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Avatar set for Disney ride treatment
Disney to contruct Avatar theme park in Orlando, Florida.
The work of translating Arabic books into English gets a boost
Ahead of the second annual Harvill Secker Young Translators' Prize, the founder talks about the rising popularity of literary works from around the world and the push to get more Arabic books translated into English.
In Hollywood, 40 is definitely the new 30
The acclaim from the movie The Wrestler did more than simply win Marisa Tomei the smattering of high-profile roles she's promoting this month: with that role, she was seen to champion the middle-aged woman in youth-obsessed Hollywood.
Classical music hits a high note
The chief executive of Manchester's world-famous Hallé orchestra, John Summers, weighs in on what may be fuelling classical's comeback.
World's in collision: 50 years of sci-fi from Gollancz
As the UK publisher Gollancz marks 50 years in the science-fiction business, the separation of fanatasy and 'proper' literature remains as wide as ever.
Beyoncé must avoid mawkish mummy mode
Motherhood obviously need not mean the end of Beyoncé's career, but what will it do to her music?
Comic books join the 21st century
With DC Comics making its first serious foray into digital editions, it looks like comic books may find another life in a new format.
'No remake' promise for new Blade Runner film
The news that Ridley Scott has agreed to direct a follow-up to his sci-fi classic Blade Runner will comfort fans who feared a quick-buck travesty.
The case of the premature celebrity memoir
From Wayne Rooney's "autobiography" to Justin Bieber's memoir - at the ripe age of 16 - some stories just aren't ready to be told.
Social media: the new benefit concert
Save the Children's celebrity campaign to raise funds for east Africa is using sites such as facebook and Twitter.
Words speak louder than actions
Anne Hathaway has been criticised for her Yorkshire accent in the film One Day, so why do filmmakers insist on getting US actors to attempt British accents?
Amy Winehouse's Fred Perry clothing range
The late singer's line for Fred Perry wnt on sale just days after she died, and she's not the only musician to get involved in fashion.
Sebastian Barry talks family, hope, danger, despair and Ireland
The novelist uses fiction to understand characters in his own family. He just didn't know how right he was.
Can the original magic of Dirty Dancing be recreated?
With the news that Dirty Dancing is to be remade, we consider how successful remakes are.
The King's Speech from screen to stage
After its Oscar success, The King's Speech is to be given the Broadway and West End treatment.
