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After a remarkable cliffhanger to end its second season, BBC’s award-winning series Sherlock returns to American television on Sunday, January 19th. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Office UK), the series offers a modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic hero Sherlock Holmes. This incarnation of…

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Who would’ve thought that “Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas” would sell as many albums as pop-princess Britney Spears? With a disappointing first week, Britney sold 115,000 copies of her album “Britney Jean” – making this her lowest ever first week of sales. “Britney Jean” is Britney’s eighth studio album and she claims that…

Throughout the month of December, WORLD Channel will be airing a collection of documentaries dealing with the world’s various religious communities. Topics will range from an exploration of the major Asian religions to a case study of seven students preparing to become the next generation of clergymen. A complete list of the documentaries scheduled to…

Time Magazine announced, Wednesday morning, Pope Francis “The People’s Pope” as the Person of the Year. Within a relatively short time period, Pope Francis has changed many opinions about the Catholic church. The Pope has incorporated auditing the known to be corrupt Vatican Bank and began commissions on the sex abuse scandals which have shadowed the church. Also, it…

Vocalist Susan Boyle was reportedly diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome a year ago by a Scottish specialist.But she’s more than comfortable about the diagnoses and described it as “a relief.” Asperger’s syndrome is a high-functioning form of autism it usually impedes behavioral development and creates insecurity due to raging anxiety. During her childhood, Boyle’s communication skills…

Showtime will air the final episode of their six-part new documentary series – “Time of Death” on Friday, December 6, 2013. In episode six Maria and Nicolle’s lives are faced with the end. Maria’s fight with cancer has come to an end. Her eldest daughter Nicole is now faced with the challenge of obtaining permanent…

It’s hard to believe but 20 years ago on March 1, 1993, Steven Spielberg began production on Schindler’s List. The film’s lessons of courage and faith continue to inspire. The film is centered on Oscar Schindler, a German businessman who risked his own life and fortune to save more than 1,100 Polish Jews during the…

Showtime will air part five of their six-part new documentary series – “Time of Death” on Friday, November 29, 2013. In episode five Maria, Laura and Brad deal with death as their families cope with the inevitable. Maria’s children, Julia and Andrew, are living in foster care. While the home front is now quiet, Maria…

Showtime will air part four of their six-part new documentary series – “Time of Death” on Friday, November 22, 2013. In episode four, Maria is emotionally drained and Toni is taking it day-by-day. Maria‘s mood has drastically shifted and she struggles with balancing parenting and chemotherapy. As if life wasn’t already tough, Maria is presented…

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