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The Official Anthony Head Site NEWS & INFORMATION
 

"As always, Liz and I are at pains not to provide misleading information on this website and therefore choose to wait until jobs are confirmed before announcing them - sorry if this is frustrating for those of you who have caught a whiff of something going down." Tony Head

 

UPCOMING AND AIRING TV/MOVIE APPEARANCES

Latest News 'MERLIN' UK

Anthony will be appearing in a new BBC 1 (UK) 13 x one-hour part series called 'Merlin', which will air on Saturday evenings in September 2008. The series will focus on the early life of Merlin, the wizard featured in the legend of Camelot, and Arthur. Anthony will play Uther Pendragon, the king, and Arthur's father.

The series also stars Michelle Ryan, John Hurt, Santiago Cabrera, and Richard Wilson. They are joined by Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as the young Arthur and Angel Coulby as Guinevere.

To read the BBC Press Release please click here. An air date will be announced when it becomes available.

Merlin

'MERLIN' USA

NBC (USA) announced in their 2008 fall line-up that 'Merlin' will air in the winter of 2008/09 on Sunday nights from 8 - 9pm. A US air date will be announced when it becomes available. For more information please visit the NBC *website.

MERLIN' CANADA

Merlin is scheduled to air on CTV in Canada. A Canadian air date will be announced when available.

Latest News 'MERLIN' AUSTRALIA

'Merlin' is scheduled to air in Australia, on the *TEN network, during 2009.

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REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA - RELEASE DATES

To watch the MOVIE TRAILER - High Speed Internet Users click here. Slow speed click here.

Anthony will be appearing in 'Repo! The Genetic Opera', a horror musical for Lionsgate Films. Anthony plays the lead character, Nathan Wallace/Repo Man, a father during the day and organ repossessor at night.

A Repo! soundtrack is scheduled for release in North America on September 30th, 2008.

The movie is scheduled for release in North America on November 7th, 2008.

The DVD of Repo is scheduled for release in North America in January 2009.

To Repo Page

 
Visit the 'Repo! The Genetic Opera' website here!
© Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate Entertainment

To watch a clip from Repo! click HERE! If you experience difficulties, please click HERE for an alternate format.

To watch the MOVIE TRAILER - High Speed Internet Users click here. Slow speed click here.

To read the press release about 'Repo', please click here.

Be sure to visit our REPO PAGE and check back often for more updates, clips, movie stills, and other Repo! information as we will be updating the page as often as possible. Don't forget to check out the *Repo! The Genetic Opera website!

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NEW TV/MOVIE ROLES

'RIPPER'

We can now confirm that 'Ripper' may be given a green light for development. Although one step nearer the possibility of becoming a reality, it is still subject to there being a script. If made, it would be a one-off 90 minute TV movie.

If and when more information becomes available it will be announced here on Anthony's website.

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UPCOMING AND AIRING RADIO WORK

Latest News 'BLEAK EXPECTATIONS: SERIES 2'

Anthony is starring as Mr Gently Benevolent in the second six part series of 'Bleak Expectations', which started on Thursday, August 7th, from 6.30pm - 7.00pm on BBC Radio 4. Visit the Radio 4 *website for full information and a 'Listen Live/Listen Again' feature.

This is the second volume of Mark Evans's comic Victorian epic, in the style of Charles Dickens – after too much gin. Evil villain Mr Gently Benevolent is brought back from the dead by the terrifying Sternbeater family to destroy the life of young Pip Bin, inventor of the bin and one of the wealthiest young men in Britain.

For full details please visit our 'Bleak Expectations 2' page.

A BBC Audio CD of the second series will be released on October 9th, 2008. Full order details below.

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STAGE PERFORMANCES

There are no stage performances scheduled or confirmed at the present time. Please check back for additional information, or join the Official Anthony Head News Group for immediate updates.

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LATEST DVD/AUDIO RELEASES

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Latest News THE INVISIBLES

The Invisibles was released in the UK, on DVD, on the 14th July, 2008. Copies can be ordered from BBC UK Shop *here.

For a detailed listing of Anthony's Audio Books please visit the Audio page.

Title Release Date *Information
'Sensitive Skin' Complete Series 1 and 2 DVD - UK

TBA

TBA
Manchild: The Complete Collection Box Set 3 Disc DVD UK

6th April, 2009

Copies can be pre-ordered from Amazon UK and various online outlets
'News of Paul Temple' - BBC Audio book - UK

13th November 2008

Anthony is the reader of this BBC Audio book. Copies can be pre-ordered from the BBC Shop *website.
'Bleak Expectations: Series 2' BBC UK Audio CD

9th October 2008

Copies can be pre-ordered from the BBC Shop *website.
'Paul Temple Case Book: Volume One' BBC UK Audio CD

9th October 2008

Anthony is the reader of this BBC Audio book. Copies can be pre-ordered from the BBC Shop *website.
'Sensitive Skin' Complete Series 1 and 2 DVD - North America

5th August 2008

Copies can be ordered from Amazon and various online outlets.
'The Invisibles' DVD - UK

14th July 2008

Copies can be ordered from the BBC Shop *website

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PUBLIC APPEARANCE NEWS

There are no conventions or public appearances scheduled or confirmed at the present time. Please check back for additional information, or join the Official Anthony Head News Group for immediate updates.

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FUNDRAISERS

Latest News CORFU DONKEY RESCUE APPEAL

Corfu Donkey Rescue has launched an international appeal to raise €150,000. Time is running out. CDR has to relocate to new premises. This means purchasing land, acquiring licenses, and building stables, hospital and hay barns. If this target is not achieved Corfu Donkey Rescue will have to close its doors and evict its 50+ four-legged residents. Please check out the CDR *website for more details on how you can help.

Please sign the online petition *HERE. Thank you.

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Click here to help Alfie ALFIE

We fully appreciate that there are many, many people and animals world wide in desperate need of financial and medical help

and we wish that we could help them all but sadly that is an impossible task. Sarah and I are supporting Alfie as his owners were unable to pay for the treatment and as a result Alfie has been 'adopted' by countless dog owners around the UK who are all joining forces to help this gorgeous pup. He lives with his fosterer and you can read his story at the link above. We feel that he deserves a chance and are donating money and items for the raffle. Please join Alfie's ever growing 'family' and support him in any way you can.

"Saving just one dog won't change the world but it surely will change the world for that one dog." Author unknown

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TILLEY FARM TRUST

If you would like to send a donation to Anthony's charity, Tilley Farm Trust, please contact Liz for instructions.

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OPERATION ESTHER - HELP RESCUED HORSES

Click here to help rescued horses If you would like information on helping horses, ponies and donkeys, please click on the logo opposite to access the *website for all the details.

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GILES THE DONKEY'S ADVENTURE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR 'SAFE HAVEN FOR DONKEYS IN THE
HOLY LAND***

Giles, a cuddly knitted donkey, has begun a world-wide journey to raise much-need funds for Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land.

Giles, who is named after Anthony's character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, began his journey at the home of Anthony and Sarah. It is hoped that this will be the start of many adventures for the intrepid Giles, who even has his own blog to share photos and details of his travels. You can visit his blog *here.

How far will Giles go? How much money will he raise? To find out, check the blog regularly, or sign up to Safe Haven's

Anthony with Giles the cuddly donkey. Click on image to view larger version
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online newsletter which is available on their *website. If you are going on holiday somewhere special, email Wendy Ahl at SHADH to find out how to take Giles with you!

*** Please direct ALL enquiries and donations to Wendy Ahl at *SHADH and not Tilley Farm. Thank you. ***

Anthony is a Patron of SHADH.

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ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL BATH'S FOREVER FRIENDS APPEAL

Please support our fundraiser for the Royal United Hospital Bath's Forever Friends Appeal! Anthony has autographed a limited number of programmes from the Jamie Cullum 'Live on the Rec' concert that was held in July 2005. These autographed programmes are available for a donation of £25 or more to the Forever Friends Appeal. This appeal is open to global participation and credit cards will be accepted.

This is a great opportunity to own this limited edition signed programme and help the Forever Friends Appeal. Anthony is a Patron of the Royal United Hospital Appeal. The fundraiser will be ongoing while supplies last. For more information please go to the fundraiser page.

To view the RUH video about the CT Scanner Appeal please click here.

To read a BBC Somerset article about the fundraiser, please visit the *BBC Somerset website.

If you have any further questions please contact Liz.

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FUNDRAISER FOR 'GILES 2'

Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land has rescued another male donkey that has been named Giles 2. If you would like to make a gift donation, or donate on your own behalf, all proceeds will go towards the veterinary care of Giles 2. Donations over £10 will receive a certificate of thanks, signed by Anthony, sent to either yourself, or the person you are donating on behalf of. For full details please visit our donkey fundraiser page.

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GENERAL NEWS

100 Ways to Train the Perfect Dog
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Latest News 100 WAYS TO TRAIN THE PERFECT DOG

Sarah Fisher's new dog training book, "100 Ways to Train the Perfect Dog" is due for release, in the UK, in November 2008.

Owner's looking for a positive approach to dog training will value this essential guide from Sarah and fellow expert Marie Miller. Order details will be announced nearer the release date.

 
THE TVQUICK AND TVCHOICE AWARDS

The TVQuick & TVChoice Awards are now in their 12th year and continue to celebrate the best in television. Here is an opportunity to vote for Anthony and The Invisibles as well as your other TV favourites from the past year. Whether its soaps or drama, entertainment or reality TV, you decide who deserves an award. These are the only awards entirely voted for by the viewer.

The first round of voting has now closed. Check back with the *TVQuick and *TVChoice websites to see which programmes, soaps

and TV personalities have been placed on the final shortlist. You'll then have a chance to vote again to make sure Anthony and The Invisibles are the ultimate winners in their award category.

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MAGGIE'S LAW - CAMPAIGN FOR EQUINE JUSTICE

If you would like to join the Campaign for Equine Justice, for those horses and ponies who have lost their lives through needless violence, please sign the petition which is available from the Maggie's Law website *here, or directly to the petition *here.

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VOICE YOUR CONCERN OVER ANIMAL CRUELTY - MESSAGE FROM TONY

Guillermo Habacuc Vargas: We received a letter drafted by someone who obviously felt passionately about this subject. I feel strongly enough to ask Liz to include the Ministerio de Cultura de Costa Rica contact details below on the site - please look into these allegations and perhaps write something yourself. At least Google the artist and check his "artwork" out - there's a YouTube piece that includes the "exhibit" itself and it's heartbreaking. For myself, I find deliberate cruelty to animals abhorrent. All the Best, Tony Head

Email Your Concerns to:

Ministerio de Cultura de Costa Rica
mcarballo@mcj.go.cr
gretana@mcj.go.cr

To read a WSPA statement and update please click *here.

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'CHICKEN OUT' NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

Sign Up Here! Please support the 'Chicken Out!' national campaign by clicking on the logo opposite to register your support.

For more information please visit the 'Chicken Out!' *website.

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FOSTER ANIMALS

Visit our Foster Animals page for information, updates and progress reports on all Anthony and Sarah's foster animals, and others looking for a new home!

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JOIN THE OFFICIAL ANTHONY HEAD NEWS GROUP

Would you like to hear about important news updates as they are posted on Anthony's website? Then don't forget to join the Official Anthony Head News Group and get the latest news delivered right to your inbox! This is an announcement only group designed to immediately inform members about new roles, public appearances, programme air dates and more.

You will also receive exclusive notification of all auctions and fundraisers not found on any other mailing list!

If you would like to join, please *CLICK HERE to become a member. If you have any questions about joining please contact Liz.

The previous two newsletters are archived on the website here.

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This page was updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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