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July 31st :Combat terrorism on the Gameboy Advance…

No, I’ve not found a way to create a conspiracy with the console, but it’s anew game that spans over 12 levels with you as the leader of an elite commandounit.

CT: Special Forcesis online and out on Gameboy Advance now.

Evil strikes a tenth time at the cinema…

B>DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Paul Greenwood returnswith a tenth film in what seems to be a never-ending story, but at leastthis one doesn’t take itself seriously one iota.

Jason Xis online and at the cinema now.

July 30th :Droopy’s tennis game is a smash on GBA…

Once in a while comes a game that completely revolutionises the gamingindustry. This is not that game. But it is a great piece of entertainment.

Droopy’s Open Tennisis online and out on Gameboy Advance now.

Kung Pow! Pardon? It’s on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta returns with an offbeatcomedy that’s gone straight to video (and rental DVD) over here from this weekbut the R1 has a damn sight more extras I’ll bet.

Kung Pow! Enter the Fistis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

PRESS RELEASE: 24 Hour Party People on DVD…

Thanks to DSA PR for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for this press releaseabout the DVD which is released on August 23rd 2002.

The press release for24 Hour Party Peopleis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Conflict: Desert Storm – the sequels…

Thanks to Chinedu Udezue from RDA for SCi for the news that this game, which isn’t released untilSeptember (on PC, PS2 and Xbox), is already due to get two sequels in 2003and 2004.

The press release forConflict: Desert Storm – the sequelsis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Nintendo Gamecube sales pass 1 million…

Thanks to Lloyd Major from Cake Media for Nintendo for this press release.

The press release forNintendo Gamecube sales pass 1 millionis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: CSI: Season 1 Part 2 on VHS & DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this press releaseabout this title which is released on October 7th 2002.

Note that the sleeve isn’t available yet so for now I have used this cast groupshot.

The press release forCSI: Season 1 Part 2is online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Joe 90 on VHS & DVD…

Thanks to Lisa Denton & Debbie Bennett from CBC for Carlton Visual Entertainmentfor this press release about this title which is released on September 30th 2002.

The press release forJoe 90 on VHS & DVDis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin on VHS & DVD…

Thanks to Beth Gregory from Big PR for Second Sight for this press releaseabout this title, for which both the first and second series are releasedon DVD for the first time on October 21st 2002.

The press release forThe Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin on VHS & DVDis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Some Mothers Do Ave Em on VHS & DVD…

Thanks to Beth Gregory from Big PR for Second Sight for this press releaseabout this title, for which both the first and second series are releasedon DVD for the first time on October 21st 2002.

The press release forSome Mothers Do Ave Em on VHS & DVDis online now.

July 29th :Burnout gets its second wind on Xbox…

Last year, this Acclaim game made its debut on the PS2, but it sucked beyondrecognition because it never lived up to its promises. How come, then, doesthe Xbox version, to my surprise, completely reverse over any problems thatone had and totally draw me in?

Burnoutis online and out on Xbox now.

Natalie Imbruglia, but is she worth it…?

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Carey looks beyond the newface of L’Oreal to check out the second album from Natalie Imbruglia, releasedlast year but now back in the limelight since she’s promoted her current single,Beauty on the Fire, which only made No.26 in yesterday’s Top 40 chart.

Natalie Imbruglia: White Lillies Islandis online and out on CD now.

A third week of Gareth at the top…?

To find out who got the No.1, visit themusic chart analysis page.

COMPETITION: The Simpsons Season 2 on DVD…

Thanks to DSA PR for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for this competitionin which you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 2 on DVD…

Thanks to CBC for Carlton Home Entertainment for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 on DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Scary Movie 2 on DVD…

Thanks to Anna Kingsley from Consolidated Communications for Buena Vista forthis competition in which you can win a copy of the film on DVD.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

Want a 2-for-the-price of 1 adrenaline rush…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them a half-price adrenaline rush asthey go go-karting, hang-gliding, bungee-jumping or paint-balling.

Want a cheap holiday break…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them either a half-price weekend breakin a Choice Hotel in 110 locations around the UK and Ireland and £15 offa week’s sunshine holiday abroad in Florida, mainland Spain, Malta and theCanary Islands.

PRESS RELEASE: Free Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.uk…

Thanks to Pete Davidson from DVD Rack.co.uk for the following press releasewhich explains how you can get a free console or DVD player as described.

Take a look at theFree Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.ukpress release which is online now.

Visit the Discussion Forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rantabout anything entertainment-related in general? Get to the forum andstart presenting your opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The list is finally updated as far as until the end of July 2002, which isas far as it needs to be for now since past that there’s always plenty ofchanges and many Xmas release dates have yet to be confirmed.

Those DVDs out this week are:

• Bangkok Dangerous (sub) (19.99, Tartan)
• Cool And Crazy (sub) (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Doctor Who And The Daleks / Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD (24.99, Warner)
• Don’t Look Now (15.99, Warner)
• Europa (sub) (19.99, Tartan)
• Gary Numan: Berserker (15.99, Disc)
• Kung Pow: Enter The Fist (rental, Fox)
• The Man Who Fell To Earth (15.99, Warner)
• Mirror (sub) (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Nazareth: Razamanaz – Live (15.99, Disc)
• One Million Years BC (12.99, Warner)
• Our Lips Are Sealed (15.99, Warner)
• Pavilion Of Women (19.99, Columbia)
• The Phantom Of The Opera (1998) (15.99, Tartan)
• The Skulls 2 (rental, Universal)
• Storytellers: Billy Idol (19.99, Warner Music)
• Taj Mahal: Live At Ronnie Scott’s (15.99, Disc)
• Trauma (15.99, Tartan)
• Uriah Heep: Gypsy (15.99, Disc)
• Victor Victoria (12.99, Warner)
• Worzel Gummidge Series 3 (14.99, Laserlight)
• The Zombie Dead (19.99, Vipco)

July 27th :Big Brother 3: And the winner is…?

Last night, the programme ended, but who won? Click on the logo to find out.

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 26th :Movie news @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases, top 10 cinema listings andtrailers for forthcoming films.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.

The new films released this week include: Austin Powers 3, Crocodile Hunterand reviews of Spider-Man, Resident Evil, Star Wars Episode 2 and Scooby Dooare already online and out now.

Midweek charts…

The midweek charts return courtesy of Dead Man and we present the Top 10 plusthe remaining new entries. Note that some tracks may be listed twice.This occurs when singles have more than three formats released in the sameweek, thus creating an extra entry.

The Top 10 singles are:

• 1 (1) ANYONE OF US (STUPID MISTAKE) – GARETH GATES
• 2 (-) AUTOMATIC HIGH – S CLUB JUNIORS
• 3 (-) UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES- SHAKIRA
• 4 (2) THE LOGICAL SONG – SCOOTER
• 5 (-) LIVIN’ IT UP – JA RULE FT CASE
• 6 (-) A THOUSAND MILES – VANESSA CARLTON
• 7 (-) HIGH VOLTAGE/POINTS OF AUTHORITY – LINKIN PARK
• 8 (3) SHOOTING STAR – FLIP & FILL
• 9 (5) FOOLISH – ASHANTI
• 10 (8) HOT IN HERRE – NELLY

The new entries for the rest of the chart is as follows:

• 15POUNDING – DOVES
• 21MISS LUCIFER – PRIMAL SCREAM
• 26WEAK BECOME HEROES – STREETS
• 27ALL YOU WANTED – MICHELLE BRANCH
• 28GHOSTS – DIRTY VEGAS
• 31MY FRIENDS OVER YOU – NEW FOUND GLORY
• 34BEAUTY ON THE FIRE – NATALIE IMBRUGLIA
• 44ONE LAST BREATH/BULLETS – CREED
• 47BACK TO CALI – MAURO PICOTTO
• 48BEAUTY ON THE FIRE – NATALIE IMBRUGLIA
• 66LIL’ DUB CHEFIN’ – SPACE MONKEYZ VS GORILLAZ
• 672-WAY – RAYVON
• 70CHAPTER 6 – RAM TRILOGY
• 73BRAIDED HAIR – 1 GIANT LEAP
• 93MUSIC TAKES YOU – BLAME
• 104ZERO STAR – SUGARCOMA
• 107ANYONE OF US (STUPID MISTAKE) – TRACEY COLE
• 117ZERO STAR – SUGARCOMA
• 122CHILLING MOMENTS – SHMUEL FLASH
• 133STRANGE CONDITIO – PETE YORN
• 142SEXY NIGHTLIFE EP – SASHA CARASSI
• 143WHATEVER – 10,000 BC
• 146THE NEW WAY – FACE TO FACE
• 169DON’T LIE AGAIN – SHARAM JEY & NICK K
• 174I FEEL LOVE – KLUSTER
• 194VIRUS WITH SHOES – LITTLE HELL

Big Brother 3: Who will win tonight…?

It’s a close call, but who will win BB3 tonight? See my prediction online.

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 25th :There’s a Resident Evil lurking in the house…

New DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Paul Greenwood returnswith the latest Milla Jovovich film, but is the evil in question the lousyacting, hackneyed plot or obvious outcome?

Resident Evilis online and at the cinema now.

A touch of Royal T on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta takes a look at a comedywith a star cast, but does it all gel together enough?

The Royal Tenenbaumsis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

July 23rd :Denzel vs. the NHS on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta returns to find outwhat happens when one man goes up against the medical system.

John Qis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

July 22nd :Spy Hunter crams with ease into the Gameboy Advance…

A game that was such a success on the PS2 last year has now arrived on thepopular hand-held, but how well can it maintain the action on a small screen?

Spy Hunteris online and out on Gameboy Advance now.

Scooby Doo, where are you? He’s at the cinema…

New DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Paul Greenwood joins uswith his thoughts on the latest cartoon-to-film adaptation, but is there aplot in there?

Scooby-Doois online and at the cinema now.

13 Ghosts come out today on DVD…

Released today:

We brought you this review 5 weeks ago, but thought it time for anotherairing since it’s actually released today.

Thir13en Ghostsis online and out on DVD today.

DVDs and games in brief 4…

The fourth in an occasional series, covering all the DVDs and games thathave dropped into DVDfever Towers over the past three months, someof which will still get a full review, but this summary gives a chance foreverything to get a shout.

DVDs and Games in Brief 4is online now.

Will Gareth make a second week at the top…?

To find out who got the No.1, visit themusic chart analysis page.

PRESS RELEASE: Virtual Prey on DVD…

Thanks to James Harris for the following press releaseabout a forthcoming interactive game on DVD to be released next year.

Take a look at theVirtual Prey on DVDpress release which is online now.

COMPETITION: The Simpsons Season 2 on DVD…

Thanks to DSA PR for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for this competitionin which you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 2 on DVD…

Thanks to CBC for Carlton Home Entertainment for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 on DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Scary Movie 2 on DVD…

Thanks to Anna Kingsley from Consolidated Communications for Buena Vista forthis competition in which you can win a copy of the film on DVD.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

Want a 2-for-the-price of 1 adrenaline rush…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them a half-price adrenaline rush asthey go go-karting, hang-gliding, bungee-jumping or paint-balling.

Want a cheap holiday break…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them either a half-price weekend breakin a Choice Hotel in 110 locations around the UK and Ireland and £15 offa week’s sunshine holiday abroad in Florida, mainland Spain, Malta and theCanary Islands.

PRESS RELEASE: Free Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.uk…

Thanks to Pete Davidson from DVD Rack.co.uk for the following press releasewhich explains how you can get a free console or DVD player as described.

Take a look at theFree Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.ukpress release which is online now.

Visit the Discussion Forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rantabout anything entertainment-related in general? Get to the forum andstart presenting your opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The list is finally updated as far as until the end of July 2002, which isas far as it needs to be for now since past that there’s always plenty ofchanges and many Xmas release dates have yet to be confirmed.

Those DVDs out this week are:

• Appleseed (dub) (17.99, Manga)
• Bedknobs And Broomsticks (19.99, Buena Vista)
• Citizen Smith (24.99, Universal)
• The Cult: Pure Cult – Anthology 1984-1995 (19.99, Disc)
• Dog Eat Dog (rental, VCI)
• Elvis: The Great Performances Vol 2 (19.99, Pinnacle)
• Gonin 2 (sub) (19.99, MIA)
• In the Bedroom (rental, Buena Vista)
• Invincible (rental, Momentum)
• Jackie Chan Adventures: Search For The Talisman (12.99, Columbia)
• Katie’s Fantasies (15.99, Medusa)
• Last Of The Summer Wine Series 1 & 2 (29.99, Universal)
• Life Without Dick (19.99, Columbia)
• Look Who’s Talking Now (12.99, Columbia)
• Look Who’s Talking Too (12.99, Columbia)
• Made (19.99, Momentum)
• Metropolis (2001) (19.99, Columbia)
• Michael Nyman’s Man With A Movie Camera CE (15.99, BFI)
• Monkey! Episodes 13-15 (19.99, Disc)
• Moonbase 3 Complete Series (24.99, Second Sight)
• Prodigal Son (19.99, Medusa)
• Phantom Of The Opera CE (1925) (19.99, Eureka)
• Prozzie (15.99, Vipco)
• Saturday Night Live: The Best Of Mike Myers (14.99, Contender)
• The Score (18.99, Fox)
• Shooters (2000) (12.99, Universal)
• South Park Series 5 (39.99, Warner)
• Star Trek The Next Generation Season 3 (84.99, Paramount)
• Stargate SG1 Series 5 Vol 23 (19.99, MGM)
• Teenage Caveman (19.99, Columbia)
• Terrahawks Vol 1 (15.99, Revelation)
• Thir13en Ghosts (19.99, Columbia)
• The Vanishing (sub) (1988) (19.99, Disc)
• Virgin Among The Living Dead (15.99, Arrow)
• The West Wing Complete Series 1 (59.99, Warner)
• The West Wing Series 1 Part 2 (34.99, Warner)
• Wild Search (sub) (19.99, MIA)
• Will And Grace Series 1 Part 2 (19.99, Medusa)
• Will And Grace Series 1 Part 3 (19.99, Medusa)

July 21st :Big Brother 3: An eggsciting task…

Last night, another Saturday, another live task, but what was it and whatwas the result?

Big Brother 3is online now.

24. Summaries to return soon…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Carey is having some PC probs,hence we can’t bring you the ’24’ summary this week, but normal servicewill be resumed as soon as possible.

The next catch-up is on Saturday at 10.45pm when they show what happenedfrom 6-8pm.

Also note that BBC Choice plan to repeat the entire series before they showthe final, 24th, episode.

The next episode is on BBC2 tonight at 10pm.

24online and on TV now.

July 20th :Big Brother 3: And then there were 4…

Last night, one more housemate was evicted, but who was it? Click on the logoto find out.

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 19th :Movie news @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen today starts a new regularmovie news section which looks at future releases, top 10 cinema listings andtrailers for forthcoming films.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.

The new films released this week include: Stuart Little 2, Jason Xand reviews of Spider-Man, The Time Machine, Star Wars Episode 2 and Panic Roomare already online and out now.

July 18th :Jimmy Neutron touches down on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta isn’t just restrictinghimself to films for adults, but takes a look at one for all ages in the CGIflick, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Geniusis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

July 17th :Gary Numan goes Berserker on DVD…

Returning to the top of the charts as part of a Sugababes song, even though they claimedthey’d never heard of him, his star is definitely on the rise again and it’stime to take a look back 18 years to this concert at the Hammersmith Odeonin 1984.

Gary Numan: Berserkeris online and out on DVD now.

The real deal, or just an Impostor on Region 1 DVD…?

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta returns with a sci-fithriller that took 3 years to see the light of day, and when it did it justseemed to borrow scenes directly from other films. How could they get awaywith it?

Impostoris online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

Big Brother 3: Two people up for eviction…

Whose turn is it this week? There’s two of them, with one facing the publicvote for the first time. I was surprised there weren’t more up for eviction,but these two garnered votes from each of the other three.

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 15th :The Simpsons get a second helping on DVD…

Last year saw the release of the first 13 episodes in broadcast order on DVDand now it’s time for the second season in all its glory. Join Homer, Margeand the kids for 634 minutes of fun.

The Simpsons Season 2is online and out on DVD now.

Bruce Willis fights Hart’s War on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta takes a look at a filmwhich isn’t quite what you’d expect when you check the back of the box,but is that for better or worse?

Hart’s Waris online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

Elvis vs. Gareth – who will win…?

To find out who got the No.1, visit themusic chart analysis page.

COMPETITION: The Simpsons Season 2 on DVD…

Thanks to DSA PR for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for this competitionin which you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 2 on DVD…

Thanks to CBC for Carlton Home Entertainment for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 on DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

COMPETITION: Scary Movie 2 on DVD…

Thanks to Anna Kingsley from Consolidated Communications for Buena Vista forthis competition in which you can win a copy of the film on DVD.

I’m considering running all competitions from the first of the month forthe duration of that month, so this one will continue.

Want a 2-for-the-price of 1 adrenaline rush…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them a half-price adrenaline rush asthey go go-karting, hang-gliding, bungee-jumping or paint-balling.

Want a cheap holiday break…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them either a half-price weekend breakin a Choice Hotel in 110 locations around the UK and Ireland and £15 offa week’s sunshine holiday abroad in Florida, mainland Spain, Malta and theCanary Islands.

PRESS RELEASE: Free Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.uk…

Thanks to Pete Davidson from DVD Rack.co.uk for the following press releasewhich explains how you can get a free console or DVD player as described.

Take a look at theFree Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.ukpress release which is online now.

Visit the Discussion Forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rantabout anything entertainment-related in general? Get to the forum andstart presenting your opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The list is finally updated as far as until the end of July 2002, which isas far as it needs to be for now since past that there’s always plenty ofchanges and many Xmas release dates have yet to be confirmed.

Those DVDs out this week are:

• Amelie SE (24.99, Momentum)
• Doctor Who: Carnival Of Monsters (19.99, BBC)
• Happy Campers (19.99, EiV)
• Hornblower: The Even Chance (9.99, VCI)
• Inspector Morse 7: The Sins Of The Fathers / Driven To Distraction (14.99, Carlton)
• Inspector Morse 8: Masonic Mysteries / Second Time Around (14.99, Carlton)
• Inspector Morse 9: Fat Chance / Who Killed Harry Field (14.99, Carlton)
• Iris (rental, Buena Vista)
• Jackson Browne: Going Home (15.99, Disc)
• The Killer’s Kiss (15.99, MGM)
• The Killing (15.99, MGM)
• Leon the Pig Farmer (15.99, Carlton)
• Maniac (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• Midge Ure Live (15.99, Disc)
• The Missionary (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• Murphy’s War (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• On The Buses Series 1 Part 1 (9.99, VCI)
• On The Buses Series 1 Part 2 (9.99, VCI)
• On The Buses Series 2 Part 1 (9.99, VCI)
• On The Buses Series 2 Part 2 (9.99, VCI)
• Paths Of Glory (15.99, MGM)
• Porterhouse Blue (9.99, VCI)
• The Prophecy (15.99, Buena Vista)
• The Prophecy 2 (15.99, Buena Vista)
• The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (15.99, Buena Vista)
• The Railway Children (TV Series) (19.99, Disc)
• Rich Man Poor Man Part 1 (34.99, Universal)
• S Club 7 Go Wild (19.99, Warner)
• Sleuth (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• Training Day (15.99, Warner)
• Xena: Warrior Princess Series 3 (Box Set 2) (34.99, Universal)

July 14th :24. Take a pot-shot at this one…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Carey returns with anupdate of his weekly summary for one of the most intriguing new series oflate – a series of 24 episodes based around the 24 hours of a single day, witheach episode lasting an hour of real time. The series stars Kiefer Sutherlandas top-secret government agent Jack Bauer.

This summary contains spoilers, obviously, so anyone who missed it will haveto wait for one of the BBC’s occasional catch-ups.

Also note that BBC Choice plan to repeat the entire series before they showthe final, 24th, episode.

The next episode is on BBC2 tonight at 10pm.

24online and on TV now.

Big Brother 3: Tim gets a phone call…

Last night, another Saturday, another live task, but what was it and whatwas the result?

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 13th :Big Brother 3: And then there were 5…

Last night, one more housemate was evicted, but who was it? Click on the logoto find out.

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 12th :Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.

The new films released this week include: Scooby Doo, Resident Evil, Bad Companyand reviews of Spider-Man, The Time Machine, Star Wars Episode 2 and Panic Roomare already online and out now.

If you’re wondering why there’s been a lack of reviews this week, it’s partlydue to the fact that I’m preparing another ‘In Brief’ to be published onlineshortly.

July 10th :A Gran Turismo contender on the Xbox…

Every PS2 owner remembers the smooth, crisp graphics of Gran Turismo 3, buthere’s a game for the Xbox which looks just as good…

Project Gotham Racingis online and out on Xbox now.

July 8th :We take a look at the Xbox itself…

Already online we’ve featured reviews of a few games for the Microsoft consoleand today we look at the unit itself and what else it can do apart from justplaying games, although we’ve got to mention those too, of course.

Xboxis online and out now.

Switch to UHF on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta returns with a classiccomedy from the man who brought you ‘Eat It’, not ‘Beat It’, and is probablyalso a film that not many people in the UK will have heard of.

UHFis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

Elvis – a fourth week at No.1…?

To find out who got the No.1, visit themusic chart analysis page.

COMPETITION: The Simpsons Season 2 on DVD…

Thanks to DSA PR for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for this competitionin which you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

COMPETITION: Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 2 on DVD…

Thanks to CBC for Carlton Home Entertainment for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

COMPETITION: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 on DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

COMPETITION: Scary Movie 2 on DVD…

Thanks to Anna Kingsley from Consolidated Communications for Buena Vista forthis competition in which you can win a copy of the film on DVD.

Want a 2-for-the-price of 1 adrenaline rush…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them a half-price adrenaline rush asthey go go-karting, hang-gliding, bungee-jumping or paint-balling.

Want a cheap holiday break…?

Thanks to Response Concepts for this brief survey which, for those who takea few minutes to complete it, will give them either a half-price weekend breakin a Choice Hotel in 110 locations around the UK and Ireland and £15 offa week’s sunshine holiday abroad in Florida, mainland Spain, Malta and theCanary Islands.

COMPETITION ANSWER: Elvis: The Great Performances Vol.1 on DVD…

This competition has now closed and the answers is that JXL remixed”A Little Less Conversation” to make it hit No.1.

The winners have been picked and will be notified shortly.

PRESS RELEASE: Free Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.uk…

Thanks to Pete Davidson from DVD Rack.co.uk for the following press releasewhich explains how you can get a free console or DVD player as described.

Take a look at theFree Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.ukpress release which is online now.

Visit the Discussion Forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rantabout anything entertainment-related in general? Get to the forum andstart presenting your opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The list is finally updated as far as until the end of July 2002, which isas far as it needs to be for now since past that there’s always plenty ofchanges and many Xmas release dates have yet to be confirmed.

Those DVDs out this week are:

• Allo Allo Box Set (24.99, Universal)
• The Affair Of The Necklace (15.99, Warner)
• Auf Wiedersehen Pet Complete Series 2 (44.99, Carlton)
• Blink 182: The Urethra Chronicles 2 (19.99, Universal)
• Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. (9.99, Momentum)
• Evil Woman (19.99, Columbia)
• Fantasy Mission Force (12.99, Eastern Heroes)
• Flying Virus (15.99, Mosaic)
• Friends Series 8 Episodes 9-12 (19.99, Warner)
• Friends Series 8 Episodes 13-16 (19.99, Warner)
• The Glass House (19.99, Columbia)
• Gosford Park (rental, EiV)
• Head Cheerleader Dead Cheerleader (12.99, Film 2000)
• Hi De Hi Box Set (24.99, Universal)
• Hoffman (9.99, Momentum)
• Illusion Of Blood (19.99, Warrior)
• The Killer Meteors (12.99, Eastern Heroes)
• Lord Peter Wimsey: The Unpleasantness At The Bellona Club (19.99, Acorn)
• Midsomer Murders: Death In Disguise (16.99, Acorn)
• Midsomer Murders: Death’s Shadow (16.99, Acorn)
• Neil Diamond: Greatest Hits Live (19.99, Sony)
• The Persuades Vol 6 (15.99, Carlton)
• Playboy: American Beauties (15.99, Medusa)
• Playmate Of The Apes (7.99, Planet)
• Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) Vol 6 (15.99, Carlton)
• Rat Race (rental, Fox)
• Relic Hunter Vol 1: The Legend Of The Lost (19.99, Contender)
• Saint Etienne: Smash The System (19.99, Sony)
• Sharpe’s Battle / Sharpe’s Sword (14.99, Carlton)
• The Simpsons Season 2 (39.99, Fox)
• The Smallest Show On Earth (9.99, Momentum)
• Terminal Force (12.99, Medusa)
• Trumpet Of The Swan (12.99, Columbia)
• Van Der Valk Series 1 (49.99, Clear Vision)
• Widows Series 2 (24.99, Disc)
• Witchbabe: The Erotic Witch Project 3 (15.99, Planet)
• WWF: Steve Austin – What? (17.99, Silver Vision)
• WWF: Wrestlemania X8 (24.99, Silver Vision)

July 7th :24. Summaries added to cover 3pm-5pm…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Carey returns with anupdate of his weekly summary for one of the most intriguing new series oflate – a series of 24 episodes based around the 24 hours of a single day, witheach episode lasting an hour of real time. The series stars Kiefer Sutherlandas top-secret government agent Jack Bauer.

This summary contains spoilers, obviously, so anyone who missed it will haveto wait for one of the BBC’s occasional catch-ups, the next one being onSaturday 13th July at 11.10pm on BBC2, covering 3pm-6pm.

Also note that BBC Choice plan to repeat the entire series before they showthe final, 24th, episode.

The next episode is on BBC2 tonight at 10pm.

24online and on TV now.

Big Brother 3: The bars are down, but at what price…?

Last night, another live task was held and the bars came down, but what wasthe sacrifice? It disturbed Alex as he glanced at the envelope’s contentsbefore he had to read them out to the group…

Big Brother 3is online now.

July 6th :Big Brother 3: And then there were 6…

Last night, one more housemate was evicted, but who was it? Click on the logoto find out.

Big Brother 3is online now.

The Mirror’s Gary Jacobs has died…

I hadn’t seen the Mirror most of last week, but saw Friday’s and it was sad to read that Gary Jacobs died of a heart attack on Tuesday, aged only 56.

He did the “Justice with Jacobs” page in the Mirror and did a similar thing called “Sound Advice” on TalkSport up until Xmas 2000 and then disappeared off air and came back for a show or two last Xmas but I don’t think he’d been on since. He was giving out free legal advice and was always giving out excellent put-downs to those who deserved it.

I remember he said in one of his last shows how his daughter was always sending him text messages asking “How are you?”, so he’d ring her back, say “Fine”, then hang up. When she rang back asking why he only said one thing and hung up, he said because it was cheaper than sending a text back.

I wondered why his “Justice with Jacobs” column hadn’t been in the paper for a few weeks now, and now we have the answer, sadly.

July 5th :BBC takeover ITV… sort of…

Yesterday, the BBC, in association with transmitter company Crown Castle,and in there somewhere with BSkyB, won the right to take over where ITV Digitalleft off, with a service of 24 free-to-air channels to be made availablein this package from the autumn.

Taken from BBC’s website:

“The BBC’s successful bid for the collapsed ITV Digital’s vacated digitalterrestrial television licences means viewers will get a host of free channelsif they are prepared to buy a set-top box.

Viewers will no longer have to pay a monthly fee if they want more than thefive standard channels.

The BBC’s digital TV package will just require consumers to make a one-offpayment for a digital receiver, which currently costs less than £100, butwhich is expected to come down in price.

Some of the extra channels – like BBC Four and ITV2 – are already available toviewers with a digital receiver – such as an old ITV Digital box.

When the BBC’s digital service is fully up and running, they will then be ableto receive the following channels for free:

• BBC One
• BBC Two
• BBC Choice – the BBC’s youth, comedy and music channel that has shownthe first runs of shows like Shooting Stars and The Kumars at Number 42. Alreadyon DTT, and will be replaced by BBC Three – which will feature a similar mixof shows with added news and information – if the government approves thecorporation’s plans.
• ITV1
• ITV2 – ITV’s second channel that has shown programmes complimenting ITV’s main channel, such as Survivor: Raw, and imports like The Late Show with David Letterman. Like the five main channels, it is already available on DTT.
• Channel 4
• Channel 5
• S4C – Welsh sister channel of Channel 4 with Welsh-language programming. Already on DTT in Wales, now it will be seen across the UK.
• BBC News 24 – continuous news channel. Already on DTT.
• Sky News – continuous news channel.
• ITN – continuous news channel. Already on DTT, although at present it only broadcasts at breakfast time.
• CNN – US-based continuous world news service.
• Sky Sports News – continuous sports news channel.
• BBC Four – a “highbrow” culture and current affairs channel that has its own world news bulletin as well as world cinema, concerts, discussion shows and documentaries. Already on DTT.
• UK History – a new channel to meet the growing demand for history shows on TV, drawing on the BBC’s extensive archive.
• TCM (Turner Classic Movies) – movie channel showing films from The Wizard of Oz to Sleepless in Seattle, plus special seasons and documentaries on actors and film-makers.
• CBBC – BBC children’s channel for six to 13-year-olds featuring Newsround, comedy, drama, factual shows and Blue Peter spin-offs. Already on DTT.
• Cbeebies – BBC channel for children under six. Includes favourites like Teletubbies and Tweenies, a story hour and the BBC’s first pre-school drama. Already on DTT.
• Boomerang – children’s channel from the Cartoon Network stable featuring classic US cartoons like Top Cat, Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones.
• BBC Parliament – live coverage of proceedings in the House of Commons and House of Lords. Currently broadcasts in audio only on DTT.
• The Community Channel – the UK’s first charity television channel, focusing on different campaigns and encouraging the public to “turn viewing into doing”.
• S4C2 – live coverage from the Welsh National Assembly. Already on DTT in Wales, now will be seen across the UK.
• Sky Travel – offering holiday deals and programmes about destinations.
• QVC – shopping channel. Already on DTT.
• TV Travel Shop – offering holiday deals. Already on DTT.
• BBCi – interactive television and text, such as the Wimbledon Interactive service that lets viewers choose which court they watch. Already on DTT.
• More interactive services to be announced.
• A general entertainment channel to be announced.
• A music channel to be announced.
• The six BBC radio stations – Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and Five Live, plus the new digital-only music station 6 Music.
• Commercial radio stations to be announced.

The BBC has promised that because there will be fewer channels than there wereon ITV Digital, each will have a stronger signal – reducing problems withinterference.

July 4th :The Devil’s Backbone shows itself on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Traveta returns with a filmthat’s little-known to occupants of the UK, but has been likened to a Spanishversion ofThe Sixth Sensebut is that an accurate assessment?

The Devil’s Backboneis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

July 3rd :War breaks out on Region 1 DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen views a piece of historydug up for the silver screen, starring Josh Hartnett and Ewan McGregor anddirected by Ridley Scott.

Black Hawk Downis online and out on Region 1 DVD now.

Big Brother 3: FOUR people up for eviction…

Whose turn is it this week? There’s four of them, with two facing the publicvote for the first time. Guess who’s the most unpopular and garnered a votefrom EVERY OTHER HOUSEMATE?

Big Brother 3is online now.

Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Live in the Manchester area? The listof the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page.

The new films released this week include: Minority Report, Spirit of the Cimarronand reviews of Spider-Man, The Time Machine, Star Wars Episode 2 and Panic Roomare already online and out now.

July 2nd :Don’t judge a book by its cover with Shallow Hal on DVD…

Released today:

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with a look atthe latest Farrelly Brothers comedy, starring Jack Black and GwynethPaltrow, when he sees women not quite as others would.

Shallow Halis online and out on Region 1 DVD from today.

July 1st :There’s a crime scene to be investigated on DVD…

Released today :

A successful investigative TV drama series which has already had both the firsttwo seasons shown on Channel 5, the first half of the first season now beingreleased on DVD.

However, there’s something missing. We examine the evidence…

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1is online and out on DVD now.

‘Squeeze’ this one into your record collection…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Carey returns witha listen to yet another Squeeze compilation, but is this one too many?

Squeeze: The Big Squeezeis online and out on CD now.

Elvis vs. The Calling – Who’s at No.1…?

To find out who got the No.1, visit themusic chart analysis page.

COMPETITION: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 on DVD…

Thanks to Sophie Glover from Anna Arthur PR for Momentum Pictures for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the DVD boxset.

COMPETITION: Scary Movie 2 on DVD…

Thanks to Anna Kingsley from Consolidated Communications for Buena Vista forthis competition in which you can win a copy of the film on DVD.

COMPETITION: Elvis: The Great Performances Vol.1 on DVD…

Thanks to Media Communications for AvIvA for this competition inwhich you can win a copy of the performance on DVD.

COMPETITION ANSWERS: Intimacy and Three Dog Night on DVD…

These competition have now closed and the answers are:

Intimacy: Hanif Kureshi directed London Kills Me.
Three Dog Night: “Mama Told Me Not To Come” was covered by the Stereophonicswith Tom Jones.

The winners have been picked and will be notified shortly.

PRESS RELEASE: Minority Report DVD Sampler…

Thanks to Liz from DSA for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for thefollowing press about the Minority Report DVD Sampler.

The press release forMinority Report DVD Sampleris online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Gameboy Advance Xtreme Team…

Thanks to Lloyd Major from Cake Media for Nintendo for the followingpress release about Nintendo’s Gameboy Advance.

The press release forGameboy Advance Xtreme Teamis online now.

PRESS RELEASE: Free Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.uk…

Thanks to Pete Davidson from DVD Rack.co.uk for the following press releasewhich explains how you can get a free console or DVD player as described.

Take a look at theFree Xbox, PS2 or DVD player at DVD Rack.co.ukpress release which is online now.

Visit the Discussion Forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rantabout anything entertainment-related in general? Get to the forum andstart presenting your opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The list is finally updated as far as until the end of July 2002, which isas far as it needs to be for now since past that there’s always plenty ofchanges and many Xmas release dates have yet to be confirmed.

Those DVDs out this week are:

• The Accused (19.99, Paramount)
• The Avengers: The Definitive Dossier 1965 File 3 (24.99, Contender)
• Babette’s Feast (dub) (15.99, MGM)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 1 Part 1 (39.99, Momentum)
• Dawg (19.99, VCI)
• Farscape Season 3 Vol 3 (24.99, Contender)
• Farscape Season 3 Vol 3 (Deluxe Edition) (39.99, Contender)
• From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter (15.99, Buena Vista)
• From Dusk Till Dawn Trilogy (34.99, Buena Vista)
• Incubus: Morning View Sessions (19.99, Sony)
• Indecent Proposal (19.99, Paramount)
• Intersection (19.99, Paramount)
• Joe Cocker Live (17.99, Quantum Leap)
• La Cage Aux Folles (dub) (15.99, MGM)
• La Cage Aux Folles 2 (dub) (15.99, MGM)
• Laurel And Hardy: Classic Comedy Shorts Vol 4 (18.99, Stonevision)
• Mean Machine (rental, Paramount)
• The Mean Machine (1974) (19.99, Paramount)
• Muse: Hullabaloo (19.99, Disc)
• Ozzy Osbourne: Live At Budokhan (19.99, Sony)
• Party At The Palace (19.99, Disc)
• The Prodigy: Baby’s Got A Temper (3.99, Disc)
• Prom At The Palace (19.99, Disc)
• Robin Of Sherwood Complete Series 2 (29.99, Network)
• Rock Star (15.99, Warner)
• Scary Movie 2 (19.99, Buena Vista)
• Scary Movie 1 & 2 (29.99, Buena Vista)
• Scorcher (19.99, VCI)
• Sex And The City Series 2 (34.99, Paramount)
• The Stranglers: Friday The Thirteenth (13.99, Disc)
• Teaching Mrs Tingle (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Thief Of Hearts (19.99, Paramount)
• Vampire In Brooklyn (19.99, Paramount)
• Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (dub) (15.99, MGM)
• Worzel Gummidge Series 2 (14.99, Laserlight)

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