I was just browsing the net for local news sites when I stumbled upon this piece of writing I did for the South Wales Echo back in March.
It's a short feature about holiday preferences.
Take a look at WalesOnline.
Friday 14 November 2008
Pirates at Pets at Home
Pets at Home will be joining in the spirit of raising money for Children in Need this Saturday as the staff at the Newport Rd store host a swashbuckling pirate event.
The ship mates will be holding fun and games for all the family between 11am and 4pm and there will be treasures a plenty to win.
Attractions will include a raffle, tombola, piratey games and a cake stall.
Buccaneers of all ages are encouraged to come along and join in...remember it’s for a good cause so don’t forget your pieces of eight.
The ship mates will be holding fun and games for all the family between 11am and 4pm and there will be treasures a plenty to win.
Attractions will include a raffle, tombola, piratey games and a cake stall.
Buccaneers of all ages are encouraged to come along and join in...remember it’s for a good cause so don’t forget your pieces of eight.
Wednesday 12 November 2008
Monopoly the movie
The Hollywood Reporter have revealed that Universal will be turning the much loved family money game Monopoly into a film...yes, you heard me right.
Ridley Scott has been unveiled as director and Pamela Pettler is set to pen the script.
The Hollywood Reporter writes: "'Monopoly' marks the latest Hasbro property to look to pass go and head to the big screen. Board games and branded properties have become more attractive as studios look to mitigate risk by finding built-in audiences."
They add: "Universal is working with Hasbro on several projects as part of a long-term development deal. Platinum Dunes is producing its feature adaptation of "Ouija Board," while the maritime classic "Battleship" is also in development. Elsewhere at Hasbro, Paramount this summer is set to release Stephen Sommers' feature based on its "G.I. Joe" character. And "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays" is now airing as a syndicated television program. "
I've heard of video games taking to the big screen but, never board games so, it's hard not to question what this madness is all about. It will be interesting to see where they take the plot for such films.
Ridley Scott has been unveiled as director and Pamela Pettler is set to pen the script.
The Hollywood Reporter writes: "'Monopoly' marks the latest Hasbro property to look to pass go and head to the big screen. Board games and branded properties have become more attractive as studios look to mitigate risk by finding built-in audiences."
They add: "Universal is working with Hasbro on several projects as part of a long-term development deal. Platinum Dunes is producing its feature adaptation of "Ouija Board," while the maritime classic "Battleship" is also in development. Elsewhere at Hasbro, Paramount this summer is set to release Stephen Sommers' feature based on its "G.I. Joe" character. And "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays" is now airing as a syndicated television program. "
I've heard of video games taking to the big screen but, never board games so, it's hard not to question what this madness is all about. It will be interesting to see where they take the plot for such films.
Student sets his sights on short film festival circuit
Film student, Tom Walker, who has been making films since the tender age of 11, hopes to enter the short film circuit with his latest piece.
Tom, who studies Documentary Film and Television Production at the International Film School of Wales in Caerleon, Newport, is in the process of producing a short 10 minute film, as part of his course, based on an extract from a book called "Another Sky.” The project is still in the production stages but, it has already sparked interest.
Tom said: “It’s a Diary extract called "A minor mistake in Evin prison" by Reza Baraheni. I am making a dramatic reconstruction of the night when the author was almost accidentally shot for standing in the wrong queue. The fact that it is a true story and one that is still not uncommon today makes it more relevant.”
“It is a harrowing story about how badly things can go wrong in this sort of situation and one mans struggle through this difficult time. I just think that it’s a story that needs telling, basically I want to do the story the justice that it deserves.”
The charity PEN, who work on behalf of writers and poets who have been imprisoned unjustly and who are behind the book, have shown interest in the end product: “The charity that wrote the book are interested in it if it turns out well and also I would like to see it on the short film festival circuit.”
Tom said that he hasn’t had an easy ride with this film, locations have been a particular problem for him but he said: “If all goes well I will be filming in a derelict lunatic asylum.”
The project has been self-funded and as an independent filmmaker, Tom commented: “I think people can be far too pretentious about it, there are a lot of good films out there privately made or studio based. Especially with this particular medium which obviously relies heavily on opinion, what appeals to one person will not to another.”
“There's something to be gained from all facets of film, it doesn't really matter where it comes from. It is nice however to see what can be achieved without financial backing.”
Tom adds that this isn’t his first attempt at independent filmmaking by a long shot: “I've worked on things from one girl’s obsession with makeup to a film about terrorism with an ex Gatwick armed response unit. Over the summer I worked on a film about a boy who was scared of Santa and one on an accidental child. I've been doing this sort of thing since I was 11 so the list goes on and on.”
The film, which has ‘A Voice of Conscience’ as its working title, is due for screening on 17th December.
Tom, who studies Documentary Film and Television Production at the International Film School of Wales in Caerleon, Newport, is in the process of producing a short 10 minute film, as part of his course, based on an extract from a book called "Another Sky.” The project is still in the production stages but, it has already sparked interest.
Tom said: “It’s a Diary extract called "A minor mistake in Evin prison" by Reza Baraheni. I am making a dramatic reconstruction of the night when the author was almost accidentally shot for standing in the wrong queue. The fact that it is a true story and one that is still not uncommon today makes it more relevant.”
“It is a harrowing story about how badly things can go wrong in this sort of situation and one mans struggle through this difficult time. I just think that it’s a story that needs telling, basically I want to do the story the justice that it deserves.”
The charity PEN, who work on behalf of writers and poets who have been imprisoned unjustly and who are behind the book, have shown interest in the end product: “The charity that wrote the book are interested in it if it turns out well and also I would like to see it on the short film festival circuit.”
Tom said that he hasn’t had an easy ride with this film, locations have been a particular problem for him but he said: “If all goes well I will be filming in a derelict lunatic asylum.”
The project has been self-funded and as an independent filmmaker, Tom commented: “I think people can be far too pretentious about it, there are a lot of good films out there privately made or studio based. Especially with this particular medium which obviously relies heavily on opinion, what appeals to one person will not to another.”
“There's something to be gained from all facets of film, it doesn't really matter where it comes from. It is nice however to see what can be achieved without financial backing.”
Tom adds that this isn’t his first attempt at independent filmmaking by a long shot: “I've worked on things from one girl’s obsession with makeup to a film about terrorism with an ex Gatwick armed response unit. Over the summer I worked on a film about a boy who was scared of Santa and one on an accidental child. I've been doing this sort of thing since I was 11 so the list goes on and on.”
The film, which has ‘A Voice of Conscience’ as its working title, is due for screening on 17th December.
Emma Thompson won't be back as Trelawney
MTV Movies Blog has revealed that Emma Thompson has chosen a sequel for Nanny McPhee over Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and so will not be returning as Proff Trelawney for the final installments.
The actress said: “I’m making my own ‘Nanny McPhee’ next year. They mean much more to me.”
“The Harry Potters are great big franchises that are something I’m not emotionally attached to or necessarily particularly creatively attached to,” Thompson explained. “That’s more like doing a turn, whereas the Nanny McPhees are something I’ve written. The art is in those films, they’re very handmade, they’re something that’s very close to me. Those are the ones I really care about.”
"The working title is ‘Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang’,” she revealed. “It’s not a sequel, actually, it’s a new story."
It is thought that Emma Thompson not returning as Trelawney for the final Harry Potter film will have little impact as her character plays only a small role in the final book.
Fans speculate that if Dumbledore can be replaced during the series without too much disruption then, the same can be done for Trelawney.
Filming for the final Harry Potter films is due to start around February of next year ready for Part 1 to get a UK film release in November 2010.
The actress said: “I’m making my own ‘Nanny McPhee’ next year. They mean much more to me.”
“The Harry Potters are great big franchises that are something I’m not emotionally attached to or necessarily particularly creatively attached to,” Thompson explained. “That’s more like doing a turn, whereas the Nanny McPhees are something I’ve written. The art is in those films, they’re very handmade, they’re something that’s very close to me. Those are the ones I really care about.”
"The working title is ‘Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang’,” she revealed. “It’s not a sequel, actually, it’s a new story."
It is thought that Emma Thompson not returning as Trelawney for the final Harry Potter film will have little impact as her character plays only a small role in the final book.
Fans speculate that if Dumbledore can be replaced during the series without too much disruption then, the same can be done for Trelawney.
Filming for the final Harry Potter films is due to start around February of next year ready for Part 1 to get a UK film release in November 2010.
Monday 10 November 2008
Death at a Funeral remake
Variety have announced that Chris Rock is looking to remake the 2007 British comedy Death at a Funeral in an Urban American context.
The remake will follow the plot lines of the original film with secrets being unveiled and strange situations unfolding at a family funeral.
Rock will both star in and co-write the film with writer Ayesha Carr.
No one has currently been named as director but, the project production is planned to begin next spring.
My personal opinion is that this probably won't be half as good as the original because of the American context. The beauty of Death at a Funeral was that it was packed with British humour, I'm just not sure it will translate to Urban America very successfully.
The remake will follow the plot lines of the original film with secrets being unveiled and strange situations unfolding at a family funeral.
Rock will both star in and co-write the film with writer Ayesha Carr.
No one has currently been named as director but, the project production is planned to begin next spring.
My personal opinion is that this probably won't be half as good as the original because of the American context. The beauty of Death at a Funeral was that it was packed with British humour, I'm just not sure it will translate to Urban America very successfully.
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