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R.M. Vaughan Published on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 1:13PM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov.
Pirate Radio gets laughs out of guys just being guys
It's true that Richard Curtis' Pirate Radio is set in 1966, during the period when official British radio stations did not carry rock and roll.
YouTube seeks copyright clash profit
Group is working to persuade music and video companies to cash in rather than clamp down when their content is uploaded Mr Bean: the language-free comedy has benefited from Google's video 'fingerprint' system, with rights owner Tiger Aspect choosing to monetise most of the unauthorised content posted on the web Google is seeking to drag YouTube ...
Stumble through British history with Black Adder'
Long before he became the infantile Mr. Bean, Brit funnyman Rowan Atkinson made TV history as Edmund Blackadder, a singularly self-serving and century-jumping member of the English aristocracy who pops up at key moments in his country's long history to observe, muck about and generally screw things up.
British humor fans have lots to celebrate with new TV specials, DVD releases
To avoid speculation and prevent any reinvigorated birther movement, I'd like to ensure all readers that I was born in Florida and have copies of my birth certificate on hand.
Man behind Mr. Bean is deftly bumble-free
Perfect. Mr. Bean is staying at the oh-so-stately Hotel Le St. James. The place is thick with mahogany and priceless antiques.
The men who get all the laughs
Comedians now have the power to make or break TV channels, ad campaigns, book launches, even West End shows.
Richard Curtis writes Doctor Who script
Richard Curtis, creator of Blackadder, promises Doctor Who episode in which famous historical figure will battle monster Richard Curtis: Doctor Who episode is a treat for his children.
Atkinson Wrecks Car on his Driveway
Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network 2009-08-31 09:48:03 - British funnyman ROWAN ATKINSON has wrecked his car without even leaving home - the star reportedly smashed up his luxury vehicle on his own driveway.
Mr. Bean to make first 'live' appearance at Goodwood Revival to honor Mini turning 50
Bean during the UK's Goodwood Revival. Not only that, but to celebrate 50 years of Mini , Mr.
British director whose output preceding the 1994 feature film sequel to the successful comedy "City Slickers" "City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold" was marked by a comedic feature which bombed and an.... British director whose output preceding the 1994 feature film sequel to the successful comedy "City Slickers" "City Slickers II: The ...
How Blackadder changed the history of TV comedy
The New Zealand-born co-creator of 'Blackadder', Richard Curtis, says he thinks the series is still popular because its subject matter was already out of date when it was made.
Danny La Rue: The female impersonator's best moments on video
Danny La Rue, the legendary cabaret star who passed away today aged 81, entertained the public and celebrities alike during his glittering career.
Meet our Mr Bean ... What's in a name? Well, you can keep your...
What's in a name? Well, you can keep your Billinghams, Barnes or Bracegirdles - because, after something like three decades here in HJ land, I'm quite happy being Wigan's adopted Mr Bean.
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