Ever wanted to learn more about the science behind Shaun of the Dead's zombies, or the technological possibilities of Terminator 2?
Well, at the latest Pop Up Screens event, Science Flicktion, scientists and comedians will be on hand to explain the mysteries that arise with popular sci-fi films.
Alien, Apollo 13, Terminator 2, Shaun of the Dead and Good Will Hunting will all be shown at the Chelsea Old Town Hall in May, and will each be accompanied by a short scientific introduction.
The scientist will then provide a commentary throughout the film, pausing the movie at certain points to explain what is happening on screen.
Scientists including Adam Rutherford, Dallas Campbell and John Chase will appear, while Richard Sandling, Helen Keen and Dan Schreiber make up some of the comedic talent.
Science Flicktion will run on May 15, 16, 17 at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, with tickets costing £18 or £12 for students and under 10s.
Well, at the latest Pop Up Screens event, Science Flicktion, scientists and comedians will be on hand to explain the mysteries that arise with popular sci-fi films.
Alien, Apollo 13, Terminator 2, Shaun of the Dead and Good Will Hunting will all be shown at the Chelsea Old Town Hall in May, and will each be accompanied by a short scientific introduction.
The scientist will then provide a commentary throughout the film, pausing the movie at certain points to explain what is happening on screen.
Scientists including Adam Rutherford, Dallas Campbell and John Chase will appear, while Richard Sandling, Helen Keen and Dan Schreiber make up some of the comedic talent.
Science Flicktion will run on May 15, 16, 17 at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, with tickets costing £18 or £12 for students and under 10s.
- 4/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Filth, Pride and Philomena among film nominees; awards take place on Jan 19 in London.
Sandi Toksvig will present the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain annual Awards at Riba, in London, on Jan 19, 2015.
In the two film categories, Pride (Stephen Beresford), The Selfish Giant (Clio Barnard) and Starred Up (Jonathan Asser) are up for Best First Screenplay, while Filth (Jon S Baird), Metro Manila (Sean Ellis & Frank E Flowers) and Philomena (Jeff Pope & Steve Coogan) will compete for Best Screenplay.
TV programmes up for awards include Line of Duty (Jed Mercurio), Peaky Blinders (Steven Knight), The Great Train Robbery (Chris Chibnall) and House of Fools (Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer).
A special award for outstanding contribution to writing and writers will be presented on the night.
Full shortlist
TV Drama – Long Form
Line of Duty (Jed Mercurio), Happy Valley (Sally Wainwright), Peaky Blinders (Steven Knight)
TV Drama – Short Form
The Great Train Robbery (Chris Chibnall), Turks & Caicos (David Hare), [link...
Sandi Toksvig will present the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain annual Awards at Riba, in London, on Jan 19, 2015.
In the two film categories, Pride (Stephen Beresford), The Selfish Giant (Clio Barnard) and Starred Up (Jonathan Asser) are up for Best First Screenplay, while Filth (Jon S Baird), Metro Manila (Sean Ellis & Frank E Flowers) and Philomena (Jeff Pope & Steve Coogan) will compete for Best Screenplay.
TV programmes up for awards include Line of Duty (Jed Mercurio), Peaky Blinders (Steven Knight), The Great Train Robbery (Chris Chibnall) and House of Fools (Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer).
A special award for outstanding contribution to writing and writers will be presented on the night.
Full shortlist
TV Drama – Long Form
Line of Duty (Jed Mercurio), Happy Valley (Sally Wainwright), Peaky Blinders (Steven Knight)
TV Drama – Short Form
The Great Train Robbery (Chris Chibnall), Turks & Caicos (David Hare), [link...
- 12/5/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
News Den Of Geek Feb 8, 2013
Comedy and geekery arrives in London, at The Geekatorium. details here...
From The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy to Red Dwarf, the worlds of geekdom and comedy have had a long and happy association, and lately they seem to be closer than ever. In recent times we've had Dara O Briain doing maths on the telly, comics such as Robin Ince and Helen Keen educating us about science on the radio, and the likes of Toby Hadoke speaking about their nerdy passions at the Edinburgh Festival.
Continuing that grand tradition, February 10th sees the launch of The Geekatorium, a London-based comedy night promising a mixture of stand-up, sketches, live music and improvisation, with acts invited to come along and perform material on the subjects they're most passionate about, be that Star Wars or Sartre – no subject is off limits. “I wanted The Geekatorium to be...
Comedy and geekery arrives in London, at The Geekatorium. details here...
From The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy to Red Dwarf, the worlds of geekdom and comedy have had a long and happy association, and lately they seem to be closer than ever. In recent times we've had Dara O Briain doing maths on the telly, comics such as Robin Ince and Helen Keen educating us about science on the radio, and the likes of Toby Hadoke speaking about their nerdy passions at the Edinburgh Festival.
Continuing that grand tradition, February 10th sees the launch of The Geekatorium, a London-based comedy night promising a mixture of stand-up, sketches, live music and improvisation, with acts invited to come along and perform material on the subjects they're most passionate about, be that Star Wars or Sartre – no subject is off limits. “I wanted The Geekatorium to be...
- 2/8/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
This week we've assembled a panel of experts to feed your appetite for information about Nasa's new star, the Mars Curiosity rover.
The plucky robot landed on the red planet at 6:14am UK time and immediately sent back images of its surroundings. Guardian science correspondent Ian Sample takes us through the complex landing procedure; planetary scientist Geraint Jones from University College London tells us what it's like to be in the control room back on Earth when your lander reaches another planet; and our new astronomy blogger, Stuart Clark, walks us through Curiosity's scientific goals.
Talking of alien worlds, science fans will be pleased to know that the Wellcome Trust has launched a new prize to encourage the production of high-quality feature films inspired by biology and medicine: from genetics and infectious diseases to consciousness and mental health.
Here to discuss good and bad science on the big and...
The plucky robot landed on the red planet at 6:14am UK time and immediately sent back images of its surroundings. Guardian science correspondent Ian Sample takes us through the complex landing procedure; planetary scientist Geraint Jones from University College London tells us what it's like to be in the control room back on Earth when your lander reaches another planet; and our new astronomy blogger, Stuart Clark, walks us through Curiosity's scientific goals.
Talking of alien worlds, science fans will be pleased to know that the Wellcome Trust has launched a new prize to encourage the production of high-quality feature films inspired by biology and medicine: from genetics and infectious diseases to consciousness and mental health.
Here to discuss good and bad science on the big and...
- 8/6/2012
- by Alok Jha, Ian Sample, Stuart Clark, Jason Phipps
- The Guardian - Film News
The Royal Observatory has joined forces with film festival Sci-fi London for an event to investigate the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Life, But As We Know It? will be held on Thursday, October 14, from 6.30pm, at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
The evening features a planetarium show, stand-up comedy session, live demonstrations and gameplay.
The planetarium show, entitled Astrobiology: The New Science of Life in the Universe, looks at this brand new field of science, bringing together biologists, astronomers and planetary scientists to investigate the origins and limits of life on our planet and discover where life might exist beyond the Earth.
Created with astrobiologist Dr Lewis Dartnell, this show will take the audience on a tour of the planets and moons of our solar system to ask: Are we alone?
The stand-up comedy show, entitled Well They Look Like Aliens!, is hosted by Rob Deb and will introduce the audience...
Life, But As We Know It? will be held on Thursday, October 14, from 6.30pm, at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
The evening features a planetarium show, stand-up comedy session, live demonstrations and gameplay.
The planetarium show, entitled Astrobiology: The New Science of Life in the Universe, looks at this brand new field of science, bringing together biologists, astronomers and planetary scientists to investigate the origins and limits of life on our planet and discover where life might exist beyond the Earth.
Created with astrobiologist Dr Lewis Dartnell, this show will take the audience on a tour of the planets and moons of our solar system to ask: Are we alone?
The stand-up comedy show, entitled Well They Look Like Aliens!, is hosted by Rob Deb and will introduce the audience...
- 9/22/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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