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Bob Hoskins Retires After Parkinson's Diagnosis: His Five Greatest Roles
With the sad news being reported today that English acting legend Bob Hoskins is retiring from the business following his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, we here at Contactmusic.com thought it only right to...
By Lew Irwin on 08 August 2012
Head Takes Over From Brosnan In Percy Jackson Sequel
Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head is to replace Pierce Brosnan in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief sequel.Head will take on the role of centaur Chiron in Percy Jackson...
By WENN on 22 March 2012
James Bond Stars Team Up For New Mission
Former James BonDs Sir Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan have teamed up for a brave new mission - preventing the illegal slaughter of sealife around the world.The Scottish star has signed up to join the...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
Skyfall Will Have No Connection To Previous Bond Movies
'Skyfall' "doesn't connect" with the last two James Bond movies.Director Sam Mendes explained the latest instalment in the action franchise - starring Daniel Craig as 007, Dame Judi Dench and Naomie Harris - will not...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 November 2011
Daniel Craig Growing Bond Beard
Daniel Craig is growing a beard for the new James Bond film.The actor is reprising his role as 007 for a third time in upcoming instalment 'Skyfall' - due for release in 2012 - and...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 October 2011
Pierce Brosnan Wants To Help Young People Following U.k. Riots
Actor Pierce Brosnan is urging fans to donate money to U.K. community projects to help youngsters in the aftermath of the violent riots which hit Britain last month (Aug11).A number of cities across the U.K....
By WENN on 27 September 2011
Christina Hendricks To Be Struck By Lightening
Christina Hendricks has joined the cast of 'Struck by Lightening'. The 'Mad Men' star will star alongside Dermot Mulroney and Sarah Hyland in the movie, written by and featuring 'Glee' actor Chris Colfer. The movie...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2011
Michelle Yeoh 'Bond Girl' Blacklisted From Burma
Michelle Yeoh, the former 'Bond Girl' who plays pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a forthcoming new movie, has been barred from entering Burma, reports Bbc News. Michelle Yeoh attempted to visit the country...
By WENN on 28 June 2011
Rene Russo Opens Up About Great Sex Scenes
Actress Rene Russo has revealed all about her two great movie love scenes, insisting Michael Keaton "broke the ice" with a joke and Pierce Brosnan was "the perfect gentleman".The stunning Major League star has 'bedded'...
By WENN on 04 May 2011
Amanda Seyfried Loves Movie Variety
Amanda Seyfried is an acting "chameleon".The 'Red Riding Hood' actress - who has starred in a whole variety of films, from musical 'Mamma Mia!' to high school movie 'Mean Girls' to playing a lesbian in...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2011
Brosnan And Ronan Big Winners At Irish Film & Television Awards
Irish stars PIERCE BROSNAN and SAOIRSE RONAN took home top acting prizes at the Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs) in Dublin on Saturday (12Feb11).The former James Bond won Best Supporting Actor for his role...
By WENN on 13 February 2011
Jennifer Connelly Reveals Pregnancy Cravings On Letterman
JENNIFER CONNELLY, the American actress and star of 'Dark City' and 'Requiem for a Dream' recently appeared on the 'Late Show with DAVID LETTERMAN' where she spoke about the "bouts of nausea" she's experienced since...
By WENN on 14 January 2011
Christina Hendricks Lands Part In I Don't Know How She Does It
Christina Hendricks has joined the cast of 'I Don't Know How She Does It'. The 'Mad Men' star will star alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the comedy film version of the book by Allison Pearson,...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 December 2010
Pierce Brosnan Doesn't Want Bond Back
Pierce Brosnan has no desire to play James Bond again.The 56-year-old actor - who appeared as the iconic British spy in 'GoldenEye', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'The World Is Not Enough' and 'Die Another Day'before being...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2010
Brosnan Attacks Obama Over Whales Promise
PIERCE BROSNAN is taking aim at U.S. leader PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA in a new public service announcement for the International Fund for Animal Welfare.In the PSA, the former 007 reminds Obama of promises he made...
By WENN on 05 June 2010
Extraordinary Bond Daniel Craig
David Arnold thinks Daniel Craig has made James Bond "extraordinary". The British film composer - who has created music for a number of hit movies, including five within the Bond franchise - admitted that Daniel...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2010
Brosnan Couldn't Compete With Damon In Spy Stakes
PIERCE BROSNAN knew his days as BOND were numbered after MATT DAMON became the most popular spy at the box office through his BOURNE franchise.The Irish actor rejuvenated the 007 series in the mid-'90s with...
By WENN on 01 April 2010
Brosnan Hits Out At 'Hollow' Blair
PIERCE BROSNAN has taken aim at former British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR, branding him a "hollow man" who faltered politically due to his "mild stupidity".The former James Bond studied footage of Blair as part of...
By WENN on 01 April 2010
Pierce Brosnan Bases Film On Tragedy
Pierce Brosnan has recently made a film that echoes a family tragedy he narrowly escaped from.The former James Bond actor is making a film called 'The Greatest', which is about parents grieving for a son...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 March 2010
Pierce Brosnan No Modern Bond
Pierce Brosnan thinks James Bond has modernised. The 56-year-old actor, who played the British spy in four of the movies, believes the iconic character has changed dramatically since his successor Daniel Craig took over the...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 February 2010
Polanski Film Applauded At Berlinale
However unsettled the outcome of his legal battle in the U.S. and Switzerland may appear, the verdict of critics attending the Berlin Film Festival has been overwhelmingly positive for Roman Polanski's latest film, The Ghost...
By Lew Irwin on 15 February 2010
Madsen In Debt To Brosnan And Tarantino
MICHAEL MADSEN's financial woes continue to worsen - the movie tough guy owes thousands of dollars to Hollywood pals PIERCE BROSNAN and QUENTIN TARANTINO.The star filed for bankruptcy earlier this month (Jun09) and the legal...
By WENN on 24 June 2009
Brosnan And Thurman To Play Gods
PIERCE BROSNAN is teaming up with UMA THURMAN to play a pair of Greek gods in a big-screen adaptation of the PERCY JACKSON children's books. The duo will star in Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief,...
By WENN on 26 March 2009
Mamma Mia! Leading Field For National Movie Awards
Musical adaptation Mamma Mia! is the frontrunner for the National Movie awards, having earned four nominations.Leading men Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth are both nominated for best male - the latter also receiving a nod...
By Contributor on 01 August 2008
Tarantino Claims Casino Royale Success
Legendary director Quentin Tarantino has claimed that producers stole his idea for the remake of Bond film Casino Royale.Starring actor Daniel Craig, the latest 007 film proved a huge hit with fans and won acclaim...
By Contributor on 23 March 2007
Hatcher Regrets Bond Movie
Actress TERI HATCHER regrets appearing in the JAMES BOND movie TOMORROW NEVER DIES, because she found the experience dissatisfying. Hatcher, who has since found fame in DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES played love interest PARIS CARVER alongside PIERCE...
By WENN on 26 November 2006
Farrell's Irish Production Company
Heart-throb actor COLIN FARRELL wants to launch his own film company in his native Ireland to place the Emerald Isle on the movie map. The MIAMI VICE star has lived in the US since his...
By WENN on 04 August 2006
Craig Stunned By Backlash
New JAMES BOND star DANIEL CRAIG has been stunned by the bitter backlash he has received since replacing PIERCE BROSNAN as the secret agent last year (05). Craig, whose first appearance as James Bond will...
By WENN on 30 July 2006
Kidman Defends New Bond
LATEST: NICOLE KIDMAN is the latest celebrity to defend new JAMES BOND actor DANIEL CRAIG after he received a barrage of criticism from 007 fans. Stars including DAME JUDI DENCH and former Bond PIERCE BROSNAN...
By WENN on 08 March 2006
Lee Praises 'Best Bond' Brosnan
CHRISTOPHER LEE has hailed Irishman PIERCE BROSNAN as the best actor to ever play suave superspy JAMES BOND. Lee, who played Bond villain SCARAMANGA in 1973 installment THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN and...
By WENN on 01 March 2006
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