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Harlequin announces new digital imprint
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Harlequin (UK), publishers of the Mills & Boon and Mira imprints, has launched Carina UK, a new digital publishing imprint. Harlequin says it will use Carina UK to “engage both aspiring and established authors” to reach broader audiences across all digital media and that authors will work with its editorial and marketing teams “to develop…
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April release for Mathieu Kassovitz’s Rebellion
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Based on the true story of French commando unit who clashed with tribes in New Caledonia, the Melanesian territory of France, Rebellion is the latest project from actor/director Mathieu Kassovitz. In April 1988 30 police are kidnapped by Kanak separatists on Ouvéa Island in the French colony of New Caledonia. Paris despatches a 300-strong commando…
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David Threlfall and Russell Tovey to star in new BBC One mystery drama
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An all-star cast including Shameless star David Threlfall and Being Human’s Russell Tovey has been announced for What Remains, a major new BBC drama series. When couple Michael (Tovey) and his heavily pregnant partner Vidya (Amber Rose Revah) move into flat 4 of number 8 Coulthard Street, a leak in the loft causes them to…
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February DVD release for Defying Gravity
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Defying Gravity, the space drama from the producers of Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives, comes to DVD next month. The series follows the adventures of eight astronauts on board the international spacecraft and first aired on BBC2 and BBC HD in 2009. Despite attracting a hard core of fans, only thirteen episodes of were ever…
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Top Hat nominated for five Whatsonstage.com awards
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Out friends at West End musical Top Hat have been nominated for a 5 Whatsonstage.com Awards including Best New Musical and Best Actor but need your votes to win. Best New Musical – Top Hat Best Actor in a Musical – Tom Chambers Best Supporting Actress in a Musical – Vivien Parry Best Supporting Actor…
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Sky announces raft of new British dramas
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Sky has today confirmed a raft of exclusive, British-made dramas starring of the major talent including Dominic Cooper, Vanessa Redgrave, David Harewood and Kylie Minogue. The commissions include a drama based on the life of Ian Fleming, a season of films from acclaimed female screenwriters and the directorial debuts of actors Idris Elba, Matt Smith…