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EastEnders makes internet spin-off….
Oct 22nd
EastEnders is venturing beyond TV screens, with an online spin-off series which will take a fresh look at Albert Square through the eyes of young newcomers.
A team of 13 new London writers aged between 17 and 22 created and wrote the online drama – called EastEnders: E20.
The new show will go live in January 2010 in the run-up to EastEnders celebrating its 25th anniversary on February 19.
The web-based series will follow four new teenage characters, whose casting is yet to be announced, who arrive in Albert Square, each searching for an escape from their regular lives.
Those behind the new show said storylines will stand alone so that they can be enjoyed by viewers who don’t normally watch EastEnders.
“Crossover treats” are also promised for regular fans, both in the web series and the popular BBC1 soap.
EastEnders executive producer Diederick Santer said: “These talented writers are creating a whole new Walford, infused with their own experiences of London life.
“A fresh perspective on a British classic, EastEnders: E20 will – I hope – delight new audiences and EastEnders diehards alike.”
EastEnders: E20 will be available at bbc.co.uk/eastenders in January 2010.
Smith eyes soap role…
Oct 19th
Will Smith is eager to land a cameo role in soap opera Eastenders – and has even begged TV bosses to cast him in the show.
The Hollywood superstar became a fan of the series earlier this year when he was in the UK to promote his movie Seven Pounds – and now he’s hooked.
He tells The Sun, “I was just chilling in my hotel and EastEnders was on TV. I literally could not stop watching it. Before I knew it, all I had done was get room service and waste a whole afternoon watching this show I’d never heard of!
“It was so real and gritty. American soaps are all about the beautiful people and being cheesy. This soap had everything. There was fighting, people sleeping around – it had it all going on! I’m a bit busy but when things quieten down I’d love to do a cameo. I could make a big entrance in the pub and be like: ‘Hey, girl let’s take this outside.’”
Christmas murder in EastEnders (Spoiler alert!)…..
Oct 15th
From yahoo.co.uk
There’ll be no silent night in EastEnders this Christmas as a major character is reportedly set to be bumped off in a shock storyline.
The murder will lead to a whodunnit which see several of the show’s favourites come under suspicion.
Viewers of the BBC soap will see Archie Mitchell meet his maker on Christmas day when his body is discovered in the Queen vic.
With a long list of enemies including his daughters Roxy and Ronnie, along with nephew Phil, the police will have their work cut out to find out who is responsible.
An EastEnders’ insider told The Sun: “Since Archie first arrived in Walford he’s managed to lie, cheat and manipulate everyone around him.
“Over the next few months he is set to get even worse – so it’s fair to say he’s made enemies of enough people who’ll be glad to see the back of him.”
Larry Lamb, who plays Archie in the soap, has already filmed his final scenes.
Are you looking forward to this Christmas murder in EastEnders? Who do you think the culprit will be? Let us know what you think…
