Update: I just received another email from Rob Schrab, the creator of The Sarah Silverman Program. Seems that the episode with Chris was pushed up to Thursday the 27th which is three weeks from tomorrow. Sorry about the confusion and I will keep you up to date if there is any changes.

Source: Rob Schrab 

 I received an email this morning from Rob Schrab, the creator of the Sarah Silverman Program. He let me know that Chris will be making his cameo appearance as Doctor Laser Rage tomorrow night(Thursday) at 10:30/9:30C pm on Comedy Central. I have my TIVO set and ready!

 For those of you who won't be able to watch I will be recording it and then adding it to ChrisEccleston.com and The Little Hulton Community.

The Sarah Silverman Program at ComedyCentral.com

Episode Schedule for The Sarah Silverman Program

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Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

I didn't see Major Henry West as a villain. I saw him as a leader trying to survive and save the human race(remind you of someone?). He was a far more a villain in films like Othello, The Seeker: The Dark is Rising and Shallow Grave. Major Henry West was just trying to serve and protect when no one else bothered. I consider him a hero but it seems Just Press Play has ranked him this year's #3 on their Most Underrated Villains List... 

Source: Just Press Play

A lot of bad dudes have emerged from zombie pictures over the decades. In fact, sometimes they seem to be an even larger threat than the zombies themselves (it’s almost as if there’s some sort of message they’re trying to send in these movies…). But the absolute worst of the bunch has to be Major Henry West, the deranged military leader played with just the right manic zeal by Christopher Eccleston, who unfortunately has not done a horror film since. Power hungry maniacs are nothing new to movie villains, but it takes at least five kinds of crazy to point out the elephant in the room when it comes to dystopian futures. Those of you who have seen the movie probably know what I’m talking about. Full Story

Happy Halloween,
Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

Source: SFX Magazine

 On 23 November 1963, the world met the Doctor for the first time, when An Unearthly Child hit British television screens. Now 45 years and nine more incarnations of the Time Lord later, SFX is set to celebrate the anniversary of Doctor Who's launch in truly cosmic style.

Issue 176 of Earth’s leading science fiction magazine will offer readers a choice of no less than ten variant covers, one for each incarnation of the legendary Doctor.

Yes, every face of the Doctor will be materializing at the newsstand, from original 1960s star William Hartnell to the wildly popular David Tennant. Patrick Troughton! Jon Pertwee! Tom Baker! Peter Davison! Colin Baker! Sylvester McCoy! Paul McGann! Christopher Eccleston! Choose your favourite – or hunt down every collector’s item cover! - Full Story

Even though the cover it isn't asking Who's the Greatest... I think we all know.

View all 10 Doctors

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Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

Fox Pictures has now set a release date for the film Amelia starring Hilliary Swank and Christopher Eccleston who will play Earhart's navigator, Fred Noonan. Unfortunately it is a year away. October 23, 2009 to be exact. You can go to the Official Amelia Website and register for updates learn more about the Amelia Earhart story.

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Ness@chriseccleston.com

Source: BuddyTV

Buddy TV conducted an exclusive audio interview with Heroes star Jack Coleman who plays Noah Bennet also known as "Horn Rimmed Glasses". In part one of the interview, he discusses the relationship between him and Sylar. He mentions that there are big things in store for the Sylar-Bennet relationship.

In part two of the interview, Coleman answers questions concerning Claude's return, whether Coleman would like to write a Heroes episode, and what sort of power the actor would like HRG to have.

I would love for Chris [Eccleston] to come back, and I know that there was some talk about it.  I think it was a combination of scheduling and location, because I know he was in England and he was working and wasn't available, then I think he got a couple of movies.  I think there are just some logistical things that happen with actors that are in demand that can make it very difficult for a television series to hook them up.  I don't know if he's going to be back or not.  I hope he will be.  I would not be surprised if he does come back at some point.

Heroes Official Website
Heroes Wikipedia

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Ness@ChrisEccleston.com
 

Rovin, the creator of The Console Forum has been working overtime to bring all Doctor Who fans a fantastic new site called The Console which of course is affiliated with the forum. The Console Forum started in September of 2007 and is very popular among many Doctor Who Fans and has become a friendly, laid-back community.

Now after a year and many hours spent developing The Console website, fans can enjoy a new look on Doctor Who and also add to their own ideas to the site. The Console is mainly based on Doctor Who but will also include topics such as Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood. Stop by The Console Forums and check out the new website!

 Hope to see you there!
Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

I told you I would keep you updated on any information regarding the film The Happiness Salesman. After the production stills came out I e-mailed Kaos Films to try and get more details about it. Olivia from Kaos Films replied quickly to my inquiry and this was her reply...

Dear Vanessa,

Thank you for your interest in the Kaos Films and your inquiry.

“The Happiness Salesman” written by Steve Gomez is a winner of the British Short Screenplay Competition. It is the biggest international short screenplay competition in the world receiving over two thousand entries each year. The competition is judged by an eminent panel of judges including Kenneth Branagh, Sir Alan Parker, Nik Powell, Natascha Wharton and Stephen Woolley. 

It is directed by BAFTA nominated director Krish Majumdar and stars Christopher Eccleston and Archie Panjabi. The film was shot on location in London with kind support from Arri Media, Kodak, Pinewood Studios and Technicolor. It is currently in post production and we hope to have a premier in January at BAFTA.

Regards,
Olivia

 British Academy of Film and Television Arts and has nominated Chris in films such as The Second Coming and in the television series Our Friends in the North.

I hope that sheds some light on the upcoming film The Happiness Salesman. I will keep you posted on anything new regarding the film. 
Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

 As you know from previous posts Chris is to appear on an episode of The Sarah Silverman Program as Doctor LaserRage, Brians favorite TV hero.

I was looking around last night and I found "New Season Sneak Peak"at ComedyCentral.com. Around the 00:42 mark you will see Brian watching Doctor Laser Rage on the television.

Watch the special two Night Premiere Event of The Sarah Silverman Program Wednesday, October 8 at 10:30pm / 9:30c and Thursday, October 9, at 10:30pm / 9:30c.

The Sarah Silverman Program at ComedyCentral.com

Episode Schedule for The Sarah Silverman Program

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Ness@ChrisEccleston.com
 

Well this just came out of the blue today. It seems Chris has snuck in a film called The Happiness Salesman. So far no one knows much about it but I have emailed Kaos Films , the ones who posted the stills, in hopes of getting more details. In the meantime enjoy the stills that they have provided.
 

Source: Kaos Films

Steve Gomez’s psychological drama THE HAPPINESS SALESMAN winner of 2007 BSSC has completed filming on location in north London with the award winning director Krish Majumdar at the helm. It stars Christopher Eccleston and Archie Panjabi. Actual Link

 Christopher Eccleston on location as The Happiness Salesman

Archie Panjabi as Karen in Steve Gomez’s The Happiness Salesman

Christopher Eccleston and Archie Panjabi on set with director Krish Majumdar

A busy day on set for Archie Panjabi, Christopher Eccleston, director Krish Majumdar and the crew.

 I will keep you up to date!
Ness@ChrisEccleston.com

Source: How Do News

Freelance journalist Rachel Broady, a former staffer for the Manchester Evening News, has signed up a host of local celebrities in a new initiative to promote the National Year of Reading.

Broady, who co-runs the Creative Collective writing co-operative and teaches at MMU, has recruited stars such as Dave Spikey, Christopher Eccleston and Carol Ann Duffy to write and send postcards from the pages of their favourite books.

Spikey, for example, wrote from Paris in homage to A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

The cards are now being shown on the BBC Big Screen in Exchange Square and will then ‘tour’ the country’s 16 other big screens in a bid to inspire the UK public to read more.

In addition, postcards have been made available for the public to download and write, while they’ve also been sent out to reading and writing groups, libraries, schools, colleges and bookshops.

This gives people the chance to ape the celebrities and write postcards from their own favourite books, while also earning the chance to win £25 in book vouchers.

MMU helped to create and distribute the cards, while the project was developed and supported by Manchester Libraries, Manchester Adult Education Services and Borders Bookshops. Full Story

Learn more about Manchester Reads
Learn more about Rachel Broady

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Ness@ChrisEccleston.com