insideKENT Magazine Issue 50 - May 2016 | Page 35

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Director: Joss Whedon Writer: Joss Whedon (screenplay), Stan Lee, Jack Kirby (comic book) Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, James Spader, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders Kent locations: Dover Castle Avengers: Age of Ultron is set in the Marvel universe, and is the followup to the immensely popular Avengers Assemble (2012). Iron Man, aka Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr), wants to use artificial intelligence to start a peacekeeping program. Unfortunately, the technology becomes sentient, and things take a turn for the worse. Captain America (Chris Evans), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hawkeye (Clint Barton) must save the planet. The Marvel Studios production visited Dover Castle in June 2014 for a week to film several action sequences and local runners were involved to ensure a smooth shoot. Dover Castle was used as part of the interior for the Hydra Outpost in Sovokia and you may also be able to spot the entrance to the wartime tunnels that is used as a secret entrance. The Kent Film Office was established in 2006 as an economic development initiative of Kent County Council. The Kent Film Office generates inward investment from the film and broadcast industries into the Kent economy. Since its launch, the Film Office has managed to secure all of the aforementioned high profile productions and more, all of which benefited many local businesses, communities and attractions. www.kentfilmoffice.co.uk “ #MadeInKent Audience member Lovely venue, great atmosphere, great acoustics – more please “ REVELATION S’Wonderful: Gershwin & Friends Mercury-nominated Kit Downes and vocalist Alice Zawadzki take on Gerswhin’s timeless songs Wed 25 May: 7.45pm Slow Club Curiosity Club with Dr David Bramwell Sweet melodious hooks, rockabilly beats and breath-taking harmonising Wed 1 June: 7.45pm Colourful characters share their passions and stories, hosted by BBC Radio’s Dr David Bramwell Wed 8 June: 8.00pm Revelation Music Day – in association with BBC Music Day ZRI- Schubert Through The Looking Glass All-day music event featuring workshops, performances and a chance to get involved Fri 3 June: All Day Schubert’s genius re-imagined through gypsy and folk influences Thu 9 June: 7.45pm For tickets visit revelationstmarys.co.uk Revelation St Mary’s @RevelationStM Ashford town centre’s award-winning venue – an intimate and inspiring setting 35 Low Minnesota indie rock group with songs from their latest album’ Ones and Sixes’ Mon 1 August: 7.45pm Seth Lakeman +Support Multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman is back with his new Album ‘Ballads of the Broken Few’ for his only show in Kent Sat 10 December 7.45pm