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Aaron Sorkin Confirms Bale for 'Jobs' Movie, "We Needed The Best Actor"
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has confirmed that Oscar-winner Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in a forthcoming biopic. Sorkin is working on an adaptation of Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography of Jobs, which Danny Boyle will direct....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
Steve Coogan Can Shine as Philip Seymour Hoffman's Replacement in 'Happyish'
British actor and comedian Steve Coogan has replaced the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the upcoming dramedy pilot Happyish. The untimely death of Hoffman earlier this year left a gaping hole in the movie industry,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
Secrets to Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Smaug' Revealed in Hobbit Bonus Material
The secrets to how Benedict Cumberbatch was transformed into the fearsome dragon Smaug in The Hobbit have been revealed in behind-the-scenes footage included on the Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition Blu-Ray, set for release on...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
McConaughey's 'Insterstellar' To Screen at 3am as Demand Increases
We're still three weeks away from the release of Christopher Nolan's shadowy movie Interstellar, but speculation is already hotting up regarding the potential of this big-budget sci-fi epic. The plot remains a mystery - other...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
Are You Ready for Bill Murray's Views on Tinder?
Proving once again that Bill Murray is the coolest guy around, Bill Murray has been giving his thoughts on Tinder, the popular dating app. Murray dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new movie...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
'White Bird in a Blizzard' Is Sort of a Bad Version of 'Gone Girl'
Shailene Woodley has made a varied start to her career in Hollywood - breaking through in Alexander Payne's superb comedy-drama The Descendants before making two of the teen-dramas of the decade, The Fault in Our...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
So Who Leaked the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Trailer?
The first trailer for The Avengers: Age of Ultron - likely to be one of the biggest grossing movies of all time - has been leaked online a week before its intended preview on TV....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2014
S Club 7 Are To Reunite. Sorry to Spoil Your Day.
Pop group S Club 7 are to reunite again for a special performance of their greatest hits on Children in Need next month. Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt, Paul Cattermole...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd October 2014
Kate Bush Thanks Fans for 'Powerful, Intimate' Comeback Shows
Kate Bush has thanked fans for what they described as a "powerful, intimate" comeback tour. The legendary singer-songwriter took up residency at the Hammersmith Apollo for her Before the Dawn shows - her first live...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd October 2014
Led Zeppelin Sort of Lose First Round in 'Stairway to Heaven' Lawsuit
Maybe this lawsuit won't be as easy to win as Led Zeppelin probably assumed. Back in May, we reported how relations of the Spirit frontman Randy Craig Wolfe filed a suit against Zeppelin seeking monetary...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd October 2014
Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick' Has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes - Best. Film. Ever.
Admit it. You thought John Wick was going to be a big, fat flop didn't you? You thought Keanu Reeves was done. Well, surprise. John Wick has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's basically the best...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd October 2014
Toys R Us Pull 'Breaking Bad' Action Figures
Toy chain Toys R Us has pulled four action figures from the hit meth-drama Breaking Bad after a petition received over 6,000 signatures. The award-winning show followed a chemistry teacher - played by Bryan Cranston...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd October 2014
Orbital To Split after 25 Years, Paul Hartnoll to Release Solo Album
Orbital have announced they are to split after 25 years performing together. The dance duo has been a mainstay on the festival circuit, both domestically and internationally, but will call it a day to pursue...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st October 2014
Hipster Disney: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Mixtape Set for Cassette Release
Disney has announced it will release Guardians of the Galaxy mixtape on cassette. Awesome Mix Vol 1 will be the studio's first cassette release in more than a decade and marks a resurgence of the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st October 2014
Nicholas Brendon (Buffy's Xander) Apologizes for Hotel Lobby Arrest
Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander Harris on the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has apologized for the behaviour that led to his arrested in a hotel lobby in Idaho. The...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st October 2014
Bryan Cranston Jokes About 'Breaking Bad' Action Figures Petition
Bryan Cranston has laughed off a petition signed by 6,000 concerned parents after American Toys R Us stores began selling Breaking Bad action figures. The petition stared by Susan Myers from Fort Myers, Florida, said...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st October 2014
Oscar de la Renta, Fashion Designer to the Stars, Dies Aged 82
Oscar de la Renta, the revered fashion designer who most recently dressed Amal Alamuddin for her wedding to George Clooney last month, has died aged 82. De la Renta's creations were worn by some of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st October 2014
New 'Doctor Who' Game Will Teach 6-12 Year Olds Computer Coding
A new online 'Doctor Who' game will teach children the basics of computer coding and programming. Aimed at six to 12-year-olds, the game is voiced by the current doctor Peter Capaldi and features the fearsome...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th October 2014
DJ Mike Read Records UKIP Anthem (Complete with Mock Caribbean Accent)
The former BBC Radio 1 DJ Mike Read has seemingly come out in support of controversial political party UKIP, by penning and recording a support song titled 'UKIP Calypso'. Performed with a mock Caribbean accent,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th October 2014
Is Brad Pitt's 'Fury' Too Violent?
It was undoubtedly the star pulling power of Brad Pitt that helped David Ayer's World War II drama Fury accelerate past Gone Girl to the top of the box-office this weekend. Pitt and his tank...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th October 2014
The Walking Dead: Finally, Somebody Bites Into a Charred Leg
Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead featured one of the most gruesome scenes of the entire series so far. Twitter sparked into life after Gareth (Andrew J. West), leader of Terminus, forced Lawrence Gilliard Jr's...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th October 2014
George Lucas Rips Into Hollywood Studios, "They Didn't Know Anything"
George Lucas says he still believes studios are the biggest problem in the movie business today, claiming the major corporations are not capable of nurturing genuine talent.George Lucas says Hollywood studios are still the main...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th October 2014
'The Book of Life' is Beautiful, But It's No Masterpiece
When the first trailer hit for The Book of Life, we got very, very excited. The project had originally been optioned by DreamWorks animation in 2007 but never got beyond development due to creative differences....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th October 2014
Ouch. 'The Best of Me' Scores a Lowly 8% on Rotten Tomatoes
Making its case for worst Nicholas Sparks adaptation ever in The Best of Me - one of this weekend's cinematic offerings and easily one of the worst movies of the year. This sort of stuff...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th October 2014
Don't Believe the Truth: Tickets for Noel Gallagher Tour Still Available
Tickets for Noel Gallagher's arena tour in 2015 are still available, despite some outlets reporting they had sold out in just 10 minutes. The former Oasis frontman will take his new outfit, Noel Gallagher's High...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th October 2014
Neil Patrick Harris Wants Lady Gaga, Adele and Pink for Oscars 2015
Neil Patrick Harris, the recently announced host for the Academy Awards 2015, has revealed his dream musical guests for the ceremony. The star of 'How I Met Your Mother' sat down with Entertainment Weekly's Matt...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th October 2014
'August: Osage County' Actress Misty Upham Found Dead in Seattle
Police is Seattle have discovered the body of a woman, thought to be that of the missing actress Misty Upham. The 32-year-old Native American actress was found in a ravine near the White River on...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th October 2014
Ron Howard's 'In the Heart of the Sea' Could Be Chris Hemsworth's Best Movie Yet
Fast-forward to March 2015 and you'll be sick to the back teeth of movies. All movies. You'll have been reading about how Jennifer Lawrence fell over at the Oscars again. How Boyhood won everything and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th October 2014
Russell Brand Responds to John Lydon, "I Didn't Say Don't Vote" (He Did)
Russell Brand has responded to John Lydon's comments that the comedian is a "bum hole" for asking people not to vote in elections. The former Sex Pistols frontman called Brand "ignorant" for his calls for...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th October 2014
It's No Classic, But Brad Pitt's 'Fury' Should Top Box-Office
It's safe to assume we all imagined Fury would probably be better than it is. Brad Pitt - playing a sort of version of his Inglorious Basterds character - teaming up with David Ayer, one...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16th October 2014
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