PRESS UPDATE : SCREEN DAILY .. MONDAY FEBRUARY 24TH 2020 ..

First Look : Joan Collins & Luke Goss in dark comedy 'The Loss Adjuster' ...

BY MICHAEL ROSSER 24 FEBRUARY 2020

Screen can reveal a first-look image of Joan Collins and Luke Goss in ‘The Loss Adjuster’, which the UK’s Pink Flamingo Films is introducing to buyers at the EFM in Berlin.

Goss (Hellboy II, Blade II) plays an insurance man whose wife leaves him a week before Christmas after their finances hit rock bottom. But he is presented with a chance to reverse his downward spiral after encountering a teenage thief.

Collins plays a glamorous widow and victim of an alleged burglary who welcomes the ‘loss adjuster’ into her home, only for him to find that several missing items have been added to her claim. She said of her “flirtatious merry widow” character: “I’m delighted I was able to contribute to the look of my character, who in the end, resembled my late mother. I’m really looking forward to its release at Christmas later this year.”

Directed by Vincent Woods and produced by Jayney Mackie (who also wrote the script), the cast also includes Martin Kemp, Guy Siner, Ross O’Hennessey, Cathy Tyson and Kym Marsh.

London-based Pink Flamingo is also in pre-production on psychological horror Ten, co-produced with Cine1 Italia, on which principal photography will commence in Rome later this year. Other projects include SAS thriller Storm; true-life story Judy A Dog In A Million, based on the book Damian Lewis; and drama Callum’s Way, directed by Woods.

Pink Flamingo’s slate is financed by equity fund-backed Pink Flamingo Media.

PRESS UPDATE : THE SPECTATOR .. FEBRUARY 22ND 2020 ..

NOTEBOOK

Joan Collins: I know where Dynasty went wrong

Joan Collins

Sister Alexis!

Recovering from a bad cold and bored to tears by the fare on television, Netflix, Amazon and Hulu (it’s shocking how much schlock there is with so many choices), I broke open a big box set of Dynasty and started binge watching. It occurred to me that I had actually never seen the series, except for a few snippets here and there, and I was curious to see the reason why the show’s ratings started to plummet after the fifth season. Was it the hideousness of the clothes? Mine weren’t so bad, sometimes, but the skirts and trousers were so baggy and shapeless that, coupled with the enormous shoulder pads, they made all of us look about four foot ten. They also watered the storyline down by bringing in a plethora of characters portrayed by big names such as Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Ali MacGraw, Rock Hudson and my pal George Hamilton so that it would have been difficult for some viewers to figure out who was who. I was confused even though Alexis was related to most of them. A massacre occurred in fabled Moldavia (a country that disappeared in 1859), at which several of the characters were assassinated and then, with horror, I saw myself as Alexis disguised as a nun trying to break the King of Moldavia out of prison. Now I know why it tanked.

Joan with Tom Ford at Vanity Fair Party

In the aftermath of Oscar week most denizens of Tinseltown have gone to ground or taken off in their private jets. There were at least 20 parties inside of the ten-day window, which most of the nominees attended and were, by all accounts, quite uneventful. I went to several, culminating in what I think was the most entertaining — the Vanity Fair viewing party at the Annenberg Center. I sat next to the fabulously entertaining Tom Ford, while Percy’s dinner companion was the ever-popular Monica Lewinsky, whose life story will shortly be made into a TV movie. The question of who will play President Clinton was the buzz of the party — what actor would dare?

Joan at 1984 Academy Awards

As a Motion Picture Academy voter, I was mildly surprised that the Korean film Parasite was up for both Best International Feature Film and Best Picture, but then that had also happened the year before when Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma was in the running. When Parasite won in both categories, I was informed that my mouth actually fell open in astonishment (as I’m sure did everyone’s, including the producers, director and cast of Parasite). That a foreign film with subtitles — which, by the way, are very difficult to read — would trump (an incautious choice of verbs, I admit) the great oeuvres of Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Sam Mendes was a tremendous shock. This may just put paid to any future complaints about diversity recognition by the voting committee, which has regularly been accused of being controlled by old white men. I thought that the Academy could not pit a foreign language film against a movie in English, but apparently I’m in the minority… as an older white woman.

It now seems that it is absolutely prohibited to say anything about anything that doesn’t conform with the proscribed mores of the politically correct majority. I had an argument with a young actor at another party after he claimed that, according to him (and casting agents, and directors, and producers, and just about everyone in the entertainment business), the word ‘actress’ is now verboten in Hollywood. After I expressed my views in my last article for this illustrious publication, I received quite a lot of flak about my supposedly outdated opinions. I actually managed to convince the actor that they are not outdated. Like everything nowadays, it should be a ‘choice’ given to a minority (of 50 per cent), and it’s time for me to reclaim my femininity. If you want to be called ‘female actor’, be my guest, but my choice is, and always will be, actress. Reading in the press that ‘actor Joan Collins arrived at the event wearing a full-length black and silver gown’ sounded ludicrous, and extremely confusing. The mob rule is in, however, and free speech worldwide (and America’s First Amendment) has gone out.

Joan with Kirk Douglas

Much sadness in the Hills of Beverly at the passing of Kirk Douglas. I was lucky enough to work with him in a TV miniseries called The Moneychangers and he was everything a great movie star should be — charming, funny, professional and nice to everyone, unlike some of today’s entitled stars who consider themselves above mere mortals. Some even have contractual specifications that no ‘eye contact’ must be made with them.

By contrast, Kirk was like many huge stars I’ve worked with — great talents like Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck — fun and down to earth, always grateful and never dismissive of the success that their talent had garnered. Kirk and I were on a boat in Cannes during the film festival, promoting The Moneychangers, when a small plane carrying a banner for my next movie passed overhead, proclaiming to one and all ‘Joan Collins IS The Bitch’. I was mortified. I turned to Kirk and said, ‘Oh that’s awful! They told me it would say “Joan Collins AS The Bitch”.’ ‘Aw, honey, it’s great publicity. Embrace it!’ He grinned, ‘It’s a compliment.’ A few years later, enter Alexis in Dynasty, and embrace it I did.

PRESS UPDATE : IN STYLE ... MARCH 2020 ..

Joan Collins' Favorite Piece of Jewelry Is As Decadent As You'd Imagine

"I’ve worn it often over the past 30 years, definitely more than any other piece of jewelry I own."

By Joan Collins, as told to Jennifer Ferrise 

Joan with Donna Mills

I’ve always been a fan of the Art Deco artist and designer Erté. When I was younger, I used to read books about him and collect his sketches from the 1920's. I’d even draw pictures of flappers because I loved the glamorous style of the Art Deco era so much. I followed Erté’s work over the years, and, in 1980, when I signed on to do the play The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, I asked him if he would design the costumes since it was a period piece set in the ’20s. He agreed, so I flew to Paris to meet him in his atelier.

Erté was close to 90 at the time, very frail with a shock of white hair, but he was still so brilliant. It was fascinating to be able to see his work close-up. After the production ended, I didn’t get to keep the costumes he designed, but years later at an auction in London, I saw this beautiful Erté pendant with diamonds and mother of pearl. 

He had designed very few pieces of jewelry throughout his career, so I knew I had to bid on it. I loved that it was something totally original that nobody else would have. I’ve worn it often over the past 30 years, definitely more than any other piece of jewelry I own. It makes me feel chic. And every time I put it on, it reminds me of my time with Monsieur Erté.

TV UPDATE : GOOD MORNING BRITAIN LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD .. MONDAY FEBRUARY 10TH 2020 ..

Joan on GMB panel with Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Dolph Lungren & Perez Hilton etc..

After enjoying the Vanity Fair viewing party at The Annenberg Center with friend Tom Ford, Joan stopped off at The Beverly Hills Hotel to join Piers Morgan & Susannah Reid on the Good Morning Britain panel...

Joan with Sharon & Kelly, & Piers & Sussanah

TV UPDATE : HOME & FAMILY... HALLMARK CHANNEL .. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD .. FEBRUARY 6TH 2020 ..

Joan dropped into The Hallmark Channel studio at Universal to make an appearance on the morning show 'Home & Family', where she shared her favourite recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese.. 

LIFESTYLE UPDATE : HOME & FAMILY .. HALLMARK CHANNEL .. FEBRUARY 6TH 2020 ..

Spaghetti Bolognese a La Joan Collins

Dame Joan Collin's legendary Spaghetti Bolognese.

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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 2 lbs. Ground Veal
• 2 lbs. Ground Pork
• Brown in skillet in olive oil

ADD:

• 3 finely chopped onions
• 1lb chopped mushrooms
• 4 cans peeled tomatoes
• 4 cans tomato paste
• Salt to taste
• Sugar
• Bay leaves
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic salt
• Lots of good California red wine

My “Spag-Bol” as I recall has been a favorite of my family since my children were born. It reminds me of large family get-togethers where everyone is happy, content...and replete.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Brown ground beef, veal and pork in skillet in olive oil.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for at least six hours..

Feeds 20 ..

Watch Joan on Home & Family Here!!

EVENT UPDATE : THE MONTE CARLO TELEVISION FESTIVAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY .. THE SUNSET TOWER .. SUNSET BLVD .. LOS ANGELES .. FEBRUARY 5TH 2020 ...

Joan with Jane Seymour & Prince Albert of Monaco

Founded in 1961 by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III as a tribute to his wife Princess Grace, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival will officially begin celebrations to mark its 60th anniversary on 5 February 2020 in Los Angeles, the heart of the world's film and television industry.

Such an exceptional event deserves a venue worthy of the Festival and its 60th anniversary, a truly iconic setting steeped in history.

The natural choice was the Sunset Tower Hotel, a historic and elegant Art Deco establishment located on the famous Sunset Boulevard, the bustling 39 kilometer long highway, that is home to California's most vibrant nightlife.

An iconic hotel less than 4 kilometers from the Walk of Fame, the Sunset Tower has welcomed some of the biggest names in Hollywood over the years.

And a host of famous Hollywood faces will be in attendance at this very special evening event where H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Honorary President of the Festival, will welcome 250 prestigious guests, actors, actresses, directors, producers, as well as former jury presidents, Honorary Golden Nymph and Crystal Nymph winners.

Joan with Linda Gray

EVENT UPDATE : AN AFTERNOON WITH DAME JOAN COLLINS .. THE RICHARDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS .. PALM SPRINGS .. SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH 2020

Photo courtesy of Sharlynn Vee

Joan kicked off the New Year with an appearance to a sell out audience at Palm Springs Richards Center For The Arts for An Afternoon With, as part of the Palm Springs Speaks Season.

Double The Fans! Joan with Ethylina Canne & Morgan McMichaels

PRESS UPDATE : UKEN REPORT .. JANUARY 19TH 2020 ..

Dame Joan Collins Coming to Palm Springs

Posted by Cindy Uken | Jan 19, 2020 | News, Valley Life

Joan sensational in Silver for PALM SPRINGS LIFE 1982

PALM SPRINGS — Dame Joan Collins will be in Palm Springs on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at the Richards Center for the Arts, Palm Springs High School as part of the third season  of speakers for Palm Springs Speaks.

Patrick Evans

She will be introduced by News Channel 3 ABC Meteorologist and local personality Patrick Evans. She will be then joined onstage by Actor, Director and Producer, Chuck Yates, five-time Desert Star Award-winner and Founding Artistic Director of Coyote StageWorks, to discuss her career.

From her early days at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art right up to her most recent roles on the big and small screen, and behind the scenes stories; she will be ‘spilling the tea’ on it all! There will also be an opportunity for the audiences to submit questions for Dame Joan after check-in at the event; index cards will be provided. Tickets are on sale now at www.palmspringsspeaks.org. A special Limited Edition General Admission $45 ticket has been added to the show and is available online now!

Chuck Yates

As an added bonus for all those attending the event, a donated fresh copy of an original Dynasty script from the personal files of the Executive Story Editor of the series, Frank V. Furino, along with an original vintage Interview magazine from September 1984 Vol. XIV No. 9 featuring Joan on the cover with an extensive interview inside, will be raffled off at the event. Tickets will be sold at the event only for $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn on stage by Furino and Joan and the winner will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with both and have Joan sign the script and magazine if desired. So if you love Joan or were a Dynasty super fan this is your opportunity to have a piece of history.

BOOK DAME JOAN COLLINS TICKETS HERE!!

Dame Joan Collins

Dame Joan Collins is first and foremost an actress. However, she is also a best-selling author, an
accomplished producer and a successful entrepreneur. Winner of two Golden Globes and a People’s
Choice Awards, nominated several times for Golden Globes, People’s Choice and Emmy awards, as well
as recipient of numerous other awards worldwide, Joan has appeared in more than 60 feature films and
dozens of television programs. The daughter of theatrical agent Joe Collins and his wife Elsa, Joan Collins was born in London and made her London stage debut at the age of nine in Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE at the Arts Theatre.

Joan Collins has appeared in more than 65 feature films and hundreds of television appearances,
including creating the role of Alexis Carrington on Dynasty, one of the most highly rated television
dramas of all time. Her novels and memoirs have sold over 50 million copies worldwide and have been
translated into 30 languages. She is recognized world-round as a fashion maven of timeless beauty, and
is a regular diarist for The Spectator and a contributor to The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Times and
Harper’s Bazaar. On stage, Joan Collins has performed on Broadway, the West End, and in national
tours in the UK and North America.

In 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II elevated Joan Collins to Dame Commander of the British Empire (D.B.E.) for her lifetime contribution to charity work, after having presented her with The Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (O.B.E.) for her services to the arts in 1997.