Balamory’s Miss Hoolie almost unrecognisable as she fronts new CBeebies show 17 years on from TV debut

Brendan Fraser is seemingly a surefire lock for his first Oscar nomination for his performance in The Whale, with the actor reflecting on a sequel that never was.The 54-year-old actor starred in the 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle, based on the popular 1960s animated TV series of the same name, with Fraser recently revealing he starved himself for the role.The film, which also starred Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church and Richard Roundtree, was a modest success, earning $174 million worldwide from a $55 million budget, though when Disney approached Fraser for a sequel, they didn't seem to want to pay him accordingly. Oscar lock: Brendan Fraser is seemingly a surefire lock for his first Oscar nomination for his performance in The Whale, with the actor reflecting on a sequel that never was Brendan as George: The 54-year-old actor starred in the 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle, based on the popular 1960s animated TV series of the same name, with Fraser recently revealing he starved himself for the role A sequel did ultimately happen, though it went straight-to-video, with Christopher Showerman replacing Fraser as George and Julie Benz replacing Mann as Ursula, with Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese and Keith Scott reprising their roles.When asked about the sequel in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Fraser referenced a scene in the 2003 follow-up where Disney seemingly referenced their own lowball offer to Fraser.

The crowd at the Microsoft Theater for The Game Awards were treated to quite the surprise when Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino took to the stage to present.Host Geoff Keighley announced the 82-year-old actor was presenting the first award - Best Performance - which seemed to stun some in the crowd, including Best Performance nominee Manon Gage (Immortality).The Scarface star - who was busy filming Billy Knight in Los Angeles back in October - was all smiles, taking to the stage in a black suit with no tie and a black scarf, as he told the crowd, 'So cool! Thank you!' Surprise: The crowd at the Microsoft Theater for The Game Awards were treated to quite the surprise when Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino took to the stage to present Surprised: Host Geoff Keighley announced the 82-year-old actor was presenting the first award - Best Performance - which seemed to stun some in the crowd, including Best Performance nominee Manon Gage (Immortality)'This is... an experience for me, one I didn't expect, but here I am,' Pacino began with a laugh.'It may come as a shock to you but...

Mary Fitzgerald put on a busty display as she arrived to the West Hollywood set of Netflix's Selling Sunset on Thursday afternoon.The realtor, 42 - who recently attended the People's Choice Awards - rocked a low-cut white crop top beneath a mint green tweed jacket with flashy gold buttons.She highlighted her enviably toned legs in a pair of skintight blue jeans and sky-high white leather heels. Busty: Mary Fitzgerald put on a busty display as she arrived to the West Hollywood set of Netflix's Selling Sunset on Thursday afternoonMary's bleach blonde hair was swept up in a voluminous, curly ponytail with braided roots.She carried a glittery silver handbag in one hand and a fresh iced latte in the other.

Jennifer Lawrence bundled up against the December chill when she was spotted Thursday in New York City, where she lives.The 32-year-old Oscar winner wrapped herself in a brown anorak and pulled on a burnt-orange knit cap to ward off the crisp cold air.Her latest sighting comes after she walked back her recent claim that she was the first-ever woman to be cast as the lead of an action movie despite the likes of Sigourney Weaver and Angelina Jolie heading franchises long before her. City girl: Jennifer Lawrence bundled up against the December chill when she was spotted Thursday in New York City, where she livesIn a statement to THR, the Academy Award-winner said her remark 'came out wrong' and that meant to express how 'good it feels' to be feminine force in a male dominated genre.

Whoa! One of the families of the murdered University of Idaho students is planning to hire an attorney to force information from police!

MASTERCHEF: The Professionals reckon they've figured out who is likely to win. Viewers tonight insisted there's just one chef Marcus Wareing wants to see triumphing - Charlie Jeffreys.

NICK Carter has been accused of "raping an underaged autistic fan with cerebral palsy" who claimed she has feared the repercussions of telling her story for decades. The now-39-year-old alleged the now-42-year-old left "bruises" on her body during the 2001 incident on his tour bus.

Deadline has confirmed that Hustlers director Lorene Scafaria is taking on Paramount’s Bee Gees movie as John Carney steps back.

Trevor Noah is saying goodbye to The Daily Show after seven years.

THE Only Way Is Essex star Junaid Ahmed showed off the results of his nose job after heading for secret surgery. The reality TV star jetted off to Turkey to have the procedure, where he was filmed in an impressive before and after video. Junaid, 27, who rose to fame on the ITV Be show earlier this year, was seen in the social media video showing off his new nose.

NATALIE Cassidy has opened up on the difficulty of filming Dot Cotton's epic funeral in EastEnders. Natalie, who plays Dot's granddaughter Sonia Jackson on the BBC show, has discussed how 'upsetting' it was to film such a momentous occasion. June Brown played the iconic Albert Square resident and passed away earlier this year at the age of 95.

A HOST of The One Show has revealed how he made a major blunger when he called Kate Middleton she was "fit". Radio presenter Roman Kemp opened up about meeting the Princess of Wales at a party in Buckingham Palace on Loose Women this week.

Working it out. Kourtney Kardashian is starting to feel like herself again after pressing pause on her and husband Travis Barker’s fertility journey.

Boys’ night! Ant Anstead enjoyed some quality time with son Hudson after finalizing his custody battle with ex-wife Christina Hall (née Haack).

Amid growing concerns from fans, Sam Asghari is speaking out.

Cardi B wants you to listen UP because she’s got some advice for her fans who may be considering plastic surgery.

BALAMORY actress Kim Tserkezie looks unrecognisable from her role as she bagged a prestigious award. The former CBeebies star, who played the role of Penny Pocket on the children's TV show looks completely different now. The 49-year-old Geordie star ran Balamory's local shop and cafe together with Suzie Sweet, who was played by Mary Riggans.

THE Teletubbies are back as Netflix's rebooted version drops - but fans are seriously divided over the new series. The children's TV series - which originally aired on the BBC - has been given a new lease of life for a fresh generation of kids. Streaming giant Netflix has released the highly-anticipated new series today.

Scots DJ Ewan McVicar received a brand new award from Still Game icons Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill.