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** - Chris will be appearing in season 2 of the US Show "Heroes". This should start in the US on 22 January 2007 and will screen on the BBC next year.
** - According to an article in the Times Online, Chris is set to take the starring role in new version of the popular "Prisoner" TV series. Read the article itself HERE
** - Chris is to appear in Celebrity Pig's new production of "Romeo and Juliet" at The Lowry Studio for two nights - May 15 and May 16. For further details either go to Celebrity Pig Theatre or call 0870 111 2000 for tickets.
** - Chris is to star in a new ITV drama called "Perfect Parents". He will appear alongside Susannah Harker in a thriller about a couple who pretend to be Catholic to get their daughter into a good school, expected to transmit on the network next year. A spokesperson for the show said: "Stuart and Alison don't care about God, they just want the best for their Lucy. But what they thought was a simple lie spirals into fraud, blackmail and murder." Vera Drake and Real Women actress Lesley Manville plays school principal Sister Antonia and David Warner stars as a corrupt priest. The show is being made by ITV Productions and has been written by Doctor Who director Joe Ahearne. Thanks to Christophereccleston.info for the information.
** - NB - The play, "School of Night" has been cancelled. If you have already bought tickets then please contact the ticket supplier as regards refunds. Reason for cancellation is unknown.
** - Congratulations to Chris for winning the Best Actor category at the National Television Awards - congratulations also to Billie Piper for winning Best Actress and Dr Who for picking up the Best Drama award.
** - Chris' time in the Great North Run was 1hr 27mins and 19 seconds - his best ever time. He was the first celebrity finisher.
** - Chris won Best Actor in the TV Quick/TV Choice Awards.
** - Chris will be taking part in the Great North Run on 18 September 2005 and running in aid of Leukaemia Research. Chris is hoping to raise £1000 in sponsorship and he has an online fundraising page for this where you can donate via credit/debit card. Go on! Help Chris reach his target at Chris Eccleston - Leukaemia Research Thanks to ChristopherEccleston.info for this.
** - Chris is voicing a new TV advert for the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. More details at BBC NEWS.
** - Chris has recently filmed the video for the new single by Manchester group, I am Kloot. The song is called "Proof" and will be released on June 21st through Echo Records. A preview of the video is available for download. Click on the following link and scroll down the page for the download - LIVE FOR MUSIC
** - Chris has signed to star in a romantic comedy. It's a new British film called "Double Life" about a man who thinks he loves twin sisters. More details can be found on BBC ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
** - Chris has pledged £10,000 to the Manchester United Supporters Association to try and stop Malcolm Glazer's £800 million takeover of the Club. For more information go to FOOTBALL 365
** - Chris has been announced as an ambassador for learning disability charity, Mencap. As an ambassador he hopes to help Mencap increase public understanding of what learning disability is, challenge discriminatory attitudes, and champion the rights of people with a learning disability, their families and carers. MENCAP PRESS RELEASE
** - RUMOUR: The current rumour doing the rounds in the press is that Chris is lined up for the role of Silas in a new Hollywood version of "The DaVinci Code". Well it's NOT TRUE - Paul Bettany has been announced in the role.
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