A New Supernatural Horror THE FADES Coming To The BBC

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Filming has begun on The Fades, a new supernatural horror made by BBC Drama Production for BBC Three by 2011 RTS Award-winning writer, Jack Thorne (This Is England '86, Skins, The Scouting Book For Boys, Cast Offs).

Iain De Caestecker (River City, Coronation Street) is Paul, a young man who is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that neither his therapist or best friend, Mac, can provide answers for. Worse still, Paul is starting to see the Fades – the spirits of the dead – all around him.

They're everywhere but they can't be seen, smelt, heard or touched by living beings. But now an embittered and vengeful Fade has found a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living and Paul, Mac and their friends and family are all right in the eye of the storm.

But the most terrifying twist is yet to come – the fate of humanity rests in the hands of the two friends who already have enough trouble getting through a day in one piece, let alone saving the world.

Jack Thorne says: "The Fades was born from a trip into executive producer, Sue Hogg's office – she asked me what drama of the last ten years I wished I'd written – I said the American cable show Freaks & Geeks – I was wearing a Ghostbusters t-shirt, she said 'what about Freaks & Geeks meets Ghostbusters'. And I smiled and nodded enthusiastically. But the further we've gone along, and it's been five years since that meeting, the more seriously we've taken the fantasy and the mythology and so the comedy is subtler and a newer, fresher, hopefully more exciting show has emerged. I feel so lucky to be part of the team that's bringing it to the screen – everyone from our location manager to our FX supervisor are so committed and we have such an amazing cast – I'm quite literally in dreamland right now."

Key cast also include: Daniel Kaluuya (Skins, Psychoville, Sucker Punch) playing Mac. Tom Ellis (Miranda, Harley Street, Merlin) is Mark, a teacher under suspicion when his ex-wife Sarah is missing, feared dead. Johnny Harris (This is England '86, Spartacus) is Neil, a lone warrior against the forces of darkness, who becomes Paul's unlikely mentor. Daniela Nardini (This Life, A Street Car Named Desire) is Helen; like Paul she also has an extraordinary ability which will prove useful in the fight to save mankind. Lily Loveless (Skins) is Anna, Paul's twin sister, fierce and uncompromising, she finds being related to someone like Paul rather annoying; Claire Rushbrook (Ashes To Ashes) is Meg, Paul and Anna's mum; Theo Barklem-Biggs (Age Of Heroes, Miranda, EastEnders) is PC Phillip Firth; Jenn Murray (Day Of The Triffids) is Natalie and Sophie Wu (Kick-Ass, The Other Man) plays Jay.

Kate Harwood, BBC Controller Drama Series & Serials, adds: "The minute I read Jack Thorne's script I realised we were in exciting new territory. This is a vision of great imagination and I am thrilled that we have such a talented cast and that we have director Farren Blackburn and a brilliant team who can bring this vision to life... or half life!"

Currently in production for transmission later this year, The Fades (previously titled Touch) is a co-production with BBC America. The 6x60 minute series from BBC Drama Production was commissioned by Danny Cohen in his previous role as Controller, BBC Three and Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning. The director is Farren Blackburn (Episodes 1-3) and Tom Shankland (Episodes 4-6); the producer is Caroline Skinner and executive producer is Susan Hogg.

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BEING HUMAN Returning To BBC Three For Season Four

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Being Human, BBC Three's award-winning and critically acclaimed drama series, written and created by Toby Whithouse, will return for a fourth series next year.

Following the gripping series three finale – in which overnight figures show 1.1m viewers watched Mitchell fall victim to the wolf-shaped bullet – series four will see the aftermath as the housemates return to their home in Barry Island.

The series will also introduce some new faces following the success of recent guest artists Lacey Turner, Robson Green and Michael Socha.

Produced by Touchpaper Wales, part of Zodiak Media Group, the hit drama will fulfil the bloodthirsty appetites of its ongoing committed fan base, but also demonstrate BBC Three's commitment to original UK drama for 16-34 year olds.

Consolidated figures show series three had the biggest series launch to date, with 1.8m viewers. The series sustained an average of 1.4m viewers on television across the run and has an additional 0.4m requests per episode on iPlayer each week.

Becoming Human, Being Human's exclusive online extension drama also made by Touchpaper Wales, has also moved from online to BBC Three for its final episode airing on Sunday 20 March at 9.00pm.

This is BBC Three's most successful multiplatform commission, with over 1.5m views on the red button and online to date.

Harry Lansdown, Acting Controller, BBC Three, says: "Being Human's brilliant mixture of fantasy and everyday life continues to provide must-see, ground breaking drama for BBC Three, and I'm delighted to announce a fourth series for 2012."

Toby Whithouse, Creator and Executive Producer, says: "We were overwhelmed by the response to series three, and so we're absolutely thrilled that the BBC have given us this opportunity to continue our show into a fourth year.

"We've got another intense and epic story lined up for you, with some new faces and old, and even more horror and mayhem and mugs of tea. I can't wait to get started."

Rob Pursey, Executive Producer, Touchpaper Television, says: "Being Human feels like it's taken on a life of its own now, and we are delighted. I've never known a drama develop such a strong relationship with its audience. We're very excited to be making a fourth series."

Eleanor Moran, Executive Producer, BBC Cymru Wales, says: "Following such a dramatic finale, I am thrilled to have Being Human return for a fourth series."

The fourth series of Being Human has 8 x 60-minute episodes and has been commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning and Harry Lansdown, Acting Controller, BBC Three.

Being Human is written by Toby Whithouse (Torchwood, Doctor Who) and the fourth series will be produced by Philip Trethowan. Executive Producers are Toby Whithouse, Rob Pursey, Touchpaper Television, and Eleanor Moran, for BBC Cymru Wales.

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Lenora Crichlow Talks About The Third Season Of BEING HUMAN

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How do viewers meet Annie in the new series, as she was left in purgatory in the series two?

When we see her in episode one she is in a bad way – she is still in purgatory and frantic about what will happen to her. She is crying out for help and you get a sense of her desperation. It doesn't look good for her at the beginning of the series.

How does Annie feel about the move to Barry?

To say she is less than excited would probably be the right thing. I don't think Annie is great with change. She likes her routine, she likes familiar surroundings. The fact that they've moved puts her out a little bit and then she surveys Barry and is even more unenthused. But she gets used to it pretty quickly and it does become her home. She's a good homemaker, Annie, so she can cope.

Do you think she'll miss Bristol?

I think there is an element of that, but also a really nice sense of starting again and a fresh start – which I think they all want and need – and, for Annie, it's a chance to make new memories of a place and wipe the slate clean. There is a lot of stuff that wasn't so great about the place she was in – and Bristol itself – so the move is for the best.

How would you describe the new pad?

Big! Big and really fantastic – we were blown away by the set. It's stunning on and off camera. It felt like being in a big dolls' house and felt very homely for a set. It was much more solid then the last set and on a much bigger scale. The attention to detail is exquisite – I was so impressed.

Will Annie's rescue from purgatory show a different side to her this series?

Definitely. Annie's done a 360. When we meet her in series three, she is much more empowered and secure – and I think that's because the worst thing that could have happened to her has happened. She now has fearlessness about her and a real appreciation for everybody that is in her little life. We definitely see a different side to her this series – she has definitely grown.

How would you describe the new characters?

There are some fantastic new characters in the show. This series really starts to pad out the world that the three of them find themselves in. It becomes a lot more complex and you see the scale of what's going on. It's not just the three of them in a flat anymore; it starts to filter out into the real world. There are some brilliant cameos and brilliant regulars that take us through series three. You'll laugh, cry and drool!

The new characters mean the three of us really start to build up a community, as we realise we are not alone. It's what I'd call an alternative community, which they are introduced to and when they begin to explore and become part of it, it's really exciting. But the three of us are still very much a tight unit.

How has it been working with all the fantastic guest stars?

All the guest stars were pretty amazing. Lacey Turner was fantastic – she was great to work with and a lovely person. We had some great scenes together.

Have there been any memorable scenes this year, any scenes that have been particularly fun to shoot?

There's a scene where Russell has to give us this weird look and I don't know how he does it, but he managed to have everybody in hysterics. Even members of the crew had to step off set. We were just in absolute fits – professionalism went out the window completely!

When you get the scripts have there ever been moments when you think: "I never thought they would take Annie there"?

There are a lot of surprises for Annie in this series. The thing with Toby is you just trust him that much that you don't want to second guess him. I won't lie – everybody has a pop at what they think is going to happen – but he just manages to make everything make sense, it's all very organic.

And I'm always in absolute surprise by what's coming next and it keeps me on my toes. It draws me in. Even if you feel you saw it coming, Toby writes it in such a way that you'll have that "huh?" moment.

But one thing I will say is that you need to stick with series three till the end – the end is a blinder!

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GHOST ADVENTURES - Upcoming Episode Guide

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GHOST ADVENTURES
Premiering Friday September 10th at 9PM

Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Nick Groff, along with equipment technician Aaron Goodwin, search through haunted locations both domestic and international in order to prove the existence of ghosts. During their investigations, the crew acquaint themselves with the general area, interview locals about the hauntings, and place themselves face-to-face with the evil spirits who reportedly occupy these locations during an overnight lockdown.

Best Evidence So Far - Premiere Friday, September 10 @ 9PM

Zak, Nick and Aaron present the best paranormal evidence and the many ways afterlife manifests through their use of scientific equipment from the first two seasons of ‘Ghost Adventures.’

Scariest Moments Special - Premiere Friday, September 10 @ 10PM

The GA Crew reveal’s their most intense, chilling, and intimidating paranormal encounters in the pitch black of darkness armed only with night-vision cameras and investigative equipment.

Gettysburg - Premiere Friday, September 17 @ 9PM

The Ghost Adventures Crew travels to Pennsylvania on the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War. In this special three-part lockdown, the guys attempt to make contact with the spirits of soldiers, the sadistic woman who ran the town's orphanage and the ghosts of the abused children left in her care. From the shallow graves that dot the surrounding hillside to the deepest corners of the orphanage basement, prepare for an in-depth look into the dramatic history of a location that shaped the very fabric of our nation.

Rolling Hills Sanitarium - Premiere Friday, September 24 @ 9PM

Zak, Nick, and Aaron investigate the tuberculosis ward, insane asylum, and geriatric ward of the Rolling Hills Sanitarium.

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GHOST ADVENTURES Gearing Up For An Exciting 3rd Season On The Travel Channel

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On Friday, September 17 at 9PM, paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Nick Groff, along with equipment technician Aaron Goodwin, continue to peel back the history and dark secrets of haunted locations around the world during season three of Travel Channel’s ‘Ghost Adventures.’ By using high-tech scientific equipment, taunting techniques and a keen physical sensitivity to the paranormal, the Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC) is on a mission to prove the existence of ghosts.

In the premiere episode, viewers will learn why Gettysburg, PA is considered one of the most haunted locations in the US. The sudden, violent, and untimely death of thousands of soldiers makes this town a potential hotbed for supernatural activity. During this episode, the GAC travels to Gettysburg on the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War. In this special three-part lockdown, the trio attempts to make contact with the spirits of soldiers, the sadistic woman who ran the town's orphanage and the ghosts of the abused children left in her care. From the shallow graves that dot the surrounding hillside to the deepest corners of the orphanage basement, viewers receive an in-depth look into the dramatic history of a location that shaped the very fabric of our nation.

Throughout the season, the GAC takes viewers to the Rolling Hills Asylum in Huntington Beach, CA; Return to Bobby Mackey’s Music World in Wilder, KY; Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO; Waverly Hills in Louisville, KY; Hill View Manor in New Castle, PA; USS Hornet in Alameda Point, California; La Palazza Mansion in Las Vegas, NV; Vulture Mine in Wickenburg, AZ; Fort Chaffee in Greenwood, AR and Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, CA.

With two seasons of ghost tracking experience under their belts, Bagans, Groff and Goodwin are back to hold the magnifying glass over haunted locations both domestic and international. Before being locked inside each location overnight, the GAC researches the area’s history, interviews locals about the paranormal activity and gets acclimated to their surroundings. After each dusk ‘til dawn lockdown, the crew calls upon a third party expert to aid in thoroughly analyzing the evidence. The professionals range from Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) experts and those who use a scientific monitoring approach to Catholic Bishops.

Viewers can log on to www.travelchannel.com/ghostadventures for full host biographies, episode guides, image slideshows, a crew spotlight, gear guides, and video clips.






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REAL HOUSWIVES Pay A Visit To GHOST HUNTERS

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Ghost Hunters, Syfy’s hugely successful reality series, has announced a trio of special guest investigators. Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Sheree Whitfield, NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak are on the case at the historic Rhodes Hall in Atlanta, GA as they join Jason, Grant and the rest of the team for an unforgettable investigation. The episode is slated to air on Syfy this fall.

Since the series debuted in 2004, viewers have flocked to Syfy on Wednesday nights at 9pm to catch the latest hair-raising cases from the files of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), led by Rhode Island plumbers Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. The first half of season six (airing spring 2010), averaged a 1.9 Household rating, 2.6 million total viewers, 1.6 million Adults 18-49 and 1.6 million Adults 25-54. Its spin-off series, Ghost Hunters International and Ghost Hunters Academy, have continued to cement the Ghost Hunters brand as the top paranormal franchise in cable.

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