The BBC have reported that Ben Fogle, famous for his appearances in Animal Park, Castaway and Countryfile, has fallen victim to a mysterious flesh-eating bug.
It is thought that he contracted the bug whilst filming a BBC TV series 'Extreme Dreams' in the Peruvian jungles.
The BBC writes: "The star, 34, has a hole at least an inch wide on his right arm... He has had a biopsy to determine the strain of the infection, which is believed to be the potentially life-threatening leishmaniasis."
"After 13 expeditions to remote parts of the world, I would consider myself lucky. This is the first time I'm ill," said Fogle, who will be treated at London's Hospital of Tropical Diseases.
He added: "I have every confidence in the specialists treating me."
I wish Ben well and hope he makes a speedy recovery.
See the full story at BBC News.
Thursday 30 October 2008
McFly to perform Children in Need single
BBC Children in Need is delighted to announce that the 2008 Children in Need single will be performed by McFly, who will be donating all profits from the single to the charity's 2008 appeal.
This double-A sided single features the track Do Ya, from their current album Radio:ACTIVE, and a cover version of Rod Stewart and The Faces' Seventies hit Stay With Me.
Both songs will be performed for BBC Children in Need viewers on BBC One on Friday 14 November 2008.
Tom from McFly says: "We're so honoured to be releasing the official single for Children in Need.
"We've performed several times on the live show in the past and it's always been an amazing night with a fantastic atmosphere.
"Hopefully our single can help raise more money than ever for what is such a great cause."
For fans eager to be amongst the first to get their hands on the new single, it will be available to pre-order on the night of the 14 November as a two-track download from 7Digital.
The single will be available to download from Sunday 23 November and commercially available in stores from Monday 24 November.
Every single copy sold will help BBC Children in Need in its aim to raise over £30million to help disadvantaged children across the UK.
McFly will also be switching on the Regent Street Christmas lights from outside Hamleys in Regent Street, London W1 on Thursday 6 November 2008 from 5.45pm onwards. This is a traffic free event.
(Courtesy of BBC Press Releases)
David Tenant steps out of the Tardis
David Tennant announced at the National Television Awards, last night, that he will leave the award winning BBC One drama Doctor Who when he has completed the filming of four special episodes which will be screened in 2009 and early in 2010.
David Tennant first appeared as The Doctor in 2005 and has gone on to star in three series and three Christmas specials as the tenth incarnation of the Time Lord.
The BBC has confirmed that David will continue to play The Doctor in the four specials that will make up the 2009 series before a new Doctor takes over for Series 5.
Tennant will also star in the Doctor Who Christmas special, titled The Next Doctor, this year.
David Tennant comments: "I've had the most brilliant, bewildering and life changing time working on Doctor Who.
"I have loved every day of it.. It would be very easy to cling on to the Tardis console forever and I fear that if I don't take a deep breath and make the decision to move on now, then I simply never will. You would be prising the Tardis key out of my cold dead hand.
"This show has been so special to me, I don't want to outstay my welcome.
"This is all a long way off, of course. I'm not quitting, I'm back in Cardiff in January to film four special episodes which will take Doctor Who all the way through 2009.
"I'm still the Doctor all next year but when the time finally comes I'll be honoured to hand on the best job in the world to the next lucky git – whoever that may be.
"I'd always thought the time to leave would be in conjunction with Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner who have been such a huge part of it all for me.
"Steven Moffat is the most brilliant and exciting writer, the only possible successor to Russell and it was sorely tempting to be part of his amazing new plans for the show. I will be there, glued to my TV when his stories begin in 2010.
"I feel very privileged to have been part of this incredible phenomenon, and whilst I'm looking forward to new challenges I know I'll always be very proud to be the Tenth Doctor."
Russell T Davies, Executive Producer of Doctor Who, comments: ""I've been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years – and it's not over yet, the Tenth Doctor still has five spectacular hours left!
"After which, I might drop an anvil on his head. Or maybe a piano. A radioactive piano.
"But we're planning the most enormous and spectacular ending, so keep watching!"
David expands upon his decision in a taped interview which can be found at bbc.co.uk/doctorwho.
Doctor Who returns to our screens on BBC this Christmas. The Next Doctor starring David Tennant, David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan will be screened on 25 December 2008 on BBC One.
(BBC Press Release)
David Tennant first appeared as The Doctor in 2005 and has gone on to star in three series and three Christmas specials as the tenth incarnation of the Time Lord.
The BBC has confirmed that David will continue to play The Doctor in the four specials that will make up the 2009 series before a new Doctor takes over for Series 5.
Tennant will also star in the Doctor Who Christmas special, titled The Next Doctor, this year.
David Tennant comments: "I've had the most brilliant, bewildering and life changing time working on Doctor Who.
"I have loved every day of it.. It would be very easy to cling on to the Tardis console forever and I fear that if I don't take a deep breath and make the decision to move on now, then I simply never will. You would be prising the Tardis key out of my cold dead hand.
"This show has been so special to me, I don't want to outstay my welcome.
"This is all a long way off, of course. I'm not quitting, I'm back in Cardiff in January to film four special episodes which will take Doctor Who all the way through 2009.
"I'm still the Doctor all next year but when the time finally comes I'll be honoured to hand on the best job in the world to the next lucky git – whoever that may be.
"I'd always thought the time to leave would be in conjunction with Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner who have been such a huge part of it all for me.
"Steven Moffat is the most brilliant and exciting writer, the only possible successor to Russell and it was sorely tempting to be part of his amazing new plans for the show. I will be there, glued to my TV when his stories begin in 2010.
"I feel very privileged to have been part of this incredible phenomenon, and whilst I'm looking forward to new challenges I know I'll always be very proud to be the Tenth Doctor."
Russell T Davies, Executive Producer of Doctor Who, comments: ""I've been lucky and honoured to work with David over the past few years – and it's not over yet, the Tenth Doctor still has five spectacular hours left!
"After which, I might drop an anvil on his head. Or maybe a piano. A radioactive piano.
"But we're planning the most enormous and spectacular ending, so keep watching!"
David expands upon his decision in a taped interview which can be found at bbc.co.uk/doctorwho.
Doctor Who returns to our screens on BBC this Christmas. The Next Doctor starring David Tennant, David Morrissey and Dervla Kirwan will be screened on 25 December 2008 on BBC One.
(BBC Press Release)
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Joaquin Phoenix quits films for music
Joaquin Phoenix announced to 'Extra' at the Paul Newman Benefit that he won't be making anymore films and will be pursuing a career in music, following the success of his performance in Walk the Line as legend Johnny Cash.
The Oscar nominee said: "I want to take this opportunity... also to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit about the fact that this will be my last performance as an actor... I'm not doing films anymore."
He added: "I'm working on my music. I'm done. I've been through that."
His announcement was later confirmed by his representative.
Director Michael Bay not happy with Transformers ride
Michael Bay, director of Transformers, has announced on his personal blog that he is not yet supporting the Transformers theme park ride , despite a Universal Studios press release stating that he has approved the project.
He said: "The Transformer Ride at Universal making all the press rounds - not sure yet - they had me in a press release saying I supported it - but Universal has a long way to go in my mind. I don't support it yet - I'm not involved and not sure the story of the ride works, and I know Optimus is not going to just show up to be directed by some new people that have never worked with him. I hate when people bullshit a quote from me that I never said."
He added: "I'll keep you informed. Maybe the guy making the rides at Universal will direct Transformers 3?"
He said: "The Transformer Ride at Universal making all the press rounds - not sure yet - they had me in a press release saying I supported it - but Universal has a long way to go in my mind. I don't support it yet - I'm not involved and not sure the story of the ride works, and I know Optimus is not going to just show up to be directed by some new people that have never worked with him. I hate when people bullshit a quote from me that I never said."
He added: "I'll keep you informed. Maybe the guy making the rides at Universal will direct Transformers 3?"
Another helping of American Pie
We may be due to receive another slice of American Pie as rumours say that Universal will be bringing us a fourth theatrical feature film, scrapping the straight-to-DVD spin offs.
Nothing has been confirmed yet, no script has been written and no cast or production date has been announced but, it is expected that the film will catch up with the films newlyweds Jim and Michelle (Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan) who tied the not in American Wedding.
BBC responds to prank calls of Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross
The BBC today issued a statement from Mark Thompson, Director-General.
"I would like to add my own personal and unreserved apology to Andrew Sachs, his family and to licence fee payers for the completely unacceptable broadcast on BBC Radio 2.
"BBC audiences accept that, in comedy, performers attempt to push the line of taste. However, this is not a marginal case. It is clear from the views expressed by the public that this broadcast has caused severe offence and I share that view.
"Since Sunday, I have been in regular contact with the senior executives I tasked with handling this issue. The investigation that I instructed Tim Davie to conduct is nearing completion, and I am returning to London to review the findings and, in the coming days, announce what action we will take.
"In the meantime, I have decided that it is not appropriate for either Russell Brand or Jonathan Ross to continue broadcasting on the BBC until I have seen the full report of the actions of all concerned.
"This gross lapse of taste by the performers and the production team has angered licence payers. I am determined that we satisfy them that any lessons will be learnt and appropriate action taken. I have been asked to report to the Trust's Editorial Standards Committee before the end of this week and will discuss with the Trust the findings of the report and the actions I propose."
(BBC Press Release)
"I would like to add my own personal and unreserved apology to Andrew Sachs, his family and to licence fee payers for the completely unacceptable broadcast on BBC Radio 2.
"BBC audiences accept that, in comedy, performers attempt to push the line of taste. However, this is not a marginal case. It is clear from the views expressed by the public that this broadcast has caused severe offence and I share that view.
"Since Sunday, I have been in regular contact with the senior executives I tasked with handling this issue. The investigation that I instructed Tim Davie to conduct is nearing completion, and I am returning to London to review the findings and, in the coming days, announce what action we will take.
"In the meantime, I have decided that it is not appropriate for either Russell Brand or Jonathan Ross to continue broadcasting on the BBC until I have seen the full report of the actions of all concerned.
"This gross lapse of taste by the performers and the production team has angered licence payers. I am determined that we satisfy them that any lessons will be learnt and appropriate action taken. I have been asked to report to the Trust's Editorial Standards Committee before the end of this week and will discuss with the Trust the findings of the report and the actions I propose."
(BBC Press Release)
New Harry Potter 6 trailer
A new Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince trailer has been released and what a trailer it is too.
It's fast and exciting and makes me wish the film were being released tomorrow but, sadly we still have to wait until next July to see the end product.
Here's the trailer, hope you like it:
It's fast and exciting and makes me wish the film were being released tomorrow but, sadly we still have to wait until next July to see the end product.
Here's the trailer, hope you like it:
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