Infographic: ‘Star Wars’ vehicles vs everyday motorists

To celebrate the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in cinemas tomorrow, Motorparks have produced a brilliant new Star Wars-themed infographic. The infographic pits some of the most iconic vehicles in the Star Wars universe against similar vehicles that we have here on Earth. Can Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder take on a Jeep Wrangler … >

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10 British TV comedies that ended too soon

Some sitcoms come to a natural end after a long run. Others are not so lucky and get cut short in their prime. And then Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps runs for 80 episodes. Here are 10 of the best comedies that ended far too soon…   Raised By Wolves This … >

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5 classics from the archives to seek out this Christmas

Although each Christmas invariably presents a fine array of quality new programming (and Mrs Brown’s Boys), there’s plenty of quality drama and comedy to be found by rummaging through the TV and radio archives. Here we look at five of our favourites…   Hancock’s Half Hour: ‘Bill and Father Christmas’ ‘And, when he complained it … >

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5 of the best movies about psychic powers

If you have ever opted for a psychic reading to a psychic hotline, you know that it is fun and you will get some of the best tips for a relationship and many other issues when you connect with the psychic gurus. However, when we look at psychic powers in movies, it creates on a … >

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Classic ‘Doctor Who’ revisited: ‘Survival’ (1989)

The Doctor takes Ace back to her home in Perivale, where they find that her friends have all mysteriously disappeared; a discovery that leads them to a dying planet full of savage Cheetah People and one of the Doctor’s greatest enemies… Buy ‘Survival’ on DVD on Amazon here.   Best moments The Doctor goes shopping … >

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5 must-see sci-fi movies in 2017

Let’s be honest, 2016 has not been a classic year for sci-fi and fantasy cinema. While there has been no shortage of big name releases over the past 12 months, far too many of this summer’s tent-pole movies ranged from the underwhelming (Ghostbusters, X-Men: Apocalypse, Star Trek Beyond) to the downright awful (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Independence … >

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‘The Cup’ at 5: Brendan Gleeson’s Australian horse racing movie revisited

2016 marks five years since the release of The Cup. Released in cinemas in 2011, the$15 million Australian biographical film told the story of champion Aussie jockey Damien Oliver’s victory in the 2002 Melbourne Cup race with the American-bred gelding Media Puzzle, prepared by the Irish trainer Dermot Weld. Directed by Sydney-born Simon Wincer (The Young … >

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5 of the best ever shark movies

Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) stars in The Shallows, 2016’s suspenseful thriller that taps into one of man’s most primitive fears – what’s lurking beneath the ocean’s surface? The Shallows arrives on digital, Blu-ray, DVD and next-generation 4K Ultra HD™ from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on Monday 5 December. Ahead of the movie’s home entertainment release, it’s … >

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Quiz: How much do you know about ‘Fear the Walking Dead’?

Fear the Walking Dead, one of the most highly anticipated and acclaimed TV series of recent years, is back for a suspenseful and thrilling second season. Discover how the world fell apart in the companion series to the global phenomenon The Walking Dead! After witnessing the burning of Los Angeles, Madison, Travis, Daniel and their … >

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5 of the best one-off characters in ‘Merlin’

Merlin’s ensemble cast was brilliant – each actor was nothing like any other adaption of their character. As the writers say in the DVD extras, two strong actors were needed who had already got a big reputation as a foundation for the story, which ended up being Richard Wilson as Gaius and Anthony Head as … >

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