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  • Lovefilm snaps up new Donald Sutherland series, Crossing Lines

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    Lovefilm has snapped up the rights to Crossing Lines, a new global crime-drama from World Without End producers Tandem Communications. The show debuted in the US in June and UK viewers will be able to watch the entire series on demand from October 25th. Crossing Lines is based on the International Criminal Court’s real life…

  • Star Wars Rebels: Teaser Trailer

    Star Wars Rebels: Teaser Trailer

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    Here’s the official teaser trailer from Lucasfilm’s new animated Star Wars series – Star Wars Rebels. The trailer gives fans their first look at the upcoming animated series’ visual style which is heavily influenced by the work of original Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. The series takes place between Star Wars: Episode III and…

  • BFI unveil Video-On-Demand service

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    The British Film Institute, home to the world’s largest film archive, is set to première its brand new video-on-demand player nationwide on 9th October. Phase one of the launch will see seven separate channels screening over 1,000 items of content available either for free (approx 60%) or pay-per-view (approx 40%). The launch will coincide with…

  • BT offers customers 12 months free Caller Display

    BT offers customers 12 months free Caller Display

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    Phone and broadband provider BT is offering customers the chance to grab 12 months free Caller Display. The company recently announced its annual price increase, including a rise in the cost of line rental from £15.45 to £15.99 a month. This year’s increase also introduces charges for the popular Caller Display and BT Answer 1571…

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory extends West End run

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    Sam Mendes’ hit production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has had its West End run extended for a further six months. The show had previously been booking until 31st May 2014 but will now run until at least 1st November 2014. The cast includes Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka, Nigel Planer as…

  • BBC revives Open All Hours for Christmas special

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    BBC One is reviving Classic sitcom Open All Hours for a one-off Christmas special. The original series ran for 26 episodes across four series between 1973 and 1985. The show starred Ronnie Barker as shopkeeper Arkwright, Sir David Jason as nephew Granville and Lynda Baron as nurse Gladys, the target of Arkwright’s affections. Jason and…