I'm going to have to miss the Austin spaced-a-thon. It would seem that I am jinxed - I couldn't attend the one in London because of work and commitments in London again prevent me from attending the one in Austin. I am however almost certain that I will come for the butt-numb-a-thon in december, as I am told that Austin is the best city in the WORLD. The tour has been amazing, I have felt the love in a profound way and have finally resolved to give up all forms of self -harm because of it - thank you America!!
SPACED - A FOUR CITY TOUR TO CELEBRATE THE DVD RELEASE
See Jessica, Simon and Edgar in the USA to promote the Region 1 DVD release of Spaced!
BBC Video announced today a four city tour to celebrate the DVD set release of Spaced: The Complete
Series, available for the first time in North America on July 22. Creator-stars Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot
Fuzz) and Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson) (Shaun of the Dead, Son of Rambow) and director Edgar Wright will
travel to New York, Los Angeles, Comic-Con and Austin for special screenings, a marathon, panel sessions and
signings for fanboys and fangirls.
The weeklong tour kicks off in New York City at the Village East Cinema on Monday, July 21, with a screening
and Q&A session moderated by Elvis Mitchell (film critic and host of KCRW's The Treatment). The week's events
include a Los Angeles screening and Q&A moderated by our very own Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma), a Comic-Con panel
session moderated by Ain't It Cool's Moriarty, a Fans' Choice screening at Comic-Con, a Marathon screening at
the Austin's Alamo Drafthouse and signings at New York's Virgin Megastore in Union Square, Jay & Silent Bob's
Secret Stash West and Comic-Con.
NEW YORK
<>Monday, July 21
7:00 PM: A special 3-episode screening event of Spaced, immediately followed by a Q&A with Simon,
Jessica and Edgar at the Village East Cinemas. The Q&A session will be moderated by Elvis Mitchell
(film critic and host of KCRW's The Treatment).
<>Tuesday, July 22
2:00-4:00 PM: Virgin Megastore in Union Square hosts a Spaced: The Complete Series signing event with Simon,
Jessica and Edgar.
LOS ANGELES
<>Wednesday, July 23
12:30-2:30 PM: Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash West hosts a Spaced: The Complete Series signing event
with Simon, Jessica and Edgar.
7:00 PM: A special 3-episode screening event of Spaced, immediately followed by a Q&A with Simon, Jessica
and Edgar at the Arclight Hollywood. The Q&A session will be moderated by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma).
COMIC-CON 2008: San Diego
<>Friday, July 25
12:30 PM: Simon, Jessica and Edgar will participate on a panel session moderated by Ain't It Cool's Drew 'Moriarty'
McWheeny in Room 6A. The three will also do multiple signings including one at the BBC booth.
10:15 PM: To close the day, Simon, Jessica and Edgar are asking fans to pick three episodes for a special
Comic-Con screening event in Room 6A. Log on now to spacedinvasion.com to cast your vote.
AUSTIN
<>Sunday, July 27
5:00 PM: A marathon screening of all 14 episodes of Spaced, including a Q&A with Simon, Jessica and Edgar
at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz.
Stand Up Get Down was held on Wednesday 18th June and was a brilliant night click
here to read more on the forum
and to see photos from the night and click here to
read dj_intheuk's review.
It has been announced that Jessica is to star in The Norman Conquests
created by Alan Ayckbourn at The Old Vic theatre.
"The Old Vic brings Alan Ayckbourn's comic masterpieces, The Norman
Conquests to the London stage for the first time in 34 years. Matthew
Warchus (Speed-the-Plow, God of Carnage, The Lord of the Rings) directs
an outstanding ensemble cast including Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes,
Stephen Mangan and Paul Ritter. Especially for this production The Old
Vic auditorium will be transformed into 'The CQS Space' to recreate the
intimate 'theatre-in-the-round' experience that the plays were originally
written for.
The interconnecting triptych of plays, Round and Round the Garden, Table
Manners and Living Together follow the same six characters, Norman, his
in-laws and the local vet over a summer weekend, in an English Country house.
Believing it his mission in life to make women happy by showering them
with love, Norman (Stephen Mangan) makes the most of every opportunity
to seduce his sister-in-law, Annie (Jessica Hynes), charms his
brother-in-law's wife, Sarah and woo his wife Ruth (Amelia Bullmore)
during this disastrous weekend of squabbling, eating, drinking and fondling.
Table Manners, Living Together and Round and Round the Garden are
ingeniously structured to allow each play to be enjoyed independently
or as a trilogy in any combination. Together they create a fascinating,
hilarious puzzle, which weaves a masterful web of interconnecting
secrets and desires."
Taken from The Old Vic theatre website.
"Despite all the buzz, and exec producer McG, and a "phenomenal cast",
Spaced is a no-go, I'm told. FBC just turned thumbs down on the WBTV/
Wonderland pilot, which was adapted from the successful British TV series."
Faintheart to premiere at
The Edinburgh International Film Festival closing night gala.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced
it's full line-up, including the world premiere of Vito Rocco's
Faintheart at the closing night gala on June 29.
The romantic comedy, starring Eddie Marsan and Jessica Hynes,
is set in the world of Viking battle re-enactments and follows
a man's efforts to win back his wife.
Spaced: Definitive Collector's Edition
Street Date: July 22, 2008
Prebook Date: June 17, 2008
U.S./Canada Price: $49.98/$62.48
This July, the clever and edgy comedy series that started it all for
the award-winning team behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Spaced
will be available for the first time in North America in a new
collector’s DVD set from BBC Video. From creator-stars Simon Pegg
(Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) and Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson)
(Shaun of the Dead, Son of Rambow), this 3-disc set features all
14 surreal episodes of the award-winning show, described by Pegg
as "a cross between The Simpsons, The X-Files and Northern Exposure."
Spaced: The Complete Series will arrive in stores on July 22, 2008 for
suggested retail price of $49.98 ($62.48 in Canada).
The prebook date is June 17, 2008.
BONUS FEATURES
New exclusive commentary with director Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg,
Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson) and guests Quentin Tarantino,
Kevin Smith, Bill Hader, Matt Stone, Patton Oswalt and Diablo Cody.
Exclusive Spaced On Stage reunion Q&A recorded at the National Film
Theatre, London in October 2007.
"Skip to the End" - Exclusive feature length documentary
"Spaced Jam" by Osymyso
Outtakes
Trailers
Deleted scenes
Raw footage
Photo gallery
Homage-O-Meter - An onscreen feature that tracks each pop-culture reference
Newly updated cast and crew biographies
With Jessica, DJ Format and friends.
Wednesday 18 June 2008. 7pm till late.
What is Stand Up Get Down?
It's a bit of comedy; it's a bit of dance and loads of fun.
And it's all in the name of NCH, The Children's Charity.
The night begins with some cracking stand up comedy.
When we are all laughed out the floor will be cleared
for some serious dancing.
Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson - Spaced, Shaun of The Dead,
The Royle Family, Son of Rambow) will be having a crack
at live stand up for the first time ever! As curator she
is rounding up some of her pals from the worlds of comedy,
film and music to come and join in the fun.
DJ Format will be keeping order on the decks and bringing
some 'back in the day' beats to proceedings.
Guest comedians and DJs will be announced in the run up
to the event, with more surprises on the night.
Channel 4 has allowed a selection of its comedy
shows to be made available to download through iTunes.
Along with Spaced you can also download
Black Books (in which Jessica also has a cameo)
and Peep Show along with a number of others.
Each episode is £1.89 and you can purchase the whole of
seasons 1 and 2 for £8.99 each.
Resonance FM is currently podcasting the improv
comedy series Peppatits which stars Jessica and
Julia Davis. It has been running for 3 weeks now
and you can download and subscribe to the show here - podcasts.resonancefm.com.
Spaced in America by Jessica Hynes. March 4th 2008
Things have really hotted up in the last few days -
‘Simon Pegg vs Mc.G!’ ‘Mc.G is a fat douche bag!’
‘It's a f***ing travesty!’ (that's fucking). I felt
a tear come to my eye when I went on www.pinkraygun.com,
because she kind of said it for me. When someone else
fights your corner and feels your injustice for you it
rocks, let me tell you. So can I just say thank you
for that. You know who you are. x
It might make everyone feel better to know that I am
planning a counter attack; A British re-make of
‘Charlies Angels’ called ‘Charlies Angles’ - about three
female architects who love to design buildings make
biscuits, and wear button up cardigans. That's gonna
hurt you Mc.G huh?- a remake of one of YOUR films
with no titties?? Huh??! HUH!!!
Anyway I'm going to keep it short - just wanted again
to reiterate that Simon, Edgar and I were not approached
- at any stage or consulted in anyway. In fact I approached
THEM in a very English way wondering if, you know
I'd been in the garden when they called, but have been
politely told that no official, meaningful involvement
( save wheeling us out to placate the fans) is possible.
So don't watch it, don't think about it - buy our
D.V.D coming out in America in the summer and
SAVE YOUR SOUL!!!!!
Hosted by acclaimed comedienne Jo Brand,
with special guests including Shazia Mirza
and Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson),
plus live music from leading jazz musicians
Nikki Yeoh and Serafina Steer, this special
event launches Birds Eye View's hunt for
new female comedy filmmaking talent in the UK.
Dounsy posted this message over on the
Spaced-Out.org.uk board yesterday.
"Got this note from Nira Park last night:
Very very sadly Jessica is not able to attend on
Saturday because she is filming. They have a big
day on Sat - shooting a huge fight sequence
at Ludlow Castle and they just can't release her.
She tried everything to get them to release her
and she is absolutely mortified. She will be
recording a message which will be played at the event."
Thanks to everyone that emailed and posted
messages for Jessica's birthday card.
It was given to her by me at the filming of
'The Wright Stuff' yesterday morning and she loved it!
Picture to follow soon.
