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  • The Possession – trailer

    The Possession – trailer

    Based on a true story, The Possession is the terrifying story of a family uniting in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. The film stars ]Jeffrey Dean Morgan (WATCHMEN) and Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”), and is directed by Ole Bornedal (NIGHTWATCH). Clyde (Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Sedgwick) see little cause for alarm…

  • Tor UK books now DRM-free

    The UK arm of fantasy and Sci-fi publisher Tor says all its ebooks are now available to buy without DRM. Authors published by company, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, include Douglas Adams, Paul Cornell and Amanda Hocking. “We believe that making our Tor ebooks DRM-free is the best for our readers, allowing you to use…

  • Joss Whedon to return for Avengers sequel

    Joss Whedon to return for Avengers sequel

    Joss Whedon will write and direct a sequel to Avengers Assemble, this year’s box office smash hit. The sequel will be preceded by further standalone films for Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. Whedon’s involvement in the follow-up was confirmed in a statement from Marvel:   “Joss Whedon has signed an exclusive deal with Marvel…

  • David Tennant talks about possible Doctor Who 50th anniversary return

    David Tennant talks about possible Doctor Who 50th anniversary return

    Former Doctor Who star David Tennant has spoken to US series Attack of the Show! about a potential return for the series’ 50th anniversary next year. Tennant told the show: “I cannot be drawn on anything. Who knows what will happen next year? “I’m sure there are lots of plans being discussed in quiet rooms…

  • November release for David Nicholls’ Great Expectations adaptation

    November release for David Nicholls’ Great Expectations adaptation

    Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes head an all-star cast in David Nicholls’ adaptation of Great Expectations, which heads to cinemas this November. The film also stars Jeremy Irvine, Holliday Grainger, Robbie Coltrane, Ewen Bremner, Jason Flemyng, Sally Hawkins, David Walliams, Tamzin Outhwaite, Olly Alexander and Jessie Cave and is directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings…

  • Bob Hoskins announces retirement from acting

    Bob Hoskins announces retirement from acting

    Legendary British actor Bob Hoskins has announced his retirement from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 69 year old actor is one of the UK’s biggest movie stars. His forty year career includes hits such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the classic British gangster films The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa.…