Timothy Spall will lead the cast of Sky1's Fungus the Bogeyman adaptation.
The actor will star alongside Keeley Hawes, Andy Serkis and Victoria Wood in the four-part series, which will air this Christmas.
Spall takes the title role, while Wood, Hawes and Marc Warren will play "dry cleaners".
Serkis has signed on as the narrator, while The Thick of It's Joanna Scanlan will play Fungus's wife Bogeywife Mildrew. Game of Thrones actor Paul Kaye will play the Bogeyhunter.
The popular tale has been adapted for television by Tom MacRae, who has previously worked on Doctor Who and Comedy Central's Threesome.
Spall said of his casting: "Fungus has brought joy to generations of children and I am so thrilled to be playing such a beloved character.
"It's great to be working with Sky again and the skilled folk at Imaginarium to bring Fungus the Bogeyman out of the...
The actor will star alongside Keeley Hawes, Andy Serkis and Victoria Wood in the four-part series, which will air this Christmas.
Spall takes the title role, while Wood, Hawes and Marc Warren will play "dry cleaners".
Serkis has signed on as the narrator, while The Thick of It's Joanna Scanlan will play Fungus's wife Bogeywife Mildrew. Game of Thrones actor Paul Kaye will play the Bogeyhunter.
The popular tale has been adapted for television by Tom MacRae, who has previously worked on Doctor Who and Comedy Central's Threesome.
Spall said of his casting: "Fungus has brought joy to generations of children and I am so thrilled to be playing such a beloved character.
"It's great to be working with Sky again and the skilled folk at Imaginarium to bring Fungus the Bogeyman out of the...
- 4/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.The series will debut this Christmas and w
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.
Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.
UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.
The series will debut this Christmas and will be distributed internationally by Sky Vision.
The family...
Andy Serkis’ performance capture studio to produce with Double Negative for Sky.
Imaginarium Studios, in partnership with Double Negative, is to bring Fungus the Bogeyman to life for a new 4 x 60-minute series.
UK broadcaster Sky 1 has commissioned the adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic family story and will comprise both live action and animated elements to bring the bestselling children’s book to life.
The series will debut this Christmas and will be distributed internationally by Sky Vision.
The family...
- 1/13/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Viacom International Media Networks has announced multi-camera sitcom development projects Operation Slut and Medics for Comedy Central.
An agreement has been signed with Tom Edge to adapt Operation Slut, while a pilot for Medics has been green lit to shoot next month.
"Medics is a laugh-out-loud sitcom that perfectly combines adolescent humour with fast-paced drama while Operation Slut is a hilarious satire of modern-day relationships - both of which sit perfectly within our channel portfolio," said by Jill Offman, managing director of Comedy Central UK and senior vice president of international content at Comedy Central.
Operation Slut was originally written by Taii K. Austin (Underemployed, Nurse Jackie, Scrubs, Ugly Betty) and will be adapted by British writer Edge (Pramface, Threesome, The Midnight Beast) for international broadcast.
The show is about 30-year-old marriage-focused "neurotic do-gooder" Ivy who on being proposed to is not ready to settle down, and instead embarks on...
An agreement has been signed with Tom Edge to adapt Operation Slut, while a pilot for Medics has been green lit to shoot next month.
"Medics is a laugh-out-loud sitcom that perfectly combines adolescent humour with fast-paced drama while Operation Slut is a hilarious satire of modern-day relationships - both of which sit perfectly within our channel portfolio," said by Jill Offman, managing director of Comedy Central UK and senior vice president of international content at Comedy Central.
Operation Slut was originally written by Taii K. Austin (Underemployed, Nurse Jackie, Scrubs, Ugly Betty) and will be adapted by British writer Edge (Pramface, Threesome, The Midnight Beast) for international broadcast.
The show is about 30-year-old marriage-focused "neurotic do-gooder" Ivy who on being proposed to is not ready to settle down, and instead embarks on...
- 11/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Comedy Central has announced new multi-camera comedy pilot Mummy's Boys.
The show follows 20-somethings Dan and Toby as they become surrogate parents to little brother Jamie following the death of their mother.
Written by newcomers Patrick Carr and Paul McKenna, the 30-minute pilot episode will be shot in front of a live audience in July.
"Comedy Central's continued commitment to original British comedy that can travel internationally inspired us to develop Patrick and Paul's semi-autobiographical script as a modern multi-camera show," said Kenton Allen, exec producer for Big Talk.
Casting on Mummy's Boys is ongoing with a full announcement to be made in the near future.
Comedy Central's first original scripted comedy commission was the series Threesome, though the channel is yet to confirm if that show will return for a third series.
> Threesome, Anger Management help Comedy Central UK to best year...
The show follows 20-somethings Dan and Toby as they become surrogate parents to little brother Jamie following the death of their mother.
Written by newcomers Patrick Carr and Paul McKenna, the 30-minute pilot episode will be shot in front of a live audience in July.
"Comedy Central's continued commitment to original British comedy that can travel internationally inspired us to develop Patrick and Paul's semi-autobiographical script as a modern multi-camera show," said Kenton Allen, exec producer for Big Talk.
Casting on Mummy's Boys is ongoing with a full announcement to be made in the near future.
Comedy Central's first original scripted comedy commission was the series Threesome, though the channel is yet to confirm if that show will return for a third series.
> Threesome, Anger Management help Comedy Central UK to best year...
- 6/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Julian Rhind-Tutt is one of the latest names to be linked with the lead role in Doctor Who.
The Green Wing star is said to be among BBC producers' list of actors being considered for the next Time Lord, following Matt Smith's departure at Christmas.
Rhind-Tutt was reportedly one of the last few contenders to be The Doctor after David Tennant left in 2010, according to The Sun.
Torchwood actor Burn Gorman is also apparently one of the final contenders for the role.
Threesome's Emun Elliott and Richard Coyle - who worked with Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat on Coupling - are also thought to be on the wishlist.
Rory Kinnear is now said to be the favourite to take on the role, according to the tabloid.
Homeland actor David Harewood has said that it would be "hard" to turn down the part.
Dominic Cooper, Ben Daniels and Chris Addison...
The Green Wing star is said to be among BBC producers' list of actors being considered for the next Time Lord, following Matt Smith's departure at Christmas.
Rhind-Tutt was reportedly one of the last few contenders to be The Doctor after David Tennant left in 2010, according to The Sun.
Torchwood actor Burn Gorman is also apparently one of the final contenders for the role.
Threesome's Emun Elliott and Richard Coyle - who worked with Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat on Coupling - are also thought to be on the wishlist.
Rory Kinnear is now said to be the favourite to take on the role, according to the tabloid.
Homeland actor David Harewood has said that it would be "hard" to turn down the part.
Dominic Cooper, Ben Daniels and Chris Addison...
- 6/19/2013
- Digital Spy
TV questions - you asked them. Answers - we got them. Now all we've got to do is tell you them here in our ever-popular (with our mums) Tube Talk Q&A.
This week we've got exclusive Glee scoop from the Monte Carlo TV Festival, return dates for Community and CSI: NY, and a whole lot more. Read on for the details...
I'm so sad that Glee's over! Any scoop on the new season?
In case you hadn't noticed, half of the Tube Talk team have been off sunning it up in Monaco this week at the 53rd Monte Carlo TV Festival (we're not bitter... not at all). While there we've managed to get plenty of scoop on Mr Selfridge, Chicago Fire, Revolution, Grimm and Criminal Minds, which you really should check out when you have a sec.
And, as luck would have it, we also got to sit...
This week we've got exclusive Glee scoop from the Monte Carlo TV Festival, return dates for Community and CSI: NY, and a whole lot more. Read on for the details...
I'm so sad that Glee's over! Any scoop on the new season?
In case you hadn't noticed, half of the Tube Talk team have been off sunning it up in Monaco this week at the 53rd Monte Carlo TV Festival (we're not bitter... not at all). While there we've managed to get plenty of scoop on Mr Selfridge, Chicago Fire, Revolution, Grimm and Criminal Minds, which you really should check out when you have a sec.
And, as luck would have it, we also got to sit...
- 6/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Catch up on how Alice (Amy Huberman), her boyfriend Mitch (Stephen Wright) and gay best friend Richie (Emun Elliot) end up in their unique situation, after a drunken threesome leaves them with an unplanned pregnancy. Follow our trio in their comical and at times chaotic journey into parenthood. To celebrate the return of Threesome - the original British comedy from BAFTA-winning screenwriter Tom McRae - exclusively to Comedy Central UK, Digital Spy has ten copies of the hedonistic series one on DVD to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, complete (more)...
- 10/29/2012
- by By Andy Joannou
- Digital Spy
The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas is to appear on Comedy Central series Threesome. The 28-year-old Fresh Meat actor will play a maths teacher in the sitcom's series two premiere, which airs tonight at 9.30pm.
The episode - which sees Mitch (Stephen Wight) decide to return to life as a student and resit his exams - also features a guest appearance from Outnumbered's Tyger Drew-Honey, who plays a school bully.
The new series of Threesome follows Mitch, Alice (Amy Huberman) and Richie (Emun Elliott) as they attempt (more)...
The episode - which sees Mitch (Stephen Wight) decide to return to life as a student and resit his exams - also features a guest appearance from Outnumbered's Tyger Drew-Honey, who plays a school bully.
The new series of Threesome follows Mitch, Alice (Amy Huberman) and Richie (Emun Elliott) as they attempt (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Two new flicks are on their way from Grand Entertainment Group that look to bring some dark thrills to your home video line-up. Not sure how Dread-worthy these titles will be, but we figured we'd give you a head's up just in case!
From the Press Release
Grand Entertainment Group (Geg), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of Rewind and Neverlost, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012.
Rewind stars Allen Leech (The Sweeney), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and newcomer Sophie Brosnan. This thriller takes you on a journey into a young woman’s past. Karen (Huberman), a recovering addict, has settled into a successful new life with her husband and young daughter. When Karl (Leech), an old boyfriend recently released from prison, turns up unexpectedly, Karen's buried past comes back to haunt her; and she is...
From the Press Release
Grand Entertainment Group (Geg), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of Rewind and Neverlost, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012.
Rewind stars Allen Leech (The Sweeney), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and newcomer Sophie Brosnan. This thriller takes you on a journey into a young woman’s past. Karen (Huberman), a recovering addict, has settled into a successful new life with her husband and young daughter. When Karl (Leech), an old boyfriend recently released from prison, turns up unexpectedly, Karen's buried past comes back to haunt her; and she is...
- 8/19/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The organisers behind next weekend's Kapow! Comic Convention have revealed that Doctor Who writer Tom MacRae will take part in the TV panel alongside actor Russell Tovey (Being Human, Sherlock), Adam Garcia (Threesome, House), actress and comedy writer Lucy Brown (Primeval) and comedian Tom Allen. They will discuss the relationship between writing sci-fi drama and comedy by asking the question, "How much is creating a joke like constructing a high concept narrative?" In addition to comic-book panels with Marvel, DC, Image and Millarworld, other events taking place include An Audience with Nick Frost, Noel Clarke Q&A with exclusive footage from Storage 24, the creative team behind Batman: Arkham City from Rocksteady Studios, British writer and director Gareth Evans talking The Raid, two of Britain’s biggest comedians as Jimmy Carr interviews Frankie Boyle live about his love of geek culture plus the much loved TV personality and comic-book writer...
- 5/12/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Amy Huberman has been cast in NBC comedy pilot Animal Kingdom. The Irish Threesome star will play female lead character Dorothy opposite Weeds actor Justin Kirk. Dorothy is the former girlfriend of veterinarian George (Kirk), described as "intelligent and beautiful" by Deadline. Engaged to another man, she has been asked to run the animal hospital George works at. George is said (more)...
- 3/5/2012
- by By Ben Lee
- Digital Spy
Tom MacRae has confirmed that Threesome has been renewed for a second series by Comedy Central. MacRae, who created and wrote the show, announced the news on his Twitter page. He began by hinting: "So, does anyone fancy a new series of Threesome...?" MacRae then confirmed the news, saying: "I'm thrilled to announce a brand shiny new series of #comedy3some will be on your screens later this year! Alice, Mitch, Richie And Lily!" However, MacRae (more)...
- 2/6/2012
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Tribeca Films have picked up the Us distribution rights to Irish director Thaddeus O'Sullivan's (Single-Handed, Into The Storm) latest film 'Stella Days' from Film Distributions. The film which was produced by Newgrange Pictures has been nominated for a staggering nine Irish Film and Television Awards at this year's IFTAs. It stars American actor Martin Sheen (The Departed, The West Wing) and Irish talent such as Amy Huberman (Threesome, Rewind) and Marcella Plunkett(Raw, Love At The End of The World).
- 1/27/2012
- IFTN
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