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Coleen Nolan 'turned down Calendar Girls'

6 November 2009 8:40 AM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Coleen Nolan has revealed that she turned down an offer to star in the West End production of Calendar Girls. The Loose Women panellist told The Mirror that she had too many commitments to take up the role. Nolan said: "Well done to Kelly Brook for getting her Chelsea buns out live on stage in the performance of Calendar Girls. "I loved the film and went to see the theatre production when my Loose Women mate (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Kelly Brook’s Topless Cupcakes

4 November 2009 10:54 AM, PST | HorrorYearbook | See recent HorrorYearbook news »

Kelly Brook appeared topless with a little help from some strategically placed cupcakes for “Calendar Girls,” at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End. Brook is starring in Alexandre Aja's Piranha 3-D along with Elisabeth Shue and Jerry O'Connell. Eli Roth also makes a cameo as the "Wet t-shirt Contest Emcee" in the film. Brook also starred in Steven R. Monroe's (I Spit on Your Grave remake) House of 9. Check out her nude cupcake gallery below. Piranha 3-D Synopsis - Release Date: April 16, 2010 Jaws...lots and lots of jaws. From acclaimed director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) comes the new action thriller Piranha 3D, in the latest eye-popping 3D technology. A new type of terror is about to be cut loose on beautiful Lake Victoria. After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must »

- Kevin Touch

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Ten Things You Never Knew About Kelly Brook

3 November 2009 10:00 PM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Kelly Brook may have her knocke... critics, but after starting off as a model, she's shown a great deal of tenacity and strength in forging a successful showbiz career. It's not been without its setbacks - like her short-lived stints on The Big Breakfast and Britain's Got Talent - but Kelly has brushed aside those disappointments and returns to the public eye this month when she replaces Jerry Hall as Celia in Calendar Girls. Before she steps out on to the West End stage, we uncover ten things you may not have known about Miss Kelly Brook. 1. Born Kelly Ann Parsons to cook Sandra and scaffolder Ken in Rochester, Kent on November 23, 1979, Kelly studied at the prestigious Italia Conti stage school. Other alumni include Noël Coward, Naomi Campbell and Pixie Lott. 2. After Kelly's mum sent a photograph of her daughter to a modelling (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Kelly Brook Appears Completely Naked in 'Calendar Girls' Promo

3 November 2009 12:07 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »

A new promotional poster for West End show, entitled "Calendar Girls", has been released. In the shot, the play's star Kelly Brook is seen wearing nothing on her body. Her breasts and private part are only covered with some iced buns.

Daily Mail claims the poster that features Brook has been edited for three times before it is outed. Previously, the 29-year-old beauty posed holding two small buns in front of her chest. And since Transport for London (TfL) bosses consider the picture inappropriate to be shown to the public, they have ordered to make the buns larger. "[TfL] are worried about titillating customers," the show's producer David Pugh says.

Last month, it was announced that Kelly Brook would take on the role of Celia aka Miss September, who was initially occupied by Jerry Hall, in "Calendar Girls". The character is described as a trophy wife who gets married to a »

- celebrity-mania.com

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Miramax President Leaves Amid Massive Layoffs

30 October 2009 6:01 PM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

Disney shrunk Miramax at the beginning of October, getting rid of about 75% of the work force. It wasn't a major studio with thousands of employees, but 75% is pretty much a work stoppage. Hard for 20-odd employees to really run a competitive shop in the movie business these days.

Perhaps that's what Miramax president Daniel Battsek thought, as well. He's leaving the company, which is being shuttled across the country from New York to Burbank.

"With the change in direction at Miramax, we have reached a mutual agreement with Daniel Battsek that he will leave his post as president, effective January 2010," said newly minted Disney chairman Richard Ross in a statement. "During his 18 years of service, he has brought some very prestigious and award-winning films to the studio from Calendar Girls to The Queen to No Country for Old Men. We wish Daniel the very best on his future endeavors."

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- Colin Boyd

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Kelly Brook joins 'Calendar Girls' cast

6 October 2009 7:45 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Kelly Brook and Rob James-Collier have been named among the stars confirmed for the new cast of Calendar Girls. Julie Goodyear, Janie Dee, Arabella Weir, Helen Lederer, Debbie Chazen and Jan Leeming will also star in the production at the Noel Coward theatre. Glamour model Brook, 29, who found TV fame on The Big Breakfast, has previously appeared in the West End in Neil Labute's comedy Fat Pig. She will replace Jerry Hall in the role of Wi member Celia from November 3. The play is based on the real life story (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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'Dog Of The Millennium' film planned

16 September 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Producer Simon Brooks has started working on a movie based on Dog of The Millennium winner Endal, reports Empire. Brooks acquired the rights to the canine's story after watching a documentary about the pedigree Labrador's life with Gulf War veteran Allen Parton. Endal's achievements include saving Parton's life when he was hit by a car. The dog managed to to put him in a recovery position, cover him in blanket and fetch help. Calendar Girls writer Juliette (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Dog Of The Millennium Bounds To Screen

16 September 2009 12:47 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

There are heartwarming tales and then there's Endal, a pedigree Labrador who virtually single-pawedly cared for a disabled Gulf War veteran, saving his marriage, and, on one occasion, his life.It's the stuff movies are made of, and thanks to producer Simon Brooks (White Noise), it's now the stuff a movie will be made of. Brooks acquired the rights to the story after watching a TV documentary about Chief Petty Officer Allen Parton who, after suffering head injuries in combat, was assigned a charity-trained pup Endal to help with his day-to-day chores.Endal's resourcefulness went much further though: when Parton was hit by a car, the canine put him into the recovery position, covered him in a blanket and went for help. He could also use a cash machine, fetch items from supermarket shelves and load and empty a washing machine. Oh, and Endal himself had a lifelong disability »

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June Brown: 'Stage role terrified me'

4 September 2009 8:26 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

EastEnders star June Brown has admitted that she initially turned down her role in the stage version of Calendar Girls. The 82-year-old actress, who plays Albert Square legend Dot Branning, signed up to strip off for the part of Jessie in the West End production earlier this year. Discussing her decision in an interview with This Morning, Brown revealed: "I said no at first and asked wasn't there a smaller part? "But the team said think again and I thought, well, they were being so nice that I said (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Calendar Girls at Noel Coward Theatre Extends Run Thru October 30 2009

4 September 2009 5:17 AM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »

"Calendar Girls", which has broken all box office records at the Noël Coward Theatre in London with takings of well over £190,000 gross per week, has been able to extend the run of the current cast by two weeks. The current cast, headed by Gemma Atkinson, Jill Baker, June Brown, Richenda Carey, Sara Crowe, Anita Dobson, Jill Halfpenny, Jerry Hall and Jack Ryder, were originally scheduled to play until 17 October, but will now play until 31 October. »

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Hall "too skinny" for 'Calendar Girls'

10 August 2009 8:04 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Jerry Hall has expressed fears that she is too slim for her latest West End role. The 53-year-old actress is currently appearing alongside June Brown, Anita Dobson and Jill Halfpenny in the stage version of Calendar Girls, which follows a group of Wi members who strip off for a charity project. Speaking to the Daily Express, Hall admitted: "I think we're all too skinny. I keep saying to Jill Halfpenny: 'It's your duty to eat a dessert.'" She added: "I never (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Calendar Girls Head To Dubai

27 July 2009 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Jerry Hall is preparing to pack her bags for the United Arab Emirates - producers of the star's Calendar Girls stage musical are considering an offer to move the show to Dubai.

Mick Jagger's ex-wife strips off for a role in the theatre production in London's West End, which is based on the hit 2003 film.

And the model/actress could soon be shedding her clothes in sunnier climes, if theatre bosses agree to take the show abroad.

Producer David Pugh explains, "It's a little bit surreal. We have had two approaches to take this show to the Arab Emirates and to Dubai. They want us to play in the big hotels out there."

But the musical's racier scenes could cause a problem in the strict Muslim country - as could the lack of British cakes, which feature heavily in the film and theatre production.

Pugh adds, "I don't know how we would do it with the nudity due to the strict dress codes out there. It might well require extra costumes. And how we will source (cakes) Victoria sponges and Bakewell tarts in the desert, I don't know." »

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Hall Goes Naked For Stage Role

19 June 2009 9:10 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Former supermodel Jerry Hall is to bare all onstage in London again - she's stripping off for a role in West End play Calendar Girls.

The ex-wife of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will disrobe for her part in the production, which tells the story of a group of British Women's Institute members who pose naked for charity.

Hall will join the cast of the play at the Noel Coward Theatre from next month. In 2001, she appeared naked as Mrs Robinson in a London stage production of The Graduate. »

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June Brown has varicose vein op

3 June 2009 6:18 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

EastEnders legend June Brown has had an operation to remove her varicose veins ahead of stripping on stage in the West End. The 82-year-old, who has played Walford's Dot Branning since July 1985, was unveiled as part of the new cast lineup for the stage production of Calendar Girls, in which she will take on the role of Jessie, the show's Miss January. However, before taking off her clothes in front of the British public, Brown opted to have minor surgery to remove varicose veins (more) »

- By Kris Green

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June Brown to strip for 'Calendar Girls'

29 May 2009 4:45 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

EastEnders veteran June Brown is to strip on stage after joining the cast of the West End adaptation of Calendar Girls. The 82-year-old, who is most recognised for her role as Walford smoker Dot Branning, will take a short break from filming at the BBC soap to take on the role of Jessie, the show's Miss January, currently played by Sian Phillips. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Calendar Girls producer David Pugh said: "It was the moment in the royal retiring room, with June sitting there with her cigarette and a glass of Champagne. Dafydd [Rogers, co-producer] came in just as she was lifting her dress to show me her legs - I have to tell you, they're a bloody good set of pins. They're the legs of a 42-year-old!" He added: "She asked if she could be a little more brave in the part. Sian uses balls of wool and something »

- By Kris Green

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Cannes 2009: Rt Interview - Sally Hawkins on We Want Sex

19 May 2009 11:44 PM, PDT | Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news »

The Golden Globe seems to have done Sally Hawkins well. After winning the award for her part in Mike Leigh's hilarious Happy-Go-Lucky, having her name attached to any project seems to have become an instant arbiter of interest. As we meet with Hawkins in Cannes, where she's announcing her role in new film We Want Sex, due to start shooting soon, she's fielding interest from all the glossies as well as the usual selection of film mags and broadsheets -- a sure sign of a star in the making. The film, which is being directed by Calendar Girls' Nigel Cole... »

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No Sequel For Calendar Girls

18 May 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Dame Helen Mirren's co-star in Calendar Girls has laughed off reports of a sequel to the hit film - insisting the movie has produced enough spin-offs already.

Penelope Wilton starred alongside Mirren in the surprise 2003 smash, which chronicled the real-life story of a group of Women's Institute members who produced a nude calendar to raise money for charity.

The movie grossed a massive $93 million (£62 million) worldwide and was this year turned into a hit West End show, while an anniversary calendar has just hit the U.K. shelves - but Wilton is adamant there won't be another film.

She says, "I know a new tenth anniversary calendar has just come out, and there is a stage show as well, but I don't believe there should be a new film. The Calendar Girls brand has gone as far as it can go." »

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Trio Join We Want Sex

18 May 2009 1:48 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone and Daniel Mays have signed on for We Want Sex, a light-hearted look at the women's rights movement that's billed as Billy Elliot meets Calendar Girls.The trio join Sally Hawkins and Bob Hoskins in telling the story of the 1968 strike by the women of Ford's Dagenham plant that brought the motor giant to its knees and made waves in Westminster and the campaign for equal pay. Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls) will direct after stepping in to replace Simon Curtis. According to producer Elizabeth Karlsen of Number 9 Films, We Want Sex will combine drama and comedy in equal doses. "Although it's set in 1968, the challenges for women today remain as prevalent and constant as they did then. As filmmakers, our own challenge will be to create the events, both hilarious and tragic in turn, that led to a groundbreaking law that enabled the empowerment of women around the world. »

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Casting bites: Michael Sheen, Jaime Winstone

17 May 2009 9:44 AM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »

Here's your selection of quick casting updates for May 16, 2009:

• Michael Sheen, who played Tony Blair in "The Queen" and David Frost in "Frost/Nixon," and Paddy Considine, whose credits include "In America" and "My Summer of Love," will star in Richard Ayoade's feature debut "Submarine." The flick follows a teenager trying to lose his virginity all while doing what he can to save his parents' marriage. (Variety)

• Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone and Daniel Mays are the latest to join Sally Hawkins and Bob Hoskins in Nigel Cole's ("Calendar Girls") "We Want Sex." Written by William Ivory, the flick focuses on the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Monica Bellucci has boarded Jon Turteltaub's comedy "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," which also stars Nicholas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer and Toby Kebbell. Bellucci is playing a sorceress and lost love of Cage's character. »

- Franck Tabouring

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Tribeca Review: The Swimsuit Issue

25 April 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

(Sorry to get your hopes up, Sports Illustrated fans. This movie is not relevant to your interests.)

You may be familiar with the type of movie where a group of lovable losers get together to do something you wouldn't expect people like them to do, and therein lies the comedy. You had out-of-shape men stripping in The Full Monty, and old ladies posing nude in Calendar Girls, and a retired gentleman swimming the English Channel in On a Clear Day. These movies always seem to be British, but you will be pleased to know that now the Swedes have gotten in on the act!

The Swimsuit Issue is about a group of ordinary men of varying ages and physiques who combine to create Sweden's first all-male synchronized swimming team. You can see why that's very funny: They're Men, but they're doing Synchronized Swimming! There really isn't much to it beyond that. »

- Eric D. Snider

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