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Academy Award winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast in the top-notch investigative thriller, State of Play, directed by Kevin Macdonald.

As the story is about to be Americanised with a retelling and a big Hollywood budget this article remembers the importance and impact of Paul Abbott's original series.

Kevin MacDonald adapts the BBC series State of Play for the big screen, although it doesn't live up to the TV version it's a fairly accomplished movie.

Russell Crowe shines as a reporter involved in a political mystery. Taut, tense, and entertaining film with very good performances throughout and a nice twist or two.

The American feature film State of Play contracts or eliminates parts of the BBC mini-series, but also raises issues the English version could have addressed.

State of Play, the British miniseries that was remade into a Russell Crowe thriller, is a premiere example of what the BBC does best: great acting and sharp writing.

The film investigates the current state of brick-and-mortar newspapers and their desire to stay relevant in the wake of Internet journalism and web logs.

In this intricate whodunit, Russell Crowe plays a seasoned journalist who uncovers a deeply rooted political scandal involving Ben Affleck's congressman character. 8/10

State of Play is just as much about newspapers as it is about politics.

Production houses seem to wait until the hotter months to distribute their best flicks. The spring of 2009 is no different with State of Play and Obsessed.

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

Judges' favourite Tommy Reilly talks about the switch to public voting, his plans for a new album, his favourite Scottish music and the competition highlights so far.

Writer-director Tony Gilroy returns to the theme of corporate bad guys in Duplicity, a spy film that avoids explosions, fancy cars and anyone named "M."

Though the US-Japan relationship is likely to remain a key linchpin in Asian foreign policy, the new Japanese foreign minister sees room for improvement.

Obama is trying to ease tensions among Muslims, reduce nuclear arms, and encourage peace instead of war. Still, his win is a huge surprise and has Republicans snickering.

All over the world, persons with disabilities continue to face various challenges mainly as a result of discriminatory policies and practices in our societies.

Educational board games do not have to feel educational. Many of the traditional board games that kids enjoy also teach children to count, spell, or to think logically.

Club Pogo is an addictive game site that has gained a large following over the past several years. The game players are mostly adults who need some company and cheap fun!

The Texas Longhorns are angry and looking for satisfaction. The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking for redemption after their last two BCS bowl game appearances.

HBO's hottest show, based on New Zealand's fourth most popular digi-folk parodists, returns for a second season of laughs and phat beats.

The article is a history of the Guatemala's 36-Year civil war that explains the groups involved and the challenges facing the peace process today.

New ITV1 single drama Gunrush tells the story of a father out for revenge in a London plagued by gun crime.

Shares in the technology company Apple fell to a three year low of $77 on the back of news that the firm's figurehead and CEO, Steve Jobs, is to give up the company reins

German star Lothar Matthäus re-wrote the record books in winning the Euro1980 and 1990 World Cup but has had less success as coach.

Poker is a popular game, but people who are new to playing in casinos tend to make many of the same mistakes. Here are some ideas to help rookies improve their game.

Penn State has at least earned a spot in the 2009 Rose Bowl game, and the other spot likely will go to either Oregon State or USC of college football's Pac-10 Conference.

With State of Play currently on theatrical release, now is a good time to look at the director's earlier work, best remembered for Forest Witaker's take on Idi Amin.

The quick growth and early success of James Buchanan played an infamous role in the growth of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century.

A breakdown and predictions of the 2007 Western Conference NBA Playoffs.

Former Major League slugger Vinny Castilla takes over as Mexico manager, hoping to use outstanding pitching - and home field advantage - to advance past first round.

Fresno State passed its first test of the 2009 football season with flying colors. But that was the easy part. Things will get substantially tougher Saturday, Sept. 12.

Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios' bestselling video game for the Xbox 360, Gears of War, is moving into film production. Will it flounder like most game-based films?

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs waited until the second half of the season to start their surge in 2008. They're hoping to kick things into gear a bit earlier this year.

Sci-fi is enjoying something of a resurgence lately, so what new offerings are on the table for 2009-10?

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.

The San Jose State Spartans haven't stopped Toby Gerhart, Joe McKnight or any other back they've faced, for that matter. And now they have to take on Ryan Mathews.

Ken Loach's unsurpassed film Riff Raff is a remarkable emotional roller-coaster, which launched the careers of both Robert Carlyle and Ricky Tomlinson.

With Tennant set to leave in 2010, just who's in the running to be the new Doctor Who? John Simm, James Nesbitt, Alan Davies and Robert Carlyle have all been hotly tipped

Chicago defensive lineman Tank Johnson has had plenty of off-field trouble, but should that have kept him from playing in Super Bowl XLI in Miami?

The US Davis Cup team, seeking revenge for a finals loss against Spain in 2004, will only advance in Davis Cup play if Roddick's hamstring and Blake's psyche are healthy.

The Alabama Crimson Tide really does have an easy game coming up. But chances are it won't be this weekend.

Things surely don't look promising for the Michigan State Spartans entering their Alamo Bowl matchup with Texas Tech. And that might be an understatement.