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BBC America Announces Launch Date for "Survivors"
21 December 2009 10:58 AM, PST
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BBC America has announced the launch date for post-apocalyptic drama series Survivors.
The much-delayed Survivors, which is an adaptation of the cult classic 1970s series (itself based on Terry Nation's novel), will have its Us premiere on Saturday, February 13th at 8 pm Et/Pt, before shifting to its regular timeslot at 9 pm Et/Pt the following week.
The series tracks the adventures of a group of people who survive a global viral holocaust that wipes out 99 percent of the human race's population and who struggle to stay alive in the face of unspeakable odds following this global catastrophe.
In the official scheduling announcement, BBC America refers to the "twelve-episode season" of Survivors, which is a sign that the digital cabler intend to air the first two UK seasons of Survivors back-to-back. Season One, which aired in the UK in 2008, was comprised of six episodes and the second season of
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Katrina Kaif is Asia's Sexiest Woman Again
12 December 2009 4:41 PM, PST
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For the second year running, Katrina Kaif has grabbed the top spot as Asia's sexiest woman - as awarded by the UK's prestigious Eastern Eye magazine. Also in the top ten were British TV actress Laila Rouass of Primeval, who is of Moroccan and Indian descent - and Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat from the movie Insha'Allah. All the other top ten places were occupied by Bollywood actresses.
Kat was full of praise earlier this week for designer Farah Khan's sexy circus-themed lingerie show for Triumph. "It was a grand night. It was lot of fun," she said, "It's not that easy to pull off a show like this in India. You have to do it in a way that every one is happy and comfortable and that's exactly what Farah did." The show was attended by many other Bollywood celebrities including the Kumars, Anil Kapoor and Raveena Tandon.
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'Primeval' star promises "shocking" plots
7 December 2009 3:34 AM, PST
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Primeval star Andrew-Lee Potts has claimed that producers have "shocking" plots planned for the new series. The 30-year-old actor will soon reprise his role as Connor Temple on the ITV1 sci-fi show, which was recently given a surprise recommission for 13 more episodes. In an interview with IESB, Potts commented: "It's great coming back to play him. And then, also, I get to work with my fiancée Hannah Spearritt. When it was cancelled, it was such a shame because we enjoyed working with each other so much and we thought, 'We might never do (more)
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- By Daniel Kilkelly
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'Primeval' Star Andrew Lee Potts Gets Hatter with SyFy's 'Alice'
6 December 2009 1:36 PM, PST
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Little has been heard from Andrew Lee Potts since he appeared on the series Primeval. Playing the character Connor Temple paved the way for another role, as the Mad Hatter in Alice, SyFy's modern retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic novel.
The miniseries just kicked off with newcomer Caterina Scorsone in the titular role. Kathy Bates and Tim Curry have also signed on for the project. Being amidst veteran actors didn't daunt Andrew Lee Potts one bit though, because he was obviously excited to get the part.
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Syfy's Alice Review: A Visually Whimsical Reimagining
4 December 2009 8:19 AM, PST
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If I describe SyFy's new four hour miniseries 'Alice' as a modern-day reimagining of Lewis Carroll's classic stories I am probably doing it a disservice. Yet I cannot think of a more appropriate way to describe it.
This new miniseries, written and directed by Nick Willing (Tin Man), takes almost all of the elements from 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass' but alters their context to create something new. Wonderland, we are told, has changed considerably since the events of those novels unfolded, evolving into a city of crumbling, twisting towers and buildings constructed out of cards and chess pieces.
Twenty-something karate instructor, Alice Hamilton (Caterina Scorsone) finds herself in this bizarre, twisted world when she gives chase to a man involved in the kidnap of her boyfriend, Jack Chase (Philip Winchester, Crusoe). Trying to find him and make her way back to her own world, she is
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Caterina Scorsone and Nick Willing Discuss Alice
25 November 2009 6:18 PM, PST
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The star and writer-director of this four-hour TV event talk about the SyFy movie
TV viewers will be lead down the Yellow Brick Road in a new and intriguing way when Alice, a brand new four-hour TV movie, will premiere on Sunday, December 6 from 9 Pm Et to 11 Pm Et on SyFy and the movie will conclude on Monday, December 7 from 9 Pm Et to 11 Pm Et. The new Alice in this genre wonderland is Caterina Scorsone and she joined writer-director Nick Willing on a conference call to discuss this new adventure, and here's what they had to say.
Nick, I was wondering if you could perhaps tell us a little bit about the prep you had to do for this particular project going in and maybe some of the challenges associated with that for you.
Nick Willing: The most difficult thing was finding Alice. I must've seen 500 actresses for the role of Alice,
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New movie adaptation planned for barbarian warrior Kull
24 November 2009 3:43 AM, PST
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Paradox Entertainment says it is planning a new film based on the warrior hero Kull.
Paradox's CEO Fredrik Malmberg revealed plans for the reboot to French website Fantasy.fr.
Robert E Howard, who also created Conan, introduced Kull in a 1929 issue of the pulp magazine Weird Tales. The character later appeared in comics by Marvel and more recently Dark Horse.
Born in Atlantis around 20,000Bc, Kull is exiled over a mercy killing and later vecomes a mercenary and eventually king of Valusia on the neighbouring continent of Thuria.
A film adaptation, Kull the Conqueror, was released in 1997, directed by John Nicolella and starring Kevin Sorbo in the title role. Other cast members included Tia Carrere, Harvey Fierstein and Primeval star Douglas Henshall.
The Universal movie, which was a box office dud, was in fact an adaptation of Howard's Conan novel The Hour of the Dragon, with the lead character
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Severance Writer Returns for Girl Number 9
18 November 2009
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James Moran's feature debut as a screenwriter, Severance , was an impressive calling card and we eagerly waited to see what he'd do next. He slipped into the British television scene penning episodes of Spooks , Primeval and Torchwood . He's now in the director's chair for Girl Number 9 , a serial killer web series which kicked off on October 30.
You'll find a trailer and the first episode below. If you like what you're watching, tune in to this spot for five more installments. Moran co-directed with Dan Turner; a DVD release is forthcoming.
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Girl Number 9: Trailer from Vincent Boylan 500 on Vimeo .
Girl Number 9: Episode 1 from Vincent
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bias update: November 11
11 November 2009 7:19 PM, PST
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obsession: Doctor Who (and eager for “The Waters of Mars”)
boyfriend: Ben Mansfield in Primeval (where did this cutie spring from?)
psyched: Up in the Air (more George Clooney? yes, please)
girl crush: Emily Blunt in Young Victoria (it’s good to be the queen)
dreading: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (vampires who don’t suck suck)
enemy: director Robert Zemeckis for A Christmas Carol (thanks for ruining Dickens, dude)
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- MaryAnn Johanson
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Douglas Henshall praises 'Primeval'
10 November 2009 8:06 AM, PST
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Douglas Henshall has predicted that Primeval will have a bright future following its recent revival. The 43-year-old actor, who left his role as palaeontology expert Nick Cutter in the last series, told the Chester Chronicle that he can understand why the dinosaur drama has proved so popular with fans. "I thought that the writing was good enough and the premise was good enough, [and] if people liked it, it could go pretty much as long as it liked," Henshall explained. "As long as people had faith in it who were making it, then I thought it would be fine. It taps into an eternal thing in young people, dinosaurs, monsters and myths (more)
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Douglas Henshall talks return of Primeval
7 November 2009 2:31 PM, PST
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Fans of ITV's cult sci-fi show Primeval had two shocks this year.
First, the head of the monster-fighting team Professor Nick Cutter, played by Douglas Henshall, was killed off in the third series, and then the popular show was cancelled.
But last month ITV bosses brokered a deal which will see both a fourth and fifth series on our screens in 2011, and Douglas Henshall fans will soon be able to catch the actor in new ITV drama Collision, starting on Monday and running for five consecutive nights.
While Douglas left Primeval to spend more time on stage and making films, he's not surprised that it's had a reprieve.
"I thought that the writing was good enough and the premise was good enough, then if people liked it, it could go pretty much as long as it liked. As long as people had faith in it who were making it, then
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Vicky Licorish Talks about 'Small Island' Ni Shoot
3 November 2009 11:29 PM, PST
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Producer Vicky Licorish (Goodbye, Mr. Steadman) has recently completed a labour of love in the shape of 'Small Island', a drama from Ruby Television in association with Al Films for BBC, which chronicles the intertwining lives and loves of Jamaicans and Londoners in the 1940s where English landlords' signs reading 'No Irish, No Coloureds, No Dogs' appeared to be the message of almost an entire country. 'Small Island' was filmed in Belfast and Jamaica during February / March 2009, with a few days also spent shooting in Dublin. The crew shot for six weeks in Belfast having transformed parts of the city into post war London. The drama feature, which is expected to broadcast as two 90 minute pieces, is adapted from Andrea Levy's novel of the same name, directed by John Alexander (The Shadow in the North) and adapted by Paula Milne (I Dreamed of Africa). Produced
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Rouass: 'I perve over Cutler, Waite'
30 October 2009 10:26 AM, PDT
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Laila Rouass has admitted that she fancies Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers Matthew Culter and Ian Waite. The Primeval star claimed that she isn't looking for a show romance, but confessed that she can't stop herself being "pervy" around Waite and Cutler. "Don't get me started on Matthew and Ian!" she told Digital Spy. "Matthew and Ian... I get so pervy when I'm around them. "Ian has gone up to Anton [Du Beke] and said, 'Is she alright?' I just keep touching him. Honestly, they are two of the most beautiful men (more)
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'Primeval' villain eager for return
9 October 2009 4:11 AM, PDT
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Juliet Aubrey has confirmed her interest in returning to Primeval next year. Though her villainous character Helen Cutter appeared to be killed off in the series three finale, Aubrey told Wired that she would be surprised if viewers did not see the time traveller again. The actress commented: "I don't think anyone can really 'die' in a world like [Primeval's]. I'm sure she'll return to the show as it moves forward. I hope so, because she was such a joy to play." Asked if she has been approached by producers, she replied: "I've heard some rumours, but that's all. I'm waiting to see with all of the fans." Primeval was recently granted a surprise renewal for (more)
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TV on DVD Round Up, Oct. 8, 2009: ‘Primeval,’ ‘Life on Mars,’ ‘Mister Ed’
8 October 2009 12:16 PM, PDT
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Chicago – The Round-Up returns with a special TV on DVD edition of our regular, informational column. Why is it special? Because this is the most diverse collection of TV that the Round-Up staff has ever seen. From classics like “Mister Ed” to recent shows like “Life on Mars,” this edition truly has something for everyone. And something remarkable for “Spongebob Squarepants” fans.
“Primeval: Volume Two” was released on September 15th, 2009.
“Brotherhood: The Final Season” and “Spongebob Squarepants: The First 100 Episodes” were released on September 22nd, 2009.
“Life on Mars: The Complete Series” and “The Patty Duke Show: Season One” were released on September 29th, 2009.
“Mister Ed: Season One” was released on October 6th, 2009.
“Brotherhood: The Final Season”
Photo credit: Paramount
Synopsis: “This 2-Disc set includes all 8 dramatic final season episode of this critically acclaimed, superbly acted and explosive blue-collar drama. Will Tommy live up
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Du Beke 'lying low' after racism row
7 October 2009 8:13 AM, PDT
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Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke is said to be keeping a low profile following his recent racism controversy. According to the Daily Star, the professional dancer's celebrity partner Laila Rouass set tongues wagging at the Pride of Britain Awards earlier this week by arriving without him. Other Strictly pairs, including Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff, attended the ceremony together on Monday evening. However, Rouass chose to be accompanied by her Primeval co-star Lucy Brown. A source said: "Anton was very, very noticeable by his absence - he had obviously been told to keep away. Many of us thought he'd (more)
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- By Daniel Kilkelly
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Juliet Aubrey talks Primeval
7 October 2009 6:41 AM, PDT
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British actress Juliet Aubrey plays Helen Cutter, the tough, enigmatic , driven, manipulative scientist and ex-wife of Professor Nick Cutter in the BBC America series Primeval. On the phone from London, Aubrey recently spoke to Monsters & Critics about playing Helen Cutter and the show. On the show, Aubrey.s character disappeared eight years ago into an anomaly, and then mysteriously re-appears. She's time-traveled through a rift into the earth's past, researching the dinosaurs, and into the future, and comes back with plans to rid humans off the Earth. Volume Two, series 3 of Primeval is now out on DVD. Volume Two, Series 3 of Primeval is out now. It features 3 discs, 10 episodes; an interview
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Laila Rouass 'comforted by Cowell'
6 October 2009 2:33 AM, PDT
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Strictly Come Dancing star Laila Rouass was reportedly comforted by Simon Cowell on Saturday night after hearing that Anton Du Beke's racist comment was about to hit the headlines. According to The Mirror, the Primeval actress had been invited to the music mogul's 50th birthday party, but wanted to avoid the celebrations after learning that she would soon become front page news. It is thought that Rouass phoned Cowell to apologise for her absence before being convinced to forget the row and attend the bash as planned. (more)
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Primeval back for more on BBC America, new episodes
3 October 2009 2:32 PM, PDT
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British Sci-Fi series "Primeval" is back from extinction. BBC America announced that they have co-produced thirteen new episodes for 2011 with their unique international collaboration. The groundbreaking deal between Impossible Pictures Limited, BBC Worldwide and ITV, will deliver 13 new episodes in 2011. What will be guaranteed are more spectacular special effects that have made "Primeval" such a huge success for the new season. The new series will be written by showrunner Adrian Hodges and will feature the existing cast of Hannah Spearritt, Andrew Lee Potts and Jason Flemyng, alongside special effects created by the award-winning team at Framestore Cfc. Original co-production partners ITV, ProSieben and BBC Worldwide return to co-fund the new series, with
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Laila Rouass: 'Alesha knows how we feel'
1 October 2009 1:01 AM, PDT
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Laila Rouass has said that Alesha Dixon is the only Strictly Come Dancing panellist who knows how the celebrities on the show feel. The Primeval actress and Strictly contestant told The Mirror that Dixon's critics had ignored her positive contribution to the programme. Rouass said: "From where I’m standing, Alesha is the only one on the panel who knows how I feel. She can see our nerves. "And a lot of her comments were right, (more)
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