Joining David Jason, already confirmed to play the key role of ‘Albert’, are; Joss Ackland (White Mischief, Midsommer Murders) as ‘Mustrum Ridcully’, Marc Warren (Hustle, State of Play, Band of Brothers) in the role of ‘Teatime’, David Warner (Planet of The Apes, The Omen) as Lord Downey and Nigel Planer (The Young Ones) as ‘Mr….
Read moreHogfather won a BAFTA for best Visual Effects last night, up against hot competition from Dr Who and Krakatoa: The Last Days. Terry tells me “It’s amazing what skilled men can do on a budget of fivepence!” Well done to everyone at the Mob Film Company and Oliver Money & Simon Thomas from the Moving Picture Company.
Read moreHO! HO! HO! Monday 17th April saw the first day of principal photography on Hogfather the Movie and so a very early start for Terry and Rob. They were called from their hotel at an ungodly 6.30am and taken for a slap-up breakfast at the unit base before heading off to the first location. A…
Read moreTiffany Aching is a trainee witch – now working for the seriously scary Miss Treason. But when Tiffany witnesses the Dark Dance – the crossover from summer to winter – she does what none has ever done before and leaps into the dance, into the oldest story there ever is, and draws the attention of…
Read moreSky One and RHI Entertainment’s commission of Terry Pratchett’s worldwide best-selling fantasy fiction novel, ‘Hogfather’, is to be shot at 3 Production on the 2 x 120 HD television feature has commenced and principal photography is due to start at 3 Mills Studios in April 2006. ‘Hogfather’ is Sky One’s biggest drama commission to date…
Read moreFourteen-year-old Euan Macrae from Tain, Ross-shire, who lives with Ewing’s Sarcoma, had a fantastic day to remember last week (Wednesday 8th February) when his literary wish to meet celebrated best selling author Terry Pratchett was granted by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, the charity that grants wishes to children and young people aged 3 to 17 living with life-threatening…
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