This animated adaptation of Bunyan’s 17th-century religious allegory features some scary demons but the rest is pretty tame
Pity the poor year-nine students who henceforth will be plonked in front of this plodding, sanctimonious animation of John Bunyan’s 1678 religious allegory as “a treat” in Re class. The film’s animation is reminiscent of an aircraft safety video, with characters moving stiffly while delivering the dialogue in awkward, am-dram style.
It begins promisingly in the City of Destruction, a vividly animated inferno where citizens toil at backbreaking work. After one of them goes missing, leaving behind a house full of visionary sketches and a book about the Celestial City, Christian Pilgrim (voiced by Ben Price) follows him into the unknown, abandoning his family. First stop on his journey is the Swamp of Despair. At Vanity Fair he must resist the temptations of the flesh – painted ladies, cakes galore – while...
Pity the poor year-nine students who henceforth will be plonked in front of this plodding, sanctimonious animation of John Bunyan’s 1678 religious allegory as “a treat” in Re class. The film’s animation is reminiscent of an aircraft safety video, with characters moving stiffly while delivering the dialogue in awkward, am-dram style.
It begins promisingly in the City of Destruction, a vividly animated inferno where citizens toil at backbreaking work. After one of them goes missing, leaving behind a house full of visionary sketches and a book about the Celestial City, Christian Pilgrim (voiced by Ben Price) follows him into the unknown, abandoning his family. First stop on his journey is the Swamp of Despair. At Vanity Fair he must resist the temptations of the flesh – painted ladies, cakes galore – while...
- 10/23/2019
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
In today’s TV News roundup, Netflix sets the premiere date for its 50th anniversary special of “Laugh-In.”
Dates
“Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate,” the 50th anniversary tribute to the original series by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, will premiere on Netflix on May 14. The special, which was taped at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, pays homage to the late ’60s series and includes Lily Tomlin, one of the original stars, playing her iconic Edith Ann and Ernestine characters. The lineup of celebrities for the tribute includes Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, Snoop Dogg, Michael Douglas, Jay Leno, Rita Moreno, Margaret Cho, Bobby Moynihan, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Jameela Jamil and many more.
Behind The Scenes
Variety has exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of the 200th episode of “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” premiering April 20 at 11:30 a.m. on Discovery Family. For the first time in the series,...
Dates
“Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate,” the 50th anniversary tribute to the original series by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, will premiere on Netflix on May 14. The special, which was taped at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, pays homage to the late ’60s series and includes Lily Tomlin, one of the original stars, playing her iconic Edith Ann and Ernestine characters. The lineup of celebrities for the tribute includes Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, Snoop Dogg, Michael Douglas, Jay Leno, Rita Moreno, Margaret Cho, Bobby Moynihan, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Jameela Jamil and many more.
Behind The Scenes
Variety has exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of the 200th episode of “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” premiering April 20 at 11:30 a.m. on Discovery Family. For the first time in the series,...
- 4/19/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
There’s a reason why John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress” has stood the test of time: The author’s rich tale of an everyman’s extraordinary journey to find faith is a resonant reminder for believers to never stray from “the straight and narrow” — a message that’s evident from the very first moments of writer-director Robert Fernandez’s animated adaptation of the beloved novel.
Though this relatively low-budget retelling is hampered by its limited production values (it was partly funded by Kickstarter campaign), the execution is strong enough to serve as a previs run-through for a grander scale, live-action feature — the likes of which have never been offered to audiences, despite a flourishing faith-based market. Fernandez’s first feature, screening in the lead-up to Easter via Fathom Events nationwide on April 18 and 20, plays like a cinematic Cliff’s Notes for kids, even as it retains the heart...
Though this relatively low-budget retelling is hampered by its limited production values (it was partly funded by Kickstarter campaign), the execution is strong enough to serve as a previs run-through for a grander scale, live-action feature — the likes of which have never been offered to audiences, despite a flourishing faith-based market. Fernandez’s first feature, screening in the lead-up to Easter via Fathom Events nationwide on April 18 and 20, plays like a cinematic Cliff’s Notes for kids, even as it retains the heart...
- 4/17/2019
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Ben Price, the ad-sales executive who rose to oversee all of Discovery Communications U.S. ad sales as part of a 25-plus-year career, will step down from his post, the latest change at the large media company in the wake of its recent merger with Scripps Networks.
“Following a remarkable 28-year career at Discovery, Ben Price has decided to leave the company at the conclusion of the upcoming Upfront selling season. Ben has been instrumental in building Discovery’s strong reputation in the marketplace with clients and agency partners, securing major ad sales agreements across all of our brands, and mentoring and developing hundreds of ad sales executives in his nearly 30 years with the company,” said Discovery CEO David Zaslav in a recent memo to staffers. “Most importantly, Ben is a class act…one of the most trusted and well-regarded ad sales executives in the business and one of the...
“Following a remarkable 28-year career at Discovery, Ben Price has decided to leave the company at the conclusion of the upcoming Upfront selling season. Ben has been instrumental in building Discovery’s strong reputation in the marketplace with clients and agency partners, securing major ad sales agreements across all of our brands, and mentoring and developing hundreds of ad sales executives in his nearly 30 years with the company,” said Discovery CEO David Zaslav in a recent memo to staffers. “Most importantly, Ben is a class act…one of the most trusted and well-regarded ad sales executives in the business and one of the...
- 4/26/2018
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
This years Manchester Film Festival has announced the full line-up of the 2017 official selection. This year’s three main strands are Rising Stars, Be Who You Are Say What You Feel and and Maniff’s annual Women In Film.
From the press release:
New to 2017 the Rising Stars strand will showcase emerging talent from behind and in front of the independent camera with closing night film Katie Says Goodbye starring Olivia Cooke spearheading a line-up of films that include UK premieres The Journey Is The Destination starring Ben Schnetzer, Creedmoria starring Steff Dawson, Cardboard Gangsters starring John Connors, When The Sun Shines starring Elias Monk and a string of films from first time filmmakers that include U.S feature Joesphine Doe by Ryan Michael, U.K micro budget feature Across The River by Warren Malone and first time director Joshua Locy’s Hunter Gatherer, starring Andre Royo.
The festival’s...
From the press release:
New to 2017 the Rising Stars strand will showcase emerging talent from behind and in front of the independent camera with closing night film Katie Says Goodbye starring Olivia Cooke spearheading a line-up of films that include UK premieres The Journey Is The Destination starring Ben Schnetzer, Creedmoria starring Steff Dawson, Cardboard Gangsters starring John Connors, When The Sun Shines starring Elias Monk and a string of films from first time filmmakers that include U.S feature Joesphine Doe by Ryan Michael, U.K micro budget feature Across The River by Warren Malone and first time director Joshua Locy’s Hunter Gatherer, starring Andre Royo.
The festival’s...
- 1/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s the end of an era in TV advertising as Discovery Communications’ Joe Abruzzese — one of the industry’s best known, and admired, execs — announced that he will retire at year end. He spent the last 14 years of his 46-year career at the cable company after 11 years leading CBS’ ad sales, and 10 years at NBC. Discovery will promote Ben Price, a 27-year veteran, to president of U.S. ad sales when Abruzzese leaves. He’ll report to Chief Commercial Officer Paul…...
- 7/25/2016
- Deadline TV
Second edition to open with sports doc Dennis Viollet - A United Man and close with the international premiere of There Should be Rules.
The Manchester International Film Festival (March 3-6) has announced its official selection this morning and will open with the international premiere of sports documentary Dennis Viollet - A United Man.
The film is a portrait of the late Manchester United football player who survived the notorious Munich air crash of 1958 and went on to become not only the captain of Manchester United but also the first British footballer to pioneer the sport worldwide and bring ‘soccer’ to the Us.
The film is directed by his daughter, Rachel Viollet, and features commentary from footballing greats including Sir Alex Ferguson; Brian Robson; Dennis Law; Nobby Stiles; Wilf McGuinness; Paddy Crerand; and Mike Summerbee.
The film will be presented alongside two short films: I’m Sorry To Tell You from Manchester-based actor-director Ben Price; and, A Walk...
The Manchester International Film Festival (March 3-6) has announced its official selection this morning and will open with the international premiere of sports documentary Dennis Viollet - A United Man.
The film is a portrait of the late Manchester United football player who survived the notorious Munich air crash of 1958 and went on to become not only the captain of Manchester United but also the first British footballer to pioneer the sport worldwide and bring ‘soccer’ to the Us.
The film is directed by his daughter, Rachel Viollet, and features commentary from footballing greats including Sir Alex Ferguson; Brian Robson; Dennis Law; Nobby Stiles; Wilf McGuinness; Paddy Crerand; and Mike Summerbee.
The film will be presented alongside two short films: I’m Sorry To Tell You from Manchester-based actor-director Ben Price; and, A Walk...
- 1/7/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Carla Connor is to begin a romance with Nick Tilsley when she returns to 'Coronation Street'. The Underworld boss, played by actress Alison King, has been away in Los Angeles coming to terms with the fact that her brother Rob Donovan murdered her love rival Tina McIntyre but is set for happier times when she falls for the owner of the bistro. However, one person who will likely have a problem with Carla's new romance is Nick's estranged wife Leanne Battersby - who was also previously married to Carla's estranged husband Peter Barlow. Nick (Ben Price) and Carla will grow close after sharing...
- 3/25/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley is to suffer a breakdown after discovering his estranged wife has a new lover. The restaurant owner - played by Ben Price - is set to go off the rails after his former beau Leanne (Jane Danson) strikes up a relationship with his pal Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry). In scenes to air next month, Leanne admits to Kal she's worried about telling her former husband the truth. According to the Daily Star newspaper, she says: ''I was sitting there, looking him in the eye and I couldn't do it. ''He's been doing really well and this could really...
- 4/14/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley is to suffer a breakdown after discovering his estranged wife has a new lover. The restaurant owner - played by Ben Price - is set to go off the rails after his former beau Leanne (Jane Danson) strikes up a relationship with his pal Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry). In scenes to air next month, Leanne admits to Kal she's worried about telling her former husband the truth. According to the Daily Star newspaper, she says: ''I was sitting there, looking him in the eye and I couldn't do it. ''He's been doing really well and this could really...
- 4/11/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Jane Danson believes 'Coronation Street' has aged her. The 34-year-old actress is adamant the storylines her character Leanne Tilsley has been through over the summer - including finding out her husband Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) had an affair - has caused her face to gain wrinkles. She said: ''The whole summer was endless crying - Leanne had a lot of that. ''And while your mind knows it's acting, your body doesn't. In all seriousness it can be quite ageing because you do physically go through it. I've spent the last 16 years looking terrible for that reason.'' The blonde beauty - who...
- 11/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jane Danson thinks it is unlikely her 'Coronation Street' character and Nick Tilsley will live happily ever after. The 34-year-old actress' alter-ego Leanne Tilsley has been left devastated after finding out her husband Nick - who is played by Ben Price - cheated on her with his sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) last Christmas Day (25.12.12), and the blonde beauty isn't sure whether their relationship will be able to recover following his infidelity. She told ITV.com: ''Emotionally Leanne isn't getting what she needs from Nick; she's not being cuddled and the romance has evaporated, so she's craving that element of...
- 10/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jane Danson thinks it is unlikely her 'Coronation Street' character and Nick Tilsley will live happily ever after. The 34-year-old actress' alter-ego Leanne Tilsley has been left devastated after finding out her husband Nick - who is played by Ben Price - cheated on her with his sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) last Christmas Day (25.12.12), and the blonde beauty isn't sure whether their relationship will be able to recover following his infidelity. She told ITV.com: ''Emotionally Leanne isn't getting what she needs from Nick; she's not being cuddled and the romance has evaporated, so she's craving that element of...
- 10/18/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Jack P. Shepherd ''can't believe'' his 'Coronation Street' alter-ego is to be made homeless. The 25-year-old actor plays bad boy David Platt in the soap, but joked it is ''wrong'' that his character, who caused his half-brother Nick Tilsley's (Ben Price) car crash leaving him with a brain injury, is shown the door from his own abode. Speaking to RadioTimes.com, he quipped: ''I think David's done a lot worse in previous stories. Everything he's done in this storyline is completely justified. ''The rest of the family is wrong. I can't believe David gets kicked out - it's his house. David's on...
- 10/14/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The National Television Awards 2014 longlist nominations have been announced and voting is now (September 17) open.
Hosted by Dermot O'Leary, the NTAs celebrate the best and most popular TV and are exclusively voted for by viewers. The 2014 awards take place at London's O2 on January 22.
Full list of 2014 nominations:
Drama
Broadchurch
Call The Midwife
Casualty
Dci Banks
Death In Paradise
Doc Martin
Doctor Who
Downton Abbey
Endeavour
Foyle's War
Holby City
Homeland
Jonathan Creek
Last Tango in Halifax
Law & Order: UK
Lewis
Love and Marriage
Luther
Midsomer Murders
Mr Selfridge
New Tricks
Poirot
Revolution
Ripper Street
Scott & Bailey
Shetland
Silent Witness
The Fall
The Paradise
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
The Syndicate
The Village
The White Queen
Under The Dome
Vera
What Remains
TV Detective
Olivia Colman - Broadchurch
David Tennant - Broadchurch
Stephen Tompkinson - Dci Banks
Shaun Evans - Endeavour
Michael Kitchen - Foyle's War
Alan Davies - Jonathan Creek...
Hosted by Dermot O'Leary, the NTAs celebrate the best and most popular TV and are exclusively voted for by viewers. The 2014 awards take place at London's O2 on January 22.
Full list of 2014 nominations:
Drama
Broadchurch
Call The Midwife
Casualty
Dci Banks
Death In Paradise
Doc Martin
Doctor Who
Downton Abbey
Endeavour
Foyle's War
Holby City
Homeland
Jonathan Creek
Last Tango in Halifax
Law & Order: UK
Lewis
Love and Marriage
Luther
Midsomer Murders
Mr Selfridge
New Tricks
Poirot
Revolution
Ripper Street
Scott & Bailey
Shetland
Silent Witness
The Fall
The Paradise
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
The Syndicate
The Village
The White Queen
Under The Dome
Vera
What Remains
TV Detective
Olivia Colman - Broadchurch
David Tennant - Broadchurch
Stephen Tompkinson - Dci Banks
Shaun Evans - Endeavour
Michael Kitchen - Foyle's War
Alan Davies - Jonathan Creek...
- 9/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Kylie Platt is to become more ''feisty''. The brunette beauty, who is played by Paula Lane, will resort to a more aggressive side as she deals with the breakdown of her and husband David's (Jack P. Shepherd) marriage after giving birth to daughter Lily. Paula has warned fans to expect some ''huge'' scenes in the coming weeks when they finally find out whether Lily's father is David or his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) after the bistro boss slept with Kylie at Christmas. She said: ''It's been going on for ages and it's going to keep...
- 9/16/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Price is expecting fans to hate him when his 'Coronation Street' character turns nasty. The 41-year-old actor - known for playing charming businessman Nick Tilsley - has prepared himself for the flack he'll receive from the public when his alter-ego has a personality change following the lethal crash, which leaves him lying in a coma for six weeks. Ben told The Sun newspaper: ''He is no longer Mr Nice guy. The consequences of the crash are significant and his anger is off the scale. His character totally flips. He gets obsessive and he isn't rational at all. ''When the girls fuss...
- 8/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Price is expecting fans to hate him when his 'Coronation Street' character turns nasty. The 41-year-old actor - known for playing charming businessman Nick Tilsley - has prepared himself for the flack he'll receive from the public when his alter-ego has a personality change following the lethal crash, which leaves him lying in a coma for six weeks. Ben told The Sun newspaper: ''He is no longer Mr Nice guy. The consequences of the crash are significant and his anger is off the scale. His character totally flips. He gets obsessive and he isn't rational at all. ''When the girls fuss...
- 8/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt ''deserved it'' when his wife cheated on him with his brother. The bad boy hairdresser - who is portrayed by Jack P. Shepherd - will go on a rampage when he discovers his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) slept with his wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) on Christmas Day night (25.12.12), but Ben thinks his on-screen sibling has got what was coming to him. He joked: ''David deserved this! I mean, come on. If you could choose Nick or David, who would you go for? It's an obvious choice!'' David will wreak havoc when he obtains a...
- 6/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt will contemplate suicide after finding out his unborn baby's father could be his brother. The soap bad boy turned hairdresser will consider ending his life by jumping off a cliff after discovering his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) slept with his wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) on Christmas Day night (25.12.12), meaning the child she is carrying may not be his. Jack P. Shepherd - who plays David - said: ''He's really contemplating jumping. It's a big drop, and there'd be no way back if you went over the edge. ''David thinks that if he jumps,...
- 6/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt will contemplate suicide after finding out his unborn baby's father could be his brother. The soap bad boy turned hairdresser will consider ending his life by jumping off a cliff after discovering his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) slept with his wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) on Christmas Day night (25.12.12), meaning the child she is carrying may not be his. Jack P. Shepherd - who plays David - said: ''He's really contemplating jumping. It's a big drop, and there'd be no way back if you went over the edge. ''David thinks that if he jumps,...
- 6/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt will be left devastated after discovering his wife Kylie had an affair with his brother Nick Tilsley. The bad boy turned hairdresser, played by Jack P. Shepherd, is left fuming when he finds out his spouse (Paula Lane) slept with his brother (Ben Price) on Christmas Day last year and feels even more anxious knowing there's a possibility Kylie's unborn daughter could be Nick's. Jack told Soaplife magazine: ''If you think you've seen David get angry before, you ain't seen nothing yet! He loves Kylie more than anything but Nick's his brother and she's betrayed him. I think...
- 6/6/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Coronation Street's David Platt will be left devastated after discovering his wife Kylie had an affair with his brother Nick Tilsley. The bad boy turned hairdresser, played by Jack P. Shepherd, is left fuming when he finds out his spouse (Paula Lane) slept with his brother (Ben Price) on Christmas Day last year and feels even more anxious knowing there's a possibility Kylie's unborn daughter could be Nick's. Jack told Soaplife magazine: ''If you think you've seen David get angry before, you ain't seen nothing yet! He loves Kylie more than anything but Nick's his brother and she's betrayed him. I think...
- 6/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt is to ask for a DNA test on his unborn baby. The hairdresser - who is played by Jack P. Shepherd - is keen to check whether the little one will develop epilepsy like him, but little does he know the test could prove he's not the father of the child as his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) had a one-night stand with wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane). David's revelation panics bistro boss Nick, who worries he might ruin his brother's life if he turns out to be the baby's dad. Ben said: ''Nick tries beyond...
- 5/9/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Coronation Street's David Platt is to ask for a DNA test on his unborn baby. The hairdresser - who is played by Jack P. Shepherd - is keen to check whether the little one will develop epilepsy like him, but little does he know the test could prove he's not the father of the child as his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) had a one-night stand with wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane). David's revelation panics bistro boss Nick, who worries he might ruin his brother's life if he turns out to be the baby's dad. Ben said: ''Nick tries beyond...
- 5/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's David Platt is to ask for a DNA test on his unborn baby. The hairdresser - who is played by Jack P. Shepherd - is keen to check whether the little one will develop epilepsy like him, but little does he know the test could prove he's not the father of the child as his brother Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) had a one-night stand with wife Kylie Platt (Paula Lane). David's revelation panics bistro boss Nick, who worries he might ruin his brother's life if he turns out to be the baby's dad. Ben said: ''Nick tries beyond...
- 5/7/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Kylie Platt is expecting a baby girl. The outspoken beautician, played by Paula Lane, reveals the gender of her unborn child this week, but she is still in the dark as to who the baby's father is after having a one night stand with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) - husband David's (Jack P. Shepherd) brother - on Christmas Day (25.12.12). As time passes, Kylie must decide whether to be honest with her spouse or hope the child is his in order to keep the night a secret. A show source told Inside Soap magazine: ''The clock is ticking on her pregnancy,...
- 4/29/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Kylie Platt is expecting a baby girl. The outspoken beautician, played by Paula Lane, reveals the gender of her unborn child this week, but she is still in the dark as to who the baby's father is after having a one night stand with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) - husband David's (Jack P. Shepherd) brother - on Christmas Day (25.12.12). As time passes, Kylie must decide whether to be honest with her spouse or hope the child is his in order to keep the night a secret. A show source told Inside Soap magazine: ''The clock is ticking on her pregnancy,...
- 4/29/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Coronation Street conman Lewis Archer is ecstatic this evening (January 30) as he discovers Kylie Platt's secret. The story twist occurs as Lewis (Nigel Havers) continues plotting against Gail, sneaking into the Bistro's office in an attempt to print off her bank details. Lewis is forced to hide when Kylie (Paula Lane) and Nick (Ben Price) come through to the back, but his panic turns to joy when he overhears them talking about their recent one-night stand. Later, Lewis reveals his true colours to Kylie by informing her of his vengeful (more)...
- 1/30/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley and Peter Barlow have a ''lovely little war''. The bistro businessman and bookie shop owner have been battling it out over Leanne Barlow (Jane Danson) ever since she cheated on then-fiance Peter with her ex-husband Nick in 2010 and while there is still tension between the men, actor Ben Price - who plays Nick - enjoys the confrontational scenes his co-star Chris Gascoyne. Ben explained: ''I think the roles are reversing with Peter and Nick now. It's a lovely little war to play out, and Chris is a great actor to go up against. ''Nick really hates Peter -...
- 1/25/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's Lewis Archer will blackmail Kylie Platt over her affair with Nick Tilsley. The devious conman, played by Nigel Havers, has his sights set on destroying Gail McIntyre's (Helen Worth) life after she ruined his relationship with her mother Audrey (Sue Nicholls) and when Lewis overhears Kylie (Paula Lane) discussing the possibility of her baby being brother-in-law Nick's (Ben Price), he decides to use the information to his advantage. Lewis confronts Kylie about her secret and threatens to tell her husband David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) about her antics with his brother unless she gives him Gail's internet banking details. Nigel explained:...
- 1/23/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Coronation Street businessman Nick Tilsley must make a final decision over whether he can forgive on-off partner Leanne Barlow this evening (January 9). Nick (Ben Price) is left stunned when Leanne explains that she is moving away to Leeds to spare him any more heartache, but he initially seems to agree that it might be for the best. Later, however, Nick comes to visit Leanne (Jane Danson) at The Rovers wanting another heart-to-heart (more)...
- 1/9/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow makes plans to move to Leeds with Simon in Wednesday's (January 9) episode of the soap. Leanne (Jane Danson) makes the big decision to spare Nick Tilsley any more hurt following their recent break-up. As Leanne discusses her plans with Nick (Ben Price), she is adamant that it's the right choice - but she also makes it clear that she still (more)...
- 1/7/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Paula Lane has praised her character Kylie Platt's pregnancy storyline, describing the plot twist as "fabulous". Kylie will discover that she is expecting a baby later this week, but the revelation leaves her in turmoil as she cannot be sure whether the father is her husband David (Jack P Shepherd) or his half-brother Nick (Ben Price). Viewers saw Kylie and Nick spend the night together at Christmas, but Lane told itv.com that the story is avoiding clichés as an ongoing affair isn't on the cards. Lane commented: "It's a fabulous twist, and not the old cliché that soaps sometimes give to the audience - where the brother and the girlfriend have the affair. There's more in this - there's more layers. "It's (more)...
- 1/7/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street businessman Nick Tilsley reaches rock bottom and trashes the Bistro in tonight's (January 7) double bill of the soap. Nick (Ben Price) is currently facing a life-changing decision after his on-off partner Leanne Barlow rebooked their wedding, hoping for a final chance with him. When Eva Price shares this development with Peter, the bookie can't resist taunting Nick over the situation - reminding him that he'll always be Leanne's second choice. After brawling with his (more)...
- 1/7/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ben Price thinks his 'Coronation Street' alter-ego should leave Weatherfield. The 41-year-old star - who plays Nick Tilsley in the ITV1 soap - would tell the soap bad boy to quit the cobbles if he was his character's mate on the programme because he thinks his affair with sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) is bound to be revealed at some point this year. He said: ''There's just no way something like that can be hidden on the Street. If I was Nick's mate, I'd tell him not to dig any more holes for himself and leave Weatherfield for good. ''But...
- 1/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Price says Nick Tilsley's infidelity will ''come back to haunt him''. The 41-year-old 'Coronation Street' star is expecting things to end badly this year for his alter-ego after he slept with sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) over the festive period, and Ben believes that is the only thing stopping him definitely say ''yes'' when on/off partner Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) asks him to marry her. He told ITV.com: ''Leanne knows a good thing when she sees it and Nick is a good thing. ''She does pursue him because for once he played it straight. Who knows where it's going to go?...
- 1/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Price thinks his 'Coronation Street' alter-ego should leave Weatherfield. The 41-year-old star - who plays Nick Tilsley in the ITV1 soap - would tell the soap bad boy to quit the cobbles if he was his character's mate on the programme because he thinks his affair with sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) is bound to be revealed at some point this year. He said: ''There's just no way something like that can be hidden on the Street. If I was Nick's mate, I'd tell him not to dig any more holes for himself and leave Weatherfield for good. ''But...
- 1/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley tries to convince Kylie Platt to have an abortion when he finds out she's pregnant. The bad boy businessman - who is portrayed by Ben Price in the ITV1 soap - is horrified to find out he could be the father of the brunette beauty's baby after she cheated on her husband and Nick's brother David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) with him on Christmas Day (25.12.12) night. Nick is ''shocked'' when Kylie - who is played by Paula Lane - tells him she's expecting following their one-night stand on his failed wedding day, and urges her...
- 1/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Ben Price has admitted that his character Nick Tilsley won't want to lose on-off partner Leanne Barlow. Nick has struggled to forgive Leanne (Jane Danson) after her unresolved feelings for ex-husband Peter (Chris Gascoyne) ruined their Christmas Day wedding last week. However, Price told All About Soap that Nick starts to reconsider his feelings as his recent one-night stand with Kylie Platt continues to play on his mind. The actor explained: "Prior to sleeping with Kylie, Nick felt betrayed. It was devastating for him that [Leanne had] gone to see Peter behind his back. He's still angry, but his guilt over bedding Kylie has changed things. "In a blurred kind of logic, Nick has started to build bridges with Leanne." Upcoming episodes see Leanne continue her (more)...
- 1/2/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Paula Lane has revealed that Kylie Platt's pregnancy news will delight her husband David. Next week's episodes see Kylie discover that she is expecting a baby, but due to her recent one-night stand with David's half-brother Nick Tilsley, she isn't sure who the father is. Unaware of this uncertainty, David (Jack P Shepherd) is on cloud nine when he spots Kylie's positive pregnancy test in the bin. However, this comes just as a panicking Nick (Ben Price) has convinced Kylie to have an abortion. Lane told All About Soap: "I think her marriage means more to her than the pregnancy, so she's trying to paper over the cracks. Her marriage and Max have to come first, so she thinks an abortion is the best option. "[But David] finds the positive pregnancy test and (more)...
- 1/2/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Leanne Barlow tells Nick Tilsley that she has rebooked their wedding in Friday's (January 4) double bill of the soap. Leanne (Jane Danson) isn't prepared to give up on her relationship with Nick, so she urges him to give her another chance by going ahead with the ceremony in a week's time. Nick (Ben Price) still has doubts about whether Leanne truly loves him, but will (more)...
- 1/2/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Ben Price has spoken about the "believable" scenes he filmed with co-star Paula Lane. A recent storyline has seen Price, who plays Nick Tilsley in the ITV1 soap, and Lane (Kylie Platt) film scenes where their characters have a passionate fling. Speaking about the Christmas storyline between Nick and his sister-in-law Kylie, Price told The Sun: "Nick and Kylie both go for it - it was a pretty passionate kiss and we had to make it believable." He also added that the Platt family don't "brush things under the carpet", so the storyline, which develops as Kylie discovers she is pregnant but doesn't know who the father is, "could get messy". Price, 40, continued: "None of them are shy at coming forward so it (more)...
- 12/31/2012
- by By Frances Taylor
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley tries to convince Kylie Platt to have an abortion when he finds out she's pregnant. The bad boy businessman - who is portrayed by Ben Price in the ITV1 soap - is horrified to find out he could be the father of the brunette beauty's baby after she cheated on her husband and Nick's brother David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) with him on Christmas Day (25.12.12) night. Nick is ''shocked'' when Kylie - who is played by Paula Lane - tells him she's expecting following their one-night stand on his failed wedding day, and urges her...
- 12/31/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street businessman Nick Tilsley receives a shock in the New Year as Kylie Platt tells him that she is pregnant following their one-night stand. Viewers saw Nick betray half-brother David by sleeping with his wife earlier this week, and although he and Kylie regretted their antics the next morning, the pair's passionate encounter comes back to haunt them in early 2013.
Kylie is left in turmoil when she realises that she is expecting a baby, as she has no idea whether the father is David or Nick. Ben Price, who plays Nick, told Inside Soap: "Of course Nick's one-night stand with Kylie will come back to haunt him. There's just no way something like that can be hidden on the Street. "If I was Nick's mate, I'd tell him not to dig any more holes for himself and leave Weatherfield for good. But I don't want to do myself (more...
Kylie is left in turmoil when she realises that she is expecting a baby, as she has no idea whether the father is David or Nick. Ben Price, who plays Nick, told Inside Soap: "Of course Nick's one-night stand with Kylie will come back to haunt him. There's just no way something like that can be hidden on the Street. "If I was Nick's mate, I'd tell him not to dig any more holes for himself and leave Weatherfield for good. But I don't want to do myself (more...
- 12/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Jane Danson has revealed that she had to wear Leanne Barlow's wedding dress for 18 days. The actress said that she grew tired of wearing the full bridal outfit while filming Leanne's Christmas Day wedding to Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). Danson told The Sun: "I got married at Christmas time myself so it felt quite weird filming a wedding at the same time. "It's a really lovely winter wonderland setting though and it's got a lovely Christmas theme. "Mind you, I am not so sure about the wedding dress. On day two it felt like a novelty but by day 18 of wearing it I was like, 'Omg! I have spent more time in this dress than my own!' I was so over it by the end." Leanne has struggled to choose between her fiance Nick and her ex-husband Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) on the soap. Viewers will...
- 12/23/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Ben Price has said that his off-screen friendship with Chris Gascoyne helps their characters' rivalry on the soap. Price, who plays Nick Tilsley, revealed that he and Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) "joke with each other" on set. Price told What's On TV: "We talk about the scenes a lot. Me and Chris have spent a lot of time working together. "I think actually, probably because we get on so well, that's probably what makes it work." The actor added: "I'm very lucky because I get on with Chris and we can play (more)...
- 12/23/2012
- by By Charlotte Grant-West
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Eva Price tries to give Leanne Battersby alcohol poisoning the night before her wedding. The scheming blonde - who is portrayed by Catherine Tyldesley - plans ''several quite awful things'' in an effort to sabotage her sister's forthcoming marriage to ex-boyfriend Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), but her attempts to get Leanne (Jane Danson) drunk before her nuptials does not come off. Catherine said: ''She'll stop at nothing to ruin their big day. ''Eva truly believes that her ex-boyfriend Nick is meant to be with her instead and plans several quite awful things to ruin the wedding. ''It all starts...
- 12/21/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Eva Price tries to give Leanne Battersby alcohol poisoning the night before her wedding. The scheming blonde - who is portrayed by Catherine Tyldesley - plans ''several quite awful things'' in an effort to sabotage her sister's forthcoming marriage to ex-boyfriend Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), but her attempts to get Leanne (Jane Danson) drunk before her nuptials does not come off. Catherine said: ''She'll stop at nothing to ruin their big day. ''Eva truly believes that her ex-boyfriend Nick is meant to be with her instead and plans several quite awful things to ruin the wedding. ''It all starts...
- 12/18/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street star Ben Price has promised that there is a life-changing twist ahead for his character Nick Tilsley in the coming weeks. The actor hinted at a massive storyline on the way for Nick during a live TV interview on This Morning today (December 17).
Pictured: Ben Price on This Morning. Nick is due to marry his fiancée Leanne Barlow (Jane Danson) on Christmas Day, with uncertainty surrounding whether the ceremony will actually go ahead due to Leanne's unresolved feelings for ex-husband Peter. However, Price revealed that the biggest shock in store for Nick is separate from the ongoing love triangle. Discussing what he is filming at the moment, the actor explained: "I'm quite a way ahead - I'm into February now, March. I finish on Friday, we get two weeks off [for Christmas] and the studio stops, which (more)...
Pictured: Ben Price on This Morning. Nick is due to marry his fiancée Leanne Barlow (Jane Danson) on Christmas Day, with uncertainty surrounding whether the ceremony will actually go ahead due to Leanne's unresolved feelings for ex-husband Peter. However, Price revealed that the biggest shock in store for Nick is separate from the ongoing love triangle. Discussing what he is filming at the moment, the actor explained: "I'm quite a way ahead - I'm into February now, March. I finish on Friday, we get two weeks off [for Christmas] and the studio stops, which (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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