Channel 4 announce "Friday Night Dinner" special.

That's right everyone, Mum, Dad, Adam, Johnny and of course the neighbour nobody wants, Jim will be returning to our screens for a one off 90 minute documentary special.

It's been 10 years since the original pilot episode aired on channel 4. Since then 6 series followed and it was fantastic! The relationship between brothers, Adam and Johnny was all of us who have older or younger siblings.

Of course probably the funniest thing about the show was Jim. The oddball next door neighbour who had the strangest relationship with his dog, Wilson.

The 90 minute behind the scenes look will feature all of the main cast members, including most of the supporting cast. They will be looking back at the show and sharing some fond memories and some of the best moments from the cult classic.

The original episode aired 25th of February 2011, feel old yet? From then it went on to film 37 episodes over 6 series and won countless awards in the process. Mainly due to its realistic portrayal of typical British families.

The main plot of each episode centres around the Goodman family home on a Friday night. The two son's, who live away come back for a good old fashioned home cooked meal, because nobody cooks food like your mother. Each episode has them arguing, throwing stuff and playing pranks on each other, usually involving salt.

Martin, the Dad, spends most of his time shirtless and in his garage and is always up to something strange, whether it's eating out of the bin or freezing foxes in his chest freezer (honestly don't ask). You'd be forgiven in thinking that's the weirdest thing about the show, but it's not, as in each episode Jim turns up with his dog. We won't say anymore but look out for the episode with the fruit basket, that's our favourite.

If you haven't watched it yet, we suggest you start, you will not be disappointed.

If that isn't enough to keep your funny bones satisfied, after the behind the scenes show channel 4 will also be airing the best 3 episodes, as voted for by the public.

No news on when it will air, but rest assured when it does...we will be watching.

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10 mental facts about Predator (1987)

Predator...let's be honest, most of us have seen it. Not all of us will say we liked it, but my god is it entertaining!

Other then "The Terminator" it's probably Arnold Schwarzenegger's most iconic role to date.

So. many. quotes.

"You're one uuuugly motherf****r"

"I ain't got time to bleed"

"If it bleeds, we can kill it"

"Stick around"

"Dillon...you son of a b*tch"

"GAAAAAAH....GET TO THE CHOPPER"

It might as well be a montage of classic 80's one liners!

To celebrate how much we at OnPoints Media love the first movie (not ANY of the prequels, they all suck") we decided to put together a list of 10 mental facts about the 87' classic.

1. The role of Billy was originally the lead role in the movie, once Schwarzenegger came on board that all changed, for the better.

Billy (Sonny Landham) / Image credit - Google images.

2. It had the second biggest opening box office weekend of 1987, beaten by Beverly Hills Cop II.

Beverly Hills Cop II / Image credit - Google images.

3. Writer Shane Black was featured in the film as Hawkins, while he was filming the project he spent his free time writing the script for "The Last Boy Scout".

Shane Black as Hawkins / image credit - Google images.

4.The Predator suit weighed around 90kg, during a scene with Dutch the actor in the suit, Kevin Peter Hall was struggling to see and accidently struck Arnold Schwarzenegger in the face...

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5. Speaking of the Predator suit, Kevin Peter Hall was not the original actor. Yep, Jean Claude Van Damme filmed quite a bit of the movie as the original Predator, unfortunately being only 5'9 the production team believed he wasn't scary enough. "Alleged" rumours also suggested that he wanted to feature his famous roundhouse kick in the movie...they said no.

6. The working title for the movie was not originally "Predator", it was "Hunter". We're glad it was changed.

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7.Jesse Ventura and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a who's arms bigger competition...Jesse didn't win. Obviously.

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8. When designing the familiar Predator look, Stan Winston was inspired by a painting of a Rastafarian warrior in the production office.

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9. The Predators green blood is a mixture of glow sticks and KY jelly.

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10. The famous "Stick around" line from Dutch was completely improvised.

Predator eventually made $98 million worldwide, which compared to todays standards is pretty terrible. Back in 1987 it was a huge feat for such a violent film to make so much money during a theatrical release.

Since then the franchise has churned out some pretty awful reboots, even joining the Alien universe for "Alien vs Predator", ironically one of the better versions (but please don't watch it, it's not good).

Anyway, we're off to force our partners to watch Predator... "Dillon...you son of a b*tch".

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5 Movie Facts to blow your mind

These are 5 facts that will make you say "stop the world, I want to get off".

1. Nicolas Cage was nearly Superman.

Back in 1996 famed Director Tim Burton was hot property. He was slated to direct "Superman Lives", a darker take on the DC hero with Nicolas Cage playing the lead... We know... But listen to this...

When the film was inevitably cancelled studio heads were working on another movie called "Wild Wild West" Starring Will Smith. The film was a huge flop mainly due to the giant mechanical spider towards the end, turns out that very same spider was due to appear in Superman Lives! Probably for the best the film was never made, however it would have been fantastic to see Nic Cage losing his mind at a giant spider... So many memes!

2. Sean Connery wore a toupee in every James Bond Movie.

The late great Sean Connery was and always will be our favourite incarnation of the super spy. Quick wit and blinding charm had him grace our screens for decades. Unfortunately he began losing his hair at the age of 17 and studio execs decided Bond should not be bald, forcing him to wear a toupee for every single Bond movie he starred in.

3. OJ Simpson was considered for the lead in "The Terminator"

Once upon a time OJ Simpson was known for American football, by all accounts he was pretty handy with the egg shaped ball. In 1994 he went on the run from police due to being a person of interest in the murders of 2 people. He was eventually acquitted of any wrong doing although most americans still believe he did it. During the casting for "The Terminator" his name was thrown into the hat but director James Cameron didn't think "this likeable and goofy kind of guy could pull off a cyborg assassin".

4. Mike Myers "Halloween" mask is William Shatner's face.

That's right, everyone's favourite serial killer is none other then Captain Kirk. Not really... The art director on the 1978 film didn't have the budget to design and make a scary mask, so they purchased a Captain Kirk mask and some clown spray. The finished product is one of the most familiar and recognised serial killers in film history. Sorry Kirk.

5. The code in "The Matrix" comes from sushi recipes.

Technology in 1999 wasn't as advanced as it is now, the symbols come from a production designer. He scanned his wife's cookbook and rearranged them to look like the famous screen code you see on film.

We still think the Nic Cage fact should have happened, even if it would have been a complete flop!

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