On January 23, 2005 at 9 p.m.,
Masterpiece Theater will air
Island at War -- a family drama focusing on a group of Channel Islanders adjusting to life under Nazi occupation during WWII. The occupation is on a scale unsurpassed during the war, with soldiers living side by side with the islanders. The cast includes
James Wilby (Bertie & Elizabeth),
Clare Holman (Prime Suspect 6),
Julia Ford, Saskia Reeves and
Philip Glenister. On
PBS. For more info, see the show's "homepage:" http://www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=1744
Ring Ring Bling Bling: BlingTones, a division of Lagardere Active North America (U.S. branch of Lagardere Active Broadband - a Leading content provider in Europe), announces the world's first wireless record label. BlingTones features original content. BlingTones has signed hip-hop producers/artists Q-Tip, Rockwilder (Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, DMX), Denuan Porter (50 Cent, Eminem), Salaam Remi (Nas), Hi-Tek (Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg), and more to create original 30-second "songs" available only through BlingTones. Cellphone carriers Sprint, Cingular/ATTW, Nextel, and Boost Mobile are on board, artists are BlingTones will also provide BlingPix - screen savers/wallpaper with contemporary urban themes.