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Australian Doctor Who fans to see show “immediately” after UK
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Doctor Who fans in Australia will be able to see Matt Smith’s latest adventures “immediately” after they air in the UK. In a bid to combat piracy of the hit series, broadcaster ABC is to make each episode available via it’s iview streaming and catch-up service. The season opener Asylum of the Daleks will be…
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Virgin Media launches Line Rental Saver deal
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Virgin Media is offering fixed line customers a chance to save £46 a year on the costs of their line rental. The cable firm’s new Line Rental Saver deal allows customers to pay 12 months of line rental fees in advance for the discounted rate of £12. Customers who take up the offer will then…
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ABC orders Avengers TV series pilot
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US network ABC has ordered a pilot for a new live-action series based on the Avengers movie universe. Written by Joss Whedon, S.H.I.E.L.D will focus on the security organisation headed by Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson in the films). Entertainment news site deadline.com reports Whedon will be joined for writing duties by his…
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Heading to Blu-ray – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
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If you’re already missing Batman following the epic Dark Knight Rises then Warner Bros have some good news for you – the animated Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is heading to Blu-ray. Currently available as a US import, the series is based on Frank Millar’s The Dark Knight Returns. Cast includes Peter Weller as Batman, Ariel Winter as…
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Scottish YouView viewers gain STV Player
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YouView viewers in Scotland can now access catch-up content through a new STV Player app. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services such as the BBC’s iPlayer and 4oD. The partner ISPs are also making content available to…