Eddie Izzard announces first UK tour in six years

(http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/30/eddie-izzard-uk-tour)

"Eddie Izzard has announced his first UK standup tour in six years. He is hitting the road in October with his Stripped show, which he performed in a celebrated five-week residency at the Lyric theatre in London's West End last year.

The tour includes a number of large-capacity arenas and will finish with dates at the O2 and the Wembley Arena in December. Tickets for the Lyric shows sold out within 48 hours, so fans should snap up seats fast. Further tickets may be added at a later date."

I am glad to hear that Eddie hasn't completely forgotten about his UK fans. It was getting a little annoying in the past to hear US fans complain that he had not come to state so-an-so, or village so-and-so...excuse me? What were those guys complaining about. Eddie was not seen in his home country for ages.

So, yes...great he's making a return to his roots. Eddie you were greatly missed here!!

Paul McGann to return as 8th Doctor?

There have recently been many rumours about the Series of Doctor Who, most of them were about who is going to be the 11th Doctor. Now that this has been revealed (and I will give that kid, Matt Smith, a chance) new rumours around the 2009 specials have emerged. If we can trust those, than we may expect Paul McGann to return in a special which will be telling the story of the Time War. I hope he will be seen for most of the film and not merely in a 10 seconds flashback. Also, I hope - for him - that he won't have to wear a wig. I like him with shorter hair better anyway ;) Also another outfit would be better...his outfit was just not contemporary, and this is a feature which has contributed to the great appeal of the new series. Anyways, hopefully Paul will return and be able to show the audience what a great Doctor he would have made, in his very own way :) ... 'Jelly babies?' XD

Casino Royale

... is a fantastic sequel (or should I say prequel) of the Bond saga. It is full of action, wit and full body contact fighting (which I'd dare to consider as a feature that is outshining the era's Connery, Moore and even Brosnan!). No fancy wannabe fighting, but pragmatic stunts a la 'keep-it-simple-but-effective'. Like with the Brosnan movies, this one shows a character that has its dark sides and is marked by his past. The cliffhanger is great, and I can't wait to see Bond take revenge for his loss, the love of his life for whom he already resigned from his job. What I also liked about this film was that there were no unneccesary macho sex scenes, something that was a little OTT with Connery (e.g. Never say never). I can't wait to watch Quantum Solace on Bluray!