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Two Lost Doctor Who Episodes Restored

Two episodes from the long-running Dr. Who were lost sometime after airing in the 1960s and were assumed never to see the light of day again. However, the two episodes (Part 3 of the William Hartnell story “Galaxy 4” and Part 2 of Patrick Troughton’s “The Underwater Menace”) have been restored to the BBC Archive.  read more

Doctor Who Coming To The Big Screen?

It looks like Dr. Who is finally coming to the big screen, but not anytime soon. The time-travel police procedural that originally ran from 1963-1989 and rebooted again in 2005 has become one of the most beloved sci-fi shows of all time and is a ratings hit in England.  read more

Jennifer Saunders Writing Ab Fab Movie

Since 1992, Jennifer Saunders has starred on the hit British comedy Absolutely Fabulous, but now Saunders plans on bringing her alcohol and drug fueled character to the mo  read more

McDonalds To Launch In-Store Television Channel

Soon, you will be able to find out the local news, entertainment features and other content at a McDonald's through their own television network.  read more

Radiohead Announces More Radio Appearances

Continuing their blitzkrieg of public appearances and fresh off the heels of their TKOL RMX 1234567 release party last night, Radiohead has confirmed an additional three band-related radio appearances, all slated to happen this week.  read more

BBC Children in Need: Rocks Manchester Benefit Concert Lineup Announced

On Nov. 17, charity organization BBC Children in Need will be putting on a benefit concert, organized by English singer-songwriter Gary Barlow. The event will be held at the M.E.N. Arena and will be hosted by Fearne Cotton, Chris Moyles and David Tennant, and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC HD. So far the lineup includes: Michael Buble Coldplay Elbow JLS Lady Gaga Hugh Laurie James Morrison N Dubz Snow Patrol Ed Sheeran From the event’s press release, “BBC Children in Need currently makes grants to 2,000 voluntary projects, community groups and registered charities who offer practical, lasting...  read more

Titanic Miniseries Casts Kevin Zegers As Lead

A mini-series about the RMS Titanic recently started filming in Belfast, North Ireland recently and casting for major roles are entering final negotiations. The 12-part mini-series, _Titatnic: Blood & Steel_ will not be like most other adaptations of the fatal voyage, but will detail the building of the infamous ship.  read more

Monty Python Members to Voice Graham Chapman Film

The members of comedy troupe Monty Python have come together to voice an animated film based on Graham Chapman’s memoir A Liar’s Autobiography (Volume VI)....  read more

BBC Commissions Film About Life of Brian Controversy

The BBC has commissioned a comedy-drama focusing on the controversy surrounding Monty Python’s Life of Brian....  read more

Radiohead Debuts New Song

Radiohead debuted a new song, titled “Staircase,” online today....  read more