8:00 pm this evening !
Infamous pirate Jack Sparrow returns to seek out the mysterious Davy Jones' Locker.Check out iplayer
Wednesday 30 December 2009
Tuesday 29 December 2009
Miss Potter PG
Whimsical drama based on the life of early 20th century children's author Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit.
As a young woman, Potter rails against her wealthy parents' wishes for her to marry and settle down. Instead, she continues to write about and draw the animals she's adored since childhood. Her early attempts to find a publisher for her children's stories are unsuccessful, but an offer from a small firm to print her books will turn her into a literary phenomenon - and lead to a meeting that will change her life.her books will turn her into a literary phenomenon - and lead to a meeting that will change her life. Available until 7:59pm Tuesday 5th January 2010 Check out iplayer
As a young woman, Potter rails against her wealthy parents' wishes for her to marry and settle down. Instead, she continues to write about and draw the animals she's adored since childhood. Her early attempts to find a publisher for her children's stories are unsuccessful, but an offer from a small firm to print her books will turn her into a literary phenomenon - and lead to a meeting that will change her life.her books will turn her into a literary phenomenon - and lead to a meeting that will change her life. Available until 7:59pm Tuesday 5th January 2010 Check out iplayer
Monday 28 December 2009
Cinema in the Highlands and Islands
It's interesting how people in the Highlands and Islands get to the cinema. Not giving it much thought, we came across a brilliant website doing just that. Taking the fliks to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland check it out. Click here
Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death U
Wallace and Gromit have opened a new bakery, Top Bun, and business is booming, not least because a deadly Cereal Killer has murdered all the other bakers in town. Gromit is worried that they may be the next victims, but Wallace does not care, as he has fallen head over heels in love with Piella Bakewell, former star of the Bake-O-Lite bread commercials. So Gromit is left to run things on his own, when he would much rather be getting better acquainted with Piella's lovely pet poodle, Fluffles.
But then Gromit makes a shocking discovery which points to the killer's true identity. Can he save his master from becoming the next baker to be butchered? And does Fluffles know more than she is saying? It all adds up to a classic 'who-doughnut' mystery, as four-time Academy Award winning director Nick Park creates a hilarious new masterpiece in the tradition of 'master of suspense' Alfred Hitchcock.Available until 7:29pm Monday 4th January 2010 check out iplayer
But then Gromit makes a shocking discovery which points to the killer's true identity. Can he save his master from becoming the next baker to be butchered? And does Fluffles know more than she is saying? It all adds up to a classic 'who-doughnut' mystery, as four-time Academy Award winning director Nick Park creates a hilarious new masterpiece in the tradition of 'master of suspense' Alfred Hitchcock.Available until 7:29pm Monday 4th January 2010 check out iplayer
101 Dalmatians U
Live-action version of the Disney classic, featuring the dastardly fashion designer Cruella De Vil who, having chanced upon a litter of cute Dalmatian puppies, decides that their skins will complete her exotic new coat.
After she sends two hapless heavies to steal the dogs, it is up to Pongo and Perdy, the pups' parents, to stage a daring rescue.Available until 4:29pm Monday 4th January 2010 check out iplayer
After she sends two hapless heavies to steal the dogs, it is up to Pongo and Perdy, the pups' parents, to stage a daring rescue.Available until 4:29pm Monday 4th January 2010 check out iplayer
The Gruffalo U
An animated film based on the classic children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk though the woods in search of a nut.
Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'Gruffalo'.Available until 7:29pm Saturday 2nd January 2010 check out iplayer
Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'Gruffalo'.Available until 7:29pm Saturday 2nd January 2010 check out iplayer
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 12A
Action adventure sequel. In the final instalment of the buccaneering trilogy Jack Sparrow is trapped in Davy Jones's Locker and in his absence the East India Trading Company is taking over the seas. Jack's former crew and his friends Elizabeth and Will must join forces with Captain Barbossa to save Captain Sparrow and bring the entire pirate community together against their common enemy. The scene is set for a high-seas battle of epic proportions.Available until 10:04pm Saturday 2nd January 2010 check out iplayer
Chicken Run U
Award-winning animation from the Aardman team, telling the story of a band of chickens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
When a flamboyant American rooster arrives on the scene, the hens hope he can teach them to fly to freedom. However, when a chicken pie-making machine is installed, their need becomes urgent and they must devise other means of escape. With the voices of Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha.Available until 4:24pm Sunday 3rd January 2010 check out iplayer
When a flamboyant American rooster arrives on the scene, the hens hope he can teach them to fly to freedom. However, when a chicken pie-making machine is installed, their need becomes urgent and they must devise other means of escape. With the voices of Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha.Available until 4:24pm Sunday 3rd January 2010 check out iplayer
The Incredibles U
Children's animation.
Superhero Mr Incredible receives a mysterious invitation to a remote island after spending the last 15 years living a humdrum suburban existence working for an insurance company. He and his family are forced into action to save the world. Available until 4:54pm Friday 1st January 2010 check out iplayer
Superhero Mr Incredible receives a mysterious invitation to a remote island after spending the last 15 years living a humdrum suburban existence working for an insurance company. He and his family are forced into action to save the world. Available until 4:54pm Friday 1st January 2010 check out iplayer
Bridge to Terabithia PG
CGI-filled adventure based on Katherine Paterson's classic children's novel about two friends who escape to a magical woodland which helps them to deal with their real life. Availible until 2:59pm Saturday 2nd January 2010 check out iplayer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG
Enchanting children's fantasy, based on the classic novel by CS Lewis.
When young Second World War evacuee Lucy Pevensie hides in an old wardrobe during a game of hide and seek, she finds herself transported to the magical land of Narnia, locked in eternal winter by the evil White Witch.
Her siblings do not believe her when she tells them of this strange new world, but they are soon in Narnia themselves, fighting alongside the noble lion Aslan to defeat the witch and her mighty army. This availible until 4:24pm Thursday 31st December 2009 check out iplayer
When young Second World War evacuee Lucy Pevensie hides in an old wardrobe during a game of hide and seek, she finds herself transported to the magical land of Narnia, locked in eternal winter by the evil White Witch.
Her siblings do not believe her when she tells them of this strange new world, but they are soon in Narnia themselves, fighting alongside the noble lion Aslan to defeat the witch and her mighty army. This availible until 4:24pm Thursday 31st December 2009 check out iplayer
Billy Elliot 15
Coming-of-age drama about a young boy from a North East mining village who is sent for boxing lessons but joins ballet classes instead. Despite keeping his ambitions a secret from his family, an opportunity arises to go to ballet school, and the boy must find a way to tell his father.This has a guidence rating and is avalible until Jan 1st 2010 Check out iplayer
Eight Below PG
Extreme conditions force two Antarctic explorers to leave their team of sled dogs behind as they fend for their survival. Seven days left to view this film check out iPlayer
Seasonal Greetings
It maybe a little late, but better late then never, We've had a great time this December ,we've retreated to the comfort of our arm chairs, open fire, popcorn and new films for the season. We'll be posting up all there is to watch for free so check out our posts. We hope you've been as excited as we've been with the choice.
Saturday 19 December 2009
First Light Awards - Open Access for Young Filmmakers
Young people aged between 13 and 19 are being invited to enter their films
into the First Light Awards 2010. For the first time, the First Light Awards
will welcome short film submissions from young independent film-makers. The
Open Access Award in association with BAFTA is a newly created category that
will give young people from across the UK the opportunity to have their film
viewed by a panel of BAFTA judges, and have the chance of winning a
prestigious First Light Award, presented to them during the star-studded
ceremony in March!
Link:
www.firstlightonline.co.uk/news/open-access-award-in-association-with-bafta/
into the First Light Awards 2010. For the first time, the First Light Awards
will welcome short film submissions from young independent film-makers. The
Open Access Award in association with BAFTA is a newly created category that
will give young people from across the UK the opportunity to have their film
viewed by a panel of BAFTA judges, and have the chance of winning a
prestigious First Light Award, presented to them during the star-studded
ceremony in March!
Link:
www.firstlightonline.co.uk/
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Free Cinema Tickets
Here's you chance to go to the cinema for free check it out Free Cinema Tickets UK
Terry Pratchett and Mark Ravenhill launch our Nation video competition
Author Terry Pratchett and playwright Mark Ravenhill explain why you should enter our competition and make a video inspired by Pratchett's novel Nation.
Check it out ! Click here
German Film Festival Free Screenings
BERLIN ‘ 36 [15, 100]
Friday 27th November
Followed by a Q & A with the Director Kasper Heidelbach [30 mins]
Berlin, '36. The Americans are threatening to boycott the Olympic Games if no Jewish athletes are included in the German team. For this reason Gretel
Bergmann, the current High-Jump champion and a Jew, is sent to the Germanteam training camp. Here athletes train and compete for a seat on the German Olympic team. But in the eyes of the Nazis, Gretel must not win under any circumstances...
EFFI BRIEST [15,118]
Thursday 3rd December
Followed by a Q & A with the Director Hermine Huntgeburth [30 mins]
Published in 1895, Theodor Fontane's marvellous tale of love and adultery was to mark his breakthrough as a novelist. This new screen adaptation reinterprets this classic work for a modern audience, depicting a young woman's bid for emancipation…
Screenings at: Curzon Soho, London at 10.30am
Both films introduced by a Goethe Institut Education Advisor [10 mins]
Suitable for: GCSE, A Level History, Citizenship, German, Critical Thinking, General Studies.
To book for your free tickets click Film Education
Friday 27th November
Followed by a Q & A with the Director Kasper Heidelbach [30 mins]
Berlin, '36. The Americans are threatening to boycott the Olympic Games if no Jewish athletes are included in the German team. For this reason Gretel
Bergmann, the current High-Jump champion and a Jew, is sent to the Germanteam training camp. Here athletes train and compete for a seat on the German Olympic team. But in the eyes of the Nazis, Gretel must not win under any circumstances...
EFFI BRIEST [15,118]
Thursday 3rd December
Followed by a Q & A with the Director Hermine Huntgeburth [30 mins]
Published in 1895, Theodor Fontane's marvellous tale of love and adultery was to mark his breakthrough as a novelist. This new screen adaptation reinterprets this classic work for a modern audience, depicting a young woman's bid for emancipation…
Screenings at: Curzon Soho, London at 10.30am
Both films introduced by a Goethe Institut Education Advisor [10 mins]
Suitable for: GCSE, A Level History, Citizenship, German, Critical Thinking, General Studies.
To book for your free tickets click Film Education
Thursday 5 November 2009
Love Leicester Square
There is so may things that we love about Leicester Square it changes by the premier .On a cold winter day the eliminous hordings brighten up the square. The hustle and bustle of everyone passing though going to work or just hanging about waiting for the next fiim to watch.
11th BFM International Film Festival
BFM
Hosted at BFI Southbank 06 - 10 November 09
We are delighted to welcome the 11th bfm International Film Festival, the UK's largest Black world cinema event, back to BFI Southbank for the second year running. The bfm brings you more premiers and award winning titles that ever before. This year the festival opens with the European Premier of Chris Rock's acclaimed documentary, Good Hair. The programme includes a breath of topics from cultural identity and relationships to poverty eradication. With the support of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Film Fund, bfm, the UK's leading platform for Black World Cinema we will be facilitating a filmmaker's exchange between filmmakers from the UK, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
For more information visit BFM
Hosted at BFI Southbank 06 - 10 November 09
We are delighted to welcome the 11th bfm International Film Festival, the UK's largest Black world cinema event, back to BFI Southbank for the second year running. The bfm brings you more premiers and award winning titles that ever before. This year the festival opens with the European Premier of Chris Rock's acclaimed documentary, Good Hair. The programme includes a breath of topics from cultural identity and relationships to poverty eradication. With the support of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Film Fund, bfm, the UK's leading platform for Black World Cinema we will be facilitating a filmmaker's exchange between filmmakers from the UK, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
For more information visit BFM
Tuesday 3 November 2009
London African Film Festival Thu 26 November – Thu 3 December 2009
Thu 26 November – Thu 3 December 2009
The Barbican, Cine Lumière, The Lexi Cinema, The Rich Mix and the University of Westminster.
New currents in narrative forms are the special focus of the London African Film Festival 2009. We are showcasing debuts by a wide range of dynamic, young film-making talent and the most creative of TV/film practitioners to celebrate the energy that young Africans from all corners of the continent have brought to drama as they embrace the digital age.Click here for more details
The Barbican, Cine Lumière, The Lexi Cinema, The Rich Mix and the University of Westminster.
New currents in narrative forms are the special focus of the London African Film Festival 2009. We are showcasing debuts by a wide range of dynamic, young film-making talent and the most creative of TV/film practitioners to celebrate the energy that young Africans from all corners of the continent have brought to drama as they embrace the digital age.Click here for more details
Friday 30 October 2009
Blank Slate
A digital short film scheme supporting the next generation of black, Asian and minority ethnic film making talent.
Blank Slate is a UK-wide digital short film scheme supporting the next generation of cutting-edge black, Asian and minority ethnic filmmaking talent, resulting in an exciting and eclectic range of work. It also acts as a springboard for some of the best talent to progress to features. Now going into its seventh year with Slate 2010, Black Slate is part of the UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund Digital Shorts Scheme. Blank Slate is produced by B3 Media in partnership with the UK Film Council and Arts Council England.
2010 APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Click here for more details
Blank Slate is a UK-wide digital short film scheme supporting the next generation of cutting-edge black, Asian and minority ethnic filmmaking talent, resulting in an exciting and eclectic range of work. It also acts as a springboard for some of the best talent to progress to features. Now going into its seventh year with Slate 2010, Black Slate is part of the UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund Digital Shorts Scheme. Blank Slate is produced by B3 Media in partnership with the UK Film Council and Arts Council England.
2010 APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Click here for more details
Sunday 25 October 2009
LCFF Workshop: Make a Film in a Day (10+)
LCFF Workshop: Make a Film in a Day (10+)
Plan, shoot and edit your own film in a day!
21 - 28 November 2009
Barbican Centre
Tickets: £20, including one copy of your film on DVD.
£10 cost per extra DVD copy of your film. This can be purchased as a voucher on the day via box office.
We encourage grown ups tpo accompany their children to all our workshops – LCFF is designed to be a family experience! However owing to the duration of this event, parents/guardians may leave children over 12 in this workshop unaccompanied. We require full contact details, an agreement that the responsible adult will stay in the area and confirmed pick-up arrangements all to be given to Barbican Education staff on the day.
No unaccompanied adults and all adults and children in the workshop need a ticket.
subject to availability
With the Young Film Academy.
10am-5.30pm
Venue: Workshop starts at the Meeting Point, Ground Level, Barbican Centre
Click here for more information
Plan, shoot and edit your own film in a day!
21 - 28 November 2009
Barbican Centre
Tickets: £20, including one copy of your film on DVD.
£10 cost per extra DVD copy of your film. This can be purchased as a voucher on the day via box office.
We encourage grown ups tpo accompany their children to all our workshops – LCFF is designed to be a family experience! However owing to the duration of this event, parents/guardians may leave children over 12 in this workshop unaccompanied. We require full contact details, an agreement that the responsible adult will stay in the area and confirmed pick-up arrangements all to be given to Barbican Education staff on the day.
No unaccompanied adults and all adults and children in the workshop need a ticket.
subject to availability
With the Young Film Academy.
10am-5.30pm
Venue: Workshop starts at the Meeting Point, Ground Level, Barbican Centre
Click here for more information
Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea Opening Gala Breakfast Party / 11:00 Film 21 November 2009
Excitement builds as Hayao Miyazaki comes back on the scene with a new film.
LCFF Opening Gala: Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea (U*) (4+)
10:15am - Opening Gala Breakfast Party / 11:00 Film
21 November 2009
Cinema 1
Tickets: £9 (Full Price), £7 (FFC Members)
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
subject to availability
10:15am - Cinema 1 Opening Gala Breakfast Party
Join us for pastries and entertainment.
11:00 - Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea
This charmingly gentle new film from the master of animation, Hayao Miyazaki, follows the adventure of a little boy, Sosuke, who discovers a magical goldfish called Ponyo.
Ponyo longs to become human but she cannot make the change without the help of friends old and new – and will the sea be able to give her up?
Japan 2008 Dir. Hayao Miyazaki 100 min.
Dubbed
The screening will be introduced by Festival Patron Danny John-Jules.
The Barbican London
LCFF Opening Gala: Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea (U*) (4+)
10:15am - Opening Gala Breakfast Party / 11:00 Film
21 November 2009
Cinema 1
Tickets: £9 (Full Price), £7 (FFC Members)
All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
subject to availability
10:15am - Cinema 1 Opening Gala Breakfast Party
Join us for pastries and entertainment.
11:00 - Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea
This charmingly gentle new film from the master of animation, Hayao Miyazaki, follows the adventure of a little boy, Sosuke, who discovers a magical goldfish called Ponyo.
Ponyo longs to become human but she cannot make the change without the help of friends old and new – and will the sea be able to give her up?
Japan 2008 Dir. Hayao Miyazaki 100 min.
Dubbed
The screening will be introduced by Festival Patron Danny John-Jules.
The Barbican London
Saturday 24 October 2009
Calling all young home-ed writers, comic strip artists and film makers
Calling all young home-ed writers, comic strip artists and film makers
Please pass this message on and spread the word as far as you can.
I am launching a competition open to home-educated children and young people only. To enter the competition, you need to produce a story about bullying.
Your story may be told in any one of the following 3 formats:
a) a written story
b) a film
c) a comic strip
Whichever format you choose, you must be able to send it to me in digital form, either by e-mail (writing and comic strips) or on a DVD rom (films).
All work submitted will be made public on a website in Anti-Bullying Week (November 16 to 20), unless you wish your work not to be shown, which is fine.
I am in the process of finding judges and prizes, so will let people know more about those when I have arranged them!
If you are interested, contact me as soon as possible for an application form and more details.
Ali
ali@yggdrasil.org.uk
Please pass this message on and spread the word as far as you can.
I am launching a competition open to home-educated children and young people only. To enter the competition, you need to produce a story about bullying.
Your story may be told in any one of the following 3 formats:
a) a written story
b) a film
c) a comic strip
Whichever format you choose, you must be able to send it to me in digital form, either by e-mail (writing and comic strips) or on a DVD rom (films).
All work submitted will be made public on a website in Anti-Bullying Week (November 16 to 20), unless you wish your work not to be shown, which is fine.
I am in the process of finding judges and prizes, so will let people know more about those when I have arranged them!
If you are interested, contact me as soon as possible for an application form and more details.
Ali
ali@yggdrasil.org.uk
Cheap Cinema for the Family at Vue Cinemas
Another round of cheap tickets for you and the family on Saturday and Sunday morning at your nearest cinema check out the listings Vue
Free Cinema Tickets
Here's you chance to go to the cinema for free check it out Free Cinema Tickets UK
Friday 23 October 2009
Congratulations to HMV
This evening a new branch of the Curzon Cinema opened in Wimbeldon. We've been traveling to Central London, mainly to the Soho and Mayfair sites to watch films. We wish you all the very success out house here we come!
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Tuesday 20 October 2009
My Father Gandhi
This film was an eye opener to the world of Gandhi starting from scratch. You can see how his Mahatma Gandhi's relationship developed with his wife,their sons daughter inlaw and grandchildren. This wasn't an easy film to watch as you felt the,pain,anger, dissapointment and happinessas as the story unfolded. Which made you ask yourself lots of questions and want to read up further on how Mahatma's mind worked.
I loved the way the black and white footage from the the 1900's onwards slipped in along side the events,which really gave it a historical feel. The the film was in subtitles which was great as it wouldn't have worked with dubbing. If you like films with an historical element then it's worth watching this one.
I loved the way the black and white footage from the the 1900's onwards slipped in along side the events,which really gave it a historical feel. The the film was in subtitles which was great as it wouldn't have worked with dubbing. If you like films with an historical element then it's worth watching this one.
Fantastic Mr Fox
Last Thursday we started off our adventure with a visit to The Odeon Leicester Square to see the premier of The Fantastic Mr Fox. In true spirit, the film kept to the book with adding more story line, encompassing all the elements that kept me reading chapter after chapter to my kin.
Mr Fox and his family living a sedate existance, decides to go back to the old ways .With a new house, family and life. They end up recruiting and encourage their neighbours,colleques, friends and everyone else into enjoying what life has to offer. A film not to be missed
Mr Fox and his family living a sedate existance, decides to go back to the old ways .With a new house, family and life. They end up recruiting and encourage their neighbours,colleques, friends and everyone else into enjoying what life has to offer. A film not to be missed
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