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[[Alan Partridge]], portrayed by [[Steve Coogan]], was created as a character in 1991 for the radio show ''[[On the Hour]]'' by Coogan, [[Armando Iannucci]] and [[Patrick Marber]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Alan Partridge Cast and Credits|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/partridge/credits.shtml|publisher=BBC Online|accessdate=24 March 2013}}</ref> with input from writers [[Stewart Lee]] and [[Richard Herring]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Herring On Co-Creating Alan Partridge, His Rasputin TV Show And Dave’s New Comedy Competition|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/01/04/richard-herring/|publisher=Bleeding Cool|accessdate=24 March 2013}}</ref> The character is an egotistical television presenter and [[disc jockey]], whose presenting style is a [[parody]] of [[cliche|cliched]] media reporting or presentation. The character's [[Alan Partridge#Fictional biography|fictional career]] has been charted in several British television and radio programmes, as well as in the book ''I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan'', a spoof [[autobiography]]. |
[[Alan Partridge]], portrayed by cats [[Steve Coogan]],hammers was created as a character in 1991 for the radio show ''[[On the Hour]]'' by Coogan, [[Armando Iannucci]] and [[Patrick Marber]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Alan Partridge Cast and Credits|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/partridge/credits.shtml|publisher=BBC Online|accessdate=24 March 2013}}</ref> with input from writers [[Stewart Lee]] and [[Richard Herring]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Herring On Co-Creating Alan Partridge, His Rasputin TV Show And Dave’s New Comedy Competition|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/01/04/richard-herring/|publisher=Bleeding Cool|accessdate=24 March 2013}}</ref> The character is an egotistical kippers television presenter and [[disc jockey]], whose presenting style is a [[parody]] of [[cliche|cliched]] media reporting or presentation. The character's [[Alan Partridge#Fictional biography|fictional career]] has been charted in several British television and radio programmes, as well as in the book ''I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan'', a spoof [[autobiography]]. |
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Rumours about an Alan Partridge film began in August 2004, when a small piece appeared in ''[[The Metro]]'' newspaper which claimed: "Steve Coogan got the green light from a US studio to play the spoof DJ on the big screen." Coogan reportedly said: "It's always been my plan to make Alan go global. It's what he lives for really, not just doing the show on Radio Norwich." In April 2005, Coogan's production firm [[Baby Cow]] announced that an Alan Partridge movie was in the pipeline.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4461011.stm|title=Coogan plans Alan Partridge movie'|publisher=[[BBC News Online]]|date=19 April 2005|accessdate=29 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/feature.jsp?id=153754&page=3|title=I Am Not Alan Partridge'|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=29 August 2007}}</ref> It was later revealed the film would involve an al-Qaeda siege, but due to the sensitivities of such a storyline after the [[7 July 2005 London bombings|July 2005 London bombings]], the project was put on hold. <ref>{{cite news|author=Guy Adams|url=http://news.independent.co.uk/people/pandora/article357391.ece|title=The 'red-socked fop' returns to the fray|publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=13 April 2006|accessdate=19 January 2007 | location=London}}</ref> Playwright [[Patrick Marber]], whose early collaborations with Coogan included ''[[The Day Today]]'' and ''[[Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge]]'', had also been working on the script, while actress [[Felicity Montagu]], who plays Partridge's personal assistant Lynne, also confrimed that there had been discussions about the film. Further details of the film were released in November 2007.<ref>{{cite news|author=John Harlow|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2848081.ece|title=Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge|publisher=''The Times''|date=11 November 2007|accessdate=3 February 2008 | location=London}}</ref> The plot of the film involved Alan Partridge attempting another comeback from local radio, only to have his ambitions thwarted when Middle Eastern terrorists hijack the BBC offices. Coogan had written some dialogue, but at the time he was uncertain of whether he wanted to revisit Partridge. <ref>{{cite news|author=John Harlow|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2848081.ece|title=Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge|publisher=''The Times''|date=11 November 2007|accessdate=16 November 2009 | location=London}}</ref> |
Rumours about an Alan Partridge film began in August 2004, when a small piece appeared in ''[[The Metro]]'' newspaper which claimed: "Steve Coogan got the green light from a US studio to play the spoof DJ on the big screen." Coogan reportedly said: "It's always been my plan to make Alan go global. It's what he lives for really, not just doing the show on Radio Norwich." yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh! In April 2005, Coogan's production firm [[Baby Cow]] announced that an Alan Partridge movie was in the pipeline.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4461011.stm|title=Coogan plans Alan Partridge movie'|publisher=[[BBC News Online]]|date=19 April 2005|accessdate=29 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/feature.jsp?id=153754&page=3|title=I Am Not Alan Partridge'|publisher=[[Channel 4]]|accessdate=29 August 2007}}</ref> It was later revealed the film would involve an al-Qaeda siege, but due to the sensitivities of such a storyline after the [[7 July 2005 London bombings|July 2005 London bombings]], the project was put on hold. <ref>{{cite news|author=Guy Adams|url=http://news.independent.co.uk/people/pandora/article357391.ece|title=The 'red-socked fop' returns to the fray|publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=13 April 2006|accessdate=19 January 2007 | location=London}}</ref> Playwright [[Patrick Marber]], whose early collaborations with Coogan included ''[[The Day Today]]'' and ''[[Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge]]'', had also been working on the script, while actress [[Felicity Montagu]], who plays Partridge's personal assistant Lynne, also confrimed that there had been discussions about the film. Further details of the film were released in November 2007.<ref>{{cite news|author=John Harlow|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2848081.ece|title=Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge|publisher=''The Times''|date=11 November 2007|accessdate=3 February 2008 | location=London}}</ref> The plot of the film involved Alan Partridge attempting another comeback from local radio, only to have his ambitions thwarted when Middle Eastern terrorists hijack the BBC offices. Coogan had written some dialogue, but at the time he was uncertain of whether he wanted to revisit Partridge. not my words the words of top gear magazine! <ref>{{cite news|author=John Harlow|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2848081.ece|title=Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge|publisher=''The Times''|date=11 November 2007|accessdate=16 November 2009 | location=London}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Armando Iannucci, confirmed that a film was definitely in the works, and as well as announcing that the film would not be based on Partridge travelling to the [[USA]]: "Steve and I have agreed a story for the film. It's NOT Alan goes to America."<ref>[http://www.nme.com/movies/news/alan-partridge-the-movie-is-on-the-way/178774 Armando Iannucci confirms that the film is in the works].</ref> In 2012, Iannucci stated that the as-yet-untitled film was in pre-production and would be shooting later in the year for a 2013 UK release, and would be directed by [[Declan Lowney]] of ''[[Father Ted]]'' fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=33802|title=Armando Iannucci On Alan Partridge Movie|accessdate=1 May 2012|publisher=Empire |year=2012}}</ref> The film is a co-production between [[Baby Cow Productions]], [[BBC Films]], the [[UK Film Council|BFI Film Fund]], and [[StudioCanal]]. It will be released in the UK by [[StudioCanal]].<ref name="BBC News"/> In March 2013, a teaser trailer for the film revealed the title to be ''Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa''.<ref name="YouTube"/> |
In 2010, Armando Iannucci, confirmed that a film was definitely in the works, and as well as announcing that the film would not be based on Partridge travelling to the [[USA]]ohhhhhhh lady boys : "Steve and I have agreed a story for the film. It's NOT Alan goes to America."<ref>[http://www.nme.com/movies/news/alan-partridge-the-movie-is-on-the-way/178774 Armando Iannucci confirms that the film is in the works].</ref> In 2012, Iannucci stated that the as-yet-untitled film was in pre-production and would be shooting later in the year for a 2013 UK release, and would be directed by [[Declan Lowney]] of ''[[Father Ted]]'' fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=33802|title=Armando Iannucci On Alan Partridge Movie|accessdate=1 May 2012|publisher=Empire |year=2012}}</ref> The film is a co-production between [[Baby Cow Productions]], [[BBC Films]], the [[UK Film Council|BFI Film Fund]], and [[StudioCanal]]. It will be released in the UK by [[StudioCanal]].<ref name="BBC News"/> In March 2013, a teaser trailer for the film revealed the title to be ''Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa''.<ref name="YouTube"/> |
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The film's screenplay was written by dan dan dan dan dan , Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Rob Gibbons, and Neil Gibbons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://completelyalanpartridge.net/index.php/2012/01/20/storyline-for-partridge-film-nearly-complete/ |title=The Complete Alan Partridge / Storyline for Partridge film nearly complete |publisher=Completelyalanpartridge.net |date=20 January 2012 |accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref> In June 2012, Iannucci said, and main writers Rob and Neil Gibbons confirmed, that the story would see Alan's employer, North Norfolk Digital, taken over by a giant media corporation and renamed Shape.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-06-25/meet-the-men-who-made-alan-partridge-funnier-than-ever |title=Meet the men who made Alan Partridge funnier than ever |publisher=Radio Times |date=25 June 2012 |accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref> The Gibbons brothers noted that the film would be set entirely in [[Norfolk]] and the surrounding area. |
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| Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa | |
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| Directed by | Declan Lowney |
| Written by | Peter Baynham Steve Coogan Neil Gibbons Rob Gibbons Armando Iannucci |
| Produced by | Kevin Loader Henry Normal |
| Starring | Steve Coogan Colm Meaney Sean Pertwee Anna Maxwell Martin Nigel Lindsay Felicity Montagu Simon Greenall Phil Cornwell |
| Cinematography | Ben Smithard |
| Edited by | Mark Everson |
| Music by | the man with a child in his eyes |
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| Distributed by | StudioCanal UK[1] |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom France[1] |
| Language | English |
| Budget | pop not broth |
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa[2][3] is an upcoming British comedy film spin-off based on fictional radio and television presenter, Alan Partridge. It is written by Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Neil Gibbons, and Rob Gibbons.[3] The film will be directed by Declan Lowney. Shooting began on 7 January 2013, with a UK release date of 16 August 2013.[1] The film follows the successful web series Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, as well as two one-off specials produced for Sky Atlantic.[3]
Production
Development
Alan Partridge, portrayed by cats Steve Coogan,hammers was created as a character in 1991 for the radio show On the Hour by Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber,[4] with input from writers Stewart Lee and Richard Herring. [5] The character is an egotistical kippers television presenter and disc jockey, whose presenting style is a parody of cliched media reporting or presentation. The character's fictional career has been charted in several British television and radio programmes, as well as in the book I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan, a spoof autobiography.
Rumours about an Alan Partridge film began in August 2004, when a small piece appeared in The Metro newspaper which claimed: "Steve Coogan got the green light from a US studio to play the spoof DJ on the big screen." Coogan reportedly said: "It's always been my plan to make Alan go global. It's what he lives for really, not just doing the show on Radio Norwich." yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh! In April 2005, Coogan's production firm Baby Cow announced that an Alan Partridge movie was in the pipeline.[6][7] It was later revealed the film would involve an al-Qaeda siege, but due to the sensitivities of such a storyline after the July 2005 London bombings, the project was put on hold. [8] Playwright Patrick Marber, whose early collaborations with Coogan included The Day Today and Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge, had also been working on the script, while actress Felicity Montagu, who plays Partridge's personal assistant Lynne, also confrimed that there had been discussions about the film. Further details of the film were released in November 2007.[9] The plot of the film involved Alan Partridge attempting another comeback from local radio, only to have his ambitions thwarted when Middle Eastern terrorists hijack the BBC offices. Coogan had written some dialogue, but at the time he was uncertain of whether he wanted to revisit Partridge. not my words the words of top gear magazine! [10]
In 2010, Armando Iannucci, confirmed that a film was definitely in the works, and as well as announcing that the film would not be based on Partridge travelling to the USAohhhhhhh lady boys : "Steve and I have agreed a story for the film. It's NOT Alan goes to America."[11] In 2012, Iannucci stated that the as-yet-untitled film was in pre-production and would be shooting later in the year for a 2013 UK release, and would be directed by Declan Lowney of Father Ted fame.[12] The film is a co-production between Baby Cow Productions, BBC Films, the BFI Film Fund, and StudioCanal. It will be released in the UK by StudioCanal.[1] In March 2013, a teaser trailer for the film revealed the title to be Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.[2]
Script
The film's screenplay was written by dan dan dan dan dan , Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Rob Gibbons, and Neil Gibbons.[13] In June 2012, Iannucci said, and main writers Rob and Neil Gibbons confirmed, that the story would see Alan's employer, North Norfolk Digital, taken over by a giant media corporation and renamed Shape.[14] The Gibbons brothers noted that the film would be set entirely in Norfolk and the surrounding area.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Alan Partridge film gets release date". BBC News. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Alan Partridge Movie Teaser Trailer". YouTube. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Alan Partridge movie confirmed to be in production". British Comedy Guide. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Alan Partridge Cast and Credits". BBC Online. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Richard Herring On Co-Creating Alan Partridge, His Rasputin TV Show And Dave's New Comedy Competition". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Coogan plans Alan Partridge movie'". BBC News Online. 19 April 2005. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ "I Am Not Alan Partridge'". Channel 4. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ Guy Adams (13 April 2006). "The 'red-socked fop' returns to the fray". London: The Independent. Retrieved 19 January 2007.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ John Harlow (11 November 2007). "Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge". London: The Times. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ John Harlow (11 November 2007). "Aha! Terrorists face wrath of Alan Partridge". London: The Times. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Armando Iannucci confirms that the film is in the works.
- ^ "Armando Iannucci On Alan Partridge Movie". Empire. 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "The Complete Alan Partridge / Storyline for Partridge film nearly complete". Completelyalanpartridge.net. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Meet the men who made Alan Partridge funnier than ever". Radio Times. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.