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[ad_1] Yesterday the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the world’s best-selling comic by volume landed on Netflix. One Piece, a swashbuckling fantasy about a young man’s quest to find a legendary treasure and become King of the Pirates, has been going as a Japanese manga since 1997. With over 1090 chapters …

[ad_1] As George RR Martin continues to work away on The Winds of Winter, he occasionally takes a break to update fans on his news via his blog. Most recently the 74-year-old was honoured to discover that Vanity Fair has named a Game of Thrones episode he penned as one …

[ad_1] Dirty Harry, 1971 (Image: Getty) What is the greatest year in cinema? There will never be a definitive answer. It’s all subjective of course, because it’s always a question of personal taste and opinion. But, for me, 1971 is indisputably the best ever in movie history. What stands out …

[ad_1] Charles Dickens, author of David Copperfield (Image: Getty) THE harbour town of Broadstairs has been making the best of the mixed British summer. Children splash in the gentle surf while adults stroll along The Parade, browsing food stalls, enjoying the views and ozone-rich air. This seaside idyll might not …

[ad_1] Burger King is facing a lawsuit that claims its Whopper burger appears too small on menus compared to what is offered in reality. The fast-food giant must face up to allegations that it is misleading customers by showing a burger that boasts a meatier patty, and ingredients that “overflow …

[ad_1] Among the main Straw Hat Pirates crew in One Piece is the ship’s cook Vinsmoke Sanji.  In Eiichiro Oda’s manga, the character is famous for his kicks, sporting a jacket and tie and chain-smoking. Infamously, his cigarettes were censored in the 4Kids version of the anime, being converted into …

[ad_1] It’s been 26 years since the One Piece manga began and six since its live-action adaptation was announced at Netflix. Author Eiichiro Oda is an executive producer on the show, which debuts on the streaming service this Thursday. Earlier this year the creator confessed to “frustrating” moments during production …

[ad_1] Life has been ab fab for Netflix thriller king and bestselling author Harlan Coben of late. First, actor and comedian Jennifer Saunders appeared in his Netflix series The Stranger – and now Joanna Lumley is filming his new eight-parter Fool Me Once. The 61-year-old novelist and screenwriter says: “Joanna …

[ad_1] The Pride And Prejudice novelist, born in 1775 in Hampshire, beat Harry Potter creator JK Rowling to top spot. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl came joint third with William Shakespeare. The poll of 2,000 Britons was for Amazon Books to celebrate the work of its charitable …

[ad_1] : The last flying supersonic passenger jet touches down at Filton, Bristol, on November 26, 2003 (Image: PA) Sleek, elegant and proud, Concorde stands aloof on the tarmac, an icon of aviation even after being mothballed in her prime and nearly two decades of retirement. I am standing alongside …