Archive for ‘Karen Gillan’
February 1st, 2012
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Karen Gillan’s latest drama, We’ll Take Manhattan, is now available to buy on DVD.

The 90 minute film aired last week on BBC4, and follows the story of Jean Shrimpton’s explosive love affair with British photographer David Bailey. Set in the 60s, Karen portrays the model alongside Aneurin Barnard and Helen McCrory, in a tale of how two people accidentally changed the world of fashion forever. Buy the DVD of We’ll Take Manhattan on Amazon now!

What did you think of Karen’s peformance in We’ll Take Manhattan? Let us know below…

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January 28th, 2012
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Karen Gillan has admitted that working on Doctor Who has given her the best years of her life so far.

The actress is to leave her role as Amy, but has noted that the time is right for her to depart, because her character’s story has now reached its “natural end”.

Speaking at the National Television Awards, where she won the title of Best Female Drama Peformance, she said: “There is a huge part of me that is so, so sad to be leaving.”

She continued: “I don’t regret it, but I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart that I’ve had the best years of my life on this show. I don’t know if I’ll ever have this much fun again. But things to come an end and it’s time to move on to other things.”

Matt Smith also reflected on Karen’s exit, but confirmed that he has no plans to leave himself. “I’m here for the future,” he said. “I love making it. I have no plans to leave.”

Filming for Series 7 – described as “the biggest series ever” – begins next month.

January 28th, 2012
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It’s been a week of triumph for Doctor Who, with both of its stars reigning supreme at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night!

Matt Smith’s portrayal of the Doctor was named as the Best Drama Peformance (Male), with the actor describing it as “a marvellous honour” to win as he went up and accepted his award. He also thanked the crew and fans for their ongoing support. Meanwhile, Karen’s role as Amy earned her the title of Best Drama Peformance (Female) too!

“This just means so much to me, and I am terrified right now,” she said in her speech.

Unfortunately, though, Doctor Who lost out to Downton Abbey for Most Popular Drama…

January 21st, 2012
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Karen Gillan has revealed that she feels the time is right for her to leave Doctor Who, claiming “it’s good to go with your gut instincts”.

The actress will be leaving her role as Amy Pond, alongside her on-screen husband – Arthur Darvill as Rory – during the next series, and has admitted that she is ready to close her eyes and jump. “Even if it doesn’t work out, something good will come out of it,” she noted. “My greatest fear is saying, ‘what if?’. Being in Doctor Who has been so amazing.”

She continued: “I don’t think I will ever have a job that is quite this fun ever again!”

Matt Smith has previously said it’s “disappointing” to be saying goodbye to the Ponds.

Don’t miss Karen featured on the cover of this week’s Radio Times – it’s on sale now!

January 20th, 2012
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John McKay’s predicted that Karen Gillan’s acting career will keep blossoming for many years to come, taking her all the way to Hollywood.

The director worked alongside the actress on the BBC Four drama, We’ll Take Manhattan, which will air next week, and they will work together again on Not Another Happy Ending, the new independent comedy film in which she will play a beautiful and eccentric writer. He has told the Daily Record that she’s got what it takes to go far in the industry.

“She is not just a small screen star, she is a big screen star,” he said. “She really is one of Scotland’s greatest talents and I’m sure she can go all the way. She’s got it.”

Karen will be leaving her role as Amy in Doctor Who in Series 7, airing in the autumn.

January 16th, 2012
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Karen Gillan will be back on our screens next week as Jean Shrimpton in We’ll Take Manhattan, and she has been busy doing the promotional rounds ahead of its broadcast.

The Guardian has a related feature on the actress, in which she discusses her own experiences of modelling, saying she “never cared about” it as a full time career. She also shares her dreams of journeying into space, before admitting that she’s “relieved” to be leaving Doctor Who. Meanwhile, she is also featured in the latest issue of Radio Times.

We’ll Take Manhattan – directed by John McKay – airs on BBC4 on 26th January at 9pm.

January 16th, 2012
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Karen Gillan has promised fans that the Ponds will bow out in “really good” final episodes.

Last month it was announced that the on screen couple will be leaving the TARDIS during the new series, which begins filming next month. Speaking at a press tour in the US, the actress admitted to being “excited and slightly scared” about the prospect of leaving the Doctor behind. “I’m sad, but with any story, it has to come to an end,” she explained. “It was a mutual decision made with me and Steven Moffat.”

She revealed: “We had this lovely dinner and discussed when the best time for me to go was, so it has been decided. They are going to be a few really good episodes.”

Exec producer Caroline Skinner has said Series 7 will be “the biggest series ever”.

What do you think the Doctor’s next companion should be like? Join in the discussion!

January 7th, 2012
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Karen Gillan appeared as a guest on tonight’s The Graham Norton Show, and during her interview she commented on the future of Amy Pond.

It was revealed last month that she’ll be leaving, alongside Arthur Darvill, during the next series, however she admitted that she is still in the dark about how they are to be written out of the series. “I’m gonna do a few more episodes, but it is not actually confirmed when I am actually gonna go,” she said. “So I don’t know, basically.”

When asked if her exit would be Amy dying, she replied: “I have no idea. It is possible.”

Filming for the new series starts next month, for broadcast on BBC One later this year.

January 6th, 2012
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Karen Gillan is a guest on The Graham Norton Show which is airing tonight!

Tune in to BBC One from 10:35pm as the actress spills the beans on her new drama, We’ll Take Manhattan, in which she portrays model Jean Shrimpton. She’ll also no doubt have something to say about last month’s announcement that Amy will be leaving the TARDIS in the next series…

Please note that the programme contains adult humour.

January 2nd, 2012
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That’s right, it’s that time of year again! The shortlist for the 2012 National Television Awards has been revealed, so it’s time, once again, for Whovians to unite!

Doctor Who has been nominated for Most Popular Drama alongside Downton Abbey, Merlin and Waterloo Road, while it’s the Doctor vs. Jack for Male Drama Performance, as Matt Smith goes head to head with John Barrowman, as well as Martin Clunes and David Threlfall. Similarly, Karen Gillan and Eve Myles are up for Female Drama Peformance

The Doctor Who and Torchwood actresses face competition from other nominees, Jaye Jacobs and Suranne Jones. Suranne appeared as Idris in The Doctor’s Wife last year.

Voting is NOW OPEN, and the results will be revealed live on ITV1 on 25th January…

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