Archive for May, 2007
The Visual Effects Society Unveils “50 Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Timeâ€ÂÂ
Eric Roth, Executive Director of the Visual Effects Society (VES), announced, on May 11, the results of the VES 50: The Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time, which was determined by a vote of VES members. The VES 50 is the backdrop of the 2007 VES Festival of Visual Effects, which will take […]
Sign The Save the Hill of Tara, The National Monument of Ireland petition
To: Prime Minister of Ireland, Mr Bertie Ahern
Dear Taoiseach Ahern,
I object the planned routing of the M3 motorway through the Tara-Skryne valley, and the resulting despoilment this will cause to Ireland’s oldest and most revered national monument.
The archaeological importance of this area is beyond question. After seven years surveying the Hill of Tara and its […]
Blair’s Legacy: Official Secrets or Open Government?
The very day Blair formally announced his intention to step down as leader of the Labour Party, an Old Bailey judge sentenced a whistleblower to six months’ imprisonment and issued a gagging order against the media, sending a clear signal
that government secrecy remains strong. Parallel efforts by the government to undermine the two-year old Freedom […]
Transcript of Tony Blair MP’s speech, May 10 2007
Trimdon Labour Club, Sedgefield
Monday 10 May 2007
It’s a great privilege to be here with you again today and to thank all of you too for such a wonderful and warm welcome.
I’d just like to say also if I might and just […]
Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and The Mablean Ephriam Foundation Announce Celebrity Presenters for the 2007 Atlanta H.U.F. Awards
Lou Gossett Jr., Mike Epps, & Others to Honor Winners at the Special Pre-Father's Day Event
Father's Day Celebration June 10, 2007
ATLANTA, May 9 — Award-winning actor Lou Gossett, Jr., comedian Mike Epps, Xernona Clayton, Founder of the Trumpet Awards, and Elder Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., will […]
Sony Delivers Lightweight Yet High-Performance Blu-ray Notebook
SAN DIEGO, May 9 — Sony today unveiled a portable multimedia PC with Blu-ray Disc(R) technology that packs power and entertainment into a compact package.
Part of a series, the new VAIO FZ notebook comes in multiple configurations, including a premium and standard model. The premium version plays Blu-ray Disc high-definition content so you can […]
The 2007 One Show Awards the Best Ads From Around the World
London's Tate Modern Museum Named 'Best in Show'
Masterfoods Named 'Client of the Year'
The One Club Awards Advertising's Best in Print, Television, Radio & Design Campaigns
NEW YORK, May 9 — The One Show announced the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Pencils at Jazz at Lincoln Center in […]
Calling for release of kidnapped BBC journalist, UN observes Press Freedom Day
The United Nations marked World Press Freedom Day (3 May) by calling for the release of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalist Alan Johnston, who has been detained in Gaza since 12 March, and all other reporters in captivity.
“Attacks on freedom of press are attacks against international law, against humanity, against freedom itself – against […]
John Peel is the Broadcasters’ Broadcaster at the 25th Sony Radio Academy Awards
London 30th April: It was announced at the 25th Sony Radio Academy Awards, the UK’s most prestigious radio accolades, that the late great John Peel is The Broadcasters’ Broadcaster, a special one-off award to mark the anniversary year. The posthumous Award to John Peel, himself a multiple Sony Gold winner across three decades, was collected […]
