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The Establishing Shot: London Film and Comic Con 2010 Review

“E! Are reporting from Comic-Con and Brad Pitt’s there now. Who reported from your (London Film and) Comic Con?” My girlfriend asked me a couple of days ago while watching E! She was of course referring to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) vs. The London Film and Comic Con (LDFCC). My mumbled response somewhat deflating the grand and exotic picture I had excitedly painted of my experience at LFCC the weekend before. “Err!! A couple of bloggers by the look of things”. Naturally this spurrned me on to create this post.
“LFCC takes place every summer (over a weekend) at Earls Court 2 in London. Celebrating the best of film, television, comics and sport, London Film and Comic Con is a day out unlike any other, giving you the chance to meet your idols, ask them questions as well as grabbing the latest film/tv/comic merchandise on the market.”
So on Sunday in between Lovebox days I made my way to the Earls Court conference centre. LFCC London Film and Comic Con was back and better than ever. This year the convention covered a smaller area than the huge space in previous years. But nevertheless was capital. Some astounding guests, loads of comics, film memorabilia, talks, art, sci-fi, super heroes, Cosplay, sneak previews and an exhibition from DC comics.

I missed last year’s convention but this year the draw proved too much.

As with previous years the arena was divided up into different zones; The Signing Zone, Anime Zone, Photo shoot Zone, Artists Alley, Video Game Zone, Talk Area, Cosplay Zone, Dealer Zone.

I arrived at the Earls Court conference centre hoping to breeze in as in previous years but arrived a little earlier than anticipated and had to join the long queue to get in. As with previous years crowd control was conducted by the Empire’s finest ensuring that Trekkie scum were dutifully harassed and that all was kept in order. All the while various characters from across comics, film, Sci-Fi and Manga either queuing up or interacting with the visitors.

Upcoming: ZULU Exhibition opens at The London Film Museum

"If 1200 men couldn't hold a defensive position this morning, what chance have we with 100?"

From - http://www.londonfilmmuseum.com/zulu.htm

On Saturday 24th July, the London Film Museum is proud to present the first exhibition dedicated to the classic British film, ZULU.


Starring Michael Caine, Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins and Ulla Jacobsson, the film was produced by Joseph E. Levine, directed by Cy Endfield, and was released worldwide in 1964.

The exhibition will include many items seen in public for the first time, including the original colour storyboards, scripts, and unpublished photographs taken by the director on set in Natal, South Africa. Also on display will be Chief Cetewayo's shield and throne tusks, and Assegais (spears) used in the film as well as some from the original battle.

The storyboards were discovered in Natal last year a few miles from where the film was shot, and illustrate the "Attack on the Hospital". Dr Sheldon Hall, author of the definitive book on the making of the film, says "Until recently it was thought that no original storyboards had survived from the production of ZULU, or even existed in the first place. The recent discovery in South Africa of an extremely rare set of storyboard sketches for one key sequence is a major find for anyone interested in the film."

"Contributions to the exhibition have come from right across the country and collectors have been generous in providing us with original material" says Henry Coleman from ZuluFilmStore.com, who has helped in curating the exhibition.

The exhibition will be at the museum until June 2011 when it will travel to South Africa to go on display.

Opening day events will include a free screening of the film, as well as a Q&A with Maureen Endfield and a lecture by Dr Sheldon Hall.

As part of the opening day we shall also be collecting for Help for Heroes in recognition of the people still involved in conflict around the world.

ZULU Exhibition opens at The London Film Museum

Where:
The London Film Museum, 1st Floor, Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB

When:
Sat 24 July 2010 - June 2011

More info:
Over at the The London Film Museum website

Grey Goose Characters & Cocktails 2009

Grey Goose Vodka and The Elton John AIDS Foundation invite you to experience the Grey Goose Character & Cocktails Bar in the Gallery at The Hospital Club on Friday 13 November from 5:30pm.

Grey Goose will showcase unique and flamboyant cocktail bars designed by icons of style and character including Roland Mouret, Patrick Cox and Christopher Bailey.

join us for bespoke cocktails and a music play list designed by Just Jack, followed by live DJ set from one of London's top DJs.

This is an invitation only event.

Grey Goose Characters & Cocktails 2009

Where
The Hospital Club
24 Endell Street, London, England WC2H 9HQ

When
5:30pm, Friday November 13, 2009

Upcoming: Pinewood Studios to host Water on the Lens exhibition

Entitled ‘Water on the Lens’, the exhibition comprises images of underwater shoots for film, TV, commercials and pop videos, celebrating the heart of Britain’s creativity with breathtaking art. Keira Knightley, Jared Leto, Sharon Stone, Matt Lucas and James Blunt are amongst those captured performing underwater, alongside sets from Casino Royale, Da Vinci Code, Eastenders, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Dr. Who

‘Water on the Lens’ will be sponsored by Hunter Boot, the quintessentially British brand renowned for wellington boots. Peter Taylor, MD for Hunter Boot comments “Hunter Boot are delighted to be the official sponsor of such a unique and beautiful exhibition. There is an obvious association for Hunter with such a strong water related theme and this exhibition showcases the creativity and skill involved in producing these breathtaking underwater images.”

This capsule collection provides a rare, behind-the-scenes view into one of the world’s most prestigious film and television studios and its Underwater Stage (U Stage) - a globally unique water-filming facility. The scene of a thousand iconic images, U Stage opened in 2005 after 5 years in concept and design by Dave Shaw of Diving Services UK, who manage the facility on Pinewood’s behalf. It houses a permanently filled water tank sized 20m x 10m x 6m deep, holding 1.2 million litres of water.

These inspiring pictures have been captured by Phoebe Rudomino, commercial diver and underwater photographer of Diving Services UK. "U Stage provides such a secure and comfortable water filming environment that we're able to produce almost any type of underwater production shoot” says Phoebe. “From working with horses and fire to the world’s top actors and models, the scenes are truly fascinating to capture."

‘Water on the Lens’ will form part of The Movieum of London in the Riverside Rooms, County Hall, Southbank, London SE1 from 1-28 October 2009.

Pinewood Studios to host Water on the Lens exhibition

Where
The Movieum of London
Riverside Rooms, County Hall, Southbank, London, England SE1

When
Thurs Oct 1 - Weds Oct 28, 2009

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.




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!

Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening

I've been hearing rumours about this all week. it has been confirmed that Dr Manhattan from The Watchmen to make an appearance in London this evening (4 March 2009).

The best view will be from here. Or you can just watch the live video stream here!. My understanding is that he will be appearing around 8pm.

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

Launch of Sony's Bravia LCD TV range at "The World First" event in Shoreditch, London

"You are cordially invited to the Sony VIP exclusive BRAVIA ‘World’s First’ launch event."

As I made my way through the freezing January evening to the secret location of the launch in the heart of Shoreditch. I was filled with anticipation as the Sony BRAVIA Worlds First launch was promising to be a good night.


Sony Bravia LCD TV installation showing Tal Rosner's short film World First - Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch

"Guests will be treated to the awe-inspiring unveiling of these TV’s (the World’s thinnest (ZX1), the World’s fastest (Z4500), The World’s first wireless technology/picture frame TV (EX1) and the World’s first OLED technology TV (XEL-1), with the help of a mind-blowing, interactive and unique light installation featuring a one-off short film, while celebrity DJ Henry Holland and ‘Filthy Dukes’ spin the decks."

Paul Cocksedge's R.G.B installation & Tal Rosner's short film "World First" - Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, ShoreditchGiles Deacon & Henry Holland DJ at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch
Paul Cocksedge's R.G.B installation & Tal Rosner's short film "World First" - Sony Bravia TV Launch
Giles Deacon & Henry Holland DJ at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch

Music, Technology, the Arts, Film and a Party! All key words close to my core. Does it get any better? The large warehouse was filled with colour, lights, music and people keen to have a good time. There must have been more well know faces in the crowd than regular Joes it was quite phenomenal.

On entering the large warehouse area I immediately noticed 3 colour beams projected across the warehouse turned out that this was part of artist Paul Cocksedge's specially commissioned installation. The concept created by Paul Cocksedge, titled 'R.G.B' shined a red, a green and a blue light separately from one side of the venue. All three lights meet at a white dot upon which the four new BRAVIA LCD televisions will hang above. The light concept is based on R.G.B lights within televisions.

Paul Cocksedge's R.G.B installation - Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, ShoreditchChloe Madeley & Julia at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, ShoreditchHenry Holland rocking out at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch
Paul Cocksedge's R.G.B installation - Sony Bravia TV Launch, Chloe Madeley & Julia at the Sony Bravia TV Launch,
Henry Holland rocking out at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch

Above the white dot - hanging from the ceiling was the reason we were here:
The ZX1 - the World’s thinnest TV, seriously no wider than your finger (if your finger is under 9mm wide).

The Z4500 (with Motionflow) - the World’s fastest TV. This cranks out 200Hz and means that the screen refreshes the pixel rate faster than any previous TV ensuring a smoother picture. Although the benefits of this beast were not immediately clear I suspect that watching a Blu -Ray action film of Sky HD sports the difference would be appreciated.

The EX1- the World’s first wireless technology/picture frame. After some discussion I discovered that this meant that hi def images (& sound) could be sent from a “media” box plugged into your source to the TV. No more HDMI cabling :)

Katie Green at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, ShoreditchSony Bravia TV Launch - London, ShoreditchSony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch
Katie Green at the Sony Bravia TV Launch - London, Shoreditch, Sony Bravia TV Launch

The XEL-1 - the World’s first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology TV. OLED technology uses materials that emit light on their own and don’t require a backlight. Currently this ultra thin TV (3mm) is only 15 inches big but packs a noticeable higher picture quality (also more eco friendly). Hope the picture quality stays when they rollout the larger screen sizes. OLED is expected to be the next level in the evolution of TVs.

The TVs were showingBafta-winning film-maker Tal Rosner's short film “World First”, featuring historical moments captured on television including footage of the first man in space and the first Miss Universe contest.



The evening was set to the ambient soundtrack that Giles Deacon & Henry Holland were outputting from decks for most of the night. Their play list seamlessly transitioning from cutting edge remixes through to experimental trance.

Sony VIP exclusive BRAVIA ‘World’s First’ LCD TV range

You are cordially invited to the Sony VIP exclusive BRAVIA ‘World’s First’ LCD TV range launch on Thursday 29 January 2009 at 7pm until 11pm.

Guests will be treated to the awe-inspiring unveiling of these TV’s (the World’s thinnest (ZX1), the World’s fastest (Z4500), The World’s first wireless technology/picture frame TV (EX1) and the World’s first OLED technology TV (XEL-1), with the help of a mind-blowing, interactive and unique light installation featuring a one-off short film, while celebrity DJ Henry Holland and ‘Filthy Dukes’ spin the decks.

As Celebrities/Media and VIP guests will be in attendance, Sony have the right to refuse entry/eject to any guests deemed unruly etc.!!!

Enjoy.

Street Art Awards Party and Charity Auction 2008

Street Art Awards Party and Charity Auction 2008The first ever Street Art Awards party and charity auction, featuring over 50 international contemporary artists, will be held at Rough Trade East on 4th December.

Urban art business, Auction Saboteur, has organised the awards that will celebrate the best urban and street art offerings from 2008. All money raised will go to the Single Homeless Charity.

The Awards Ceremony

The night will see Rough Trade East turned into an urban art bazaar with attractions including: charity art tombola, pin the devil tail on the banker, hook-a-duck-outa-an-oil-slick, a magician, DJ’s and lots of art related prizes.

Each attendee will be given a ballot paper on entry and asked to vote for their favourite artist from the shortlist. The winners will receive a specially designed sculpture that will also be up for grabs on the night.

The charity art tombola will give people the chance to win anything from a special, one off, custom piece of art, on either a reclaimed record cover or vinyl record, to a jar of jam or bar of soap.

Tombola tickets will be £5 each – a bargain if you win a Matt Small original (his work usually sells in the region of £5K - £6K). If you win the soap at least you’ve contributed to a good cause – your conscience will be clean.

Artists contributing an original piece includeAsbestos . Beejoir . Ben Allen . Ben Slow . Brian Jones . Bortusk Leer . Case . Charming Baker . Chinamike . Crie . Cyclops . Dale Grimshaw . Damon Ginandes . Data . David Walker . Dell . Dirquo . Dr.D . Gaia . Gawd . Goldie . Guy Denning . Herakut . Holly Thoburn . Hush . Idiom . James Baker . Know Hope . Labrona . Matt Small . Mestizo . Mr Jago . Neverwork . Pete Fowler . Rene Gagnon . Rowdy . Replete . Ryca . Shuby . Skewvile . Speebe . SPQR . Static . Stef . Sweet Toof . Tex . Tom Hine

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Trioka Digital Zoetrope installation for the Onedotzero Adventures inMotion festival at the BFI





onedotzero_adventures in motion returns to London to begin a new residency at the BFI Southbank, presenting a diverse and radiant showcase of commissions, visionary new work and talent. onedotzero's energetic programming delivers a compelling mix of arts, culture and entertainment, bringing together ground breaking cinematic work, sensory installations, explosive live audiovisual and music performances, stellar screening programmes, in-depth disucssions, presentations and social events.

the festival showcases a tantalising mix of the brightest up-and-coming talents alongside world-leading creative luminaries; an international array of creators who stretch ideas of motion entertainment, where code clashes with hand crafted, street art tussles with technology and new modes of storytelling are unleashed from the small screen to the BFI IMAX. all underpinned by a theme of citystates, a creative inquiry into the idea of how we live in the modern metropolis.

They also took inspiration from the traditional technology of a Victorian zoetrope – a cylinder containing slits with a band of images on the inside; when you spin the cylinder the images blur together to give the illusion of a moving image. Troika have created a digital version of this, a cylindrical tower with an internal light; as the cylinder rotates and the light strobes, stories of people’s lives in different cities are alternately display

Trioka Digital Zoetrope installation for the Onedotzero Adventures inMotion festival at the BFI

Whilst at the BFI Southbank for a preview screening of Franklyn I discovered an interesting installation in the foyer. Turned out is was a digital Zoetrope.

From Wiki: A zoetrope is a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.

After a bit of snooping I found out that "Onedotzero commissioned Trioka to create an entire "multi-sensory identity" for the Adventures in Motion festival, consisting of printed material, a digital trailer and an installation.

Trioka's digital zoetrope for onedotzero at the BFI, London




onedotzero_adventures in motion returns to London to begin a new residency at the BFI Southbank, presenting a diverse and radiant showcase of commissions, visionary new work and talent. onedotzero's energetic programming delivers a compelling mix of arts, culture and entertainment, bringing together ground breaking cinematic work, sensory installations, explosive live audiovisual and music performances, stellar screening programmes, in-depth disucssions, presentations and social events.

the festival showcases a tantalising mix of the brightest up-and-coming talents alongside world-leading creative luminaries; an international array of creators who stretch ideas of motion entertainment, where code clashes with hand crafted, street art tussles with technology and new modes of storytelling are unleashed from the small screen to the BFI IMAX. all underpinned by a theme of citystates, a creative inquiry into the idea of how we live in the modern metropolis.

They also took inspiration from the traditional technology of a Victorian zoetrope – a cylinder containing slits with a band of images on the inside; when you spin the cylinder the images blur together to give the illusion of a moving image. Troika have created a digital version of this, a cylindrical tower with an internal light; as the cylinder rotates and the light strobes, stories of people’s lives in different cities are alternately display

Grey Goose 2008 Character & Cocktails in London

The chill out area in the Grey Goose 2008 Character & Cocktails party held in London

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Grey Goose is once again celebrating Character with its Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008 public party in London on Thursday 23 October 2008.
This year Grey Goose Character & Cocktails is back with a dazzling list of celebrity guests from the world of fashion, art, design and jewellery including: David Furnish, Patrick Cox, Theo Fennell, Giles Deacon, Gavin Turk and Eva Herzigova who have all been tasked with designing a home bar and cocktail which reflects their individual characters, style, taste and passions.

Grey Goose 2008 Character & Cocktails in London

Theo Fennell's Loveseat, London

Grey Goose is once again celebrating Character with its Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008 public party in London on Thursday 23 October 2008.

The characterful collection of home bar designs and matching cocktails with inspiration ranging from dripping diamonds to Bollywood spice will be revealed in October for a meeting of indulgent glamour, flamboyant style and decadent Grey Goose cocktails to match. The ultimate cocktail party of the season awaits!

Grey Goose 2008 Character & Cocktails in London

Inside the main are with David Furnish's customised tuk tuk with burr walnut cocktail bar.


DSC03920, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Grey Goose is once again celebrating Character with its Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008 public party in London on Thursday 23 October 2008.

This year Grey Goose Character & Cocktails is back with a dazzling list of celebrity guests from the world of fashion, art, design and jewellery including: David Furnish, Patrick Cox, Theo Fennell, Giles Deacon, Gavin Turk and Eva Herzigova who have all been tasked with designing a home bar and cocktail which reflects their individual characters, style, taste and passions.

Grey Goose 2008 Character & Cocktails in London

Entering the Stars, Bars and Cocktails party
Grey Goose is once again celebrating Character with its Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008 public party in London on Thursday 23 October 2008.

Following the sensational success of last year’s Grey Goose Character & Cocktails party, Grey Goose is joining forces with David Furnish and the who’s who of the celebrity world to create their dream home bars and cocktails in benefit of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

We cracked an invite to the Greatest Cocktail Party on earth - Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008, London

The Same Old Scene cracked an invite to what is promising to be the Greatest Cocktail Party on earth - the Grey Goose Character & Cocktails 2008.



Dear SOS

Thank you for confirming your own and your guest's attendance at Grey Goose Character & Cocktails on:

Thursday 23 October at
Chateau Grey Goose
Wakefield Street
Bloomsbury
WC1N 1PG
8.00 - 11.00pm
Dress code: Cocktail Couture

You are one of a select few who have the opportunity to attend the ultimate cocktail party of the year.

This exclusive event is by invitation only. Please bring the attached invitation with you. You and your guest's places will be reserved under your name on the guest list.

Visit www.greygoosecharacter.com for more details about the event.
The ultimate cocktail party.

From last years bash:



This year the 5 bars to be auctioned off, are:
- The Tuk Tuk designed by David Furnish
- Crystalz Designed by Giles Deacon
- The Lovers bar designed by Theo Fennell
- The Disco Bar designed by Patrick Cox
- The BEach bar designed by Gavin Turk

Upcoming: Media Facades Festival Berlin 2008

Myths and Potentials of Media Architecture and Urban Screens

The MEDIA FACADES FESTIVAL BERLIN 2008 is an innovative project, engaging a wide range of stakeholders with distinctive interests in the public space. Through round tables, a workshop, panel sessions, lectures, urban screenings on media facades and an architecture exhibition the event will promote a multi-disciplinary action research approach to technology, architecture and media art in modern cities.Exhibition at the German Architecture Centre (DAZ)

This exhibition will explore the integration of moving images into the building facade as a communicative element, and its effect on Urban Space. A selection of innovative projects that have been realized in various cities will demonstrate possible connections between architecture and screens and highlight different artistic and architectural strategies. Practical technical information will give architects a deeper insight into the challenges and possibilities of utilizing new media in architecture.

More info here!
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