One Day On Earth Global Screening Event

On April 22nd 2012 the One Day On Earth film will be screened for the first time globally. The film, created from over 3000 hours of footage filmed during the 24 hours of 10.10.2010, is a snapshot of what was happening around the world on that very unique day. I was involved in this event and hopefully some of my footage will have made it to the final cut.

I hope that The Electric Cinema in Birmingham or The Light House in Wolverhampton will be able to screen the film, so please get in touch with them via Twitter or directly and encourage them to become part of this global event. You can show your support for the project by visiting the One Day On Earth Global Screening page - http://www.onedayonearth.org/screening

 

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Muppets, Avengers and Spiders

The Muppets is released in cinemas across the UK today - you owe it to yourself to go and see it as soon as possible. It's been 12 long years since the Muppets last graced our screens and this new film from the brains behind The Flight of the Choncords looks to put the merry puppets back in their rightfull place as the kings and queens of family entertainment.

Welcome back Kermit and Co - you've been sorely missed.

Elsewhere this week we've seen the latest trailer for Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man. I was sceptical of Marvel properties still being produced outside the Marvel Studios umbrella but minor problems aside (no lab coat and snout on The Lizard) it looks like Marc Webb's take on Spidey might turn out to be okay.

The Avengers also got an extended Superbowl spot online this week and we finally get to see a little more of The Hulk. I'm hoping the combination of Joss Whedon and Marvel's mightiest heroes really delivers the goods this April.

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Happy 80th Birthday John Williams

Music is an incredibly important part of my film going experience and many of my favourite movies have had scores composed by John Williams.

From Empire to Raiders his musical cues are incredible and have brought to life many characters and worlds. My record collection is littered with his music and each record will always bring back treasured memories of sitting in a darkened theatre and being taken on a journey with heroes and villains, peril and delight and a tune that will remain timeless.

Happy Birthday Mr Williams - and thank you.

Here is John Williams conducting just a few of my personal favourites:

and of course...

 

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