Filmmaker Gavin O’Connor has had a lot of ups and downs in his career, at least in terms of his films getting a proper release, but he’s still managed to establish himself as a director that actors want to work with, whether it’s Edward Norton and Colin Farrell for his crime drama Pride & Glory or Natalie Portman in the Western Jane Got a Gun. Probably O’Connor’s strongest genre to date though has been his popular sports films, Miracle and Warrior, which go into the world of Olympic hockey and mixed martial arts, respectively.
O’Connor’s latest movie The Accountant is an action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, known in the criminal circuit as “The Accountant,” not just for the mathematical skills he’s able to use for laundering money, but also for the efficiency with which he takes down the targets he’s hired to eliminate.
O’Connor’s latest movie The Accountant is an action-thriller starring Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, known in the criminal circuit as “The Accountant,” not just for the mathematical skills he’s able to use for laundering money, but also for the efficiency with which he takes down the targets he’s hired to eliminate.
- 10/11/2016
- by Edward Douglas
- LRMonline.com
We're finally finding out exactly what's in that suitcase! Princess Kate has only been in India for two days, but she has already squeezed in five outfit changes - and a few fun surprises! Let's break it down. India Outfit No. 1To kick things off on Sunday, the royal mom chose an Alexander McQueen (her wedding dress designer!) featuring a traditional Indian ambi print design in shades of burnt orange and white. She paired that dress with her familiar heels - but in a slightly different style. Rather than her favorite L.K. Bennett nude pumps (in the Sledge style...
- 4/11/2016
- by Monique Jessen, @moniquejessen
- PEOPLE.com
Oh dear: there's trouble in Strictly Come Dancing paradise. Judge Craig Revel Horwood has been stirring the pot by suggesting that pro Kristina Rihanoff was "gutted" to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, while another report suggested that Oti Mabuse thought her celeb Anthony Ogogo was an "arsehole" before they started working together (Anthony's insisted that's not true).
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
- 10/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Directed by Michael Steves, from a script he co-penned with Gabi Chennisi Duncombe and Bubba Fish, Clinger is a supernatural horror starring Vincent Martella, Jennifer Laporte, Julia Aks, Lisa Wilcox and Debbie Rochon. Paragon Releasing will debut Clinger in Us cinemas on October 23rd. In anticipation of its release, we spoke to Michael Steves about his terrific new comedy-horror hybrid.
When her possessive high school boyfriend dies in a gruesome accident, Fern Petersen’s life is thrown into turmoil. Things go from bad to worse when he returns as a love-sick ghost to kill her so they can be together for eternity.
In a nutshell, can you sum up Clinger?
Clinger is the story of your first love in high school. Boy meets girl. Boy gets too over-attached, and girl wants to break up with him. Girl breaks up with him, and boy is beheaded in an embarrassing accident. Boy...
When her possessive high school boyfriend dies in a gruesome accident, Fern Petersen’s life is thrown into turmoil. Things go from bad to worse when he returns as a love-sick ghost to kill her so they can be together for eternity.
In a nutshell, can you sum up Clinger?
Clinger is the story of your first love in high school. Boy meets girl. Boy gets too over-attached, and girl wants to break up with him. Girl breaks up with him, and boy is beheaded in an embarrassing accident. Boy...
- 9/27/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Fern Britton doesn't think it's ''fair'' that Kristina Rihanoff has been criticised for her relationship with Ben Cohen. The 58-year-old star - who struck up a friendship with the professional dancer while appearing on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2012 - has jumped to the blonde beauty's defence following claims the former rugby star cheated on his wife Abby with her. Fern said: ''She's very nice, a great dancer, and very funny. Had she been a bloke it would have been a case of, 'Good on him'. It's unfortunate that because she's glamorous, exciting and gorgeous she's going to have this focus on...
- 8/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Artem Chigvintsev has hit back at Fern Britton's claims that he mistreated her during her time on Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair performed together on the 2012 series of the annual dancing contest, but Britton has now claimed that Chigvintsev used to "kick" and "shove" her during training.
The professional dancer - who now competes on Us counterpart Dancing with the Stars - said: "Recent statements apparently made by Fern Britton, whilst not reflecting any situation I recognise, are difficult to ignore.
"I believe I treated Fern with respect and genuine care, and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am.
"I cannot imagine what has prompted such statements which come as a shock to me. I just want to thank all my fans and friends for their support and belief in me."
Despite speaking of their strained relationship, Britton also...
The pair performed together on the 2012 series of the annual dancing contest, but Britton has now claimed that Chigvintsev used to "kick" and "shove" her during training.
The professional dancer - who now competes on Us counterpart Dancing with the Stars - said: "Recent statements apparently made by Fern Britton, whilst not reflecting any situation I recognise, are difficult to ignore.
"I believe I treated Fern with respect and genuine care, and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am.
"I cannot imagine what has prompted such statements which come as a shock to me. I just want to thank all my fans and friends for their support and belief in me."
Despite speaking of their strained relationship, Britton also...
- 6/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Fern Britton has claimed her 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Artem Chigvintsev kicked and shoved her during training. The former 'This Morning' presenter has revealed the 32-year-old hunk lashed out at her after becoming frustrated with her during rehearsals for the BBC celebrity dance contest. She shared: ''He would look at my feet and just kick me or shove me.'' The 57-year-old star also claimed he would yell at her to shut up and order her to leave. She added: ''He was like, 'Shut your face. Go home before I kill you'.'' However, Fern admits she didn't take his threat to kill her too seriously and...
- 6/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
“Don’t go into the graveyard”
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
An ominous warning from the opening scene of Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is the latest Horror-Comedy from UK director Tony Jopia (Deadtime, 2012). The story is told from the perspective of a character known only as “Private Detective” (played by Gary Martin who is best known in film for his work getting murdered by a tractor in 1986’s Slaughter High). The first thing that gets me is that Martin, a long-time voice over actor who you can hear in films like Neverending Story, Corpse Bride and Fern Gully (to say nothing of his collaborations with rock icons, Queen), appears to have dubbed his own dialog in Crying Wolf in an overly dramatic coffee commercial way. Something I immediately chalked up to an intentional touch of comedic irony. Because, why not. After Martin nearly comes to blows with a shopkeeper over his desire to purchase a book titled Crying Wolf,...
- 2/18/2015
- by Cherry Bombed
- Destroy the Brain
Fern Britton has compared 'The Big Allotment Challenge' to 'One Born Every Minute'. The former 'This Morning' presenter likens her experience on the new BBC Two competitive gardening show to watching a baby's birth, much like the popular midwifery reality series, because of the long growing process and the anticipation once the fruit and vegetables are ready. Fern told Bang Showbiz: ''When you pull this carrot from the ground you don't know what it's going to look like, it's like a birth of this thing [the gardeners] have been incubating. It's like 'One Born Every Minute', or [better yet] 'One Pulled...
- 4/28/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton has compared 'The Big Allotment Challenge' to 'One Born Every Minute'. The former 'This Morning' presenter likens her experience on the new BBC Two competitive gardening show to watching a baby's birth, much like the popular midwifery reality series, because of the long growing process and the anticipation once the fruit and vegetables are ready. Fern told Bang Showbiz: ''When you pull this carrot from the ground you don't know what it's going to look like, it's like a birth of this thing [the gardeners] have been incubating. It's like 'One Born Every Minute', or [better yet] 'One Pulled...
- 4/25/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Great British Bake Off has a lot to answer for. Since it became a weird hit, we've had the format applied to sewing and hairdressing... and now it's about time gardening had a go. Enter The Big Allotment Challenge, which starts tonight. But what is it all about? Read on to find out.
What is the idea behind The Big Allotment Challenge?
The show sees nine duos (friends, parents and children, partners and so on) taking on an allotment each and cultivating flowers and produce. After months of gardening, the challenges begin - with each episode featuring a grow challenge (produce a sterling veggie), a make challenge (flower arranging) and an eat challenge (make a tasty preserve). Each instalment also sees one duo saying a sad goodbye.
Well, who's on it then?
Fern Britton is the host ("I was thrilled to even be considered to be part of it,...
What is the idea behind The Big Allotment Challenge?
The show sees nine duos (friends, parents and children, partners and so on) taking on an allotment each and cultivating flowers and produce. After months of gardening, the challenges begin - with each episode featuring a grow challenge (produce a sterling veggie), a make challenge (flower arranging) and an eat challenge (make a tasty preserve). Each instalment also sees one duo saying a sad goodbye.
Well, who's on it then?
Fern Britton is the host ("I was thrilled to even be considered to be part of it,...
- 4/15/2014
- Digital Spy
★★★☆☆ Featuring diminutive heroes wrapped up in a big adventure, Chris Wedge's Epic (2013) offers old-fashioned, if baggy, family fun. Based on the children's novel by William Joyce, Wedge blends elements of Bill Kroyer's eco-adventure Fern Gully (1992) with that of Joe Johnston's family classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). An impressive voice cast that includes Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried and Beyoncé Knowles do provide some odd dialect shifts, but in a tale of miniature warriors and magic, the majority probably won't worry about a few Irish lilts being mixed up with the sugar-coated tones of middle-America.
Teenager Mary - or M.K. as she prefers to be called - finds herself living with her eccentric and estranged father, Professor Bomba (Jason Sudeikis), a scientist convinced that there is a race of tiny warriors living in the wood behind the house. Scoff as she might, M.K. soon finds herself...
Teenager Mary - or M.K. as she prefers to be called - finds herself living with her eccentric and estranged father, Professor Bomba (Jason Sudeikis), a scientist convinced that there is a race of tiny warriors living in the wood behind the house. Scoff as she might, M.K. soon finds herself...
- 10/8/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Phillip Schofield has played down reports of a rift with his former This Morning co-host Fern Britton.
Britton will not appear on This Morning's 25th anniversary birthday show tomorrow (October 3), which will see current hosts Schofield and Holly Willoughby reunited with ex-presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
> Phillip Schofield: 'I love that This Morning breaks taboos'
> Ali G, Viagra and testicle talk: 7 great Richard and Judy moments
It was reported that Britton hadn't been invited because of a feud between Schofield and Britton, which is alleged to have started several years ago over their differences in pay on ITV gameshow Mr and Mrs.
However, Schofield tweeted today (October 2) that the only reason Britton wouldn't be joining the This Morning celebrations was because of prior work commitments.
"Just to reiterate. The This Morning team and I would dearly love to have Fern with us in Liverpool, she was first to be invited!
Britton will not appear on This Morning's 25th anniversary birthday show tomorrow (October 3), which will see current hosts Schofield and Holly Willoughby reunited with ex-presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
> Phillip Schofield: 'I love that This Morning breaks taboos'
> Ali G, Viagra and testicle talk: 7 great Richard and Judy moments
It was reported that Britton hadn't been invited because of a feud between Schofield and Britton, which is alleged to have started several years ago over their differences in pay on ITV gameshow Mr and Mrs.
However, Schofield tweeted today (October 2) that the only reason Britton wouldn't be joining the This Morning celebrations was because of prior work commitments.
"Just to reiterate. The This Morning team and I would dearly love to have Fern with us in Liverpool, she was first to be invited!
- 10/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Fern Britton wants to take up acting. The 55-year-old presenter is ready for a new ''challenge'' after taking part in the last series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but insists she won't get upset if offers don't come flooding in. She said: ''I'd like to do a bit of performing - maybe acting. I've always liked a challenge and I'm ready for a new challenge now. If nothing happens, that's fine by me. The sweet peas in my garden are in and everything is good ...'' However, Fern insists she won't be taking part in any other reality shows. She said: ''I think 'Strictly' is...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton wants to take up acting. The 55-year-old presenter is ready for a new ''challenge'' after taking part in the last series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but insists she won't get upset if offers don't come flooding in. She said: ''I'd like to do a bit of performing - maybe acting. I've always liked a challenge and I'm ready for a new challenge now. If nothing happens, that's fine by me. The sweet peas in my garden are in and everything is good ...'' However, Fern insists she won't be taking part in any other reality shows. She said: ''I think 'Strictly' is...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
With two and a half months to go until the release of “Epic,” Blue Sky has dropped another trailer for the film that includes a few new reveals -- but quick cuts to ornate nature scenes viewed on a laptop likely don't do justice to their intended 3D glory. Notable changes to the trailer include the switching out of Snow Patrol’s moody “The Lightning Strike,” which accompanied the first two previews. What is evidently Danny Elfman’s score replaces it, and though the music is adequate, its effect on the trailer is somewhat less distinctive. Viewers are treated to Beyoncé’s voice for the first time, sounding appropriately regal as Queen Tara. There’s also an evil shark-face riding atop a mole, leaf people riding aback hummingbirds, and a majestic tree in peril. Some of the story elements are looking so “Fern Gully”/ “Avatar”-esque it has us wondering...
- 3/7/2013
- by Tess Hofmann
- The Playlist
With Wembley just around the corner, it was always going to be a dramatic weekend on Strictly, but not even the craziest of predictions had Kimberley Walsh and Fern Britton in the bottom two. Ultimately, it was Fern who got the chop from the judges and Kimberley (and her bum) were saved to dazzle us another day. But who danced the best this weekend? Digital Spy has picked out our Top 5 routines from Saturday night's ballroom action. Denise Van Outen and James Jordan's paso doble:
Top of the leaderboard and perhaps uncatchable in terms of judges' scoring now. The big question for Denise is when will she start getting 10s and can she win the race for the first 40-pointer of the series? Richard Arnold and Erin Boag's Charleston:
The odds are that Richard will be leaving the show at Wembley. But at least he made it far...
Top of the leaderboard and perhaps uncatchable in terms of judges' scoring now. The big question for Denise is when will she start getting 10s and can she win the race for the first 40-pointer of the series? Richard Arnold and Erin Boag's Charleston:
The odds are that Richard will be leaving the show at Wembley. But at least he made it far...
- 11/12/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Fern Britton became the latest star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing' last night. The TV presenter and her partner Artem Chigvintsev found themselves in the bottom two alongside Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev and after performing in the dance-off, the judges decided to send the pair home. Although she was sad to be leaving, Fern said she had enjoyed every minute of it and wished everyone else well. She said: ''This is the best party on the television, it's the best programme in the world, and I'm thrilled to have been part of it. My ticket on the train has run...
- 11/12/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton became the latest star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing' last night. The TV presenter and her partner Artem Chigvintsev found themselves in the bottom two alongside Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev and after performing in the dance-off, the judges decided to send the pair home. Although she was sad to be leaving, Fern said she had enjoyed every minute of it and wished everyone else well. She said: ''This is the best party on the television, it's the best programme in the world, and I'm thrilled to have been part of it. My ticket on the train has run...
- 11/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton has been banned from 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals. The former 'This Morning' host and her professional partner Artem Chingvintsev were forbidden from joining other competing couples in beginning their training for the show following Saturday's (15.09.12) programme launch - when the celebrities were paired with their dance partners - in order to stop the presenter having an unfair advantage. Fern and Artem were asked to delay their practice until tomorrow (19.09.12) to make up for any unfair advantage she may have after coming third in a 2010 Christmas special of the show. Artem tweeted: ''Have to wait till Wednesday to start...
- 9/18/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Hugh Grant, Jonathan Ross and former Doctor Who David Tennant put their grey-matter to the test at Centrepoint’s annual Ultimate Pub Quiz on Tuesday.
The light-hearted contest, now in its third year, was held at the Paramount Club in Soho’s Centre Point Tower for the first time. The 23 teams, comprised of staff from London businesses and celebrities such as Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, Rav Wilding and Sara Cox, pitted their wits against one another under the watchful eye of Quiz Master Fern Britton and her sidekick Peter Dixon, voice of the X Factor.
As well as the three rounds of questions, Fern presided over a celebrity auction – offering teams the chance to buy the assistance of Grant, Ross, Tennant or Hollyoaks actress and Dancing on Ice star, Jorgie Porter, for the Showbiz Round. Grant and Ross proved particularly popular, attracting a flurry of bids with the respective self...
The light-hearted contest, now in its third year, was held at the Paramount Club in Soho’s Centre Point Tower for the first time. The 23 teams, comprised of staff from London businesses and celebrities such as Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, Rav Wilding and Sara Cox, pitted their wits against one another under the watchful eye of Quiz Master Fern Britton and her sidekick Peter Dixon, voice of the X Factor.
As well as the three rounds of questions, Fern presided over a celebrity auction – offering teams the chance to buy the assistance of Grant, Ross, Tennant or Hollyoaks actress and Dancing on Ice star, Jorgie Porter, for the Showbiz Round. Grant and Ross proved particularly popular, attracting a flurry of bids with the respective self...
- 2/3/2012
- Look to the Stars
Fern Britton may be facing the axe from Channel 4, after her latest TV venture – a teatime chat show – fell flat on it’s face, but insiders report she could soon be back on our screens as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former This Morning presenter performed on the Christmas special of the BBC reality TV series and wowed viewers with her new svelte figure and fancy footwork and it is claimed that she is keen to compete in a full series when the show returns this September.
A friend of Miss Britton told The Daily Mail:
‘Fern is very, very keen to appear on Strictly.’
Bosses are said to be keen to sign up some big named stars and concentrate on making the show light hearted and fun, in a bid to capitalise on all the drama and feuding on it’s main rival, The X Factor.
The former This Morning presenter performed on the Christmas special of the BBC reality TV series and wowed viewers with her new svelte figure and fancy footwork and it is claimed that she is keen to compete in a full series when the show returns this September.
A friend of Miss Britton told The Daily Mail:
‘Fern is very, very keen to appear on Strictly.’
Bosses are said to be keen to sign up some big named stars and concentrate on making the show light hearted and fun, in a bid to capitalise on all the drama and feuding on it’s main rival, The X Factor.
- 5/19/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Fern Britton's chat show 'Fern' has been axed by Channel 4. The former 'This Morning' host - who launched the series at the end of March - will not see her talk show returning to screens "in the current form". According to Digital Spy, Channel 4 creative officer Jay Hunt has confirmed in the broadcaster's annual report that 'Fern' will not be commissioned for a second series. However, he did reveal channel executives are currently in the process of discussing new formats for the show - which filled the slot previously taken up by Paul O'Grady's chat series after he departed the channel...
- 5/11/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton's chat show 'Fern' has been axed by Channel 4. The former 'This Morning' host - who launched the series at the end of March - will not see her talk show returning to screens "in the current form". According to Digital Spy, Channel 4 creative officer Jay Hunt has confirmed in the broadcaster's annual report that 'Fern' will not be commissioned for a second series. However, he did reveal channel executives are currently in the process of discussing new formats for the show - which filled the slot previously taken up by Paul O'Grady's chat series after he departed the channel...
- 5/10/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton's gastric band has helped curb her cravings for chocolate bars. The TV presenter has managed to cut down on the amount of calorific treats she indulges in since she was fitted with the band to help her lose weight in 2008. She said: "It was uncomfortable at the beginning but I'm fine now. It means I can eat one Kit Kat without wanting a second. Before, however hard I tried, I couldn't lose weight." Fern said she also sticks to a strict exercise regime to keep herself in shape, and that she doesn't worry about how she looks too...
- 4/18/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Patsy Kensit revealed on Fern yesterday that she is about to become a grandma, aged only 43. Kensit is the stepmum to Jim Kerr and Chrissie Hynde's daughter Yasmin, who is expecting twins later this year. The former Holby City actress still has a close relationship with Yasmin, despite divorcing Kerr in the '90s. "I might become a granny quite soon, it's my stepdaughter," she told Fern Britton. She has one (more)...
- 4/15/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Fern Britton wants Queen Elizabeth II to appear on her chat show 'Fern'. The TV host said her dream guest would be the head of the nation, or hunky mature 'Pretty Woman' actor Richard Gere. She joked to Star magazine: "I'd love to have the Queen and Richard Gere. Sadly, I don't think Richard will want to fly the Atlantic to appear on my show. "I'm quite sure as soon as the queen sees the show, she'll want to be on it, though." Speaking of the forthcoming royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, she added: "I'm sure the queen will...
- 4/15/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Fern Britton's gastric band has helped curb her cravings for chocolate bars. The TV presenter has managed to cut down on the amount of calorific treats she indulges in since she was fitted with the band to help her lose weight in 2008. She said: "It was uncomfortable at the beginning but I'm fine now. It means I can eat one Kit Kat without wanting a second. Before, however hard I tried, I couldn't lose weight." Fern said she also sticks to a strict exercise regime to keep herself in shape, and that she doesn't worry about how she looks too...
- 4/14/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
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