Released on = November 8, 2006, 6:57 am

Press Release Author = DFDS Seaways

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Press Release Summary = Dirty Dancing has been voted the most popular film of all
time in a survey conducted by DFDS Seaways, sponsors of the Northern Lights Film
Festival.


Press Release Body =
08/11/06
DIRTY DANCING! - VOTED MOST POPULAR FILM OF ALL TIME

Dirty Dancing has been voted the most popular film of all time in a survey conducted
by DFDS Seaways, sponsors of the Northern Lights Film Festival.

DFDS Seaways' survey of over 2,000 participants from around the country asked the
question: 'What's your favourite film of all time?' Results overwhelmingly hailed
the 80's classic, Dirty Dancing as the clear favourite.

Singing its way into second place, but with only half the votes of Dirty Dancing,
was Grease, whilst the sci-fi favourite, Star Wars stole a close third place.

The top 10 results are as follows:

1. Dirty Dancing
2. Grease
3. Star Wars
4. Gone With The Wind
5. Sound of Music 6. Ghost
7. Shawshank Redemption
8. Pretty Woman
9. Lord of the Rings
10. Top Gun

The Northern Lights Film Festival is an international event showcasing the talents
of independent film makers from the UK, Baltic and Northern Europe. This is the
second year that DFDS Seaways has sponsored the iconic event, giving local and
international film makers the chance to use the big screen to challenge the
mainstream.

The festival runs from 16-23 November at the Tyneside Cinema and selected cinemas
across the region. For further information visit: www.nlff.co.uk or to book tickets
please contact the Tyneside Cinema on 0191 232 8289 boxoffice@tynecine.org .
For further information on DFDS Seaways or to book, visit www.dfds.co.uk or call
08705 333 111.
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Issued on behalf of DFDS Seaways by Robson Brown

For further press information please contact Sophie O'Mahony (0191 244 6669)
sophieo@robson-brown.co.uk , Kirsty McNaught (0191 244 6664)
kirstym@robson-brown.co.uk

Editor's Notes:
Northern Lights Film Festival is part of NewcastleGateshead's world-class programme
of events and festivals.

Northern Lights Film Festival is funded by: Newcastle City Council, Gateshead
Council, Arts Council England North East, Northern Film and Media, UK Film Council,
ONE, Northern Rock Foundation, Wansbeck Council, Partners: Tyneside Cinema,
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Yipp Films, Side Cinema, Gateshead Old Town
Hall, Whitley Bay Playhouse. Sponsors: DFDS Seaways, Orange. Media Sponsors: Screen
International , Event Supporters: Niche Hotel, Popolo, Blue Sky Events, Secco, My
Space. Programme Supporters: Polish Cultural Institute (PCI), Finnish Institute.

NewcastleGateshead's programme of festivals and events is managed by destination
marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative and supported by Arts Council England
North East, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, Northern Rock Foundation, ONE
and TyneWear Partnership.


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