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UNIVERSAL @ 100 x 36: HAMMER MUSEUM SCREENS 3 DOZEN CLASSICS AT BILLY WILDER THEATER

by Don Rose

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Wow, has it really been a century already? Yes, Universal Pictures is 100 years young (ok, old) this year! And we lucky Angelenos (in particular, Westwoodians) get to see three (count ‘em, three!) dozen classic screenings on the big screen at the Hammer Museum (Billy Wilder Theatre) to help celebrate the cinematic occasion.

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More info (screening titles, dates, times, etc.) at:

http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2012-05-04/universal-pictures-celebrating-100-years

Apr 30 Grammy Freebie: Screening of GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD, 7pm at Grammy Museum, LA Live; Film Makes North America Debut on Home Video May 1 in 3 Editions

Martin Scorsese’s GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD, which premiered on HBO last October, makes its home video debut in North America. Universal Music Enterprises is pleased to announce that it will be releasing the film on May 1, 2012, in three editions: 2-DVD set, Blu-ray, and a Deluxe Edition that will include the DVD, Blu-ray, special packaging and a 96-page book of photography to accompany the film, plus the exclusive 10-track CD EARLY TAKES Volume 1, featuring previously unreleased music from George Harrison.

“…an absorbing and beautifully made film…” - The New York Times

“…a fitting, sonorous tribute to the pop idol, movie producer, spiritual searcher and constant gardener.” - Time Magazine

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is free; reservations required. Members receive priority seating. To reserve your seats, please call 213.765.6800 or e-mail programs@grammymuseum.org 

Tonight, High School Rules Downtown LA: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ (1982) and ‘Rock n Roll High School’ (1979)

Cool Cinema Choice for March 28

7:30 pm - Million Dollar Theater

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The UCLA Film & Television Archive continues its weekly film screenings at the Million Dollar Theater (307 South Broadway Avenue) in Downtown Los Angeles.

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‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ (1982): Sean Penn fronts a terrific cast in this snapshot of Southern California high-schoolers bewildered by the world they’ll soon be entering.

‘Rock n Roll High School’ (1979): It’s total war between high school staff who don’t understand rock music and students who live for The Ramones.

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UCLA Film & Television Archive on Broadway series - All films in this series are being screened at the Million Dollar Theater, 307 South Broadway Avenue. Tickets for Archive screenings at the Million Dollar Theater are $10 general and $9 students/seniors. (UCLA student free ticket policy does not apply.) Tickets are available at the Million Dollar Theater box office (open one hour before screenings) or www.milliondollartheater.com. 

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Contact:

Film and Television Archive

(310) 825-8787

archive@ucla.edu

The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming! BritWeek in LA Begins April 24; Six Shooters Rock Photography Exhibit Runs April 21 - May 3 With Special BritWeek Reception April 28

Six Shooters is coordinated & curated by Astrid Reed & Lisa Richards

Mr Musichead Gallery • 7511 Sunset Blvd • Los Angeles 90046

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About the Exhibit

Mr Musichead Gallery presents Six Shooters, an exhibition of photography featuring the work of six of the UK’s most talented music photographers: Andrew Cotterill, Andy Fallon, Paul Harries, Mick Hutson, Roger Sargent & Andy Willsher.

Based on a twenty-year friendship, which has seen them graduate from bumping into each other at gigs to lending their last rolls of film to becoming trustworthy shooting partners, Six Shooters is both a revolutionary concept and working co-op.

Today this group of photographers is the most sought after in the business, having between them shot every notable band and musician and toured with the very best. Their work has been published in the Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, Mojo, Q, Spin, Dazed and Confused, Kerrang, NME, Metal Hammer, Uncut, Time and Vanity Fair, to name but a few.

Photographic subjects include Morrissey, Paul Weller, Beth Ditto, Jarvis Cocker, Lee Scatch Perry, Lemmy, Lily Allen, Ozzy Osbourne, Richard Ashcroft, The Libertines, Oasis, The Strokes, The White Stripes, Neil Finn, Slipknot, Slash, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Thom Yorke, Bono, Josh Homme and many more. www.musicphotographers.co.uk

Event Details

Public reception party on Saturday, April 28th from 5-8pm, with exclusive, private party for BritWeek and kickstarter investors to be held directly afterwards. More details & additional events, such as book signings with the artists, will be announced in the weeks to come. For more information contact Astrid Reed (astrid_reed@yahoo.com or 310.977.3735) or Lisa Richards (lisa@redozmusic.com or 323.474.1868).

Download Six Shooters PDF for more information

Mr Musichead Gallery

Showcasing original and limited edition concert posters, music related original art and fine art music photography, Mr Musichead Gallery displays a wide range of artists and photographers whose images have helped shape our culture. It is LA’s first gallery devoted exclusively to the art & photography of and by the world’s greatest Rock, Blues & Jazz musicians. In addition, Mr Musichead hosts a harmonic convergence of musicians, artists and aficionados at its expansive list of events and exhibitions.www.mrmusichead.com

Friends of the West Hollywood Library Bookstore To Officially Open March 31