Characters such as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and Jack Bauer on Fox's prime-time series 24 are engraved with the same irreverence, patriotism and easiness with violence that 007 has portrayed throughout his 53 years in the service.

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But although the government is will not take any direct action on fox hunting, Home Secretary Jack Straw has said the government will give its backing to a backbench bill on this issue.

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She has been, depending on how one holds her in the light, a small Jack Russell, a large Chihuahua, a Rat Terrier, a Fox Terrier and a Corgi with legs.

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Coming in second behind Fox is Po, the panda from Kung Fu Panda who was voiced by Jack Black.

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"I'm looking for Jack Bauer at this point, " he said, referring to the character on the popular Fox TV show "24" known for showing unorthodox interrogation methods.

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Jack Bauer is having a bad day and that is good news for the faithful followers of Fox's adrenaline-pumping 24, as it returns to American screens for a second run.

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"Fox is really in need of some good solid drama and comedy development, " says Jack Myers, publisher of Media Business Reports, an industry newsletter.

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The Fox film attracted three big stars who could play up the comic potential of the story: Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson.

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