Weekly schedule for Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Mo 12/26: Seth Rogen, Judy Greer (R 9/30/11)
Tu 12/27: Carey Mulligan, Paula Poundstone (R 10/18/11)
We 12/28: Claire Danes, Betty White (R 10/10/11)
Th 12/29: Jim Parsons, Cake (R 10/12/11)
Fr 12/30: Alan Alda, Ariel Tweto (R 11/3/11)

Mo 1/2: Tim Meadows, Eliza Doolittle, Myq Kaplan
Tu 1/3: RZA, Melissa Rauch

David Tennant to appear on The Nerdist: Year in Review

David Tennant will be interviewed by Chris Hardwick on BBC America on Saturday Dec 24 at 9/8c for "The Nerdist: Year in Review".



Source: Live Journal

David Tennant presenting Shrek TV Christmas Special

Doctor Who star David Tennant is going behind the screens to narrate an hour-long special Shrek: Once Upon A Time this Christmas on BBC3 at 9:00 pm on Friday 23rd December.

"David Tennant narrates a celebratory look at how an ogre with a Scottish accent single-handedly changed the face of animation. It features exclusive interviews with the creative geniuses behind the award-winning animation and the voices that brought the story to life, including Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Saunders and Shrek himself, Mike Myers."

You can see Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where it is booking until October 21st 2012.

Source: Musical Theatre News
Also reported at DavidTennantOnTwitter and STV

Death Race 3 in the Works

After the success of Death Race and Death Race 2, Universal 1440 Entertainment is preparing production on the third instalment in the remake's saga. Filming is underway down in Cape Town, South Africa for this third entry, tentatively titled Death Race 3, forcing Death Race superstar Frankenstein to compete in the deadly terrain to save himself and his pit crew.

The cast will once again be well-rounded, comprised of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Machete, "Sons of Anarchy"), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Mission: Impossible franchise, Pulp Fiction), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2, "Lost"), Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2, Mortal Kombat) and Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2, "Femme Fatales"). New to the series are Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II, "Heist") and Hlubi Mboya (How to Steal 2 Million).

Read more at IGN Movies and Shockya

Ewan McGregor trailers: Jack the Giant Killer | Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Jack the Giant Killer Official Teaser Trailer HD
The first trailer for Bryan Singer’s JACK AND THE GIANT KILLER, a “fresh” take on the fairytale ‘Jack and The Giant Beanstalk” which centers on a young Prince that accidentally unlocks the gateway between our world and a world of giants. When they take his Princess, he sets out to rescue her, battling the giants along the way. So to be clear; the title refers to Jack as a killer of giants, not necessary “giant” killers.

The film stars Nicholas Hoult (Beast, from X-MEN: FIRST CLASS), Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane, Stanley Tucci, Warwick Davis, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan Bremner and Eddie Marsan. The epic fairytale film hits theaters on June 15th, 2012.


Source: Flix66


First Trailer for 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'
The first trailer for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, an adaptation of Paul Torday's novel of the same name has made its way online, and while the music and the title cards make it feel a bit hokey, it does seem like there's some great chemistry between Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor along with an interesting story about bringing a sport to a region where science says it cannot be done. Watch below!

Here's the first trailer for Lasse Halstrom's Salmon Fishing in the Yemen from Yahoo! Movies:

Lasse Halstrom (What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Dear John) is directing the adaptation of Paul Torday's novel Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, written for the screen by Academy Award winning writer Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire). The story follows fisheries expert (Ewan McGregor) who is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish that just might prove the impossible, possible. Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas also star in the film which CBS Films will bring to theaters on March 2nd, 2012.
Source: FirstShowing

First look: Karen Gillan as supermodel Jean Shrimpton

Here's the first shot of Amy crossing the Pond, as Karen Gillan takes time out from the Tardis to take on the role of 60s fashion icon Jean Shrimpton.

Gillan stars alongside Aneurin Barnard, as photographer David Bailey, in BBC4 drama We'll Take Manhattan, charting their "explosive love affair" in New York.

The one-off drama centres on a week-long photoshoot Bailey did with Shrimpton in 1962 for Vogue magazine.

Gillan said both Shrimpton and Bailey approved of the project.

"[Jean] left a lovely message saying she really enjoyed it," said Gillan. "David Bailey loved it, too. And they're really honest people so that means something to me."

The star admitted she had been concerned about playing a real person.

"I guess there is more pressure because part of me thinks I should stay true to what this person actually was," said Gillan. "And they're still alive, which is quite a significant thing as well, because they're going to see how you portray them."

We'll Take Manhattan is expected to screen on BBC4 in January

Source: Radio Times

Douglas Henshall begins work in The Snipist for Sky Arts

Douglas Henshall began work last week on The Snipist a short, 30 minute film for Sky Arts. Dougie says that it is a ‘great script’ and he is looking forward to working on the film

Source: DouglasHenshall.com

Brian Cox reads from Nothing Human Left

“Nothing Human Left” by Simon Ashe-Browne is the winner of the 2011 Dundee International Book Prize. The £10,000 cash prize also sees the book published by Cargo. A pulsating psychological thriller, Hollywood actor Brian Cox (Troy, The Bourne Supremacy) reads from the first chapter.



You can buy the book here

Source: Cargo Publishing

Witches work magic across Europe

A modern retelling of The Wizard of Oz, due to air in the UK this Christmas, has been picked up by four other broadcasters across Europe.

The Witches of Oz is produced by Palace Imaginarium in the US and distributed by MarVista Entertainment.

The UK’s Channel 5 will show the miniseries as part of its Christmas line-up. MarVista has also sold the show into Italy (Fox), Germany (RTL) and France (France 4), and to AXN across Central Europe.

The story follows a children’s writer named Dorothy who discovers the world of Oz featured in her books is real and must stop the Wicked Witch of the West when she comes to New York City.

The cast includes Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, The Goonies) and Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings).

The writer/director is Leigh Scott, with Christopher Campbell of Palace Imaginarium exec-producing and producing together with Eliza Swenson.

Source: C21 Media

The List launches new cultural awards

The List Award 2011 shortlist includes David Greig, Karla Black, Aidan Moffat and David Mackenzie

The List has launched two end-of-year cultural awards to complement the annual creative talent list The Hot 100, the 2011 edition of which is published on 14 December.

The List Award is a prize honouring an exceptional contribution to Scottish arts. There is also a Best Newcomer Award. Artists from all creative fields (music, theatre, film, art, books, fashion etc), as well as groups, organisations and venues are eligible. There is no application process and the shortlist is picked from The List's annual Hot 100 countdown of creative talent.

The award is chosen by a panel of experts from across Scottish culture including BBC producer Pauline Law, Turner Prize judge Katrina Brown and Errors band member Steev Livingstone. Winners of the 2011 Awards will be announced at the Hot 100 Party at the refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery on 15 Dec.

List editor Jonny Ensall says: 'The List Award is for someone who has pushed the boundaries of their art-form in radical, but thoughtful, ways, has produced something that's both unique to Scotland and unique within Scotland, and has shown exciting promise for the future. Above all, the winner must have fed into the country's cultural lifeblood in a meaningful way.'
Shortlist: The List Award 2011

King Creosote - musician
David Greig - playwright
Found - band and arts collective
Karla Black - artist
Aidan Moffat - musician
SWG3 - Glasgow venue
David Mackenzie - film director
Tracer Trails - gig promoter
Shortlist: Best Newcomer Award 2011

Cargo Publishing - publishing house
Anthony Baxter - documentary filmmaker
Summerhall - Edinburgh venue
Detour Scotland - gig promoter
Conquering Animal Sound - band
Judges on the 2011 Awards panel

Pauline Law, BBC producer of the Culture Show
Katrina Brown, director of Glasgow International and The Common Guild
Milo McLaughlin, blogger behind clearmindedcreative.com
Mark Fisher, Scotland theatre critic for The Guardian
Steev Livingstone, member of the electronica band Errors
Jonny Ensall, editor of The List magazine

Robin Hodge, publisher of The List, said 'The List is dedicated to celebrating and publicising the diverse range of Scotland's cultural life. These new awards will recognise outstanding creative talent among the many world-class artists working in Scotland today.'

Jonny Ensall, editor of The List, says: 'The List is in a unique position to survey Scottish arts, and to pinpoint where brilliant things have happened in the past year. This Award is unlike any other in its scope and will be an incredibly clear seal of approval on a worthwhile artistic project. The Award also represents another step up that The List is taking in terms of its cultural authority in Scotland.'

The List magazine is Scotland's bestselling arts and entertainment guide, published every four weeks, and covering events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. Each issue features a range of authoritative reviews, previews and features, as well as 29 days' worth of listings for everything from clubs to theatre shows. The List also produces a number of guides, including well-regarded Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh City Guides, and an annual Guide to Scotland's Festivals.

Source: The List

Weekly schedule for Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Mo 12/19: Regis Philbin, Goo Goo Dolls
Tu 12/20: Robin Wright, Parker Young
We 12/21: Jason Lee, Felicity Jones, Black Dub
Th 12/22: Kyra Sedgwick, Frankie Ballard
Fr 12/23: Christmas Email Spectacular

Mo 12/26: Seth Rogen, Judy Greer (R 9/30/11)
Tu 12/27: Carey Mulligan, Paula Poundstone (R 10/18/11)

David Tennant's Much Ado About Nothing available for digital download

"Much Ado About Nothing" starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate, is now available for viewing online and/or for digital download from Digital Theatre

David Tennant: North American "Single Father" premiere and "Much Ado" DVD update

Single Father - North American Premiere
TVO kicks off the New Year with a lineup of eye-opening new documentaries and dramas. Highlights include “Single Father” starring David Tennant

Sundays January 8 to 29, 2012 at 10 pm ET
4 / 50 minutes
A Red production for BBC

David Tennant (Doctor Who) stars in this touching and humorous four-part drama about a man struggling to raise his four children after the death of his partner. When Rita dies suddenly, Dave faces the daunting prospect of bringing up their children on his own, as well as coping with his own and his children's grief.

Things get even more complicated when Dave begins to fall in love with Rita's best friend. Is Dave betraying Rita by falling in love again so quickly, or will he be walking away from happiness if he ignores his feelings? With his children at the centre of his world, Dave worries what will happen when they find out. Single Father asks how soon is too soon to fall in love again?

Source: PRNewswire

More info at DavidTennantOnTwitter




After announcing the release of Much Ado About Nothing on DVD, Amazon have now withdrawn it from sale but they've set up a pre-ordering facility. See Amazon for details, and DavidTennantOnTwitter for more information

John Barrowman Promotes Pet Travel

Stage and screen star John Barrowman and his dogs recently took part in a promotional video for Virgin Atlantic's pet travel service. Click below to check out the promo!



Read more at Broadway World

Ewan McGregor: Haywire poster, and Don Quixote news

A brand new international poster for 'Haywire', Steven Soderbergh's film starring Ewan McGregor, has been released.



Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas and professional MMA fighter Gina Carano also star in the action thriller.

The official synopsis reads:
Mallory Kane (Carano) is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who knew her every move, Mallory must find the truth in order to stay alive.

'Haywire' is released on January 12, 2012.
See screenshots and trailer at Entertainment Wise




Ewan McGregor Leaves Terry Gilliam’s ‘Don Quixote’
While the documentary "Lost in La Mancha" drew many comparisons between Terry Gilliam and Cervantes' classical hero, who featured in the director's film "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," the aborted making of which 'La Mancha' followed, it's perhaps not the most appropriate literary comparison. Instead, the project seems to be closer to Gilliam's white whale from "Moby Dick," an obsession that won't let go of the filmmaker, even if he wanted to.

We spoke to the director this week at the Marrakech Film Festival, where he was one of a number of figures being paid tribute to, and the director filled us on the latest on the project, which is still pushing forward, but unfortunately without one of the stars recently attached to it. When asked if the project was a dream, Gilliam quipped, "No, it's a punishment, it's a nightmare. Because it won't go away and at the same time we don’t have the money to make it yet. In a way, I’ve decided to not talk about Quixote, because everytime I talk about it and say, ‘I’m going to be doing it next year,’ it doesn’t happen.”

As Gilliam says, funding continues to be the issue on the project. "Well, we're always waiting for money. Everything is about money, and until you get the money…That’s the problem with films, the things that I’m trying to do cost $20 million dollars, maybe more. And if they’re made in Hollywood they would cost $80 million dollars. Big visions cost money, you have to create them and they cost money. So I’m in that very difficult financial slot. If you make a film for $10 million you get the money like that [snaps], or even 15. $20 million starts getting to a dangerous point."

Nevertheless, Gilliam did update us on 'Don Quixote,' saying that, sadly, Ewan McGregor is no longer involved in the project. "But Robert Duvall is! But we've got to hurry, because he's 82," Gilliam joked. Looking more optimistic right now is his Paul Auster adaptation "Mr. Vertigo," a project that's only eight months old, a fraction compared to the decade-long gestation of 'Don Quixote.' And the good news is, it seems to have reached the stage of Gililam trying to find his lead. "That's with a certain actor who is reading the script. There's always certain actors out there..." he told us, cryptically.

Read more at Indie Wire

Also reported by The Film Stage

Gerard Butler and Karen Gillan to guest on The Graham Norton Show

According to the Radio Times, guests on The Graham Norton Show on Friday 6 January will be Gerard Butler, Noel Gallagher & Doctor Who's Karen Gillan

Source: Radio Times (on Twitter)

Weekly schedule for Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Mo 12/12: Cat Cora
Tu 12/13: Ben Kingsley
We 12/14: Patton Oswalt
Th 12/15: Sean Hayes, John Hodgman
Fr 12/16: Mindy Kaling

Revised weekly schedule for Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Mo 12/5: Justin Long, Noomi Rapace
Tu 12/6: Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Cho
We 12/7: Trace Adkins, Michael Palascak
Th 12/8: Pierce Brosnan, Laura Lippman
Fr 12/9: Richard Lewis, Needtobreathe

David Tennant: awards, nominations, TV appearances, and DVD

TV Appearances

David Tennant will appear on Catherine Tate’s Laughing At The Noughties at 10 pm on Saturday 17th December (Channel 4)
Read more at Comedy

David Tennant will be a guest on The Nerdist Christmas Eve TV Special on December 24th, 9/8c.
Other guests are Simon Pegg Wil Wheaton, Nathan Fillion, and Kumail Nanjiani.
Read more at Nerdist



2011 Broadway World UK Award Winners Announced!

Best Leading Actor in A Play - David Tennant - Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing also won:
Best Leading Actress in a Play (Catherine Tate)
Best Direction of a Play (Josie Rourke)
Best Featured Actor in a Play (Tom Bateman)
Best Play
Best Revival of a Play - Wyndham's - Much Ado About Nothing
Best Scenic Design - Robert Jones - Much Ado About Nothing
More information at Broadway World



What’s On Stage Theatre Goers Awards 2012 nominations

David Tennant has been nominated for Best Actor in a Play (Much Ado About Nothing at Wyndham’s) and for the AKA Theatre Event of the Year (David Tennant & Catherine Tate reuniting on stage in Much Ado About Nothing).
Much Ado About Nothing also nominated for Best Shakespearean Production and Best Director.
More information, and voting opportunity, at What's On Stage



The Much Ado About Nothing DVD is now available to pre-order on Amazon
Source: Amazon

Fox confirms sequel for X-Men: First Class

Fans of genetically enhanced beings should rejoice: Fox is confirming the sequels to two highly successful Fox-released movies, "X-Men: First Class" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

Speaking to Comingsoon.net at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, Tom Rothman (co-chairman and chief executive of Fox Filmed Entertainment) revealed that the studio were keen to bring back directors Matthew Vaughn and Rupert Wyatt to continue work on their respective franchises," reported Total Film on the future plans of Fox Filmed entertainment regarding the two franchises.

Rothman exclaimed that both movies had excellent scripts and they are doing their best to ensure that the forthcoming scripts will be even greater. The statement given by Rothman is well-supported by James McAvoy, who played Charles Xavier. McAvoy believes that the character of Xavier should be built more, in relation to the recent loss of his locomotive state.

"It's kind of defined at the end of the film that he's [Erik Lehnsherr] a bad guy. I can't really speak for him, but I know that with Charles, you either have to write him out of the movie or give him an interesting story. He's lost his best friend, essentially, and he's just been paralyzed from the waist down, which is just a huge, huge blow to his considerable ego. So he's got to deal with that," said James McAvoy when asked about the role of Michael Fassbender, in an interview reported by Total Film.

McAvoy is talking to Matthew Vaughn, the director of "X-Men: Origins" regarding his role, but he refuse to disclose any details that may or may not be part of the oncoming sequel.

Read more at International Business Times

Also reported by Contact Music

Billy Boyd, Amanda Tapping: Space Milkshake pictures

It has been quite some time now since it was announced that the Armen Evrensel science fiction comedy movie Space Milkshake was set to be made. Now it seems that they are making quite some positive progress, with filming underway. Thankfully, there have been a number of pictures released from the set of Space Milkshake, from building the set to the stars involved.

Space Milkshake centres around a group of space workers who are on a rundown orbital sanitation station, when they come into some trouble after salvaging a peculiar device from the wreckage of the space ship. As well as directing Space Milkshake, Armen Evrensel also wrote the screenplay for the movie, which has developed quite some interest among fans.

Space Milkshake stars former Smallville actress Kristin Kreuk, Lord Of The Rings actor Billy Boyd and Stargate actress Amanda Tapping. All three of the movies stars can be seen in the pictures that have been released. It is expected that Space Milkshake will be aiming to be released sometime next year.

Read (and see) more at FansShare

Weekly schedule for Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Mo 12/5: Justin Long, Noomi Rapace
Tu 12/6: Valerie Bertinelli, Black Dub
We 12/7: Trace Adkins
Th 12/8: Pierce Brosnan, Laura Lippman