Hello, my name is Iain Alexander.

Iain Alexander is a specialist in entertainment news, technology and social media.
Abbey Lee Kershaw's Submission Video

Read More

Interview with Bella Freud and Martina Amati

BAFTA award winning filmmaker Martina Amati and London fashion designer Bella Freud recently teamed up to create a short film to showcase a new collection.

Kateryna-Karmachova-5

Read More

Paris Fashion Week Showcase: Designer Kateryna Karmachova

After launching her fashion brand in Paris, today Kateryna is best known for her distinctive accessories such as transformable handbags. Karmachova’s work has been featured for three seasons at the Tuileries ‘Premiere Classe’ in Paris, and sold internationally in France, Japan and Ukraine.

London Riots

Read More

British Army must not intervene in London Riots

The London riots are ‘escalating’ in the eyes of the media, and calls for the British Army to intervene keep mounting. However, I would like to point out that such intervention would symbolize a deep fracture in British society and cause more harm than good. I commend the Government’s drafting of an extra 16,000 police [...]

HBO-I-Still-Have-A-Soul

Read More

HBO Presents: I Still Have A Soul

Liam O’Neil and Jason Koburoy’s ‘I Still Have A Soul’ HBO Promo is a great short that you should check out for several reasons.

Senna

Read More

Senna – Going Beyond Your Limits

The epic feature length documentary on prolific formula one racer Senna is hitting theatres this summer revealing the true story behind the legend.

Heartbeats, "Heartbreakers, that's you"

Read More

Xavier Dolan – Top Directing Talent

Xavier Dolan is a bright upcoming film director with huge talents, having won the ‘Un Certain Regard’ prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.

What Movie Should I Watch Tonight: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Read More

What Movie Should I Watch Tonight?

That is the perfect question for you to ask. Do you know what to watch? Well now there’s a clever website that helps you find the right movies to see.

Best-of-Vimeo

Read More

Solar Technology Innovation

Solar technology is gaining ground as investments in green energy continue to rise globally. Markus Kayser reveals to us the great potentials of desert manufacturing as a solution to harnessing the sun’s energy.

The Muppets Movie

Read More

The Muppets Are Back – They’re Closer Than You Think

Disney is bringing our favorite puppet characters back to life in ‘The Muppets’, which promises to be their most outrageous and funny outing yet.

The Smurfs Movie

Read More

The Smurfs Make Their First 3D Trip to The Big Screen

For those of you who grew up watching these little blue-like things get up to silliness, this movie will provide you with a fun and visual escape back to childhood, and on top of that, the Smurfs will come out of the screen in 3D.

The Sandpit

Read More

The Sandpit – New York in Miniature

All in all, this is a fantastic piece of artwork that puts the standard very high, particularly the framing of the shots, the editing structure and the variety of locations both during the day and at night: a vimeo classic.

Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull

Read More

Best of Vimeo – Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Time Lapse

Shot on the Canon 5D, Iceland’s infamous volcano ‘ Eyjafjallajökull’ has been transformed into a magical time-lapse by Sean Stiegemeier.

Mrs Featherbottoms, Arrested Development

Read More

Arrested Development – Impatiently Waiting for the Movie

We would love to hear about the Arrested Development movie, as Fox’s much loved comedy series has an audience hungry for more. Can we get justice?

Midnight-In-Paris

Read More

Woody Allen’s ‘Midnight in Paris’ has highest gross in 25 years

‘Midnight In Paris’ has earned over $23 million at the North American Box Office, so far, Woody Allen’s best performance in 25 years.

Ja Rule

Read More

Ja Rule Breaks out of Prison in Movies, But goes to Jail in Reality

Ja Rule will begin a two-year prison sentence today on illegal gun possession charges. The rapper, who featured in several Hollywood action movies including ‘Half Past Dead’, where he had to break out of prison, will now serve real time.

Super 8 - Star Trek

Read More

Star Trek genius J.J. Abrams unleashes Super 8 this week

The story takes place in 1979, where a group of friends witness a terrible train crash while making their own super 8mm movie. However, they soon feel that it’s no accident. The mystery unravels, and something far bigger, and more powerful has been unleashed, and soon begins to terrorize this small Ohio town.

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Read More

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Excited the Web

David Fincher’s movie adaptation of ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo‘ went viral this past week with a leaked trailer that revealed an insight into his latest creation.

Mr-Popper's-Penguins

Read More

Jim Carrey to turn up the comedy in Mr. Popper’s Penguins

It is no secret that Carrey’s comedy can be at times outrageous, borderline on the insanity, but audiences love a good roast, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins looks like the kind of Barbecue grilled fun a family can enjoy together.

The-Green-Lantern

Read More

Preview: ‘The Green Lantern’

You could say the ‘Green Lantern’ is a mixture between ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ with the sense of a space adventure mixed with the journey of overcoming hurdles, and fighting for survival.

Big-Muddy-short-film-cannes

Read More

Spotlight on short films at the Festival de Cannes Exclusive

Filmmakers are often given less credit for their short films as opposed to feature films because they don’t have celebrities in them, and are not appealing to mainstream media and audiences.

Lars-Von-Trier

Read More

Festival De Cannes expels Lars Von Trier

After a controversial news conference went wrong for outspoken director Lars Von Trier, the director has been expelled from Cannes. At his Melancholia press conference yesterday, the director made some highly offensive comments which were interpreted as sympathy for Hitler and Nazism.

Paris-Hilton-Cannes

Read More

Having a ‘Cannes Do’ Attitude Can Change Your Life

This year, there are thousands of shorts, features, and documentaries all with different stories, values and teams. Yet very few ever get the real respect they deserve.

Festival de Cannes 2011

Read More

2011 Festival De Cannes Has Low Budget Feel

As long as the company is good, the drinks are plentiful, and the talent is here, I am enjoying it, but then again, doesn’t that sound superficial? Film festivals are more than just an event, they are a melting pot of ideas, some, of which are translated into art that we see on display, or at least, we used to.

Lady Gaga Cannes

Read More

Cannes Update: Lady Gaga Talks Philosophy at the Festival de Cannes

“Well I was already crazy, so I have to be honest, I am so grateful to be able to perform tonight…I’m always thinking about how I can push the boundaries.

Cannes Carlton Hotel - Clint Eastwood Suite

Read More

Staying in Styles at Festival de Cannes at the Clint Eastwood Suite

I wont tell you how much Jeff’s room cost, but let’s just say that not all filmmakers can afford a panoramic view of the festival from one of its most luxurious hotels.