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Elizabeth Banks Thriller Cocaine Bear Gets 2023 Release Date
Elizabeth Banks' movie 'Cocaine Bear' will be released in 2023.The 48-year-old star's upcoming thriller - inspired by the true story of a drug runner's plane crash in 1985 which led to a black bear eating...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 May 2022
Elizabeth Banks And David Wain Teaming Up On Where The Fore Are We?
Elizabeth Banks is to team up with David Wain on 'Where the Fore Are We?'The pair – who previously collaborated on the TV comedy series 'Wet Hot American Summer' – are to be reunited for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2021
Keri Russell And Ray Liotta Feature In Cocaine Bear Ensemble
Keri Russell and Ray Liotta are among the cast of 'Cocaine Bear'.The pair form part of an all-star ensemble for Elizabeth Banks' film, about a real-life 175-pound bear who died of an apparent cocaine overdose.Jesse...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2021
Wunmi Mosaku To Star In Call Jane
Wunmi Mosaku has joined the cast of 'Call Jane'.The 34-year-old actress will feature opposite Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks, Kate Mara and Rupert Friend in the women's rights drama directed by Phyllis Nagy.Elizabeth will star as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2021
Elizabeth Banks Set To Helm Cocaine Bear
Elizabeth Banks is set to direct 'Cocaine Bear'.The 47-year-old actress - who previously helmed the 'Charlie's Angels' reboot - has signed on to direct the character-driven thriller for Universal Pictures.The upcoming project is inspired by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 March 2021
Kristen Stewart Cast In 'Charlie's Angels' Re-boot
The much-anticipated re-boot of Charlie’s Angels has revealed its cast, with former Twilight star Kristen Stewart confirmed as being involved.28 year old Stewart will be heading up an Angels squad that also consists of Naomi...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2018
Elizabeth Banks Apologises For Steven Spielberg Diversity Comments
Elizabeth Banks has apologised for making comments about director Steven Spielberg, having wrongly criticised the film-maker for having never made a film with a female lead.The 43 year old star of The Hunger Games, among...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2017
Elizabeth Banks Was Told To Get Plastic Surgery By Her First Hollywood Agent
It seems Hollywood superstar Elizabeth Banks wasn’t always as sought out as actress as she currently is and was in fact told she needed to change her looks if she wanted to make it in...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2017
Elizabeth Banks Discusses 'Charlie's Angels' Revival
Some may know her as Effie Trinket in the 'Hunger Games' film series; other may have seen her in the more recent 'Power Rangers' big screen adaptation. What you may not know about Elizabeth Banks...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2017
Elizabeth Banks Talks About The 'Team' Titles She Grew Up On
There's something about the idea of a 'team' in movies that people can't get enough of. Whether it's 'The Avengers' or 'Scooby-Doo', there's an appeal to watching a group of friends band together to save...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2017
Beauty And The Beast To Baywatch: The Movie Reboots We Can't Wait For In 2017
Movie reboots are always risky business and in recent years we’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly, when it comes to studios trying to breathe new life into an old story. But 2017...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 January 2017
Elizabeth Banks Gets Mean In The New 'Power Rangers' Trailer
'Power Rangers' returns in an all new re-boot produced by original series creator Haim Saban. Everything from the costumes to the characters have been given an upgrade, so this isn't quite like the TV show...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 October 2016
Bryan Cranston Will Play Zordon In 'Power Rangers' Reboot
‘Breaking Bad’ alum, six-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Bryan Cranston has joined the cast of the Power Rangers movie, playing the team's mentor Zordon. The actor announced the news on Twitter Tuesday (June 22)...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 June 2016
Elizabeth Banks Pulled Out Of Directing 'Pitch Perfect 3' Due To "Parental Responsibilities"
Elizabeth Banks has explained why she’ll no longer be directing upcoming musical comedy Pitch Perfect 3. Banks, who also stars as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the movies, had co-produced the first film and directed its 2015...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2016
5 Times Elizabeth Banks Channelled Her Inner Effie Trinket In 2015
By far the most visually stunning character in the whole 'Hunger Games' franchise is, of course, Effie Trinket; the outrageously dressed capitol chaperone brought to life by Elizabeth Banks in every movie. And it seems...
By Holly Williams in Fashion / Beauty on 09 December 2015
Hunger Games Actors Are Thirsty For More
Jennifer Lawrence has stood as Katniss Everdeen against the Capitol for the final time in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 and, while she has not spoken of her desire to reprise her role...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2015
Elizabeth Banks Returning To Direct Pitch Perfect 3
The star's first feature as a director, Pitch Perfect 2, proved to be a huge hit, earning $285.2 million (£178.3 million) to date worldwide following its release earlier this year (15), making it...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2015
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller And Emma Watson Show Support For Jennifer Lawrence's Gender Pay Inequality Essay
Hollywood stars including Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Emma Watson have declared their support for Jennifer Lawrence’s essay on gender pay inequality in the film industry.Miller and Cooper, who were interviewed on the red carpet...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2015
Elizabeth Banks' Speech Nerves
Elizabeth Banks worried about ''bombing'' in front of Jane Fonda.The 'Pitch Perfect 2' filmmaker helped present the legendary actress with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 October 2015
Brian Wilson's Astounding Life Story Reaches Your Living Room With 'Love & Mercy'
Those who missed the theatrical release of Brian Wilson biopic 'Love & Mercy' don't have to miss out any longer as the critically acclaimed flick is now on DVD, bringing a story of hope, love...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2015
Elizabeth Banks In Talks To Direct New Charlie's Angels Film
Following her break-out success as a filmmaker behind the camera for Pitch Perfect 2, Banks has emerged as the frontrunner to tackle the latest movie in the all-girls action franchise. Banks is...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2015
Is Elizabeth Banks Set To Direct 'Charlie's Angels' Reboot?
Fresh off the box office success of Pitch Perfect 2, actress Elizabeth Banks could be about to take on a major new directing project, a big screen reboot of Charlie’s Angels. The 41year old moved...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2015
Elizabeth Banks: Sexism Drove Me To Become Director
Elizabeth Banks claims Hollywood sexism drove her to directing.The 41-year-old star - who has previously expressed her frustration at feeling like she was ''always the bridesmaid'' in films - has revealed she decided to make...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2015
Elizabeth Banks Wins Walk Of Shame Lawsuit
Dan Rosen and associates at Shame on You Productions filed the suit last year (14), accusing Banks and the production companies behind the movie, about a respected TV reporter's one-night stand, of stealing...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 August 2015
Judge Preparing To Grant Elizabeth Banks' Motion For Dismissal In Walk Of Shame Suit
Filmmaker Dan Rosen filed suit last year (14), claiming the movie, in which The Hunger Games star portrayed a news anchor stranded after a one-night stand, was based on a script he pitched...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2015
Diane Kruger And Elizabeth Banks Join Cuaron's Venice Film Festival Jury
The Gravity moviemaker was appointed the president of the main jury in May (15), and now his other panellists to help decide the eight winners of the official competition, including the prestigious Golden...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2015
Elizabeth Banks Scores Three 2015 Hits, And 'Love & Mercy' Is Her Best Yet
At age 41, Elizabeth Banks is having a great year. Not only did she make her directing debut with Pitch Perfect 2 and steal all her scenes in Magic Mike XXL, but she's getting the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2015
'Pitch Perfect 3' Is Coming In July 2017, As Anna Kendrick And Rebel Wilson Sign On
The Bellas are coming back! Yes get ready a cappella fans, as Universal pictures has confirmed that a third Pitch Perfect movie is coming our way and it will hit theatres on July 21st 2017....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Billboard 200 Chart: Mumford & Sons Pitch Slapped By 'Pitch Perfect 2' Soundtrack
The soundtrack for Pitch Perfect 2 has reached the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album was released on 8th May, a week before the film entered cinemas in the US and UK...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 21 May 2015
Rebel Wilson Hates Karaoke
'Pitch Perfect 2' star Rebel Wilson won't do karaoke unless she is being paid to sing in a film. The comedy actress thinks her fans assume she enjoys singing-a-long to songs in bars, because she...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 May 2015
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