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Warner Bros announces Inception and The Dark Knight iPad movie apps
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Movie giants Warner Bros have announced new iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app versions of two of the studio’s biggest films in recent years. Released by Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, the apps allow fans to watch Inception and The Dark Knight – complete with extras – from within a ‘special edition’ app. Users can download…
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Spider-Man film title announced
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Columbia Pictures have announced that the upcoming Spider-Man film, which stars Andrew Garfield in the title role, is to be called The Amazing Spider-Man, taking the character back to his comic origins. The film is the first in a rebooted timeline which sets aside the three Tobey Maguire films and is expected to see Peter…
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Three UK to offer HTC Flyer tablet
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UK mobile network Three is to offer the HTC Flyer, a new Android-powered tablet from the makers of some of the best-selling Android handsets including the Hero. The device is HTC’s first tablet and boasts a 7”, 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, a 5MP camera and front facing camera and will run Android’s Gingerbread at…
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TV product placement logo unveiled
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Commercial TV channels airing UK-produced shows containing product placement – the inclusion of goods or services in return for a fee – will have to transmit a new logo around the programmes to ensure viewers are aware of of the inclusion of featured items. Under guidelines set out by broadcasting regulator Ofcom, the logo will…
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BAFTA wins for The King's Speech
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As widely expected, Colin Firth has been named best actor at this year’s BAFTAs for his portrayal of George VI in The King’s Speech. Firth’s performance as the speech-impaired monarch has also been recognised by the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and London Film Critics’ Circle awards. The actor also won the award last year…
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Jedward to represent Ireland at Eurovision
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Pop twins Jeward – real names John and Edward Grimes – are to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The 19 year old brothers, who rose to fame in the 2009 series of The X Factor, beat four other acts – Don Mescall, The Vard Sisters, Nikki Kavanagh and Bling – in a…