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BBC begins fresh Freeview HD TV trial

27 June 2008, 16:36

Freesat may have only recently launched in the UK, but the BBC has already begun testing the transmission of HD services over Freeview.

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BBC launches beta version of all-new iPlayer 2.0

27 June 2008, 12:12

A beta version of BBC's revamped iPlayer is now available and it's packing quite a few useful new features.

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Brits confused by digital TV switchover, report claims

26 June 2008, 16:41

Half of the TVs sold in the UK last year were analogue, and most buyers still don’t realise that the sets will soon become obsolete.

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Dark Knight TV spots hit overdrive

25 June 2008, 14:36

This time next month, The Dark Knight will be hitting UK theatres and Warner Bros. is stepping up the marketing.

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Arnie and Stallone finally on screen together - for Bollywood!

23 June 2008, 09:42

We've always wanted to see Schwarzenegger and Stallone in the same flick, but it won't be the Terminator vs Rambo that we'd imagined.

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One last Wall-E trailer - and it's full of action!

20 June 2008, 14:17

Disney has let loose one last trailer for this summer's sure-fire animated hit, Wall-E.

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BBC Special: Bill Gates: How a Geek Changed the World

20 June 2008, 11:08

Looking for something to watch on a Friday night? The BBC will be airing a one-hour profile of Bill Gates tonight at 7pm.

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Sky HD gets cheaper, still too expensive?

19 June 2008, 13:42

Sky has announced that its HD service is to be re-branded and given a healthy price drop.

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The Dark Knight: first look at Harvey Dent as Two-Face

17 June 2008, 16:50

We've already seen The Joker getting up to no good, now we get a sneak peak at Batman's other nemesis; Two-Face.

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81 years of BBC programming to be made available online

12 June 2008, 14:30

The BBC has announced that its entire television archive is to be made available via digital distribution.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars trailer #2 now online

12 June 2008, 12:28

The latest Star Wars trailer looks impressive, but then, don't they always? Will Clone Wars really be a return to form for the Star Wars saga?

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The Incredible Hulk, and friends, smash onto screens this week

11 June 2008, 14:27

The Incredible Hulk premieres on June 12th, and we might see cameos from Iron Man and Captain America.

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Robots strike back: first look at Terminator IV and RoboCop remake

11 June 2008, 13:57

Teaser posters for 2009's Terminator IV and 2010's RoboCop remake have been caught on camera.

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Top 50 booth babes of COMPUTEX '08

6 June 2008, 20:19

This year's COMPUTEX is drawing to a close, but it wouldn't be complete without a rundown of the top 50 booth babes.

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Jake Gyllenhaal cast as Walt Disney's Prince of Persia

21 May 2008, 11:01

The latest video game to movie adaptation will see Ubisoft's Prince of Persia heading to the big screen with Jake Gyllenhaal as the prince himself.

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Swedish digital artist creates his own Incredible Hulk

16 May 2008, 13:36

If, like many fans, you're disappointed with the CGI attempts at recreating the Hulk, check out this fan-made masterpiece.

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Sky rebrands its video-on-demand service, calls it Sky Player

15 May 2008, 16:42

When your own video-on-demand service isn't proving popular, why not attempt to take advantage of BBC's iPlayer name?

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Space Chimps set for take off this Autumn

15 May 2008, 13:41

Based on the CGI-animated film, Space Chimps crash lands this August.

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Get yourself an official Indiana Jones fedora

15 May 2008, 11:14

Well, you'd hate to turn up at next week's Indiana Jones IV premiere without one, wouldn't you?

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Third trailer for Indy IV now available

12 May 2008, 10:05

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a little over a week away, how about another trailer to help pass the time?

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The X-Files: I Want to Believe trailer

12 May 2008, 09:45

The first trailer for for the belated X-Files sequel is now available, do you believe?

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New trailers for The Dark Knight and Indiana Jones promise a spectacular summer

7 May 2008, 16:22

New trailers for The Dark Knight and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull reinforce our decision; these are the films to see this summer.

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Wolverine and the X-Men trailer

7 May 2008, 15:54

Marvel has launched a trailer for the forthcoming X-Men animated series, and it looks rather good.

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Freesat: BBC and ITV launch free HD service

6 May 2008, 13:07

The BBC and ITV have today launched a free-to-view television service across the UK.

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Scare-mongering digital music leaflet plays into BPI’s hands

1 May 2008, 13:37

Leaflet for schools and parents by Childnet International suggests the ‘three strikes’ ISP demand is already the law.

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New Incredible Hulk trailer smashes onto screens

1 May 2008, 12:58

Marvel's green giant shows his softer side in new trailer, just don't make him angry.

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BBC iPlayer now available on Virgin Media

30 April 2008, 10:57

The BBC's TV catch-up service, iPlayer, is now available to over three million Virgin Media customers.

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New Indiana Jones trailer leaks online

30 April 2008, 09:24

The latest trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has found its way online - and it's truly awesome.

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New Dark Knight poster welcomes us to a world without rules

25 April 2008, 11:50

The never-ending viral campaign behind summer blockbuster, The Dark Knight, has revealed a truly kick-ass poster.

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New Hancock movie trailer

24 April 2008, 12:29

Columbia Pictures presents an exclusive new look at Will Smith as drunken superhero, Hancock.

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Celebrate St George's Day with Sir Cut A Lot

23 April 2008, 15:00

Struggling to find a way in which to celebrate St George's Day? Not to worry, we've found the perfect solution.

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Leaked Clone Wars trailer provides Star Wars goodness

14 April 2008, 10:14

After Episodes I, II and III, you might look at any new Star Wars project with scepticism. However, until you've seen a glimpse of Clone Wars, be patient, you must.

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