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Emma Thompson And Kenneth Branagh Among Mourners At Richard Briers Send-off
Emma Thompson, Sir Kenneth Branagh and Felicity Kendal were among the stars who gathered at a memorial service in London on Wednesday (06Mar13) to pay tribute to late British actor Richard Briers.Hundreds of friends and...
By World Entertainment News Network on 07 March 2013
Emma Watson In Talks For Cinderella
Emma Watson is set to star in 'Cinderella'.The 'Harry Potter' actress is in preliminary talks with Disney to play the lead role in Kenneth Branagh's live action take on the iconic fairy tale, according to...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2013
The Good Life: Legendary Tv Actor Richard Briers Dies Aged 79
Legendary television actor Richard Briers, who played the enduring Tom in BBC comedy The Good Life, has died at the age of 79. The actor, who also starred in Ever Decreasing Circles, Monarch of the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2013
Kenneth Branagh To Direct Cinderella?
Kenneth Branagh is reportedly in talks to direct 'Cinderella'.The actor and 'Thor' director has been linked to Disney's latest remake of the classic fairytale just weeks after original director, Mark Romanek, departed from the project.The...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2013
Kenneth Branagh To Direct Cinderella - Report
Kenneth Branagh has become Cinderella's fairy godfather after reportedly replacing Mark Romanek as the director of a new blockbuster about the girl with the glass slippers.Disney bosses have asked the Brit to take over the...
By WENN on 01 February 2013
Floating Skulls At Their Ready: James Mcavoy To Take On Macbeth In New West End Production
James McAvoy can add future King of Scotland to his resumé when he takes to the West End stage early next year for a new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, run by director Jamie Lloyd.The updated...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 December 2012
Chris Hemsworth: Thor 2 Will Be 'Organic'
Chris Hemsworth says 'Thor 2' will have a more ''organic'' feel to it.The 29-year-old actor admits Alan Taylor's fresh take on the sequel to the 2011 blockbuster about a powerful warrior cast out of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2012
Kenneth Branagh To Return To Stage As Shakespeare's Macbeth
Newly-knighted actor/director Kenneth Branagh is heading back to the stage to make his debut as Macbeth.The Thor director, who became a Sir last week (ends09Nov12), will play Shakespeare's tragic king as part of next year's...
By WENN on 15 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh Honoured By The Queen: Thats Sir Kenneth Now
Kenneth Branagh was honoured by the Queen at Buckingham Palace earlier this week, receiving his knighthood from the royal following his awarding of the title during her birthday honours list in June this year.The actor,...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh Declares Knighthood As The Icing On The Cake To A Great Year
Yesterday (Nov 9), Kenneth Branagh was officially made Sir Kenneth Branagh, with the actor declaring the day to be the pinnacle of "one hell of a year."The actor, who first bowed before the Queen after...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2012
Arise Sir Kenneth: Kenneth Branagh Knighted By The Queen At Buckingham Palace
Actor/writer/director and all round renaissance-man Kenneth Branagh received his knighthood today at Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth II, having been told of his accolade following the announcement of Queen's birthday honours in June this year.Sir...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh? That's Sir Kenneth Branagh To You!
Kenneth Branagh has received his knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and the community of Northern Ireland. The Oscar-nominated actor, director and screenwriter, is best known for his Shakespearean works...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2012
Kevin Costen Set For Spy Flick
Kevin Costner is set to star in a new secret service thriller.The 'Dances With Wolves' actor has been confirmed to play the lead in 'This Means War' director McG's upcoming fast-paced action film - until...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2012
Chris Pine Thinks Jack Ryan Is Unique
Chris Pine says 'Jack Ryan' is completely different to other spy movies.The 32-year-old actor stars as the titular hero in the action packed reboot of Tom Clancy's famous franchise and he says his character is...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 September 2012
Kevin Costner To Star In Jack Ryan
Kevin Costner has landed a part in new movie 'Jack Ryan.'The 'Bodyguard' actor has agreed to appear in the latest instalment of the thriller franchise, which is being directed by Kenneth Branagh, and The Deal...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2012
Keira Knightley To Star In Jack Ryan
Keira Knightley is in talks to star in 'Jack Ryan'.The 27-year-old actress will reportedly play the lead female role opposite 'Star Trek' actor Chris Pine in Sir Kenneth Branagh's new chapter of the popular thriller...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
Kevin Costner Lined Up For Two New Movies
Kevin Costner has been approached to star in two new movies. The 'Hatfields & McCoys' star is top choice for director Kenneth Branagh to star in his Jack Ryan reboot, an origins story based on...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Kenneth Branagh Remembers Dad With Badly-made Garden Bench
My Week With Marilyn star Kenneth Branagh has a permanent reminder of his late father in his back garden - a badly made bench.The Thor director's dad was a master craftsman, who found his son's...
By WENN on 31 July 2012
Queen Elizabeth's Olympics Helicopter Jump
Queen Elizabeth showed off her sense of humour by pretending to jump out of a helicopter for the London Olympics Games' Opening Ceremony tonight (27.07.12).The 85-year-old monarch collaborated with Daniel Craig, who was in character...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2012
Kenneth Branagh Still Coming To Terms With Knighthood After
Actor/director Kenneth Branagh fears he will be be the first 'Sir' to be nicked by the sword when the Queen officially knights him.The great Brit is still coming to terms with his latest honour and...
By WENN on 23 July 2012
Kate Winslett And Kenneth Branagh Lead The Way In Queens Birthday Honours
Stars of the silver screen Kate Winslet and Kenneth Branagh are to take the lead at this years honours list for the Queen's birthday, with the acting pair being awarded a CBE and Knighthood respectively....
By Lew Irwin on 17 June 2012
Kate Winslet And Kenneth Branagh Lead Queen's Birthday Honours List
Oscar winner Kate Winslet, actor/director Kenneth Branagh and singer Gary Barlow have told of their pride after they were named in Queen Elizabeth Ii's Birthday Honours List on Saturday (16Jun12).The Titanic star has been made...
By WENN on 16 June 2012
Movie Reviews Act Of Valor
Film critics seem to be having difficulty getting a handle on Act of Valor -- understandable given the fact that the movie reportedly started out as a training and recruitment film for Navy SEALs. It...
By Lew Irwin on 24 February 2012
Emma Watson Gets Voice In My Head?
Emma Watson is in negotiations to star in 'Your Voice in My Head'. The British actress - who recently filmed a role in novel adaptation 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' - will reteam with...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2012
John Hurt Honoured For Outstanding Contribution To British Cinema
John Hurt is to receive the Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema Award at the BaftAs in February.The seventy two year old actor is well known for his roles as John Merrick in The Elephant Man...
By WENN on 27 January 2012
Armie Hammer Busted For Marijuana At Mexican Border
The Social Network star Armie Hammer has narrowly avoided a drugs charge after border control officers found a small amount of marijuana in his car. Officers in West Texas carried out checks on the vehicle,...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Meryl Streep 'Honoured' At Oscar Nomination
Meryl Streep is "honoured" to be up for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards. The two-time Oscar-winning actress - who has now been nominated for 17 Academy Awards - is "touched deeply" after being...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 January 2012
Oscar Nominations 2012: Albert Brooks Is Not A Happy Man
The nominations for the 84th annual Oscars were announced by the actress Jennifer Lawrence in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning (24 January 2012). The magical Parisian adventure movie Hugo leads the way with 11 nods,...
By Lew Irwin on 24 January 2012
Kate Beckinsale's Underworld Takes A Bite Out Of Box Office Competition
Despite receiving a lukewarm critical response, Kate Beckinsale 's latest Underworld movie - Underworld: Awakening - has topped the U.S. Box office charts. According to Bbc News today (January 23, 2012), the film grossed $25.4...
By WENN on 23 January 2012
The Artist Gets 12 Bafta Nominations
'The Artist' leads the nominations at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The French silent movie - starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo - has received 12 nods in categories including Best Film, Best Original...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 January 2012
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