The first picture of Birds of a Feather's Dorien Green with her long lost daughter has been revealed.
Actress Frances Ruffelle will be unveiled as Naomi, Dorien's (Lesley Joseph) estranged daughter, on tonight's (January 8) episode at 8.30pm on ITV.
Birds of a Feather recently returned for a new series on Boxing Day.
The latest episodes of the show mark the comedy's second run for ITV and the 11th overall, after it was recommissioned for a second series last March.
The channel previously revived the former BBC sitcom following a 15-year break, and it became ITV's most successful comedy launch in over a decade.
The eight-part run comes from original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran with Gary Lawson and John Phelp.
McBusted star Matt Willis recently exited his role as Garth Stubbs, and has been replaced by Samuel James.
Actress Frances Ruffelle will be unveiled as Naomi, Dorien's (Lesley Joseph) estranged daughter, on tonight's (January 8) episode at 8.30pm on ITV.
Birds of a Feather recently returned for a new series on Boxing Day.
The latest episodes of the show mark the comedy's second run for ITV and the 11th overall, after it was recommissioned for a second series last March.
The channel previously revived the former BBC sitcom following a 15-year break, and it became ITV's most successful comedy launch in over a decade.
The eight-part run comes from original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran with Gary Lawson and John Phelp.
McBusted star Matt Willis recently exited his role as Garth Stubbs, and has been replaced by Samuel James.
- 1/8/2015
- Digital Spy
It's a helluva good year for Christmas telly.
With so much on the box, you might even struggle to find time for opening gifts or munching down a Turkey dinner.
So in the spirit of giving, Digital Spy presents a handy guide to the top TV shows this festive period - these are the 12 picks you absolutely can't miss.
1. Black Mirror: White Christmas
Tuesday, December 16 at 9pm on Channel 4
Get your Christmas off to a decidedly un-cheery start with the return of Charlie Brooker's brilliantly bleak Black Mirror. Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall and Oona Chaplin star in three interlinked stories exploring the dark side of Yuletide.
2. The Wrong Mans
Monday, December 22 at 9pm on BBC Two
Sam and Phil are back in two hour-long specials, with the second airing same time, same channel on December 23. Hiding out in Texas, the bumbling pair quickly find themselves back in...
With so much on the box, you might even struggle to find time for opening gifts or munching down a Turkey dinner.
So in the spirit of giving, Digital Spy presents a handy guide to the top TV shows this festive period - these are the 12 picks you absolutely can't miss.
1. Black Mirror: White Christmas
Tuesday, December 16 at 9pm on Channel 4
Get your Christmas off to a decidedly un-cheery start with the return of Charlie Brooker's brilliantly bleak Black Mirror. Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall and Oona Chaplin star in three interlinked stories exploring the dark side of Yuletide.
2. The Wrong Mans
Monday, December 22 at 9pm on BBC Two
Sam and Phil are back in two hour-long specials, with the second airing same time, same channel on December 23. Hiding out in Texas, the bumbling pair quickly find themselves back in...
- 12/13/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV has offered a first look at the new series of Birds of a Feather in a trailer for the upcoming Christmas special.
Pauline Quirke, Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson all return for what will be the comedy's second run for ITV - and the 11th overall.
Returning on Boxing Day, the eight-part run will kick off with Dorien treating Sharon and Tracey to a Christmas trip to the Canaries. However, as teased by the trailer, things don't go quite to plan for the trio.
The series, which was revived following a 15-year break and became ITV's most successful comedy launch in over a decade, has been penned by original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, with Gary Lawson and John Phelp.
Speaking about the upcoming episodes, Gran said: "We're delighted Birds of a Feather was such a success on ITV, and really pleased to be asked to write another series.
Pauline Quirke, Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson all return for what will be the comedy's second run for ITV - and the 11th overall.
Returning on Boxing Day, the eight-part run will kick off with Dorien treating Sharon and Tracey to a Christmas trip to the Canaries. However, as teased by the trailer, things don't go quite to plan for the trio.
The series, which was revived following a 15-year break and became ITV's most successful comedy launch in over a decade, has been penned by original writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, with Gary Lawson and John Phelp.
Speaking about the upcoming episodes, Gran said: "We're delighted Birds of a Feather was such a success on ITV, and really pleased to be asked to write another series.
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Samuel James has joined the cast of Birds of a Feather series two.
James replaces Matt Willis in the role of Garth Stubbs after the musician and actor left the show to focus on McBusted commitments.
James said: "I was absolutely over the moon to land the role of Garth. When I found out, I went screaming around my living room!
"After the initial shock and excitement of landing the role, the nerves then took over and I realised I was joining this iconic television programme that's been on air for over 25 years!'
"Since I joined it's been a 'dream come true' job: they've all taken me under their wing, and it's like one big family."
ITV recently confirmed that Birds of a Feather will return on Boxing Day at 9pm.
The new series - starring Pauline Quirke, Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson - will be the comedy's second...
James replaces Matt Willis in the role of Garth Stubbs after the musician and actor left the show to focus on McBusted commitments.
James said: "I was absolutely over the moon to land the role of Garth. When I found out, I went screaming around my living room!
"After the initial shock and excitement of landing the role, the nerves then took over and I realised I was joining this iconic television programme that's been on air for over 25 years!'
"Since I joined it's been a 'dream come true' job: they've all taken me under their wing, and it's like one big family."
ITV recently confirmed that Birds of a Feather will return on Boxing Day at 9pm.
The new series - starring Pauline Quirke, Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson - will be the comedy's second...
- 12/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Title: The Man on Her Mind Director: Bruce Guthrie and Alan Hruska Starring: Amy McAllister, Samuel James, Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll Engaging in relatively new experiences that have not yet been fully explored can be truly harrowing and terrifying situations for anyone, no matter how much they’re seeking a change in their lives. Exploring that uncharted territory is intriguingly presented in several circumstances in the new romantic comedy, ‘The Man on Her Mind.’ The project is one of the first major film roles for both lead actors, Amy McAllister and Samuel James, and also the feature film directorial debut of co-helmer, Bruce Guthrie. Despite the movie being their true [ Read More ]
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- 9/15/2014
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
The Man on Her Mind
Written by Alan Hruska
Directed by Alan Hruska & Bruce Guthrie
USA, 2014
It’s no fun to bash a no-budget passion project like The Man on Her Mind. Every frame practically oozes with the blood, sweat and tears of the filmmakers; every exterior shot almost certainly “stolen;” every interior shot almost certainly filmed at a generous friend’s house. You can smell the cigarette smoke and taste the wine as they celebrated another successful day of filming. It’s the spirit of independent filmmaking that keeps cinema rich and vibrant. And yet, failure is also a part of the creative process, and this film simply fails on too many levels to warrant your time.
It is an extremely tricky business adapting a stage play to film. At best, you can recapture some of the immediacy and energy of the original theatrical production. At worst, it can feel clunky and…...
Written by Alan Hruska
Directed by Alan Hruska & Bruce Guthrie
USA, 2014
It’s no fun to bash a no-budget passion project like The Man on Her Mind. Every frame practically oozes with the blood, sweat and tears of the filmmakers; every exterior shot almost certainly “stolen;” every interior shot almost certainly filmed at a generous friend’s house. You can smell the cigarette smoke and taste the wine as they celebrated another successful day of filming. It’s the spirit of independent filmmaking that keeps cinema rich and vibrant. And yet, failure is also a part of the creative process, and this film simply fails on too many levels to warrant your time.
It is an extremely tricky business adapting a stage play to film. At best, you can recapture some of the immediacy and energy of the original theatrical production. At worst, it can feel clunky and…...
- 9/12/2014
- by J.R. Kinnard
- SoundOnSight
Bruce Guthrie and Alan Hruska's The Man on Her Mind, adapted by Hruska from his 2012 British play, isn't stagy as much as stilted. The quartet of malcontents at its center are well-bred, riddled with tics and dripping with neuroses, quaint types who address siblings as "my dear," "darling," and "sister."
The comic conceit is that young loner Nellie (Amy McAllister), a commitment-phobic Big Apple publisher, rejects the flirtations of a persistent bohemian ghostwriter named Leonard (Samuel James), yet happily imagines she's dating a slicker, smugger, more casual version of him, whom she calls Jack (also played by James).
Meanwhile, Leonard, an aspiring author, invents a sweeter doppelgänger of Nellie (McAllister, again). His nosy, nagging neighbors — Ne...
The comic conceit is that young loner Nellie (Amy McAllister), a commitment-phobic Big Apple publisher, rejects the flirtations of a persistent bohemian ghostwriter named Leonard (Samuel James), yet happily imagines she's dating a slicker, smugger, more casual version of him, whom she calls Jack (also played by James).
Meanwhile, Leonard, an aspiring author, invents a sweeter doppelgänger of Nellie (McAllister, again). His nosy, nagging neighbors — Ne...
- 9/10/2014
- Village Voice
Paladin has acquired U.S. rights to The Man on Her Mind, Alan Hruska's adaptation of his own play, which debuted in London in 2012. Bruce Guthrie and Hruska co-directed the film version, which stars Amy McAllister and Samuel James, who created their roles on stage. Paladin, headed by president Mark Urman, will open the film theatrically in select markets in the fall. The Film Sales Company, which is handling foreign sales, will distribute it across digital platforms and home video. The cast also includes Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll. Jamin O'Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced,
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- 6/11/2014
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paladin has picked up Us rights from Andrew Herwitz of the Film Sales Company to The Man On Her Mind, the latest film by filmmaker, author, and playwright Alan Hruska, it was announced by company president, Mark Urman.
The film will open theatrically in New York and select markets in autumn and is based on Hruska’s (pictured) play, which ran at London’s Charing Cross Theater last year.
After the theatrical release, The Film Sales Company will distribute the film across digital platforms and on DVD and commence international sales.
The Man On Her Mind charts the unusual courtship of two lonely people, each of whom has a particularly active fantasy life. Amy McAllister and Samuel James star alongside Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll.
Bruce Guthrie co-directed with Hruska, who also wrote the screenplay. Hruska’s credits include Nola and Reunion.
Jamin O’Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced, while [link=nm...
The film will open theatrically in New York and select markets in autumn and is based on Hruska’s (pictured) play, which ran at London’s Charing Cross Theater last year.
After the theatrical release, The Film Sales Company will distribute the film across digital platforms and on DVD and commence international sales.
The Man On Her Mind charts the unusual courtship of two lonely people, each of whom has a particularly active fantasy life. Amy McAllister and Samuel James star alongside Georgia Mackenzie and Shane Attwooll.
Bruce Guthrie co-directed with Hruska, who also wrote the screenplay. Hruska’s credits include Nola and Reunion.
Jamin O’Brien, Steven Levy, Sirad Balducci and Jonathan Gray produced, while [link=nm...
- 6/11/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
"The Man on Her Mind," an upcoming drama co-directed by playwright Alan Hruska and major theatre presence Bruce Guthrie, has been picked up for distribution by Paladin. The unusual British romance follows a woman who begins an affair with a witty lawyer. The catch? He happens to be a figment of her imagination. Amy McAllister and Samuel James, who starred in the originaly stage production, will reprise their roles in the film. "The Man on Her Mind" will be released in New York this fall. The Film Sales Company will distribute the film across digital platforms and on DVD. They will also be in charge of foreign sales for the film.
- 6/11/2014
- by Eric Eidelstein
- Indiewire
It seems Hollywood is rife with debate on the news that token Tn'a actress Megan Fox will not reprise her award schwing worthy role in the Transformer Threequel. The debate? Whether Fox herself chose not to be a part of the Bay directed blockbuster, or if the 'Godard of Explosions' simply chose not to bring her back.
As reported by Yahoo! Movies and Deadline Hollywood it seems Boom-Boom-Bay was the one who chose not to bring back Fox, citing several issues leading to his decision. Could it be because the Juliard trained heroine of Transformers and Transformers 2: Revenge of the Robo-Rappin' Robots equated working with Bay to working for Hitler? Perhaps. Maybe it was Fox's insinuation during interviews for her Oscar nominated performance in Jennifer's Actually An Evil Monster, But You're Here Just To Look at Her Body that Michael Bay's sets were "dangerous", and that the director...
As reported by Yahoo! Movies and Deadline Hollywood it seems Boom-Boom-Bay was the one who chose not to bring back Fox, citing several issues leading to his decision. Could it be because the Juliard trained heroine of Transformers and Transformers 2: Revenge of the Robo-Rappin' Robots equated working with Bay to working for Hitler? Perhaps. Maybe it was Fox's insinuation during interviews for her Oscar nominated performance in Jennifer's Actually An Evil Monster, But You're Here Just To Look at Her Body that Michael Bay's sets were "dangerous", and that the director...
- 5/20/2010
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
Megan Fox has been axed from "Transformers 3," Access Hollywood has confirmed.
A source at Paramount, the studio behind the film, told Access that Megan, who played star Shia Labeouf's love interest in the franchise, would not return for the third movie.
The source said that in order to take Shia's character - Samuel James Witwicky -- in a new direction, it was better if Sam wasn't tied down to a love interest.
On Wednesday night, however, a rep for the actress told Access Hollywood that it was Megan's decision to leave the movie.
"Megan Fox ...
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A source at Paramount, the studio behind the film, told Access that Megan, who played star Shia Labeouf's love interest in the franchise, would not return for the third movie.
The source said that in order to take Shia's character - Samuel James Witwicky -- in a new direction, it was better if Sam wasn't tied down to a love interest.
On Wednesday night, however, a rep for the actress told Access Hollywood that it was Megan's decision to leave the movie.
"Megan Fox ...
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 5/20/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
Actress Megan Fox talks a great deal to the press, and the strategy apparently has not served her well. Michael Bay, the director who made the actress a star, was criticized by Fox in past articles. He has now ended her run on .Transformers 3.. According to Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood, studio insiders claim Labeouf's character Samuel James Witwicky is off in a "new direction," and it was better a love interest did not interfere, per Bay's request. Megan.s departure from the .Transformers 3. cast is on the heels of months of sniping with crew online and in print over her attitude on set. Megan compared her director to .Hitler. during an interview with Britain.s Wonderland Magazine.s...
- 5/20/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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