Entertainment
Birmingham bar set for re-launch
Revolution in the Five Ways Leisure Complex on Broad Street, Birmingham is the latest bar in the national group to receive a complete overhaul. A six-figure investment will transform the existing site to enhance its offer as a premium drinking and dining venue.
Brits bingeing on TV box sets
Three out of four Brits admit to bingeing on box sets of their favourite TV programmes, with thousands missing out on sleep, food and even sex to watch shows in marathon sessions!
The Filter announce Responsive Radio for music streaming service providers
The Filter, a leading personalisation and relevance technology provider has announced the launch of Responsive Radio, a white label, personalised playlist generator for music streaming service providers.
One in three are ’round-dodgers’
One in three Brits admit to ‘dodging’ rounds in the pub, a study has revealed. Researchers found millions of drinkers admit to hiding in toilets, sneaking outside for a cigarette or even leaving the pub completely to get out of having to get some drinks in.
Richmond-upon-Thames venue to offer new drinking and dining experience
Revolution is bringing a dramatic change to Richmond after choosing its venue on Whittaker Avenue as the latest bar to receive a complete overhaul. A six-figure investment will transform the existing site to enhance its offer as a premium drinking and dining venue.
House Of Fools set to return to BBC Two
Vic and Bob’s anarchic comedy House of Fools will be returning to BBC Two for a second series, Controller of Comedy Commissioning Shane Allen has confirmed at the Salford Comedy Festival 2014.
‘Marley’ voted nation’s top dog
New research from Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals the nation’s soft spot for dogs on film, with rom-com classic ‘Marley and Me’ stealing the top spot for the best dog movie. The Golden Retriever star Marley was also voted top dog for Britain’s favourite cinematic canine.
ITV commissions a new series of Mr Selfridge
Ten new episodes of ITV Studios’ lavish period drama Mr Selfridge, starring Emmy award-winning American actor, Jeremy Piven, have been commissioned by ITV.
Derby bar transformed by major refurbishment
UK cocktail bar, Revolution is bringing change to Derby after choosing its venue on The Strand as the latest bar to receive a complete overhaul. A six-figure investment will transform the existing site to enhance its offer as a premium drinking and dining venue.
Jaguar announces David Beckham as brand ambassador for China
David Beckham has joined Jaguar as a brand ambassador and will support significant forthcoming Jaguar product launches in China. British sporting icon Beckham will feature in above-the-line marketing campaigns for the brand in one of its most significant international markets.
Seven hotels featured in films this year
Following the 86th Academy Awards, hotel comparison website trivago.co.uk has compiled a list of six hotels featured in films released in the past year.
New talent Molly unveiled as UK representative at Eurovision 2014
The BBC has announced singer-songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes as the 2014 entrant for The Eurovision Song Contest, performing her own song ‘Children Of The Universe’.
The Bar at Big Easy Covent Garden
Big Easy Covent Garden is set to open in March 2014. The jaw-dropping, nine-metre bar will be situated on the ground floor and will boast over 500 bottles with a focus on brown liquor of all types, including American, Scotch & world whisk(e)ys, Tequila & Mezcal, Caribbean rum, aged gin, French and Spanish brandy.
Grease tops the all-time list of ‘feel-good films’
Grease has been named as the best feel-good film of all time. The 1978 musical follows the summer romance of Danny and Sandy and is as loved today as it was 36 years ago proving the film most likely to lift the spirits.
Half of married football fans put sport ahead of wife
One in two football fans admits to putting their love of the sport above their wife, it has been revealed. The true extent to which passion for the game impacts upon wedded bliss was unveiled in the study of 1,000 football fans – and 1,000 suffering wives.