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06-NOV-06 MUSICAL TOUR DVD RELEASED AND 2007 TICKETS ON SALE!
Today marks the release of the 2006 live show DVD. The show, which toured Britain in April this year, was a massive success and any fan will love this DVD release. Today also sees the release of tickets for the 2007 musical tour. If you missed the marvel that was the live show make sure you get tickets. Purchase the DVD from our store and check out the official site for more info on the 2007 tickets.

21-APR-06 JEFF WAYNE TOUR DVD
More news on the upcoming Jeff Wayne Tour DVD. The DVD will be released on November the 6th 2006 through Universal. It will be filmed at Wembley using 22 cameras and is directed by the Award winning director David Mallett, who has directed many stage productions including 'Lord of the Dance', 'Cats', 'AC/DC live in Madrid', 'Bon Jovi live at Wembley', 'The Rolling Stones Stripped'and Billy Connolly live shows. He's also directed music videos for acts as diverse as Janet Jackson and Queen. For more info check out the message board thanks to EvilNerfherder

20-APR-06 TONY'S JEFF WAYNE LIVE TOUR REVIEW!!!
Our very own Tony Wright (aka EvilNerfherder) has produced a review of the Birmingham live show. It's filled with spoilers but will give fans a taste of what to expect, it can be seen on the message board here if you've been to the live show and want to publish your review on our message board then click here for the fan review board.

17-APR-06 ULLADUBULLA 2 RELEASED TODAY
Taken from www.thewaroftheworlds.com

Following the phenomenal success of the first ULLAdubULLA album of remixes from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, April the 17th will see the release of ULLAdubULLA 2. The album will feature the best of the remixes of tracks from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds with some amazing new tracks including the Tom Middleton Mix of 'The Eve of The War'.

Read the full story here

15-FEB-06 EXTRA DATE ADDED TO JEFF WAYNE APRIL TOUR
An extra date has been added at Wembley Arena for the upcoming Jeff Wayne musical version tour which will take the UK by storm this April. The extra date is the 24th April meaning that the tour will arrive in the London area a day ahead of previous plans. This does not affect any other dates. For the full release and further information of how to get hold of tickets to this event click here

14-FEB-06 WAR OF THE WORLDS IN SCARY MOVIE 4
The latest installment of the hilarious scary movie series is due to send up Steven Spielbergs version of the War of the Worlds. With the Tripods being replaced by TrIPODS! Here the run down:

"What do you get when you mix fearless comedic genius with the latest box-office blockbusters? You guessed it. On April 14th, the Scary Movie gang is back with the most hilarious and irreverent installment yet! Scary Movie 4 is set to invade a theatre near you with outrageous send-ups of “War of the Worlds,” “The Grudge,” “The Village,” “Saw” and “Saw II,” “Million Dollar Baby” and much more. Anna Faris and Regina Hall are back as the loveable, dim-witted Cindy Campbell and her self-serving, sex-crazed pal, Brenda, respectively - joined this time around by Craig Bierko (“Cinderella Man”), as the cute-but-utterly clueless Tom Ryan. Don’t miss the special cameo appearances by numerous celebrities including Carmen Electra, Shaquille O’Neal and Dr. Phil! "

The movie comes out in April, I for one can't wait for it to arrive. You can view the trailer for the upcoming movie spoof here or talk about this on the message board

25-JAN-06 JW MUSICAL - RUSSEL WATSON AS PARSON NATHANIEL!
From Jeff Wayne's official site: Joining those already announced onstage in April will be the acclaimed star of the world of music Russell Watson as 'Parson Nathaniel'. R ussell has performed for royalty, the Pope and with other well-known artists such as Pavarotti, Sir Paul MacCartney and Lionel Richie. He sang the theme to the 'Star Trek: Enterprise' series and his albums and performances have brought him worldwide acclaim.

Tickets are still on sale for some of the venue of the upcoming UK tour of the musical version of The War of the Worlds, check out getlive to see if there are any locations close to your home.

10-NOV-05 WAR OF THE WORLDS ONLINE - TOP INCARNATION RESULTS!
Well we've had votes pouring in over the past few weeks for the best War of the Worlds incarnation. Thats an incarnation remember because we all know that the book is by far the best War of the Worlds you can get. See what people thought was the best adaption of the book on our forum or click this direct link

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO AIR WOTW DOCUMENTARY
This weekend National Geographic will air a documentary about the Orson Welles radio broadcast, for more details check the post on the War of the Worlds Online forum, click here

EVE OF THE WAR AVAILIABLE AS CD SINGLE!
Many of you will remember the release via i-tunes and other internet services a couple of months ago of the Tom Middleton remix of The Eve Of The War from Jeff Wayne's musical version The War Of The Worlds. Now for the first and only time, you can purchase a strickly 'Limited Edition' release of the 3 track CD for £4.99 by going to the official e-commerce store here

28-OCT-05 JEFF WAYNE MUSICAL AMAZING FAN OFFER
The announcement of the April 2006 Tour of Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds has excited fans everywhere. Now the nice chaps over at www.thewaroftheworlds.com are offering the opportunity of a lifetime; the chance for 250 lucky fans to see an event in the making!

250 seats only are now offered on a first-come first-served basis to experience the Full Dress Rehearsal for the forthcoming tour in April 2006. Successful applicants will receive a personal Ulla! laminated pass to gain entry to Bournemouth BIC on the evening of Wednesday 12th April 2006.

As well as seeing the Full Dress Rehearsal preview of the first-ever live show, there will be a photo opportunity with the production; a Meet & Greet session with Jeff Wayne; and a complimentary concert programme for each Ulla! Pass holder, personally signed by Jeff Wayne. Check out full details here

22-OCT-05 LIMITED EDITION JEFF WAYNE VINYL COMING NOVEMBER
The remixed and remastered 2005 edition of the multi million selling Jeff Wayne musical version of 'The War of the Worlds' will be made available in a limited edition double vinyl package this Christmas. Strictly limited to 5000 copies worldwide, the double vinyl will see only one pressing and will be released on 21st November. The limited edition double vinyl set will have all new artwork, restored and re-configured from the original double LP and be packaged in a deluxe double gatefold sleeve with a full colour, 36 page, 12x12 booklet. Read the full press release here

19-OCT-05 JOHN WILLIAMS 'WORLDS' SOUNTRACK WINS TOP AWARD
Composer John Williams swiped the award this year for "Best Original Soundtrack" for Steven Spielbergs alien epic War Of The Worlds during the 2005 World Soundtrack Awards held during the "Flanders International Film Festival Ghent". Read the other entrants and winners here

JEFF WAYNE LIVE SHOW TO BE AVAILABLE ON TV & DVD
Jeff Wayne Music Group are pleased to announce that next years spectacular "live" event of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds will be filmed and released not only on national Television but also on sell through DVD. As of yet this is all we can report, but you lucky guys are the first to hear this exciting news.

The WOTWOnline team do understand how excited many of you will be over this, but please bear in mind, this is news as its "happening". As soon as we receive anything new we will post it here.

18-OCT-05 NOVEMEBER 5th BOMBFIRE MARTIAN SPECTICULAR
Martians will be invading Himley Park, near Kidiminister (West Midlands) in November when the stately home hosts its annual fireworks spectacular. This year's event promises to be an out of this world experience for revellers when the fireworks will be accompanied by music from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds. The event on November 5th will tell the story of mankind's struggle against the overwhelming might of the Martian Fighting Machines, with narration from the unforgettable voice of Richard Burton. Gates for the extravaganza open at 4.30pm with the bonfire being lit at 7.45pm. The countdown to the fireworks will begin at 8.30pm. Read more about it here

17-OCT-05 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE WAR OF THE WORLDS INCARNATION
Check out the War of the Worlds Online message board and vote for your favourite incarnation of War of the Worlds. There have been many many retellings of the story over the past 100 years and now is your chance to vote for your favourite. Maybe you loved the Spielberg film, or can't get enough of the Jeff Wayne musical, either way there are many options to choose from. Visit the post here

10-OCT-05 JEFF WAYNE GIVEAWAY, WINNER ANNOUCED
After lots and lots of enteries the winner of our Jeff Wayne official print giveaway has been annouced. Head over to the War of the Worlds Online forum to find out more here

10-OCT-05 COVER OF GEORGE PAL SPECIAL EDITION RELEASED!
The new cover for the 2 disc 'Collectors Edition' due for release in the UK at the same time as the DVD of Steven Spielbergs version of the War of the Worlds has been released. View and discuss on the War of the Worlds Online forum. Direct link to post here

09-OCT-05 JEFF WAYNE MUSICAL VERSION GOES 9 TIMES PLATINUM
Congratulations to Jeff Wayne on his double SACD re-release of his musical version of The War Of The Worlds which has gone an incredible 9 times platinum this year, some 400,000 units sold to date for 2005 in the United Kingdom. Discuss it here

29-SEP-05 PARAMOUNT VERSION TO HIT UK SHOPS IN NOVEMBER!
Paramount Pictures version of Steven Spielbergs War Of The Worlds will be hitting U.K shop shelfs on November 14th in both single disc and two disc "Special Edition" versions.The 2 disc set (seen below) will be priced at £24.99 (no price given for single disc) and includes on disc 2 a huge array of WOTW stuff that will please many if not all. Check out the full story here

ASYLUM COMES TO NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
The fourth annual New York City Horror Film Festival has announced the lineup for what’s shaping up to be its biggest event yet. This year’s edition also boasts a larger number of features in competition including David Michael Latt’s H.G. WELLS’ WAR OF THE WORLDS. Check out the full story here

.26-SEP-05 WAR OF THE WORLDS ONLINE REACHES 1000 MEMBERS!
After nearly 4 years online War of the Worlds online has over 1000 members on it's forum and over a million unique visits so far this year! War of the Worlds Online has been a place for fans to discuss all things War of the Worlds from the original novel to the new Spielberg film since 2002 and it continues to grow in strength. Although updates have been slow coming in recent days the site will undergo some fresh content and frequent news updates over the coming weeks. Keep your eyes peeled.

JEFF WAYNE LIVE TOUR UPDATE
Extra tour dates have been added to the Jeff Wayne live tour, coming next year to the United Kingdom. Check out the post of the War of the Worlds ONLINE message board here

SPILEBERG TRIPOD GFX INTERVIEW
Jennifer Emberly talks to Paul Helman about the huge undertaking that was creating the FX and models of the Tripods for Steven Spielbergs War Of The Worlds. Interview posted on the War of the Worlds Online message board HERE

DVD COVERS FOR SPEILBERG/PARAMOUNT VERSION REVEALED
You can now view the upcoming DVD covers for the Steven Spielberg/ Paramout Pictures version which is due for release on November 22nd in the US and soon after in the UK. Images are now availiable on the War of the Worlds Online message board here

EVE OF THE WAR.COM REVEALS CINEFAX IMAGES FROM SPIELBERG VERSION
On the War of the Worlds Online message board their is current discussion into a new image not seen in the cinema release of the movie. The 24 scans availiable on Eve of the War.com include the image of a tripod hunting for Cruise and his family. The thread can be found here

HORSELL COMMON REVIEWS JEFF WAYNE COLLECTORS EDITION
Our very own Jon Smith (AKA Horsell Common) reviews the Jeff Wayne collectors edition of the 12 million selling musical. Availiable on the message board here

WOTWO MEMBERS SHOW THEIR MUSICAL SKILLS
Forum member Poyks displays his musical skills composing his own musical version of the War of the Worlds. Check the post out here

13-SEP-05 JEFF WAYNE MUSICAL - LIVE PRODUCTION
Your chance to see for THE FIRST EVER LIVE PRODUCTION of the international hit album Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds. Tickets can now be bought for this amazing event which will take place next April. For more information visit www.thewaroftheworlds.com

12-AUG-05 JEFF WAYNE MUSICAL STILL A TOP TEN ALBUM IN UK
8 weeks after the re-release of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds by Sony BMG, it is still in the Top 10 and has risen this week to Number 5 (above Oasis, Michael Jackson and The Crazy Frog!).. Just goes to show that the excellent remastered version is as popular now as it has ever been.

27-JULY-05 RYAN CHURCH TALKS ABOUT HIS SPIELBERG CONCEPT ART
OFFCIAL WAR OF THE WORLDS WEBSITE
Ryan Chruch the concept artist behind the tripods for the recent spielberg version of the War of the Worlds talks to CG Channel about his work on the movie. The interview contains some amazing concept art and gives you a feel of scenes that were dreamt up for the movie. View the interview at CG Channel here

MARITAN CONCEPT ART FROM JEFF WAYNE CGI FILM
OFFCIAL JAFF WAYNE'S WAR OF THE WORLDS WEBSITE
This is the superb 'concept art' of the Martian for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds by London based artist Dave Freeman who is the concept & storyboard artist for Ollie Record Productions. His other work includes the BBC program Killer Dinosaurs and the recent Doctor Who series and has been in the profession for 10 years. Check the evil brute out here

ORIGINAL 1953 VERSION TO BE RE-RELEASED!
OFFCIAL JAFF WAYNE'S WAR OF THE WORLDS WEBSITE
The classic 1953 George Pal-directed film adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel arrives on November 1st with a new fullscreen transfer and a Dolby Digital Mono track. New extras for this set will include an audio commentary with stars Gene Barry and Ann Robinson and a second commentary with director Joe Dante, film historian Bob Burns and Bill Warren, author of "Keep Watching the Skies!". Other extras include "The Sky is Falling: The Making of War of the Worlds" and "H.G. Wells: The Father of Science Fiction" featurettes, the original trailer and the complete Mercury Theater on the Air radio broadcast that panicked the nation in October 1938! See the new cover here. Thanks to Evilnerfherder and Dassy from www.thewaroftheworlds.com

24-JULY-05 GILES HART DIES IN LONDON BOMBINGS
HG WELLS SOCIETY WEBSITE
War of the Worlds online is sad to anounce that the HG Well;s society chairman Giles Hart was a victim of the terrorist bombings in London on 7 July. Giles was killed by the Tavistock Square bus bomb. All of us here at War of the Worlds Online would like extend out simpathys to his family and the other victims of the London terrorist attacks.