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Microsoft to launch music streaming service

14 July 2009, 09:48

Microsoft has plans to launch a Spotify-like music streaming service, and it'll be made available "imminently".

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Virgin Media to launch four new high-definition channels

13 July 2009, 12:55

After months of speculation, Virgin Media has finally announced that a selection of HD channels are imminent.

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Michael Jackson dies, aged 50

26 June 2009, 17:11

Legendary entertainer passes away at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Ofcom may force Sky into sharing premium channels

26 June 2009, 11:53

Ofcom consultation on pay TV market may force Sky to offer its premium channels to rival broadcasters.

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Setanta goes into administration

23 June 2009, 16:16

With its rights to Premier League football snapped up by ESPN, Setanta is to cease broadcasting.

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Free music to influence UK singles and albums charts

22 June 2009, 14:52

Official UK Charts Company states that free music streaming services will one day influence the charts.

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Sky outlines plans for UK's first HD news channel

11 June 2009, 10:08

Sky news HD to launch in Spring 2010, promises to bring viewers even closer to domestic and international news.

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Setanta fighting for survival after failing to secure BSkyB rescue deal

10 June 2009, 10:47

Irish broadcaster Setanta appears to be on the verge of entering administration.

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Microsoft's ZuneHD to arrive on UK shores this year?

15 April 2009, 15:12

Complete with OLED display and HD resolution, rumour-mill reckons.

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BBC extends HD programming hours

17 March 2009, 16:23

The BBC has announced that its sole HD channel - BBC HD - will now run for nine hours daily.

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Orange Wednesdays to include 241 Pizza Express meal: misers rejoice

3 February 2009, 16:25

Take the missus out for dinner and a movie for just over a tenner.

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2009 Oscar nominations announced

22 January 2009, 15:00

The 2009 Oscar nominees have been announced and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button leads the way with 13 nominations.

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Virgin Media to offer sport on demand with Setanta Replay

19 January 2009, 11:04

Virgin Media is today bolstering its on-demand content by offering sports programming up to seven days after broadcast.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie trailer

18 December 2008, 14:03

20th Century Fox has let loose the first movie trailer for 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but is it any good?

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Terminator Salvation trailer #2

11 December 2008, 13:38

The second trailer for the fourth Terminator outing is available for viewing, and it's showing some early promise.

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Nolan's Dark Knight returning to U.S. theatres on January 23rd

5 December 2008, 11:23

U.S. moviegoers will get another chance to see 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight on the big screen, but can it sink the Titanic?

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The Simpsons offer their take on Apple products

1 December 2008, 10:00

What happens when Steve Mobs decides to open a mApple store in Springfield? Hilarity ensues.

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Sky bolsters range of HD channels with Disney Cinemagic HD

25 November 2008, 11:18

Sky has continued to add to its ever-expanding HD line-up by announcing the upcoming launch of Disney Cinemagic HD.

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I'm a PC merchandise: clothing for the uninhibited nerd?

21 November 2008, 15:43

Fond of Microsoft's Life Without Walls campaign? Or just a plain ol' nerd? Here's some attire for the "I'm a PC" crowd.

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Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler trailer

21 November 2008, 12:14

Fox Searchlight Pictures has made available the first trailer for "The Wrestler", and it's already being touted as oscar-worthy.

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Star Trek trailer #2: I like this ship, it's exciting

18 November 2008, 10:06

The second trailer for Star Trek is now available, and it provides an action-packed look at J.J. Abrams' 2009 installment.

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Star Trek: J.J. Abrams' Enterprise NCC-1701 unveiled

12 November 2008, 14:57

The first image of the all-new Enterprise from J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek movie is now available for viewing.

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Sky agrees to give basic channels back to Virgin Media customers

4 November 2008, 15:45

BSkyB and Virgin Media have finally come to an agreement that will see basic Sky channels return to cable.

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Samsung shows off state-of-the-art 40in OLED TV

30 October 2008, 15:40

Samsung has demo'd a 40in OLED full HD TV, but the company admitted that the screen is at the very limit of what it can manufacture today.

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Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino trailer

27 October 2008, 13:01

Warner Bros. has launched a teaser trailer for what could be Clint Eastwood's last on-screen appearance.

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Notorious trailer provides a look at Biggie Smalls biopic

24 October 2008, 15:04

Rap stars and movies aren't usually a good combination, but the story of The Notorious B.I.G. doesn't look all that bad.

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Star Trek images provide a look at J.J. Abrams' new crew

16 October 2008, 10:49

Paramount Pictures provides a closer look at the new Kirk, Spock, Scotty, McCoy, Chekov, Sulu and Uhura.

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Richard Donner says Lethal Weapon 5 isn't happening

14 October 2008, 11:47

We were looking forward to another Riggs and Murtaugh outing, but series Director Richard Donner says the project dead in the water.

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10 October 2008, 15:24

We're giving you the chance to win a pair of exclusive tickets to a VIP preview screening of Eagle Eye at London’s IMAX.

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TCAAC 15 - Amazon go DRM free!

10 October 2008, 13:18

DRM was brought in to protect music publishers, much to the chagrin of the general public... but Amazon are going DRM-free with their downloads... Nick and Scott investigate.

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Lethal Weapon 5 on the fast track, says Murtaugh Jr.

7 October 2008, 10:38

Columbus Short reveals that Riggs and Murtaugh will be back once again as Warner Bros. has Lethal Weapon 5 on the fast track.

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Quantum of Solace: Another Way to Die music video now online

1 October 2008, 14:48

Just as the theme tune begins to grow on us, the music video comes along and puts us right back at square one...

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Quantum of Solace theme tune makes its way online

19 September 2008, 12:41

Alicia Keys and Jack White's Another Way to Die, theme tune to 2008 Bond outing Quantum of Solace, can be heard online.

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