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Ricky Gervais goes on a porky pie streak in new film The Invention of Lying. Sadly, as far as his movies go, it's not much of an improvement on his previous offerings.

The star and writer of such hits as The Office (UK Version) and Extras, appears on stage in this DVD release of his popular US tour, offering another does of wit. 8/10

Ricky Gervais has conquered the TV, publishing and live comedy worlds, and now he turns his attentions to movies as he directs himself in "The Other Side of The Truth".

A film review of Ghost Town, the David Koepp comedy starring Ricky Gervais from The Office, Tea Leoni and Greg Kinnear. Laugh out loud funny, but poignant too - 8/10.

Ricky Gervais was at the top of his game. Now he's just made a very ordinary movie. Is the laughter beginning to subside?

True to her tri-creative nature,The December Man scribe is now working with Tapestry New Opera Works to finish the libretto for a five-act opera by composer Aaron Gervais

With Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner at the helm, and half a dozen star cameos, Invention of Lying is a fun movie with a few too many plot holes.

Universal and Illumination Entertainment are adapting Ricky Gervais bestselling children's book Flanimals for the big screen.

What could have been Ricky Gervais' magnum opus is instead a rickety romantic comedy that collapses under the weight of its concept. Still, the religious satire is sharp.

Strategic planning can ensure a fun-filled visit to Columbia, SC, even if the trip lasts only a day

A review of the second series of extras, the sitcom by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Andy Millman's sitcom is produced, and Maggie continues to work as an extra.

Ricky Gervais is the comic genius who came to everyone's attention when his brainchild, The Office, debuted on the BBC, and now he's in his first Hollywood leading role.

The Office, currently airing on NBC, has many fans. What some of these fans may not realize is that the sitcom is based on a BBC sitcom of the same name.

NBC smash hit "The Office" returned with new episodes last week, and NBC has announced plans for both a fifth season and spin-off.

If you listened to Ricky Gervais in interviews you'd think The Office was the only British sitcom of the last decade. Here are five he may have forgotten about.

The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards came off as a boring broadcast with no clear purpose.

Seven must-have DVD box sets for the British TV lover on your shopping list.

This award-winning playwright likes the concept of a creative work trinity - be it operatic libretto, film direction, or developing a character's arc.

What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.

Prohibition in Canada was short, but laws were in effect in the US for many years. It was disastrous. Canadian bootleggers, rumrunners and then mobsters made fortunes

Sony, Fox and Universal are trying to get back into animated films? But are they really a license to print money?

Baldwin Fey, Close, Fox, 30 Rock and Mad Men all win big as, televisions biggest night handed out some hardware.

Teachers can combine Bloom's Taxonomy and Yahoo! Answers to create an opportunity of gifted thinkers to explore, ask, answer, and let their great brains shine.

" ... some people don't want to have their wedding ruined by having a kitch ... but some do ..." - find how how kitchy in the British comedy film Confetti.

Does It Offend You, Yeah mix rock, new wave and electronic dance music into an album that attempts to be everything at once.

The top criminal minds working in television, film and novels have been celebrated at the first ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards.

Does a recent discovery provide clues to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance?

British skiers can take the Eurostar ski train directly to the best French ski resorts or change in Paris to fast TGV or Corail overnight trains heading for the Alps.

This stage rises up and over the Col de Balme from Switzerland into France and brings Mont Blanc itself back into view for the first time since Italy.

Clever new comedy from creator of Waiting for Guffman and A Mighty Wind

Modern PDA's offer the facility to play MP3 files, thus making them a good alternative to an MP3 player, as they play audio - but also offer so much more!

Maryland's "first families" are traditionally the descendants of Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) and of those passengers who came on the Ark and the Dove in 1634.

Series 23 of Never Mind the Buzzcocks kicks off with a poor guest host attempt by James Corden but regulars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding keep the pace up.

Ever wondered what crippling anxieties you ought to be harbouring between adolescence and middle age? Allow Mark and Jeremy to demonstrate over all thirty episodes.

Consumer product recalls hit the headlines almost every month, yet few manufacturers purchase product recall insurance, concede insurers.

Steve Carell continues his work with Chris Meledandri (Horton Hears a Who) for Universal's Despicable Me. Animated movie comes out in 2010

Since Friends bid TV audiences a fond farewell five years ago comedy fans were wondering what the next humour ridden juggernaut would be...they needn't have worried. But

Consumers need not feel helpless when a product they have bought is the subject of a recall. There are steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Targets of workplace bullies are gaining new tools to fight back. With public awareness, comes legislative change and hopefully soon, changing attitudes.

Movies are replete with movie extras; low-paid, hard-working men, women and children that help the movie medium deliver believability, scale, scope and the look of life.

The Betrayal Trinity : Three actors discuss this brain twisting lover's triangle by one of England's most controversial dramatists.

The New York Islanders own the top pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, where they'll have to decide whether they need a franchise forward or a franchise defenseman.

Fans of Amy Adams get a double dose of comedy when two of her best films come out on DVD.

Stand up comedy has become massively popular in recent years and there is a huge demand for it everywhere. How does a smaller venue go about putting on a comedy night?

Although best known for British comedy shows Blackadder and A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and more recently for the American drama House, Hugh Laurie has a substantial film ca

ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards and the Crime Writers' Association join forces to honour Lynda La Plante, Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and others.

Hollywood is hedging their bets during the recession, getting back into family films, which means more animated flicks.

These are the actors who made waves in this summer's films. The big blockbuster stars are taking a beating from some new faces in 2009.

Thursday night prime time comedy returns tonight with the season premieres of "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. And on FX: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

John Cleese found big-screen success with the Monty Python movies, but he has also appeared in many other films, with more mixed results.