THE stars of Ewood became Hollywood-style stars for the night when the big match met the big screen.
It was the first time Blackburn Rovers had been featured on the new Monday night live game on satellite TV. Thousands of fans watched the match against Aston Villa in the comfort of pubs and clubs.
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