This month, we preview 'Puss in Boots' – the new movie from Dreamworks that reveals the legend behind the legacy of one of the best-loved characters from the classic Shrek movies; there’s a fantastic competition for American Express Cardmembers to win Tapis Rouge tickets to see Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall; this Christmas we join forces with Westfield ice rinks to bring you a cool ice skating offer; we’ll reveal the eclectic seasons both the National Theatre and the BFI have...
Dec 01, 2011•14 min
This month, we preview 'Drive' – the new action thriller starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan; we have a fantastic money-can’t buy competition for fashion lovers at this year’s London Fashion Week thanks to W Hotels and Preferred Seating Fridays; we join forces with the National Theatre to offer Cardmembers a unique cinematic experience; we’ll tell you how the London Restaurant Festival has more than just mouth-watering food on the menu PLUS Preferred Seating has reserved seats for two of th...
Sep 01, 2011•13 min
This month, we preview Super 8 – the new movie from movie-making legends, Steven Spielberg and JJ Abrams, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Abbey Road Studios with American Express Symphony at the Park, there’s plenty of gastronomic delights to sample at of the London Restaurant Festival, Preferred Seating has reserved seats for Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic show, Alegria, as well as Erasure’s Tomorrow’s World tour plus we’ll tell you how you can win EVERY Friday with Preferred Seating Fridays...
Aug 04, 2011•13 min
This month, we preview Bridesmaids – the movie that’s like a female take on The Hangover, but will still appeal to the guys because, if anything, it has even more embarrassing adventures on the way to the big day; we look forward to the Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset Hous; there's a special lunch and bookshop offer for Cardmembers visiting the National Theatre; Hard Rock Calling celebrates 40 years with The Killers, Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart – we give you the chance to be there PLUS there’s news...
Jun 16, 2011•12 min
This month, we preview ‘The Way,’ the powerful new movie starring Martin Sheen and directed by his son, Emilio Estevez, set against the stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees; the legendary Ray Davies introduces the film that inspired his early writing in June’s Screen Epiphany at the BFI Southbank; we have a Cardmember ticket offer for the international smash hit Stomp in London’s West End, and we’ll tell you how you can win EVERY Friday with Preferred Seating Fridays! Plus, we'll give you the low-d...
May 12, 2011•10 min
This month, we review Rio - the hilarious new animated comedy fron the makers of Ice Age; we give you the chance to buy tickets for the Trybeca Film Festival in New York before they go on general sale; The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade, introduces his favourite film in May’s Screen Epiphany at the BFI Southbank; we have two exclusive theatre ticket offers for Cardmembers to see ‘End of the Rainbow’ and ‘In a Forest, Dark and Deep;’ Brighton and Hove Albion fans will love our season ticket offer for ...
Apr 07, 2011•13 min
This month, we review Johnny Depp’s new movie, Rango – the amazing animated comedy about a chameleon with big ideas to become a swashbuckling hero; we have an exclusive ticket offer for Cardmembers to dine at the Ivy and then take in the smash-hit comedy Clybourne Park in London’s West End; we also give you the chance to take first pick of the National Theatre’s Spring Season which includes James Corden in One Man, Two Guvnors AND in this month’s competition we’re giving away ten pairs of ticket...
Mar 03, 2011•12 min
This month, we're at the premiere of Gnomeo and Juliet – the new 3D animation movie from Disney, featuring Sir Michael Caine, Dame Maggie Smith and Emily Blunt; as Billy Elliot the Musical continues to wow theatregoers in London’s West End we have an exclusive ticket offer for Cardmembers; we also give you the chance to take first pick of the BFI Southbank March Programme AND in this month’s competition we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Willow – the 10-year-old pop sensation and daughte...
Feb 03, 2011•11 min
In the first podcast of the year, we look back at some of the podcast highlights of 2010, we preview Conviction – the incredible true story of Betty Anne Waters starring double-Oscar winner, Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell, Cardmembers are invited to spend an evening with Jonathan Ross and his favourite film at the BFI Southbank plus, we'll give you the low-down on some of the upcoming tour dates from a selection of our Preferred Seating artists – whatever music you're into, we've saved you a plac...
Jan 10, 2011•11 min
This month, we're at the premiere of the latest Narnia movie 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader;' Sebastien Faulks internationally renowned novel 'Birdsong' comes to London's West End – we have an exclusive ticket offer for Cardmembers; we'll tell you about Totem – Cirque Du Soleil's spectacular new show AND we're giving you the chance to win tickets to see Usher live in concert. Plus, we'll give you the low-down on some of the upcoming tour dates from a selection of our Preferred Seating artists – wha...
Dec 09, 2010•11 min
This month, we put our glad-rags on for the London Film Festival; we'll tell you how you could be one of the first to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1; Yes, Prime Minister comes to London's West End and we have not one, but two competitions for you – we're giving you the chance to see Primal Scream perform their legendary album 'Screamadelica' live, as well as winning a deluxe edition of The Orb's new album 'Metallic Spheres'. Plus, we'll give you the low-down on some of the upcom...
Nov 04, 2010•12 min
This month, our featured movie is Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – the highly anticipated sequel to 1987’s acclaimed ‘Wall Street’ starring Michael Douglas; we'll tell you how your live music story could end up in a film on TV and win you a VIP trip to LA and in this month's competition we're giving you the chance to win a signed copy of The Script's new album 'Science and Faith', as well as signed merchandise from the band. Plus, we'll give you the low-down on some of the upcoming tour dates f...
Nov 04, 2010•12 min
This month, our featured movie is The Switch. It's being billed by the critics as the coolest rom-com of the year and stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman; we caught up with Faces at The British Music Experience where they played their first gig as a reformed band in front of some lucky Amex Cardmembers; we've got a great offer if you're planning to visit The London Restaurant Festival and in this month's competition, we're giving you the chance to win tickets for Sting's Symphonicity UK Tou...
Sep 09, 2010•12 min
This month, we're at the premiere of the new Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz movie, Knight and Day; we chat to Soul II Soul and The Temper Trap - two of the many acts who performed at this year's Somerset House summer series; we'll introduce you to our new partners, the British Film Institute, and in this month's competition we're giving you the chance to win tickets to The Album Chart Show AND to meet The Hoosiers! We'll also give you the low-down on some of the upcoming tour dates from a selection...
Aug 05, 2010•11 min
This month, we're hoping for a happy-ever-after as we preview 'Shrek Forever After' – the fourth and final movie in the green ogre animated series; we speak to the organisers of A3K Football, where six of the World's best players go head-to-head live at the O2; we look forward to Jeff Goldblum's highly anticipated return to the London stage in 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue' and in this month's competition we're giving you the chance to win limited editions of Christina Aguilera's new album, 'Bi...
Jun 28, 2010•11 min
Every month we'll bring you news, interviews and what's on information from the entertainment world. This month our focus is music. We'll also bring you upcoming tour dates from a selection of our Preferred Seating artists, as well as the low-down on some of the summer's top music festivals. To check out the list where Preferred Seating has secured tickets exclusively for American Express Cardmembers, just visit Ticketmaster.co.uk/amex
Mar 15, 2010•15 min
