EVENT UPDATE : A NIGHT WITH JOAN .. JUPITERS GOLDCOAST .. MEET & GREET .. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH 2011 ..

STAGE IS SET FOR AN ICON!

Joan played to a lively crowd in the ballroom of Jupiter's Hotel/Casino on Australia's Gold Coast..

JOAN IS SUCH A DOLL, SHE AUTOGRAPHED THIS FOR NICOLE!

Longtime admirer Nicole Hocking was among those lucky enough to meet Joan and as you can imagine she was thrilled to finally come face to face with her favourite star of stage and screen.. Nicole kindly sent me some photo's to share of her special evening.. Nicole also has a wonderful blog which you can view at  http://www.autographcollectorofoz.blogspot.com/

JOAN CAPTIVATES THE ASSEMBLED!

NICOLE WITH HER HUSBAND LEIGH MEETING JOAN.

PROMO UPDATE : S EXPRESS MAGAZINE .. SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER ..

Joan featured in today's copy of Sunday Express 'S' MAGAZINE in their My Favourite Photograph feature.. Here is the article..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : CANNES HAS GOT JOAN COVERED!

This photo from 1979 features Joan relaxing on a yacht at the Cannes Film Festival as 'The Bitch' was premiering that evening.. Joan is reading a festival daily with the film's artwork on the cover..

EVENT ALERT : A NIGHT WITH ... STATE THEATRE .. SYDNEY .. MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2011..

Joan rounds off her tour of Australia with a performance at the historic State Theatre in Sydney.. After two successful shows in Melbourne and The Goldcoast, Joan looks forward to her time in Sydney.. Tickets for the Monday night performance are as follows.

VIP MEET & GREET / PREMIUM SEATS - $250

GOLD SEATING - $160

SILVER SEATING - $130

BRONZE SEATING  -$100

Show begins at 8.30 pm ....

Tickets can be booked from link on sidebar or banner on top of page... http://www.statetheatre.com.au/

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN FINDS WORKING WITH DARREN A HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE!

This rare photo features Joan on the set of the 1978 comedy chase movie 'Zero To Sixty' with it's star Darren McGavin.. Joan had just made 'The Stud', as evident by her sweat-shirt! In the background you can see Darren's wife Kathie Browne who also produced the movie..

BETWEEN THE COVERS : ROGERS PERSUADES JOAN TO HUMOUR TONY!

In 1971 Joan made a guest appearance on Roger's now cult series 'The Persuaders', which also starred Tony Curtis.. Joan's episode was entitled .. 'Five Miles To Midnight', she played an eccentric photographer called Sidonie ...In this excerpt from Roger's 2008 autobiography 'My Word Is My Bond', published by Collins, Roger remembers an incident on the set of the episode involving Joan and Tony Curtis.. 

JOAN FINDS TONY NOT SO HOT!

In 1970 Bob Baker started talking to Lew Grade about a TV show format featuring an English toff and an American boy come good. It was to be called 'The Friendly Persuaders'. Lew called me from New York, he wanted to see me at seven o'clock the following morning. I arrived at eight o'clock. Lew sat me down and said.. 'Roger, I've sold 'The Persuaders'.. With you in the lead.' The 'Friendly' part of 'The Persuaders' title was soon dropped. 'Lew! I said I didn't want to do it! You can't sell a programme with me in. it's immoral.' When I finally agreed to do the show, I have to be honest and say that I didn't want to commit to several series. It's true that the Bond producers had made overtures towards me and I didn't want to be tied to a three or four year TV contract. So I never signed a contract. I shook Lew's hand and said I would do one series and I honoured my word.

JOAN GET'S THE UPPER HAND AS TONY LOOKS ON!

We were to start filming in the South of France. After leaving hospital for a kidney stone operation, I stayed at a friend's house on Cap Ferrat, three doors down from David Niven and had a whole month to recuperate before filming started. Joan and Ron Kass came down to stay and it was a happy month of swimming and getting fit. Once Tony arrived we moved into the La Voile D'Or Hotel in St Jean Cap Ferrat. We had identical suites. I guess we filmed for two or three months, enough material for six or seven episodes. Basil Dearden and Val Guest were the two location directors. Logistically, it's quite difficult to shoot exteriors for half a dozen or so different episodes of a TV series, as you're only filming part of a storyline before moving on to the next episode. Then we all reconvened to Pinewood some time later to film the remainder of the episodes. Tony and I shared a caravan on location. But being a TV show, we couldn't afford the luxury of a fleet of trailers and so just had two.. One for Tony and me and the other for the guest star. Joan Collins and Robert Hutton were guest-starring in one episode and they took turns using the caravan to change. One afternoon Joan needed to use the loo and as Robert and his wife were chatting in the caravan between takes, she asked if they'd mind stepping out to allow her to use the facilities. Perfectly understandable. They readily agreed. At the moment that Joan asked, Tony was walking past the caravan and came rushing over to me. 'What is it with that woman? Robert Hutton. Robert Hutton! She told him to get out of the trailer. Can you believe it?' ... 'Tony, Tony.' I said.. 'Calm down. This is a TV show. We're all in it together. We turn up on time, we learn our lines, say them and then go home at 5.30. We don't make waves. We cash out cheques on Friday and we're all very happy.' .. 'Yes, dear sweet Roger. You're right. You're always right.' he replied..

JOAN WITH ROGER AND WIFE KRISTINA AND SON CHRISTIAN

Roll on twenty minutes. We were filming on the side of a mountain, trying to evade some Italian crooks in the story and we, in character, all took a breather by sitting on some rocks. The special effects chap came over and explained that there were going to be a few charges detonating, simulating gunfire. 'Where?'. asked Joan. 'Oh! Goddam leading lady!', said Tony, springing to his feet an mimicking a female voice. 'Where is there going to be an explosion?', he piped. ' Oh, my god! Oh, my god!' .. 'Tony! Stop it', I reasoned. 'It's perfectly logical that if an explosion is going to go off near a lady's backside, she would like to know exactly where. We've all been in explosions that have got a bit too close for comfort and we've all seen people injured.'
'Yes, Roger, dear sweet Roger. You're right', he said. A few days later, I had a late call on set and was able to see my family off at the airport in Nice, for their return to London. The location was nearby and when I arrived back there was nothing happening. The whole crew was sitting around playing cards and Joan was sitting in a chair under a large tree. I thought it very odd. Then Tony appeared. 'Dear Roger', he said, looking somewhat bashful. 'I let you down.' I asked him what he had done. 'I called Joan a C**t!'.. 'That's not very nice, Tony.' I said. I walked off to find her. Joan leapt up when she saw me.. She told me what he called her! 'Yeah', added her husband Ron Kass.. 'He called Joan a C**t'.
Eventually I discovered that Tony and Joan had been in a truck together, filming a sequence where they drive down a very bumpy, rocky path and come to a halt on the dry riverbed, under a bridge. Unfortunately they drove a little too far and missed their mark. 'Can we go again, please, ' said the director. With that Joan got out of the truck and started walking. 'Where are you going?' Tony shouted after her. 'I'm going to walk up to the starting point.' .. 'Goddamn chicken-shit actresses!' Tony added. 'I'll walk up, you drive the truck back up', replied Joan. Tony drove the truck, muttering all the way about women and actresses. He reached the start point and Joan hopped in. 'You know what, Joan?' he said. 'You're a C**t!'... The truck rolled down the path, came to a thundering halt and Joan wound down the window and shouted to the director, what he had called her..She refused to film anymore, where is where I came in, to smooth things over and get everyone back to work. 'The Persuaders' was a huge hit everywhere except America, where we were programmed against 'Mission Impossible'.. Lew was keen to try a second season, he thought we could still pull round the American audiences. I was not keen though. We had created a successful format and had made twenty four great show, we should rest on our laurels!
(c) 2008 .. ROGER MOORE ...

EVENT ALERT : A NIGHT WITH ... JUPITER'S GOLDCOAST CASINO.. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH .

Joan has now left Melbourne for The Gold Coast, where she will take to the stage of Conrad Jupiter's Pavillion Ballroom on Sunday evening.. The performance starts at 7.30pm.. Dinner ticket holders can enjoy the surroundings from 6.00pm... Tickets on sale at the following levels..    

  Meet & Greet / Dinner Show - $245
   Dinner / Platinum seating - $175
    Dinner / Gold seating - $145
     Show only -$95
Tickets can be book by link on sidebar & banner on top of page!

TV UPDATE : THR CIRCLE ... FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 2011.



PERCY POPS IN TO SAY HELLO OFF AIR!



JOAN DISCUSSES HER NEW BOOK AND HER ONE WOMAN SHOW

JOAN LIGHTS UP THE MORNING

Here are some behind the scenes shots from yesterday's edition of Channel 10's popular morning show 'The Circle'....

THE GIRLS PROMOTE 'THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN'

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN & R.J STOP OUT IN TOKYO!

This rare photo features Joan and Robert Wagner enjoying dinner in Tokyo, after filming the 1957 espionage drama 'Stopover Tokyo' or as described by Joan and Robert..'Stop Overacting!'.

TV UPDATE : THE CIRCLE .. CHANNEL 10 ... FRIDAY 4TH 2011 ..

 Here is an exclusive shot of Joan on the set of the morning show 'The Circle' on Channel 10 Australia which is currently on air! Joan looking sensational as ever...

TV ALERT : THE CIRCLE / TODAY .. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 2011 ..

Fans in Australia will get a double dose of Joan tomorrow morning when she appears on two top morning shows.. Firstly Joan will appear on Channel 9's Today Show.. The shows airs from 5.30am to 9.00am...

Joan will then appear on Channel Ten's popular 'The Circle' which airs weekdays at 10.am ...

EVENT UPDATE : OAKS DAY .. MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL .. NOVEMEMBER 3RD..

JOAN IN THE SWISSE MARQUEE





JOAN ARRIVING IN STYLE


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JOAN WITH PERCY AND OLLY SONES WHO IS OVERSEEING THE TECHNICAL SIDE OF JOAN'S STAGE SHOW



EVENT UPDATE : MELBOURNE CARNIVAL OAKS DAY .. NOVEMBER 3RD 2011..

High style and ultimate glamour were the order of the day at Ladies day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival..  Crown Oaks Day ... 

Here are some exclusive shots of Joan arriving at the race meeting.. Will add more photos later today!

JOAN WITH JOSH GIBSON & ASHLEY  HART

Joan was the special guest of top vitamin company Swisse, who welcomed guest at their exclusive marquee within the Birdcage members pavilion..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT JOAN..IT'S GOING TO BE A BUMPY RIDE!

As Joan is currently enjoying the atmosphere of Oaks Day at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, here is a photo of Joan attending the Derby in England back in the late 80's..

PHOTO OF THE DAY EXTRA : PRINT FAN JOAN HAS GOT HER READING MATERIAL COVERED!

Joan looks every inch the Hollywood legend as she takes time out to do some retail therapy in Melbourne.. Joan an avid reader finally came across a branch of Dymocks on the aptly titled Collins234 Boutique Place! Thanks to Joan for sharing this photo..

PHOTO OF THE DAY : DARLING! THEY WILL NEVER NOTICE THE STAINS ON THAT RAG!

As Joan has almost recovered from her long flight, here is a fun photo of Joan with Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey aka Jack & Vera Duckworth, when they were filming the Coronation Street special.. Viva Las Vegas back in 1997.. Joan appears in the closing moments as Vera and Jack on the flight back from Vegas, Vera spills her drink ala the Cinzano ads and Joan comes along .. Joan leans over them and says. ' It will wash out! I should know!'...

EVENT ALERT : A NIGHT WITH JOAN .. MELBOURNE TOWN HALL.. 2ND NOVEMBER 2011

Joan kicks off her round of public appearances in Australia, tonight with the first performance of her show 'A Night With Joan Collins' at Melbourne Town Hall.. Show begins at 8.30 pm.. Tickets start at $130 for Silver seating.. With Gold seating at $160.. For the Meet & Greet Vip ticket with the chance to meet Joan, cost is $260 ... Joan appears at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Crown Oaks day meeting on Thursday 3rd as guest of Swisse in the prestigious Birdcage... Joan's next performance of 'A Night With Joan Collins' is on Sunday 6th November at Jupiter's Casino Goldcoast .... To book ticket's for any of Joan's shows see link on side bar...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : JOAN'S ALL WRAPPED UP FROM THE OPPOSITE SEX!

This rare photo features Joan in a wardrobe test for the 1956 MGM release 'The Opposite Sex'....

PHOTO OF THE DAY EXTRA : JOAN LUNCHES BEFORE SHE LAUNCHES OFF DOWN UNDER!

Australian fans will breath a sigh of relief, now that Joan has safely landed in Melbourne, as the Qantas dispute caused some anxiety for Joan before her departure.. Before leaving Los Angeles for Australia, Joan lunched in Beverly Hills.. Among those she encountered was Juan Carlos Falcon, a Spanish director and Screenwriter.. Here is a photo of both of them, thanks to Juan for sharing this shot ...