My guess would be La Roux's Trouble In Paradise looking at the banner! :o

 

And if Joseph quickly manages to edit in the answer to the other question [which for help is 9 posts above and I have already revealed the answer for] then Joseph will win today :cheer:

Done! :lol: I did actually figure it out without reading the thread but others got there before me :heehee:

Damn it just came on to say La Roux as well :lol:

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For Day 2 we take a bit of a break away from the music as we look at some of the best TV programmes and Movies of 2014. These should be big contenders at my end of year awards and I have attached trailers to each TV Programme and Movie

 

TV

 

Citizen Khan

 

Happy Valley

 

Homeland

 

The 100

 

The Fall

 

The X Factor

 

MOVIES

 

If I Stay

 

Interstellar

 

The Fault In Our Stars

 

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

 

The Maze Runner

 

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS TREE- Joseph's Name is at the top of the tree after winning yesterday's easter eggs questions and Slayberry and Insomnio's names are at the bottom as they got 1 of them correct. All the winners each day will also be entered into something to be announced on day 10 but please still keep guessing even if you have already won

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BONUS EASTER EGGS QUESTIONS: There is a movie poster hidden in the title at the start of this post and 1 album cover hidden in the tree again. If you can get both of these correct, you will be part of Day 3 tomorrow :)

Damn it just came on to say La Roux as well :lol:

Unlucky Nelly but can you win today? :)

 

Also everyone also please share your TV and Movie highlights of 2014 :wub:

Edited December 19, 201410 yr by Ultraviolence1989

If I stay was actually very good!

 

Is it Maze Runner and the saturdays' finest selection :lol:

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If I stay was actually very good!

 

Is it Maze Runner and the saturdays' finest selection :lol:

So Nelly has secured a place at least at the bottom of the tree :cheer:

 

Finest selection is correct however the maze runner is wrong. Any more guesses? :)

OMG MAZE RUNNER AND HUNGER GAMES AND THE FAULT IN OUR STARSS :cheer:

tfios really surprised me, much better than i thought it'd be and was really quite moving. boom clap too :wub:

 

hunger games is one of my big highlights of film releases this year, x-men too !

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OMG MAZE RUNNER AND HUNGER GAMES AND THE FAULT IN OUR STARSS :cheer:

They are all so amazing aren't they :wub: They should all do very well at my end of year awards

 

Would anyone be interested in some early odds for my End Of Year Awards in the movies, books and tv categories. Tell me if you are interested as I am happy to do this

And anymore guesses for the Easter egg film title question? (Hint: the film has been mentioned on this page)

 

End of bold writing :) :) :) :) :)

tfios really surprised me, much better than i thought it'd be and was really quite moving. boom clap too :wub:

 

hunger games is one of my big highlights of film releases this year, x-men too !

I saw TFIOS at one of those week early screenings, I adored the book so for me it didn't surprise me how amazing the film was :kink: Great to see you loved it and of course boom clap will do well here :wub:

Hunger games is stunning and I also really loved the new x-men film, it was the 1st X-Men film I ever saw in the cinema :o

 

Does anyone want the odds for movies and tv. I really want to do them but not unless anyone is interested :)

TV Odds will be posted tomorrow with commentary :)

The 100 is one of my favourite shows of the year, great choice! I've been watching Season 2 online and it just gets better and better.

 

I haven't seen any of the movies, will probably have to wait to see Mockingjay Part 1 until it's out on blu-ray! :snif: I loved the first two films though. :wub:

The Fall is amazing. Jamie Dornan is all kinds of sexy/creepy and Gillian Anderson has shown me she is an incredible actress.

 

The Maze Runner was a pleasant surprise for me this year!

The 100 is one of my favourite shows of the year, great choice! I've been watching Season 2 online and it just gets better and better.

 

I haven't seen any of the movies, will probably have to wait to see Mockingjay Part 1 until it's out on blu-ray! :snif: I loved the first two films though. :wub:

Thanks for commenting Jay :wub:

I don't normally watch american series but I adored the 100, however I am waiting for the 2nd series to air on E4 :)

 

The Fall is amazing. Jamie Dornan is all kinds of sexy/creepy and Gillian Anderson has shown me she is an incredible actress.

 

The Maze Runner was a pleasant surprise for me this year!

Definitely agree about the fall and glad to see you enjoyed them both :wub:

Thanks for commenting Joe :wub:

 

Any more guesses for yesterday's banner, a clue is that it is a recent film

The film was mockingjay. Nelly wins Day 2 for getting Saturdays correct

Day 3 up soon, it will be new Christmas tree and TV Odds with commentary for today

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Day 3 is more TV as I post the odds for my awards for programmes and actors likeliness to be nominated. This will be up very soon. Day 4 may also get done today as I am out all day tomorrow. Any guesses for what Day 4 is?

 

TODAY'S CHRISTMAS TREE- Nelly's Name is at the top of the tree after winning yesterday's easter eggs questions. All the winners each day will also be entered into something to be announced on day 10 but please still keep guessing even if you have already won

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BONUS EASTER EGGS QUESTIONS: There is a 2013 album hidden in the title at the start of this post and 1 album cover hidden in the tree again. If you can get both of these correct, you will be part of Day 5 on Monday :)

FIRST CATEGORY ODDS + COMMENTARY: DRAMA FIELDS

Please comment on TV shows below you've seen and speculate on the awards and odds :)

 

Best Drama

Homeland 2/1

Happy Valley 2/1

The 100 3/1

The Fall 3/1

In The Club 6/1

Call The Midwive 6/1

Waterloo Road 11/1

Prey 15/1

The Honorable Woman 15/1

The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies 22/1

Chasing Shadows 25/1

Houdini 28/1

Nashville 45/1

Sherlock 45/1

 

This year should see a load of fresh faces as Broardchurch, Prisoners Wives and The Syndicate are all not here this year. This category had 6 nominees last year and this year it may increase to 9 nominees. The winner of this award 2 years ago, Homeland looks set to be favourite after a stunning Series 4. However amazing new drama Happy Valley, American series The 100 and one of last years nominees The Fall should all prove incredibly tough competition and get noms for themselves. Last years winner Call The Midwife should do enough to secure a nomination but it will very likely not repeat its glory success and In The Club should also get a nom.

 

Best Actor

John Simm- Prey 2/1

Jamie Dornan- The Fall 3/1

Jason Watkins- The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies 3/1

Adrien Brody- Houdini 3/1

James Norton- Happy Valley 5/1 (not sure whether main or supporting)

Andrew Buchan- The Honourable Woman 7/1

Reece Shearsmith- Chasing Shadows 8/1

Benedict Cumberbatch- Sherlock 18/1

 

Another really tough category with a big 4 horse race looking likely to occurring. Leading the nominations is John Simm's excellent performance in the very good Prey but could another performance in another programme that is favourite to win worst programme this year hamper his chances for Prey. Last years winner Jamie Dornan looks likely to do very well again while Jason Watkins and Adrien Brody are also contenders for their performances in their short series.

 

Best Actress

Claire Danes- Homeland 1/2

Gillian Anderson- The Fall 1/2

Sarah Lancashire- Happy Valley 2/1

Maggie Gyleenhaal- The Honourable Woman 2/1

Eliza Taylor- The 100 4/1

Jessica Raine- Call The Midwive 4/1

Hermoine Norris- In The Club 8/1

Jill Halfpenny- In The Club 8/1

Katherine Parkinson- In The Club 8/1

Hayden Panettiere- Nashville 10/1

Kristen Connolly- Houdini 10/1

Laurie Brett- Waterloo Road 15/1

Alex Kingston- Chasing Shadows 16/1

 

Wow at this category as those top 5 are probably my favourite 5 performances this year, the top 4 being my favourite of the last few years. Leading the very close race at the top is Claire Danes who is aiming for a 3rd successive win as Carrie. However Gillian Anderson was even stronger this year in The Fall and could easily win. Then we have Sarah Lancashire who gave a stunning performance in Happy Valley, Maggie Gyleenhaal and Eliza Taylor as well competing

 

Best Supporting Actor

James Norton- Happy Valley 2/1 (not sure whether main or supporting)

Stephen Rea- The Honourable Woman 4/1

Mandy Patkisin- Homeland 7/1

Sacha Darwin- In The Club 8/1

Steve Pemberton- Happy Valley 10/1

Rupert Friend- Homeland 10/1

Colin Morgan- The Fall 12/1

Suraj Sharma- Homeland 16/1

Martin Freeman- Sherlock 20/1

 

This feels like quite a weak category and James Norton will probably win for his great performance if he ends up in supporting but I am not sure whether to put him in main or supporting. Stephen Rea's performance in The Honourable Woman coud also see him win or can Mandy Patkisin scoop another performance for his performance as Saul.

 

Best Supporting Actress

Aisling Franciosi - The Fall 1/3

Lubna Azabel- The Honourable Woman 2/1

Naomi Battrick- Waterloo Road 3/1

Miranda Hart- Call The Midwive 3/1

Rosie Cavaliero- Prey 5/1

Paige Turco- The 100 7/1

Helen George- Call The Midwive 7/1

Laila Robins- Homeland 8/1

Katherine Parkinson- The Honourable Woman 8/1

Bronagh Waugh- The Fall 12/1

Clare Bowen- Nashville 20/1

 

This is probably the only Drama category that isn't wide open as Aisling Franciosi pretty much has this in the bag for her role as Katie Benedetto in The Fall. However Lubna Azabel could also win for her performance as Atika.

 

The other odds will be up soon but without commentary because I can't really think of much to write till the nominations are finalised :lol:

Best Reality

Last Years Winner: Britain's Got Talent

X-Factor 1/2

Celebrity Big Brother 2/1

The Apprentice 3/1

Britain's Got Talent 4/1

Gogglebox 4/1

Benefits Street 14/1

The Great British Bake Off 14/1

Education The East End 18/1

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 26/1

Big Brother 30/1

Strictly Come Dancing 50/1

The Apprentice: You're Fired 50/1

 

Best Comedy

Last Years Winner: Family Guy

Citizen Khan 2/1

Outnumbered 3/1

Bad Education 3/1

Not Going Out 5/1

Family Guy 6/1

The Simpsons 8/1

The Job Lot 13/1

South Park 14/1

8 Out Of 10 Cats 15/1

The Middle 25/1

Live At The Apollo 27/1

Mock The Week 27/1

New Girl 37/1

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show 55/1

Jonah Takalua 55/1

 

Best new programme

Last Years Winner: The Fall

Happy Valley 1/5

The 100 6/1

Benefits Street 6/1

The great British bake off: an extra slice 8/1

In The Club 10/1

Chasing shadows 25/1

Ejector Seat 70/1

 

Best game show

Last Years Winner: Pointless

The Chase 4/1

Catchphrase 7/1

Pointless 9/1

Perfection 10/1

Countdown 12/1

8 Out Of 10 Cats: Countdown 14/1

8 Out Of 10 Cats 17/1

In It To Win It 19/1

Mock The Week 27/1

Secret Fortune 27/1

Celebrity Mastermind 30/1

Mastermind 30/1

Ejector Seat 30/1

Would I Lie To You 40/1

Tipping Point 60/1

 

Best chat show

Last Years Winner: Apprentince: You're Fired

Bake off: extra slice 3/1

Apprentice: you're fired 5/1

Graham Norton 5/1

Jonathan Ross 18/1

Alan Carr 30/1

 

Worst programme

Last Years Winner: The Wrong Mans

Intruders 2/1

Downtown Abbey 4/1

The Village 5/1

Big School 5/1

Coronation Street 7/1

Atlantis 7/1

The Wrong Mans 7/1

Mr Selfridge 7/1

Take Me Out 8/1

Splash 10/1

Tumble 10/1

Text Santa 15/1

The Big Allotment Challenge 17/1

Bluestone 42 25/1

I'm A Celeb 30/1

The Singer Takes It All 40/1

Happy Valley was a real UK TV highlight for me this year. It had me gripped and on the edge of my seat throughout! I'm interested where they go for the second series.

 

This series of Homeland has really excited me again after I started becoming bored of it last year. They've brought it back to its peak with all the suspense and twists.