Saturday, January 29, 2011

Brian Jacques nominated for library engraving


In autumn 2010, Liverpool's Central Library, a 150-year-old institution, closed and work began on a £50 million (~ $79 million) restoration project; given the scope of the work, the library is scheduled to re-open in spring 2013.
The new developments include technological updates and big repairs, as well as more archival storage.
Additionally, a stone walkway is being constructed that will honor Liverpool's cultural figures and works.
On the back of the building, a panel being described as "Literary Liverpool" will feature writers who were "born in the city, or lived, worked, visited or were influenced and inspired by Liverpool." The names of these writers will be engraved.
The Liverpool City Council compiled a shortlist of 52 well-known writers for this panel, and our man Brian Jacques has made it!
What isn't known at this time is how many of these names will make the panel, which is why it is important that we get out the vote for Mr. Jacques, who was voted one of the top 10 Merseysiders in 2007.
As this is a Liverpool library, I'm under the impression that only Liverpudlians should be voicing their opinion to the Liverpool City Council in regards to this.
That being said, if you're from Liverpool (or perhaps know someone who is), the Council is asking for feedback on who to include on the Literary Liverpool panel. You can fill out an online form, or send an e-mail to libraries.enquiries@liverpool.gov.uk
The Council will be taking submissions until 5PM local time, February 11, 2011. Let's make sure Brian is on that panel!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

The Next Adventure Region 1 Re-Release for April


Last March, the Redwall TV Series returned to Region 1 DVD with re-releaseRedwall: The Adventure Begins by Phase 4 Film's Kaboom!.
The re-releases are continuing this spring, with the rest of Redwall - Season 1Redwall - The Next Adventure re-issued as Redwall: The Next Adventure! This DVD is scheduled for a April 12, 2011 release date, with a price tag of $7.99, the same as before.
The disc has a run time of 154 minutes, and the official synopsis is as follows:
While Cluny plans to recapture the tapestry by burning down the Abby gates, Matthias is determined to renew his search for Martin's sword. He now must find Asmodeus’s hideout and learns that only the Fierce mouse-eating owl, Captain Snow, knows where it is. Join Matthias on this courageous journey to recover a legendary lost weapon, and watch as he develops the friendship between his beautiful and brave mousemaid, Cornflower. Through this epic adventure he realizes that a big heart and courage can be more useful than brute strength.
Also worth noting is that Kaboom! listed the Redwall Wiki in their official product factsheet! Thanks guys!