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John Cleese To Star As Villain In Baywatch-but-not-baywatch Spin-off. What?
We’ll admit to being a tad confused with this one. A new Baywatch spin-off movie has been announced; with Monty Python star John Cleese fulfilling the role of antagonist. David Hasselhoff chanells the spirit of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 July 2014
John Cleese To Star In Baywatch Film
John Cleese is to star in 'The B Team'.The 'Monty Python' comedian is to join stars of hit 90s series 'Baywatch', including David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, in a big-screen parody but, as the company...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 July 2014
A Week In News: Sheeran's 'X' Ed, 'Transformers' Schools Rivals, Monty Python Class Reunion, A 'Hundred-year-old Man' Breaks All The Rules
Glastooo!: You'd have had to have been living under 17 rocks on the other side of the world to avoid the constant Glastonbury Festival coverage. As well as hundreds of thousands of punters, Somerset's Worthy...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 July 2014
Mick Jagger Hazes Monty Python In Video For (Mostly) Live Reunion
The last ever round of Monty Python reunion shows has been getting mixed reviews since its first night, July 1. While most fans likely filled the 20,000 seats of the O2 Arena because of nostalgia,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2014
Mick Jagger Takes The Mickey In Monty Python Reunion Tour Video
Mick Jagger has starred in a promotional video for the upcoming Monty Python live shows, the first of which will be held tonight at London's O2 venue. The Rolling Stones rocker displays his witty sense...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2014
Recent James Bond Films Have Been Geared Towards Asian Audiences, Says John Cleese
John Cleese, who played James Bond’s gadget man Q in 2002’s Die Another Day, has claimed that filmmakers are more interested in the Britsh Spy’s action sequences than the witty one-liners and quintessentially British themes...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
John Cleese: James Bond 'Gritty And Humourless'
John Cleese thinks the latest 'James Bond' films have a ''fundamental flaw''.The 'Monty Python' star - who played gadget maker Q in 1999's 'The World Is Not Enough' and 2002's 'Die Another Day' - thinks...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
John Cleese: 'I Got Cut From Bond Movies Because Asians Wanted More Action'
Monty Python funnyman John Cleese has revealed he was dropped as gadget expert Q in the James Bond films because Asians didn't like his character.The 74 year old, who starred in two 007 movies -...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2014
'The Last Night Of Monty Python' Stage Show To Be Shown In Cinemas
This latest announcement will see Monty Python fans simultaneously rejoice and mourn. The bizarre band of innovative comedians will regroup for the final time to perform at London’s O2 arena in July. The five remaining...
By Sophie Miskiw in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 April 2014
Michael Palin: "A Lot Of Monty Python Was Crap, It Really Was"
Michael Palin, 70, has claimed that much of his pioneering comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus was "crap". The comedian, writer and broadcaster conceded there had been some "gleaming moments" such as the Dead Parrot...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2014
Monty Python Live Tickets Sell Out In Just 43 Seconds, More Shows Announced
The eagerly-awaited Monty Python stage show has been extended from one to five days, scheduled for early July next year. The move to add more live dates to the list came as organisers announced that...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2013
Monty Python Want South Park Collaboration
The Monty Python gang want to work with 'South Park'.Terry Jones is reuniting with his old comedy collaborators John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Eric Idle for the 'Monty Python Live (Mostly)' show, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 November 2013
A Week In News: Monty Python Reunion, Hunger Games Catching Fire, Harry Styles And Kendall Jenner
Dead Parrot's alive! Like David Bowie's comeback in January, we were stunned this week when the surviving members of Monty Python announced they would be reuniting for a special-one off stage show at London's O2...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 November 2013
Monty Python Tickets From £25. Showing The Stones How To Do It.
News that the surviving members of Monty Python are to reunite for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena in July was met with universal delight in the comedy world this week, though there was...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2013
John Cleese: Monty Python Reunion Will Pay Alimony
John Cleese will use the Monty Python reunion to pay his ex-wife.The 74-year-old funnyman is to reunite with the legendary comedy troupe for a one-off show at London's The O2 in London next year and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 November 2013
Monty Python Stars Confirm Reunion But John Cleese Rules Out Silly Walks
Funnyman John Cleese is unable to perform his legendary 'silly walks' at the upcoming Monty Python reunion show because hip and knee replacement surgery has left him unable to contort his legs.The comedy troupe -...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Monty Python Will Include Late Graham Chapman In Show
Monty Python will include late member Graham Chapman in their live comedy show.The group have reunited for a performance at The O2 in London, which will take place on July 1, 2014 and although Graham...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 November 2013
Monty Python Will Be Back With New Stage Show! Press Conference Scheduled For Today!
Earlier this week, Terry Jones announced that he and the surviving Monty Python members will all return to the stage, marking the first time in decades since they were all reunited. Jones' initial statement was...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Monty Python Reunion Sees Bookies Cutting Odds On New Feature Film
News of the Monty Python reunion ripped through the entertainment world on Tuesday (August 19, 2013), with the surviving members of the Flying Circus, John Cleese, 74, Terry Gilliam, 72, Terry Jones, 71, Eric Idle,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2013
Monty Python Set To Reunite For Stage Show
Britain's funniest comedy group are set to reunite for a stage production for the first time in over quarter of a century. The five surviving members, John Cleese, 74, Terry Gilliam, 72, Terry Jones, 71,...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2013
Monty Python Back Together For Stage Show - Just In Time For Christmas
They say timing is everything when it comes to comedy, although that logic applies to more then a well-delivered joke, it would seem. The cast of Monty Python, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
John Cleese Furiously Lashes Out At British Press As He Mourns Ex-wife
Less than a fortnight after the passing of his ex-wife of nine years, actor John Cleese has decided to vocalise his opinions about the UK press. Cleese was married to model Barbara Trentham until 1990...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 August 2013
John Cleese Pays Tribute To Ex-wife
John Cleese has paid tribute to his ''wonderfully kind'' ex-wife following her death from cancer.The 72-year-old actor's second spouse, American actress Barbara Trentham, passed away aged 68 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on August...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 August 2013
Monty Python Stars Lose Court Battle Over Spamalot
Monty Python stars John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and Terry Jones have lost their court battle with a producer over royalties from their hit stage show Spamalot.Mark Forstater, who produced 1975 film Monty Python...
By WENN on 05 July 2013
Check Out The First Sneak Peak At Pixar's 'Planes' [Trailer]
Pixar Animators may have nailed it again, with the new trailer for the upcoming Planes looking as though the only way is (further) up for the Disney-owned studio. The new film comes straight from the...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2013
Lightning Mcqueen's Aeroplane Incarnation Dusty Crophopper To Hit Theatres In 'Planes' (Pictures And Trailer)
Here is your first taster of the upcoming 'Cars' spin-off 'Planes'; an equally endearing animated movie about determination and achieving your dreams set to hit screens on August 16th 2013.DisneyToon Studios brings us this fantastic...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2013
Eric Idle Marks 50 Years Of Friendship With Cleese
Funnyman Eric Idle has marked the 50th anniversary of his first meeting with former Monty Python castmate John Cleese by penning a heartfelt essay about the pair's friendship on his website.The two Brits met up...
By WENN on 06 March 2013
John Cleese Sells Photos To Settle Divorce Payments
Funnyman John Cleese is selling signed photographs to bankroll alimony payments to his ex-wife.Cleese split from his third wife, Alyce Faye Eichelberger, in 2008 after 16 years of marriage and her divorce settlement included an...
By WENN on 24 January 2013
Bbc Accused Of 'Airbrushing History' In Fawlty Towers
One of the UK's most popular comedy moments, The Germans episode in Fawlty Towers, was censored to avoid racist language. Instead of the positive reaction the BBC probably expected, there has instead been mass criticism...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2013
Stars Add Tributes To Michael Winner
Funnyman John Cleese and music mogul Simon Cowell have added their tributes to former filmmaker Michael Winner following his death on Monday (21Jan13).The Death Wish director passed away at the age of 77 at his...
By WENN on 22 January 2013
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