A tight 5: October 2

A HOST of comedy talent has been confirmed for the new Angry Birds animated movie. Jason Sudeikis will lead the cast as Red, a bird with a temper problem, while another Saturday Night Live cast member, Bill Hader, plays a pig. Danny McBride from Eastbound & Down portrays the volatile Bomb, Maya Rudolph will play the egg-dropping Matilda, and Peter Dinklage the Mighty Eagle. The supporting cast includes Hannibal Buress Keegan-Michael Key (from Key & Peele), Kate McKinnon, Tony Hale.

ADAM SANDLER has signed a deal to release his next four movies exclusively on Netflix. Details of the films have not been announced, but the comedy film-maker said: 'When these fine people came to me with an offer to make four movies for them, I immediately said yes for one reason and one reason only. Netflix rhymes with Wet Chicks.'

CATHERINE TATE is to present a Radio 2 documentary about groundbreaking theatre director Joan Littlewood to mark the centenary of her birth The 60-minute programme is called The Mother of Modern Theatre.

ROYLE FAMILY star Ricky Tomlinson is to receive the freedom of the city of Liverpool at a ceremony on Monday. Lord Mayor, Erica Kemp, said: 'The freedom of the city is the highest hour we can bestow, and Ricky Tomlinson is most definitely a worthy recipient. Not only has he spent many years entertaining the nation in many varied roles, he is an advocate of justice, never afraid to speak out on behalf of others.He is incredibly supportive of many local charities and a fantastic ambassador for the city.'

ENTRIES have opened for the WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards. Those wanting to take part in the contest, which has a £500 first prize, must post a video to the competition's Facebook wall by December 13.

Published: 2 Oct 2014