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Kobo strikes deal to sell readers though local booksellers
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Kobo has secured a deal to sell its eReaders through nearly 2,000 independent stores throughout the U.S. The Canadian-based retailer has struck a deal with the American Booksellers Association (ABA) to bring its eBook store and readers independent bookstores. The agreement replaces a similar deal between ABA members and Google Books. In a statement Kobo…
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Fame gets remade for the reality age
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Former Pop Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has teamed up with MGM Television to re-imagine hit 80’s film and TV series Fame for the reality-obsessed era. The TV series ran for six seasons and told the story of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. The film was…
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Australian Doctor Who fans to see show “immediately” after UK
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Doctor Who fans in Australia will be able to see Matt Smith’s latest adventures “immediately” after they air in the UK. In a bid to combat piracy of the hit series, broadcaster ABC is to make each episode available via it’s iview streaming and catch-up service. The season opener Asylum of the Daleks will be…
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Virgin Media launches Line Rental Saver deal
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Virgin Media is offering fixed line customers a chance to save £46 a year on the costs of their line rental. The cable firm’s new Line Rental Saver deal allows customers to pay 12 months of line rental fees in advance for the discounted rate of £12. Customers who take up the offer will then…
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ABC orders Avengers TV series pilot
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US network ABC has ordered a pilot for a new live-action series based on the Avengers movie universe. Written by Joss Whedon, S.H.I.E.L.D will focus on the security organisation headed by Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson in the films). Entertainment news site deadline.com reports Whedon will be joined for writing duties by his…