Dougray Scott: Mercedes Benz advert

Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Short Film Starring Dougray Scott – Desire Mercedes-Benz presents a new Antony Hofman directed short film, starring Scottish actor Dougray Scott and their own SLS AMG super sports car. Scott and the SLS AMG meet on the streets of Los Angeles in the “Desire” short film.
Source: Highsnob
Also reported by It's Nice That and Motorward

David Tennant

Richard II
Rumours are circulating following a post this week on the What’s On Stage forum that David Tennant will appear in Richard II for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2013, in a production directed by Gregory Doran. The rumour was posted to the forum by the same person (PaulTheatre) who was first to post that David and Catherine Tate would be appearing in Much Ado About Nothing last year. Paul has also been the first to post other theatre news, so this seems quite likely to be true.
More information here
Source: David Tennant on Twitter

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
David Tennant voices a droid called Huyang in Star Wars: The Clone Wars starting in the episode which premièred on Saturday 10th November in the US on the Cartoon Network. The episode was called A Test Of Strength. David's character will appear in three episodes on consecutive weeks.
More information (including videos) about David's appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars here

Nativity 2 
Cineworld held charity screenings today of Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger in various cinemas around the country to raise money for Children In Need.
More info here
The première will be held in London on Tuesday 13 November. David Tennant is expected to attend.

Heinz Soup
David Tennant and Tom Baker are currently voicing radio ads for Heinz soup.
Find out more here

The Decoy Bride
The Decoy Bride started being shown by Sky movie channels again from Friday 9 Nov in the UK
More details here
The Decoy Bride DVD is available currently from ASDA for only £3 including postage.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service
There is currently a special offer from AudioGO on the 007 Reloaded titles including On Her Majesty's Secret Service read by David Tennant. The download is £6.99 (usual price £15) and the CD is £7.05 (usually £15).

Diary dates
Tues 13 Nov - première of Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger at Empire, Leicester Square cinema in London.
Sat 17 Nov - David Tennant voices Huyang in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The episode is called Bound For Rescue and premières on the Cartoon Network at 9.30am in the US.


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

David Tennant: Virgin Media adverts, TV appearances, etc

• Virgin Media adverts

The Inspiration Room has a great article showing all of David Tennant's adverts for the Virgin Media Collection here

• Diary dates:

Tues 17 July - Twenty Twelve series 2 episode 6 (Inclusivity Day) is on BBC Two at 10pm.

Tues 17 July - David Tennant's episode of Shakespeare Uncovered about Hamlet premières on BBC Two at 11.20pm (see below)

Fri 20 July - New permanent Doctor Who Exhibition in Cardiff opens today. Includes exhibits of costumes and props from David Tennant's era.

Diary dates and Virgin Media link courtesy of DavidTennantOnTwitter

• Shakespeare Uncovered

David Tennant is one of the hosts for the documentary Shakespeare Uncovered which is part of the BBC Shakespeare Unlocked season.

David Tennant's episode is about Hamlet and he explores the different approaches actors have taken to the role of the Danish prince. Alongside Simon Russell Beale and Ben Whishaw, he explores why the play is often regarded as Shakespeare's finest work. He also explains why he believes its popularity has endured to the present day.

David's episode will première on UK television on Tuesday 17th July 2012 at 11.20pm on BBC Two, with a repeat the following evening on BBC HD at 11.50pm

A DVD of the series will be released on 27th August in the UK (details here)

More information on David Tennant in Shakespeare Uncovered can be found here

Kevin McKidd: Speyside Sessions trailer, and Macallan photoshoot

A trailer for Kevin McKidd's forthcoming album Speyside Sessions has been released by The Speyside Sessions official site:

Source: The Speyside Sessions

Entertainment Weekly have an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ video here

Photshoot: Kevin McKidd By Annie Leibovitz For Macallan

Annie Leibovitz photographed in NY Scottish actor Kevin McKidd [Grey's Anatomy] for the third edition of Macallan Masters of Photography series. The Macallan Masters of Photography series features exclusive collaborations, conjoining the art of whisky making with the artist’s interpretation of the world of The Macallan.

See both photos at OhLaLaMag

Kelly MacDonald to voice Highland Spring ad campaign

Highland Spring is launching a major seasonal push in the UK with a new five-week national TV campaign, featuring a voice-over from Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald.

The 30-second ad had its premiere  on March 20, and will run across nearly 50 channels. The campaign, which has the tagline 'Full of the Joys of Highland Spring', will also be supported by national radio, outdoor, PR, digital and social media, the company said.

Highland Spring is the number two bottled water brand in the UK with an overall brand share of 9.7% of the total packaged water market.

Last month the company announced it was re-branding its packaging for the bottled water brand.

Click play, below, to view the ad.

Source: Just-Drinks

Robert Carlyle tells the story of Johnnie Walker

Robert Carlyle tells the story of Johnnie Walker. Apparently a single shot, a single take. And shot with one of the RedOne cameras.
Source, and more info: Silva Rerum