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Goodbye, Iain Banks: it takes a serious man to laugh at himself

Source: Brassneck | Telegraph Blogs

Farewell to the master: the late, and truly great, Iain Banks. (Photo: Chris Watt) From Tuesday's Daily Telegraph: There were many reasons to revere Iain Banks – none more so than his self-mockery But Banks’s approach to this was in keepin ...
Full article at: Brassneck | Telegraph Blogs More like this Jun 10 2013, 2:43pm CDT

Ricky Gervais, Downton Abbey Stars Take Part in Hyde Bark

Source: DogTipper.com

Raising spirits as he helped to raise funds for a paws cause, Ricky Gervais was among the many famous friends of Fidos and felines who helped to shine a spotlight on The Mayhew Animal Home at the charity’s annual day of play with a purpose– Hyde Bark. ...
Full article at: DogTipper.com More like this Jun 10 2013, 2:18pm CDT

The Returned: Don’t judge a show by its first episode (especially if you’re a TV critic...)

Source: The Telegraph UK

On Sunday night, the French zombie drama The Returned (Les Revenants) stuck a claim to being the best-received French zombie TV drama of all time. Not a wide field, but Episode One was enough to blow away many of the nation’s TV watch ...
Full article at: The Telegraph UK More like this Jun 10 2013, 12:42pm CDT

Stephen Merchant’s HBO Series ‘Hello Ladies’ Gets a Short Tease

Source: Original Signal: Movies

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Full article at: Original Signal: Movies More like this Jun 10 2013, 12:40pm CDT

BBC America Announces Second Season of "Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan"

Source: The Futon Critic

Original adventure series returns on the heels of Critics Choice Nomination for Best Reality Series New York - June 10, 2013 - BBC AMERICA announced today that original adventure series, Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan will return to th ...
Full article at: The Futon Critic More like this Jun 10 2013, 12:14pm CDT

Jerry Seinfeld brews up more great coffee, cars, comedy

Source: MSNBC Blogs

One of the joys of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," is watching passengers like David Letterman react to the driving of Jerry Seinfeld. Fans of comedy, cars and coffee will be happy to know that Jerry Seinfeld's ...
Full article at: MSNBC Blogs More like this Jun 10 2013, 11:55am CDT

Watch: Teasers For New Seasons Of 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Eastbound & Down' & 'Hello Ladies'

Source: Indie Wire

Oh, so bummed that "Game Of Thrones" is over for another year? Well, don't sweat it because HBO has four more reasons to keep you glued to your couch for the coming months, so let's just dive right in. New (very brief) teasers have dropped for the fou ...
Full article at: Indie Wire More like this Jun 10 2013, 11:30am CDT

Acura sponsorship will keep Seinfeld's 'Coffee' perking

Source: Automotive News

Thanks to Acura, Jerry Seinfeld's Web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," is returning for 24 new episodes starting June 13. Acura has signed on as exclusive sponsor and will use the series for product placement. The premise: S ...
Full article at: Automotive News More like this Jun 10 2013, 10:52am CDT

Stephen Merchant Engages In Some Awkward Humor In New Hello Ladies Teaser

Source: Cinema Blend

Between Extras, The Office, Life's Too Short and The Ricky Gervais Show, much of Stephen Merchant's career as an actor and a writer is linked with Ricky Gervais. But those who are familiar with his work know th ...
Full article at: Cinema Blend More like this Jun 10 2013, 10:26am CDT

HBO's 'Hello Ladies' Teaser: Stephen Merchant Goes Gervais-less

Source: I Watch Stuff!

At last gawkishly lurching out on his own, The Office and Extras co-creator Stephen Merchant this fall premieres his first series effort sans Ricky Gervais with HBO's Hello Ladies. Here's a very brief trailer to show that, even without Gerv ...
Full article at: I Watch Stuff! More like this Jun 10 2013, 9:28am CDT