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Re-mastered James Dean movies due on Blu-ray Disc

Posted on October 11, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett Warner Home Video said it will release all three of James Dean’s movies re-mastered for Blu-ray Disc in an “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” on Oct. 28. “East of Eden” (pictured with the late Julie Harris), “Rebel Without a … Continue reading →

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Conversation with Nicolas Roeg set for Oct. 24 at the Idler

Posted on October 4, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett Think of Rome and Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” comes immediately to mind. Think of Vienna, it’s Carol Reed’s “The Third Man”. In Venice, it’s Nicolas Roeg’s “Don’t Look Now”.

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British wave the flag at TIFF

Posted on October 1, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival last month sometimes seemed more like the London International Film Festival with a steady parade of British films and filmmakers. TIFF screened 288 feature films including 56 red carpet premieres … Continue reading →

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Royal Opera House sets 10 shows for Live Cinema

Posted on September 19, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett The Royal Opera House announced 10 titles for its 2013/14 Live Cinema Season including five live ballets and five live operas. The season opened this week with Puccini’s “Turandot” starring American soprano Lise Lindstrom and the next … Continue reading →

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World Soundtrack Awards noms, Desplat set for concert

Posted on August 16, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Concerts at the World Soundtrack Awards are among the best film music events in the business – Hans Zimmer’s performance of his “Inception” score a couple of years ago (pictured) was one of the best. … Continue reading →

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Royal Opera House is ready for its close-up

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett When the BBC’s new Director General, Tony Hall, takes up the job in April, the broadcaster will get not only a former BBC News Chief Executive but also the man who has brought financial stability to one … Continue reading →

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London Critics’ Circle Awards honour ‘The Master’

Posted on January 20, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Joaquin Phoenix (pictured) was named best actor and Philip Seymour Hoffman best supporting actor for “The Master” while Ang Lee won as best director for “Life of Pi” as Michael Haneke’s “Amour” picked up three … Continue reading →

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Entertainment industry moves to support HMV rebirth

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

By Sam Andrews and Ray Bennett / This story appears in Cue Entertainment Provided a buyer can be found, administration could be the best thing for HMV in the long run, according to entertainment industry leaders. Executives said the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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‘Lincoln’ with 10 tops Bafta nominations

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” (pictured) led the British Academy Film Awards nominations with 10 followed by the musical “Les Miserables” and fantasy film “Life of Pi” both with nine. Nominations for “Lincoln”, which 20th Century Fox will release … Continue reading →

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‘The Master’, ‘Amour’ top London critics awards nominations

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

By Ray Bennett Entertainment Film’s “The Master” and Artificial Eye’s “Amour” topped the 33rd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards nominations with seven each including film of the year. “The Master”, which Entertainment in Video will release on Blu-ray and DVD … Continue reading →

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