I have always been fascinated by the relationship between the film industry and social mood not just in Hollywood, but indeed globally. At times film directors and producers show an uncanny ability to predict and anticipate themes and stories that will appeal to the public in future years when the film completes the transition from inception to completion. Often the way a film is received by the public acts as a data point to current public social values and moods at the time of release.

 
The 2013 America’s Cup was a revolution in the sport. The legacy of the America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay is bringing the racing to the fans and then delivering fantastic 50 mph boats, enthralling racing, ground-breaking television graphics and the sports comeback story of the century. 

 
On 31 October 2013 the double exhibition Helmut Newton: Paris-Berlin. Exhibition Grand Palais
2012 // Greg Gorman: Men will be opened at the Berlin-based Helmut Newton Foundation.
This retrospective exhibition had been shown at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2012; it was the first
comprehensive presentation of Newton’s work since his death in the French capital city where he lived
and worked since 1961 for two decades. The show includes more than 200 photographs in black &

 
"Stop the killing, stop the trade and stop the market" is the conservation message from noted filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert on receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at 2013 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
 
September 27, 2013. Los Angeles, CA — 

 
Yellow Metal - Water Crossing.
Perhaps not the most prestigious sounding of names; it sounds as though it could belong to a township in America’s sun-drenched south west, perhaps home to the ancestors of those who arrived from all over, desperate to seek their fortune in the famous Gold Rush of the mid-19th century.

 
Sir Ben Ainslie inspires one of the greatest comebacks in world sport.
In only the third time in the regatta's 162-year history, the competition was decided by a winner takes all final in what was to prove to be one of the most thrilling and unexpected events in world sport.
Oracle Team USA came close to defeat early on, going down 1-8 to New Zealand, the pre-Cup favourites, after being docked two points before the contest even began, but the holders won eight straight races to triumph 9-8 in a thrilling climax to the event.

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If you weren't aware of the release of the latest instalment of the video game franchise Grand Theft Auto then I really have to ask the question, where on earth have you been?
GTA V is the most expensive video game ever assembled. Costing a reported £170 million to make, this game is all the evidence one would need to realise that today's video games mean bigger business than the pop world and even Hollywood.

 
Given the somewhat unexpected summer weather we have enjoyed here in the UK I was perhaps forgiven for not expecting this to be a typically blustery day in Cardiff, yet fun and excitement are always in abundance at this fantastic annual event.
2013 was the second year since Cardiff snatched the event away from Cowes, and the city certainly sees sailing as an important part of its sport and arts attractions. This year saw Land Rover as the main sponsor including a local team, Team Wales Land Rover, skippered by young Welsh sailor Dave Evans.