A Christmas Carol Comes To London
Disney’s A Christmas Carol World Premiere and London’s Christmas Light Switch-Ons
London will celebrate the launch of a traditional festive season with one of the capital’s biggest-ever Christmas events on 3 November. This year, the Christmas Lights across the West End and in the City of London will be switched on simultaneously.
There’ll also be a fantastic Christmas concert, and a unique light show at St Paul’s Cathedral.
All this will be followed by the world premiere of Disney’s A Christmas Carol, attended by the major stars of the movie.
Where & When
Christmas Lights Switch-on and Street Concert
London’s Christmas lights will be switched on alongside street concerts between 5pm and 6.30pm on 3 November. Three locations across the city will come together to create London’s first ever co-ordinated street concerts and Christmas light switch-on.
- Oxford Circus – live concert with major performing artists from 5pm, switch-on of Disney’s A Christmas Carol lights by Jim Carrey – finishes at 6.30pm
- Regent Street – live concert with major performing artists from 5pm, switch-on of Disney’s A Christmas Carol lights by Colin Firth and Robin Wright Penn – finishes at 6.30pm
- St Paul’s Cathedral – live concert with major performing artists from 5pm, light show on St Paul’s Cathedral switched on by Bob Hoskins
All events are free to the public – get there early to grab a good viewing spot.
Sing Your Way into the Record Books
Following the Christmas lights switch-on, the three stages will be linked for Londoners to join together to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people carol singing at one time! The singing will be led by the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir.
The World Premiere of Disney’s A Christmas Carol: Leicester Square 7.30pm
After the Christmas lights switch-on, the focus will shift to Leicester Square for the world premiere of Disney’s A Christmas Carol.
The film’s world premiere will be one of the most glittering and star-studded premieres that London has ever seen, attended by all the major stars including Jim Carrey and director Robert Zemeckis.
The film will be screened in three of London’s leading cinemas – the Odeon Leicester Square, the Empire Leicester Square and the Odeon West End, all in cutting-edge Disney Digital 3D – creating the biggest-ever 3D screening.
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Exhibition Bridget Bardot and the Original Paparazzi.
Coinciding with the 75th Birthday of Brigitte Bardot on 28th September 2009, James Hyman Gallery presents an exhibition of 75 vintage photographs by some of the most famous paparazzi photographers.
Presented at the same time as London Fashion Week (18-22 September) Brigitte Bardot and the Original Paparazzi focuses on one of the greatest fashion icons of the twentieth century.
Brigitte Bardot . In her day she was quite something, as this exhibition of vintage photos shows. She had a very different relationship to the paparazzi than today; no peeping nips here, she oozed coquettish sophistication.
The word paparazzo in fact is derived from a character in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, and in this context it’s redolent of a time when the paps mixed with the likes of Sinatra and Bardot on the Côte d’Azur. Come see some marvellous photos of Brigitte in her prime and also some amazing candid shots from films such as Le Mépris – one of the top ten movies ever – in which cinematic glamour went hand in hand with art-house cool. Runs until 3 October.
Where
James Hyman Gallery, 5 Savile Row, W1
When
10-6pm Monday-Friday, 10-2 Saturdays
SECRET CINEMA September 2009 Can you dig it?
Ok. This one is for all you summer drifters. Are you ready? There are 40,000 of you out there. 17,000 more on Facebook. Are you with us? Then send the word. Send the word…
The Secret Cinema meet will take place on Sunday 6th of September in a secret outdoor London location. 6pm till late.
Move fast to survive.
Good Luck.
Secret Cinema.
Remember. Tell No-one.
Please Note: This is an outdoor event, so be prepared come rain or shine.
Based on the above clues (usually a complete red herring) I’m guessing that the great American classic “The Warriors” is up for a little immersive experience. If it is – this is the ideal opportunity to see this Walter Hill masterpiece.
SECRET CINEMA September 2009
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret Location
London, England
CEPT presents A Frozen Explosion
Opening Private View September 3rd 2009
4 September – 25 September Thu – Sat 1:30 – 6:00pm
Apparatus:
Painting, Video, Audio
Method:
Site specific constellation of paintings.
Wall painting, recycled film and audio overload
Result:
A glimpse into the world of an alter ego’s work in progress.
Process paid
Conclusion:
You’ll be witness to what I have discovered, may you be the jury. But your verdict will be one of self-conviction.
I know what I have witnessed; now it is your turn, prepare yourself for a journey into a world where each new step may give you a better understanding of your own reality.
Discover a circle that forever repeats itself. The end of the beginning, the beginning of the end. Forget the world around you and the people around you
Consider time as officially ended, we work on the other side of time
Your story is history My story is mystery
CEPT presents A Frozen Explosion
The Writers Bench
Open Thursday to Friday 1:30 to 6:00
26 Argyle Square X Argyle Walk
London, Kings Cross WC1H 8AP
United Kingdom
A Film by Sally Potter With Interactive Q&A Live via Satellite
Defying the usual conventions of film, RAGE is the new cinematic creation from writer-director Sally Potter. Using a radical narrative structure focused entirely on individual performances, RAGE consists of a dynamic series of interviews, as if shot by a schoolboy on his mobile phone. He goes behind the scenes at a New York fashion show during a week in which an accident on the catwalk turns into a murder investigation.
Fourteen actors, both celebrated stars and emerging talents, play characters who each have a role in the show, from the designer (Simon Abkarian) and his models (Lily Cole and Jude Law), the fashion critic (Judi Dench) and photographer (Steve Buscemi), to the fashion-house financier (Eddie Izzard) and his bodyguard (John Leguizamo).
The radical style of RAGE is embraced in its unique distribution strategy, with the film premiering on mobile and internet alongside its digital screen and DVD release.
The premiere event will be broadcast live by satellite from London’s BFI Southbank to dozens of cinemas across the UK. You can be part of the satellite broadcast of the Q&A after the film, sending your questions by Skype video and SMS direct from your local cinema live to Sally Potter and members of the RAGE cast, including Jude Law, Eddie Izzard and Lily Cole
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A Film by Sally Potter
With Interactive Q&A Live via Satellite
Thursday 24 September, 8.30
The premiere event will be broadcast live from BFI Southbank. You can be part of the satellite Q&A by sending your questions via Skype video and SMS to Sally Potter and members of the RAGE cast, including Jude Law, Eddie Izzard and Lily Cole (line-up TBC).
5 Gum Sense5 Launch party, London
Earlier this Month we were invited to the 5 Gum “Creating Sense5” launch party held in London. 5 Gum is new flavourful gum from Wrigleys. The general consensus is that 5 Gum really is a taste explosion in a chewing gum kind of way.
The launch was conducted by Vice Magazine who ran a a competition in the lead up to the event. They sent out an open call to creatives to create something that like the gum intrigues and exhilarates the senses. And when I say something, the entries could have been anything one felt would represent the gum. Award winning band Hot Chip would then select the winning talent and curate the gig. From The Vice website:
“Thursday, June 4th certainly turned out to be an unforgettable night at The Arches, London Bridge. Hot Chip’s two live DJ sets – one featuring Kano – were supported by unique performances from The Penny Serenade, Raf Daddy, Planning To Rock and Noze.
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Five winners of the CreatingSense5 competition, whose entries, like the 5 gum, represented and stimulated the senses. Their interactive installations including the “touch wall” and “edible forest” proved to be a huge success – with people finding more than one different use for them!”
Stand out moments for me were discovering Portuguese Sangeres beer (a almost honey tinged malty beer), hearing Planning To Rock for the first time, Hot Chip‘s awesome live set as well as hearing the sublime combination of Hot Chip & Kano together. Pics & videos to follow in the meantime you can see more pics from the event here!
Film4 Summer Screen films – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Film4 Summer Screen films – Raiders of the Lost Ark
The ultimate action-adventure, back on the big-screen where it belongs. Harrison Ford cracks the whip as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg deliver one thrilling cliff-hanger after another.
Somerset House
The Strand
London, England WC1R
The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition
Black Rat is delighted to announce a solo exhibition by award winning painter Matthew Small. Matts latest body of work Youngstarrs is an exploration on the themes of youth and hope.
Matt Small is an artist whose painting is best understood as an extension of his beliefs and world view. Matt is a passionate believer in social inclusion and that, given the opportunities to be heard and respected, all individuals have something of value to contribute to society. The subject matter of Matts portraits tends to be the marginalized and voiceless in society, those who are socially excluded and often viewed as statistics or pawns in a wider political game as opposed to individuals with the latent potential to contribute and enrich society if only given the opportunity to be heard. By painting portraits of individuals on the outskirts of society. Matt encourages us to spend time with people who we may chose to overlook in our daily lives and in doing so forces us to challenge our prejudices and recognize our shared humanity
Youngstarrs previews on March 26th from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The exhibition continues until April 17th.
The Black Rat Press: Matthew Small Youngstarrs Exhibition
Thursday March 26, 2009 – Friday April 17, 2009 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
black rat press ltd
83 Rivington Street
London, England EC2A 3AY
The Urban Art Sale
Urban Art Sale
26 February 2009, 18:30 at Selfridges
The Urban Art collection contains works by the leading national and international street artists of today, such as, Banksy, Nick Walker, Adam Neate, Faile, Antony Micallef, Guy Denning, Bast, Seen, Matt Small, D*Face, Doze Green, alongside several artists who will be creating work primarily for the sale, such as Goldie, Ame 72, CBloxx, Inkie, Dan, Mau Mau, Eelus, K-Guy, Rowdy, Flx, Silent Hobo, David Walker, Pinky, Ryca, Jim Starr, SPQR, Kev Munday and joined by auction virgins, Chu, Pam Glew, Faith 47, Klit, TRXTR, Byroglyphics and Grafter.
Sale Date:
Thursday 26th February 2009 at 6.30pm
View days:
The Urban Art collection will be on view and auctioned at Selfridges’ Ultralounge in London as follows:
Fri 20th – Wed 25th Feb: Public viewing (open as per store opening hours)
Thurs 26th Feb: Auction only (open from 3pm, auction at 6pm)
Limited edition print:
In addition to the works being auctioned, there will be a limited edition ‘Let Them Hang Valentine’ print available to purchase exclusively from Selfridges (£150 – print run 100).
Watchmen Artwork – your chance to experience a piece of comic book history
In celebration of the release of the Watchmen motion picture, Orbital Comics is proud to announce a unique opportunity for you to see a momentous piece of original art from the classic 1980s award winning comic book series the film was based upon. Starting from Thursday 19th February 2009 and for one month only, Watchmen issue 1 page 1 Original Artwork and Colour Guide will be displayed at: Orbital Comics 8 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JA [opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am – 7pm , Sun: 11.30am – 5pm ] The page features an extract from Rorschach’s journal, acting as a voice-over for the criminal investigation of the apparent-suicide of his acquaintance, fellow super-hero The Comedian. Not only a rare chance to see an actual page of original art by Dave Gibbons, but also to experience a piece of comic book history!
Orbital Comics
8 Great Newport Street
London
WC2H 7JA
Opening times: Mon-Sat: 10:30am – 7pm , Sun: 11.30am – 5pm
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