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Live the Movie – Elf
8 hours ago
In our “live the movie” series of features, we like to offer Boxwishers novel and exciting ways to experience their favourite films, but where to start with Elf? The 2003 Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, a man raised by elves in the North Pole who heads to New York to find his biological father is a festive feast of ideas and activities. »
Merry Christmas from Boxwish!
11 hours ago
Here at Boxwish we’ve been Christmas crazy for weeks and weeks with our movie-inspired gift guides, bringing you more pressie ideas than Santa. And as a team, we’ve also been sharing some of our favourite festive films (see Related Content) and now the big day is here finally. Merry Christmas! So have fun opening your presents (we hope you get everything you want), pulling your crackers and settling down to some seasonal entertainment. But if you’re worried that you won’t get to squeeze in each and every one of your holiday favourites, click over for a fantastic montage of 32 classic Christmas films – see how many you can spot! »
Live the movie - Love Actually
24 December 2009 6:02 AM, PST
When it comes to festive films to warm the cockles of your heart and give you that feel good factor there are few better than 2003’s Love Actually. It unashamedly embraces all that is potentially corny about the Christmas film (kids nativity plays, carol singing) and gives it the funny twist we’ve come to expect from Brit scribe Richard Curtis (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Notting Hill). Cleverly entwining nine plots with overlapping characters, the film bravely explores many of the various aspects of love from newly-wed bliss to unrequited passion, from a mid-life fling to enduring platonic friendship and all with a sparkly holiday gloss. Never do the more realistic or sad stories bring down the mood, rather they bring into sharp focus the amount of love there is at this time of year and according to the Prime Minister (played by Hugh Grant): “If you look for it, »
It's a Wonderful Life named America's top festive film
24 December 2009 3:48 AM, PST
How do you get in the seasonal spirit, Boxwishers? Scoff mince pies, sing Christmas carols or slurp on some mulled wine? Well, for many of us, movies are pivotal in creating some festive flavour, Hollywood having produced some veritable classics over the years that have become part of our traditions. And while we all have our own personal favourites (check out Team Boxwish’s here); there are some that are institutions, without which Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas. And according to a new poll, the undisputed king of the Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life, which has been named America’s top holiday pick for the second year running. »
Darth Vader opens trading at New York Stock Exchange
23 December 2009 8:03 AM, PST
Last month, Snoop Dogg opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange; the Grammy-nominated rapper and reality TV star was apparently chosen for the honour in a bid to make business appealing to young people. And while Snoop certainly has his fans, this month’s bell-ringer is a little more persuasive in his powers being none other than the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader. »
First Sex and the City 2 trailer gives taste of film's fashions
23 December 2009 5:10 AM, PST
It’s been nothing but stylish scraps for months, as we’ve poured over on-set snaps of the girls from Sex and the City 2. But now, as well as the much maligned teaser poster, we’ve got the first trailer! Obviously, it being the first official look at 2010’s most fashion fabulous film, it’s only brief, but in its 80 seconds it certainly packs in enough to well and truly whet the whistle. »
Find British film locations with Apple iPhone app
23 December 2009 2:01 AM, PST
If you’re scared of getting cabin fever over the holidays, stuck indoors with the relatives, we’ve found the perfect movie distraction – the British Film Locations iPhone app. As the name suggests, this clever little app allows users to discover and photograph sites as seen onscreen, from Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films to the Braveheart battlefields. Published by Dennis Publishing, it marks a collaboration between VisitBritain, the national tourism agency and etv media group and best of all – it’s Free! »
All Time Low set for Alice in Wonderland soundtrack
22 December 2009 4:48 AM, PST
Next year’s much anticipated Alice in Wonderland looks set to be vintage Tim Burton. Not only is the mad-haired director reuniting with long-time onscreen stars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter (their seventh film together) and real-life partner, Helena Bonham Carter (their sixth), but also a whole host of offscreen favourites including costume designer Colleen Atwood, editor Chris Lebenzon, producer Richard D. Zanuck and composer Danny Elfman. But while the latter will undoubtedly add the quirky, whimsical music we’ve come to expect from Burton efforts, there’s one addition to the soundtrack that’s far from expected – pop punk band, All Time Low. »
Christopher Walken never buys own clothes, takes them from movie sets
22 December 2009 3:02 AM, PST
We’re all for recycling and reusing here at Boxwish (and as such never let a plastic bottle go in the rubbish bin!), and are always thrilled to hear of the environmental concerns of Hollywood stars. However, you wouldn’t think that movie actors get paid a fortune for what they do as so many of them have recently come clean about swiping their costumes from film sets. Cameron Diaz goes incognito in the frumpy threads from Being John Malkovich and even a rising star like Zombieland’s Jesse Eisenberg has gotten in on the act (and been shamed for it!) and now the latest minted A-lister to join the list is Christopher Walken who claims he never buys clothes. »
Team Boxwish quizzed: What has been your most inspirational movie of 2009?
22 December 2009 1:44 AM, PST
Watchmen, Avatar, New Moon, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover – 2009 has certainly delivered some first class movie morsels, whether you want comedy, action, romance or drama and we could go on and on with the ones we’ve loved here at Team Boxwish. And so, as the year winds down, we’re taking a look back at some of the big screen adventures that we found the most inspiring, whether that is nabbing the soundtrack, reading the book or learning about the production secrets, as we answer: “What has been your most inspirational movie of 2009?” »
Predict the weather with the Star Wars weather forecaster
21 December 2009 9:19 AM, PST
Here at Boxwish HQ, the weather outside is alternating between sleet (disappointing) and snow (woo hoo!) And it’s a time of year when we seem obsessed with the weather. Will it be a white Christmas? Do I need to take my umbrella? One jumper or two? The questions go on and on. But how to stay on top of the ever-changing weather? Help is at hand in the form of Star Wars weather, a fantastic site that asks you to type in your location and it reports the weather, comparing it the different planets in the Star Wars universe. »
Mattel marketing director talks Avatar tie-in toys
21 December 2009 8:28 AM, PST
After years of waiting, Avatar is now with us and, after a bumper opening weekend at the box office; it’s The subject of conversation around water coolers everywhere. Did you struggle out past the snow to see it, Boxwishers? Indeed, it’s all we’ve been talking about here at Boxwish HQ and it’s a big, blue thumbs-up from us. And if, like us, you really loved James Cameron’s imaginative new world of Pandora, you might be interested in checking out some of the cool tie-in merchandise (see here), chief among which is the tie-in with toys giant, Mattel. And opening up about this collaboration is Mattel’s marketing director, Jason Horowitz. »
Susan Boyle tipped for Bond soundtrack song
21 December 2009 7:38 AM, PST
It’s been a helluva year for Susan Boyle. After her first audition for TV talent contest, Britain’s Got Talent turned her into an overnight singing sensation back in April, she’s gone on to break all number of records. Her debut album, “I Dreamed a Dream” (order it here in the UK and here in the Us) is the fastest-selling CD ever in the UK and is on course to be the biggest seller of the year in the Us. And having conquered the world of music, it seems like she could soon be moving into cinema, being touted as the next singer to belt out a Bond tune. »
New Audrey Hepburn-style Tiffany sunglasses
21 December 2009 6:45 AM, PST
Ever fancied yourself standing outside New York’s Tiffany and Co. store of a morning, munching on a pastry, slurping on a coffee and dressed in a stunning Givenchy little black dress? It’s a daydream shared by Audrey Hepburn’s loyal army of fashion followers, style mavens ever eager to emulate the icon in her most fabulous role, that of Manhattan ‘kook’, Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. However, even if you’ve got the pastry, coffee and dress, one intrinsic part of the scene has been tough to nail – the oversized shades. Originally made by sunglasses giant, Ray-Ban, they’ve been unavailable for ages. Good job then that Tiffany themselves have stepped up and released a pair that radiates Hepburn chic. »
Amazing Batmobile-limo combo spotted in New York
21 December 2009 4:44 AM, PST
Looks like things must be pretty quiet on the crime-fighting front in Gotham City, as the city’s most famous son, Bruce Wayne has been spotted in New York City. Or more accurately, the car belonging to his bat-tastic alter ego has, albeit with a few stylish changes. For this is no reboot of the Tumbler or even the Batpod, but the classic Batmobile as seen in the likes of 1989’s Batman in limousine form. All the luxury of the limo with the fantastical firepower and superhero splendor of the Batmobile! »
Win a champagne balloon flight with Up in the Air
21 December 2009 3:04 AM, PST
It’s a month or so until it hits cinemas in the UK, but wherever you are there’s no escaping the building buzz behind comedy/ drama, Up in the Air. The Jason Reitman-directed flick about a downsizing expert (played by George Clooney) who spends all his time travelling (hence Up in the Air) has been picking up loads of awards and nominations recently, and to help give it another promotional push, its studio, Paramount Pictures is offering one lucky person and a chum the chance to enjoy a champagne hot air balloon flight. »
Mamma Mia! the biggest-selling UK DVD of the decade
21 December 2009 1:47 AM, PST
In March, Amazon.co.uk announced that the Mamma Mia! DVD was the biggest-selling item on their shopping site Ever, so quelle surprise the Abba sing-along has been confirmed as the number one DVD seller over the past decade. Nearly a staggering 1.7 million copies were sold on its first day of release in November 2009 (putting that in perspective, this year’s fastest seller was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince shifting 840,000 – just over half the deficit) and as such, the Greek island musical starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth cruised to the top spot. But did the boy wizard make it onto the list at all and who else were the contenders? Read more over the jump. »
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