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Lovely Bones

It’s the weekend and that can only mean one thing, it’s competition time here on Tamworth Blog and once again, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth, we have two tickets to give away to a film of your choice, simply read the below synopsis of new film “The Lovely Bones” and answer the question at the end of this article.

THE LOVELY BONES (12A)

Who´s in it?
Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon

What´s the plot?
Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Alice Sebold, ‘The Lovely Bones’ is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz.

In December 1973, Susie Salmon (Ronan) is murdered by a serial killer and finds herself watching over her grieving family. She also observes her killer, who is preparing to murder again. As events unfold Susie must balance her desire for vengeance against her family’s wellbeing.

For a chance to win tickets to ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question:

What year was Susie murdered?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday February 24. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

MICHAEL CERA as Nick Twisp and PORTIA DOUBLEDAY as Sheeni Saunders in YOUTH IN REVOLT.

OK, so we are a day late this week, and the competition is being published on a Saturday. But, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth we have another two tickets to give away to a lucky reader of Tamworth Blog.

For your chance to win the pair of cinema tickets (to any film), simply read the below review and answer the simple question at the end of the post. It’s that easy…. This weeks review is the new film Revolt, this weeks new comedy.

YOUTH IN REVOLT (15)

Who´s in it?

Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta

What´s the plot?
Comedy starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi and Ray Liotta; ‘Youth In Revolt’ tells the story of sex obsessed teenager Nick Twisp (Michael Cera).

On a family vacation, Nick falls in love with the beautiful free-spirited Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). However, Sheeni’s family and jealous ex-lovers try everything they can to keep Nick away.

Undaunted, Nick creates a tough alter ego, Francois, who will stop at nothing to be with Sheeni. But as Francois takes over, Nick gets taken on a path of destruction with disastrous consequences.

For a chance to win tickets to ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question:

Who Does Nick fall in love with?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday February 10. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Where the Wild Things Are

A special present in the run up to Chritmas from our friends at Odeon Tamworth, a second competition and a chance to win tickets to the new film, ‘Where the Wild Things Are’.  As with all our competitions, simply read the brief review below and email your answer through to us here at Tamworth BlogTamworth Blog.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG)

Who´s in it?
Catherine Keener, Steve Mouzakis, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini.

What´s the plot?
Director Spike Jonze and celebrated author Maurice Sendak, bring the classic children’s story ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ to the big screen.

Max, a misunderstood young boy, lands on an island where he meets a mixture of mysterious and strange creatures, The Wild Things.

Desperate for a leader to guide them, ‘the Wild Things’ crown Max as their new king.

But ruling his new kingdom and trying to keep his new subjects happy proves to be more of challenge than Max bargained for.

Competition Question

To win tickets for Where The Wild Things Are, just answer the following question

Who is crowned as the new king?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Thursday 17 December. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

James Camerons Avatar

Another week has gone… Where does the time go?  It’s Friday again and the good news is that it’s competition time here on Tamworth Blog, thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth.  This week, we have another two tickets to a movie of your choice. To enter, it couldn’t be easier, simply read the below review of James Cameron’s new movie Avatar and answer a simple question by midnight next Wednesday December 16.

Avatar 3D (12A)
Also available to see in 2D

Who´s in it?
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

What´s the plot?
From James Cameron, the director of ‘Titanic’, comes the long awaited ‘Avatar’.

‘Avatar’ tells the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself in a war-zone on an alien planet. Now an Avatar – a human mind in an alien body – the ex-Marine must fight for the survival of both himself and the planet’s inhabitants.

Ten years in the making, ‘Avatar’ incorporates the latest CGI technology to transport the audience into a spectacular alien world, promising an unprecedented cinema experience.

This weeks Question

To win two tickets to Odeon Tamworth, just answer the following question

Who Is the Director of Avatar?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 16 December. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Cameron Diaz in The Box

We are hurtling towards Christmas and it’s Friday again and that means competition time thanks to our friends at Odeon Tamworth.  This week, we have another two tickets to a movie of your choice. To enter, it couldn’t be easier, simply read the below review of new film The Box and answer a simple question by midnight next Wednesday December 9.

THE BOX (12A)

Who´s in it?
Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn.

What´s the plot?
You’re given a box with a button on it. Press the button and you’ll get a million dollars. The only downside is, someone you don’t know will lose their life…

‘The Box’ stars Cameron Diaz, and James Marsden as Norma Lewis and her husband Arthur, who are visited by a mysterious man offering them a life-changing proposition.

Now, Norma and Arthur have just 24 hours to make their decision. However, little do they know that terrifying consequences beyond their control have already been set in motion.

This Weeks Competition

To win tickets for ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question:

How much would they get if they pressed the button?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 9 December. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Twilight Saga: New Moon

Another week and another chance for you to win TWO tickets to the film of your choice at Odeon Tamworth.  All you need to do for your chance to win is read the following review of the latest instalment of the Twilight Saga, New Moon and email in the answer to a simple question at the bottom of this post.

Who´s in it?
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

What´s the plot?
In ‘New Moon’, the hugely anticipated sequel to ‘Twilight’, Bella Swan is distraught by the sudden departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen.

However, Bella’s spirits are lifted by her relationship with the irresistible Jacob Black. But now she finds her loyalties are put to the test, as she is drawn into a world of werewolves and old enemies of the vampires.

Competition

For a chance to win tickets for ODEON Tamworth just answer the following question

Why is Bella Swan distraught ?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 25 November. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Fantastic Mr Fox

Who´s in it?

George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe.

What´s the plot?

Director Wes Anderson makes his animation debut with an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story, ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’.

Featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, and Bill Murray, ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’ follows three evil farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, as they try and protect their chickens from the audacious Mr Fox. As the trio resort to ever more extreme tactics, Mr Fox and his friends must use all their cunning to claim the food that is rightfully theirs.

For your chance to win two tickets to Odeon Tamworth, simply answer the following question:

What are the 3 evil farmers trying to protect?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 28 October. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

Odeon Tamworth

To celebrate the opening of Odeon Tamworth’s new 3D screen, they are offering 4 guest passes to watch a 3D screening. Our first screening will take place on Friday 16.50 for CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS  (U).

From Friday 18th until Thursday 24th we will also be screening

Final Destination 3D at 21.10

To Win tickets just answer the following question

What is the first 3D Movie will ODEON Tamworth be showing ?

To enter the competition, email your answer and name and address to odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk.  The competition will close at midnight Thursday September 17 2009.