“30 Rock” was a show rich with odd and diverse sorts; its ensemble included a startingly large number of Academy Award winners/nominees (at least six! And don’t even get us started on the Emmy champs!). This odd collection of characters, in many respects, remain unforgettable even years after the show’s end. Ranking the characters who appeared in three or more episodes wasn’t easy. But by following the ethos established by the show, it also wasn’t hard.
56. Hazel Wassername
As fun as Kristen Schaal is in other roles, something about Hazel went too broad at the wrong times. “30 Rock” always danced on the line between reality and cartoon, but Hazel was basically CGI.
55. Alfonso Disparioso
Who was this mysterious, wordless musician with no rhythm (who might have born a slight resemblance to Tina Fey’s husband/show composer Jeff Richmond)? All we know is that he appeared...
56. Hazel Wassername
As fun as Kristen Schaal is in other roles, something about Hazel went too broad at the wrong times. “30 Rock” always danced on the line between reality and cartoon, but Hazel was basically CGI.
55. Alfonso Disparioso
Who was this mysterious, wordless musician with no rhythm (who might have born a slight resemblance to Tina Fey’s husband/show composer Jeff Richmond)? All we know is that he appeared...
- 10/11/2016
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
The Great British Bake Off combined the semi-final with Chocolate Week tonight (September 30) and it was incredible.
The whole episode was tense and Nadiya Hussain even lost her temper over some paperclips. Yes, paperclips.
Vote! Who do you want to win The Great British Bake Off 2015?
As ever, Digital Spy was keeping an eye on Twitter throughout the show and gathered the best tweets:
First, Paul Hollywood and Nadiya had a slight disagreement when it came to the difficulty level of the tasks:
@PaulHollywood er no it wasn't... Gulp
— Nadiya Jamir Hussain (@BegumNadiya) September 30, 2015
Who would have thought working with chocolate would be so difficult?
I think everyone is going to have chocolate soufflé Ptsd after this #gbbo
— Jemz Thomson (@Jemzamia) September 30, 2015
A Chocoholics Anonymous helpline will be open after the show #Gbbo
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) September 30, 2015
Screw you soufflés, for making Nadiya cry. I'm never eating you again.
The whole episode was tense and Nadiya Hussain even lost her temper over some paperclips. Yes, paperclips.
Vote! Who do you want to win The Great British Bake Off 2015?
As ever, Digital Spy was keeping an eye on Twitter throughout the show and gathered the best tweets:
First, Paul Hollywood and Nadiya had a slight disagreement when it came to the difficulty level of the tasks:
@PaulHollywood er no it wasn't... Gulp
— Nadiya Jamir Hussain (@BegumNadiya) September 30, 2015
Who would have thought working with chocolate would be so difficult?
I think everyone is going to have chocolate soufflé Ptsd after this #gbbo
— Jemz Thomson (@Jemzamia) September 30, 2015
A Chocoholics Anonymous helpline will be open after the show #Gbbo
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) September 30, 2015
Screw you soufflés, for making Nadiya cry. I'm never eating you again.
- 9/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Laurie Kynaston stars as a young Danny Baker in new BBC comedy Cradle to Grave, an adaptation of Danny Baker’s autobiography which has just begun filming in Manchester.
He will star alongside Peter Kay as Danny’s father, Fred ‘Spud’ Baker, and Lucy Speed as long-suffering wife Bet Baker.
Alice Sykes (represented by Troika) and Frankie Wilson (represented by Middleweek Newton) play Danny’s siblings Sharon and Michael.
This is 21 year old Laurie's (represented by Felix De Wolfe) first lead role, after guest roles in BBC Doctors and Casualty.
Set in 1974, the eight-part series follows the real life events of Danny and his family, with the 15 year-old Danny Baker as the guide through the ups and downs of life with the family. Fred ‘Spud’ Baker (Peter Kay) is a proud south London docker with a penchant for cheeky scheming. Wife Bet (Lucy Speed) loves him deeply but longs for...
He will star alongside Peter Kay as Danny’s father, Fred ‘Spud’ Baker, and Lucy Speed as long-suffering wife Bet Baker.
Alice Sykes (represented by Troika) and Frankie Wilson (represented by Middleweek Newton) play Danny’s siblings Sharon and Michael.
This is 21 year old Laurie's (represented by Felix De Wolfe) first lead role, after guest roles in BBC Doctors and Casualty.
Set in 1974, the eight-part series follows the real life events of Danny and his family, with the 15 year-old Danny Baker as the guide through the ups and downs of life with the family. Fred ‘Spud’ Baker (Peter Kay) is a proud south London docker with a penchant for cheeky scheming. Wife Bet (Lucy Speed) loves him deeply but longs for...
- 3/7/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Peter Kay is to star in a new BBC Two comedy based on Danny Baker's autobiography, Going to Sea in a Sieve.
Set in 1974, Cradle to Grave will follow the real-life events of Baker and his family across eight 30-minute episodes.
Co-written by Jeff Pope and Baker, the series is due to be broadcast on BBC Two later this year.
Kay will play Danny's father, south London docker Fred 'Spud' Baker, alongside Lucy Speed as his long-suffering wife Bet Baker.
Laurie Kynaston will star as a young Danny and Alice Sykes and Frankie Wilson as Danny's siblings, the soon-to-be-married Sharon and her brother Michael.
"I am thrilled and honoured to be involved in a project of this scale," said Kay.
"I've never known anything like it before - eight period half-hour episodes, shot as feature films and written to an extremely high standard by Danny Baker and Jeff Pope.
Set in 1974, Cradle to Grave will follow the real-life events of Baker and his family across eight 30-minute episodes.
Co-written by Jeff Pope and Baker, the series is due to be broadcast on BBC Two later this year.
Kay will play Danny's father, south London docker Fred 'Spud' Baker, alongside Lucy Speed as his long-suffering wife Bet Baker.
Laurie Kynaston will star as a young Danny and Alice Sykes and Frankie Wilson as Danny's siblings, the soon-to-be-married Sharon and her brother Michael.
"I am thrilled and honoured to be involved in a project of this scale," said Kay.
"I've never known anything like it before - eight period half-hour episodes, shot as feature films and written to an extremely high standard by Danny Baker and Jeff Pope.
- 3/7/2015
- Digital Spy
Ruth Jones is developing a new sitcom for BBC One, it has been revealed.
BBC comedy controller Shane Allen has confirmed that the Gavin & Stacey co-creator and star will front a new show, that may form part of a second season of Comedy Playhouse projects in 2015.
He added that Jones's company Tidy Productions may choose to produce a non-transmission pilot episode.
"Ruth is fantastic and we'd love to do something with her," he told Broadcast. "We were talking studio shows and she would be absolutely perfect for that."
Meanwhile, Allen has ordered six episodes of The Kennedys, a sitcom written by Celebrity MasterChef winner Emma Kennedy. The show will be based on her family life.
iPlayer will also stream a second series of comedy shorts, following this year's sketches from the likes of Frankie Boyle and Micky Flanagan. They will be released around Valentine's Day.
On BBC Two, Morgana Robinson...
BBC comedy controller Shane Allen has confirmed that the Gavin & Stacey co-creator and star will front a new show, that may form part of a second season of Comedy Playhouse projects in 2015.
He added that Jones's company Tidy Productions may choose to produce a non-transmission pilot episode.
"Ruth is fantastic and we'd love to do something with her," he told Broadcast. "We were talking studio shows and she would be absolutely perfect for that."
Meanwhile, Allen has ordered six episodes of The Kennedys, a sitcom written by Celebrity MasterChef winner Emma Kennedy. The show will be based on her family life.
iPlayer will also stream a second series of comedy shorts, following this year's sketches from the likes of Frankie Boyle and Micky Flanagan. They will be released around Valentine's Day.
On BBC Two, Morgana Robinson...
- 12/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Earlier today (December 4), the 24th James Bond movie was revealed to be titled Spectre.
Director Sam Mendes also unveiled the leading cast of the spy thriller, including returning stars Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris and new members such as Christoph Waltz and Andrew Scott.
Bond fans around the world - including a few familiar faces - reacted with excitement over the big announcement, ahead of its release on November 6, 2015.
I've been expecting you Mr Bond. pic.twitter.com/SyuxERAR0I
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) December 4, 2014
So Blofeld is back!
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) December 4, 2014
Just found out that Monica Bellucci and Christolph Waltz are in the new Bond? It's called Spectre. I'm saying best Bond ever ..right now
— David Campbell (@DavidCampbell73) December 4, 2014
There is a Furious discussion in the @digitalspy office about whether Spectre should have caps or not (it should fyi)
— Catriona Wightman (@catrionaw890) December 4, 2014
Idea for new Bond theme: ♫♫♫ R.
Director Sam Mendes also unveiled the leading cast of the spy thriller, including returning stars Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris and new members such as Christoph Waltz and Andrew Scott.
Bond fans around the world - including a few familiar faces - reacted with excitement over the big announcement, ahead of its release on November 6, 2015.
I've been expecting you Mr Bond. pic.twitter.com/SyuxERAR0I
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) December 4, 2014
So Blofeld is back!
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) December 4, 2014
Just found out that Monica Bellucci and Christolph Waltz are in the new Bond? It's called Spectre. I'm saying best Bond ever ..right now
— David Campbell (@DavidCampbell73) December 4, 2014
There is a Furious discussion in the @digitalspy office about whether Spectre should have caps or not (it should fyi)
— Catriona Wightman (@catrionaw890) December 4, 2014
Idea for new Bond theme: ♫♫♫ R.
- 12/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Phoenix Nights star Toby Foster has downplayed rumours of a full Phoenix Nights reunion, claiming that he hasn't heard anything from Peter Kay about the show returning.
Foster, who played Les Campbell from the Phoenix Club backing band Les Alanos in the early '00s Channel 4 sitcom, revealed that he had been inundated with messages since Kay revealed that "big news" was coming very soon about the show.
The BBC radio presenter and comic said that he had spoken to Kay recently and he hadn't mentioned anything about the show. He also retweeted a comment from a follower, who suggested that if the show was coming back, he wasn't involved.
Bloody Hell. Loads of messages. Hand on heart, I have not heard a whisper about a new series of Pn. And I spoke to Peter last week.
— TobyFoster (@TobyFoster) November 19, 2014
@TobyFoster You're not in it then ?
— luke warm (@JimJimdavis...
Foster, who played Les Campbell from the Phoenix Club backing band Les Alanos in the early '00s Channel 4 sitcom, revealed that he had been inundated with messages since Kay revealed that "big news" was coming very soon about the show.
The BBC radio presenter and comic said that he had spoken to Kay recently and he hadn't mentioned anything about the show. He also retweeted a comment from a follower, who suggested that if the show was coming back, he wasn't involved.
Bloody Hell. Loads of messages. Hand on heart, I have not heard a whisper about a new series of Pn. And I spoke to Peter last week.
— TobyFoster (@TobyFoster) November 19, 2014
@TobyFoster You're not in it then ?
— luke warm (@JimJimdavis...
- 11/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Peter Kay is expected to announce the return of his classic TV sitcom Phoenix Nights very soon.
The comedian confirmed at a charity event at the weekend that fans of the comedy could look forward to an announcement about the show within the next 10 days.
It is rumoured that Kay is planning a stage show and third series for 2015.
"I am going to be making a big announcement about Phoenix Nights sometime in the next 10 days, so fans need to be watching out for that," Kay told the audience at Blackpool Opera House during a fundraiser for Salford Women's Aid Charity.
Phoenix Nights ran for two series between 2000 and 2001. Its spin-off Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere had one series on Channel 4 in 2004.
The Bolton stand-up has previously spoken about his plans for a third series, claiming that he had always been jotting down ideas for more episodes.
"Over the years,...
The comedian confirmed at a charity event at the weekend that fans of the comedy could look forward to an announcement about the show within the next 10 days.
It is rumoured that Kay is planning a stage show and third series for 2015.
"I am going to be making a big announcement about Phoenix Nights sometime in the next 10 days, so fans need to be watching out for that," Kay told the audience at Blackpool Opera House during a fundraiser for Salford Women's Aid Charity.
Phoenix Nights ran for two series between 2000 and 2001. Its spin-off Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere had one series on Channel 4 in 2004.
The Bolton stand-up has previously spoken about his plans for a third series, claiming that he had always been jotting down ideas for more episodes.
"Over the years,...
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Paddy McGuinness has revealed that there are new episodes of Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere written, but has confessed that they may never reach the screen.
McGuinness, who wrote and starred in the Phoenix Nights spin-off with Peter Kay, told The Mirror that it was unlikely to ever get made because whenever he meets up with Kay, they don't speak about work.
"We've got a couple of one-hour specials for Max and Paddy which are still sat at home," said the Take Me Out host.
He also downplayed suggestions that Phoenix Nights could return soon, commenting: "That's the first I've heard of it. I might not be in it. I don't think that's going to happen somehow, I don't know anything about it."
McGuinness added: "When me and Peter are together we have a laugh, we don't really speak about work. We speak about more important things like Celebrity Big Brother...
McGuinness, who wrote and starred in the Phoenix Nights spin-off with Peter Kay, told The Mirror that it was unlikely to ever get made because whenever he meets up with Kay, they don't speak about work.
"We've got a couple of one-hour specials for Max and Paddy which are still sat at home," said the Take Me Out host.
He also downplayed suggestions that Phoenix Nights could return soon, commenting: "That's the first I've heard of it. I might not be in it. I don't think that's going to happen somehow, I don't know anything about it."
McGuinness added: "When me and Peter are together we have a laugh, we don't really speak about work. We speak about more important things like Celebrity Big Brother...
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Despite uttering the infamous line "you can't win anything with kids", Alan Hansen went on to become one of the longest-running and most well-respected football pundits in the UK.
After 22 years, Hansen has appeared on his final edition of Match of the Day on BBC One, leaving Alan Shearer as the only regular pundit alongside Gary Lineker on the flagship football show.
With a place to fill, Digital Spy has selected 11 potential candidates to replace Hansen as the next full-time pundit from the 2014/15 season onwards.
1. Gary Neville
The BBC may be tempted to sensationally poach arguably the best pundit working today in Gary Neville. Sky are highly unlikely to let the older Neville leave, but he would bring a modern, technology-filled touch to proceedings. Despite only working on TV for a couple of seasons, he has already built a reputation as an intelligent expert, rather than just an ex-player saying a few words on screen.
After 22 years, Hansen has appeared on his final edition of Match of the Day on BBC One, leaving Alan Shearer as the only regular pundit alongside Gary Lineker on the flagship football show.
With a place to fill, Digital Spy has selected 11 potential candidates to replace Hansen as the next full-time pundit from the 2014/15 season onwards.
1. Gary Neville
The BBC may be tempted to sensationally poach arguably the best pundit working today in Gary Neville. Sky are highly unlikely to let the older Neville leave, but he would bring a modern, technology-filled touch to proceedings. Despite only working on TV for a couple of seasons, he has already built a reputation as an intelligent expert, rather than just an ex-player saying a few words on screen.
- 7/14/2014
- Digital Spy
The 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act is this July 2nd, two days before Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence of the United States of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom).
As an independent nation we went our own way even when The Slavery Abolition Act throughout the British Colonies was passed in 1833. Cynically one might say their act was motivated less by altruism than by what had become political and economic realities. However, the abolitionists on both sides of the sea saw it the same way that those of us with eyes are seeing the issues of economic inequality today. It is immoral and unjust that one human should own another, whether in slavery, in economic servitude or in sexual servitude.
However, fifty years ago, such unequal and inhuman treatment of fellow human beings was still being justified and upheld by a powerful elite, and it took almost super-human fortitude for those opposed to persevere to break the stranglehold of that group. As a young girl, a “Freedom Rider” came and spoke to my class at Temple Isaiah Religious School in West L.A. and I was inspired to do all I could for the ongoing fight for civil rights, which of course changed the world for everyone – from it came “women’s lib” and Glbt’s fight for equality (Stonewall was 40 years ago June 29). And yet, the economically poor African American and Latino populations are still objects of discrimination today. The repeal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the South freeing nine states, mostly in the South, to change their election laws without advance federal approval is seeing discrimination at the polls reasserting itself.
This January when I saw “Freedom Summer” directed by Stanley Nelson in Sundance, I felt inspired once again to do something!
But, all I can do is write and so I take pen to hand and invite others to be aware and to act wherever they are.
At the 2nd Louisiana International Film Festival this spring, “Freedom Summer” won the Best Documentary Award and it will open in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
The Louisiana Ff parenthetically has two cineastes, well-known to all of us film folks, as Artistic Directors: Jeff “The Dude” Dowd and Dan Ireland.
Read: New Louisiana Film Festival to Launch With Dan Ireland & Jeff "The Dude" Dowd as Artistic Directors
Jeff could be subject of a book, but for now, suffice it to say Jeff Dowd ("Zebrahead") is famously the inspiration for the Dude in the Coen Bros.' "The Big Lebowski,"
Dan Ireland on the other hand, is the subject of this blog because he has done something beyond just showing a great film. Dan, a man of action, also co-founded the Seattle Film Festival with Darryl MacDonald who is Director of the Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival. The Seattle Film Festival just had its own anniversary of 40 years and it featured a retrospective of some of Dan’s 22 films which he has exec produced, produced or directed.
And now, he has produced a new film, a short film called “Hate From A Distance” which will be the center piece of a special event this Wednesday, July 2nd, on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at The Museum of Tolerance in Beverly Hills
The film is an adaptation of a short story inspired by Civil Rights in America, set in Savannah, Georgia in 1963, told through the innocent eyes of an eleven-year old boy who is witness to the bitterness and hatred his father has for an African American dairy farmer living on the other side of a fence, separating physically and racially the very state of America during a most disgraceful and turbulent period in history.
The film was made and dedicated to the memory of and the 50th anniversary of The Civil Rights Act and as a voice that though we live by the Act, there is so much more that needs to be done to establish unity and equal rights in this country and the world.
Seen through the innocent eyes of eleven-year-old Danny Baker, racial tensions run rampant and deep in 1963 rural Georgia. Danny’s father Ned and neighbor Clyde Fellow, once childhood friends, are now divided over a land dispute in an era of inequality. Ned’s escalating anger, fueled by his own distorted righteousness, ultimately destroys his family and tears the community apart.
“ Hate from a Distance” reflects the injustices of a painful chapter of American history while honoring and 50th anniversary (July 2, 1964) of the Civil Rights Act abolishing segregation.
The film had its world premiere Saturday June 7th in a retrospective of Dan's history with “The Whole Wide World”, at Seattle Int’l Film Festival.
It will show again this Wednesday at The Museum of Tolerance in Beverly Hills. The 19 minute screening will be followed by an introduction of the cast and a brief panel discussion and audience Q&A with Dr. Robert and Helen Singleton, Freedom Riders, activists and educators, Dr. Max Felker-Kantor, USC graduate with PhD in History (emphasis on race, civil rights and social movements) and moderated by journalist-author-activist David Ehrenstein. David is an American critic who focuses primarily on Lgbtq issues in cinema. Ehrenstein was born in New York City. His father was a secular Jew with Polish ancestors, and his mother was of African-American and Irish descent.[1] His mother raised him in her religion, Roman Catholicism. Among those invited are educators, students, members of organizations such as Aclu , NAACP , U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, journalists and activists.
Writer/Producer Dennis Yares's grandparents left Poland prior to the German occupation and most remaining relatives perished under Nazi regime. He was born in Israel and moved to N.Y. as a young boy. He made his professional reputation as an art gallerist, in addition, he also wrote the screen adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's classic short story, “Jolene”, which was directed by Dan Ireland.
He wrote a short story as one of his collection of 52 stories and when he realized it was the 50th anniversary this year. He and Dan as the director, stepped up and co-produced the film in the spring - in three weeks.
It features a score by composer Harry Gregson-Williams and Tom Howe, who will also attend the screening.
The short will also qualify for Academy Award consideration after having a short commercial run.
As an independent nation we went our own way even when The Slavery Abolition Act throughout the British Colonies was passed in 1833. Cynically one might say their act was motivated less by altruism than by what had become political and economic realities. However, the abolitionists on both sides of the sea saw it the same way that those of us with eyes are seeing the issues of economic inequality today. It is immoral and unjust that one human should own another, whether in slavery, in economic servitude or in sexual servitude.
However, fifty years ago, such unequal and inhuman treatment of fellow human beings was still being justified and upheld by a powerful elite, and it took almost super-human fortitude for those opposed to persevere to break the stranglehold of that group. As a young girl, a “Freedom Rider” came and spoke to my class at Temple Isaiah Religious School in West L.A. and I was inspired to do all I could for the ongoing fight for civil rights, which of course changed the world for everyone – from it came “women’s lib” and Glbt’s fight for equality (Stonewall was 40 years ago June 29). And yet, the economically poor African American and Latino populations are still objects of discrimination today. The repeal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the South freeing nine states, mostly in the South, to change their election laws without advance federal approval is seeing discrimination at the polls reasserting itself.
This January when I saw “Freedom Summer” directed by Stanley Nelson in Sundance, I felt inspired once again to do something!
But, all I can do is write and so I take pen to hand and invite others to be aware and to act wherever they are.
At the 2nd Louisiana International Film Festival this spring, “Freedom Summer” won the Best Documentary Award and it will open in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
The Louisiana Ff parenthetically has two cineastes, well-known to all of us film folks, as Artistic Directors: Jeff “The Dude” Dowd and Dan Ireland.
Read: New Louisiana Film Festival to Launch With Dan Ireland & Jeff "The Dude" Dowd as Artistic Directors
Jeff could be subject of a book, but for now, suffice it to say Jeff Dowd ("Zebrahead") is famously the inspiration for the Dude in the Coen Bros.' "The Big Lebowski,"
Dan Ireland on the other hand, is the subject of this blog because he has done something beyond just showing a great film. Dan, a man of action, also co-founded the Seattle Film Festival with Darryl MacDonald who is Director of the Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival. The Seattle Film Festival just had its own anniversary of 40 years and it featured a retrospective of some of Dan’s 22 films which he has exec produced, produced or directed.
And now, he has produced a new film, a short film called “Hate From A Distance” which will be the center piece of a special event this Wednesday, July 2nd, on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at The Museum of Tolerance in Beverly Hills
The film is an adaptation of a short story inspired by Civil Rights in America, set in Savannah, Georgia in 1963, told through the innocent eyes of an eleven-year old boy who is witness to the bitterness and hatred his father has for an African American dairy farmer living on the other side of a fence, separating physically and racially the very state of America during a most disgraceful and turbulent period in history.
The film was made and dedicated to the memory of and the 50th anniversary of The Civil Rights Act and as a voice that though we live by the Act, there is so much more that needs to be done to establish unity and equal rights in this country and the world.
Seen through the innocent eyes of eleven-year-old Danny Baker, racial tensions run rampant and deep in 1963 rural Georgia. Danny’s father Ned and neighbor Clyde Fellow, once childhood friends, are now divided over a land dispute in an era of inequality. Ned’s escalating anger, fueled by his own distorted righteousness, ultimately destroys his family and tears the community apart.
“ Hate from a Distance” reflects the injustices of a painful chapter of American history while honoring and 50th anniversary (July 2, 1964) of the Civil Rights Act abolishing segregation.
The film had its world premiere Saturday June 7th in a retrospective of Dan's history with “The Whole Wide World”, at Seattle Int’l Film Festival.
It will show again this Wednesday at The Museum of Tolerance in Beverly Hills. The 19 minute screening will be followed by an introduction of the cast and a brief panel discussion and audience Q&A with Dr. Robert and Helen Singleton, Freedom Riders, activists and educators, Dr. Max Felker-Kantor, USC graduate with PhD in History (emphasis on race, civil rights and social movements) and moderated by journalist-author-activist David Ehrenstein. David is an American critic who focuses primarily on Lgbtq issues in cinema. Ehrenstein was born in New York City. His father was a secular Jew with Polish ancestors, and his mother was of African-American and Irish descent.[1] His mother raised him in her religion, Roman Catholicism. Among those invited are educators, students, members of organizations such as Aclu , NAACP , U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, journalists and activists.
Writer/Producer Dennis Yares's grandparents left Poland prior to the German occupation and most remaining relatives perished under Nazi regime. He was born in Israel and moved to N.Y. as a young boy. He made his professional reputation as an art gallerist, in addition, he also wrote the screen adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's classic short story, “Jolene”, which was directed by Dan Ireland.
He wrote a short story as one of his collection of 52 stories and when he realized it was the 50th anniversary this year. He and Dan as the director, stepped up and co-produced the film in the spring - in three weeks.
It features a score by composer Harry Gregson-Williams and Tom Howe, who will also attend the screening.
The short will also qualify for Academy Award consideration after having a short commercial run.
- 7/1/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Danny Baker has criticised the amount of former footballers as pundits currently on TV.
The broadcaster described football punditry as a "bogus science", and said that the type of contributors on the BBC and ITV at this year's World Cup are not reflecting the interests of fans.
In Defence Of... ITV Sport's World Cup coverage
Baker - who presents a World Cup show on BT Sport - told Radio Times: "Anyone who takes football in any degree seriously and treats it like a science that we study - mainly the people who sit on sofas on mainstream television like [Us Presidential monument] Mount Rushmore and pore over this stuff like Nostradamus like you can predict it, are wrong.
"It's the same old thing. Football punditry is the most bogus science. You know, we [England] are not the best team in the world, but it is very hard to say consistently who is. Football's chaos.
The broadcaster described football punditry as a "bogus science", and said that the type of contributors on the BBC and ITV at this year's World Cup are not reflecting the interests of fans.
In Defence Of... ITV Sport's World Cup coverage
Baker - who presents a World Cup show on BT Sport - told Radio Times: "Anyone who takes football in any degree seriously and treats it like a science that we study - mainly the people who sit on sofas on mainstream television like [Us Presidential monument] Mount Rushmore and pore over this stuff like Nostradamus like you can predict it, are wrong.
"It's the same old thing. Football punditry is the most bogus science. You know, we [England] are not the best team in the world, but it is very hard to say consistently who is. Football's chaos.
- 6/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Danny Baker's early life story is to be adapted into a BBC TV drama.
The broadcaster told the Daily Express that the first volume of his autobiography Going To Sea In A Sieve will be turned into a TV show later in 2014.
Baker said: "I'm making a TV show of the first book. It'll be a comedy drama on the BBC and out later this year."
The drama will be centred around Baker's childhood, leading up to his first jobs in radio.
He added: "I'm not sure if I'm going to star in it myself yet."
Baker is currently writing his second book Going To Sea, with a third instalment also planned.
"The second will be out in September this year - I was supposed to do it last year but making the TV show of the first one has taken up my time," he said.
Danny Baker currently...
The broadcaster told the Daily Express that the first volume of his autobiography Going To Sea In A Sieve will be turned into a TV show later in 2014.
Baker said: "I'm making a TV show of the first book. It'll be a comedy drama on the BBC and out later this year."
The drama will be centred around Baker's childhood, leading up to his first jobs in radio.
He added: "I'm not sure if I'm going to star in it myself yet."
Baker is currently writing his second book Going To Sea, with a third instalment also planned.
"The second will be out in September this year - I was supposed to do it last year but making the TV show of the first one has taken up my time," he said.
Danny Baker currently...
- 3/21/2014
- Digital Spy
As the transfer window inches shut and we welcome back actual football, the battle lines on the airwaves and TV screens have been drawn.
BT and Sky are battling it out on the telly, while Absolute, talkSPORT and the Beeb scuffle over radio. Max Rushden has a foot in a couple of camps, presenting a show on talkSPORT and heading up Soccer Am with Helen Chamberlain.
Ahead of this weekend's top-flight kick-off, Digital Spy met up with Max to talk about the season ahead.
Are you happy that transfer madness is nearly over and some matches will start soon?
"I do love transfer speculation to the point of checking the gossip each day, seeing what it is, and then going off and doing something else. I always have a lot of sympathy and respect for the guys on Sky Sports News or talkSPORT every day who are still managing to...
BT and Sky are battling it out on the telly, while Absolute, talkSPORT and the Beeb scuffle over radio. Max Rushden has a foot in a couple of camps, presenting a show on talkSPORT and heading up Soccer Am with Helen Chamberlain.
Ahead of this weekend's top-flight kick-off, Digital Spy met up with Max to talk about the season ahead.
Are you happy that transfer madness is nearly over and some matches will start soon?
"I do love transfer speculation to the point of checking the gossip each day, seeing what it is, and then going off and doing something else. I always have a lot of sympathy and respect for the guys on Sky Sports News or talkSPORT every day who are still managing to...
- 8/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen passed away today (May 7), his family have confirmed.
Harryhausen's long career has provided an important legacy for modern film and beyond, thanks to his iconic use of stop-motion animation that became known as 'Dynamation'.
Digital Spy presents a collection of stars from the world of film and elsewhere who have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the late filmmaker.
I loved every single frame of Ray Harryhausen's work. He was the man who made me believe in monsters. Glad to have met him. A true legend.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) May 7, 2013
Greatly saddened to hear of the death of Ray Harryhausen, recipient of the Special Award in 2010. awards.bafta.org/award/2010/fil…
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) May 7, 2013
Ray Harryhausen an inspiration and a legend, even before he left us. His influence cannot be measured and has shaped cinema as we know it.
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) May 7, 2013
Rip Ray Harryhausen.
Harryhausen's long career has provided an important legacy for modern film and beyond, thanks to his iconic use of stop-motion animation that became known as 'Dynamation'.
Digital Spy presents a collection of stars from the world of film and elsewhere who have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the late filmmaker.
I loved every single frame of Ray Harryhausen's work. He was the man who made me believe in monsters. Glad to have met him. A true legend.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) May 7, 2013
Greatly saddened to hear of the death of Ray Harryhausen, recipient of the Special Award in 2010. awards.bafta.org/award/2010/fil…
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) May 7, 2013
Ray Harryhausen an inspiration and a legend, even before he left us. His influence cannot be measured and has shaped cinema as we know it.
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) May 7, 2013
Rip Ray Harryhausen.
- 5/7/2013
- Digital Spy
MasterChef continued its Thursday dominance by topping the ratings for BBC One last night (April 18), overnight data reveals.
The latest heat of the cooking competition attracted 4.69 million viewers (21.7%) at 8pm, only slightly lower than last week's equivalent episode.
Maureen Lipman's journey documentary If Memory Serves Me Right won 2.56m (11.8%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.72m (22.8%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Best of British attracted 1.57m (7.7%) at 7pm, followed by James May's Man Lab with 1.69m (7.8%) at 8pm. Documentary Could We Survive a Mega-Tsunami? was seen by 2.24m (10.3%) at 9pm.
ITV's two-hour coverage of the 2013 British Animal Honours secured 3.20m (14.8%) from 8pm.
On Channel 4, Secret Eaters grabbed 1.18m (5.4%) at 8pm. The Intern continued to drop, falling to 593,000 viewers (2.7%) at 9pm, while Sex Clinic fell to 705k (4.2%) at 10pm.
Channel 5's Cowboy Builders won 826k (3.8%) at 8pm, followed by Trauma Doctors with 1.29m (6.0%) at 9pm.
BBC...
The latest heat of the cooking competition attracted 4.69 million viewers (21.7%) at 8pm, only slightly lower than last week's equivalent episode.
Maureen Lipman's journey documentary If Memory Serves Me Right won 2.56m (11.8%) at 9pm. Question Time brought in 2.72m (22.8%) at 10.45pm.
On BBC Two, Hairy Bikers' Best of British attracted 1.57m (7.7%) at 7pm, followed by James May's Man Lab with 1.69m (7.8%) at 8pm. Documentary Could We Survive a Mega-Tsunami? was seen by 2.24m (10.3%) at 9pm.
ITV's two-hour coverage of the 2013 British Animal Honours secured 3.20m (14.8%) from 8pm.
On Channel 4, Secret Eaters grabbed 1.18m (5.4%) at 8pm. The Intern continued to drop, falling to 593,000 viewers (2.7%) at 9pm, while Sex Clinic fell to 705k (4.2%) at 10pm.
Channel 5's Cowboy Builders won 826k (3.8%) at 8pm, followed by Trauma Doctors with 1.29m (6.0%) at 9pm.
BBC...
- 4/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Joanna Lumley, Gordon Ramsay and Danny Baker are among those paying tribute to the film-maker turned restaurant critic, who has died aged 77
Tributes to Michael Winner, the film director turned restaurant critic, have poured in as news broke of his death, aged 77, from liver failure.
Speaking to the Guardian, the actor Joanna Lumley, who starred in Winner's final film, Parting Shots (1999), remembered his gift for inspiring those around him. "He was a truly loyal man, generous and funny and I loved him dearly. People just liked him. When he wasn't being a monster he was adorable. He was a real monstre sacré – though really more of the sacré than the monster."
Winner, who found early notoriety helming the Death Wish movie series, before moving into tamer film territory, and then taking a turn into restaurant reviewing, met Lumley while they were both shooting a television show with Robert Carrier in the mid-70s.
Tributes to Michael Winner, the film director turned restaurant critic, have poured in as news broke of his death, aged 77, from liver failure.
Speaking to the Guardian, the actor Joanna Lumley, who starred in Winner's final film, Parting Shots (1999), remembered his gift for inspiring those around him. "He was a truly loyal man, generous and funny and I loved him dearly. People just liked him. When he wasn't being a monster he was adorable. He was a real monstre sacré – though really more of the sacré than the monster."
Winner, who found early notoriety helming the Death Wish movie series, before moving into tamer film territory, and then taking a turn into restaurant reviewing, met Lumley while they were both shooting a television show with Robert Carrier in the mid-70s.
- 1/21/2013
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Peter Kay has revealed that he is contemplating writing a new series of Phoenix Nights, and can't wait to play the role of club owner Brian Potter again. In a rare interview with radio DJ Danny Baker, broadcast last night (December 7) on Channel 4, the comedian said he has been writing more TV material.
[Kay doing stand up and in his hit TV show Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere] The comedian said about reprising the role of wheelchair user Potter: "I'm playing a 54-year-old disabled man, I can only become more like him. "I love that character and I would love to go back and do him again. I would love to do more. "I just didn't want the quality to wane (more)...
[Kay doing stand up and in his hit TV show Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere] The comedian said about reprising the role of wheelchair user Potter: "I'm playing a 54-year-old disabled man, I can only become more like him. "I love that character and I would love to go back and do him again. I would love to do more. "I just didn't want the quality to wane (more)...
- 12/8/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
London — It was a spectacular exit.
A well-known British DJ reacted to news that his show had been canceled with an extended on-air rant against what he called the "pinheaded weasels" running the BBC.
Danny Baker joins a roster of disgruntled employees who have decided – like Peter Finch's unhinged news anchor in the film "Network" – that they're mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore.
Baker blamed the decision to ax his afternoon show on BBC London local radio on cost-cutting middle management "who know only timid, the generic and the abacus."
"I hope their abacus comes undone and they choke on the beads," he said.
Listeners took to Twitter to support Baker, who has been a respected broadcaster for 30 years. Comedian Stephen Fry called him "the best" and slammed the BBC's decision.
The BBC confirmed that Baker was due to leave the show at the end of the year,...
A well-known British DJ reacted to news that his show had been canceled with an extended on-air rant against what he called the "pinheaded weasels" running the BBC.
Danny Baker joins a roster of disgruntled employees who have decided – like Peter Finch's unhinged news anchor in the film "Network" – that they're mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore.
Baker blamed the decision to ax his afternoon show on BBC London local radio on cost-cutting middle management "who know only timid, the generic and the abacus."
"I hope their abacus comes undone and they choke on the beads," he said.
Listeners took to Twitter to support Baker, who has been a respected broadcaster for 30 years. Comedian Stephen Fry called him "the best" and slammed the BBC's decision.
The BBC confirmed that Baker was due to leave the show at the end of the year,...
- 11/2/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Peter Kay has announced details of a one-off live show. The comedian is In Conversation for one night only at the Blackpool Opera House on Saturday, October 20 at 8pm. Kay will be joined by Danny Baker for his only live show of the year, and the set will be filmed for a later broadcast. "I was thrilled when Danny asked me as I've never done an interview like this before and I've always admired his work," Kay said. "He's a very funny, clever man and I'm sure it's going to be a special show and definitely (more)...
- 9/26/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
On a scale of 1 to 100, the former being hard and the latter being Kerry Katona after a couple of Irn Brus, hating Chris Moyles is somewhere along the minus scale. People far and wide congregate together to attack the ‘moronic wanker’ responsible for the ‘vapid, inconsequential guff‘ that his soon-to-be ex-station outputs, even if they don’t actually listen to his show. By the time you read this, he’ll be long gone from his morning show, so what better time to fire some last-minute parting shots? It’s easy. Go on. Have a go. You’ve got plenty to pick from.
You could opt for the physical appearance and his rotund figure, even if the guy has actually lost a shed load of weight and slimmed down into the best shape of his life. Failing that, try his anti-music policy, where no songs get played before 7am, a crime...
You could opt for the physical appearance and his rotund figure, even if the guy has actually lost a shed load of weight and slimmed down into the best shape of his life. Failing that, try his anti-music policy, where no songs get played before 7am, a crime...
- 9/14/2012
- by Mitchell Jones
- Obsessed with Film
Known for his portrayal of Danny Baker on "30 Rock," Cheyenne Jackson recently opened up to THR about where he gets his knack for comedy.
“Comedically, I’ve learned the most from Alec Baldwin because he can find three different meanings in one line reading,” he said. “He is just so proficient at that.
“Tina Fey -- the same thing,” he continued. “She is always self-deprecating when it comes to her acting, but she’s wonderful.”
"30 Rock" isn't the only thing on Jackson's plate these days. The singer/actor is gearing up for The Munsters reboot, "Mockingbird Lane."
"It’s a really great show - it’s an hour-long and it is very dark," Jackson told Broadwayworld.com. "NBC had a lot of presence onset, so I hope that that translates to success for the show as a mid-season series."
"30 Rock" returns to NBC on Thurs., Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Et.
“Comedically, I’ve learned the most from Alec Baldwin because he can find three different meanings in one line reading,” he said. “He is just so proficient at that.
“Tina Fey -- the same thing,” he continued. “She is always self-deprecating when it comes to her acting, but she’s wonderful.”
"30 Rock" isn't the only thing on Jackson's plate these days. The singer/actor is gearing up for The Munsters reboot, "Mockingbird Lane."
"It’s a really great show - it’s an hour-long and it is very dark," Jackson told Broadwayworld.com. "NBC had a lot of presence onset, so I hope that that translates to success for the show as a mid-season series."
"30 Rock" returns to NBC on Thurs., Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Et.
- 8/4/2012
- by Leigh Weingus
- Huffington Post
A new Muppet show is coming to BBC One. The network has partnered with The Jim Henson Company for "No Strings Attached" (working title).
The series will feature a new cast of puppet characters and two celebrity guests. The celebrities will go head-to-head in a series of games run by the puppets and appear in sketches. BBC One describes the series as a "warm, cheeky, family affair fueled by a healthy dose of off-the-wall, madcap fun."
“It's wonderful to be working with The Jim Henson Company and a writing team led by Danny Baker," Danny Cohen, controller of BBC One, said in a statement.
Brian Henson will be lead puppeteer on the series. Danny Baker will serve as lead writer and the puppets were created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Los Angeles.
"We are delighted and honoured to be providing both desk-space and an original idea to such a powerful array of showbiz talent,...
The series will feature a new cast of puppet characters and two celebrity guests. The celebrities will go head-to-head in a series of games run by the puppets and appear in sketches. BBC One describes the series as a "warm, cheeky, family affair fueled by a healthy dose of off-the-wall, madcap fun."
“It's wonderful to be working with The Jim Henson Company and a writing team led by Danny Baker," Danny Cohen, controller of BBC One, said in a statement.
Brian Henson will be lead puppeteer on the series. Danny Baker will serve as lead writer and the puppets were created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Los Angeles.
"We are delighted and honoured to be providing both desk-space and an original idea to such a powerful array of showbiz talent,...
- 6/20/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
The Jim Henson Co. and the BBC are moving forward with "No Strings Attached", a Muppets-style TV show reports Variety.
Each week the show will feature puppets alongside two celebrity guests who will take part in sketches and compete in a series of games run by the puppets.
Danny Baker, a collaborator with Jonathan Ross, will pen the project which will air on BBC1. Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Los Angeles will create the puppets while Brian Henson will serve as lead puppeteer.
Each week the show will feature puppets alongside two celebrity guests who will take part in sketches and compete in a series of games run by the puppets.
Danny Baker, a collaborator with Jonathan Ross, will pen the project which will air on BBC1. Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Los Angeles will create the puppets while Brian Henson will serve as lead puppeteer.
- 6/20/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
BBC One announced today that it will join The Jim Henson Company in co-producing a new puppet pilot. The series, currently titled No Strings Attached, will introduce the world to a brand new cast of Henson’s famous felt-y friends. Each week, two celebrities will join the regular cast members in appropriately Muppet-esque sketches and games.
Jim Henson’s son Brian will lead the puppetry team and executive produce (alongside sister Lisa Henson, pictured), and U.K. broadcaster/Jonathan Ross associate Danny Baker will lead the writing team. Los Angeles-based Jim Henson’s Creature Shop created the puppets.
Strings could...
Jim Henson’s son Brian will lead the puppetry team and executive produce (alongside sister Lisa Henson, pictured), and U.K. broadcaster/Jonathan Ross associate Danny Baker will lead the writing team. Los Angeles-based Jim Henson’s Creature Shop created the puppets.
Strings could...
- 6/19/2012
- by Lanford Beard
- EW - Inside TV
BBC One is getting into the Muppet(ish) business. The U.K. network announced it has greenlit a pilot for "No Strings Attached" (working title), a co-production with The Jim Henson Company that will not be about a friends-with-benefits situation that unexpectedly leads to love but instead will, "The Muppet Show"-style, combine celebrity guests with a new cast of puppet characters. According to the BBC, "the guests will go head to head in a series of unique games run by the cast of characters and take part in a variety of sketches, in what will be a warm, cheeky, family affair fuelled by a healthy dose of off-the-wall, madcap fun." Danny Baker will be the lead writer, while Brian Henson will be the lead puppeteer -- the puppets are being made by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in L.A. According to BBC's Creative Director Derek McLean, "We are...
- 6/19/2012
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
The Muppets made an impressive big-screen comeback last fall alongside Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Glee star Jane Lynch and Amy Adams on the musical adventure The Muppets. Muppets creator Jim Henson Company looked to duplicate the success on small screens with Variety confirming their producing partnership with U.K. broadcaster BBC on a Muppets-inspired variety show called No Strings Attached. U.K. comedy writer and broadcaster Danny Baker confirmed his status as the writer for the new show via Twitter. “I’m writing the new Muppet/Puppet show for BBC/Henson,” Baker tweeted along with posting a picture of himself with Muppet character Kermit the Frog. “There I’ve said it.”...
- 6/19/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Muppets made an impressive big-screen comeback last fall alongside Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Glee star Jane Lynch and Amy Adams on the musical adventure The Muppets. Muppets creator Jim Henson Company looked to duplicate the success on small screens with Variety confirming their producing partnership with U.K. broadcaster BBC on a Muppets-inspired variety show called No Strings Attached. U.K. comedy writer and broadcaster Danny Baker confirmed his status as the writer for the new show via Twitter. “I’m writing the new Muppet/Puppet show for BBC/Henson,” Baker tweeted along with posting a picture of himself with Muppet character Kermit the Frog. “There I’ve said it.”...
- 6/19/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Danny Baker is developing a new puppet show for the BBC, it has been confirmed. The broadcaster is currently working with The Jim Henson Company on a brand new Muppets-style entertainment show, reports BBC News. The show's working title is No Strings Attached, and will feature puppets interacting with celebrity guests. Baker tweeted: "I'm writing the new Muppet/Puppet show for BBC/Henson. There I've said it." The BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC London presenter also posted (more)...
- 6/18/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Steven Soderbergh has been never less than adventurous over his career, and so there is something quite fitting about the director taking on the story of the popular and flamboyant performer Liberace for his final film before he steps away from the movie world and into a hiatus. Michael Douglas and Matt Damon have long been attached in the lead roles, and with the film gearing up to shoot this summer, Soderbergh has begun assembling his cast with three more names boarding the film.
Sources close to the project have confirmed with The Playlist that Rob Lowe, Cheyenne Jackson and Boyd Holbrook have joined "Behind The Candelabra." Penned by Richard Lagravenese (“Water for Elephants,” “The Fisher King”) and inspired by "Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace" by Liberace's lover Scott Thorson, the film will find Douglas taking the lead role with Damon co-starring as Thorson, the performer's secret...
Sources close to the project have confirmed with The Playlist that Rob Lowe, Cheyenne Jackson and Boyd Holbrook have joined "Behind The Candelabra." Penned by Richard Lagravenese (“Water for Elephants,” “The Fisher King”) and inspired by "Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace" by Liberace's lover Scott Thorson, the film will find Douglas taking the lead role with Damon co-starring as Thorson, the performer's secret...
- 6/13/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Taking advantage of New York's new marriage equality law, Cheyenne Jackson on Saturday (Sept. 3) married longtime partner Monte Lapka.
It's official, after 11 years together, Zora's no longer a bastard," tweeted Jackson after the event, referring to the couple's Rotweiler.
"Just married the best man I've ever known," he added.
According to The Advocate, the ceremony took place on the beach at the Hamptons and, yes, Zora was in attendance.
On "30 Rock," Jackson plays "Tgs" cast member Danny Baker. He's also appeared on three episodes of "Glee" as Dustin Goolsby, the coach of rival singing squad Vocal Adreneline. Most recently, he appeared on an episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as Larry David's trainer.
It's official, after 11 years together, Zora's no longer a bastard," tweeted Jackson after the event, referring to the couple's Rotweiler.
"Just married the best man I've ever known," he added.
According to The Advocate, the ceremony took place on the beach at the Hamptons and, yes, Zora was in attendance.
On "30 Rock," Jackson plays "Tgs" cast member Danny Baker. He's also appeared on three episodes of "Glee" as Dustin Goolsby, the coach of rival singing squad Vocal Adreneline. Most recently, he appeared on an episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as Larry David's trainer.
- 9/4/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Danny Baker has announced that he has been given the all-clear following his recent cancer treatment. The broadcaster was diagnosed with mouth and throat cancer last year but has now revealed the good news via Twitter. Baker posted: "The call I have been waiting for just happened. Turns out I won. I'm all clear. I'm well again." He added: "I will be wearing this hat for the foreseeable future," along with a photo of himself sporting a baseball cap that bears the word "Lucky". Baker had previously spoken about his diagnosis with The Guardian at the weekend, saying: "I'm not queasy about it, I just don't find it an interesting subject. It bores me, to tell the truth. Some people (more)...
- 6/13/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
30 Rock actor Cheyenne Jackson has claimed to be "disgusted and appalled" by co-star Tracy Morgan's recent homophobic outbursts. The openly gay 35-year-old, who plays Danny Baker in the NBC sitcom, denounced the offensive comments made by Morgan at a stand-up gig in Tennessee on Friday. The comedian later apologised for the misjudged material, insisting: "I'm not a hateful person and don't condone any kind of violence against others." In the wake of the scandal, Jackson released a statement to Out saying: "I am disgusted and appalled by Tracy Morgan's homophobic rant. The devastating repercussions of hate-filled language manifest (more)...
- 6/12/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
A little over two years ago, AfterElton.com brought readers a list of the 37 Hottest Guys in Theater, and since then, the New York Stage has only become increasingly sexified. The lines between Broadway and Hollywood continue to blur, and as young men come to recognition in NYC, they're often quickly whisked away to Tinseltown to showcase not only their amazing talent, but often they're breathtaking good looks.
While it's tempting to include every Hollywood hottie who graces the stage on this list (a certain Lee Pace and Luke Macfarlane spring to mind), the point here is to honor the men who are mostly known for rockin' the live stages here in New York.
And so, without further ado, we present, in alphabetical order, the list (39!) of this year's hottest guys in theater!
Nick Adams
A perennial AfterElton favorite, the muscular, openly gay Nick first made waves a few years...
While it's tempting to include every Hollywood hottie who graces the stage on this list (a certain Lee Pace and Luke Macfarlane spring to mind), the point here is to honor the men who are mostly known for rockin' the live stages here in New York.
And so, without further ado, we present, in alphabetical order, the list (39!) of this year's hottest guys in theater!
Nick Adams
A perennial AfterElton favorite, the muscular, openly gay Nick first made waves a few years...
- 6/2/2011
- by JT Riley
- The Backlot
Danny Baker has said that he thinks going back to work has helped him to 'turn a corner' as he fights mouth and throat cancer. The broadcaster, who won a Gold Award for 'Speech Radio Personality of the Year' at Monday evening's Sony Radio Academy Awards, told the Evening Standard that being back on the airwaves felt "terrific". "Perhaps I went back to work too early, but it's a terrific thing that I came back," he said. "I'm so much better than six weeks ago. "My job isn't exactly digging coal out of the ground and fortunately they let me in minutes before broadcast and they trust me on the air. It's been a hell of a year and it feels (more)...
- 5/11/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
One of our favorite mantras around the AfterElton offices is “because visibility matters.” Indeed, the idea that gay and bisexual men need to be visible, both to ourselves and to the wider culture, is one of the principle reasons AfterElton.com even exists. After all, it is only by being visible to family, friends and the world that we’ve been able to overcome the stereotypes and bigotry used to justify discrimination against the Glbt community.
That quest for visibility explains why we have done so many polls including the AfterElton Hot 100, the Fifty Greatest Gay Movies, the Top 50 Gay TV Characters, and the 50 Best Gay Books. After all, it’s not as if Entertainment Weekly is going to ask gay and bisexual men which guys we think are the hottest, which movies mean the most to us or, in the case of our latest poll, which celebrities we most admire.
That quest for visibility explains why we have done so many polls including the AfterElton Hot 100, the Fifty Greatest Gay Movies, the Top 50 Gay TV Characters, and the 50 Best Gay Books. After all, it’s not as if Entertainment Weekly is going to ask gay and bisexual men which guys we think are the hottest, which movies mean the most to us or, in the case of our latest poll, which celebrities we most admire.
- 3/14/2011
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
Danny Baker has revealed that his treatment for cancer is going "very well". The 53-year-old was diagnosed with the disease around October last year, and has recently undergone successful chemotherapy. His spokesperson has now confirmed that Baker is "full of beans" and looking to get back to work in "a couple of months or so", reports The Mirror. The rep said: "He has just started radiotherapy. (more)...
- 1/14/2011
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
Neil Patrick Harris holding his Emmys
Given all of the outrageous and inaccurate things Newsweek "journalist" Ramin Setoodeh has said in the past, it's no surprise that his latest attempt to play the victim ("the gay media elite is mean to me!") over on The Daily Beast is as poorly written and reasoned as his usual work. But this time it also includes a mention of us that completely misrepresents the article it references. (We also write about the rest of Setoodeh's bait-and-switch/I'm a victim! argument.)
In an attempt to obfuscate and distract his past observations about gay actors being unable to play straight roles, Setoodeh changes the subject to the fact that according to him the Hollywood powers that be don't seem willing to cast gay actors in gay parts. To support his claim, he references our article 2010: The Year Gay TV Grew Up and writes "The blog AfterElton.
Given all of the outrageous and inaccurate things Newsweek "journalist" Ramin Setoodeh has said in the past, it's no surprise that his latest attempt to play the victim ("the gay media elite is mean to me!") over on The Daily Beast is as poorly written and reasoned as his usual work. But this time it also includes a mention of us that completely misrepresents the article it references. (We also write about the rest of Setoodeh's bait-and-switch/I'm a victim! argument.)
In an attempt to obfuscate and distract his past observations about gay actors being unable to play straight roles, Setoodeh changes the subject to the fact that according to him the Hollywood powers that be don't seem willing to cast gay actors in gay parts. To support his claim, he references our article 2010: The Year Gay TV Grew Up and writes "The blog AfterElton.
- 1/3/2011
- by Michael Jensen
- The Backlot
As casting rumours continue to roll in for Superman, Ti wonders, would Hollywood ever cast an openly gay actor in such a roll?
As Warner Brothers and Zack Snyder begin their hunt for a new Superman, it seems that everywhere I look, I see potential candidates. While watching The Social Network, I thought Armie Hammer would make a good Man of Steel, and likewise, while watching the new Hawaii Five-0 series, I kept imagining Alex O'Loughlin in the cape and tights.
However, while watching 30 Rock, I saw an actor who, in my eyes, looked exactly how I'd imagine Superman on the big screen: 6'3", well built and with a diverse acting range. The actor was Cheyenne Jackson, who plays Danny Baker in the show (and previously played Mark Bingham in United 93). Curious about what else he had done, I went on his IMDb page to browse his filmography and...
As Warner Brothers and Zack Snyder begin their hunt for a new Superman, it seems that everywhere I look, I see potential candidates. While watching The Social Network, I thought Armie Hammer would make a good Man of Steel, and likewise, while watching the new Hawaii Five-0 series, I kept imagining Alex O'Loughlin in the cape and tights.
However, while watching 30 Rock, I saw an actor who, in my eyes, looked exactly how I'd imagine Superman on the big screen: 6'3", well built and with a diverse acting range. The actor was Cheyenne Jackson, who plays Danny Baker in the show (and previously played Mark Bingham in United 93). Curious about what else he had done, I went on his IMDb page to browse his filmography and...
- 11/29/2010
- Den of Geek
The goals are movable, though one thing is certain: we like our treasures to have a laugh
Last week, as the internet exploded with goodwill for Danny Baker, Danny Kelly wrote in the Observer of his surprise at realising that his friend had quietly become a national treasure. Which set us thinking: who else do we count as a national treasure, and what makes one worth treasuring? We thought we'd ask you, the readers, to offer suggestions over the next few weeks, and reveal the results before the year's end. But first: some questions.
Why is Cheryl Cole a national treasure but Simon Cowell most certainly not? Is it just the dimples? Or does success in the face of personal tragedy help? There are those who earn the title by simply sticking round (Tony Benn?) and those whose good work commends them (Jamie Oliver?).
There are national treasures who look like Kate Moss,...
Last week, as the internet exploded with goodwill for Danny Baker, Danny Kelly wrote in the Observer of his surprise at realising that his friend had quietly become a national treasure. Which set us thinking: who else do we count as a national treasure, and what makes one worth treasuring? We thought we'd ask you, the readers, to offer suggestions over the next few weeks, and reveal the results before the year's end. But first: some questions.
Why is Cheryl Cole a national treasure but Simon Cowell most certainly not? Is it just the dimples? Or does success in the face of personal tragedy help? There are those who earn the title by simply sticking round (Tony Benn?) and those whose good work commends them (Jamie Oliver?).
There are national treasures who look like Kate Moss,...
- 11/14/2010
- by Tony Benn, Eva Wiseman
- The Guardian - Film News
Danny Baker has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The broadcaster confirmed details of his condition and treatment in a Facebook message to his fans. Baker said: "After a pretty mouldy diagnosis about a month back I finally begin chemotherapy on Monday with further radiotherapy from January. Yes radiotherapy: can you beat it? "This being so, the old treehouse baggy pants will be donned but sparingly. (more)...
- 11/1/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Fry set for supporting role as the detective's brighter but lazier sibling, with Russell Crowe or Brad Pitt rumoured for Moriarty
Stephen Fry has been cast as Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes's even brighter elder brother, in the sequel to Guy Ritchie's 2009 reinvention of the classic English sleuth.
Fry revealed the news himself during an appearance on BBC 5 Live's Danny Baker Show. The next film in the series, which features Robert Downey Jr as Holmes and Jude Law as Doctor Watson, is due in cinemas next year.
"I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr and that sort of part is fun," Fry told the radio host, though he hinted that he longed for a role of more complexity, adding: "Just once in a while to play a genuine all-round sort of lead figure with complexity and tragedy and wit...
Stephen Fry has been cast as Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes's even brighter elder brother, in the sequel to Guy Ritchie's 2009 reinvention of the classic English sleuth.
Fry revealed the news himself during an appearance on BBC 5 Live's Danny Baker Show. The next film in the series, which features Robert Downey Jr as Holmes and Jude Law as Doctor Watson, is due in cinemas next year.
"I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr and that sort of part is fun," Fry told the radio host, though he hinted that he longed for a role of more complexity, adding: "Just once in a while to play a genuine all-round sort of lead figure with complexity and tragedy and wit...
- 9/28/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Stephen Fry has been cast to play Holme's brother, Mycroft in Guy Ritchie's sequel movie "Sherlock Holmes". He will star alongside Robert Downey Jnr and Jude Law in the mystery shrouded sequel. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 over the weekend Stephen Fry announced that he would be playing the role of Mycroft in the moving. They will start filming later this year. The character of Mycroft is perfectly suited to the wonderful British comic, intellectual and actor. Mycroft is a more intellegent but lazier version of Holmes himself. Speaking to Danny Baker he said "I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr and that sort of part is fun." ...
- 9/27/2010
- IrishCentral
In a stroke of rather brilliant casting, the awesome Stephen Fry (Alice In Wonderland, V For Vendetta) has been cast as Mycroft Holmes, the older, smarter, and infinitely lazier brother of Sherlock in Sherlock Holmes 2. During the Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio's 5 Live, Fry revealed that he would be starring in director Guy Ritchie's upcoming Holmes sequel: "I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr., and that sort of...
- 9/27/2010
- by George Merchan
- JoBlo.com
Remember back when we were reporting on Noomi Rapace getting cast in Sherlock Holmes 2, and there was mention that Holmes’ older, wiser brother Mycroft would appear in the sequel? And how we thought that it should really be Mark Gatiss after his portrayal of the man on the BBC’s Sherlock? If there was anyone who could bring the same laidback, louche energy to the role, it’s Twitter King Stephen Fry, and it would appear Guy Ritchie was thinking the same thing, as Fry has joined the movie.Fry unusually skipped making the announcement on his favourite social networking service, preferring instead to reveal word on Danny Baker’s radio show (with the news picked up and expanded upon by Variety). The writer/presenter/occasional actor has been slowly building a real presence in the Us, with Stephen Fry in America shown by BBC America and a recurring...
- 9/26/2010
- EmpireOnline
According to Bleeding Cool (via commingsoon.net), Stephen Fry revealed on Danny Baker's radio morning show on the BBC's 5 Live that he will play Mycroft in Warner Brothers’ Sherlock Holmes 2. For those unfamiliar with Sherlock Holmes lore, Mycroft is Sherlock Holmes' older brother (by seven years). His deductive powers exceeds those Sherlock but is incapable of performing similar detective work as he is unwilling to put in the physical effort necessary to bring cases to their conclusions. It's unclear what his position is in the British government. "I&...
- 9/25/2010
- by Michael Lee, LA Movie Examiner
- Examiner Movies Channel
Actor Stephen Fry revealed recently on Danny Baker's radio show on BBC's 5 Live that he is going to play the character Mycroft in Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes 2. Mycroft is Sherlock Holmes' older brother, we heard rumors that he might be in the film but this just confirms that those rumors are true. Here's what Fry said in the interview,
I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr., and that sort of part is fun, but just once in a while to play a genuine all round sort of lead figure with complexity and tragedy and wit and all the sort of things that Oscar [Wilde] had was a once in a lifeftime thrill.
Mycroft is seven years older than Sherlock Possessing deductive powers exceeding even those Sherlock, Mycroft is nonetheless incapable of performing similar detective work as...
I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr., and that sort of part is fun, but just once in a while to play a genuine all round sort of lead figure with complexity and tragedy and wit and all the sort of things that Oscar [Wilde] had was a once in a lifeftime thrill.
Mycroft is seven years older than Sherlock Possessing deductive powers exceeding even those Sherlock, Mycroft is nonetheless incapable of performing similar detective work as...
- 9/25/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Stephen Fry has revealed that he will play Mycroft Holmes in the upcoming Sherlock Holmes sequel. The actor told Five Live's Danny Baker that he has been cast opposite Robert Downey Jr as the older brother of the Baker Street detective. "I'm playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes film Guy Ritchie directed with Robert Downey Jr," he said. Fry noted that he is looking forward to the part, although he admitted that he more enjoys taking on a leading role, as he did in 1997 biopic Wilde. "That (more)...
- 9/25/2010
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
The latest news on the “Sherlock Holmes 2″ front has actor/writer/director Stephen Fry joining the cast of Guy Ritchie’s fast-moving sequel. (Although he’s had a long and fruitful career in the movies, I actually know Fry best as freelance FBI psychiatrist “Dr. Gordon Gordon” on Fox’s TV show “Bones”. Go figure.) Fry is set to play Mycroft Holmes, the brother of Sherlock, who according to Wikipedia, is almost as (if not more so) brilliant than his more well-known sibling, though due to a combination of laziness and lack of ambition, is not nearly as famous. The cast addition comes from Fry himself (according to TheHollywoodNews) on the Danny Baker Show. Fry joins Noomi Rapace (the original “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), who recently chose “Sherlock Holmes 2″ over “Mission Impossible 4″. Robert Downey Jr. returns as Sherlock Holmes, who along with his sidekick Dr. Watson (Jude Law...
- 9/25/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
The renown British actor has revealed his place in the Sherlock Holmes sequel, older brother to Robert Downey Jr.'s title character. Stephen Fry has many titles; actor, writer, journalist, comedian, television presenter and film director. The British thespian's creative range is immense, he's lent his voice a popular video game franchise (Fables), the Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland), and as narrator to three Harry Potter films. He's also starred in several acclaimed television series such as The Kingdom and Absolute Power. Now, Fry will return to the action-film genre with Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes sequel. While speaking with Danny Baker of BBC's Live 5, Fry let slip casting news that any Holmes fan will be happy to hear: "I’m playing Mycroft in the sequel to the Sherlock Holmes...
- 9/25/2010
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
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