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Iron Man's second trailer full of promise

29 February 2008, 09:40

The new full length trailer for Jon Favreau's 2008 comic book adaptation, Iron Man, premiered in the US last night and after wiping the silly grins off our faces, we're ...

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Sky adding three HD channels to its line-up

28 February 2008, 12:39

Subscribers to Sky HD will soon be able to take advantage of three new HD channels; Sky Sports HD 3, Sky Movies Premiere HD and FX HD.

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Jackson's Neverland going up for auction

27 February 2008, 16:17

Fancy yourself a 2,800 acre fantasy-themed home in California? Well, Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch could be going to auction on March 19th.

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Scientists announce biggest-ever pliosaur

27 February 2008, 15:28

Pliosaurs, the marine reptiles from the Jurassic period, have been discovered in fossilised form on an Arctic island and Norwegian scientists have declared one such discovery as "the largest marine ...

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Justice League back on track for 2009

27 February 2008, 10:11

With the writers strike now over, Warner Bros. is going full speed ahead with its superhero mash-up; Justice League of America.

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Terminator 4 hitting cinemas in May 2009

26 February 2008, 09:59

It's time to invest in that 2009 diary as Warner Bros. has today announced that Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins will open in cinemas in May 2009.

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The Academy Awards 2008

25 February 2008, 09:57

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 80th Academy Awards ceremony last night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Find out which movies and stars came ...

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Review: Jumper

22 February 2008, 14:27

Sci-Fi action thriller, Jumper, had the ingredients upon which an entertaining saga could have been built. Instead, it delivers one of the worst movies of the year so far.

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BBC programming comes to Apple's iTunes

19 February 2008, 12:48

Television content specific to the UK on Apple's iTunes is scarce to say the least. That however is all set to change as the BBC and Apple strike a deal ...

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Review: National Treasure: Book of Secrets

18 February 2008, 16:36

Book of Secrets, sequel to 2004's National Treasure, sees Nicholas Cage reprise his role as treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates. This time, he's out to uncover the truth.

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Hugh Jackman still looks like Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

14 February 2008, 11:20

The first image of Hugh Jackman as Logan, a.k.a. Wolverine, in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine doesn't hold many surprises. Oddly enough, he still looks like Wolverine.

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Star Trek won't be warping to theatres this year

14 February 2008, 10:49

Trekkies won't be getting a Merry Christmas this year as Paramount has pushed back J.J. Abrams' Star Trek to a 2009 release.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer leaks online - it officially rocks!

14 February 2008, 10:09

Though expected on the official Indiana Jones website later today, the eagerly anticipated trailer for Indiana Jones IV has made its way onto the internet. Indy is well and truly ...

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Star Wars heading back to the big screen once again

12 February 2008, 10:47

Star Wars fans rejoice, Lucasfilm has today announced that Star Wars will be returning to the big screen in the form of a feature length computer animated movie titled Star ...

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Spielberg and Lucas deliver the best Valentine's gift

12 February 2008, 10:09

Nothing says "I love you" quite like the first trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which will be released this February 14th.

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James Bond: Quantum of Solace teaser poster

7 February 2008, 12:00

A teaser poster for 2008's Bond movie, Quantum of Solace has made its way online. If I had to sum it up in one word, the word would be...minimalistic.

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Review: Cloverfield

6 February 2008, 15:08

Cloverfield, produced by JJ Abrams and directed by Matt Reeves, carried a marketing campaign that had the Internet buzzing for months. Having premiered in UK cinemas last week, it delivers ...

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Claim your free 2 for 1 Vue cinema card

6 February 2008, 09:22

The Sun and Vue Cinemas have teamed up to give everyone the chance of claiming a free 2 for 1 Vue cinema card. If like me you love watching movies, ...

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M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening trailer

5 February 2008, 14:24

Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 movie, The Happening, has made its appearance online and it looks quite promising.

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First look at Indiana Jones' Crystal Skull

5 February 2008, 09:58

Ever wondered what the new instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise is all about? It's title, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, tells us so much, but ...

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Amazon and LOVEFiLM set to combine

4 February 2008, 12:17

Amazon and LOVEFiLM announced today that LOVEFiLM will acquire Amazon Europe's DVD rental business in the UK and Germany.

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Iron Man's Super Bowl XLII advertisement

4 February 2008, 11:48

2008's action adventure staring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow has the internet buzzing. Does the 30 second Super Bowl advertisement live up to expectations?

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Wall-E makes an appearance at Super Bowl XLII

4 February 2008, 11:21

There weren't many memorable Super Bowl spots at this years championship game of the NFL but one that did stand out was another teaser for Disney Pixar's Wall-E.

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Lost: Season 4 debuts, still lost

4 February 2008, 10:59

Series four of hit ABC drama, Lost, aired in the UK yesterday. Advertisements for the show on Sky One had promised that "Answers are coming", did you find any?

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Get rich with YouTube: partner programme comes to UK

31 January 2008, 09:35

YouTube's partner programme, allowing content creators to generate revenue via ads running next to videos, is now available in the UK. We Brits always take pride in our unique humour, ...

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Lyrebird, the most remarkable animal!

29 January 2008, 15:25

A few weeks ago on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, guest star Sir David Attenborough revealed the Lyrebird to be one of his favourite animals. Able to imitate any sound ...

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Pixar's Toy Story heading into third dimension

25 January 2008, 09:56

Fans of the Toy Story movies, mark your calendars. 2009 and 2010 will see Toy Story, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 all air on the big screen in ...

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Bond 22: Quantum Of Solace

24 January 2008, 14:23

Yep, Quantum of Solace, that's the name given to the forthcoming 22nd instalment to the Bond franchise.

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Last.fm sets out to Free the Music

24 January 2008, 13:12

Last.fm, a service known as "the social music revolution" has announced that users can now play full-length tracks for free on its website.

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Heath Ledger dead at 28

23 January 2008, 09:52

Australian actor Heath Ledger, star of this summer's The Dark Knight, was found dead yesterday at an apartment in New York City.

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2008 Oscar nominations announced

22 January 2008, 15:56

The 2008 Oscar nominations have been unveiled and Coen brothers' No Country For Old Men leads the list alongside Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood, both picking up 8 ...

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Nick's Taser experience hits CNN

22 January 2008, 12:16

HEXUS' very own celebrity, Nick Haywood, has featured on CNN in his now infamous "don't Tase me bro" masterpiece.

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Star Trek teaser trailer hits the right notes

22 January 2008, 10:42

It'll be a hard task for anyone to bring the Star Trek franchise back to best, but judging by this teaser trailer for 2008's Star Trek, director J.J. Abrams could ...

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