Currently the Radio Times website lists the final episode of Broadchurch (on 22nd April) to last an extra 5 minutes so it would run from 9pm to 10.05pm.
The first six episodes of Broadchurch are now available to download from iTunes. Each episode costs £1.89.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
The original soundtrack EP of Broadchurch, featuring music written by Olafur Arnalds, will be available for download on Mercury Classics from Monday 15 April. Clips have been posted to Mercury Classics Sound Cloud.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
The first two episodes of Broadchurch will be shown in Paris on 28th April at Forum des Images.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
All the latest Broadchurch news, reviews, interviews, photos, etc., can be found here.
The Politician's Husband
The BBC have posted the first trailer for The Politician's Husband to YouTube.
It has been confirmed that the first episode of The Politician's Husband will premiere on Thursday 25th April at 9pm on BBC Two.
This means that the first episode of the three part drama will be broadcast the same week as the final episode of Broadchurch. More information here.
The BBC Media Centre has added a new David Tennant interview (plus photos) about The Politician's Husband.
This is to promote the three part drama, and extracts from the interview will be used in various publications over the next few weeks.
In the interview, David explains that Paula Milne's writing and the fact that it is a political drama drew him to the project. Read more here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Amazon are now showing both the front and back cover of The Politician's Husband DVD. It will be released on Monday 20th May.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
In the US, Spies Of Warsaw is available now on Amazon Instant Video. DentonRC says that the US version of the Spies Of Warsaw DVD (released on Tuesday) includes "a 10-minute featurette with Tennant discussing the feature." Other websites indicate that the extra features will be the interview clips which are on the BBC America website.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
More information here.
The Great Scott
From Sunday 14th April 2013 at 3pm on BBC Radio Four for three consecutive Sundays, David Tennant will be starring in a series of radio plays written by Walter Scott.
The first story is The Fair Maid Of Perth and the second one will be Rob Roy. The final story has not been announced yet.
More information (including MP3 links) here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Richard II
The Richard II performance which was listed in some places for Saturday 7th December has now been removed from both the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Barbican websites. Tickets never went on sale for this performance.
This means that now David Tennant will play 84 performances (39 in Stratford-Upon-Avon and 45 in London).
Most performances of Richard II on the Royal Shakespeare Company website are sold out but The Barbican Centre website still has availablilty for most dates.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
All the latest news, etc., is here.
Diary dates
Mon 15 Apr - Broadchurch soundtrack EP available for download on Mercury Classics.
Mon 15 Apr - Watch start a new run of repeats of David Tennant's episodes of Doctor Who.
Mon 15 Apr - Episode seven of Broadchurch premieres on ITV at 9pm.
Tues 16 Apr - Spies Of Warsaw DVD is released in the US and Canada.
Thurs 18 Apr - David Tennant's birthday!
Sun 21 Apr - David Tennant stars in The Great Scott: Rob Roy on BBC Radio Four at 3pm.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
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Peter Capaldi, whose run in The Thick Of It finished with his alter ego
Malcolm Tucker facing imprisonment, has received a nod for Best Male
Comedy Performance, but also for Best Supporting Actor for his much more
understated but equally effective turn in The Hour.
Source (including photo): Huffington Post
Also reported by Digital Spy
Full nominations list at The Independent
Famous faces painted for Parkinson's
'Facing the Light: Portraits for Parkinson's' by artist Timothy Cumming
shows people whose lives have been affected by Parkinson's, including
actor Peter Capaldi.
Read more at BBC Scotland
Scottish stars help vital charity to really have a ball
TV stars, sponsors and friends have rallied round to help a Lenzie-based charity take a step closer to realising its dream.
Deafblind Scotland hosted its second ‘Field of Dreams’ Gala Ball recently at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow to raise funds for a £1.3million training and resource centre in Lenzie.
‘Chewin’
the Fat’ and ‘Still Game’ star Greg Hemphill was there, along with
‘River City’ actress Pamela Byrne, who plays Hayley in the soap.
They
joined supporters, sponsors and members of the deafblind community –
letting their hair down to support the building of a Scottish centre for
the dual sensory impaired on the ‘Field of Dreams’ site in East
Dunbartonshire.
Greg later Tweeted: “Had a really amazing time at Deafblind Scotland’s Field of Dreams Gala Ball tonight.
“Met some lovely, amazing and inspirational people.”
Read more at Kirkintilloch Herald
Headway Essex now have some new cards which are signed by David Tennant.
More information (including photo above) here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Comic Relief
On Friday 15th March 2013, David Tennant will be appearing alongside Jonathan Ross and Jack Whitehall during the last leg of the Comic Relief broadcast. It starts at at 11.05pm on BBC One and continues until 1.30am.
Read more here
Richard II
The Barbican Centre has added more details about the Richard II performances at their venue. The main new points are:
The production will last about 3 hours including the interval.
There will be a Post Show talk on Wednesday 8th January, although it will probably not be known until it happens whether or not David Tennant will be involved. Any audience member who buys a ticket for that evening can attend the talk free of charge.
Although tickets for the Stratford-Upon-Avon performances were sent immediately, tickets for The Barbican Centre will be sent 2-4 weeks before each performance.
More information here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Broadchurch
Reviews, interviews, magazine scans, etc - here
Doctor Who David Tennant's 10th Doctor is featured in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Greeting Cards set. More information here. Doctor Who stamps Presentation Packs / Sheets / Sets are now available to order from the Royal Mail website. The issue date is 26th March. More information here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Diary dates
Mon 11 Mar - Episode two of Broadchurch premieres on ITV at 9pm.
Tues 12 Mar - South Bank Sky Arts Awards announce at Dorchester Hotel. Twenty Twelve has been nominated for the Comedy Award.
Wed 13 Mar - Booking opens for Barbican Yellow members for Richard II in London.
Thurs 14 Mar - Broadcasting Press Guild Awards are announced at One Whitehall Place in London. Twenty Twelve has been nominated for the Best Entertainment / Comedy Award.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
One of Kevin's most beloved charities is Save the Children, an organization devoted to — you guessed it! — helping children in need. He's supported the charity for years, and even donated the proceeds from his folk album to it.
Now, he's hosting a charity auction that his fans can take part in!
Now through Monday, February 25, you can bid on items ranging from message cards to keychains to photo frames on eBay. They're all hand crafted items from The Scrappy Tree, and each one is signed by Kevin himself. As of now, it looks like most items are in the $10-20 range.
The proceeds will go to Save the Children's international emergency response campaigns. According to Kevin's website,
the funds will help "recovery and life saving support efforts involving
USA Hurricane Sandy, Philippine flooding, South Sudan shelter aid,
African food and hunger crises, and Haiti earthquake relief, to name a
few."
Swingcats find purr-fect way to help out their canine friends
Scottish girl group enlist stars to help make video to raise money for The Dogs Trust.
A Scottish group called the Swingcats are raising cash for dogs.
All profits of the trio’s new single The One are being donated to The Dogs Trust.
And they persuaded dog-lovers John Barrowman, Lord of the Rings star
Billy Boyd and Still Game’s Paul Riley to star in the video.
The song was inspired by singer Alyson Orr’s dog Angus, who died a month ago.
Alyson said: “Angus was a second-hand dog and I wanted to give something
back. Many dogs need loving new homes – often after suffering terrible
cruelty.”
Once the Swingcats – Alyson, Laura Ellis and Nicola Auld – had finished the song they pulled in some favours to make the video.
Alyson added: “I knew John was a big supporter of the Dogs Trust so when
he was in Glasgow doing panto I asked if he’d be willing to help and he
gave up his time in between shows.
“Billy is a friend of mine and I also wanted someone to play a traffic warden and asked Paul, who said yes.”
Original source: Daily Record
'Merlin' star Richard Wilson in call for autism workplace support
The One Foot In The Grave actor wants people with the condition to be helped into employment after it was revealed only 15 per cent of those with autism are in full-time employment.
Richard Wilson delivered copies of the report to MSP Mark MacDonald
Actor Richard Wilson has called for people with autism to be given greater support to enter the world of work.
The star of Merlin and One Foot In The Grave made the demand as it
was revealed that only around one in six people with the condition (15%)
are in full-time employment.
Wilson is an ambassador for National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland,
which says large numbers of people on the autism spectrum have
university degrees but are given only part-time or low-paid jobs.
Campaigners want to raise awareness among employers of the benefits
people with autism can typically bring to a workplace, such as attention
to detail and an ability to cope well with routine.
Speaking outside the Scottish Parliament, Wilson said: "A lot of
people are telling me that they're not getting any support, especially
in the realm of employment. Because communication is one of the problems
for autistic people, very often the workplace doesn't understand
autism, doesn't recognise it.
"A lot of autistic people could work very happily if they were given
the right circumstances and the right job. Very often they've got
special skills. It would be a real help if employers could understand it
better."
The actor spoke as he launched a report compiled by the charity,
containing recommendations to improve the lives of the 50,000 people in
Scotland who have autism.
Read more at Daily Record
Several Harry Potter actors contributed pieces of art for the 2013 National Doodle Day, proceeds for which go to benefit the Epilepsy Action
charity organisation.
Previews of the doodles from Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire original score composer Patrick Doyle can be found below. The doodle auction will take place, via eBay, on February 8, 2013.8, 2013.
Sean Biggerstaff
Patrick Doyle
Quote:
Adrian Rawlins says: “Great cause, and a great idea. Thank you”
Bonnie Wright says: “The awareness and money raised on national Doodle Day for Epilepsy Action is amazing, lets keep it up!!”
Fiona Shaw says: “To doodle is to take a line for a walk and never raise
your hand so it doodles you and a little creature emerges - and a lot
of chaos, not art but something”
Mark Williams says: “I once sat in the snow in Brixton with a woman
having a petit mal and I will never forget her helplessness and mine.”
Patrick Doyle says: “This is my favourite doodle when on the phone”
Sean Biggerstaff says: “Can't imagine why my art only sells when its for charity… Anyway, good luck!!”
Scottish actor Atta Yaqub (star of Ae Fond Kiss) has joined up with Whitelees Primary School pupils to launch the IF campaign.
The campaign launched in Glasgow on 23rd
January 2013. Could this be the year
when we finally make it the beginning of
the end for hunger.
Source: Sciaf (on Flickr)
Project Motor Mouth
Alongside Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Colin Baker and Paul McGann, David Tennant attended the Project Motor Mouth fan convention in Slough on 19th January.
A funny video of David Tennant auctioning a TARDIS at Project Motor Mouth on Saturday.
Read all about the convention here
Janet Fielding tweeted that £7,700 was raised in total by the auction on Saturday at Project Motor Mouth.
Source (including photo above): David Tennant on Twitter
Every Seventh Wave
On Tuesday 15th January, David Tennant and Emilia Fox recorded Every Seventh Wave which is the sequel to Love Virtually.
It will premiere on BBC radio Four on Valentine's Day (Thursday 14th February).
Read more here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
BBC Audio Drama Awards
On Sunday 27th January, David Tennant will host the BBC Audio Drama Awards ceremony in Central London.
More information here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Shakespeare Uncovered David Tennant can currently be seen in adverts on PBS in the US for Shakespeare Uncovered. His episode about Hamlet airs on Friday 8th February. A screenshot is here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
50th Anniversary Tenth Doctor 1:6 Scale Collector Figure
Big Chief Studios are issuing a 50th Anniversary Tenth Doctor 1:6 Scale Collector Figure which is limited to only 750 pieces worldwide and the 50th Anniversary Signature Edition is limited to only 250 pieces worldwide. Register for Priority Pre-order Notification at this link before 24th January.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Diary Dates
Mon 21 Jan - Spies Of Warsaw DVD is released in the UK and Europe.
Sun 27 Jan - David Tennant hosts BBC Audio Drama Awards 2013 ceremony. Two David Tennant radio dramas have been short-listed.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
BAFTA screening: Broadchurch
BAFTA are holding a preview screening of Broadchurch on Tuesday 19th February. It will be followed by a Q&A. Writer Chris Chibnall and director of some of the episodes James Strong are confirmed. Some of the cast will attend but it has not been announced which ones yet. (David Tennant is expecting to be filming The Escape Artist at that time).
All the public tickets for the Broadchurch BAFTA preview screening on 19th February are now sold out, although there are some available for BAFTA members. Also producer Richard Stokes has tweeted that he will also attend that evening.
The ITV showreel of upcoming programmes has been posted to BlogtorWho, and includes Broadchurch.
Virgin adverts
Virgin have added the second of David Tennant's 2013 Virgin Media collection videos online. In this one there are three 'David Tennants' fighting plus the real David Tennant talking to the camera.
Fans are reporting that there are currently large cardboard cut outs of David Tennant in Virgin Media stores.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Doctor Who BlogtorWho has posted his list of 11 Heart-Melting Doctor Who Moments which includes 5 from David Tennant's era.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
The Escape Artist
Although not officially announced yet, David Tennant's co-star in The Escape Artist will be Ashley Jensen. Filming is scheduled for February and March for this BBC One production. TV Wise reports that Tony Gardner has also been cast in The Escape Artist.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
David Tennant helps a terminally ill child’s dream come true
Read all about it here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Alan Cumming's Favourite Charity
Actor Alan Cumming appeared on today's "Anderson Live" and talked about his favorite charity, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The charity mobilizes the unique abilities within the entertainment industry to mitigate the suffering of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, and increases public awareness and understanding of the disease through the creation and dissemination of educational materials.
Check out what Alan had to say about this organization backstage at "Anderson Live," and to find out more about Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, visit BroadwayCares.org.
Source: Anderson Live
Alan Cumming Has Never Been Better
The story of Any Day Now may take place in the past, but the discrimination against same-sex families it depicts is unfortunately still all too real.
Cumming (right) and Dillahunt prepare for battle.
George Arthur Bloom lived in Brooklyn in the late 1970s,
back when it was a rough-and-tumble area. He was inspired by a
larger-than-life character everyone seemed to know, Rudy, who developed a
fatherly relationship with, as filmmaker Travis Fine puts it, a “kid
who was terribly handicapped, both mentally and physically” and whose
mother was a drug addict. Bloom turned Rudy’s real-life experience into a
screenplay, which almost got filmed several times during the ensuing
years (at one point Tommy Lee Jones and Sylvester Stallone were attached
to it). Then it went nowhere, Bloom gave up, and it sat in a drawer
until his son, an old high school friend of Fine’s, showed the director
the script.
The movie that came of it, Any Day Now, which hit theaters this winter and garnered awards on the festival circuit, follows The Good Wife’s Alan Cumming as Rudy, Raising Hope’s
Garret Dillahunt as Paul, the closeted attorney who becomes his
partner, and Isaac Leyva as Marco, a teen with Down syndrome who’s
abandoned by his mother and taken in by the men. They all must fight a
biased legal system so the couple can adopt Isaac, a heart-wrenching
storyline that will resonate with many of the 2 to 6 million LGBT people
who say they’d like to adopt.
“The story of Any Day Now
may take place in the past, but the discrimination against same-sex
families it depicts is unfortunately still all too real in some parts of
our country,” says GLAAD president Herndon Graddick.
It’s real too for kids like Marco. As of 2011 there were 104,236
children in foster care awaiting adoption, many of them considered
special-needs children because they are black or Latino, are older than
infants, or have some form of mental or physical disability. “What the
film’s remarkable performances and eloquent script reveal, though, is
how unjust and hurtful to same-sex couples and children that
discrimination really is,” Graddick adds.
Cumming, whose performance is riveting and one of his most inspired, talks about making the film.
I found Any Day Now
just completely absorbing and really moving. And I notice people just
seem to really have a gut reaction to the film. Why do you think it
reaches people that way?
I think that we see the story of
people who are damaged and devastated by bigotry and prejudice and
ignorance. And we understand how wrong that is because we’ve invested in
these characters and we want them to be together. And then I think in a
larger way, we know that the reason that happened is because that
bigotry and that prejudice still exist in our society. And I think we
are so moved by it because we know that we are complicit in that because
we are all members of that society.
This is a story
about many things — about family, the foster care system, and coming
out, but at the heart of it, it’s a love story between your
free-spirited Rudy and Garret’s buttoned-down, closeted Paul. How did
you develop the sort of chemistry that viewers see between you and
Garret on-screen?
We just had to fake it, because we didn’t
know each other. It was very well-written. and obviously Garret is a
really brilliant actor and we luckily felt very comfortable with each
other and got on. And I think that’s half of it. Once you feel
comfortable with someone you can just dive in. But you’d imagine we’d
have lots of time to talk and get comfortable with each other. No, we
were practically in bed on the first day.
One of the
other parts of the film that we don’t see a lot of — but is so true — is
that there’s so much difficulty over same-sex couples trying to adopt.
But the reality is there are a ton of children and teenagers, especially
with physical or mental disabilities, that will just languish in the
system.
Absolutely right. And that to me is the biggest
idea—because everyone falls in love with Isaac. Garret says at one
point, “I’m just hoping that this child doesn’t slip through the cracks
in the system,” and sadly he does.
Tell me about working with Isaac.
Oh,
it was great. I loved it. I mean people think…you’re going to make a
movie with someone who has a learning disability, what’s that going to
mean? I had no idea. But I just went into it…with an open heart. And he
was just an absolute darling and so lovely.… He’s got kind of openness
to him and…he’s not at all jaded. Everything there’s pure, and it kind
of reminded me of what acting should be like. Everything’s really on the
surface and completely authentic.
What’s the most critical thing for you to get across with this film? What do you want people to take away from it?
I want people to…have a real emotional experience and an emotional connection. But really…I want people to go away and think, Wow,
look at the effect of prejudice and ignorance and bigotry, and look at
how much our society is still engendering and encouraging that.
Speaking
of, you and your husband, Grant, got married earlier this year in New
York. What are your thoughts on the recent marriage equality successes?
I
think it’s great that we have a president who is very vocal in his
support of equality and gay rights. I think the last election is really
exciting in that it showed that the country was rejecting all that sort
of prejudice and fear-based prejudice. We’re still the second-class
citizens. And people still can be fired for being gay and people are
gay-bashed.… So, you know, I don’t mean to be ungrateful but I don’t see
why I should be so grateful for my rights. I think that’s what we
should all remember.
Source (including image, and extended interviews): Advocate
Gerard Butler Promotes "Playing for Keeps" in London
Hamming it up for the London audience, Gerard Butler attended the Gala screening of "Playing for Keeps" at Apollo Piccadilly Circus on Thursday (December 13).
The "300" star looked handsome in a black suit with a dark gray dress
shirt and burgundy tie while he drummed up some playful poses for the
photographers.
Earlier this week, the 43-year-old actor joined
Sarah Jessica Parker to co-host the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in
Oslo, Norway.
Speaking about the gig and the big winner, Gerard stated, "I’m deeply
honored to have been asked to be a part of such a remarkable
celebration of humanity. The European Union has shown the world what is
possible when forces unite in peace. It’s a joy to stand alongside
these magnificent artists and celebrate the EU and its contribution to
world peace.”
Gerard Butler shows off his football skills to raise money for charity Street League
Hollywood star Gerard Butler got a kick out of helping a charity in London last week (14 Dec).
Gerard Butler celebrates winning goal
The Paisley actor joined players in a kickabout for the Street League.
The charity uses football to help young people make a positive changes to their lives.
Butler,
43, is no stranger to the pitch as he stars as a retired footballer in
new film Playing For Keeps and also turned out in a charity match for
Celtic last year.
Gerard Butler helps London charity Street LeagueSource(including photos): Daily Record
Ewan McGregor backs disabled schoolboy’s Christmas song
A disabled schoolboy has won the admiration of Hollywood actor Ewan
McGregor – after blinking the words to a charity Christmas single.
Adam Bojelian has cerebral palsy, is blind, and suffers from a severe seizure disorder.
But the 12-year-old is able to communicate with friends and family by
blinking and used his amazing skill to pen the song which will now help
the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).
McGregor, a supporter of the charity, was bowled over when he heard
Christmas Gibbons, saying: “It’s quite incredible to think that Adam
shares his vivid imagination with is through poetry written by blinking.
“I love the idea that Santa is assisted at Christmas by gibbons! I
hope lots of people will download this track and help raise money for
CHAS.”
The actor added: “Adam has already won the 2010 Brit Writers
Outstanding Achievement Award, a gold Blue Peter badge, the 2011 Young
Scotland Rising Star Award and the 2012 Young Scots Arts Award for his
poetry.”
Adam, from Edinburgh, wrote the words to the song two years ago. It
reveals how Santa is able to deliver so many present in one night,
concluding with the lines: “You thought the reindeers did this job/
Now you know it is the gibbons.”
Thanks to a chance meeting it has now been set to music, recorded, and is ready for downloading from iTunes.
His mother, Zoe, said: “Adam was asked by staff at Rachel House,
which is run by CHAS, if there was a particular dream he would like to
have come true and he said he would love to see Christmas Gibbons set to
music.”
The 52-year-old added: “Unfortunately, not long after that he became
very ill again and had to go back into hospital, so the project stalled.
“Then one day my husband and I ran into Gary and Kim Harrison, who we
had become friendly with after meeting while out walking our dogs.”
Zoe mentioned the project and Gary said he knew somebody that could help Adam with his dream.
Mr Harrison said: “My son, Tom, who lives in LA, is a composer and often does work on films and TV shows like CSI.
“I knew he would be only too happy to help out. Adam is such an
amazing boy and it’s fantastic that he’s so determined to give something
back to the charity that’s helped his family.”
Mr Harrison also asked for help from Jess Connell and Nicky Godley to create a video.
In 2011, Nicky was awarded the Intercom Gold Plaque at the Chicago Film Festival for her piece, Mikey and Jools Keep Safe.
Roslyn Neely, director of fundraising and communications at CHAS,
said: “It’s a super song and we are really proud of Adam’s great
achievement and the fact that his family want to raise money for CHAS.”
Fifty pence from each download of the single is going to charity.
David Hayman to deliver the Bill Speirs Annual Memorial Lecture
David Hayman is an honorary graduate of GCU
Leading
actor and humanitarian David Hayman will deliver a lecture in memory of
Scottish trade unionist Bill Speirs at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Mr Hayman, an honorary graduate of GCU, will deliver the Bill Speirs
Annual Memorial Lecture on the subject of ‘Activate your Humanity and
Change the World’.
The event is held to further the interests championed by Bill Speirs and to celebrate his strengths.
Mr Hayman, who played a hard-nosed Scottish detective in the ITV drama Trial and Retributionsaid:
“Bill Speirs lived his life dedicated to improving the lives of
everyone, whether in Scotland or anywhere else in this world.
“He had a belief in the power of culture to change people’s lives and to lift their aspirations.
“He used his wit, intellect, energy and enthusiasm to develop an
incredible knowledge and appetite for life based on socialist values of
democracy, both at home in Scotland and throughout the world.”
Mr Hayman has appeared in more than 40 films, including the
soon-to-be-released Screwed, Domino and Jack Ryan. He recently played
Jonus Franks in the BBC series The Paradise.
In 2001, David founded the humanitarian charity Spirit Aid which is
dedicated to children of the world whose lives have been devastated by
war, genocide, poverty, abuse or lack of opportunity at home and abroad.
David has four Honorary Doctorates and a Fellowship for services to
the Arts and Humanity. He was awarded the Institute of Contemporary
Scotland’s Alistair Hetherington Gold Medal for Services to Humanity and
was commended by the Beacon Trust for Bravery in Afghanistan. In 1991
he was given the City of Glasgow’s Gold Medal for Services to the Arts.
He's best known as Hollywood hardest working lothario.
But
Gerard Butler showed off his softer side as he spent time with ill,
young friend Abella Wyss at a charity screening for his new film Playing
for Keeps on Wednesday.
The
Scottish heartthrob made the poorly young girl's night as he gave her a
hug ahead of the Soccer of Hope special screening in aid of the Los
Angeles Children's Hospital at the ArcLight Hollywood.
Softer side: Gerard Butler shows his caring side
as he gives sick Abella Wyss a cuddle at a charity screening of Playing
For Keeps
Abella, who suffers from a
rare genetic blood disorder, has struck up a bond with the 300 star who
scooped her up in his arms at the screening.
The
daughter of Gerard's friend Oliver Wyss has spent a lot of time with
the A-lister over the last few months as he has been championing the
young girl's charity.
The
single star surprised onlookers by showing his caring nature, proving
that there's a lot more to the actor than hit films and a string of
conquests.
Giving his support: The actor organised the screening to raise funds for Abella's charity
Report by Jennifer Ruby
Read more at Daily Mail Photos courtesy of Daily Mail
Big Issue David Tennant will be featured in The Big Issue's first bumper Christmas magazine, on sale from tomorrow (26 Nov). Sneak preview here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Nativity 2
All the latest reviews and interviews can be read here
The Mumsnet advent calendar had an exlusive clip on Tuesday from Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger! from right at the start of the movie.
Odeon Cinemas have a competition to win a £1,000 shopping spree if you book tickets for Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger! through their website.
DimensionsUK have a competition to win tickets to the autism-friendly screening of Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger! on 16th December.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Some autism-friendly screenings of Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger! have been added for 2nd December (as well as 16th) in over cinemas around the country.
More information here
FemaleFirst have posted an exclusive clip from Nativity 2 Danger In The Manger! where David Tennant is shown playing both twins. View it here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Children in Need
The auction for the David Tennant signed Pudsey Bear raised £720 for Children In Need after 69 bids.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Doctor Who
A special Doctor Who DVD box-set of 41 DVDs, which covers Series 1 to 6, has been released in America and Canada. More information here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter
Headway Essex David Tennant has issued his annual patron's message for Headway Essex, a screengrab of which is below.
The article, and Headway's full annual review, can be read here
All the latest news about David Tennant can be found on David Tennant on Twitter with regular news alerts several times a day on Twitter
Just a reminder that several Scottish actors have signed up in support of a Xmas Card auction to raise funds for Maggie's Centres (Glasgow), Great Ormond Street Hospital (London), and Children with Cancer UK.
The actors listed so far include Tony Roper, Robert Carlyle, Alan Cumming, Bill Paterson,
and Richard Wilson, with more to be announced soon.
The auction is scheduled for the week of 1st December 2012, starting on the Saturday
Star James McAvoy's supporting role for Manchester charity helping street children Actor James McAvoy is supporting a charity appeal to raise funds to improve the lives of African street children James McAvoy was so shocked when he witnessed the real-life
drama faced by street children in Africa that he is now supporting a
Manchester-charity fighting to improve the lives of youngsters.
The star first became aware of the heartbreaking struggle of
thousands of children, who wake up in plastic bags, drains or rubbish
dumps every day with little chance of finding food, when he starred in
Last King of Scotland which was filmed in Uganda in 2006.
McAvoy was so touched by his experience that he became a
passionate supporter of Retrak, which helps to provide homes for street
children in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.
McAvoy shot to fame when he appeared in the TV series Shameless.
He fell in love with his co-star Anne-Marie Duff and the couple have
since married and had a son. The actor took time out from shooting his
next film Trance, a drama thriller directed by Radcliffe’s Danny Boyle,
to urge support for Retrak’s ZERO Appeal which runs until December 5. He
said: "No human being, never mind a child, should wake up in the
morning not knowing how they’ll get through the day.
"The street restricts these children’s access to food, water,
shelter and denies them love and instead offers neglect, exploitation
and abuse in abundance.
"That’s why I support Retrak’s call for a world where no child is forced to live on the streets."
