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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the ten films remaining in competition for the Visual Effects Oscar. Members will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each movie on Thursday, January 3rd, 2012. Following the screenings, members will narrow the list down to five films.
The 85th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Thursday, January 10th, 2013, at 5:30am PT. The Academy Awards will then be presented on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 and will be televised on ABC.
The remaining ten films (in alphabetical order):
* The Amazing Spider-Man
* Cloud Atlas
* The Dark Knight Rises
* The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
* John Carter
* Life of Pi
* The Avengers
* Prometheus
* Skyfall
* Snow White and the Huntsman
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on November 29th, 2012 at 9:55:01 PM
Looking at the list, I can only say: much like a Special Olympics race, whoever wins is still a retard.
on November 29th, 2012 at 10:10:22 PM
The Amazing Spiderman should win for making Spidey look like a 10 year old girl.
on November 29th, 2012 at 10:22:10 PM
I'll bet on Snowwhite.
on November 29th, 2012 at 10:35:23 PM
I personally wish John Carter would win, since it was actually an enjoyable, and surprisingly well done film.
I predict that either Prometheus will win. Most of that movie was pretty light show, and huge "pretty" cinematic pieces.
on November 29th, 2012 at 10:56:49 PM
The film that should win Best FX is the one that was made as "the real" landing on the moon on the late 60's, that will do.
Oh, sh*t, I'm kidding, "Like I give a sh*t" movie made at planet Saturn, must win.
Damn, dude, what the f*ck is wrong with me?
They didn't use any kind of FX they actually shot the thing live-action in real environments, so, not a chance, sad.
on November 29th, 2012 at 11:04:24 PM
Cloud Atlas, Easy!
on November 29th, 2012 at 11:18:42 PM
With the amounts of CGI they have in Hobbit, it's a pretty safe bet.
on November 29th, 2012 at 11:24:53 PM
Ah. Quantity over quality.
Guess that explains all the illegal aliens.
on November 29th, 2012 at 11:34:55 PM
Probably the Hobbit, we all know the academy loves those movies.
Now John Carter...really?
Yeah why don't they pick battlesh*t while they're at it.
on November 29th, 2012 at 11:47:43 PM
Uh, in all seriousness, JC had some pretty great effects. Not sure what you people saw...
on November 30th, 2012 at 12:12:17 AM
Actually BlackDynamite, I got the 4 disc blu-ray of Prometheus not because I liked the movie but for the 'Furious Gods' making-of doc*mentary that runs about 3 1/2 hours. It was produced by Charles De Lauzirika who also produced the Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner doc*mentary.
Anyways, in Furious Gods they show how every shot in the film was filmed live with the actors and puppets and animatronics were used. So everything you see was initially a practical and in-camera effect and was augmented with some CGI in post-production.
Because of this I would hope that Prometheus wins for best VFX because I think it's the first film since Hellboy II to largely use mostly practical visual effects and very little CGI.
on November 30th, 2012 at 1:30:15 AM
This is tough, its honestly going to come down to Hobbit, Life of Pi,Prometheus, the Avengers and cloud atlas. But im going with the Hobbit
on November 30th, 2012 at 1:45:04 AM
Making the Hulk look not ultra realistic but THAT realistic was pretty f*ckin' admirable. The Avengers was a vfx extravaganza.
If it weren't for Life of Pi I'd say Avengers was a sure bet. But I don't know.
And The Hobbit has yet to come out, and since that movie will mostly be CGI I have a feeling that one will win out.
But TASM will get thrown out of that race like a wellfare mother popping out her 12th baby. The Lizard was so unremarkably fake and cartoonish, and the FPS views near the end really brought the VFX aspect down a damn good notch. Although it had some hreat effects itself, TASM didn't have what it took to be in this list.
on November 30th, 2012 at 1:46:22 AM
on November 30th, 2012 at 1:49:22 AM
Like others on this list I would be pushing for Cloud Atlas as well, but some shots in the trailers were very... Unconvincing. For lack of a better word.
Like the shot of the plane blowing up.
Although it is pretty remarkable the film is that big and effects heavy, whilst being completely independently made. But I'm sure the old buggers at the Oscars roundtable give two sh*ts about that.
on November 30th, 2012 at 4:18:06 AM
The hobbit will win. But I'd vote Prometheus.
The 5 will be narrowed to Life of Pi, Skyfall, Hobbit, Prometheus and cloud atlas. You heard it hear first folks!
on November 30th, 2012 at 4:46:24 AM
As much as I hated Prometheus the visuals were some of the best I've seen, I think it deserves an award for visual effects but when Ridley's on stage someone needs to piss in his pocket and tell him he's a c*nt for letting so many people down.
How the Amazing Spider Man is on this list I don't know, the graphics look worse than the original Spider Man trilogy.
on November 30th, 2012 at 5:31:21 AM
Prometheus must win! I think it was outstanding, and the effects really were superior to anything else this year.
on November 30th, 2012 at 5:46:39 AM
none of the movies this year had outstanding special effects..come to think of it,no movie since 'the matrix' had something groundbreaking to offer...and don't give me that 'avatar' sh*t...i don't count retarded cgi animation smurfs crap.
on November 30th, 2012 at 9:11:26 AM
Been seeing bits and pieces of Spiderman in my gym's cardio cinema, and I've been pretty impressed with the visual effects. Thought the Lizard looked pretty cool and the webslinging was much better than any of Raimi's films.
on November 30th, 2012 at 9:16:59 AM
Since this is the only award Snow White will be up for I wonder how many Academy voters Kristen Stewart will blow to insure its victory.
on November 30th, 2012 at 1:56:00 PM
^^Ensure, not insure.
She's a whore, not an actuarialist.
on November 30th, 2012 at 4:36:13 PM
How the f*ck do you know? Stewart might have an algorithm equating the number of jerks, squirts, and flirts she needs to perform to keep her career afloat. Maybe she's a better mathematician than actress.
on November 30th, 2012 at 4:43:52 PM
And maybe I'm James Cameron.
Maybe don't mean much.
on November 30th, 2012 at 8:13:42 PM
SACdaddy is still a moron. Wishing for bj is a dream. I am drunk. Give it to prom. Sup Mink make a steak and some mac and chse or stuffing. enjoy a dvd. hi.
on December 1st, 2012 at 4:01:37 AM
i think LIFE OF PI will win
Amazing Spider-Man ... sh*t
Cloud Atlas ... Razzie winner (i predict)
Dark Knight Rises ... over rated
The Hobbit ... didn't see it yet
John Carter... bull sh*t
Life of Pi ... amazing moving cinema
The Avengers... a cartoon no more
Prometheus... the godfather part 3 of sci fi
Skyfall... great film but no great effects
Snow White Huntsman... K stew + director
on December 1st, 2012 at 4:44:31 AM
Nobody cares what you think Bane, Come back when you can form a normal sentence f*cker..
on December 1st, 2012 at 3:10:38 PM
Hobbit will probably win. John Carter should get a nod since the effects were great. The animals in Life of Pi never once felt fake. Totally seamless. The avengers will get nominated in hope to bring in viewers. Cloud Atlas will get nominated. DKR is not an academy favorite, and i doubt it will be nominated for much.
on December 2nd, 2012 at 3:59:35 PM
The most FX I saw in Skyfall was during the opening theme. It will either be The Avengers, Prometheus, Cloud Atlas, John Carter or The Hobbit.
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KLM steps back in time today as its iconic DC3 aircraft arrives at Newcastle International Airport. The DC3 flew in from Amsterdam and is embarking on a tour of the East Coast, with its first stop being Newcastle Airport.
A select group of passengers will experience the golden age of travel in a series of short flights showing a bird's eye view of the East Coast. Built in 1944, the DC3 is the first ever commercial aircraft and passengers from Newcastle will be travelling in the same style and luxury as passengers in the pioneering age of aviation. Flying the DC3 meant that KLM led the way in modern European aviation, offering customers comfort on board and reliable flights in Europe, the Far East and beyond.
The DC3 aircraft, the Royal KLM Dakota PH-PBA was in service with the 8th Air Force during the Second World War. After the war the aircraft was acquired by his Royal Highness Prince Bernhard, Prince of the Netherlands, and later became the first official aircraft of the Dutch government.
After retirement in 1975 the aircraft became part of the collection of the Aviodrome museum. It was put back in service in 1998 and it has been flying ever since. In 2010 she received her current historic KLM colour scheme and was christened 'Princes Amalia', after Prince Bernhard's great grandchild, the current heiress to the Dutch throne.
This year KLM celebrates its 95th year. KLM was founded in 1919 and merged with Air France in May 2004. Since then, they have formed a major player in the air transport industry. The two airlines operate the leading long-haul network on departure from Europe.
Warner Rootliep, General Manager UK & Ireland Air France KLM said: "We are offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for passengers to experience aviation at its vintage best. The DC3 is such an iconic aircraft and it is a historic moment to welcome it to Newcastle. Our regional bases are incredibly important to KLM and it is fantastic to be able to showcase our heritage to the local community."
Dave Laws, Chief Executive at Newcastle International Airport, said: "KLM are an important airline partner and we're delighted to welcome this historic DC3 aircraft to Newcastle Airport. KLM's operation from Newcastle has grown from strength to strength and reached 300,000 passengers in the last 12 months. We have an excellent relationship with KLM and look forward to further growth in the future."
After the Newcastle flights the DC3 will continue its tour of the East Coast calling at Durham Tees Valley on June 26, Humberside on June 27 and finally at Norwich on June 28 before she leaves the UK to return to Amsterdam.
For more information on KLM log onto www.klm.com
Airport staff will take on the challenge of an 85-mile walk on the Isle of Man in under 24 hours to raise money for Maggie's Newcastle.
The 2014 Manx Telecom Parish Walk is a historic walking race which sees enthusiasts and professionals from across the UK visit the Isle of Man to endure a gruelling 85-mile course in just 24 hours.
The famous route takes walkers around each of the island's parishes from 8am on Saturday 21 June 2014.
Eric Wrightson, 58, from Consett, is General Manager of Park & Fly at the airport and a keen long distance walker. He will be taking part in the event with help from colleague and support driver, John Mason.
The Isle of Man is divided into six 'sheadings' which are further divided into seventeen parishes, each with its own parish church. The original Parish Walk involved touching the door at each parish church but this practice has been phased out over time. The event is organised under the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) rules of race walking and attracts thousands of entrants each year.
Eric said: "I'm really looking forward to taking part in the walk. I've been training for the last few months with a number of walks across the North East. I've been long distance walking for around 10 years or so and I really enjoy it. It keeps me fit and it's a great opportunity to get out and about and visit some wonderful places.
"I usually try to enter between 5 to 10 official challenge walks each year on varying distances from 20 miles to 50 miles, over different terrains such as moorland or hills. This time around I'm taking on something totally new – a course that will take me 85 miles on a historic route of the Isle of Man. Thousands of people enter but only a few hundred usually finish the full course, let alone finish it in less than 24 hours – I'm hoping to be one of them!
"My colleague John will be my support driver on the route as there are a number of different rules and restrictions in place. The walk attracts long distances walkers, both professional and amateur who, like me, enjoy the challenge!"
Citywing, which operates a service to the Isle of Man from Newcastle International Airport four times a week, supported the team by providing their flights to and from the event. Car Hire Company Avis is also providing a support car.
Eric added: "A huge thank you goes to Newcastle International Airport, Citywing and Avis for supporting this charity activity."
David Buck, Managing Director of Citywing, said: "We'd like to wish Eric and John all the best for the Parish Walk 2014. The walk attracts thousands of entrants each year and guides visitors through some of the spectacular scenery on offer here on the Isle of Man. We're famous for our stunning scenery and challenging walks and I'm sure they will both enjoy their visit tremendously."
The pair will raise money for the airport's adopted charity Maggie's Newcastle by taking part in the challenge. Maggie's, which has a cancer centre at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, offers free support and activities for those dealing with cancer and their loved ones.
Kelly Knighting-Wykes, Centre Fundraising Manager North East for Maggie's, said: "Without support from companies like Newcastle International Airport and its staff, we couldn't provide our much needed services to people living with cancer in the North East. Eric's fundraising is fantastic and we really appreciate him taking on this huge challenge for Maggie's Newcastle. This support will make a huge difference to what we can continue to provide our visitors when they need us most."
To donate visit http://www.justgiving.com/parishwalk2014 or text the code NIAP85 and the amount you wish to donate, for example £5, to 70070. All donations gratefully received.
For more information on Newcastle International Airport visit www.newcastleairport.com
THE region's air ambulance has opened a new base at Newcastle International Airport.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) will now operate out of Tyne and Wear after a partnership agreement was made with the airport.
GNAAS will still hold its main operational headquarters at Durham Tees Valley Airport near Darlington. It also operates an aircraft at Langwathby in Cumbria, which will also remain unaffected.
Kevin Hodgson, Director of Operations at GNAAS, said the Newcastle base would provide a strategic waypoint which will allow the charity to better serve the North East as a whole.
"This is great news for the charity and great news for the region," he added. "It means we can now refuel and be ready for action quicker than ever before.
"We remain committed to Durham Tees Valley Airport, which has been a great supporter of the charity, but this arrangement just gives us greater flexibility, and that can only be of benefit to the patient.
"We would like to thank Newcastle International Airport for their support, this will make a big difference to the service we offer the region."
The GNAAS aircraft are frequent visitors to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Hospital, which is one of only 12 hospitals listed by the NHS as adult and children's major trauma centres in the country, along with the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
Instead of flying straight back to base near Darlington, the helicopters will now be able to stop-over in Tyne and Wear, allowing for a more rapid refuelling and restocking, while providing the doctors, paramedics and pilots time to prepare for their next assignment. The new base features office space, toilet and kitchen facilities.
Testing of the new arrangement has already highlighted how important it could prove to be. On Sunday, May 11th, a woman fell at home in Swinhoe, near Holy Island, Northumberland, suffering two suspected broken legs.
The charity's Guardian of the North aircraft was already situated at the new base, and from there reached the scene in seven minutes. From its normal base, the flight would have taken around twenty minutes.
Mr Hodgson said: "When responding to an emergency, time can be absolutely critical to the patient's survival. Anyone in Tyne and Wear, and in Northumberland to the north, will benefit from much quicker response times when the aircraft is stationed at the new base."
Dave Laws, Chief Executive of Newcastle International Airport, said: "We are delighted to be supporting the Great North Air Ambulance with a new base here at Newcastle International Airport.
"Good transport links are essential, not only for the North East travelling public, but for services like the Air Ambulance, that have to reach people in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are pleased to support the Great North Air Ambulance and their activities across the region which help so many people each year."
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is 100 per cent charitably funded and must raise around £4m a year to keep flying. It flies around 1,000 missions a year across the North East, North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Thomson and First Choice increase capacity from Newcastle International Airport and introduce two new routes
Thomson and First Choice are pleased to announce that in summer 2015 they will be increasing capacity at Newcastle International Airport through the introduction of over 7,000 additional seats and two new routes to Agadir, Morocco and Dubrovnik, Croatia bringing the total destinations on offer from Newcastle Airport to 35.
The move to introduce these routes is part of the UK's largest tour operator's strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport, and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations. The new routes went on sale on the 24th April.
Not only will customers from Newcastle be able to fly to some fantastic destinations, but they will also have the opportunity to choose varying durations – not just the standard seven and 14 night stays. Customers travelling from Newcastle will also have access to some of Thomson and First Choice's most popular flagship hotels. These include the brand new for summer 2015 Thomson Sensatori Resorts in Ibiza and Turkey's Dalaman region.
Local sun seekers will also be able to join Thomson Cruises' brand new itineraries from Dubrovnik with the introduction of the new additional weekly flight to Croatia. They will have the opportunity to sail on Thomson Celebration on itineraries such as Grecian Legends and Croatian Classics, as well as taking advantage of the extensive cruise and stay programme on offer.
Karen Switzer, Director of Aviation Planning for Thomson and First Choice, said of the move: "Adding additional capacity from the North East of the UK and the introduction of two new routes demonstrates our commitment to Newcastle Airport and the local area, and following the success of similar routes across a number of regional airports, we know that the demand is there.
"Expanding access to our portfolio of destinations and hotels is a key part of our overall strategy and we hope that this move will enhance the holiday experience for our customers."
Chris Sanders, Aviation Development Director, Newcastle International Airport added: "The addition of Agadir and flights to Dubrovnik is great news for the North East. It is a very long time ago since we last enjoyed flights to Morocco, while the Croatian flight allows travellers the option of both Mediterranean cruise and land-based holidays."
South Tyneside Council Chief Executive, Martin Swales arranged a behind-the-scenes visit for South Tyneside Councillors to view the operations of the airport. As the Local Authority with lead responsibility for the airport, Elected Members were particularly keen to see progress. South Tyneside along with six other local authorities (Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland) hold the majority share.
• Summer programme underway including new daily flight to Dalaman
• New aircraft registrations G-TCDD and G-TCDE arrive in new Thomas Cook Airlines livery
• Summer 15 programme announced – includes new flights from Newcastle to Santorini and Hurghada
Following the announcement last year of daily flights to Dalaman this summer, Thomas Cook Airlines' summer programme gets underway this week – with the airline's fleet at Newcastle International Airport including two brand new Airbus A321 aircraft in the new Thomas Cook Sunny Heart livery.
Arriving at the airport on Wednesday night, the two aircraft – registrations G-TCDD and G-TCDE – will start taking holidaymakers overseas with their first flights as part of the Thomas Cook fleet on Thursday to Zante (05.00) and Dalaman (13.55) respectively.
Christoph Debus, CEO of Thomas Cook Airlines, said, "Today is a great day for holidaymakers in the North East, as we celebrate the arrival of two brand new aircraft and the start of our new flying programme for the summer – with even more new destinations announced for next summer too.
"Our customers will experience a new level of comfort and reliability on our new aircraft and we're extremely pleased that we're able to offer an increased schedule for both our flight-only and holiday customers. We've worked with the airport for many successful years and we're very excited about developing our partnership even further."
Thomas Cook Airlines will introduce a total of six new A321 aircraft across its UK fleet this summer.
Last year, Thomas Cook Airlines announced additional seats on flights taking off from Newcastle International Airport this summer, all made possible with the addition of another day's flying to Dalaman, Turkey – meaning the airline will have daily departures to this popular destination in 2014 and further cementing its long term partnership with the airport. Coupled with the addition of a new-for-2014 flight to the popular Greek Island of Kos, there will be more choice for holidaymakers this summer.
For summer 2015, new routes from Newcastle have been announced to Santorini and Hurghada. Along with an additional flight to Enfidha, flight only and holiday deals for next summer are on sale now.
Dave Laws, Chief Executive of Newcastle International Airport added, "These new aircraft are a welcome addition to the Thomas Cook fleet based at Newcastle Airport, and it's great to see the airline showing its dedication to the region in this way.
"With the announcement of new flights for this year and for 2015, North East travellers have an even wider range of destinations to choose from at their local airport. Newcastle Airport was named best large airport in the UK by readers of Which? Magazine in 2013, and services like this will help us to continue providing a great experience to our customers."
Thomas Cook Airlines currently serves 24 destinations from Newcastle International Airport, with over 200,000 passengers each year flying with the airline.
As well as calling into any of Thomas Cook or Co-operative Travel stores in the Newcastle area, customers can find Thomas Cook Airlines' flight-only offers at www.flythomascook.com. Thomas Cook holidays available at www.thomascook.com, or by calling 0844 412 5970.
Works set to transform the airside experience for passengers
Newcastle International Airport, the region's largest airport, has today (Friday 11 April) announced a major development of its departure lounge, with a total investment of over £14 million.
The airport, which aims to be the most welcoming in the UK, formally outlined its plans to reshape the airside experience for passengers, which will see the entire departure lounge transform over the next year. As well as offering new shops, restaurants, cafes and bar areas, the departure lounge layout will be changed in order to provide a more straightforward journey for customers.
The first phase of the development is now complete, with The Beer House, Flying Hippo, and Aspire Lounge open for passengers from April 2014. The next major phase will begin in autumn 2014, with most work expected to be completed by May 2015.
Highlights still to come include a new walk-through World Duty Free store and exciting new food and beverage outlets, soon to be announced. Customers will benefit from an improved sense of flow as they pass through the curved walkways, seating areas and streamlined shop fronts of the new departure lounge.
Dave Laws, Chief Executive at Newcastle International Airport, said: "The departure lounge development will completely transform the airside experience for our customers. Alongside our business partners, we're investing a total of £14 million to ensure customers have the best possible journey through the airport. Our passengers' holidays start here at the airport so it's very important to us that we give them the best possible experience. We also cater for many business travellers and we are always striving to meet their specific requirements.
"We are confident that the new layout will be more intuitive and will help passengers to make a more informed choice on where they shop, eat, drink or simply relax before their flight. The departure lounge will have a modern and vibrant shopping centre feel - something that we know from feedback is what our customers want. We are meeting the needs of the modern traveller with excellent facilities and there will be plenty on offer for families, couples, groups and business travellers alike.
"Existing brands such as WHSmith, Boots, Travelex, Accessorize and Traveller will move into new stores, while a host of additional new brands will join us before the project is finished in summer 2015.
"The first phase of the development is now complete. The Flying Hippo has opened to great feedback from passengers who enjoy the sense of fun and exceptional food. The Beer House also welcomed its first customers recently and is very popular with passengers wishing to sample some of the best local beers on offer.
"In addition, we recently opened the doors of our new Aspire Lounge which is the largest in the UK. The Lounge is available for all passengers. We are also the first in the country to have an AspirePlus Lounge which offers an adult only area with an enhanced menu, premium drinks package and exclusive Spey Whisky bar."
Gill Caleary, Commercial Director at Newcastle International Airport, said: "The development, where possible, will capture the flavours and sense of the North East. We are using local suppliers and ingredients whenever we can to make the customer feel relaxed and at home, whilst showcasing the best of what we have for visitors."
Cllr Iain Malcolm, Leader of South Tyneside Council and Leader of the LA7 shareholders, said: "This investment is great news for the region. The North East travelling public will enjoy the new facilities as they jet off either for business or that well-deserved holiday. The new development will reinforce Newcastle International's role as a major regional airport, and a key economic generator for our region."
David Rees of AMP Capital, said: "This development is an important part of the commercial strategy for the airport. The new departure lounge is a major investment by the airport, and its business partners, for the benefit of passengers. The plans are very exciting and I'm sure the full development will be extremely popular."
The Flying Hippo
The Flying Hippo is an American-style diner with burgers, sharing pizzas, refillable drinks and even Prosecco on tap!
The restaurant also features an American smoking oven, a first in any airport in the UK, to cook pulled pork and briskets to perfection – currently a very popular food trend.
There are zones for family dining with booths incorporating special Flying Hippo interactive games to keep children entertained, as well as a dedicated children's play area.
The Beer House
Lovers of real ale will enjoy the on-tap selection at The Beer House. Ales are sourced from Tyne Bank Brewery and served alongside popular premium lagers, such as Moretti and Pilsner Urquell.
Food at The Beer House is hand-held, featuring pulled pork and roast beef stotties with fresh bread coming from the artisan bakers at the Geordie Bakers.
Lucy Knowles, Chief Marketing Officer for SSP, said: "Creating a restaurant and bar that captured the spirit of the North East and offered food with genuine local provenance was a top priority for Newcastle International Airport. When we were designing the two new concepts, Flying Hippo and The Beer House, we worked with local suppliers from day one. Both our new outlets allow passengers to experience a real taste of the region - from locally produced beers such as Tyne Bank Silver Dollar, to burgers, ribs and bacon from local butchers Manners, and sausages and pork scratchings from Dropswell Farm, County Durham.
"Novel concepts such as smoking ovens especially imported from America add an exciting twist to the menus, and innovations such as Asti Spumante served 'on tap' or home-made 'bar bits' make Flying Hippo and The Beer House truly exciting places to start a trip."
Aspire Lounge
The Aspire Lounge is open to anyone regardless of which airline passengers are travelling with, or their class of travel.
Customers can also upgrade to the AspirePlus Lounge, which brings together opulent surroundings with dedicated staff on hand to give passengers the best possible start to their journey.
Shaun Weston, Travel Services Director at Swissport, commented: "We are delighted to be bringing a brand new concept to Newcastle Airport. Both the Aspire and AspirePlus Lounges support the airport's commitment to passenger wellbeing and we look forward to helping Newcastle Airport achieve their goal to be the most welcoming airport in the UK. The new lounge means that customers travelling from Newcastle Airport can expect exceptional service and fantastic facilities in a comfortable, modern environment specifically designed to meet their needs."
- Second route to Ireland launched in past 6 months;
- Newcastle passengers now have direct access to one of Ireland's key tourist and business hubs;
- Airline aims to double passenger numbers to 2 million by 2016;
- 15,000 passengers estimated to be flown on route this year;
- Aer Lingus Regional's newest aircraft to service route.
Aer Lingus Regional today (28 March) launched a new route from Newcastle to Cork as the airline continues to implement its strategic growth plan in the North East of England.
The first flight from Cork touched down today at 4.40pm. Aer Lingus Regional will now operate four return flights per week to Cork and aims to fly up to 15,000 passengers on the route in 2014. The airline plans to raise this number to over 25,000 passengers on the route next year and tickets are on sale now on AerLingus.com.
The addition of this route will ensure Newcastle-based customers have a direct route to the south of Ireland. Cork is Ireland's second largest city, as well as being a key tourist hub and the starting point for Ireland's 'Wild Atlantic Way', which stretches from the south to the west coast of Ireland.
The Newcastle-Cork route is the latest initiative of the airline's 'new beginning' strategy and follows on from the success of the Newcastle-Dublin route which is going from strength to strength with up to three flights a day.
The Newcastle-Cork route will be operated by one of the airline's new ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Stobart Air's Chief Commercial Officer, Simon Fagan said that the addition of this new Newcastle-Cork route is a vital step in the growth plan for the airline which aims to double passenger numbers to 2 million by 2016.
'We are delighted to launch the new Newcastle-Cork route. This new route connects passengers in Newcastle with Ireland's second largest city and adds another of the main UK cities to the airline's network for Irish passengers. Equally, the new route will enable North East-based passengers to access some of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations in the south of the country.
'Aer Lingus Regional is committed to providing our customers with easy, convenient and great value in regional connections. We have already enjoyed great success with our Newcastle-Dublin route which launched last October and now we look forward to welcoming more passengers on board this new Newcastle-Cork route. There is enormous potential in this route, particularly given the links in the wind and tidal energy sector between Ireland and North East of England.'
Chris Sanders, Aviation Development Director at Newcastle International Airport, said:
'We're delighted that Aer Lingus Regional will be operating new services to Cork this year. This announcement increases the schedule choice for passengers flying from Newcastle on this important route.
'Cork is a fantastic city break destination with a vibrant culture and fantastic tourist attractions. Its proximity to some of Ireland's most popular tourist sights makes it an ideal destination for tourists. Business users will also be pleased with the convenient flight times on offer which allow day returns, four days a week, an incredible benefit for regular visitors to one of Europe's leading technology hubs.'
The airline, which aims to double passenger numbers to over two million over the next five years, has overseen a 32% rise in Aer Lingus Regional passenger numbers in the 2013. Stobart Air, which operates the service, has over 550 flights per week across 27 routes in Ireland, the UK and France.
easyJet, the largest airline at Newcastle International Airport, has celebrated the launch of new flights to London Gatwick by helping three local entrepreneurs get a flying start to their expansion plans.
From Sunday (30 March) easyJet will launch flights between Newcastle International and London Gatwick, safeguarding the connection following Flybe's decision to exit. To celebrate the launch, easyJet has partnered with the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) to offer three North East-based businesses a year's worth of free flights which will help them to showcase their products in London.
Catering company 'Love Food', digital firm 'EventSneaker' and online Butchers 'Great British Meat Company' intend to use their flights to reach business meetings, attend events and secure new business in London to support their expansion plans.
easyJet expects to carry around 105,000 passengers on the new London flights annually and will offer a twice daily connection from Newcastle International with prices starting from £24.49 one-way.
Ali Gayward, UK Commercial Manager at easyJet, said: "We're pleased to add another new easyJet route from Newcastle International and help safeguard air links between London Gatwick and the North East. Ensuring there is affordable, quick and reliable access between these economic hubs will help businesses and inward investment continue to thrive.
"To underline the importance of the flights for the business community we have linked with the North East Chamber of Commerce to provide three local entrepreneurs with a flying start to their expansion plans."
North East Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, James Ramsbotham, commented: "Improving connectivity and access to international gateways is vital for North East business and the continued economic growth of our region.
"It is fantastic to see easyJet recognising the potential for a route to the capital and helping some of our exciting new businesses make use of the service."
Dave Laws, Chief Executive of Newcastle International Airport, said: "We are delighted easyJet are taking over this important link offering their fantastic service and low fares. We expect significant numbers of business and leisure passengers to fly with them as London Gatwick is a great airport with direct train and road connections to London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The flights will also provide access to the 100 destinations easyJet serve directly from London Gatwick."
The airline will be supporting travel for the following North East-based enterprises:
EventSneaker - www.eventsneaker.com
EventSneaker is an online platform for event organisers that provides a hub for users to send messages and organise their events from one place, accessible anywhere. The business will celebrate 10 months in business at the end of the month.
Mark Stephenson, co-founder of EventSneaker, said: "I'm hoping that this new route will open up a new corridor for us so that we can take advantage of the business to be done in London, and hopefully bring some of it back home with us to the North!"
Great British Meat Company - www.greatbritishmeat.com
Launched in June 2013, Great British Meat Co. is an online butchers that provides locally-sourced quality meat at an affordable price for consumers across the UK.
Sam Wass, Director of the company, said: "As a new business, it's important for us to be budget savvy whilst maximising our time. We visit London often to meet with suppliers, so easyJet's new route will help to make our travel more efficient."
Love Food - www.lovefoodltd.co.uk
Operating from their base in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Love Food offer catering services to the whole of the North East for all occasions, whether it be weddings, corporate catering or private dinner parties.
Leanne McHugh, Managing Director, said: "Quite a few of our clients are London-based and are arranging events in the North-East, so easyJet's new route will make linking with them a lot quicker and easier."
- Move Opens Up Brussels Airlines Network to Business and Leisure Travellers
- Integral Step to Providing Global Connections
- Twice Daily Flights – duration: 1hr 25 m
Starting 30 March, Brussels Airlines adds Newcastle to its extensive European network thanks to a codeshare partnership with bmi regional, the UK's most punctual scheduled airline. The Newcastle to Brussels route - which commenced on 3 March - enables business and leisure travellers from Newcastle International Airport to connect twice daily to Brussels Airport. The new codeshare agreement enables passengers to continue their journey to Brussels Airlines destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America.
The move strengthens Brussels Airlines' network presence in the United Kingdom and is the first codeshare agreement for bmi regional since its independence 20 months ago. The timetable (departures from Newcastle at 6.45am and 5.05pm; departures from Brussels at 9.50am and 8.25pm) enables passengers to combine the Newcastle service with many Brussels Airlines destinations including New York; business hubs in Africa such as Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda and Nairobi in Kenya, ; and European destinations such as Berlin, Geneva, Milan, Rome and Vienna. The schedule also allows business travellers to make return trips between the two cities in one day, ideal for meetings and conferences.
bmi regional operates the route using its all-jet Embraer fleet and service includes at-seat full bar and meal service in addition to 30-minute check-in and 20kg hold baggage. Last year, bmi regional was named "Silver Airline of the Year" at the European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) annual awards in Austria and is noted as the most punctual scheduled airline in the UK for nine consecutive years, according to independent data used by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
"We are delighted to add Newcastle to our growing European network portfolio thanks to this new partnership with bmi regional", said Brussels Airlines CCO Lars Redeligx. "The direct flight serving Newcastle is not only good news for Brussels Airlines passengers but also for the Newcastle region as new travel solutions to Brussels and many other destinations in Europe, Africa and the United States are now created."
Cathal O'Connell, CEO of bmi regional, said: "Our first codeshare agreement ensures that our customers from the northeast of England now enjoy the convenience that comes with links to 52 countries served by Brussels Airlines. The new link will bring considerable commercial benefit to Newcastle and the region, not least making it easier for potential overseas investors and trade partners to visit."
Dave Laws, Chief Executive of Newcastle International Airport, said: "This codeshare announcement is great news for travellers from Newcastle Airport. Not only can they visit Belgium and all it has to offer, but passengers can also make use of the wide range of connections to reach points on Brussels Airlines network.
"Passengers wishing to travel to Brussels can book as normal with bmi regional or with Brussels Airlines, and those wishing to travel further can make use of this Brussels Airlines agreement via the Brussels Airlines website. I'm sure this will be very popular with North East leisure and business travellers alike."
As the largest city in North East England, Newcastle upon Tyne is internationally known for its industry and business, its university, and of course Newcastle United Football Club. The city is also worth visiting because of its historical and modern architecture, vibrant culture, nightlife and numerous shopping opportunities. Within a short travelling distance visitors can reach the cathedral City of Durham, Hadrian's Wall and the magnificent Northumberland Coast.
Including Newcastle, Brussels Airlines offers its passengers a total of six connections in the UK. Newcastle, London Heathrow, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh are all served by Brussels Airlines.
Visit www.bmiregional.com and book all connecting flights at www.brusselsairlines.com.


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POSTS TAGGED: Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia Neo and Xperia S Receive ICS-Compatible Walkman App
Posted June 10, 2012 at 02:30 pm by Former Writer
The Walkman music application is something of an enigma. Despite the Walkman brand being outshone by other MP3 players, the Walkman music application continues to pop up on phones on the Sony Xperia line up, and users seem to really enjoy it over the stock music offering. With the Sony Xperia lineup receiving unofficial and official ICS updates, Gingerbread ports of the Walkman application have become obsolete. The natural reaction? Port them again!
Credited with the first ICS Walkman port that works, XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD released the new version of the APK for the Sony Xperia S for advanced users who want all the features. From there, XDA Senior Member ThilinaC brought it over to the Sony Xper. . . READ ON »
FreeXperia Project Delivers CWM Recovery & CM9 for Sony Xperia S
Posted April 22, 2012 at 10:00 pm by Conan Troutman
Sony Xperia S users rejoice. The FreeXperia Project, has released not only a ClockworkMod-based recovery for the device, but also an unofficial version of CyanogenMod 9. So if you've been longing for a little AOSP action, your wait is now over.
First things first, before you begin installing that new ROM, you're going to need a nice new recovery image. XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD has ported his version of a CWM-based recovery entitled DooMRecovery to the Xperia S. If you're already familiar with his work, you may recognize this recovery. If not, be warned—this is not your average recovery. Although based on the standard CWM, DooMRecovery is heavily themed with a Honeycomb s. . . READ ON »
Sony Xperia X10 Gets New Life From Xperia S Port
Posted April 8, 2012 at 03:00 am by jerdog
The Sony Xperia X10 was one of Sony Ericsson's first forays into the Android smartphone world, and it's been a solid product over the years. It originally shipped with Android 1.6 Donut and has since been updated to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread as recently as Fall 2009. That's almost 2 full years from when the device was originally released. For all the naysayers about Sony, they've been one of the few manufacturers to continue to support their older phones.
With the recent release of the Sony Xperia S, it's only natural to think that the X10 will finally fade off into the sunset. But there are some loyal users who have different plans. XDA Forum Members championswimmer and Tof. . . READ ON »
First Steps Towards Branding / De-Branding of the Xperia S
Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:00 pm by Former Writer
There's nothing quite like the scramble of keyboards hard at work getting things done for freshly released devices—achieving root, getting the bootloader unlocked, releasing ROMs and kernels, the mods and tweaks and even the ports and themes. Owning a freshly released device gives the same excitement, knowing that all those things are coming. For the Sony Xperia S, that time is right now.
Despite the bootloader unlocking and s-off firmwares being released relatively recently, the work for other modifications has already begun. XDA Senior Member LiveSquare has begun assembling compiling a list of locations and CDA / fingerprint numbers so that users can change their CDA, debrand or brand t. . . READ ON »
Mod Pack for Xperia Arc Brings Big Changes
Posted March 27, 2012 at 02:00 am by Former Writer
With the release of the Sony Xperia S, the Xperia S UI and applications have been making their rounds to the other devices in the Xperia lineup. For those Xperia users who don't have some Xperia S love yet, just be patient. It's probably coming.
For those holding on to their Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, your patience has paid off. XDA Forum Member pajoneer has released a self proclaimed big mod pack that includes a lot of goodies with many goodies coming from the Xperia S.
The mod is easy to install. Simply flash in ClockworkMod recovery and you're off to the races. As the name implies, the mod pack is pretty big and includes a number of fun features including:
mega bass
beats audio
music player from Xpe
Xperia S UI Ported to Non-Xperia Devices
Posted March 26, 2012 at 07:00 am by Conan Troutman
A few days ago PoorCollegeGuy posted an article explaining a method of taking the UI from Sony's new Xperia S and using it on an Xperia Play. Now that's all fine and dandy for Xperia play users, but what about everyone else? For the rest of you looking to try Sony's sleek UI on non-Xperia device, XDA member ra3al has been hard at work with you in mind.
He has managed to port the entire UI from the Xperia S and optimise it for non-Xperia devices with a variety of different screen resolutions. The package will install the launcher, clock widgets, toggle tools, photo widget, and weather widget. There are even links to the original static and live wallpapers for the full Sony Mobile Xperience (see what I . . . READ ON »
Turn Your Xperia Play Into an Xperia S
Posted March 22, 2012 at 05:30 pm by Former Writer
Running one Android phone's skinned UI on a different Android phone is always an interesting experience. Experiencing what owners of a different device feel in comparison to what you're already using can not only be useful for a possible future jump to a different device, but it's always cool to show your friends the real versatility of Android.
For users carrying the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, you can now run most of the UI and applications from the Sony Xperia S, should you so choose. XDA Forum Member jjkkyu has ported many of the components of the Xperia S interface to the Xperia Play for users to check out.
The mod includes the following Xperia S components:
1.Xperia S style UI.
2.Xperia S ho
Sony Releases Xperia S Source and Provides Build Guide
Posted March 20, 2012 at 04:30 pm by jerdog
Sony has made great strides in completely reversing their stance towards the independent developer community recently, including being the only manufacturer to officially release beta builds of ICS for their phones. Now they have released the source for the Xperia S along with instructions on how to build the kernel. They've even included a proprietary file from Qualcomm, Resource Power Manager, and an image-generation script. The source is located out on their Opensource Archive, and you can see their blog post here.
XDA Recognized Developer DoomLoRD has started a nice thread over in the Sony Xperia S Android Development section to facilitate discussion around building the kernel source from S. . . READ ON »
Sony Xperia S – Tutorial for Unlocking/Relocking the Bootloader & Rooting
Posted March 3, 2012 at 11:30 am by Conan Troutman
After having been released for less than a week, and with a forum added only a few days ago, the Sony Xperia S is the most recent device to find a home on XDA. Even so, we're already pleased to bring you information on how to unlock and relock the bootloader, as well as how to root your brand-spanking-new device.
XDA senior member DooMLoRD put together a very comprehensive tutorial on dealing with the bootloaders, which is based on lollylost's similar tutorial for the Xperia Arc. There are quite a few steps to achieving the end result, but they are clearly explained, with all the necessary links provided. The actual method for unlocking is via the official SonyMobile site, so it's only fair tha. . . READ ON »


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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
March/April 2012
Labels: Buyers Guide, Next, Gear
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|Photography As Activism: Images for Social Change by Michelle Bogre (Focal Press, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-240-81275-5). Photography has played a critical role in bringing about social change. Bogre looks at the long history of activist photography, from its very beginnings to today. She offers advice on how to work with NGOs and nonprofits, how to work safely in conflict zones and how to distribute work on websites, blogs, etc.
|The Elements of Photography: Understanding And Creating Sophisticated Images by Angela Faris Belt (Focal Press, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-240-81515-2). Improve your skills, learn new techniques and expand your creative boundaries using this practical guide. More than 300 images, plus portfolios from more than 40 acclaimed artists, provide visual inspiration for taking your photography to the next level.
|TIME Great Places of History: Civilization's 100 Most Important Sites: An Illustrated Journey edited by Kelly Knauer (TIME, 2011; ISBN: 978-1-60320-196-4). Take a tour of more than 100 places where history was made, from influential battles and artistic renaissances to important discoveries and religious events. Hundreds of photos fill the book's pages, with places such as the Kremlin, the Forbidden City and the Acropolis.
|Light: Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver and Paul Fuqua (Focal Press, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-240-81225-0). This book covers a range of topics, including the theory and physics of light, and how to light difficult subjects such as surfaces, metal and glass, with a new chapter on equipment.
|Tibet: Culture On The Edge by Phil Borges (Rizzoli, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-8478-3691-8). Combining stunning photography with firsthand accounts, the book explores the indigenous lifestyles of the Tibetan people, as well as their natural surroundings. Threatened by industrial development, climate change and political struggles, Tibet remains one of the most intriguing places in the world.


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Trakz EP
Astro Nautico has released a new EP from fresh Baltimore-based producer howse, entitled Trakz. The music on Trakz contains a truly unique blend of rough samples and glowing synth textures, iced with a thick layer of juked-out hi-hat beats. It's like that crazy footwork music for uncoordinated pothead white kids. No, not really; it's tight. From the first few gratifying beats of "Porch," to the unexpected drum storm in "Jinglst," to the heartaching "Resin," the EP is a trek from what is dance music to what it could be. We are streaming the EP from Soundcloud, but you can also listen to the whole thing on Astro Nautico's Bandcamp, which includes a fantastic remix of each track.
Trakz is howse's third release. His other two are called Undizputed (which contains a mind-boggling whacked out version of TLC's "No Scrubs") and JSTCHLLN; you can "name your price" for a copy of each of these on his Bandcamp.
• Astro Nautico: http://astronautico.com/releases-3
• howse: http://soundcloud.com/howse
Kevin Greenspon
Kevin Greenspon is a thoughtful, precise, and conceptual composer. You will rarely see an experimental/ambient musician play tracks live exactly as they sound on record, but that is what you might get at a Kevin Greenspon show. He has recently released a short tape containing the standalone piece Waypoint on his own Bridgetown label (which has been pumping out tapes, CD-Rs, and DVDs at breakneck speed this year), and though you might have to see him in person to fully realize it, the piece isn't blissed-out or mindless in any way. It is a focused beam of emotion made with guitar and effects.
• Bridgetown: http://www.bridgetownrecords.info
• Kevin Greenspon: http://www.kevingreenspon.info
"Better When You Flow"
So, I've mentioned something like this before, but to reiterate: Matthewdavid is a magician to me. Aside from his musical talent and unmatched production skills, he knows how to pick winners on his own Leaving Records. New Julia Holter (repress coming soon) jam in the spotlight? Check. Working on Ras G and LIVEPHREAXXX!!!! cassette volumes, what? Double Check. Matthewdavid bumping up Serengeti? TKO! "Better When You Flow" got me mad prop-points on turntable.fm and hawt looks on the LIE. But listen to them production cuts, that throb-throb baaaaaass, and sick snare scratch vocals. What do you think hits home in hip/hop these days? "It obvious u dont hav 2 ask." Once again, Leaving Records' beats brake more cassette players across the globe thanks to Davis. Reel it around and.
• Leaving Records: http://leavingrecords.com
Cane Swords
"Solar Analog / Solar Twin"
Akron, Ohio duo Cane Swords deal in fractured synthesizer textures, the kinds that build on the darker hues of early electronic pioneers Morton Subotnick and Raymond Scott. Rather than watery new age sounds, we get desolate, almost metallic scraping and pinching electronics — an overall struggle revealed through modular synthesis. Karl and Curt of Cane Swords also run the burgeoning Rubber City Noise label, recently featured in a piece on the US DIY scene in UK magazine Wonderland.
• Rubber City Noise: http://rubbercitynoise.com
David Lynch
"Crazy Clown Time"
Personally, I'd rather listen to something with a little more kick while picking up "my polo at the cleaners." Instead, I listened to this last night before I fell asleep and it reminded me of Z Rock Hawaii. I figured the master of visual dub-ya tea eff would make heads turn audibly. Like, don't you expect him to come out with something groundbreaking? Maybe not. But that Nurse With Wound joint was a little more of the Lynch speed I expect. Mixed with VHS horror filters. I'd prefer that classic David Lynch feel where he's leading me, and I'm not really giving a shit. Uh oh, the Straight Story was due two days ago. Lynch did all this other music stuff too, aside from his first solo release Crazy Clown Time on Sunday Best Recordings out November 8 ("internationally" November 7). But there ain't no meaning to none of this, so don't sit around talking about it after reading, because y'all get nowhere. Stay there. Stay at nowhere. There's more room.
• David Lynch: http://davidlynch.com
• Sunday Best Recordings: http://www.sundaybest.net


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The Department of Defense awards a Navy contract for work on LPD 24 to BAE Systems, Norfolk, Va.
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $22,527,198 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2204) to exercise an option for services and material for USS Arlington (LPD 24) post-shakedown availability.
Specific efforts include: program management, planning, engineering, design, liaison, scheduling, labor and procurement of incidental material in support of fitting out availability and post-shakedown availability.
Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (90.53 percent), and Chesapeake, Va., (9.47 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2014.
The Department of Defense adds that Fiscal 2012 Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy funding in the amount of $1,405,133 will be obligated at time of award. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad today announced that it has entered into Sale and Purchase Agreements to acquire the entire interest of PETRONAS in 3 blocks offshore
Statoil has decided to cancel the Stena Carron rig contract after fulfilling the work commitments in the Statoil-operated blocks 38 and 39 in the Kwanza basin offshore Angola.
Stephen D. Pryor, president, ExxonMobil Chemical Company and vice president of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has elected to retire on January 1, 2015, after more than 44 years of service.
Seaspan Shipyard's long-standing relationship with the Canadian Coast Guard was proudly showcased in recent days, with simultaneous repair and maintenance work
Norwegian hybrid to be the first LNG battery ferry to operate on commercial routes
Corvus Energy, Siemens AS and Fjord1 have announced the award of the contract for the Fannefjord LNG hybrid ferry.
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) received the Safety & Security Award at the inaugural edition of The Maritime Standard (TMS) Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards,
After months of preparation, HMAS Success departed Garden Island in Sydney today for a six-month deployment to the Middle East Region to provide logistic support
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) departed Naval Station Norfolk Nov. 21 for a deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
Huntington Ingalls Industries today hosted Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., for a tour of the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division. Palazzo represents the fourth district of Mississippi,


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Written By: Mike Schulz
Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2010-09-26 19:11:08
Friday, September 24, 11:30-ish: I attend a morning screening of You Again, and pretty much know what I'm in for as soon as the Touchstone Pictures logo appears: a brightly lit, jauntily scored, aggressively manic entertainment with plenty of "heart" and no laughs whatsoever. (I half-expect a Tim Allen cameo, but instead get a Dwayne Johnson cameo, which probably should've been more expected.)
Read More About Blah, Blah, Blah ... And Surprisingly Fun - Notes On A Quadruple Feature: "You Again," "Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole," "The Virginity Hit," And "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps"...
Written By: Mike Schulz
Section: Theatre
Category: Feature Stories
2010-04-26 12:00:00
(The following is Mike Schulz's interview with Curtainbox Theatre Company co-founder Kyle Bornheimer, written for the area organization's Web site TheCurtainbox.com.)
At the end of my recent interview with Kyle Bornheimer - the Curtainbox Theatre Company co-founder who stars on the new ABC sitcom Romantically Challenged - I asked the actor if he was hoping, one day, to trek from California to the Midwest in order to see one of the organization's stage productions.
"Oh, definitely," he said. "I'm so impressed with what Kim [Furness] has done with the company. We would sit in her living room and all dream about taking this thing to the next level, and she's done that, so I definitely want to make it out there."
In the meantime, of course, Bornheimer has kept himself more than busy out there.
Read More About Maintaining It: An Interview With Kyle Bornheimer...
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Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2009-12-20 21:43:06
There are visual wonders galore in James Cameron's science-fiction epic Avatar, but what's most amazing about the film's design is how offhandedly wondrous it is.
Read More About Natives/American: "Avatar," "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire," And "The Road"...
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Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2008-12-23 08:19:42
It feels as though the teasers for Yes Man have been running since the first Bush administration, so I'm assuming everyone is aware of the film's 10-word comic premise: Jim Carrey always says "no," then learns to say "yes." If you're thinking the setup sounds an awful lot like the conceit behind 1997's Liar Liar, you're not wrong, and in his one-joke role as a depressed loan officer who decides to embrace life by acting against his natural impulses, Yes Man also requires Carrey to goose the proceedings with the sorts of rubber-faced buffoonery and "spontaneous" madness that the actor can pull off in his sleep. Unfortunately, that's exactly what he appears to be doing here.
Read More About Just Say "No": "Yes Man" And "The Tale Of Despereaux"...
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Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2008-07-02 08:34:22
Pixar's WALL•E is the best 100 minutes I've spent at the movies this year. It may wind up being the best 100 I'll have spent at the movies all year. (The first half seems perfect, and the second half seems merely to be Pixar working at full inspiration, which is the closest thing to perfect.) Prior to WALL•E, I found it impossible to decide whether Toy Story 2 or Finding Nemo or The Incredibles was my favorite of the studio's features. Now they're all fighting for second.
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Key Thought : It is the love of self that brings unrest. We need the same mind of Jesus that humbled Himself that we might be saved.
[Lesson Plan for The Humility of Heavenly Wisdom October 17. 2014]
1. Have a volunteer read James 3:13-16.
a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
b. What is the Bible definition of worldly wisdom here? How is Godly wisdom different?
c. Personal Application: How can we […]