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James Bond Script Approved
'Bond 24's revamped script has been approved by movie bosses.Writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade were rehired last month to ''rescue'' John Logan's original screenplay and insiders have now admitted they had a bigger task...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Ben Whishaw Named As Colin Firth's Replacement As Voice Of 'Paddington'
Ben Whishaw, who starred in James Bond's 'Skyfall,' has been cast as the new voice of 'Paddington.'The 33 year-old actor replaced fellow Brit Colin Firth, who dropped out of the project just last month.Confirmation came...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2014
Daniel Radcliffe Had Actor Envy
Daniel Radcliffe envied other young actors when he was playing Harry Potter.The 24-year-old star - who portrayed the boy wizard in eight movies, shot over a 10-year period - admits his desire to tackle as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 July 2014
John Cleese: James Bond 'Gritty And Humourless'
John Cleese thinks the latest 'James Bond' films have a ''fundamental flaw''.The 'Monty Python' star - who played gadget maker Q in 1999's 'The World Is Not Enough' and 2002's 'Die Another Day' - thinks...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
'12 Years A Slave' Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor Set For Bond Villain Role
The Oscar-nominated star of 12 Years A Slave, Chiwetel Ejiofor, is likely to become the next James Bond villain, according to Variety. The trade magazine says the British star is the top name on producers'...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Is This A Celebrity Which I See Before Me? Hollywood Actors Who Have Tackled Shakespeare Roles
There’s no better way of proving that you are a true artiste than taking on a challenging Shakespearean role. Not content with raking in millions of dollars from their blockbuster movies, these famous actors and...
By Sophie Miskiw in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 March 2014
Will The Freddie Mercury Biopic Ever Make It To The Big Screen?
Will the Freddie Mercury biopic ever sail into smooth waters and make it onto the big screen? At the moment, it just seems to be one obstacle after another when the project, originally intended for...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2014
Freddie Mercury Biopic Parts Ways With Dexter Fletcher
Director Dexter Fletcher has walked out on Sony's Freddy Mercury movie, meaning it's back to the drawing board for a project that has already suffered numerous setbacks. Fletcher, who landed the gig after his work...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2014
The Zero Theorem: Is Terry Gilliam Back To 'Twelve Monkeys' Form?
With his latest film The Zero Theorem, Terry Gilliam returns to the ramshackle future he first visited in his now-classic 1985 film Brazil and then again in 1995's Twelve Monkeys.Ben Whishaw in 'The Zero Theorem'Known...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2014
'The Zero Theorem': Terry Gilliam Trapped In His Own Fantasy? [Trailer + Pictures]
Terry Gilliam's latest effort The Zero Theorem follows a computer hacker and his ultimate goal to discover the reason for human existence. A shadowy organisation known only as The Management are keen to interrupt his...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
Colin Farrell And Rachel Weisz Cast In The Lobster
Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz will star in 'The Lobster'.The Hollywood A-Listers who will take on lead roles in the forthcoming film are to star alongside Ben Whishaw, Léa Seydoux and Olivia Colman in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2014
John Deacon Rules Out Any Involvement In Freddie Mercury Biopic
Former Queen bassist John Deacon is apparently having nothing to do with the upcoming biopic of the group's late singer Freddie Mercury as he continues to maintain his exile from the surviving group member's work...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2013
Ben Whishaw To Star As Freddie Mercury
Ben Whishaw is set to play Freddie Mercury in a biopic about Queen.The 'Skyfall' actor will reportedly embody the band's frontman in a film which tells the story of the 'We Will Rock You' singer...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Tonight Matthew, I'm Going To Be Freddy Mercury - Ben Whishaw
Remember Stars in Their Eyes? That was good wasn’t it, and while it may have provided an incredibly cheap platform on which to build this story – surrounding Ben Whishaw’s upcoming turn as Freddie Mercury...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Jude Law As 'Henry V' Is (Probably) The Best Acting Performance Of 2013
The latest stage version of William Shakespeare's historic epic Henry V is currently playing to packed-out audiences at the Noel Coward Theatre on London's West End, with critics being particularly taken by lead man Jude...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2013
A Week In News: Jamie Dornan To '50 Shades' Rescue, A Royal Baptism & Pearl Jam Rock To Top Of Charts
'Fifty Shades' Saved: The movie adaptation of the bestselling erotic trilogy has been beset by issues, not least the walk-out of frontman Charlie Hunnam. After plenty of speculation in the media, Irish The Fall actor...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 October 2013
Brian May: Sacha Baron Cohen "Distracting" In Freddie Mercury Biopic
Brian May has opened up about Sacha Baron Cohen's departure from the planned Freddie Mercury biopic, which it seems is almost certainly going to be a sugar-coated love letter to the late Queen singer.Cohen walked...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2013
Ben Whishaw Lands Freddie Mercury Role, Replaces Sacha Baron Cohen
Actor Ben Whishaw has reportedly stepped in to play legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury after the recent departure of Sacha Baron Cohen. The 33 year-old Skyfall actor has landed the role in the upcoming biopic...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
Ben Whishaw Set To Star In Freddie Mercury Biopic
James Bond star Ben Whishaw is set to star as Queen's Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic.Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen had initially been picked to play the flamboyant rock icon, but pulled out...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2013
Brian May Explains Why Sasha Baron Cohen Was Wrong For Freddie Mercury Biopic
The planned biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's life has been in discussion for three years now, with comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen in line to star as the late singer since the very beginning...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2013
Ben Whishaw Targeted For Freddy Mercury Role But What Happened To Sasha Baron Cohen?
The biopic of Queen frontman Freddy Mercury is now targeting British actor, Ben Whishaw for the lead role.'Ali G' star, Sasha Baron Cohen, was closely attached to the film since it was announced back in...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2013
Ben Wheatley To Usher In Peter Capaldi's Dr Who Generation With First 2 Eps
Ben Wheatley has been handed the enviable task of helming the first two episodes of the new Dr. Who series, which will feature a new Timelord in the shape of Peter Capaldi, who was unveiled...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2013
Hollywood Is "Behind The Curve" When It Comes To Gay Characters, Glaad Announce
When it comes to representing the gay community via popular characters, TV is way ahead of film, according to GLAAD, who have released a rather interesting studio ranking, based on leading homosexual characters in movies.The...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2013
Ben Whishaw Finds Heart Of The Sea
Ben Whishaw has signed up for 'In the Heart of the Sea'.The 'Skyfall' actor recently closed negations to play 'Moby Dick' author Herman Melville in Ron Howard's adaptation of Nathaniel Philbrick's novel of the same...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 August 2013
'The Hollow Crown': Shakespeare 4-Play Miniseries Out Soon On Dvd
Shown last summer on BBC2, the spectacular, four-part, historical drama series, The Hollow Crown will be available to buy on DVD and to digitally download at the end of this month. The episodes began being...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 August 2013
Ben Whishaw Confirms He Is Gay. And Married. So There.
Ben Whishaw, the British actor who began his role as gadget guru Q in the latest James Bond movie Skyfall, has confirmed he is gay and married to boyfriend Mark Bradshaw. Whishaw, 32, tied the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2013
Ben Whishaw: 'I'm Gay And Married'
Ben Whishaw has confirmed he is gay and married to his partner since last year. The 32-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Q in the James Bond movie 'Skyfall' - revealed he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 August 2013
The New Dr Who Will Be Revealed This Sunday, But Who Will It Be?
With Matt Smith's time as the Universe's most famous time altering, Tardis-flying hero, Doctor Who, coming to an end, we've all been scratching our heads over the prospect of his potential successor. Could it be...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2013
Peter Capaldi To Be Announced As 'Doctor Who' In Special Live Show?
The new Doctor Who will be revealed in a special live show on Sunday (August 4, 2013) with 'The Thick of It' star Peter Capaldi the clear favourite with the bookmakers.According to the BBC, the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2013
Rupert Grint To Make West End Debut Alongside Ben Whishaw
Rupert Grint, AKA Ron Weasley, will be putting his Potter days behind him as he makes his stage debut on the West End. The prestigious theatre circuit will be a baptism of fire for the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 July 2013
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