Exclusive Early Source Code Rental With Blockbuster + Competition

Posted on July 25, 2011 by unklerupert

Source Code is released on DVD & Blu-Ray in the US tomorrow (26th July), while we in the UK have to wait until the 15th of August to pick up a copy. That is unless you are a member of Blockbuster who have the exclusive early home rental of Duncan Jones’ thought provoking, action packed, box office smash starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga & Jeffrey Wright.

You will be able to rent Source Code from Blockbuster from this Friday, 29th July on both DVD & Blu-Ray, and you can also win a copy by entering Blockbuster’s Source Code competition.

And just in case you’re wondering what Source Code is all about, wishing you could watch the first few minutes to get a taste of what the weekends entertainment could be like. Have a look at…the first few minutes

Source Code: Win SFX Magazine Drawn All Over By Duncan Jones

Posted on April 14, 2011 by unklerupert

I’m really sorry about this, but we somehow managed to allow MOON & SOURCE CODE Director Duncan Jones to doodle all over this picture of him, featured in the latest (June 2011) Issue of SFX Magazine.

So not only does the magazine make the noise of Doctor Who’s TARDIS when opened (true), but is also now forever marked by a British film Director.

Not sure, taking these facts into account, that it can remain here any longer, so it’s probably for the best, that it is sent to YOU.

As you may be aware, Duncan is a computer gaming demon (see above) and regularly talks gaming over on the old Twitter. This being the case, gaming related questions, will lead you to the prize. Answer these two questions correctly, and mail your answers to unklerupert (at) manmademovies.co.uk with Subject line ‘MMM SFX Competition‘

1. Name the game that aids Duncan on his trip to Rome. Duncan & Rodene’s SOURCE CODE promotional tour blog will help you with that one.

2. There’s a grand game that Duncan has mentioned in reference to one of the best effects shots in SOURCE CODE, name that game (let google be your guide).

Competition is open until Friday 22nd April 23:59 GMT
Competition is open to anyone in the world that wants to enter
Signed and doodled SFX Magazine will be posted after I’ve checked my pocket money to make sure I have enough for the stamps (by recorded delivery).

If you can’t wait until then, SFX is on sale now, featuring an article where SFX pick Duncan’s brain on his influences. Good luck!

Duncan Jones’ Marvellous MOON Twitter Competitions

Posted on March 15, 2011 by unklerupert

Duncan Jones’ latest feature ‘Source Code‘ premiered at 19:00 on March 11th 2011, in the Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas.

Chosen as the opening night film for the 2011 SXSW South by Southwest Film Festival & Convention. Joined by the film’s stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga & writer Ben Ripley, the Source Code team walked the red carpet, Duncan introduced the film to a packed, enthusiastic audience of 1200, returning to the stage at the end of the screening to take part in a Q&A. Press duties were dealt with before and after the Premiere, and continued the next day with a panel, and more one on one interviews.

All this almost two years to the day that MOON was premiered at SXSW 2009

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Source Code: Win A Trip to SXSW 2012

Posted on March 2, 2011 by unklerupert

Source Code Mission

With just over a week to go until Source Code premiers at SXSW on 11th March, additional content is now coming online on the official movie web site.

As well as viewing the trailer and synopsis on the main site, there is now a mission page where candidates (you) can connect via social media and web platforms to complete a series of missions, each mission completed is rewarded with a badge, and upon completion, candidates ~~will be fired into the mind of a~~…oh hang on, each candidate will have their image added to an animated Source Code poster on the main site.

As if that wasn’t good enough, candidates will also be entered into a competition to win a trip to SXSW 2009, to meet Director Duncan Jones just before the screening of MOON, unless the past time / dimension interface is down, in which case it will be a trip to SXSW 2012, which is in the future, pretty cool either way.

Sounds like you should get over there and have a go?

Update: Just checked the Ts & Cs “NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) 13 and older” So looks like US residents only..

Duncan Jones Judges Virgin Media Shorts 2010

Posted on October 9, 2010 by unklerupert

Duncan Jones was delighted to join the Virgin Media Shorts judging panel this year, and spoke in The Telegraph about the event.

“I have a huge amount of respect for well-made shorts, like commercials, which is my background, you have a limited time to paint a scenario and create characters you can believe in.”

“Film-making is like most other creative pursuits, the more you do it, the more you learn about how to do it. I think anything that galvanises creative people to put in the hard work of making a film, has got to be good.”

“The awards at the end of it are a terrific cherry on top but what it’s really about is giving people motivation to try, even if it’s just to watch other people’s shorts and say: ‘I can do better than that’. And for those who aren’t short listed, maybe the competition was the tipping point to get them to make a short in the first place.”

And what did Duncan think of this years 12 shortlisted films?

“They’re all excellent, of course! The quality has been top notch and I’ve had more than a few giggles watching them. I even found myself showing a few choice shorts to my mates.”

“But the real beauty of the Virgin Media Shorts competition is that everyone can get on the net and see the quality of the shorts for themselves. Get yourself on a computer and go have a look.”

This years Grand Prize went to ‘Sign Language‘ a wonderful short from Director Oscar Sharp that managed to convey a whole range of emotions in just 2 minutes & 20 seconds

So, as Duncan says, get over to the site and check out some great shorts.

Duncan Jones To Judge Virgin Media Shorts

Posted on April 28, 2010 by unklerupert

Highlighting, and supporting new talent in UK Film, Virgin Media Shorts, supported by the UK Film Council have revealed their judges for the 2010 competition, one being our own, BAFTA Award winning Director, Duncan Jones.

Image by Rodene Ronquillo

You gotta be in it to win it folks, so if you fancy seeing your short film up on the silver screen, here are the details:

Virgin Media Shorts is a short film competition that champions undiscovered talent.

Virgin Media Shorts gives you the chance to show your work in cinemas, on TV, online and on mobiles(via the mobile internet).

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

12 film makers win a chance to show their work on 214 cinema screens nationwide
1 lucky winner lands £30,000 to make their next film.
1 People’s Choice winner takes home thousands of pounds worth of new film kit.
Plus, we reward the college or school with the most entrants with loads of shiny new kit, too.

Entering is easy. Just check out the film spec. Then upload your film. The competition closes on 28 June 2010.

Duncan will be joined by actress Thandie Newton, film maker Mike Newell, film critic James King, and executive director of digital entertainment at Virgin Media Cindy Rose.

Win MOON DVD or Blu-Ray

Posted on November 13, 2009 by unklerupert

COMP CLOSED!

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Ryan Boulding (Blu-Ray) & Andrew Kelly (DVD)

Thank you all very much for entering our first little competition

WEHAY!!

The very generous peeps over at Sony Pictures Entertainment have provided two copies of Duncan Jones’ fantabulous, award winning, debut feature ‘MOON‘ starring the incredible, Academy Award worthy, Sam Rockwell, for two lucky ManMadeMovies readers.

'Moon' UK DVD & Blu-Ray

As you will know if you follow the site, or from our handy review roundup, this is THE film to see, and will finally be available to love & cherish in your own home (UK) this coming Monday 16th November (HURRAHH!!)

So let’s make it easy for you to get your hands on a copy. We will be giving away one copy on DVD, and one copy on Blu-Ray. Please note, Blu-Ray IS multi regional, DVD is Western Europe Region 2.

Please answer the following question:

Who composed the beautifully, haunting soundtrack to ‘MOON‘?

Send answers to: unklerupert@manmademovies.co.uk

Subject line: ‘MOON DVD / Blu-Ray Comp’

State your preferred format: DVD or Blu-Ray

Please include your preferred delivery address should you win.

Competition is open to all (not just UK)

Last entries please by 23:59 Monday 16th November, at which point we shall summon Gerty to make the draw.

Good luck you

Win ‘Moon’ Poster signed by Duncan Jones with LAGenX

Posted on October 22, 2009 by unklerupert

Talk radio LAGenx are offering you the chance to win a ‘Moon’ poster signed by none other than the Director himself Duncan Jones:

“We think Sam Rockwell deserves an Oscar nomination  for his performance in Moon. We also like stories about mooning. Have  you ever mooned or been mooned? Did it scar you for life? Tell us your  favorite moon story for a chance to win the official Moon poster, autographed by director  Duncan Jones. We’ll announce the winner on this Saturday’s episode of LAGenX (24th October 2009)!”

Check the >>LAGenX<< site for details on how to enter

Win PS3 + Moon & Support Sam with Sci-Fi-London

Posted on October 20, 2009 by unklerupert

Well how could we not let you know about this. To celebrate the soon to be released ‘Moon’ on Blu-Ray & DVD, Sci-Fi-London are running a competition to win ‘Moon’ on Blu-Ray.

Not content to give away a fatastic Disk packed full of extras, they also have a Sony Playstation 3 to play it on. Head over >>HERE<< to enter.

Thanks also to the lovely peeps over there for spreading the word on the campaign to get an Oscar Nomination for the Magnificent SAM ROCKWELL!!!! – Click on Sam’s Oscar wherever you see him on the site for details.