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December 29th:CHARTS: Is Gary Jules still at No.1…?

Or have The Darkness or Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne overtaken the top slot?

To find out, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The new releases lists go up to late March,and look on the bright side that this week sees the beginning of the end forthe career of La Beckham (right), since perhaps when this single flops and so doesthe subsequent album, she’ll finally get the message and live off her hubby’scareer.

Victoria, just be thankful you can quit music and won’t end up this time nextmonth finding your next words to be, “Do you want fries with that?”

New DVDs out this week…

• All I Want (19.99, Columbia)
• Bedtime Series 2 (19.99, VCI)
• Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Dumb And Dumberer (14.99, EiV)
• Dumb And Dumber / Dumb And Dumberer BS (19.99, EiV)
• Monarch Of The Glen Series 4 Part 1 (19.99, Acorn)
• Monarch Of The Glen Series 4 Part 2 (19.99, Acorn)
• Rumpole Of The Bailey Series 5 (24.99, Acorn)
• Scenes Of The Crime (19.99, Columbia)
• Shanghai Knights (15.99, Buena Vista)
• To The Manor Born Series 2 (24.99, Acorn)
• Treats From The Edwardian House (19.99, Acorn)

December 22nd:CHARTS: Who’s got the Xmas No.1…?

Was it The Darkness, Bo Selecta, Gary Jules, Sugababes or, heaven help us,the Pop Idols?

To find out, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The new releases lists go up to late February.

New DVDs out this week…

• Guns ‘n’ Roses: Welcome To The Videos (10.99, Universal)
• Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier SE (24.99, Paramount)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Series 7 (84.99, Paramount)
• Wuthering Heights (1992) (15.99, Paramount)

December 19th:Dan’s Movie Digest – 2003 Retrospective @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenwraps up the year with a look back at the treats and the turkeys, whilstpointing out his Top 10 favourites for the year and hinting at those whichmay become the biggest hits of 2004.

Dan’s Movie Digest – 2003 Retrospectiveis online now.

Interview with Rick Wakeman…

A last-minute addition to the last major update before the Xmas break, thequestions only just came in this morning and we are proud to present thisinterview with Rick Wakeman, in connection with the new DVD, YesSpeak.

Interview with Rick Wakemanis online now.

New 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: Freaky Friday, Good Boy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the Kingand reviews of Finding Nemo and Matrix Revolutionsare already online and out now.

Next major DVDfever.co.uk update on January 5th 2004…

Ok, since most other places seem to shut down over the two-week Xmas period,I’m doing the same. Time for a well-deserved break, methinks.

However, I will still update the music charts inbetween so check back forthose on the Monday, especially since this weekend will reveal the Xmas No.1.

Looking back on 2003, some things have been achieved with our help, such asgetting the problem fixed ITV1 for those watching via Sky(See the Granada TV Issues page),and the help of websites likeLogoFreeTV.orgwhich has led toSky OneandChannel 4removing the red dot as a constant onscreen presence.

On a plus side also,BBC Threedon’t use their channel logo all the time, removing it for certain dramas andcomedies, as well as films, and BBC Four are more selective about its usetoo. Just a shame that UK Gold continue to be pig-ignorant about reddots and their bloody “7 Days To Go Until… (more repeats)”. KatieBarnard – hang your head in shame!

Until January, I wish everyone apart from her a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

December 17th :Now that’s what I call Liam’s Liner Notes Vol.22…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Careytakes a look at the music scene on a fortnightly basis, including forthcomingalbums and singles.

The latest issue contains info on new releases fromGary Jules, Counting Crows, Kelis and Victoria Beckham.

The latestLiam’s Liner Notesis online now.

COMPETITION: 14 DVD/PS2 competitions…

The December comps will be running until Friday December 19th, andthen DVDfever will be taking a two week break over the Xmasperiod.

• Anger Management (DVD)
• No Doubt – Rock Steady Live (DVD)
• Shania Twain – Up! Live In Chicago (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (DVD/PS2)
• Daddy Day Care (DVD)
• Bruce Almighty (DVD)
• YesSpeak (DVD)
• Interactive Karaoke (DVD)
• Down (DVD)
• The Actors (DVD)
• Futurama Season 4 (DVD)
• Rod Stewart & The Faces (DVD)
• The Amicus Box Set (DVD)
• The Hobbit (PS2)

December 16thCHARTS: Ozzy & Kelly or Will Young…?

Which one got the No.1?To find out, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The new releases lists go up to late February.

More Star Wars on Xbox…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Kirstenreturns for her last review before Xmas, yet another Star Wars game makingit to a console, this one taking on RPG elements with mini-games, as you controlup to three characters and cross various locations such as Tatooine,the Sith world of Korriban and the Jedi Academy on Dantooine.

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republicis online and out on Xbox now.

December 15th:DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.8…

This latest update rounds up everything to top off your Xmas stockings,including 134 DVDs and 31 games and accessories. Take a look…

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.8is online now.

Take a trip to Planet Nadia…

Courtesy of the programme’s director Andy Ide,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Ashhas been able to view a number of episodes from this excellent seriesstarring the cute pixie Nadia, as well as a bonus episode of his new outing,Alias Kelle Marie.

Planet Nadia Vol.1is online now.

CHARTS: Ozzy Osbourne or Will Young…?

Which one got the No.1? You’ll have to find out tomorrow…

COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PS2 competitions…

The December comps will be running until Friday December 19th, andthen DVDfever will be taking a two week break over the Xmasperiod.

• No Doubt – Rock Steady Live (DVD)
• Shania Twain – Up! Live In Chicago (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (DVD/PS2)
• Daddy Day Care (DVD)
• Bruce Almighty (DVD)
• YesSpeak (DVD)
• Interactive Karaoke (DVD)
• Down (DVD)
• The Actors (DVD)
• Futurama Season 4 (DVD)
• Rod Stewart & The Faces (DVD)
• The Amicus Box Set (DVD)
• The Hobbit (PS2)

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…

• Darkwalker (15.99, Film 2000)
• Dead Creatures (19.99, Disc)
• Digital Video Essentials (19.99, Disc)
• The Jam: The Complete Jam (19.99, Universal)
• Meat Loaf: Storytellers (19.99, Universal)
• Sherlock Holmes And The Spiderman (15.99, Disc)
• Wire In The Blood Series 2 (19.99, Revelation)

December 13th:RESULT! ITV1 blackouts on SkyDigital…

Looks like the problem has now been sorted out. Read on…

ITV1 blackouts on SkyDigital solvedis online now.

December 12th:Movie news @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, US release dates, websites and trailers.

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: Dead End, The Fighting Temptations– and from next Wednesday, the third one about a ring,and reviews of Finding Nemo and Matrix Revolutionsare already online and out now.

December 11thRevisit Blood Omen 2 on Xbox…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Kirstentakes a look today at a game we looked at last year, but it’s worth seeingif it has stood the test of time since then.

Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kainis online and out on Xbox now.

COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PS2 competitions…

The December comps will be running until Friday December 19th, andthen DVDfever will be taking a two week break over the Xmasperiod.

• No Doubt – Rock Steady Live (DVD)
• Shania Twain – Up! Live In Chicago (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (DVD/PS2)
• Daddy Day Care (DVD)
• Bruce Almighty (DVD)
• YesSpeak (DVD)
• Interactive Karaoke (DVD)
• Down (DVD)
• The Actors (DVD)
• Futurama Season 4 (DVD)
• Rod Stewart & The Faces (DVD)
• The Amicus Box Set (DVD)
• The Hobbit (PS2)

December 10thUnleash the Mech Assault on Xbox…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Kirstenreturns with a game of robot vs. robot, and it’s one that’s been out for awhile so has now dropped down to budget price, so there’s no excuse not tomake a purchase.

Mech Assaultis online and out on Xbox now.

December 9thCheck the Region 1 Watchdog Vol.12…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Travis Willock returns with his column detailing the new announcements forfilms on Region 1 DVD, starting with this issue’s big title,Dawn of the Dead.

Region 1 Watchdogis online now.

December 8th:The return of Max Payne on Xbox…

Last year the renegade detective’s wife was murdered and his closest ally,Mona Sax, was bumped off, but the latter turns out not to be true as she’sback in this sequel which effectively uses the ‘bullet time’ function onceagain and the whole thing is great fun to play from start to finish.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payneis online and out on Xbox now.

Daewoo solve the Freeview/VCR combo conundrum…

Since digital terrestrial TV was launched, and with the threat of analoguebeing switched off, the one thing the home consumer has been asking for isa combined receiver and VCR unit, since not everyone wants two boxes under theirTV, nor do they all want recordable DVD.

We’re grateful to Eddie Talbot for letting us publish sections ofhis review for this new product, and there’s a link to the complete reviewwith more pictures of how it all works.

Daewoo SetPal idVCRis online and out now.

CHARTS: Will Young or Black Eyed Peas…?

Which one got the No.1?To find out, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The new releases lists go up to late February.

COMPETITION: 11 DVD/PS2 competitions…

The December comps will be running until Friday December 19th, andthen DVDfever will be taking a two week break over the Xmasperiod.

• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (DVD/PS2)
• Daddy Day Care (DVD)
• Bruce Almighty (DVD)
• YesSpeak (DVD)
• Interactive Karaoke (DVD)
• Down (DVD)
• The Actors (DVD)
• Futurama Season 4 (DVD)
• Rod Stewart & The Faces (DVD)
• The Amicus Box Set (DVD)
• The Hobbit (PS2)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: NOVEMBER comps…

The answers were meant to come last Tuesday, but looks like I missed them out.

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows:

• Henry VIII (DVD): Emilia Fox starred in a remake of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
• Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (DVD): Ant & Dec remade an episode of The Likely Lads.
• Brookside: Unfinished Business (DVD): Phil Redmond’s other soap is Hollyoaks.
• Cold Feet: The Complete Five Series (DVD): Rachel was bumped off in the final series.
• Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 (DVD): The correct title was It’s A Hard Life
• Five Universal Playback titles (DVD): Dirk Benedict previously starred in Battlestar Galactica.
• Biker Boyz (DVD): Lisa Bonet married Lenny Kravitz.
• Simpsons: Hit And Run (PS2): Apu has Eight children.
• Buffy: Chaos Bleeds (PS2): Ian Zierling was the Beverly Hills 90210 regular.
• Boomtown Season 1 (DVD): Mykelti Williamson co-starred with Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump.
• The Fifth Element: Special Edition (DVD): Alien was the film re-released in a director’s cut.
• X-Men 2: Special Edition (DVD): Bryan Singer directed Apt Pupil.
• Christmas with the Simpsons (DVD): Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was the first ever episode.
• Transformers: Season 2 Part 1 (DVD): Their catchphrase was “Transformers: Robots in Disguise”.
• The Recruit (DVD): Dante’s Peak did not star Kevin Costner.
• The Hot Chick (DVD): Anna Faris co-stars with Rob Schneider.
• Emmett’s Mark (DVD): Tim Roth directed The War Zone.
• Ricky Gervais: Animals (DVD): Meet Ricky Gervais was his own comedy interview show.
• Johnny Vegas: Who’s Ready For Ice Cream? (DVD): His real name is Michael Pennington.
• Dave Spikey: Overnight Success Tour (DVD): He plays Jerry St Clair in Phoenix Nights.
• Bringing Down The House (DVD): Adam Shankman also directed The Wedding Planner.
• Simply Red: Home In Sicily (DVD): Their first album was Picture Book.
• Dumb And Dumberer (DVD): The subtitle is When Harry Met Lloyd.
• Fred And Ginger: The Collection (DVD): Top Hat was released first.
• The Marx Brothers: The Collection (DVD): Animal Crackers was released first.
• White Palace (DVD): There are 14 years between the two leads.
• Home Alone 4 (DVD): The Wonder Years narrator was Daniel Stern from the original Home Alone movie.

The winners have been picked and shall be notified shortly.

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…

• Alien Quadrilogy (69.99, Fox)
• Big Trouble (12.99, Columbia)
• Black Christmas (12.99, Tartan)
• Blink 182: The Urethra Chronicles 1 & 2 (19.99, Universal)
• Camera Buff (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Citizen Kane (Classic Collection) (Two Discs, Senitype, Stills And Booklet) (39.99, CDA)
• The Debut (19.99, Columbia)
• Eight Crazy Nights (19.99, Columbia)
• Jet Li: The Legend 2 (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Jimi Hendrix: At Woodstock / Band Of Gypsies (19.99, Universal)
• Lawrence Of Arabia (Classic Collection) (Two Discs, CD, Senitype, Stills And Booklet) (39.99, CDA)
• Mister In-Between (15.99, Universal)
• Moonlight Mile (17.99, Buena Vista)
• Naked Lies (12.99, Columbia)
• Rage Against The Machine: Live At The Olympic Auditorium (13.99, Sony)
• Rammstein: Lichtspielhaus (19.99, Universal)
• Ride Or Die (19.99, Columbia)
• Robert Palmer: Addictions: The Video (9.99, Universal)
• Sex Is Comedy (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Suzhou River (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Taxi Driver (Classic Collection) (Two Discs, CD, Senitype, Stills And Booklet) (1 second cut) (39.99, CDA)
• Tuck Everlasting (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Walt Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies (21.99, Buena Vista)
• The Work of Director Spike Jonze (17.99, Universal)

December 4th:Movie news @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, US release dates, websites and trailers.

Yes, it’s a day early, you lucky people…

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: SWAT, Brother Bearand reviews of Finding Nemo and Matrix Revolutionsare already online and out now.

December 3rd :Now that’s what I call Liam’s Liner Notes Vol.21…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Liam Careytakes a look at the music scene on a fortnightly basis, including forthcomingalbums and singles.

The latest issue contains info on new releases fromGirls Aloud, Alicia Keys, Simon & Garfunkel and Johnny Cash.

The latestLiam’s Liner Notesis online now.

December 2nd:Hamtamo… Ham-Ham… what? on GBA…

NewDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Kirstenreturns with another review, this time of a Gameboy Advance game which tothese 31-year-old eyes makes no sense whatsoever. Given how the age range is”3+”, maybe it’s those at that end of the scale which will actually understandit?

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreakis online and out on Gameboy Advance now.

December 1st:Would you like three hours of… Yes?

Well, there’s just a bit more than that, plus over two hours of music fromtheir live concert, with this double-disc DVD that takes a look at all aspectsof the band since they formed 35 years ago, with plenty of comments and chatfrom Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, Steve Howe & Rick Wakeman.

YesSpeakis online and out on DVD now.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbox Six returns on Xbox…

Today we introduce newDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Kirstenwho will be bringing a number of game and DVD reviews from a woman’s pointof view – she asked me to point out – and the first one is the latest TomClancy game that excels itself both offline and online when you want to usethe Xbox Live service.

Rainbox Six 3is online and out on Xbox now.

CHARTS: Will Young or Shane Richie…?

Which one got the No.1?To find out, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The new releases lists go up to early February.

COMPETITION: 9 DVD/PS2 competitions…

The December comps will be running until Friday December 19th, andthen DVDfever will be taking a two week break over the Xmasperiod.

• Bruce Almighty (DVD)
• YesSpeak (DVD)
• Interactive Karaoke (DVD)
• Down (DVD)
• The Actors (DVD)
• Futurama Season 4 (DVD)
• Rod Stewart & The Faces (DVD)
• The Amicus Box Set (DVD)
• The Hobbit (PS2)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: NOVEMBER comps – coming tomorrow…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows:

• Henry VIII (DVD)
• Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (DVD)
• Brookside: Unfinished Business (DVD)
• Cold Feet: The Complete Five Series (DVD)
• Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 (DVD)
• Five Universal Playback titles (DVD)
• Biker Boyz (DVD)
• Simpsons: Hit And Run (PS2)
• Buffy: Chaos Bleeds (PS2)
• Boomtown Season 1 (DVD)
• The Fifth Element: Special Edition (DVD)
• X-Men 2: Special Edition (DVD)
• Christmas with the Simpsons (DVD)
• Transformers: Season 2 Part 1 (DVD)
• The Recruit (DVD)
• The Hot Chick (DVD)
• Emmett’s Mark (DVD)
• Ricky Gervais: Animals (DVD)
• Johnny Vegas: Who’s Ready For Ice Cream? (DVD)
• Dave Spikey: Overnight Success Tour (DVD)
• Bringing Down The House (DVD)
• Simply Red: Home In Sicily (DVD)
• Dumb And Dumberer (DVD)
• Fred And Ginger: The Collection (DVD)
• The Marx Brothers: The Collection (DVD)
• White Palace (DVD)
• Home Alone 4 (DVD)

The winners have been picked and shall be notified shortly.

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 Amicus Box Set (39.99, Anchor Bay)
• Atomic Kitten: Be With Us (13.99, Virgin)
• Blue: Close To Blue (13.99, Virgin)
• Charade (12.99, Stonevision)
• Cool World (15.99, Paramount)
• Dave Matthews Band: Live In Central Park (17.99, BMG)
• David Blaine: Above The Below (19.99, VCI)
• Flashback (15.99, Paramount)
• Good Charlotte: Video Collection (13.99, Sony)
• The Great Gatsby (15.99, Paramount)
• Hits 57 (16.99, BMG)
• Holiday Inn (15.99, Universal)
• Jim Bowen: You Can’t Tell These Anymore! (14.99, Disc)
• Later With Jules Holland – Hootenanny (19.99, Warner Music)
• Laurel And Hardy (5 DVD BS) (39.99, Stonevision)
• Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde (19.99, MGM)
• Lionel Ritchie: Greatest Hits (16.99, Universal)
• The Man Who Sued God (17.99, Universal)
• My First Mister (15.99, Paramount)
• Nicktoons: Christmas (15.99, Paramount)
• Now 2004 (13.99, EMI)
• Out Of Towners (15.99, Paramount)
• Penny Serenade (12.99, Stonevision)
• Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (22.99, Buena Vista)
• Playboy: Video Playmate Calendar 2004 (15.99, Medusa)
• RPM (15.99, Planet)
• Slash (12.99, Universal)
• Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Watch My Lips (14.99, Universal)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Series 6 (84.99, Paramount)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 (Gift Pack – DVD And Collectable Figure) (14.99, Contender)
• The Work Of Director Chris Cunningham (17.99, Universal)
• The Work Of Director Michel Gondry (17.99, Universal)
• WWE Brock Lesnar: Here Comes The Pain (17.99, Silver Vision)
• WWE Raw 10th Anniversary (17.99, Silver Vision)

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