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Nostromo, 1986. It was the growing frailty of director David Lean and a lack of confidence in his health that stalled this epic - and epically cursed production - which was to be shot in South America. Even after shooting was re-arranged to be closer to home, it was permanently halted following the death of Lean in 1991

The best films never made

David Lean's Nostromo? Michael Powell's The Tempest? As Brighton's Cine City film festival celebrates the best movies that never made it to the screen, Emma Love explores why some projects just don't get finished

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Chinese students draw President into subtle attack on internet restrictions and the 'Great Firewall of China'

Paradise lost: El Padre bay on Robinson Crusoe island

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Calvin Harris: 'I made an idiot of myself for the good of the nation'

Calvin Harris has claimed that he crashed The X Factor stage to "make a mockery" of the competition and its "terrible" music.

Calvin Harris: 'I made an idiot of myself for the good of the nation'

Calvin Harris has claimed that he crashed The X Factor stage to "make a mockery" of the competition and its "terrible" music.

BA cabin crew begin voting on strike action

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The Vietnam vet who thinks MTV can make the world a better place

Bill Roedy runs MTV in 162 countries and hopes to unite people through music, with help from Fidel and Bono. Ian Burrell reports

Countdown to Copenhagen: The President's dilemma

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Space Shuttle to launch with 'tweep' deluge

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Cosmetic surgeons demand ban on own trade ads

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Online gangs cashing in on swine flu

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Starting at 22, Britons have talent

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Robert Enke: International goalkeeper who committed suicide

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