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  Stephen Hawking to appear on The Big Bang Theory

  April 4, 2012 / Entertainment, International

  The first images of Stephen Hawking‘s guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory have been released.
  In the pictures, the 70-year-old theoretical physicist can be seen meeting with Sheldon (Jim Parsons) in what appears to be a library.

  They are taken from an episode of the CBS sitcom airing in the US this Thursday (April 5) entitled ‘The Hawking Excitation’, which follows Sheldon’s attempts to track down the cosmologist after Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) begins working with him.
  Details of Hawking’s cameo in The [...]

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  Tory MP suggests ‘The Voice’ is just a very expensive advert

  April 4, 2012 / Entertainment, Music

  Conservative MP Philip Davies has hit out at The Voice UK and the BBC, describing the show as “a very expensive advert” for music label Universal.
  The rights to the Saturday night music series were purchased by the BBC for a large investment, rumoured to be over £20 million. The winner of the talent search lands a deal with Universal and three of the show’s star coaches are also signed to the record company.
  Davies, who is MP for Shipley, West Yorkshire, [...]

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  Zeebox says social is changing TV Commerce: Q&A with founder, Anthony Rose

  March 7, 2012 / Live TV, News

  Zeebox has been dubbed by some as the “future of social TV.” CBR spoke with Zeebox founder and ex-CTO of BBC iPlayer on how social engagement is changing the face of TV commerce.

  How do you think TV Commerce will develop in the future?
  People have been looking for all sorts of ways to make TV more interactive. At Zeebox we asked consumers, what would you want to do when watching TV? The answer was to get more information about what’s playing [...]

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  Apple to unveil new Apple TV along with next iPad?

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Adding to previous chatter, a new report says Apple will unveil a new Apple TV set-top box alongside its next iPad.
  In a recent report, The Verge says both devices will get their debut at tomorrow’s special event and that there’s a reason for that: They both use the same chip.
  Citing anonymous sources, The Verge says the chip will be the previously rumored (and photographed) “A5X”, versus the A6–the latter being the expected quad-core chip and successor to the dual-core A5, [...]

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  TV ad revenue hits record thanks to Google and Groupon

  March 7, 2012 / News

  A record £4.36bn spent in 2011 as internet giants plough millions into TV ads for first time.
  Television advertising revenue in the UK increased by 2.2% year on year to a record £4.36bn in 2011, as advertisers such as internet giants Google and Groupon ploughed millions into TV commercials for the first time.
  The UK TV market was buoyed by 887 new or returning advertisers – defined as those who have not run commercials for at least five years – according to [...]

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  Sky revamps iPad app to support multi-screen F1 streaming

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Sky has announced a major revamp of the Sky Sports News iPad app to support multi-screen video streams, starting with the launch of the new Sky Sports F1 channel this Friday.
  The satellite broadcaster, which has won the rights to show all Grand Prix live on television from 2012 to 2018, intends to offer “unparralled” coverage of the world’s premier motorsport.
  It also hopes to entice free-to-air viewers to its pay-TV platform with the lure of various content supporting Formula One, including [...]

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  Netflix-branded remotes rumoured for UK

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Netflix has revealed plans to increase its presence in the UK market.
  The video streaming firm told Tech Radar that it is planning to introduce its app to more smart TV platforms in the territory, and release branded-remote controls.
  Netflix launched in the UK in January, hitting the PlayStation 3, iPad and PC among other devices. Samsung smart TVs are the only sets to carry the service in the region, but other brands are expected to sign up in the near future.
  “Smart [...]

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  Toshiba announces glasses-free 3D laptop

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Toshiba has announced the Satellite P855 glasses-free 3D laptop.
  The electronics manufacturer showcased the mid-range computer during its 2012 Partner Summit, reports Tech Radar.
  Toshiba’s Satellite P855 features a 15.6-inch screen, Intel Series CPU and an Nvidia 630 GT graphics card. The machine also packs Harrman Kardon speakers and is coated in brushed aluminium.
  A lenticular lens sheet and 3D webcam technology track the user’s eyes and realign the image on screen depending on where they are looking. Toshiba first showcased this tech [...]

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  Animal Planet becomes Sky’s 60th HD channel

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Sky has announced the addition of the 60th high definition channel to its satellite TV lineup, as HD viewing on the platform increases by almost two thirds.
  The Discovery Communications-operated Animal Planet HD has now started broadcasting on channel 525 on Sky’s electronic programme guide.
  The wildlife channel becomes the 32nd network in Sky’s Entertainment Extra HD pack, excluding the six free-to-air channels.
  Sky now beams HD programming to more than 4m homes in the UK via its Sky+ HD set top boxes, [...]

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  Coming Soon to Henley

  October 21, 2011 / Local TV, View TV News

  View TV Henley is an online television station for Henley featuring all the latest in local news, events, businesses, lifestyle, sport and industry.
  Here’s just a taster of what residents of Henley can expect from View TV Henley, due to launch in Winter 2011…
  If you like what you see here and think your business could benefit from a professional advertorial, or would like to contribute then get in touch by emailing henley@viewtv.co.uk
  To watch View TV Henley visit the link;
  www.viewtv.co.uk/henley
   

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  Coming Soon to Reading

  October 21, 2011 / Local TV, View TV News

  View TV Reading is an online television station for the people of Reading featuring all the latest in local news, events, businesses, lifestyle, sport and industry.
  Here’s a taster of what residents of Reading can expect from View TV Reading, due to launch in Winter 2011.
  If you like what you see here and think your business could benefit from a professional advertorial, or would like to contribute then get in touch by emailing reading@viewtv.co.uk
  To watch View TV Reading follow the link;
  www.viewtv.co.uk/reading
   

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  Top Gear did not libel carmaker Tesla, high court rules

  October 20, 2011 / View TV News

  Tesla Motors loses major part of high court libel claim against BBC’s motoring programme over performance of its Roadster.
  Electric sports carmaker Tesla Motors has lost a major part of its high court libel claim against the BBC’s Top Gear programme, but is still suing the corporation for malicious falsehood over an episode that showed the company’s Roadster model running out of battery in a race.
  Ruling at the high court in London on Wednesday, Mr Justice Tugendhat said that no Top [...]

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  Dirty Dancing star Grey to judge on Strictly

  October 20, 2011 / View TV News

  Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey is to guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing next month.
  The 51-year-old actress will replace Len Goodman for a week while the head judge takes a break.
  Grey won Dancing with the Stars – the US version of the celebrity dance show, on which Goodman also judges – last year with her partner Derek Hough.
  She will join fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on the panel on 5 and 6 November.
  “I so look [...]

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  ‘Just A Minute’: Radio 4 show hits BBC Two to celebrate anniversary

  October 20, 2011 / View TV News

  Just A Minute will transfer to BBC Two for a special series next year.
  The popular Radio 4 show will air ten special episodes to mark its 45th anniversary, the BBC announced today.
  Host Nicholas Parsons will present the television programmes, while regular guests like Paul Merton are expected to take part alongside new players.
  Just A Minute challenges contestants to speak on a particular subject for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
  “After 45 years of chairing Just A Minute on the [...]

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  Katie Price enters Big Brother for ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ premiere

  October 20, 2011 / View TV News

  Katie Price and Dane Bowers are among the celebrities to have entered the Big Brother house for the Paranormal Activity 3 UK premiere.
  Celebrity Big Brother housemates Paddy Doherty, Lucien Laviscount and Bobby Sabel also re-entered the compound for the horror sequel.
  Hollyoaks actor Keiron Richardson, Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton and several Made in Chelsea cast members also met with the current Big Brother housemates.
  Tom O’Connell told Richardson that he was “fit”, while Sabel played a game of spin the bottle [...]

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  The Jewellery Channel

  October 20, 2011 / Live TV

  The Jewellery Channel

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  Fox to stream movies online

  October 20, 2011 / View TV News

  Fox Media is soon to allow virtual cinemas

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  Watch TV on your iPhone

  October 20, 2011 / Live TV

  Watching Live TV on iPhone is now a reality without sign up screens.

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