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I Lonely Planet is making a jaunt north of the border to host screenings of the 1969 cult classic The Italian Job and offbeat French romantic comedy Amelie on Thursday 22 and Wednesday 28 March at Edinburgh’s Cameo cinema. The films are being shown as part of the first ever Lonely Planet Film Festival, a UK-wide event, which aims to encourage travellers to experience a destination in a different way, through movies. For a chance to win tickets, see Offers, page 13.
I Libraries across Edinburgh have reported that demand for the free editions of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, published as part of the UNESCO City of Literature Trust ’8 One Book — One Edinburgh Citywide Reading Campaign, has been overwhelmingly high. The majority of
the 25,000 copies have been claimed by city residents, but can now be purchased from all reputable booksellers. See listings for details of related events.
I Eighteen of Scotland’s finest bands will descend on Austin, Texas next month for the 2007 South by South West (SXSW) festival, one of the largest music industry showcases in the world. They include The View, Mogwai,
Protect mm Darius Danesh stands in a swimming pool,
Courtney Love sprawls on the floor of the Dorchester Hotel, newspaper in one hand and placard in the other. Terry
Jones mugs as he loads the dishwasher and protests about control of the arms trade and Dougray Scott is captured on the set of his latest film. Bill
Nighy and Gorillaz also feature and Anthony Minghella has taken his Respect Refugees banner to the cinema (fortunately there’s no-one sitting behind him). Protect the Human, a new exhibition by photographers Jake Gavin and Sean Gleason, shows an intriguing range of celebrities going about their business while carrying Amnesty
International protest banners. Together they demonstrate the importance
of maintaining an awareness of human rights. I The Hal/ion, Glasgow, Mon 19—Sat 24 Feb. www.protectthehuman.com
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Paolo Nutini and The Fratellis
as well as a horde of up-and- coming acts. ‘Showcase Scotland’ takes place on Friday 16 March. For those who can’t afford to travel, the Road to SXSW gigs will take place in Glasgow’s King Tut’s on Monday 26 February and Dundee’s Reading Rooms on Friday 2 March. The gigs will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland’s \fic Galloway Show
on Monday 12 March.
I Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, which re-opened last year following a refurbishment, has been shortlisted for this year's Gulbenkian Prize for museums and galleries. Fans can show support by taking part in an online vote that will be passed on to
; the judges. The winner of the
$100,000 award is announced in May. www.24hourmuseumcrg.uk/nwh/ART 43382.htm|
I This year’s Burnsong Live festival has launched The Gathering ‘07, a nationwide search for songwriting talent to commemorate the spirit and legacy of the bard. The previous Gathering, in 2005, attracted more than 800 entries, the 16 winners ranging from a 12-year-old girl to an ambulance driver. For more information on how to apply visit www.burnsong.com, e-mail info@burnsong.com or phone 01387 253383. The closing date is Monday 15 May and winners will be invited to perform their work at the Burnsong festival in November.
‘If I could have been anything else I would have been a tennis player. Andy Murray is doing what I wish I had done.’
Doug/as Hensha/l reveals his true passion lies with centre courts rather than red carpets.
‘They drugged me! I feel like Judy Garland!! I’m off my head!!!’
Russell Brand comes crashing off the wagon after being given pills to cure the seasickness he suffered on a moored Thames cruiser for the launch of Comic Relief.
‘Some people give me credit for destroying the whole world of television by publicising the Japanese game show.’
C/ive James feels better now that he’s not on telly so much these days.
‘I was concerned about the knickers or underpants and underwear apparel being thrown at him and him collecting it.’
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa on why she cancel/ed appearances with Aussie singer John Farnham.
‘I love a bit of hoopla. But then I come from a very tawdry end of the business, having been a comedian.’ Patrick Marber revels in his screenwriting career.
‘They consider it a sign of weakness if they laugh.’ Why Stephen Merchant hates socialising with fellow comedians.
‘I shall never name names. But watch TV for half an hour and you’ll see one of them.’
Terry Wogan hits out at the vast numbers of unta/ented presenters on the box.
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