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Movie Masterpieces: Grave of the Fireflies

19th March 2009

Movie Masterpieces: Grave of the Fireflies

Over twenty years Studio Ghibli has been producing high quality animation movies that have enjoyed success all over the world but especially in Japan and was written and directed by Isao Takahata.The story is based on the semi-autobiographic novel by the same name, whose author, Nosaka, lost his sister due to malnutrition in 1945 wartime Japan. He …

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19th March 2009

In the Spotlight: Greg Kinnear

Despite finding success on both tv and on the big screen, not to mention an Oscar nomination, funnyman Greg Kinnear is still one of Hollywood’s most underrated actors.This week sees him return to the big screen in Flash of Genius, which follows the life of Robert Kearns and his long battle with the U.S automobile industry that he accuses of stealin…

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19th March 2009

Natasha Richardson 1963-2009

Natasha Richardson was a British actress who found success both on the stage as well as on the big screen.The daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and director Tony Richardson and although she was always labelled as the first daughter of Redgrave she carved out a career for herself.She was born on May 11 1963 and made her film debut in her father’s…

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19th March 2009

Rafa Benitez Signs New Liverpool Deal

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has signed a new deal with the club keeping him at Anfield until 2014.Benitez told the BBC: “My heart is with Liverpool, so I’m delighted to sign this new deal. I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying.” He added: “I always made clear I wanted to be …

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19th March 2009

One To Watch: Eoghan Quigg

From his debut appearance on X Factor, when he stunned the judges with a spine-tingling take on Eric Clapton’s Tears In Heaven, to his storming performance in the final, backed by Boyzone, Eoghan Quigg oozed star quality. Just 15 when he entered the contest, Eoghan had a confidence on stage way beyond his years that came first from a genuine …

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19th March 2009

Will And The People To Support Girls Aloud

Will and the People have just been confirmed to support Girls Aloud on five of their UK tour dates starting on Saturday May 9th at Glasgow SECC and Clyde Auditorium.Their debut single ‘Knocking’, which has just received its first play on Radio 1, will be released on May 4th. Sounding like The Specials on a particularly poppy day, ‘Knocking’ finds y…

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19th March 2009

Isle Of Wight Festival: Latest News!

  Maximo Park, White Lies, The View, The Rifles, The Zombies and special guest Paolo Nutini are added to the main stage line up for Saturday 15th June at the Isle of Wight Festival 2009. Alongside the immense list of names already confirmed, including Neil Young, Stereophonics, Razorlight and Prodigy, this year is guaranteed to be the big…

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19th March 2009

Festivals To Get You Going Next Week

Here at FemaleFirst we know there’s nothing like spending a couple of days living it up at a festival. But shock, horror not all festivals involve mud, Wellington boots and portaloos… so I have come up with the best of the rest to amuse you during the third week in March 2009. Enjoy!Las Fallas
When: 12-19 MarchWhere: Valencia - Spain W…

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19th March 2009

The Wave Pictures Tour

Indie pop trio The Wave Pictures have announced details of a new single and an accompanying UK tour in April.  ‘If You Leave It Alone’ will be released via Moshi Moshi Records on the 13th April, and is the lead track from the forthcoming new album of the same title out on the 4th May.  Full details of the tour are below and feature a head…

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19th March 2009

Single Review: Alain Clark - Father & Friend

Dutch pop sensation Alain Clark makes his UK debut with an upbeat pop record called Father & Friend. The Netherlands’ answer to Will Young, Alain sings here alongside his father Dane Clark in a spirited and emotional ballad.Easily a contender for the cheesiest song of the last decade, Father & Friend begins with bright and breezy acoustic g…

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