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Pixies have announced new UK and European tour for 2023.The Boston rockers are already heading to the US and Australasia this year to play their delayed ‘Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa’ tour, and will look to promote new album ‘Doggerel‘ during their 2023 dates.The ‘Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa’ tour will see Pixies celebrate both their 1987 EP ‘Come On Pilgrim’ and their ’88 album ‘Surfer Rosa’, with all 21 tracks from the records (as well as an encore of assorted hits from Pixies’ other releases) played at the majority of shows.In the UK in 2023, they’ll play Birmingham Forum, Cardiff International Arena and two dates at London’s Roundhouse between March 17 and 21.Tickets for the UK and European leg general sale at 9am BST on this Friday (September 30) here.

according to The Hollywood Reporter.Revill was born on April 18, 1930, in Wellington, New Zealand, and started working as an accountant before he “abruptly” decided to exchange financial documents for stage scripts.He transitioned into a theatrical actor in his early 30s and made his Broadway debut in the show “Mr. Pickwick” at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly the Plymouth Theater).The versatile performer scored two Tony Award nominations in back-to-back projects in the early 60s.He was first nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his character of Bob-Le-Hotu in “Irma La Douce,” but he lost to Dick Van Dyke in “Bye, Bye Birdie.”Two years later, he was nominated for “Best Actor” for his performance as Fagin in the musical “Oliver!”As the star was building a reputation for himself on stage, including appearing in the BBC’s “Sunday-Night Theatre” episodes, he rounded out his resume by acting in the 1957 television show “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and movies like “Kaleidoscope” and “Fathom” alongside Raquel Welch.Revill returned to the major awards circuit in 1972, when he was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role as Carlo Carlucci in the film “Avanti!”One of the veteran character actor’s most renowned roles hit the big screen in 1980 when he voiced the Emperor in George Lucas’ widely popular franchise film “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.”Revill delivered the classic line, “There is a great disturbance in the Force.”According to the Dallas Observer, Revill was given three takes to record the film’s iconic line.

Marta Balaga Composer Howard Shore likes to sleep on it. “I try to get in touch with my inner feelings,” he said at the Zurich Film Festival, explaining his preferred method of working.“If you think about cinema, you go into a dark room and all this imagery starts appearing. You are in a dream-like state and I like to use that idea when I write music for film.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Currently hosting production of the “Avatar” film series, New Zealand’s capital Wellington is making a renewed pitch as one of the best-equipped games, VFX and animation producing hubs in the world. It has unveiled a new showreel “Make It Here” ahead of a succession of location, production and festival-type events. Previously named ‘UNESCO City of Film,’ Wellington is home to well-known companies including Weta Workshop, Weta FX and Park Road Post-Production and boasts a leading film school in Victoria University of Wellington’s Miramar Creative Centre.

Alex Ritman To a generation of Brits, Iain Morris may forever be known as half of the duo that created “The Inbetweeners,” the wildly rude sitcom about a group of mostly unpopular teenage boys that ran from 2008-2010 and was followed by two hugely successful films. But the multi-talented creative has been prolifically busy since then, reuniting some of the “The Inbetweeners” lead cast for BBC comedy series “White Gold,” creating another BBC comedy “First Team,” working on FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows,” helping write Taika Waititi’s soccer comedy “Next Goal Wins” and recently being tapped to direct Netflix rom-com feature “My Oxford Year.” For the last few years, he’s also been hard at work on “Time Bandits,” Apple TV+‘s small-screen reimagining of Terry Gilliam’s cult 1981 fantasy comedy about a young boy taken on an adventure through time with a band of thieves (mostly played by actors with dwarfism).

Peter Hook & The Light have announced a huge 2024 world tour that will see the band play the ‘Substance’ albums from Joy Division and New Order in full – find dates and ticket information below.The New Order and Joy Division co-founder will be touring with his band from May next year, spanning New Zealand, Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland.The tour will open at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, followed by eight more dates across New Zealand and Australia. From August 31, they’ll continue with a North American run that starts at History in Toronto, Canada.

2023 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands today. This is a rematch of the 2019 final won by the USA and is going to be the USWNT's most challenging matchup in the group stage as they continue their pursuit of a fifth World Cup title.Both teams won their opening matches, with the U.S. beating Vietnam, 3-0, and the Netherlands defeating Portugal, 1-0.

After years of talk and speculation, Russell Crowe confirmed that there will in fact be a follow-up to his hit epic historical film Gladiator (2000), and even hinted at a plot line.But it turns out Crowe, who played the lead role of Maximus Decimus Meridius in the original, won't be appearing in the long-awaited sequel.While on the Fitzy and Wippa podcast, the Wellington, New Zealand native confessed that has spoken to director Ridley Scott, who is returning for the second round, about the new storyline. Confessional: Russell Crowe, 58, revealed that he won't be appearing in the long-awaited follow-up to Gladiator, which is being director by Ridley Scott once again'Yeah we've had dinner and talked about it and all that stuff.

A Scots dad who travelled over 8000 miles to spend Christmas with his family has told how lost luggage almost ruined his plans. Simon Morris and his son Lachlan, who now live in Wellington, New Zealand, faced a mad dash to the shops to replace their warm clothing after their suitcases vanished en-route to Edinburgh.

The Motion Picture Sound Editors said today that Gwendolyn Yates Whittlewill receive its 2023 MPSE Career Achievement Award during the group’s 70th annual Golden Reel Awards in February.

Stella Maxwell wore all-black workout gear on Tuesday as she left a gym in Los Angeles after an exercise session.The 32-year-old Belgian model wore a short-sleeved black crop top that showed her flat abs along with black compression shorts that highlighted her long legs.Stella completed her sporty ensemble with black trainers. Works out: Stella Maxwell wore all-black workout gear on Tuesday as she left a gym in Los Angeles after an exercise sessionThe former Victoria's Secret Angel had her long blonde hair pulled back into a high ponytail.Stella added a pop of color red lipstick and accessorized with sunglasses and a necklace.

Johnny Lin I work in the film industry, so storytelling is in my nature. There is an invaluable power to storytelling; stories are what allow us to connect. They are a tool that can be used to inspire others and provide them with an entirely different perspective — an ability that has always been critical, and this has become even more apparent in today’s social climate.

Stella Maxwell showed off a bit of her toned tummy when she enjoyed theMuseum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The model, who turned 32 last weekend, stepped out in a white crop top and a pair of matching drawstring pants for her day out.The ex of Kristen Stewart wore her straw-yellow hair tied back behind her head, and she had on black sunglasses with gold frames. Out and about:Stella Maxwell showed off a bit of her toned tummy when she enjoyed the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on WednesdayShe carried a bag slung over her right shoulder and wore a thick necklace that dangled down toward her chest.

Stella Maxwell kept it casual on Wednesday while running errands in Los Angeles.The 31-year-old model wore a short-sleeved light blue sweater along with loose brown pants and black sneakers.Stella had her blonde hair parted down the middle and down around her shoulders. Casual style:Stella Maxwell kept it casual on Wednesday while running errands in Los AngelesShe accessorized with geometric sunglasses while letting her natural beauty shine without makeup.Stella was born in Brussels, Belgium and lived there until she was 13, when her family briefly moved to Australia.

Prospective renters have reacted in horror after an old shipping container in a garden was put on offer for £200 a week.

Filming for the new Avatar sequels has been forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is planning to finish his latest A Song Of Ice And Fire novel by next year.

Congratulations are in order for Georgina Beyer who has been made a Member of the Order of the New Zealand Merit in the Queen’s Birthday honours.