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Richard interviewed on “Breakfast Show.” Mr. Spacey, if you can film that much, why not . . .

Originally posted on the armitage effect:
Richard appeared on the Breakfast Show on the Beeb and Marlise kindly posted it for the Anglophile Channel. He discusses The Crucible and the various elements attracting him to the production; they also touch…

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Doctor Who Scripts Leaked Online! Would YOU Read Them?

BBC issues apologies to fans as FIVE scripts for the new series of Doctor Who have been leaked online, seven weeks before the episodes are broadcast! Shame on whoever did that! BBC Worldwide said it was investigating “a security issue … Continue reading

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Fans Ruining Martin Freeman’s Richard III? So Says The Telegraph!

Oh boy, do I have something to say about this…and it’s the opposite of what you might think and many may not agree with me, but my opinion actually comes from 20 years of professional experience as a theatre actress … Continue reading

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A Message from Peter Jackson Regarding The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Oh the Brits do love a dramatic pause don’t they? Downton Abbey keeps us waiting nearly a year in between seasons, Sherlock likes to come around every quarter century (or at least it feels that way to this Sherlockian) and … Continue reading

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NEW Wizarding World of Harry Potter Launches at Universal Orlando!

Grab your wands and your broomsticks Potterheads…The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando has expanded and is launching July 8th! With nary a new Harry Potter book or film in sight, Potterheads have had to work fairly hard to … Continue reading

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Royal Ascot: A Day at The Races!

What can conjure up images of My Fair Lady better than Opening Day at Royal Ascot? Just seeing all the ladies in their fabulous hats calls to mind the lovely Audrey Hepburn decked out in the iconic Cecil Beaton black … Continue reading

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Paddington Loses His Voice as Colin Firth Ankles Film

Say it isn’t so!! It has just been announced that Colin Firth, the very one I was joking about not being able to ‘hear’ as the lovable Paddington Bear, is leaving the film and taking his voice with him! I … Continue reading

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Trooping The Colour: The Queen’s Official Birthday Celebration

It’s one of the reasons we love Britain so much…because of her beautifully orchestrated ceremonies full of pomp and circumstance. Today Britain shall celebrate The Queen’s “Official” Birthday with the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Although The Queen was born on 21 … Continue reading

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From Loki to Lovesick Blues: Tom Hiddleston to Play Country Music Legend Hank Williams in ‘I Saw The Light’

Say hey, good lookin‘ – what ya got cookin‘? How’s about cooking somethin’ up with me? Tom Hiddleston in a cowboy hat singing country music? Well call me a Hush Puppy and sign-me up! Everyone’s favorite Marvel baddie is not only going to portray … Continue reading

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Rik Mayall’s World Cup Anthem Aiming For Top Spot

With the World Cup 2014 upon us England still does not have an “official” anthem after Football Association dropped their support for the Gary Barlow and Michael Owen version of Greatest Day by Take That.  An online campaign has been underway to make late comedian Rik Mayall‘s forgotten … Continue reading

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