Client Newsflash: July 2010 - 'Carnival' by Grammy Award-winning filmmaker Don Letts - premieres on Blighty on 29th August 2010
[07/20/2010]
Entertainment PR specialist Mark Collins PR has been drafted in by UKTV to promote Carnival, the brand new documentary about the Notting Hill Carnival by Grammy Award-winning filmmaker Don Letts, which premieres on Blighty on 29th August 2010. What is now Europe's largest street party started out in 1959 as a response to the worst racial violence the streets of London had ever seen. Immigrants from British colonies had been invited to the UK after World War II left the country shattered and in desperate need of reconstruction. But with this immigration came the threat of racial tensions. Carnival began when over one hundred Caribbean Londoners came together using music and dance in a show of harmony. Now, the award-winning Don Letts tells the incredible story of the multicultural celebration that attracts over a million people to London every year. A balanced mix of reality and history, Carnival brings together previously unseen archive, an eclectic soundtrack and interviews with the likes of Norman Jay, Sir Trevor McDonald, Miquita Oliver, Jazzie B and Paul Simonon of The Clash. Charting the evolution of the carnival from a West Indian calypso party to the emergence of popular sound systems including Norman Jay's Good Times, this unique and insightful documentary brings to light how this beloved event has become a true expression of London's diversity. For more information and interview opportunities with Don Letts and contributors to the documentary, please contact: markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: July 2010 - Guinness World Records 2011 published 16th September 2010
[07/17/2010]
Guinness World Records, the global authority in record breaking and publisher of the annual Christmas bestseller, has retained Mark Collins PR as freelance PR advisors for the launch of its hugely anticipated new 2011 edition (published on 16th September 2010). Guinness World Records 2011 heralds in the new decade in explosive fashion with a sizzling, action-packed edition of the world's best-selling copyright book (115 million copies to date). Sporting a spectacular British designed flame-effect front cover and striking carnival design throughout, the new book compliments its good looks with pages that are crammed with incredible new record-breaking facts and feats from across the globe. Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, said: "It's been a roller coaster of a year, with fantastic highs and disappointing lows, but we've been there for every thrilling bank and turn. We were sad to say goodbye to friends such as shortest man He Pingping and the King of Pop Michael Jackson, but overjoyed to welcome into the GWR fold some new record holders: the shortest teenagers, a super-tall dog and a giant horse, the new holder for the longest fingernails, and a host of celebrity names such as Susan Boyle, Lady Gaga and Lindsay Lohan. This year, we've covered a wider spectrum of topics than ever before so enjoy the white-knuckle ride that is our best book yet. Glenday added: "All of the photography in the book is 100 per cent new, and all of the records are either new or been updated. We're really happy with it. We hope our readers feel the same. A "must-have" for both knowledge-seekers and aspiring record-breakers of all ages, Guinness World Records 2010 is available September 16th for the suggested retail price of 20 GBP. For interview requests with Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, and the record holders featured in 2011 edition, or for review copies and more press information, please contact markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: July 2010 - My Camp Rock 2 on Disney Channel
[07/17/2010]
Mark Collins PR has been brought in by Disney Channel UK to help promote its hugely popular TV talent contest, My Camp Rock 2. Inspired by the highly anticipated original movie Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam, My Camp Rock 2 has seen the channel's biggest casting search yet for the next generation of young music stars. The winning solo artist will have the chance to record their own music video, which will broadcast on the channel just ahead of the British television premiere of Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam. Hundreds of budding teenage stars have been shortlisted by a specially selected Disney Channel panel to four acts who will now be invited to attend Camp Rock style televised workshops. These four chosen acts will have the chance to not only hone their skills with specialist vocal training, but receive choreography and performance training from celebrity experts, which will see the ultimate winner set on the road to stardom. Viewers can tune in to follow the journeys of these aspiring youngsters in a weekly show airing on Disney Channel during the lead-up to Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam over the summer. In true Camp Rock style, the finalists will go head-to-head in a final jam on the channel, with viewers deciding on the ultimate winner. More info: markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: July 2010 - The Dudesons in America airing on MTV from 1st August
[07/14/2010]
Mark Collins PR are handling talent interviews and features publicity for the brand new extreme stunt show from the makers of Jackass, The Dudesons in America, airing on MTV from 1st August. Outrageous, hilarious and sometimes just darn right crazy, The Dudesons have landed in America to pull some of their most stupid stunts and pranks yet! Unaware of the chaos that is about to hit them, the unsuspecting local townsfolk and authorities will be witness to the four best friends' attempts to out-do anything they've done in the past. The loveable but totally lunatic foursome is made up of Finnish extreme stuntmen and pranksters; Jukka (the ringleader), Jarppi (the fat funny guy), HP (Mr. Sensitive) and Jarno (the filmmaker). These guys don't play by the rules and are sure to cause plenty of madness that will have you wincing or wailing with laughter. The Nordic knuckleheads put the wild back into the Wild, Wild West when they become cowboys for the day and take their chances with a very angry bull by walking into a bullring on stilts. But it's not enough just to cause mayhem on the ground. Determined to make their mark on the USA, the boys take to the skies in a self-built space rocket in an attempt to reach Uranus. Interview requests for the Dudesons cast and Johnny Knoxville or Jeff Tremaine, please contact markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: June 2010 - Lamont Dozier to make first UK appearance in ten years at Gilgamesh restaurant in London on Friday 23rd July 2010
[06/27/2010]
Legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier, of the world renowned songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, who wrote such classic songs as, 'Baby I Need Your Lovin', 'Baby Love', 'How Sweet It Is', 'Stop! In The Name Of Love', 'Reflections', This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You), 'You Keep Me Hangin' On', 'Forever Came Today', 'I Hear A Symphony' and 'It's The Same Old Song', to name a few, will make his first London appearance in nearly ten years when he performs at the brand new concert room at Gilgamesh restaurant in London on Friday 23 July 2010. This will be Dozier's only UK appearance. Among Dozier's own hit records are 'Why Can't We Be Lovers', 'Trying To Hold On To My Woman', 'Fish Ain't Bitin' and 'Let Me Start Tonite'. Performing on stage alongside Dozier for 'An Evening Of Motown & Soul' is television star David Gest who will host the event, Freda Payne ('Band Of Gold','Bring The Boys Home', 'Deeper And Deeper') and Very Special Guest Star Jimmy Ruffin ('What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted', 'I've Passed This Way Before', 'Hold On To My Love', 'Farewell Is A Lonely Sound', 'I'll Say Forever My Love', 'It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)', 'Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got', 'Tell Me What You Want'). The event will include a live and silent auction with proceeds in aid of The Lord's Taverners - one of the UK's leading youth sports and Disability charities, which helps young people, particularly those with social, environmental, physical or learning disadvantages, to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities. Further press information and interview requests: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: June 2010 - The Real Michael Jackson - distributed globally from 14 June 2010
[05/23/2010]
Television Star David Gest has called in Mark Collins PR to handle the worldwide publicity for his groundbreaking new feature-length four-hour popumentary, 'The Real Michael Jackson', which will be distributed globally from 14 June 2010 by Alfred Haber Distribution Inc. As a best friend of Jackson's from childhood, Gest has had unprecedented access to the 'King of Pop's' family members, closest allies and co-workers - many of whom have gone on record to talk about Jackson's life for the very first time.
Client Newsflash: May 2010 - The Hills: Final Season on MTV from 30th May at 9pm
[05/02/2010]
It's the beginning of the end for fans of The Hills, as MTV brings the final season to the UK, just days after its US premiere. But fans of the show should not despair as MTV will also be premiering the brand new series of The City on the very same evening, in a reality drama marathon. Over the past four years The Hills has revolutionised reality television and became a pop culture phenomenon. Fans should prepare to say goodbye to all the familiar faces from the past five seasons, including everybody's favourite couple, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, girl about town Kristin Cavallari, as well as the boys Brodie Jenner and Justin Bobby. Interviews with the cast are available, please see below for contact details. Rumour has it that the last 12 episodes EVER of The Hills will conclude like no other show before. How will it end? What will be revealed? Who will return? How will they say goodbye? The drama begins on Sunday 30th May as The Hills: Final Season premieres at 9pm followed by the brand new series of The City at 9:30pm on MTV. For interview requests with The Hills cast, please contact: markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: May 2010 - 16 and Pregnant on MTV from 16th May at 8pm
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Client Newsflash: May 2010 - Mystery Investigator: Olly Steeds on Discovery Channel from 17th May at 10pm
[04/27/2010]
Client Newsflash: March 2010 - Blue Mountain State on MTV from 18th April
[03/19/2010]
It's all about American football at Blue Mountain State University, but being an incoming freshman on the national championship team consists of much more than that... there's also girls, non-stop partying, humiliating initiation rituals (or 'hazing' to those in the know) and, of course, class. One thing's for certain though: these guys are out to get wasted and laid, in whatever order that happens first. In the vein of National Lampoon's Animal House and with the humour and raunchiness of American Pie, campus comedy Blue Mountain State follows three incoming freshman in a big-time, yet extremely clumsy, Midwestern college football team, The Goats. As the latest recruits adapt to their new life on the team, the big question is will they be able to juggle football, class and their new hedonistic social lives? And will they ever get to grips with their captain's obsession with homoerotic hazing? Already a huge hit in America, where it is currently airing on TV Channel Spike, the hugely anticipated series Blue Mountain State makes its UK premiere on MTV, Sunday April 18th at 10pm. Please visit www.mtv.co.uk/bluemountainstate to view the trailer and meet the cast. For press information, review copies and images, please contact: Mark Collins at markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: March 2010 - Bear Grylls: Born Survivor on Discovery Channel - UK premiere 3rd May 2010
[05/02/2010]
Bear Grylls is back for some brand new globetrotting adventures. Join him as he travels to a region of southern China that has just suffered a devastating typhoon, and has to fight his way through the wrecked countryside and flood-swollen rivers. Bear then drops directly onto a live volcano in Guatemala, showing how to avoid being killed by a rampaging lava flow (which cab travel up to 35 mph). He then heads to city environment that has just suffered a catastrophic disaster, employing adapted wilderness techniques to an urban location where the struggle for survival is as acute as in any remote region of the world. Full press information, interview requests and preview DVDs: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: March 2010 - Jersey Shore on MTV from 21st March at 9pm
[03/03/2010]
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Snooki, JWoww, Vinny, Angelina, Sammi, Pauly D, Ronnie and The Situation may not be names that you have heard of right now, but they soon will be! These eight self-confessed 'Guido' and 'Guidettes' (slang term for Italian-Americans) are the stars of MTV's latest reality series Jersey Shore and they promise to serve up some outrageously entertaining exploits during their summer living it up by the beach in New Jersey, NY. Expect tantrums, drama and outrageous behaviour by the bucket-load, as these tanned and buffed individuals hit the Jersey Shore for a summer you'll never forget! Whether they're spending their day at the gym, perfecting their tans or cruising for hot new playmates on the beach - drama swiftly follows this group of brash young Americans. Already causing chaos and controversy in the states, the series has dominated the headlines with the stars' unruly behaviour. Celebrity fans including Ashton Kutcher, Katy Perry, Leonardo Di Caprio and Lindsay Lohan apparently can't get enough 'JS action' and now UK viewers can finally see what the buzz is all about when Jersey Shore airs on MTV UK from Sunday March 21st at 9pm. With a brand new diction to adopt: including 'Guido' and 'Juiced', join the gang as they 'GTL' (that's gym, tan and laundry to the uninitiated) and 'blow up' their hair with double-strength hair gel. For more press information, interview requests and review copies: markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: February 2010 - Steve Backshall Season on Eden
[03/02/2010]
Mark Collins PR has been taken on to handle publicity for the forthcoming new Steve Backshall Season of shows airing on Eden in July 2010. The exciting line-up of programmes will feature all of Backshall's greatest hits including "Expedition Borneo", "Lost Land of the Jaguar", "Lost Land of the Volcano" plus his CBBC series "Deadly 60". Steve Backshall is a British naturalist, writer and television presenter. In 2009, Backshall was nominated for three BAFTAS, best children's television presenter, best children's series, and best factual series for "Lost Land of the Jaguar", as well as an EMMY for "Expedition Borneo". In "Lost Land of the Volcano", Backshall led the first expedition ever to enter extinct Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea, where they discovered new species of cuscus, frogs and giant rat. Media interviews with Steve backshall will happen on 10th March 2010. Interview requests, more information or previews: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: February 2010 - Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance on Channel 4
[04/23/2010]
Mark Collins PR has been hired as freelance PR support on the brand new six-part Channel 4 series Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance. Being a parent is the most important journey of your life, but the trouble is no one gives you a map - until now. Jo Frost, Britain's best known parenting expert, returns with a new series providing mums and dads with the honest, insightful, no-nonsense advice they need. In the series, Jo talks to Britain's parents to find out which issues are really worrying them, whether it's how many hours their children play computer games or how much exercise they're getting. In each show she sets out to answer these most pressing of parental questions with a large-scale demonstration involving kids and parents, aiming to debunk myths and reveal crucial facts such as how much children should eat, how many hours of sleep they really need; and the truth about just how young girls are when they start to obsess about their bodies. In each programme Jo also meets two families suffering from severe versions of the kinds of problems everyone worries about, from a seven-year-old boy who only eats bread and butter to a ten-year-old so addicted to computer games he spends up to 80 hours a week at the screen. More info: markc@markcollinspr.com
Agency Newsflash: February 2010 - MTV Hires Mark Collins PR
[01/30/2010]
Mark Collins PR has been hired by MTV to lead programme publicity for key TV series forthcoming in 2010, including working on the UK premiere of the hugely rated new US reality series Jersey Shore (TX April). MTV Networks UK represents 20 channels that offer the best in music, comedy and kids programming in the UK. MTV Networks UK & Ireland is part of MTV Networks International, the largest television network in the world with brands seen globally in 560 million households, in 162 countries and 33 languages via 150 locally programmed and operated TV channels. There are more than 350 digital media properties. MTV Networks is a unit of Viacom. More info: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: January 2010 - Lara Croft Battles Her Way into New Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition with Six Record Entries
[01/24/2010]
Computer game character Lara Croft, star of the hugely successful Tomb Raider computer game franchise, has cemented her status as video gaming's leading lady by notching up an impressive six world record entries in the brand new edition of Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, published Thursday 21 January 2010. This means Lara Croft is now officially recognised as the "Most Successful Video Game Heroine," "Most Recognisable Female Character in a Video Game" and "Most Detailed Video Game Character" while Tomb Raider set new records as "Highest Grossing Computer Game Spin Off", "Most Successful Live-Action Transfer" and "Most Official Real Life Stand-Ins in a Video Game". Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition is published Thursday 21 January 2010 and is the third instalment of the successful Gamer's series devoted to the latest and greatest in video gaming. Guinness World Records is the globally-recognised authority on record-breaking achievements. For more information and images, please contact: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: January 2010 - British Girl Celebrates Her Record-Breaking Pokemon collection in Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition
[01/21/2010]
21-year-old Lisa Courtney from Hertfordshire today celebrates being officially recognised as the biggest collector of Pokemon memorabilia in the world, having accumulated 12,113 different items over 13 years. Her incredible record-breaking collection, which is still growing in size, has been featured in the brand new edition of Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, published Thursday 21 January 2010. On being commended for her efforts by Guinness World Records, Lisa said: "To be in the new Gamer's Edition and to hold a world record for something you feel so passionate about is just an indescribable feeling. My family have been incredibly supportive considering the collection takes up the whole house, including my mother's room. I've even named the room where my main collection resides 'Pokemon Centre Europe!'" Pokemon is a hugely successful videogame series published by the video game company Nintendo. Lisa's dedication to the cause of collecting the memorabilia has seen her visit Japan five times, and she has another trip planned for this year. Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition is published Thursday 21 January 2010 and is the third instalment of the successful Gamer's series devoted to the latest and greatest in video gaming. Guinness World Records is the globally-recognised authority on record-breaking achievements. More information and hi-res images and video: info@markcollinspr.com
Agency Newsflash: January 2010 - Fat Families on Sky 1 & Sky1 HD
[05/26/2010]
Great ratings and PR for Sky 1 & Sky1 HD's new 6-part series 'Fat Families'
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"Thanks Mark - what a great job you are doing!"
Steve Miller, Presenter, Fat Families
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"...I am sure this is in no small part down to your fabulous efforts. Thanks so much Mark for doing a really, really great job on this series."
Laura mansfield, Joint MD, Outline Productions
Client Newsflash: January 2010 - Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition
[01/11/2010]
Entertainment PR specialist Mark Collins PR have been hired by the globally-recognised authority on record-breaking achievements, Guinness World Records, to promote the all-new Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, published 21st of January. Celebrating the latest and greatest in video gaming, the Gamer's Edition series has been praised by critics as a 'must have for fans of gaming' (Kotaku.com) and 'Gamer's Edition has become an institution' (The Independent). The new edition promises to be the best yet, with more gaming records, reviews, trivia and features than ever before. The book's new layout and design presents the book's contents more clearly so the vast amount of information is even easier to enjoy. More information: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: January 2010 - Nazi Hunters on Yesterday from 10th February at 9pm
[03/04/2010]
Mark Collins PR will lead programme publicity for Nazi Hunters, the brand new 13-part series broadcast from 10th February on Yesterday, Britain's number one factual channel (Sky channel 537, Virgin TV channel 203 and Freeview channel 12). Telling the tale of an extraordinarily tenacious group of people; the Nazi Hunters, who painstakingly hunted down some of the most hated and reviled people on earth, each episode has a relentless pace and a powerful storyline. These are real thrillers from a time when the truth really was darker and more compelling than fiction. The Nazi Hunters were chasing men whose war crimes were so horrendous that they demanded retribution. And there were many prepared to pursue the perpetrators until justice was done - from Churchill to the SAS to the Strategists who planned the D-Day landings and Mossad. These stories of pursuit and the struggle to balance the scales of justice are full of drama, intrigue and tragedy. Who should be pursued? Should death always be the penalty for Nazi war crimes? In some cases it was alleged that it was the pursuers who lose their sense of decency and proportion. These are some of the great vengeance stories of the last hundred years. The compelling new series of thirteen one-hour episodes reveals: The secret plot involving a future president of Israel and a famous poet to poison six million Germans; How the most famous Nazi Hunter of all took the credit for a capture that he had nothing to with; How the SAS took the law into their own hands to get their revenge; How one of the most infamous Nazi Hunts ended with controversy over a skull buried under a Berlin railway station. Nazi Hunters is a trip into a disturbing, secret world, where morality is sometimes lost and motives are complex. There are tales of terrible atrocities - by both sides - brilliant detective work, raw courage, huge risks and low cunning. There is deceit, ruthlessness and revelation. There are heroes, villains, liars and plotters - and that's not counting the Nazis, some of the most evil men the 20th century ever produced. Interview requests and images: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: January 2010 - Animal Armageddon on Eden from 15th February
[03/04/2010]
Mark Collins PR has been hired by factual channel Eden (Sky channel 532 and Virgin TV channel 208) to matermind publicity for Animal Armageddon, the landmark new CGI series that brings an unprecedented vision of ancient Earth, set against a backdrop of global catastrophe and major extinctions. By using the latest scientific theories and cutting edge research, Animal Armageddon journeys to the centre of the most horrific disasters to ever befall our planet. From the very beginning, Earth and the evolution of its inhabitants have been plagued by continual destruction and chaos. How, out of this cyclical devastation, has human life gotten to where it is today? And could another mass extinction be part of our future? From a cosmic gamma ray burst bombarding the atmosphere, triggering the very first mass extinction, to an asteroid the size of Mount Everest slamming into the Yucatan, killing off the dinosaurs, these terrible natural events caused unparalleled devastation. Throughout the 600-million-year history of animal existence, some 99.9 percent of all animal life that has ever lived is now extinct. Animal Armageddon sheds light on the evolution and extinction of these amazing creatures. From giant predatory sea monsters like the straight-shelled nautiloid, to vicious dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurs rex, to giant mammals like the mastodon, Animal Armageddon outlines the impact nature's wrath had on these animals and the life forms that followed.Because no matter how severe the apocalypse, life on planet Earth survives and, ever resilient, begins again. Cutting-edge, photo-real computer animation lets animals move fluidly within their environments, creating startling imagery of bizarre and incredible worlds populated by amazing and previously unknown life forms. Each episode is its own disaster movie, asking the central, compelling issue of our own time and of all times: who shall live, and who shall die. To discuss features opportunities, for review copies and images, please contact: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: December 2009 - Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years on Five at 10pm on Monday 21 December at 10.50pm
[03/04/2010]
Michael Jackson's shocking death in June left a huge gap in the music world. One of the biggest-selling and most influential artists of all time, his ground-breaking contributions to music anddance kept him in the media spotlight for four decades. This 30th anniversary concert, produced by David Gest, first aired in 2001, includes performances by Destiny's Child, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross, as well as classic performances of his greatest hits by Jackson himself. 'Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years' is an all-star salute to the King of Pop, celebrating his 30 years as a solo performer. At the time of its original broadcast, the documentary marked Jackson's first live US performance in nearly 11 years and the first reunionwith his brothers in two decades. The concerts featured were to be Jackson's final performances - his death earlier this year came just three weeks before his 'This Is It' tour was due to begin. The incredible line-up of performers and guests still resonates eight years on, with the likes ofDestiny's Child, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston, Liza Minnelli, *NSYNC, Usher, Luther Vandross, Mya and Shaggy all coming together to celebrate Jacko's career. Acknowledging the extraordinary achievements of the Jackson Five, the concert saw the brothers reunite to perform such hits as 'ABC', 'The Love You Save', 'I'll Be There', and 'I Want You Back'. The Jacksons were joined by *NSYNC for the finale of their hit 'Dancing Machine'. The overriding highlight of the event is the legendary Jackson performing some of his greatest solo hits, including 'Billie Jean', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', 'Black or White' and 'Beat It'. This is a once-in-a-lifetime salute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time, and a fitting tribute to his unique talent. For interview requests with David Gest, please contact Mark Collins at Mark Collins PR: markc@markcollinspr.com / press information about the show: tracey.o'connor@five.tv
Client Newsflash: December 2009 - Christmas Celebrity Come Dine With Me on Channel 4 from Tuesday 22nd December at 8pm
[05/26/2010]
Christmas Celebrity 'Come Dine With Me' sees music impresario David Gest in a festive culinary clash with former Eastender star Hannah Waterman, TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin and super fussy actress and Loose Woman presenter Sherrie Hewson. The four nights of Christmas shindigs feature carol singers, live reindeer, hungry celeb guests ordering a take-away, inappropriate gifts, bizarre fancy dress, plastic surgery revelations and a Hollywood legend serving canapes, before one of them wins the 1,000 pounds prize for the charity of their choice. Kicking off the week is Hannah Waterman who is forced to create twice the number of dishes due to her fellow celebs weird food intolerances. But Sherrie turns out to be particularly picky, trying everything in her power to avoid eating the food - including 'accidentally' tipping an entire salt cellar in the soup. Unfortunately the conversation doesn't go down much better either. Sherrie clashes with Diarmuid, then Hannah, then Diarmuid again while David reveals his mid-life brush with puberty before someone chokes on a fishbone. Night two and Diarmuid throws the ultimate Irish Christmas - with live reindeer and Edwardian carol singers to boot. And tonight there's food which everyone will eat. Desperate to make amends for her criticism last night, Sherrie brings a gift for 34-year-old Hannah - a book on surviving the menopause! After a brief altercation between the women, David changes the mood by revealing the full extent of his plastic surgery. Night three sees Sherrie enforce a fancy dress rule for all her guests - think Diarmuid as a Christmas pudding and David Gest as an elf and you're still only half way there. After enduring some truly awful arrival drinks, the long wait for food begins. Finally enough's enough and all three guests run off in full fancy dress to a local pub for a pint and packet of crisps before bringing back a pizza for the host. It's not going well and things only get worse for host Sherrie as she ends up on the floor - along with her entire dessert. Concluding the Christmas celebrity soirees is the 'ultimate showman' David Gest, who lives up to his reputation as a lover of all things weird. Gest's guests are met by the entire Claus family. All that's before a gospel choir arrives and Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney leads the carols. But David's still got some secrets about Michael Jackson to reveal to them all, before the winner of the charity prize is revealed. For interview requests with David Gest, please contact Mark Collins at Mark Collins PR: markc@markcollinspr.com / press information about the show: NWilkinson@Channel4.co.uk
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Client Newsflash: November 2009 - Chef Valentine Warner Presents Ration Book Britain on Yesterday TX 15th January 2009
[03/04/2010]
Mark Collins PR are handling the programme publicity for Ration Book Britain, the brand new, one-hour special on Yesterday, Britain's number one factual channel, that marks the 70th Anniversary of the start of food rationing in Britain with a unique look at this period of austerity in British history and the impact that rationing had on the lives of Britons. It is the first in a series of programmes that will look at the impact of these remarkable years on Britain. Helping to document 14 years of food rationing is chef and passionate food lover Valentine Warner ('What To Eat Now'), who'll use all his culinary skills to recreate some of the important wartime recipes, while we'll also hear firsthand memories from the people tasked with keeping Britain fighting fit throughout the WWII. Ration Book Britain tells the fascinating story behind each recipe and ingredient with interviews from the key people involved in the food movement such as the doyenne of wartime cookery Marguerite Patten to modern day authors on the subject like Katherine Knight - author of 'Spuds, Spam and Eating For Victory'. As he attempts to faithfully recreate a wartime menu in a classic 1940s kitchen, Valentine will reveal the everyday hardships faced by the nation and the ingenuity Brits showed as they struggled with the daily hardships of war. For Valentine Warner interview requests please contact: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: November 2009 - Fat Families on Sky1 & Sky1 HD
[11/22/2009]
Mark Collins PR has teamed up with the Sky press office to promote Fat Families, the compelling new six-part features series that sees straight-talking fat-loss expert Steve Miller move into the homes of some of Britain's fattest families and use a range of shock tactics in a bid to help them lose weight before it's too late. They might blame their genes, but Steve will discover that it's not genetics that's making these families fat - it's a world of entrenched habits and over-large portions that's left them suffering health problems including diabetes, asthma, and sleep apnoea. Steve will use his no-nonsense approach to help the years of denial come to an end, and make these six morbidly obese families recognise that things have got to change. Research suggests that 25% of all adults and 16% of children in the UK are now classified as clinically obese. Steve believes mollycoddled Britons need to be told a few home truths if they are to live happier and healthier lives and avoid becoming part of this statistic. Moving in with a different family in each episode, Steve will attempt to break their bad habits and create a drastic plan of action. To do this he will live their unhealthy lifestyle for 24 hours to get a clear sense of the problem first hand. This could mean consuming up to 7,000 calories in one day or eating ten bags of crisps in a single sitting! To find out just how fat they really are, he'll get them to strip down to their swimmers to confront their size for the first time in years, as well as having a full medical body MOT. Steve will makeover the contributors' homes and arrange an intensive programme to transform the eating habits, behaviour and attitudes which helped them gain the weight in the first place. In order to guarantee they comply with his plan, Steve will be tagging the families with a special monitor that reports their progress 24/7. At the first sign of a lapse, he'll be on-hand to ensure that they won't be top of the 'Fatse index' again any time soon. After 10 weeks of Steve's intensive weight loss programme the families will be weighed for the final time, have they managed to turn the tide against obesity? The hard work, sweat and tears will be rewarded as the families will be treated to a top make over. For more information or interview requests for Steve Miller or the contributors please contact info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: November 2009 - Save Our Boozer on Blighty
[03/07/2010]
Mark Collins PR have been hired by UKTV to lead programme publicity for Save Our Boozer, the compelling new factual entertainment series on Blighty that sees award-winning bar owner Jay Smith lead five communities as they revamp their stricken pubs, learn how to run them and take them over for good as part of a mission to bring back the great British boozer in their home town. At the heart of communities across the UK there used to be the British pub - the great British boozer renowned around the world. But now, fifty pubs are closing a week, meaning that by 2012, one in six will be gone for good. We are losing our national heritage and the lifeblood of our communities is being drained away. With the help Jay Smith, five different rural communities are being given the chance to fight back, to create the pub they want in their town, to bring back their very own British boozer. More press info, preview DVDs or interview requests: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: November 2009 - Fierce Angel Presents "The Collection" - 3 CDs of Fierce House Anthems Compiled by Mark Doyle
[11/22/2009]
"The Collection" is the brand-new compilation from Fierce Angel and Mark Doyle released on 23rd November 2009. The 3xCD release includes 33 fierce house tunes, unmixed in deluxe digital format feat 3 DJ Mixes and 12" Mixes. "The Collection" is an unashamedly commercial selection of the biggest anthems packed onto the CD (or digital download) offering the finest cut of the year's biggest Fierce favourites that have rocked dance floors all over the world. Each of the tracks have been tried and tested at events across the globe and form the basis of the Fierce Angel sound; massive vocals and terrific hooks, great big hands in the air, feel good tunes. This summer, Fierce Angel took over El Divino in Ibiza for 11 amazing nights and entertained over 15,000 clubbers. 20,000 copies of the Fierce Angel El Divino sampler album were given away on the island with additional copies sold worldwide. The label is now rocking around the world from Miami to Dubai to Singapore. The Fierce Angel Radio Show is going from strength to strength and is now broadcast on over 30 stations and in over 20 countries. Full press info, review & competition copies, interviews with Mark Doyle and artwork: info@markcollinspr.com
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Client Newsflash: October 2009 - Dancing with the Stars // International Press Junket for Watch
[11/22/2009]
Entertainment PR specialists Mark Collins PR have been employed by UKTV channel Watch to oversee its international press junket in LA for entertainment TV series Dancing with the Stars, the US version of Strictly Come Dancing. Hosted by Tom Bergen and Samantha Harris, and featuring judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman, the show airs exclusively in the UK on Watch on Fridays at 9pm. This series sees a brand new line up of big name American celebrities, each desperate to don their sequins and glide into the spotlight to prove they posses the elegance, passion and rhythm needed to bring ballroom dancing to life. This years' crop of wannabe DWTS champions include: Kelly Osbourne, Donny Osmond, Macy Gray, Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina The Teenage Witch) and Mya amongst others. The show is part of BBC Worldwide's international Dancing with the Stars franchise.
Client Newsflash: October 2009 - Urban Daytox - the UK's first day detox retreat that will leave you feeling rested & revitalised
[11/22/2009]
Urban Daytox is the brand new concept in health and well-being challenging health conscious and stressed-out individuals to feel the benefits of taking time out one-day-per-week to juice-fast and meditate their way to great health. Urban Daytox pioneers 21st century healing and is the first of its kind to specialise in day-detox retreats that combine juice fasting, meditation, QiYoga, nutrition and well-being coaching. Their one-day-a-week retreats have been created and are led by experienced pharmacist, QiYoga teacher and eco-nutrition coach, Evie Collins MRPharmS. She has made it her mission through Urban Daytox to create a peaceful space and supportive environment for clients to retreat from the stresses of everyday life and kick-start the rejuvenation of their body, mind and soul. The website for further information, is now live at urbandaytox.com and bookings are being taken for courses running at the British Ballet Organisation in Barnes, London, from Sunday, 3rd January 2010. Prior to the course commencing in January, taster days and personal coaching sessions will be offered through to the end of 2009. The main ethos behind Urban Daytox is based on ancient wisdom that a one-day-a-week juice fast provides a concentrated period of rest for digestive organs and an opportunity for the vital organs responsible for ongoing detoxification - liver, kidneys, skin & lungs - to repair and rejuvenate themselves. The nutrients in freshly pressed juices are easily assimilated and so can ease digestive burden and allow essential organs the chance to 'catch up'. More information and interview requests for Urban Daytox founder Evie Collins: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Strictly Come Dancing, Oasis, Harry Potter Stars and Take That enter the 2010 edition of Guinness World Records
[02/01/2010]
Strictly Come Dancing has been declared the world's most successful reality television format, joining Oasis and the stars of Harry Potter as new entries to the Guinness World Records book. The format for the hit BBC1 show, which begins its seventh series on Friday, has been sold to 38 countries around the globe, earning it a place in the new edition of the book. The massive box office success of the Harry Potter franchise also earns entries in the new book for stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Daniel was named "highest grossing actor of the decade" as his films earned an average of just under 400 million pounds at the box office, while Emma took the record for "highest average box-office gross for an actress". She has been in six movies that grossed an average of more than 550 million pounds. Despite their recent split, Oasis also made the book, taking the record for the longest run of top 10 hits in the UK chart by a group after bagging 22 consecutive top 10 places. Take That's hugely successful comeback earned another spot in the new book for a 90s band. All 600,000 tickets for their tour this year sold out within five hours of going on sale on October 31 last year, making it the fastest-selling UK tour of all time. Evergreen singer Sir Cliff Richard set a new record for most UK chart singles by a British act. All media enquries about the celebrity record breakers & images contact: mailto:markc@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - World's Leading Dance Music Magazine DJ Mag Salutes Fierce Angel's Ibiza Closing Party
[10/01/2009]
Fierce Angel Rock Ibiza! As the cycles of dance music turn once more to the sexy sounds of house and the saturated minimal market licks it's funk inflicted wounds, Fierce Angel brings a welcome breath of fresh air to Ibiza's predominantly tech styled landscape. Mark Doyle, the brains, and workhorse behind the infamous Hed Kandi brand prior to its absorption into the expansive Ministry of Sound empire, has spent the last few years developing a new concept based on has fundamental love of all things house. Fierce Angel is a return to the roots of nineties Ibiza clubbing. A flashback to the days when Ibiza floors rocked to soaring vocals, jacking Chicago beats and enlivening sax solos. But this is much more than a nostalgia trip, or a classics night. Fierce Angel sits on the premise that clubbing should be fun, not take itself too seriously. Read DJ Mag's full review here. To interview Mark Doyle or the Fierce Angel team, please contact: markc@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Industrial Junkie on Quest
[11/22/2009]
premiering on brand new Freeview Channel Quest on 1st October, Industrial Junkie is the exciting new 10-part series that gets dangerously close to the mechanics and engineering of some of Europe's biggest industries. Join engineering enthusiast Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear), who will be given exclusive access to several enormous industrial locations across Europe, and the opportunity to get his hands dirty as he tries out some of the toughest jobs in the production chain. Each fascinating episode will follow Jonny as he experiences every essence of the process, the noise, heat, sparks and sweat of each industry, whilst interviewing the brave men who work in them every day. He will also get the opportunity to operate some of the world's largest and most dangerous machinery, whilst revealing how each industry and the products they produce are central to everyday life. Highlights of this series will include; visiting European countries such as Poland, to dig for lignite to create coal which will eventually generate electricity, a trip to a Norwegian oil rig to collect crude oil to produce petrol and in Belgium, blowing up tonnes of limestone to eventually create glass. All this teamed with CGI graphics to illustrate the logistics of each process, make this new exciting series, hosted by the Industrial Junkie himself, captivating viewing. All media enquiries and interview requests for Jonny Smith: info@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Simon Rimmer's Dinners on UKTV / Good Food
[11/22/2009]
Mark Collins PR has been hired by UKTV to help promote brand new food series Simon Rimmer's Dinners, forthcoming in autumn on the UK's only dedicated food channel Good Food (Sky Channel 249 / Virgin Media 260). We will be handling national feature placement and talent interviews with the show's presenter, accomplished chef, TV host and author Simon Rimmer, who is best-known for his weekly presenting/chef role on BBC2's Something for the Weekend. In 2008, Simon presented programmes including Breaking into Tesco (Five), Recipe for Success (BBC 2), Grubs Up (ITV) and Local Food Heroes (UKTV). Simon began his career on Granada Breeze, hosting shows such as Livetime and Battle of the Chefs. His down to earth personality and an approach that makes food fun, led him to appear on This Morning, Granada Tonight and other day time shows including The Afternoon Show and Gloria's Open House on Channel 5. Simon is also a published author and award-winning restauranteur. For interview requests: info@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Guinness World Records: Lee Redmond World Exclusive Interview
[10/01/2009]
Mark Collins PR has been hired by Guinness World Records to help manage print, online and broadcast publicity around the organisation's world exclusive interview with Lee Redmond - the record holder who tragically lost her redordbreaking 8.65-m-long fingernails in a car accident earlier this year. 68-year-old great grandmother Redmond of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, is undoubtedly one of the world's most popular record holders of all time. Having not cut her nails since 1979, she entered the Guinness World Records book in 2002 for the world's longest fingernails on a female pair of hands. Until now Redmond has remained silent about the astonishing chapter in her life; how she has coped with her great loss; the reaction of friends and family and the impact that being stripped of her of her identity has had on her welfare, but she has given an exclusive quote to Guinness World Records about her touching story. Her unique appearance and bright outlook on life won her a legion of fans throughout the world and she was proud to have achieved such an amazing feat. However, after nurturing and taking care of her nails for 30 years, in February this year, Lee was involved in a car accident which tragically robbed her of her 8.65-m-long (28-ft 4-in) nails and left her with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. All media enquiries and phtography requests: markc@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR / press@guinnessworldrecords.com
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Pete Doherty Joins All-Star line-up of 'David Gest...My Life A Musical Extravaganza'
[11/22/2009]
Entertainment PR specialists Mark Collins PR have been hired to publicise the greatest soul show ever seen in London when popular television personality David Gest brings his show 'David Gest...My Life! A Musical Concert Extravaganza' to the HMV Apollo Hammersmith on Wednesday 14 October 2009 at 7:00 PM. Pete Doherty & The Rumble Strips will join the All-Star line-up of 'David Gest...My Life! A Musical Concert Extravaganza' when they perform with The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards. Edwards is the Original Grammy Award-Winning Lead Singer of The Temptations Classic Hits: Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, I Can't Get Next To You, Ball Of Confusion and Psychedelic Shack as well as his classic solo single Don't Look Any Further. Doherty, The Rumble Strips and Dennis Edwards with The Temptations Review have lined up a remake of a soul classic for their first outing.The event line-up will also include Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics (the Original Lead Singer Of All The Stylistics' Hits), Peabo Bryson, Jimmy Ruffin, Billy Paul, Candi Staton, Deniece Williams, Freda Payne, Dorothy Moore, William Bell, Jean Knight, Kim Weston and Very Special Guest Star Percy Sledge. Gest plans to announce more contemporary acts who will be singing with all these legendary stars on this very special night. There will also be many surprise guests. 'David Gest...My Life! A Musical Concert Extravaganza' tells the story of this extraordinary producer (the highest-rated musical in the United States and seven other countries 'Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration'), television star and unique individual through his love of music. This is the only London date in the upcoming 24 city UK tour of 'David Gest...My Life! A Musical Concert Extravaganza', which comes hot on the heels of sold-out shows and strong reviews in London and Liverpool in January 2009. Performing live on stage are thirteen celebrated acts encompassing over thirty top 5 records, all performed by the original artists. In homage to Gest's best friend from childhood, Michael Jackson, the entire ensemble will join together to sing his 1983 hit song Human Nature. As part of the tribute, a never-before-seen interview between Gest and Jackson will also be shown, which will give a rare insight into what Gest describes as the real 'King Of Pop'. For David Gest interview requests, press information and images: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: September 2009 - Industrial Junkie on Quest
[03/29/2010]
premiering on brand new Freeview Channel Quest on 1st October, Industrial Junkie is the exciting new 10-part series that gets dangerously close to the mechanics and engineering of some of Europe's biggest industries. Join engineering enthusiast Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear), who will be given exclusive access to several enormous industrial locations across Europe, and the opportunity to get his hands dirty as he tries out some of the toughest jobs in the production chain. Each fascinating episode will follow Jonny as he experiences every essence of the process, the noise, heat, sparks and sweat of each industry, whilst interviewing the brave men who work in them every day. He will also get the opportunity to operate some of the world's largest and most dangerous machinery, whilst revealing how each industry and the products they produce are central to everyday life. Highlights of this series will include; visiting European countries such as Poland, to dig for lignite to create coal which will eventually generate electricity, a trip to a Norwegian oil rig to collect crude oil to produce petrol and in Belgium, blowing up tonnes of limestone to eventually create glass. All this teamed with CGI graphics to illustrate the logistics of each process, make this new exciting series, hosted by the Industrial Junkie himself, captivating viewing. All media enquiries and interview requests for Jonny Smith: markc@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Guinness World Records
[08/26/2009]
Guinness World Records, the universally recognised authority on record-breaking achievement, has hired Mark Collins PR as consultants for the launch of the 2010 edition of the book, which lands in shops from 17th September. As well as advising on PR strategy and media tactics, we will give freelance support on key elements of the national and international campaigns.
In addition to the usual core records which readers love - the oldest, the tallest, and so on - Guinness World Records have taken a look back at some of the highlights of the last decade in the new edition. And think about what a decade it's been - full of landmark moments in history, both tragic and great: the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, the inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009, and the rise and rise (and rise and rise) of that bespectacled boy wizard who conquered both Voldemort and the world. It was the decade in which we realised the rapid rate of climate change, learned about alternate energies, and landed on Mars.
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Fierce Angel launch new residency at Stereolab in Singapore
[03/07/2010]
Fierce Angel, the critically acclaimed record label and events company from Hed Kandi creator Mark Doyle, celebrates the launch of an exclusive residency at the brand new luxury dance club Stereolab, located on the ground floor of the Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. Run by industry mainstays Michel Lu and Yuan Oeij, Stereolab, which opened its doors at the beginning of August, injects a high dosage of glamour back into the entertainment landscape in Singapore with its distinct decor, customised sound system and definitive musical direction. Stereolab encompasses two parts - an exclusive intimate 300 capacity dance club as well as a complementary restaurant bar of similar size named Stereolounge. The decor follows a retro-futuristic sensibility, reminiscent of '60s aesthetics but with a glitzy modern twist. Michel's foremost priority in designing this club was ultimate sound fidelity. Stereolab's sound system is custom designed and currently being hand-built in New York by the winner of multiple 'World's Best Club Sound System' awards, Craig Bernebeau of Systems by Shorty New York. More information, Mark Doyle interview requests and press trips to Singapore: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - New TV channel Quest on Freeview
[11/22/2009]
Mark Collins PR has been hired to lead programme publicity for new TV channel Quest, the unique entertainment channel launching soon on Freeview. The channel is positioned as TV at the Heart of the Action and the programming will be a high-octane mix of quality drama, outdoor adventure series, documentary series and user-generated video clip shows. The channel will transmit daily from 10am - midnight.
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Economy Gastronomy on BBC2
[03/02/2010]
Mark Collins PR is handling all print, broadcast and online PR for Economy Gastronomy, the major new weekly multi-part primetime BBC series airing Wednesdays on BBC2 at 8.00pm. This series unlocks the secrets of how to shop for, plan with and use ingredients ingeniously to create amazing, flavour-packed food on a budget - showing you how to simultaneously slash your food bills and eat better than you've ever done in your life. It's all about how to have a culinary champagne lifestyle but on a lemonade budget! Presented by top chefs, Allegra McEvedy and Paul Merrett, Economy Gastronomy combines their skills and experience to teach a different household every week how to eat better for less. Allegra and Paul's mission is to totally change the way each family approaches food - how they shop for it, how they cook it, how they store it and how much of it they waste. For interview requests, press information: markc@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR /review copies and images: evie@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Fierce Angel Ibiza Closing Party at El Divino
[03/02/2010]
Fierce Angel, the critically acclaimed record label and events company from Hed Kandi creator Mark Doyle, celebrates the end of season in style with a suitably fierce closing party at Ibiza's famous El Divino nightclub on Friday 4th September. The next chapter will see brand new, high profile residencies launched in Singapore and Miami from September. All media enquiries and press trips to Ibiza, Singapore & Miami: mailto:markc@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Discovery Channel and BFI
[11/22/2009]
Mark Collins PR have been employed as independent PR specialists by Discovery Channel UK to help promote a brand new six-part documentary series to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War and the battle fought on the Home Front in Britain. Discovery Channel has teamed up with the British Film Institute for the premiere of Home Front Britain - a brand new and unique, six-part series that tells the story of World War II on the Home Front through a rare and never seen before collection of Ministry of Information wartime films. Presented by celebrated actor Jim Carter whose accolades include roles in Red Ridings, Cranford, Shakespeare in Love, Home Front Britain is a fascinating journey back in time and a unique opportunity to see how these fascinating and enchanting films played a crucial role in the British war effort. Interview requests, press information and preview copies: info@markcollinspr.com, entertainment PR.
Client Newsflash: August 2009 - Elek-Tro Junkies Featuring Therese
[11/22/2009]
Elek-Tro Junkies' (aka Digital Dog/Jack Rokka) debut release on Fierce Angel is the Therese-fronted "Neon Lights (See My Baby)." The release features the original Digital Dog Radio, Club & Jack Rokka Dub mixes alongside all new Wideboys Miami House Mixes for the funkier floors to champion. Fierce Angel favourites The Bassmonkeys add an anthemic mix for yet another well rounded Fierce package. Digital Dog are Nick Mace and Steve Cornish they have consistently topped the club charts with their mixes for such high profile names as Taylor Swift, Pussycat Dolls and Britney. Neon Lights is their first full release under their Elek-Tro Junkies identity. Therese is best known for her top 10 hits with Stonebridge "Put Em High" & "Take Me Away." Therese co-wrote the track with the Elek-Tro Junkies & has been performing the track internationally in her PA sets to an amazing reaction. For interviews with the Elek-Tro Junkies or Therese please contact: info@markcollinspr.com
Client Newsflash: July 2009 - Discovery Channel
[11/22/2009]
Discovery Channel, the TV station that offers compelling and educational television shows encouraging viewers to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity, has hired Mark Collins PR to help spearhead PR for key Q4 programming, including work around the launch of a brand new World War II season of shows, forthcoming in September.
Client Newsflash: July 2009 - Disney XD / England Beach Soccer
[11/22/2009]
Mark Collins PR has been hired as publicity specialists to help launch the 'Disney XD Beach Soccer Road Show', a joint venture between Disney XD and England Beach Soccer - the official governing body of the sport, coming to urban locations throughout the UK this summer. The tour culminates with an event at London's Parklife venue on August Bank Holiday, which will see part of the 4,000sqm blank canvas space transferred into a beach soccer pitch. As well as competitive matches for kids aged 8-14, each event will include skills and drills lessons, coaching sessions with members of the England national beach soccer squad and exclusive screenings of upcoming Disney XD shows, as well as music and demonstrations.
Client Newsflash: July 2009 - The Wamdue Project
[11/22/2009]
Client Newsflash: July 2009 - Disney Channel / Jonas Brothers
[07/21/2009]
Disney Channel Worldwide, which represents the most successfull portfolio of kids' channels in the world, with 98 kid-driven, family incluisve entertainment channels and/or channel feeds available in 167 countries, has hired Mark Collins PR to help mastermind publicity for key programming throughout the Summer including original series JONAS, starring the Jonas Brothers.
Client Newsflash: July 2009 - Fierce Angel
[11/14/2009]
Fierce Angel, the critically acclaimed record label and events company from Mark Doyle, the creator of Hed Kandi, has challenged Mark Collins PR to join forces with them to make musical history, by providing PR for the finest music and most memorable nights out the world has to offer. In addition to handling media relations for brand new compilation albums 'Fierce Disco Remixed' (released 22nd June) featuring 45 Fierce house anthems and 'El Divino Ibiza 2009' (released 6th July) featuring 15 Ibiza anthems, we'll also be promoting the brand new new single from the Wamdue Project Feat Jonathan Mendelsohn, 'Forgiveness' (released August) - which has already been singled out as a future floorfiller by Kiss FM, with airplay across their network, and is currently doing the business on dance floors across Ibiza. In addition, catch Fierce Angel every Friday night throughout the summer with a residency at Ibiza's world-famous El Divino nightclub (opening party 26th June/closing party 4th September).
http://www.thefutureisfierce.com/
http://www.thefutureisfierce.com/
Client Newsflash: June 2009 - Economy Gastronomy / BBC2
[03/29/2010]
Independent production company and factual entertainment TV specialists Outline Productions have handed Mark Collins PR a brief to handle trade and consumer PR for its brand new BBC2 food series Economy Gastronomy (TX August 2009). The 6 x 60-minute shows will show families how they can keep eating fine food despite the recession and will be fronted by restaurateurs and television chefs Allegra McEvedy and Paul Merrett.
http://www.outlineproductions.co.uk/
http://www.outlineproductions.co.uk/
Client Update: June 2009 - Guinness World Records, UKTV/ Blighty, Toast Festival
[08/15/2009]
Guinness World Records calls in Mark Collins PR to boost online, print and broadcast coverage for Sky 1's factual entertainment series Guinness World Records Smashed! presented by Steve Jones and Konnie Huq. Work included securing talent interviews, news and feature generation, creative stunt activity along with general brand amplification tactics.
sky1.sky.com/show/guinness-world-records-smashed
Blighty, the entertainment channel from UKTV that celebrates all things British, has engaged the help of Mark Collins PR, to spearhead the print and broadcast PR for new show Made in Britain starring award-winning comedian and journalist Dom Joly.
Joly.property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/article6387233.ece
Mark Collins PR has teamed up with Rockstar PR, Auckland's Number 1. creative hub, with a deal that will see MC PR handle media relations and event logistics for New Zealand artists taking part in this year's Toast festival on London's Clapham Common.
Client Update: April 2009 - talkSPORT, Fremantle Media, UKTV, Neil Reading PR / BBC Worldwide
[08/24/2009]
In February, Mark Collins PR undertook a three-month project for the UK's only national speech radio station, talkSPORT, to create and execute the PR strategy for the brand new Russell Brand & Noel Gallagher Radio Show Special. Working closely with the station's key executives and personnel in the lead up to the big day, our brief, simply to create mass consumer and trade coverage for the high profile show, which would mark Brand's return to radio after the Sachsgate affair. As well as securing blanket coverage in national newspapers and online in the lead up to TX, we ensured news of the show went global, with the thanks to a certain on-air phone message left for Barack Obama and a reunion between Brand and with Jonathan Ross. The station experienced a 250% boost in website traffic with listeners logging on to read about the show prior to it airing.
www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/apr/15/russell-brand-radio-talksport
In March, Mark Collins PR joined forces with the Walking with Dinosaurs team to oversee the media launch of the brand new 40 million pound production of Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular, touring the UK from summer 2009. Our work helped secure over 120 media RSVPs for the high-profile launch event at the O2 Arena, putting the event on the national news agenda and generating a huge amount of coverage across print, broadcast and online - including a clean sweep in the national press the next day.
www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5005663/Walking-With-Dinosaurs-large-as-life.html
Mark Collins PR were called upon to devise and run the PR campaign for the DVD release of the feature-length computer animated movie Garfield's Fun Fest marking the 30th anniversary of the world's most-famous tart-tongued tabby and a revival of the cartoon brand in the UK. Work included liaising with/setting up interview for creator Jim Davis, as well as working with product managers and external brand licensees; researching and preparing the PR strategy; securing positive reviews, news and feature coverage as well as placing competitions, talent interviews and online activity. As well as securing coverage in all key kids' press, interviews with Jim Davis and spreads around the DVD ran in the Telegraph, Guardian, Daily Record - with a rare interview with Garfield himself serviced via PA meaning a healthy dose of online and regional press on the day of the DVD release.
www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/5099241/Garfields-Fun-Fest-Jim-Davis-interview.html
April saw us handed a month-long freelance project for UKTV, supporting their press office around the launch of the newly rebranded TV channel Home. Work included promoting key programming such as the top-billed Celebrity Fantasy Homes. Here we took charge of pitching and setting up talent interviews around the new show, as well as taking the lead role in orchestrating a huge national research news story to hit day of launch, speech writing for channel execs and general PR support to ensure everything ran smoothly during the build up and on the day of launch.
http://uktv.co.uk/home/dgiped/kw/1
Client Update: January 2009 - Freelance Employer: Premier PR / Twentieth Century Fox / Warner Home Video, Brando / Sony Ericsson / Orange, QiYoga
[05/01/2010]
Working with British supermodel Daisy Lowe and 100 of Europe's diehard music fans, Mark Collins PR provided freelance support to the Sony Ericsson PR team and oversaw publicity for the final stages of the first ever international Sony Ericsson FanWalk, part of 2008's MTV Europe Music Awards. Alongside this, other projects involved devising and executing PR strategies for the launch of two Sony Ericsson handsets: Sony Ericsson W190i MOBO and the Sony Ericsson C905 Inca. This included setting up pan-western European press, marketing and sponsorship deals, leading international conference calls, working with separate experiential marketing agencies to ensure campaigns were synergised, plus client liaison, running multi-agency brainstorms and creating PR activities for Europe-wide roll out.
Having previously worked on PR'ing over 140 film and DVD titles, it was only natural that Mark Collins PR were taken on by the PR team for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video, to help boost PR for some of their key DVD releases, which included Hollywood blockbuster The Happening starring Mark Wahlberg and Steve McQueen's directing debut Hunger, released on DVD in Spring 2009.
