“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a...

The relationship between visuals and sound is one that’s growing increasingly intertwined and co-dependent, providing a most welcome synaesthetic experience. But the fusion of music and imagery is quickly becoming the norm, as more and more artists collaborate to provide audiences with...

Vibrators have existed for centuries, but have you ever wondered how they came to be? This week we’re delving into the colourful past of these popular bedroom toys If you can remember the first mobile phones; then you may not be surprised to hear that vibrators haven’t always come in the...

New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM have announced the titles and release dates for filmmaker Peter Jackson’s two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit. The first film, titled “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” will be released on...

George Strikes Back. George Lucas’ dispute with a British costume over the replication and sale of stormtrooper costumes has reached the Supreme Court. The American director has been pursuing Twickenham-based Andrew Ainsworth through the courts in an attempt to stop him making and...

Chances are that by now you’ve been caught up with everything going on with Dream Theater. This past week, the band debuted The Spirit Carries On, which chronicles the audition process behind the band’s search for drummer Mike Portnoy’s replacement. While we certainly felt teased and...