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Peter Cushing Fan Site

There are a lot of fan sites out there which would have some interest for all you 70s lovers so I’m going to pick out what I think to be the best ones post them up one per day as the fan site of the day.

As I’m a bit of a horror film fan I thought I’d start with this very nice blog which has some great insights into his career and lots of beautiful pictures of Peter Cushing and his fellow actors & actresses.

Check out the Peter Cushing fan site here

Donald Sutherland had 130 Babies

Here is an really insightful interview with Donald Sutherland by the The Interview People
about how he carved out his impressive five decade career in the movie industry and his view on never winning an Oscar.

For the full article read here

Bellamy Brothers Concert

If you like the Bellamy Brothers then you’ll be pleased to know they will be playing at Cactus Pete’s in Twin Falls, Idaho. So here’s your chance to see one of the great country acts still enjoying worldwide success.

For more info see here

Abba & Bee Gees On One Bill

For the first time you can get the music of both of the biggest bands of the 70s in one blockbuster presentation at the Civic Centre Stage, Ipswich, Australia.

The Ultimate Bee Gees & Abba Rebjorn are set to play a Christmas special which will delight any fans of the disco era.

For full details click the Ipswich Advertiser link here

Could Selena Gomez Really Play Blondie?

It’s widely rumoured that a biopic of the 70s band Blondie is on the cards to being made by Disney & Touchstone and one of todays starred reported to be in the running is Witches of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez.

For the full report from Entertainment Wise click here

70s Style Restaurant opens it’s doors

If you fancy eating out 70s style then a new restaurant has just opened it’s doors where you can eat dishes called Enter the Dragon & Retro Love, Hulk & Rainbow fries and even read the vinyl record shaped menu.

It certainly sounds a great quirky place to eat.

For more info click here

A Clockwork Orange goes Down Under

The great Anothony Burgess Novel made infamous by Stanley Kubrick is now a live stage show in London’s West End put on by Action to the world. With it’s success there they’ve decided to take it to the shores of Australia for a limited time in 2013.

For further details check out the Aussie Theatre page here

Buzzcocks News Flash

Quick Newsflash for all you Buzzcocks fans.
They will be playing the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford this friday!!!

See here for details

Raising Kids in a 70s Bubble

This is a thought provoking and humourous article on bringing up todays children without the normal social interractions and influences of todays world.

Written by Nina Sovich from the Wall Street Journal I’m sure you’ll enjoy this piece.
Click here for full article

New Museum Opens for Abba

Found this snippet written by Alistair Scrutton about a new museum celebrating Abba opening up in Stockholm.
It won’t just feature costumes worn by the group and other memorabilia but will have a cool area where you will be able to sing their hits alongside full size holographic images of the supergroup.

For the full story click here

Rennie’s News & Views

If you’re looking to keep up at what’s going on with Escape or just interested in the 70s then you may just like to read my writings here. I’ll be reporting on any 70s news that’s happening around the world and also keeping you abreast of anything happening onsite. Sometimes I may just be wistful and write about those good old days but I will always be inviting you to comment and join in the conversation with your thoughts and ideas, after all that’s what this site is all about… sharing the memories