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I am displeased in you, Hank Plante. a By now many of you have seen the cringe-worthy Gavin Newsom/Hank Plante interview , an experience every bit as unpleasant as watching Ricky Gervais as David Brent pontificate and condescend in the British version of The Office .
Ashley Jensen - 'Ricky and Extras changed my life'
A Ricky Gervais sitcom made Ashley Jensen a star and helped her land a role in 'Ugly Betty'. In her first interview since becoming a mother, she talks Hollywood, Botox, and her new comedy with Rosamund Witcher A Ricky Gervais sitcom made Ashley Jensen a star and helped her land a role in 'Ugly Betty'. enlarge I find myself thinking, 'how did I get ...
New Movie Is Child's Play For Office Star
Martin Freeman says working with Ricky Gervais was perfect training for handling a classroom full of kids in his new film.
Muppet Jokes: Is Ricky Gervais A Celebrity?
Ricky Gervais is the latest A-list star to take a trip down to Sesame Street, which is celebrating its 40th series.
Ricky Gervais comedy filmed in Sutton High Street
A new TV comedy with a script edited by Ricky Gervais and filmed partly in Sutton High Street will hit TV screens this week.
Ricky Gervais helps reveal pain of cell phone salesmen
Ever wander into one of those Verizon or AT&T stores, attempt to have a conversation with one of the smartly dressed salespeople, and whisper to yourself, "What kind of emotionally awkward humans end up working in a place like this?" Well, I have good news for you.
JBO: Joystiq Box Office, November 9 - November 13
JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week.
Ricky Gervais pens 'PhoneShop'
Ricky Gervais, the British comic scriptwriter, stand-up performer and actor who revolutionized the sitcom with 'The Office,' is returning to mining laughs from the workplace.
Ricky Gervais has a soft spot for the Globes. Photo: Sean Kilpatrick RICKY Gervais cannot stop laughing.
Pontefract and Castleford Today
IT is sometimes easy to miss the music in films, while wrapped up in the drama of a scene on the big screen.
German 'Office' scores record ratings
The German version of Brit cringe comedy "The Office" is enjoying something never experienced by Ricky Gervais' character David Brent: success.
Why WWII and Holocaust films endure
I told you, do a Holocaust movie and the awards come, didn't I?" Ricky Gervais exclaimed to "Extras" co-star Kate Winslet at last year's Golden Globes.
The 10 most important television shows of the 2000s
To think that Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais's clever satire was nearly cut off at the knees.
Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars. The two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday.
Test your knowledge of pop culture in the 2000s
This past decade has seen profound changes in how we consume pop culture and communicate via the internet.
Oscars: Ricky Gervais not expecting a call
Ricky Gervais is relishing the chance to host the Jan. 17 telecast of the Golden Globes on NBC but if you think this will lead to a much-ballyhooed chance to host the Oscars, think again.
With Ricky Gervais, Golden Globes steal Oscars' thunder
I was talking to a veteran talent agent on the phone Monday when the news arrived that Ricky Gervais had signed on to host a high-profile award show.
4-legged movie stars vie for 'canine Oscars'
Four-legged screen stars are vying for the Fido Film Awards, billed as the canine equivalent of the Oscars.
Shaun Williamson talks Porridge life after square
As he takes on major touring stage role, Shaun Williamson, aka Barry From EastEnders, talks to Gavin Allen about the difficulties of life after Albert Square SOME actors never escape their most high-profile role.
Ricky Gervais set to host Golden Globes
Dale Roe writes about television for the Austin American-Statesman. He's worked at the American-Statesman for 10 years and has written family movie and video game reviews as well as watched lots of TV.
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