CORRIE halted as ITV jobs axedFilming on the CORONATION STREET set will stop tomorrow as staff tune in to a video conference about ITV's financial situation. Job cuts are expected in non-production roles at Granada, as ITV has been affected by the global economic situation and the downturn in advertising revenue (down 30% in the first three months of this year).
There's also speculation that ITV could sell off some of the land it holds in Manchester, including the Quay Street offices and the CORONATION STREET set. An industry insider said, "It is commonly felt that the head office and CORONATION STREET set is no longer fit for modern television." If this happens, production of CORRIE could possibly be moved to the MediaCityUK development in Salford Quays.
Friends, Fans pay tribute to Wendy Richard
Brit actress Wendy Richard, who is well remembered for her role EASTENDERS, was given a fitting tribute by her friends and fans at the pub where she had grown up in as a little girl. Richard passed away on February 26 from cancer, and the gathering took place at the Shepherd's Tavern, which lies in the heart of plush Mayfair, on March 1.
BBC receives almost 250 complaints over 'all-black' EASTENDERS
The BBC has received almost 250 complaints over the first episode of EastEnders to feature an all-black cast in its 24-year history. Last week's episode featured character Patrick Trueman, played by Rudolph Walker, sharing his experiences of being a young black man living in 1950s Britain. A BBC spokesman said 239 complaints had been received from viewers, with 57 received before it aired and 183 after the broadcast.
The episode attracted an average audience of 8.4 million viewers and a 36% share.
SPOTTED: Mickey Rourke and AMC's Denise Vasi (Randi)
"Mickey Rourke hasn’t let fame go to his head. The Wrestler star hung out at 1OAK this weekend with ... the bathroom attendant. According to a fellow reveler, Mickey hugged the employee before leading him in an impromptu dance routine outside the john. But the bathroom boy wasn’t Mickey’s only buddy — the actor was seen wishing ALL MY CHILDREN soap star Denise Vasi a happy birthday before chatting up a sexy brunette at the bar."
LYNN LICCARDO: Soapy Times
"I don't think I'll ever understand why many soap fans in general, and journalists in particular, are so eager to hide."
Slovenian-born Cologne's footballer gets offer to appear in VERBOTENE LIEBE
Slovenian football player Milivoj Novakovic, who plays in German premier league's club Cologne, received an offer to play a Russian millionaire in the soap opera VERBOTENE LIEBE (Forbidden Love). While the popular football player mulls over the offer, his manager Mano Kramers said that he saw nothing wrong if his client accepted the invitation, Slovenian media reported.
Ryan O'Neal pleads guilty to drug charge
Former PEYTON PLACE star Ryan O’Neal pleaded guilty on Friday to possessing methamphetamine and was ordered to complete 18 months of drug counseling. As part of the plea, the 67-year-old actor’s case will be dismissed if he successfully completes the drug diversion program.
Nick Pickard on his return to HOLLYOAKSPickard has revealed his soap character Tony Hutchinson faces some tough times when he returns to HOLLYOAKS on March 9. The character was last seen after he had just been acquitted of sleeping with a minor and couldn't wait to leave the village.
Now, less than three months later, he's back, but his return to Chester is soured when he discovers his brother Dom has hired Cindy Cunningham and Mercedes McQueen - with whom he had a one-night stand - to wait tables at Il Gnosh.
Pickard said: "He's not happy at all, obviously because of all the stuff that's gone on with him and Mercedes in the past and he's never been a great admirer of Cindy Cunningham either. However, it's not just that, he's unhappy that they've turned the place into a greasy spoon cafe and when he returns he finds the place crawling with builders eating fry-ups and the place decorated with manky table cloths."
DEGRASSI Season 7 DVD coming March 17
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment is bringing DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION Season Seven to DVD March 17. Bonus features on the DVD will include bloopers, deleted scenes, commentary, a photo gallery and behind-the-scenes Webisodes.
FNL: A Night At Sardi's
Chelsea Handler is hosting the 17th annual Alzheimer's Benefit, "A Night At Sardi's" Wednesday night at the Beverly Hilton. The cast of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS will be there to receive an honor, and John Schneider, Kristen Bell, Victor Garber, and many others will be performing.
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