Game of Thrones 6x07 "The Broken Man" - The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded. Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Mark Mylod.
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Game of Thrones 6x07 Promo "The Broken Man" (HD)
Game of Thrones 6x07 "The Broken Man" - The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded. Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Mark Mylod.
The Night Shift Season 3 "Can Their Love Survive?" Promo (HD)
In the first half of this two-part episode, the night shift crew is back for more action and the gang finds themselves immersed in a life-and-death rescue of a woman gravely injured in a car accident. While TC Callahan (Eoin Macken), Scott Clemmens (Scott Wolf) and Topher Zia (Ken Leung) deal with the situation at the hospital, Drew Alister (Brendan Fehr) is serving time overseas in Afghanistan and he, along with colleague Syd Jennings (recurring guest star Jennifer Beals), have to figure out a way around the cultural divide to treat a young Afghani woman. Jordan Alexander (Jill Flint) has recruited Shannon Rivera (Tanaya Beatty) to the night shift team and the recent med school graduate is eager to prove herself, but her spunky, outspoken nature may not sit well with everyone, particularly Paul Cummings (Robert Bailey Jr.). TC's sister-in-law, Annie (Sarah Jane Morris), returns and JR Lemon also stars as Nurse Kenny Fournette.
Interview with Benjamin Bratt - Ride Along 2
In Ride Along 2, Benjamin Bratt stars as Antonio Pope, a local Miami ‘businessman’ and the prime suspect in Ice Cube and Kevin Hart’s hilarious new adventure. For Bratt, an actor best known for his Emmy-nominated turn in Law & Order (with an additional 25-plus films to his credit), the new role also marks a welcome departure – here playing a character on the wrong side of the law in his very first action-comedy.
Q: What’s it like joining the world of Ride Along?
A: Joining the world of Ride Along is like jumping onboard a fast moving train (laughs).
Q: Tell us about the character you play?
A: I play a man by the name of Antonio Pope who is almost the personification of this great, fabulous, wealthy city. He’s a celebrated citizen, clearly a successful businessman and a friend of politicians. He’s also a playboy, a man who has all the right toys and all the right clients. And we also learn quite early on in the film that he’s involved with certain illicit activities. But in his mind he’s just a good businessman. So yes, to play someone like that who lives in that kind of elevated layer of fine air, you know, and playing opposite Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, was a pretty great thing to shoot.
Q: You don’t usually play a character like this. Was that fun for you?
A: Absolutely. You know, the funny thing is I’m often the cop or the detective. So not only is it a first for me to be in an action comedy, it’s also a first to play this kind of villain.
Q: What was the biggest challenge in making it?
A: The trick for me as an actor was to not play it for comedy. That’s Kevin’s job and Ken’s (co-star Ken Jeong). I had to find the gravitas to bring to it. And this is something the director, Tim Story, and I talked about. The only way a character like this can work is if you bring that sense of danger and threat... That said, in the writing, there is also a kind of stylized approach to the character that you want to try to make real. He speaks in a certain way. He says certain things that are just a little off – things that make you think that here’s a guy who no one says no to and that he has to take things to a higher and higher and level to get the thrill. He might just be a little bit of a freak, you know (laughs).
Q: What was it like filming here in Miami?
A: The truth is you could have made Ride Along 2 in any city and made it work. But to set it here in Miami, you know, one of the most sexy, sensual, international cities in the country, it just brings that much more to the film. And I think it’s clear that the city itself emerges as one of the major characters in the film. You can feel that.
Q: What is it about the combination of Ice Cube and Kevin Hart that works so well on screen?
A: They’re a continuation of a long line of comedians who make this sort of dynamic work. And it’s as old as film comedy, really. Not to date myself, but you can go back as far as Laurel and Hardy… They’re part of that tradition of the eternal movie ‘odd couple’. There’s an ever present element of friction. They just don’t go well together. And yet you find underneath it all there’s a true care and love there. That’s the thing. As much as they don’t belong together, they can’t be apart. They ultimately care about each other. When you have someone like Kevin Hart who is a master comedian at the top of his game opposite someone who is as real and OG as Ice Cube, it’s organic.
Q: Do we see it again in the new film?
A: They created that alchemy in the first one. Here in the second one, all the stakes are elevated. The film is bigger. More action. The writing is more comedic. And their alchemy, their chemistry – they can answer each other’s lines without effort. I mean, Cube says more with a look sometimes than he does with a word. That comes with familiarity and spending time together. The good news for audiences is the banter is the star. The banter, the friction between them, is really what drives the films.
Ride Along 2 is out on Blu-ray and DVD now.
Q: What’s it like joining the world of Ride Along?
A: Joining the world of Ride Along is like jumping onboard a fast moving train (laughs).
Q: Tell us about the character you play?
A: I play a man by the name of Antonio Pope who is almost the personification of this great, fabulous, wealthy city. He’s a celebrated citizen, clearly a successful businessman and a friend of politicians. He’s also a playboy, a man who has all the right toys and all the right clients. And we also learn quite early on in the film that he’s involved with certain illicit activities. But in his mind he’s just a good businessman. So yes, to play someone like that who lives in that kind of elevated layer of fine air, you know, and playing opposite Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, was a pretty great thing to shoot.
Q: You don’t usually play a character like this. Was that fun for you?
A: Absolutely. You know, the funny thing is I’m often the cop or the detective. So not only is it a first for me to be in an action comedy, it’s also a first to play this kind of villain.
Q: What was the biggest challenge in making it?
A: The trick for me as an actor was to not play it for comedy. That’s Kevin’s job and Ken’s (co-star Ken Jeong). I had to find the gravitas to bring to it. And this is something the director, Tim Story, and I talked about. The only way a character like this can work is if you bring that sense of danger and threat... That said, in the writing, there is also a kind of stylized approach to the character that you want to try to make real. He speaks in a certain way. He says certain things that are just a little off – things that make you think that here’s a guy who no one says no to and that he has to take things to a higher and higher and level to get the thrill. He might just be a little bit of a freak, you know (laughs).
Q: What was it like filming here in Miami?
A: The truth is you could have made Ride Along 2 in any city and made it work. But to set it here in Miami, you know, one of the most sexy, sensual, international cities in the country, it just brings that much more to the film. And I think it’s clear that the city itself emerges as one of the major characters in the film. You can feel that.
Q: What is it about the combination of Ice Cube and Kevin Hart that works so well on screen?
A: They’re a continuation of a long line of comedians who make this sort of dynamic work. And it’s as old as film comedy, really. Not to date myself, but you can go back as far as Laurel and Hardy… They’re part of that tradition of the eternal movie ‘odd couple’. There’s an ever present element of friction. They just don’t go well together. And yet you find underneath it all there’s a true care and love there. That’s the thing. As much as they don’t belong together, they can’t be apart. They ultimately care about each other. When you have someone like Kevin Hart who is a master comedian at the top of his game opposite someone who is as real and OG as Ice Cube, it’s organic.
Q: Do we see it again in the new film?
A: They created that alchemy in the first one. Here in the second one, all the stakes are elevated. The film is bigger. More action. The writing is more comedic. And their alchemy, their chemistry – they can answer each other’s lines without effort. I mean, Cube says more with a look sometimes than he does with a word. That comes with familiarity and spending time together. The good news for audiences is the banter is the star. The banter, the friction between them, is really what drives the films.
Ride Along 2 is out on Blu-ray and DVD now.
Interview with Stars of cannibal horror romance "Tear Me Apart" - Alfie Stewart, Jennie Eggleton and Frazer Alexander
As this year’s meatiest post-apocalyptic cannibal horror romance TEAR ME APART gears up for its UK Theatrical Premiere and worldwide VOD release, we spoke to the three young leads, Alfie Stewart, Jennie Eggleton and Frazer Alexander to discuss their roles.
Q: For all of you this is your first lead role in a feature film. Describe your feelings when you were told you’d won the role.
Alfie: I was quite surprised because my audition was one of those ones where you can’t really gauge how well you’ve done. I wasn’t expecting to get the part, which made it even sweeter! I was ecstatic when I got the news. I couldn’t wait to bring the story to life.
Jennie: Overwhelming joy and excitement - and shock! At the final recall everyone was so good that I was certain I hadn’t got the role so when I got the call from my agent I was speechless! As well as being my first lead it was also one of my first professional jobs so I was thrilled to be given the chance to be part of such an amazing project.
Frazer: This was not just my first lead role, it was my first professional audition, and saying I was surprised would be a complete understatement. Completely over the moon and mildly/embarrassingly emotional would probably be the best way to describe it.
Q: The film deals with some pretty (forgive the pun) ‘meaty’ issues. How did you process the challenges presented?
Alfie: With a vivid imagination. I really tried to immerse myself in the character and the world, exploring the depths of his psyche and his place within the story. I think that once I understood the character, the ‘meaty issues’ were processed easily because they are necessary to the story. I think challenges are fun - they keep you on your toes!
Jennie: Whilst the film deals with issues that I hope we will never have to deal with, at its core there are issues that are pretty universal and relevant to us now - love, sex, growing up, the need to survive. I found that there was a lot of myself in Molly so when dealing with the difficult issues there were already routes that I could use to approach the character and what she has to deal with. She can change between being innocent and manipulative very quickly, and will do almost anything to survive. I find that complexity in such a young character fascinating.
Frazer: I highly doubt that I will ever get to play a character I like everything about, but it’s important as an actor to never judge the character’s flaws and their behaviour, it is part of who they are and therefore part of me whilst I am in front of the camera. Dealing with the ‘meaty’ issue was really as simple as that, plus my character is not as open to the cannibalism side of things anyway so I’m sure this was probably slightly more of a challenge for Alfie than myself.
Q: The film really depends on the chemistry between the three of you, which is pretty electric. Tell us what it was like to work with each other.
Alife: I feel very lucky to have worked with such talented and easy-going co-stars. We had an amazing time, on and off set. There were points where it felt like Frazer was actually my brother, we bonded brilliantly. The crew were equally as amazing, and the experience of making this film was very special.
Jennie: Well, it is very rare that you are on set with the same people day in day out for a month, living together in tiny rooms, without getting on each other’s nerves, but the boys were so supportive, kind and funny that the whole process was a dream. They both have a wicked sense of humour so I never stopped laughing. I’m glad that a fraction of our relationship has been captured on screen and that we get to share it with audiences, as it’s pretty special.
Frazer: It was a complete dream. The chemistry was exactly the same off set as well. I learned a massive amount about the industry from Alfie, as he has worked on a vast array of projects. Jennie is elegant by nature and the most beautiful actress. She sees things others don’t and has a wonderful grasp of the language, two traits that I would happily have worn off on me.
Q: Alfie, your character, although only 16 years-old, carries a highly complex mix of instincts and emotions. How much of an acting challenge was this, particularly the cannibalism scenes?
Alfie: It was a challenge upon which I thrived. The character fascinates me, his animalistic and boyish nature allowed for a lot of freedom and expression. Delving into the complexity of his mind was intriguing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't actually like the meat they used in place of human flesh though. I remember spitting it out quite repulsed after each take. I think it was Parma ham from M&S. The art department were slightly annoyed that I didn't like it because it was relatively expensive!
Q: Jennie, you play a young woman who could be the last female on the planet. Daunting or what? Did you bring any personal feelings about such an extreme situation to the role?
Jennie: HA - yeah, no pressure there! That was one of the themes that attracted me about the script early on. She is dealing with the weight of that, what she has seen done to other women in her past, how men treat her, and also how her sexuality can be powerful. It’s an incredibly complex situation to be in. I’m a feminist and I definitely brought my own feelings on equality and the treatment of women to Molly.
Q. Frazer, as the older brother you carry the darkest, most violent threat in the film. Yet you are also perhaps the most vulnerable of the three. Was this a difficult balance to achieve?
Frazer: Yeah, it was difficult during the initial stages of the rehearsal process. It was important to remember that the character had not actually been brought up in a normal family, he survived solely on his own intuition and a naïve one at that. The character does have some awful flaws, but that being said, I hope the audience manage to relate to him and realise that he is not all bad. He does have his brother’s best interests at heart.
Q: What do you hope audiences will take from the film?
Alfie: First and foremost I hope that the audience is entertained. I also hope that the story captures their imaginations and makes them think about some of the themes. My character has been brought up in a world extremely different from the one we currently live in and has therefore grown into a more primitive, instinctive and animalistic being. Constantly inundated with comforts, we often forget that we are animals, we are PART OF nature and not separate from it. It is an interesting thing to ponder. I hope the film inspires creativity and impresses people.
Jennie: I hope as well as enjoying the amazing landscapes and Ern’s beautiful shots, they take away a story of three young people growing up. I think the undercurrent of this film is a touching coming-of-age story, exploring how they negotiate their way through growing up under pretty dire circumstances!
Frazer: I hope the audiences enjoy the film as much as we all enjoyed making it. I hope people argue over which characters they preferred and who was right and wrong in their actions, I really hope some of them side with the older brother as well!
Q: Although not strictly a horror film, genre fans will embrace its dark themes and execution. Are you horror film fans? Do you have a favourite horror film?
Alfie: I think that horror films can sometimes be overwrought with clichés, and quite predictable. However, when an original idea is executed well and the film isn't tainted by cheese they can be thoroughly entertaining and unsettling. I appreciate the darkness. ‘The Babadook’ is an excellent horror film, definitely one of my favourites.
Jennie: I have to say I generally don’t watch many horror films. Whenever I do I end up lying in bed replaying the whole film in my head and imagining shadows are people! ‘The Shining’ is my sort of scary movie - the one that plays with your mind.
Frazer: I love ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, Anthony Hopkins’ performance is nothing short of impeccable and the relationship between Hannibal Lector and Clarice Stirling was encapsulating to watch.
Q: Finally, what are all you up to next?
Alfie: Playing my guitar religiously, waiting for the phone to ring. Aside from that I’ve filmed an episode of Channel 5’s ‘Suspects’, which will air later this year.
Jennie: I’m currently auditioning - so watch this space!
Frazer: I’ve recently signed with Cole Kitchenn and I’m excited about the future and what it holds in store.
TEAR ME APART is released online on June 17, 2016, following its UK theatrical premiere at The Genesis, Whitechapel, on June 16.
Capgras' delusion patient
In this clip we see a Capgras' delusion patient, a condition presumably caused by impaired connections between the visual areas of the temporal lobe and the amygdala. In this case, we see the consequences of reduced emotional representation associated with visual inputs.
Monday 30 May 2016
Competition: Win Freshwater DVD
Synopsis:
Lake Charles in Louisiana is the idyllic spot to catch some sun and enjoy the tranquil miles of freshwater. When a group of 20-somethings meet up at their island lake house for a weekend of partying, one of the friends never shows up.
As more lake visitors are yanked underwater by what seems to be some giant alligators, the screams bring the group out of the lake house. Frantically discovering their boat has drifted away, they have to watch helplessly as more of their friends are pulled under the water. Will anyone get off the island alive, in one piece? Something more sinister seems to be at play…
Win This:
Freshwater [DVD]
To enter all you have to do is answer this easy question...
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When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Coldplay's Technicolor In A Montage For Five Years
It took me five years to sing this song.
February 23, 2011-April 19, 2016.
Concept inspired by Noah Kalina, music by Coldplay.
Sunday 29 May 2016
Wayward Pines 2x02 Promo "Blood Harvest" (HD)
Wayward Pines 2x02 "Blood Harvest" - As Theo fights to make sense of his new life in Wayward Pines, he recognizes his value as the only surgeon in town and uses it as leverage to get answers to the many questions he has about the status of his wife, Rebecca, and the truth about the town from First Generation leader Jason Higgins. CJ Mitchum (Djimon Hounsou), an original resident of Wayward Pines and a historian for the town with extensive knowledge of its complex origins, is the one person who can provide a unique bridge between the current world of Wayward Pines and the previous world that humans inhabited. Meanwhile, Megan Fisher heads up the research being conducted on the Abbies, Theresa (guest star Shannyn Sossamon) frantically searches for her son, Ben (guest star Charlie Tahan), and CJ Mitchum spearheads a vital and potentially deadly project outside the fence in the all-new “Blood Harvest” episode of WAYWARD PINES airing Wednesday, June 1st on FOX.
Saturday 28 May 2016
National Wrestling Alliance Invades New York City!
After a very successful "Parade of Champions" Event during WrestleMania Week in Texas this year - the NWA continues its expansion North with the announcement of a new promotion "NWA Big Apple Wrestling" based out of New York City.
This gives fans on the East Coast - a longtime WWWF / WWE stronghold - the opportunity to see the hard-hitting competitive style that the NWA has become known for all over the world.
"We are very excited to welcome this new promotion to the NWA family," stated NWA Director of Operations James Beard. "Our expansion into the Northeast opens up a brand new market for the NWA and we are very much looking forward to meeting the fans and providing them with an alternative product."
"New York City is just the first of several new markets the NWA has considered expansion into and we are also looking at eventually presenting events in Milwaukee, Chicago, Philadelphia, and we are currently planning another big NWA event for WrestleMania Week next year in Orlando."
This brings the total number of NWA-licensed promotions worldwide to 30.
Less than a year ago the NWA launched the extremely popular NWAClassics.com digital network that boasts the most extensive collection of vintage wrestling matches in existence. Currently over 300 of the greatest matches in history are online - and only a small portion of the library has been released.
The NWA continues to enjoy a steady corporate growth and shows no signs of slowing down as it develops NWAClassics.com and uploads new content on a daily basis - as it continues to sign up new licensee promotions that are excited about promoting wrestling under the NWA brand - as it moves into larger markets such as New York and New Jersey - as its licensee promotions present bigger and better live events domestically - and as the NWA continues to develop merchandising and television broadcast contacts worldwide.
Friday 27 May 2016
Electric Bug Zapper in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys
Gav and Dan look (a little too closely) at what happens when a fly hits an electric bug zapper.
Big GTA Online Update Announced
Build a criminal empire across Los Santos and Blaine County and reap the lucrative rewards.
Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, May 26, 2016
WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week's SmackDown to revisit the show's most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
Independence Day: Resurgence | Why Are They Screaming? | Official HD Clip 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence in cinemas & IMAX June 23 2016
We always knew they were coming back. After INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defence program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Starring Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jessie Usher, Maika Monroe, Sela Ward
Bones 11x18 Promo "The Movie in the Making" (HD)
Bones 11x18 "The Movie in the Making" - To produce a television segment on the Jeffersonian’s Medico-Legal lab, a documentary crew follows Brennan, Booth and the Jeffersonian/FBI team on a “typical” case as they investigate a corpse found in a landfill that was buried there more than a decade ago. The camera captures normally unseen footage of the team at work, while candid commentary by each of the team members provides an inside look at the investigation as Booth and Aubrey show off their unique skills in the field, and Brennan and her team prove their expertise and integral importance to solving murder cases in the all-new “The Movie in the Making” episode of BONES airing Thursday, June 2nd on FOX.
This new Puppet Concept is really cool!
Here's a new puppet concept that I designed and built during the last two months. It took some time to refine, and alterations may still be made, but it's at a stage now that I'm happy to show y'all.
Apologies for the echoey room :/
https://twitter.com/BarnabyJDixon
VR Graffiti Simulator
Here's a quick run through how some of the features work. The game will be available via SteamVR next week. We will be posting another update when its dropped.
Thursday 26 May 2016
Film News (UK): Cannibal romantic horror TEAR ME APART gets VOD release
It will be available to buy or rent from $4.99 exclusively from; www.tearmeapartmovie.com
Other packages and platforms will be announced soon
New Trailer
Synopsis:
Living in a cave in a barren part of the Cornish landscape, two brothers turn to cannibalism to survive. Although the eldest (played by Frazer Alexander) clings to the notion that their father will reappear, bringing with him the return of the 'old world', the younger brother (Alfie Stewart) has no such moral compass and relishes the meat he can get from the bodies of nomadic wanderers who stray into his sights. Then one day, a different kind of prey appears, in the form of a beautiful teenager (played by Jennie Eggleton). She is possibly the last girl alive and her powerful presence ignites a sexual maelstrom. A dangerous game is about to be played. Animalism versus humanity. Love versus survival. Love. Kill. Eat.
Director Alex Lightman reveals: "When the idea of a post-apocalyptic world devoid of women emerged, we were adamant that the film should not explain what happened. It is essentially about three young people trying to figure out not just how to survive, but if survival is what matters most to them."
TEAR ME APART is directed by Alex Lightman, written by Tom Kerevan and produced by Alex Lightman, Tom Kerevan & Ern Herrmann, It stars Alfie Stewart, Jennie Eggleton and Frazer Alexander. all making their lead feature film debuts. Receiving its World Premiere at Austin Film Festival 2016, the film is the first project from Cannibal Films, who are already in development with their second feature, a psychological thriller, which they intend to shoot next year.
Learn to Play an Instrument in 7hours and 38mins
This month I've been learning a new instrument. I can already play guitar and piano so I decided to learn something new with the Bamboo Saxophone and cover the jazz piece Take Five by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. I set the bar at learning the first minute of the song and it took me 7 hours and 38 minutes to record a decent take.
Will (TNT) Trailer HD
TNT has ordered 10 episodes of Will, a brand new drama that tells the wild story of young William Shakespeare, played by newcomer Laurie Davidson. Also starring are Olivia DeJonge, Colm Meaney, Mattias Inwood, Jamie Campbell Bower and Ewen Bremner.
Will opens with a young William Shakespeare (Davidson) just arriving onto the punk-rock theater scene in 16th century London. It is in this seductive, violent world that his raw talent faces rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous sideshows. This is the exciting, dangerous and contemporary version of Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.
Attracted to Will's naïve genius is Alice Burbage (DeJonge), the talented, beautiful and rebellious daughter of James Burbage (Meaney), the carpenter with a vision to build the first theater in London since Roman times. Despite being the daughter of an impresario, Alice is forbidden by society from pursuing a career in the theater. Her brother Richard Burbage (Inwood), is innately talented, but too much in love with himself and prone to overact. A chance encounter at the theater leads him to team up with Will in what would soon become the greatest actor-writer partnership the world has ever seen. Rounding out Will's cast of characters are playwright, poet and chief Shakespeare rival Christopher Marlowe (Bower) and wealthy and notorious law enforcer Richard Topcliffe (Bremner).
The Accountant - New Poster and Trailer
Synopsis
Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King (J.K. Simmons), starting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of- the- art robotics company where an accounting clerk (Anna Kendrick) has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise.
THE ACCOUNTANT is released in cinemas November 4 2016.
Wednesday 25 May 2016
Supernatural 11x23 Promo "Alpha and Omega" (HD) Season Finale
Supernatural 11x23 "Alpha and Omega" (Season Finale) - God (guest star Rob Benedict) comes to a decision about Amara (guest star Emily Swallows) that has direct repercussions for Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles). Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1123). Original airdate 5/25/2016.
Tuesday 24 May 2016
INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS FROM FILM, BROADCASTING AND DANCE LEAD INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSIONS AT LONDON’S FRAME FILM FESTIVAL
panel discussions and workshops from 10th to 12th June. Industry professionals from film, dance and
broadcasting offer advice and insight into many issues that affect all area of these creative arts.
Subjects under discussion range from distribution and commissioning to funding, licensing and music
rights.
Panel discussions include representatives from Film London, Soda Pictures, Vimeo, Dance on Screen
Festival, San Francisco Dance Film Festival, Sadler's Wells, Royal Opera House, Dancers Pro, Rogo
Scott Music, alongside broadcasters such as Sky Arts, BBC Music and Events, Arte/ZDF, and NRK
Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
Networking and pitching sessions offer opportunities to meet international guests with the participation
of organisations such as the British Council, Creative Skillset, BFI, One Dance UK, London Film
Academy, Underwire Festival, IMZ International Music + Media Centre and FLAMIN' London, Film
London's Artists' Moving Image.
All events held at Rose Theatre, Kingston Upon Thames
Accreditation is open to industry delegates either for single days or the whole festival.
Full details can be found here: http://bit.ly/FRAME-Festival-Accreditation
Tickets are on sale now
FRAME Film Festival - www.framefilmfestival.com
Rose Theatre, 24-26 High St, Kingston Upon Thames, London KT1 1HL
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
box office: 020 8174 0090 (Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm , 6pm on non-performance days)
For further Festival information: info@framefilmfestival.com www.framefilmfestival.com
Boy melts Drill Sergeant's heart
A brave couple take on the sling shot at fair but the man loses his nerve once the ride begins and wails away in amusing fashion.
Best Moments in Suits
1. Mike gets hired (Pilot – S1, Ep1)
One of the best scenes to date comes all the way back from the pilot. Following a drug deal gone bad Mike Ross accidently stumbles into a job interview with none other than New York's finest legal closer, Harvey Specter. Fed up with the typical Harvard Law School grad, Harvey decides to take a risk and hire Mike after witnessing his natural talent, determination, and impeccable memory. This scene marks the birth of one of television's most beloved duos and sets the standard for all episodes to come.
2. Mike and Harvey get stoned (High Noon – S2, Ep10)
Following a string of emotionally tense episodes, Suits was in dire need of some comic relief. Mike, still suffering from the death of his grandma, is surprised when Harvey comes knocking at his door. Expecting a stern lecture, Mike instead finds himself with a new smoking buddy. Hilarity ensues as the two get high, eat pretzels, and battle the torment of 'cotton mouth'. This provides a rare look at Harvey when he is not working and firmly establishes the strength of the pair's comradeship.
3. Harvey vs. Louis (Blood in the Water – S2, Ep12)
After coming to the conclusion that Louis (Rick Hoffman) is helping a competitor firm poach clients Harvey storms into his office, trashes his desk, and unleashes a tirade of verbal punches exclaiming exactly how he feels. Louis denies the accusations but is met with a degrading rebuff, marking what seemed to be the end of their partnership. The scene provides us with insight into just how intimidating and scary Harvey can be when he gets going, confirming for all the doubters that he is not someone you want to be on the wrong side of.
4. Rachel and Mike hook up (War – S2, Ep16)
The seemingly inevitable hook up between Rachel (Meghan Markle) and Mike finally happens in the closing episode of season two. Rachel realises that Mike lied to her about her Harvard application and demands a reason why. Following an emotional speech about how he fears losing her, Mike confesses his deepest secret – he never actually went to law school. In typical Hollywood fashion their argument escalates into a full blown office romp that rivals the hottest and steamiest scenes on TV.
5. Louis has a heart attack (Heartburn – S3, Ep14)
Heartburn is an impossible episode to forget given it's a completely unexpected run of events. At first we see a new and improved Louis, oozing calmness and swagger – credited to his successful love life. Everything's coming up smelling of roses for Louis... until he collapses mid trial due to a heart attack. After awaking in hospital, Louis decides life is not to be wasted and takes his relationship to the next level by asking Sheila (Rachael Harris) to marry him.
6. Mike accepts a new job (No Way Out – S3, Ep16)
The lively season three finale keeps its characters and viewers in a constant state of paranoia as Harvey is targeted by a ruthless US attorney on bribery accusations. Mike is arrested and interrogated over the situation but fails to succumb to the pressure and spill the beans on Harvey, despite the looming threat of a background check. After Louis swoops in to save the day, Mike decides that he no longer wants to live as a fraud and accepts a new job – cue manly reserved goodbye between him and Harvey. Thankfully it isn't the last time we see the two together!
7. Louis resigns (Gone – S4, Ep9)
It was a heartbreaking moment for all when Louis packed up his things and parted ways with the firm he adored so much. His decision to resign was not something planned but instead an impulsive attempt to hold onto his remaining dignity after realising he was going to be fired. No one enjoyed hearing the earnest letter Louis penned to mark his departure, but I think it's safe to say we all knew this wouldn't be the last we saw of Mr. Litt.
8. Louis becomes a named partner (Enough is Enough – S4, Ep11)
The transition from Pearson Specter to Pearson Specter Litt was one of mixed feelings. On one hand it was great seeing Louis return and move forward in the company given his unquestionable worth and determination. On the other hand, the way he blackmails Jessica (Gina Torres) into the decision shows the petty side of the character that not everyone is fond of. Regardless of how you look at it, this moment is central in the development of certain relationships and events to come.
9. Donna chooses Louis (Denial – S5, Ep1)
Season five tackles the shocking decision previously made by Donna to leave Harvey and work for Louis right off the bat. The audience gets to see just how much she means to Harvey as he struggles to come to terms with her departure. Whether you see it as betrayal or a necessary career move, it is warming to see Harvey break down over the loss of his trusted PA.
10. Mike and Harvey own up to their actions (25th Hour – S5, Ep16)
Everything seems to be falling apart for the gang as the enthralling fifth season comes to an end. However, the highlight of the final episode comes right in the heart and centre of the chaos. Mike shares a touching word with Harvey where they both accept blame for what is happening and realise they would most likely do it all again. This moment reduces the show back to its core – Mike and Harvey's friendship. It is the perfect way to end a must see season!
Suits Season 5 arrives on Blu-ray and DVD from 6th June, courtesy of Universal (UK)
Horror Channel and FrightFest agree three-year partnership deal
Chris Sharp, Chief Programming Officer, AMC Networks International – UK, said today: "Horror is coming home. We were FrightFest's banner sponsor in 2005 and 2006 and have maintained a very close partnership with the organisers and fans ever since. We're thrilled to further cement that 'bloody bond' and look forward to celebrating the festival with a frighteningly good season of FrightFest favourites on the channel in August."
FrightFest co-director Alan Jones said added: "FrightFest is thrilled to welcome Horror Channel on board as their new headline sponsor. Horror Channel has been a vital part of the FrightFest machinery for many years, so our on-going relationship is already built on solid foundations. Together we recognised the further potential in each other to celebrate the horror fantasy genre on an even wider canvas than before, something followers of both of our brands can appreciate".
As recently announced, Horror Channel FrightFest will relocate to the Vue Shepherd's Bush for its annual 5-day August Bank Holiday event, taking over all twelve screens between Aug 25 – 29, 2016. Under a 2 year deal with Vue Entertainment, it has the option to return to the Vue Leicester Square in 2017.
Arrow 4x23 Promo "Schism" (HD) Season Finale
Arrow 4x23 "Schism" (Season Finale) - Oliver (Stephen Amell) teams up with a surprising force in an attempt to stop Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough) and his magic once and for all. John Behring directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti and teleplay by Wendy Mericle and Marc Guggenheim (#423). Original airdate 5/25/2016.
Monday 23 May 2016
Competition: Win RAMS on DVD
RAMS is out on DVD on the 30th May, and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away!
Synopsis:
In a secluded valley in Iceland, brothers Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their prized ancestral sheep. But a long-term grudge means that they haven’t spoken to each other for four decades, passing messages via the sheep dog. When a lethal ovine disease suddenly appears in the valley, the authorities move in to cull all of the livestock. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up easily and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits. As the authorities close in the brothers will need to come together to save the special breed of sheep passed down for generations - and themselves - from extinction.
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Rams [DVD] [2016]
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Competition: Win 600 Miles on DVD
600 Miles is out on DVD on the 30th May, and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away!
Synopsis:
Mexican drama starring Tim Roth and Kristyan Ferrer. When ATF agent Hank Harris (Roth) tries to arrest weapon smuggler Arnulfo Rubio (Ferrer) he finds himself captured by Rubio, who decides to take the agent to his employers - a Mexican cartel. Over the 600-mile journey to their destination, however, the pair bond and strike up an unlikely friendship.
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600 Miles [DVD]
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Competition: Win - Ride Along 2 on DVD
Ride Along 2 is out on DVD on the 30th May, and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away!
Synopsis:
As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
Ride Along 2 [DVD] [2015]
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Competition: Win - Ride Along 2 on DVD
Ride Along 2 is out on DVD on the 30th May, and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away!
Synopsis:
As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
Ride Along 2 [DVD] [2015]
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Competition Closed
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Competition: Win - Ride Along 2 on DVD
Ride Along 2 is out on DVD on the 30th May, and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies on DVD to give away!
Synopsis:
As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
Ride Along 2 [DVD] [2015]
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Competition Closed
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Interview with Catherine Cavendish By David Kempf
Catherine Cavendish is a Welsh writer who writes Gothic horror. Her book The Devil's Serenade is getting serious attention and she continues to write tales that make the reader's blood run cold.
When did you first become interested in writing?
I have been writing for as long as I can remember. As a child I would make up stories for my dolls to act out, and adapt books I had read into stage plays. I saved up and bought my first typewriter (yes, I’m that ancient!) when I was ten years old.
How did you get involved in fantasy/horror?
This goes back to a childhood reading Dennis Wheatley, Sheridan le Fanu and other authors of the genre. At school, I remember the deliciously scared feeling I experienced when we read The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. The amazing thing about that story is that nothing gory actually happens, but when that knock at the door sounds... Oh, the shivers! I loved reading horror and stories that gave me goosebumps so I suppose it was only natural that I would gravitate to writing what I enjoyed the most.
How did you go about finding a suitable publisher?
It’s been a long, hard slog. Firstly I tried repeatedly over a number of years to get an agent. Then I became part of an online writing community called Litopia where more established writers were so helpful in sharing their advice and experiences. As a result, I decided to forget trying to get an agent – certainly for the time being – and concentrated my efforts on carefully targeting potential publishers. I found websites such as Preditors and Editors and Absolute Write invaluable in helping me weed out the chaff and find reputable publishers. I had a couple of publishers before I landed at Samhain Publishing where I was privileged to be edited by the great Don d’Auria. Sadly, Samhain is closing so I’m on the search for my next publishing adventure
I live close to a river and regularly walk along the banks. There is a willow tree there which seems to have been struck by lightning at some stage in its history. Willows are not inclined to give up easily and it now grows in a most odd fashion, trailing its branches along the ground, twisting around itself – a sort of arboreal octopus. I nicknamed it ‘the tentacle tree’ – which was actually the working title of The Devil’s Serenade until I found another book with the same title! Sitting on one of its low branches one day, I suddenly felt a shuddering underneath me. There was no wind but the branch had shifted slightly and created a kind of ripple effect. It felt alive. An idea was born. Here’s the blurb:
Maddie had forgotten that cursed summer. Now she’s about to remember…
“Madeleine Chambers of Hargest House” has a certain grandeur to it. But as Maddie enters the Gothic mansion she inherited from her aunt, she wonders if its walls remember what she’s blocked out of the summer she turned sixteen.
She’s barely settled in before a series of bizarre events drive her to question her sanity. Aunt Charlotte’s favorite song shouldn’t echo down the halls. The roots of a faraway willow shouldn’t reach into the cellar. And there definitely shouldn’t be a child skipping from room to room.
As the barriers in her mind begin to crumble, Maddie recalls the long-ago summer she looked into the face of evil. Now, she faces something worse. The mansion’s long-dead builder, who has unfinished business—and a demon that hungers for her very soul.
What do you see as the primary difference between British and American horror?
I think there is possibly more of a tradition of gothic ghost stories which persists to this day in the UK. I tend to find more ‘in your face’ goriness in a lot of American horror, but by no means all of it. British writers such as Ramsey Campbell and Susan Hill write dark and scary stories without a lot of splatter. This is something I strive to achieve as well. Having said that, one of the greatest haunted house/ghost stories of all time was written by an American – Shirley Jackson. The Haunting of Hill House is a classic. So maybe we’re not all that different. I think horror travels well both ways across the Atlantic.
Tell us why you think you were selected for the first Samhain Horror Anthology competition.
The brief was to write precisely the sort of story I love – ghostly, Gothic and haunted. The anthology was called What Waits in the Shadows. Within a day or so of reading the brief, a story had formed in my mind and I went with it. I wrote the first draft quickly, then rewrote, edited and edited again. I got a second opinion from a fellow horror writer who also happens to be an excellent editor herself – Julia Kavan I then acted on her suggestions. There is no magic formula, but keeping strictly to the brief and producing the best work you possibly can always helps.
What are your favorite horror books?
How long have you got? There are so many! I have already mentioned Shirley Jackson and I can’t single out individual titles from my favourites such as Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, James Herbert and Susan Hill. There is also a healthy crop of newer horror authors out there, writing books that keep me glued to the page. Authors such as Hunter Shea, Russell James, JG Faherty, Sephera Giron, Elena Hearty, Brian Kirk… the list is endless.
What are some of your favorite horror movies?
The original film version of The Haunting of Hill House (called simply The Haunting), Rosemary’s Baby, The Others, The Fog, Wakewood, Cherry Tree, The Woman in Black. Again, I could go on and on!
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment as an author?
To be able to entertain readers
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Firstly, develop the hide of a rhinoceros – you’ll need it. Never argue online – especially with someone who has given you a less than flattering review. You never win those battles and I have seen some writers’ reputations permanently ruined. The main thing though is to produce the best work of which you are capable. The words ‘that’ll do’ should be eliminated from your vocabulary. Be prepared to be ruthless with your own work. If that paragraph doesn’t move the story on or serve some other useful purpose, out it goes. Never, ever give up.
What is your opinion of the new self-publishing trend?
A mixed blessing. There are some excellent self-pubbed books, but those are the ones where the writer is truly talented and has taken the time and trouble to edit their work – and probably have it professionally edited as well. That can be a pretty expensive exercise, but necessary, as you are too close to your own work to be truly objective. Sadly, there is a lot of substandard stuff out there as well and it’s really hard for the good ones to stand out.
What are your current projects?
I have a novel currently looking for a new home now that Samhain won’t be able to publish it. Wrath of the Ancients is largely set in Vienna and features an Egyptian curse and an archaeologist obsessed with a long dead Queen. I have also just completed a novella called The Darkest Veil. This one centres around five young women who share a house in 1972. It is an apparently normal building in a working class neighbourhood, but 4 Yarborough Drive is anything but normal – as they will discover.
Please in your own words write a paragraph about yourself & your work.
I live with my long-suffering husband in a haunted 18th century building in North Wales. Fortunately for all concerned, the ghost is friendly and contents herself (she's definitely female) with switching on lights, and attempting to discover how the TV and washing machine work (it's a long story!). Following a varied career in sales, advertising and career guidance, I am now the full time author of a number of paranormal, ghostly and Gothic horror novels, novellas and short stories. In addition to my latest, The Devil’s Serenade and the previously mentioned Linden Manor, my work for Samhain has included The Pendle Curse, Saving Grace Devine and Dark Avenging Angel. My daily walks have so far provided the inspiration for two short stories, a novel and a novella – from twisted trees to… well, it’s amazing what you see down by the river, as it flows through a sleepy rural community. Those with delicate constitutions are advised not to ask!
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Stitchers 2x10 Sneak Peek "All In" (HD) Season Finale
Stitchers 2x10 "All In" (Season Finale) Sneak Peek #3 - Nina confronts Cameron about his NSA badge.
Sunday 22 May 2016
Guy walks into office to find colleague jamming to some Gandalf epic sax
Guy walks into office to find colleague jamming to some Gandalf epic sax
Official Trailer | 24: LEGACY
The clock ticks again! 24: LEGACY chronicles an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock to stop a devastating terrorist attack on United States soil.
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