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Latest 'Big Brother' attracts 1.7 million
29 June 2009 2:55 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Last night's installment of Big Brother attracted 1.65m (7.3%) to Channel 4 in the 9pm hour, early ratings figures suggest. The equivalent episode from the last series, which aired on Sunday, June 29, 2008, was seen by 2.48m (9.5%), representing a decline of 33% year-on-year. Earlier on Channel 4, the fourth episode of Wife Swap drew 1.33m (5.8%). Over on BBC One, the latest episode of Alex Kingston-fronted Hope Springs pulled in 3.07m (13.4%) at 8pm, a drop of 2.82m from the first episode. Casualty 1909 followed, averaging 3.05m (13.4%). Top Gear logged 6.17m (26.8%) for BBC Two during the 8pm hour, making it the most-watched show during its timeslot. The channel's audience then dropped to 2.56m (11.3%) during the 9pm screening of new documentary series On Thin Ice. Kingdom put in a strong 4.83m (more)
By Dan French
7.1m see The Stig revealed on 'Top Gear'
22 June 2009 6:16 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
The new series of Top Gear got off to a strong start last night, according to early ratings figures. The opening episode, during which Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was revealed as The Stig, was seen by an impressive 7.1m (30.4%), putting BBC Two in first place during the 8pm timeslot. Hope Springs, BBC One's Alex Kingston-fronted drama series, was down almost 1 million viewers on last week's performance, attracting just 3.19m (13.8%). The third and final part of Stephen Tompkinson's African Balloon Adventure put in 3.06m (13.2%) for ITV1, Channel 4's Wife Swap logged 1.73m (7.5%), and 627k (2.7%) tuned in for Five's new series Among The Apes. Stephen Fry's Kingdom led the 9pm hour, putting in 4.57m (19.6%) for (more)
By Dan French
Early Reviews & Information on ABC’s FlashForward
21 June 2009 6:37 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
It’s been said that the new upcoming ABC series called FlashForward won’t be a rehash of the novel of the same name by Robert Sawyer. In fact it’s being said that it may not be what you expect at all.
FlashForward is about a moment in time when everyone on Earth blacks out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. During that time, people experience visions of where they’ll be on April 29th, 2010, or 6 months into their future (That could be creepy.)
The mass black out does have its tragic side effects - People are doing everyday things when the black out happens and this creates what is described as a semi-apocalyptic moment as planes, trains and automobiles crash with unconscious people at the controls. It’s here that the FlashForward pilot kicks in, introducing the main characters of the show.
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Kingston Considers More Cosmetic Surgery
13 May 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
British actress Alex Kingston is seriously considering a cosmetic surgery makeover in an effort to win more roles in Hollywood.
The 46-year-old mum, who was once married to Ralph Fiennes, admits she had the bags under her eyes removed during her stint as Dr. Elizabeth Corday on TV medical drama E.R. - and now she's planning to go under the knife again.
She says, "I look at myself in the mirror and I can see that I am going to go jowly soon.
"I was talking to a make-up artist recently who said everyone has had work done. They are starting as young as 28.
"I'll go for auditions to play professional women with teenage kids, and they'll say, 'You're absolutely what we want, but we're going to go a little younger.'"
But Kingston will have to tackle her German husband Florian Haertel before she has any work done, admitting, "(He) would be angry if I did anything else."
'Ben Hur' Is Back In The Chariot
6 May 2009 12:43 PM, PDT | From CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news
Canadian production company Muse Entertainment has announced the beginning of principal photography for a new television adapation of Ben Hur. The finished film will air as a miniseries with a cast that includes Joseph Morgan, Stephen Campbell, Ray Winstone, Kristen Kreuk (Lana Lang in Smallville), Alex Kingston and Art Malik.
Muse is co-producing Ben Hur with companies from Spain, Morocco, Germany and the United States. Shooting is currently taking place in Morocco. Among the people named as producers is David Wyler, the son of William Wyler. The senior Wyler directed the 1959 film version of Ben Hur starring Charlton Heston. That film won 11 Academy Awards.
The press release from Muse announcing the start of filming is below.
Los Angeles, Barcelona, Berlin, Montreal: May 5, 2009 - The legendary story of Ben Hur began principal photography May 4, 2009 and is being produced for the first time for television. Based on the original 1880’s novel by Lew Wallace,
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Alex Kingston's adoption struggle
4 May 2009 9:00 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
Alex Kingston has made two failed adoption bids The actress - whose eight-year-old daughter Salome was conceived after In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment - and journalist husband Florian Haertel have "been through the emotional mill" in their attempts to extend their family after twice being let down. She explained: "My husband isn't prepared to go down the IVF road again. We have had two unsuccessful attempts at adoption and we have been through the emotional mill. "The first time, the birth mother disappeared with the baby. By the time she came back to us, we weren't allowed t adopt him any more for legal reasons - the mother had moved to a different stat. "The second time, we were adopting
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2009 TV Land Awards gives Icon award to 'ER'
8 April 2009 9:07 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
"ER" will be honored by TV Land's 2009 TV Land Awards" on April 26. Cast members Alex Kingston, Anthony Edwards, Linda Cardellini, Ellen Crawford, Laura Innes, Kellie Martin, Mekhi Phifer, Parminder Nagra, Shane West and Yvette Freeman are among the "ER" stars who will accept the award. Medical drama .ER. has been added as an honoree at the "2009 TV Land Awards," it was announced today. The two-hour show, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris will tape on Sunday, April 19th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City and will air on TV Land during a special presentation of TV Land Prime on Sunday, April 26th at 8Pm Et/Pt. .ER,. one of television.s longest running dramas, will be presented with
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ER: Watch the Last Episode, "And In the End..."
3 April 2009 11:28 AM, PDT | From TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news
ER said goodbye last night. As you might expect, the two-hour episode was filled with medical drama from start to finish. The faces have certainly changed over the years but castmembers like Scott Grimes, Parminder Nagra, Linda Cardellini, John Stamos, David Lyons, Mekhi Phifer, and Angela Bassett have kept the legacy alive.
Though much of the final episode of ER focuses on personal stories, there are plenty of plenty of references to storylines and characters of days gone by. George Clooney and Julianna Margulies don't return for the last installment but Eriq La Salle, Laura Innes, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle, and Alex Kingston do. It's certainly nice to see their faces in the opening credits once again. Rachel Greene (Hallee Hirsh), the daughter of the late Dr. Greene (Anthony Edwards), returns to help keep her Dad's memory alive. Longtime minor characters like Haleh (Yvette Freeman), Frank (Troy Evans), Chuney (Laura Ceron
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E.R. Expires
3 April 2009 2:34 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
After 15 years, E.R. was taken off life support Thursday night with a two-hour episode that featured former cast members Noah Wyle, Eriq La Salle, Laura Innes, Sherry Stringfield, and Alex Kingston and was written by onetime E.R. executive producer John Wells. The finale averaged 16.23 million viewers, peaking in the third half-hour with 17.77 million -- good enough to give NBC a win on Thursday night, a night that it once dominated, but far from the 30 million plus that E.R. commanded in its heyday. In her (positive) review of the episode, Sarah Rodman wrote in the Boston Globe: "It was hard not to think about saying goodbye to an era as E.R. signed off. Although it's been years since "everyone" watched anything, including E.R., the drama was the last vestige of a TV landscape that predated the explosion of the viewing universe with countless niche channels, exceptional original cable programming, and time-shifted and Internet viewing." But Debra Yeo wrote in the Toronto Star: "Watching the E.R. finale Thursday night was a little like trying on a favorite old dress and deciding that, though it reminds you of good times, it's ready for the charity pile."
'ER' Says Final Goodbye
3 April 2009 12:35 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news
After a 15 years on television the final episode of "ER" aired on Thursday night. Current cast members reunited with some former "ER" stars including Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Noah Wyle, Laure Innes, and Sherry Stringfield. The two hour finale was an emotional one as an old man watched as the woman he had loved since grade school passed away, and a mother died after giving birth two twin girls. The final episode left a glimmer of hope for the hospital's legacy and the fans of "ER" as Rachel the daughter of Anthony Edwards' character, Dr. Mark Greene, decides to follow in her father's footsteps in the medical field. The acclaimed medical drama received 122 Emmy nominations during it's 15-year run between 1994 and 2009.
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Kingston "thrilled" with 'ER' return
30 March 2009 7:20 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Former ER star Alex Kingston has revealed that she was "really thrilled" to be asked to return for the drama's final season. The actress, who played Dr. Elizabeth Corday from 1997 until 2004, told The Sun that she was "moved" to be invited to celebrate the end of the long-running medical show. "It was so right and it was such a perfect ending, or sort of coming full circle, that I just thought, of course. And it doesn't feel contrived in any way and so I was really, really thrilled and really quite moved really... that [the (more)
By Lara Martin
Kingston 'really thrilled' with 'ER' return
30 March 2009 7:20 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Former ER star Alex Kingston has revealed that she was "really thrilled" to be asked to return for the drama's final season. The actress, who played Dr. Elizabeth Corday from 1997 until 2004, told The Sun that she was "moved" to be invited to celebrate the end of the long-running medical show. "It was so right and it was such a perfect ending, or sort of coming full circle, that I just thought, of course. And it doesn't feel contrived in any way and so I was really, really thrilled and really quite moved really... that [the (more)
By Lara Martin
Preview of 'ER' Series Finale: And in the End
27 March 2009 12:02 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
After 15 years on television, "ER" will finally take its last breath on April 2. The preview for the finale on April 2, gives flashes on the doctors and staff that have been gracing the hall of Chicago's County General Hospital throughout the years, including the appearance of Dr. Mark Greene.
Called "And In The End...", the finale sees a new medical facility for the underprivileged being opened and old friends return to show their support. Gates treats a teenager with alcohol poisoning after he and his friends play a drinking game. Sam is surprised when she receives a special gift for her birthday.
Apart from familiar faces like Noah Wyle, Eriq La Salle and Julianna Margulies, the finale will give a flashback to Anthony Edwards' character Dr. Greene who had died in the 179th episode, through the appearance of his daughter, Rachel Greene. Rachel (Yvonne Zima) is a med-student who picks
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Celebrities Donate Underwear To Raise Money For Charity
26 March 2009 9:25 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Celebrities are getting a little personal by donating their underwear for a new cause. The naughty goods are to be auctioned up to raise money for charity.
The pairs of underwear have been autographed by all of the celebrities for the auction. The money raised will benefit the New North London Synagogue which is an institution that offers a wide range of education, cultural, social action and other communal activities for members. According to the website, it also offers services for the wider Jewish and non-Jewish community. The institute also offers a monthly drop-in for destitute asylum seekers.
The list of stars includes Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Emma Thompson, Helen Mirren, Katie Price, Tilda Swinton and Joanna Lumley. The styles range from the itsy-bitsy to old-fashioned. The auction will also include boxers and pants that have been signed by Ricky Gervais, Jarvis Cocker, Alex Kingston, Daniel Day Lewis,
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Kingston's ER Stint Was Racially Charged
18 March 2009 6:40 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actress Alex Kingston was given a hard lesson in racial prejudice when she first joined the cast of medical drama ER and learned her white character would be dating an African-American doctor.
Kingston's Dr. Elizabeth Corday romanced Eriq La Salle's character Dr. Benton on the show and she admits she had no idea how much fuss the storyline would cause.
As ER's final episodes air, past and present cast members, directors and producers have offered their thoughts and memories about the show as part of a tribute article in U.S. magazine TV Guide.
And Brit Kingston admits her time as a TV doctor wasn't all great.
She says, "Eriq didn’t want Benton’s first good relationship to be with a white woman. He thought that would be putting black women down. I absolutely understood it from his perspective, but I didn’t necessarily agree with it.
"Then I was shocked to discover how much prejudice there still was in America."
Advertisers to Pay Big Bucks for ER Finale
23 February 2009 11:00 PM, PST | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news
NBC has announced that they are seeking $425,000 for a 30-second advertising spot on “ER”s April 2 series finale. The medical drama, who is closing its doors after 15 seasons, is saying goodbye with a two-hour-long episode that features the show’s original stars, such as George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Maura Tierney, Alex Kingston, Sherry Stringfield, Eriq La Salle, Anthony Edwards and other cast members. La Salle also directed a recent episode of the show, entitled The Family Man, in addition to making an appearance as his former “ER” character, Dr. Peter Benton. In previous seasons, “ER” asked $135,000 for an advertising spot and brings in a cumulative total of $2,878,000 per [...]
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Breast Cancer Survivor Kylie Minogue Designs Pink Organizer For Charity Website
16 February 2009 8:12 PM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Kylie Minogue is auctioning a personalized Filofaxes for a breast cancer charity. The 'Wow' singer - who was successfully treated for breast cancer in 2006 - is joined by celebrities including Lily Allen and 'ER' actress Alex Kingston in customizing the pink organizers.
The Filofaxes will now be auctioned off through website buyoncegivetwice.co.uk to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign.
Other celebrities to personalize a Filofax include June Sarpong, UK TV presenter Holly Willoughby, former 'Emmerdale' actress Roxanne Pallett, British newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, 'Coronation Street' star Sue Cleaver, former Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon and ex-'EastEnders' actress Louisa Lytton.
Each Filofax has been designed individually, and many come with a personaliszd photo/message from the celebrity designer.
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Video: ER Stars Talk of Alum's Return and "Goofy" Costumes
12 February 2009 5:17 PM, PST | From TVGuide.com - Features | See recent TVGuide - Features news
Dr. Benton returns to the ER this week when original cast member Eriq La Salle steps behind the camera to direct an episode of the long-running — and soon-to-end — NBC drama. La Salle's visit in effect marks the latest "homecoming," following final-season encores by Anthony Edwards (as Mark) and Alex Kingston (Elizabeth).
In the video below, current ER star Parminda Nagra talks about being directed by La Salle, detailing how he got her to see Neela in new ways.
Also, Scott Grimes (in this video) gives a sneak peek at the goofy superhero costume Archie dons in this week's episode, and shares his own take on La Salle's expert guidance.
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Video: ER Stars Talk of Alum's Return and "Goofy" Costumes
12 February 2009 5:17 PM, PST | From TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide.com - Breaking News news
Dr. Benton returns to the ER this week when original cast member Eriq La Salle steps behind the camera to direct an episode of the long-running — and soon-to-end — NBC drama. La Salle's visit in effect marks the latest "homecoming," following final-season encores by Anthony Edwards (as Mark) and Alex Kingston (Elizabeth).
In the video below, current ER star Parminda Nagra talks about being directed by La Salle, detailing how he got her to see Neela in new ways.
Also, Scott Grimes (in this video) gives a sneak peek at the goofy superhero costume Archie dons in this week's episode, and shares his own take on La Salle's expert guidance.
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Matt Mitovich
Hollywood To Get Lost In Austen
11 February 2009 7:32 AM, PST | From EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news
Sam Mendes is to produce a movie based on ITV's regency time-travel drama Lost in Austen. The series followed modern girl Amanda, who swaps places with Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennet.The movie is being developed by Mammoth Screen, producers of the TV series, along with Mendes' Neal Street Productions with a script from orignial writer Guy Andrews. Mendes will not be directing, but the Oscar winner is sure to bring gravitas to the surprising adaptation.The series, starring Jemima Rooper and Alex Kingston, was a massive success for ITV and, should a high-profile cast come together, this could translate similarly to the big screen. Recent forays into the world of Austen have been very profitable including Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley and Becoming Jane, starring Anne Hathaway as the authoress.Casting has yet to begin for this project, but answers on a postcard as to who you
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