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Spider-Man film title announced
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Columbia Pictures have announced that the upcoming Spider-Man film, which stars Andrew Garfield in the title role, is to be called The Amazing Spider-Man, taking the character back to his comic origins. The film is the first in a rebooted timeline which sets aside the three Tobey Maguire films and is expected to see Peter…
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Three UK to offer HTC Flyer tablet
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UK mobile network Three is to offer the HTC Flyer, a new Android-powered tablet from the makers of some of the best-selling Android handsets including the Hero. The device is HTC’s first tablet and boasts a 7”, 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, a 5MP camera and front facing camera and will run Android’s Gingerbread at…
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TV product placement logo unveiled
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Commercial TV channels airing UK-produced shows containing product placement – the inclusion of goods or services in return for a fee – will have to transmit a new logo around the programmes to ensure viewers are aware of of the inclusion of featured items. Under guidelines set out by broadcasting regulator Ofcom, the logo will…
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BAFTA wins for The King's Speech
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As widely expected, Colin Firth has been named best actor at this year’s BAFTAs for his portrayal of George VI in The King’s Speech. Firth’s performance as the speech-impaired monarch has also been recognised by the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and London Film Critics’ Circle awards. The actor also won the award last year…
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Jedward to represent Ireland at Eurovision
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Pop twins Jeward – real names John and Edward Grimes – are to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The 19 year old brothers, who rose to fame in the 2009 series of The X Factor, beat four other acts – Don Mescall, The Vard Sisters, Nikki Kavanagh and Bling – in a…
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Channel 5 invites viewers inside the Candy Bar
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TV’s latest reality show is set to explore the lives and loves of a group of young lesbians who work hard and party even harder in and around Soho’s iconic Candy Bar. Launching on Channel 5 this spring, The Candy Bar is a 6-part series from Lion TV which joins the bars and its patrons…