Players can tune in to hear a trio of experts spill the beans on who they're tipping to take home one of next month’s hotly contested Academy Awards.
Friday 12th February 2010
To celebrate next month’s 82nd Academy Awards, Gala TV is launching its special Hollywood Bingo programme featuring entertainment experts Paul Ross, Dean Piper and Ashley Pearson.
Gala TV is an interactive bingo channel that will be streamed live at GalaBingo.com and also broadcast on Sky and Freesat Channel 861 between 8 and 9pm London time every Friday night throughout February.
The celebrity correspondent for The Sunday Mirror newspaper, Piper will appear at Gala TV tonight while movie buff Ross will discuss the latest film releases and Oscar hopefuls on February 19. Rounding out the trio, Pearson, who is the resident gossip columnist for television programme This Morning, will be featured on February 26, just over a week before the annual Hollywood extravaganza.
“It's great to be able to share my thoughts on who I think has got a real chance of scooping an Oscar and any gossip on what the celebrities are really like when the cameras stop rolling,” said Ross.
“I'll also be giving advice on the latest 'must see' films that are currently on at the cinema.”
The red carpet fun doesn't stop there as GalaBingo.com will also be offering a special Hollywood Bingo game where winners can take home exclusive film-based merchandise in addition to cash prizes. For only 20 pence per ticket, each of these dedicated shows will also enter every one-line, two-line and full house winner for the month into a special prize draw awarding the chance to attend a VIP film premiere in London followed by a night in a hotel.
“The Awards season is a really exciting time in Hollywood and I am looking forward to giving all the Gala TV viewers a sneak preview to all the gossip from the pre-Oscar parties,” said Pearson.
“Who is dating who, who is falling out and who is making up? The fashion mistakes, the rumours and what our own British A-listers are up to in La La land.”
Gala TV awards 200,000 winners a year while giving away approximately £20,000 in prize money each night. Viewers in the UK can play a variety of bingo and side games through its streaming service at GalaBingo.com or by using their television remote control’s red button.
“With the Oscars nearly upon us and three British actors and actresses shortlisted to win, Gala TV's chat rooms have been buzzing with conversations about who could win the coveted Oscar,” said Kevin Loman, Manager for Gala TV.
“We are delighted that Paul, Dean and Ashley can give us the inside track on all the goings on in Hollywood during February.”
