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David Somerset

Putting your finger on merchandising magic

What is it that makes some programmes hit the merchandising jackpot? What do Dallas, South Park, Alien, Scarface and The Invisible Man have in common? They are, of course, in their separate ways all ‘classics’ in one genre or another. But that is not the answer. That would be too easy. If we gave you … >

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A handful of great racing movies

Let’s be honest, many sporting movies are disappointing. Even those that are hailed as greats often aren’t as good as they’re made out to be (think Field of Dreams and you know what we mean). But this makes the ones that do get it right even more special. So, let’s have a look at three … >

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Drama on TV? Check out these five sporting highlights

Sometimes the most inspiring dramas are those without a script. From time to time, the most moving, exciting and memorable TV moments occur organically, off the cuff and in the white heat of the moment. Sport on TV is not everybody’s cup of tea, but every so often there comes a moment that simply captures … >

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Win ‘Darkmouth’ books!

Out now from Harper Collins Children’s Books, Darkmouth is a monstrously funny debut from the new star of middle-grade adventure, Dublin-based writer Shane Hegarty. Watch the trailer… To celebrate, we’ve got copies of the book to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow @CultBoxTV on Twitter and … >

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How are casinos portrayed in films throughout the eras?

From the wild Westerns to Viva Las Vegas – the casino scene has been an iconic movie moment for over a century of cinema. To celebrate this, Ladbrokes Casino have put together a quiz for you to find out which era you’d belong to! Would you be the Bootlegger trying to make a quick buck, … >

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Love is literally in the air with Cupidrone

Love is falling from the sky in Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk’s new Valentine’s Day film, featuring a real, fully operational drone! Specially developed for Valentine’s Day, Cupidrone soars over the streets in search of lucky couples and lonely singletons who are looking for love, dropping a red rose to its targets in Verona; the home of Romeo and … >

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‘Nosgoth’ trailer

Nosgoth, the free to play competitive team based multiplayer based on the Legacy of Kain series, has now launched into Open Beta worldwide. Square Enix and Psyonix are celebrating by giving double XP to everyone who plays during the Open Beta! Corey Davis, Game Director commented: “We are incredibly passionate about the Nosgoth community and … >

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‘If I Stay’ author returns with new novel ‘I Was Here’

Award-winning Gayle Forman’s heart-breaking new Young Adult story, I Was Here, is published tomorrow. A story of friendship, grief and self-discovery, the novel follows 18-year-old Cody Reynolds in the months after the shocking suicide of her best friend. As Cody looks for answers as to why Meg took her own life, she begins a journey … >

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Get ready for ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5

Since it first aired back in 2011, Game of Thrones has become one of the most popular shows on television. Based on George R. R. Martin’s novels, the HBO drama has engrossed fans with its ever-expanding storylines and loveable characters – and the latest season is set to be the best to date when it … >

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How Harry Potter keeps reinventing itself

When JK Rowling began penning the first Harry Potter plot, she could not have known what a phenomenon her hero would become. From the pages of a fantasy novel, the bespectacled youth with a scar has grown into a global sensation worth in excess of £9bn. Films, books, games, toy figures, fancy dress parties, and … >

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