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London's most beautiful open-air cinema is back for 2010, as Film4 Summer Screen returns to the glorious Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House.

A cornerstone of the city's cinematic calendar, the ten-day series takes in everything from recent blockbusters to cult classics, joyful musicals to chilling thrillers - all delivered on a state-of-the-art screening set-up with full surround sound.

Share with LateNightTales the full emotional and dramatic power of Peter Weirs classic Napoleonic tale of life on the high seas starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany and Billy Boyd. Master and Commander was nominated for 10 Oscars, and walked away with Best Cinematography and Best Sound Effects Editing.

The LateNightTales soundsystem will provide the support music between 7.30pm and 9pm before battle commences!

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For a very limited time we give you the rare opportunity to purchase the full collection in one box, 23 albums including the website exclusive "cover versions", to purchase these individually would cost well over £200.



From the debut from Fila Brazillia's instant Another Late Night classic right up to this years "compilation of the year" from The Cinematic Orchestra, along with recent Glastonbury faves Groove Armada, Turin Brakes & the mighty Flaming Lips. See what inspired Nouvelle Vague's recent "Best Of" collection and delve into Jamiroquai's Jay Kay's glove box of music treats, there's something here for everyone from the decade's Rolls Royce of Compilations...

Look back, look forward, relax and enjoy...

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As if the album wasn't enough we've got an extra treat for all the fans out there. Just added to the Exclusive Mixes page we have an exclusive 'soundtrack mix' from The Cinematic Orchestra.

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To celebrate the release of Cinematic Orchestra's new addition to our series we head to Wax Jambu in Islington to ease us out of the Easter weekend for a free party, come and join us for some cool laid back grooves.

Yes, that's right, we've secured an exclusive mix from the one and only Gary Numan.

Numan is considered to be one of the pioneers of commercial electronic music and has been described as the "King of synthpop" Numan is widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" (with Tubeway Army) and "Cars".

His signature style combines gloomy themes of depersonalisation and alienation, this special "Late Night" mix sees Gary delve deep in his musical box of tricks!

Check out the mix now here.

To celebrate 75 years of Maida Vale studios in London, there's been some very special performances by some of the world's biggest artists.

On 30th October Snow Patrol took to the stage to play some hits as well as their cover of INXS's 'New Sensation' which is featured exclusively on their LateNightTales compilation.

Check out the video below.

Snow Patrol are set to join an illustrious group of artists who have been given the chance to delve into their record collection and produce their Late Night Tales.

Ever the purveyors of left-field rock, funk and soul music Tom and Gary have put together a 70 minute mix tape indulging in artists as diverse as Captain Beefheart to A Tribe Called Quest, John Martyn to DJ Food.

The album will be released in the UK on 28th September and in the US on 20th October and as always with ‘Late Night Tales’ the creators have recorded an exclusive cover version for the album, with the Patrol choosing New Sensation by INXS.

To wet your appetite you can listen to an exclusive mini-mix created by the duo, featuring tracks not found on the Late Night Tales album.

To access the mini-mix click HERE.

London's most beautiful open-air cinema is back for 2009, as Film4 Summer Screen returns to the glorious Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House.

A cornerstone of the city's cinematic calendar, the ten-day series takes in everything from recent blockbusters to cult classics, joyful musicals to chilling thrillers - all delivered on a state-of-the-art screening set-up with full surround sound.

Share with LateNightTales the full emotional and dramatic power of one of the most popular films ever made with 2000 fellow fans. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins may be locked up in a formidable prison, but this is one of cinema's great acts of escapism.

The LateNightTales soundsystem will provide the support music for one of the all time best films ever made "The Shawshank Redemption" between 7.30pm and 9pm.

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Exclusive mix from Cinematic Orchestra.

Make sure you check out the mixes section for a brand new exclusive mix from future compiler Cinematic Orchestra. Featuring tracks that may or may not make it on to the final album, (you'll just have to wait and see...), this special selection is a perfect taster for the upcoming album. Enjoy.

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LateNightTales goes to Latitude

We are very pleased to announce we will be hosting a night of live music, DJs and visuals on Friday 17th July at the wonderful Latitude Festival in Suffolk. For those that haven’t been there, this is an oasis of a festival with great comedy, music, dancing in the woods, tasty food and general good vibes, perfect for LateNightTales to set up camp for the weekend.

We are also pleased to have our friends Turin Brakes playing a very special acoustic set, Chris from Belle & Sebastian come and play some a fine selection of records and our Manchester counterparts B-Music aka Dom Thomas and Andy Votel come and take us on the continental prog pop pilgrimage (whatever that may be). Get your tickets fast because this sells out every year.

Come and see us in the music and film arena on Friday.

More info & tickets here LATITUDE vs. LateNightTales