Coming Up This Week: September 26th-30th

JK Rowling returns to the literary scene, plus the Ponds depart Doctor Who in its mid-season finale!
The next few days of entertainment are going to be extremely busy for fans of movies, books, and TV shows- considering that if you're reading this blog you are likely to fill into one of those categories, then, there's more than likely something for you here. Just what is on its way? Here's our full guide to the coming week's big releases...
THE CASUAL VACANCY- It's time for J.K. Rowling to move past Harry Potter into new territory. With The Casual Vacancy, the acclaimed author sends us to a local village in need of a new parish counciler, where dark secrets and elusive characters lie beneath the surface of its society. (Thursday 26th)
LOOPER- Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are back in action this week in a thrilling science-fiction adventure sure to make waves in the film industry. Can Looper scoop Film Of The Year awards? With its time-travel action premise echoing the sci-fi greats such as Doctor Who and Star Wars, this movie's already in my good books. (Friday 27th)
THE CAMPAIGN- More big stars are making their returns here- it's Zach Galifinakas and Will Ferrell! In light of the Stateside Presidential campaign, The Campaign puts a focus on two senatorial candidates who will do just about everything to get their role in Congress. Don't expect absolute wonders, but definitely expect big laughs aplenty, something the movie industry has been sorely lacking recently! (Friday 27th)
DOCTOR WHO: THE ANGELS TAKE MANHATTAN- It's time- the end of the Ponds' journey with the Doctor has arrived. When the Weeping Angels take control of New York City, zapping Rory back in time to the 1930s, it's up to the Doctor, Amy and River Song to find their friend and stop their greatest foes before it's too late. But tragedy lies in the wings, as the Time Lord must ask himself a question: is it already too late to save his most faithful friends? (Saturday 27th)
AND THERE'S MORE- Avengers Assemble has just hit DVD and Blu-Ray retailers everywhere, so why not pick yourself up a copy of that fantastic superhero movie? There's a Phase One boxset also including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger for the true Marvelites among you.
ON THE BLOG- We'll be bringing you the definitive verdicts on Looper; The Casual Vacancy and of course The Angels Take Manhattan in days to come, plus doing a full preview of the new season of Merlin and keeping you up-to-date with all the latest games, film and TV coverage!
AND NEXT WEEK...Merlin blasts back to BBC1 with Arthur's Bane- Part 1, Anthony Horowitz brings us the finale to his The Power Of Five series and On-Screen has a big WORLD EXCLUSIVE waiting in the wings for you, dear readers!