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MTV To Do USA Version Of BBC's "Skins"

“After an intense bidding war, MTV has acquired the rights to develop a U.S. version of the U.K. hit Skins. The series follows a group of coming-of-age Brits as they search for love and happiness, but don’t let that fool you.” Link

Michelle Ryan May Be New Doctor Who Assistant

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“Former EastEnder Michelle Ryan is reportedly joining David Tennant for a one-off Easter special this year. After failing to make the cut last season, Michelle is also said to be in talks with BBC bosses over a second chance at landing a permanent role.” [Link]

Lucy Pinder First Celeb Evicted From Celebrity Big Brother House

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“Lucy Pinder, who signed a professional modelling contract after being photographed on Bournemouth beach, has become the first celebrity to be evicted from the Big Brother house. After being axed, 25-year-old Pinder who was up against former weathergirl Ulrika Jonsson said: “I’m glad I’m going home.”" [Link]

U.S. TV Critics Flip For Sexy "Mistresses" BBC Series

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“There’s a lot of hot, steamy sex in ‘Mistresses,’ the story of four female friends who have infidelity in common. Apparently, the hot, steamy sex got some of the TCA critics going because the first question out of the gate at a press conference on Saturday was for Shelley Conn, who plays a perpetual bed-hopper who likes men and women and spends some quality time with a character played by Anna Torv, the star of Fox’s ‘Fringe.’ ‘Shelley, you had a lot of make-out sessions with Anna. What was it like to make out all the time with Anna?’ ” [Link]

Doctor Who Outdraws Soccer Coverage On UK TV

“More than 6 million people watched Matt Smith being unveiled as the new Doctor Who on BBC1 on Saturday 3 January, beating ITV1’s live coverage of Liverpool’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Preston North End. Doctor Who Confidential, which also included a look back at the lives of the 10 doctors so far, averaged 6.1 million viewers, 30% of the audience, between 5.35pm and 6.10pm, according to unofficial overnight figures.” [Link]

Matt Smith: New Doctor Who Cross-Dressed On Stage

“Matt Smith, 26, will take over the role from David Tennant. He caused a stir when he appeared on stage in London’s West End last year in Polly Stenham’s play That Face. In one scene he wore his alcoholic mother’s nightdress and jewels and even wet himself. He has also kissed a man in another production.” [Link]

Matt Smith Cast As New Doctor Who

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“Matt Smith has been named as the actor who will take over from David Tennant in Doctor Who – making him the youngest actor to take on the role. At 26, Smith is three years younger than Peter Davison when he signed up to play the fifth Doctor in 1981. Smith will first appear on TV screens as the 11th Doctor in 2010. ” [Link]

Video: Matt Smith talks about being cast as the new Doctor Who

David Tennant Doctor Who Replacement To Be Announced Saturday

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“His replacement – the eleventh Doctor of the TV series – will be revealed in a Doctor Who Confidential programme on BBC One at 1735 on 3 January. The casting was confirmed over Christmas and filming for the 2010 series begins in the summer. ” [Link]