#EchoChamber this week is taking a look at the science fiction film that has slayed the Chinese box office and got scooped up by Netflix, The Wandering Earth! Also, check the episode details for information on the upcoming Sci Fi London (15th - 22nd May) programming and the Pop Up Screens film scheduling.

This weeks film is:

The Wandering Earth

Release Date: 3 May 2019

Director: Frant Gwo

Cast: Jing Wu, Chuxiao Qu, Guangjie Li 

Credit: United Entertainment Partners, Beijing Dengfeng International Culture Communications Company & Netflix

Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi   

Running Time: 125 min

Cert: 18

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***SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2019*** 

The 19th annual programme will run from 15th May until 22nd May across London with eight days of amazing film

Information on all the film premieres can be found on the website.

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***POP UP SCREENS 2019 lINEUP!***

Pop Up Screens 2019 screening programme, in partnership with Benadryl®, will bring an iconic lineup smash hits, old and new to your local London park. Screenings of over 40 of your favourite movies will begin in Bishop's Park, Fulham from 19th July.

Tickets start from £12.50 for adults and £8 for children.

Find out more and buy tickets here.

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'L.E.S. Artistes' by Santogold – 2008

On today's #EFTV there's definitely some ranting about babies and other oddish happenings in the news. Which I balance out with a review of BBC America's, Killing Eve season 1. PLUS I breakdown UFC Ottawa and give my thoughts on the new kickarse Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Brianna Van Buren!

This week:

- Brunei says "no, no, no, no, no' to gay sex death penalty 

- Festivals don't want your tents!

- Edinburgh half arses climate initiative

- Suskityrannus Hazelae: T.Rex's cousin!

- Invicta FC: Phoenix Rising Series 1

- UFC Fight Night Ottawa: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy review

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Killing Eve - S1 review

AUDIBLE

- Snakewood by Adrian Selby 

Time for some prehistoric shenanigans :-)

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'Rosa Parks' by Outkast - 1998

In today's #EchoChamber you're not only getting THREE film reviews (A Boy Called Sailboat - Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back and Long Shot) BUT you're also getting to hear from Sci-Fi london Festival Director Louis Savy! So this is definitely one not to miss!

This week we have:

A Boy Called Sailboat

Release Date: 6th May 2019

Director: Cameron Nugent

Cast: J.K. Simmons, Jake Busey, Noel Gugliemi, Elizabeth De Razzo & Julian Atocani Sanchez

Credit: The Movie Partnership

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family  

Running Time: 92 mins

Cert: 12

Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sky Store, Vubiquity, Rakuten

Price: £7.99 SD/ £9.99 HD

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Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back

Release Date: 6th May 2019

Director: Tom Edmunds

Cast: Gethin Anthony, Christopher Eccleston, Aneurin Barnard, Tom Wilkinson & Freya Mavor 

Credit: The Movie Partnership

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama   

Running Time: 90 mins

Cert: 15

Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sky Store, Sony, Vubiquity & Rakuten TV

Price: £7.99 SD/ £9.99 HD

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Long Shot

Release Date: 3 May 2019

Director: Jonathan Levine

Cast: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr. & Ravi Patel 

Credit: Denver and Delilah Productions, Good Universe, Point Grey Pictures & Lionsgate

Genre: Comedy, Romance  

Running Time: 125 min

Cert: 18

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***SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2019*** 

The 19th annual programme will run from 15th May until 22nd May across London with eight days of amazing film

Information on all the film premieres can be found on the website.

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***Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies***

The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies closes out the Spring 2019 season with a deep dive into the works of horror visionary Clive Barker, focusing on his books, films, and reoccurring themes of sex, death, religion, and selling one’s soul. Join us May 9th at the Horse Hospital for 'Hellbound Hearts: The Dark Art of Clive Barker'.

Visit the website.

Buy tickets here.

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'Steal My Sunshine' by Len – 1999

#EFTV has a lot going on, with trips to Earth Hackney for shirtless comedy. Then previewing art at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Reviews of a new Netflix dating show and UFC Ft. Lauderdale, plus a lot more!

This week:

- OZ cafe taxes peoples patients 

- R Kelly no shows court

- Hypocritical Chvrches, what a surprise!

- Handwriting competition win...with no hands!

- UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson review

- Bert Kreischer - Body Shots Tour review

- I, I, I, I, I, I, I, Kathy Acker review

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Dating Around - S1 review

AUDIBLE

- The Nix by Nathan Hill

Keep it legit! :-)

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'Black on Black Crime' by Stanley Clarke - 1991

People, we KNOW what this weeks #EchoChamber is all about? That's right, we're checking out the Russo Brothers Avengers: Endgame! No spoilers, don't worry! We also bring you a recap of Avengers: Infinity War AND a new Netflix joint, Someone Great.

This week we have:

Someone Great

Release Date: 19th April 2019

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Cast: Gina Rodriguez, LaKeith Stanfield, Brittany Snow & DeWanda Wise 

Credit: Feigco Entertainment, I Can & I Will Productions, Likely Story & Netflix

Genre: Comedy, Romance  

Running Time: 92 min

Cert: 18

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Avengers: Infinity War 

Release Date: 27 April 2018

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans & Robert Downey Jr

Credit: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Genre:  Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comicbook  

Running Time: 149 min

Cert: 12a

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Avengers: Endgame

Release Date: 26 April 2019

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans & Robert Downey Jr

Credit: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Genre:  Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comicbook   

Running Time: 181 min

Cert: 12a

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'Element' by Kendrick Lamar – 2017

People, this weeks #EFTV is jam packed (not sticky though)! We're bringing you thoughts on UNKLE and the Chineke! Orchestra's recent gigs at the Southbank Centre. As well as UFC St. Petersburg, Fleabag and a whole heap more. Enjoy the ear treat!    

This week:

- Seriously people, Notre-Dame!

- Hennessey's Nazi lie

- Samsung's folding headache

- UNKLE at the Royal Festival Hall review

- UFC St. Petersburg: Overeem vs. Oleinik review

- Chineke! Orchestra review

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Fleabag - S2 review

AUDIBLE

- Spook Street (Slough House #4) by Mick Herron

Enjoy the zombie eggs! :-)

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'Restless' (feat. Josh Homme) by U.N.K.L.E - 2007

I had the pleasure of talking with Director Schuman Hoque about his new British Sci-Fi thriller Beyond Existence (Strike Media & Capital Films) which is in it's final crowdfunding process. As well, as reviews of the new films from Trevor Nunn and Hiro Murai. So it's a long #EchoChamber but a fun one f'sure!

This week we have:

Red Joan

Release Date: 19th April 2019

Director: Trevor Nunn

Cast: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Tom Hughes & Tereza Srbova 

Credit: Trademark Films, Lionsgate

Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance  

Running Time: 101 min

Cert: 18

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Guava Island

Release Date: 13 April 2019

Director: Hiro Murai

Cast: Donald Glover, Rihanna, Letitia Wright & Nonso Anozie 

Credit: New Regency Pictures, Amazon Studios

Genre: Comedy, Music, Thriller 

Running Time: 55 min

Cert: 12a

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***Beyond Existence***

Capital Films is delighted that their latest film, Beyond Existence is now in the production phase of development. One year on from principal photography, they’re picture-locked, and they’re confident there is no other British Sci-Fi feature film like it in terms of narrative or cinematography. The final mission for the team is to now secure final funding to complete visual effects on the film.

Watch the trailer here.

To help contribute to the film, follow the link to their IndieGoGo campaign.

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***DOOZY***

You can view the trailer here!

Book tickets for the upcoming tour and find out about special guests via the website.

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'Bleed It Out' by Linkin Park – 2007

I might of gone a bit hard this week at 'fans' of certain genre shows. But, they are a load of thin skin arseholes, so who cares, right! Anyway, this weeks #EFTV has all your usual fun and ill informed takes on current news, TV and book reviews yay :-P  

This week:

- Assange booted out

- Netflix getting high on fidelity

- Crying dumbarse fans

- UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 review

- Game of Thrones + guests Joe Dempsie and Jacob Anderson review & Q&A

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Catastrophe - S4 review

AUDIBLE

- The Hong Kong Stories: A Beatrix Rose Thriller by Mark Dawson 

Enjoy the zombie eggs! :-)

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'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' by DMX - 1998

We're looking at the new film from Assaf Bernstein and Brie Larson directorial debut. Plus, we have information on Sci-Fi London Film Festival and their opening and closing nights. So check out #EchoChamber and let your mind run free.

This week we have:

Look Away

Release Date: 15th April 2019

Director: Assaf Bernstein

Cast: India Eisley, Jason Isaacs, Mira Sorvino, Penelope Mitchell, John C. MacDonald & Harrison Gilbertson

Credit: The Movie Partnership

Genre: Horror, Thriller  

Running Time: 103 mins

Cert: 15

Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sky Store, Vubiquity, Rakuten

Price: £7.99 SD/ £9.99 HD

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Unicorn Store

Release Date: 5 April 2019

Director: Brie Larson

Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack, Bradley Whitford & Mamoudou Athie 

Credit: 51 Entertainment, Rhea Films, Rip Cord Productions, The District & Netflix

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy 

Running Time: 92 min

Cert: PG

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***SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2019*** 

The 19th annual programme will run from 15th May until 22nd May across London with eight days of amazing film

Information on all the film premieres can be found on the website.

----------------

***DOOZY***

You can view the trailer here!

Book tickets for the upcoming tour and find out about special guests via the website.

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'Home' by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – 2009

This weeks #EFTV is realass f'sure! Lori Lightfoot and Chicago are suing Smollett, the craziness around Nxivm is getting resolved. BUT the big ish is, we're reviewing the new comedy special from Luis J. Gomez and Marc Maron's recent gig at the Royal Festival Hall. Come get you some!  

This week:

- Guilty Mack

- Chicago suing Smollett

- Wyman, Sheffield and the Church Hypocrisy

- Sex Dolls in Montreal

- Marc Maron at the Royal Festival Hall review

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - S1: Part 2 review

- TV: Luis J. Gomez Presents Luis J. Gomez review

AUDIBLE

- The Ninth Step by Mark Dawson 

Focus and do you! :-)

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'Joker and the Thief' by Wolfmother - 2005