Denis Lawson: 'Dead Head' DVD release and competition

From Film News:

Win 1 of 3 copies of Dead Head on DVD
closing date: 6 May 2013
 
Eureka Entertainment have announced the release of DEAD HEAD, the controversial four-part BBC noir drama written by Howard Brenton, available on DVD from 15 April 2013.

- Classic BBC Noir Drama available for the very first time in the world

- Superb cast of acting talent who have since gone on to become household names i.e. Denis Lawson, Don Henderson, George Baker, Simon Callow & Lindsay Duncan

London based petty crook, Eddie Cass (Denis Lawson) agrees to pick up a package and courier it across the capital. When nobody answers the door at the drop off address Eddie opens the package and finds a woman's severed head in a hatbox. He panics and dumps it in the River Thames. Returning home Cass is kidnapped by the mysterious Eldridge (George Baker) and his heavies who inform Eddie that he has been framed for the murder. The hatbox belonged to his ex-wife and his fingerprints are all over it. Eddie panics and goes off the rails - boozing and sleeping rough. Eventually he ends up at his ex-wife Dana's house, played by Lindsay Duncan. Whilst he sleeps there, his former partner informs on him, and Eddie once again has to go on the run. The next morning the newspaper headlines reveal the discovery of the gruesome hatbox. Eddie's own private atom bomb has gone off...

Written in 50-minute episodes by playwright Howard Brenton and directed by Rob Walker the series has a top-notch cast including Denis Lawson (Bleak House, Holby City, Perfect Sense) as Eddie Cass, Don Henderson , George Baker (The Spy Who Loved Me, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Hopscotch), Simon Callow (Amadeus, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and Lindsay Duncan (Rome, Under the Tuscan Sun)

Never repeated, but never forgotten - this much loved series from the BBC is set to be released in the UK for the first time on any home entertainment format. Available in a 2-disc Special Edition DVD from 15 April 2013.

 

To enter the competition, visit the Film News website here
Source: Film News

James McAvoy: 'Welcome to the Punch' premiere, and win a VIP trip to see Macbeth

Win a VIP trip to see James McAvoy in Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios

BAFTA winner and Golden Globe and Olivier nominee James McAvoy will star in Shakespeare's Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios. The play opens next month. Guardian Extra members can win two top price tickets to see the play plus an overnight stay at The Cavendish London in the West End. The competition closes on 10 February

James McAvoy (The Last King of Scotland, Atonement), will star in Macbeth, director Jamie Lloyd's inaugural production in a season of work for Trafalgar Transformed at Trafalgar Studios in London's Whitehall. Lloyd directed the Old Vic's production of The Duchess of Malfi and The Pride at the Royal Court.

The production will see Shakespeare's darkest tale play out in a dystopian Scotland brutalised by war. Under a toxic fog, Macbeth begins his tormented struggle for power fuelled, by ambition and paranoia.
 
One Guardian Extra member can win a pair of top price tickets to see Macbeth. The prize also includes an overnight stay, including breakfast, at The Cavendish London, a luxury hotel located in the heart of the capital's West End. The tickets are valid for performances Tuesday to Friday from 18 February to 28 March 2013.

Click here to enter this competition.

Macbeth will be staged at Trafalgar Studios from 9 February until 27 April. To book tickets, call 0844 871 7632 or visit the website booking page here.

Source (including image): The Guardian 

Welcome to the Punch 
The Daily Record reports that Welcome to the Punch (James McAvoy, Peter Mullan) will première at the Glasgow Film Festival next month.
Read more here

David Tennant: Big Issue interview, Nativity 2 updates, Children in Need fundraiser, Doctor Who box set

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.

Source: David Tennant on Twitter

• Competitions

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

Win: Signed official 'Brave' artwork, Blu-ray

From Digital Spy:

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney/Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.

Brave features an all-star UK voice cast including Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd and Julie Walters.

To celebrate the November 26 release of Brave, Digital Spy is giving one reader the chance to win limited edition official artwork signed by Steve Pilcher, the Production Designer for the film.

Four runners up will also receive a signed copy of the film on Blu-ray. To enter, follow the two simple steps at the link below.

Read more (including Terms & Conditions) at Digital Spy


From Life According to Damaris:

Brave voice actor, Kevin McKidd, who you probably know from TV's Grey's Anatomy, shares his family's recipe for traditional Scottish skirly! If you want to do something fun this weekend (or even for Thanksgiving), you could bring some Scottish flavor to your table and add the swagger that comes with knowing the native lingo with the below recipes and Scottish dictionary! Print it out & give the dictionary printout to your kids while you cook, I'm sure they'll have fun with it! Who doesn't love talking with an accent?  You can also find three bonus clips about the hair, dress and castles in Brave. 

Read more at Life According to Damaris

David Tennant

Nativity 2 Danger in The Manger - première details, and competitions

River Island have a competition to win tickets to see Nativity 2 Danger in The Manger and to go white water rafting.
Details (and trailer) at River Island

Little Chef have a contest to win tickets to the première of Nativity Two: Danger In The Manger on 14th November (and other prizes). Details here.
They also have a Nativity 2 activity sheet here.

Cartoon Network have a competition to win an iPad and some Nativity 2 goodies. Details here.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter


BeTheRedCarpet tweeted that the première of Nativity Two: Danger In The Manger has changed from Wednesday 14th to Tuesday 13th November. (Celebrity arrivals will start at around 5.45pm.) They also say that the cinema is now confirmed as the Empire in Leicester Square.
Source: David Tennant on Twitter 

The Decoy Bride
The Decoy Bride starts being shown by Sky Movies channels again from Friday 9 November. More details here

Comedy World Cup
The worldwide link for the final of Comedy World Cup is here

Favourite New TV Talent
DigitalSpy reports that David Tennant has been voted Favourite New TV Talent in the last 10 years according to a poll commissioned to mark Freeview's tenth birthday.
Read more at Digital Spy

Source of all David Tennant news: David Tennant on Twitter unless otherwise stated.

Emun Elliott

BBC One commissions second series of 'The Paradise'

Bill Gallagher’s BBC One hit The Paradise - currently airing on Tuesday nights - will return for a second series of eight episodes next year.

Made in-house by BBC Drama Productions, the period drama set in the impossibly glamorous world of the first ever department store has been attracting a strong loyal audience so far with an average consolidated audience of 5.9 million/22.5% share.
Danny Cohen, Controller of BBC One, says: “The Paradise has been the biggest new drama series on British television so far this Autumn, and it has been really interesting to experiment with period drama on BBC One beyond the traditional Sunday night slot. I’m delighted that the show will be returning for a second series, and can assure its loyal following that there are still some dramatic twists to come in the three episodes still to air this Autumn."
The popular series, adapted from the much-loved classic French novel by Emile Zola, follows smart, ambitious and big hearted Denise Lovett played by rising star Joanna Vanderham who arrives in the city to find work. The store provides the catalyst for her rags-to-riches story as she falls in love with the exhilarating and dangerous charms of the modern world and her eyes are opened to a whole new world of possibilities.
The series showcases fantastic performances from a wonderful cast that includes: Sarah Lancashire, Emun Elliott, David Hayman, Elaine Cassidy, Matthew McNulty and Patrick Malahide.
Bill Gallagher, writer and creator, said: “I'm very grateful that there's such a strong audience for The Paradise, and for the terrific support the BBC has given to the show to make that possible. It's such a great ensemble of actors and such a rich group of characters that it's an exciting prospect to have eight more episodes to make.”
With three more episodes still to go, the final episode of series one will air on the 13 of November on BBC One at 9pm. Viewers will learn whether Moray (Elliott) will marry Katherine (Cassidy) or follow his heart with Denise.
Written and created by Bill Gallagher and produced by BBC Drama Production. The executive producer for the BBC is Susan Hogg and the producer is Simon Lewis. The series was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning and Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC One.
Source: BBC

Also reported by The Guardian and Radio Times

Win 'Threesome' series one on DVD
Comedy Central's homegrown sitcom about three friends raising a baby together stars Amy Huberman and The Paradise's Emun Elliott and Stephen Wight

From Radio Times staff:

Enter our competition for your chance to catch up with the first series of Comedy Central's hilarious homegrown sitcom Threesome.
Starring Amy Huberman, and The Paradise's Emun Elliott and Stephen Wight, Threesome is the story of Alice, Mitch and their gay best friend Richie, whose debauched night together results in an unexpected pregnancy - and a decision to raise the baby together.
Series two of Threesome is currently airing on Mondays at 9:30pm on Comedy Central, and series one will be available to buy on DVD from 12 November. To celebrate the launch, we have five copies to give away - just follow the link below for your chance to win...
The competition closes at midnight on Monday 12 November.

Source (including photo): Radio Times

Gerard Butler: project news, casting rumours, trailers

New 'Chasing Mavericks' poster, and competition
From I Need My Fix:

We’ve got a new poster for Chasing Mavericks with Gerard Butler. The movie also wants to give you the opportunity to win some swag. If you, during any of your travels out and about, should spot a poster for Chasing Mavericks, simply upload it to the film’s FB page for the chance to win a #LiveLikeJay bracelet:
“Can you spot a Chasing Mavericks poster? Upload your sighting on Instagram and include the hashtag #LiveLikeJay for your chance to win a Live Like Jay bracelet! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @OfficialChasingMavericks.”

Read more at I Need My Fix

Green Band trailer for Movie 43
We saw a red band trailer for Movie 43 earlier this month which contained profanity, boobs, and about 30 familiar faces ranging from Gerard Butler, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone and Liev Schreiber.

Now Relativity Media have released a regular green band trailer which still contains some of the cleaner material, but there’s some extra stuff thrown in there too. Still no plot in sight, but I don’t think this is a movie that aimed for one in the first place.
Watch the trailer below:

Read more at http://filmonic.com/green-band-trailer-for-movie-43#QqQzJkRcI7xWUTRR.99

 

Gerard Butler’s upcoming US TV appearances Below is a list of Gerard’s upcoming TV appearances in the US.  ALL these dates are tentative and subject to change.  The dates are NOT filming dates, but air dates for the interviews. 

Air times will vary by location so check your local listings for the times in your area.

Monday, October 22, 2012
   - Good Morning America
   - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
   - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
     Gerard is scheduled to appear on The Daily Show on Comedy Central.  Check your local listings for air times.  http://www.thedailyshow.com/guests
   - Live with Kelly and Michael
     Gerard is tentatively scheduled to appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on October 23.  Check your local listings for more information.

Source: Gerard Butler Dot Net

Gerard Butler to star in Chetnik movie?
Blic reports that Scottish lawyer-turned-actor Gerard Butler could star in a movie recalling the sacrifice that Chetnik resistance fighters made in 1944 when they rescued hundreds of US airmen from the Nazis.

Serbian producer Marko Mišković is currently negotiating with Hollywood partners to produce the movie about this little-known event which, if produced, would surely cast new light on the tremendous contribution made by Chetnik fighters to the Allied cause. Villagers from Pranjani – where the airlift for Operation Halyard was staged – risked their own lives and shared what precious little they had to save the US airmen.

Gerard was critically acclaimed in Phantom of the Opera which was followed with leading roles in chick-flick PS I Love You and  Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla. He also starred alongside Ralph Fiennes in a movie production of Shakepeare’s Coriolanus which was filmed on location in Belgrade.  The actor is said to have loved his time in Belgrade and there are rumours of a romantic attachment he forme with Serbian actress Martina Rajić.
Source: Britic 

 

A new trailer for ‘Playing For Keeps’ starring Gerard Butler

December 7th is coming soon! That’s when Playing For Keeps, starring Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel hits theaters. A new behind the scenes trailer has just been released.

The synopsis goes like this: 

Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Dennis Quaid star in “Playing For Keeps,” a romantic comedy about a charming, down-on-his luck former soccer star (Butler) who returns home to put his life back together. Looking for a way to rebuild his relationship with his son, he gets roped into coaching the boy’s soccer team. But his attempts to finally become an “adult” are met with hilarious challenges from the attractive “soccer moms” who pursue him at every turn. “Playing For Keeps” is directed by Gabriele Muccino, the director of “The Pursuit of Happiness.”

The movie hits theatres on December 7, 2012. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Twitter pages too.
Source: TEN Gossip

Win: Scottish action adventure break with 'Brave'

Brave is the thirteenth title from the ground-breaking Disney-Pixar studio that has brought us classics such as Toy Story and Finding Nemo.

Set in the Highlands of 10th-century Scotland, a skilled archer named Merida defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in her kingdom. After consulting a witch for help, her family becomes cursed and Merida is forced to undo the spell herself before it is too late. Brave's voice cast features Julie Walters, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane and John Ratzenberger.

Digital Spy has teamed up with Disney, Nae Limits and Highland Fling Bungee to offer you the chance to win an adventure break in Scotland.

The prize includes two nights at Nae Limits Log Cabin for up to a family of four, inclusive of food and entertainment and two activities, including bungee jumping and a water activity of your choice ranging from canyoning at the Falls of Bruar to white water rafting.

To be in with a chance of winning, follow these two simple steps:

Step One: 'Like' their Facebook page 

Step Two: Answer the simple question located here 

This competition is open for two weeks, closing on August 22. The prize includes £200 towards travel. This includes standard travel only via aeroplane/train or petrol for one car. Travel will be reimbursed (up to £200) after being booked if travel by car or train/plane tickets exceeds £200. If train/plane tickets are under £200, travel will be arranged by Disney.

This competition is open to the residents of the UK only.

Brave is released in cinemas on August 13. 

Read more, including Terms & Conditions, at Digital Spy

Please note: the Scottish Actors blog is not affiliated with or connected to Digital Spy in any way. Please address any questions or comments about this competition to Digital Spy.

Win Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy DVD and Novel

To mark the release of Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy on Blu-ray and DVD from 20th August, Filmoria are offering you the chance to win Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy on DVD as well as a copy of his book Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance.  

Read more at Filmoria

Be a part of a Group Skype session with Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd Online have a competition to be a part of a Group Skype Session with Kevin McKidd.

Find out how to enter the draw to win at Kevin McKidd Online

Win passes to the advance screening of Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE in St. Louis

A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the headstrong Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late. 

Opens June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theatres.

WAMG invites you to enter for your chance to win passes to the advance 3D screening of Disney/Pixar’s “Brave” on Tuesday, June 19th, 7pm at the B&B Wildwood 10.

Read more at We Are Movie Geeks 

Win a ‘Piggy’ Poster Signed by Actor Martin Compston

Piggy is the brand new film from first time feature director Kieron Hawkes.  Piggy is out in cinemas now and out on DVD on the 21st May.  To celebrate, Filmoria are giving away a poster for the film signed by Piggy star Martin Compston (The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Red Road).   

To be in with a chance of winning simply read the synopsis and answer the question at Filmoria 

In other news ...

Martin Compston will star in The View’s video for their single How Long, out on 21 May
Source: Daily Record

IRVINE WELSH’S ECSTASY U.S. Film Debut

On Friday, March 23, Ultra Music Festival kicks off in the beautiful Bayfront Park of Downtown Miami, and right across the street at the famous MIA lounge, join us for the historic US film debut of IRVINE WELSH’S ECSTASY.

Based on Irvine Welsh’s controversial #1 bestselling book, ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance, Ecstasy is a twisted tale that explores the euphoric highs and the devastating lows of a chemical romance. Starring Billy Boyd, Adam Sinclair and Kristin Kreuk, the film features sounds from some of the industry’s biggest names including Tiesto & Mark Knight, Paul Oakenfold, Bedrock, Coldplay, Orbital, Primal Scream, Lightfield, and The Mahones. With avid dance music fans and industry elite all descending from 80+ countries, this will be one of the most sought after events of the week.

Enter now for this exclusive “Screening VIP Experience” giveaway on Facebook and possibly enjoy watching the film sitting next to the biggest names in dance. The annual Winter Music Conference | Miami Music Week in Miami Beach hosts more than 500 industry gatherings, performance events, exhibits, seminars and workshops, and boasts one of the most in demand aggregations of legendary and emerging artists to be found in the world, attracting over 1,400 artists each year. The exclusive screening will take place at 6PM in the stunning MIA - (Ultra Lounge), right across the street from where, later in that evening, the highly anticipated New Order performance will take place at the Ultra Music Festival.

This once-in-a-lifetime event will be produced by Creator Entertainment together with Electric Love Foundation, which is dedicated to cancer research and treatment. Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy releases UK wide on 20th April 2012. Read more at AltSounds
 

Message from the Ecstasy promotional team:

I'm working with Irvine Welsh's "Ecstasy" movie (starring Adam Sinclair and Billy Boyd) which is opening in the UK on April 20th. Here's the trailer and the website for the film.

We're trying to spread the word about a contest we're having (it's open to UK residents only, but we're planning more U.S. contests later). The winner will get two tickets to the premiere in London on April 17th, £2000, two tickets to the VIP afterparty at Ministry of Sound, two nights in a five-star hotel, a limo for two nights, dinner with Irvine Welsh and the cast, a goody bag of signed memorabilia and photos with Irvine and the cast!

The contest link is Ecstasy Movie.

If you follow us (@ecstasymovie) and tweet about our contest we'll follow back!

We really appreciate any help so thank you so much! It's been 10 years since this project was started so we're looking forward to seeing it in theatres. Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing from you!

Best, Din

Karen Gillan: NTA awards, new film, DVD release

Karen Gillan won the National Television Award for Best Drama Performance: Female for her portrayal of Amy Pond in Doctor Who
You can view a full HD video of Karen receiving the award at KarenGillanWeb
 

New film: Not Another Happy Ending
LevelK has come on board for international sales of Synchronicity Films’ Glasgow-set indie romcom Not Another Happy Ending.

As previously reporterd, John MacKay (Crush) will direct, and the cast includes Jessica Brown Findlay, Sophie Wu, Karen Gillan, Emun Elliott, Gary Lewis and Anna Chancellor. Elliott and Findlay are both former Screen International Stars of Tomorrow. Claire Mundell (Crying With Laughter, Weekend) produces, with Wendy Griffin as co-producer. LevelK has also worked with Synchronicity’s Crying With Laughter and Blood or Water and plans to continue working on a slate together.

The story is about a successful author who can only write well when she’s unhappy; her publisher tries to make her unhappy but then realises he’s in love with her.

The film has backing from Creative Scotland, Southwest Scotland Screen, BBC Scotland and Savalas Films Fund.

The film starts shootings in May in Glasgow.

Source: Screen Daily

Competition: Win We'll Take Manhattan on DVD
Relive the Swinging 60s and the birth of British fashion in We'll Take Manhattan, out on DVD on 30th January 2012, from Universal Playback. Take home the compelling true story which defined style for a generation in this one-off drama starring Karen Gillan (Doctor Who).

Shown on BBC Four on Thursday 26th January 2012, We’ll Take Manhattan focuses on an unpredictable and electric photoshoot for British Vogue in 1962 New York. It reveals how visionary photographer David Bailey (Aneurin Barnard - Ironclad) refused to conform and insisted on using an unconventional and unknown model for the June cover, Jean Shrimpton (Gillan).

Over the course of a freezing week in Manhattan, David Bailey realised he had found his muse - someone both he and his camera had fallen in love with. Having thrown out the rule book he made startling and original photographs, which changed the face of fashion and catapulted Shrimpton into celebrity status as one of the world's first ever supermodels.

We’ll Take Manhattan brings to life the whirlwind romance between Bailey and Shrimpton and the explosive love affair which inadvertently set the look of the Sixties along the way. Written and directed by John McKay (Robin Hood - TV Series) and also starring a scene-stealing Helen McCrory (Hugo, Harry Potter) as Vogue fashion editor Lady Clare Randlesham, We’ll Take Manhattan explores the electric tale of two young people falling in love; who took a chance and accidentally changed the fashion world forever.

Entertainment Focus has three copies to give away on DVD, so be in with a chance just answer the following question:

Karen Gillan made her name in which BBC sci-fi series?

This competition closes on Friday 17th February 2012 at 11.59pm

For details on how to enter the competition, please go to Entertainment Focus

WIN: Billy Connolly’s "Route 66" on Blu-ray

Billy Connolly’s Route 66 drives onto Blu-ray and DVD on the 10th October 2011 from Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd. Also available to buy and download from iTunes.

From the all-new ITV1 series, produced by Maverick Television, Billy Connolly’s Route 66 sees Billy turn Easy Rider as he follows a lifelong dream and makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Route 66 is the embodiment of the American Dream. Millions have travelled its epic trail from the skyscrapers of Chicago and St Louis, through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas, the Grand Canyon and deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, to the beaches of the Pacific and the excesses of LA.

Set to a soundtrack of some of the best American music of the 20th century, Billy also brings his banjo along for the ride. With his unrivalled ability to tell a great story, he brings to life both the big and small moments of American history: the world changing events and the comic asides.

Billy says:

“Travelling Route 66 has always been a lifelong ambition – It brings together some of my favourite things -my trike, my banjo and America. The ultimate road trip”

On his way, Billy meets disciples of Route 66, from seasoned “roadies” to first-timers living the dream. And he isn’t just passing through: anything could happen on the way… from swapping his Boom trike for a horse saddle in Texas, to soaring above LA in a helicopter with the city’s traffic patrol.

Includes over 40mins of exclusive, never been seen before, DVD extras – featuring Billy’s hilarious video diary from his road trip.

Billy Connolly’s Route 66 is the definitive DVD and Blu-ray, also available to buy and download from iTunes this Autumn.

All you need to do for your chance of winning a copy of the Blu-ray is email contest@obsessedwithfilm.com with the e-mail header Billy Connolly’s Route 66. Make sure you leave your full name and address and please only enter if you are 12 or over. Winners will be notified in November.

Source (and more information): What Culture!

Win John Barrowman Tickets and Meet & Greet

John Barrowman, the ubiquitous star of stage and screen on both sides of the Atlantic, will release a selection of his best loved songs on September 5th, along with 2 brand new tracks, including new single ‘I Owe It All To You’.

The new release from Sony Music features classic tracks that have featured in John’s career and helped chart his path to becoming Britain’s best loved all round entertainer.

John has had an incredible year, with Torchwood becoming a co production between the BBC and Starz Network, making him a prime time star in the US.

He has also managed to present a new series of Tonight’s The Night, tour the UK in his sell out concert and write a children’s book. And he also found time to win the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special!

'Tonight’s The Night: The Very Best of John Barrowman' is John’s fourth release with Sony Music. ‘Another Side’, ‘Music Music Music’ and ‘John Barrowman’ have all been very successful, and this new release adds to his musical canon by highlighting his amazing musical career thus far, as well as adding two more tracks: new composition ‘I Owe It All To You’ a searing ballad produced by Metrophonic, and a cover of the Rod Stewart classic ‘Tonight’s The Night’.

To mark the release of John Barrowman's forthcoming Album, 'Tonight's The Night' on September 5th Female First have a pair of tickets and a meet & greet with John during his forthcoming UK Tour.

To be in with a chance of winning just simply answer the question on the FemaleFirst website. You must be available to travel to Manchester on November 15th. Closing Date: 24 September 2011

Source, and competition details: Female First