Latest Michael Gambon News
Kevin Costner To Direct New Western, Horizon
Kevin Costner is set to star in and direct the new Western, ‘Horizon’.The ‘Yellowstone’ star has played Montana rancher John Dutton in the hit drama since 2018, but he's not ready to hang up his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2022
Jessie Buckley And Rory Kinnear To Star In Men
Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear are set to star in 'Men'.The duo are attached to appear in the new movie, which has been directed by Alex Garland – known for his work on the TV...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2021
Catherine Zeta-jones Brings Glamour To The London Premiere Of 'Dad's Army' [Photos]
Stars arrived in droves yesterday for the UK premiere of British comedy 'Dad's Army'; the big screen movie re-boot of the 70s series of the same name which sees the World War II Home Guard...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 January 2016
Bbc Treat 'Dad's Army' Fans To Animated Lost Episode 'A Stripe For Frazer'
Ahead of the release of the big screen adaptation of 'Dad's Army', the BBC will unveil a special animated episode of a missing story entitled 'A Stripe for Frazer', following the discovery of an audio...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2016
Catherine Zeta-jones Adds Wonderful Wwii Glamour To 'Dad's Army' [Trailer + Pictures]
If you weren't getting giddy with excitement for the big screen adaptation of 'Dad's Army' next year, you certainly will be now. The new trailer has arrived and we challenge you to keep the smile...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2015
Michael Gambon And Alan Rickman Pranked Daniel Radcliffe With Fart Machine
Gambon boasted to his friend about using the device to play practical jokes on audience members during London plays, and Rickman thought it would be hilarious to pretend Radcliffe had a wind problem....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 June 2015
Michael Gambon To Play Winston Churchill In 'Churchill's Secret'
The acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon is to play British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in a new film commissioned by ITV. The series goes into production in the UK next month and forms part of...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2015
Sir Michael Gambon To Play Winston Churchill In Itv Drama
Sir Michael Gambon will play Winston Churchill in a newly-announced ITV drama about his final years as Prime Minster in the 1950s. He’ll be starring alongside Lindsay Duncan, who portrays Churchill’s long-suffering wife, Clementine.Entitled ‘Churchill’s...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2015
Tragedy, Rivalry And Mystery: Jk Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' Finally Hits The Small Screen [Spoilers]
The BBC adaptation of JK Rowling's first grown-up novel 'The Casual Vacancy' aired on Sunday night (February 15th 2015) following much anticipation from fans of the book, and it certainly wasn't a disappointment. Rory Kinnear...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2015
Michael Gambon Retires From Stage Acting Due To Memory Loss
Veteran actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in the remaining six 'Harry Potter' films after the death of actor Richard Harris, has been forced to retire from stage acting due to...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2015
Michael Gambon Quits Stage Roles Over Memory Loss
Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon is heartbroken after quitting theatre due to his diminishing memory.The veteran actor, who played Albus Dumbledore in the magic franchise, struggles with his short-term memory, and is no longer...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2015
Michael Gambon Bows Out Of Theatre For Good After Memory Struggles
Celebrated British actor Michael Gambon has been forced to retire from the theatre, owing to his ever worsening memory for lines and accepting that he couldn't maintain a stage career while someone prompted him through...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2015
'Fortitude' Starts Tonight - But Is It Just 'The Killing' Mk 2?
Fortitude, Sky Atlantic's big-budget crime drama set in the Arctic Circle, begins tonight after a heavy marketing campaign playing on its key stars, Sofie Grabol, Michael Gambon, Christopher Eccleston and Stanley Tucci. It's a...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 January 2015
Michael Gambon And Imelda Staunton Reuniting With Julie Walters In Paddington
Harry Potter co-stars Sir Michael Gambon and Imelda Staunton are reuniting onscreen to help bring beloved children's character Paddington Bear to life in an upcoming movie.Gambon, who replaced the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 October 2014
'Harry Potter' Star Michael Gambon Cast In Jk Rowling's New Bbc Miniseries 'Casual Vacancy'
Two familiar faces are teaming up once again for a brand new project.Michael Gambon, who Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' film series', has been cast to star in JK Rowling's brand new BBC and HBO...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 June 2014
Sir Michael Gambon Cast In The Casual Vacancy Miniseries
Sir Michael Gambon is reuniting with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to bring her first adult fiction book, The Casual Vacancy, to life on the small screen.The British acting icon, who replaced the late Richard...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2014
'Quirke' Screenwriter Vindicates Sound Complaints After Admitting The Subtitles Went On
The BBC received 243 complaints after Quirke’s first episode on 25 May. There wasn’t any inappropriate content; people just couldn’t hear anything, and that’s a story corroborated by screenwriter Andrew Davies who admitted his wife...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2014
Damian Lewis Apologises To Sir Ian Mckellen
Damian Lewis has apologised to Sir Ian McKellen for insinuating he once feared he would end up like 'The Hobbit' star.The 'Homeland' star admitted he was ''hugely embarrassed'' after the 'Lord of the Rings' actor,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2013
Julie Walters To Be Honoured At British Independent Film Awards
Julie Walters is to be honoured with an outstanding achievement award at the Moet British Independent Film Awards on Sunday (08.12.13).The 'Harry Potter' actress will receive the Richard Harris Award for her contributions to British...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2013
National Theatre In London Celebrates 50 Years With A Shining Cast And Star-studded Guest List
The National Theatre in London celebrated five decades of quality productions yesterday with the aid of some of the brightest and most experienced stars of UK theatre. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Derek Jacobi,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe Dreamed Of Pick Pocketing
Daniel Radcliffe thinks there's a ''glamour'' to pick pocketing.The 'Harry Potter' actor was a big fan of the musical 'Oliver!' growing up - in which young children are recruited to steal from unsuspecting victims -...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2013
Stars Strip Off For Fishing Campaign
Sir Michael Gambon and Melanie Laurent are among the stars who have stripped off to show their support for a sustainable fishing campaign.The Harry Potter star sheds his shirt and holds a blowfish to promote...
By WENN on 29 May 2013
Quartet Is A 'Labrador' Of A Film: Average Reviews For Dustin Hoffman's Directorial Debut
Very little of the criticism levied at Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut, Quartet, are serious. Largely because it's not a particularly serious film. The whole thing is lighthearted fun, behaving like a bit of a playground...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2013
Pictures: Stars Come Out As Jude Law Honoured Whilst Andrea Riseborough's Outfit Stands Out At The British Independent Film Awards
Jude Law was undoubtedly the biggest star on show at the British Independent Film AwardsThe stars came out in style for the annual British Independent Film Awards at the Old Billingsgate and there were fewer...
By in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2012
Michael Gambon Given Bifa's 'Richard Harris Award', Which Seems Made For Harry Potter
Congratulations to Michael Gambon who, it has been announced, will be awarded with the BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) Richard Harris Award for contributions to British cinema during the course of his career, reports the...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2012
Ben Affleck's Argo To Feature At Bfi London Film Festival
Ben Affleck's 'Argo' will feature at the BFI London Film Festival next month. The political drama - which the 40-year-old actor stars in and directs - is part of the programme of movies unveiled today...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2012
Kate Winslet To Make Stage Debut
Kate Winslet is in line to make her theatre debut.The 'Contagion' actress has spoken several times with David Hare about him directing her in a play called 'Skylight' opposite Bill Nighy and, following three months...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 March 2012
Harry Potter Stars Land Stamp Honour
Harry Potter stars Ralph Fiennes and Sir Michael Gambon have been immortalised on a commemorative postage stamp in their native Britain.Fans of the wizard franchise can purchase stamps featuring Sir Michael as headmaster Professor Dumbledore...
By WENN on 08 March 2011
Ian Mckellen Annoyed By Potter Confusion
Sir Ian McKellen gets frustrated when people think he is Dumbledore from 'Harry Potter'. The 71-year-old actor confesses he is a fan of his character in 'Lord of the Rings', white bearded Gandalf, but he...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2010
Formula For 'Perfect Voice' Found
Mariella Frostrup, Dame Judi Dench and Honor Blackman make up the perfect female voice, according to researchers.The most appealing male voices are Alan Rickman, Jeremy Irons and Michael Gambon, the research also found.Linguistics professor Andrew...
By Contributor on 31 May 2008
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