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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: BBC Films

BBC Films stories: 2 news summaries

 Giant Rat 
 Found in 
 'Lost Volcano' 

Fanged toads, mini 'Ewoks' among species discovered in New Guinea jungle

Sep 7, 09 11:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - A new species of giant rat with no fear of humans has been discovered in a volcanic crater deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. It's the same kind of rat "you find in city sewers"—except it's 32 inches long, said a scientist traveling with a... More »

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BBC • Papua New Guinea • rats • scientists • species • volcano • exotic animals • BBC Films • international • scientific expedition • Bosavi

 From Juno to Jane Eyre  

Oscar nominee Page set to portray classic heroine in BBC adaptation

May 7, 08 5:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Indie film's newest sweetheart is set to play one of Britain's oldest, Variety reports. Ellen Page has signed up to tackle the title role in a new BBC Film adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte classic, Jane Eyre. The Canadian actress, who earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in... More »

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Academy Awards • Juno • Ellen Page • Jane Eyre • BBC Films

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