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| Brash Brit Ricky Gervais turns sweeter in new comedy Posted: 10 Jan 2013 05:33 AM PST  Ricky Gervais stars in "Derek," a comedy he wrote about a man who works in a retirement home filled with many characters in their 80s and 90s. — Reuters pic Gervais stars in "Derek," a comedy he wrote about a man who works in a retirement home filled with many characters in their 80s and 90s. The creator of "The Office" mockumentary said the new program featured flawed characters like the ones that were hallmarks of his earlier works, but was "sweeter." "It's a show about kindness first and foremost," Gervais told reporters and TV critics yesterday at a meeting of the Television Critics Association. "There's some more dramatic moments than 'The Office' or 'Extras,'" his show about actors looking for a big break, he added. "It's sweeter. It still has the existentialism of 'The Office.' There are still characters being daft, silly, or nice." The show, which has already aired in Britain, will be released this spring on Netflix Inc, the subscription video service available in the United States, Canada, Latin America and parts of Europe. "Derek" stirred controversy in Britain when some critics complained that Gervais' character, Derek Noakes, appeared to have a disability and was being mocked. Gervais has denied Noakes is disabled or that he was being cruel, describing his character as "innocent, he's childlike, and he's in awe of the world. He does the right thing. He doesn't think about it." Gervais famously skewered the top names in Hollywood during three hosting gigs at the Golden Globe awards, one of the industry's biggest celebrations of film and television. Gervais said he conceived the Derek Noakes character more than a decade ago and thought about making him an autograph seeker, putting him in a setting that would provide another chance to satirize celebrity culture. But he decided against it, placing Noakes instead in a retirement home after being inspired by family members who work as caregivers. "I've got the swipes at fame and all those things out of the system, I think, and now it's about things that really matter." Gervais said he will not attend this year's Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday because he is starting work on the next "Muppets" movie. But he does miss the hosting gig. "To be the most feared man in Hollywood for three hours is such fun," he said. — Reuters |
| ‘The Hunger Games’ lead fan favourites at People’s Choice awards Posted: 10 Jan 2013 05:16 AM PST  Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth attend the European Premiere of 'The Hunger Games' in east London on March 14, 2012. — AFP pic Hosted by "The Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco, the People's Choice Awards named winners in more than 40 categories across film, television and music. About 475 million fans voted through the People's Choice website. "The Hunger Games," based on the trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins, beat out "The Avengers," "The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" for the coveted favourite movie accolade. Jennifer Lawrence, who plays "Hunger Games" heroine Katniss Everdeen, won the favorite movie actress award over Mila Kunis, Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson. "Thank you for loving movies as much as I do, and loving this movie and voting," Lawrence said. "The Hunger Games" was also named favourite action film and favourite movie franchise, while its stars Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth won favorite on-screen chemistry. The People's Choice is the first of Hollywood's annual awards shows, but unlike the Oscars or the Golden Globes, the winners are determined by fans, so it provides few insights into likely winners of the movie industry's top honours in February. "The Avengers," which was nominated in eight categories, didn't go home empty-handed. Robert Downey Jr. was named favourite movie actor for his role as Iron Man in the superhero ensemble box office hit. "You've chosen wisely," the actor joked on stage. Adam Sandler picked up the fan favourite award for comedic actor, while former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston picked up the favourite comedic movie actress award, beating out Mila Kunis, Reese Witherspoon, Emily Blunt and Cameron Diaz. "I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to be honoured with this, after supporting me for almost 20 years," Aniston said. Emma Watson of "Harry Potter" fame picked up the favourite dramatic actress accolade for her role in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." "Perks" was also named favourite dramatic movie, while "Ted," the raunchy R-rated comedy from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, was named favourite comedy film.  Emma Watson accepts the award for "Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress" for her role in the "Perks of Being a Wallflower" at the 2013 People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, January 9, 2013. — Reuters pic Katy Perry took home four trophies this year, including favourite female artist and a surprise win for favourite pop artist over Justin Bieber. Fan favourite Taylor Swift beat out Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood for favorite country artist.
Her chart-topping album "Red," which the singer based on her experiences, was one of 2012's top-sellers. The singer attended the awards alone following a widely reported split from boyfriend Harry Styles of UK boy band One Direction. Maroon 5 picked up the favourite band award. The band's popularity skyrocketed in 2012 after lead singer Adam Levine served as a judge on television talent show "The Voice." British boy band The Wanted won favourite breakout artist. In the television categories, CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" was named favourite network comedy, while ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" picked up favourite network drama. Ellen Pompano of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Castle" actor Nathan Fillion won the favourite TV dramatic actress and actor awards, while "Glee" stars Lea Michele and Chris Colfer picked up the favourite TV comedic actress and actor awards. Sandra Bullock was named favourite humanitarian for her efforts in helping victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. — Reuters |
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