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Kenneth Branagh Wins Rave Reviews For New York Stage Debut
British thespian Kenneth Branagh is the new darling of the New York theatre scene after winning rave reviews for his "epic" and "breathtaking" stage debut in the Big Apple.The actor/director took his production of William...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2014
Stars Back Prince Harry's Wounded Warriors Competition In New Clip
British royal Prince Harry has recruited big names including Daniel Craig, Sir Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hardy to make a video in support of his new sporting competition for war heroes.In September (14), more than...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2014
Disney Reveal 'Cinderella' Live Action Reimagining: How Dark Will It Be? [Trailer]
Disney has revealed the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live action reimagining of the classic fairytale, Cinderella. Starring Lily James in the titular role, Cinderella is set for release in April 2015 and will...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2014
'Wallander' Author Henning Mankell Reveals Advanced Stage Cancer
Henning Mankell has announced that he has cancer via an article in today's Göteborgs-Posten, a Swedish newspaper. The Swedish author, who is famous for his Inspector Kurt Wallander detective novels, described how he'd learned of...
By Lauren James in Books / Authors on 29 January 2014
Keira Knightley: 'Psychotic Working With Kenneth Branagh'
Keira Knightley says working with Kenneth Branagh on 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' was ''psychotic''.The 28-year-old actress plays male lead Jack Ryan's fiance Cathy Muller in the forthcoming film and was thrilled to work with the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 January 2014
Keira Knightley Tired Of Characters Dying
Keira Knightley is tired of her characters dying in movies. The 28-year-old actress appeared on the red carpet for the European premiere of her latest film, 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' at the Vue cinema in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 January 2014
Chris Pine: Keira Knightley Is Fun
Chris Pine had a lot of ''fun'' working with Keira Knightley on 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'.The British actress plays the 'Star Trek Into Darkness' hunk's love interest in Kenneth Branagh's new spy thriller and Pine...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2014
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Is A "Muffled" Reboot Of Tom Clancy's Cia Hero, Say Critics
As Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit prepares for release worldwide, the critics' reviews have been formed and filed and could determine whether many see the film or not this January. If you're a film fan who...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2014
Emma Thompson Forgives Helena Bonham Carter
Emma Thompson has forgiven Helena Bonham Carter for allegedly having an affair with her ex-husband.The 'Saving Mr. Banks' star, who ended her marriage with Kenneth Branagh in 1995 amid rumours he had a fling with...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 November 2013
Emma Thompson Forgives Helena Bonham Carter For Branagh Affair
Emma Thompson has broken her silence on her one-time love rival Helena Bonham Carter, insisting she forgives the actress for embarking on an affair with her ex-husband Kenneth Branagh.The actor/director enjoyed a fling with Bonham...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2013
Chris Pine & Keira Knightley Head Star-studded Cast In New Jack Ryan Film: Shadow Recruit [Trailer]
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is the fifth Jack Ryan film to be released since Tom Clancy's fictional CIA badass first made the leap to the big screen in Hunt For Red October 23 years ago....
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 October 2013
Jack Ryan's Origins Explored In Adaptation Of Tom Clancy's 'Shadow Recruit' [Trailer + Pictures]
The trailer for Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has been released; the first film in the series to bear simply the name of the character that has sewn all previous released together. The film takes on...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
Tom Clancy's Legacy Lives On In New Kenneth Branagh Movie, 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'
Talented spy author Tom Clancy died earlier this week, but his legacy lives on via his many novels, his video games and his movies, which are still being made. The 66 year-old novelist died in...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2013
Cate Blanchett Will Debut As Film Director In Herman Koch's Epic 'The Dinner'
Cate Blanchett might've put on a jaw-dropping performance in her most recent film Blue Jasmine, but she's about to display a new talent as a budding film director in the upcoming adaptation of The Dinner.Perhaps...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2013
Hayley Atwell To Co-star In Cinderella
Hayley Atwell will co-star in Disney's new adaptation of 'Cinderella'.The 'Captain America: The First Avenger' actress confirmed she will appear in Kenneth Branagh's new take on the classic fairytale story and has already begun filming...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2013
Marion Cotillard Lined-up For Lady Macbeth Role In Upcoming Film Adaption
Marion Cotillard has been chosen to bring some Gallic glamour to one of Scotland's most malevolent (fictional) characters in the latest big screen adaption of William Shakespeare's MacBeth. The Oscar-winning actress is set to star...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2013
Kenneth Branagh Takes It Too Far, Injuring Fellow Macbeth Cast Member
Oh Kenneth Branagh, you get so deep into your roles, you’ve forgotten what’s real and what’s acting! The 52-year-old actor managed to injure one of the cast of Macbeth in a choreographed fight scene, by...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 July 2013
Disney To Produce Live Action Jungle Book
Disney is developing a live action adaptation of 'The Jungle Book'.The family-friendly movie studio has hired screenwriter Justin Marks - who penned the studio's upcoming reboot of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' - to write...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 July 2013
Kenneth Branagh Wins Over Critics With Stage Return
Sir Kenneth Branagh has won a slew of five star reviews for his stage comeback in Macbeth.The actor has returned to the theatre for the first time in five years with the title role in...
By on 08 July 2013
Sir Kenneth Branagh Brings Manchester To A Standstill With 'Macbeth'
Sir Kenneth Branagh cemented his reputation as one of Britain's finest actors with a debut performance as Macbeth, at a 281-capacity deconsecrated church in Manchester for the city's international festival. The mud-bath stage ran the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 July 2013
Idris Elba Worried About 'Terrible' Us Accent
Idris Elba worried about his ''terrible'' American accent.The 'Pacific Rim' actor was relieved to learn he could retain his British accent in the new Hollywood blockbuster directed by Guillmero del Toro, because he can't quite...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2013
Helena Bonham Carter To Play Fairy Godmother In Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella
Helena Bonham Carter is set to reunite with her ex-boyfriend Kenneth Branagh as the Fairy Godmother in a new movie version of classic fairytale Cinderella.Branagh will direct the live-action fantasy, which will feature Cate Blanchett...
By WENN on 21 June 2013
Downton Abbey Star In Talks To Play Cinderella's Ugly Sister
Downton Abbey star Sophie Mcshera is reportedly in talks to play one of Cinderella's ugly sisters in Kenneth Branagh's star-studded movie adaptation of the classic fairytale.Lily James and Cate Blanchett have already been cast as...
By WENN on 13 June 2013
A Week In News: Tributes Paid To George Jones, Tyler The Creator Finds Controversy, Lily Collins Goes Zombie-hunting
Why Baby Why: The country music world lost a true legend in the shape of George Jones last week. The musician was dubbed No Show George for his unpredictability throughout his touring career though he...
By Michael West on 02 May 2013
Downton Abbey Actress Lily James Takes Cinderella Role
Lily James will play 'Cinderella'.The 'Downton Abbey' star is set to portray the iconic princess in Disney's live action adaptation of the traditional fairytale, joining the lines of Cate Blanchett as the princess' evil stepmother.The...
By Clive King on 02 May 2013
The Slipper Fits! Lily James Snags Role As Disney's Cinderella: Who Is She?
The Downton Abbey actress Lily James has landed the role of Cinderella in Disney's live-action retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy-tale, reports Variety. Kenneth Branagh will direct the project, based on a script by...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2013
Lily James Chosen To Play Cinderella In New Disney Flick
Lily James, who found fame as Lady Rose MacClare in Downton Abbey, has been chosen by Disney to play Cinderella in their upcoming live-action reboot of the fairy tale. The English beauty has beaten off...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2013
Alex Kingston Lands Lady Macbeth Role Alongside Kenneth Branagh
The actress Alex Kingston has been cast as Lady Macbeth, to star alongside Sir Kenneth Branagh in a new production of the Shakespearian tragedy. The new production of the play will be co-directed with the...
By Hayley Avron on 12 April 2013
If Emma Watson Isn't Doing 'Fifty Shades Of Grey,' Then Who Is?
Emma Watson is officially out of the running to play the submissive Anastasia Steele in Kelly Marcel's adaptation of the S&M novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' Watson - who, of course played Hermione Granger in...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2013
Slipper Didn't Fit: Emma Watson Passes On Disney's 'Cinderella'
Emma Watson has weighed up the pros and cons of Kenneth Branagh's Walt Disney movie 'Cinderella' and determined that now is probably not the time to take another family friends kids movie.Last month, Variety's Marc...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 March 2013
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