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Synopsis:
Appropriate for their big screen debut, Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London’s trendiest hotspots.
Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi.
Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forevermore!
The trailer reveals the numerous celebrity cameos, including Jon Hamm, Rebel Wilson, Stella McCartney, Joan Collins, Perez Hilton, and many more.
The original TV series was first broadcast in 1992 and continued for five hilarious seasons.
In theaters July 1st.
The BBC has shared the first promo image from the upcoming “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie” starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley in their now iconic TV comedy roles as “Edina” and “Patsy.”
From Variety:
In the movie, which is adapted from the BBC TV series, Edina and Patsy are still living the high life: shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London’s trendiest hotspots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber-fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm, and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent, and live a life of luxury forever.
We are HUGE fans of the series in my house. When I first met Michael, it was one of the first pop culture experiences he insisted on sharing with me. It took me a few episodes to find my footing, but now I’m just as big a aficionado. Can’t wait for the movie to come out sometime in 2016.
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| Joanna Lumley as “Patsy” (L) and Jennifer Saunders as “Edina” |
Fans of AbFab rejoice! Jennifer Saunders shares the news that she has finished writing a movie of Absolutely Fabulous – 20 years after starting it.
Plus, Saunders says she is determined it will be made by the end of 2015.
The project currently has a working title of Edina and Patsy, derived from the sitcom’s main characters, played by Jennifer and Joanna Lumley.
Jen tells the Sunday People: “I’ve finished the first draft. I’m feeling euphoric. My proper New Year’s resolution is to do the film, otherwise it’ll be a pointless year of procrastination.”
She also joked she would like to see Angelina Jolie, replace Lumley as Patsy and an orangutan playing her part.
“That would be funny, Angelina Jolie and an orangutan.”
The last taste of AbFab came in 2012 , when Saunders wrote three episodes to mark the 20th anniversary of the hilarious series.
A rare misstep for the comedian was in writing the now closed Viva Forever!, a musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls, which only lasted 6 months.
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| Jennifer Saunders of AB FAB fame |
In an interview with Jonathan Ross over the weekend, Jennifer Saunders confirmed that an Absolutely Fabulous movie is in the works.
“I have to do it now because I threatened to a lot and [Joanne Lumley] kept announcing it and said she’s going to do it and then Dawn French said ‘I bet a hundred thousand pounds that you don’t write it’ so now I have to write it…she’s very clever.”
We love Ab Fab in our house. Michael introduced me to it during the 90s and we scream over the “Lucy and Ethel” like situations “Edie” and “Patsy” get themselves into.
Great news about the movie. If you don’t know the series, do yourself a favor and check it out here.
These ladies just kill me. How you could have the Olympics in London without them paying some kind of tribute!
Enjoy. I’ll be tuning in.
These ladies crack me up. Even when they don’t mean to. Enjoy.
The next Absolutely Fabulous episode will feature supermodel Kate Moss and one of Edina’s favorite designers, Stella McCartney.
On Tuesday, The Telegraph released a preview of the upcoming episode (set to air on March 23rd), releasing this video featuring Patsy chatting up Moss, McCartney, and male supermodel David Gandy.
New York jewelry designer Alexis Bittar booked Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley to star in his latest advertising campaign as their Absolutely Fabulous alter egos, Edina Monson and Patsy Stone.
“Such a fabulous shoot in the glorious jewelry from Alexis,” said Lumley. “ It was sensational and I am thrilled with the pieces I have from his generous talented hands. Patsy was transfixed by the quality and wants lots more forever. I hope the campaign rocks: I am a fan for life.”
Watch Patsy and Edina pose, pout, and ham it up for the camera in Vogue’s behind-the-scenes footage of the campaign shoot.