BBC presenter Alex Scott received a glowing tribute from the U.S. Ambassador to the UK at a high-profile event in London last night.
Speaking to an audience at a Women in Sport reception, Jane D. Hartley said Scott had inspired “millions of girls to dream bigger, and inspired millions of boys to look at girls differently.”
The event, at the Ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park, was held by WME and Img parent Endeavor 100 days out from the Paris Olympics. It brought together many major media and sports personalities, brands and agents, with Scott the special guest.
“The wonderful Alex Scott has been blazing a trail for other women to follow throughout her long career,” said Hartley. “She is someone who has inspired millions with her grace and grit on the pitch, her wit and wisdom as a commentator and especially her mentorship of young women who want...
Speaking to an audience at a Women in Sport reception, Jane D. Hartley said Scott had inspired “millions of girls to dream bigger, and inspired millions of boys to look at girls differently.”
The event, at the Ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park, was held by WME and Img parent Endeavor 100 days out from the Paris Olympics. It brought together many major media and sports personalities, brands and agents, with Scott the special guest.
“The wonderful Alex Scott has been blazing a trail for other women to follow throughout her long career,” said Hartley. “She is someone who has inspired millions with her grace and grit on the pitch, her wit and wisdom as a commentator and especially her mentorship of young women who want...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC has revealed more details about this year’s Comic Relief telethon, which will be broadcast on 15th March on BBC One.
Comic Relief launched in 1985 with a telethon that has since become embedded in British culture. Known as Red Nose Day, on account of the red noses sold as part of the appeal, over the years this has led to many classic comic moments, from The Young Ones singing Livin’ Doll with Cliff Richard, to Johnny Depp and Sting appearing in The Vicar Of Dibley, to Billy Connolly running naked through Trafalgar Square and Mr Bean infiltrating both Blind Date, and a Torvill and Dean dance routine.
Lenny Henry, who co-founded Comic Relief with Richard Curtis, recently revealed that he will be stepping down as host after this year’s telethon. Henry said of his decision that “when we first started Comic Relief back in 1985, I never dreamed...
Comic Relief launched in 1985 with a telethon that has since become embedded in British culture. Known as Red Nose Day, on account of the red noses sold as part of the appeal, over the years this has led to many classic comic moments, from The Young Ones singing Livin’ Doll with Cliff Richard, to Johnny Depp and Sting appearing in The Vicar Of Dibley, to Billy Connolly running naked through Trafalgar Square and Mr Bean infiltrating both Blind Date, and a Torvill and Dean dance routine.
Lenny Henry, who co-founded Comic Relief with Richard Curtis, recently revealed that he will be stepping down as host after this year’s telethon. Henry said of his decision that “when we first started Comic Relief back in 1985, I never dreamed...
- 2/29/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Two of the UK’s leading presenters have engaged in a public spat over the fading fortunes of one of the country’s most established sports shows.
The BBC’s Football Focus – a studio show inviting football pundits to analyse the day’s games following the final whistle on Saturday afternoons – has been running for 49 years, but was revealed this week to have lost more than a third of its viewing audience in the space of four years.
That dip coincided with the departure of presenter Dan Walker, who left the show in 2021 after 11 years as host, whereupon he was replaced by former women’s England team player Alex Scott.
He wrote on social media platform X on Saturday:
“It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it. We poured everything into that...
The BBC’s Football Focus – a studio show inviting football pundits to analyse the day’s games following the final whistle on Saturday afternoons – has been running for 49 years, but was revealed this week to have lost more than a third of its viewing audience in the space of four years.
That dip coincided with the departure of presenter Dan Walker, who left the show in 2021 after 11 years as host, whereupon he was replaced by former women’s England team player Alex Scott.
He wrote on social media platform X on Saturday:
“It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it. We poured everything into that...
- 9/23/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1, Stv and Itvx last week from Old Trafford, Manchester, has raised £14.6 million for Unicef’s vital work giving children around the world the happy, healthy, play-filled childhoods they are entitled to.
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
Thanks to the generous support of the UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Stv and Itvx viewers, this year’s amount brings the current total raised to date, since Soccer Aid for Unicef was founded by Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams in 2006, to over £90 million for children worldwide.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Old Trafford stadium in Manchester – welcoming back over 63,000 fans to the same venue that hosted the very first Soccer Aid for Unicef match in 2006. The match ended 4-2 to Soccer Aid World XI, with the team keeping the overall lead with 7-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match.
Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston,...
- 6/23/2023
- Look to the Stars
More than 74,000 fans will roar Soccer Aid for Unicef back to Manchester United’s Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June.
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, and Queen of The Jungle, Jill Scott will captain England – the first time a female player has skippered England in the world’s biggest charity football game.
The Three Lions have not won a Soccer Aid for Unicef match since 2018. In an effort to win back the trophy, England have unveiled one of their strongest-ever line-ups. Today, 25 names were revealed – six of which are making their debuts. More names are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Jill Scott will play alongside fellow debutants including chart-topping DJ Joel Corry, and Manchester-based rapper and actor Bugzy Malone. Paddy McGuinness returns to the game – and will play in goal for the first-time ever as England’s designated celebrity goalkeeper.
England’s ranks are boosted further by three more...
- 3/17/2023
- Look to the Stars
BBC director general Tim Davie has apologized over the ongoing fracas around star soccer player turned sports pundit Gary Lineker, but will not resign.
Last Tuesday, Lineker, commenting on the U.K. government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, tweeted, describing it as an “immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.”
Lineker is a star presenter on the BBC’s “Match of the Day” soccer program.
Lineker’s tweet raised government hackles and on Friday, the BBC suspended him, saying: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days. We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines. The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting ‘Match of the Day’ until we’ve got an agreed and clear...
Last Tuesday, Lineker, commenting on the U.K. government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, tweeted, describing it as an “immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.”
Lineker is a star presenter on the BBC’s “Match of the Day” soccer program.
Lineker’s tweet raised government hackles and on Friday, the BBC suspended him, saying: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days. We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines. The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting ‘Match of the Day’ until we’ve got an agreed and clear...
- 3/12/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: The BBC has apologized after its Premier League output went into freefall as mutinous presenters and pundits staged a protest over the suspension of Gary Lineker.
The British broadcaster took the unprecedented step of standing down Lineker on Friday afternoon over a politically-charged tweet, but the decision has backfired spectacularly with coverage falling off air.
The BBC said: “The BBC will only be able to bring limited sport programming this weekend and our schedules will be updated to reflect that. We are sorry for these changes which we recognise will be disappointing for BBC sport fans. We are working hard to resolve the situation and hope to do so soon.”
Barbara Slater, the BBC’s director of sport for nearly 14 years, apologized to staff in an email. “We understand how unsettling this is,” she said.
In a breathless few hours on Saturday, the BBC’s television and radio output...
The British broadcaster took the unprecedented step of standing down Lineker on Friday afternoon over a politically-charged tweet, but the decision has backfired spectacularly with coverage falling off air.
The BBC said: “The BBC will only be able to bring limited sport programming this weekend and our schedules will be updated to reflect that. We are sorry for these changes which we recognise will be disappointing for BBC sport fans. We are working hard to resolve the situation and hope to do so soon.”
Barbara Slater, the BBC’s director of sport for nearly 14 years, apologized to staff in an email. “We understand how unsettling this is,” she said.
In a breathless few hours on Saturday, the BBC’s television and radio output...
- 3/11/2023
- by Jake Kanter and Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.
Alan Shearer, BBC’s top football pundit and former Newcastle United striker
Ian Wright, former Arsenal player is a Match of the Day regular
Jermaine Jenas, ex-Spurs player is a presenter and pundit
Alex Scott, Football Focus host and former Arsenal player
Mark Chapman, anchors live sports coverage on 5 Live and presents Match of the Day 2
Colin Murray, presents Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live
Dion Dublin, former Manchester United player and 5 Live regular
Jason Mohammad, presents Final Score for BBC1
Micah Richards, former Manchester City defender and one of the BBC’s top football pundits
Glenn Murray, ex-pro is a Football Focus pundit and 5 Live regular
Kelly Somers,...
Alan Shearer, BBC’s top football pundit and former Newcastle United striker
Ian Wright, former Arsenal player is a Match of the Day regular
Jermaine Jenas, ex-Spurs player is a presenter and pundit
Alex Scott, Football Focus host and former Arsenal player
Mark Chapman, anchors live sports coverage on 5 Live and presents Match of the Day 2
Colin Murray, presents Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live
Dion Dublin, former Manchester United player and 5 Live regular
Jason Mohammad, presents Final Score for BBC1
Micah Richards, former Manchester City defender and one of the BBC’s top football pundits
Glenn Murray, ex-pro is a Football Focus pundit and 5 Live regular
Kelly Somers,...
- 3/11/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Piers Morgan has shared messages of support for Gary Lineker after the BBC announced that the presenter would be “stepping back” from hosting Match of the Day.
The former England striker is at the centre of a public debate about impartiality at the BBC, after he compared a video unveiling the government’s asylum policy to rhetoric used in Germany in the 1930s.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC said that Lineker would not continue presenting Motd until an “agreed and clear position” on his social media use had been reached.
This led to his co-hosts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright pulling out of presenting the show on Saturday (11 March) in “solidarity”. Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott also ruled themselves out of appearing on the show, meaning it will go ahead without any presenters.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates.
On Saturday (11 March), Morgan spoke...
The former England striker is at the centre of a public debate about impartiality at the BBC, after he compared a video unveiling the government’s asylum policy to rhetoric used in Germany in the 1930s.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC said that Lineker would not continue presenting Motd until an “agreed and clear position” on his social media use had been reached.
This led to his co-hosts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright pulling out of presenting the show on Saturday (11 March) in “solidarity”. Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott also ruled themselves out of appearing on the show, meaning it will go ahead without any presenters.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates.
On Saturday (11 March), Morgan spoke...
- 3/11/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Gary Lineker is currently at the centre of a BBC impartiality row that’s led to his Match of the Day co-hosts standing down from Saturday (11 March) night’s show.
The former England footballer – who is the highest paid presenter at the BBC – tweeted a comparison of the language used to launch the Conservative government’s new asylum policy with Germany in the 1930s
Shortly after, on Friday (10 March), the BBC announced that Lineker would take a break from presenting the football highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his social media use had been reached.
Lineker’s Motd co-hosts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright then pulled out of presenting the show on Saturday in “solidarity”, while Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott also ruled themselves out of appearing on the show. Scott also said that she would not present Football Focus on Saturday.
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The former England footballer – who is the highest paid presenter at the BBC – tweeted a comparison of the language used to launch the Conservative government’s new asylum policy with Germany in the 1930s
Shortly after, on Friday (10 March), the BBC announced that Lineker would take a break from presenting the football highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his social media use had been reached.
Lineker’s Motd co-hosts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright then pulled out of presenting the show on Saturday in “solidarity”, while Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott also ruled themselves out of appearing on the show. Scott also said that she would not present Football Focus on Saturday.
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- 3/11/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Joe Lycett has joked that he is “very much available” to step in for Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker amid his “impartiality” row at the BBC.
The Match of the Day host became emroiled in controversy after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had decided Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme. Later that day, his co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of football show in “solidarity” with Lineker.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates here.
Reacting to the news on Friday night, Lycett shared a tweet reading: “I have informed the BBC that I am very much available for tomorrow’s #Motd.”
He attached a screenshot from his viral BBC politics interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he claimed to...
The Match of the Day host became emroiled in controversy after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had decided Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme. Later that day, his co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of football show in “solidarity” with Lineker.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates here.
Reacting to the news on Friday night, Lycett shared a tweet reading: “I have informed the BBC that I am very much available for tomorrow’s #Motd.”
He attached a screenshot from his viral BBC politics interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he claimed to...
- 3/11/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Fatboy Slim has showed his support for Match of the Day host Gary Lineker during a live performance.
The presenter has become embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy to 1930s Germany on Twitter.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced that Lineker would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog here.
DJ Fatboy Slim – real name Norman Cook – was performing at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse later on Friday when he made his support for Lineker known.
During his set, the face of the BBC football pundit appeared on screen, with Cook turning to applaud Lineker, prompting cheers from the crowd.
Other faces including Prince and Greta Thunberg were included as part of the show.
View...
The presenter has become embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy to 1930s Germany on Twitter.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced that Lineker would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog here.
DJ Fatboy Slim – real name Norman Cook – was performing at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse later on Friday when he made his support for Lineker known.
During his set, the face of the BBC football pundit appeared on screen, with Cook turning to applaud Lineker, prompting cheers from the crowd.
Other faces including Prince and Greta Thunberg were included as part of the show.
View...
- 3/11/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
The BBC’s popular Premier League highlights show Match of the Day will air without a studio presenter or its regular roster of pundits after lead presenter Gary Lineker was asked to step back from coverage following his breach of the broadcaster’s impartiality rules on Twitter.
The BBC announced the decision to pull Lineker back from the popular highlights show on Friday afternoon after “extensive discussions” with Lineker, in which the sports presenter was told that his tweet comparing the language around UK government policy to Nazi Germany was unacceptable.
In response, a series of the show’s regular contributors, including former soccer players Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, and Alex Scott, announced that they would not appear on the show this weekend. With an effective presenters strike in motion, the BBC released a statement that said this week’s episode of Match of the Day would air without its regular studio segment.
The BBC announced the decision to pull Lineker back from the popular highlights show on Friday afternoon after “extensive discussions” with Lineker, in which the sports presenter was told that his tweet comparing the language around UK government policy to Nazi Germany was unacceptable.
In response, a series of the show’s regular contributors, including former soccer players Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, and Alex Scott, announced that they would not appear on the show this weekend. With an effective presenters strike in motion, the BBC released a statement that said this week’s episode of Match of the Day would air without its regular studio segment.
- 3/11/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Joe Lycett has said he is “very much available” to step in for Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had “decided” Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme.
The move comes after the presenter became embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.
That same day, Lineker’s co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of the weekend show in “solidarity” with the former English striker.
Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Jermaine Jenas have also joined the list of pundits who have ruled out an appearance.
Follow along here for real-time updates about the Match of the Day controversy.
The BBC has since confirmed there will be no presenter or pundits for this weekend’s show, prompting Lycett to respond to the news on Twitter,...
On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had “decided” Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme.
The move comes after the presenter became embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.
That same day, Lineker’s co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of the weekend show in “solidarity” with the former English striker.
Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Jermaine Jenas have also joined the list of pundits who have ruled out an appearance.
Follow along here for real-time updates about the Match of the Day controversy.
The BBC has since confirmed there will be no presenter or pundits for this weekend’s show, prompting Lycett to respond to the news on Twitter,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Match of the Day presenters Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have said they will not appear on tomorrow’s edition of the BBC’s Premier League highlights show after lead presenter Gary Lineker was asked to step back from coverage after breaking the broadcaster’s impartiality rules on Twitter.
“Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me,” wrote in a Tweet Friday evening, “but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.”
Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) March 10, 2023
Shortly after, Shearer followed suit tweeting: “I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on Motd tomorrow night.”
I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on Motd tomorrow night.
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) March 10, 2023
Former Arsenal footballer...
“Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me,” wrote in a Tweet Friday evening, “but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.”
Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) March 10, 2023
Shortly after, Shearer followed suit tweeting: “I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on Motd tomorrow night.”
I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on Motd tomorrow night.
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) March 10, 2023
Former Arsenal footballer...
- 3/10/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Eliza and William close the book on another case in the season 3 finale of PBS’s Miss Scarlet and The Duke. But the relationship between the Scotland Yard detective and London’s first female Pi is anything but settled. Both characters ended the season at either a personal or professional crossroads, and it’s not clear what their next move will be.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Miss Scarlet and The Duke Season 3 finale.]
Eliza considers a job offer in the ‘Miss Scarlet and the Duke’ Season 3 finale ‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Element 8 Entertainment and Masterpiece Photographer: Slobodan Pikula
In “The Jewel of the North,” Eliza (Kate Phillips), Patrick Nash (Alex Scott) Moses (Ansu Kabia), and William (Stuart Martin) each receive a package containing a bomb, none of which are actually wired to explode. After a rival of William’s shows up at Scotland Yard and seizes control of the investigation,...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Miss Scarlet and The Duke Season 3 finale.]
Eliza considers a job offer in the ‘Miss Scarlet and the Duke’ Season 3 finale ‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Element 8 Entertainment and Masterpiece Photographer: Slobodan Pikula
In “The Jewel of the North,” Eliza (Kate Phillips), Patrick Nash (Alex Scott) Moses (Ansu Kabia), and William (Stuart Martin) each receive a package containing a bomb, none of which are actually wired to explode. After a rival of William’s shows up at Scotland Yard and seizes control of the investigation,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Last weekend, a dance-off decision landed Strictly in hot water… again. Singer Fleur East faced radio presenter Richie Anderson in the bottom two, despite the fact both had placed respectably in the middle of the leaderboard. East and her partner Vito Coppola had performed an elegant American smooth to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Anderson and Giovanni Pernice, meanwhile, had spent a good portion of their samba to “Hakuna Matata” faffing around (as Len Goodman would have grumpily put it) dressed as a meerkat (Anderson) and a surprisingly curvaceous warthog (Pernice).
Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted her...
Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted her...
- 10/17/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Earlier this month, a dance-off decision landed Strictly in hot water… again. Singer Fleur East faced radio presenter Richie Anderson in the bottom two, despite the fact both had placed respectably in the middle of the leaderboard. East and her partner Vito Coppola had performed an elegant American smooth to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Anderson and Giovanni Pernice, meanwhile, had spent a good portion of their samba to “Hakuna Matata” faffing around (as Len Goodman would have grumpily put it) dressed as a meerkat (Anderson) and a surprisingly curvaceous warthog (Pernice).
Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted...
Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted...
- 10/17/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The “coolest” Ken just got another burst of Ken-ergy.
“Barbie” star Ryan Gosling couldn’t help but continue to gush over co-star Ncuti Gatwa after the “Sex Education” breakout was cast in beloved BBC series “Doctor Who.” Gatwa is set to make history as the first Black Doctor to lead the long-running show.
“I am such a big fan of Ncuti’s, he’s the coolest,” Gosling said during “The One” show with hosts Alex Scott and Roman Kemp (via The Independent). “Him playing Doctor Who is the most exciting thing that’s happening right now. I’m here for it.”
Gosling previously made headlines by donning a fan-made t-shirt featuring Gatwa as the Time Lord. “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies reposted a photo of Gosling in fan gear, captioning, “This is, genuinely, Ryan Gosling wearing a t-shirt of Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who” with a shocked emoji.
Davies joked,...
“Barbie” star Ryan Gosling couldn’t help but continue to gush over co-star Ncuti Gatwa after the “Sex Education” breakout was cast in beloved BBC series “Doctor Who.” Gatwa is set to make history as the first Black Doctor to lead the long-running show.
“I am such a big fan of Ncuti’s, he’s the coolest,” Gosling said during “The One” show with hosts Alex Scott and Roman Kemp (via The Independent). “Him playing Doctor Who is the most exciting thing that’s happening right now. I’m here for it.”
Gosling previously made headlines by donning a fan-made t-shirt featuring Gatwa as the Time Lord. “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies reposted a photo of Gosling in fan gear, captioning, “This is, genuinely, Ryan Gosling wearing a t-shirt of Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who” with a shocked emoji.
Davies joked,...
- 7/22/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2022, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and Stv last week from the London Stadium, has raised a record-breaking £15,673,728 so far for Unicef’s vital work giving children around the world the care-free, play filled childhoods they are entitled to.
This record-breaking amount was raised thanks to the generous support of the UK public, ITV and Stv viewers, and The Power of Nutrition who have matched donations up to £4 million, meaning double the difference for children. This figure has smashed last year’s record total for money raised on the night.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out London Stadium with 54,410 fans in attendance, 10 years on from the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The match ended 4-1 on penalties to Soccer Aid World XI, taking them into the overall lead with 6-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match. Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham OBE presented the Soccer Aid...
This record-breaking amount was raised thanks to the generous support of the UK public, ITV and Stv viewers, and The Power of Nutrition who have matched donations up to £4 million, meaning double the difference for children. This figure has smashed last year’s record total for money raised on the night.
The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out London Stadium with 54,410 fans in attendance, 10 years on from the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The match ended 4-1 on penalties to Soccer Aid World XI, taking them into the overall lead with 6-5 wins since the inaugural 2006 match. Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham OBE presented the Soccer Aid...
- 6/20/2022
- Look to the Stars
Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams will sing his iconic ballad ‘Angels’ in front of 60,000 fans at Soccer Aid for Unicef this summer – and tickets are already selling fast.
In what promises to be one of this summer’s not-to-be-missed events, the pop superstar will take to the London Stadium pitch at half-time of the world’s biggest celebrity football match to deliver the performance.
It will also be a coming home party for London 2012 sprint king Usain Bolt. The world’s fastest man returns to the London Stadium exactly 10 years on from his gold medal heroics.
A family of four can attend the game for just £60, which takes place on Sunday 12th June at the London Stadium, Stratford – the first time Soccer Aid for Unicef has ever been played there.
A number of Soccer Aid for Unicef debutants were announced today. Former One Direction signer Liam Payne will captain the England team.
In what promises to be one of this summer’s not-to-be-missed events, the pop superstar will take to the London Stadium pitch at half-time of the world’s biggest celebrity football match to deliver the performance.
It will also be a coming home party for London 2012 sprint king Usain Bolt. The world’s fastest man returns to the London Stadium exactly 10 years on from his gold medal heroics.
A family of four can attend the game for just £60, which takes place on Sunday 12th June at the London Stadium, Stratford – the first time Soccer Aid for Unicef has ever been played there.
A number of Soccer Aid for Unicef debutants were announced today. Former One Direction signer Liam Payne will captain the England team.
- 4/1/2022
- Look to the Stars
Stars of stage and screen joined more than 200 special guests at the UK Committee for Unicef (Unicef UK) inaugural Blue Moon Gala on Wednesday night, which took place at Outernet London.
The celebration marked 75 years of Unicef helping millions of children around the world to live, learn and grow with the night itself raising an astonishing £770,000 to support Unicef in continuing its life-changing work for children around the world for the next 75 years and beyond.
Hosted by Unicef UK Ambassador, James Nesbitt, guests heard from Unicef UK President, Olivia Colman, who gave an emotive opening speech, and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham, who spoke about the life changing work of 7: The David Beckham Unicef Fund. Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston, galvanised the crowd for the main pledge moment with a speech about the transformative power of education for children, and Unicef UK Ambassadors, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman took...
The celebration marked 75 years of Unicef helping millions of children around the world to live, learn and grow with the night itself raising an astonishing £770,000 to support Unicef in continuing its life-changing work for children around the world for the next 75 years and beyond.
Hosted by Unicef UK Ambassador, James Nesbitt, guests heard from Unicef UK President, Olivia Colman, who gave an emotive opening speech, and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham, who spoke about the life changing work of 7: The David Beckham Unicef Fund. Unicef UK Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston, galvanised the crowd for the main pledge moment with a speech about the transformative power of education for children, and Unicef UK Ambassadors, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman took...
- 12/13/2021
- Look to the Stars
Celebrities from TV, fashion, comedy and sport have joined forces to support Save the Children's 10th annual Christmas jumper day on Friday 10th December.
Now in its tenth year, Christmas Jumper Day has raised over £27 million for Save the Children since its launch in 2012.
In a bid to help give children a more magical Christmas, this year a whole host of celebrities have donned vintage festive jumpers in support of Christmas Jumper Day, including Holly Willoughby, Alex Scott, Emma Bunton, Kate Garraway, Wes Nelson, Seema Jaswal, Dr Ranj Singh, Andi Oliver, Adil Ray, Suzi Ruffell, Alex Brooker, Nina Wadia, Georgia Toffolo, Nicola Adams, Joel Dommett, Lee Ridley and Adam Pearson.
For its tenth anniversary, Save the Children is encouraging the nation to dig out vintage jumpers, upcycle or shop second hand, to make this the most sustainable Christmas Jumper Day yet. After another year spent mostly in leisurewear, more is more this December 10th.
Now in its tenth year, Christmas Jumper Day has raised over £27 million for Save the Children since its launch in 2012.
In a bid to help give children a more magical Christmas, this year a whole host of celebrities have donned vintage festive jumpers in support of Christmas Jumper Day, including Holly Willoughby, Alex Scott, Emma Bunton, Kate Garraway, Wes Nelson, Seema Jaswal, Dr Ranj Singh, Andi Oliver, Adil Ray, Suzi Ruffell, Alex Brooker, Nina Wadia, Georgia Toffolo, Nicola Adams, Joel Dommett, Lee Ridley and Adam Pearson.
For its tenth anniversary, Save the Children is encouraging the nation to dig out vintage jumpers, upcycle or shop second hand, to make this the most sustainable Christmas Jumper Day yet. After another year spent mostly in leisurewear, more is more this December 10th.
- 11/26/2021
- Look to the Stars
To European filmmakers few awards are as important in the genre community as the Méliès d’Or Awards. Tonight, Sitges hosted the Méliès d'Or awards ceremony and rewarded Prano Bailey-Bond's Censor the Best European Feature Film award, the Méliès d'Or . The Méliès International Festivals Federation also rewards a short film with the Méliès d'Argent prize. The honor went to Last Dance, from directors Danny Gibbons and Alex Scott. Earwig director Lucile Hadzihalilovic received the Méliès Career Award in recognition of her contributions to French and European genre cinema. Earwig played in an Official Fantàstic special screening after the awards ceremony. The jury members have presented awards to the following films: Sitges 2021 hosts the Méliès d’Or Awards gala celebration The...
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- 10/16/2021
- Screen Anarchy
Compensation
Visual effects and animation studio Dneg, whose credits include “Dune” and “No Time to Die,” will pay enhanced overtime to its U.K. employees.
From October, Dneg will pay overtime at 1.5x rate to all U.K. staff in non-management positions for all incremental time that they are asked to work beyond the standard 40-hour week. The move will bring Dneg’s U.K. overtime policy in line with its studios in North America and applies across its film and episodic visual effects, Dneg Animation and ReDefine operations, including its artist, production, technology and support teams.
The decision is a departure from the existing U.K. industry norm, where employees are compensated for overtime with paid time off after a project is completed.
Dneg has won multiple awards over the years. In 2021 alone, the company won the visual effects BAFTA and Oscar for Christopher Nolan‘s “Tenet.”
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Visual effects and animation studio Dneg, whose credits include “Dune” and “No Time to Die,” will pay enhanced overtime to its U.K. employees.
From October, Dneg will pay overtime at 1.5x rate to all U.K. staff in non-management positions for all incremental time that they are asked to work beyond the standard 40-hour week. The move will bring Dneg’s U.K. overtime policy in line with its studios in North America and applies across its film and episodic visual effects, Dneg Animation and ReDefine operations, including its artist, production, technology and support teams.
The decision is a departure from the existing U.K. industry norm, where employees are compensated for overtime with paid time off after a project is completed.
Dneg has won multiple awards over the years. In 2021 alone, the company won the visual effects BAFTA and Oscar for Christopher Nolan‘s “Tenet.”
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- 9/13/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2021, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV, Stv and the ITV hub this evening from the Etihad Stadium, has raised a record-breaking £13,014,769 so far for Unicef’s vital work keeping children around the world, happy, healthy and able to play.
Robbie Williams, Usain Bolt, David Beckham
This record-breaking amount was raised thanks to the generous support of the UK public, ITV and Stv viewers, and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (Ciff) who matched all public donations up to £6.3 million, meaning double the difference for children. This figure has smashed all previous records for money raised on the night.
The eagerly anticipated match took place once again in Manchester, and this time players took centre stage at the sold out Etihad Stadium with 51,674 fans in attendance, in line with current Covid safety regulations, following last year’s match behind closed doors. The match ended 3-0 to Soccer...
Robbie Williams, Usain Bolt, David Beckham
This record-breaking amount was raised thanks to the generous support of the UK public, ITV and Stv viewers, and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (Ciff) who matched all public donations up to £6.3 million, meaning double the difference for children. This figure has smashed all previous records for money raised on the night.
The eagerly anticipated match took place once again in Manchester, and this time players took centre stage at the sold out Etihad Stadium with 51,674 fans in attendance, in line with current Covid safety regulations, following last year’s match behind closed doors. The match ended 3-0 to Soccer...
- 9/6/2021
- Look to the Stars
James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Fara Williams, Micah Richards, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were today announced as taking part in Soccer Aid for Unicef 2021 – the first time they have been part of the world’s biggest celebrity-charity football match.
They will be joined by Wayne Rooney who is coming out of retirement to play for England again. The Three Lions’ all-time record goal scorer managed the England side in 2020 but is once again taking to the pitch as a player.
Dermot O'Leary returns to host the live show on ITV, with England legend Alex Scott charged with getting all the gossip from the touch-line, as she makes her Soccer Aid for Unicef presenting debut alongside him.
The England vs. Soccer Aid World XI Fc clash is the tenth-ever. A family of four can attend the anniversary game for £60. This year, for the very first time, the match takes place on...
They will be joined by Wayne Rooney who is coming out of retirement to play for England again. The Three Lions’ all-time record goal scorer managed the England side in 2020 but is once again taking to the pitch as a player.
Dermot O'Leary returns to host the live show on ITV, with England legend Alex Scott charged with getting all the gossip from the touch-line, as she makes her Soccer Aid for Unicef presenting debut alongside him.
The England vs. Soccer Aid World XI Fc clash is the tenth-ever. A family of four can attend the anniversary game for £60. This year, for the very first time, the match takes place on...
- 6/23/2021
- Look to the Stars
Christmas Jumper Day is back! And whilst it may look a little different after a challenging year, Save the Children is hoping that flashing, festive knits will still be sweeping the nation on Friday 11th December, creating much-needed Christmas cheer and a chance to raise money for the world’s most vulnerable children in the UK and around the world.
Jaime Winstone supports Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day
Credit/Copyright: Tom Dymond
Expect virtual calls to be taken over by jumpers festooned with jingle bells, twinkling lights and sparkles galore; children ditching their school uniforms in favour of their daftest winter woollies and dogs rocking last year’s tinsel as the nation prepares for the annual fundraiser.
This year, a whole host of celebrities have signed up to support Christmas Jumper Day, including Jaime Winstone, Alex Scott, Thanyia Moore, Nicola Adams, Holly Willoughby, Ed Balls, Peter Andre, Kem Cetinay,...
Jaime Winstone supports Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day
Credit/Copyright: Tom Dymond
Expect virtual calls to be taken over by jumpers festooned with jingle bells, twinkling lights and sparkles galore; children ditching their school uniforms in favour of their daftest winter woollies and dogs rocking last year’s tinsel as the nation prepares for the annual fundraiser.
This year, a whole host of celebrities have signed up to support Christmas Jumper Day, including Jaime Winstone, Alex Scott, Thanyia Moore, Nicola Adams, Holly Willoughby, Ed Balls, Peter Andre, Kem Cetinay,...
- 11/16/2020
- Look to the Stars
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2020 has, thanks to the generosity of ITV viewers, raised a record £11,552,577 – the most the match has ever raised in the history of the show, which was broadcast exclusively live on ITV and Stv.
For the first time in the match’s history, donations were matched by both the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until Tuesday 6th October 2020.
This year’s teams of celebrities and former professional footballers played for ‘Generation Covid’, and the money raised will help Unicef stop the spread of coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives around the world.
The match, which was played behind-closed-doors at Manchester United Fc’s Old Trafford, ended 1-1 and so went to penalties. The game marked a return to the North West following last year’s game at Chelsea Fc’s Stamford Bridge.
It was another enthralling contest between England,...
For the first time in the match’s history, donations were matched by both the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until Tuesday 6th October 2020.
This year’s teams of celebrities and former professional footballers played for ‘Generation Covid’, and the money raised will help Unicef stop the spread of coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives around the world.
The match, which was played behind-closed-doors at Manchester United Fc’s Old Trafford, ended 1-1 and so went to penalties. The game marked a return to the North West following last year’s game at Chelsea Fc’s Stamford Bridge.
It was another enthralling contest between England,...
- 9/7/2020
- Look to the Stars
Amazon has announced that more than 40 presenters and former professionals will be part of its English Premier League lineup, with its coverage of the soccer competition kicking-off in December.
Amazon secured rights to show the Premier League in the UK last year, and will air 20 matches a season. Coverage will launch on December 3 with mid-week fixtures, before it shows 10 matches on December 26-27.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan will anchor the Sunset+Vine-produced action, alongside Eilidh Barbour — a BBC and Sky broadcaster — and Jim Rosenthal, a veteran who has covered the world’s biggest sporting events for major UK broadcasters.
Logan is already hosting weekly Amazon soccer show Back of the Net, but her presence on live coverage is still a coup for the Jeff Bezos-owned streamer. Logan is one of the BBC’s highest-profile presenters, taking home a salary of more than £290,000 and hosting shows including Sports Personality of the Year.
Amazon secured rights to show the Premier League in the UK last year, and will air 20 matches a season. Coverage will launch on December 3 with mid-week fixtures, before it shows 10 matches on December 26-27.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan will anchor the Sunset+Vine-produced action, alongside Eilidh Barbour — a BBC and Sky broadcaster — and Jim Rosenthal, a veteran who has covered the world’s biggest sporting events for major UK broadcasters.
Logan is already hosting weekly Amazon soccer show Back of the Net, but her presence on live coverage is still a coup for the Jeff Bezos-owned streamer. Logan is one of the BBC’s highest-profile presenters, taking home a salary of more than £290,000 and hosting shows including Sports Personality of the Year.
- 10/31/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Starring Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt, Alex Scott Directed by Tony Williams Distributed by Severin Films Ozploitation – horror/exploitation/cult films from Australia – is a genre unto itself, this despite the fact most of the pictures that fall under that rubric have no essential similarities. But movies from the Land Down Under, specifically those produced during […] The post Next Of Kin Blu-ray Review – Severin Shows Off Newly Unearthed Aussie Goods appeared first on Dread Central.
- 5/8/2019
- by Anthony Arrigo
- DreadCentral.com
It’s not that Australian horror hasn’t been worthy of talking about; it’s that availability has been wanting due to limited distribution and the ravages of time that crumble many a worthy release. But this is a new age, and I’m thankful that companies like Severin Films are around to revive top-notch efforts like Next of Kin (1982), a surreal and haunting Italian-flavored genre piece that more than earns a revival.
The story goes like this: Linda (Jacki Kerin – The River Kings) returns to Monteclare Retirement Home upon the death of her mother, who has left the entire property to Linda. Overwhelmed at the prospect of running such a huge operation, she leans on head nurse Connie (Gerda Nicolson – Gallipoli) and Dr. Barton (Alex Scott – Romper Stomper). Familiar faces from her childhood, they offer a guiding hand in Linda’s transition as she reacquaints herself with her old home,...
The story goes like this: Linda (Jacki Kerin – The River Kings) returns to Monteclare Retirement Home upon the death of her mother, who has left the entire property to Linda. Overwhelmed at the prospect of running such a huge operation, she leans on head nurse Connie (Gerda Nicolson – Gallipoli) and Dr. Barton (Alex Scott – Romper Stomper). Familiar faces from her childhood, they offer a guiding hand in Linda’s transition as she reacquaints herself with her old home,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
BBC’s Live World Cup Feed Cuts Out During Video Technology Discussion Of France’s Win Over Australia
The BBC are having a hard time with their live feed of the World Cup today with its post-match analysis of France’s narrow win over Australia cutting out a number of times.
The British public broadcaster will be glad that the technology failure happened after the match, so as not to remind viewers of the torrid time experienced by ITV during the 2010 World Cup where high-definition viewers missed England’s first goal against the United States thanks to a similar error.
The feed cut out three times during the coverage, which featured former Manchester United defender Phil Neville, ironically, discussing the controversial video technology Var, which is used to decide close calls during the game. Neville was in the BBC’s studio alongside former England footballer Alex Scott and ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. It was being hosted by Mark Chapman.
During the black-out, screens initially went to an error message,...
The British public broadcaster will be glad that the technology failure happened after the match, so as not to remind viewers of the torrid time experienced by ITV during the 2010 World Cup where high-definition viewers missed England’s first goal against the United States thanks to a similar error.
The feed cut out three times during the coverage, which featured former Manchester United defender Phil Neville, ironically, discussing the controversial video technology Var, which is used to decide close calls during the game. Neville was in the BBC’s studio alongside former England footballer Alex Scott and ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. It was being hosted by Mark Chapman.
During the black-out, screens initially went to an error message,...
- 6/16/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Some of the greatest (or at least heavily favored) American television shows got the big screen treatment when they were selected to have their small screen following turn into a cinematic experience. Unfortunately, for every beloved nostalgic television show that translated successfully in movie theaters (The Brady Bunch Movie, Star Trek, Batman, etc.) there are boob tube stinkers that overtake the good crop. Sure, there are middle-of-the-road movie adaptations of television programs that have a mixed bag reception (1997’s Leave It To Beaver, 1987’s Dragnet, 2012’s Dark Shadows, etc.). Nevertheless, it is always the unflattering fare that receive the bulk of the attention (do you register, 1999’s The Wild, Wild West ?).
In Boob on the Tube: Top Ten Worst Movie Adaptations of TV Shows we will take a look at the top ten televised offenders that dared to venture into cinema’s stratosphere only to end up floating down shamefully...
In Boob on the Tube: Top Ten Worst Movie Adaptations of TV Shows we will take a look at the top ten televised offenders that dared to venture into cinema’s stratosphere only to end up floating down shamefully...
- 2/27/2015
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
George Clooney wants to get his hands on an Olympic ticket, London cabbies are unhappy and Britain's spies will be chained to their desks
Canada's women celebrate in defeat
Canada's women footballers were left to celebrate their qualification for 2012, despite being thrashed 4-0 by the USA in the Concacaf Olympic qualifying final. A 3-1 win over Mexico in the semis had already guaranteed the Canadians a spot at this summer's Games for only the second time. Probably just as well.
Madrid look to the distant future
There are already concerns over the logo for Madrid's 2020 Games bid, which was released this week. The logo, designed by a 22-year-old graphic arts student, appears to read 'Madrid 20020'. A whopping 81% of the Spanish public have declared their opposition to the logo, while commentators have labelled the design as "confusing and naff".
Not a happy cabby
London cab drivers could go on strike during the Olympics,...
Canada's women celebrate in defeat
Canada's women footballers were left to celebrate their qualification for 2012, despite being thrashed 4-0 by the USA in the Concacaf Olympic qualifying final. A 3-1 win over Mexico in the semis had already guaranteed the Canadians a spot at this summer's Games for only the second time. Probably just as well.
Madrid look to the distant future
There are already concerns over the logo for Madrid's 2020 Games bid, which was released this week. The logo, designed by a 22-year-old graphic arts student, appears to read 'Madrid 20020'. A whopping 81% of the Spanish public have declared their opposition to the logo, while commentators have labelled the design as "confusing and naff".
Not a happy cabby
London cab drivers could go on strike during the Olympics,...
- 2/3/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
More than a decade after the controversial film’s release, Bob Ellis considers whether Geoffrey Wright’s Romper Stomper, starring Russell Crowe, has stood the test of time.
It was nine years before Tampa, four years before Hanson, but there it was, ugly, prophetic, violent, Romper Stomper. ‘This is not your country’. A frankly Hitlerist gang of tattooed thugs going after Asians with baseball bats, bricks and knives in Footscray alleys, defending Australia’s racial and cultural purity. ‘Won’t let what happened to the Abos happen to us,’ says Hando, the headshaven pack leader, urging his eager swarm of war-painted dysfunctionals on, despising pasta as ‘wog food’ and smashing up Japanese cars, pushing back the yellow hordes with Howardite gravitas, we will decide who comes here, and tribal pride. He may lose this war against the unceasing invader, but he will give it his best shot. Russell Crowe in...
It was nine years before Tampa, four years before Hanson, but there it was, ugly, prophetic, violent, Romper Stomper. ‘This is not your country’. A frankly Hitlerist gang of tattooed thugs going after Asians with baseball bats, bricks and knives in Footscray alleys, defending Australia’s racial and cultural purity. ‘Won’t let what happened to the Abos happen to us,’ says Hando, the headshaven pack leader, urging his eager swarm of war-painted dysfunctionals on, despising pasta as ‘wog food’ and smashing up Japanese cars, pushing back the yellow hordes with Howardite gravitas, we will decide who comes here, and tribal pride. He may lose this war against the unceasing invader, but he will give it his best shot. Russell Crowe in...
- 11/30/2011
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
The number of people who associate Bill Cosby with his role as Alexander Scott in I Spy pales greatly in comparison to those who recognize him for his far more syndicated personae of Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable or whatever name he adopted for the otherwise identical characters he played in the shows bearing the Cosby name. Even so, at one point Cosby and Robert Culp spent three glorious seasons on television as a pair of spies working in tandem to execute some sort of mission during which hilarity would ensue. The chemistry between Cosby and Culp was undeniable and the two played off one another so well that it’s genuinely puzzling that until the 1994 film adaptation of that series, they only worked together one other time: Hickey & Boggs. To be honest, if you’re not familiar with their work together on I Spy, you lose a lot of the inherent...
- 9/25/2011
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Filed under: TV Replay
Because the Arab Spring, presidential politics, joblessness, and hurricanes are just too boring and complicated, someone has been hard at work on a new Internet trend to displace Planking and Owling. And 'Today' (weekdays, 7Am on NBC) is here to tell you what it is -- Leisure Diving. They showed some of the new viral videos and photos resulting from the trend, which feature people trying to leap into pools in casual positions.
As one hat-backwards Bermuda shorts-wearing dude Alex Scott said, "Leisure Diving is chilling in mid-air." Scott and John Lewis, roommates in New York, claim to have started what 'Today' called a "frenzy," which now includes the Web site www.leisurediving.com. Scott said the site had gotten submissions from all over the world.
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Because the Arab Spring, presidential politics, joblessness, and hurricanes are just too boring and complicated, someone has been hard at work on a new Internet trend to displace Planking and Owling. And 'Today' (weekdays, 7Am on NBC) is here to tell you what it is -- Leisure Diving. They showed some of the new viral videos and photos resulting from the trend, which feature people trying to leap into pools in casual positions.
As one hat-backwards Bermuda shorts-wearing dude Alex Scott said, "Leisure Diving is chilling in mid-air." Scott and John Lewis, roommates in New York, claim to have started what 'Today' called a "frenzy," which now includes the Web site www.leisurediving.com. Scott said the site had gotten submissions from all over the world.
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- 8/29/2011
- by Nick Zaino
- Aol TV.
Wear pink, do good. Simple, right? Exactly, says sportlifestyle brand Puma as it kicks off year two of its celebrity-studded charity initiative Project Pink.
The project puts the fight against breast cancer in the hands of young soccer fans. Launched in 2010 in response to a group of female soccer athletes looking to support breast cancer awareness and research – and now cheered on by Puma soccer athletes and Project Pink spokeswomen Amy Rodriguez, Leslie Osborne, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Scott, Tasha Kai and Marta, plus Puma Women’s Soccer Ambassador Julie Foudy – the program is entering its second season on the heels of an over $60,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund at Magee-Womens Foundation in 2010. Also joining Puma and its fight against breast cancer is Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev, who, as an athlete in her youth, couldn’t wait to work alongside Puma and the athletes to support the cause.
The project puts the fight against breast cancer in the hands of young soccer fans. Launched in 2010 in response to a group of female soccer athletes looking to support breast cancer awareness and research – and now cheered on by Puma soccer athletes and Project Pink spokeswomen Amy Rodriguez, Leslie Osborne, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Scott, Tasha Kai and Marta, plus Puma Women’s Soccer Ambassador Julie Foudy – the program is entering its second season on the heels of an over $60,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund at Magee-Womens Foundation in 2010. Also joining Puma and its fight against breast cancer is Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev, who, as an athlete in her youth, couldn’t wait to work alongside Puma and the athletes to support the cause.
- 7/12/2011
- Look to the Stars
If you’re female, out of college, great at soccer, and your name isn’t Mia Hamm, you didn’t have a lot of options to pursue a financially stable career as a profesional athlete before 2009. That’s the year Women’s Professional Soccer was established. It’s the league at the top of the Us Women’s Soccer Pyramid with six actives teams all on or near the Easter seaboard (in George, Massachusetts, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York) and average player salaries of at least $32,000 a year. That’s not a ton of cash, but a decent wage for seven months a year worth of playing a game you presumably very much enjoy. Plus, players have the opportunity to make money on the side through marketing and appearances. Players like Amy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Independence, Alex Scott of the Boston Breakers, Karina LeBlanc of the Philadelphia Independence,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Joshua Cohen
- Tubefilter.com
The I Spy series ran for 82 episodes and three seasons on NBC, from 1965 until 1968. The show revolves around international tennis player Kelly Robinson (Robert Culp) and his trainer, Alexander Scott (Bill Cosby), as they travel to exotic locales enjoying the good life. However, they are secretly spies for the Pentagon and use their covers to gain access to exclusive functions, woo beautiful women, and stop international villains.
I Spy was revolutionary in its day for being the first series to feature an African-American actor in a lead role. Cosby won Emmys for all the three years of the series, beating out Culp each time. Other actors featured in the series include
In the last episode of the show, "Pinwheel," Robinson and Scott must work with a flighty agent named Melanie (Arlene Golonka) to retrieve Soviet documents in Acapulco.
I Spy was revolutionary in its day for being the first series to feature an African-American actor in a lead role. Cosby won Emmys for all the three years of the series, beating out Culp each time. Other actors featured in the series include
In the last episode of the show, "Pinwheel," Robinson and Scott must work with a flighty agent named Melanie (Arlene Golonka) to retrieve Soviet documents in Acapulco.
- 3/25/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Bill Cosby received most of the accolades, including an Emmy Award, for his groundbreaking work on the action/espionage series 'I Spy.' However, it was co-star Robert Culp, who played Kelly Robinson opposite Cosby's Alexander Scott, who was the series' true Mvp. Not only did Culp hold his own in the comedic banter that helped make 'I Spy' a hit that ran for three seasons, he also wrote several episodes that rank among the series' finest shows.
The dashing Culp, who also appeared in classic episodes of 'The Outer Limits' and 'Columbo,' and costarred in 'Greatest American Hero,' died yesterday at the age of 79. For those wishing to remember him in his signature role, here are three 'I Spy' episodes, also scripted by Culp, to get you started.
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Bill Cosby received most of the accolades, including an Emmy Award, for his groundbreaking work on the action/espionage series 'I Spy.' However, it was co-star Robert Culp, who played Kelly Robinson opposite Cosby's Alexander Scott, who was the series' true Mvp. Not only did Culp hold his own in the comedic banter that helped make 'I Spy' a hit that ran for three seasons, he also wrote several episodes that rank among the series' finest shows.
The dashing Culp, who also appeared in classic episodes of 'The Outer Limits' and 'Columbo,' and costarred in 'Greatest American Hero,' died yesterday at the age of 79. For those wishing to remember him in his signature role, here are three 'I Spy' episodes, also scripted by Culp, to get you started.
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- 3/25/2010
- by David Hofstede
- Inside TV
"I Spy" star and Bill Cosby collaborator Robert Culp has died. The TV icon was pronounced dead shortly after he was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday morning following a fall outside his home. He was 79.
He was taken to the Queen of Angels hospital after he hit his head while taking a walk outside his Hollywood home, police told L.A. Times. He was found by a jogger who called 911.
A preliminary investigation learned that his death is "accidental and there appears to be no sign of foul play."
Culp was best known for his role as the international tennis player Kelly Robinson, who, along with his trainer Alexander Scott (Cosby), chased villains as top secret agents for the Pentagon. The NBC series, the first non-comedy series to star an African American actor, ran from 1965 to 1968.
He was taken to the Queen of Angels hospital after he hit his head while taking a walk outside his Hollywood home, police told L.A. Times. He was found by a jogger who called 911.
A preliminary investigation learned that his death is "accidental and there appears to be no sign of foul play."
Culp was best known for his role as the international tennis player Kelly Robinson, who, along with his trainer Alexander Scott (Cosby), chased villains as top secret agents for the Pentagon. The NBC series, the first non-comedy series to star an African American actor, ran from 1965 to 1968.
- 3/25/2010
- icelebz.com
'Greatest American Hero' star was 79.
By Josh Wigler
Robert Culp
Photo: Michael Tullberg/ Getty Images
Robert Culp, star of television series "I Spy" and "The Greatest American Hero," died after falling outside of his home in Hollywood on Wednesday (March 24).
The Los Angeles Times reports that Culp, 79, fell and hit his head while out for a walk in his neighborhood. A jogger discovered Culp and alerted authorities. The actor was pronounced dead shortly after his 11 a.m. arrival at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles.
Lieutenant Bob Binder of the Lapd told the Times that Culp's death was "accidental and there appears to be no sign of foul play." An autopsy by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office is currently pending.
Although Culp first attained public attention in the late 1950s as Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman on Western television series "Trackdown," the actor's big break came in 1965 when he...
By Josh Wigler
Robert Culp
Photo: Michael Tullberg/ Getty Images
Robert Culp, star of television series "I Spy" and "The Greatest American Hero," died after falling outside of his home in Hollywood on Wednesday (March 24).
The Los Angeles Times reports that Culp, 79, fell and hit his head while out for a walk in his neighborhood. A jogger discovered Culp and alerted authorities. The actor was pronounced dead shortly after his 11 a.m. arrival at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles.
Lieutenant Bob Binder of the Lapd told the Times that Culp's death was "accidental and there appears to be no sign of foul play." An autopsy by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office is currently pending.
Although Culp first attained public attention in the late 1950s as Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman on Western television series "Trackdown," the actor's big break came in 1965 when he...
- 3/24/2010
- MTV Music News
"Please listen to the words. We worked hard, very hard to tell you about the state of emergency. Thank You" - Bill Cosby, from the liner notes in The Cosnarati: State Of Emergency The older demo knows him as Alexander Scott on the TV series I Spy. But most think of Bill Cosby as that iconic TV comedian/actor who played Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, father of a lovable brood on NBC's top-rated '80s sitcom The Bill Cosby Show. The guy made some of us or our kids laugh food through our noses while selling Jell-o's Pudding Pops, and some bought his comedy albums that are still funny to this day. And what would Saturday mornings have been like in the '70s without his ginormous contribution to kid-pop culture, the cartoon series Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids. Never shy with his opinions...
- 3/22/2010
- by Mike Ragogna
- Huffington Post
There are New Moon release parties all over the the U.S. and now we have one for you East Coasters! Our friends over at TwilightMOMS are having their own New Moon event in New York to help benefit the charity Alexs Lemonade Stand. Check out full details belowVolturi Ventures Proudly PresentsADVANCE New Moon Screening In Nyccharity Event For Alexs Lemonade Stand TwilightMOMS NY Events operating under the name Volturi Ventures presents an advance screening of the Twilight sequel New Moon. This event will take place on Thursday November 192009 at 730pm at AMC Loews Village 7 located at 66 Third Avenue in Manhattan. AlexsLemonade Stand is the official charity of TwilightMOMS so we thought what better way to raise money and awareness than to feature the charity at the New Moon screening.We are receiving many donations from Twilight vendors and other businesses to give away in a raffle at the screening including some amazing grand prizes.
- 10/23/2009
- twilightersanonymous.com
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