August must haves

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CSS tickets

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August must have CSS Tickets

On sale now

Kooky electro pop misfits CSS take their new longplayer Donkey on the road in October. Calling in on Sheffield, London, Norwich, Coventry, Manchester, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol and Brighton. Expect crazy outfits, stage diving, lots of energy and some of the best pop music you’ve ever heard.

CSS tickets from £12.50

Buy tickets at seetickets.com

Visit CSS\' MySpace page

The Sony Ericsson T650i Perfect Gold

books,games,gadgets,music,Film The Sony Ericsson Perfect Gold Release date: Out now

Swoon! Sony Ericsson have beautified their T650i was a lustrous new coat of blush pink and shimmering gold. On the down side, the precious device will only be available on O2 Pay & Go. On the plus side you’ll receive a free Benefit Rush Hour multi-task blush once you’ve caved.

The Sony Ericsson T650i Perfect Gold, £129.99
Visit the O2 online shop

Heroes Season 2 on DVD

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August must haves Heroes Season 2 on DVD

Starring: Masi Oka, Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere
Release date: Out now

Heroes Season 2
may not have shone as brightly as the preceding series but happily, in our eyes, it has just about managed to keep its place in the hallowed ‘must see TV’ category. Reasons to buy the whole series on DVD are a) Milo Venitimiglia and his sexy new hair and b) the wholesome selection of fab extras for the super fan amongst you. Expect deleted scenes, featurettes, a Season 3 sneak-preview, alternative endings and an alternative version of the 11th episode.

Heroes Season 2 on DVD, £22.98


Buy Heroes Season 2 at amazon.com

Visit the BBC website for more Heroes Season 2 info

Discover which Heroes character you are, and more, at our Heroes Special

Jane Austen Paperbacks

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August must haves Jane Austen Paperbacks

Release date: 7 August & 30 August

Emma, Persuasion, Pride & Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abby and Sense & Sensibility are all getting a fancy new make-over this month thanks to Vintage Classic. If you haven’t invested in these wonderful Jane Austen novels yet, now you have the perfect excuse.

Jane Austen paperbacks, from £4.49 each
Discover more about Jane Austen Paperbacks

Visit Pemberley.com for everything Jane Austen

Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August Must Haves Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day

Starring: Amy Adams, Frances McDormand, Lee Pace, Marc Strong
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Release date:
15 August

A dowdy old governess (Miss P) is catapulted into 1930s London’s glam high society after seeking employment with an amorous young nightclub singer in a moment of desperation. What follows is a charming, fun and lightly sophisticated tale that even your young suitor will be able to watch without grumbling.

More gossip about Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day 

Noah And The Whale - Peaceful The World Lays Me Down

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August Must Haves Noah and The Whale Release date: 18 August

Don’t miss this summery debut album from Noah And The Whale: Imagine warm, folky, guitar pop orchestrated with a variety of weird and wonderful sounding musical instruments. The perfect pick-me-up for grey days.

Noah And The Whale - Peaceful The World Lays Me Down, £7.99
Buy Noah and The Whale online at HMV
Visit the Noah and The Whale website

Zorro The Musical

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August Must Haves Zorro The Musical Now playing at The Garrick Theatre, London

With original music by The Gypsy Kings, choreography from renowned flamenco dancer Rafael Amargo, and a sizzling hot hero in the form of Matt Rawle -Zorro The Musical is the most fun we’ve had at the theatre in years! Totally camp and almost panto in places, Zorro’s crazy action sequences, fantastic footwork and fun special effects mean you’ll find it very difficult to leave the Garrick Theatre without a huge grin on your face.

Zorro The Musical, tickets from £25
Buy Zorro The Musical tickets
Visit the Zorro The Musical website

Persepolis on DVD

books,games,gadgets,music,Film August Must Haves Persepolis

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Sean Penn, Iggy Pop
Directed by: Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud
Release date:
18 August

Totally original, funny, cool, heart-warming, brilliantly voiced by the likes of Iggy Pop and Sean Penn and not a bit like anything you\'ve seen before. Do yourself a favour - go buy it.

Persepolis on DVD, £10.99
Buy Persepolis at HMV.com

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