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The animator behind the iconic opening credits to 1978 film Grease has died aged 93.

Grease and Lady and the Tramp animator John David Wilson dies aged 93

The animator behind the iconic opening credits to 1978 film Grease has died aged 93.

The Google Doodle celebrating the summer solstice

Google Doodle celebrates summer solstice

The latest Google Doodle celebrates the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Chuggington is on the right lines for Ludorum

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Google's Doodle commemorates Julius Richard Petri

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Google is commemorating the achievements of the scientist Julius Richard Petri today with a Google Doodle that shows his invention - the Petri dish - in action.

John Goodman (second left) in 'Alpha House'

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First Netflix created its own on-demand drama series, now Amazon-owned LoveFilm is to make five shows selected from 14 would-be shows

Virtually Stephen Fry 'lets Stephen broadcast himself directly to your pocket, keeping you up to date with the goings-on of the actual Stephen Fry'

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If you feel you need more Stephen Fry in your life, the actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, presenter, director, activist, and board member of Norwich City Football Club has launched possibly the world’s most self-regarding app.

Well suited to the stage: comedian Aziz Ansari

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Rising comedy talent and social media favourite Aziz Ansari is fast becoming a film star. Sarah Hughes meets him

Strange Hill High, a new animated TV show from the BBC

Caroline Aherne to voice BBC children's series Strange Hill High

Comedy star Caroline Aherne is to be among the cast of voices for a new animated children's series for the BBC.

Earth Day 2013 celebrated with interactive Google Doodle

Earth Day 2013 has been given a major boost thanks to Google featuring it as its doodle.

Leonhard Euler - Swiss mathematician considered one of the greatest of all time - honoured by Google Doodle

Euler is known for his work in fluid dynamics, optics and astronomy

Jack Stokes was the animation director behind Yellow Submarine

Jack Stokes: Animation director behind Yellow Submarine

The animation director Jack Stokes modestly said of his groundbreaking film, Yellow Submarine (1968), that it was "a minor miracle or a hell of a lot of good luck". At the time many thought it was a product of the psychedelic Sixties and that hallucinogenic drugs had prompted its storyline, vivid colours and kaleidoscopic images. "It's not true," said Stokes. "I only drank red wine myself and if I had taken LSD, the film would have been in trouble."

Simon Price on One Direction: One Direction - Before it all goes wrong, give Harry what he needs

A decent song, that is. Because it's only a matter of time before One Direction lose their way

Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds stars of The Croods

The Croods stars Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds cringe at the sound of their own voices

They've both helped make millions at the box office and are two of Hollywood's most sought after talents, but The Croods voice stars Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone say they still get self-conscious hearing themselves on film.

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