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Researcher who revealed secrets of Colossus awarded honorary fellowship by TNMOC

Posted February 5, 2020February 5, 2020by Over Lord in Computers

Professor Brian Randell, distinguished computer scientist and computer historian, has been awarded the 2020 Honorary Fellowship by The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC). [caption id="attachment_38362" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Professor Brian Randell[/caption] Professor Randell’s research led to the innovation, power and importance…

The Sons of Denmark are coming home

Posted January 8, 2020January 8, 2020by Over Lord in Films

Eureka Entertainment is to release SONS OF DENMARK, director Ulaa Salim’s ambitious and timely political thriller set in near-future Denmark, as part of the MONTAGE PICTURES range in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition on 17 February 2020. https://youtu.be/rBEbeP3RQfo…

London Critics to honour Aardman

Posted December 12, 2019December 12, 2019by Over Lord in Films

The creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will receive the 40th Anniversary Award at the UK film critics' awards ceremony on 30th January. The UK's leading film critics today announced that Aardman will receive a special honour…

Sandy Powell to receive top honour at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards

Posted December 4, 2019December 12, 2019by Over Lord in Films

The UK's leading film critics today announced that Sandy Powell will receive their top honour, the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film, at the 40th London Critics' Circle Film Awards presented by Pearl Pictures Productions on 30th January at…

The Holly and The Ivy is coming home for Christmas

Posted October 20, 2019October 20, 2019by Over Lord in Films

A classic British festive treat, THE HOLLY AND THE IVY is released as part of Studiocanal’s Vintage Classics Collection on 2nd December 2019, beautifully restored and featuring brand new extra features. Starring British acting royalty Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret…

Sons of Denmark coming to UK cinemas

Posted September 30, 2019by Over Lord in Films

"Taxi Driver who lives in the world of The Departed" Eureka Entertainment have announced the theatrical release of Sons of Denmark, a timely political thriller set in Denmark in 2025, will be released in cinemas nationwide (UK and Ireland) from…

The Third Man is back for a single day

Posted August 6, 2019August 14, 2019by Over Lord in Films

An all-time cinematic classic and one of the finest British films ever made, Carol Reed’s film noir masterpiece THE THIRD MAN returns to cinemas this Autumn to celebrate its 70th anniversary, in stunning 4K, and a brand new trailer and…

Top computing experts join The National Museum of Computing

Posted January 14, 2016January 14, 2016by Over Lord in Computers

Great news from a museum that is quite close to my heart. The National Museum of Computing has two new trustees. Both have a great history in the history of computing. The museum isn't just a great resource for everything…

When programming was physical

Posted November 20, 2016November 20, 2016by Over Lord in Computers

Interactive 1950’s computer programming reconstruction from Germany wins 2016 Tony Sale Award https://youtu.be/QUQWH1jzWoI The 2016 Tony Sale Award for computer conservation has been won by the Heinz-Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF) for its evocative and educational reconstruction showing how ENIAC, one of…

Experience wartime crypto communications on the web

Posted May 15, 2017May 15, 2017by Over Lord in Films

Virtual Lorenz revealed in tribute to Bill Tutte and wartime codebreakers A Virtual Lorenz that can be used by anyone wanting to experience sending and receiving top secret Second World War communications was unveiled at The National Museum of Computing…