As the used to say on Quantum Leap; "Oh Boy!"

What a month! First we were burgled, then my bro and sis in-law's cat had to be put down because it was ill (and I loved cats, especially that one) and today I managed to totally erase my iPod by accident. That last one wouldn't suck so bad, apart from the fact that my backup is on the PC that the thieves stole. Curses! Anyhow, I'm trying to retrieve my date as I speak so we'll see how that goes. Anyhow, enough crying like a baby, what's going on in the world of showbiz?

Okay, first off, we went to see Orson play LIVE at London's 100 Club on Valentines Day and they were awesome. If you ever get a chance to see them live then do. They are so much better than they are on CD (and they're pretty good then too). I'll be interviewing them tomorrow, so that should be fun. I'm also going to interview Jason Mraz - someone I've been a fan of for a few years - so that's going to be cool.

I spoke to Teddy Thompson last week - he's the guy who teamed up with Rufus Wainwright for the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack. Nice guy. Check out his website and take time out to listen to his album.

We had the BAFTA Awards in London last night - they're the British Academy Of Film And Television Awards. Nice to see Brokeback getting more silverwear, but I was suprised that Pride And Prejudice didn't get more than one award. However that was balanced up by Wallace And Gromit getting Best British Film!!! I was amazed.. but pleasantly. I actually managed to get some time with Nick Park and Steve Box this morning to talk about their win as they unveiled a huge inflatable Gromit in Trafalgar Square. Okay, so it all tied in nicely with the launch of the DVD but hey... I'm not going to complain.

Before I forget, I'll also be talking to Eric Idle tomorrow at the press launch of Spamalot. As I mentioned before, the show will hit the West End later this year so they're doing a big launch to kick off the ticket sales. Cool. More on that - and where you can read the interview - at a later date.

And if you're looking for something to spice things up in the bedroom and rubber nipples are your thing then I have good news! George Clooney's Batman suit is being sold off at auction. It's just a shame I am unable to wipe the memory of the film from my fragile little mind though...

Anyhow, that's my lot for today. I'm off to try and save some more of my life from my iPod and then piece it all back together before we shut the office down for the night. So, a rather half-hearted, but still heart-felt, bye for now. Stay safe and damn the man!

Dude! Where's My Stuff?!

Hey everybody! I'm sorry that I haven't posted anything on this blog for a few days but I was burgled this week and the sh*t sticks took pretty much everything they could carry. Among the haul was my DVD collection - including my signed Star Wars DVD boxset and a host of other cool personalised stuff. Natch the blighters took our PC as well.. with all my work on it! It could be worse I guess. At least we have our health. Anyhow, as I spend the weekend sorting out the insurance and licking my wounds, relax, kick back and I'll be posting all sorts of film stuff again real soon.

Brokeback To The Future

It's been a busy week. Work has been crazy because after the festive lull everybody seems to have a new movie coming out! Sweet... but it means we're mad busy. Also, it seems that everyone wants to opush their band at the moment too so I have interviews lined up with US rockers Orson, UK jazz monkey Jamie Cullum and the astounding MC Lars in the next few weeks. I'm also going to hook up with Simple Plan too which will be superb fun. Not to mention a chat with Michael Jackson's personal photographer, Harrison Funk - what a name! You know with a name like that you'll never have any problem getting laid.

Also, this was emailed me the other day (I won't claim to have discovered it myself as that would be lame) but I knew that I had to share it. It is one of the funniest things I have ever seen - it's this sort of stuff that makes me love the net. It's called Brokeback To The Future and it is a piece of absolute genius. Check it out.

As we all head back into the office on Monday morning it'll be back to Hogwarts for Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Filming starts on Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix on Monday. Another Brit is directing it - David Yates. If he does half as good as job as Mike Newell did with the last one it's all good... bearing in mind that's coming from someone who isn't a Potter franchise fan.

Before I forget, I saw A-ha on Thursday night and they were amazing, so if you get the chance to see them live at any point you should leap at the chance. Blew me away. It's been 20 years since I last saw them live and like a good wine, they've got better with age. One of the best gigs I have seen... period.

Anyway, this is odd. Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong have split up. Bearing in mind that this is just a few days after they did an article in a society magazine saying that they were due to tie the knot in late Spring. Go figure! Shame, because I though they were a lovely couple.

And I see that the guy who directed the last Bond film - Lee Tamahori - has been busted for prostitution. By that I mean he was trying to hiring one, and not that he has become one. Anyway, there's more on that here. Die Another Lay anyone?

Okay. I'm out of here. Have a great day!

The day I Walked The Line with Reese Witherspoon

So, Reese Witherspoon is probably one of the sweetest women in Hollywood. Fact. I had the pressure of asking her a few questions this morning (at the swanky Dorchester Hotel in London). She was so polite! I'm always impressed by people like her who have to deal with people like me asking her stuff she might not like so much but not being rude back. We're both just doing our job. Reese, thank you for being the consummate professional!

In case you've been living in a cave you will know that the Oscar nominations were announced yesterday. Okay, here are my predictions for the winners for the big ones.

Best Picture: Brokeback Mountain
Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the Line
Best Actress: Felicity Huffman, Transamerica
Best Supporting Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal, Brokeback Mountain
Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz, The Constant Gardener
Best Director: Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain
Best Original Screenplay: Crash
Best Adapted Screenplay: The Constant Gardener

On a less high brow note, the trailer for Scary Movie 4 has gone online. If you have nothing better to do with your time then you can watch it by clicking here. I have a funny feeling it won't be .. er .. funny.

For those of you who heard me on WGN last night and have got in touch asking what the name of the Daniel Craig (new James Bond actor) movie that I recommended here you go; It's called Enduring Love and also star Rhys Ifans - the Welsh guy from the Notting Hill movie. Let me know what you think.

Okay .. I'm done! Gotta run as we have a guest coming for dinner.