MPC welcomes new additions to our team – General Manager Ian White and Artist Co-ordinator Liga Pildina
MPC Entertainment is starting the year not only with new clients, but with new General Manager Ian White and Artist Co-ordinator Liga Pildina. “Getting the chance to learn from a master of the art is a great opportunity. We are looking forward to helping Michael Cohen develop the agency with the exceptional talent on the books.”
Kelly Hoppen MBE Design Guru Signs for MPC Entertainment
MPC Entertainment is delighted to announce the TV signing of Kelly Hoppen. Kelly Hoppen MBE is the world renowned British interior designer with a client list second to none. Her simple yet opulent style has permeated interior design at every level, from the Becham’s Los Angeles home to her range at QVC. Kelly is a design inspiration.
MPC Entertainment looks forward to working with Kelly and bringing her infectious personality and design skills to a wider TV audience.
John Inverdale signs new BBC contract including the 2012 Olympics
John Inverdale will continue on a freelance basis to host Rugby, Tennis, Golf, Athletics, Racing, as well as the Olympic Games in London 2012, for BBC TV and Radio. John is delighted to renew his long association with the BBC.
Lucy Cotter ITV Entertainment Correspondent Joins MPC
As the Entertainment Correspondent and occasional co-host for London Tonight Lucy is a rising television star. She has interviewed an impressive list of A list celebrities and also writes, presents and edits a daily showbiz bulletin on ITV2. Clever, attractive and a natural presenter Lucy will become a familiar face on national TV.
Mark Ramprakash is back on the dance floor
Mark Ramprakash is dusting off his dancing shoes as he returns to the dance floor for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. The tour begins on the 15th of January in Manchester playing to huge arena audiences around the country. Mark cannot wait to start dancing again so don’t miss out when he comes to your city!
Shaun Pollock on Sky Sports South African Test Coverage
Shaun brings his expert commentary to the Sky Sports coverage of the 2009/10 South Africa v England Test series. Following on from ESPN’s Champion’s League Trophy Shaun Pollock proves a firm favourite with millions of viewers tuning into his commentary style.
Graham Napier playing for Central District Stags, New Zealand
Essex Cricket Star Graham Napier signed for Central District’s Stags for New Zealand’s domestic 2009/10 Championship. Graham was selected for the Stags by Australian cricket legend Dermot Reeve and has already impressed with a remarkable display of power hitting, thumping 73 from just 27 balls giving Stags victory in their One Day match against Northern Knights. This underlines Graham’s value to the England 20/20 Squad.
Shane Warne inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Shane Warne has been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Sport Australia Hall of Fame exists to inspire all Australians by recognising and promoting their outstanding sporting achievements. Congratulations to Shane on this magnificent honour!
Mark Ramprakash dances again
Mark Ramprakash will be dusting off his dancing shoes once again as he returns to the dance floor for the Strictly Come Dancing Tour. The UK tour begins in early 2010 and Mark cannot wait to start dancing again.
Russ Williams’ signs new contract with Absolute Radio
MPC have reached agreement with Absolute Radio for Russ Williams to present his show for another two years until the end of 2011. Russ can be heard every weekday from 10am – 1pm. Russ has been broadcasting on Absolute Radio, and it's predecessor Virgin Radio, for over 15 years and this extension continues his stint as one of the countries most successful radio presenters. Absolute Radio can be heard on 105.8fm in London, 1215am & DAB around the country and across the world online.
Shaun Pollock on ESPN
Shaun Pollock has just finished commentating on the Champions League Trophy for ESPN, which was broadcast around the world. The tournament was watched by hundreds of millions of viewers and Shaun demonstrated once again what a consummate professional he is in the commentary box.
Shaun will be commentating for Sky Sports this winter on the 2009/10 South Africa vs. England Test series.
Shane Warne joins Sky One sporting panel show
Shane Warne returned to the UK briefly this month to record a one-off special for Sky One. Shane, along with Jodie Kidd and David Ginola were the team captains on new sport and comedy panel show ‘It’s Going To Penalties’. The 30 minute programme will be aired in early November with the possibility of a long run sometime in 2010.
MPC sign Clive Lloyd and Dawid Malan
MPC are delighted to announce the signings of former West Indies cricketer, Clive Lloyd, as well as star of the future Middlesex batsman and leg-spin bowler, Dawid Malan.
John Inverdale writes for the Evening Standard
John Inverdale has joined the Evening Standard's team to write a fortnightly column, covering all the main issues from sport.
John's full page column can be read every other Friday.
Click here to read an example of John's writing - John Inverdale - Evening Standard
Shane Warne's Century now available in paperback
Shane Warne's successful book; Shane Warne's Century, has been updated for the new season and is now available in paperback from all good bookstores.
Mark Pougatch book deal
Mark Pougatch is in the process of writing a book for Mainstream Publishing (A division of Random House). The book with the working title of 'Three Lions vs The World; The Story of England at the World Cup', will be about the history of England's World Cup adventures. It is due for release in time for the World Cup 2010.