No greying knickers allowed: Fifty Shades of Grey lingerie collection confirmed

‘With continuing book sales and a film version keeping awareness high, we expect this property to make a very strong showing in a number of licensed categories over the coming months.’ 

A Facebook poll today put Batman star Christan Bale as favourite to play billionaire Christian Grey in the movie of the book ahead of Robert Pattinson and Magic Mike star Matt Bomer who has been the favourite for the role since Universal Pictures acquired the rights. 

Actors Christian Bale and Matt Bomer are both in the running to play billionaire Christian Grey in the movie adaptation of the trilogy

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seriously, are people that obsessed with this book?! It’s a naughty (poorly written) book, get over it! there is plenty of that sort of thing on the internet if you really want it. Otherwise get on with making your real sex life more interesting.

- Nikki, Bristol, 15/8/2012 22:47

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Will John Major be in the film!

- airbornespurs, Herts, 15/8/2012 22:16

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This book is boring and very predictable. The main character just sounds like a sleaze ball. I couldn’t get into it. It for sad old housewives that need spicing up

- khala, new York, USA, 15/8/2012 22:03

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Ian Somerhalder should have that role. He is perfect for it.

- Julia, Malta, 15/8/2012 22:01

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“Fifty Shades of Grey has seen a boom in everything”—————————– Well, yesterday, I went to Pizza Hut. Are you telling me Pizza Hut have seen a boom in customers because of this drivel??????????

- Me, Here, 15/8/2012 21:21

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*sigh* so sick of this 50 Shades Of Boring Grey!

- alice, Derby, uk, 15/8/2012 21:01

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Think I’ll stick with Anais Nin – thanks very much!

- nomen est omen, London, UK, 15/8/2012 20:44

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I’ve read the books and really enjoyed them. I didn’t ‘get off’ on the sex scenes or read the books for that specific purpose – I just wanted a bit of escapism; the same as a lot of readers. I find a lot of the criticism unnecessary and suspect it is mostly (not exclusively) from pretentious types that are so stuck up their own backsides (ahem) that they are incapable of enjoying a book or film just for the sake of enjoying a book or film. In addition, to label the readers as ‘trash’ is just plain nasty and offensive. Yes, I think the merch-monster is rearing it’s all-too-frequent head, but heyho – that’s the world we live in.

- Clare, Dorset , 15/8/2012 20:39

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Matt Bomer looks good, but I agree Ian Somerhalder would be perfect for the role of Christian!

- AJ, London, UK, 15/8/2012 20:18

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I think Ian Solemander form Vampire diaries would make an excellent Christian Grey,he has the eyes that smoulder,the body to die for and is the right age,have read all three books twice! and am taking them on holiday,cant wait for the film!!!! and merchandise when it hits the shops xxx

- dawn , kent england, 15/8/2012 20:13

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