No more Ant this year
New has emerged that Anthony 'Ant' McPartlin will not be assuming his usual co-presenting duties on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! this year leaving his entertainment partner Declan 'Dec' Donnally on solo presenting duties. This follows on the news that the pair's entertainment show Saturday Night Takeaway will not have a series this year. This news comes on the heels of the much publicised problems of McPartlin. No news as of yet about McPartlin working on the next series of Britain's Got Talent.
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
And the award for the most popular...
The Academy of Motion Pictures have announced that the Oscars will have an new category. There soon be an award for Achievement in Popular Film. This could be considered a response to ever dwindling public interest in the awards since in recent years they have come to be dominated by somewhat niche films like Moonlight and The Shape of Water. When this new award will be introduce has yet to be confirmed.
The Academy of Motion Pictures have announced that the Oscars will have an new category. There soon be an award for Achievement in Popular Film. This could be considered a response to ever dwindling public interest in the awards since in recent years they have come to be dominated by somewhat niche films like Moonlight and The Shape of Water. When this new award will be introduce has yet to be confirmed.
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
When favourites blow it
Kevin Mayer the current World Decathlon champion made a bit of a blunder at the European Athletics Championships currently being held in Berlin. In the Long Jump failed to record a successful attempt in 3 tries in the event. The result being Mayer was left with no points and his chances winning the title gone.
Kevin Mayer the current World Decathlon champion made a bit of a blunder at the European Athletics Championships currently being held in Berlin. In the Long Jump failed to record a successful attempt in 3 tries in the event. The result being Mayer was left with no points and his chances winning the title gone.
Monday, 6 August 2018
Character comebacks
Following on the news that Patrick Stewart is returning to his signature role of Jean Luc Picard here are some more examples of other actors doing the same
Perry Mason
Raymond Burr paid the razor sharp Defence Attorney who would always provide a surprise to the trial that would earn his client a reprieve for 9 seasons between 1957 and 1966. 19 years later Burr world start playing the character in a series of TV movies until his death in 1993
Columbo
Peter Falk had a 11 year gap between 1978 and 1989 before returning to the crumpled 'tec forever pitting wits with arrogant murderers. The last episode was 2003's Columbo Likes the Nightlife which saw the character go into the Rave scene on a case.
Kojak
Between 1973 and 1978 Telly Salavas the loipop sucking cop with the immortal catch phase 'Who Loves you Baby?'. Salavas returned to the role for an number of specials between 1985 and 1990. In 2005 there was a short liver revival starring Ving Rhames in the title role.
Following on the news that Patrick Stewart is returning to his signature role of Jean Luc Picard here are some more examples of other actors doing the same
Perry Mason
Raymond Burr paid the razor sharp Defence Attorney who would always provide a surprise to the trial that would earn his client a reprieve for 9 seasons between 1957 and 1966. 19 years later Burr world start playing the character in a series of TV movies until his death in 1993
Columbo
Peter Falk had a 11 year gap between 1978 and 1989 before returning to the crumpled 'tec forever pitting wits with arrogant murderers. The last episode was 2003's Columbo Likes the Nightlife which saw the character go into the Rave scene on a case.
Kojak
Between 1973 and 1978 Telly Salavas the loipop sucking cop with the immortal catch phase 'Who Loves you Baby?'. Salavas returned to the role for an number of specials between 1985 and 1990. In 2005 there was a short liver revival starring Ving Rhames in the title role.
Sunday, 5 August 2018
To boldly return
It has been announced that Patrick Stewart will be returning to the role of Starfleet Captain Jean Luc Picard in an new series for the streaming service CBS All Access. The last time Stewart played the role that made him a household name was in the film Star Trek: Nemesis. The film had disappointing box office returns in part to it being released in a crowded market place with Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber and Die Another Day holding regin. Star Trek: Nemesis is notable for 2 things, giving Tom Hardy his first big and due to it's failure we had the 2009 reboot which saw Kirk, Spock et al played by new actors. We await more news of Picard's return.
It has been announced that Patrick Stewart will be returning to the role of Starfleet Captain Jean Luc Picard in an new series for the streaming service CBS All Access. The last time Stewart played the role that made him a household name was in the film Star Trek: Nemesis. The film had disappointing box office returns in part to it being released in a crowded market place with Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber and Die Another Day holding regin. Star Trek: Nemesis is notable for 2 things, giving Tom Hardy his first big and due to it's failure we had the 2009 reboot which saw Kirk, Spock et al played by new actors. We await more news of Picard's return.
Friday, 3 August 2018
Jacob and the van driver
The Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has become a bit of a cult figure thanks to his pro Brexit views. During the campaign of the 2016 refendrum JRM would dismiss any projected of any exit from the EU as simple scaremongering. However during a recent radio phone in JRM met his match in the form of a van driver the van driver talked about the difficulties of going from an EU country to an non EU one citing France into Switzerland for an example. The usually assured JRM just blustered his way through the call.
You see see the exchange on Youtube
The Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has become a bit of a cult figure thanks to his pro Brexit views. During the campaign of the 2016 refendrum JRM would dismiss any projected of any exit from the EU as simple scaremongering. However during a recent radio phone in JRM met his match in the form of a van driver the van driver talked about the difficulties of going from an EU country to an non EU one citing France into Switzerland for an example. The usually assured JRM just blustered his way through the call.
You see see the exchange on Youtube
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Not going for international sales then?
About to start it's tenth season in the US is NCIS: Los Angles. Starring Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J the spin off of NCIS about a special unit based in Los Angles that investigates crimes that are (in some case tenuously) linked to the US Navy. The episodes see the team go against bad guys of various nationalities such as Russian, North Korean, Pakistani, Sundanese and Venezuelan to name just a few. Based on that international sales are not likely to be high.
About to start it's tenth season in the US is NCIS: Los Angles. Starring Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J the spin off of NCIS about a special unit based in Los Angles that investigates crimes that are (in some case tenuously) linked to the US Navy. The episodes see the team go against bad guys of various nationalities such as Russian, North Korean, Pakistani, Sundanese and Venezuelan to name just a few. Based on that international sales are not likely to be high.
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