Wednesday 30 December 2009

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 12

8:00 pm this evening !
Infamous pirate Jack Sparrow returns to seek out the mysterious Davy Jones' Locker.Check out iplayer

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

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

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

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

Heidi U

Retelling of the classic novel. Left in the care of her gruff grandfather in the Swiss mountains, young Heidi wants to make the best of things. With Diana Rigg and Max von Sydow.Available until 11:29am Friday 1st 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

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

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

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/