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Zinio brings digital magazines to libraries
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Library users in the UK will soon be able to enjoy digital versions of their favourite magazines thanks to a partnership between audiobook distributer Recorded Books and digital mag retailer Zinio. The two companies will make available a ‘Zinio for Libraries’ service which gives patrons access to magazines via their library card. The service will…
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Torchwood gets iPhone and iPad app
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Captain Jack and Gwen Cooper are coming to Apple’s iPad and iPhone in a new app which ties-in with the upcoming new adventure Torchwood: Miracle Day which is set to air in the UK later this summer. The app, Torchwood: Web of Lies, will feature what BBC Worldwide describes as “10, three-minute motion comic narratives”…
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Sky Movies marks Ricky Gervais’ 50th Birthday
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As Ricky Gervais celebrates his 50th Birthday, Sky Movies Comedy and Sky Movies Comedy HD are marking the occasion with a triple bill of his films. As well as his three big screen appearances, the channels will also show his appearance on Alex Zane’s Guest List and his ‘Face 2 Face’ interview with fellow comedian…
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BBC Two announces new Poliakoff drama
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Stephen Poliakoff is to write and direct a new 5-part drama set around a black jazz band in London in 1930’s London for BBC Two. Currently being cast and due to start filming in October, Dancing On The Edge will start with a 90-minute opening episode and is the first series Poliakoff has written and…
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Lewis to return for sixth series
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ITV has re-commissioned Inspector Morse spin-off Lewis for a further run. Earlier this year the fifth outing of the popular detective series attracted audiences of over 7million and was one of the most watched dramas on British TV. The sixth series will see Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox reprise their roles as Inspector Robbie Lewis…
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New books explores Star Wars heroes and villains
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The heros and villains of Star Wars are chronicled in a new reference book which uses stunning images and movie stills from the Lucasfilm Archives to create the ultimate Star Wars saga character reference guide.