Steven R McQueen is to make a cameo appearance in The Vampire Diaries before the end of season four next month.
The actor, 24, who played Jeremy Gilbert in the paranormal drama, made his departure from the show in February after his character was killed by vampire Silas. Read more & comment »
It has been announced today that ITV are to embark on a major rebranding across the entire company, including a new logo and a refresh on all its channels current identities, including the mother ship broadcaster, ITV1.
From now on ITV1 will go back to its original name of ITV as part of this new “unifying brand identity” which is expected to be introduced early next year across ITV Plc, the ITV Network and ITV Studios, the broadcaster’s production arm.
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ITV2 has announced that it’s commissioned a new series that follows the search for real love and which highlights the realities of dating.
Three, which will be produced by Studio Lambert, is a new series in which three single women of different ages, life experiences and backgrounds meet for the first time with a common goal— to find true love.
As they search for a partner, they will share their lives and emotionally support one another during the dating and decision-making process…
The eight part series, which will be hosted by Emma Willis, will offer an exciting twist as our singletons face a host of make or break decisions. At the end of each episode, the three girls and their ‘dates’ will decide if they wish to continue seeing each other, but the feeling has to be mutual. Will this be a match made in heaven or just another dating disaster? Read more & comment »
Irish comedian Roy Walker shot to fame as the host of ITV game show Catchphrase when the show aired from 1986 to 2002, with his own catchphrases of “If you see it, say it,” and “say what you see” becoming nationally adopted ones.
As mentioned above, the show – which sees contestants having to guess a well known phrase from a computer animation – ended in 2002, however, it’s now been revealed that ITV2 are reviving the programme and have hired Britain’s Got More Talent host Stephen Mulhern to front the new version.
An ITV insider told TV Biz, “Stephen is over the moon that he is going to front the revival of such an iconic show.
“He feels he has worked his apprenticeship at ITV2 and has been rewarded with a fantastic opportunity. He can’t wait to get started.
“He’s really excited about it and has been watching old reruns… Read more & comment »
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Ever since Ashleigh Butler introduced her remarkable dog Pudsey to the nation on Britain’s Got Talent, us Brits have gone barking mad for performing canines, and even the normally emotionless Simon Cowell has fallen for the charms of Ashleigh’s four legged BFF…
However, they say the showbiz industry is dog eat dog, but 12 Yard Productions are almost certainly hoping there’ll be no cannibalism among the contenders of a new show they’re putting together for ITV2 entitled, Top Dog Model.
So, assuming your dog isn’t A) a killer, and B) is precocious enough a pooch to be a model, then he/she could be the next big thing on the canine catwalk.
Here’s what 12 Yard Productions have to say about applying for show…
We’re putting out a dog whistle to the 8 million UK dog owners and their pooches – from Labradoodles to Lurchers, perfectly preened to superbly scruffy, everything in between and beyond… Read more & comment »
Former EastEnder Lacey Turner – who of course played the role of Stacey Slater - is to return to our screens in a new ITV2 comedy drama entitled, Switch.
She’ll play the role of Stella, who’s a young woman about town living in London with her flatmates, however, she and said flatmates are all witches, but they must keep their powers a secret from most, even while waging battles with rival coven, The Witches of Kensington.
Made by Touchpaper Television, the production company who also make Being Human for the BBC, Switch will also star Hannah Tointon, Nina Toussaint-White and Phoebe Fox.
The six-part drama was written by Chloe Moss and Tim Price, who can boast having worked on Secret Diary Of A Call Girl, Prisoners’ Wives and EastEnders.
Of the news show, Rob Pursey, the series’ producer said, “Switch is an upbeat, funny drama about four young witches trying to make their way in the big city… Read more & comment »
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Charlie (recurring guest star KAYLEE DeFER) is finally starting to feel less like a fish-out-of-water with Serena and her friends, but complications present themselves when Charlie is invited to attend the Constance Billard alumni fundraiser. On the road to “happily ever after,” Blair finds herself torn between the men in her life, and Jack Bass’ (recurring guest star DESMOND HARRINGTON) return to the Upper East Side sets off a chain of events that could end up destroying Chuck and those closest to him.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 8:00PM – 9:00PM ITV2
Comedy panel show which sees Radio One DJ, Fearne Cotton go up against a guest team captain in the form of TV presenter, Davina McCall to see who knows the most about this week’s celebrity news.
Presiding over the whole thing is irrepressible host, Keith Lemon who is joined each week by comedian Rufus Hound.
Last Dance:
As the high school prepares to throw a “1960s Decade Dance,” Elena starts receiving disturbing messages from Klaus via an unusual source.
Bonnie tries to reassure Jeremy that she is strong enough to help Elena, but a worried Jeremy asks Stefan for advice.
Caroline talks Matt into taking her to the dance.
Comedy panel show which sees TV presenter Holly Willoughby going up against friend and Radio One DJ, Fearne Cotton to see who knows the most about this week’s celebrity news.
Presiding over the whole thing is irrepressible host, Keith Lemon. Joining them each week is comedian Rufus Hound.
On the panel this week is X Factor Judge, Louis Walsh, Spice Girl, Mel B and Mr Entertainment himself, Vernon Kay.
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 10:00PM – 10:45PM, ITV2
Belle throws herself into a vampire role play, but the appointment comes to a sticky end.
Meanwhile relations between Belle and Ben are still frosty and with predatory Harry back on the scene and minx-like Poppy never off the scene, will temptation get the better of them?
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 10:00PM – 10:30PM ITV2
On tonight’s Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Belle throws herself into a vampire role play, but the appointment comes to a sticky end.
Meanwhile relations between Belle and Ben are still frosty and with predatory Harry back on the scene and minx-like Poppy never off the scene, will temptation get the better of them?
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 10:00PM – 10:30PM, ITV2
Stefan and Elena get away for what they hope will be a romantic weekend at the Gilbert family lake house, not realizing that they’ve been followed.
Jenna starts to worry that Alaric isn’t being honest with her. Jules (recurring guest star MICHAELA McMANUS) explains the importance of the sun and moon curse to Tyler, but leaves out an important detail. Damon attends a tea at the Historical Society in order to talk to Elijah (recurring guest star DANIEL GILLIES), but Elijah isn’t giving up any secrets.
After watching his first Superbowl on TV, 13-year-old Vernon discovered a lifelong passion for American Football. He even played for his local team the Manchester Allstars, but when his career took an unexpected turn into television, dreams of making it big in the world of pads and helmets disappeared.
22 years later Vernon wants to get the Allstars back together for one last game – playing against the UK’s top University American Football team.
But in the hands of professional coaches, will his older mates cope with training, tackles and touchdowns as they approach their 40s?
Loose Women star Denise Welch is joining the cast of Benidorm.
The Dancing On Ice contestant will join her real life husband – Tim Healy- on the ITV comedy drama and play Scary Mary in the fourth series which airs this Spring.
Tim, who plays transvestite Leslie on the show told The Sun:
“Scary Mary – who is a black belt in martial arts – ends up drop-kicking Leslie into the pool.”
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