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30 October 2006

Documentary DVD released, exhibition opens

Originally transmitted by Channel 4 in the UK, "A life in pop" is now released in a long (2 hours 20 minutes) version. As it says on the back cover:
"From their trailblazing first single, 'West End girls' to their current position as Britain's foremost pop duo, 'A life in pop' traces every ground-breaking step in the 20-year career of the Pet Shop Boys. Starting in their respective home towns in the north of England, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe retrace their remarkable journey in their own words. The film features some previously unseen live performances, rare television appearances (including their first ever from Belgium in 1984), and interviews with famous fans, collaborators and colleagues including Robbie Williams, Brandon Flowers, Tim Rice-Oxley, Jake Shears and Bruce Weber. 'A life in pop' is a fascinating in-depth documentary film chronicling the Pet Shop Boys� enduring success."

Bonus features include Pet Shop Boys' first-ever TV appearance in 1984, two Brits Awards performances and the promotional videos for "Miracles", "Flamboyant", "I'm with Stupid", "Minimal" and "Numb". (Please note that there is a mistake on the artwork and the "Flamboyant" video is not listed; it is on the DVD.)

Also the Pet Shop Boys exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London opens today. Click on the link below for full details. UPDATE: Click on the "This is London" link for a review of the NPG show.

Amazon.co.uk
This is local London (review)
National Portrait Gallery
This is London (review)

Headlines October 2006

30 October 2006: Documentary DVD released, exhibition opens
"A life in pop", the documentary film about Pet Shop Boys is now on sale, and an exhibition of photographs of Pet Shop Boys opens in London.
26 October 2006: Exclusive pre sale available to visitors of www.petshopboys.co.uk
Pet Shop Boys Live The Hogmanay Hits Extravaganza
26 October 2006: Concrete and Catalogue now on sale
Pet Shop Boys' first-ever live album is a lavish 2-CD release produced by Trevor Horn and featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests including Robbie Williams and Rufus Wainwright. "Catalogue", the lavishly illustrated guide to all things visual and PSB published by Thames & Hudson is also now on sale.
26 October 2006: Party like Madonna
What is number one in Madonna's "Best party playlist" published in the US magazine, InStyle?
26 October 2006: Montag Kommen die Fenster
A new German film includes an old PSB song.
26 October 2006: Montag Kommen die Fenster
A new German film includes an old PSB song.
26 October 2006: Montag Kommen die Fenster
A new German film includes an old PSB song.
23 October 2006: The Hogmanay Hits Extravaganza
Pet Shop Boys will be seeing in the New Year in Edinburgh.
22 October 2006: Numb in UK charts
The third single from Fundamental, "Numb, has charted today.
19 October 2006: Any problems buying PSB releases?
Let us know if you have any problems buying "Concrete", "Numb", "Fundamental" or any other PSB releases.
19 October 2006: Buying Numb
Pet Shop Boys' new single, "Numb", is in stores now. Let us know if you have any problems buying it.
19 October 2006: Buying Numb
Pet Shop Boys' new single, "Numb", is in stores now. Let us know if you have any problems buying it.
15 October 2006: American press and TV
"Suave and lovable" says The New York Times. Catch up with what the press in North America are saying about Pet Shop Boys tour and watch the Pet Shop Boys interview on CNN "Pipeline". UPDATE: Just added - reviews from the Los Angeles Times and the Orange Counrty Register.
10 October 2006: Smash Hits
A new book compiles the best of Smash Hits magazine which Neil workied for in the 80s.
08 October 2006: Read about Catalogue
Today's Sunday Telegraph newspaper in Britain includes an article by Philip Hoare, one of the authors of the new "Pet Shop Boys Catalogue" book.
06 October 2006: A new version of "It's a sin"
The forthcoming Popjustice complilation album includes a new recording of "It's a sin".
03 October 2006: Happy Birthday Chris!
October 4th is Chris's birthday.
03 October 2006: Exhibition and book
An exhibition of photographs of Pet Shop Boys will open at the National Portrait Gallery in London at the end of October.