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The National Media Museum is the place to be for anyone with a passion for media. Based in Bradford, the Museum is home to eight floors of interactive galleries and cinemas.

With three temporary exhibition spaces and a packed programme of events, talks, courses and films, covering the topics of photography, film, animation, television andgaming, there’s something for everyone.

This spring will see the opening of our brand new gallery Life Online - the world’s first gallery to explore the social, technological, and cultural impact of the internet and the web. This is a must-see for 2012!

Entry to our Museum and exhibitions is free, but to help play your part please dig deep – donations will help to support the work of the Museum and preserve our collections for all to enjoy.

To find out more about us head over to:

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

We hope you enjoy your visit.

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Life Online is the world’s first gallery to explore the social, technological, and cultural impact of the internet and the web. The gallery, both an online resource and physical space, will reflect and interact with the story of the internet and the web, from the very first email, to the rise of home computing and the non-stop evolution of social and technological communication. Play interactive games, share online stories and immerse yourself in the true internet story.

[open source]Is the internet you know under threat?March 2012 – February 2013Life Online Exhibition Space

The exhibition launching Life Online’s dedicated new exhibition space is entitled [open source] Is the internet you know under threat?

Celebrating the online culture of sharing, collaboration, co-creation and openness, the exhibition also reflects on the current threat to net neutrality and how this could signify the end of the open source nature of the internet.

This inaugural exhibition will include commissioned works by internationally-renowned new media artists: Ross Phillips, Thomson and Craighead, Erin Newell and Phil Bird, alongside a project created by Networked as a group of the gallery’s younger artists.

[open source] Is the internet you know under threat? will be the first in an annually changing series of Life Online exhibitions.

Follow National Media Museum to stay up to date with Life Online

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/lifeonline

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Life Online Opening Night 29 March 20128pm till lateThroughout the MuseumJoin us for the Life Online late night opening as we celebrate our lives online. Wander around the Museum on your own web journey taking in the Life Online galleries, the visual delights of our resident YouTube jockey @timineaux, Internet themed food, virtual graffiti, digital art installations, a silent disco, OneDotZero film, a myriad of memes and much more. Come along, log in and explore.

Follow us @MediaMuseum on Twitter, become a friend onFacebook or join our Life Online enewsletter subscriber list atwww.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/register to receive furtherupdates about the launch weekend.

All events are free however cinema tickets will be charged at the usual prices.

Breakfast with the Artists [open source]30 March 201210am – 12pmCubby Broccoli Cinema Grab a coffee and join the artists from the Life Online exhibition [open source].Digital artists Thomson and Craighead, Ross Philips, Erin Newell and Phil Bird will be in conversation with curators Sarah Crowther and Tom Woolley. David Smith, the Museum’s Youth Engagement Officer, will also talk about working with a group of young people to produce a new artwork for the gallery. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and hear how the artists approached the concept of open source culture before heading to the gallery for an interactive visit.

This event is free but tickets will need to be pre-booked

TEDx Life Online 30 March 2012, 1 – 4.30pmCubby Broccoli Cinema - Tickets £15Following on from last year’s inaugural TEDx Bradford event, the second TEDx Bradford will explore the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet. Looking at its history, how it has changed people’s lives and the latest trends, a number of speakers will present inspiring and thought provoking sessions exploring these themes. To book please visit www.tedxbradford2012.eventbrite.co.uk

BettaKultcha Bradford 31 March 20127pm till 10pmRoom at the Top, National Media Museum - Tickets £12.50BettaKultcha is a fast paced ‘cabaret of ideas’ where presenters use 20 slides that last 15 seconds each to talk about their passions. Already a well versed format in Leeds, the talks range from ‘Why everything you know is wrong’ to ‘The day job of Tintin’. We are delighted that Tom Scott of Sky’s Gadget Geeks will be joining us to bring to life the inner workings of a gadget geek.

To book please visit www.bettakultchalifeonline.eventbrite.co.uk

Buffering... Buffering… is an ongoing series of movie, TV and documentary screenings, curated by LSx presenting the stories, people and perspectives that are shaping our relationships with emerging technologies and how they impact our culture.

For the launch of Life Online, Buffering has selected three pieces that explore the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet:

Twittamentary30 March, 6pmCubby Broccoli Cinema Twittamentary is a unique documentary about the everyday people who use Twitter. The movie is also a social media experiment which fuses together a documentary with real time social media interaction; viewers can interact with the cast and production team, in real-time. We hope to be joined by the director, Siok Siok, via Skype following the screening.

PressPausePlay 31 March, 10am Cubby Broccoli CinemaThe digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way. But does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era.

Star Wars Uncut 1 April, 10amCubby Broccoli CinemaStar Wars Uncut is the brainchild of Casey Pugh, dedicated to creating new and fun experiences on the web. In 2009, Casey became interested in using the internet as a tool for crowdsourcing user content. Star Wars was a natural choice to explore the dynamics of community creation on the web.

Entrance to all Buffering… events is free, however tickets will need tobe pre-booked.

Please visit:www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/lifeonlineFor more information.

Tickets can be booked by calling box office:0844 856 3797

In the Blink of an Eye: Media and MovementNational Media MuseumGalleries One and Two 9 March – 2 September 2012Our world is constantly in motion. This exhibition reveals our fascination with movement and our desire to capture it through photography, film, television and new media. Alongside material from the National Media Museum’s Collection this exhibition will feature two new commissions by artists Anne-Marie Culhane & Bob Levene and Quayola & Memo Akten.

In the Blink of an Eye is part of imove, a Cultural Olympiad programme in Yorkshire. imove has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/intheblinkofaneye

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In the Blink of an Eye: Breakfast with the ArtistsFriday 9 March, 10.30am -1.00pmCubby Broccoli Cinema - Tickets £2Join the In the Blink of an Eye commission artists, Quayola & Memo Akten and Anne-Marie Culhane & Bob Levene, in conversation with the Exhibition Curator, Colin Harding. Over coffee and croissants they will discuss their new artworks and how these works engage with the exhibition’s theme of movement.

To book please call the box office on 0844 856 3797

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Art of Arrangement: Photography and theStill Life Tradition28 September 2012 – 24 February 2013

Throughout the history of photography, still life has been a source of inspiration and expression. This exhibition builds on the rich tradition, symbolic nature and history of still life, whilst considering its formal and aesthetic conventions.

The exhibition is drawn exclusively from the National Media Museum Photography Collection and includes photographs by Ansel Adams, Harold Edgerton, Roger Fenton, Edward Steichen, William Henry Fox Talbot and Madame Yevonde, as well as contemporary photographers such as Chris Killipand Don McCullin.

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SEE CINEMA AT ITS BESTAT THE NATIONAL MEDIA MUSEUM

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To book tickets please visit: www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/filmYou can also pick up a copy of ourFilm guide and IMAX schedule for further information.

Fall in love with film at the National Media Museum

There is no better way to celebrate film and film-making than by watching the best of contemporary and classic movies in one of our three distinctive cinemas. From the intimate Cubby Broccoli or the stylish Pictureville to the eye-opening, jaw-dropping IMAX, we offer a cinema experience for all.

Bradford-The world’s first city of film

Watch with BabyWednesdays, 10.30am - Tickets £5.50Parents and carers of babies can come and enjoynew-release films in an environment comfortable for you and your baby. The auditorium is conveniently lit and noise is ok! Price includes hot drink and biscuit.

Senior ScreeningsTuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30am - Tickets £3.25Senior Citizens can join us for screenings of popular films. Price includes hot drink and biscuit.

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/seniors

Student NightWednesday evenings - Tickets £2.50Every Wednesday evening students can enjoy the latest films and screen classics for £2.50. On Student Nights, present your cinema ticket with student ID in our bar to buy a selected bottle of beer for only £1.75.

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/StudentNights.

Film ExtraCourses, Talks and Day SchoolsLearn more about films and the issues they raise at our Film Extra events. These evening courses, talks and day schools are delivered by experts who are passionate about film: film writers, curators, screenwriters, teachers and historians. All are welcome.

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/FilmExtra

John Carter: An IMAX 3D Experience From 9 March 2012John Carter the latest movie from Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo , Wall-E) is an action adventure story set on Barsoom, a world on the brink of collapse. Based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs classic novels, John Carter is the story which inspired many of the most imaginative and well known Hollywood movies, past and present. James Cameron is said to have been influenced by the original novels when he came to create Avatar.

18th Bradford InternationalFilm Festivalin partnership with Virgin Media19 – 29 April 2012 National Media MuseumBradford International Film Festival remains one of the most anticipated events in the UK film calendar. In its 17 editions to date, BIFF has presented hundreds of new and classic films, and included premieres, definitive retrospectives, and an array of special guests.

The festival is hosted at National Media Museum and several satellite venues in and around Bradford. Highlights of the Bradford International Film Festival 2012 will include a special guest appearance from Ray Winstone, a brand new European Features competition and a live performance from The Dodge Brothers, cinema fans’ favourite country blues, rockabilly and skiffle playing four-piece on 21 April.

The full programme of films, events and special guests will be announced in March 2012.

Film Lovers’ Passes are available to buy now.£80 / £70 concessions www.bradfordinternationalfilmfestival.org.uk

Fantastic Films Weekend15-17 June 2012National Media MuseumCelebrating all things horror, fantasy and science fiction, Fantastic Films Weekend returns for its 11th edition this June. Combining rare treats, big screen thrills and sneak previews of new genre highlights, this festival is a must for those who prefer the dark side! Remember – the next scream you hear could be your own!

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/fantastic

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Join us... Play Your Part

Membership @ National Media MuseumSupport the National Media Museum and get exclusive access to engaging and inspiringMembers-only experiences. Our Members help to support the care of our unique collections,the delivery of a vibrant programme and life-enhancing learning experiences. If you love theNational Media Museum join today and you can enjoy:

• Special invitations to exhibition previews and Museum occasions

• Exclusive invitations to Members-only events and screenings

• Priority booking opportunities for sell-out Museum events and festivals

• Members’ prices in our cinemas as well as in the café, bar and shop

National CollectionsThe National Media Museum is home to over 3.5 million items of historical and cultural significance, and our diverse Collection encompasses some of the finest and most compelling visual material to be found anywhere in the world.

Amongst the Collection are three pivotal firsts - the world’s earliest known surviving negative, the earliest television footage and the camera that made the earliest moving pictures in Britain.If you want to delve deeper into our subject areas then find out how you can experience more!

Insight:Collections & Research Centre TourTuesday – Friday, plus Mondays from 2 April, 1pmLed by Museum curators, this tour gives you the chance to take a look behind-the-scenes at the Museum. See thousands of images and objects that make up our photography, film and television collections. Tours are subject to availability.

Reminiscence SessionsTwice monthly, 10.30am –1pmThe Museum’s collections, exhibitions, film festivals and archives provide the stimulus for sharing memories in these informal group sessions. We’ll provide photographs, films andtelevision programmes to inspire your recollections of a particular aspect of life. Come along and meet new friends, share memories and enjoy a chat over tea or coffee. The sessions are free, but require advanced booking. For more details visit:www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/reminiscence

To book for any of the activities please call the Museum Box Office on 0844 856 3797

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Membership

BBC Super Hi Vision Broadcast - London 2012 Olympic GamesJuly and August 2012

Take a look into the future of TV with Super Hi-Vision. This summer, the National Media Museum is one of only three places in the UK where you can see the 2012 Olympics in Super HV. Super Hi-Vision is designed to be viewed as a wide angle camera shot giving the viewer super realistic experience, described as akin to actually being at the events.

How to find usNational Media Museum Bradford, BD1 1NQ0844 856 3797By car Follow the Bradford City Centre brown tourism signs from Junction 26 off the M62. There are numerous car parks close to the Museum, please refer to the map for further detail.

By public transportThe Museum is only 20 minutes from Leeds by train and just a five minute walk from Bradford Interchange, with rail, bus and taxi services all under one roof. Forster Square train station is a ten minute walk away.

Play your part - please donateEntry to our Museum and exhibitions is free.Your donation will help support the work of theMuseum and preserve our collections for all to enjoy.

Let us keep you updatedBe the first to hear about everything that’s going onat the National Media Museum. Sign up to ournewsletters at:www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/register.

ShopDon’t forget to visit the shop on the ground floor for great gifts, books and gadgets. Show your student card to receive 10% off your purchase.

The Café and BarOpen during Museum opening times, our café serves a wide variety of hot and cold dishes to suit all tastes.Pictureville bar is open daily from 5pm till late. Why not pop by to grab a drink, food or film with friends.

Give a great experienceIf you’re looking for the perfect gift, then look nofurther! We have Museum gift vouchers available tobuy, and we also run a Membership scheme, both ofwhich make great gifts for any media enthusiasts. Go online or call 0844 856 3797 for more info.

EventsIf you’re looking for a corporate or private event venue with a difference then look no further. Call the events team on 01274 203351 for further info.

Museum opening timesFrom April 2012 we will be opening everyday,10am-6pm. March 2012 opening times are Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-6pm

The cinemas and bar are open 7 days a week till late.The Museum is closes for Christmas day only.

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Facilities for visitors with disabilities

For information about access and facilities please call 0844 8563797