Lego Movie!

THE LEGO MOVIE assembles an exclusive new trailer, marking the 10^th in the successful ‘Moments Worth Paying For’ campaign!

To coincide with the upcoming release of THE LEGO MOVIE (in cinemas February 14^th), Film search engine FindAnyFilm.com and Warner Bros. UK have teamed up to bring to you an exclusive trailer that shows just how many bricks go into making a great movie experience…literally!

The trailer aims to shine a light on the thousands of talented and dedicated professionals behind the animated feature film – just some of the 70,000 professionals who work in the UK film industry – in an effort to inspire audiences to respect and value official film, TV and video content.

Watch the trailer here: http://youtu.be/Gytx3rmx17I

THE LEGO MOVIE sees an ordinary LEGO minifigure (Chris Pratt), mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant (Will Ferrell) from gluing the universe together. Also starring the talented voice work of Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson and Jonah Hill to name a few, THE LEGO MOVIE is biggest movie you’ll see next year!

For thousands more Moments Worth Paying For, all above board visit: www.FindAnyFilm.com

Doctor Who Style Prediction

What Will Peter Capaldi Wear?

With Whovians the world over eagerly awaiting the 50^th anniversary special on November 23^rd, thoughts are turning to how Doctor Who will change post-regeneration. Peter Capaldi will step into the role after Matt Smith’s final episode this Christmas and there is growing speculation about what his character will be like. Whilst we now know that he will keep his native Glaswegian accent for the role, the all-important costume is yet to be revealed. As Steven Moffat recently stated in an interview that ‘it’s really important that the actor chooses what makes him feel like the Doctor’, we’ve taken a look at Capaldi’s past fashion choices to predict what The Doctor’s next trend-setting outfit will be like. 

Smart with a Hint of Eccentricity

Almost all past Doctors have added a touch of the unconventional to their outfits, letting their otherworldly side come out through a stick of celery, ridiculously long scarf or rather odd hat. We’re not certain that Capaldi’s ensemble will be quite as trailblazing as Matt Smith’s bow tie or David Tennant’s Converse trainers, but we see no reason why he shouldn’t add a touch of the unusual to his costume.

After his roles in The Thick of It and Torchwood - yes, the Doctor Who franchise does like to recycle actors - Capaldi is quite used to dressing smartly. He might opt for a simple shirt and trousers combination, with a waistcoat over the top and a cravat for a bit of sophistication. Perhaps he’ll bring back the pocket watch from the days of the Seventh and Eighth Doctors, which was briefly revisited by the Tenth Doctor when he locked up his Time Lord identity to avoid being tracked by the Family of Blood. The Twelfth Doctor’s smart and slightly eccentric outfit could be completed with a well-trimmed beard to highlight his more mature look.

Accidental Hipster

Whilst we’re sure that any costume of The Doctor’s would be chosen for reasons of personal taste and never to follow ridiculous human trends, there is a chance that he might stumble out of his extensive wardrobe looking more than a little hipster. It’s easy these days to mistake a pretentious brogue or fake pair of glasses for a merely practical item, so we’d forgive Capaldi if he ended up looking like the long-lost member of Mumford and Sons.

A small role in World War Z, in which he somewhat eerily played a W.H.O Doctor, has already shown us that Capaldi isn’t adverse to a bit of knitwear. He may well continue his foray into the exciting world of wool with a cardigan, probably maroon, which would be set off beautifully by a checked shirt. If he’s feeling particularly dapper, he could finish off the look with some turned-up chinos, brogues without socks and an expensive vintage wristwatch that he swears he got from a flea market. Oh, and the moustache, of course, groomed into submission with wax and put on Instagram for the whole of time and space to see.

Time Warp

With all that zipping about through history, The Doctor is bound to pick up a few fashion tips from other eras. Whilst we don’t think he’s ready for full-on Sontaran battle armour, there’s a decent chance that he has a few favourite human fashions that he’d like to try out. This approach was taken by the First and Eighth Doctors, but perhaps Capaldi might make things a bit more interesting by trying our several time periods all at once.

Having already done justice to a top hat in 2011 historical drama The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, Capaldi could opt for a hint of Victorian style once again. A top hat and cane would fit nicely with a crisp white shirt, maybe teamed with skinny jeans for a hint of 1970s punk. A velvet smoking jacket might add a touch of luxury to this ensemble and demonstrate the influence of his previous incarnations, whilst a clean shave and leather shoes would add a 21^st century feel. Capaldi mustn’t forget his alien roots, though, so a sonic watch would be perfect to finish off the Time Lord’s time warp costume. 

Article Written by Rosie Tallant. 

KATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA

PETER O’TOOLE JOINS STAR STUDDED CAST IN BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM

‘KATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA’

★ All-star British cast includes Joss Ackland, Steven Berkoff, and Edward Fox

★ Saint Katherine’s story to be told for the first time on screen

★ One of the biggest British independent films for decades

★The cream of British cinema talent behind the camera

November 25, 2013: Multi-award winning actor Peter O’Toole joins a star-studded cast in one of the biggest British Independent productions for decades. The film tells the remarkable story of Katherine of Alexandria and her link to Constantine the Great. Katherine, the patron saint of scholars, was officially removed from the Catholic calendar in 1969 only to be reinstated in 2002 by Pope John Paul II.

Peter O’Toole, nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards, given an honorary Oscar, and winner of four Golden Globes, produces a fine performance as palace orator Gallus, alongside Romanian newcomer Nicole Keniheart who plays the persecuted Katherine.

Screen-writer and director Michael Redwood states: “My agenda was simple: painstaking research, to create an intelligent screenplay and to seek out Britain’s best performers for their unrivalled ability to help portray the story of this religious icon. The dialogue demanded some of the world’s most recognisable voices such as Peter O’Toole and Edward Fox, who were an inspiration to work with. Katherine’s voice also had to be most haunting in its delivery”

The film stars Joss Ackland, C.B.E, (White Mischief, Lethal Weapon 2) playing Rufus, Steven Berkoff (Octopussy, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as Liberius, Edward Fox, O.B.E, (The Day of the Jackal, Edward VIII) playing Emperor Constantius and Samantha Beckinsale (London’s Burning, Shelley), half-sister of Kate Beckinsale, as the Empress Vita. Katherine of Alexandria was directed by British filmmaker Michael Redwood and filmed at Paphos in Cyprus, and Hadrian’s Wall, Pinewood Studios and Elstree Studios in the UK. The movie is set for release early 2014.

Behind the camera, debut director Redwood surrounded himself with award winning talent. Oscar winner John Poyner is Sound Supervisor, Golden Globe winner Matt Howe is Surround Sound Mixer, Oscar winner John Schoonraad is Prosthetics Supervisor and award winning cinematographer Peter Taylor is on camera.

Over 2 billion Christians around the world are expected to celebrate St Katherine’s Day on 25^th November, and there are approximately 1,100 buildings in her honour around the globe. Millions of people each year pay homage to the Saint at her monastery on Mount Sinai, Egypt, her final resting place. Despite this, so little is known about the intrigue surrounding this iconic woman.

It is commonly believed that Katherine was a Christian maiden of Alexandria in Egypt, possessing beauty, brains and noble birth. Redwood’s film portrays Katherine as a real woman, with feelings of torment and fear but a steadfast belief in her denouncement of Rome’s enforced pagan worship upon the masses. This would eventually lead to her being pitted against Rome’s finest scholars at an open trial in Alexandria, one of the film’s most dramatic scenes.

Moshi Monsters!

Gaming fans can now enjoy World Exclusive

Moshi Monsters: The Movie at Vue

-PLUS world exclusive Moshling available to Vue customers with online

ticket purchases from Sunday 1^st  December-

The much loved children’s online game, Moshi Monsters, is set to see six of its lead Moshlings make the leap from the small to the big screen in an action packed animation, at Vue Entertainment from Friday 20^thDecember. What’s more, Vue customers who book tickets online from Sunday 1^st December will receive a special code to retrieve a WORLD EXCLUSIVE, never seen before Moshling - Splatter.

Cinema goers are in for a formidable adventure as the hugely anticipated feature film sees Moshlings including Katsuma, Poppet and Mr. Snoodle travel across the weird and wonderful world of Moshi, in a race against time to collect the ransom for an ancient and extremely rare Moshling egg, which has been stolen by the evil Dr Strangeglove.

Marketing and Sales Director, Joanna Webb said: “We are thrilled to showcase the first ever Moshi Monsters film exclusively to the millions of Moshi Monster gaming fans out there. Our state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, fully-digital screens and comfortable stadium-style seating, will provide fans with an unrivalled atmosphere for the whole family to sit back and enjoy the ride.”

Moshi Monsters: The Movie is released on Friday 20th December and tickets are available from 1st December at www.myvue.com

DESERT RUNNERS

DESERT RUNNERS plays in the ‘Best of Fests’ at IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) this week and is eligible for the Audience Award www.desertrunnersmovie.com 

 

Desert Runners is directed, produced and edited by Jennifer Steinman and tells the story of an eclectic group of non-professional athletes who take it upon themselves to take on the Desert Grand Slam of runs resulting in Five Marathons in Six Days across the four harshest deserts in the world - Atacama, Sahara, Gobi and Antarctica.  All whilst running and carrying everything you need to survive (food, first aid, supplies, water) in a rucksack on your back.

 

The documentary follows the runners, Dave O'Brien a 56 year old Irish businessman, who as he has got older has become an ultra-marathon nut in an attempt to combat ageing.  Ricky, an ex-baseball player from America. Samantha, a law student from Melbourne, Australia who dreams of being the first female to complete the challenge and the youngest person at the same time.  In her words, she has time for structure before her dreams get undone by the stringent nature of societal rules of marriage and security.

 

Steinman not only offers incredible insight into the psychological nature of these competitors who go to extreme ends of the earth to fulfill their ability but shows how their sheer belief has guided them to the end result.

 

This close proximity with the competitors showing the harshness and the grit that they put themselves through is in sharp juxtaposition with the sheer awe and beauty of the natural landscapes the runners have as a backdrop.  Allowing Steinman to also offer a picture postcard of Mother Nature as well as a tough cookie to overcome when running through her.

 

At times as gruelling as it is inspiring offering an amazing insight into the mind of runners in general coupled with some wonderful landscape cinematography.  Desert Runners is one of the most exhilarating documentaries of recent years.

 

Desert Runners as well as being up for Best Documentary at the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam; was named as one of the Best of the Fest at the 2013 Edinburgh Film Festival and won Audience Awards at the 2013 Hamptons International Film Festival and 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Breaking Bad: Marathon - The Pilot and the Epic Conclusion

What? A one off exclusive event showcasing the pilot and the last sixteen episodes of the show in a back to back marathon for the first time ever in stunning theatrical format. Relive every heart-stopping moment in the comfort of a cinema seat rather than your sofa.

Where? Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BY

When? 8pm for 8.30pm Saturday 30^th November then all night
 
If the end of Breaking Bad has left you feeling (Heisenberg) blue then this is definitely the event for you so if you would like to come along please get in touch asap as places are limited!
 
Breaking Bad fans will be able to get tickets from the Prince Charles Cinema free on Friday 15th November at 13:00, available via www.princecharlescinema.com or you can turn up at their box-office on the day, limited to 2 tickets per person.
 

Breaking Bad: The Final Season and the Complete Series Boxset will be available November 25 on Blu-ray and DVD

Quentin Tarantino is the most studied director at UK universities

New film website puremovies.co.uk reveals results of country-wide survey of academics
Quentin Tarantino is the most studied director at UK universities in the last five years, a survey of academics by the film website PureMovies.co.uk has found. Tarantino, director of Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill and Django Unchained, has been referenced more than any other film director according to the leaders of film studies courses in the UK.

The survey undertaken by PureMovies.co.uk, a film website that launches today with a focus on academic discussion, industry commentary and qualified debate, also found that Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises) were the most cited films.

Dr. Garth Twa, Head of Film Studies at Uxbridge College, said: "It's no surprise. Tarantino is visceral, accessible, and students new to film studies have an immediate handle on visual pleasure. What is great about Tarantino is that he can serve as a gateway to appreciate everything from the French New Wave to genre studies to gender representation in film.'

PureMovies.co.uk launches today with columnists that include Peter Bradshaw, Danny Rubin (Screenwriter – Groundhog Day), Prof. Andrew Horton, and Dr. Cynthia Ann Baron amongst many more journalists, screenwriters, producers, academics, poster experts such as Akiko Stehrenberger and well known columnists like Owen Jones.

Talking about the launch Dan Higgins, Editor in Chief of PureMovies.co.uk said: "Puremovies.co.uk is all about providing informed discussion and debate about the latest mainstream and independent releases from leading commentators, academics and industry experts. Film fans want the kind of clued-up critique, knowledgeable debate and revealing interviews we are offering."


Pure Movies is a UK film website focusing on academic discussion, industry commentary and qualified debate that launches today featuring columns from various academics, industry insiders, journalists and screenwriters.

Quentin Tarantino was listed as the most cited director in essays or dissertations submitted over the last five years. Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises films by Christopher Nolan were the most cited films.

- The top five directors were as follows:

1. Quentin Tarantino 
2. Christopher Nolan 
3. Alfred Hitchcock 
4. Martin Scorsese
5. Steven Spielberg

-  The top ten films were:

1. The Dark Knight
2. Batman Begins
3. Vertigo
4. Pulp Fiction
5. The Dark Knight Rises 
6. Fight Club
7. Inception
8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 
9. The Social Network
10. No Country for Old Men

Dr. Garth Twa also said: "Batman is a perennial franchise that will always find a market. He's a hero who's relatable, but also flawed like we are, and troubled, but still, always a hero. Like most of us wish we could be, the most noble of intentions but the most human of frailties.”

- The survey results are based on 17 academics from key institutions across the UK, listing the most cited directors and films in essays and dissertations they have marked in the last five years. 

F1 Party

The Podium Lounge hosts the biggest Formula 1™ party of the season for the Red Bull Racing team 

In association with Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and boujis, The Podium Lounge put on the biggest Formula 1 party of the season to celebrate Sebastian Vettel’s fourth consecutive Formula 1™ World Driver’s Championship and victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Infiniti Red Bull Racing. 

F1’s record-breaking four-time World Champion chose the star-studded party, held on the Marina Rooftop Pool of the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, to continue celebrations after winning the title in New Delhi the previous week. 

The post-race party at The Podium Lounge hosted the racing community’s ultimate A-list celebrities with Vettel’s team of mechanics, engineers, management and friends from The Paddock Club including racing legends Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Rubens Barrichello, Eddie Jordan, Gil de Ferran (IndyCar Indianapolis 500 Champion) and other personalities including Sky Sports F1 presenters Simon Lazenby andNatalie Pinkham, Chairman of Sky Nicholas Ferguson (CBE), Princess Deborah Murrat, HI&RH Archduchess Eleonore of The House of Habsburg, English television presenter Vanessa Feltz, and soccer legend Diego Maradona reveling in the post-race celebrations of the 2013 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 

Arriving in the UAE for the first time after five years of consecutive sell-out events at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia in Singapore, The Podium Lounge brought together celebrities, musicians, high-profile models, international royalty and the ultra-hip crowd to a high-octane party over three nights for the Abu Dhabi race weekend, headlined by international DJ’s Sander Kleinenberg, Seb Fontaine, Hugo Heathcote, Hollaphonic, Miles Slater and the official Red Bull Racing DJ EROK on Sunday night. There was also a surprise guest performance by UK’s Victoria Aitken of her new hit single ‘24 Hour Dancefloor’ which she recently launched at boujis in London. 

The most sought-after and glamorous nightlife experience of the year hosted a sell-out event for 800 party-goers and the Who’s Who of the internationally celebrated party circuit. Guests were also treated to a stunning fashion showcase by the highly talented bespoke fashion designer, Zaeem Jamal who has boutiques on the Kings Road in London and Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. 

Podium Lounge founder Robbie Hoyes-Cock said the expansion to Abu Dhabi this year was the result of five incredible years of The Podium Lounge in Singapore. “Since 2009 The Podium Lounge has been the go-to party when F1 rolls in to Singapore,” said Mr. Hoyes-Cock, adding “This weekend we’ve been able to share this amazing experience with an equally-dazzling jewel in the F1 crown in Abu Dhabi, and can’t wait to return next year!” 

The Podium Lounge is now confirmed to take place at the 2014 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Having partnered with ex-Executive Director of Pangaea Singapore, Steve Yallop for international expansion as well as inking a partnership deal with Radar Sport & Entertainment for new and exciting Formula 1 markets including Shanghai, Monaco and Austin next year. 

“Our success with The Podium Lounge International really comes down to having the best possible venue, like-minded partners and luxury sponsors on-board, and we’re lucky enough to have an incredible collection of visionaries who believed in us from the start. Our sincerest thanks must go to McLaren, Jax Coco, Phillip Morris, Grey Goose, Moët & Chandon, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi , boujis, Red Bull and Zaeem Jamal,” adds Mr. Yallop. 

Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky and Collins Planisphere

On 7th  November 2013, Collins, in association with the Royal Observatory Greenwich, will publish two new tools for astronomers of all levels for the first time. Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, is a month-by-month guide that explores the stars and constellations visible from Britain and Ireland in 2014. Collins Planisphere is specifically designed as the perfect companion to understanding and exploring the sky above us.

Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky is a practical guidebook, an easy introduction to astronomy, and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers.

It includes an introduction that initiates readers to everything the amateur stargazer needs to know, as well as interesting facts about humanity’s relationship with the stars, dating back to the Greeks and Romans. This great book includes easy-to-use star maps and is perfect for use in the field, and at home.

Collins Planisphere, also written by Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, is a star finder that allows visible stars to be easily identified for any particular date and time. This star finder is suitable for use anywhere in Britain and Ireland, Northern Europe, Canada and Northern USA, and is best viewed as near to latitude 50 degrees north as possible.

It is an easy-to-use practical tool to help any budding or experienced astronomer identify the constellations and stars above them. Just dial in the date and time by rotating the inner plastic disk showing the time until it lines up with the relevant day of the year on the outer ring, and then look up. The moveable disk also comes in a plastic wallet which contains detailed instructions for use as well as further information about stargazing.

Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, are experienced and respected astronomical experts and authors. Both the Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky and Collins Planisphere are approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.
 

Collins 2014 Guide to the Night Sky
Published 7th
 November 2013 ¦ UK RRP: £6.99
ISBN: 978-0-00-754074-7¦ Size: 210x148 mm ¦ Paperback
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online

Collins Planisphere
Published 7th
 November 2013 ¦ UK RRP: £9.99
ISBN: 978-0-00-754075-4¦ Size: 300x300 mm
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online
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