Monthly Archives: March 2009
- March 31, 2009
- The Sun: Horne & Corden Could Return for Second Series
The Sun is confirming what we reported Sunday, that Horne & Corden, the eponomyous sketch comedy show from Mat Horne and James Corden, could return for a second series. However, unlike The Daily Star, The Sun’s sources insist the show will remain a BBC3 property. A BBC spokeswoman said: “We are in advanced talks with [...]
- March 30, 2009
- Horne & Corden – Teenage Cancer Trust show received high marks
James Corden and Mat Horne performed live for the Teenage Cancer Trust on Sunday night. Drawing on characters and sketches from their much-maligned, eponymous sketch comedy, the duo wowed audiences and critics alike, bringing “high energy” to a “showbiz miracle.” Horne & Corden began it’s six-episode run earlier in the month and was quickly slammed [...]
- March 29, 2009
- Corden moving to London?
The Move Channel, an online portal for real estate, has reported that James Corden is moving to London. The actor and former The History Boys co-star Dominic Cooper would crash at a penthouse around Clerkenwell. We’ve certainly heard this type of rumor before – especially after James meteoric rise to fame on the success of [...]
- March 29, 2009
- Daily Star reports Horne & Corden green-lit for series 2
The Daily Star is reporting that Horne & Corden, the sketch comedy show starring Mat Horne and James Corden, has been green-lit for a second series. What’s more, the show is being promoted to BBC2. The BBC3 premiere of the freshman sketch show from the two Gavin & Stacey stars received the highest rating for [...]
- March 29, 2009
- Corden begins a new diet
The Sun has reported that James Corden is working to drop a few pounds. The comic, known for his comfort being the “chunky unit,” has started swapping low-fat vegetarian wraps for pastry. A worker at the shop said: “We see James in here quite a lot. He always tends to go for the healthy or [...]
- March 28, 2009
- Guest stars for Horne & Corden
Mat Horne has confirmed two guest stars for upcoming episodes of Horne and Corden. Speaking on This Morning, he let the audience know that both Kylie Mingoue and Will Young will have bits on the show. We reported Minogue’s involvement late last year, but this is the first we’ve heard of Young playing a part. [...]
- March 28, 2009
- James Corden calls 3rd series of Gavin & Stacey “last”
James Corden is calling it quits for Gavin & Stacey after he and co-writer Ruth Jones finish the scripts for the third series. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Corden said he and Ruth Jones would not revive it beyond series three, adding, “We might need some money. But the way it’s looking at the moment, [...]
- March 26, 2009
- A critic laughs at Horne & Corden (albeit reluctantly)
It’s taken a beating in the press since it premiered, but Tuesday night’s episode of Horne & Corden elicited a laugh, a reluctant, shame-filled laugh, from Guardian writer Sam Wollaston. Sam is certainly not alone in the chuckles and guffaws associated with the show – we’ve heard from many readers who enjoy it. And while [...]
- March 24, 2009
- Lesbian Vampire Killers – 4th at the Box Office
Lesbian Vampire Killers, the new horror/comedy staring James Corden and Mat Horne, opened fourth at the UK Box Office this past weekend. While box office-watchers widely expected the battle for first to be between Lesbian Vampire Killers and the new Julia Roberts/Clive Owen film Duplicity, they failed to fully account for the family-friendly tickets. Marley [...]
- March 22, 2009
- James Corden “chuffed” at US reception for Gavin & Stacey
James Corden has admitted his delight in US reception for Gavin & Stacey. Corden, who was in LA for an audition along side Jack Black, revealed he was aware the series had done well after being screened on BBC America. At Christmas, I was really chuffed because I got sent this thing – the LA [...]