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Sir Ben Kingsley's Grandmother's 'Vigorously Anti-semitic' Remarks Made Him Want To Speak Out
Sir Ben Kingsley says his grandmother's anti-Semitic comments "planted a seed" in him to want to speak out.The Hollywood legend, 79, has revealed his grandparent being "inexplicably but quite vigorously anti-Semitic" disturbed him and he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2023
Benedict Cumberbatch To Lead Cast Of The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Six More
Benedict Cumberbatch will lead the cast of 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More'.The 'Doctor Strange' actor will take on the title role - a man who steals a book that shows him...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2022
Shang-chi Sequel On The Way With Destin Daniel Cretton Returning
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' is getting a sequel with Destin Daniel Cretton returning to the helm.Following the record-breaking success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero movie, the director has landed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2021
Anthony Mackie Leads Period Epic Desert Warrior
Anthony Mackie is to star in the period epic 'Desert Warrior'.The 43-year-old actor will lead the cast of the new movie alongside Aiysha Hart with the pair also set to be joined by Ben Kingsley,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 November 2021
John Boyega, James Mcavoy And Ben Kingsley To Star In Bbc / Netflix 'Watership Down' Re-make
The BBC has teamed up with Netflix to announce a televisual re-make of children’s favourite 'Watership Down', which will feature an all-star cast including new Star Wars actor John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult and James McAvoy...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2016
Patricia Clarkson Keen To Help Foreign Taxi Drivers On The Mean Streets Of New York City
The actress admits she's fascinated by people who leave high-powered jobs and standing in their native countries for a better life in America, only to find themselves desperate for work and having to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 August 2015
Ben Kingsley Explains Stage Name
Sir Ben Kingsley used his family's nicknames to create his stage name.The 71-year-old actor, whose real name is Krishna Pandit Bhanji, opted to changed his moniker long before finding fame and sought inspiration from the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 August 2015
Patricia Clarkson Was Literally Learning To Drive In New Film
The Green Mile star, 55, portrays a New York writer who takes up driving lessons from a Sikh instructor, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, and Clarkson admits she had to warn her co-star...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2015
Self/less And Deadpool Make Ryan Reynolds Ponder Immortality
As a new father, Ryan Reynolds has been re-evaluating his career even as he continues to make movies at a rather brisk pace. He has three films out this year and two more in the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2015
Bruce Willis Quits Indie Film After Production Delayed
Bosses at the film's production company, Benaroya Pictures, shelved shooting in February (15), just 10 days after they began filming the thriller in Cleveland, Ohio. The executives announced they were hopeful filming...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2015
Jason Segel To Direct Lego Spin-off
Jason Segel is working on another 'Lego Movie' spin-off.The 35-year-old actor - who helped bring 'The Muppets' back to the big screen - has teamed with 'Iron Man 3' writer Drew Pearce to develop 'The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Film Stars Pay Respects To Richard Attenborough
The Jurassic Park star died in August (14) and his closest friends, family, film stars and a limited number of fans were given the chance to pay their respects and celebrate his life...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2015
Shawn Levy Hints Another Night At The Museum Sequel
Shawn Levy has hinted there could be a fourth 'Night at the Museum' movie.Although the latest instalment in the series, 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb', seems to bring night guard Larry Daley's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 December 2014
Ben Stiller Gives Owen Wilson Cold Shoulder On Set
Owen Wilson says Ben Stiller behaves coldly towards him if he thinks he's coasting on set.The two comic actors have worked together on numerous occasions and appear on screen with one another again in 'Night...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
Ben Stiller Owns Magical Tablet
Ben Stiller has a magical golden tablet in his house.The 49-year-old actor was gifted the Tablet of Ahkmenrah when filming wrapped on 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb', in which the fictional Egyptian...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
Ben Kingsley: 'Panto Is Artistic Suicide'
Sir Ben Kingsley is adamant he will never take part in a festive pantomime because it would ruin his acting credibility.The Oscar winner has no plans to follow in the footsteps of fellow British acting...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2014
Ben Stiller: I'm Lucky To Have Known Robin Williams
Ben Stiller feels ''lucky'' to have got to spend time with the late Robin Williams while making the 'Night At The Museum' films.The 49-year-old actor stars alongside Williams in the latest instalment in the trilogy,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 December 2014
'The Walk' Trailer Shows Joseph Gordon-levitt And The World Trade Centre
On the morning of 7th August, 1974, French high-wire artist, Philippe Petit, made an incredible journey, as he flew into the record books with the record of the highest high-wire walk at the time. For...
By Stephen Caswell in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2014
Rupert Murdoch Causes Controversy On Twitter (Again!), Defends 'Racially Insensitive' Casting Of 'Exodus: Gods & Kings'
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has defended the casting of Exodus: Gods and Kings after reviews and social media users claimed the film was racially inaccurate and insensitive.Controversial casting: Joel Edgerton (L) and Christian Bale (R)...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 November 2014
Ridley Scott Won't Direct Blade Runner Sequel
Ridley Scott won't be directing the 'Blade Runner' sequel.The 76-year-old director - who helmed the original sci-fi thriller in 1982 - has confessed he will not be returning to the director's chair for the follow...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2014
Matt Willis Proud Of Debut Role In Allies
Matt Willis says his role in 'Allies' is the ''best thing that I've ever done in my acting career''.The 31 year old, who's previously appeared in 'EastEnders' and in the West End in London, revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2014
Ben Kingsley Allergic To Spiders
Sir Ben Kingsley has had to miss out on chef David George Gordon's chocolate tarantulas at The Boxtrolls premieres - because he's allergic to shellfish.Gordon cooked up bug delicacies and served them from a truck...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2014
Robin Williams And Ben Stiller Re-unite For More Magical Mayhem In 'Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb' [Trailer + Pictures]
Another treat is in store for movie fans this Christmas as the family favourite Night At The Museum returns for a third and final instalment. Entitled Secret of the Tomb, it follows on from 2009's...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2014
Movie Villains' Car Advert Banned
An advert for Jaguar cars featuring movie villains Tom Hiddleston, Sir Ben Kingsley and Mark Strong has been banned over fears it could promote irresponsible driving.The Tv commercial featured appearances from all three British stars...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 July 2014
See Heavily Eye-linered Christian Bale As Moses In Ridley Scott's 'Exodus: Gods And Kings' [Trailer & Pictures]
Director Ridley Scott has dealt with some epic stories whether it's the might of the Roman Empire and the obsession with gladiators, slavering murderous aliens in space or legends of British folklore. But now the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2014
Disney Planning Live Action Dumbo Movie
Disney is planning to release a live action 'Dumbo' movie.The company has started work on a new version of the touching animated film about a baby circus elephant who learns how to fly with his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2014
Ben Kingsley Is The Wise And Caring Bagheera In Jon Favreau's 'Jungle Book'
Ben Kingsley has joined the cast of Jon Favreau’s live-action adaptation of the classic Rudyard Kipling novel, The Jungle Book, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.Ben Kingsley at The Prince's Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success AwardsKingsley...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2014
Hidden Below The Streets Are The 'Boxtrolls' [Trailer + Pictures]
The trailer for the latest film to come from Laika, Phil Knight's Hillsboro animation studio, has hit the web. ‘Boxtrolls’ tells the story of a group of goblins that live underground, feeding off grubs and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2014
Ben Kingsley Joins Cast Of James Dean Film
Sir Ben Kingsley has joined Robert Pattinson and Dane Dehaan in photographer-turned-filmmaker Anton Corbijn's much-anticipated James Dean movie.Corbijn has begun principal photography on Life, and he has added a heavyweight to his cast. The...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 February 2014
A Week In Movies: Wonder Woman Is Coming, Walker's Hours Hits American Cinemas, And A Glimpse Of The Next Spider-man
The big story this week is that Wonder Woman will make her long-awaited big-screen debut in the upcoming Batman vs Superman movie starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Israeli actress Gal Gadot has nabbed the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 December 2013
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