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Saturday Nov 21 | SF Weekly

Which Is Worse? Newsom Boycotting Press, or Newsom Blowing off Substantive Questions and Being Nasty?

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 .

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Independent

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 ...

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Extras, Television, Ashley Jensen, Ugly Betty, Drama, Emmy Awards, Europe, United Kingdom, World News

Wed Nov 18, 2009

LBC 97.3

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.

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Related Topix: Confetti, Comedy Movies, Martin Freeman

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Red Dragon FM

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.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Sutton Guardian

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.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Extras, Television

Sat Nov 14, 2009

CNET News.com

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.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Sales, iPhone

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Joystiq

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.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Drama, Horror Movies, Ghost Town, Western, The Invention of Lying, Comedy Movies, Chasing Amy, Drama Movies

Variety

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.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Age

Ricky's up for a laff

Ricky Gervais has a soft spot for the Globes. Photo: Sean Kilpatrick RICKY Gervais cannot stop laughing.

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Related Topix: The Office, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Emmy Awards

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Pontefract and Castleford Today

Sound job for our Tim Atack

IT is sometimes easy to miss the music in films, while wrapped up in the drama of a scene on the big screen.

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Related Topix: The Sound, Pop/Rock, West Yorkshire County, England, North Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, The Invention of Lying, Comedy, Extras, Entertainment, Television, Science / Technology, Inventions

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

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.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Variety

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.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Extras, Entertainment, Television, The Reader

Thu Nov 05, 2009

CBC News

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.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy, Game Show, Survivor, Reality TV

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

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.

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Related Topix: Oscars, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Hollywood, Short, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Extras

Tue Nov 03, 2009

CBC News

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.

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Related Topix: Tom Cruise, 9, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Hip-Hop, Rene, Drama

Entertainment Weekly

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.

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Related Topix: The Office, Comedy, Entertainment, Television

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Ledger Dispatch

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.

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Related Topix: Oscars, Comedy, Extras, Entertainment, Television, Emmy Awards, 30 Rock

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

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.

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Related Topix: Oscars, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Twilight, Comedy, Entertainment, Extras, Television

Fri Oct 30, 2009

IcWales

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.

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Related Topix: EastEnders, Soap Opera, Entertainment, Television, Porridge, Comedy Movies, Leslie Grantham, Comedy, Extras

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Austin American Statesman

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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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Comedy, Extras, Austin, TX, Austin Metro, Video Games

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