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mia writes: Series 3 of Sherlock with Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch has just been confirmed on Twitter by the show’s creators.

Editor’s Note: Here is the direct quote from show creator Steven Moffat:

@Steven_Moffat

 
    #sherlock  Yes of course there’s going to be a third series – it was commissioned at the same time as the second. Gotcha!

Chris from Germany writes: I found this following press release. It may be important for german-speaking ringers from europe: It’s about the appereance of the german Hobbit teaser-trailer on 19th January 2012 in german-language cinemas. More..

Hobbit workers tried to gag Labour Department inspectors looking into a fire that engulfed a crew member’s head. The department has given a copy of its report into the fire at Miramar’s Stone Street Studios to The Dominion Post under the Official Information Act.

The fire, which left two crew members with minor burns, started when flammable fumes ignited inside a hollow statue prop, the report revealed. A veil of secrecy descended after the May fire. An investigator who attended it reported: “I’ve been asked to fill out a confidentiality agreement. I advised I will take this away for advice.” More..

The Hobbit made it through the Sweet Sixteen round of MTV’s Movie Brawl, and they are now up against Woman in Black in the Elite Eight. As of the posting of this article, they are running neck in neck, so get on over and vote, vote, vote, and then share with your friends on facebook and twitter. Time to swamp the poll everyone. You can find the contest here.