International athletes aren't the only thing descending on London next week. Everyone's favorite "sweetie darlings" Patsy and Edina return for another "Absolutely Fabulous" special on Logo – and this time they're going to be champions! The third of three new "Absolutely Fabulous" 20th Anniversary Specials will have its U.S. premiere Wednesday, July 25th at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Logo.
In this latest "Absolutely Fabulous" special, Eddy (Jennifer Saunders) has rented out her house to a Hollywood A-lister for the summer, but of course, she's still living in it, along with her daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha), her mother (June Whitfield) and her assistant Bubble (Jane Horrocks). Hijinx of the highest level ensue as the sporting fever gets the best of all involved and Eddy and Patsy make an unplanned appearance at the stadium. Helping stir the pot are Eddy's ex-husband Marshall (Chris Ryan) and his American girlfriend Bo (Mo Gaffney) who whirl into town for the spectacle. The special also features a guest appearance by Stella McCartney.
In a lead up to the special, Logo will run a marathon of the top 10 most popular "Absolutely Fabulous" episodes as voted on by viewers. Fans can go to Logo's Facebook page now to cast their votes. The winning episodes will air starting at 2:00 PM ET/PT on July 25th.
Twenty years ago the world was introduced to Edina (aka Eddy), Patsy (aka Pats) and Saffron (aka Saffy). It has never been quite the same. Eddy "PR'd things." She was into every new fad and fashion imaginable and was often to be found at the bottom of a champagne glass, actually more likely a bottle. Not much has changed. Her best friend Patsy worked in magazines and lived the high life. She still does. Eddy's daughter Saffy was hard-working, all but ignored by her mother and hated by Patsy. Eddy's mother was and is, well, her mother.
The "Absolutely Fabulous" 20th Anniversary specials are written by and starring Jennifer Saunders ("Edina Monsoon"), with Joanna Lumley ("Patsy Stone"), Julia Sawalha ("Saffy Monsoon"), Jane Horrocks ("Bubble") and June Whitfield ("Mother") returning in their iconic roles.
"Absolutely" Fabulous is a Saunders and French production for BBC, co-produced by BBC AMERICA and Logo.
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Smurfit Kappa PLC agrees to buy Dutch paper firm Reparenco in snub to International Paper Co. takeover bid
Smurfit’s chief executive Tony Smurfit said: "The acquisition of Reparenco is complementary with our existing business; strengthens our integrated business model; and accelerates a central element of our medium term plan"
The Irish company said negotiations to buy the Dutch business began on February 1, before IP made its first bid approach
Smurfit Kappa PLC (LON:SKP) has agreed to buy Dutch paper and recycling firm Reparenco for around €460mln (US$539mln) in a move designed to counter a takeover bid from US rival International Paper (NYSE:IP).
The FTSE 100-listed Irish packaging group said the acquisition of the privately-owned Dutch business will accelerate its strategic objectives under a four-year plan laid out in February.
The company said negotiations to buy the business began on February 1, before IP made its first bid approach.
In a statement, Smurfit’s chief executive Tony Smurfit said: "The acquisition of Reparenco is complementary with our existing business; strengthens our integrated business model; and accelerates a central element of our medium term plan."
Smurfit Kappa has twice rejected bids which would combine the largest listed US paper packaging firm with Europe's biggest, arguing it was better served pursuing its future independently.
IP, whose cash and shares offer in March valued the Irish firm at €8.9bn, said last week, it would not make a hostile move after being given until June 6 by Irish takeover authorities to make a binding offer or walk away.
The latest twist in the takeover saga comes after the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that a trio of Smurfit shareholders have asked the Irish firm to enter into talks with IP.
The newspaper quoted fund manager Janus Henderson, which holds a 4.3% stake, as saying Smurfit should either get around the table to seek a higher price or explain why it was not engaging.
In a note to clients, analysts at RBC Capital said: “The acquisition of Reparenco doesn't necessarily preclude SKG and IP engagement on the proposed takeover by IP but it does complicate matters further.
“In addition, while SKG management did not address the IP takeover on a call regarding the Reparenco deal, CEO Tony Smurfit reiterated that the board was unanimous in rejecting IP's unsolicited approach.”
In late afternoon trading in London, Smurfit Kappa shares were down 0.1% at 3,022p, while in early morning New York trading, IP shares lost 1% at US$54.24.
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