up. It was actually pretty terrifying at first, but then I realised it was a bit of a laugh and a great way to make it clear what I was doing was having an impact on those around me. It certainly made me hang up and shut up for the rest of the film.”

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

 MAKES ITS CINEMATIC DEBUT WITH LIVE 3D SCREENINGS AT

ODEON CINEMAS

ODEON – the largest cinema chain across the UK and Ireland - is thrilled to announce the first ever cinematic screenings of the Last Night of the Proms, LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall in spectacular 3D.

On Saturday 8 September, ODEON cinemas across the country¹ are offering guests front row seats to the BBC Proms as the world famous classical music event is shown on the cinema screen and in 3D for the very first time. 

With eight specialist cameras placed on stage, Proms fans will be able to soak up the fantastic atmosphere and feel like they are part of the action. The truly immersive film experience will offer unique and never seen before viewpoints, with cameras able to pan, tilt and rotate 180 degrees, capturing perfect footage of every performance. A remote camera will also be placed in the orchestra pit, providing a 3D view of every instrument and musician.

Drew Kaza, Digital Director at ODEON & UCI Cinemas said, “This is the first time the BBC Proms will be available to view on the cinema screen and in glorious 3D. We are delighted to be able to offer guests the chance to experience this momentous occasion which is part of our ODEON Plus programme.” 

“We look forward to celebrating the culmination of an extraordinary British summer and hope guests enjoy what’s sure to be an evening of outstanding musical talent, from the comfort of their local ODEON.”

Tickets are available to purchase on ODEON’s website www.odeon.co.uk, mobi.odeon.co.uk, via the ODEON Plus  booking line on 0871 224 1891 or by calling in at the box office. Tickets may also be purchased on the BBC Proms website http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms

The Hunger Games

A futuristic black chariot travelled the route of the District Line in London today, to celebrate the release of The Hunger Games on 2 Disc DVD, 2 Disc Blu-ray and Download to own from Monday. Replicating the famed chariot parade of the “Tributes” from the 12 “Districts” in the ground-breaking movie...

In the chariot was a “Capitol Representative” who bore a striking resemblance to Effie Trinket, along with two competition winners who won the chance to take part by creating and designing their own Hunger Games “Tribute” costumes.

The “Tributes” were 16 year old Billie Surrey from Stoke-on-Trent and 21 year oldIbtisam Ahmed from Nottingham. They entered a competition on the official The Hunger Games Facebook page to design their own Capitol-themed costume. But they weren’t required to actually enter an arena and fight to the death...

The Chariot ride began at Battersea Park and continued through to Westminster and along the Embankment taking in key London landmarks.

Billie said: "The best bit was when we took the horse drawn carriage across Westminster Bridge and there were lots of Hunger Games fans gathered there to see us. We posed for photos and it was brilliant fun. It's not every day you get to do something like that!"

Ibtisam said: "I'm a massive fan of The Hunger Games and getting  to ride through the streets of London in a Hunger Games costume I designed and made myself was amazing. It felt great being a Tribute, but I'm glad I didn't have to enter the Hunger Games arena at the end!"

Sarah Sanders, from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, commented: “We are delighted that our chosen Tributes enjoyed the day and are so excited about Monday’s DVD and Blu-ray release that they were prepared to create their own costumes.”

The Hunger Games is out on 2 disc Blu-ray, 2 disc DVD and Download to own from Monday

To find photos of the The Hunger Games-inspired chariot parade please go tohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/dnapr/

‘Netflix: What’s Hot’ guide

Wet Weather Warning: Stay Indoors with Netflix With new figures confirming the biggest washout for a century, the British Summer is officially over but fear not, Netflix will keep you entertained this September when you are indoors avoiding the rain, with the following new film and TV releases, all either out now or available from tomorrow on the service.

Breaking Bad: Season 4 Fans of hit US drama Breaking Bad can continue enjoying the show on Netflix with the arrival of season 4 starting tomorrow. The fourth season from Vince Gilligan promises as much action, drama and dark comedy as the previous seasons. About the show - A high school science teacher who learns that he has terminal lung cancer and teams with a former student to manufacture and sell high-quality crystal meth to secure his family's future.

New this fortnight

Iron Man 2 Refusing to hand over his technology to the government, rich inventor Tony Stark -- aka Iron Man — battles against his friend Lt. Col. Rhodes. But when an arms maker partners with a rogue Russian physicist, Iron Man teams up with Rhodes to take them down.

Killers When an elite assassin marries a beautiful computer whiz after a whirlwind romance, he gives up the gun and settles down with his new bride. That is, until he learns that someone from his past has put a contract out on his life.

2012 When volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters suddenly threaten to destroy the world, a divorced father desperately attempts to save his family -- unaware that a conspiracy is afoot amid the chaos in this doomsday thriller.

Warrior Set in the violent world of mixed martial arts combat, this gritty drama follows two brothers at war with each other, who have pursued separate lives. But preparation for a championship bout soon leads the siblings back into each other's paths.

Spiral

Euronews in "The Spiral", the first cross-media pan-European TV series

"The Spiral", a political and detective series, will be broadcast in nine countries simultaneously, and Euronews is part of this unique project starting on September 2, 2012, playing its role as a pan-European news media reference.

Lyon, France, 31 August 2012 - Euronews is a full-fledged element of "The Spiral", a participative TV series in five episodes (52'), broadcast across Europe in September 2012 (1).

The project represents the perfect synthesis of traditional TV storytelling and new media interactivity. "The Spiral" is based on viewers' new habits; they are not just watching TV, they are also using smartphones, tablets and social media to interact with the sequence of the events.

Euronews in the Spiral

Euronews is a special partner in the series and participates to enhance the story. As international media, Euronews appears in several episodes reporting on the events and also heightens the intrigue through specific online news.

Starting with the first episode when a Europol cop watches on euronews.com a news story linked to the heist of six world renowned paintings in six museums across Europe, then on screen as the Euronews anchor presents the headlines. The Euronews bureau in Brussels also participated as the location of a scene. 

Euronews also produced special "reports" to be exclusively linked to the series' website, but in a Euronews environment. The first story is already available:www.euronews.com/2012/08/29/mystery-spirals-replace-stolen-masterpieces

 

"The Spiral" is a unique project:

everyone can enjoy it in reality, online, on TV.

Since August 21st, six world renowned paintings have already disappeared, replaced by a mysterious spiral, in six museums across Europe(2).

The game has already started: the thieves invite everyone to search for the paintings, hidden deep in www.thespiral.eu.

The series will start in the next days on air in nine countries and on seven channels(1).

The collective search will in fact result in the creation of the most valuable work of art, named The Spiral. It will be inaugurated at a major event on September 28th at 21:00 CET in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. This event is both the end of the story on TV, online and in reality.

The story

Arturo is a mysterious and enigmatic Banksy-like artist known in the art scene for his playful actions against the establishment. He runs The Warehouse, an art community in Copenhagen. Together with six young artists from The Warehouse, he sets up a major stunt: the heist of six major works of art. Arturo and the artists invite the audience to search and find the paintings to create The Spiral, the most valuable work of art.

Producer: Caviar Films, Brussels, www.caviarfilms.com, director: Hans Herbots, cast: www.thespiraltheseries.com/cast/

(1)   Arte (Germany, France, Switzerland and Belgian-speaking part), NRK (Norway), SVT (Sweden), TV3 (Denmark), Vara (The Netherlands), VRT (Belgium), YLE (Finland).

(2)   Six world renowned painting of Rubens, Eckersberg, Picasso, Larsson, Schjerfbeck and Munch disappeared in six museums across Europe: the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, the Rubenshuis in Antwerp, the DidrichsenMuseum in Helsinki, the Nasjonalmuseet in Oslo, the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven and the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen.