My movie news

May 28, 2009

Well, I woke up to the shock of my life, literally, when I found out this morning that Fox has annouced that their adaptation of Decent Exposure is going to be its flagship Christmas movie on the Lifetime channel in December 2009.

It’s going to be called The Twelve Men of Christmas – great title – and is set in the Rocky Mountains.
There’s more news on quite a few entertainment sites but here’s a bit here :

Tony Award winner and Emmy nominee Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) melts the holiday snow in Twelve Men of Christmas, an all-new Lifetime Original Movie set to premiere as part of the Network’s annual “Fa La La La Lifetime” programming event in December 2009. Based on the popular novel Decent Exposure by Phillipa Ashley, the romantic comedy tells the story of a down-on-her-luck public relations executive who uses her media savvy to generate some sizzle in a small Montana town. The casting announcement was made today by Tanya Lopez, Senior Vice President of Original Movies, Lifetime Networks.

I can’t describe how I felt when I saw this in my inbox. Thrilled and delighted don’t even come close! I’d honestly put this to the back of my mind as the most unlikely thing to happen.

I haven’t seen any of the lovely Kristin Chenoweth’s work ( mustbe the only person who hasn’t!) but I hear she’s gorgeous, hugely talented and very famous – so I’m off to order West Wing, Ugly Betty and Pushing Daisies from Amazon.

I just can’t believe this has happened and I really, really hope more good news follows it.

And I can’t wait to see who is cast as Will!

Comments

1. On May 28th, 2009 at 8:15 am
   Paul Dolmen Says:
   

   Good news Phillipa! Can’t wait to see it. Hopefully they’ll have someone gorgeous lined up as Will.! x

2. On May 28th, 2009 at 8:37 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   This is the best news I’ve had all year, Phillipa. I couldn’t be more delighted for you. You deserve this success – enjoy it!!

   xxxx

3. On May 28th, 2009 at 9:05 am
   Elle Says:
   

   Oh my! Congratulations!! (And I can’t wait to see who they cast as Will as well!) 😀

4. On May 28th, 2009 at 9:21 am
   Jude Says:
   

   OH MY PIP! Congrats don’t cover it! You so deserve it and I cannot wait! Jumping up and down on the spot for you. Can’t wait to see you at conference jx

5. On May 28th, 2009 at 11:11 am
   Liz Hanbury Says:
   

   Woooooooooooooow!!! Absolutely fabulous news! Congratulations, P – very well deserved and I can’t wait to see the movie 🙂

6. On May 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
   Lorraine Powell Says:
   

   Congratulations!!!!! I will be watching this for sure. Shame you can’t cast Will, I mean who knows him better than you….
   Well done, Lori x

7. On May 28th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
   Sally Lawton Says:
   

   CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Oh My God – that’s such FANTASTIC news. I’m so, so chuffed for you.

   Kristin Chenoweth is amazing. She played Glinda in the original Broadway cast of Wicked and is HUGELY fab and an excellent comedy actress… Ooh, I’m so excited for you.

   Sending HUGE congrats and hugs your way!
   X

8. On May 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
   liz Says:
   

   This has just made my day in the biggest way!!!! So thrilled for you.

   lx

9. On May 28th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
   Debs Says:
   

   Wow, that has to be the best news I’ve heard for so long. Many, many congratulations, you clever girl.

   I’ve see this actress in Pushing Daisies and she’s excellent. I hope we are able to see the film. I wonder who’s playing Will? xxx

10. On May 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
    ellenrhian Says:
    

    CONGRATULATIONS.You must be over the moon
    Elly

11. On May 28th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
    Maddie Moon Says:
    

    Oh, wow, wow, wow! What fabulous news, Phillipa, how exciting. Kristin was fab in Pushing Daisies, loved her. She’s been in lots of Broadway musicals too, I think. You must be floating at the moment.

12. On May 28th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
    Tam Says:
    

    Fab news, Phillipa. So pleased for you 🙂

13. On May 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
    Maggie Spiers Says:
    

    Wow! P, this is wonderful, wonderful news! Well done you. I’m absolutely delighted for you!

    Like so many I’m looking forward to the casting of Will, but Kristen Chenoweth is one talented lady!

    M xx

14. On May 29th, 2009 at 4:39 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Thanks everyone – I’m completely bowled over by your good wishes.

    This has come totally out of the blue and I am thrilled to bits that Kristin Chenoweth is ‘Emma’ aka EJ. 🙂

    I await another Google alert to see my Will at last!

    P xxx

15. On May 29th, 2009 at 4:54 am
    Amanda Says:
    

    Just popped over from Debs. How exciting and many congratulations! 🙂

16. On May 29th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
    Karen Says:
    

    What fabulous news – it’s a writer’s dream come true! That young lady was fabulous in Pushing Daisies, and will definitely do your character justice :o)

17. On May 29th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
    Jan Jones Says:
    

    Wonderful news, Phillipa! Enjoy!

18. On May 30th, 2009 at 8:38 am
    Liz Fielding Says:
    

    What totally thrilling news, Phillipa! Wonderful

19. On May 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    Nell Dixon Says:
    

    Just got your message when we got home from hols and I am so excited for you!!!

20. On May 30th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
    Ray-Anne Says:
    

    just got back from hols this evening – and totally, totally thrilled for you.
    How exciting and fantastic is that!
    GODDESS!! LOL Ray-Anne

21. On May 31st, 2009 at 5:19 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Thank you all – Ray Anne. LOL. I’m no Goddess but i think one has smiled own on me!

    Nell – the next cakes/coffee day is one me. 🙂

22. On May 31st, 2009 at 6:27 am
    Julie Cohen Says:
    

    Wow, that is AMAZING!!! How brilliantly brilliant and of course I am jealous as hell (and also so so chuffed for you)!! I can guess what is going to be required viewing in the Ashley household this Christmas!!!

    This needs some more exclamation points so: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

23. On May 31st, 2009 at 6:50 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Julie. Mega Thanks. 🙂

24. On May 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
    Kate Hardy Says:
    

    Congrats, Phillipa! Fabulous news.

25. On June 1st, 2009 at 9:48 am
    Kate Johnson Says:
    

    How exciting! I liked her in Pushing Daisies. Do you know if/when it’ll be broadcast in the UK, or might it come out on DVD?

26. On June 1st, 2009 at 9:55 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Kate – no news on any UK screenings yet. Ill try to find out in due course. 🙂

27. On June 3rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
    Barbara Hannay Says:
    

    Coming in VERY late here to catch up on your fantastic news, Phillipa. Congratulations!!!!!!! How mega exciting!!!!! Don’t know anything about the actors, but who cares? Your book’s being made into a movie. Too cool!!!!!!! Definitely an excuse for exclamation marks.

28. On June 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
    Chris Says:
    

    Only just caught up with this – computer on the blink for ages – am more pleased than you’ll ever know!!! Am so happy for you!!!! WOW!!!! Cyber champagne on its way – and I’m smiling – couldn’t happen to a nicer person. Lovely, lovely news – wow – again!!!!
    lots of love and hugs and happiness

29. On June 9th, 2009 at 4:26 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Barbar, Chris – Thank you !!!!!!!!! (More exclamations from me, still feel like one big !)

30. On July 1st, 2009 at 5:26 pm
    Linn Says:
    

    Congratulations!

    I’m a fan of miss Chenoweth’s, but I’ve ordered your book just now (and googling it, I have yet to read an unflattering review of it) and I look forward to immersing myself in it on a Spanish beach.

    I like to think that all you really need to know about the Cheno is in this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWzewHTcHew

    Best thing about her really is that she’s just so alive and real on screen, but yet a brilliant, brilliant comedic actress. I think it’s in good hands 😉

    Good luck!

31. On July 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 am
    Phillipa Says:
    

    Thanks Linn – hope you enjoy the book. Yes, I’ve now seen some of KC’s work and I think she is stupendously talented and will be perfect.