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Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsPercy Jackson And The Lightning Thief is a fantasy adventure film. Directed by Chris Columbus who is famous for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Mrs Doubtfire and Home Alone the film is an adaptation of the novel by Rick Riordan. Logan Lerman pays the lead role.The film has had a very m...09:03 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Ashes to Ashes

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAshes to Ashes is a police drama with a twist. This series is the sequel to the hit cult show Life on Mars. The central character Alex Drake is played by Keeley Hawes. Many of the cast of the first series return to reprise their roles including Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster and Montserrat Lomba...16:25 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

The Jason Bourne Series

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Jason Bourne Series is spy thriller at its best. There are three films in the series which are loosely based on the books by Eric Van Lustbader. The films are The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Matt Damon plays the lead and he utterly owns the role.Audiences ha...16:25 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Alvin And The Chipmunks

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAlvin And The Chipmunks is a family fun movie. Based on the 1950’s animated series created by Ross Bagdasarian. There are now two Hollywood films starring Jason Lee, David Cross with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney as the chipmunks.For anyone that has young chi...16:25 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Solomon Kane

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSolomon Kane is a dark fantasy adventure. Directed by Michael J. Bassett and is loosely based on the pulp magazine character Solomon Kane created in 1928 by Robert E. Howard. James Purefoy (Rome) stars in the title role. The film also stars Rachel Hurd-Wood, Mackenzie Crook and Pete Postlethwaite....16:25 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Remember Me

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsRemember Me is a romantic drama. Based on a screenplay written by Will Fetters the film stars Robert Pattinson (Tyler), Emilie de Ravin (Ally) and Pierce Brosnan (Charles).  The story is one of love and loss and family relationship set against the background of New York pre September 11th 200...15:55 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Lost

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsLost is one of the most popular TV series of recent years. The show was created by Damon Lindelof, J. J. Abrams and Jeffrey Lieber and has run for six seasons. With an excellent ensemble cast including Matthew Fox, Josh Holloway, Evangeline Lilly, Dominic Monaghan and Naveen Andrews the show gripp...15:55 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Supernatural

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSupernatural is a horror drama series. The show was created by Eric Kripke and follows two brothers who are embroiled in the world of demon hunting and the paranormal. Starring Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) and Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester) as the two main characters the relationship between ...15:55 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Shrek

Amazon.co.uk Widgets Shrek is the classic fairytale with a twist. There are five films in this hugely successful computer animated series. The title character is an ugly green ogre and is one of the best anti heroes of recent times. The films have an all star cast including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz...15:55 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Up In The Air

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsUp In The Air is one of the most refreshing comedy dramas of recent years. It is a film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name, written by Walter Kirn. George Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham who is a corporate downsizer and spends his life travelling the country by plane and firing people.All...16:17 Fri 18th Jun 2010

The IT Crowd

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe IT Crowd is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning British sitcom. Set in the London offices of the fictional corporation Reynholm Industries, the show revolves around the three staff members of its I.T. (information technology) department - the two technicians named Moss (Richard Ayoade) and Roy (Chr...16:17 Fri 18th Jun 2010

Apple iTunes

Apple iTunes is one of the world’s leading digital media player applications. The Apple brand is known for quality and innovation. Apple iTunes allows you to play music and videos on your iPod and also when connected to the iTunes store will allow you to purchase and download music, music videos, television shows...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Last FM

Last FM is an online social music site. It allows users to connect with other listeners with similar music tastes, to custom-build their own radio stations and to watch music video-clips. The station is a global music service available in 12 languages. It claims over 40 million active users based in more than 200 count...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Argos

Argos is the home of catalogue shopping. They offer everything you can think of but are most known for their electrical goods, toys and jewellery. The online shop is just the same as the high street shop with easy to find products and bargain prices. Most goods ordered online can be delivered to your door. With over 1...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Asda Shopping

Asda shopping online is just as good at saving you money every day as their stores. They offer all the same products from groceries which can be delivered to your door to clothes and toys to insurance and savings. Asda price is their slogan and it implies good value for money. When Asda talk about what they do for the...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Amazon Shopping

Amazon is famous for great deals and efficient service in online shopping. They are most well known for selling books, CDs and DVDs they also have departments for households goods, clothes, electronics and even DIY plus many others. They offer the lowest possible prices and the variable shipping rates are a unique feat...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Video Websites

Video WebsitesIn the always-advancing world of the internet, a great way to whittle away the hours is to watch some free videos. Whether it’s a video on how to make chicken soup or short film made by art students, you’re sure to find it on the internet.The most popular video website on the web is, u...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Listing the Lists

Dylan: acclaimedWhy are lists so interesting I can think of five good reasons... but seriously, there are an awful lot of lists out there, perhaps in pop music more than anywhere else. Nick Hornby01:00 Wed 05th Feb 2003

Cor Baby That's A Really Good Idea

Update (Monday 7 October 2002): Congratulations to John and the many people who helped him reach No 9 in the charts released yesterday - He's a two-hit wonder! ************************************01:00 Wed 28th Aug 2002

On the death of Alan Lomax

Alan Lomax (1915-2002)Sadly, the great music archivist and celebrated ethnomusicologist passed away on July 19, 2002 at the age of 87. Like so many of the musicians he first recorded and brought to01:00 Mon 22nd Jul 2002