We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today's feature includes screening details on Avenged and Serpent's Lullaby, a new Hayride 2 trailer, concept teaser and production details for The Void, first details on short film Paralysis, and more:
Details on Q&A Screenings of Avenged: "Avenged is showing at the Arena Cinemas in Hollywood from March 6. Uncork’d Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed Avenged at Arena Cinemas Hollywood on March 6, 2015.
As part of the opening night celebrations, the 10:15 Pm screening on Friday March 6 will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew - including star Amanda Adrienne and director Michael S. Ojeda.
A second Q&A session will be held after the Sunday March 8 6:30 Pm screening.
These two Q&A sessions are Exclusive to Los Angeles. A lethal injection of scares, thrills, romance,...
Details on Q&A Screenings of Avenged: "Avenged is showing at the Arena Cinemas in Hollywood from March 6. Uncork’d Entertainment will release the critically acclaimed Avenged at Arena Cinemas Hollywood on March 6, 2015.
As part of the opening night celebrations, the 10:15 Pm screening on Friday March 6 will be followed by a Q&A with cast and crew - including star Amanda Adrienne and director Michael S. Ojeda.
A second Q&A session will be held after the Sunday March 8 6:30 Pm screening.
These two Q&A sessions are Exclusive to Los Angeles. A lethal injection of scares, thrills, romance,...
- 3/1/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The Oscar-winning director of 12 Years A Slave, Steve McQueen, has chosen a female-led heist movie as his follow-up project. The filmmaker will re-team with production company New Regency to create a new, feature film version of the British television mini-series Widows, which first aired in 1983.
Created and written by Lynda La Plante, the original version of Widows comprised six episodes, and featured a plot that saw three armed robbers killed during the commission of their latest heist. Discovering that the circumstances of the deaths of their husbands were not as straightforward as they first seemed, the widows team up and resolve to finish the job. Starring Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley, Maureen O’Farrell and Eva Mottley, the series was very popular on British television in its time, and spawned two sequels. In 2002, Disney produced a U.S remake, which starred Mercedes Ruehl, Brooke Shields and Rosie Perez.
McQueen’s version...
Created and written by Lynda La Plante, the original version of Widows comprised six episodes, and featured a plot that saw three armed robbers killed during the commission of their latest heist. Discovering that the circumstances of the deaths of their husbands were not as straightforward as they first seemed, the widows team up and resolve to finish the job. Starring Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley, Maureen O’Farrell and Eva Mottley, the series was very popular on British television in its time, and spawned two sequels. In 2002, Disney produced a U.S remake, which starred Mercedes Ruehl, Brooke Shields and Rosie Perez.
McQueen’s version...
- 11/25/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
In the last couple of days, there has been a lot of talk about Steve McQueen settling on a film about activist Paul Robeson as his next project. It appears he’s ready to zag when everyone expected him to zig, signing on instead to focus on turning a 1980s crime drama into a film.McQueen has partnered with New Regency for the film, which he’ll write and produce, adapting Lynda La Plante’s 1983 miniseries Widows. The original series – two more followed in 1985 and then 2002 – starred Ann Mitchell, Maureen O’Farrell and Fiona Hendley in the story of three women who all lose their criminal husbands when the men die in the middle of robbing a security van that catches fire.Together with Eva Mottley’s Bella O’Reilly, they succeed in tracking down the cash for themselves. Until, that is, Mitchell’s character discovers that her husband didn...
- 11/21/2014
- EmpireOnline
EastEnders airs a double bill of episodes centring around Derek Branning's funeral this evening (January 4). As the low-key service gets under way, it's up to Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell) to give a speech about Derek's life in the absence of Carol, who is running late after finally discovering the letter from David Wicks that was hidden from her. Cora offers some very honest words about Derek's nasty side and what everyone thought of him, but she also manages to put a positive spin (more)...
- 1/4/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders newcomer Khali Best has revealed that his character Dexter Hartman will strike up a close bond with his grandmother Cora Cross. Dexter - the 20-year-old son of recently-introduced character Ava - arrives on Albert Square in January to meet the family he never knew he had. Best told Inside Soap of his role: "It's especially a pleasure to get to have so many scenes with Ann Mitchell, who plays Dexter's grandma Cora. "Dexter is really keen to make Cora part of his life, and she warms to him straight away. They're going to have a lovely relationship. "Ann has really helped me to settle in and encouraged me to be myself on screen (more)...
- 12/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders newcomer Ava Hartman heads to Albert Square this evening (November 22) and comes face-to-face with her long-lost mother Cora. Ava (Clare Perkins) turns up in Walford to return the purse that Tanya left behind at the school earlier this week, still clueless over the real purpose behind Tanya's visit. When Ava arrives at the Branning house, it's Cora (Ann Mitchell) who answers the door as Tanya has popped out to the shop for a bottle of wine while spending the afternoon (more)...
- 11/22/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Ann Mitchell has expressed excitement over the upcoming arrival of her on-screen grandson Dexter Hartman. The actress, who plays Cora Cross, singled out the newcomer when asked to name her favourite character during a live Daybreak interview this morning (November 15). Mitchell told show hosts Lorraine Kelly and Aled Jones: "Oh God, I like all of them. Well, I'm particularly interested in my young grandson [who's] coming in. But I mustn't talk about that!"
Pictured: Ann Mitchell on Daybreak. Last week, EastEnders bosses announced that actor Khali Best had been cast as Dexter, who is the 20-year-old son of Cora's long-lost daughter Ava (Clare Perkins). Speaking this (more)...
Pictured: Ann Mitchell on Daybreak. Last week, EastEnders bosses announced that actor Khali Best had been cast as Dexter, who is the 20-year-old son of Cora's long-lost daughter Ava (Clare Perkins). Speaking this (more)...
- 11/15/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Ann Mitchell has said that she wants Ava Hartman's father to be introduced to the soap. The actress's character Cora Cross is in for a shock next week when Ava - her long-lost daughter - turns up on Albert Square after being tracked down by Tanya. Ava's arrival in Walford comes following Cora's confession that she put her first-born child up for adoption, rather than Ava (Clare Perkins) dying as she had originally claimed. Discussing the pair's surprise meeting next week, Mitchell told Inside Soap: "It's very important to [Cora] that her daughter knows it wasn't just some one-night stand. Cora loved Ava's father, though she never told him she was pregnant. She loved him but it just ended, like some relationships do." (more)...
- 11/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Ann Mitchell has revealed that character Cora Cross will face "mayhem" over Christmas. Speaking to Soaplife, the actress spoke of Cora's "utter shock" of reuniting with long-lost daughter Ava (Claire Perkins). "Yes, it's going to be mayhem. The implications will be huge," she declared. "The family will want answers, and I'm sure we won't be seeing the back of Ava!" Cora's other daughter Tanya will successfully track down Ava next Tuesday (November 20), after the Branning matriarch (more)...
- 11/13/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
More details have emerged today (November 6) of the first EastEnders scenes featuring Cora Cross's long-lost daughter Ava. Spoiler fans will already know that Cora (Ann Mitchell) confesses Ava is still alive next week during a heart-to-heart with Patrick Trueman, who later shares the bombshell news with a shocked Tanya. Learning from Patrick that her half-sister now goes by the name of Ava Hartman, Tanya (Jo Joyner) uses the internet to find out any information she can about her. When Tanya locates an Ava with the correct name and date of birth, she makes the massive decision to book an appointment with her at the school where Ava works. (more)...
- 11/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Ann Mitchell has revealed that her character Cora Cross was "forced" to put her first-born daughter Ava up for adoption. Back in the summer, Cora claimed that Ava died shortly after being born, but next week's episodes feature the big revelation that she was lying. As first reported earlier today (November 6), Cora confides in Patrick Trueman by revealing that Ava is still alive. Mitchell told Soaplife of the storyline: "The baby's father was black and he left Cora before he knew she was pregnant. She was 18 and unmarried, and at that time, having a baby in her situation was a social (more)...
- 11/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Cora Cross has a huge confession to make as she opens up about her past on EastEnders next week. The charity shop worker sparks concern among her loved ones as she starts behaving strangely in the coming days, and Patrick Trueman is her choice of confidante when she is unable to keep the truth to herself for any longer. Patrick is intrigued when Cora (Ann Mitchell) appears to be in a downbeat mood on November 12, but the pieces of the puzzle start to fall together when she bakes a cake to mark the birthday of her first-born daughter Ava. A distraught Cora is comforted by Patrick (Rudolph Walker) as she explains that she gave birth to Ava exactly 48 years ago. Earlier this year, Cora told Tanya that Ava died shortly after being born, but as her conversation with Patrick progresses, it's clear that she (more)...
- 11/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
A number of EastEnders cast members have been seen filming what appear to be funeral scenes. Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) was spotted along with Steve John Shepherd (Michael Moon) at a churchyard in Hertfordshire on Tuesday (October 30). Ann Mitchell (Cora Cross) and Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) were also seen on location, prompting speculation that Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) could be killed off. However, Max Branning (Jake Wood) is also due to re-marry ex-wife Tanya Cross (Jo Joyner) at Christmas. "Derek has been a huge force in the Square since (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Cora Cross reluctantly opens up over her past as Tanya demands answers in EastEnders this evening (July 30). Tonight's episode sees Tanya (Jo Joyner) remain in shock after discovering a birth certificate revealing the existence of a sister she never knew she had. Although Cora (Ann Mitchell) is still furious with Tanya for snooping through her personal belongings, she provides an explanation by disclosing that Ava died just after being born. Tanya is sympathetic towards her mother, but still cannot (more)...
- 7/29/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders actress Ann Mitchell has said she was shocked to discover that her character Cora Cross has a young fanbase. The 73-year-old, who has played the mother of Tanya Branning since April last year, praised her alter ego's gutsy spirit in an interview with Inside Soap. "It's surprised me as well that Cora has quite a young following," she declared. "That's very interesting because people seem to believe there's this great division between young and old people. "But (more)...
- 7/27/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
No, this is not a remake of the Samuel L. Jackson brain-enhanced killer sharks thriller. The Deep Blue Sea is actually a new screen adaptation of a stage work more than sixty years old by Terence Rattigan as part of a centennial celebration of the noted British playwright. It’s set just a few years after the end of World War II and could very well have been made in the waning years of Hollywood’s Golden Age . This might be considered a ” woman’s picture ” back in the day and starred Bette Davis or Joan Crawford ( maybe at that time it would be Deborah Kerr or Olivia DeHaviland ). Going back to the early talkies romantic dramas were big earners for the studios in the days before male-dominated action flicks took over . An intimate study focusing on the female protagonist is rare these days. Of course certain elements of this...
- 4/20/2012
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell starts to see Alfie Moon as her ideal man as the pair's close friendship continues next week. Roxy (Rita Simons) comes to the shocking realisation that she's in love with Alfie (Shane Richie) when the Queen Vic landlord helps her through an emotional day in an upcoming episode. The latest romance twist begins when Roxy becomes an unexpected arrival at Albert Square's reinstated girls-only book club at Tanya's house, where she causes a stir by putting her foot in it. When Roxy comments on how Tanya's illness adversely affected her relationship with Max, shrewd Cora (Ann Mitchell) immediately becomes suspicious - wondering how the blonde would know about this. Later, Cora confronts Roxy and Max (Jake Wood) - determined to find out whether her daughter has been (more)...
- 3/26/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Fatboy's new club night becomes a roaring success in EastEnders this evening (February 27) - but his venture causes chaos on the Square. Janine is impressed by the interest in Fatboy's (Ricky Norwood) 'Manic Monday' event when an online advertisement goes viral, but Cora (Ann Mitchell) is far from pleased when a gang of rowdy teenagers descend on Walford. Keen to avoid Cora's wrath, Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Lucy (Hetti Bywater) (more)...
- 2/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Cora hatches a plan to discover the identity of Rose's mystery man in tonight's (February 21) episode of the soap. Cora (Ann Mitchell) is intrigued as Rose (Polly Perkins) reads another letter from her admirer, and decides that she wants to find out exactly what's going on once and for all. When Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) pays a visit, Cora encourages him to invite Rose out to the Queen Vic - needing her out of the way (more)...
- 2/21/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders fans will see Max and Tanya's relationship come under strain next week as the pressure of their current situation begins to take its toll. With Valentine's Day coming up, all is not well between the couple as they seem distant and are failing to communicate with each other properly. Tanya has received the date for her next scan, and it's her mum Cora (Ann Mitchell) who realises that she's scared of never feeling like a woman again due to her battle with cervical cancer. Meanwhile, Max (Jake Wood) chooses to confide in Jack (Scott Maslen) over his own feelings, confessing that he's struggling with the new dynamic of his relationship - and fears that he and Tanya aren't working without the usual passionate spark between them. When Valentine's Day does arrive, things get worse as Max and Tanya have to spend the evening (more)...
- 2/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Cora becomes concerned about Lauren and Tyler's casual relationship in Thursday night's episode of the soap. Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) is enjoying her "friends with benefits" arrangement with Tyler as it keeps her mind off all the troubles in her life, but Cora (Ann Mitchell) doesn't want her granddaughter to be taken for a fool. Later, when Cora spots Tyler (Tony Discipline) comforting an upset Whitney (Shona McGarty), (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December.
The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of classic television Christmas specials and Kate will take on Christmas movies. Today is day 8.
Meet John Doe (1941)
Screenplay by Robert Riskin
Story by Richard Connell and Robert Presnell, Sr.
Directed by Frank Capra
What’s it about?
A journalist, Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck) dreams up an article to save her job and winds up entangled with John Doe, her fictional creation, Long John Willoughby (Gary Cooper), the man hired to play him, and the men who seek to exploit them all.
How is it?
Capra’s Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life may have the holiday locked down, but this pleasing entry deserves a look as well.
The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of classic television Christmas specials and Kate will take on Christmas movies. Today is day 8.
Meet John Doe (1941)
Screenplay by Robert Riskin
Story by Richard Connell and Robert Presnell, Sr.
Directed by Frank Capra
What’s it about?
A journalist, Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck) dreams up an article to save her job and winds up entangled with John Doe, her fictional creation, Long John Willoughby (Gary Cooper), the man hired to play him, and the men who seek to exploit them all.
How is it?
Capra’s Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life may have the holiday locked down, but this pleasing entry deserves a look as well.
- 12/8/2011
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
Artificial Eye have released a new poster and trailer for their movie, The Deep Blue Sea which played at the London Film Festival earlier in the year. Written and directed by Terence Davies (The House of Mirth), The Deep Blue Sea stars Tom Hiddleston, Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Harry Hadden-Paton, Ann Mitchell and Sarah Kants.
Hester Collyer (Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Simon Russell Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Tom Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
Set in post-war Britain, this adaptation of Terence Rattigan’s classic play, The Deep Blue Sea is a study of forbidden love, suppressed desire, and the fear of loneliness – but is at heart a deeply moving love story.
Hester Collyer (Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Simon Russell Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Tom Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
Set in post-war Britain, this adaptation of Terence Rattigan’s classic play, The Deep Blue Sea is a study of forbidden love, suppressed desire, and the fear of loneliness – but is at heart a deeply moving love story.
- 11/17/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
David here with one last report from the London Film Festival. Master British filmmaker Terence Davies provided a suitably British closing film, with Rachel Weisz lost in The Deep Blue Sea...
"Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea," Hester Collyer (Rachel Weisz) remarks at one point, naming the title of Terence Davies' latest feature, an adaptation of a Terence Rattigan play. It's Hester's voice that opens the film, too, disembodied over the dark blue background of the credits, reading a suicide note to her lover, Freddie Page (Tom Hiddleston of Thor fame). Hester is drowning in the deep blue sea of her own adoration, because Freddie's love isn't strong enough to reciprocate and pull her back to the surface.
The Deep Blue Sea betrays its theatrical origins from the first shot, panning smoothly across the front of a row of houses, the edges of the frame misty...
"Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea," Hester Collyer (Rachel Weisz) remarks at one point, naming the title of Terence Davies' latest feature, an adaptation of a Terence Rattigan play. It's Hester's voice that opens the film, too, disembodied over the dark blue background of the credits, reading a suicide note to her lover, Freddie Page (Tom Hiddleston of Thor fame). Hester is drowning in the deep blue sea of her own adoration, because Freddie's love isn't strong enough to reciprocate and pull her back to the surface.
The Deep Blue Sea betrays its theatrical origins from the first shot, panning smoothly across the front of a row of houses, the edges of the frame misty...
- 10/29/2011
- by Dave
- FilmExperience
EastEnders' Lauren Branning delves into the past of her mum Tanya and grandmother Cora in the latest edition of her online spinoff Lauren's Diaries. Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) is currently carrying the weight of Tanya's secret illness on her shoulders, and her latest internet video diary sees her trying to make sense of what's going on in the present. Quizzing Cora (Ann Mitchell) (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Artificial Eye have unveiled an earnest new U.K. trailer for The Deep Blue Sea, a new adaptation of Terence Rattigan acclaimed play.
Written and directed by Terence Davies (The House of Mirth), The Deep Blue Sea stars Tom Hiddleston, Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Harry Hadden-Paton, Ann Mitchell and Sarah Kants.
Hester Collyer (Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
The Deep Blue Sea will close the 55th BFI London Film Festival next month, before hitting cinemas nationwide on November 25.
Watch the U.K. trailer below:
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Written and directed by Terence Davies (The House of Mirth), The Deep Blue Sea stars Tom Hiddleston, Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Harry Hadden-Paton, Ann Mitchell and Sarah Kants.
Hester Collyer (Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
The Deep Blue Sea will close the 55th BFI London Film Festival next month, before hitting cinemas nationwide on November 25.
Watch the U.K. trailer below:
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Source: The Playlist...
- 9/21/2011
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Terence Davies' The Deep Blue Sea with Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston hears Music. Adapted from the Terence Rattigan of 1952, The Deep Blue Sea tells of a wife of a British Judge (Rachel Weisz) who is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot (Tom Hiddleston). Sean O'Connor and Kate Ogborn produce the film which also stars Simon Russell Beale, Ann Mitchell, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sarah Kants, Jolyon Coy and Elisha Stimson. Variety reports that this is Music Box's first pickup of a film which is in English, after distributing the hugely popular adaptations of Stieg Larsson's novels in the films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with...
- 9/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Terence Davies' The Deep Blue Sea with Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston hears Music. Adapted from the Terence Rattigan of 1952, The Deep Blue Sea tells of a wife of a British Judge (Rachel Weisz) who is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot (Tom Hiddleston). Sean O'Connor and Kate Ogborn produce the film which also stars Simon Russell Beale, Ann Mitchell, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sarah Kants, Jolyon Coy and Elisha Stimson. Variety reports that this is Music Box's first pickup of a film which is in English, after distributing the hugely popular adaptations of Stieg Larsson's novels in the films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with...
- 9/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ahead of its premiere at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival next week, Artificial Eye have released the very first poster for The Deep Blue, an adaptation of Terence Rattigan’s 1952 play of the same name.
Directed by Terence Davies, The Deep Blue Sea stars Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener), Tom Hiddleston (Archipelago), Simon Russell Beale (Orlando), Harry Hadden-Paton (In the Loop), Ann Mitchell (Lady Chatterley’s Lover) and Sarah Kants (Cut).
Hester Collyer (Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
Following its world premiere next week, The Deep Blue Sea will close the 55th BFI London Film Festival in October, before hitting cinemas nationwide on...
Directed by Terence Davies, The Deep Blue Sea stars Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener), Tom Hiddleston (Archipelago), Simon Russell Beale (Orlando), Harry Hadden-Paton (In the Loop), Ann Mitchell (Lady Chatterley’s Lover) and Sarah Kants (Cut).
Hester Collyer (Weisz) leads a privileged life in 1950s London as the beautiful wife of high court judge Sir William Collyer (Beale). To the shock of those around her, she walks out on her marriage to move in with young ex-raf pilot, Freddie Page (Hiddleston), with whom she has fallen passionately in love.
Following its world premiere next week, The Deep Blue Sea will close the 55th BFI London Film Festival in October, before hitting cinemas nationwide on...
- 9/12/2011
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
EastEnders' Tanya Jessop has fresh problems to deal with in tonight's episode of the soap as life at home descends into chaos. As word spreads that Vanessa has been kicked out of Max's house, Cora (Ann Mitchell) is excited as it means the Cross clan can move in and won't be left homeless after all. However, Tanya seems uncomfortable over what's happened to Vanessa. Before the matter can be discussed, though, Rainie (Tanya Franks) brings everyone's attention to her latest stunt - she's drunkenly painted "Welcome (more)...
- 8/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders businesswoman Tanya Jessop finds herself caught in the middle between her family and new husband Greg in tonight's episode of the soap. When Tanya's outspoken mother Cora (Ann Mitchell) turns up to stay at the house for a few days due to problems in her neighbourhood, Greg (Stefan Booth) is furious as his wife hadn't even bothered to mention that she was coming. Deciding that it's finally time to assert himself, Greg informs Tanya (Jo Joyner) that he wants them to move house (more)...
- 7/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders returnee Tanya Franks has revealed that she is excited about exploring the family dynamic between the Cross ladies in forthcoming storylines. The actress is currently back on screen as Tanya's troubled sister Rainie, while bosses at the BBC soap have also confirmed that Ann Mitchell is reprising her role as the pair's outspoken mother Cora on a permanent basis. "Rainie needs Tanya in her life," Franks told Inside Soap of the sisterly bond. "They're almost acting like sisters now because Rainie's trying this time, and Tanya doesn't want to turn her back on her. Rainie's no angel by any stretch of the imagination, so we'll see if Tanya can find the strength to deal with her." Discussing the return (more)...
- 6/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders boss Bryan Kirkwood has revealed that Tanya Jessop's mother Cora Cross will make a return to the soap later this year. Cora, played by award-winning actress Ann Mitchell, appeared on the BBC drama for a guest stint in April as she arrived in Walford for Tanya's wedding. During her brief stay on Albert Square, Cora quickly became known for her brash attitude and outspoken ways. "We all love Cora here - actress Ann Mitchell could be one of the Walford greats," Kirkwood explained in an interview with Inside Soap. "She'll be returning late in the summer (more)...
- 5/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jo Joyner has revealed that she is thrilled to have her EastEnders character's family arriving on screen in next week's wedding episodes. As Tanya Branning prepares to marry fiancé Greg Jessop in the days ahead, she receives a surprise as her mother Cora Cross and sister Rainie turn up in Walford for the ceremony. Award-winning actress Ann Mitchell has taken on the part of Cora, while Tanya Franks has reprised her role as troubled Rainie. Speaking of the upcoming Cross family scenes, Joyner told Inside Soap: "It's a real treat to have some female solidarity around Tanya. It's great for me to work with some women, too - I always seem to be with men! "Ann Mitchell, who plays Cora, is a fantastic addition to EastEnders and we're lucky to have her. (more)...
- 4/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have today confirmed the casting of award-winning actress Ann Mitchell as Tanya Branning's mother Cora Cross. Cora will descend on Walford for Tanya's wedding next month, taking her daughter completely by surprise as she is unaware that her fiancé Greg Jessop has invited her to the ceremony. Fans of the soap will soon see that Cora is nothing like her daughter as she has a brash, outspoken attitude and does not care who she offends. She also quickly puts Tanya under scrutiny, believing that success has turned her into a snob. Tanya's troubled sister Rainie, last seen on screen for Phil Mitchell's crack addiction storyline, will also be returning to Albert Square for the wedding, turning up unexpectedly at Tanya's hen night. Although Tanya is initially unhappy to see her wayward sibling, Cora vouches for her by promising that (more)...
- 3/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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