Is Richard Osman’s House of Games the perfect teatime quiz show? It’s certainly in contention. Silly, funny and warm, it makes very good company. The armchairs exude a sense of convivial relaxation. There are no flashing-lights podiums or tense burden of cash prizes, making it a wholly gentler experience than, say, The Chase. It keeps the same four contestants all week long, meaning that the kind of rapport other quiz shows try to manufacture in rapid-fire Q&As with the host can naturally develop. The personalities and relationships are almost as important as the rounds and questions, and it’s all done with a sense of humour – from the deliberately naff 1970s gameshow-style fondue sets and carriage clock prizes, to the enjoyable silliness behind almost every round.
To celebrate the new series airing now on weekdays at 6pm on BBC Two, here are a few fun titbits about the show.
To celebrate the new series airing now on weekdays at 6pm on BBC Two, here are a few fun titbits about the show.
- 9/26/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Anneka Rice has poked fun at Channel 5‘s decision to axe Challege Anneka after just two episodes.
It was revealed on Tuesday (28 March) that the reboot of the show, which first aired in 1989, had been pulled from programming schedules.
The move comes after episode two, which was broadcast on Saturday (25 March), attracted less than one million viewers.
A spokesperson for Channel 5 said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
Following this, Rice shared her “thanks” to viewers who had tuned in, explaining: “We always knew we were on a ‘floating schedule’ so might be bumped off at any moment. We’ll keep you posted.
“The...
It was revealed on Tuesday (28 March) that the reboot of the show, which first aired in 1989, had been pulled from programming schedules.
The move comes after episode two, which was broadcast on Saturday (25 March), attracted less than one million viewers.
A spokesperson for Channel 5 said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
Following this, Rice shared her “thanks” to viewers who had tuned in, explaining: “We always knew we were on a ‘floating schedule’ so might be bumped off at any moment. We’ll keep you posted.
“The...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Russell Crowe has addressed the rumours he will be in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel.
The new film, focusing on Lucius, the son of Maximus’s lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 original), is set to be released in 2024.
Movie fans have been wondering whether Crowe, who played Maximus, will appear in some way in the film. As he dies in the original, it has been theorised that he could show up in a flashback.
“I think when they’re shooting in the colosseum and stuff, I’ll be lying like 6ft underground,” Crowe quipped via video call on this Saturday’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show (1 April), adding: “You won’t see me, but I’ll be there beneath the ground.”
Crowe then conclusively said he is “not involved” in the film – and that he has barely even spoken to Scott about the project despite recently meeting up with him.
The new film, focusing on Lucius, the son of Maximus’s lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 original), is set to be released in 2024.
Movie fans have been wondering whether Crowe, who played Maximus, will appear in some way in the film. As he dies in the original, it has been theorised that he could show up in a flashback.
“I think when they’re shooting in the colosseum and stuff, I’ll be lying like 6ft underground,” Crowe quipped via video call on this Saturday’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show (1 April), adding: “You won’t see me, but I’ll be there beneath the ground.”
Crowe then conclusively said he is “not involved” in the film – and that he has barely even spoken to Scott about the project despite recently meeting up with him.
- 3/31/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Joe Lycett has sent former prime minister Liz Truss a personal (tongue-in-cheek) invitation to “speak her mind” on his new talk show.
In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.
Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”
Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”
Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
“Now I know you haven...
In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.
Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”
Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”
Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
“Now I know you haven...
- 3/31/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Russell Crowe has addressed the rumours he will be in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel.
The new film, focusing on Lucius, the son of Maximus’s lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 original), is set to be released in 2024.
Movie fans have been wondering whether Crowe, who played Maximus, will appear in some way in the film. As he dies in the original, it has been theorised that he could show up in a flashback.
“I think when they’re shooting in the colosseum and stuff, I’ll be lying like 6ft underground,” Crowe quipped via video call on this Saturday’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show (1 April), adding: “You won’t see me, but I’ll be there beneath the ground.”
Crowe then conclusively said he is “not involved” in the film – and that he has barely even spoken to Scott about the project despite recently meeting up with him.
The new film, focusing on Lucius, the son of Maximus’s lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 original), is set to be released in 2024.
Movie fans have been wondering whether Crowe, who played Maximus, will appear in some way in the film. As he dies in the original, it has been theorised that he could show up in a flashback.
“I think when they’re shooting in the colosseum and stuff, I’ll be lying like 6ft underground,” Crowe quipped via video call on this Saturday’s episode of The Jonathan Ross Show (1 April), adding: “You won’t see me, but I’ll be there beneath the ground.”
Crowe then conclusively said he is “not involved” in the film – and that he has barely even spoken to Scott about the project despite recently meeting up with him.
- 3/30/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
It’s been eight years since Taskmaster first started – and series 15 has arrived just months after the previous ended.
Returning to host proceedings are Greg Davies and Alex Horne, and joining them for the latest iteration is a bunch of comedians who could well provide the comedy show with its best line-up in a while.
Heading up the contestants for series 15 is Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle.
Boyle’s appearance on the show comes days after it was announced that the BBC had cancelled his series New World Order – something he said “didn’t come as a surprise”.
A BBC spokesperson commented: “We would like to thank Frankie Boyle and all those involved for six great series of New World Order.”
The corporation also made it clear that they are not severing ties with Boyle, adding: “We look forward to seeing what he does next on the BBC.”
Also on series...
Returning to host proceedings are Greg Davies and Alex Horne, and joining them for the latest iteration is a bunch of comedians who could well provide the comedy show with its best line-up in a while.
Heading up the contestants for series 15 is Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle.
Boyle’s appearance on the show comes days after it was announced that the BBC had cancelled his series New World Order – something he said “didn’t come as a surprise”.
A BBC spokesperson commented: “We would like to thank Frankie Boyle and all those involved for six great series of New World Order.”
The corporation also made it clear that they are not severing ties with Boyle, adding: “We look forward to seeing what he does next on the BBC.”
Also on series...
- 3/30/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Taron Egerton has expressed his strong disdain for wearing fake moustaches, going so far as to compare the “horrendous” experience to childbirth.
The 33-year-old Welsh actor stars as real-life videogame designer Henk Rogers in Apple TV Plus’ new movie Tetris – released on Friday (31 March) – which tells the story of how the Russian video game made its way to the West.
To accurately portray a young Rogers, Egerton was made to wear a fake moustache throughout the film.
“It’s absolutely horrendous, I will never do it ever again, it doesn’t matter how much you pay me. Don’t let me wear a fake moustache ever again,” the Kingsman: The Secret Service actor pleaded during an appearance on Good Morning Britain’s Thursday (30 March) episode.
Recalling that he had sported one years ago in 2016’s sports drama Eddie the Eagle, Egerton explained: “I wore that for part of the movie,...
The 33-year-old Welsh actor stars as real-life videogame designer Henk Rogers in Apple TV Plus’ new movie Tetris – released on Friday (31 March) – which tells the story of how the Russian video game made its way to the West.
To accurately portray a young Rogers, Egerton was made to wear a fake moustache throughout the film.
“It’s absolutely horrendous, I will never do it ever again, it doesn’t matter how much you pay me. Don’t let me wear a fake moustache ever again,” the Kingsman: The Secret Service actor pleaded during an appearance on Good Morning Britain’s Thursday (30 March) episode.
Recalling that he had sported one years ago in 2016’s sports drama Eddie the Eagle, Egerton explained: “I wore that for part of the movie,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Film
Joe Lycett has sent former prime minister Liz Truss a personal (tongue-in-cheek) invitation to “speak her mind” on his new talk show.
In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.
Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”
Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”
Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
“Now I know you haven...
In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.
Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”
Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”
Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
“Now I know you haven...
- 3/30/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Amanda Holden has raised eyebrows with her “bizarre” tribute to Paul O’Grady, who has died, aged 67.
The Heart Radio presenter reacted to news of the TV host and comedian’s death while co-hosting her show with Jamie Theakston on Wednesday (29 March).
Holden, who appeared alongside O’Grady on an episode of his ITV series For the Love of Dogs in 2021, said she was in “complete shock” over the news.
She called him “really funny” and “very witty”, stating that “everything that came out of his mouth was brilliant”.
However, Holden then said: “Do you know what I loved about him? He was not woke in any way. He had massive opinions on everything, which, I love people like that.”
Listeners have taken umbrage with Holden’s use of the word “woke”, arguing it was out of context and had no place being used for such a tribute.
In the Collins Dictionary,...
The Heart Radio presenter reacted to news of the TV host and comedian’s death while co-hosting her show with Jamie Theakston on Wednesday (29 March).
Holden, who appeared alongside O’Grady on an episode of his ITV series For the Love of Dogs in 2021, said she was in “complete shock” over the news.
She called him “really funny” and “very witty”, stating that “everything that came out of his mouth was brilliant”.
However, Holden then said: “Do you know what I loved about him? He was not woke in any way. He had massive opinions on everything, which, I love people like that.”
Listeners have taken umbrage with Holden’s use of the word “woke”, arguing it was out of context and had no place being used for such a tribute.
In the Collins Dictionary,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Andi Peters has praised ITV’s daytime programming for “championing diversity on screen in leading roles”.
On Tuesday (28 March), Peters was the recipient of a Rts Programme Award for Loose Men, a special all-male edition of daily chat show Loose Women.
The episode aired in October to mark Black History Month, with Peters hosting alongside panellists Jordan Banjo, Ore Oduba and Shaun Wallace.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), Peters showed off the award while praising ITV for their commitment to diversity on stage and joking that white presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Arnold were “outnumbered”.
“Can I just say one thing very quickly?” he asked. “I just think on ITV daytime, we have celebrated diversity. Look at the desk right now. You’re outnumbered. Doesn’t happen all the time.
“There are three people of colour sitting at this desk right now. That is important for every...
On Tuesday (28 March), Peters was the recipient of a Rts Programme Award for Loose Men, a special all-male edition of daily chat show Loose Women.
The episode aired in October to mark Black History Month, with Peters hosting alongside panellists Jordan Banjo, Ore Oduba and Shaun Wallace.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), Peters showed off the award while praising ITV for their commitment to diversity on stage and joking that white presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Arnold were “outnumbered”.
“Can I just say one thing very quickly?” he asked. “I just think on ITV daytime, we have celebrated diversity. Look at the desk right now. You’re outnumbered. Doesn’t happen all the time.
“There are three people of colour sitting at this desk right now. That is important for every...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Daisy May Cooper has fiercely condemned one of London’s most famous theatre schools, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
The creator and star ofThis Country and Am I Being Unreasonable? trained at the institution in the mid-2000s.
“I’ve not known bullying like what I experienced in that school, in any f***ing workplace,” she told the Evening Standard in a new interview.
“I don’t think that I realised that it was real bullying until I started talking to other people from my year, or other people that went… That [kind of] bullying does not need to exist anywhere.
“It’s not like, ‘We’re trying to shape you into the best people that you could be, so we’ve got to be mean.’ That’s not going to get the best out of people, that’s going to leave [them] with scars that they can never fix.”
She...
The creator and star ofThis Country and Am I Being Unreasonable? trained at the institution in the mid-2000s.
“I’ve not known bullying like what I experienced in that school, in any f***ing workplace,” she told the Evening Standard in a new interview.
“I don’t think that I realised that it was real bullying until I started talking to other people from my year, or other people that went… That [kind of] bullying does not need to exist anywhere.
“It’s not like, ‘We’re trying to shape you into the best people that you could be, so we’ve got to be mean.’ That’s not going to get the best out of people, that’s going to leave [them] with scars that they can never fix.”
She...
- 3/30/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The Avengers star Linda Thorson has recalled her last conversation with Paul O’Grady just hours before his death.
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night aged 67, with the news prompting an outpouring of tributes from his fans and famous friends.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), actor Thorson spoke about her friendship with O’Grady. The pair met due to the presenter’s love of the Sixties TV show The Avengers, in which Thorson starred.
“Paul rang me on Tuesday at 3 o’clock,” she told hosts Adil Ray and Susanna Reid. “We spoke for an hour – one of the best conversations I’ve ever had.”
Thorson said that O’Grady had spoken excitedly about his current performance as Miss Hannigan in the touring production of Annie the Musical.
“He was absolutely over the moon,” Thorson said. “He loved the cast… He was so upbeat,...
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night aged 67, with the news prompting an outpouring of tributes from his fans and famous friends.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), actor Thorson spoke about her friendship with O’Grady. The pair met due to the presenter’s love of the Sixties TV show The Avengers, in which Thorson starred.
“Paul rang me on Tuesday at 3 o’clock,” she told hosts Adil Ray and Susanna Reid. “We spoke for an hour – one of the best conversations I’ve ever had.”
Thorson said that O’Grady had spoken excitedly about his current performance as Miss Hannigan in the touring production of Annie the Musical.
“He was absolutely over the moon,” Thorson said. “He loved the cast… He was so upbeat,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady was planning to lead a campaign calling on the police to apologise for historic persecution of the LGBT+ community, one of his friends has said.
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
The news prompted an outpouring of support as fans remembered O’Grady, also known as his drag queen persona Lily Savage, for his work as both an entertainer and an activist.
Appearing on Radio 4 on Wednesday (29 March) campaigner Peter Tatchell, of whose foundation O’Grady was a patron, said that O’Grady was going to lead a forthcoming campaign asking for an apology from the police.
“He was a fierce opponent of the Thatcher government over its attacks upon the LGBT+ community, particularly Section 28, and he was appalled by the levels of police harassment that were still going on right through the 1990s,” he said...
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
The news prompted an outpouring of support as fans remembered O’Grady, also known as his drag queen persona Lily Savage, for his work as both an entertainer and an activist.
Appearing on Radio 4 on Wednesday (29 March) campaigner Peter Tatchell, of whose foundation O’Grady was a patron, said that O’Grady was going to lead a forthcoming campaign asking for an apology from the police.
“He was a fierce opponent of the Thatcher government over its attacks upon the LGBT+ community, particularly Section 28, and he was appalled by the levels of police harassment that were still going on right through the 1990s,” he said...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Nicolas Cage has denied that he went full method on the set of Renfield, in which he plays Dracula.
In the new movie, Cage, 59, plays the vampire, while Nicholas Hoult, 33, portrays the title character, Dracula’s long-suffering assistant and henchman.
Renfield director Chris McKay recently claimed in an interview that “whatever scene we did he [Cage] would still be 100 per cent living in that attitude after we stopped shooting”.
The director added: “So if he’s a little frosty in the scene he’s going to have a little bit of that between takes. But still up for whatever we were doing.”
At the New York City premiere on Tuesday (28 March), Cage told The Hollywood Reporter that he remembers things differently. “I just don’t have that recollection, I don’t know why Chris said that,” he said.
“I had a lot of laughs in between takes with both Chris McKay and Nick Hoult,...
In the new movie, Cage, 59, plays the vampire, while Nicholas Hoult, 33, portrays the title character, Dracula’s long-suffering assistant and henchman.
Renfield director Chris McKay recently claimed in an interview that “whatever scene we did he [Cage] would still be 100 per cent living in that attitude after we stopped shooting”.
The director added: “So if he’s a little frosty in the scene he’s going to have a little bit of that between takes. But still up for whatever we were doing.”
At the New York City premiere on Tuesday (28 March), Cage told The Hollywood Reporter that he remembers things differently. “I just don’t have that recollection, I don’t know why Chris said that,” he said.
“I had a lot of laughs in between takes with both Chris McKay and Nick Hoult,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Mike Myers has responded to claims that a crew member was fired from one of his films because they looked him in the eye.
Last week, radio presenter Jay Brody alleged on social media that he had been working in security on the set of 2008 comedy The Love Guru.
Brody claimed that he was warned that “if you look at him, you’re going to get fired”, and was later fired after he “caught his eye for a second”.
In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Myers’ representatives said that the Austin Powers star was unaware of the alleged incident.
“Mike knows nothing about this,” they said. “Not aware of anyone being hired or fired.”
Brody initially shared his claims in response to a viral video that showed Keanu Reeves moving production equipment while on the set of John Wick: Chapter 4.
“People saying that ‘he shouldn’t be praised for...
Last week, radio presenter Jay Brody alleged on social media that he had been working in security on the set of 2008 comedy The Love Guru.
Brody claimed that he was warned that “if you look at him, you’re going to get fired”, and was later fired after he “caught his eye for a second”.
In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Myers’ representatives said that the Austin Powers star was unaware of the alleged incident.
“Mike knows nothing about this,” they said. “Not aware of anyone being hired or fired.”
Brody initially shared his claims in response to a viral video that showed Keanu Reeves moving production equipment while on the set of John Wick: Chapter 4.
“People saying that ‘he shouldn’t be praised for...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Film
Blue Bloods’ stars and producers have reportedly agreed to take a significant pay cut in order to greenlight the renewal of the police drama for a 14th season.
On Wednesday (29 March), CBS’s Tom Selleck-led series, which is currently in the middle of airing its 13th season, announced it would be returning for yet another.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the show have said the renewal came only after its stars and key producers accepted a pay reduction of 25 per cent.
The Independent has contacted CBS for comment.
Announcing its renewal, CBS Entertainment president Amy Resienbach said: “Blue Bloods has dominated Friday nights since its premiere and remained an important anchor for CBS’ winning lineup.
“We can’t wait to pull a chair up to the Reagan family dinner table for another fantastic season.”
The 14th season renewal now makes the police procedural the network’s second longest-running show behind NCIS,...
On Wednesday (29 March), CBS’s Tom Selleck-led series, which is currently in the middle of airing its 13th season, announced it would be returning for yet another.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the show have said the renewal came only after its stars and key producers accepted a pay reduction of 25 per cent.
The Independent has contacted CBS for comment.
Announcing its renewal, CBS Entertainment president Amy Resienbach said: “Blue Bloods has dominated Friday nights since its premiere and remained an important anchor for CBS’ winning lineup.
“We can’t wait to pull a chair up to the Reagan family dinner table for another fantastic season.”
The 14th season renewal now makes the police procedural the network’s second longest-running show behind NCIS,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Joe Lycett has responded to the news of Paul O’Grady’s death with a comment on how much of an inspiration the presenter was to him.
O’Grady died on Tuesday (28 March) at the age of 67. In a statement, his partner Andre Portasio said that his death was “unexpected but peaceful”.
Since his death, several celebrities have shared stories about the presenter and animal lover.
On Wednesday (29 March), Lycett posted a tribute on social media.
“I’m sad about Paul O’Grady,” he wrote in a tweet.
“I hoped I might meet him one day to tell him what an inspiration he was to me: how I loved gloriously loose and effortless his shows were, how he proved you could be political in a light ent space and that you could do all this and be really, really funny.”
In response to his tribute, several fans have shared their own memories of O’Grady,...
O’Grady died on Tuesday (28 March) at the age of 67. In a statement, his partner Andre Portasio said that his death was “unexpected but peaceful”.
Since his death, several celebrities have shared stories about the presenter and animal lover.
On Wednesday (29 March), Lycett posted a tribute on social media.
“I’m sad about Paul O’Grady,” he wrote in a tweet.
“I hoped I might meet him one day to tell him what an inspiration he was to me: how I loved gloriously loose and effortless his shows were, how he proved you could be political in a light ent space and that you could do all this and be really, really funny.”
In response to his tribute, several fans have shared their own memories of O’Grady,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Dominic Raab got Paul O’Grady’s name wrong while paying tribute to the late TV star and comedian.
The deputy prime minister was speaking during PMQs when he addressed the “unexpected” death of 67-year-old O’Grady, which was announced on Wednesday (29 March).
Taking to the podium, the Conservative politican said: “Paul Grayson was an incredible comic, but he also...”
After heckling from those gathered in the House of Commons, he smiled, before correcting himself.
Raab the paid tribute to O’Grady, whom he said “broke glass ceilings and boundaries” with his alter-ego, Lily Savage.
O’Grady was a vocal critic of the Conservative party. In the wake of his death, a clip of him tearing into the Tories during his ITV chat show The Paul O’Grady Show went viral on social media.
“I bet when they were children they laughed in Bambi when his mother got shot,” he said. At one stage,...
The deputy prime minister was speaking during PMQs when he addressed the “unexpected” death of 67-year-old O’Grady, which was announced on Wednesday (29 March).
Taking to the podium, the Conservative politican said: “Paul Grayson was an incredible comic, but he also...”
After heckling from those gathered in the House of Commons, he smiled, before correcting himself.
Raab the paid tribute to O’Grady, whom he said “broke glass ceilings and boundaries” with his alter-ego, Lily Savage.
O’Grady was a vocal critic of the Conservative party. In the wake of his death, a clip of him tearing into the Tories during his ITV chat show The Paul O’Grady Show went viral on social media.
“I bet when they were children they laughed in Bambi when his mother got shot,” he said. At one stage,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Anneka Rice has poked fun at Channel 5‘s decision to axe Challege Anneka after just two episodes.
It was revealed on Tuesday (28 March) that the return o the show, which first aired in 1989, had pulled episode three of the reboot from its programming schedule this weekend.
The move comes after episode two, which was broadcast on Saturday (25 March), attracted less than one million viewers.
A spokesperson for Channel 5 said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
Following this, Rice shared her “thanks” to viewers who had tuned in, explaining: “We always knew we were on a ‘floating schedule’ so might be bumped off at any moment.
It was revealed on Tuesday (28 March) that the return o the show, which first aired in 1989, had pulled episode three of the reboot from its programming schedule this weekend.
The move comes after episode two, which was broadcast on Saturday (25 March), attracted less than one million viewers.
A spokesperson for Channel 5 said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
Following this, Rice shared her “thanks” to viewers who had tuned in, explaining: “We always knew we were on a ‘floating schedule’ so might be bumped off at any moment.
- 3/29/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
HBO has clarified why House of the Dragon is losing two episodes in season two.
The Game of Thrones prequel, set almost 200 years before the events of the original series, was commissioned for a follow-up season shortly after its successful debut in 2021.
It’s reported that, at the time, the plan was for it to run for 10 episodes, but that it will now be just eight episodes long.
The change comes after a leadershap shake-up at Warner Bros Discovery, which is HBO’s parent company, leading many to assume the decision was due to cutting costs.
But HBO combatted this notion while confirming the eight-episode count, telling Deadline that the shorter run was “story-driven”.
This comes as showrunner Ryan Condal and his team of producers prepare to shoot the second season in the UK ahead of a summer 2024 release. It’s being reported that Condal and George Rr Martin, who...
The Game of Thrones prequel, set almost 200 years before the events of the original series, was commissioned for a follow-up season shortly after its successful debut in 2021.
It’s reported that, at the time, the plan was for it to run for 10 episodes, but that it will now be just eight episodes long.
The change comes after a leadershap shake-up at Warner Bros Discovery, which is HBO’s parent company, leading many to assume the decision was due to cutting costs.
But HBO combatted this notion while confirming the eight-episode count, telling Deadline that the shorter run was “story-driven”.
This comes as showrunner Ryan Condal and his team of producers prepare to shoot the second season in the UK ahead of a summer 2024 release. It’s being reported that Condal and George Rr Martin, who...
- 3/29/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Hugh Grant has discussed how the atmosphere on film sets has changed considerably since he was starting out, because of the presence of mobile phones in people’s lives.
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night (27 March), the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves star said he feels that film sets are “weird” because people aren’t as close as they used to be.
“You know, in the old days, by the end of the second week, you were all getting drunk in the evening and having dinner and falling in love with each other and all that,” he told Colbert.
“And all that stopped because of telephones. Really everyone goes home and looks at Twitter. It’s so sad.”
Colbert then suggested: “So, if there weren’t telephones on set, there’d be more affairs going on?”
“Yeah, I think so,” Grant replied.
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night (27 March), the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves star said he feels that film sets are “weird” because people aren’t as close as they used to be.
“You know, in the old days, by the end of the second week, you were all getting drunk in the evening and having dinner and falling in love with each other and all that,” he told Colbert.
“And all that stopped because of telephones. Really everyone goes home and looks at Twitter. It’s so sad.”
Colbert then suggested: “So, if there weren’t telephones on set, there’d be more affairs going on?”
“Yeah, I think so,” Grant replied.
- 3/29/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Lorraine Kelly and other people from the TV industry have paid tribute to Paul O’Grady, who died on Tuesday (28 March) evening.
The news of O’Grady’s death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening,” he said. “We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
“I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
Many from the TV industry paid tribute to O’Grady after news emerged of his death.
“Such sad news,” wrote Lorraine Kelly. “Paul O’Grady – funny,...
The news of O’Grady’s death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening,” he said. “We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
“I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
Many from the TV industry paid tribute to O’Grady after news emerged of his death.
“Such sad news,” wrote Lorraine Kelly. “Paul O’Grady – funny,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Anneka Rice has shared her gratitude to viewers of Challenge Anneka after it was dropped from Channel 5’s programming lineup.
The show, which sees the presenter attempt to complete various helpful tasks in local communities, originally aired from 1989 to 1995.
It was recommissioned for a new four-episode run last year, with the first two episodes airing earlier this month (18 and 25 March).
However, it was announced on Tuesday (28 March) that Channel 5 would no longer air the remaining instalments of the entertainment programme as planned.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the channel said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
According to The Sun, the most recent...
The show, which sees the presenter attempt to complete various helpful tasks in local communities, originally aired from 1989 to 1995.
It was recommissioned for a new four-episode run last year, with the first two episodes airing earlier this month (18 and 25 March).
However, it was announced on Tuesday (28 March) that Channel 5 would no longer air the remaining instalments of the entertainment programme as planned.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the channel said: “The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.
“The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka’s return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon.”
According to The Sun, the most recent...
- 3/28/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Lorraine Kelly has opened up about the advice she received from actor and comedian Billy Connolly that helped her combat impostor syndrome.
The Scottish broadcaster has hosted her own weekday morning programme on ITV since the early Nineties.
Lorraine, as it has been known since 2010, sees Kelly discussing the main stories from the morning’s newspapers, as well as segments for fashion, health and entertainment.
Despite her success, the presenter has admitted to feeling an element of impostor syndrome in her career.
In a new interview with Prima, Kelly spoke about how coming from working-class beginnings contributed to a feeling of insecurity in professional settings.
“Coming from a working-class background, I can get impostor syndrome,” she explained.
According to her, Connolly, a fellow Scot, told her the importance of moving past this feeling.
“I’ll ask myself, ‘Am I really good enough to be here?’ Billy Connolly once told me...
The Scottish broadcaster has hosted her own weekday morning programme on ITV since the early Nineties.
Lorraine, as it has been known since 2010, sees Kelly discussing the main stories from the morning’s newspapers, as well as segments for fashion, health and entertainment.
Despite her success, the presenter has admitted to feeling an element of impostor syndrome in her career.
In a new interview with Prima, Kelly spoke about how coming from working-class beginnings contributed to a feeling of insecurity in professional settings.
“Coming from a working-class background, I can get impostor syndrome,” she explained.
According to her, Connolly, a fellow Scot, told her the importance of moving past this feeling.
“I’ll ask myself, ‘Am I really good enough to be here?’ Billy Connolly once told me...
- 3/28/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
You can get a double dose of Alex Horne on your TV tonight, as his brand-new six-part sitcom The Horne Section TV Show premieres on All4 today.
Horne will be playing a fictionalised version of himself, who tires of being Greg Davies’ little assistant, and decides to pitch his own late-night music chat show on Channel 4, featuring his band The Horne Section, to be filmed at his chaotic home.
Irreverent and sometimes surreal, the humour is self-aware and silly, with the lovable blend of comedy and catchy music that The Horne Section is known for. It’s a little bit scrappy and homemade, but benefits from not taking itself too seriously, and grows in confidence over the first three episodes as it carves out its own identity.
Desiree Burch is excellent, high-energy fun as the frustrated producer, Greg Davies’ particular brand of petulant, egotistical hilarity is in full force,...
Horne will be playing a fictionalised version of himself, who tires of being Greg Davies’ little assistant, and decides to pitch his own late-night music chat show on Channel 4, featuring his band The Horne Section, to be filmed at his chaotic home.
Irreverent and sometimes surreal, the humour is self-aware and silly, with the lovable blend of comedy and catchy music that The Horne Section is known for. It’s a little bit scrappy and homemade, but benefits from not taking itself too seriously, and grows in confidence over the first three episodes as it carves out its own identity.
Desiree Burch is excellent, high-energy fun as the frustrated producer, Greg Davies’ particular brand of petulant, egotistical hilarity is in full force,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
David Baddiel, Kathy Burke and Krishnan Guru-Murthy are among the celebrities who have reacted with joy to Miriam Margolyes swearing about Jeremy Hunt live on Radio 4’s Today programme.
At the end of an interview on the Saturday morning episode of the show (15 October), actor Margolyes told the hosts her reaction to seeing the new chancellor, Hunt, in the studio.
“When I saw him there,” she told Justin Webb and Martha Kearney, “I said, ‘You’ve got a hell of a job, best of luck.’ And what I really want to say was, ‘F*** you, bastard.’ But you cant say that.”
“Oh no no no you mustn’t say that,” replied Webb. “We’ll have to have you out of the studio now.”
“We will,” added Kearney. “With many apologies.”
Reacting to the chaotic scenes on Twitter, comedian Baddiel posted: “I love the panic on the presenters’ parts. They know...
At the end of an interview on the Saturday morning episode of the show (15 October), actor Margolyes told the hosts her reaction to seeing the new chancellor, Hunt, in the studio.
“When I saw him there,” she told Justin Webb and Martha Kearney, “I said, ‘You’ve got a hell of a job, best of luck.’ And what I really want to say was, ‘F*** you, bastard.’ But you cant say that.”
“Oh no no no you mustn’t say that,” replied Webb. “We’ll have to have you out of the studio now.”
“We will,” added Kearney. “With many apologies.”
Reacting to the chaotic scenes on Twitter, comedian Baddiel posted: “I love the panic on the presenters’ parts. They know...
- 10/15/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. has commissioned 149 hours of new and returning lifestyle shows in the U.K.
The programs include “The Big Body Clinic,” “The Edinburgh Auction House” and “Charlotte Church’s Dream Build,” and will air on Discovery’s stable of U.K. linear channels. They will also be made available on streaming service Discovery+.
The sheer volume of unscripted commissions for Warner Bros. Discovery’s linear channels in the U.K. sends a clear signal that the unscripted pipeline for the combined Discovery+ and HBO Max platform — when it does eventually launch — will largely stem from the Discovery side of operations.
Discovery+ launched in the U.K. in November 2020, but HBO Max has yet to roll out, due to the legacy output deal between HBO and Sky, which sews up the vast majority of HBO and some HBO Max content for Sky channels and its SVOD service Now TV.
The programs include “The Big Body Clinic,” “The Edinburgh Auction House” and “Charlotte Church’s Dream Build,” and will air on Discovery’s stable of U.K. linear channels. They will also be made available on streaming service Discovery+.
The sheer volume of unscripted commissions for Warner Bros. Discovery’s linear channels in the U.K. sends a clear signal that the unscripted pipeline for the combined Discovery+ and HBO Max platform — when it does eventually launch — will largely stem from the Discovery side of operations.
Discovery+ launched in the U.K. in November 2020, but HBO Max has yet to roll out, due to the legacy output deal between HBO and Sky, which sews up the vast majority of HBO and some HBO Max content for Sky channels and its SVOD service Now TV.
- 8/2/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran and Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount’s Channel 5 To Revive BBC Cult Hit ‘Challenge Anneka’ After 30 Years
Paramount-owned Channel 5 is reviving BBC format Challenge Anneka after almost 30 years. Led by presenter Anneka Rice, the show involves Rice being dropped at secret locations to meet individuals at the heart of a challenge, which she, along with a team of volunteers and regular Dave the Soundman, then has to help solve. The show was a cult hit for BBC One, running from 1989 to 1995 and revived by ITV for specials in 2006. Channel 5 has rebooted several older UK shows of late including BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small and quiz format Eggheads. “There’s never been a better time to bring back such a loved series to our screens,” said Guy Davies, Commissioning Editor VP Non Scripted UK Originals Channel 5/Paramount+. ITV Studios label Twofour is producing.
Viaplay Secures English Football Rights
Scandi streamer Viaplay has made...
Paramount-owned Channel 5 is reviving BBC format Challenge Anneka after almost 30 years. Led by presenter Anneka Rice, the show involves Rice being dropped at secret locations to meet individuals at the heart of a challenge, which she, along with a team of volunteers and regular Dave the Soundman, then has to help solve. The show was a cult hit for BBC One, running from 1989 to 1995 and revived by ITV for specials in 2006. Channel 5 has rebooted several older UK shows of late including BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small and quiz format Eggheads. “There’s never been a better time to bring back such a loved series to our screens,” said Guy Davies, Commissioning Editor VP Non Scripted UK Originals Channel 5/Paramount+. ITV Studios label Twofour is producing.
Viaplay Secures English Football Rights
Scandi streamer Viaplay has made...
- 5/23/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
BAFTA-winning “X-Men” actor James McAvoy, “Star Wars” actor Daisy Ridley, musician Dizzee Rascal and Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall are among the luminaries participating in a celebrity version of hit show “The Great British Bake Off.”
“The Great Celebrity Bake Off” is in aid of the Stand Up To Cancer charity and will air on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 this spring. The five new episodes will feature 20 famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, music and film.
They also include double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes; actor and comedian John Bishop; filmmaker and author Stacey Dooley; comedian and presenter Tom Allen; comedian, author, screenwriter and television presenter David Baddiel; internet celebrity Ksi; TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan; author and broadcaster Philippa Perry; broadcaster Nick Grimshaw; comedian Rob Beckett; singer-songwriter Alexandra Burke; TV personality Anneka Rice; actor Reece Shearsmith; multi-platinum selling artist Anne-Marie; singer-songwriter Nadine Coyle; and comedian,...
“The Great Celebrity Bake Off” is in aid of the Stand Up To Cancer charity and will air on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 this spring. The five new episodes will feature 20 famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, music and film.
They also include double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes; actor and comedian John Bishop; filmmaker and author Stacey Dooley; comedian and presenter Tom Allen; comedian, author, screenwriter and television presenter David Baddiel; internet celebrity Ksi; TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan; author and broadcaster Philippa Perry; broadcaster Nick Grimshaw; comedian Rob Beckett; singer-songwriter Alexandra Burke; TV personality Anneka Rice; actor Reece Shearsmith; multi-platinum selling artist Anne-Marie; singer-songwriter Nadine Coyle; and comedian,...
- 1/29/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Great Celebrity Bake Off’: Daisy Ridley & James McAvoy Among Stars Signed Up For Charity Series
British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled an impressive line-up for the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off, which is made to support Stand Up To Cancer fundraising efforts.
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley and Atonement star James McAvoy are among those booked for The Great Celebrity Bake Off, a five-part series that will premiere in the spring in the UK.
Other stars include athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, comedian John Bishop, TV host Stacey Dooley, comedian Tom Allen, comedian David Baddiel, Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall, YouTuber Ksi, Paralympian Ade Adepitan, author Philippa Perry, broadcaster Nick Grimshaw, comedian Rob Beckett, singer Alexandra Burke, TV host Anneka Rice, actor Reece Shearsmith, musician Dizzee Rascal, musician Anne-Marie, singer Nadine Coyle and comedian Katherine Ryan.
Sarah Lazenby, Channel 4’s outgoing head of formats and features, said, “What we all need right now is more joy. Bake Off is serving up yet another...
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley and Atonement star James McAvoy are among those booked for The Great Celebrity Bake Off, a five-part series that will premiere in the spring in the UK.
Other stars include athlete Dame Kelly Holmes, comedian John Bishop, TV host Stacey Dooley, comedian Tom Allen, comedian David Baddiel, Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall, YouTuber Ksi, Paralympian Ade Adepitan, author Philippa Perry, broadcaster Nick Grimshaw, comedian Rob Beckett, singer Alexandra Burke, TV host Anneka Rice, actor Reece Shearsmith, musician Dizzee Rascal, musician Anne-Marie, singer Nadine Coyle and comedian Katherine Ryan.
Sarah Lazenby, Channel 4’s outgoing head of formats and features, said, “What we all need right now is more joy. Bake Off is serving up yet another...
- 1/28/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Nordoff Robbins' annual festive event played host to a number of celebrity performers, readers and guests to raise funds for their vital music therapy work.
To accompany their mince pies and mulled wine, guests were treated to carols by candlelight, with a welcome from Simon Mayo on behalf of Nordoff Robbins and Scala Radio – the charity’s partner for 2019.
Festive readings were shared by stars such as Giles Terera, Anneka Rice, Nikki Amuka-Bird, as well as renowned TV and film actor of ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Sherlock’ fame, Andrew Scott. Performances included sets from the nation’s favourite tenor and multi-platinum selling classical powerhouse, Alfie Boe, as well as composer, pianist, producer and one of the fastest-growing classical artists in the world, Alexis Ffrench, and Opera’s coolest soprano, Danielle De Niese.
Boe and De Niese gave guests an unexpected treat when they teamed up for a special dual rendition of the classical crossover hit,...
To accompany their mince pies and mulled wine, guests were treated to carols by candlelight, with a welcome from Simon Mayo on behalf of Nordoff Robbins and Scala Radio – the charity’s partner for 2019.
Festive readings were shared by stars such as Giles Terera, Anneka Rice, Nikki Amuka-Bird, as well as renowned TV and film actor of ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Sherlock’ fame, Andrew Scott. Performances included sets from the nation’s favourite tenor and multi-platinum selling classical powerhouse, Alfie Boe, as well as composer, pianist, producer and one of the fastest-growing classical artists in the world, Alexis Ffrench, and Opera’s coolest soprano, Danielle De Niese.
Boe and De Niese gave guests an unexpected treat when they teamed up for a special dual rendition of the classical crossover hit,...
- 12/23/2019
- Look to the Stars
Alesha Dixon, Martin Clunes OBE, Deborah Meaden, Anneka Rice, Susan George, Virginia McKenna OBE, Brian Blessed OBE, Fiona Shaw Cbe, Steve Backshall and Lucy Watson have written to EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella urging him to support a proposal by African nations to protect the imperiled giraffe.
The species has declined by up to 40 percent in the past 30 years. The proposal will be discussed at a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) in Colombo, Sri Lanka starting in late May, but it has little chance of success without the support of the EU voting bloc.
In an open letter co-signed by the Born Free Foundation, Humane Society International, the International Fund For Animal Welfare, Pro Wildlife, Animal Defenders International, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Biological Diversity, Animal Welfare Institute, and Avaaz, the stars urge the EU Commission...
The species has declined by up to 40 percent in the past 30 years. The proposal will be discussed at a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) in Colombo, Sri Lanka starting in late May, but it has little chance of success without the support of the EU voting bloc.
In an open letter co-signed by the Born Free Foundation, Humane Society International, the International Fund For Animal Welfare, Pro Wildlife, Animal Defenders International, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Biological Diversity, Animal Welfare Institute, and Avaaz, the stars urge the EU Commission...
- 3/27/2019
- Look to the Stars
If you enjoyed Anne Rice’s return to horror earlier this year with The Wolf Gift, you’ll be happy to learn that she’s working on a sequel:
” ‘The Wolves of Midwinter’ will be my next published book, coming out in October of 2013. It’s a sequel to ‘The Wolf Gift,’ focusing on how Reuben and the Morphenkinder of Nideck Point celebrate Christmas with their human neighbors and loved ones, and how they celebrate their own secret Yuletide rituals deep in the Nideck forest. New characters, new secrets, new mysteries will be revealed. It’s a pleasure to be able to announce the book.”
The Wolf Gift was released this past February and we’ve included the synopsis below for those that want to learn more about it. You can keep up with Anne Rice at her Facebook page and http://annerice.com/
The Wolf Gift: “A daring new...
” ‘The Wolves of Midwinter’ will be my next published book, coming out in October of 2013. It’s a sequel to ‘The Wolf Gift,’ focusing on how Reuben and the Morphenkinder of Nideck Point celebrate Christmas with their human neighbors and loved ones, and how they celebrate their own secret Yuletide rituals deep in the Nideck forest. New characters, new secrets, new mysteries will be revealed. It’s a pleasure to be able to announce the book.”
The Wolf Gift was released this past February and we’ve included the synopsis below for those that want to learn more about it. You can keep up with Anne Rice at her Facebook page and http://annerice.com/
The Wolf Gift: “A daring new...
- 12/15/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
I <3 Vampires, in fittingly meta fashion, is much more about fandom than it is about vampires. The prototypical scene sets Corbin, vlogger and webmaster of Iheartvampires.net, simultaneously speaking to her fan followers via webcam, while we follow the action from the vantage point of a bat on the wall in her best buddy Luci’s bedroom. Though the real ‘meta’ here would probably have to be Disney: ultimately I <3 is a subtle form of viral marketing by way of a whodunit. Launched last month, the first four episodes of I <3 Vampires (Fyi, the <3 is Internetese for “heart”) take us quickly to the moment where real fan interaction begins. The series features alpha-girl Corbin (the now blond Cherilyn Wilson), who runs the site, and her shy and more intellectually inclined sidekick Luci (Erin Way). Presumably of high school age, the two are tightly bonded thanks to their obsession with The-Hils-meet-Anne-Rice...
- 4/24/2009
- by Michael Shaw
- Tilzy.tv
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