Latest David Yates News
Emily Blunt To Star In Pain Hustlers
Emily Blunt is to star in 'Pain Hustlers'.The 'Jungle Cruise' actress has signed on for the lead role in director David Yates' upcoming movie, in which she will play a struggling mother, whose new job...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 May 2022
Katherine Waterston Was Shocked By Scale Of The Fantastic Beasts Franchise
Katherine Waterston "didn't know" what she was getting into when she joined the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise.The 40-year-old actress plays Porpetina 'Tina' Goldstein in the 'Harry Potter' prequel series, created by J.K. Rowling, and revealed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2021
David Yates: 'Fantastic Beasts' Sequel Won't Explicitly Address Dumbledore's Sexuality
With the 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel coming to theatres in less than a year, fans are excited that they'll finally get a glimpse into Dumbledore's past - more specifically, his rocky relationship with Grindelwald. However, if...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 February 2018
David Yates In Search For A Young Dumbledore For 'Fantastic Beasts'
It's been largely speculated that Albus Dumbledore would make an appearance in the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' film series, given how he is mentioned as Newt Scamander's teacher in the trailer, and...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2016
A Kiss Between Alexander Skarsgard And Christoph Waltz Was Cut From 'The Legend Of Tarzan'
A scene in which Christoph Waltz’s character Rom kisses Alexander Skarsgard in The Legend of Tarzan was removed from the final film for being “too clever”, according to director David Yates. Speaking to The Times...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2016
Meryl Steep For Britannia Award
Meryl Streep, Sam Mendes and James Corden will be honoured at the Britannia Awards.The stars are the first to be named by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles for the ceremony,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2015
Colin Farrell Joins Cast Of ‘Harry Potter’ Spin-off, ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them’
Colin Farrell has joined the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The 39-year-old actor will play a wizard in the upcoming film, due to be released...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2015
Eddie Redmayne Confirmed For Harry Potter Spin-off
Eddie Redmayne will take on the lead role in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.Warner Brothers have confirmed the 'Theory of Everything' star will play Newt Scamander, ''the Wizarding World's preeminent magizoologist'' in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 June 2015
Eddie Redmayne For Lead Role In Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
Eddie Redmayne has reportedly been offered the role of Newt Scamander in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.Last month it was reported the 33-year-old actor was in talks to feature in the 'Harry Potter'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2015
Is Eddie Redmayne Set For A Role In 'Harry Potter' Spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them'?
After taking home the Best Actor Award at this year’s Oscar ceremony, Eddie Redmayne is reportedly high on the list of Warner Bros' choices to star as Newt Scamander in the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2015
David Yates To Direct 'Harry Potter' Spin Off 'Fantastic Beasts'
Director David Yates is to reconnect with the world of Harry Potter as news was announced that he is to direct Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, according to Variety. The project is the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2014
'Harry Potter' Director David Yates Will Helm 'Fantastic Beasts' Spin-off Film
It appears Warner Bros. has found the right man to direct the upcoming 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' spin-off movie, which is slated for release on November 18th 2016, and he is a...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2014
Daniel Radcliffe Wants To Direct
Daniel Radcliffe wants to try his hand at directing. The 25-year-old actor would like to try sitting behind the camera, rather than in front, at some point in his career as he's developed a flare...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 August 2014
Djimon Hounsou Joins Tarzan Cast
Djimon Hounsou has joined the 'Tarzan' movie.The 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' star has been confirmed to join Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie in the David Yates-directed live action version of the classic tale.The 50-year-old actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2014
Emma Watson Says Harry Potter Was Tough For Directors
Emma Watson says 'Harry Potter' was a ''huge burden'' for its directors.The actress played Hermione Granger in the wizard saga, and she admitted the filmmakers across the series - Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 March 2014
Margot Robbie In Final Talks To Star In 'Tarzan'
Margot Robbie's stock continues to rise higher and higher and as she looks set to become the latest in-demand Hollywood leading lady, her next big role has all but been confirmed. According to The Warp,...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2014
Christoph Waltz To Play Tarzan Villain
Christoph Waltz is being lined up to play a villain in 'Tarzan'.The 'Django Unchained' star is Warner Bros.' top choice to play the antagonist in its new adaptation of the classic jungle tale, which will...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2013
Harry Potter Director In Talks For Scarface Revamp - Report
Harry Potter director David Yates is reportedly in talks to direct the revamp of mobster classic Scarface.Sources tell Deadline.com, Yates has been meeting with studio executives at Universal and has emerged as the frontrunner for...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2013
David Yates To Direct Scarface Remake?
David Yates is set to direct a 'Scarface' remake.The 'Harry Potter' director - who helmed the final four instalments in the hugely successful wizarding franchise - is in final negotiations with movie studio Universal to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2013
Jessica Chastain To Play Jane Of The Jungle?
Jessica Chastain is being lined up to play Jane in a remake of 'Tarzan'.The star - nominated for an Oscar last month for her role in 'Zero Dark Thirty' - is rumoured to play the...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2013
Alexander Skarsgard Tipped For Tarzan Role
Alexander Skarsgard is tipped to take the lead role in 'Tarzan'.The 'True Blood' actor has been linked with the role of the heroic adventurer alongside Henry Cavill, Charlie Hunnam and Tom Hardy, but director David...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 November 2012
Harry Potter Wins Best Film At Empire Awards
'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2' won the top prize at the Empire Awards 2012 last night (25.03.12). The final instalment of the wizard franchise took home Best Film and Best Director...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 March 2012
Emma Watson Joins The Bling Ring
Emma Watson is to star in burglary drama 'The Bling Ring'. The British beauty will play a leading role in the Sofia Coppola-directed movie about a group of teenage girls in Hollywood who were arrested...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Emma Watson To Star In Beauty And The Beast?
Emma Watson is in talks to star in 'Beauty and the Beast'.The 'Harry Potter' actress - who played Hermione Granger in the fantasy series - is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to appear...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 February 2012
Emma Watson Gets Voice In My Head?
Emma Watson is in negotiations to star in 'Your Voice in My Head'. The British actress - who recently filmed a role in novel adaptation 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' - will reteam with...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2012
Ralph Fiennes' Young Fans
Ralph Fiennes has attracted a new generation of fans because of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.The 49-year-old actor thinks it is "amazing" that so many young people have developed an interest in his career after he...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 January 2012
Hugh Laurie Top Choice For Doctor
Hugh Laurie has topped a poll to appear in the 'Doctor Who' movie.It was announced last week that 'Harry Potter' director David Yates is to make a film based on the hit sci-fi drama and...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2011
Doctor Who Making Transition To The Silver Screen
Doctor Who 's come back in 2005 after 16 years away from TV screens was a more successful return than its network the Bbc could ever have imagine, with first Christopher Ecclestone, then David Tennant...
By WENN on 15 November 2011
Harry Potter Plotter David Yates Is Doctor Director
Harry Potter director David Yates has signed on to turn iconic British TV series Doctor Who into a major new film.The Brit, who took charge of the last four Potter films, tells Daily Variety he'll...
By WENN on 15 November 2011
Doctor Who Movie Plans Underway
A 'Doctor Who' movie is in development.'Harry Potter' director David Yates plans to spend "two to three years" working with the BBC to turn the popular sci-fi TV series into a cinematic spectacular as he...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 November 2011
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