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Johnny Depp Shoves 'Midget Down A Toilet'
Johnny Depp shoves "a midget down a toilet" in Ricky Gervais' new TV series.The actor has a cameo role in the comedian's upcoming sitcom 'Life's Too Short' - which stars diminutive actor Warwick Davis as...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2011
Ricky Gervais Rejects Role In Us Office
Ricky Gervais has turned down the chance to play the boss in the US version of his hit show The Office.The comedian has already appeared in the American show making a brief cameo as British...
By Lew Irwin on 27 August 2011
Robert Rodriguez Plans Machete In Space
Robert Rodriguez is hoping to take his 'Machete' series into space. The 'Sin City' director has been given the go ahead to make a sequel to his Mexican knife fighter movie 'Machete' - called 'Machete...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 July 2011
Ricky Gervais Defends New Tv Show
Funnyman Ricky Gervais has defended his upcoming TV show Afterlife, insisting he is not attempting to "undermine the moral fabric of America".The Office creator revealed earlier this week (beg18Jul11) he is working on a new...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Ricky Gervais Defends Dwarfism Sitcom
Ricky Gervais has defended his new sitcom centred around Warwick Davis, insisting he doesn't rely on the dwarf actor's short stature for the show's jokes.Gervais and his writing partner Stephen Merchant recruited the Harry Potter...
By WENN on 12 July 2011
Pink & Gervais Commercial Wins Peta Top Ad Prize
An animal rights public service announcement narrated by Pink and Ricky Gervais has won a major advertising prize.The edgy Stolen For Fashion TV commercial, which highlights the pain alligators and rabbits are put through for...
By WENN on 08 June 2011
Gervais Not Interested In Researching Family Tree
British comedian Ricky Gervais has snubbed numerous offers to research his family tree for hit genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? - because he's convinced he'll discover a devastating secret about his ancestors.The...
By WENN on 13 April 2011
Oscars Host James Franco Deemed 'Unwatchable'
James Franco has been blasted as an "unwatchable" host of the Oscars.The '127 Hours' star - who presented the show alongside actress Anne Hathaway - has been criticised by industry bible The Hollywood Reporter as...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 February 2011
Gervais Jokes About Fortune After His Finances Are Revealed
Comedian RICKY GERVAIS has admitted he's worth a massive $80 million (£53 million) - but insists he "donates" a large chunk of his fortune to tax officials.The British funnyman has amassed huge personal wealth by...
By WENN on 22 February 2011
Gervais Wants Arnett To Be The Office's New Boss
RICKY GERVAIS is backing ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT star WILL ARNETT to be the new boss on THE OFFICE after STEVE CARELL steps down in May (11).The actor has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the American...
By WENN on 11 February 2011
Gervais Asked To Return To Host Third Globes
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has been asked to return as host of the Golden Globes next year (12), despite the furore surrounding his acerbic style at last month's (Jan11) prizegiving.The comedic actor sparked outrage during...
By WENN on 01 February 2011
Gervais "I Don't Care What People Think Of Me"
Ricky Gervais insists that he is not concerned about the negative reaction from members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to his stinging jokes during Sunday night's Golden Globe presentations. In remarks taped for airing...
By Lew Irwin on 20 January 2011
Christian Bale Reveals Why Acceptance Speech Was Cut Short
CHRISTIAN BALE, the acclaimed American actor who last night (16th January 2011) was named 'Best Supporting Actor' at the 2011 GOLDEN GLOBES, has revealed why his acceptance speech at the ceremony was cut short. The...
By WENN on 17 January 2011
Piers Morgan To Interview George Clooney
Piers Morgan will interview George Clooney and Ricky Gervais during the first week of his new US talk show.The former 'America's Got Talent' judge will quiz the star pair on 'Piers Morgan Tonight' as well...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2011
Jack Black Compares Muppets Movie To Being John Malkovich
Jack Black has compared the new 'Muppets' movie to 'Being John Malkovich.The actor and comedian - who is set to appear as himself in the 2011 film - explained the upcoming movie, penned by his...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 December 2010
The King's Speech Leads Golden Globe Nominations
'The King's Speech' has received seven Golden Globe award nominations. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, the movie - which tells the tale of a king suffering from a speech impediment -...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2010
Ricky Gervais Pen Pals With David Bowie
Ricky Gervais is pen pals with David Bowie.The British comedian confessed the pair first bonded after they penned a song together - entitled 'Pug-Nosed Face' - and then began sending emails back and forth.He explained:...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2010
Ricky Gervais Reveals Weight Loss Secrets
RICKY GERVAIS, the Golden Globe winning comedian and actor, has revealed the secrets behind his recent weight loss which has seen him shed around 20 pounds, reports People Magazine. The 49-year-old star of 'The Office'...
By WENN on 05 October 2010
Comedy Stars Unite For Autism Show
Comedy stars including CHRIS ROCK, TINA FEY and RICKY GERVAIS came together in New York on Saturday (02Oct10) to perform in aid of an autism charity.Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Joel MCHale also...
By WENN on 04 October 2010
Gervais' Royal Request
RICKY GERVAIS has friends in high places - British royal PRINCE HARRY turned up to his recent stand-up show and asked for an autograph for his grandmother, QUEEN ELIZABETH II.The Office creator performed at London's...
By WENN on 14 September 2010
Gervais Hit With Plagiarism Lawsuit
Funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has been accused of stealing the idea for his hit book FLANIMALS in a new legal spat.British writer/artist John Savage claims Gervais' Flanimals, an animated series about imaginary animals, is based on...
By WENN on 12 August 2010
Gervais Supports Carell's Office Exit
RICKY GERVAIS refused to talk STEVE CARELL out of leaving the U.S. version of THE OFFICE - despite his departure scuppering lucrative syndication deals.Carell has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the series since 2005,...
By WENN on 01 July 2010
Chris Rock Jealous Of Gervais
Chris Rock is jealous of Ricky Gervais.The comedian-and-actor - who was voted as the fifth greatest stand-up act of all time by Comedy Central - has admitted he gets envious of 'The Office' star's talents....
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2010
Steve Carell To Leave Office?
Steve Carell is set to leave 'The Office'.The actor - who plays Michael Scott, the overbearing boss of a paper mill, in the US version of the comedy show originally written by Ricky Gervais -...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 April 2010
Gervais Invited Back To Host The Golden Globes
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS is to return as the host of the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.Despite reports suggesting The Office creator had upset Globes organisers with some ill-advised gags about Paul MCCartney's divorce and...
By WENN on 28 April 2010
Ricky Gervais' Marriage Refusal Marriage Refusal
Ricky Gervais won't tie the knot because he doesn't believe in God.The comedian - who lives with Jane Fallon, a producer and novelist - said they'd never gotten married because they weren't religious and had...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2010
Golden Globes $500 Gifts
This year's Golden Globe gift bags will be worth $500. Women will receive a Dooney andBourke satchel while the men will get a Tumi duffel bag filled with goodies. Among the items in the women's...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 January 2010
Gervais' Failure Fears
RICKY GERVAIS avoided making a big screen movie for more than ten years - because he was frightened of failure.Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant enjoyed enormous success with their comedy TV series The Office, and...
By WENN on 30 September 2009
Ralph Fiennes Signs Up For Gervais Comedy
RALPH FIENNES has signed up to star in the forthcoming Brit-com THE MEN AT THE PRU, it has been revealed. The actor will take on an as yet unnamed part in the film which is...
By Contributor on 09 April 2009
Master Mind Teams Downey Jr, Fey And Stiller For Cartoon
Robert Downey Jr, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller are in talks to voice the lead characters in a new superhero animation entitled Master Mind.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tropic Thunder co-stars Downey Jr and Stiller,...
By Contributor on 05 February 2009
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