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 "You've probably seen a lot of these shows - mentalists, magicians, illusionists - and wondered if they're the real deal," says Las Vegas conjurer Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) in his opening voiceover, as he prowls the neon-lit desert strip. "You'd be shocked to know that sometimes, not often, but sometimes, it is the real deal, masquerading as an act, hiding behind a few 50-dollar tricks, hiding in plain sight"...
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London Eye
 See London from all angles - ride the London Eye, and then have romantic dinner on a River Cruise, too! Click here for info...
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Top Attraction Sellers:
(13/04/07 - 25/04/07)
1. London Eye
2. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army
3. Madame Tussaud's
4. Summer Opening of the State Rooms
5. Tower Of London
Diary
Invasion Earth: Beetles Recruit Spinal Tap
This Earth-like planet they've discovered over in the constellation of Libra sounds a bit iffy, given all those giant, flat beetles crawling around, but what do the inhabitants of Gliese 581 think of us?
If we've worked out that due to pressures of gravity and radiation, beetles are the most likely animal life-form down their way, presumably they have deduced with cold insect logic that animal life on earth is dominated by Paris Hilton and a few other upstanding celebrities.
If only they knew? Well, maybe they do. While there is as yet no proof that the low-slung beasties get, or have any pressing need for, irony, it is thought they have no real objections to the plan for Spinal Tap to reform for July’s Wembley Live Earth concert.
On the contrary, there is some evidence the concert may have been set up by the covetous beetles themselves: "What I think is going to be nice about this whole effort is there will be marching orders for people," said Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner. Marching orders? For people? Nice? Shudder.
It Has Started.
- David Clee
Entertainment
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Theatre | Music | Classical | Cinema
Theatre
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Adelphi Theatre
 With a crash of drums and a flash of light Joseph return to the West End in his dazzling coat of many colours. In a new staging of the record breaking 1990s London Palladium production Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's family classic is ready to please a whole new generation... Read More
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Top Theatre Sellers:
(13/04/07 - 25/04/07)
1. Othello
2. Phantom Of The Opera
3. Wicked
4. Cats
5. We Will Rock You
Music
Babyshambles - Wembley Arena
 Originally created in 2003 by frontman Pete Doherty as a side project during his first forced absence from The Libertines, Babyshambles, the (in)famous Indie Rock band from London will be playing at Wembley Arena in November 2007... Read More
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Top Music Sellers:
(13/04/07 - 25/04/07)
1. Bon Jovi
2. Kings Of Leon
3. Take That
4. Dir En Grey
5. Muse
Classical
ll barbiere di Siviglia - Holland Park Theatre
 Figaro, the barber and busybody about town plots to help Count Almaviva in his pursuit of the beautiful Rosina under the watchful eye of her guardian Doctor Bartolo, who has his own eyes set on Rosina. Rossini's dazzling and vivacious masterpiece is an entertaining summer evening not to be missed... Read More
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Top Classical Sellers:
(13/04/07 - 25/04/07)
1. Swan Lake
2. Mayerling
3. The Snow Queen
4. Satyagraha
5. Tosca
Cinema
Blockbuster of the Week - Next (12A)
 Thriller (2007) 95mins US
Director: Lee Tamahori
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel
Since he was a boy, Cris Johnson has possessed the ability to glimpse a few minutes into the future. Subjected to numerous tests as a youngster, Cris has disappeared from sight...
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Comedy of the Week - Reno 911!: Miami (15)
 Comedy (2006) 80mins US
Director: Robert Ben Garant
Starring: Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, Ben Garant
Parody of the hit American television series Cops, following the day to day lives of a group of officers stationed in Miami...
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Critics' Choice of the Week - The Painted Veil (12A)
 Drama (2006) 125mins US
Director: John Curran
Starring: Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber
Persuaded by her bullish mother to marry dull bacteriologist Walter Fane, society belle Kitty finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage...
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A-Z of London Films
A-Z of London Cinemas
Top 10 Movies
New Films This Week
Forthcoming Releases
Interviews
Competition
Fire It Up! Competition
 Win one of 3 pair of tickets for Fire It Up! at Koko, Bank Holiday Sunday May 6th
Teaming up for the first time since their sold-out event at Brixton Academy on New Year's Eve, Turnmills' legendary promotion The Gallery teams up with trance masters HeatUK for an exhilarating night of high-octane dance music at the mindblowing Koko. These two London institutions are proud to present Fire It Up! - the country's most exciting new promotion, spearheaded by the immense talent that is Eddie Halliwell. This is his only confirmed gig of 2007 in London.
For your chance to win one of 3 pairs of ticket for Fire It Up! at Koko, Bank Holiday Sunday May 6th, answer the following question:
Before being renamed Koko in 2004, what was the name of the nightclub situated at 1a Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE?
1. Bullet Bar
2. Camden Palace
3. Studio 88
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd May 2007, Noon
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- Send an email with the correct answer to competition@londonnet.co.uk, with the subject "Fire It Up! Competition"
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- First correct answer out of the Editor's hat wins the prize
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 Mercure Hotel - London City Bankside, London Bridge (3*)
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 Eden Plaza Hotel, South Kensington (2*)
The Eden Plaza Hotel is situated on the tree-lined avenue of Queensgate and is a short walk from the Natural History Museum, Science and V&A Museums. Bedrooms are equipped with hair dryer, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Knightsbridge and Harrods are close by.
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 Abcone Hotel London, Kensington (3*)
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 Amhurst Hotel, Stamford Hill (Budget Hotel)
If you want to visit Central London but don’t want to stay amongst all the hustle and bustle try Amhurst Hotel which is only 30 minutes away via tube in Stamford Hill.
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Top Hotels Sellers:
(13/04/07 - 25/04/07)
1. Rose Court Hotel
2. Royal Hotel
3. Tria Hotel
4. So London Apartments
5. Paddington Court Hotel & Suites
Talkback
Dear LondonNet,
I am living the life of a married woman with children who found my old boyfriend on classmates.com. We were in a great teenage relationship in high school. After 22 years, we find each other and have been emailing, talking on cell phones every day for hours. We both have wonderful good paying jobs in Finance and really enjoy this new rekindled strange realtionship. We want to meet for dinner, but were both married with children. Neither of us are happy with our marriage, just dealing with it. We live 2 hours apart. We laugh, talk and tell each other everything. Not sure what to do.
- Victoria
Dear Victoria,
Going by what you say, the advice would have to be to keep this "strange relationship" as it is. You're enjoying it like that and it's not really hurting others. Meeting your ex might blow it all up in smoke and would have all too obvious consequences. On the other hand, no-one ever listens to anyone about relationships. As Johnny Borrell of Razorlight said about Kirsten Dunst this week: "I don't think there are any rules behind it. If you fall you fall."
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