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BBC One to adapt J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy
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The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults, is to be adapted for BBC One. The Corporation says Rowling “will collaborate closely”with the project” which is being overseen by an independent production company operated by Neil Blair on behalf of Rowling’s representatives, The Blair Partnership. The number and length of the episodes to be…
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Jack Reacher: Lee Child video featurette
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Author Lee Child discusses Jack Reacher, adapted from his novel One Shot and starring Hollywood legend Tom Cruise in the title role. A city is thrown into chaos following a shooting that leaves five dead. What at first seems like a simple case to solve becomes complicated when the accused requests that Jack Reacher be…
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Trailer: Gangster Squad
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Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and—if he has his way—every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but…
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Video: Move On
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Mads Mikkelsen (Clash of the Titans) stars in Move On, an eight-part road movie inspired by film fans from all over Europe. Directed by Asger Leth (Man on a Ledge), the film sees Mikkelsen’s character engaged on a mission to deliver a mysterious silver suitcase. What sounds like a simple task becomes a thrilling chase…
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BT Vision Player on YouView – updated
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We cast our critical eye over the BT Vision Player, now available on YouView.
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BBC confirms Doctor Who 50th anniversary special
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BBC One Controller Danny Cohen has confirmed the channel will air a Doctor Who 50th anniversary special next year. An announcement of new and returning shows for the channel states: “Drama on BBC One takes another big leap in 2013 in the shape of some major event dramas, including The Village, Ripper Street, Luther, The…