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Dame Julie Andrews Recalls Meeting 'Gorgeous' Dick Van Dyke
Dame Julie Andrews thought Dick Van Dyke was "really gorgeous" when they first met.The 88-year-old actress starred alongside the Hollywood icon in the 1964 Disney film 'Mary Poppins', and Julie has now admitted to being...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 December 2023
'He Turned The Grocery Store Into His Stage': Jane Seymour Encountered Dick Van Dyke Entertaining In The Supermarket
Dick Van Dyke breaks into "a little song and dance" while doing his grocery shopping.Jane Seymour has told how she encountered the 'Mary Poppins' actor while out in the supermarket and loved the way he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 December 2023
Dick Van Dyke Reveals He Spent A Lot Of Time 'Out Of Work': 'I'm A Pretty Lazy Person...'
Dick Van Dyke is a "pretty lazy" person.The 98-year-old actor - who is best known for his roles in classic musical films like 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' - explained that despite his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 December 2023
Dick Van Dyke To Star In New Cbs Special
Dick Van Dyke is set to celebrate his 98th birthday with a CBS special.The legendary actor - who will turn 98 on December 13 - has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the entertainment industry,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 November 2023
Dick Van Dyke Learning To Play The UKelele Aged 97: 'It's Never Too Late!'
Dick van Dyke has started to learn the ukelele.The 97-year-old actor took to social media to showcase a video of himself toying with the string instrument as he got to grips with it told...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 August 2023
Sally Ann Howes Dies Aged 91
Sally Ann Howes has died at the age of 91.The actress was famous for playing Truly Scrumptious in the classic children's film 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and replacing Julie Andrews in 'My Fair Lady' on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2021
Dick Van Dyke Apologises For "Atrocious" Cockney Accent In 'Mary Poppins'
It’s only taken 53 years, but veteran Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke has at last offered an apology for what he called “the most atrocious cockney accent in the history of cinema”.There were a...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2017
Here's What We Know So Far About 'Mary Poppins Returns'
Production has commenced on the highly anticipated Mary Poppins Returns and Walt Disney Studios have finally revealed some exciting plot details.Filming is currently underway at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England and the musical is scheduled...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2017
Who Will Dick Van Dyke Play In 'Mary Poppins Returns'?
Dick Van Dyke has confirmed rumours that he will make a cameo appearance in 'Mary Poppins Returns' and will be returning to the UK to begin shooting next year. While he won't be reprising his...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 December 2016
Dick Van Dyke Turning Childhood Home Into Foundation Offices
The Mary Poppins actor recently discovered his old family house in Danville, Illinois had been condemned by local officials, who were unaware of the actor's links to the place. He recalled having...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2015
Emily Blunt Feels Intimated By Mary Poppins Role
Emily Blunt would be scared to play Mary Poppins.The 32-year-old actress has been heavily linked the iconic role in a planned Disney remake, but has insisted she's yet to agree a deal with the studio...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2015
Emily Blunt 'Offered Mary Poppins Role'
Emily Blunt has reportedly been offered the role of Mary Poppins in the Disney remake.The 32-year-old actress - whose previous film credits include 'Into The Woods' and 'The Devil Wears Prada' - is wanted by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2015
Disney Are Making A New ‘Mary Poppins’ Film, Set 20 Years After The Original
Disney are planning to make a new Mary Poppins film. The upcoming film will not be a remake of the much beloved original but will take place 20 years later when the magical nanny has...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Rob Marshall To Direct Mary Poppins Reboot?
Rob Marshall could be set to direct Disney's 'Mary Poppins' reboot.The 'Into the Woods' filmmaker has agreed to team up with the studio once again to work on its planned remake of the classic 1964...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
Dick Van Dyke's Childhood Home Set For Demolition
City officials had no idea of the significance of the Danville house when they voted to condemn the property in December (14), three years after its last owner died, but it has since...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2015
Dick Van Dyke's Mary Poppins Jacket Fetches $64,000 At Auction
The famous striped jacket worn by Dick Van Dyke in Disney classic Mary Poppins has sold for $64,000 (£40,000) at auction.The multi-coloured blazer, sported by Van Dyke when the characters jump into a chalk sidewalk...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2014
Steve Carell's 'Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' Aims For Family Audiences
It's taken quite a while for a film adaptation of the beloved children's book to appear, perhaps because its title is rather cumbersome: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. But there...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2014
Julie Andrews And Dick Van Dyke Reunite At Saving Mr. Banks Premiere
Mary Poppins stars Dame Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke reunited on the red carpet on Monday night (09Dec13) as they turned out to watch Tom Hanks' new movie about the making of their Disney...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Dick Van Dyke Back Behind The Wheel After Freeway Fire Drama
Hollywood veteran Dick Van Dyke is back behind the wheel of a new Jaguar just days after his former luxury vehicle was destroyed by fire on California's 101 freeway.The 87-year old Mary Poppins star was...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2013
A Week In News: Tributes For Lee Thompson Young, Samantha Shannon's Bright Future And One Direction Assert Their Dominance
The Only Way Is Up: As if it ever needed confirming that One Direction are the biggest pop group in the world, 80,000 fans turned up at the premiere of the boys' new movie This...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke And Wife Joke About Burnt Out Car Following Freeway Fire
Dick Van Dyke was involved in a potentially serious car accident on Sunday (28th August) when his car caught fire. Van Dyke was driving down the 101 freeway in Los Angeles when he was forced...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 August 2013
Actor Dick Van Dyke Narrowly Misses Roadside Inferno, Rescued By Random Passerby
87-year-old iconic actor Dick Van Dyke was in a serious traffic accident earlier today. The news of Van Dyke’s crash and his quick rescue by passerby Jason Pennington was first reported by TMZ. According to...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke Jokes About Fiery Car Drama
Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke is making light of his car fire drama, joking on Twitter.com that he's keen to sell his burned-out Jaguar.The 87-year-old Tv and movie veteran was dragged out of his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke's Jaguar Explodes Into Flames, Actor Pulled To Safety
Dick Van Dyke's Jaguar burst into flames on the Los Angeles freeway on Monday evening (August 19, 2013), leaving the legendary 87-year-old narrowly avoiding disaster. According to TMZ.com, a guy named Jason Pennington was driving...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke Escapes Burning Car
Dick Van Dyke escaped from a burning car yesterday (19.08.13).The 'Diagnosis Murder' actor was pulled from his Jaguar vehicle by a passer-by just before it turned into a fireball after he had stopped on the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke Cheats Death In Car Fire
Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke narrowly avoided death on Monday (19Aug13) when he was dragged out of his car moments before it burst into flames on a Los Angeles freeway.Passing motorist Jason Pennington pulled the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
Dick Van Dyke Rescued By Passer-by When Car "Melted"
Dick Van Dyke has narrowly escaped a serious and, in all probabilities, fatal accident owing to the kindness of a passing stranger. Van Dyke was driving along the 101 freeway in Los Angeles when his...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2013
Can Anyone Out There Help Diagnose Dick Van Dyke?
Dick Van Dyke has a medical problem and needs you to help diagnose it. The legendary actor, 87, was expected to turn up to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Bettering Humanity Through Comedy At...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 April 2013
Dick Van Dyke Appeals To Fans For Advice Over Suspected Neurological Disorder
The veteran actor Dick Van Dyke reportedly cancelled a forthcoming appearance in New York, due to fatigue and lack of sleep, apparently stemming from a suspected neurological disorder, New York Post has reported.Van Dyke appealed...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2013
Dick Van Dyke Asks Twitter Fans For Medical Advice
Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke has turned to his Twitter.com fans for help in diagnosing his medical issues after baffling doctors with his health troubles.The beloved Mary Poppins star, 87, was forced to pull out...
By WENN on 17 April 2013
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