yes espically if Liam is drunk he could have just tripped and fell

good point esp in that interview with the bloke who plays tony liam drops a bottle

hehe i didnt know that so it might be true

I wonder what twists will follow in the following episodes though:spin:

Really enjoyed tonights episodes, kinda guessed it wouldn't be the paintball one though as it would be far too suspicious.

Yeah, Im interested to see how Wednesdays episode will play out

I think the murder will be on Wednesday now, with the aftermath playing out of Fridays episodes

my friend was just saying but i didnt notice that they were paintballing middle of day but the sound effects kept playing a owl hooting epic fail on their part :laugh: like a owl would even be in a paintballing place let alone during the day

Fans could soon be sitting down to a meal of Betty’s hotpot with a pint of Newton and Ridley’s ale, wearing Underworld’s finest lingerie

ITV is looking into developing brand ideas including Newton and Ridley beer and Underworld knickers.

The ideas were presented to the manufacturing industry at a licensing show.

An ITV spokesman said the company was looking into developing the brand ideas.

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They will do anything to make some money
but I would buy the stuff

Its quite a good idea, apparently its to tie in with the 50th Anniversary year

ITV is to launch a new range of Coronation Street-related products to tie in with the show's 50th anniversary next year.

Rumoured brand extensions include Corrie-themed restaurants, tea sets and Underworld lingerie.

Re-opening the set at Granada Studios in Manchester for behind-the-scenes tours could also be on the cards, and may tie in with ITV's 'agreed' plans to move to Salford's mediacity:uk. The move may involve rebuilding a replica of one of Britain's most well-known streets.

Commercial brand director Gustavo Antonioni told MediaGuardian: "This is a huge change for ITV, but it is not just about the money. It is about how you grow the brand over the long term. This isn't about going out there and licensing the heck out of things.

"Our business is about creating a TV commercial that is aired a couple of times a week that people can engage with. There are going to be several events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary."

He added: "These will include a combination of tapping into past talent as well as celebrations for viewers. The UK is our biggest market right now, but we can take [the range of spinoffs] wherever we sell the show."

Earlier this month, ITV reportedly held talks with around 250 potential manufacturers. Brands already linked with the venture include Hovis and Marmite.

The commercial broadcaster has already trademarked 'Newton and Ridley', Weatherfield's fictional ale, and has also designed a logo featuring the iconic flying ducks which adorned Hilda Ogden's (Jean Alexander) wall.

Next month, Granada Ventures is to release Coronation Street: Out Of Africa, a 90-minute spinoff DVD which sees Wendi Peters return as loudmouth Cilla Battersby-Brown.

Meanwhile, a similar range of products is being planned for Emmerdale and will reportedly include Woolpack-branded drinks, a gardening club and a clothing range

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Coronation Street: fans of the show will be able to enjoy a pint of the hitherto-fictional Newton & Ridley bitter - a favourite in the Rover's Return. Photograph: ITV

ITV is to cash in on the popularity of Coronation Street by launching a range of spin-off products, such as Newton & Ridley beer and Rovers Return pub grub, that could make it millions of pounds.

The commercial broadcaster, which has announced it is to cut nearly 1,000 jobs because of the economic downturn, is developing a wide range of brand extensions of the popular soap in the runup to its 50th anniversary in 2010.

ITV has already trademarked Newton & Ridley, the fictional beer served in the Rovers Return pub, in preparation for its use on a range of products and also plans Corrie-themed restaurants, tea sets and clothing lines.

A range of underwear bearing the name of the Coronation Street factory, Underworld, is also in the pipeline.

ITV held talks with nearly 250 potential manufacturers at an industry licensing show at the beginning of the month, and the first products are expected in the shops in the middle of next year.

Brands also linked to Coronation Street products include Hovis and Marmite.

"This is a huge change for ITV, but it is not just about the money. It is about how you grow the brand over the long term," said Gustavo Antonioni, the commercial brands director at ITV Global Entertainment.

Speaking to MediaGuardian.co.uk at the Mipcom international programming market in Cannes, he added: "This isn't about going out there and licensing the heck out of things."

Spin-offs are also planned from ITV rural soap Emmerdale such as Woolpack-branded drinks, named after the show's pub, a gardening club and clothing ranges.

Antonioni, who previously worked for Warner Bros and Disney, said ITV had to see the soaps as commercials from which to make money.

"Our business is about creating a TV commercial that is aired a couple of times a week that people can engage with," he added.

ITV is also planning a series of events in the runup to Coronation Street's 50th anniversary in December 2010.

The broadcaster has even created a logo featuring the famous flying ducks that graced much-loved character Hilda Ogden's front room.

"There are going to be several events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary," Antonioni said.

"These will include a combination of tapping into past talent as well as celebrations for viewers."

In addition to the launch of spin-off products, ITV is also planning to reopen the Coronation Street set in Manchester to the public with behind-the-scenes tours.

Antonioni said that ITV also had global plans for Coronation Street spin-offs.

"The UK is our biggest market right now, but we can take this [the range of spin-offs] wherever we sell the show," he added.

Meanwhile, ITV is to release a new 90-minute episode of the soap on DVD featuring characters Cilla and Les in South Africa.

The DVD special is due to hit shops in early December in time for the Christmas market.


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Spin offs? sounds awesome :lovedup:
and the set is opening again!:hello:

Lol I have pre ordered "Out of Africa"
I notice its a 15 though
I wonder why?

i'd love one of bettys hotpots not sure i'd want some of underworlds knickers :laugh: and dont drink beer so a pint is out

Hmmm, Bettys hotpot :flower:
lol, maybe a Newton and Ridleys too!

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A new sexy lady will soon be keeping the regulars on their toes at the Rovers.

Stunning Indian actress Sophiya Haque has been cast as the 51st Coronation Street barmaid.

Sophiya starts filming at the end of this month and will be seen on screen at the end of November.

Her character Poppy is a friend of Liz McDonald. Liz puts Michelle Connor’s nose out of joint when she appoints Poppy as assistant manager of the Rovers.

A Coronation Street spokesperson said: “Poppy is feisty and fun and will keep the men of Weatherfield on their toes.”

Sophiya rose to fame as a host on pop music channels in India including MTV Asia. A career in Bollywood films followed and she has also starred in the hit West End musical Bombay Dreams.

She's the second Bollywood actress to be cast on the cobbles. Ayesha Dharker plays Dev's latest love interest Tara Mandal.

Apparently

[spoil]Eileen has a sister living on the street, and her dad is to turn up and fall for Rita[/spoil]

GRIEF-STRICKEN Carla Connor calls off her wedding to the Street’s Tony Gordon next week as she mourns the loss of lover Liam.

The murderous plans of twisted Tony (Gray O’Brien) backfire after he bumps off his love rival only for Carla (Alison King) to jilt him at the last minute.

Distraught over her brother-in-law’s death, she tells Tony she can’t go through with the wedding. With Liam’s blood still fresh on his hands, Tony is desperate to marry Carla. He even calls the vicar to help persuade her to become his wife.

The storyline is already a massive hit. Monday’s show pulled in a peak of 10.4million viewers. Viewers can see Tony finally bump off Liam, on Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Since arriving on the cobbled streets of Coronation Street last year, Tony Gordon has caused a stir amongst the Weatherfield residents.

However, the businessman is about to play his dirtiest trick yet when he puts an end to his fiancée Carla's affair with Liam Connor.

In real life, actor Gray O'Brien reveals what it is like to play the ITV1 soap's bad guy.

Warning: The following interview may contain spoilers.

How has the reaction to your character been so far?

I was worried when I heard the storyline. I was worried that I was going to be the most hated man in soap, but I think you'll agree after watching it there's two sides to this.

I don't know what will happen on Friday. I'm not going to be in the country, so we'll see what happens. I expect to get a bit of stick for it, but I think there's an interest in Tony because he's not just the villain.

There's other sides to him and the onion starts to unpeel and I think the audience are interested in seeing the unravelling of Tony and that's the fun part to play.

Liam Connor (Rob James-Collier) and Carla Connor (Alison King)
Carla and Liam have been having an affair behind Tony's back

You filmed three endings - why?

Because of the press interest. We tried to keep it to ourselves because every time we turn up at a location there are people waiting for us and it's always revealed the next day, so it's just a way to keep it guarded.

What is it like being part of such a huge storyline?

It's actually just being involved in Coronation Street as a whole, it's great to be involved in this iconic show. I don't think it really matters what role you play - to be part of it is a great honour.

To be at the forefront of it is quite daunting though, but it's been really exciting too.

How many people have you told what really happens?

I haven't told anybody. I've absolutely kept it under my hat. I don't have anything to gain by telling anyone, because it ruins it.

I just had my mother on the phone saying 'why don't you tell us?'

Did you know when you accepted the role the storyline would develop like this?

Tony and Liam
Three different endings of Liam's murder have been shot

Coming in to play the Coronation Street villain has a life span, so I was aware of that.

I knew he was going to be villainous, but I think it was all based on audience reaction that they liked him and the writers just went with it. So it's been a really organic process, I don't think I expected this to happen, quite as it has happened.

I think it's certainly going to play on till next year, but I don't know how long for. I was aware that I wasn't coming in for 20 years on the street, that was never the case.

Do you have any ideas as to what should happen to Tony?

None at all, I've just spent three hours on the train with the producer and she wasn't giving anything away.

I've dropped a few hints. Obviously he's got to come to an end, and whether that will be a grisly end or whatever, I don't know.

I've got great faith in the writers at Coronation Street and entrust that they'll keep the momentum with the character going.

He's a great character to play and he's popular so I do trust whichever way it ends will be the correct ending.

Gray O'Brien was speaking to BBC entertainment reporter Fiona Pryor.

The denouement to the Liam, Carla and Tony storyline is on ITV1 on Friday 17 October from 1930 BST.

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OOooooh Coro love it! I think they should keep Tone, hes great....maybe he could kill Carla and invite everyone round for dinner...know watta mean:wink:

cant believe they are making us wait til friday guess that does rule out paintball then cos friday is supposed to be the evening part of the day isnt it

I think I do :yuk: lol
I think he is staying till at least next summer :hugesmile:

Oh good