THE CLOSER: The Complete Fourth Season

Available to own on DVD for $59.95RRP from 3 March 2010.

Kyra Sedgwick earns fourth consecutive Golden Globe nomination for her talented performance as

Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson

Four-disc set features all 15 Episodes from the fourth season and all-new bonus features,

 including a gag reel and unaired scenes

Warner Home Video (WHV) brings the fourth season of the critically acclaimed series The Closer to DVD 3 March, 2010.  Titled The Closer: The Complete Fourth Season, the release stars the multiple award–winning and gifted actress Kyra Sedgwick as one of television’s feistiest and most provocative police women. This DVD will showcase all 15 episodes from the series’ fourth year, as well as bonus material in a four-disc collection.

Golden Globe® winner and Emmy® nominee Kyra Sedgwick portrays Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a CIA-trained detective who has been brought from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up the Priority Homicide Division, a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Despite her offbeat personality and tendency to step on people’s toes, Brenda’s tough-as-nails approach and track record prove her to be one of the country’s leading investigators. Brenda is tapped to lead the team because she is a world-class interrogator and when it comes to obtaining confessions, she is an expert “closer.” However, her quirky attitude and hard-nosed approach to her job sometimes rub her colleagues the wrong way, as does the fact that she is a tough-minded Southern woman in a department dominated by men. 

On the fourth season of The Closer, murderers are not the only ones giving Brenda a hard time. An ambitious newspaper reporter interferes as he tries to get a story on the Priority Homicide Division, resulting in disaster for the squad. Although Brenda and her team chalk up a string of successes (including catching a child’s killer, a drive-by shooter and an arsonist who sets L.A.’s Griffith Park ablaze), the reporter’s unflattering tell-all marks the end of the PHD.  But viewers shouldn’t ever count Brenda out. She brings her staff to the newly formed Major Crimes Division for assignments with expanded jurisdiction that extends to con artists, kidnappers, predators and, of course, killers. All of L.A.’s worst are going to meet L.A’s best.  

The series also stars J.K. Simmons (Juno), Corey Reynolds (The Guardian), Robert Gossett (Passions), G.W. Bailey (The Jeff Foxworthy Show), Tony Denison (Prison Break), Michael Paul Chan (Arrested Development), Raymond Cruz (Training Day), Gina Ravera (ER), Phillip P. Keene (Home) and Jon Tenney (The Division).

“When a series earns major award nominations and wins for each season since its inception, you know you’ve got a rare and exceptional television program on your hands. That is consistently the case with The Closer. We feel privileged to be associated with this remarkable show,” said Caroline Skillen, WHV Non-Theatrical Marketing Manager.  She added, “Kyra Sedgwick is dazzling in her role as Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson.  Her outstanding performance combined with the show’s powerful story lines and brilliant production is what makes this a real stand-out police drama, and we are pleased to offer it to consumers.”

Episodes:

1: Controlled Burn

Griffith Park in flames. Five people dead. A terrifying fire pits Brenda against her old nemesis, pyromaniac Bill Croelick.

2: Speed Bump

A recently paroled murderer finds life on the outside short and violent when he’s the victim of a hit-and-run.

3: Cherry Bomb

Traumatized by rape, a teenager hangs herself. A sad story, but maybe not a true one. Brenda

suspects murder.

4: Live Wire

A shooting victim is wearing an AV surveillance wire – which means the whole incident may have been recorded.

5: Dial “M” for Provenza

A wife eager to be a widow hires a cold-eyed, steel-jawed hit man: Lt. Provenza, working undercover.

6: Problem Child

A 13-year-old with a short fuse and a long rap sheet vanishes. Who’s more in danger, the boy or whomever he meets?

7: Sudden Death

When Det. Sanchez’s brother is shot down, the team scrambles to find the killer and keep their grief-stricken colleague off the case.

8: Split Ends

Brenda has two problems on her hands: her wedding-obsessed parents and a hairdresser murdered at a Hollywood studio.

9: Tijuana Brass

A critical story in the Los Angeles Times spells trouble for the PHD. So do two dead Tijuana cops and a priest with inside info.

10: Time Bomb

The Major Crimes Division tackles its first major crime, a bomb plot that threatens countless innocent people.

11: Good Faith

The medical examiner wants Brenda to investigate a suicide he thinks is murder. Clay and Willie Rae want Brenda to get married.

12: Junk in the Trunk

Big man, small space. The decomposed body of a 300-lb. suspected diamond thief is found  wedged in a car trunk.

13: Power of Attorney

Battle of the Titans: Brenda matches wits with a lawyer just as smart, manipulative and determined as she is.

14: Fate Line

Brenda’s wedding plans are complicated by a text-messaging killer. And by Fritz’s ditzy, psychic sister, who “helps” with the case.

15: Double Blind

Marriage or murder? The day before the Big Day, major cases threaten to derail the Brenda-

Fritz nuptials.

Special Features:

• To Catch a Lie – Observational Tips from an FBI Interrogator
• A Day in the Life of a Homicide Detective Series Star Corey Reynolds Rides Along with Retired LAPD Detective Mike Berchem

• Gag Reel

Approx Runtime:

620 mins

Rating:

M

Step into Rhythm Island!

Shed calories as you explore Konami’s musical paradise in Step to the Beat on Wii

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has revealed it will release an all-new fitness game concept for the Wii this March, in the toe-tapping form of Step to the Beat.

Step to the Beat charges users with continually moving to explore a vivid island while listening to a host of well-known licensed tracks. The game can be played by holding a Nunchuck and Wii Remote while walking on the spot, or by walking on a DanceDanceRevolution controller mat or Wii Balance Board. Using these motions, keeping the rhythm is key, and the combination of walking, music and exploration results in a varied and fun way to exercise. This simple concept makes Step to the Beat accessible to absolutely anyone, but has been designed to constantly surprise and enchant as players spend longer on the game.

At the centre of Step to the Beat is the colourful locale of Rhythm Island, and players explore the play area via their continued movement and by accepting specific challenges. Users begin by creating an avatar, and the game begins with the player simply keeping moving at all times. By doing so, users will then earn musical notes which allow them to add building, access new items, gain extra music tracks, or open up previously inaccessible parts of the island. Rhythm Island is a place of constant surprises, however, and returning at different points during the day, will reveal additional, unique elements.

Step to the Beat features 120 well-known tracks, with The Black Eye Peas’ ‘Boom, Boom, Pow’ and Demi Lovato’s ‘La La Land’ just two of the tunes that provide the soundtrack to Rhythm Island. Gentle aerobic exercise is a great way for all the family to stay fit, and walking around Step to the Beat’s Rhythm Island is a brilliant way to burn off calories while exploring a whole new world! And, furthermore, players can keep track of their physical activity as the game constantly monitors and displays the distance travelled, the steps taken, and the items that have been found!

Step to the Beat will be available for Wii in March 2010.

Penny Drake, the 5’11 Wonder Woman hails from San Antonio Texas USA and is not just a pretty face with a killer body but is smart, funny and easily the most coolest babe that we had the pleasure of interviewing. Of course it helps that she knows her gaming, although we would probably be a little scared to challenge her in Rock Band.

From model to actress, drop dead gorgeous to vicious Zombie, she is truly a diverse and talented person. Thankfully she agreed to be interviewed by Impulse Gamer, rather than squashing us under her heels. Of course, Penny Drake became known to us through her exploits as the sexy wicked witch called Bayonetta and if SEGA are reading this, we demand a live action Bayonetta series starring Penny Drake.

With that in mind, it’s easy to see why Penny has so many fans! Oh… apparently she’s psychic or so the rumours go but then if that was the case, she wouldn’t have agreed to this interview or would she?

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PlayStation®3 experiences industry’s biggest hardware sales growth in 2009

PS3 enjoys a 27% unit sales growth in 2009;

770,000[1] PS3 consoles in Australian homes at year end;

30% of total installed base achieved since the new, slim PS3 launched in September

Sydney, 20 January 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) today released details of its own 2009 sales performance, on the back of strong industry results announced by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA). Official 2009 calendar year GfK Retail and Technology Australia data shows that PlayStation®3 (PS3™) experienced the highest percentage of growth in console hardware units in the industry. PS3 enjoyed a 27% hardware unit sales growth for the calendar year, outstripping the industry hardware growth and that of competitors[2]. PS3, combining all hardware, software[3] and peripherals, represented a 19% total value share of the industry by platform, accounting for AUD$394 million of industry revenue. During 2009, SCE Aust. installed an additional 318,000 PS3 devices into Australian homes, taking the lifetime installed base to 770,000 units. Almost 30% of all PS3 units were installed since the successful launch of the new, slimmer PS3 model on 3^rd September 2009.

Michael Ephraim, Managing Director SCE Australia & New Zealand, commented on the figures, “2009 was really the year that PlayStation 3 hit its stride. These results clearly show a positive response from Australian consumers to the new PS3 model, available at a more affordable price, resulting in a massive uptake as the ultimate game and interactive entertainment system for the home.”

“2009 was also the year when more families began to enjoy the value entertainment offering of PS3, where gaming is just the start of the PlayStation experience. From the successful launch of PlayTV™ and catch up TV services, to driving the continued growth of the Blu-ray format, consumers were drawn to PS3 for a whole variety of reasons this year and we expect this to continue in 2010 as we diversify and evolve as the entertainment hub of the living room.”

A compelling line-up of software titles, peripherals and expansion of home entertainment content and services via PlayStation®Network all supported the leading PS3 hardware offer.

In Australia, new television on-demand services were added to the PS3 offering, with the arrival of PlayTV and catch up TV service, ABC iView. The desire for the ability to watch, pause and record live TV resulted in PlayTV enjoying a highly successful launch. Unit sales of PlayTV reached 36,000 since launch on 26 November 2009, resulting in consumer demand outstripping retail supply in the lead up to Christmas. While in an industry first, catch up TV service, ABC iView, was also introduced in 2009, with PS3 delivering a 28% share of all visits to the service in the first week alone, and it continues to perform well.

Exclusive software titles, such as UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves™, inFAMOUS, Killzone®2 and augmented reality genre defining, EyePet™, hit the shelves alongside third party stand outs such as Assassin’s Creed® II from Ubisoft® and Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 from Activision®, ensuring PS3 continued to deliver the ultimate gaming experience.

Free to join and play, PlayStation Network registrations increased year on year to a connect rate of 55% of all consoles. One of its biggest success stories of the year, VidZone™, is now the most popular dedicated video music streaming application globally, with over two million users and 200 million videos watched in just six months.

GfK data shows the increase in Blu-ray household penetration in Australia doubled year on year in 2009, from 6% to 12% of all households. With film studios ramping up their offering of both new release and catalogue content, PS3 still holds the number one place as Australia’s preferred BD device in the home. PS3 accounts for over 75% of all Blu-ray players in Australian homes.

PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) also enjoyed a consistent year, with a strong software line-up, including LittleBigPlanet™, MotorStorm® Arctic Edge and Gran Turismo®, all arriving on the platform. New hardware also joined the PSP family, with PSP™go helping to increase the portable’s installed base to 604,000 units. PlayStation®2 also continued its successful run, with the installed base reaching 2.5 million units by the end of 2009, driven by highly competitive pricing at retail. PlayStation 2 still enjoys the highest rate of software attachment of any platform in Australia.

Looking ahead to 2010, PS3 is equipped to deliver some of the biggest innovations in home entertainment consumers will have ever experienced. From 3D stereoscopic games and movies (to be made available to all existing PS3 users through system software upgrades), to the launch of new motion controller innovation and the Australian arrival of an on-demand movie delivery service via PlayStation Network.

Ephraim added, “We will continue to work closely with our Sony sister companies in Australia to offer the best entertainment and technology to the consumer, while enhancing our network content and services globally. The next phase of the make.believe campaign in Australia will further capture this united spirit.”

More blockbuster game titles are also scheduled to launch in the coming months including God of War® III, Heavy Rain™, ModNation™ Racers and 256 player online game, MAG™. Eagerly anticipated Gran Turismo® 5 also promises to deliver the world’s ultimate driving experience in 2010.

Beyond games, more on-demand catch up TV services are set to arrive on PS3, while with the continuing Australian digital TV switchover and trends toward time shift viewing, the highly affordable PlayTV is expected to continue to appeal to new audiences.

Yo-Ho-Ho and a bottle of Rum

Hull, UK/ Frogster have released the biggest ever expansion for Bounty Bay Online, “Beyond the Horizon” free to download now. Players can take to the seas as one of five available unique character classes, further elaborating on the character development of the rum-swigging, treasure-looting MMO. Beyond professions and skills, players can now live the lives of the five classes and take to the seas as a Treasure Hunter, Armed Businessman, Imperial Guardian, Military officer or a Caribbean Pirate; each with their own defining special abilities, which can be expanded in a comprehensive skills tree.

For the first time players can take the route around Cape Horn, circumnavigate the whole of the historical seafarer world and travel to a new continent. High level players will be taken to the new continent of South America to experience the legendary Mayan civilisation. Featuring new demanding questlines, beautiful stepped-pyramid-strewn scenery and a whole new instance. Six new cities and harbours across North and South America await!
Beginners will be greeted by a new beginner friendly tutorial quest series to guide them into the new class system as well as introducing them to the basics of the game. New dialogue boxes and an interactive quest guide have been implemented alongside a new window for PVP events and world announcements, culminating in a much more user friendly experience.

Pets have been expanded upon, offering four new companions; Hell Wolf, Ice Fairy, Shadow Reaper and Wild bull. Each has the previous values of loyalty, health, experience and pet levels but features new additional attributes of “Damage Bonus” and “Critical Strike”. The new pets can be supplied with special equipment and exclusive skills and thanks to their own personal inventories, offer more storage space for your character!

Free-to-read online gaming magazine, Thirteen1 recently published a two part tour of the “Beyond the Horizon” content, including a free chance to win a rare Shadow Reaper pet – guaranteed to shiver the timbers of anyone who tries to get in your way.

For more information on the new “Beyond the Horizon” features, please visit: http://www.bountybayonline.com/bth/en/

To enter the free competition for a Shadow Reaper pet, please visit: http://www.thirteen1.com/Issues/1313110/mag.php#13

About Frogster
The Berlin based Frogster Interactive Pictures AG , listed on the stock exchange, has focused on the growth sector of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) at an early stage already. The company licenses, markets and operates its virtual worlds for thousands of players in Europe, Asia and North America. In Europe its subsidiary Frogster Online Gaming GmbH is taking care of the operative business of the Frogster group. Frogster America Inc. based in San Francisco, USA, markets and operates MMO Games in North America. In June 2008, Frogster was awarded as “Landmark in the Land of Ideas”, a competition under the patronage of the German President Dr. Horst Köhler. Further information at: www.frogster.de

SYDNEY, 20 January 2010 – Xbox LIVE is firmly establishing itself as Australia’s entertainment hub as a growing number of Australians adopt online services as their entertainment medium of choice. Over the past calendar year, Australians made 8.3 million purchases through Xbox LIVE, Xbox’s online entertainment service, an increase of more than 72 per cent on the previous year’s record 4.8 million.

ANZ subscribers to Xbox LIVE grew by more than 50 per cent year-on-year (YOY), with the service now registering numbers of more than 450,000 across the ANZ region. Xbox LIVE customers in Australia and New Zealand spent more than 136 million hours on Xbox LIVE in 2009, a YOY increase of more than 36 per cent.

David McLean, Head of Entertainment, Microsoft ANZ comments; “Xbox 360 continues to deliver new and compelling entertainment experiences through its Xbox LIVE service. The introduction of our Movies on Demand service in November, which offers HD movies streamed direct to television, has particularly resonated with Australian customers. The service was accessed by more than 100,000 subscribers in its first eight weeks alone.”

“We’ve invested significantly in building our local Xbox LIVE community and the ANZ market now supports one of the biggest LIVE communities anywhere in the world. Subscribers can also access popular social networking sites through Xbox LIVE such as Facebook and Twitter, which have been specifically optimised for the living room ‘big TV’-style viewing experience. The growing demand for online services sets us up particularly well for the future, as online entertainment continues to surpass all expectations and clearly demonstrates the growth opportunities that exist in the ANZ region.”

2009 also delivered an increase in ANZ console sales of more than 12 per cent YOY and revenue growth of more than 13 per cent YOY for the company. More than 950,000 Xbox 360 consoles now take pride of place in lounge-rooms across the ANZ region, with nearly half of these connected to the Xbox LIVE network. 

The Xbox 360’s attach rate (software purchases per console) continues to be a great measure of success, with Xbox continuing to enjoy the highest attach rate of any next generation console across Australia and New Zealand .

 McLean closes; “As we look ahead to the coming year, we expect 2010 to be the year of the Xbox, with the release of our strongest ever games line-up, including the highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusives; Mass Effect 2, Fable 3, Alan Wake, Crackdown 2 and probably the biggest title of the year, Halo Reach.”

ANZ facts*

• Over 450,000 Australian and New Zealand homes are connected to Xbox LIVE
• More than 136 million hours were spent on Xbox LIVE in 2009 – a year on year increase of 34%
• Over 950,000 Xbox 360 consoles have been sold in Australia and New Zealand
• Nearly 100,000 Australian and New Zealand Xbox LIVE subscribers connected to Xbox LIVE Movies on Demand in the first eight weeks
• Xbox 360 enjoys the strongest attach rate of any next gen console. Third-party publishers also sell more copies of blockbuster titles, such as Call of Duty; Modern Warfare 2, in the Xbox 360 format.

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*All stats quoted come from GfK or Microsoft internal sales data

For further information, please contact:

Alice Coulthard, Pulse Communications: (02) 8281 3818 / alice@pulsecom.com.au

Daniel Wong, Pulse Communications: (02) 8281 3826/ daniel@pulsecom.com.au

About Xbox 360

The powerful Xbox 360 video game and entertainment experience delivers amazing games, the next generation of the premier Xbox LIVE online social network, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 now boasts a catalogue of over 500 high-definition games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

About Xbox LIVE

Xbox LIVE is the first and most comprehensive unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox LIVE connects millions of members across 26 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox LIVE Arcade, free and premium playable game demos and movies in the as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favourite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-au/live.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential. Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

HOSTED BY UFC FIGHTERS

20 January 2010, Sydney, Australia – The Ultimate Fighting Championship organisation’s first foray into Australia sold out within hours, but fans can still experience UFC 110 live and in-person at the Acer Arena, Sydney, on 21 February, at an exclusive theatre experience inside the arena’s Grand Ballroom.

This exclusive event will be hosted by three international guest UFC fighters, who will take part in a special question and answer session before the action gets underway. Fans attending this unique viewing party will witness the entire 10-bout UFC 110 fight card on huge hi-definition screens.

Also, ticket holders will receive a special commemorative laminate and official UFC 110 event program.

“We are thrilled to be able to give our passionate Australian fans another chance to be able to experience this historic event in person,” said Marshall Zelaznik, UFC Managing Director of International Development.

“Fans will get up close and personal with UFC fighters and then watch the entire fight card on big screens along with other UFC fans. There will be a great atmosphere and it will be the next best thing to being in the actual auditorium.”

The Q & A begins at 10:45AM, with the first bout going live at 11:45AM.

Tickets for the UFC 110 viewing party are priced at $50 and go on sale from www.ticketek.com.au a 9AM, AEDT, Friday, 22 January.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of UFC 110.

About UFC 110

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has already taken Australia by storm selling all 16,500 tickets to Sydney’s Acer Arena within hours of going on sale last month.

The stacked supercard – which features 20 of the greatest mixed martial artists from around the world – contains explosive matchups featuring two early Fight-of-The-Year candidates. In the main event, a world heavyweight title shot is on the line when unbeaten young gun Cain Velasquez takes on former UFC and PRIDE champion Minotauro Nogueira.

Plus, UK superstar Michael “The Count” Bisping hopes to spoil the middleweight debut of the legendary ‘Axe Murderer’, Wanderlei Silva.

For more information on the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC 110 visit www.UFC.com.

Australia’s Muslim Cameleers arrive at the Immigration Museum

A new exhibition that tells the remarkable story of Australia’s first Muslim community and their role in the exploration and settlement of Australia’s arid interior opens at the Immigration Museum on 26 February 2010.

Australia’s Muslim Cameleers: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s to1930s explores 80 years of Muslim society in Australia and traces the little known heritage of the Muslim cameleers who first arrived in 1860 to aid expeditions into outback Australia. These men from Afghanistan and British India (today’s Pakistan) travelled thousands of miles of desert tracks to open up the country and make possible the creation of new inland communities.

The first Muslim cameleers arrived at Port Melbourne on 9 June 1860 to join the Burke and Wills Expedition, which this year marks its 150th anniversary. The ill-fated expedition was the first in Australia to use camels, and despite the venture’s failure it successfully demonstrated the ability of camels to survive the harsh Australian conditions. From the 1860s to the 1920s it is estimated that at least 20,000 camels and more than 2,000 cameleers arrived in Australia.

“Australia’s Muslim Cameleers explores a fascinating, but fragmentary history of an era that has almost slipped from view, but which has been critically important in Australia’s national story”, said Philip Jones, Curator at the South Australian Museum, where the exhibition was developed.

“The exhibition brings together previously unrecognised and dispersed heritage objects and images, confirming the pioneering role of the cameleers throughout inland Australia”.

Australia’s Muslim Cameleer’s features beautiful historical photographs, film, artworks and oral histories and includes objects such as camel saddle packs, textiles and other artefacts as well as portraits of the early cameleers and paintings that reflect interactions between the cameleers and Aboriginal people.

Over a period of more than five decades, Australia’s Muslim cameleers were instrumental in opening lines of supply, transport and communication between isolated settlements. Along the way they enriched the cultural landscape, and while many returned to their homelands others stayed and built families. Australia’s Muslim Cameleers tells the story of their legacy and the important part they played in Australia’s multicultural heritage.

Australia’s Muslim Cameleer’s: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s to 1930s
26 February to 19 September 2010
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Adults $8, children and concession FREE

To celebrate the Disney DVD and Blu-ray release of G-Force, 27 January 2010, we asked Katrina Warren for her top tips and facts on Guinea Pigs.

Interesting facts about Guinea Pigs:

• Guinea Pigs are native to South America and are also known as Cavies
• Guinea Pigs are not pigs but are classified as rodents. Like pigs, however, a female is called a sow and a male is a boar. But unlike pigs, the baby guinea pigs are called pups.  A group of Guinea Pigs is called a herd
• Guinea Pigs are born with their eyes open and a full coat of fur and can run and eat solids within a couple of hours of being born
• Guinea Pigs have a variety of coat types. The most common is the Smooth-haired which has a short coat. There are also Long-haired varieties which require daily grooming and Coarse-coats which have swirly hair and a cute rough appearance.

Do Guinea Pigs make good pets?

• Yes, but only to those prepared to commit to giving them proper care. They have a life span of five to seven years which requires a long term commitment.
• Guinea Pigs are inquisitive, talkative and rarely bite
• They are great pets for people with limited space
• If socialised with humans from a young age they are affectionate and cuddly
• Because they are small and fragile they are not recommended for children under five

Caring for a Guinea Pig

• Guinea Pigs are social creatures and don’t like living alone. Groups of females can live happily together but they also need interaction from their human carers
• The more you handle and interact with your Guinea Pig from an early age, the more comfortable they will be around humans. Remember, they are fragile and you should never play rough
• Young children should always sit on the floor to handle Guinea Pigs. They have very delicate bodies and serious damage can be done if they are dropped or squeezed too hard
• Guinea Pigs require a great deal of Vitamin C , making it necessary to feed them formulated Guinea Pig pellets supplemented with lots of fruit and fresh vegetables like broccoli
• A Guinea Pig’s front teeth continually grow so it is important that they have hard food like pellets to gnaw on
• Guinea Pigs are sensitive to changes in temperature so their cage must be kept out of draughts and direct sunlight
• Unless your Guinea Pig does a lot of exercise on hard surfaces like concrete, you will need to trim his/her toenails to prevent them curling back up to their foot pad

Be a part of all the G-FORCE action when you bring it home on Disney DVD and the 2-Disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Combo Pack from 27 January 2010!

Your Country Needs You!

• National pride is at stake as GT Academy 2010 Time Trial enters final days
• Cut-Off for Top 20 Times in Each Territory will be 23:59 (GMT) on 24 January

The countdown has started to the end of the GT Academy Time Trial and the online action is extremely competitive. At stake is a prize that will make a dream come true – the opportunity to swap your PlayStation®3 for the controls of a real Nissan 370Z racing car and compete for a whole season in the European GT4 Cup. An added incentive to enter GT Academy 2010 is national pride, with the GT Academy Facebook page recording a league table of participating nations, currently headed by Germany.

Participants have until midnight (GMT) on 24 January, 2010 to record their fastest lap times on the stunning new Gran Turismo® version of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. The Time Trial is available to download via the PlayStation®Network. Anyone taking part will drive the Gran Turismo versions of both a standard, road version of Nissan’s stunning 370Z as well as a tuned version of the same car, with the combined lap times determining positions on the leader board.