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Leonardo On CBBC

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials, Television,

LeonardoAttention Great Britain!

If you're going to be around what you folks call a telly on Monday evening April 11, you might want to check out a TV series called Leonardo that's airing on CBBC at 5:15pm (17:15).

The first episode is called "Anything Goes." UK's Telegraph has already given the show a thumbs up, saying it "has its roots in traditional adventure drama. And thoroughly engaging it is too."

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Weekend Reading: Borders, Bruce Jones, Dick Tracy And Alan Moore

Dick TracyCan you believe another weekend is already here? I can't, so I'd better post a few links and then hit the liquor store!

Let's see what's out there on the interwebs for those of us not already enjoying C2E2:

Borders: The bookstore chain just didn’t drop into bankruptcy overnight. Here’s a list of a half-dozen balls they dropped that you’d think they wouldn’t have.
[Link: Making Light]

Bruce: Comic book writer (remember his run on Hulk?) and novelist Bruce Jones ponders the future of fiction.

Return: John Zipperer at Weimar World Service reports that editorial cartoonist Lyle Lahey is back from his sabbatical, and in top form as he makes fun of Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin.

Dick: For those of you who don’t already know, there’s a new creative team on the venerable comic strip, Dick Tracy. It’s writer Mike Curtis and artist Joe Staton, and the whole thing is 3 daily panels of awesome. Hogan’s Alley interviews Staton about his new job.

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John Lennon’s Death to Be Commemorated on Television

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rock,

The life of John Lennon will be remembered on Wednesday, December 8 -- the 30th anniversary of his death.

Throughout the day, BBC America will air several specials related to the late artist and his former band. In addition to repeated showings of the film Backbeat, starring Stephen Dorff, the network will broadcast three documentaries: The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco, Imagine: John Lennon and The Beatles Biggest Secrets.

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BBC iPlayer coming to the iPad

Posted by Patrick Lambert Categories: News, iPad Apps,

bbc iplayer ipad

When the BBC launched it's iPlayer service, a way for people to listen to shows from the BBC radio and TV stations from the past 7 days, it was hailed as a great step forward. With more than 139 million requests in October, it's currently the largest VoD service in the UK, comparable in scope with Hulu in the US. Unfortunately, the iPlayer service has been limited to UK citizens only. Now, the BBC has announced that it's coming to the US with a subscription based model, initially as an iPad app. The iPlayer app will allow people to watch popular BBC shows on demand like Dr Who. So far, the only way people outside of the UK has been able to get some of the BBC shows was through third party services like iTunes, or from networks who bought the rights to redistribute shows on their channels. Now, a single app will allow the BBC to provide that content directly to users for a monthly fee. The service should be live at some point next year.

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Royal Wedding May Get 3D Treatment

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Specials, BBC,

Prince William and Kate Middleton

If you don't have already have a 3D television on your Christmas wish list, you might want to add it now.

Broadcasters filming one of 2011's biggest events might take advantage of the technology.

According to the Daily Mail, Sky TV, BBC and Virgin are already in talks to present Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials in 3D. The highly-anticipated wedding will take place at Westminster Abbey.

In case you fail to get an invitation, make sure to set aside April 29 for to watch the ceremony. You might even catch a performance from rumored performer Elton John.

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TV on DVD: November 23, 2010

7th Heaven Final Season DVDHere are some of the options available this week:

  • 7th Heaven (Final Season)
  • 12 Men of Christmas (TV Movie)
  • Batman Beyond (Complete Series)
  • Deadwood (Complete Series) **Blu-ray**
  • Durham County (Season 2)
  • Murder, She Wrote (Season 12)
  • The Pillars of the Earth (TV Miniseries)
  • Sekirei (Season 1)
  • Space Precinct (Complete Series)
  • The Tudors (Complete Series)
  • Wagon Train (Season 2)

Make sure to also check out the film options for this week.

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TV on DVD: November 9, 2010

Sherlock Season 1 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • The Boondocks (Season 3)
  • Californication (Season 3)
  • Doctor Who (Series 5)
  • The Golden Girls (25th Anniversary) (Complete Collection)
  • Men of a Certain Age (Season 1)
  • Metalocalypse (Season 3)
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Limited Edition) (Vol. XIX)
  • Lie to Me (Season 2)
  • Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (Complete Series)
  • Sherlock (Season 1)
  • Whale Wars (Season 3)

Make sure to also check out the film options for this week.

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TV on DVD: November 2, 2010

V - Season 1 DVDHere are some of the options available this week:

  • Beverly Hills, 90210 (Final Season)
  • Deadliest Catch (Season 6)
  • Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen (Story 79)
  • Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis (Story 154)
  • The Facts of Life (Season 5)
  • The Fugitive (Season 4)
  • The Larry Sanders Show (Complete Series)
  • Mad About You (Season 5)
  • My Life on the D-List (Season 2)
  • Nip/Tuck (Complete Series)
  • The Pacific (HBO Miniseries)
  • V (Season 1)
Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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TV on DVD: September 28, 2010

Scrubs Season 9 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Collection 5, Part 1)
  • The Cleveland Show (Season 1)
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Season 10)
  • Ellery Queen Mysteries (Complete Series)
  • Legend of the Seeker (Season 2)
  • The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries (Set 2)
  • Midsomer Murders (Set 16)
  • Paranormal State (Season 4)
  • Party Down (Season 2)
  • Rhoda (Volume 1)
  • Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Miniseries)
  • Scrubs (Season 9)
  • Top Gear (Season 13)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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TV on DVD: September 21, 2010

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • 30 Rock (Season 4)
  • Being Human (Season 2)
  • Bored to Death (Season 1)
  • Castle (Season 2)
  • Community (Season 1)
  • Desperate Housewives (Season 6)
  • Dragon Ball GT (Complete Series)
  • The Hills (Season 6)
  • How I Met Your Mother (Season 5)
  • Human Target (Season 1)
  • Law & Order: SVU (Season 11)
  • The Mentalist (Season 2)
  • Modern Family (Season 1)
  • Mythbusters (Collection 6)
  • Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Season 1)
  • Two and a Half Men (Season 7)

Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.

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