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Blake Lively To Make Feature Film Directorial Debut With Seconds
Blake Lively will direct ‘Seconds’.The ‘Gossip Girl’ actress will make her feature film directorial debut with an adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel, which follows Katie Clay, who receives the power to fix her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2022
Thomasin Mckenzie Learnt Lessons About Acting On Last Night In Soho
Thomasin McKenzie learned the importance of separating herself from her character on 'Last Night in Soho'.The 21-year-old actress leads the cast of Edgar Wright's psychological horror flick as Ellie Turner and felt it was necessary...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2021
Last Night In Soho Costume Designer Says Anya Taylor-joy Is Wonderful To Work With
Anya Taylor-Joy is a “joy” to dress, according to the ‘Last Night in Soho’ costume designer. Odile Dicks-Mireaux – who is responsible for the outfits in Edgar Wright’s new 1960s set film - said...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2021
Edgar Wright First Approached Anya Taylor-joy For Last Night In Soho Years Ago
Edgar Wright approached Anya-Taylor Joy about starring in 'Last Night in Soho' six years ago.The 47-year-old director has helmed the psychological thriller that takes place in 1960s London and revealed that he had been eyeing...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2021
Edgar Wright Wants Last Night In Soho To Be Seen At Cinemas
Edgar Wright is urging audiences to see 'Last Night In Soho' at the cinema.The 47-year-old director has helmed the 1960s set psychological thriller and wants fans to watch the "immersive" picture on the big screen.Edgar...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2021
Edgar Wright Rules Out Shaun Of The Dead Sequel
Edgar Wright has ruled out directing a 'Shaun of the Dead' sequel - because he doesn't like to "cover the same territory again".The 54-year-old filmmaker has no plans to work on a follow-up to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 October 2021
Edgar Wright Hits Out At Cinema Doom-mongers
Edgar Wright is "tired" of hearing about the death of cinema.The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the film industry as studios turn to streaming services to release their movies but Edgar is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2021
Richard Donner Dead At 91
Richard Donner has died.The 'Goonies' filmmaker passed away on Monday (05.07.21) at the age of 91, his wife, producer Lauren Schuler Donner, and his business manager have confirmed.No cause of death has yet been given.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 July 2021
Edgar Wright Eyed To Direct New Adaptation Of The Running Man
Edgar Wright is being lined up to direct a new adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man'.The 46-year-old filmmaker is close to reaching a deal with Paramount to develop an adaptation of the best-selling novel.He...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 February 2021
Nikolaj Coster-waldau Leads Tributes To Dame Diana Rigg: 'An Absolute Joy And Honour To Work With'
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, John Bradley, and Pedro Pascal have paid tribute to the late Dame Diana Rigg.The veteran actress - who was best known for playing Emma Peel in 'The Avengers' and more recently as Lady...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 September 2020
Edgar Wright Cried When He Saw Jackie Chan On Big Screen
Edgar Wright cried when he first saw Jackie Chan on the big screen.The 46-year-old filmmaker has heaped praise on the action movie icon and martial arts star, and recalled the moment he first saw him...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2020
Edgar Wright Glad Sparks Trust Him With Documentary
Edgar Wright is ''proud'' Sparks are trusting him to tell their story.The 46-year-old filmmaker - who has worked on the likes of 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz' as well as music videos for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 August 2020
Edgar Wright Set To Direct Stage 13
Edgar Wright is to direct 'Stage 13'.The 'Cornetto trilogy' filmmaker is attached to helm the new project, which will be written and produced by Simon Rich, who has previously worked on 'Saturday Night Live'.The movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2020
Matthew Mcconaughey Pays Tribute To Joel Schumacher
Matthew McConaughey believes his career wouldn't have hit the heights it has if it wasn't for Joel Schumacher.The 50-year-old actor has paid tribute to the late director, who passed away at the age of 80...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 June 2020
Edgar Wright To Helm Movie Adaptation Of The Chain
Edgar Wright is set to helm a big screen adaptation of Adrian McKinty's 2019 novel 'The Chain'.The 'Baby Driver' director has a string of films in the pipeline after 'Last Night in Soho', which was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 June 2020
Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho Delayed To 2021
Edgar Wright's 'Last Night in Soho' has been pushed back to next year. The 46-year-old director took to Twitter to confirm the movie is ''not quite finished yet'' due to the coronavirus pandemic, so it...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2020
Simon Pegg Hints At Hot Fuzz Sequel
Simon Pegg has refused to rule out a 'Hot Fuzz' sequel.The 50-year-old actor believes that the movie - the second in the 'Cornetto Trilogy' with co-star Nick Frost and writer Edgar Wright - has the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2020
Edgar Wright: Shaun Of The Dead Was Influenced By Video Games
Edgar Wright got the idea for 'Shaun of the Dead' after spending an entire night playing zombie-themed video games.The 46-year-old filmmaker helmed the 2004 horror comedy, as well as co-writing it alongside lead actor Simon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2020
Edgar Wright Announces New Documentary Film About Pop Duo Sparks
Film director Edgar Wright has revealed that his next project will be a feature-length documentary about cult pop duo Sparks.The British-born filmmaker, best known for helming Shaun of the Dead and the so-called ‘Cornetto Trilogy’...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 June 2018
War For The Planet Of The Apes Beats Of Competition At Box Office
It was a busier weekend than usual at the box office with two monumental blockbusters going head-to-head. This weekend was dominated by 'War for the Planet of the Apes' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', with the former...
By John Tindale in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2017
Is 'Baby Driver' Another Sure-fire Triumph From Edgar Wright?
Filmmaking genius Edgar Wright has returned with another crime comedy epic entitled 'Baby Driver', starring Ansel Elgort and Kevin Spacey. Based on a previous music project of Wright's, the film is his first US venture...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 March 2017
Jamie Foxx In Talks For 'Baby Driver'
Jamie Foxx is in talks to star alongside Lily James in 'Baby Driver'.The 47-year-old singer-turned-actor has reportedly been in negotiations with the film's director, 'Ant-Man' filmmaker Edgar Wright according to a source he confirmed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2015
So Here's Why Edgar Wright Pulled Out Of 'Ant-man'
With Edgar Wright on-board, Ant-Man was easily one of the most anticipated movies in recent years. Paul Rudd in the lead role was an intriguing and creative casting decision and support from Evangeline Lilly and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2014
Edgar Wright And Simon Pegg Set To Combine Again On New Movie
Forget Hector and the Search For Happiness. That was a blip in the otherwise brilliant career of Simon Pegg. And anyway, he’s at his best when working with Edgar Wright – good news, then, that...
By Lenny Barksdale in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2014
Everything We Know About Edgar Wright's 'Baby Driver'
After a storm of scepticism surrounding Edgar Wright’s decision to walk away from the future Marvel blockbuster Ant Man, the British director has instead turned his hand to a new project which promises to put...
By George Percival in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Ant-man's Yes-man Is Peyton Reed. He's Directing The Film, Okay?
After weeks of speculation following Edgar Wright’s high profile Ant-Man departure, a new director has finally been revealed: Peyton Reed will now helm the project starring Paul Rudd and set for release in 2015. Peyton...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Peyton Reed To Direct 'Ant Man'
Peyton Reed will direct 'Ant Man'.The 'Bring It On' director has been called in to helm the picture - based on the 1960's comic book - after Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright dropped out...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Who Is Nicholas Stoller And Can He Rescue ‘Ant-man’?
It’s been nearly a fortnight since Edgar Wright parted ways with Ant-Man and Marvel still hasn't found a replacement, but not for lack of trying. Since Wright’s departure, the three names we’d been hearing as...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2014
Are Nicholas Stoller And Michael Dowse The Frontrunners For The Ant-man Chair?
The Internet has definitely sided with Edgar Wright since he and Ant-Man unceremoniously split on May 23. That probably has something to do with Joss Whedon’s Twitter salute to the ex-Ant-Man man, but either way,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2014
Director Rawson Marshall Thurber Turns Down Ant-man Job
The producers of the forthcoming Ant-Man movie are scrambling to find a replacement for director Edgar Wright after filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber became the latest prospect to turn down the job.Wright quit the Marvel film...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2014
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