Sir Michael Parkinson, beloved television presenter and talk show host, has sadly passed away at the age of 88. Parkinson was a master of the talk show, interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world with his warm and welcoming manner. Tributes from the entertainment industry, including Sir David Attenborough and Sir Elton John, have poured in for the iconic TV legend.
The world lost a talk show legend today, as Sir Michael Parkinson has sadly passed away at the age of 88. The BBC has confirmed that Parkinson, a beloved television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author, passed away surrounded by his family after a short illness.
"After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family," Sir Michael Parkinson's family said in a statement.
Best known for his chat show, Parkinson, which first began on the BBC back in 1971, Sir...
The world lost a talk show legend today, as Sir Michael Parkinson has sadly passed away at the age of 88. The BBC has confirmed that Parkinson, a beloved television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author, passed away surrounded by his family after a short illness.
"After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family," Sir Michael Parkinson's family said in a statement.
Best known for his chat show, Parkinson, which first began on the BBC back in 1971, Sir...
- 8/17/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
VFX house Framestore has announced three senior hires in its London-based film division.
Graham Page joins as VFX supervisor after 14 years with Dneg, where he supervised the company’s work on titles such as “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain Marvel” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
His appointment brings Framestore’s tally of VFX supervisors to 24, with experience encompassing pre-production, on-set supervision through to the final delivery of visual effects.
Mark Hodgkins also rejoins the company after a 12-year stint with Dneg. Hodgkins will serve as global head of FX film, and bringing with him experience on properties from Marvel, DC and J.K. Rowling.
Meanwhile, Anna Ford joins Framestore as head of business development for film. She arrives from Cinesite, where she was sales and bidding manager.
Upcoming films that Framestore has worked on include “No Time to Die,” “Mulan,” “Tom and Jerry,” “Wonder Woman 84” and “The Little Mermaid.”
The London-based company has also offices in Mumbai and Montreal,...
Graham Page joins as VFX supervisor after 14 years with Dneg, where he supervised the company’s work on titles such as “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain Marvel” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
His appointment brings Framestore’s tally of VFX supervisors to 24, with experience encompassing pre-production, on-set supervision through to the final delivery of visual effects.
Mark Hodgkins also rejoins the company after a 12-year stint with Dneg. Hodgkins will serve as global head of FX film, and bringing with him experience on properties from Marvel, DC and J.K. Rowling.
Meanwhile, Anna Ford joins Framestore as head of business development for film. She arrives from Cinesite, where she was sales and bidding manager.
Upcoming films that Framestore has worked on include “No Time to Die,” “Mulan,” “Tom and Jerry,” “Wonder Woman 84” and “The Little Mermaid.”
The London-based company has also offices in Mumbai and Montreal,...
- 5/8/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Framestore, the UK VFX studio that has offices across North America and in Mumbai, has made a trio of key hires into its London-based film division.
Two-time Ves award-winner Graham Page has joined the company as VFX Supervisor after 14 years at Dneg, where he supervised work on titles including Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Infinity War. His hire brings Framestore’s total of supervisors to 24, spanning the entire production process from pre-production, to on-set supervision and delivery.
Anna Ford has joined Framestore as Head of Business Development. Formerly Sales and Bidding Manager at Cinesite, she will identify and secure new projects for the company to work on.
Finally, returning to the Framestore fold is Mark Hodgkins, who rejoins the outfit after 12 years at Dneg. He will serve as Framestore’s Global Head of FX, Film, bringing with him extensive experience in the field having worked on properties including Marvel,...
Two-time Ves award-winner Graham Page has joined the company as VFX Supervisor after 14 years at Dneg, where he supervised work on titles including Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Infinity War. His hire brings Framestore’s total of supervisors to 24, spanning the entire production process from pre-production, to on-set supervision and delivery.
Anna Ford has joined Framestore as Head of Business Development. Formerly Sales and Bidding Manager at Cinesite, she will identify and secure new projects for the company to work on.
Finally, returning to the Framestore fold is Mark Hodgkins, who rejoins the outfit after 12 years at Dneg. He will serve as Framestore’s Global Head of FX, Film, bringing with him extensive experience in the field having worked on properties including Marvel,...
- 5/6/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
By Lee Pfeiffer
Perhaps more relevant today than ever, the Visual Entertainment Inc. DVD label has released "Arthur C. Clarke: The Complete Collection", a 52 episode boxed set containing 22 hours of programming. Why is this set more relevant today than ever? Because in his prime, Clarke and his fellow prominent scientists and intellectuals were held in great esteem by the general public. Today, however, vast segments of the world's populations are intent on downgrading the importance of science in place of fanatical religious dogma. Fortunately, for the majority of people of faith, science does not exist in a mutually exclusive universe. Nevertheless, there is an undeniable trend in some quarters to pretend that established fact does not exist, especially if it offers some inconvenient contrasts to what these people want to believe. This anti-science slant is not restricted to fringe religious groups. Our popular culture reflects widespread belief in things...
Perhaps more relevant today than ever, the Visual Entertainment Inc. DVD label has released "Arthur C. Clarke: The Complete Collection", a 52 episode boxed set containing 22 hours of programming. Why is this set more relevant today than ever? Because in his prime, Clarke and his fellow prominent scientists and intellectuals were held in great esteem by the general public. Today, however, vast segments of the world's populations are intent on downgrading the importance of science in place of fanatical religious dogma. Fortunately, for the majority of people of faith, science does not exist in a mutually exclusive universe. Nevertheless, there is an undeniable trend in some quarters to pretend that established fact does not exist, especially if it offers some inconvenient contrasts to what these people want to believe. This anti-science slant is not restricted to fringe religious groups. Our popular culture reflects widespread belief in things...
- 5/4/2018
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Roland Rat returned to his home on ITV breakfast TV today (February 1) to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of TV-am.
The cheeky rodent spoke with Daybreak hosts Kate Garraway and Aled Jones, and the original TV-am credits were aired to mark the occasion.
© Rex Features / Steve Meddle
ITV's first ever breakfast TV show aired on February 1, 1983 and was hosted by Sir David Frost, Sir Michael Parkinson, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.
Fellow TV-am presenter Roland Rat is generally regarded as saving the ailing show and in the '80s was dubbed the saviour of TV-am, transforming the show's ratings into a hit.
© Rex Features / Steve Meddle
Speaking today, Roland said: "Can I just say to all the viewers in light of Beckham donating his fee to charity I'm going to donate my pathetic fee this morning for coming on here - £3.50 and I had to beg for that.
The cheeky rodent spoke with Daybreak hosts Kate Garraway and Aled Jones, and the original TV-am credits were aired to mark the occasion.
© Rex Features / Steve Meddle
ITV's first ever breakfast TV show aired on February 1, 1983 and was hosted by Sir David Frost, Sir Michael Parkinson, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.
Fellow TV-am presenter Roland Rat is generally regarded as saving the ailing show and in the '80s was dubbed the saviour of TV-am, transforming the show's ratings into a hit.
© Rex Features / Steve Meddle
Speaking today, Roland said: "Can I just say to all the viewers in light of Beckham donating his fee to charity I'm going to donate my pathetic fee this morning for coming on here - £3.50 and I had to beg for that.
- 2/1/2013
- Digital Spy
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