“EastEnders” star Michelle Collins is making the leap from acting to production, and hopes to champion “working-class voices” in her projects.
During a panel at Content London on Thursday, Collins discussed the ins and outs of making the career transition alongside Sir Lenny Henry, Banijay U.K. CEO Patrick Holland, Marta Dusseldorp, Alexandra Rapaport, Gabija Siurbyte, Calle Jansson and Ernestas Jankauskas. Collins is currently back on BBC soap “EastEnders” as Cindy Beale, who was resurrected from the dead after 25 years, but said she recently went through a tough time in her career.
“I went to ‘EastEnders’ when I was 26, I stayed for 10 years and then I left and I was very successful. Had a very good agent, had lots of leading roles on primetime TV,” Collins said. “And then suddenly, as women who are actresses know, it kind of stopped. It’s weird. You don’t know when it does,...
During a panel at Content London on Thursday, Collins discussed the ins and outs of making the career transition alongside Sir Lenny Henry, Banijay U.K. CEO Patrick Holland, Marta Dusseldorp, Alexandra Rapaport, Gabija Siurbyte, Calle Jansson and Ernestas Jankauskas. Collins is currently back on BBC soap “EastEnders” as Cindy Beale, who was resurrected from the dead after 25 years, but said she recently went through a tough time in her career.
“I went to ‘EastEnders’ when I was 26, I stayed for 10 years and then I left and I was very successful. Had a very good agent, had lots of leading roles on primetime TV,” Collins said. “And then suddenly, as women who are actresses know, it kind of stopped. It’s weird. You don’t know when it does,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Author: Zehra Phelan
A legend in her own right, Whitney Houston simply was the princess of pop, but we are all aware the trappings of fame ended her career and her life way before her time. To celebrate her life, a new documentary will be released called Whitney Can I Be Me which you can watch the first trailer for below.
The trailer for Whitney Can I Be Me is a melancholy affair as it takes us on a less than two minute journey of her life as a young, fresh faced talent all the way up until the height o her legendary fame. Accompanied by the one song that will be tied to her memory (even if it was a cover), I will always love you, people from her world of fame and celebrity and even herself, narrate the trailer with their own memories in describing her life and talent.
A legend in her own right, Whitney Houston simply was the princess of pop, but we are all aware the trappings of fame ended her career and her life way before her time. To celebrate her life, a new documentary will be released called Whitney Can I Be Me which you can watch the first trailer for below.
The trailer for Whitney Can I Be Me is a melancholy affair as it takes us on a less than two minute journey of her life as a young, fresh faced talent all the way up until the height o her legendary fame. Accompanied by the one song that will be tied to her memory (even if it was a cover), I will always love you, people from her world of fame and celebrity and even herself, narrate the trailer with their own memories in describing her life and talent.
- 5/19/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
BBC drama boss Wenger orders over 25 hours of drama.
Russell T Davies, Stephen Poliakoff and Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas have penned dramas for Piers Wenger’s inaugural slate, reports Broadcast.
The BBC drama boss unveiled over 25 hours of new drama commissions across BBC1 and BBC2 at an event co-hosted by director general Tony Hall.
The nine series, seven for BBC1, one for BBC2 and one for BBC3, join recently announced Wenger commissions including Kudos’ Gunpowder and The Forge’s Carey Mulligan-fronted crime drama Collateral.
BBC1
Doctor Who writer Davies has written A Very English Scandal, a 3 x 60-minute series directed by Stephen Frears.
Based on the book A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment by John Preston, it follows the true story of Liberal party leader Jeremy Thorpe’s conspiracy to kill his ex-lover Norman Scott.
Commissioned by Wenger and BBC director of content Moore, it...
Russell T Davies, Stephen Poliakoff and Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas have penned dramas for Piers Wenger’s inaugural slate, reports Broadcast.
The BBC drama boss unveiled over 25 hours of new drama commissions across BBC1 and BBC2 at an event co-hosted by director general Tony Hall.
The nine series, seven for BBC1, one for BBC2 and one for BBC3, join recently announced Wenger commissions including Kudos’ Gunpowder and The Forge’s Carey Mulligan-fronted crime drama Collateral.
BBC1
Doctor Who writer Davies has written A Very English Scandal, a 3 x 60-minute series directed by Stephen Frears.
Based on the book A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment by John Preston, it follows the true story of Liberal party leader Jeremy Thorpe’s conspiracy to kill his ex-lover Norman Scott.
Commissioned by Wenger and BBC director of content Moore, it...
- 5/5/2017
- ScreenDaily
Documentary set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The company has come on board to handle worldwide sales on the latest documentary from Nick Broomfield, who directed with Rudi Dolezal
The filmmakers use previously unseen footage and recordings Whitney Can I Be Me to to recount the life and tragic death of the late music superstar Whitney Houston through those closest to her.
According to band members, “Can I Be Me” was her most used expression, so much so they sampled it and would play it at the start of rehearsals.
Broomfield produced through his Lafayette Films with Marc Hoeferlin. John Battsek, Shani Hinton, Charles Finch, Ben Silverman and the BBC’s Patrick Holland serve as executive producers.
Showtime and BBC Two financed the feature and own North American rights and UK rights (TV), respectively.
“We are excited to be working on Nick’s hard-hitting and revealing first ever film about Whitney Houston that will certainly...
The company has come on board to handle worldwide sales on the latest documentary from Nick Broomfield, who directed with Rudi Dolezal
The filmmakers use previously unseen footage and recordings Whitney Can I Be Me to to recount the life and tragic death of the late music superstar Whitney Houston through those closest to her.
According to band members, “Can I Be Me” was her most used expression, so much so they sampled it and would play it at the start of rehearsals.
Broomfield produced through his Lafayette Films with Marc Hoeferlin. John Battsek, Shani Hinton, Charles Finch, Ben Silverman and the BBC’s Patrick Holland serve as executive producers.
Showtime and BBC Two financed the feature and own North American rights and UK rights (TV), respectively.
“We are excited to be working on Nick’s hard-hitting and revealing first ever film about Whitney Houston that will certainly...
- 3/2/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Patrick Holland, Channel Editor, BBC Two, today announced that the team behind “Exodus: Our Journey to Europe” has been commissioned to make a major new series following the developing stories of migration and the response to the migration crisis. 2015… Continue Reading →...
- 11/30/2016
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
Matt LeBlanc will host one of the most-watched shows in the world, Top Gear, the BBC announced on Monday.
In a statement, Patrick Holland, Channel Editor, BBC Two said, "I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear. He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious. I can't wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year."
LeBlanc has agreed a two series deal beginning next year and will be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid, with regular appearances from others including ex-race car driver Eddie Jordan and German motor-racing pro Sabine Schmitz.
In a statement, Patrick Holland, Channel Editor, BBC Two said, "I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear. He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious. I can't wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year."
LeBlanc has agreed a two series deal beginning next year and will be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid, with regular appearances from others including ex-race car driver Eddie Jordan and German motor-racing pro Sabine Schmitz.
- 9/26/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- People.com - TV Watch
Matt LeBlanc will host one of the most-watched shows in the world, Top Gear, the BBC announced on Monday. In a statement, Patrick Holland, Channel Editor, BBC Two said, "I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to Top Gear. He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious. I can't wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year." LeBlanc has agreed a two series deal beginning next year and will be joined by Chris Harris and Rory Reid, with regular appearances from others including ex-race car driver Eddie Jordan and German motor-racing pro Sabine Schmitz.
- 9/26/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- PEOPLE.com
Dara Ó Briain has announced that he will not return as host of The Apprentice spinoff You're Fired.
The comedian has presented the BBC Two show for five years but now wants to spend more time working on his own comedy, according to Press Association.
"After five years hosting You're Fired, I've decided to pass the chair on to someone else," he said. "In that time, I've interviewed 84 wannabe apprentices.
"If I interview any more, I'll turn into Claude Littner. Mainly though, I'm back on tour again this year and I'd like to enjoy getting laughs off my own incompetence for a while.
"Best of luck to whoever takes over the chair, you'll have lots of fun with them."
Patrick Holland, executive producer of The Apprentice and You're Fired, said: "Dara has been an absolutely fantastic host of You're Fired, bringing his hilarious observations, sharp insights and terrific sense of fun to the show.
The comedian has presented the BBC Two show for five years but now wants to spend more time working on his own comedy, according to Press Association.
"After five years hosting You're Fired, I've decided to pass the chair on to someone else," he said. "In that time, I've interviewed 84 wannabe apprentices.
"If I interview any more, I'll turn into Claude Littner. Mainly though, I'm back on tour again this year and I'd like to enjoy getting laughs off my own incompetence for a while.
"Best of luck to whoever takes over the chair, you'll have lots of fun with them."
Patrick Holland, executive producer of The Apprentice and You're Fired, said: "Dara has been an absolutely fantastic host of You're Fired, bringing his hilarious observations, sharp insights and terrific sense of fun to the show.
- 1/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Dara Ó Briain has announced that he will not return as host of The Apprentice spinoff You're Fired.
The comedian has presented the BBC Two show for five years but now wants to spend more time working on his own comedy, according to Press Association.
"After five years hosting You're Fired, I've decided to pass the chair on to someone else," he said. "In that time, I've interviewed 84 wannabe apprentices.
"If I interview any more, I'll turn into Claude Littner. Mainly though, I'm back on tour again this year and I'd like to enjoy getting laughs off my own incompetence for a while.
"Best of luck to whoever takes over the chair, you'll have lots of fun with them."
Patrick Holland, executive producer of The Apprentice and You're Fired, said: "Dara has been an absolutely fantastic host of You're Fired, bringing his hilarious observations, sharp insights and terrific sense of fun to the show.
The comedian has presented the BBC Two show for five years but now wants to spend more time working on his own comedy, according to Press Association.
"After five years hosting You're Fired, I've decided to pass the chair on to someone else," he said. "In that time, I've interviewed 84 wannabe apprentices.
"If I interview any more, I'll turn into Claude Littner. Mainly though, I'm back on tour again this year and I'd like to enjoy getting laughs off my own incompetence for a while.
"Best of luck to whoever takes over the chair, you'll have lots of fun with them."
Patrick Holland, executive producer of The Apprentice and You're Fired, said: "Dara has been an absolutely fantastic host of You're Fired, bringing his hilarious observations, sharp insights and terrific sense of fun to the show.
- 1/10/2015
- Digital Spy
BBC One has commissioned a new three-part documentary series on the world of gambling.
The series, which has the working title The Bookies, will go behind the scenes at Coral, one of the UK's biggest high street and online bookmakers.
It will explore the workings of the increasingly popular past-time, which is enjoyed by 8 million people in Britain each year.
It will follow the lives of punters who gamble thousands, to those who place smaller bets on football matches and television series, in a bid to learn why gambling is so popular in a time of economic recession.
Emma Willis, head of documentaries for BBC1, BBC2 and BBC4, commented: "Betting shops are a key part of the high street and an unwavering part of modern British life.
"The Bookies will take a compelling look at how the industry works, the everyday realities of life on the betting floor and why...
The series, which has the working title The Bookies, will go behind the scenes at Coral, one of the UK's biggest high street and online bookmakers.
It will explore the workings of the increasingly popular past-time, which is enjoyed by 8 million people in Britain each year.
It will follow the lives of punters who gamble thousands, to those who place smaller bets on football matches and television series, in a bid to learn why gambling is so popular in a time of economic recession.
Emma Willis, head of documentaries for BBC1, BBC2 and BBC4, commented: "Betting shops are a key part of the high street and an unwavering part of modern British life.
"The Bookies will take a compelling look at how the industry works, the everyday realities of life on the betting floor and why...
- 7/31/2014
- Digital Spy
Documentary about footballers including David Beckham to get UK theatrical release.
The Class of 92, a documentary detailing the rise to stardom of six young Manchester United footballers including David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville, will debut in selected cinemas across the UK through Universal Pictures (UK), the UK home entertainment division of Universal Pictures International Entertainment, from Dec 1.
The film will be available on DVD the following day (Dec 2).
The documentary covers 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United’s European Cup triumph, and interweaves the narrative with the social and cultural changes taking place in Britain at the time.
The production secured access to all six players and also includes interviews with Zinedine Zidane, Tony Blair, Mani from the Stone Roses, Eric Cantona and Danny Boyle.
David Beckham said: “My time with these players at Manchester United were the most special in my career. We came from different backgrounds, grew up like...
The Class of 92, a documentary detailing the rise to stardom of six young Manchester United footballers including David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville, will debut in selected cinemas across the UK through Universal Pictures (UK), the UK home entertainment division of Universal Pictures International Entertainment, from Dec 1.
The film will be available on DVD the following day (Dec 2).
The documentary covers 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United’s European Cup triumph, and interweaves the narrative with the social and cultural changes taking place in Britain at the time.
The production secured access to all six players and also includes interviews with Zinedine Zidane, Tony Blair, Mani from the Stone Roses, Eric Cantona and Danny Boyle.
David Beckham said: “My time with these players at Manchester United were the most special in my career. We came from different backgrounds, grew up like...
- 11/4/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.