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One of the most watched programs on Netflix (which is the world’s biggest streaming service) is Cocomelon, a kid’s show if you are a parent you probably know that it is one of the most boring things to watch but you have to because the kids love the bright colors and simple stories. What if I told you that Netflix also has brilliant kids shows that you will also find entertaining? So, if you are looking for compelling stories, complex characters, and an entertaining time here are the best kid’s shows on Netflix you can find right now.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Credit – Nickelodeon

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated fantasy action-adventure comedy-drama series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. The Nickelodeon series is set in a fantasy world divided by four nations the Water Tribe,...

“You dabbled with aliens,” declares creature that had been posing as an alien hunter named Victor Kennedy. “Now meet the genuine article.”

It’s hard to put into words just how upsetting that genuine article is. Unsightly grey flesh drips from his shoulders and head, so that he resembles more a sentient glob of moldy yogurt than an actual person. Comedian Peter Kay makes his character even more upsetting by bearing his teeth and sticking out his tongue. And that’s before revealing that the faces of his victims protrude from his body still screaming for help, including a character noted for her sweetness stuck to his bottom.

#StayFarAwayFrom the Abzorbaloff! pic.twitter.com/32hP0JPVbL

— John Lane (@JohnFPLane) May 9, 2016

Somehow, the worst part of the monster, dubbed the Abzorbaloff, is his behind-the-scenes origin. The Abzorbaloff design came from a child who won a contest through the long-running kid’s show Blue Peter.

In the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, the Doctor meets many people on their adventures throughout time and space. Unfortunately, not all of them survive the enemies they encounter whenever they step out of the Tardis. After all, Daleks and Cybermen and the Master don't care who ends up collateral damage. Still, many fan-favorite characters have died senseless deaths at their hands, or at the hands of things even worse.

Doctor Who has a habit of giving viewers very sympathetic and likeable characters and then killing them off just as audiences have fully embraced them. This raises the stakes for Doctor Who fans, but it sometimes results in characters (particularly female characters) being killed in order to further the Doctor's storyline and make them sad. Many of these characters got meaningful deaths, but there's no denying that too often their deaths were more about the Doctor, or his companions or enemies,...

BBC Three have commissioned Galaxy Dance, its first original animation in over 20 years. Here are the details:

In 2003, BBC Three, then a new channel, commissioned Monkey Dust, one of the darkest animated series ever seen on British television.

Written by Shaun Pye and Harry Thompson, it was a sketch show that handled many taboo topics and featured a cast which included Simon Greenall, Sharon Horgan, Morwenna Banks, Rebecca Front, Frances Barber and Kate Robbins. The show ran for three series between 2003 and 2005 and has become a cult classic.

Now, BBC Three have commissioned its first original animation in over 20 years.

The synopsis for the new show, Galaxy Dance, reads as follows:

Galaxy Dance is set amid Eurovision 2989, with the interstellar dance competition seeing a myriad of alien groups and Earth’s human band competing for a prize fund so gigantic it could save the planet from extinction. The only issue...

From the creators of Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Chicken Run comes Early Man, where the Bronze Age meets the Stone Age.

The story follows a happy-go-lucky caveman named Dug (Eddy Redmayne), who is fighting to save his home from the evil Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age city. Dug enlists the help of his trusty sidekick Hogknob, a fearless rebel named Goona (Maisie Williams), and the members of his tribe including Chief Bobnar (Timothy Spall), Treebor (Richard Ayoade,) Magma (Selina Griffiths), Asbo (Johnn Vegas), Barry (Mark Williams), Gravelle (Gina Yashere) and Eemak (Simon Greenall), in order to save his tribe...

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Aardman and StudioCanal are ramping up the marketing campaign for this months release of Early Man by releasing a set of five character posters for the film.

Related: Early Man News and Trailers

The new prehistoric comedy adventure from four-time Academy Award® -winning director Nick Park and Aardman is set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

Leading Dug’s tribe of lovable misfits is Chief Bobnar (Timothy Spall) who is joined by Treebor (Richard Ayoade), Magma (Selina Griffiths), Asbo (Johnny Vegas), Barry (Mark Williams), Gravelle (Gina Yashere), Eemak (Simon Greenall) and Grubup (Richard Webber). Maisie Williams voices Goona, the gallant and indomitable rebel...

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for director Nick Park’s Early Man.

Get ready for the Battle for the Ages – starring Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall.

Early Man is the new prehistoric comedy adventure from four-time Academy Award-winning director Nick Park and Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Shot in Aardman’s own distinctive style, the film will take audiences on an extraordinary journey into an exciting new world unleashing an unforgettable tribe of unique and funny new characters voiced by an all-star British cast.

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, ‘Early Man’ tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

Leading Dug’s tribe of...

Lionsgate and Aardman Animation have released the new trailer and poster for Early Man, a new stop-motion animated comedy that shows the transition between the Stone Age and the Bronze Age. Set at the dawn of time, when dinosaurs and wooly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of how one plucky caveman unites his tribe against a mighty enemy and saves the day! Summit Entertainment, StudioCanal, Aardman Animations and The British Film Institute present Early Man, an Aardman production that marks director Nick Park's (creator of Wallace and Grommit) first feature film since Academy Award winning Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit.

Early Man unleashes an unforgettable cast of hilarious new animated characters, lead by Dug, voiced by Eddie Redmayne. Indomitably cheerful and optimistic, this scrawny but big-hearted young hero is a can-do caveman with boundless enthusiasm and an unwavering belief that anything's possible.

Early Man is the new prehistoric comedy adventure from four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Shot in Aardman’s own distinctive style, the film will take audiences on an extraordinary journey into an exciting new world unleashing an unforgettable tribe of unique and funny new characters voiced by an all-star British cast.

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

Leading Dug’s tribe of lovable misfits Is Chief Bobnar (Timothy Spall) who is joined by Treebor (Richard Ayoade), Magma (Selina Griffiths), Asbo (Johnny Vegas), Barry (Mark Williams), Gravelle (Gina Yashere), Eemak (Simon Greenall) and Grubup (Richard Webber).

Early Man,...

In early 2018, we’ll be treated with a pair of highly-promising stop-motion animations. Before Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs arrives in April, Nick Park and Aardman Animations will head back to the prehistoric era in Early Man, which depicts the adventures of a caveman and his sidekick. Ahead of a February release, the full trailer trailer has arrived.

Complete with a varied ensemble and wealth of locations, it’ll be hard for the company to top the Shaun the Sheep movie, but we’ll find out in just a few months. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, and Timothy Spall, as well as “The Tribe,” played by Richard Ayoade, Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, and Simon Greenall, check out the trailer and poster below.

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman hero...

Aardman Animations have unveiled a trailer for their new feature length film 'Early Man.' Directed by Nick Park it features the voice talents of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, Timothy Spall, Richard Ayoade, Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall and Richard Webber.

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, 'Early Man' ells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

'Early Man' opens in Irish and UK cinemas on January 26, 2018, February 16, 2018 for the Us.

Lionsgate has picked up the U.S. rights to the prehistoric caveman animation film Early Man, voiced by Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams, among other Hollywood stars.

Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit director Nick Park's long-awaited return to the big screen will be released by the studio's Summit Entertainment label. A Feb. 16, 2018, release in the U.S. is planned, to follow Studiocanal’s European release nearly a month earlier on Jan. 18.

Timothy Spall and Richard Ayoade also voice the upcoming comedy adventure from Aardman Animations and StudioCanal. Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall...

Author: Jon Lyus

Fans of incorrect lower limb attire, facial decortication and enormous Lycan-Lapine crossbreeds will be pleased this morning. Aardman’s Co-founder Peter Lord (and Master) has told a German VFX conference that he ‘absolutely assumes’ that Nick Park will bring back Wallace and Gromit to your screens soon.

According to THR Lord told the Fmx VFX and animation audience in Stuttgart, Germany recently,

“When Nick’s not drawing cavemen, he’s drawing Wallace & Gromit…I absolutely assume he will do another, but not a feature. I think he found it was too much. I think he liked the half-hour format.”

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit was a stretch for our old pals W&C, though the relentless invention and visual accuity was as mesmerising as ever. That we’ll see more Wallace and Gromit on the small screen is a reassuring sign that Aardman, no matter how far they travel,...

Simon Brew Dec 19, 2017

From the director of Wallace & Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit comes Early Man. Here's the brand new trailer...

Aardman has just released the latest trailer for its upcoming animated movie, Early Man. We're hugely excited about this one, not least because it's the first feature film Nick Park has directed in over a decade. Here's the trailer...

Back in November, it released the third trailer for the film...

Here's the second trailer too, that arrived at the start of September...

From March

We know of two films in the works at one of our favourite animation studios, Aardman, right now. There’s a sequel to the delightful Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. But before that, Nick Park is directing a feature for the first time since Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. This, chums, is mighty exciting news.

The feature in question is Early Man, that...

Meet the ancestors of Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep in this first trailer for Early Man.

Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

Currently in production in Bristol, Hiddleston and Maisie Williams (Goona) will be joined by Timothy Spall, Richard Ayoade, Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall and Richard Webber playing characters from the Bronze Age city.

From Aardman and StudioCanal, the new prehistoric caveman comedy by four-time Academy Award winning director Nick Park opens in cinemas 2018 A.D.

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Aardman and StudioCanal are excited to announce British comedy greats Timothy Spall, Richard Ayoade, Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall and Richard Webber have joined the cast of Early Man alongside international stars Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams. As the voice cast of the tribe, their talent will be showcased in Nick Park's new prehistoric comedy adventure as a new teaser trailer is released worldwide today. Here's what director Nick Park had to say in his statement.

"Today we get to meet Dug's tribe, a loveable bunch of misfits voiced by some exceptional British talent. They're essentially a group of inept cavemen and women including Treebor, played by Richard Ayoade, a gentle giant scared of his own shadow; Magma, Treebor's no nonsense mother voiced by Selena Griffiths and Mark Williams as Barry, whose best friend is a rock. Chief Bobnar, voiced by the brilliant Timothy Spall,...

After being behind some of the best animations of the last few decades, Aardman Animations, and specifically director Nick Park, will return in 2018. This time around, they’ll be heading back to the prehistoric era in Early Man, which depicts the adventures of a caveman and his sidekick. Ahead of a release in 2018, the first teaser trailer has now arrived.

Sporting a playful vibe that will be familiar to anyone that has seen Aardman’s work, we are introduced to our lead characters before a hunt turns into a threat. It’s a delightful, quick look for what’s sure to be among our most-anticipated films next year. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, and Timothy Spall, as well as “The Tribe,” played by Richard Ayoade, Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, and Simon Greenall, check out the trailer below.

Set at the dawn of time, when...

Eddie Redmayne stars in animated feature from the company behind Wallace And Gromit.

Timothy Spall and Richard Ayoade have joined the voice cast of Aardman Animation’s forthcoming feature Early Man.

The company has also released a teaser trailer for the film, which you can watch below or here on mobile.

Eddie Redmayne leads the cast of the prehistoric adventure, which also boasts Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams.

Further voice talent now on the project include Johnny Vegas, Selina Griffiths, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall, and Richard Webber.

Production is currently underway at Aardman’s studios in Bristol on the feature, an animated comedy about a plucky caveman [Redmayne] who unites his tribe against the mighty Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their own game.

Studiocanal is co-financing and will distribute in its own territories - UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand - and will sell worldwide.

The BFI is...

Eddie Redmayne stars in animated feature from the company behind Wallace And Gromit.

Timothy Spall and Richard Ayoade have joined the voice cast of Aardman Animation’s forthcoming feature Early Man.

The company has also released a teaser trailer for the film, which you can watch below or here on mobile.

Eddie Redmayne leads the cast of the prehistoric adventure, which also boasts Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams.

Further voice talent now on the project include Johnny Vegas, Selina Griffiths, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall, and Richard Webber.

Production is currently underway at Aardman’s studios in Bristol on the feature, an animated comedy about a plucky caveman [Redmayne] who unites his tribe against the mighty Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their own game.

Studiocanal is co-financing and will distribute in its own territories - UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand - and will sell worldwide.

The BFI is...

Eddie Redmayne stars in animated feature from the company behind Wallace And Gromit.

Timothy Spall and Richard Ayoade have joined the voice cast of Aardman Animation’s forthcoming feature Early Man.

The company has also released a teaser trailer for the film, which you can watch below or here on mobile.

Eddie Redmayne leads the cast of the prehistoric adventure, which also boasts Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams.

Further voice talent now on the project include Johnny Vegas, Selina Griffiths, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall, and Richard Webber.

Production is currently underway at Aardman’s studios in Bristol on the feature, an animated comedy about a plucky caveman [Redmayne] who unites his tribe against the mighty Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their own game.

Studiocanal is co-financing and will distribute in its own territories - UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand - and will sell worldwide.

The BFI is...

Author: Jon Lyus

The early bird gets the worm, the early man gets the trailer. Which is an appalling way to tell you that Aardman and Studiocanal have just released the first teaser trailer for Nick Park’s new film – Early Man.

The teaser poster was revealed yesterday showcased a number of iconic Aardman characters. Wallace, Gromit, those chickens from Chicken Run, Shaun and a collection of Sheep and leading the pack – Dug and Hognob. They are picking up the baton with this original film from Park and his Bristol team, and the trailer is a solid reminder of why we love their films.

The announcement also came with a number of additions to the cast. Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams were already signed on to lead the voice cast, but a number of British comedy legends have also been announced. Timothy Spall will play Chief Bobnar,...

Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit director Nick Park's long-awaited return to the big screen, the prehistoric caveman animation film Early Man, has added a further crop of British names.

Timothy Spall and Richard Ayoade have joined the previously announced Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams in the upcoming comedy adventure from Aardman and StudioCanal. Selina Griffiths, Johnny Vegas, Mark Williams, Gina Yashere, Simon Greenall and Richard Webber round out the voice cast for the tribe of Dug (Redmayne). 

The latest casting news was unveiled Thursday alongside the first teaser trailer for the film, currently filming at Aardman's studios in Bristol.

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Arriving in theaters this week is Lionsgate's Shaun the Sheep, the latest animated movie from Aardman Animation. To help celebrate this release, we have a contest lined up where fans can win a prize pack that includes a $50 Fandango gift card, so you can see Shaun the Sheep with your friends this weekend. The prize pack also includes children and adult t-shirts, a headband, a book and the Shaun the Sheep soundtrack.

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan, and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home. The voice cast includes Justin Fletcher as Shaun and Timmy, John Sparkes as The Farmer and Bitzer, Omid Djalili as Trumper,...

The Affair: Sky Atlantic, 9pm

The drama continues on The Affair as Noah (Dominic West) turns to waitress Alison (Ruth Wilson) for help with his novel.

Noah and Alison's local tour proves to be more dangerous than they had expected - and meanwhile, Alison's husband Cole (Joshua Jackson) takes a stand on behalf of the community.

Newzoids: ITV, 9pm

It's the season finale of puppet show Newzoids, with the usual hilarious satire from Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

Following the general elections, the show impersonates the main political leaders, as well as the usual pop singers, sports personalities and TV stars.

Castle: Alibi, 9pm

The season seven premiere of detective drama show, Castle, kicks off where action left off at the end of last series at Kate and Castle's wedding.

Kate (Stana Katic) finds herself struggling to solve the toughest case of...

Newzoids: ITV, 9pm

First in the series of the satirical sketch show featuring a blend of puppetry and animation.

Expect pokes at politicians and the royal family as well as TV, music and sports stars, and the voice talents of impressionists Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

The Island with Bear Grylls: Channel 4, 9pm

The men's team face tough challenges this week, as they struggle to survive without necessities on the island.

A rivalry breaks out between builders Paul and Andy, and two of the islanders are swept off the rocks while fishing in a dangerous stretch of coastline.

The Vampire Diaries: ITV2, 9pm

Luke (Chris Brochu) and Liv (Penelope Mitchell) plead with their father to allow Jo (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) and Kai (Chris Wood) take their place in the merge ceremony.

Caroline's (Candice Accola) plan has devastating results, leading Jo to set out...

Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson have made their names with their impressions of the famous faces all around us - and now they're back to provide more familiar voices in ITV's new satirical, topical puppet show Newzoids.

But how is it different from the classic series Spitting Image? Who is the best political leader to impersonate? And why did Michael McIntyre freak out at his impression? Digital Spy sat down with Jon and Debra to find out the answers to all those questions and more...

So how is this not Spitting Image?

Jon: "It's got a 21st century feel to it. It's a different rack of characters which generates a different style of joke. It's faster, somehow. And it just sort of reflects the whole coalition, social media generation. Nowadays, the puppets have got more of a spikiness, more of an edgy exaggeration to them. And of course, the comedy...

W1A will debut on BBC Two later this month.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will bring Ian Fletcher back to TV screens on Wednesday, March 19 at 10pm.

W1A - the follow-up to Twenty Twelve - will follow Ian after the London 2012 Olympics in his new role as the BBC's Head of Values.

Ian faces immediate challenges in the first episode as Mebyon Kernow activist Nigel Trescott (Simon Greenall) complains that Cornwall is under-represented on the BBC, provoking dissent among regional presenting talent. PR executive Siobhan Sharpe of Perfect Curve (Jessica Hynes) is called in to help smooth over the situation.

Meanwhile, entertainment producer Lucy Freeman (Nina Sosanya) encounters difficulties as she tries to secure the services of Clare Balding for a new flagship show called Britain's Tastiest Village.

Sarah Parish, Hugh Skinner, Jason Watkins and Monica Dolan will also feature in the four-part series.

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Magnolia Pictures has released a domestic trailer and poster for director Declan Lowney’s new film Alan Partridge. The movie is based on the Alan Partridge character made famous by Steve Coogan, and finds the radio and TV personality having a nervous breakdown in Dundee. Though I haven’t been familiar with the character previously, this trailer is quite funny and the pic looks to be a swell showcase of Coogan’s comedic talents. Hit the jump to watch the trailer and to check out the domestic poster. The film also stars Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Colm Meaney, and Tim Key. Alan Partridge will be available on iTunes starting February 27th and opens in U.S. theaters on April 4th. Here’s the official synopsis for Alan Partridge: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV.

Directed by Declan Lowney and starring Steve Coogan, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Colm Meaney and Tim Key, Magnolia Pictures will release Alan Partridge on iTunes/OnDemand February 27th and in theaters April 4, 2014. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book, 'Bouncing Back', subsequently remaindered and pulped. Alan Partridge finds Alan at the center of a siege, when a disgruntled fellow DJ (Colm Meaney) decides to hold their station hostage after learning that he’s getting sacked by the new management. The character Alan Partridge first appeared over twenty years ago as a BBC sports reporter on the...

Directed by Declan Lowney and starring Steve Coogan, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Colm Meaney and Tim Key, Magnolia Pictures will release Alan Partridge on iTunes/OnDemand February 27th and in theaters April 4, 2014. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book, 'Bouncing Back', subsequently remaindered and pulped. Alan Partridge finds Alan at the center of a siege, when a disgruntled fellow DJ (Colm Meaney) decides to hold their station hostage after learning that he’s getting sacked by the new management. The character Alan Partridge first appeared over twenty years ago as a BBC sports reporter on the...

A feature length version of Alan Partridge has been in the pipeline for years, but according to creator and star Steve Coogan, the timing was never quite right. For those of you out of the loop, Veteran broadcaster Alan Partridge (Coogan) is currently working as a mid-morning DJ at North Norfolk Digital. The station is being taken over by a new media conglomerate, and after a series of unexpected events, Alan finds himself at the heart of a violent siege. Can the radio and TV legend talk down disgruntled colleague Pat Farrell (Colin Meaney), or will this Hectic Danger Day end the career of Norfolk's very own Alpha Papa? Directed by Declan Lowney (Father Ted), and written by Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons, Steve Coogan, Armando Lannucci and Peter Baynham, Alpha Papa brings back all your favourite Alan Partridge characters and throws a few new ones into the mix. TV to...

A new Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa behind-the-scenes character featurette has been unveiled.

The three-minute video, which focuses on Alan's Pa Lynn Benfield (Felicity Montagu) and friend Michael (Simon Greenall), is part of the bonus content included on the film's DVD release.

It includes interviews with creator Steve Coogan and writer Armando Iannucci, who can be seen discussing the unspoken "affection" Alan and long-suffering assistant Lynn have for each other.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is out now on DVD in the UK and will receive a Us theatrical release in early 2014.

Coogan recently admitted that he may "re-animate" Alan Partridge for an Alpha Papa sequel.

"There's definitely some possibility of Alan having another outing, and what it is I don't know," the comedian told Digital Spy.

"He's not dead, we've not killed him. We deliberately didn't kill him - he's like a vampire, we put him in a coffin, he's kept...

Stars: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Anna Maxwell Martin, Sean Pertwee, Jessica Knappett, Darren Boyd, Monica Dolan, Nigel Lindsay | Written by Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons, Peter Baynham, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci | Directed by Declan Lowney

When it comes to British television if you were to mention Steve Coogan even the most cynical of fan would smile, he is just that type of man. He is a man who will give his all for comedy, and maybe even take a moment to be dramatic if the moment calls for it (think Philomena). The fact is though there will always be a few characters that we will all remember, and no this time it’s not Paul Calf it is in fact Alan Partridge who has his moment to shine in Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.

The safest story for Alan to make a return would probably be him trying to get back onto the BBC yet again,...

A sports broadcaster, chatshow host, radio DJ and best-selling author, Alan Partridge switched gears to feature films earlier this year with the release of his first movie Alpha Papa.

To mark the DVD and Blu-ray release of his big screen smash hit, Digital Spy asked Norfolk's finest to tell us his favourite movies. He gave us four, and assured us at the time of writing he was about to watch Pacific Rim...

Annie (1982)

"The 1982 musical Annie reads like a Who's Who of the cast of Annie, but for me it's all about one performance: flame-headed ingénue Aileen Quinn played the title role, and like Daddy Warbucks himself, I was quite quite taken by her. On the advice of family and friends and myself, I waited until she turned 18 in 1989 before I even attempted to become pen pals with her. I wrote to her three times, but left it there."

Splash...

A sports broadcaster, chatshow host, radio DJ and best-selling author, Alan Partridge switched gears to feature films earlier this year with the release of his first movie Alpha Papa.

To mark the DVD and Blu-ray release of his big screen smash hit, Digital Spy asked Norfolk's finest to tell us his favourite movies. He gave us four, and assured us at the time of writing he was about to watch Pacific Rim...

Annie (1982)

"The 1982 musical Annie reads like a Who's Who of the cast of Annie, but for me it's all about one performance: flame-headed ingénue Aileen Quinn played the title role, and like Daddy Warbucks himself, I was quite quite taken by her. On the advice of family and friends and myself, I waited until she turned 18 in 1989 before I even attempted to become pen pals with her. I wrote to her three times, but left it there."

Splash...

Laserbeams, a Roachford CD and massive dancing Alans illuminate an East Anglian crowd for 'the biggest turning-on of lights since the end of the three-day week'

A giant image of Alan Partridge's face that shoots 25m dancing Alans into the sky is the highlight of this year's Norwich Christmas lights display.

Hundreds of people – a crowd that might have rather disappointed Steve Coogan's famously egocentric radio jock, sport presenter and chat show host – turned out to see the festive display switched on by BT Sport frontman Jake Humphrey last night. Christmas Alan also "performs" a version of the song Cuddly Toy by 90s pop-funk band Roachford, in a nod to his lip-synch scene at the beginning of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, in which he drives to his hometown of Norwich.

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Partridge was unable to attend the event himself, but his geordie friend Michael (Simon Greenall...

The face of Alan Partridge has been used for this year's Norwich Christmas lights display.

Steve Coogan's fictional radio DJ appears in an eight-metre-high light sculpture, which sings Roachford's 'Cuddly Toy' and features a laser projection.

Hundreds of people turned out to see Jake Humphrey switch on the Christmas lights in Norwich.

The lasers shot from Alan's eyes projected 80ft giant dancing Alans across the town centre and into the skies.

Partridge was unable to attend the event, but his friend Michael (Simon Greenall) read out a note from the star, saying: "Dear people of Norwich, and to a lesser extent anyone here from Suffolk - welcome!

"I'm genuinely heart-broken not to be there with you, but it's quiz night at the Rose & Crown and I'm the designated driver. You're about to witness the biggest turning on of lights since the end of the three-day week.

"The electricity...

One of the many joys of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa was seeing old favourites from the TV show crop up again. Alongside Partridge's long-suffering assistant Lynn and DJ nemesis Dave Clifton, Simon Greenall returned to steal scenes as 'Geordie' Michael.

We last saw Michael launching himself off Cromer Pier to provide a distraction in Alpha Papa's tense stand-off, and although the end credits told us his body was never found, Greenall insisted that there's a good chance he could "emerge from the sea" to reunite with Partridge.

Discussing the lasting appeal of Partridge, Greenall said: "We all know our local TV presenter, that's what he is, we've grown up with him in our living rooms. He's also an eternal loser, which we love. He's never really going to come out on top.

"At the end of Alpha Papa he achieved some kind of happiness, there's a kind of contented moment at the end.

One of the many joys of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa was seeing old favourites from the TV show crop up again. Alongside Partridge's long-suffering assistant Lynn and DJ nemesis Dave Clifton, Simon Greenall returned to steal scenes as 'Geordie' Michael.

We last saw Michael launching himself off Cromer Pier to provide a distraction in Alpha Papa's tense stand-off, and although the end credits told us his body was never found, Greenall insisted that there's a good chance he could "emerge from the sea" to reunite with Partridge.

Discussing the lasting appeal of Partridge, Greenall said: "We all know our local TV presenter, that's what he is, we've grown up with him in our living rooms. He's also an eternal loser, which we love. He's never really going to come out on top.

"At the end of Alpha Papa he achieved some kind of happiness, there's a kind of contented moment at the end.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is directed by Declan Lowney and starring Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall and Sean Pertwee. The film is available on DVD and Blu-ray on December 2nd.

To celebrate we are giving away three copies of the DVD.

We have three copies of the Blu-ray to give away.

12 Hostages 24 Hours 1 Partridge The film to own this Christmas When Alan’s radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a hilarious chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege. Will Alan talk round disgruntled colleague Pat Farrell? Will there be shots fired in anger? Will Alan become a public hero or simply another footnote in the history of broadcasting?

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What is the name of Alan’s radio station?...

Magnolia Pictures announced today that Alan Partridge (released as Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in the U.K.) will be released domestically in early 2014. Take a look at the trailer and the international trailer that debuted earlier this year, then read the official press release for more details.

The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired North American rights to Alan Partridge, a new comedy starring Steve Coogan as the titular Alan Partridge, a beloved cult character he created over twenty years ago. The film is a hit in the UK, where it was released on August 7th, and it will have its North American premiere at the 2013 New York Film Festival next month.

A Baby Cow/Studiocanal production, Alan Partridge was directed by Declan Lowney, and written by Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Peter Baynham. Producers are Kevin Loader and Henry Normal,...

The distributor has set an early 2014 release for the UK comedy smash following a North American rights deal with StudioCanal.

Alan Partridge, based on Norfolk’s notorious fictitious broadcaster created by Steve Coogan some 20 years ago, will receive its North American premiere at the 2013 New York Film Festival.

The first feature outing for Partridge sees the gaffe-prone former BBC talk show host embroiled in a siege at a radio station involving a disgruntled former employee. Colm Meaney, Simon Greenall and Felicity Montagu also star.

Declan Lowney directed the Baby Cow/Studiocanal production from a screenplay by Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons, Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Peter Baynham.

Kevin Loader and Henry Normal produced and Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons, Iannucci, Danny Perkins, Joe Oppenheimer and Christine Langan served as executive producers.

“As big fans of Steve Coogan and the talented crew at Baby Cow, we are very excited to be working on this incredibly funny film,” said Magnolia...

Comfortably broadcasting at North Norfolk Digital alongside Sidekick Simon (Tim Key), former chatshow host, Bond enthusiast and Bouncing Back author Alan Partridge is one of the leading lights of North Norfolk Digital. But when media conglomerate Glendale Media (their emptiness exemplified by meaningless motto ‘The way you want it to be’), takes over the station and instigates a revamp, Alan’s job is in jeopardy. Driving gloves in tow, the hero of the ‘Wales of the East’ convinces the new board that dinosaur DJ Pat Farrell (an excellent Colm Meaney) is the best culprit for redundancy, with a succinct argument – ‘Just Sack Pat’, scrawled in red marker pen on a flip chart.

Later, Pat reacts violently and besieges the radio station, demanding that Alan’s appointed as chief hostage negotiator. It’s time for Norfolk’s favourite son to forget about his Nandos Efficiency System, Roachford sing-alongs and radio discussions...

★★★★☆ British comedian Steve Coogan's beloved Norwich-based media whore Alan Partridge has bounced back numerous times over his 21-year career, first appearing on Radio 4 before moving on to star in a plethora of TV and internet debacles. The self-proclaimed king of chat now makes his big screen debut in Declan Lowney's faithful and hilarious Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013). A permanent fixture at North Norfolk Digital ("North Norfolk's best music mix"), Alan couldn't be happier. That is until corporate big boys Gordale Media buy up the station, with the specific aim of appealing to a younger, hipper audience.

Now firmly in the firing line, Alan decides to put forward his colleague, Pat (Colm Meaney), for redundancy. Unfortunately, Pat takes the news badly and decides to hold the staff of the station hostage. Yet, where many see disaster, Alan sees opportunity. Neatly expanding the character from its TV and radio roots,...

Steve Coogan is making his feature debut as the renowned character, Alan Partridge, the role for which he is best known to many people. Partridge’s feature debut in Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is just a few days from its arrival on the big screen on our shores, and the early reviews have been a little mixed – you can read our own review here.

Fans of Coogan’s previous work on the character have been looking forward to this for years, and it will be interesting to see how they receive it when it lands in cinemas next week. And ahead of its release, a new TV spot has surfaced with Coogan naturally front and centre.

Alan Partridge has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book,’Bouncing Back’, subsequently remaindered and pulped.

TV's former King of Chat Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) is now comfortably installed as a daytime DJ in broadcasting backwater North Norfolk Digital. However, he's thrust back into the media spotlight when sacked colleague Pat Farrell (Colm Meaney) takes twelve hostages in a desperate protest at the station being taken over by a corporate conglomerate. British TV's finest comedy creation sublimely makes the transition to the big screen in a hilarious outing that sees the return of put-upon Pa Lynn (Felicity Montagu), clueless Geordie Michael (Simon Greenall) and long suffering sidekick Simon (Tim Key).

Director: Declan Lowney; Screenwriters: Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons; Starring: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Felicity Montagu, Sean Pertwee, Simon Greenall; Running time: 90 mins; Certificate: 15

Alan Partridge has shown himself to be nothing if not versatile in his two-decade broadcasting career. Steve Coogan's iconic comedy creation has cropped up as sports reporter on The Day Today, chatshow host on the short-lived Knowing Me, Knowing You) and down-and-out TV star in I'm Alan Partridge.

The character has returned with renewed vigour in recent years, spearheaded by fresh writers - twins Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons - who were the driving force behind the gutbustingly-funny autobiography I, Partridge, webcam series Mid Morning Matters and Norfolk documentary Welcome to the Places of My Life. Resilient through multiple mediums, it was inevitable that Alan would find his way to the silver screen.

Alpha Papa keeps things parochial for Partridge - he's...

Director: Declan Lowney; Screenwriters: Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Rob Gibbons, Neil Gibbons; Starring: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Felicity Montagu, Sean Pertwee, Simon Greenall; Running time: 90 mins; Certificate: 15

Alan Partridge has shown himself to be nothing if not versatile in his two-decade broadcasting career. Steve Coogan's iconic comedy creation has cropped up as sports reporter on The Day Today, chatshow host on the short-lived Knowing Me, Knowing You) and down-and-out TV star in I'm Alan Partridge.

The character has returned with renewed vigour in recent years, spearheaded by fresh writers - twins Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons - who were the driving force behind the gutbustingly-funny autobiography I, Partridge, webcam series Mid Morning Matters and Norfolk documentary Welcome to the Places of My Life. Resilient through multiple mediums, it was inevitable that Alan would find his way to the silver screen.

Alpha Papa keeps things parochial for Partridge - he's...

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa has held its world premiere at Norwich's Anglia Square.

Steve Coogan appeared in character as the North Norfolk Digital DJ to promote the comedy movie, which marks the first time his iconic comedy creation has ventured onto the big screen.

Partridge sported a sleeveless sky blue safari suit offset against a pink tie and brown loafers for the red carpet event in Norfolk. The DJ will attend the film's unveiling at London's Leicester Square later this evening.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa sees the titular broadcaster caught up in a siege after veteran DJ Pat Farrell reacts angrily to losing his job during the station's takeover by conglomerate Gordale Media.

The comedy was written by Armando Iannucci, Neil Gibbons, Rob Gibbons and Coogan, and opens in UK cinemas on August 7.

Partridge regulars Felicity Montagu (Lynn Benfield), Tim Key (Sidekick Simon), Simon Greenall (Geordie Michael) and Dave Clifton...

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is just a few weeks from hitting the big screen on our shores, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it’s received when it does.

The full-length trailer that launched last month has been received with mixed reactions amongst people I’ve been talking to, and I have a feeling that the long-awaited film will have the same response in a few weeks’ time.

Following that recent new trailer, the first clip from the film has launched, via Yahoo Movies UK, giving us a look at Steve Coogan reprising his iconic role.

Alan Partridge has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book,’Bouncing Back’, subsequently remaindered and pulped.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa portrays the events of the greatest low-to-high-ebb spectrum...