Latest Sean Connery News
Nancy Sinatra Would Love To Collaborate With Billie Eilish
Nancy Sinatra’s dream collaboration is a duet with fellow Bond theme singer Billie Eilish.Frank Sinatra’s daughter sang the titular theme tune for Sean Connery’s 1967 film ‘You Only Live Twice’ - 53 years before Billie...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 June 2022
League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reboot In The Works
‘League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ is being rebooted for Hulu.Justin Haythe – whose credits range from ‘Revolutionary Road’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, to the Jennifer Lawrence spy thriller ‘Red Sparrow’ – has reportedly been tapped...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 May 2022
Dame Judi Dench's Late Husband Persuaded Her To Take Bond Role
Dame Judi Dench was persuaded to take a role in 'James Bond' by her late husband.The 86-year-old actress played M across seven Bond movies between 1995 and 2012 and revealed that she would never have...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2021
Terry Gilliam Never Expected Sir Sean Connery To Star In Time Bandits
Terry Gilliam was surprised that Sir Sean Connery agreed to star in 'Time Bandits'.The late 'James Bond' star appeared as Agamemnon in Terry's 1981 fantasy adventure movie but the filmmaker confessed that he and co-writer...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2021
Dame Judi Dench Fearful Of Being Typecast As An Old Lady
Dame Judi Dench fears being typecast as an old woman.The 86-year-old actress has no plans to end her screen career but would hate to be reduced to playing an "old woman in a home".Judi said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2021
Dame Judi Dench: Daniel Craig's Bond Is Too Glum
Dame Judi Dench thinks Daniel Craig's James Bond films are not as "funny" as they used to be.The 86-year-old actress starred in the franchise as 007's boss M, beginning with the 1995 flick 'GoldenEye', which...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2021
Henry Cavill Set For Highlander Reboot
Henry Cavill is to star in the 'Highlander' reboot.The 'Superman' actor is in talks to join the cast of Lionsgate's reimagining of the 1986 fantasy film which will be helmed by 'John Wick' director Chad...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2021
Sir Sean Connery Acted In His Pants For Waist Up Scenes
Sir Sean Connery acted in just his underwear when he was being filmed from the waist up, his former co-star Wesley Snipes has revealed.The late James Bond legend only used to wear trousers for full-length...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 March 2021
Sam Heughan Dreams Of James Bond Role
Sam Heughan dreams of playing James Bond.The 'Outlander' star has been speculated as a potential successor to Daniel Craig – who is set to make his final appearance as the iconic spy in the delayed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 March 2021
Sean Connery Beats Daniel Craig To Be Named Best James Bond
Sir Sean Connery has beaten Daniel Craig to be named the best James Bond ever.More than 14,000 fans voted for the 89-year-old screen legend - who played the suave spy in seven films, including 1962's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2020
Ron Perlman Was A 'Ball Of Inarticulate Pus' Around Hollywood Icons
Ron Perlman turned into a ''flailing ball of inarticulate pus'' around Marlon Brando and Sir Sean Connery due to nerves.The 70-year-old actor still gets ''excited'' when he has the opportunity to work with screen legends,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2020
'I Had Hollywood And I Blew It': Shaun Ryder Could've Been A Big Movie Star
Shaun Ryder claims he could've been a household name in Hollywood.The Happy Mondays star appeared in 1998's 'The Avengers' as Donavan alongside the likes of Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman, but he screwed up his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2020
Oddjob's Bowler Hat Valued At £30,000
A bowler hat worn by Bond villain Oddjob has been valued at £30,000 on 'Antiques Roadshow'.The headgear was worn by Oddjob in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger' and doubled up as a head-slicing weapon for the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2020
Former Bond Girl Honor Blackman Has Died
Former Bond girl Honor Blackman has died.The actress - who famously played Pussy Galore in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger' opposite Sir Sean Connery as 007 - passed away at her home in Lewes, Sussex, South...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 April 2020
Movie Of The Day: 'Goldfinger' Starring Sean Connery
While everyone's busy wondering who might takeover Daniel Craig as James Bond (Gillian Anderson is now a serious frontrunner, at least according to her fans), we're taking the chance to contemplate our favourite 007 of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2016
Madame Tussauds Unveils Bond Waxworks
Madame Tussauds has unveiled wax figures of all six actors who have played James Bond. Brand new waxworks of Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan have joined the likeness of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 October 2015
Morgan Freeman And Sean Connery Top Sexy Voice List
British Airways staff polled American and British passengers on which accents they found the most attractive, and Freeman, who has played the voice of God, was a clear winner. The Brits picked...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2015
Sir Tom Jones: Modern Music 'S**T'
Sir Tom Jones thinks modern music is ''s**t''.The 'Delilah' hitmaker is unimpressed with the current crop of musical talent and believes he would have no problem becoming a star if he was just starting out...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2015
Roger Moore Dismisses Bond Ensemble Movie Rumours
The star, 87, was rumoured to be teaming up with his longtime friend Sir Sean Connery, 85, as well as fellow former 007s George Lazenby, 76, Timothy Dalton, 71 and 62-year-old Pierce Brosnan...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2015
Daniel Craig’S James Bond Drinks More Than Any Of His Predecessors
Daniel Craig’s James Bond drinks more units of alcohol per film than any of his predecessors, according to a report in The Grocer magazine. Craig’s Bond is seen drinking more alcohol than any other Bond...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 September 2015
Gina Lollobrigida Calls For Toyboy Lover To Be Jailed
Javier Rigau y Rafols, who denies charges of fraud and forgery, went on trial in May (15) and faces six years in prison if convicted of falsely obtaining the 1960s screen siren's signature...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2015
Daniel Craig Is The 'Best Bond Of All Time'
Marc Forster thinks Daniel Craig is the ''best Bond'' of all time.The 45-year-old film-maker - who helmed the 2008 Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace' - has claimed Daniel has created the best version of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
Roger Moore Reveals Plan For 'Expendables'-Style Unofficial Bond Movie
Sir Roger Moore, the veteran actor perhaps best known for his stint at portraying James Bond, has made the extraordinary revelation that there are plans afoot for an unofficial James Bond movie similar to The...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 June 2015
Sir Roger Moore Wants Former 007 Actors For Film
Sir Roger Moore wants former James Bond actors to star in an action movie.The 87-year-old star revealed he's been approached by a film studio to develop a movie starring several former 007 actors including Sean...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 June 2015
George Miller: Mel Gibson's Out Of Place For Mad Max Sequels
George Miller thinks it would be ''difficult'' to cast Mel Gibson in 'Mad Max' sequels because he'd look ''out of place''. The 70-year-old director watched the premiere of his new movie alongside the 59-year-old actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2015
Movie Bosses Planning League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Revamp
The film, which was based on a series of graphic novels about a group of Victorian literary characters-turned-superheroes - including Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker, Tom Sawyer and Dorian Gray - was...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen 'Set For A Reboot'
A reboot of 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' is reportedly in the works.The 2003 historical fantasy film - which starred Sir Sean Connery alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Peta Wilson - was originally supposed to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2015
Honor Blackman: Daniel Craig Is Better Bond Than Connery
Honor Blackman thinks Daniel Craig is a better James Bond than Sir Sean Connery. The 89-year-old actress played Bond girl Pussy Galore opposite Connery in 1964 film 'Goldfinger' but for her Craig has brought more...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 April 2015
Sean Connery Is Scotland's Favourite Actor
The original James Bond star has picked up a quarter of all votes in the Odeon cinema survey, while Tennant claims 17 per cent, and Ewan MCGregor comes in third with 12 per...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2015
Sir Roger Moore Can't Drink Dry Martinis
Sir Roger Moore doesn't drink dry martinis.The 87-year-old actor, who starred as James Bond between 1973 and 1985, has revealed he isn't able to drink his on-screen character's favourite tipple due to his diabetes. However,...
By Clive King on 17 March 2015
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