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Dryburn Theatrical Workshop brings "Billy"
Donna Summer dies
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We are very sad to hear that singer Donna Summer has died of cancer. She was 63. She recorded "Down, Deep Inside with John for "The Deep".
Photo by Sian Barry, who commented on Facebook:
"This is a photo I took of her 1977 in connection with the recording of The Deep. Will never forget her wonderful personality!"
The 2012 Land Rover LR4 advert features "Born Free"
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Lance Ellington was the vocallist, apparently, singing "Born Free". have a look and listen here...
Update April 15, 2015: Link no longer works.
"John Barry: Licence to Thrill - Omnibus" on BBC4
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At long last ......
DOCUMENTARY: John Barry: Licence to Thrill - Omnibus
On: BBC 4 (9)
Date: Wednesday 28th March 2012
Time: 00:40 to 01:30 (50 minutes long)
Documentary about John Barry, the most successful film score composer of the 20th century. From his work on the Bond movies, Born Free, Out of Africa, Dances With Wolves and many more he has produced cinema's most memorable music, winning five Oscars in the process. But behind all the Hollywood glitz and glamour, Yorkshire born Barry is a private and self-effacing man who talks emotionally about his early childhood, his relationship with his father and the impact of World War II. This is the first film ever to profile Barry and joining him are Michael Caine, Kevin Costner, and Adam Faith.
SKYFALL location filming: "M"'s residence John Barry's London home?
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Still photos of Dame Judi Dench as "M" filming Skyfall in London, appear to show her leaving John Barry's former apartment in Cadogan Square, which we assume now belongs to his wife.
The apartment is empty and available for rental so it's perfectly feasible that Laurie could have allowed filming there for a few days, especially given her long-standing friendship with Barbara Broccoli.
Was this merely used as somewhere for Dame Judi to rest between takes in Cadogan Square, or is it going to double as M's or even James Bond's private London residence?
Certainly the interior is rather grand and admirably suited to a person of their standing, though one imagines scenes of this kind would normally be shot in the studio,
We await any further news of this with great interest.
Photos: mi6-hq.com and zimbio.com: also see photo link to their website above.
Scarlette Fever releases "Give Me a Smile" on CD
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Singer Scarlette Fever has released her version Give Me a Smile on her latest CD Medication Time. We understand that the song is the hidden 15th track.
James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala in London
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James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala in London
Royal Festival Hall
Fri 23 Nov 2012 7:30pm
Carl Davis, conductor
Mary Carewe, vocalist
Lance Ellington, vocalist
Carl Davis will conduct the Philharmonia Orchestra in a programme which will include music from all 22 Bond films to date, including Goldfinger, From Russia with Love, Diamonds are Forever, A View to a Kill and Quantum of Solace. Solo theme singers will be Mary Carewe and Lance Ellington.
New Vic Flick interview
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There is or rather will be a nice interview with "Vic Flick 007 Guitarman", in Vintage Guitar, April 2012
Foxy Bingo advert features "Born Free"
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Foxy Bingo, an online bingo website, is launching a revealing ad campaign featuring a naked Foxy, with Matt Monro singing "Born Free". have a look and listen here...
Richard Lester, to be awarded BFI Fellowship
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Richard Lester, is being awarded a BFI Fellowship on 22nd March 1830 NFT1 at BFI SouthBank London. The film being shown to illustrate his work is 'Robin And Marian'.
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