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The grandest of London’s many outdoor cinema experiences has just announced its lineup for summer. The Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House packs thousands of people into the Thames-side venue’s courtyard, to gaze upon a giant screen and be aurally wrapped in surround sound. While most outdoor cinemas rely on 1980′s blockbusters and family-friendly musicals to draw a crowd, Somerset House opts for a more varied offering, with rom-coms, Bette Davis, premieres, gangster films, a Shakespeare adaptation, a western, and a Powell and Pressburger classic. But they’ve also found room for Gremlins 2 and Predator. Here’s the line-up: 8 August – World premiere of Richard Curtis’ About Time 9 August – Whatever Happened to Baby Jane 10 August – Mean Girls + Carrie + The Loved Ones 11 August – The Untouchables 12 August – Guys and Dolls 13 August – UK premiere of The Way Way Back 14 August – Kes 15 August – Throne of Blood 16 August – Predator + Throne of Blood 17 August – Badlands + Raising Arizona 18 August – Crazy Stupid Love 19 August – The Red Shoes 20 August – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 21 August – UK premiere of Prince Avalanche Screenings go ahead whatever the weather, so come prepared. Prices and times vary, so see the site for details. Exclusive early booking for holders of a certain US credit card has already opened. Other priority bookings start Wednesday at 10am, and general tickets go on sale on Friday 24 May. See also: Nomad Cinema 2013 Pop Up Screens 2013 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens free pop-up screen

Famed for her long, limber legs, flaming auburn hair and uncompromising standards of excellence, Sylvie Guillem is the closest thing the dance world has to a rock star. Not a mere passing twinkle, either, but the kind of star that has been burning a hole in the firmament for three decades, recreating classical roles in her own image and striking out into challenging contemporary territory at an age when most primas are hanging up their pointe shoes and taking a well-earned rest. 6,000 Miles Away (titled in tribute to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that took place while the programme was being rehearsed in 2011) is a welcome return to Sadler’s Wells for the woman regularly regarded as the outstanding female dancer of her generation. Two of the evening’s three pieces were created for Guillem by her friends and regular collaborators William Forsythe and Mats Ek. Forsythe’s Rearray is the more conspicuously post-modern of the two, an abstract, academic collision of classical form and contrary contemporary presentation. Everything about the staging seems designed to distract and perplex the audience: the lighting is wayward, flicking on and off mid-phrase and plunging from dazzling brightness to squinty darkness. The music is a disconcerting combination of backward strings and detuned piano. The movement puts the poised arabesques and beaten jumps of classical ballet through the blender and mashes it up with dislocated hips and sudden flurries of gesture. Rearray seems to pit Guillem and her partner Massimo Murru against one another rather than bringing them together. The two never connect and perform only momentary snatches in unison. Fans of Forsythe’s rigorous, cerebral style will enjoy this challenging work. If Guillem’s formidable technique and capacity for challenge are shown off to their best advantage in Rearray, Swedish choreographer Mats Ek allows the dancer to demonstrate her sometimes-overlooked talent for character work in Bye. Guillem appears first as an oversized, sepia-tinted eye peering out at the audience from a white box at the back of the stage. Video projection and cleverly timed choreography conjure up the illusion that this is a door to Guillem’s memories, or a magical Looking-Glass world somewhere offstage that contains friends, family and even a dog. Appearing first in a dowdy cardigan and flat shoes, Guillem’s character gradually regresses through memories of a life well-spent, leaping and spinning playfully around the stage to the boogie-woogie stylings of Beethoven’s Op. 111 Arietta, shedding layers to reveal an eye-socking purple blouse and mustard skirt that Tom and Lorenzo could devote a whole blog to. Like the iconoclast that she is, Guillem ends the piece defiantly standing on her head as more and more figures crowd into the upstage box to beckon her back. Finally she submits and joins them in the upright world — but not, we sense, for long. Cute and characterful, Bye is the undoubted crowdpleaser of the night. The programme is headed by a duet for former NDT dancers Aurélie Cayla and Lukas Timmulak, Created in 2002 by Ji?í Kylián, 27’52″ begins with the dancers playing and rewinding rapid, punchy gestural sequences to a squelchy electronic score, moves into a supple, languid duet which both perform topless, and ends with both dancers wrapped in the very lino dance flooring that they perform on. Both dancers perform beautifully, but the three sections of the piece seem disjointed and unrelated (perhaps not helped by being edited down to a shorter, 20-minute running time) and this is not Kylián at his shining best. The evening is, in any case, all about its flame-haired star. We know that Guillem is a performer of astonishing technical prowess and lucid expression. We know that she is an artist always willing to take creative risks. Returning to Sadler’s after a lengthy worldwide tour,  the contrasting works of 6,000 Miles Awa

Emirates Stadium side meets Fiorentina valuation, move close to completion. Check in to Osasuna vs Sevilla Arsenal's long running pursuit of Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic appears to be nearing it's conclusion after the North London club agreed to meet the asking price placed on the Montenegro international. SportMediaSet claim that Jovetic's agent is in London to meet with the Emirates Stadium side to complete personal terms. Influential Italian reporter Tancredi Palmeri has confirmed Arsenal have met Fiorentina's €29m (£25.4m) valuation and that a move seems set to be completed. SportMediaSet claim that despite reported interest from Serie A title holders Juventus there has been no actual bid from the Turin side, who may have elected to pursue other striking targets. Arsene Wenger has been linked with a myriad of striker targets as he looks to beef up his attack. Olivier Giroud has had an up and down first season in the England top tier, managing just 11 Premier League goals and as such the Arsenal manager appears to be looking to Jovetic to offer a superior alternative to the French international. Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski have also been used in a central striking role but appear to be seen by Wenger as more suited to wide attacking spots. The £25.4m fee will smash Arsenal's transfer record by some distance and a move for Jovetic may be the first of many as Arsene Wenger looks to set to be handed a bumper transfer war-chest this summer. Jovetic has scored 27 goals in 58 starts in his last two Serie A campaigns.

Leonardo denies pair could depart alongside Carlo Ancelotti. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts PSG have denied speculation that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva could leave the club according to L’Equipe. Speculation has increased in recent days after it emerged that Real Madrid have made a move for PSG’s Italian boss Carlo Ancelotti. The club turned the approach from the Spanish giants down but it has added to the uncertainty at the French capital. Silva has been one of the club’s most important players at the heart of the defence but prompted rumours he could be tempted to leave after revealing it was his dream to play for Barcelona. Ibrahimovic meanwhile has rarely settled at any club for long as reports over the last few months suggested that he was beginning to become disillusioned with life in Paris. While the club secured the French Ligue 1 title this season, they found themselves knocked out of the Champions League quarter final stages by a Leo Messi-inspired Barcelona. With Wayne Rooney thought to be on the market this summer, it had been suggested that Ibrahimovic could be set for a return to Juventus with the Manchester United striker as his replacement. But PSG Sporting Director Leonardo has poured cold water on the speculation insisting both players, and their manager, were going nowhere.

Latics boss to hold talks with chairman Dave Whelan. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Wigan fans face an anxious wait as manager Roberto Martinez and club chairman Dave Whelan prepare for talks over the coming days according to Sky Sports. Speculation regarding the future of Martinez has been rife ever since the club had their relegation from the Premier League confirmed following their defeat to Arsenal. It has been a bittersweet season for Latics fans as they have seen their team go from the ecstasy of winning the FA Cup to the pain of facing the prospect of Championship football next season. Relegation has failed to tarnish the reputation of Martinez who has been praised for what he has been able to achieve on a limited budget. The Spaniard is thought to be amongst the front-runners to replace David Moyes at Everton after the Goodison Park side confirmed the Scottish manager would be moving to Old Trafford to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager. Martinez and Whelan are set to meet next Monday following which an announcement is likely to be made on Martinez’s future. Martinez has also been linked with the Malaga job should Manchester City appoint  Manuel Pellegrini as the replacement for Roberto Mancini, who they sacked last week.

Richard is Dunne at Villa. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne will be the first player to leave the club this summer after Paul Lambert confirmed that he will not be extending his contract, The Telegraph reports. The 33-year-old has not featured for the claret & blues this season having missed out with respective hip and groin injuries since representing the Republic of Ireland at last summer's European Championships. He will now become the first of Villa's high earners that Paul Lambert is hoping to trim from the wage bill as he continues to redevelop the young squad ahead of next campaign. Dunne was a £5 million signing from Martin O'Neill's time at the club and is on a reported £50,000 a week contract. Lambert will also likely seek talks with the likes of Darren Bent, Shay Given and problem child Stephen Ireland over the coming weeks to thrash out their futures. Both Bent and Given have two years left on big money deals and may be difficult to move on for any sort of significant fee. Ireland has just 12 months remaining on his contract but has been frozen out by the manager since January's home defeat to Newcastle and though a move to MLS side New York Red Bulls has been mooted there has been no serious interest in the former Manchester City midfielder. “We’ve had to strip the squad right back and get it going. Randy has been fantastic with it and he understands what we are trying to do. We are trying to build a club," Lambert said. “Any club will be busy and trying to do something but we have set a standard that we have got to do better. To do that you have to keep trying to build your squad and keep belief in your own philosophy.”

Monaco join chase for unsettled forward. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Big-spending Monaco could bid for Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov this summer according to talkSPORT, as the Bulgarian seems to be looking for a move away from Craven Cottage. The 32-year-old only joined Martin Jol's side from Manchester United at the start of the season, but is said to be dissatisfied with life at the club, who had a disappointing second half to the campaign, finishing in 12th place. Galatasaray have also been credited with an interest in the former Tottenham star, as it seems increasingly unlikely that he will stay at Fulham for another season. He becomes the latest big name to be linked with Monaco, who are planning on making a number of big-money purchases in this summer's transfer window upon their promotion to France's Ligue 1. The likes of Radamel Falcao, Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko have all been linked with the club, as well as recently-sacked Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to replace current boss Claudio Ranieri. Berbatov scored 15 goals in 35 league games for the Cottagers this season, his eighth and perhaps final year in English football.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool boss set to take over Serie A giants. Check in to Osasuna vs Sevilla Rafael Benitez looks set for a return to Italy according to Tuttosport. The interim Chelsea manager has reportedly been spotted meeting Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis in London to have talks over taking over the reins at the Serie A side. Napoli fans were recently rocked by the news that current boss Walter Mazzarri will not be in charge of the side for next season. Mazzarri has enjoyed four impressive years at the club but feels he has taken them as far as he can. That has prompted a search for a new manager with Benitez reportedly top of the Italian club’s list despite enduring a disappointing period in charge of Inter Milan. Benitez has regained the respect of some in the game after successfully navigating Chelsea to Europa League glory. Should Benitez arrive at Napoli, one of his first jobs will be to resolve the future of star striker Edinson Cavani. The player has been heavily linked with a move away from the club after it was revealed he has a £60 million release fee in his contract. The likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Benitez’s current employers Chelsea are all thought to be interested in the player but the Spanish boss will be hoping to persuade Cavani to commit to Napoli for at least one more season.

Walking season is upon us, and there are few finer treks than a stroll along the Thames. Here are ten of our favourite books about London’s river, taking in both fiction and non-fiction. TRIVIA: I Never Knew That About The River Thames by Christopher Winn The trivia flows faster and furiouser than Vin Diesel in a log flume, in Winn’s sequel to I Never Knew That About London. From source to sea, the river is facted for all it’s worth. Discover the island where Magna Carter was signed, a London Stone that isn’t that London Stone, the inspiration for Toad Hall, and at least two Thames-side locations that stood in for Vietnam in Full Metal Jacket. HISTORY: The Frozen Thames by Helen Humphreys A delicious medley of 40 short stories, each set during one of the many times the Thames has frozen over in London. Although fictional, most vignettes feature historical events and people. We dip into the frost fairs of the 18th Century, join Tudors hunting hares on the solidified Thames, and tread with fear in the footsteps of someone caught on the melting ice. A surprisingly warm volume for a subject so chilly. COMPLEXITY: Downriver by Iain Sinclair The now-famous London author moans his way along the river in a mostly fictional, demisemi-autobiographical and totally unconventional narrative that slips through the fingers like water. Twelve stories of industrial decline, Conradian connections and political parody are presented thicker than an anchor sandwich and as difficult to digest as a bucket of Thames water. You’re not in for an easy read. Instead, let yourself float downriver on Sinclair’s deep and poetic words. BRIDGES: Cross River Traffic by Chris Roberts Chris Roberts, sometime Londonist collaborator and founder of One Eye Grey, offers a history of London’s bridges from Hammersmith to Tower. It’s highly readable, with a pleasing mix of traditional history and pop-culture references. Travis Elborough’s recent book about London Bridge’s journey to America is also a splendid pontine read, though less about the Thames. PHOTOGRAPHY: London’s River by Chris Thurman You want moody black and white shots of London through the ages? You got ‘em. London’s River is a photo-led study of the Thames over the past 40 years. Thurman captured many facets of the river’s former industry, such as looming cranes along the South Bank and Bankside Power Station in full steam. The NatWest Tower (now Tower 42) is pictured half built, while the Gherkin, Shard and co are not yet even imagined. SHORT STORIES: Father Thames by Roger Williams A smashing, splashing collection of short stories about the river, interleaved with episodes from the narrator’s sea voyage from Antwerp back home to London. Each of the tales stands as an independent reflection of the river and its peoples, but each also weaves subtly into the whole, building a collection that tidally explores the themes of journey-making and fatherhood. Exemplary stuff. ADVENTURE: Circle Line: Around London in a Small Boat by Steffan Meyric Hughes Did you know it’s possible to circumnavigate the capital (or at least north London) by boat? This is Meyric Hughes’ account of piloting a small sail boat along the Thames and canals, along with a chunky dose of wit, wisdom and mishap. Also, he may have found a way to do a loop of London that’s faster than a typical ride on the real Circle Line. THE FULL PACKAGE: Thames: Sacred River by Peter Ackroyd A sequel of sorts to Ackroyd’s seminal London: The Biography, this weighty tome tackles the river in thematic chapters such as trade, death and art, rather than tracking it from source to sea. As is his wont, the author wavers between the scholarly and romantic, weaving the mythical and historical into a mighty synthesis. If you ever walk the length of the Thames, read this book first to best acquaint yourself with the multipartite wardrobe of Old Father

A round-up of Tuesday's biggest transfer stories. Check in to Osasuna vs Sevilla New Manchester United manager David Moyes will do his best to persuade want-away striker Wayne Rooney to change his mind and stay at the club. Full story: The Guardian. Gareth Bale is expected to sign a new deal with Tottenham worth £130,000 a week, but will be allowed to leave for £50million next summer. Full story: London Evening Standard. Tottenham could allow a number of first team players to leave this summer as they plan to make wholesale changes to their squad. Emmanuel Adebayor, Clint Dempsey and Scott Parker are those who will be allowed to leave. Full story: Daily Mirror. One of Spurs' targets, Christian Benteke, is in talks with Aston Villa over signing a new contract, Paul Lambert has revealed. Full story: The Metro. Atletico Madrid say they are happy to grant Radamel Falcao a dream move as a thanks for him guiding them to Champions League football this season. Full story: The Sun. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly have around £70million to spend on transfers to strengthen his squad this summer. Full story: Daily Mirror. Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is close to joining Liverpool in a surprise move from Manchester City on a free transfer. Full story: The Telegraph. Chelsea target Andre Schurrle has dropped a massive hint over his future, saying he has played his last game for Bayer Leverkusen. Full story: The Metro. Southampton are confident of keeping star youngster Luke Shaw at the club next season, despite interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. Full story: Daily Mirror. Experienced players such as Shay Given, Richard Dunne and Stephen Ireland could all be shown the door by Aston Villa this summer. Full story: The Telegraph. Andy Carroll may reject a permanent move to West Ham, who are also chasing Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo. Full story: Daily Star. Juventus and Manchester United will compete for Inter Milan centre-back Andrea Ranocchia this summer. Full story: talkSPORT. Tottenham are eyeing up midfielder James McCarthy, and have been told to pay £15million for him by Wigan. Full story: Daily Mirror. Rafael Benitez has reportedly met with Napoli officials to begin talks to take over as manager of the Serie A club following his Chelsea exit. Full story: Tutto Sport. Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will make a decision on his future this week, after being linked strongly with the Everton job. Full story: Sky Sports. Phil Neville has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Stoke City job, as uncertainty grows over the future of Tony Pulis. Full story: Daily Mail.