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Dan Aykroyd Remembers James Garner As A 'First Class Actor'
Dan Aykroyd has added his tribute to late friend and co-star James Garner, branding him a "first class actor and man".The old pals teamed up with another movie great, the late Jack Lemmon, for 1996...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2014
Dan Aykroyd Opens Late Night Show With James Brown Tribute
Actor Dan Aykroyd made quite an entrance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in America on Friday night (18Jul14) by performing one of his favourite James Brown tunes with rock 'n' roll veteran Bobby...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2014
Ivan Reitman Opts To Step Back From Ghostbusters 3 Director Role, Producing Instead
Ivan Reitman – director and executive producer on both the Ghostbusters films – has decided to step down from his role as director for the proposed third film, deciding instead to take on a producer...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2014
'Ghostbusters Iii' Will Still Happen, Despite Death Of Harold Ramis
Ghostbusters III remains on course for release despite the death of Harold Ramis, who was set to play one of the main characters. Ramis died on Monday after a long illness, prompting countless tributes from...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2014
Dan Aykroyd Sworn In As Sheriff's Deputy
Dan Aykroyd has been sworn in as a Mississippi Sheriff's Deputy. The Canadian 'Blues Brothers' star approached Hinds County Sheriff Department's reserve unit about joining while currently filming 'Get on Up' - about late...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2014
It's Official: Emile Hirsch Will Play John Belushi In New Biopic
Emile Hirsch has been chosen to play the late, great comic actor John Belushi in an upcoming biopic from Steve Conrad.The film will follow Belushi's life prior to and upon finding fame in the late...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2013
Dan Aykroyd Loses Dutch Blues Brothers Legal Battle
Actor Dan Aykroyd has lost his bid to shut down a Blues Brothers tribute show in the Netherlands.The funnyman and his late sidekick John Belushi's widow Judith joined forces in an attempt to halt touring...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2013
Second City Cofounder Bernie Sahlins Dead A 90
Second City cofounder Bernie Sahlins, regarded as one of the most influential figures in improvisational comedy and topical satire, has died in Chicago at the age of 90, the Chicago Tribune reported today (Monday). Many...
By Lew Irwin on 17 June 2013
Bloody Dan Aykroyd Film Clip Sparks Investigation
Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd was briefly at the centre of a police investigation in Calgary, Canada earlier this week (beg27May13) after murderous footage of his 1990 film flop Loose Cannons was unearthed at a landfill...
By WENN on 31 May 2013
Melissa Mccarthy Fires Extra From 'Tammy' Set For Bizarre Reason
When Melissa McCarthy fires an extra from a movie set, things must have gone very, very wrong. The bubbly Bridesmaids star gave a young woman her marching orders on the set of her and husband...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2013
Michael Douglas Stuns As Liberace In 'Behind The Candelabra' [Trailer & Pictures]
Michael Douglas as Liberace in Behind The CandelabraSteven Soderbergh lands in sunny Cannes this week with his HBO movie Behind the Candelabra, a biopic of the flamboyant pianist Liberace, played by Michael Douglas. The American...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2013
Ghostbusters 3 To Begin Filming Next Year?
Dan Aykroyd has revealed 'Ghostbusters 3' could begin filming next year.The actor and producer - who penned the scripts for the first two films in 1984 and 89 - is working on a third instalment...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 April 2013
Eric Clapton Introduces Star Line-up To His Fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival (Photos)
BB King and Eric Clapton jam at Crossroads Guitar FestivalEric Clapton, BB King and John Mayer were among some of genius performers at Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival last weekend.It was a blues infused weekend...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2013
Top Twenty Classic Holiday Season Christmas Films
Little has caused more contention in the contactmusic office than our recent discussion about the Christmas films list! Obviously, everyone has their own favourite, and to them that will always be the top of the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2012
Ghostbusters 3 Filming Postponed
Filming for 'Ghostbusters 3' has been postponed until late 2013.Financial issues at Sony Pictures have reportedly forced director Ivan Reitman to push back the production of the horror spoof franchise's third instalment until next autumn...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 November 2012
Bill Murray Not Returning For Ghostbusters 3
Bill Murray is not returning for 'Ghostbusters 3'. Dan Aykroyd - who starred and wrote in the original 1984 supernatural comedy and the follow up in 1989 - has confirmed Bill ''won't be involved'' in...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2012
Katy Perry To Take A Break From Showbiz
Katy Perry is taking a break from showbiz. The 27-year-old singer reportedly wants to step back from her career and take time to properly recover from the breakdown of her marriage to Russell Brand last...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2012
Animal House Hits Broadway, With Help From Barenaked Ladies
John Belushi's cult comedy 'Animal House' is coming to Broadway. The New York Post reported yesterday (March 5, 2012), on the 30th anniversary of his tragic death. Universal Pictures have announced that the 1978 frat-party...
By Lew Irwin on 06 March 2012
Legendary John Belushi Remebered, 30 Years On
It was 30 years ago on Monday (March 5, 2012), that comedian John Belushi was found dead in Bungalow No. 3 of the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. He died of an accidental drug overdose...
By WENN on 06 March 2012
Ghostbusters 3 - Will Dan Aykroyd Replace Bill Murray ?
The third Ghostbusters film has become one of the most long-awaited sequels in cinematic history. Dan Aykroyd is thought to have written a script for it in the 1990s but it is only in recent...
By Lew Irwin on 20 February 2012
Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd Digging For Dinosaurs
Actor Dan Aykroyd has turned explorer by teaming up with palaeontologists to search for dinosaur bones in his native Canada.The Ghostbusters star will feature in upcoming U.S. TV show Born to Explore to scour for...
By WENN on 28 October 2011
Aykroyd Breathing Life Back Into Blues Brothers
Dan Aykroyd is working to bring The Blues Brothers back to the small screen with a new TV series based on the comedy music duo he formed with late funnyman John Belushi.Belushi performed in character...
By WENN on 01 September 2011
Ghostbusters 3 Bigger Than Bill Murray Says Dan Aykroyd
Ghostbusters 3 will begin production in the spring of 2012, according to actor Dan Aykroyd, who also hinted the movie will go ahead with or without main star Bill Murray. The future of the project...
By WENN on 26 August 2011
Eliza Dushku Starring In Torchwood Animated Series
Eliza Dushku, the American actress best known for playing 'Faith' in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has landed the lead role in a forthcoming online 'Torchwood' series. Eliza Dushku will star in 'Torchwood: Web of Lies'...
By WENN on 03 June 2011
Eliza Dushku To Star In Animated Torchwood Series
Eliza Dushku, the American actress best known for her roles on 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' and 'Angel', is set to star in a forthcoming animated series based on hit show 'Torchwood', reports Entertainment Weekly. Eliza...
By WENN on 02 June 2011
Dan Aykroyd's Vodka Stolen
Dan Aykroyd has been left counting the cost of a massive theft which saw over 21,000 bottles of his vodka brand stolen from a warehouse in California.The Ghostbusters star is a founder of the Crystal...
By WENN on 12 May 2011
Ghostbusters 3 Hinges On Bill Murray Return
GHOSTBUSTERS 3, the highly anticipated new movie in the supernatural-comedy franchise, will only be made if Bill Murray reprises his role as 'Peter Venkman', however, a final script has been sent to him for his...
By Lew Irwin on 12 January 2011
Anna Faris Set For Ghostbusters Role
Anna Faris is set to star in 'Ghostbusters 3'.The 'House Bunny' actress has reportedly been signed up to play one of the new 'Busters' who will take over the spook-catching business when it is re-opened...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2010
Aykroyd Making Progress With Ghostbusters Script
The script for the GHOSTBUSTERS sequel is almost complete, according to star and screenwriter DAN AYKROYD - who is adamant the film will be a success.All four of the original Ghostbusters - Aykroyd, Bill Murray,...
By WENN on 11 October 2010
Gaines Takes The Wheel From Aykroyd In Driving Miss Daisy
DRIVING MISS DAISY star DAN AYKROYD is steering clear of the film's Broadway debut - Tony-winning actor BOYD GAINES will step into the funnyman's role when it comes to the New York stage.Gaines has been...
By WENN on 02 August 2010
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