Also new this weekend: Disney’s ‘The Boogeyman’ and Paul Mescal-starring musical drama ‘Carmen’.
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse leads this weekend’s new releases, hoping to catch audiences for Sony at a wide release of 674 locations.
The computer animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sees lead character Miles Morales now aged 15 (voiced by Shameik Moore) and pushed to take greater risks to protect those he cares about, grappling with a villain who can jump between dimensions, and his crush, a Spider-Woman from a different realm, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld.
The voice cast also includes Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez,...
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse leads this weekend’s new releases, hoping to catch audiences for Sony at a wide release of 674 locations.
The computer animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sees lead character Miles Morales now aged 15 (voiced by Shameik Moore) and pushed to take greater risks to protect those he cares about, grappling with a villain who can jump between dimensions, and his crush, a Spider-Woman from a different realm, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld.
The voice cast also includes Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Karen Hassan is terrific as an Irish woman fleeing sex work, but her powerful screen presence is not matched by the film around her
This melodrama set in Yorkshire stars Karen Hassan – a performer with terrific screen presence – as an Irish woman called Alison; she is trapped by her past into working in a brothel with an assortment of other luckless women, some of them trafficked in from abroad. The man who first got her on the game is her own father (Sean McGinley), who she still visits for a line of coke in his seedy trailer every now and again.
One day, shy tech wiz Sam (Aaron Cobham), a man with his own sad backstory, is compelled by a debt owed to the brothel’s vicious owner Max (Neil Bell) to install secret cameras in the rooms so Max and his henchman Barry (Theo Ogundipe) can spy on the workers and clients.
This melodrama set in Yorkshire stars Karen Hassan – a performer with terrific screen presence – as an Irish woman called Alison; she is trapped by her past into working in a brothel with an assortment of other luckless women, some of them trafficked in from abroad. The man who first got her on the game is her own father (Sean McGinley), who she still visits for a line of coke in his seedy trailer every now and again.
One day, shy tech wiz Sam (Aaron Cobham), a man with his own sad backstory, is compelled by a debt owed to the brothel’s vicious owner Max (Neil Bell) to install secret cameras in the rooms so Max and his henchman Barry (Theo Ogundipe) can spy on the workers and clients.
- 5/30/2023
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Keith Farrell won best director for the film at last month’s festival.
Munro Film has acquired UK-Ireland distribution rights to Wait For Me, the debut feature of UK-based filmmaker Keith Farrell.
Munro will release the film in cinemas on June 2 this summer, with filmmaker and cast events for local audiences in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lincolnshire where Wait For Me was filmed.
The film had its world premiere at Manchester Film Festival last month, where Farrell won best director.
It is produced by Thea Burrows and Margot Douglas for Manchester-based production company Old Hall Films, who struck the deal...
Munro Film has acquired UK-Ireland distribution rights to Wait For Me, the debut feature of UK-based filmmaker Keith Farrell.
Munro will release the film in cinemas on June 2 this summer, with filmmaker and cast events for local audiences in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lincolnshire where Wait For Me was filmed.
The film had its world premiere at Manchester Film Festival last month, where Farrell won best director.
It is produced by Thea Burrows and Margot Douglas for Manchester-based production company Old Hall Films, who struck the deal...
- 4/4/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Gwyneth Hughes, writer of the BBC and HBO’s The Girl, has created a feature-length drama about slavery in modern Britain for the BBC.
Doing Money will star Romanian actress Anca Dumitra (Las Fierbinti) and Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech. It tells the story of Ana, a young Romanian woman snatched in broad daylight from a London street, trafficked to Ireland and used as a sex slave in a series of ‘pop up’ brothels. The 90-minute thriller exposes just how big business ‘doing money’ is.
Written by Hughes, who has also written ITV’s forthcoming adaptation of Vanity Fair, and directed by Lynsey Miller (The Boy With The Top Knot), Doing Money is produced by Warner Bros’ Renegade Pictures for BBC Two. It is produced in association with Irish broadcaster Rte, produced by Mike Dormer and exec produced by Alex Cooke and Lucy Richer. It was commissioned by Patrick Holland,...
Doing Money will star Romanian actress Anca Dumitra (Las Fierbinti) and Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech. It tells the story of Ana, a young Romanian woman snatched in broad daylight from a London street, trafficked to Ireland and used as a sex slave in a series of ‘pop up’ brothels. The 90-minute thriller exposes just how big business ‘doing money’ is.
Written by Hughes, who has also written ITV’s forthcoming adaptation of Vanity Fair, and directed by Lynsey Miller (The Boy With The Top Knot), Doing Money is produced by Warner Bros’ Renegade Pictures for BBC Two. It is produced in association with Irish broadcaster Rte, produced by Mike Dormer and exec produced by Alex Cooke and Lucy Richer. It was commissioned by Patrick Holland,...
- 8/31/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 16 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: May 28, 2013 -- present
Series status: Ending
Performers include: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Laura Donnelly, Bronagh Waugh, Niamh McGrady, Michael McElhatton, Ben Peel, Frank McCusker, John Lynch, Ian McElhinney, Archie Panjabi, Stuart Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Valene Kane, Emmett J. Scanlan, Bronágh Taggart, Karen Hassan, Jonjo O'Neill, Nick Lee, Colin Morgan, Brian Milligan, Séainín Brennan, and Sean McGinley.
TV show description:
This crime drama is set in Northern Ireland and follows senior investigating officer Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson). She must temporarily leave her position to enter the Police Service of Northern Ireland to oversee the progress of a murder investigation that has gone on for too long -- Operation Musicman.
When she discovers exactly what is going on in the case, she must work with the local detectives to find...
Episodes: 16 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: May 28, 2013 -- present
Series status: Ending
Performers include: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Laura Donnelly, Bronagh Waugh, Niamh McGrady, Michael McElhatton, Ben Peel, Frank McCusker, John Lynch, Ian McElhinney, Archie Panjabi, Stuart Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Valene Kane, Emmett J. Scanlan, Bronágh Taggart, Karen Hassan, Jonjo O'Neill, Nick Lee, Colin Morgan, Brian Milligan, Séainín Brennan, and Sean McGinley.
TV show description:
This crime drama is set in Northern Ireland and follows senior investigating officer Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson). She must temporarily leave her position to enter the Police Service of Northern Ireland to oversee the progress of a murder investigation that has gone on for too long -- Operation Musicman.
When she discovers exactly what is going on in the case, she must work with the local detectives to find...
- 1/6/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Karen Hassan's popular Hollyoaks character Lynsey Nolan may have met a tragic end in summer 2012, but TV and film fans haven't seen the last of the actress as she has a number of new projects being released in the coming months.
The former soap star will be seen reprising her role as Annie Brawley in series two of The Fall later this month, while she has also recently been filming a brand new part in historical drama Vikings for the History Channel.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Karen for a chat about her new jobs, her future plans and her memories of playing Lynsey.
How would you sum up life after Hollyoaks?
"Leaving Hollyoaks is definitely a transition because you're moving on from a regular job where you're working in the same place every day and you have security. Stepping out of the show is a brave move,...
The former soap star will be seen reprising her role as Annie Brawley in series two of The Fall later this month, while she has also recently been filming a brand new part in historical drama Vikings for the History Channel.
Digital Spy recently caught up with Karen for a chat about her new jobs, her future plans and her memories of playing Lynsey.
How would you sum up life after Hollyoaks?
"Leaving Hollyoaks is definitely a transition because you're moving on from a regular job where you're working in the same place every day and you have security. Stepping out of the show is a brave move,...
- 11/6/2014
- Digital Spy
In acclaimed BBC 2 drama, The Fall, Jamie Dornan proved that just because you’re incredibly good-looking, doesn’t mean you can’t absolutely terrify viewers. While the actor-model has since landed the much-coveted lead in saucy adaptation, Fifty Shades Of Grey, he’ll be back for The Fall‘s second season as serial killer Paul Spector.
Starring opposite Dornan is returning lead, Gillian Anderson, who will reprise her role Superintendant Stella Gibson. Their paths sorta crossed at the end of the first season, when Spector upped his game and began taunting the detective from a safe distance. He narrowly avoided being caught, in one of TV’s most talked about shows of last year.
Now, with this first glimpse at the second season, it seems Gibson’s dogged attempts to uncover his true identity are set to continue. This time around, Spector’s big-headed ego shows no signs of stopping as he targets Gibson personally.
Starring opposite Dornan is returning lead, Gillian Anderson, who will reprise her role Superintendant Stella Gibson. Their paths sorta crossed at the end of the first season, when Spector upped his game and began taunting the detective from a safe distance. He narrowly avoided being caught, in one of TV’s most talked about shows of last year.
Now, with this first glimpse at the second season, it seems Gibson’s dogged attempts to uncover his true identity are set to continue. This time around, Spector’s big-headed ego shows no signs of stopping as he targets Gibson personally.
- 10/27/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Former Hollyoaks star Emmett Scanlan has revealed that his new role couldn't be further removed from his soap character Brendan Brady.
Scanlan will play the part of DC Glen Martin in BBC's new crime drama The Fall, which starts on Monday (May 13). He will star alongside former Hollyoaks actress Karen Hassan.
Speaking to The Irish Sun about the part, Scanlan said: "It's a bit strange. In the film Charlie Casanova I played a sociopath, in Hollyoaks I was Brendan the psychopath - now I'm the good guy.
"I don't really mind being typecast as long as I'm cast. But it's great to try something different."
Scanlan also admitted that he can't believe he is working with his co-star Gillian Anderson.
He said: "She's beautiful and a brilliant actress to watch. When we were filming, there was one scene where Gillian has a monologue and she's talking about serial killers.
"I just caught myself and thought,...
Scanlan will play the part of DC Glen Martin in BBC's new crime drama The Fall, which starts on Monday (May 13). He will star alongside former Hollyoaks actress Karen Hassan.
Speaking to The Irish Sun about the part, Scanlan said: "It's a bit strange. In the film Charlie Casanova I played a sociopath, in Hollyoaks I was Brendan the psychopath - now I'm the good guy.
"I don't really mind being typecast as long as I'm cast. But it's great to try something different."
Scanlan also admitted that he can't believe he is working with his co-star Gillian Anderson.
He said: "She's beautiful and a brilliant actress to watch. When we were filming, there was one scene where Gillian has a monologue and she's talking about serial killers.
"I just caught myself and thought,...
- 5/10/2013
- Digital Spy
'Hollyoaks' character Lynsey Nolan will come back as a ghost. Actress Karen Hassan has returned to the Channel 4 soap's set to film new scenes as the feisty character - who was murdered by Doctor Paul Browning (Joe Thompson) in a shocking plot twist last year - which will air this summer. Although details about the character's brief return are being kept under wraps, it's thought Lynsey will appear as a vision or a ghost in a spooky new storyline which sees Paul's fiancée Mercedes Fisher (Jennifer Metcalfe) book their wedding on the first anniversary of her death. An insider told Digital Spy:...
- 5/9/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Digital Spy presents the full list of winners at the Inside Soap Awards 2012. Best Actor
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow, Coronation Street)
Shane Richie (Alfie Moon, EastEnders)
Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle, Emmerdale)
Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks) - Winner! Best Actress
Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street)
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter, EastEnders)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - Winner!
Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan, Hollyoaks) Best Young Actor
Alex Bain (Simon Barlow, Coronation Street) - Winner!
Maisie Smith (Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle, Emmerdale)
Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer
Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street)
Hetti (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street has picked up the most nominations on the Inside Soap Awards 2012 shortlist. The Weatherfield drama leads the way this year with 16 nods in total, compared to 13 for EastEnders, 12 for Hollyoaks and 7 for Emmerdale. This year's 'Best Actor' category is a battle between Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow), EastEnders' Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Emmerdale's Steve Halliwell (Zak Dingle) and Hollyoaks' Emmett Scanlan (Brendan Brady). The 'Best Actress' category, meanwhile, features Weatherfield's Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre), Walford's Linda Henry and Gillian Wright (Shirley Carter and Jean Slater) and departed Hollyoaks favourite Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan). Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street), Hetti Bywater (EastEnders), (more)...
- 9/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Langford’S Picks And Pans
The L.A. Complex
Wow. I didn’t see that coming. Frankly though I have to admit I don’t quite buy Kal trying to kill himself. The character just didn’t seem like the type to take things in that direction. Still, it’s pretty compelling drama and Benjamin Charles Watson and Andra Fuller not only have terrific chemistry, but are very talented actors.
Their scenes together are very intense and I thought the moment where Tariq told Kal that he’d never be able to get involved with another man without thinking about the abuse he suffered to be quite powerful. This continues to be a really well done storyline and quite unique in that it features black gay men, which is sadly still a rarity on the gay television canon. I’m very glad this show is back and they’re continuing this compelling story,...
The L.A. Complex
Wow. I didn’t see that coming. Frankly though I have to admit I don’t quite buy Kal trying to kill himself. The character just didn’t seem like the type to take things in that direction. Still, it’s pretty compelling drama and Benjamin Charles Watson and Andra Fuller not only have terrific chemistry, but are very talented actors.
Their scenes together are very intense and I thought the moment where Tariq told Kal that he’d never be able to get involved with another man without thinking about the abuse he suffered to be quite powerful. This continues to be a really well done storyline and quite unique in that it features black gay men, which is sadly still a rarity on the gay television canon. I’m very glad this show is back and they’re continuing this compelling story,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Spoiler Warning: This article will confirm the outcome of Doctors' recent fire cliffhanger. Hollyoaks airs Silas Blissett's return scenes in the coming days as the aftermath of Lynsey Nolan's shock death continues. Fans were left stunned this week as Lynsey was unexpectedly murdered, bringing actress Karen Hassan's two-year stint on the soap to an explosive conclusion. As news spreads that the cause of Lynsey's death was strangulation, an atmosphere of fear returns to the village as people begin to wonder whether Silas's reign of terror has inspired a copycat killer. Texas (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) is more affected than most by the tragic turn of events given her personal connection to the Silas case, and viewers will see her paying visits to the serial killer in a desperate bid to get answers - or at least some closure. Silas (Jeff (more)...
- 6/30/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks cast members have today (June 29) paid tribute to their former co-star Karen Hassan following her shock departure from the soap. The latest episode of the Channel 4 show saw Hassan's popular character Lynsey Nolan found dead in a top-secret storyline twist. A number of Hassan's closest Hollyoaks friends today spoke exclusively to Digital Spy about her exit, tipping the actress for a bright future. Jeff Rawle, who plays Lynsey's evil nemesis Silas Blissett, commented: "I would just like to say how brilliant it has been working with Karen. She became an exceptional adversary to Silas and it made all the scenes we had together very strong. "She's a beautiful person and a brilliant actor. I know everyone on Hollyoaks is really sad to see her go. I hope we get to work on something together again soon." Bronagh (more)...
- 6/29/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks aired its most shocking storyline twist of the year so far tonight (June 28) as Lynsey Nolan was found dead in E4's first look episode. Fan favourite Brendan Brady (Emmett Scanlan) made the heartbreaking discovery in a dramatic cliffhanger for the soap, shortly after his war with enemy Sampson had begun to hot up. Karen Hassan, who played Lynsey, filmed her Hollyoaks exit scenes a few weeks ago, but show bosses kept her departure under wraps so fans would be surprised by the storyline twist. Lynsey's death will now spark a huge whodunit storyline as a number of suspects had a motive for wanting to get rid of her. The Irish nurse was always the biggest enemy of serial killer Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle), and with the cunning villain returning to screens in upcoming episodes, fans may wonder whether he had something to do with her (more)...
- 6/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has revealed that she is likely to remain in the soap for the "foreseeable future". The actress - who plays Lynsey Nolan in the Channel 4 soap - said that although she misses her family and friends while filming, she is also enjoying her time away from Northern Ireland. "Everybody's always at the end of a phonecall and my friends were over at the weekend - and my mum's coming over in the next few weeks," she told What's On TV. "I miss the closeness and the familiarity of home but I feel settled here in Liverpool and it's my home for the foreseeable future. "The whole thing for me has been a whirlwind. I always say when you start on Hollyoaks you don't just get a job, you get a whole lifestyle." Hassan recently returned to Belfast to film her role in BBC drama The Fall...
- 6/5/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Langford’S Picks And Pans
Offspring
I like discovering new shows featuring gay characters, especially when they are as charming and funny as this one. I think what I enjoyed most about this is that there were no coming out dramas, no one struggling with their sexual identity, no one dealing with homophobia or some such thing. I’m so tired of those topics in gay storytelling that I could scream. So it was refreshing to see a show where being gay wasn’t an issue that must be dealt with and that the characters' sexuality really didn’t matter in the context of the story. On the other hand, there was an issue in the storyline that should have been at least discussed because of the characters' sexuality that the writers chose to ignore. But I’ll get to that.
There was a lot to love here, such as...
Offspring
I like discovering new shows featuring gay characters, especially when they are as charming and funny as this one. I think what I enjoyed most about this is that there were no coming out dramas, no one struggling with their sexual identity, no one dealing with homophobia or some such thing. I’m so tired of those topics in gay storytelling that I could scream. So it was refreshing to see a show where being gay wasn’t an issue that must be dealt with and that the characters' sexuality really didn’t matter in the context of the story. On the other hand, there was an issue in the storyline that should have been at least discussed because of the characters' sexuality that the writers chose to ignore. But I’ll get to that.
There was a lot to love here, such as...
- 5/31/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "British Soap Awards 2012".Tamaryn Payne attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Hollie-Jay Bowes attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Jerry Hall attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Stephanie Davies attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Shobna Gulati, Brooke Vincent -attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Alicya Eyo -attending the British Soap Awards 2012 in London.Photo copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Karen Hassan - British Soap Awards 2012 -...
- 5/2/2012
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
The winners of this years British Soap Awards 2012 have been announced. The ceremony held on Saturday night (28th April) was hosted by Phillip Schofield and the usual war between Eastenders and Coronation Street ended in a tie this year with both soaps taking home seven awards.
However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.
The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.
Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)
Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...
However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.
The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.
Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)
Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...
- 4/29/2012
- by Amarpal Biring
- Obsessed with Film
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has admitted that she isn't expecting Lynsey Nolan's new romance storyline to have a happy ending. Lynsey is currently enjoying a casual relationship with Riley Costello (Rob Norbury), but the situation is complicated as the footballer's ex-fiancée Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and glamour girl Mitzeee Minniver (Rachel Shenton) are also pursuing him. Hassan told Inside Soap: "Mercedes and Mitzeee won't be looking after Lynsey's best interests, so she's going to have to fight for Riley's love. She's going to take care of number one - and if other people get hurt in the process, then so be it. "Lynsey really values her friendship with Mercedes and doesn't want to lose it. Mitzeee, (more)...
- 4/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has admitted that she wants to see more of Lynsey Nolan's feisty side. The actress said that she would like her character to show the qualities she displayed when she took on Silas Blissett in last year's serial killer storyline. Hassan told Inside Soap: "I was looking over some old clips with our producer recently, and we enjoyed seeing Lynsey show real gumption during the Silas plot. "So I've asked for more of that, and hopefully we're going to see Lynsey being a bit selfish and standing up for herself. She's going to start doing what's best for her, and not give a hoot about what anyone else thinks." Next week's Hollyoaks episodes see the start of Lynsey's new romance storyline with Riley Costello (Rob Norbury), as the pair embark (more)...
- 4/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Rob Norbury has revealed that he thinks Mitzeee Minniver is the best romantic match for his character Riley Costello. The pair's spark has recently been revisited as they shared a kiss last week, but Riley is also busy dealing with the dramas surrounding his troubled ex-fiancée Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe). Additionally, Riley will soon start flirting with Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan), adding another love interest to his list. Norbury told Soaplife: "Mitzeee's helping Riley with Bobby and they're very close. She's probably the ideal woman for Riley. She has that side to her that Mercedes has, but she knows where to draw (more)...
- 3/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has admitted that there could be "complicated" times ahead for her character Lynsey Nolan as she starts flirting with Riley Costello. Lynsey and Riley's (Rob Norbury) storyline kicks off next month as sparks begin to fly between the pair. The plot may give Lynsey a chance to have some fun following her sinister ordeal with serial killer Silas Blissett last year. However, as Lynsey has recently become friends with Riley's jilted ex-fiancée Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), she could also find herself with divided loyalties. Hassan told All About Soap: "I'd have liked Lynsey to stay dark and never fully (more)...
- 3/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Bronagh Waugh has revealed that viewers will soon see an "ambitious" and "determined" side to her character Cheryl Brady as she decides to start university. Cheryl is about to announce plans to get back into education, sharing the news with her brother Brendan (Emmett Scanlan) and best friend Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) later this month. Waugh told All About Soap: "Cheryl wants to take some control back in her life. She's very ambitious and doing a degree is something that she feels very passionate about. Cheryl thinks it's a great idea, but Brendan is a bit mean and mocks her decision. "I don't think he's trying to be nasty, but it just makes Cheryl all the more determined to prove him wrong." Asked which course (more)...
- 1/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Silas plot has been voted the 'Best Soap Storyline' of 2011 in Digital Spy's end-of-year reader poll. The dark tale, which saw the serial killer claim four victims in the village, triumphed in the survey of our 12 million monthly users. Silas, played by Jeff Rawle, murdered India Longford (Beth Kingston), Rebecca Massey (Daisy Turner), Rae Wilson (Alice Barlow) and his own daughter Heidi Costello (Kim Tiddy) during his reign of terror. The evil grandfather also spent months tormenting nurse Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan), who was the only person to suspect him. Fans finally saw Silas get his comeuppance last month, when the police realised that he was responsible for the village's sinister (more)...
- 12/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks is airing a huge block of episodes this week as Warren's exit storyline reaches its climax - but for those already wondering what's ahead next year, we can now bring you a handful of teasers for 2012. Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) will prepare to make the ultimate commitment to fiancée Nancy Hayton (Jessica Fox) in the New Year when he starts planning their wedding in secret. The businessman decides that a surprise Valentine's Day ceremony would be the perfect romantic gesture for Nancy - but when he's tempted back to gambling, could he lose more than just his wedding fund? Meanwhile, as Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) tries to put her difficult 2011 behind her, Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) becomes (more)...
- 12/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Langford's Picks And Pans
Maryada
I haven’t seen this show lately, so it was nice to catch this latest episode of the ongoing drama revolving around ex-boyfriends Guarav and Karan. I'm so glad to see this story continue, especially given that this is a place and a world not used to gay storytelling, at least depicted positively. I would love to know how Indian audiences are reacting to the story. If any readers might know I'd like to hear from you by either dropping me a line or commenting at the end of this column.
Back to the story, I know this is a totally cultural thing and the style of this soap, but I couldn’t help but chuckle when Karan’s mother cried about wishing she'd died before seeing her son brought home drunk. It might have been the highlight of the episode, besides watching Guarav looking so angsty and gorgeous.
Maryada
I haven’t seen this show lately, so it was nice to catch this latest episode of the ongoing drama revolving around ex-boyfriends Guarav and Karan. I'm so glad to see this story continue, especially given that this is a place and a world not used to gay storytelling, at least depicted positively. I would love to know how Indian audiences are reacting to the story. If any readers might know I'd like to hear from you by either dropping me a line or commenting at the end of this column.
Back to the story, I know this is a totally cultural thing and the style of this soap, but I couldn’t help but chuckle when Karan’s mother cried about wishing she'd died before seeing her son brought home drunk. It might have been the highlight of the episode, besides watching Guarav looking so angsty and gorgeous.
- 11/9/2011
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Hollyoaks' Halloween episode ends in tragedy this evening as serial killer Silas Blissett strikes again. Having promised to claim another victim before the night is over, Silas's (Jeff Rawle) horrific plan begins to play out with a twist, and Lynsey (Karen Hassan) finds herself in a desperate situation as he prepares to commit another murder. Following days of games and threats, Silas follows through with his (more)...
- 10/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Lynsey Nolan is pushed to breaking point in tonight's episode of the soap as Silas Blissett's twisted game nears its climax. As Halloween arrives, Silas (Jeff Rawle) sends Lynsey a Catwoman outfit with a strict instruction to wear it at Chez Chez's Fright Night party. Doug (Pj Brennan) is now in no doubt that Lynsey (Karen Hassan) is right about Silas being the killer and tries to warn Ethan - but his efforts prove futile. (more)...
- 10/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Jeff Rawle has admitted that his evil character Silas Blissett is becoming more unstable as time goes on. Silas has already committed three murders since arriving in the village last December, and this week's episodes have seen him taunt Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) with his vow to strike again at midnight on Halloween. Lynsey has found herself embroiled in a twisted game with Silas as he has promised to hand himself in to the police if she can figure out who he is targeting. Rawle has now told Soaplife: "Nobody is safe. Theresa's already in his sights, Lynsey is a possible and so is Mercedes - he really doesn't like the McQueens! There are lots of other women whose morals Silas would consider questionable. He has already said that Hollyoaks makes Sodom and Gomorrah look like Sunday school. It could be anyone." The actor (more)...
- 10/27/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Jeff Rawle has joked that he felt guilty while filming his character Silas Blissett's current storyline with Lynsey Nolan. Silas has spent weeks terrorising Lynsey as she has correctly worked out that he is the evil killer who has claimed three victims in the village. Praising co-star Karen Hassan, who plays Lynsey, Rawle told We Love Telly: "She's amazing. She's so good in this it's not true. I spent so many hours being mean to her, I felt bad!" Silas steps up his twisted games with Lynsey in this week's episodes as he orders her to guess who his next target is, promising that he will hand himself in if she works it out. However, if she fails, another girl will die. Rawle continued: "He loves all the melodrama and cheap horror. He can't get enough of this kind of schlocky plot and really enjoys toying (more)...
- 10/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks bosses have released a short new trailer previewing the sick game that serial killer Silas Blissett is about to play with terrified nurse Lynsey Nolan. As previously revealed, Lynsey (Karen Hassan) will soon be left horrified when Silas issues her with a sinister challenge. The evil villain promises that if she correctly guesses who he's lining up as his next victim, he'll hand himself in - but if she fails, another girl will die. Silas (Jeff Rawle) already has heavily-pregnant Mercedes McQueen held captive in a vault, while Theresa, Amy, Texas and Lynsey herself are (more)...
- 10/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks airs some explosive episodes in the coming days as serial killer Silas Blissett prepares to strike again, lining up four possible targets as his reign of terror continues. As reported at the weekend, Silas (Jeff Rawle) will soon step up his torment of Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) as he sets her a sick challenge, ordering her to guess who he's planning to murder next. Silas promises that he'll hand himself in if Lynsey figures it out, but if she fails, another girl will die. As seen in our pictures below, Silas picks out Texas Longford (Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove), Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter), Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies) and Lynsey herself as potential victims, marking each one with chess pieces which end up being planted in their homes or bags. Lynsey is horrified when she finds a chess queen as she realises its significance, (more)...
- 10/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The aftermath of Rae's murder continues on Hollyoaks next week as Ste (Kieron Richardson) struggles to come to terms with what's happened, while Doug (Pj Brennan) remains disgusted by Ethan's approach to the investigation. At the same time, Cheryl (Bronagh Waugh) is still determined that she will clear Brendan's name, and Lynsey (Karen Hassan) is in turmoil following a dangerous encounter in the woods with Silas. Meanwhile, Bart (more)...
- 9/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks nurse Lynsey Nolan resorts to desperate measures to prove Silas's guilt in tonight's episode of the soap. Following a week of intense drama, more twists lie ahead when a furious Cheryl kicks Lynsey (Karen Hassan) out as she's sick of listening to her theories about the killer, while Silas decides to head back to France for a short while. Just as the two enemies are both about to head away from the village, a livid (more)...
- 9/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper has praised the soap's bosses for developing a new friendship for her character Jacqui McQueen. Jacqui becomes an unlikely ally for Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) in forthcoming episodes as the villagers continue to doubt her claims that Silas Blissett is a serial killer. Silas's true colours are expected to remain undetected in the coming weeks as he has just framed Brendan Brady for Rae Wilson's murder - leaving Lynsey feeling isolated again. Cooper told All About Soap that Jacqui will soon take over the mantle of helping the nurse, explaining: "Lynsey really supported Jacqui through the rape trial and she actually believed Jacqui was telling the truth. "Jacqui (more)...
- 9/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Lynsey Nolan risks her own safety this evening in a bid to catch out Silas once and for all. The drama begins when Lynsey (Karen Hassan) hears that Texas has been receiving strange messages from a girl who uses the chatroom that India accessed before her murder. Convinced that Silas (Jeff Rawle) is responsible, Lynsey secretly notes down the details and arranges a meeting in the woods with the 'girl' in question. Promising Nancy (Jessica Fox) a big scoop, Lynsey convinces the budding journalist to join her on the trip. However, as always, Silas (more)...
- 9/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
In case you're not already aware, there's quite a bit of secrecy surrounding next week's Hollyoaks episodes as they deal with the aftermath of tonight's explosive Hollyoaks Later finale, which sees a regular character become Silas's latest victim. With that in mind, this week's preview video is a little bit more vague than usual - but we see Silas (Jeff Rawle) looking creepy, Brendan (Emmett Scanlan) wanting to confront the sinister grandfather, Lynsey (Karen Hassan) alone in the woods (more)...
- 9/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Bronagh Waugh has claimed that she and her fellow cast members are in the dark over the future of the soap's ongoing serial killer storyline. Since Christmas, viewers have seen sinister Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle) prove a dangerous presence in the village - murdering innocent student India Longford and con artist Rebecca Massey. Silas has also terrorised Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) as she suspects he is the killer, but Waugh's character Cheryl Brady has refused to stand by her friend as she makes her allegations. Speaking to Pa about the plot's future, Waugh commented: "All we know, to avoid leaks, is that he will strike again - someone is going and none of us know who it might be. "We (more)...
- 8/26/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks killer Silas Blissett takes his harassment of Lynsey to new heights in tonight's episode of the soap, leaving her even more isolated. Having planted a camera in the flat, Silas (Jeff Rawle) is now in a better position than ever to sneak in when he's least likely to be caught and he takes full advantage of this to leave a hateful message on Lynsey's bedroom mirror. Later, just as Lynsey (Karen Hassan) plans to get back in Brendan's good books by cooking a meal for him and Declan, Silas strikes again by breaking in and (more)...
- 8/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has revealed how show favourite Brendan Brady first becomes involved in the ongoing serial killer storyline. Last week, Emmett Scanlan - who plays Brendan - spoke of how his bad boy character could go "toe-to-toe" with sinister Silas Blissett in forthcoming episodes. At the weekend, meanwhile, Digital Spy confirmed that Brendan starts to see Silas in a new light just as Hassan's character Lynsey Nolan leaves the village for some time out following the grandfather's attempts to terrorise her. Speaking of the twist, Hassan told All About Soap: "Brendan is very territorial. When Lynsey is leaving, he sees Silas loitering in an alleyway watching her and he starts to think there's something odd about him." However, the actress added that Brendan will not see the full extent of Silas's (more)...
- 8/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has revealed her excitement over her character's central role in the soap's ongoing serial killer storyline. The actress's alter ego Lynsey Nolan is currently the only resident in the village who suspects that affable grandfather Silas Blissett is responsible for the grisly murders which have rocked the area in the past year. Next week's episodes of the Channel 4 soap see Lynsey and Silas's war enter a new phase as the nurse decides that she has to stop her arch-nemesis from claiming any more victims. "When Silas realises that Lynsey's on his case again, he basically tells her to bring it on," Hassan told Inside Soap. "He gets off on the idea that she's trying to stop him from killing again - it makes the game a lot more interesting." She continued: "Now that Lynsey's entered (more)...
- 8/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' ongoing serial killer storyline has been pretty quiet recently, but if the latest spoilers emerging are anything to go by, it sounds as if Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle) will start getting back to his sinister best next month. Irish nurse Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) is currently the only village resident who has an inkling that all is not right with the 'affable' grandfather, and All About Soap and Soaplife now both reveal that she'll get back into Silas's bad books when he catches her looking at his hospital records. After trying to scare off Lynsey with a menacing warning, Silas goes on to recruit budding journalist Nancy Hayton (Jessica Fox) to do an undercover investigation (more)...
- 7/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Karen Hassan has confirmed that vengeful Silas Blissett will soon have Cheryl Brady in his sinister sights as his dark storyline continues. Earlier this month, Hassan's character Lynsey discovered Silas's true colours when he broke into her flat and attacked her. She later spread the word about his behaviour around the village, although few people believed her story. In a new interview with All About Soap, Hassan revealed that Silas (Jeff Rawle) soon seizes an opportunity to get even with Lynsey when he spots her handing over diet pills to Cheryl Brady (Bronagh Waugh). She explained: "Lynsey buys the pills for Cheryl off the internet, which is completely innocent. But Silas spots Lynsey giving the pills to Cheryl and sees an opportunity to get his own back. His evil instincts kick in once again and he slyly swaps Cheryl's (more)...
- 3/29/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan has claimed that his character Gilly Roach is moving on from late wife Steph too quickly. Next week's episodes of the Channel 4 soap see Gilly grow closer to Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) as they have a steamy encounter in the hot tub at Look Sharpe. In an interview with Inside Soap, Quinlan explained: "Gilly has a new job at Look Sharpe as a personal trainer and invites Lynsey for a free session. "Lynsey's looking pretty good when she turns up, so Gilly gets a bit sweaty and hot under the collar - and she ends up hopping into the tub (more)...
- 2/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Cheryl Cole attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Hannah Tointon attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Matt Cardle attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Gillian Wright attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Karen Hassan attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright by Solarpix / PR Photos. Jennie McAlpine attending the National Television Awards 2011 at the O2 Arena in London.Photo copyright...
- 1/30/2011
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Karen Hassan found joining the cast of 'Hollyoaks' an ''overwhelming'' experience. The actress - who plays newcomer Lynsey Nolan in the hit Channel 4 soap - admitted appearing in 'Hollyoaks Later' two years ago as Cheryl Brady's (Bronagh Waugh) gave her the opportunity to get to know her fellow cast members, and meant she was ''more relaxed'' when she joined the show on a full-time basis two months ago. She said: ''The first time I came over it was surreal because obviously, I was a big fan of the show, so it was a bit overwhelming, but then when I came back ..
- 8/17/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Hollyoaks' rejuvenation process is continuing this week as show bosses officially announced the signings of three more cast members. Cheryl's brother Brendan, McQueen cousin Bart and Hollyoaks Later character Lynsey have all begun filming with the Channel 4 teen soap and are due to arrive on screen at the beginning of August. Actor Emmett Scanlan takes on the role of the soap's new bad boy Brendan Brady. Evil to the core, Brendan knows no bounds and will happily do anything and everything to ensure he reaches his end game. His scheming, manipulative tendencies are clear to those who don't know him, while his sister Cheryl (Bronagh Waugh) won't hear a bad word said against him. Cheryl's best friend Lynsey - played by Karen Hassan, below right - also turns up in the village at the same time and manages to ruffle a few feathers (more)...
- 6/25/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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