Battersea Power Station Party Pictures
Battersea Power Station Development Company (“BPSDC”), on behalf of the shareholders of Battersea Power Station, held its inaugural annual party last night, with Sir Elton John delivering a stirring performance to an audience of thousands beneath the famous chimneys of London’s legendary Battersea Power Station.
The celebrated ‘Rocket Man’ rolled back the years, blasting through a string of classics including The One, Your Song, and The Greatest Discovery, whilst also showcasing selected tracks from last year’s critically acclaimed album The Diving Board. The gig, inside one of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks, was the focal point of the party held to thank everyone that has made the Battersea development a reality and bring together people from across the community.
Musical support on the night came from 2013 BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice winner Tom Odell. The young singer-songwriter, a confessed Elton John fanatic, produced a moving performance featuring several tracks from his UK No.1 debut record Long Way Down, including top 10 UK hit Another Love.
Celebrities were out in force on the evening, including appearances from Grace Jones, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie, Tom Daley, Eliza Doolittle, Sharleen Spiteri, Philip Treacy, Jack Whitehall & Gemma Chan, Will Young, Lily James, Sally Greene, Theo Hutchcraft, Lorraine Pascale, Luke Evans, Luke Treadaway, Thomasina Miers, Nicky Haslam, Jade Parfitt, Ben Goldsmith, Sir David Tang, Detmar Blow, Erdem, Thom Evans, James Haskell, Martha Ward, Patrick Grant, Alan Yentob, Lilah Parsons, Zara Martin, Diana Vickers, George Craig and David Morrisey.
Other entertainment at the star-studded event included a dazzling 4D light show projected onto the façade of the Power Station, chronicling its history and showcasing its future.
Fantastic Four Reboot Casts Mole Man
Tim Blake Nelson has reportedly become the latest addition to the 20th Century Fox Fantastic Four reboot. The actor best known for turns in O’ Brother Where Art Thou & The Incredible Hulk will apparently be taking on the role of Harvey Eldar.
Eldar is a brilliant scientist who ultimately becomes the villainous Mole Man, leading an underground race of Moloids after being socially shunned above ground.
Although the new Fantastic Four Film won’t feature Mole Man, it will at least initially establish the character of Eldar with a view to possible sequels. Naturally their most famous nemisis Dr Doom is expected to be the main adversary for the new version of The Fantastic Four.
FrightFest Finds New Home For Horror
Film4 FrightFest 2014 has moved to the prestigious Vue West End for its annual five-day horror extravaganza, allowing it to showcase even more films and special events whilst still retaining its famed communal spirit in the heart of London.
Alan Jones, FrightFest co-director, said today:
“Re-locating to Vue Leicester Square for this year’s event will allow us to be even more creative and ambitious, whilst still retaining our unique blend of inclusiveness and great value for money. The beauty of the horror fantasy genre is it consistently reinvents itself to stay a fresh and vital part of the cinema-going experience. Event festivals like ours that are now an acknowledged part of the global genre fabric must lead by example to stay relevant and ahead of the game”.
Joanne Webb, Marketing & Sales Director at Vue Entertainment said:
“We are delighted to be hosting this year’s popular FrightFest at Vue Leicester Square and are looking forward to offering the fans even more choice for FrightFest’s 15th year. Our state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, fully digital screens and comfortable seating, will no doubt provide FrightFest fans with the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the festival”.
The festival has enjoyed nine successful years in Leicester Square, four at the Odeon West End and the last five at the Empire Cinema.
Ian Rattray, FrightFest co-director, commented:
“We’re looking forward to a new era in FrightFest’s colourful history, and working alongside Daniel Goodwin and his enthusiastic team at Vue. FrightFest is no stranger to Vue, having hosted its last three Halloween all-nighter events there, so we’re delighted to be working with Vue even more closely now”.
This year’s event will be spread over a larger number of screens, but the popular festival and day passes plus individual tickets will remain in place. In addition, there are planned special events in the West End in the days leading up to the start of the festival, which begins on Thursday August 21st.
More information and updates can be found on the festival’s website and via FrightFest’s regular newsletters. www.frightfest.co.uk
Bob Hoskins Dies at 71
Bob Hoskins has sadly passed away at the age of 71 as a result of pneumonia. The sad news was confirmed by his family in the following statement:
“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob. Bob died peacefully at hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia.We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support.”
His daughter Rosa also added her own heartfelt tribute:
“My darling Dad has died, I loved him to the ends of the earth and he loved me back just the same.”
Hoskins was a BAFTA winning Oscar nominated actor best known for lead roles in classic films like The Long Good Friday and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. His final performance was in Snow White and The Huntsman, shortly before his 2012 retirement from acting following a diagnosis of parkinsons.
His Long Good Friday co-star Dame Helen Mirren lead a chorus of celebrity tributes to the iconic British actor saying he was:
“A great actor and an even greater man” whose “inimitable energy… seemed like a spectacular firework rocket just as it takes off”.
Plastic World Premiere Pictures
Crime drama Plastic had it’s world premiere in London tonight and stars including Will Poulter, Ed Speleers and Emma Rigby walked the red carpet alongside celebrity guests. Check out a full gallery of pictures below:
