New Moon Book Review

June 26, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

book-cover-new1New Moon is the second instalment of the international bestselling Twilight saga book series by Stephanie Meyer.

To recap – Twilight is narrated by 17-year-old Bella Swan. She encapsulates us through her journey of falling in love with the dreamy Edward Cullen, who happens to be a ‘vegetarian’ vampire. Read more

Britain’s next top male model - Ibrahim Hassan

March 25, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

With striking good looks, Ibrahim Hassan is sure to break hearts, but he is far from egotistical

ibbyWe have all experienced the times when our parents pull out the photo album and decide to revisit memory lane.  Albums filled with cute baby pictures, you with your first bike, and all those fancy photo shoots from modelling when you were six. No?

This tends to be normal for Ibrahim Hassan, a 20-year-old student, modelling for extra cash while in his final year at university. Read more

An interview with Emma-Leigh Gallivant

March 9, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

cimg2687Emma-Leigh Gallivant, 17, Nottinghamshire, (seen left, getting kissed on the hand by Peter Facinelli) set a bid to have a special dance with Peter at the Eternal Twilight convention.

She bid £300 to have a dance under the lit gazebo at the prom party - just like a scene from the film. Read more

Eternal Twilight Pt.2 - Auction

March 9, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

cimg2643The Eternal Twilight convention will be an experience many twilighters will cherish forever, mostly due to the wonderful hospitality of the Twilight cast.

Massive events organised this celebration which brought Twilight fans from all over the world. As part of the ticket package fans got to experience guest talks, photoshoots, themed parties and autograph signings. Read more

Eternal Twilight Convention

March 8, 2009 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

danceAs he slid the photo closer to him with the post-it of my name attached, he said “ah, that, is a cool name!” I felt my heart flutter…Dr Peter ‘Carlisle Cullen’ Facinelli liked my name!

To think that only a few months ago I was reading the book, Twilight. Then I watched the film. And now I’m looking straight ahead at a stage with five directors’ chairs and a huge Twilight banner at a convention in Northampton about to be joined by the cast. Read more

Twilight Book Review

December 13, 2008 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

In my last post you may have gathered my burst of excitement for the upcoming film Twilight. As promised I’ve read the first novel and eager to share my thoughts.

To recapture, Twilight is about a 17-year-old girl, Bella Swan. She moves in with her dad to the gloomy town of Forks, where the sun literally doesn’t shine. Her life flips upside down when she meets the alluring Edward Cullen. Read more

Twilight

November 18, 2008 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

As you may have already heard, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been moved to release in summer of 2009 instead of December 2008 due to Warner Bros still dealing with the repercussions of the Writer’s strike which began this time last year.

But don’t fret you wizard lovers; it’s not all doom and gloom, I am here to discuss something positive that has resulted from all of this - the film that has taken its slot TWILIGHT. Read more

Black is Back

November 7, 2008 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

lewis-hamiltonThis week we have witnessed a great part of history in two countries that share those three sacred colours on their flags. Just a couple of days apart, two ambitious black men made their dreams  come, with the help and gratitude of millions. Read more

Trick-or-Treat with Unicef

October 31, 2008 by Rupinder Thandi · Comments 

Every Hallowe’en UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) help deprived children around the world with their Trick-or-Treat campaign, which was launched in 1950.

UNICEF is a global organization that saves kids’ lives in over 150 countries by providing clean water, nutrition, medicines, education and aid in emergencies. Read more

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