Win a holiday to NASA with Ender's Game

Ender’s Game is looking for new recruits! Join the Battle School here and play a brand new game every week for your chance to win an array of hardware or be entered in to a prize draw to win a holiday to NASA in Florida!

Put your skills to the test every week and see where you place on the leaderboard. The leaderboard will be hosted on the official Facebook page.

Enlist your friends by sharing the recruitment video, featuring Harrison Ford here:

Good Luck Soldiers!

IN CINEMAS OCTOBER 25TH

Alan gets a new poster

A new poster for Alpha Papa has hit my in box.  I'm not sure about what has happened to Alan's right arm but it doesn't look like it should be there.

Another thing is.  If you're at Glastonbury this weekend, look out for a massive red Alan Partridge banner. If you see it, take a pic and tweet it.  Just remember to use the hashtag #IAmSeigeFace for your chance to win some Alan Partridge goodies.

Steve Coogan’s famous local radio DJ/one time talk show host Alan Partridge is one of the UK's most-loved comedy characters. He comes to the cinema screen in this summer’s unmissable British comedy ALAN PARTRIDGE: ALPHA PAPA.

When Alan’s radio station, North Norfolk Digital, is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege. Will Alan talk round disgruntled colleague Pat Farrell? Will there be shots fired in anger? Will Alan become a public hero or simply another footnote in the history of broadcasting?

The Cursed word. With with the Evil Dead

Evil will be unleashed at tonight to celebrate the upcoming release of STUDIOCANAL’s Evil Dead (in UK cinemas April 18th)

The Cursed Word will be launching tonight on Facebook, a cryptic clue driven challenge which will take place over a week for every die-hard (pardon the pun!) Evil Dead fan.

Pages of The Book Of The Dead which contain parts of a ‘cursed word’ have been hidden. Players need to put their detective skills to the test to find all the pieces and translate the word into English for a chance to win a range of exciting prizes. Prizes include a Book Of The Dead iPad, some iPad minis, signed Bruce Campbell goodies, Zombie Evacuation experience day, and horror DVDs as runners up prizes. A bundle of absolute essentials for any true horror fan!

This evil will be unleashed tonight! Participate on facebook at www.facebook.com/EvilDeadUK

Veto Valentine's with NOW TV

In association with

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB @ THE ROOF GARDENS, KENSINGTON

Wednesday 13th February 2013

NOW TV have teamed up with Rooftop Film Club to Veto Valentine's this year, by offering you the chance to tweet for a seat at an exclusive Anti-Valentine's Day film screening next Wednesday 13th February.

The films we’re screening are a secret and will be announced on the night. We can tell you we will be screening two awesome films from the latest and greatest catalogue at NOW TV. To give you a hint we’ve put an Anti-Valentine's collection together here.

Tickets are only available by visiting http://bit.ly/nowtvvip and guessing which of our Anti-Valentine's films we’ll be showing on the night. Tweet your answer along with #NOWTVVIP for your chance to win a pair of tickets.

We’ll be reading every tweet using the #NOWTVVIP hash tag and will be picking winners from Thursday 7th February right up until the event on 13th February. We’ve got 200 tickets to give away, so get tweeting! First tickets will go to those who answer correctly, any remaining tickets will be given away at random. Winners will be notified via Twitter.

But, have no fear. If you're not in London and you still want the chance to Veto Valentine's you can create your own Anti-Valentine's Day Film club by Tweeting to win your own mini projector and popcorn maker. Follow @confusedCoyote on Twitter to find out more...

WARNER BROS. PICTURES UK & IRELAND LAUNCH A BIG LEGO CREATION CONTEST FOR CHILDREN

Winners have the chance for their creations to appear in the upcoming LEGO movie due to be released in cinemas in 2014

This contest is for children aged 5-13 years old. As of today, participants can register on www.lego-themovie.co.uk and they have until the end of December to design and build the best LEGO creation. This is an opportunity to receive 5 family passes to LEGOLAND (Windsor), but most of all, the chance to see their creation appear in the new LEGO movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, and set for a 2014 release.

Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt and Morgan Freeman will lend their vocal talents to the LEGO® world, starring as characters in the upcoming original 3D animated LEGO feature, currently in production, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.

The film, the first-ever full length theatrical LEGO movie, follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Chris Pratt (“Moneyball”) stars as Emmet. Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) and Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games,” Emmy nominee for “30 Rock”), will star as two of Emmet’s fellow travelers: Vitruvius, an old mystic; and tough-as-nails Lucy, who mistakes Emmet for the savior of the world and guides him on his quest. She also calls upon the mysterious Batman, a LEGO® minifigure voiced by Will Arnett (Emmy nominee, “30 Rock”), with whom she shares a history.

The 3D computer animated adventure will open nationwide on February 28, 2014.

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (“21 Jump Street,” Golden Globe nominee “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”) are directing from their original screenplay, story by Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, based on LEGO construction toys. The film will incorporate some of the most popular LEGO figures while introducing several new characters, inviting fans who have enjoyed the brand’s innovative toys and hugely popular video games for generations to experience their visually unique LEGO world as never seen before.

The film will be produced by Dan Lin (“Sherlock Holmes,” “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”) and Roy Lee (“The Departed,” “How to Train Your Dragon”). It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

LEGO, its logo, brick & knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES...

Fans given the chance to win a day on the set of Kick-Ass 2

Universal Pictures are giving fans the chance to win a day on the set of Kick-Ass 2 via the official Facebook page.

Entrants are asked to show what kind of hero or villain they are and create their characters name, motto and costume, uploading an image of themselves in costume. Naturally a day on the set involves bad language, action and general awesomeness so this competition is open to over 18’s only.

Kick-Ass 2 is set for a summer 2013 release.

For more information on the competition see www.facebook.com/kickassmovie or go directly to the app.

Is it just me?

Miranda Hart has decided to share a wealth of awkward experiences and embarrassing stories and provide a Miran-ual for life in her brand new book Is It Just Me?

In order to allay her fears that we all come-a-cropper in life, she is asking you, the Great British public, to get in touch and share your pain because a problem shared is a … well something we can all laugh at.

Publishers Hodder And Stoughton, have launched an initiative entitled ‘No It’s Us Too’ which offers readers the chance to appear in an e-book, sharing their own cringe worthy tales.  Launching in July, the ‘No It’s Us Too’ mission will see Miranda choosing her favourite Twitter stories, the best of which will be illustrated and featured on a special ‘No It’s Us Too’ tumblr and then anthologised in e-book compilation in September.

All you need to do to get involved is tweet your embarrassing stories to @NoItsUsToo using hashtag #IsItJustMe and the best ones will be published by Hodder in the No Its Us Too! eBook compilation.

In her brilliant first book Is It Just Me? Miranda Hart confides hilariously uncomfortable truths about her life and offers inimitable advice for how to navigate those unexpected delicate moments. Witty, wise and ‘such fun’, this is a much-needed manual for the avoidance of embarrassment - it is, in fact, a Miran-ual, for all those out there who often wonder ‘Is It Just Me?’

Is It Just Me? is published on 11 October 11, 2012. 

Visit the official tumblr site at miranda-isitjustme.tumblr.com

THE ART OF RAP European Premiere & Concert, 19 July

Rap legends ICE-T, CHUCK D, MELLE MEL & RAEKWON perform together in a worldwide first at the HAMMERSMITH APOLLO on 19 JULY, 2012

Tickets ON SALE for the EUROPEAN PREMIERE and PERFORMANCE

On Thursday 19th July, 2012, fans will have the chance to witness an extraordinary moment in hip hop history when director Ice-T performs with rap legends Chuck D, Melle Mel and Raekwon for a one-off performance at the Hammersmith Apollo to mark the European Premiere of his directorial debut SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP. Tickets are on sale for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the premiere screening and performance.

Enter a lottery to win a pair of tickets by simply like/follow the ArtOfRapUK on Facebook and Twitter

Tickets are available for purchase via Hammersmith Apollo, HMV Tickets; Ticketmaster and See Tickets:

Visually luscious and drenched with the big beats of classic cuts and freestyle rhyming by some of the masters of the music, SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hip-hop. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is Ice-T who with co-director Andy Baybut takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life.

Ice-T travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Chuck D, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Grandmaster Caz, Ice Cube, KRS-One, Nas, Run-DMC, Snoop Dogg and Yasiin Bey formerly known as Mos Def. What emerges is a mighty soul tribute to the original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.

Rapping into UK cinemas July 20, 2012

The Chernobyl Diaries - Help Contain the Fear to Win

Studiocanal has just started this competition.  You can win some great prizes in entering.  These include the chance to win a digital SLR camera!

 From now until 4pm today, digital poster hot spots for Chernobyl Diaries will be live across London. There are 100 hot spots placed across the capital, including Oxford St, Upper St, King's Cross, Camden High St and Clapham High St.

When the hand changes to a nuclear symbol, twitpic the poster along with #chernobyldiaries for your chance to win great prizes!

"Chernobyl Diaries" is a chilling original story from Oren Peli, who first terrified audiences with his groundbreaking thriller, "Paranormal Activity”.

The film follows a group of six young vacationers who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an "extreme" tour guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago.

After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone...

Hitting UK cinemas UK June 22, 2012

Youtube ghost story competition winner has story immortalised by Daniel Radcliffe

To celebrate the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download release of THE WOMAN IN BLACK, on Monday June 18th, Daniel Radcliffe, star of the thrilling ghost story, today released a video of himself across YouTube and Facebook reading the winning haunting tale from last year’s THE WOMAN IN BLACK YouTube ghost story competition.

The competition was a resounding success with 177 harrowing, spooky stories submitted that were whittled down to ten finalists. Fans were encouraged to vote for their favourite story from 21st December to January 5th, 2012 in what was a fiercely competitive contest. Budding young writer Nicky Torch, 16 from Lancashire beat 177 other haunting and harrowing tales to become the winning entry with her story ‘Fear of Hue’.

Talking about winning the competition, Nicky says, “I entered but I had no idea I would win, I was happy enough to get in the top ten and I can't wait to see Daniel read my story!”

Nicky’s prize for winning the competition was to attend the world premiere of THE WOMAN IN BLACK and to have her story read out by Daniel Radcliffe on the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download release of the film.

The stories shortlisted for the final ten were selected on the following judging criteria: creativity, originality and writing style, with the winning tale being voted the spooky favourite by fans on YouTube. Kristin Ryan from Momentum Pictures said “We’re delighted that The Woman in Black has inspired this winning ghost story and to have Daniel Radcliffe read this out is a real treat for fans.”

Find out more on the Official website or on facebook or follow the film on twitter

Intandem Films and Writer’s Avenue Films join forces to createWRITERS REVOLUTION

Thursday 7th June, London – Intandem Films and Writer’s Avenue Films are delighted to announce the launch of a unique and exciting global film screenplay writer’s competition.

The winner will win an all expenses trip to LA to meet top producers, directors and agents and also receive guaranteed representation in Los Angeles for a twelve month period. They will also have the the chance to have their film made!

“Intandem believes that all great films start with a very special script and we intend to discover new and fresh talent with Writers Revolution. There are several screenplay competitions in existence”, explains Intandem Films CEO Gary Smith, “but we wanted to create something unique in that we genuinely want to help the career of the winner and we intend to make a film of the winning entry. We know there is a wealth of undiscovered talent wanting an outlet for their film ideas and screenplays and with Writers Revolution, we are committed to finding and nurturing this talent and help them take their first steps into the industry”.

Says Executive Director of Writer’s Avenue Films, Sandra Thompson-Quartey: “Writers Revolution gives all writers, wherever they may be in the world, the chance to have their screenplay read and considered by the industry’s most respected and experienced professionals. This is a real, non-profit competition offering prizes that money can’t buy. It really is our mission to provide a platform of opportunities, to open doors and support writers on their journey”.

In addition to Gary Smith and Sandra Thompson-Quartey, the Writers Revolution judging panel will boast some of the industry’s most respected and successful decision makers who have over $3 billion of box office success between them – Bill Mechanic (formerly Chairman of Twentieth Century Fox Studios where he was responsible for such films as Titanic, Speed, X-Men and Independence Day), Lori McCreary (Invictus, Under Suspicion, Thick As Thieves), Producer Andrew Lazar (Get Smart, Cats and Dogs, 10 Things I Hate About You), Jennifer Levine (top literary manager at Untitled) and Frank Wuliger (top literary agent at Gersh).

The winner of Writers Revolution will receive a four day trip to Los Angeles, where they will have the opportunity to meet with leading producers, directors and agents. They will receive $3,000 spending money, twelve months representation with top US management company, Zero Gravity Management, three mentoring sessions with the Gersh Agency and Untitled Management in Los Angeles and an 18 month option with Intandem Films and Writer’s Avenue Films whilst their screenplay is developed. There will be a further four runner-up prizes of three months representation with Zero Gravity Management and a 12 month option with Intandem Films and Writer’s Avenue Films.

The competition is open to entrants from all over the world, as long as their entry is submitted in English. All screenplays will be considered by Intandem Films and Writer’s Avenue Films, with the top 50 then entering the final stages where a short list of five screenplays will be considered by the judges.

All entries must be submitted by 30th September 2012. The 50 semi finalists will be notified by 2nd November whereby they will then be invited to an interview process where they will pitch their script to the judging panel. The five resulting finalists will then be notified by 3rd December 2012. The winning entry and the four runners-up will be announced 28th January 2013.

For details on how to enter please go to www.writersrevolution.org.

WRITERS REVOLUTION – T&CS:

1. Submissions for the 2012 Writers Revolution screenplay competition shall be received no later than 30th September 2012 23.59 GMT. Any screenplays received after this time shall not be considered.
2. Writers must be aged 18 years or over.
3. The competition is open to writers based in any country.
4. The screenplay can be based in any country but the script must be written in the English language as we do not have the resources for multiple interpreters.
5. The entered screenplay must not have been previously optioned, sold or produced.
6. Short film scripts are not accepted.
7. Writers must fill in the submission form online and pay an entry fee to apply for the competition. The Early entry fee is £35 (from 7th-15th June), The Regular entry fee is £45 (from 16th June-16th September) The Late entry fee: £55 (from 17th -30th September) .
8. The screenplay must be no less than 85 pages and no more than 120 pages.
9. Screenplays based upon another work (i.e. novel, comic, film etc) are not accepted however screenplays based on the writer's own work is acceptable provided the writer has full rights.
10. Writers shall enter the competition anonymously. They should create an email address under the name of the screenplay and remove their name, email address, phone number and postal address from the script.
11. If a writer is represented by an agent he/she should remove their agent's name and contact details from the script.
12. The script readers shall initially read the logline, synopsis and the first twenty pages of each script. The script readers shall only read the full script if the synopsis and opening pages show strong commercial potential.
13. All entrants accept that if their screenplay wins the competition they will be obligated to sign an option agreement which will provide the rights of their winning screenplay to Intandem Films and Writer's Avenue Films for eighteen months at no cost.
14. Members and employees of Writers Revolution, Intandem Films or Writers Avenue Films and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.
15. The judges of the competition and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.
16. The competition constitutes permission to use entrants' names and licenses for publicity and promotions without any additional compensation.
17. Multiple entries are accepted however each entry must be made separately and the entry fee must be paid for each script.
18. Any writers invited to the pitching day that do not live in the UK have the option to pitch via Skype.
19. Any writers that do not turn up for the pitching day without reasonable cause will automatically have their screenplay removed from the competition.
20. The entry submission fee is non refundable.
21. There are no alternative cash prizes.
22. The winner will be chosen by the judges and their decision will be final.
23. Writers with management representation are welcome to enter the competition and are not obliged to change their manager if they win.
24. Writers that have had a screenplay produced or released in cinemas are welcome to enter the competition.
25. Any competition disputes shall be taken up directly with Writers Revolution and not with the guest judges or any participating companies or sponsors.
26. A single screenplay may be written by two writers and only one entry fee is required. The LA flight shall be booked for one person only. The writers shall make their own arrangements for the second writer to travel to LA. One hotel room shall be booked however the writers may opt to share a room. The expense money for LA shall only go to the writer going to LA and will be split between both writers should they both travel to LA.
27. If an entrant's script is optioned by another company while the script is being considered the writer must let the organizers know immediately.
28. Redrafts or amended pages will not be accepted.
29. The winner and finalists shall not reveal to the public or any online forums or any persons that he/she has won until the organization, Writers Revolution, has provided written permission. Failure to keep their place in the competition confidential may result in the writer being disqualified from the competition.
30. All judges' decisions are final and by entering the competition applicants accept this. Any attempt to contact the judges to dispute decisions will result in disqualification.
31. Submissions are accepted electronically only.
32. It is the writers' responsibility to ensure their work is copyright protected before entering the competition.
33. Writers Revolution reserves the right to extend the competition deadline.
34. Semi-Finalists, Finalists and the Winner shall be contacted by email and the title of the scripts may appear on the website.
35. If entrants do not hear back from the organizers by 2nd November 2012 this shall mean that they have not been successful. We shall endeavour to send an email to unsuccessful applicants but this may not be possible.

See more from Fast Girls

Tomorrow (Thursday June 7th) sees the World Premiere of FAST GIRLS at Odeon West End, Leicester Square. The film’s stars - Noel Clarke, Lenora Crichlow, Lily James, Lashana Lynch, Lorraine Burroughs, Dominique Tipper, Hannah Frankson and Tiana Benjamin - will be in attendance, with the film’s producer Damian Jones and director Regan Hall. In addition, a host of sporting starts will be gracing the red carpet to celebrate not only the film’s impending release but also tomorrow’s landmark 50 days until the Olympics. This will include Philips Idowu, Dwain Chambers, Sally Gunnel and Dame Kelly Holmes. Other confirmed guests include Tasha Danvers, Tinchy Stryder, Sinitta, Billi Mucklowe, Chloe Sims and many more!

Adding to the spirit of the occasion will be a ‘Race to the Premiere’ for the members of the public who come down to Leicester Square to see the stars arrive. Four members of the public will be chosen at random to sprint to the end of the red carpet with the winner will get to attend the premiere with a guest!

Clip – Initial Race

Clip – Physical Therapy

When sassy streetwise Shania (Lenora Crichlow) meets ambitious, middle class Lisa (Lily James), their two worlds collide on the athletics track with explosive results. As the FAST GIRLS strive to qualify for a major world athletics championship, they battle adversity and rivalry on their dramatic, heartwarming and inspirational journey.

Directed by award-winning young filmmaker REGAN HALL (3 Hours) and produced by DAMIAN JONES (The Iron Lady, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), FAST GIRLS is co-scripted by NOEL CLARKE (Adulthood, Kidulthood), JAY BASU and ROY WILLIAMS. CLARKE also heads the strong supporting cast line-up of, LORRAINE BURROUGHS (Dr Who), BAFTA nominee PHIL DAVIS (Vera Drake), RUPERT GRAVES (V For Vendetta) and newcomers LASHANA LYNCH, DOMINIQUE TIPPER and HANNAH FRANKSON.

Fast Girls releases June 15, 2012 from Studiocanal

Goonify Yourself and win an iPad

Goon, starring Seann William Scott is out on Blu-ray and DVD on Monday! So we’ve done what you’ve always wished about doing – made it possible to punch your friends (or some very annoying celebrities) in the face without getting arrested – we’ve even thrown in some photo evidence for you to share…

GOONIFY YOURSELF! - A PUNCH IN THE FACE TO OTHER APPS

And win an iPad 3 whilst you’re at it…

Available from tomorrow (Friday 1st June) on the GoonMovieUK Facebook page, you can use the powers of social media to give yourself that ‘someone just beat the crap out of me’ look you always wanted with the new Goonify Yourself Facebook app.

Developed for the Blu-ray and DVD release of knock-out comedy GOON, out on 4th June from Entertainment One, the new Goonify Yourself app allows you to upload your own image and add awesome finishing touches.

Introduce your face to a black eye (or two), some plasters (for the broken nose), missing teeth (who needs them all anyway) and of course, a Halifax Highlanders hockey jersey (because when Seann William Scott is your team-mate, you want to shout about it!).

Just go to facebook.com/GoonMovieUK, upload your photo and let the carnage commence…

Come join the team and Goonify Yourself!

GOON IS AVAILABLE ON DVD & BLU-RAY FROM 4TH JUNE 2012

NATIONAL FILM COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT AWARDS CEREMONY

Thursday 31st May The winners of the third reed.co.uk Short Film Competition were announced last night at an Awards Ceremony held at The Hospital Club, hosted by Episodes star Stephen Mangan.

Year on year the competition attracts a high calibre of film makers vying for the Grand Prix of £10,000 and the opportunity it brings to further their career in film. With over 500 entries received this year, 12 finalists were selected to go before the judging panel to decide the winner.

The winners were announced in the following categories; Best Animation was Tim Wilson’s How To Be Boss, What Plato Says, The People’s Choice Award went to Francis Annan for Going Up, the Judges Commendation went to Jonathan Brooks’ The Devil’s Apricot and The Grand Prix Winner was awarded to Alex Emslie for The Boss.

The panel of six industry judges included award winning director Paul Weiland, Universal’s Diane Kelly and The Reel’s Jamie Madge.

Grand Prix Winner Alex Emslie said, "It's an incredible feeling to have won the reed.co.uk Short Film Competition. I'm massively happy that everyone's hard graft on the short paid off, it was a great shoot and I hope this means we can work together again soon."

Paul Weiland, judge and long time supporter of the reed.co.uk Short Film Awards comments on the winning short: “The Boss is a really ambitious project, which takes an original idea and combines it with well judged editing, superb use of special effects, stunning cinematography and incredible attention to detail. This year’s Grand Prix winning entry captures everything there is to love about short film.”

reed.co.uk Short Film Competition was established in 2010 to give aspiring film makers a platform to have their work seen by the industry and the opportunity to further their career in film. In addition to the Grand Prix, the competition also awards prizes for the Judges Commendation, The People’s Choice Award and Best Animation for which 3 finalists have been selected.

Oscar Sharp won the first competition with Sign Language and is currently working with Olivia Colman (Tyrannosaur, The Iron Lady) and Shaun Dooley (The Woman in Black) on his latest film. Last year’s winner Ben Ridolfi is currently developing his first feature.

Following last year’s competition, shortlisted filmmakers from the first two competitions were invited to create a TV ad for reed.co.uk, six of which were selected and put before a public vote. The winning entry, Super Reed, by Jonathan Brooks, Mat Laroche and comedy trio The Wogans, aired on major television networks in the UK earlier this year.

Win W.E. on DVD

In celebration of the upcoming release of Madonna's W.E. coming out on DVD and Blu-ray, Studiocanal has given you a change to win the DVD and soundtrack.

All you need to do is head over here and enter the competition

“Ravishing, sumptuous and utterly stylish” - GRAZIA
“A bold, original retelling of a compelling story” - HEAT
“Bold and confident” - THE TELEGRAPH
“Riseborough is award-winning brilliant as Wallis” - INSTYLE

Directed by Madonna
Starring Andrea Riseborough, Abbie Cornish, James D’Arcy and Natalie Dormer
Out To Own On DVD, Blu-ray & EST June 4th, 2012

W.E. is a beautifully crafted, passionate tale charting one of the greatest royal love stories of the modern age; the enduring relationship between twice divorced American Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough, Brighton Rock, Made in Dagenham) and King Edward VIII, (James D’Arcy, Master and Commander and the forthcoming Hitchcock) and the toll taken on Wallis as she comprehends the magnitude of the sacrifice that has been made for her. Viewed through the eyes of a modern day New Yorker, Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish, Sucker Punch, Somersault) W.E begins in 1998, and Manhattan is abuzz with anticipation about the upcoming auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.  But the auction is far more than a diversion for Wally, trapped in an unhappy and abusive marriage. Transfixed by the exquisite artefacts of the Windsors' lives, she becomes obsessed with their love story and in particular the chic, charismatic Wallis and what it took to capture the heart of a King. As she learns more about what Wallis gave up in choosing to be with Edward, Wally in turn starts to find the courage to follow her own heart and create her own happiness. 

Directed by Madonna, the film is co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian and produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier (The Debt, Kick-Ass).  The highly acclaimed and award winning production team include Director of Photography, Hagen Bogdanski (The Lives of Others, The Young Victoria), Production Designer, Martin Childs (London Boulevard, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), Costume Designer, Arianne Phillips (Walk the Line, A Single Man) who was Academy Award nominated for her sumptuous work on the film, and Hair and Make Up Designer, Jenny Shircore (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Clash of the Titans).


DVD & Blu-ray Extras:

The Making of “W.E”
UK Premiere Red Carpet featurette
Interview with Andrea Riseborough and James D’Arcy
Image gallery
Trailer and TV spots

Tech Specs:

DVD: Cert: 15 / Feature Running Time: 119 min approx / Region 2 / Feature Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 / Colour PAL / Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital & Stereo 2.0 / English language / Cat No: OPTD2318 / RRP: £17.99

BLU-RAY: Cert: 15 / Feature Running Time: 119 min approx / Region B / Feature Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 / Colour PAL / Audio: 5.1 DTS HD Master & Stereo 2.0 LPCM / English language / Cat No: OPTBD2318 / RRP: £22.99

Fancy yourself as a rock star?

Do you think you have what it takes to be the ultimate Air Guitar legend?
 

The official UK Rock of Ages movie Facebook page has launched the International Air Guitar championship and is challenging users to upload their best air guitar rendition of “I Love Rock and Roll” for the chance to win tickets to the European premiere of the Rock of Ages movie on 10th June AND a chance to perform air guitar on stage at the event alongside winners from across Europe.

Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

The movie musical stars Julianne Hough with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Russell Brand, R&B queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, multiple Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Academy Award® winner Catherine Zeta-Jones ("Chicago"), with Oscar® nominees Paul Giamatti, Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise as you have never seen him before!

Are you ready to rock? Well get yourself over to the UK Facebook page for your chance to win big!

Rock of Ages is in cinemas nationwide from 13th June

The Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition finalists

On Wednesday 30th May, Episodes star Stephen Mangan will host the finals for the third Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition at The Hospital Club.

Year on year the competition attracts a high calibre of film makers vying for the Grand Prix of £10,000 and the opportunity it brings to further their career in film.  With over 500 entries received this year, 12 finalists have been selected to go before the judging panel on Wednesday night to decide the winner.   This year’s entries include performances from Nick Moran (Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows), Montserrat Lombard (Ashes to Ashes), Olivia Poulet (In The Thick Of It) and Eggsy from Goldie Lookin’ Chain. The panel of six industry judges include award winning director Paul Weiland, Universal’s Diane Kelly and The Reel’s Jamie Madge. 

Reed Managing Director says,"The contest this year has been extraordinary, attracting films of an extremely high standard. The shortlist showcases some incredible talent and our hope is that this competition will give a real boost to the careers of some of the individuals who've taken part." 

Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition was established in 2010 to give aspiring film makers a platform to have their work seen by the industry and the opportunity to further their career in film.  In addition to the Grand Prix, the competition also awards prizes for the Judges Commendation, The People’s Choice Award and Best Animation for which 3 finalists have been selected. 

Oscar Sharp won the first competition with Sign Language and is currently working with Olivia Colman (Tyrannosaur, The Iron Lady) and Shaun Dooley (The Woman in Black) on his latest film.  Last year’s winner Ben Ridolfi is currently developing his first feature. 

Following last year’s competition, shortlisted filmmakers from the first two competitions were invited to create a TV ad for reed.co.uk, six of which were selected and put before a public vote.  The winning entry, Super Reed, by Jonathan Brooks, Mat Laroche and comedy trio The Wogans, aired on major television networks in the UK earlier this year.

Reed.co.uk Short Film Competition Finals

• The Hospital Club
• Champagne Reception:  7:30pm
• Awards Commence:  8:15pm

Find out more at http://www.reed.co.uk/film/

The Finalists

• Boss Boot Camp
• Director: Paul Cook
• Starring: N/A

• The Boss
• Director: Alex Emslie
• Starring: N/A

• The Devils Apricot
• Director: Jonathan Brooks
• Starring: John Rutledge, Mark Davison, Charlotte Hunter

• Disconnected
• Director: Tom Edkins
• Starring: N/A

• Gaffer
• Director: Alex Hinx
• Starring: N/A

• Going Up
• Director: Francis Annan
• Starring: Martin Collins, Adam Loxley

• Man Up
• Director: Carolina Giammetta
• Starring: Nick Moran, Nicholas Khan, Callam Dixon, Danielle Lydon

• Mourning Rules
• Director: Daniel Castella
• Starring: Olivia Poulet, Montserrat Lombard, Joseph Millson

• Moynihan and the Boss
• Director: Mat Laroche
• Starring: Justin Richards, Mat Laroche,

• My First Time
• Director: Steve Lennon
• Starring: Shane Durrant

• Spider and Fly: Private Eye
• Director: Oliver Smith
• Starring: N/A

• The Wireless
• Director: Mark Fitzsimons
• Starring: Ciaran Murphy, Nickie Dunphy, Nathan Twigg

win an iPad with Sherlock Holmes

Available on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital download 14th May

To celebrate the release of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on Blu-ray Triple play, DVD and digital download 14th May, we are putting the nation’s sleuthing skills to the test and inviting you to play the Urban Camouflage Challenge.

As part of this overall activity, we are running three separate competitions on three separate days (Wednesday 9th, Friday 11th and Monday 14th May). On each of those days, three conundrums will be published by various partners using social media channels.

Taken together, the three conundrums on a given day will reveal a specific location within a major city in the UK. At the chosen location, on that day, a Sherlock Holmes inspired artist will be utilising his legendary camouflage abilities to blend into his surroundings to avoid detection.

The winner on each day is the first person to unlock the clues within the conundrums, identify the location, go there in person, find our Sherlock Holmes inspired artist and utter the phrase “My curse is I see everything”. The winner on each day wins an iPad.

Urban Camouflage partners:

• Conundrum 1: Stephen Fry - @stephenfry - who plays Mycroft in Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows, will tweet part one of the conundrum pre 11am on each day*
• Conundrum 2: Play.com’s Facebook page will post part two at 11.30am*
• Conundrum 3: IGN UK’s Twitter account @IGNUK will tweet the third and final part at 12pm*

* Timings are subject to change

Put your sleuthing skills to the test and play the Urban Camouflage Challenge!
Dates to play: Wednesday 9th May, Friday 11th May & Monday 14th May

Around the globe, headlines break the news: a scandal takes down an Indian cotton tycoon; a Chinese opium trader dies of an apparent overdose; bombings in Strasbourg and Vienna; the death of an American steel magnate... no one sees the connective thread between these seemingly random events—no one, that is, except the great Sherlock Holmes, who has discerned a deliberate web of death and destruction. At its center sits a singularly sinister spider: Moriarty.

Holmes’ investigation into Moriarty’s plot becomes more dangerous as it leads him and Watson out of London to France, Germany and finally Switzerland. But the cunning Moriarty is always one step ahead, and moving perilously close to completing his ominous plan. If he succeeds, it will not only bring him immense wealth and power but alter the course of history.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Blu-ray Triple Play contains the following special features:

Maximum Movie Mode: Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes - Hosted by Robert Downey, Jr. (TRT: 130:00) Including:

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: A Perfect Chemistry
• Holmes Without Borders
• Moriarty's Master Plan Unleashed
• Holmes-a-vision on Steroids
• Sherlock Holmes: Under the Gypsy Spell
• Meet Mycroft Holmes
• Guy Ritchie's Well-Oiled Machine

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows DVD contains the following special features:

Focus Points:

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: A Perfect Chemistry
• Moriarty's Master Plan Unleashed
• Holmes-a-vision on Steroids

All disc copies include an UltraViolet Digital Copy. UltraViolet allows consumers to instantly stream and download the film from a digital cloud to compatible devices, including computers, tablets and smartphones.*

Also available is the free “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Movie App for IOS 4.2 or higher compatible iPads.

RELEASE INFORMATION

• Release date: 14th May 2012
• Running time: 129 minutes
• Cert: 12
• RRP: £19.99 (DVD) £26.99 (Blu-ray Triple Play)

*UltraViolet allows you to collect, watch and share movies in a whole new way.  Available for free with specially marked Blu-ray discs and DVDs, UltraViolet lets you access digital copies of movies and TV shows from a cloud to enjoy on many different devices. UltraViolet movies and TV shows can be downloaded for offline viewing and streamed to computers and compatible Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices.  Does not include iTunes file. Restrictions and limitations apply.  Go to ultraviolet.flixster.com/info for details.

Watch clips from The Silent House

With under a week to go before the US remake of La Casa Muda hits the silver screen here in the UK, Studiocanal has sent over two new clips from the film.

Additionally, independent film makers network Shooting People have launched an exciting short film competition for the release of Silent House. Simply upload an 88 second short film to enter, the entries will be judged by the directors Chris Kentis and Laura Lau, and the winning short will be featured on the DVD of Silent House later in the year. The winner will also receive a Cineworld unlimited card! Find out more here.

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In Silent House, Sarah, along with her uncle and father, prepare their long-time family summer home, recently violated by squatters, for sale. But broken windows and cracks in the plaster are the least of their problems when they discover they are not alone and there’s more than just mold concealed behind the walls. Over the course of 85 harrowing minutes, their idyllic isolated retreat is transformed into a site of horror as the family’s past returns to taunt then terrorize them, exposing a hidden and distorted history.

Silent House, a re-imagining of the Uruguayan film La Casa Muda, is told in real time in one continuous take, just as Sarah sees – and experiences – it.

Silent House is released in cinemas on 4th May 2012.

Joss Whedon answers your questions

Not only do we get a great new poster for Joss Whedon's Cabin In The Woods, we also get a new "quotes poster" and it's not the normal type!

With that out of the way, you can also win a chance to get to Barcelona in the Cabin In The Woods Road Twip so head over there and start your journey.

Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favourites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out.

Produced by Whedon and directed by Goddard from a script by both, the film stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. Lionsgate presents a Mutant Enemy production.

Find out more on twitter via the hastag #CabinintheWoods or on Facebook

Ripping into UK cinemas April 13, 2012