A couple of weeks ago I said about some good and exciting news about the site will be announced well now things are done, I can now announced that Skins Online has merged with Skins Nation, SO will no longer be use and will be using Skins Nation as its new name, this exciting time for both fansite and we hope to brings you all the best skins new around, this site will remain as a archive but will no longer be used or updated.
Alex post this over at our new site, it will give your more info about what the new site
Very soon E4 are officially announcing Skins Series Three, so we’ll finally get decent pictures of all the new cast and we’ll be able to announce all the stuff we’ve been digging up about it for the last few weeks.
However the real news is that Skins Online and Skins Nation have officially merged forces to create the biggest Skins fan site on the web! We’ll be posting regular news items, polls, videos, and pictures. We’ll have additional blogs covering fashion and music, plus special guest blog posts from some of the cast, crew and the writers - including the legend that is, Jamie Brittain!
PLUS there’s even more. This weekend I’m travelling down to Bristol to meet all the cast and crew on set. Hopefully I’ll hang out backstage shooting some video footage and a taking a ton of photos. AND Skins Nation will have the first ever interviews with the new cast!
We’re actively encouraging you to post your thoughts in the comments, and we’re going to do our best to organise some competitions and such for readers.
ABOUT ME: I'm Effy. It's a shit name but it's short for Elizabeth which is even worse. I live with my Mum and Dad. My brother used to live here too but now he's gone. On the day he left he gave me his duvet cover, half a bottle of Peach Schnapps, and his bedroom. Well, he doesn't need it any more does he? So now it's my kingdom. I drank the Schnapps and gave the duvet to Oxfam.
These are the four most interesting things about me:
1) I can pick stuff up with my toes. Like, not just socks and crap like that but big things. Ketchup bottles. Ashtrays. Ipods. It's a less useful skill than you’d think.
2) My Dad was so angry when I got expelled from the shit school I used to go to that he literally started farting in rage. Gross.
3) I'm distantly related to a 17th century French aristocrat called Cecile DeLacroix. She was beheaded during the French Revolution. Her eyes carried on blinking for 14 seconds after her head was severed from her neck and her lover had her teeth sewn into his pillow.
4) My favourite smell is petrol.
If you want to know any more send a stamped addressed envelope and ten pounds in cash to P.O. Box 67894.
FAVOURITE BAND: No.
T.V SHOWS: TV rots your brain and makes you infertile. True story.
FILM STARS: I don't have favourite film stars. Everyone gets old and shit in the end. My favourite film character is the Elephant Man. He's hot.
DREAM DATE: Refer to last question.
Pandora
Hi! I'm Pandora Moon. I'm 17 and super duper excited about writing my first internet blog.
MY MOTTO: (`'`'~-.._..*5[^^]!L£*.._..-~`'`')
I asked all my friends what to write, well, I asked Eff, because she is my best (and only) friend. She said I should describe the way I would kill a baby rabbit. I think she was joking. At least I hope so! You know, I really like Eff but sometimes she's just a bit scary! Instead I thought I’d tell you about my most favourite animal and why I love it so much.
I absolutely love Caterpillars. I think they are definitely the most interesting sort of animal, insect, whatever. As a child my favourite book was 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' I'm sure you've read it. It's absolutely fascinating. However, when the teacher used to read it to me at nursery I always used to cry when the Caterpillar became a Butterfly, which was odd because all the other children used to cheer. I just couldn't understand it. The poor Caterpillar didn't know that by eating all that food he was forcing himself to grow into a butterfly. What if he was just hungry, but didn't want wings and didn't want to fly. One day I got so scared that I'd become a Butterfly that I didn't eat any breakfast, but then my mum explained that children weren't like Caterpillars and the only thing that would happen if we ate lots is that we'd get bigger. So after that I ate all my porridge. I really like Caterpillars and I don't think it's fair and that they are forced to become different animals when they might be perfectly happy being what they already are. Everyone says that Butterflies are way prettier than Caterpillars but I disagree. Yes, Butterflies have pretty coloured wings, but Caterpillars also have really incredible, detailed patterns on their skin.
More about meeeee......
FAVOURITE BANDS: Hair bands because I always wear my hair in bunchies, it's totally my signature look. Although I do love making rubber band balls!
T.V SHOWS: I love Jeremy Kyle. I also love Trisha.
DREAM DATE: My mum says boys are bad and has banned me from having a boyfriend. Eff said mum's right and having a boyfriend is a waste of time. She said having a buddy is much more time and pleasure efficient. I'm not sure what she means but a buddy sounds like fun.
FAVOURITE WEBSITES: www.pimpmysearch.com. It keeps me amused for hours! www.whatsthiscaterpillar.co.uk And obviously www.youtube.com. I love the Harry Potter Puppets. What's that mysterious ticking noise? Oh no, I gotta go, mum's calling me (we're going to our pottery moulding class).
This just a quick post to say I'm sorry that SO has not been updated as frequently as everyone is use too, I've been so busy and this month has been so crazy I still have a shit load of essay due it plus my uni application to complete but I 'should' be finish soon and there will be a major update and hopefully some good & exciting news to announced, plus 2 months to Skins it gone so quick!.
Nicholas Hoult, star of Skins and About A Boy, will appear in his first West End production in 2009. New Boy, which also stars Mel Giedroyc and Ciara Janson, opens at the Trafalgar Studio 2 in March.
A hit at the 2000 Edinburgh Festival, since which it has toured the UK and been staged off-Broadway, New Boy revisits the idea of a schoolboy crush.
Mark starts the sixth form knowing that this is his last chance to impress; to be more popular, more obnoxious, the best informed about gynaecology. The mesmerisingly good looking new boy Barry seems to be having trouble making friends. Everyone is afraid of him. He could be the perfect ally in Mark’s mission to enhance his social status and finally get a shag.
Child star Hoult first made his mark appearing alongside Hugh Grant in the film adaptation of Nick Hornby’s About A Boy. His other films include Kidulthood and Coming Down The Mountain, but it is for hit teen drama Skins, which he has now left after two successful series, that he is now best known. He is the second Skins star in two years to make their West End debut at the Trafalgar Studios following Aimee-Ffion Edwards who starred in SH*T-M*X in September.
Comedian Giedroyc returns to the West End after recently starring in Eurovision musical Eurobeat. Best known for her work with Sue Perkins, which includes presenting shows such a Light Lunch, Giedroyc also appeared as Fairy Liquid in the Barbican’s 2007 pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk.
Janson, daughter of actors Debbie Arnold and David Janson, is best known for her time in C4 soap Hollyoaks, in which she played Nicole Owen. The cast is completed by Gregg Lowe and Phil Matthews.
New Boy, which is adapted and directed by Russell Labey, opens on 19 March, following previews from 17 March, and runs until 11 April. It follows Christmas show Potted Potter, a 70 minute ride through all of the Harry Potter series, which runs from 2 December until 3 January.
Skins 3 is coming soon, and the Skins creators are looking for some bright young things to help them with a very special project.
They’ll be creating an online mini episode of Skins that will feature some of the series 3 cast. There are four very important behind the scenes roles that still need to be filled.
They’re looking for a writer, director, costume designer, and production designer to join the team. No experience is necessary as the Skins creators will be mentoring the winners and providing support. Not only that; they get to join the set of series 3 for paid work experience!
The mini episode will be screened online in 2009.
Entrants need to be between 18 and 23 years old and the closing date for all four competitions is Tuesday December 9th at 6pm.
Think you've got what it takes? Find out below the relevant details for each role and where to enter.
www.e4.com/skins
DIRECTORS!
Skins are giving one budding director the opportunity to get their work noticed by directing the Skins mini episode. If you feel you have the talent but little experience, fear not; Skins is all about spotting raw talent, and will be mentoring and providing support every step of the way.
If you’re the successful applicant; as well as working on the mini episode, you will also join the set of Skins in Bristol for a week whilst they film series 3. Whilst on set, you will join the director and pick up vital experience ahead of taking on directing duties yourself.
Budding directors need to send in a short film they have made on e4.com. For the full details and to enter visit:
Check out a video of handy tips from a Skins director
WRITERS!
Are you an aspiring writer looking for your first break? Would you like to be able call yourself a Skins writer? Here's your chance.
One talented person will get the opportunity to lead writing the Skins mini episode!
Don’t worry if you’re a little overwhelmed, the winner will be supported every step of the way. If you’ve got what it takes, we’ll make sure you’re given all of the support you need, like we do with all of our writers.
Aspiring Skins writers will need to showcase their writing skills by submitting a short comedy drama. To find out the full details and exactly what you need to do to enter head over to http://www.e4.com/skins/writer-mini-episode.html
You can also watch a video of handy tips from a Skins scriptwriter
COSTUME DESIGNERS!
Calling all fashion fiends! Fancy styling the cast for the online mini-episode?
Skins are looking for a costume designer to lead the costume design for the mini episode and style and/or design costumes for the Skins cast.
If you’re chosen for this amazing opportunity, you will be involved in the process from day one. You will attend the set of Skins series 3 for a week where you will get to meet the Skins costume designer and pick up valuable experience.
You will then meet up with the Skins team during the planning and designing period. Don’t worry if this is all new to you – Skins prides itself on spotting and nurturing new talent, and will be there to support you every step of the way. Filming will take place over four days and you will attend the full shoot to witness filming and make any final tweaks to the costumes.
Entrants need to pick a character from two choices provided on e4.com and design their costume. For full details and to enter visit http://www.e4.com/skins/doitandwin/e735532e2b14af24a2c9ea673b87ba53/entry-terms.e4
You can watch a video of advice from the Skins Costume Designer
PRODUCTION DESIGNERS!
Skins are looking for a Production Designer to work on this special project and take the lead in designing the whole set used for the mini episode.
If you’re the successful applicant, not only will you design the set for the Skins mini episode and spend time on the shoot watching it being filmed; you will also join the Skins Production Designer on set in Bristol for filming of Skins series 3 for a week of work experience.
The time spent on set of series 3 will provide you with valuable experience and guidance to take on this project. As well as that, the Skins team will be there every step of the way to provide the support needed. So don’t worry if you’ve never taken on anything like this before – they will be there to help!
To enter Skins is challenging aspiring set designers to come up with an original design for a Skins house party. For full details and to enter visit http://www.e4.com/skins/doitandwin/1cf03459e6618098be77915918110113/entry-terms.e4
You can also check out a video of advice from the Skins Production Designer
E4 has announced the new characters that will be introduced in the upcoming third season of its popular teen drama Skins, says Last Broadcast.
Tony Stonem's younger sister Effy (Kaya Scodelario) and her best friend Pandora (Lisa Backwell) will be the only existing cast members to appear in the third series next year.
The new additions to the girls' lineup are Katie and Emily, twins with contrasting personalities, and the idealistic Naomi.
The boys are comprised of the charismatic Cook (Jack O'Connell), skateboarding stoner Freddie, magician J.J., and Thomas, who struggles to settle in the UK after arriving from Congo.
Harry Enfield, Morwenna Banks and Geoffrey Hughes will return for guest appearances, along with new guest stars Scott Mills, Mackenzie Crook, Sally Phillips and James Fleet.
Skins returns to E4 for a ten-episode run in January.
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