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'The Dark Tower' Tv Series Will Include Idris Elba
For a decade now, Akiva Goldsman has been working on bringing Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' novel series to the small screen, alongside fellow talents Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. With a sequel to the...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2017
Get Your Coat, Idris Elba - 'Luther' Is Coming Back
It's finally been confirmed that Idris Elba will return as DCI John Luther in a forthcoming fifth series that is thought to air sometime next year. It's been a year and a half since the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2017
Kate Winslet Wanders The Wilderness With Idris Elba In 'The Mountain Between Us'
Nobody likes to have their flight cancelled, especially when it means missing your own wedding or someone else's emergency surgery. But when fate seemingly gives you a way out, it can really put your initial...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2017
Pandemonium In London As Extras Flock To Idris Elba's Open Auditions
It looks like there are a lot of Idris Elba fans living in London. An open casting call for extras for his forthcoming movie had to cancelled this week when hundreds of people flooded the...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2017
Idris Elba And Tom Taylor Make Quite The Team In 'The Dark Tower' Trailer
The full trailer for Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' has finally been unveiled, seeing Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey and Tom Taylor in the lead roles. It's a dark blend of fantasy, sci-fi and traditional western,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2017
First Look At The Lead Cast In 'Thor: Ragnarok' [Trailer And Pictures]
It looks like Thor might finally have met his match with the arrival of dark underworld queen Hela. The new trailer for 'Thor: Ragnarok' sees him lose his legendary hammer to her power, and face...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2017
Release Date For Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' Pushed Back Again
Coming to fans across the globe later this year, Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' novel has finally been adapted for cinema, starring Idris Elba, Tom Taylor and Matthew McConaughey in the leading roles as The...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2017
What To Expect From Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' [Pictures]
The forthcoming adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series is coming this summer starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba, but it's not your regular kind of adaptation. The movie will act as something of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2017
Idris Elba Puts Himself Forward For Valentine's Day Raffle Prize
Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day and haven’t got anything lined up? Well you could always try to snag a date with Idris Elba, who is raffling himself off as a Valentine’s date this year in...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 January 2017
Idris Elba Lands First Kickboxing Victory For The Discovery Channel
Idris Elba won his first ever professional kickboxing fight this weekend during filming for his upcoming documentary series 'Idris Elba: Fighter'. Showing her support for his hard work at the ringside was rumoured girlfriend Madonna,...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2016
Chris Hemsworth And Idris Elba Take Over Tom Hiddleston's Tv Choice Award Speech
Poor Tom Hiddleston. He landed his first award for 'The Night Manager' last night (September 5th 2016) at the TV Choice Awards, but he was immediately mocked for his win by his 'Thor' co-stars Chris...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2016
Idris Elba Reveals He's Training To Become A Pro Kickboxer
Those who’ve been following Idris Elba on Instagram over the last few weeks have been treated to a number of shirtless selfies and workout videos that show him taking up kickboxing. Now, it’s been revealed...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 August 2016
Idris Elba Would Be Steven Spielberg's First Choice As The Next Bond
Months after Daniel Craig stepped down as Britain’s most famous spy and the rumour rumblings continue over who will become the next James Bond. With Tom Hiddleston’s turn in spy thriller The Night Manager over...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2016
Idris Elba Wants To Be A Classic 'Star Trek' Villain
The Star Trek franchise is celebrating its 50th birthday this year with the movie Star Trek Beyond, the third in J.J. Abrams' rebooted saga. One of the new cast members this time around is Idris...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2016
Idris Elba Says He's "Too Old" To Play James Bond
Idris Elba has revealed that he feels he’s “too old” to be the next James Bond actor, despite still being one of the favourites to take on the role.The 43 year old British actor has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2016
Idris Elba Again Denies Those James Bond Rumours
For what seems like the hundredth time, Idris Elba has put a dampener on the long-standing reports that he’s to be the next James Bond actor, saying that they are “just a rumour”.Speaking to E!...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2016
Idris Elba's 'Bastille Day' To Be Pulled From French Cinemas
Idris Elba’s latest film Bastille Day is to be pulled from French cinemas at the request of production company StudioCanal. After Thursday’s terror attack in Nice, which left more than 80 people dead and more...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2016
James Norton Is The New Favourite To Be The Next James Bond
‘War & Peace’ star James Norton has rapidly emerged as the red-hot favourite to land the vacant spot as the next James Bond, with the actor overtaking Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy and Aidan Turner in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 July 2016
Idris Elba And His Rumoured Ex-girlfriend Put On United Front At Baftas
Idris Elba set tongues wagging about the state of his relationship at the BAFTAs last night (Sunday May 8) when he appeared on the red carpet with his supposed former girlfriend, 28-year-old make-up artist, Naiyana...
By Charlotte Court in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2016
Idris Elba Brought His Focussed Attitude To Bastille Day
He essentially plays an American version of the rogue superspy on the trail of a terrorist in Paris alongside Richard Madden, a fellow Brit also playing American on-screen. Elba is quick to point out that...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 April 2016
Nicki Minaj Makes Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential List
Nicki Minaj has appeared in TIME magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in the world alongside Kendrick Lamar, Adele and Idris Elba. The rap star’s entry was introduced by her former mentor Lil Wayne,...
By Charlotte Court in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2016
Idris Elba To Star In Sky Atlantic Drama 'Guerrilla'
Idris Elba will be starring in a new political drama for Sky Atlantic set in 1970s London. Titled ‘Guerrilla’, it will be Elba’s first small-screen drama since BBC1’s ‘Luther’. The six-part series is set to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 April 2016
Hank The Octopus, Becky The Loon, The Otters: Meet The Cast Of Finding Dory!
'Finding Dory' is definitely on the way now, and with it a whole host of lovable new characters. It takes place just a year after the events of 'Finding Nemo', even if it's taken more...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2016
Idris Elba Loved Getting Silly For Zootopia
The British Actor has recently won two SAG awards in January for performances in both film (Beasts of No Nation) and television (Luther), and sparking the #OscarsSoWhite protests when he failed to earn an Academy...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2016
Stephen King Confirms Idris Elba As The Lead Star Of 'The Dark Tower'
Stephen King has finally revealed who is going to play the main character in the long-awaited movie adaptation of his self-described magnum opus 'The Dark Tower'. Idris Elba will take on the role of the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2016
'Spotlight' Wins Big, As Independent Spirit Awards Celebrate Diversity
Spotlight was the big winner at last night’s Independent Spirit Awards, taking home five gongs, including best feature. The ceremony, which was held at Santa Monica Beach, included many references to the ongoing diversity debate...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2016
Idris Elba Lands Fourth Win Of 2016 At London Evening Standard British Film Awards
Award shows continue to bring shame on the forthcoming Academy Awards for not giving Idris Elba a nomination, as the London Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor marks the 'Beasts Of No Nation'...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 February 2016
Dame Helen Mirren Says It's "Unfair" To Attack The Oscars Over Diversity Row
Former Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren has mounted a defence of the Academy over its much publicised lack of diversity in its nominations, saying that it’s “unfair” to attack them when the real problem lies...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2016
Idris Elba Is A Double Winner At The 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Continuing awards season was the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday (January 30th 2016), which certainly set a fine example for the Oscars with its recognition of diversity. There were few surprises...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 February 2016
Idris Elba Takes Hollywood Diversity Debate To The UK
Idris Elba is the latest celebrity to weigh in on the diversity in Hollywood debate, which has flared up again over the 2016 Academy Award nominations casually leaving out all black actors from the categories....
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2016
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