The 'evil genius' behind filthily comic cartoon Family Guy is not only turning his hand to an action film Ted, albeit starring a bear, but singing swing at this summer's BBC Proms in London
There are two wildly contrasting cultural dates in the diary this coming month that seem unlikely to attract the same crowd. One is the British release on Wednesday of a bawdy American comedy about a foul-mouthed soft toy called Ted and the other is a BBC Prom celebrating the swingin' music of the golden era of Hollywood and Broadway songwriting. And yet the star of these mismatched entertainments is one and the same man: Seth MacFarlane.
MacFarlane, who will sing at the Albert Hall on 27 August before keeping a second date at Ronnie Scott's, is to fly into London from his Beverly Hills home shortly after Ted, his directorial debut, opens in cinemas. His first solo album,...
There are two wildly contrasting cultural dates in the diary this coming month that seem unlikely to attract the same crowd. One is the British release on Wednesday of a bawdy American comedy about a foul-mouthed soft toy called Ted and the other is a BBC Prom celebrating the swingin' music of the golden era of Hollywood and Broadway songwriting. And yet the star of these mismatched entertainments is one and the same man: Seth MacFarlane.
MacFarlane, who will sing at the Albert Hall on 27 August before keeping a second date at Ronnie Scott's, is to fly into London from his Beverly Hills home shortly after Ted, his directorial debut, opens in cinemas. His first solo album,...
- 7/28/2012
- by Vanessa Thorpe
- The Guardian - Film News
From Batman to Spider-Man, Wireless to Green Man and Carousel to Götterdämmerung, the Observer's critics pick the season's highlights. What are you most looking forward to? Post your comments below
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July
1 Pop The Stone Roses
The third resurrection of the Roses has already swung from thrill to farce. Fans gibbered with joy at their surprise Warrington gig in May, but by Amsterdam Ian Brown and Reni were at loggerheads. This last of three homecoming gigs at Manchester's Heaton Park will not be uneventful.
3 Film The Amazing Spider-Man
Marvel Comics' flagship superhero, the red-and-blue clad "web-slinger" Spider-Man, gets a Hollywood reboot not 10 years after the character was last blockbuster-ised. Impressive Brit Andrew Garfield plays Spidey this time; Marc (500 Days of Summer) Webb directs. Early reviews: amazing.
4 Dance Dance Gb
English National Ballet, Scottish Ballet and National Dance Company Wales join forces in a high-velocity...
Download a pdf of this calendar here
July
1 Pop The Stone Roses
The third resurrection of the Roses has already swung from thrill to farce. Fans gibbered with joy at their surprise Warrington gig in May, but by Amsterdam Ian Brown and Reni were at loggerheads. This last of three homecoming gigs at Manchester's Heaton Park will not be uneventful.
3 Film The Amazing Spider-Man
Marvel Comics' flagship superhero, the red-and-blue clad "web-slinger" Spider-Man, gets a Hollywood reboot not 10 years after the character was last blockbuster-ised. Impressive Brit Andrew Garfield plays Spidey this time; Marc (500 Days of Summer) Webb directs. Early reviews: amazing.
4 Dance Dance Gb
English National Ballet, Scottish Ballet and National Dance Company Wales join forces in a high-velocity...
- 7/2/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
Seth MacFarlane will perform at this year's BBC Proms, it has been confirmed. The Family Guy creator, who voices Peter and Stewie Griffin on the comedy, will appear at the Royal Albert Hall in London on August 27. MacFarlane is taking part in a show paying homage to Broadway musicals past and present. The 38-year-old, who also pens American Dad, will perform (more)...
- 6/14/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Katherine Jenkins performs at the BBC Proms in the Park 2011 Hyde Park London. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Katherine Jenkins performs at the BBC Proms in the Park 2011 Hyde Park London. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Katherine Jenkins performs at the BBC Proms in the Park 2011 Hyde Park London. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Katherine Jenkins performs at the BBC Proms in the Park 2011 Hyde Park London. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Katherine Jenkins performs at the BBC Proms in the Park 2011 Hyde Park London. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. 09/10/2011 - Katherine Jenkins - BBC Proms in the Park 2011 - Hyde Park -...
- 9/14/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Celebrated figure of British jazz with a 60-year career as a performer, composer, bandleader and educationist
Late last November, Sir John Dankworth, who has died aged 82, elicited the most heartfelt standing ovation of his 60-year career in music for what was possibly his briefest and quietest performance. He had been taken to hospital during the run-up to the London Jazz Festival show for him and his singer wife, Cleo Laine, at the South Bank. But the frail Dankworth emerged in a wheelchair just before the interval. Laine, his daughter Jacqui, a singer-actress, his bassist son Alec and a good many of the big band looked as if they could hardly bear to watch the old star slowly bring the alto saxophone to his lips. Then the opening notes of the Duke Ellington ballad Tonight I Shall Sleep filled the hall, vibrating gently with Dankworth's delicate, richly clarinet-like ballad sound and everybody breathed out.
Late last November, Sir John Dankworth, who has died aged 82, elicited the most heartfelt standing ovation of his 60-year career in music for what was possibly his briefest and quietest performance. He had been taken to hospital during the run-up to the London Jazz Festival show for him and his singer wife, Cleo Laine, at the South Bank. But the frail Dankworth emerged in a wheelchair just before the interval. Laine, his daughter Jacqui, a singer-actress, his bassist son Alec and a good many of the big band looked as if they could hardly bear to watch the old star slowly bring the alto saxophone to his lips. Then the opening notes of the Duke Ellington ballad Tonight I Shall Sleep filled the hall, vibrating gently with Dankworth's delicate, richly clarinet-like ballad sound and everybody breathed out.
- 2/7/2010
- by John Fordham
- The Guardian - Film News
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