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John Moore Will Direct Die Hard 5
John Moore is set to direct Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard 5'. The 'Max Payne' filmmaker has been chosen by 20th Century Fox and Bruce to helm the fifth film in the franchise, which will...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 September 2011
Helen Mirren: 'Female Spy Roles Are Undervalued'
Dame Helen Mirren believes there should be more female spy roles.The Oscar-winning actress - who has played an assassin in 'Red' and a retired Israeli secret service agent in 'The Debt' in recent years -...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2011
Helen Mirren Against Young People Getting Plastic Surgery
Helen Mirren is against young people getting plastic surgery and thinks it is "horrific" when they do.Speaking to InStyle magazine, the OSCAR-winning actress said "The only thing I don't like on young people is plastic...
By Lew Irwin on 27 August 2011
Helen Mirren Hates Young People Having Cosmetic Surgery
Dame Helen Mirren thinks it is "horrific" when young people have cosmetic surgery.The 66-year-old actress can't understand why younger women are willing to go under the knife to ruin the "purity" of their natural beauty.She...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2011
Dame Helen Mirren & Colin Firth Donate Shoes To Charity Auction
Hollywood stars Dame Helen Mirren, Colin Firth and Sienna Miller have made small steps to help charity - by donating their shoes to a special auction.The stars have joined the likes of Julie Walters, Russell...
By WENN on 18 August 2011
Helen Mirren Beats Elle Macpherson To 'Body Of The Year'
Helen Mirren, the 66-year-old British actress, has fended off stiff competition to win the LA Fitness award for 'Body of the Year'. The Oscar-winner gained a total of 17.65% of the vote, putting her well...
By WENN on 01 August 2011
Dame Helen Mirren Tops Best Body Poll
Veteran actress Dame Helen Mirren has fought off competition from younger rivals Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Brook to be named the best body in showbiz.The Queen star, 66, topped the poll voted for by members...
By WENN on 01 August 2011
Dame Helen Mirren Ignores Protesters' Pleas To Pull Out Of Phil Spector Movie
Dame Helen Mirren has ignored calls to drop out of an upcoming biopic about disgraced music mogul Phil Spector.The veteran British actress prompted outrage among friends of Spector's victim, murdered actress Lana Clarkson, after signing...
By WENN on 31 July 2011
Bette Midler Replaced By Helen Mirren After Back Injury
Bette Midler has been replaced by British actress Helen Mirren on Hbo's upcoming Phil Spector biopic, according to The Wrap. Midler was forced to pull out of the project last week after suffering a herniated...
By WENN on 19 July 2011
Helen Mirren's 'Fabulous' Dicaprio Moment
Leonardo DiCaprio bowed to Dame Helen Mirren and kissed her hand after she won an Oscar.The British star revealed the 'Shutter Island' actor was keen to show how impressed he was with her after she...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2011
Helen Mirren's Spiritual Beliefs
Dame Helen Mirren "believes in fairies".The 65-year-old actress describes herself as a "spiritual" person but admits she is not religious and doesn't believe in God.She said: "I am quite spiritual. I believed in the fairies...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 July 2011
Kim Cattrall Is No Barbie
Kim Cattrall doesn't want to be a "Barbie doll".The 54-year-old actress - famed for her role as maneater Samantha Jones in the 'Sex and the City' franchise - says she is happy to look her...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 July 2011
Helen Mirren Tops Hot List
Dame Helen Mirren has topped a list of Hotter Than Ever Women Over 50. The 65-year-old actress - who is renowned for her enviable figure - was named number one in the study by home...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 May 2011
Helen Mirren's Arthur Offence
Dame Helen Mirren found the original 'Arthur' "slightly offensive".The Oscar-winning actress stars in the 2011 remake alongside Russell Brand and while she isn't a huge fan of political correctness, she is pleased the new version...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2011
Dame Helen Mirren Eyes 'Substantial' Hiatus
Dame Helen Mirren is eyeing a "substantial" break away from Hollywood - so she can sew "horrible clothes" and renovate her Italian farmhouse.The Queen star has been acting for more than 40 years but admits...
By WENN on 28 April 2011
Helen Mirren 'Always' Kisses Russell Brand
Dame Helen Mirren "always" kisses Russell Brand whenever she sees him.The Oscar-winning actress - who stars alongside the British star in a remake of classic Dudley Moore comedy 'Arthur' - always loves meeting up with...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2011
Dame Helen Mirren Leaves Her Mark On Hollywood - Again
Dame Helen Mirren left another mark on Hollywood on Monday (28Mar11) when she placed her hand and footprints in the cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre.The Oscar-winning actress joined the other Tinseltown legends who have sank...
By WENN on 29 March 2011
Cameron Diaz Named Cinemacon's Female Star Of The Year
Cameron Diaz has been named the Female Star of the Year by CinemaCon. The 'Green Hornet' actress will pick up the prize at Ceasers Palace in Las Vegas on March 30 and CinemaCon chief Mitch...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2011
Stars Protest British Government's Art Cuts
Screen stars including Dame Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen and Julie Walters have joined forces to protest against government cuts to arts funding in Britain.Kenneth Branagh, Sheila Hancock, David Tennant and director Mike Leigh are also...
By WENN on 13 March 2011
Helen Mirren: 'Make-up In The Tempest Would Be Ridiculous'
Dame Helen Mirren didn't wear any make-up in 'The Tempest' as it would have been "ridiculous" to do so. The 65-year-old actress portrays sorcerer Prospera in the adaptation of the William Shakespeare classic - in...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2011
Helen Mirren Confident About Tempest Success
Dame Helen Mirren thinks 'The Tempest' will be more popular than 'Avatar' in 20 years time.The 65-year-old actress - who appears alongside British comedian Russell Brand in the big screen adaptation of the William Shakespeare...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 March 2011
Russell Brand Planning Sport Movie?
Russell Brand and Danny Boyle are teaming up for a soccer-based film.The comedian and the Oscar-winning director - who support English clubs West Ham United and Bury respectively - spoke to each other at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2011
Inception Nominated For Nine Saturn Awards
'Inception' leads the pack for this year's Saturn Awards with nine nominationsThe Christopher Nolan-directed movie - starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy - is nominated in nine categories, including Best Science Fiction, Best...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 February 2011
Helen Mirren Didn't Want Kids Like Herself
Dame Helen Mirren never wanted children in case they grew up to be like her.The 'Arthur' actress - who has been married to American film director Taylor Hackford for 13 years - admits she considered...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
Colin Firth Asked To Be A Burger King
Colin Firth has been invited to design a burger.The 'King's Speech' actor has been asked by fast food chain Burger King to create his own culinary treat if he picks up the Academy Award for...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2011
Mirren Learned French To Woo Boys
Veteran actress DAME HELEN MIRREN was desperate to learn French as a young girl - because she longed to snare a Parisian boyfriend.The Queen star grew up in Southend-on-Sea, England, a seaside town where there...
By WENN on 05 February 2011
Mirren Saved Brighton Rock
DAME HELEN MIRREN's casting saved new movie BRIGHTON ROCK - because investors threatened to withdraw funding when CAREY MULLIGAN quit the project.The An Education star was initially cast as the young female lead, Rose, in...
By WENN on 18 January 2011
Mirren Slams Hollywood Sexism
DAME HELEN MIRREN has criticised Hollywood bosses for making too many movies aimed at men, insisting filmmakers continue to "worship at the altar of the 18 to 25-year-old male and his penis".The British actress made...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
Helen Mirren Gets Paid Well To Keep Fit
Dame Helen Mirren was paid £500,000 to advertise a keep-fit video game.The 65-year-old actress received the staggering sum for just two days work shooting the commercials for the Wii Fit Plus title which encourages owners...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2010
Willis Threatened To Quit Red Over Mirren's Gun Scene
BRUCE WILLIS threatened to walk away from new movie RED if producers cut out a key scene featuring HELEN MIRREN brandishing a machine gun.The actors play retired secret agents in the action film, alongside Morgan...
By WENN on 14 October 2010
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