HBO passed up "The Walking Dead" because they thought it was too violent. They also passed up "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men".
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The first video aired on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles in 1981.
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The first programme shown on BBC2 was Play School
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While filming a guest appearance on Star Trek TNG, Stephen Hawking was taken on a tour of the USS Enterprise set. When he saw the Warp Core, he paused, and said “I’m working on that.”
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The mask used by Michael Myers in the original 'Halloween' was actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white.
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People actually live in the Mos Eisley set from Star Wars.
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When Liam Neeson was asked about the potential for another Taken sequel, he responded "I don't think there'll be a 'Taken 3'. She can't get taken again. That's just bad parenting."
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During the chariot scene in 'Ben Hur' a small red car can be seen in the distance.
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