Britton’s Snubbed by Bond
July 30, 2008
The producers of Bond have opted for US acts Jack White and Alicia Keys to record the theme of the new Bond film, Quantum of the Solace.
A Number of British acts were initially in the frame including Mark Ronson, Duffy, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis but have now been dropped. The new soundtrack will be Another Day to Die and is the first James Bond soundtrack to be a duet.
With the American film industry dwarfing other efforts; it does seem that if there are many more Bond episodes he may in fact become a yank?! Britain should invest further into the British film industry and get a piece of this trillion dollar industry!
No More Countdown For Carol
July 29, 2008
After 26 years of appearing on Countdown, Carol Vorderman steps down. Count down was the first show to be broadcast on Channel 4, which makes Carol the first female to appear on the channel.
Allegedly Carol was told that she had to accept a pay cut and that the show would carry on fine without her. Richard Whiteleys late partner critisised the show, dubbing the affair ‘below the belt’.
Channel 4 have not commented on the goings on, saying that they do not discuss presenters contractual issues.
People close to the show have said that it is not in fact due to a pay row, but that she was forced out with a 90% pay cut. Ms Apanowicz said
“Remarks allegedly made by the programme’s producers that the show had survived after Whiteley’s death in 2005 and would continue without Vorderman, were “below the belt” and “crass”.
After 26 years of Carol Vorderman picking those numbers, who will now stand in her shoes? She has stayed faithfully with the show and has been an excellent role model for women throughout a very male orientated era.
In leaving Carol acted with ‘great dignity’ said Ms Apanowicz; apparently Carol said
‘Thank you very much; I’m very sad to leave - wish my colleagues all the best’
after being effectively pushed out of the show.
What will come of Channel 4 at tea time? Good luck Carol!