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Pre-Tonys news round up

By Rach | Published Wed Jun-8-11 -

Neil will be hosting the 65th Annual Tony Awards this coming Sunday, June 12th, and some details have started to emerge about the performances that can be expected on the night. Neil will be taking part in a performance from April’s limited run revival of Company ahead of its cinema release on June 15, and according to BroadwayWorld.com (the linked article contains detailed information about who will be performing what on the night, so if you prefer surprises, don’t click!) “a highly theatrical number performed by Neil Patrick Harris and created by David Javerbaum will open the telecast”.

Neil will be appearing on The View and The Late Show with David Letterman this Thursday to promote the show.

There’s a second promo here. The 2011 Tony Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday from 8.00pm-11.00pm.

Finally, in non-Tonys news, Neil has been nominated in the first annual Critics’ Choice Awards in the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category, for his role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. The awards will air on ReelzChannel on June 22nd, and Variety has the full list of nominees.

Posted in Hosting | Also tagged Awards & Nominations, CBS, Events: The Tony Awards, Hosting, TV: HIMYM, TV: Letterman
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Video Updates & Esquire magazine

By Rach | Published Wed Apr-21-10 -

Through A Dog’s Eyes airs on PBS today/tonight – check your local listings for times.

Neil’s appearance on The Early Show can be seen here (a clip from the end of the show can be also seen here) and if you’re in the US the full episode of The View can be watched online.

The Beastly trailer is out now, and you can watch it on the MTV website. Beastly is released in the US on July 30th.

Finally, Neil has taken part in a multipage photospread for the May 2010 US issue of Esquire, out now. Thanks to Marissa on Twitter for the heads up!

Posted in Video | Also tagged CBS, Documentary, Esquire, Magazines, Movies: Beastly, PBS, Photoshoot, TV: Through A Dog's Eyes, Voiceover & Narration
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PopSugar 100 Update and TV Roundup

By Rach | Published Fri Apr-16-10 -

Neil has made it past the first round of the PopSugar 100, beating Russell Brand to win his place in round 2. He’s now up against Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, so be sure to vote for him and make sure he makes it to round three! Voting for this round is open until Wednesday, April 21st.

As we first posted last month, Neil has narrated a documentary for PBS focussing on service dogs. ”Through a Dog’s Eyes” will air next Wednesday on PBS, check your local listings for times.

To promote this, Neil will be appearing on both the CBS Early Show and The View next Monday, April 19th.

Posted in TV Appearances | Also tagged CBS, Documentary, PBS, PopSugar, TV Appearances, TV: Through A Dog's Eyes, Voiceover & Narration, Voting
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Neil talks to eonline

By Rach | Published Wed Jun-3-09 -

Brief interview with Neil about this Sunday’s Tony Awards ceremony is now online here. And don’t forget he’ll be appearing on The View on Friday.

Posted in Interviews | Also tagged Events: The Tony Awards, Interviews: Online, Interviews: TV, TV Appearances
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TonyAwards.com interview

By Rach | Published Sat May-30-09 -

TonyAwards.com recently published an interview with Neil. He talks about being given the job (and having to keep it a secret), how he’s preparing for the big night and his desire to get back on stage, amongst other things. Neil will also be a guest on The View next Friday, June 5th, ahead of the Tony Awards at the weekend.

In an interview conducted as Neil gave out chocolate for the Mars Real Chocolate Relief Act, OK! talk to Neil about the Cirque du Soleil and his trapeze lessons.

Backstage.com talks to Liz Beckham, who plays a secret role in Accomplice: Hollywood, about the experience of getting the part and auditioning in front of Neil.

Posted in Interviews | Also tagged Accomplice, Events: The Tony Awards, Interviews: Online, TV Appearances
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