The Brit(ish) List
This week Hugh Grant gets a scoop on the tabloids, publicity for Doctor Who, Thor, X-Men, etc gets underway, and Mr Hiddleston is sighted.
Special thanks to sleeper_frost for all the cool stuff.
Sherlock series two details revealed by co-creator Mark Gatiss
http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/860683-sherlock-co-creator-spills-the-beans-on-series-two
David Jason returns to BBC with his first comedy series in 20 years
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/apr/13/david-jason-comedy-royal-bodyguard
Nigel Davenport
http://lulubellnyc.livejournal.com/475142.html
Jack Davenport
http://lulubellnyc.livejournal.com/475028.html
'Doctor Who' exec: 'John Simm could return'
http://www.digitalspy.com.au/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a314843/doctor-who-exec-john-simm-could-return.html
Buchan plays Bolingbroke to Redmayne’s Richard
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item115711/Buchan-plays-Bolingbroke-to-Redmayne%253Fs-Richard/
Ian McShane: 'Pirates beard was like a dead cat'
http://entertainment.stv.tv/film/243140-ian-mcshane-pirates-beard-was-like-a-dead-cat/
HOMELAND Plot Summary: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin Star
http://smallscreenscoop.com/homeland-plot-summary/314614/
Tim Roth to Direct Film Adaptation of Marc Parent's 'Turning Stones' Non-Fiction Book
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tim-roth-direct-film-adaptation-179461
John Cleese turned down a peerage as he didn’t fancy living in Britain during the winter
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/04/18/john-cleese-turned-down-a-peerage-as-he-didn-t-fancy-living-in-britain-during-the-winter-115875-23068918/
Jamie Campbell Bower takes on legendary role in 'Camelot'
http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view/2011_0410bower_takes_on_legendary_role_in_camelot/
Irons: I forge my own career path
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/irons-i-forge-my-own-career-path-15139960.html
Oldman: I don't crave an Oscar
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/oldman-i-dont-crave-an-oscar-15140362.html
Mark Sheppard on 'Doctor Who' Season 6: Huge!
http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-mark-sheppard-doctor-who-season-6-20110404,0,4353886.story
Joseph Fiennes talks magic, Merlin & saving Arthur in 'Camelot'
http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-joseph-fiennes-merlin-camelot-20110401,0,4996840.story
'Merlin' ends season with Arthurian flourish
http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-merlin-ends-season-with-arthurian-flourish-20110408,0,6938333.story
Harry Lloyd: The man who would be king
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/harry-lloyd-the-man-who-would-be-king-2267392.html
Peter Capaldi: 'People ask me to tell them to #@*! off'
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/peter-capaldi-people-ask-me-to-tell-them-to--off-2264021.html
John Barrowman reveals he was banned from doing stunts on new series of Torchwood
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/television-news/2011/04/10/john-barrowman-reveals-he-was-banned-from-doing-stunts-on-new-series-of-torchwood-86908-23051580/
Neeson pals 'laugh off' wedding rumours
http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0413/neesonl.html
Considine talks about Asperger's diagnosis
http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0411/considinep.html
Photos from Farrell's Fright Night released
http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0408/farrellc.html
Abraham Lincoln Will Hunt Rufus Sewell
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=30698
Andrew Lincoln: 'It's rather exciting playing a policeman who chops up human beings'
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/apr/07/walking-dead-andrew-lincoln-zombie-killer
Empire May
2011 UK
W 2011 US
GQ May
2011 UK
Empire
May UK
TV Week
9-15 April
2011
Australia
TV Week
9-15 April
2011
Australia
JAMES MCAVOY
James McAvoy on X-Men, Comics and ‘The Conspirator’
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/04/12/james-mcavoy-on-x-men-comics-and-the-conspirator/
"The Conspirator" New York Premiere
http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?cbi=34573&igi=493856&nbc1=1
"The Conspirator" New York Premiere
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====493855&c4nvi=3&str=34573&styp=clbi&nbc1=1
"The Conspirator" New York Premiere
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====493856&c4nvi=3&str=34573&styp=clbi&nbc1=1
Is James McAvoy joining 'Anna Karenina' cast?
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/04/is-james-mcavoy-joining-anna-karenina-cast-/1
McAvoy won over by US junk food
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/mcavoy-won-over-by-us-junk-food-15141838.html
'The Conspirator': Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Meets Guantanamo
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/conspirators-lincoln-assassination-conspirator-meets-guantanamo-26478
James McAvoy Jokes About Weird 'X-Men: First Class' Silhouette Posters
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/04/13/james-mcavoy-jokes-about-weird-x-men-first-class-silhouette-posters/
Is James McAvoy joining 'Anna Karenina' cast?
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/04/is-james-mcavoy-joining-anna-karenina-cast-/1
Movie review: 'The Conspirator'
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/15/entertainment/la-et-conspirator-20110415
James McAvoy Isn't Sure If 'Wanted 2' Will Ever Happen
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/04/14/james-mcavoy-isnt-sure-if-wanted-2-will-ever-happen/
James McAvoy to Star in 'Welcome to the Punch'
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-mcavoy-star-welcome-punch-177488
The Star Market: Can The Conspirator Energize James McAvoy’s Career?
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/04/the_star_market_james_mcavoy.html
James McAvoy at the D.C. Premiere of "The Conspirator"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiUsQCPRw_Y
"The Conspirator" New York Premiere
http://pictures.metro.co.uk/theconspiratorpremiere2011?ITO=FILMPIX
Empire
May 2011 UK
HENRY CAVILL
'Superman' Star Henry Cavill Talks 'Pressure' Of Iconic Role
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1661766/henry-cavill-superman-wondercon.jhtml
Henry Cavill And Luke Evans Talk ‘Immortals’
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/04/05/henry-cavill-and-luke-evans-talk-%E2%80%98immortals%E2%80%99/
Henry Cavill on Pumping Up for Man of Steel and Wearing Superman's Iconic Suit
http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/9934/henry-cavill-on-pumping-up-for-man-of-steel-and-wearing-supermans-iconic-suit/
WC11: Henry Cavill, Luke Evans Talk Immortals (And Superman)
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2011/04/07/wc11-henry-cavill-and-luke-evans-talk-immortals-and-superman/
Immortals Cavill Says Superman: "Best Superhero Out There"
http://www.newsarama.com/film/immortals-superman-henry-cavill-110408.html
Henry Cavill 'screamed' after winning Superman role
http://entertainment.stv.tv/film/243359-henry-cavill-screamed-after-winning-superman-role/
SIMON PEGG
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's Goofy Rolling Stone Photo Shoot
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/rolling-stone-video-blog/simon-pegg-and-nick-frosts-goofy-rolling-stone-photo-shoot-20110318
Confessions of a fuzzy twit
http://www.newstatesman.com/lifestyle/2011/04/twitter-followers-tweet
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost talk to the Daily Telegraph about their new sci-fi comedy movie Paul
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/movies/simon-pegg-and-nick-frost-talk-to-the-daily-telegraph-about-their-new-sci-fi-comedy-movie-paul/story-e6frexli-1226038380575
Paul stars put their bromance to the test
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/paul-stars-put-their-bromance-to-the-test-20110414-1df1h.html
Pegged for sci-fi stardom
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/pegged-for-sci-fi-stardom/story-fn6bqphm-1226036544445
HUGH LAURIE
Hugh Laurie Cast in ‘Mister Pip’
http://blogs.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2011/04/14/hugh-laurie-cast-in-mister-pip/
Hugh Laurie heads to PNG for Mr Pip
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/14/3191105.htm?section=entertainment
TV series House could end as negotiations for its eighth season are in turmoil
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/tv/tv-series-house-could-end-as-negotiations-for-its-eighth-season-are-in-turmoil/story-e6frexlr-1226037372635
House star to film in New Zealand
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv/4886359/House-star-to-film-in-New-Zealand
Hugh Laurie Lands 'Mr. Pip' Book-To-Film Starring Role
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/13/hugh-laurie-lands-mr-pip-_n_848756.html
STEPHEN FRY
Photos: Stephen Fry Hosts Great British Musical
http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/london/E8831302533397/Photos:+Stephen+Fry+Hosts+Great+British+Musical.html
FRY WANTS TO END RIFT WITH MICHAEL
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/240718/Fry-wants-to-end-rift-with-Michael
Stephen Fry: I'd go to jail over Twitter comments
http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/861044-stephen-fry-id-go-to-jail-over-twitter-comments
COLIN FIRTH
Colin Firth Was Considered For 'X-Men: First Class' Villain, Says Matthew Vaughn
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/04/12/colin-firth-was-considered-for-x-men-first-class-villain-says-matthew-vaughn/
W 2011 US
GQ May
2011 UK
Harper's Bazaar
February
2011 UK
MATT SMITH
"Doctor Who" Season 6 Premiere Screening (Smith)
http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?cbi=76215&igi=494063&nbc1=1
New Doctor Who series 'darkest ever' says Steven Moffatt
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/tv/new-doctor-who-series-darkest-ever-says-steven-moffatt/story-e6frexlr-1226034849163
Doctor Who series 6: UK transmission date confirmed, new pictures
http://www.denofgeek.com/television/850342/doctor_who_series_6_uk_transmission_date_confirmed_new_pictures.html
Doctor Who star Matt Smith says the Timelord won’t marry
http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/860645-doctor-who-star-matt-smith-says-the-timelord-won-t-marry
Chicago 'Doctor Who' preview screening
http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-exclusive-chicago-doctor-who-preview-screening-20110408,0,7130174.story
New clues about Season 6 of 'Doctor Who'
http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-doctor-who-extended-season-6-trailer-behindthescenes-video-20110404,0,7419097.htmlstory
Daisy Lowe and Matt Smith celebrate one year anniversary
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/04/16/daisy-lowe-and-matt-smith-celebrate-one-year-anniversary-115875-23064437/
Just what the doctor ordered: Daisy Lowe gives Matt Smith a dose of love by kissing him in the street
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1375753/Daisy-Lowe-gives-Matt-Smith-dose-love-kissing-street.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Did you take the Tardis to get there? Karen Gillan and Matt Smith launch new Doctor Who in America as U.S. love for show grows
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1376018/Did-Tardis-Karen-Gillan-Matt-Smith-launch-new-Doctor-Who-America.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Neil Gaiman: 'Matt Smith's Doctor seems old'
http://www.digitalspy.com.au/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a313979/neil-gaiman-matt-smiths-doctor-seems-old.html
'Doctor Who' star 'wants US success'
http://www.digitalspy.com.au/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a315221/doctor-who-star-wants-us-success.html
SEAN BEAN
‘Game of Thrones’ on HBO puts Sean Bean back in fantasy action
http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view/20110414game_of_thrones_on_hbo_puts_sean_bean_back_in_fantasy_action/
‘Sharpe’: George R.R. Martin on U.K. series that made him a Sean Bean fan
http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/04/14/sharpe-george-r-r-martin-on-u-k-series-that-made-him-a-sean-bean-fan/
Sean Bean: I missed family time
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/sean-bean-i-missed-family-time-15141382.html
HBO gambles on fantasy with ‘Game of Thrones’
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/13/hbo-gambles-on-fantasy-with-game-of-thrones/
Bean perfects 'Throne' speech
http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/tv/2011/04/14/17992311.html
HBO Tries to Keep Its TV Crown With 'Game of Thrones'
http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/hbo-tries-keep-its-tv-crown-game-thrones-26492
Television review: 'Game of Thrones'
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/15/entertainment/la-et-game-of-thrones-review-20110415
‘Game of Thrones’ star Sean Bean: ‘Life keeps putting a sword in my hand’
http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/04/11/game-of-thrones-star-sean-bean-life-keeps-putting-a-sword-in-my-hand/
'Game of Thrones': 5 Things You Need to Know
http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/game-thrones-premiere-facts
'Game of Thrones' premiere review: Let the 'Game' begin, smashingly
http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/04/18/game-of-thrones-episode-1/
Game Of Thrones: don't believe the gripes
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/apr/18/game-of-thrones-dont-believe-the-gripes
'Game of Thrones' rides in handsomely on HBO
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2011-04-15-thrones15_ST_N.htm
‘Game of Thrones’: Sean Bean Previews HBO’s New Fantasy Series
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/04/17/game-of-thrones-sean-bean-previews-hbos-new-fantasy-series/?mod=google_news_blog
'Game Of Thrones': Sean Bean Is 'Flattered' By Fan Reaction To His Casting As Ned Stark
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/04/16/game-of-thrones-sean-bean-ned-stark-casting/
Sean Bean: I missed family time
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hcaSwlX_orTsG8VkEPScPsbK5xwQ?docId=N0526751302527184262A
Throne of blood for Lord Sean
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3532625/Game-of-Thrones-drama-comes-to-British-TV-with-gruesome-reputation.html
Entertainment
Weekly #1149
8 April 2011
US
DANIEL RADCLIFFE
Radcliffe: Potter's an action hero
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/radcliffe-potters-an-action-hero-15141453.html
Daniel Radcliffe succeeds in a winning musical
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42306787/ns/today-entertainment/
DANIEL CRAIG
Sony Pictures and MGM struck deal for next two James Bond films
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/movies/sony-pictures-and-mgm-struck-deal-for-next-two-james-bond-films/story-e6frexli-1226039272710
Daniel Craig Takes Aim in Full 'Cowboys & Aliens' Trailer
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/daniel-craig-takes-aim-full-cowboys-aliens-trailer-26495
'Cowboys & Aliens' trailer: Aliens, Olivia Wilde, and Daniel Craig's abs!
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/04/14/cowboys-aliens-trailer/
HUGH GRANT
The bugger, bugged (Hugh Grant)
http://www.newstatesman.com/newspapers/2011/04/phone-yeah-cameron-murdoch
Hugh Grant a News of the World bugger. Shock.
http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/56662.html?WT.mc_id=newsmail
Hugh Grant gets revenge on UK tabloids
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/hugh-grant-gets-revenge-on-uk-tabloids-20110415-1dh3f.html
DAVID TENNANT
Cast: Tennant & Tate Much Ado, Mamet Double
http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/london/E8831302022907/Cast:+Tennant+&+Tate+Much+Ado,+Mamet+Double.html
I never had this trouble with the Tardis: David Tennant struggles with his newborn's buggy
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1375907/David-Tennant-struggles-newborn-daughters-buggy.html
TOM RILEY
Tom Riley, Arcadia
http://gothamist.com/2011/04/15/tom_riley_arcadia.php
Theater in New York: “Arcadia”
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2011/04/15/theater-in-new-york-arcadia/
GQ May
2011 UK
DOMINIC WEST
Butley - A new production of Simon Gray's award winning play (Dominic West)
http://www.butleylondon.com/
The Wire, Friday April 15 (Dominic West)
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-wire-friday-april-15-20110414-1dfd9.html
CLIVE OWEN
Clive Owen: An actor who puts art above money
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/movies/2011/04/clive-owen-actor-who-puts-art-above-money
Clive Owen takes on parental nightmare in ‘Trust’
http://newsok.com/clive-owen-takes-on-parental-nightmare-in-trust/article/3554216
Owen to star in IRA spy thriller
http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0407/owenc.html
GQ #162
January
2011
Spain
JUDE LAW
Jenny Galloway, David Hayman, Jude Law, Ruth Wilson Set for Donmar Warehouse's Anna Christie
http://www.theatermania.com/london/news/04-2011/jenny-galloway-david-hayman-jude-law-ruth-wilson-s_36274.html
91 victims and rising: Met police admits scale of phone hacking
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/apr/15/phone-hacking-91-victims-court
MICHAEL FASSBENDER
Uinterview.com: Michael Fassbender Teaser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K3gG-vCmvw
Michael Fassbender Talks About Shooting Prometheus
http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/9925/michael-fassbender-talks-about-shooting-prometheus/
Michael Fassbender Reveals 'X-Men: First Class' Spoilers Aplenty
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/movie-news/item/3317-michael-fassbender-reveals-x-men-first-class-spoilers-aplenty.html
Michael Fassbender Talks Shooting 'Prometheus' with Ridley Scott
http://www.firstshowing.net/2011/michael-fassbender-talks-shooting-prometheus-with-ridley-scott/
Michael Fassbender, Magneto, talks 'X-Men: First Class', teases new details
http://www.examiner.com/comic-book-movies-in-national/michael-fassbender-magneto-talks-x-men-first-class-teases-new-details
PATRICK STEWART
Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart boldly goes to No10 to battle for arts funding
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23939783-star-trek-actor-sir-patrick-stewart-boldly-goes-to-no-and-820110-to-battle-for-arts-funding.do
My right to die, by Star Trek Jean-Luc
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/3531942/Star-Trek-actor-Sir-Patrick-Stewart-calls-for-right-to-an-assisted-suicide-in-event-of-illness.html
'Star Trek' actor backs the right to choose assisted suicide
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/star-trek-actor-backs-the-right-to-choose-assisted-suicide-2269235.html
KENNETH BRANAGH
Kenneth Branagh happy to convert Thor to 3-D
http://entertainment.stv.tv/film/243613-kenneth-branagh-happy-to-convert-thor-to-3-d/
God of Thunder strikes Sydney
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/god-of-thunder-strikes-sydney-20110418-1dkgq.html
Empire
May
2011 UK
TOM HIDDLESTON
"Thor" World Premiere In Sydney
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====492341&c4nvi=3&str=87136&styp=clbi&nbc1=1
"Thor" World Premiere In Sydney
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====490153&c4nvi=3&str=87136&styp=clbi&nbc1=1
PRIMEVAL
Primeval, Tuesday April 12
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/primeval-tuesday-april-12-20110407-1d55a.html
TV Week
9-15 April
2011
Australia
PAUL BETTANY
Latest Priest Trailer Online (Bettany)
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=30695
Empire
May 2011
UK
ANDREW GARFIELD
Doug Liman Approaches Andrew Garfield, Chris Pine, Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Eva Mendes, Zoe Saldana for Moon Movie
http://collider.com/andrew-garfield-chris-pine-megan-fox-moon-movie/81959/
'Spider-Man' creator Stan Lee endorses new cast
http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/spider-man-creator-stan-lee-endorses-new-cast/212399
GQ May
2011 UK
W 2011 US
BEING HUMAN
'Being Human' will be 'reinvented', says creator - TV News
http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/56024
'Being Human' creator Toby Whithouse on the shocking finale -- EXCLUSIVE
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/04/10/being-human-season-finale-toby-whithouse/
Being Human (UK): No Aidan Turner for season 4
http://www.examiner.com/being-human-in-national/being-human-uk-no-aidan-turner-for-season-4
Sci Fi Now
#49 2011 UK