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Ricky Gervais's new animated series, which puts his buffoonish sidekick Karl Pilkington centre-stage, was has been snapped up by Channel 4. The 13-part cartoon series will bring to life his much-loved podcasts featuring Gervais and writing partner Stephen Merchant poking fun at Karl for his odd worldview.

Ricky Gervais' US animation series, based on his podcasts, is to be screened in the UK on Channel 4. The 13-part Ricky Gervais Show, which will air on US cable channel HBO in February, is expected to arrive on UK screens the following month.

CENTURY after the release of "The Terminator," the first in an iconic three-part sci-fi action series - "Terminator 3" really wasn't that bad - along comes No.

Web Extras Glee Club Tune into VF.com every Wednesday for Brett Berk's commentary on the previous night's episode of Fox's hit musical sitcom, Glee.

Fans of the cult US comedy Arrested Development will recognise David Cross who played Tobias Funke in that series.

YOU may have read or seen the hype about Paranormal Activity , the US horror movie that cost $15,000 to make and is well on its way to collecting more than a $100 million at the US box office.

Martin Freeman has finally put his alter-ego from The Office behind him with his new film comedy Nativity! The actor talks about the demands of shooting the primary school-set, improvised movie and why he prefers to stay well away from the limelight.

A Ricky Gervais sitcom made Ashley Jensen a star and helped her land a role in 'Ugly Betty'. In her first interview since becoming a mother, she talks Hollywood, Botox, and her new comedy with Rosamund Witcher A Ricky Gervais sitcom made Ashley Jensen a star and helped her land a role in 'Ugly Betty'. enlarge I find myself thinking, 'how did I get ...

A new TV comedy with a script edited by Ricky Gervais and filmed partly in Sutton High Street will hit TV screens this week.

"I told you, do a Holocaust movie and the awards come, didn't I?" Ricky Gervais exclaimed to "Extras" co-star Kate Winslet at last year's Golden Globes.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars. The two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday.

IT is sometimes easy to miss the music in films, while wrapped up in the drama of a scene on the big screen.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have been named as the hosts of next year's Oscars.

Four-legged screen stars are vying for the Fido Film Awards, billed as the canine equivalent of the Oscars.

I was talking to a veteran talent agent on the phone Monday when the news arrived that Ricky Gervais had signed on to host a high-profile award show.

As he takes on major touring stage role, Shaun Williamson, aka Barry From EastEnders, talks to Gavin Allen about the difficulties of life after Albert Square SOME actors never escape their most high-profile role.

CINEMA 4D Release 11.5 represents a comprehensive upgrade to its highly-acclaimed 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering software.

The growing trend toward adding more entertainment to award shows just took a curious twist.

Dale Roe writes about television for the Austin American-Statesman. He's worked at the American-Statesman for 10 years and has written family movie and video game reviews as well as watched lots of TV.

He's provided memorable moments on the Golden Globe awards in the past - and this year Ricky Gervais will have the chance to do so again.