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Short piece written by John in yesterday’s Times

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With special thanks to “wibble”, Administrator at the Railway Arms for transcribing the following [see original post here] [wibble] Short piece written by John in yesterday’s [19 Sep 2009] Times. Can’t find online so here is the text: “We’re four or five weeks into rehearsals for Speaking in Tongues and my mind aches. It’s such … Continue reading →

Community / Film / On Location

Life on Mars actor John Simm films drama at Stocken Prison

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Rutland Stamford Mercury 30 July 2009 A TOUCH of movie glamour came to the area this week when cast and crew shooting a hard hitting prison drama started filming. Actor John Simm, who starred in BBC’s Life on Mars, is appearing alongside acclaimed actress Shirley Henderson in the Michael Winterbottom-directed film called 7 Days for … Continue reading →

DVD / Television

BBC series ‘Life on Mars’ superior to American remake – US DVD Release 28 July 2009

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The Olympian – Olympia, Washington US Bruce Dancis 27 July 2009 Everything you know about “Life on Mars” is wrong. Or, to put it another way, if all you know about “Life on Mars” is that it was a recently canceled ABC-TV series starring Jason O’Mara and Harvey Keitel, you’re in for a treat. The … Continue reading →

Television

BBC – Doctor Who News: John Simm Returns for the Finale!

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http://www.bbc.co.uk News 27 Jul 2009 John Simm will return as the Master in the two special episodes which bring David Tennant’s era as the Doctor to a stunning conclusion. There’s been speculation about Simm’s involvement with the show but we can confirm he’ll be back later this year, once again playing the Doctor’s deadly nemesis. … Continue reading →

DVD / Television

Life on Mars (UK) new US DVD Release – Series 1: Box Art & Extras News

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TVShowsOnDVD.com David Lambert 7 April 2009 Legendary author Stephen King was quoted as saying that the U.K. version, “…blows the American version out of the water”. A month ago we broke the news with Acorn Media’s press release that the original U.K. version of Life on Mars – Series 1, starring John Simm (State of … Continue reading →

Awards / British Academy of Film and Television Arts - BAFTA / Nominations / Serial / Television

The Devils Whore is nominated for 3 BAFTA TV Craft Awards

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Congratulations to The Devil’s Whore, nominated for 3 BAFTA TV Craft Awards (Costume & Production Designs, Photography & Lighting Fiction)! guardian.co.uk Leigh Holmwood 6 April 2009   BBC1’s Little Dorrit and Wallander lead Bafta craft award nominations BBC1’s dramas Little Dorrit and Wallander have each been nominated five times in Bafta’s awards for TV production … Continue reading →

Awards / British Academy of Film and Television Arts - BAFTA / Nominations / Serial / Television

The Devil’s Whore up for TV BAFTA – Best Drama Serial

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‘Who’, ‘EastEnders’ up for TV BAFTAs Digital Spy Mayer Nissim 24 March 2009 The nominations have been announced for the 2009 British Academy Television Awards, which will be held on April 26. Stephen Fry will battle it out with Harry Hill, Ant & Dec and Jonathan Ross in the best entertainment category, while Rob Brydon, … Continue reading →

Awarded / Awards / Royal Television Society - RTS

RTS success for C4 and The Devil’s Whore

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Broadcastnow.co.uk Robin Parker 18 Mar 2009 Channel 4 drama The Devil’s Whore cleaned up at the RTS [Royal Television Society] Programme Awards last night with three prizes including best drama serial. Writer Peter Flannery and lead actress Andrea Riseborough were also recognised for their contributions to the drama, which was described by judges as “bloody … Continue reading →

Film / Film & Movie / Interview / Radio / Theatre

Radio Interview – Director Sacha Bennett on the making of Tuesday

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Leith FM http://www.leithfm.co.uk 19 Feb 2009 Wayne Madden of Leith FM Radio interviews writer/director Sacha Bennett about the making of Tu£sday, starring Kevin McNally, Philip Glenister, Ashley Walters and John Simm. Leith FM – Sacha Bennett Radio Interview by Wayne Madden (0:14:05) Wayne Madden of Leith FM interviews writer/director Sacha Bennett about the making of ‘Tu£sday’. Source … Continue reading →

Film / Indie / Interview / Television

Tuesday – Claire meets Director Sacha Bennett

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Leicester Square TV 2 Feb 2009 Claire Bueno interviews Writer/Producer/Director Sacha Bennett on his first feature film “Tu£sday” (available on DVD 23 February 2009) and starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Kevin R. McNally and Ashley Walters. This in-depth interview reveals insights into indie film making and includes new scenes from the movie. Continue reading →

Awarded / Awards / Serial / South Bank Show Awards / Television

The Devil’s Whore awarded Best TV Drama at South Bank Show Awards

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BBC NEWS | Entertainment 20 January 2009 Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow have been honoured at the annual South Bank Show Awards in London. The sensitive Manchester band were named winners of the pop award ahead of Laura Marling and Estelle. Bafta-nominated movie Hunger won the film award at the ceremony and Channel 4’s The Devil’s … Continue reading →

DVD / Film / Film & Movie

Tuesday on DVD

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TU£SDAY is available now on DVD at Amazon.co.uk or Play.com(UK) Tuesday available on DVD Special Features: Audio Director’s Commentary Theatrical Trailer Vignettes Making Of Featurette Gag Reel Starring: Philip Glenister, Kevin R. McNally, Ashley Walters, Kate Magowan & John Simm Official Tu£sday Trailer Tu£sday Vignette: John Simm as ‘Silver’ TU£SDAY the movie It’s a Heist … Continue reading →