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  • This Life star Daniela Nardini joins Waterloo Road

    This Life star Daniela Nardini joins Waterloo Road

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    Former This Life star Daniela Nardini has joined the cast of BBC One’s award-winning drama Waterloo Road. Nardini plays new science teacher Esther Fairclough, a passionate, driven but maverick science teacher who has an unconventional approach to inspiring her pupils. Describing her character, the actress said: “Esther is mildly dangerous with the potential to get…

  • The Hobbit – new production video

    The Hobbit – new production video

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    Here’s a new production video from the set of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , the long-awaited movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic book which is being shot as a prequel to Sir Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. The clip features Martin Freeman as Bilbo and Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and depicts…

  • NOW TV launches on Roku

    NOW TV launches on Roku

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    Owners of Roku’s media streaming boxes can now access Sky’s NOW TV movie service. Launched this summer, NOW TV offers instant access to the latest films showing on Sky’s Movie channels and is available on smartphones, tablets or and computers, as well as connected devices such as YouView set top boxes. The service offers blockbuster…

  • The Hobbit – sneak peek clip

    The Hobbit – sneak peek clip

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    Here’s a sneak peek clip from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , the long-awaited movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic book which is being shot as a prequel to Sir Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. The clip features Martin Freeman as Bilbo and Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and depicts a scene which…

  • Fresh Meat to return for third series

    Fresh Meat to return for third series

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    Channel 4 has confirmed its student comedy drama Fresh Meat is to return for a third series. Written by Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, the show stars Joe Thomas, Jack Whitehall, Zawe Ashton, Greg McHugh and Charlotte Ritchie. The second series concluded on Tuesday with an episode that saw the future of…

  • Star Trek Into Darkness plot revealed

    Star Trek Into Darkness plot revealed

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    Paramount Pictures has released the plot synopsis for Star Trek Into Darkness, the sequel to J.J. Abrams’ 2009 hit Star Trek reboot. Earlier this month it was announced the film’s first 9 minutes will be released exclusively in IMAX 3D theatres beginning December 14th. “When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they…