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news page pic July 31st:Translate languages with ease with Talkman on Sony PSP…

Every now and then we like to review something that’s just a little bitdifferent and how about this – a translating device for the Sony PSP that’llbe perfect for anyone going on holiday (to the five destinations where theprincipal language is featured in this title – France, Germany, Italy, Spainand Japan).

More than just an extended phrasebook, this will allow you to speak into itand translate them on the spot for you as well as translating back the repliesand coming up with key phrases you will need to get across while off on yourhols.

Talkmanis online and out on Sony PSP now.

The Beach Boys continue the long hot summer on CD & DVD…

If there’s one thing better than a Beach Boys CD compilation to listento during the long, hot summer, it’s a re-release that includes a bonusDVD of their hits andDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertscounts down their hits.

The Beach Boys: Very Best of – Sights and Sounds of Summeris online and out on CD/DVD now.

The Firefly series concludes with Serenity on DVD…

Creator of Buffy and Angel, Joss Whedon, probably thought that another of hisoffspring, Firefly, would be equally successful, but it was cancelledafter just one series.

To wrap the lose ends, he brought us the spin-off movie, Serenity, totell all the fans what happened next.

This review comes courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen.

Serenityis online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: Shakira vs. McFly – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis pagewhich is online now.

The release dates for singles go up until late Septemberwith albums also until early Oct 2006.

news page pic COMPETITION: 7 DVD comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

Quadrophenia Special Edition (DVD)

The Rockford Files Season 2 (DVD)

Reincarnation (DVD)

The Tribe Season 4 (DVD)

Joe Cartoon Vol.2: Beyond the Blender (DVD)

The Ballad of Jack and Rose (DVD)

Stargate Atlantis Vol 2.5 & SG1 Vol 9.6 (DVD)

news page pic COMPETITION ANSWERS: July comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for these comps which have now closed.The winners will be notified shortly and the answers are as follows:

Civilization IV: Warlords Expansion Pack (PC): The game series was created by Sid Meier.
Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War (PC): Caesar’s first name was Julius.
Prey (PC): In this game you play a Cherokee Indian.
Miami Vice (Sony PSP): Colin Farrell plays Sonny Crockett in the 2006 summer movie.
The Ant Bully (PS2): Meryl Streep plays the Queen Ant in the 2006 summer movie on which this game is based.
Infection (DVD): The film is set in a Hospital.
Fellini’s Orchestra Rehearsal & We of the Never Never (DVD): The “Never Never” refers to the Australian Outback.
Final Destination 3 & She’s The Man (DVD): She’s The Man features Vinnie Jones.
Stargate Atlantis Vol 2.4 & SG1 Vol 9.5 (DVD): The correct episode title on the Atlantis DVD is Grace Under Pressure.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Borg (DVD): The word you associate with the Borg is Assimilate.
Goodnight Sweetheart Series 5 (DVD): Gary’s job is an Antiques dealer.
Dark Knight Season 1 (DVD): Ben Pullen played Sir Walter Raleigh in 2005’s Elizabeth
Thomas & Friends Series 4 (DVD): Alec Baldwin played Mr Conductor in the 2000 film.

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

This week’s new releases are as follows:

The Adventures of Superman Season 3 (45.99, Warner)

Asterix: The Collected Adventures (29.99, Optimum)

The Champions Complete Series BS (59.99, Network)

Coronation Street 1960-1969 (79.99, Network)

The Crying Game SE (15.99, Optimum)

Dastardly & Muttley in their Flying Machines: The Complete Series (13.99, Warner)

Flambards: The Complete Series (29.99, Network)

The Inside Man (19.99, Universal)

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum Series 5 (15.99, BBC)

Murder She Wrote Season 3 (34.99, Universal)

Northern Exposure Season 4 (34.99, Universal)

Shooting Dogs (19.99, VCI)

Stargate Atlantis Season 2 Vol.5 (19.99, MGM)

Stereophonics: Language, Sex, Violence, Other? (15.99, Pinnacle)

V for Vendetta SE (20.99, Warner)

Waterland (15.99, Optimum)

What the Bleep Do We Know? BS (24.99, Revolver)

Yours, Mine and Ours (12.99, MGM)

July 27th :Ride into the Kingdom of Heaven on DVD…

Ridley Scott had already brought back the “swords ‘n’ sandals” epics with2000’s Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, but audiences didn’t go forthis outing with Orlando Bloom in the lead hero role, aided by Liam Neeson,Edward Norton, David Thewlis and Jeremy Irons, but with a 4-disc SpecialEdition on the horizon, is there anything to recommend this movie?

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen‘crusades’ on and tells us whether it’s a thumbs up or thumbs down.

Kingdom of Heaven: Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

Go back in time with That 70s Show Season 4 from 21st August on DVD…

Step back in time once again and chill out this summer with the groovy kids from That 70s Show, asTwentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases Season 4 on DVD. The hilarious sitcom, which launchedthe careers of Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher, disco dances its way onto DVD on 21st August 2006 andincludes all 27 episodes (RRP: £29.99).

Donning their flares and platform shoes the eclectic group of friends begin to realise that nothing lastsforever. Hanging out in the humble basement may become a thing of the past when Eric (Grace, In GoodCompany, Mona Lisa Smile) and Donna (Laura Prepon, King of the Hill) break up. Erics mum Kitty, (DebraJo Rupp, Garfield, Friends) decides to redecorate the basement, while Kelso (Kutcher, Guess Who, CheaperBy the Dozen) continues his crazy on-off relationship with Jackie (Mila Kunis, Family Guy).

While Eric ponders life and wishes he and Donna had never kissed, an angel comes to him in the middle ofthe night to show him what life would be like if he had never met her. Meanwhile, Fez (Wilmer Valderrama)is very excited about going out with Big Rhonda and Donna is thrilled to be dating Kelsos older brother much to Erics horror!

Party on with a collection of funky special features including an audio commentary, a featurette about writing the show and the 100th Episode Featurette!

Presented in 4:3 fullscreen, extras include: Audio Commentary On Selected Episodes, Promo Spots ForAll Episodes, Season Four In Four Minutes Featurette, Writing That 70s Show Featurette,100th Episode Featurette and Character Profiles.

Click on the three links below for preview clips from the series, and clickon the packshot on the right for more info on the DVD.

Phone Talk clip
Fireworks clip
Kids clip

July 26th :Bash your Tambourine to the Byrds on CD…

Given the way the weather’s heading, perhaps if we were all ‘eight miles high’then we’d be somewhere a damn sight cooler and escaping this heatwave,but in the meantime here’sDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts‘review of a 24-track CD compilation for The Byrds.

The Very Best of The Byrdsis online and out on CD now.

July 24th:The voice of Nouvelle Vague releases a solo CD…

Not so long ago Nouvelle Vague released an album of diverse cover versionsincluding Love Will Tear Us Apart, I Melt With You, In A Manner of Speakingand Teenage Kicks, and with some tracks appearing in the backgroundof popular shows like Sugar Rush and in adverts, the sound is certainlyreaching out to a large audience. So, can the solo album from their singer,Camille, match up to this?

Camille: Le Filis online and out on CD now.

The Sleepy Jackson’s Personality shines out on CD…

Released today:

Taking influences from the likes of the Beach Boys and the Beatles,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsconfirms that this Australian band are setting the tone for summer releases.

The Sleepy Jackson: Personalityis online and out on CD now.

Delve down into the Descent on DVD…

Horror movies where people end up in peril and are picked off one by oneare ten a penny, but does The Descent have something different aboutit? Well, it certainly has a group of hot chicks heading for disaster includingNatalie Mendoza and MyAnna Buring, the latter of which was recently seen onDoctor Who in “The Impossible Planet”.

This review comes courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen.

The Descent: Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: Lily Allen vs. McFly – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis pagewhich is online now.

The release dates for singles go up until late Septemberwith albums also until early Oct 2006.

news page pic COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC/PS2/PSP comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

Civilization IV: Warlords Expansion Pack (PC)

Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War (PC)

Prey (PC)

Miami Vice (Sony PSP)

The Ant Bully (PS2)

Infection (DVD)

Fellini’s Orchestra Rehearsal & We of the Never Never (DVD)

Final Destination 3 & She’s The Man (DVD)

Stargate Atlantis Vol 2.4 & SG1 Vol 9.5 (DVD)

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Borg (DVD)

Goodnight Sweetheart Series 5 (DVD)

Dark Knight Season 1 (DVD)

Thomas & Friends Series 4 (DVD)

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

This week’s new releases are as follows:

Adam Adamant Lives: The Complete Series (39.99, BBC)

The Andromeda Anthology (24.99, BBC)

The Beastie Boys: Awesome! I Fuckin’ Shot That! (15.99, Revolver)

Bewitched Season 3 (34.99, Columbia)

Big Deal Series 1 (24.99, VCI)

Boston Legal Season 1 (39.99, Fox)

The Candidate (13.99, Warner)

Century Falls (15.99, BBC)

The Child (19.99, Artificial Eye)

The Coast Guard (19.99, Tartan)

Dark Season 12.99, (BBC)

Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear (19.99, BBC)

Deck Dogz (15.99, Universal)

Dracula – Prisoner of Frankenstein/The Curse of Frankenstein (19.99, Tartan)

Drop the Dead Donkey Series 4 (19.99, VCI)

The Dukes of Hazzard Season 6 (40.99, Warner)

Final Destination 3 (19.99, EIV)

Final Destination 1-3 BS (24.99, EIV)

Firewall (18.99, Warner)

First Born (12.99, BBC)

Goodnight Sweetheart Series 5 (19.99, Revelation)

Joe’s Apartment (13.99, Warner)

Maid Marion and Her Merry Men Series 2 (16.99, Eureka)

Mercenary For Justice (12.99, Momentum)

Miami Vice Season 2 (49.99, Universal)

NCIS Season 1 (49.99, Paramount)

Orchestral Rehearsal (19.99, Infinity Arthouse)

Prison (1949) (19.99, Tartan)

The Ringer (15.99, Fox)

The River King (12.99, Momentum)

Rome Season 1 (50.99, Warner)

Second Sight Series 1 & 2 (29.99, VCI)

The Shaggy Dog (2006) (19.99, Buena Vista)

She’s the Man (19.99, EIV)

Silent Witness Series 1 (19.99, BBC)

Steptoe and Son Series 5 (15.99, BBC)

Tales of the Unexpected Series 2 (19.99, Network)

Thomas & Friends Series 4 (12.99, VCI)

Transamerica (19.99, Fox)

Wal Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices (19.99, Tartan)

The Weather Man (17.99, Momentum)

We Of the Never Never (19.99, Infinity)

Without a Trace Season 3 (61.99, Warner)

July 21st :Ease into the hot weekend with Daddy Cool on CD…

As we head into the weekend,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbrings us a 40-track compilation of classic soul and funky tracks by the likesof Kool & The Gang, Booker T & The MGs and Ben E King, but surprisingly itdoesn’t include the classic Boney M track.

Various: Daddy Coolis online and out on CD now.

news page pic Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page, and won’t differ much from what’s on in the restof the country.

The new films out include: The Break-Up, Stormbreaker andGarfield 2

July 20th :Doctor Who Series 2 – Full Series review at Dan Owen’s Blogspot site…

When the second revamped series began, I thought, after seeing him in a fewthings previously, that David Tennant could succeed at being offbeat whereChristopher Eccleston had failed by gurning too much. Unfortunately, most ofthe scripts were complete crap and it was a largely depressing experience.

Even though Dan had more positive things to say about most episodes in thisseries than was going through my mind, so much of what he says in this seriesretrospective rings so true, and if Russell T. Davies continues to rest onhis laurels then the programme will become a laughing stock, even if it isgetting the ratings – but then what competition is there on a Saturday night?(or ever on ITV, or with the dreadful dullness that Big Brother has becomeon Channel 4)

Series 2 came to a head a week last Saturday on BBC1 and if you click on the’24’ packshot (right) you’ll be taken to Dan’s site, the only place to readhis engaging review of a series of largely missed opportunities.

July 19th :Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

A Beginner’s Guide to World Music on CD…

Ok, so the World Cup may be over now but there are many people who still can’tget enough of it. I’m one of them, but not because of the football (which Ihate) but because whenever England played, one of my favourite pubs wasalways empty 🙂

That aside,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstreats us to 11 class tracks from the likes of 17 Hippies, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perryand Richard Thompson.

Various: A Beginner’s Guide to World Musicis online and out on CD now.

July 17th:Premonition: time to cancel the daily paper on DVD…

One of the first new titles in the “J-Horror” series of Japanese terrortitles from Tartan Video, Premontion explores what happens when thenewspaper tells the future and it certainly isn’t what you want to find out.This film is certainly a world away from the series Early Edition!

Premonitionis online and out on DVD now.

Dance away the Monday blues with Guys & Dolls on DVD…

It’s a musical epic that doesn’t really need much introduction. You knowit stars Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Jean Simmons and it’s set in NewYork, so I’ll letDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Helen Jerometake over.

Guys & Dolls Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

Oswestry Music Live 2006…

Last Sunday,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsenjoyed a fantastic day out at this year’s Oswestry Music Live festivaland here he recall all of the highlights and class music heard throughout.

Oswestry Music Live 2006is online now and the review links to many of the bands featured at the event.

CHARTS: Lily Allen vs. Rogue Traders – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis pagewhich is online now.

The release dates for singles go up until late Septemberwith albums also until early Oct 2006.

news page pic COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC/PS2/PSP comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

Who is The Inside Man? Find out on July 31st on DVD…

Directed by Spike Lee, The Inside Man is the story of a tough cop, Detective Frazier (DenzelWashington), who matches wits with a clever bank robber, Dalton (Clive Owen). As the dangerous cat-and-mousegame unfolds, a wild card emerges: Madaline (Jodie Foster), a power broker with a hidden agenda, whoinjects even more instability into an already volatile situation.

Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, with extras to be confirmed, this DVD out out on July 31stfor £19.99 from Universal Pictures International. Click on the packshot for more info.

The Stereophonic bring out their latest live gig on DVD…

July 31st sees the release of Language. Sex. Violence. Other?, the live concert to accompanytheir No.1 album, which spawned the hits Dakota, Superman, Devil & Rewind.

This DVD contains the following tracks: 1. Superman, 2. Doorman, 3. Madam Helga, 4. Mr Writer,5. Local Boy In The Photograph, 6. I’m Alright (You Gotta Go There To Come Back), 7. Maybe Tomorrow,8. Deadhead, 9. Just Looking and 10. Dakota.

Click here for trailer

Presented in 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, with extras to be confirmed, this DVD out out on July 31stfor £15.99 from Pinnacle Vision. Click on the packshot for more info.

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

This week’s new releases are as follows:

A Kid in King Arthur’s Court (19.99, Buena Vista)

Bob and Margaret Series 2 (15.99, Maverick)

CSI New York Season 2.1 (39.99, Momentum)

Count Duckula Series 1 (19.99, Fremantle)

Date Movie (19.99, Fox)

Failure to Launch (19.99, Paramount)

Gilmore Girls Season 3 (35.99, Warner)

Glastonbury SE (19.99, Fox)

The James Bond Collection BS (2006 release) (299.99, MGM)

KYTV Series 1 (15.99, VCI)

Law and Order Criminal Intent Season 2 (44.99, Universal)

Law and Order Season 4 (44.99, Universal)

Marple Series 1 & 2 (59.99, Granada)

Metropolitan (17.99, VCI)

Mutant X Season 1 (69.99, Contender)

Nearest and Dearest Series 4 (12.99, Network)

No Angels Series 3 (29.99, Contender)

On the Buses Series 5 (19.99, Network)

Population 436 (19.99, Columbia)

Pride 11 & 12 (19.99, Silver Vision)

Pride 29 Fists of Fire (17.99, Silver Vision)

Romance and Cigarettes (16.99, Warner)

Roobarb and Custard Too Vol.1: Here Comes Trouble (12.99, Fox)

Stargate SG1 Season 9 Volume 48 (19.99, MGM)

Still Game Series 3 (14.99, 2 Entertain)

Tarka the Otter (12.99, Network)

The Pink Panther (2006) (19.99, MGM)

The Proposition (19.99, Tartan)

Tsotsi (19.99, Momentum)

Two For the Money (15.99, Universal)

Ultimate Force Series 1-4 BS (69.99, Granada)

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? SE (16.99, Warner)

Wombling Free (12.99, Network)

July 13th :Danko Jones snooze through their latest release on CD…

This Canadian trio have recently released their latest album, Sleep isthe Enemy, but asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsconfirms, they probably haven’t had a lot of sleep as they’ve put together11 tracks with no merit that’ll put all their audience to sleep…

Danko Jones: Sleep is the Enemyis online and out on CD now.

July 12th :Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

July 11th :The Man in Black displays his personal file on CD…

In amongst ‘best ofs’, soundtrack albums and American songbooks there’s roomfor a low-profile release such as this 49-track budget-priced offeringfrom Johnny Cash and, asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertssays,’One man: one guitar = masterpiece’.

Johnny Cash: Personal Fileis online and out on CD now.

July 10th:Grand Theft Auto’s Tony Cipriani returns to the PS2…

Back in 2001, Tony Cipriani sorted out the men from the boys when a top-downworld went 3D in Grand Theft Auto III, but this prequel first appearedon the PSP just before Xmas last year and for those who missed out you nowhave a chance to play a whole new storyline whilst revisiting Liberty City…

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Storiesis online and out on PS2 now.

Steve Coogan tells a Cock & Bull Story on DVD…

Released today:

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon have worked together on a number of occasions andeven share a production company, and so a strange way to continue thisrelationship would be to film an “unfilmable” story, Tristram Shandy,and also feature as not only the characters but as themselves.

Confused? If so then learn more fromDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Helen Jerome.

A Cock & Bull Storyis online and out on DVD from today.

The Doctor says goodbye to a good friend…

Last year,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenkept us up to date with the latest ongoings for the then-new Doctor, ChristopherEccleston, but how does his tenure fare now he’s become David Tennant?

This week, the Daleks fight the Cybermen at Torchwood and The Doctor saysgoodbye to Rose…

Doctor Who 2.13: Doomsdayis online now and the Doctor will return on Xmas Day at 7pm with TheRunaway Bride.

CHARTS: Lily Allen vs. Shakira – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis pagewhich is online now.

The release dates for singles go up until early Septemberwith albums also until early Oct 2006.

news page pic COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC/PS2/PSP comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

This week’s new releases are as follows:

Bless This House Series 4 (14.99, Network)

Casualty Series 2 (29.99, VCI)

A Cock and Bull Story (19.99, Fox)

Deep Blue (15.99, Optimum)

Doctor Who Series 2 Vol 3 (15.99, BBC)

Eerie Indiana: The Complete Series (24.99, Fremantle)

Fahrenheit 9/11 (15.99, Optimum)

Grey’s Anatomy Season 1 (29.99, Buena Vista)

The Irish RM Complete Series 1-3 (59.99, Acorn)

I Shot Andy Warhol (12.99, MGM)

Laid Bare 2: Sam Heuston (12.99, Disc)

The Last Drop (19.99, Columbia)

London’s Burning Series 3 (19.99, Network)

Lucky Number Slevin (19.99, EIV)

The Matador (17.99, Buena Vista)

Orchestral Rehearsal (19.99, Infinity Arthouse)

Pink Floyd: Pulse (21.99, EMI)

Proof (2005) (17.99, Buena Vista)

Salem’s Lot (18.99, Warner)

Syriana (18.99, Warner)

Today You Die (19.99, Columbia)

We Of the Never Never (19.99, Infinity Arthouse)

Wolf Creek (15.99, Optimum)

July 7th :Otis Spann goes beyond the Blue Horizon on CD…

His life was cut short at 40, but, asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstells us, he was a classy blues keyboard player who recorded this 28-trackalbum just a year before he died. Ease into the weekend with this mellowoffering.

Otis Spann: The Complete Blue Horizon Sessionsis online and out on CD now.

news page pic Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page, and won’t differ much from what’s on in the restof the country.

The new films out include: Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest andthe Beastie Boys’Awesome: I Fuckin’ Shot That!

July 6th :Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

July 5th :The very best of Nina Simone on CD…

There’s a couple of adverts (although it seems like more… might only beone, though) which use the High Priestess of Soul’s song Ain’t Got No, IGot Life and that’s just one of 21 tracks on this CD (well, technically,two since it features a remix of the same track) dissected byDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.

Nina Simone: The Very Best Ofis online and out on CD now.

24 Season 5 – Full Season review at Dan Owen’s Blogspot site…

24 is one of my favourite TV shows in recent years and it has a stylethat has become aped by the likes of Lost and Prison Break, inthat it’s a continuing story, but never equalled. And even when it does geta bit daft you can forgive such moments as it packs in so much entertainmentat all other times.

Season 5 came to a head on Sunday night on Sky One and if you click on the’24’ packshot (right) you’ll be taken to Dan’s site, the only place to readhis engaging review of Jack Bauer’s latest hellish day…

July 4th :The Doctor discovers the dead walk the Earth…

This week, ghosts appear and the Doctor and Rose take a trip to Torchwood,meet an old friend and two old enemies…

Doctor Who 2.12: Army of Ghostsis online now and the series concludes Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.

Also worth a look is Doctor Who Confidential which always followson BBC3, and each new adventure is preceeded by Totally Doctor Whoon BBC1 each Thursday at 5pm (repeated several times throughout the weekon CBBC), as it features studio interviews with cast members such asDavid Tennant and Noel Clarke.

news page pic Oswestry Music Live Festival 2006 this Sunday…

OSWESTRY MUSIC LIVE 2006: The Family Friendly Music Festival
SUNDAY JULY 9, 2006
MIDDAY 10.30PM
CAE GLAS PARK, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE
ENTRY: £5 – Pay on gate

The sixth Oswestry Music Live, a musical feast for all the family returnson Sunday July 9 with last years winning formula – great music for everyone!

In 2005, an estimated 15,000 people turned out.

Acts from around the globe will perform on two stages the bandstand andmain stage between midday and 10.30pm. Now considered one of THE events onthe national music calendar, OML 2006 promises to better than ever.

Headliners Big Town Playboys, formed in 1985, make their OML debut. FusingR&B, Jump Jazz, RockNRoll and Boogie, the band comprises of Chad Strentzon vocals, Dave Wilson guitar, Ian Jennings double bass, Mike Morgan drums,Jools Webster-Greaves tenor / baritone sax and Matt Empson on keyboards.Their thrilling shows have been seen on USA TV, and supported Eric Clapton,Jools Holland and Jeff Beck.

Theyve even performed at Tommy Hilfigers birthday party, onboard hisprivate yacht.

Event organiser Phil Beaumont pops up as drummer for penultimate act ALittle Bit Of Chaos.

Well known in the area and nationally for their superb shows, the quartetalso includes singer-guitarist Paul Sturman, Amos Cooper guitar, andbassist Mike Edwards. Formed from outfit Total Chaos, their music hasevolved over the past 15 years, alongside many covers, playing music thatfits somewhere between Jack Johnson and REM. By end of August they shouldhave completed their new album.

Manchester five-piece Strangefish makes a welcomed return, on the main stage,after their excellent acoustic set last year. Voted Best New Band by ClassicRock Society, they now have their second album Fortune Telling under theirbelt, recorded in Oswestrys Forge Recording Studio. Being featured inGerman music magazine Eclipsed has inspired the band to gig in Europe, whilststill working on their third album.

Also returning is outstanding American red-head Blues songbird Lisa Mills,who gave a master class in the genre at last years event. A subtle mix ofBonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and Etta James, shes also played recent gigs inthe UK, with a gig at The Walls Restaurant on July 14.

USA is represented again by Blanco Diablo. Hailing from North Carolina, thetrio Jamie Ray, Jeff Nunnery and Patrick Jason promise to blast theirinfectious RockNRoll across Cae Glas Park.

Helen Boulding, draws her influences from Joni Mitchell to Sheryl Crow,creating a sound that cuts to the soul and soothes it. Working her way tothe top she now has a record deal with Main Spring Records.

news page pic Local favourites Blindsyde Matthew Feaks, Scott Tudor, Kev Griffiths,Darren Hill, Andrew Feaks and Paul Smith return to blast their inimitableindie-rock, and will no doubt bring their legions of fans once again. Otherlocal five-piece Seven Days To Sunday, will excite the crowd with an eclecticmix of rocky, acoustic funky numbers. Together for four years, they playself-penned songs, and are influenced by The Counting Crows, Bright Eyeset al.

Having already achieved notoriety, Vendetta Copy later head for BirminghamsNEC to appear at the Pop And Rock Festival, not before lighting up OML withtheir catylistic influences, from Pink Floyd to Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Libby Gliksman promises to bring her unique fusion of power and blues. Withthe re-emergence of Punk, theres no better way to fill the slot thanbringing on Smokin Tequila, a trio currently recording at Forge RecordingStudio. The first band to rock OML 2006 will be quartet Gatecrashers self-described as fun and upbeat whilst they playing their mix ofRockNRoll to Ska.

On the acoustic stage, acts will include Adam Howes, The Figurines,Mango Tree, Catrin Jones, Mark Hayward, Nick Turner and the PorthywaenSilver Band.

Along with some truly great music, family features include, bouncy castles,charity stalls, funfair, food and drink and the now famous Hog Roasts!The day will finish with a spectacular fireworks display.

Tim Page, Programmes Editor at BBC Radio Shropshire said, “BBC RadioShropshires James Bond, on-day presenter at OML 2006, is part of thefurniture at this event. Were always keen to be involved in an event likethis which brings the best in local music to a wider audience in the county.”

Gail Holloway of Oswestry Town Council added, “OTC is has been involvedwith OML since it began 5 years ago. The event has gone from strength tostrength, attracting artists from the international stage. It gives anopportunity for local up-and-coming musicians to gain experience whilstperforming in a professional arena. OML has become an integral part to theOswestry calendar, attracting members of the community of all ages andbackground, together with visitors to the town.”

Co-organiser Phil Beaumont also said, “Im very pleased to have anexcellent eclectic choice of music, played by international and nationalartists. Im proud we have the Big Town Playboys playing alongside our ownlocal bands.”

For further information:
Elly Roberts, Oswestry Music Live Press Officer 01978 266297 / elly2000@ freenet.co.uk
Phil Beaumont Oswestry Music Live co-organiser 01691 658550 / phil@ systemsworkshop.com
Event website Oswestry Music Live.com

July 3rd:The 8th wonder of the world: King Kong on DVD…

Attempting a CGI-filled remake of 1933’s King Kong was a big task, but it wasPeter Jackson’s favourite film as a child and he certainly had the backing tomake it after the mega-successful Lord of the Rings trilogy.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owentells us just how successful this remake is.

King Kong: Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

Charlie Dore releases a new album on CD…

Released today:

If you remember the single Pilot of the Airwaves from 1980 then you’llremember the name Charlie Dore and, courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,this is a review of her first new album in two years.

Charlie Dore: Cuckoo Hillis online and out on CD from today.

CHARTS: Nelly Furtado vs. Shakira – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now, and also now online islast week’s music chart analysis.

The release dates for singles go up until early Septemberwith albums also until early Oct 2006.

news page pic COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC/PS2/PSP comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

news page pic COMPETITION ANSWERS: June comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for these comps which have now closed.The winners will be notified shortly and the answers are as follows:

Hitman: Blood Money (PS2): Hitman’s Agent number is 47.
A Better Tomorrow & Peace Hotel (DVD): The John Woo film was Broken Arrow.
The Moguls (DVD): The TV series is Invasion.
The Street Series 1 (DVD): Jane Horrocks played Bubble in Absolutely Fabulous.
Chigley: The Complete Series (DVD): The series is narrated by Brian Cant.
Dr Quinn Medicine Woman Season 2 (DVD): Dr Quinn’s first name is Michaela.
Odyssey 5: The Complete Series (DVD): Peter Weller plays Christopher Henderson in 24.
Quantum Leap Season 4 & Magnum PI Season 4 (DVD): Scott Bakula plays Captain Jonathan Archer in Star Trek Enterprise.
The Fog (2005) (DVD): The original 1980 movie was directed by John Carpenter.
Classic TV Drama from Network (DVD): Prunella Gee plays Miss Griffin in Kinvig.
Classic Movies from Network (DVD): The Jungle Book is written by Rudyard Kipling.
Classic TV Comedy from Network (DVD): Outside Edge revolves around the sport of cricket.
World Poker Tour (PSP): The type of poker hand featured is a Royal Flush.
Visconti’s Ludwig (DVD): Luchino Visconti was born in Milan
Futtock’s End (DVD): Ronnie Barker plays General Futtock.
Premonition (DVD): The original Japanese title is Yogen.
MirrorMask (DVD): David Bowie plays Jareth the Goblin King.
Charmed Season 7 (DVD): Alyssa Milano plays Phoebe Halliwell in the series.
Immortal (DVD): The movie is set in the year 2095.
CSI Miami Season 3 Part 1 (DVD): Khandi Alexander did the choreography for Whitney Houston’s tours.
Stargate Atlantis 2.3 & SG1 9.4 (DVD): The Kiefer Sutherland movie is The Lost Boys.
The Adventures of Blake and Mortimer (DVD): The comic strip was created in the 1950s.
Snoop Dogg’s Buckwild Bus Tour (DVD): Snoop Dogg’s first name is Cordozar.
Bone, The Collingswood Story & The Dark Hours (DVD): Yaphet Kotto played Parker in Alien.
Caroline in the City Season 4 (DVD): The Lea Thompson film was SpaceCamp.
Driver: Parallel Lines (PS2): The game begins in 1978.
Willie Nelson: Some Enchanted Evening (DVD): Jessica Simpson dueted with Willie Nelson.
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (DVD): The dog featured in the film is a Terrier.
James Stewart Westerns & Robert Redford Screen Legends (DVD): Robert Redford starred in The Sting alongside Paul Newman.
The Triangle (DVD): The ‘Triangle’ is the Bermuda Triangle
Shadows in the Sun (DVD): Harvey Keitel played Mr White in Reservoir Dogs.

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

Catching up, last week’s releases are as follows:

55 Degrees North Series 1 & 2 (34.99, BBC)

A Better Tomorrow SE (19.99, Optimum)

Address Unknown (19.99, Tartan)

Another Public Enemy (19.99, Tartan)

As Tears Go By (19.99, Tartan)

Beasts: The Complete Series (19.99, Network)

CSI Season 5 Part 2 (39.99, Momentum)

Coast/Picture of Britain (34.99, Contender)

Days of Being Wild (19.99, Tartan)

Dempsey and Makepeace Series 2 (24.99, Network)

Dust Devil DC (15.99, Optimum)

Evilenko SE (19.99, TLA)

Flight 93 (12.99, VCI)

The Fog (2005) (15.99, Columbia)

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Season 3 (30.99, Warner)

Funland Series 1 (19.99, BBC)

Funny Games (19.99, Tartan)

Futtocks End (9.99, Disc)

Good Night, and Good Luck (19.99, Fox)

The Hills Have Eyes (2006) (19.99, Fox)

Home to Roost Series 1 (12.99, Network)

The Jungle Book (1942) (9.99, Network)

Kinvig: The Complete Series (19.99, Network)

The Long Weekend (19.99, EIV)

Loulou (19.99, Artificial Eye)

Magnum PI: Season 4 (34.99, Universal)

The Moguls (15.99, Universal)

Odyssey 5: The Complete Series (29.99, Columbia)

Premonition (19.99, Tartan)

Quantum Leap Season 4 (28.99, Universal)

Shadows in the Sun (12.99, Momentum)

The Sum of Us (12.99, Disc)

Supergirl SE (13.99, Warner)

Waking the Dead Series 2 (24.99, BBC)

Zathura: A Space Adventure (19.99, Columbia)

And this week’s new releases:

Alien Autopsy (19.99, Warner)

Batman Season 1 (18.99, Warner)

Capote (19.99, MGM)

Capote/In Cold Blood BS (24.99, MGM)

Dad’s Army Series 7 (12.99, BBC)

Dark Knight Season 1 (19.99, Blue Dolphin)

Everybody Loves Raymond Season 5 (35.99, Warner)

Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace Series 1 (19.99, VCI)

High Spirits With Shirley Ghostman (22.99, 2 Entertain)

How Do You Want Me? Series 1 & 2 (19.99, VCI)

Inspector Lynley Series 1 (24.99, BBC)

La Grande Bouffe (19.99, Nouveaux)

Last Holiday (19.99, Paramount)

Left Luggage (15.99, Arrow)

Manderlay (19.99, VCI)

Manderlay/Dogville (24.99, VCI)

Messiah 3 & 4 (19.99, BBC)

The Muppet Movie (15.99, Buena Vista)

Preston Front Series 1 (19.99, VCI)

Star Trek the Next Generation: Borg (34.99, Paramount)

Stargate Atlantis Season 2 Vol.4 (19.99, MGM)

Stay (19.99, Fox)

The Fly (1986) SE (2006 release) (17.99, Fox)

The Waltons Season 2 (40.99, Warner)

The World’s Fastest Indian (18.99, Warner)

WWE UFC 15 & 16 (19.99, Silver Vision)

WWE Summerslam 1994/1995 (19.99, Silver Vision)

July 1st :The Doctor is involved in cartoon capers…

This week, amongst the backdrop of the 2012 London Olympics, a mysteriousforce in a suburban street is causing children to disappear, but who’s behindit and what to do when the Doctor disappears…

Doctor Who 2.11: Fear Heris online now and the series continues tonight at 7pm on BBC1.

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