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Dame Judi Dench Struggles With Her Sight
Dame Judi Dench's sight is deteriorating.The 79-year-old actress - who was diagnosed with the condition two years ago - reportedly can't read her own scripts or recognise faces but is determined to continue to take...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 January 2014
A Week In Movies: Dame Judi In Star Wars? Jack Ryan And Milla Jovovich Hit London, While Trailers Promise Vampires, Spies, Aliens And Hunks
The best rumour this week is that Judi Dench may play Mon Mothma in Star Wars Episode VII, which director JJ Abrams starts shooting in the UK this spring. The character is a rebel leader...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 January 2014
A Week In News: Globes And Oscars Mania, Prince Finds His Funny Bone, Lena Dunham Gets A Vogue Make-over
Golden Globes Glory: Last weekend's Golden Globe awards set hearts racing ahead of March's Oscars with plenty of deserving winners next to a few jaw-dropping snubs. 12 Years A Slave predictably came out on top...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2014
Julia Roberts Is Thrilled At Oscar Nomination
Julia Roberts' Oscar nomination feels like a ''thrilling bonus.''The 46-year-old actress, who took home the Best Actress trophy in 2001 for her role in 'Erin Brockovich,' is overjoyed at receiving a Best Supporting Actress nod...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 January 2014
Judi Dench Leads Veteran Oscar Nominees June Squibb And Bruce Dern
Dame Judi Dench has been nominated in the Best Actress category ahead of this year's Academy Awards for her lead role in the British film Philomena, which has also been nominated for Best Film. The...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2014
Keira Knightley Wanted As Face Of Weinstein Company
Harvey Weinstein wanted Keira Knightley to be the face of his company.The prolific Hollywood producer, who runs The Weinstein Company with his brother Bob, admits his notorious reputation often precedes him and so he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2014
The Baftas 2014: Predicting Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director And Best Supporting Categories
Award season has been grumbling away like Smaug inside Erebor for the last few months; but dragon is slowly awakening. Since the Gotham awards last year, the perennial question of ‘who’ll win what?’ has echoed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2014
Baftas 2014: 'Gravity' Pulls In The Nominations While Chiwetel Ejiofor Stands A Great Chance
The Bafta nominations didn’t really throw up any surprises, with many of the year’s top actors, directors and films being recognised. The constant metronome of: ‘Gravity,’ ’12 Years a Slave’ and ‘American Hustle’ still chimes...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2014
Judi Dench Was Late For Lunch With Secret Service Chief
Dame Judi Dench was once invited to lunch with Britain's secret service boss but was left mortified when she arrived almost an hour late.The actress, who starred as spy chief M in seven James Bond...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 December 2013
Judi Dench Late To Meet Real-life M
Dame Judi Dench was late to meet the real-life spy boss M.The 79-year-old actress played the fictional head of MI6 in seven James Bond movies - from 'GoldenEye' in 1995 to 'Skyfall' last year -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 December 2013
Kaley Cuoco Surprises Her Mother With New Car
Kaley Cuoco surprised her mother with a new car for Christmas.The 'Big Bang Theory' star presented her mom, Layne Ann Cuoco, with a $50,000 dark blue Lexus RX350 outside her house in Los Angeles on...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 December 2013
The 10 Worst Films Of 2013
10. A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III - Charlie Sheen exploits his bad-boy image in this fractured comedy in which he plays a paranoid idiot who thinks his ex is trying to...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 December 2013
12 Years A Slave Leads London Critics' Circle Nominations
'12 Years a Slave' leads the 2014 London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations.The Steve McQueen-directed slavery era drama has received nine nominations at the annual awards ceremony - which will take place in London on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2013
American Hustle And 12 Years A Slave Lead Golden Globe Nominations
'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead the Golden Globes 2014 nominations with seven nods each.David O. Russell's American crime drama 'American Hustle' is up for a slew of the top prizes, including Best...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2013
American Hustle And 12 Years A Slave Lead Golden Globe Nominations
'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead the Golden Globes 2014 nominations with seven nods each. David O. Russell's American crime drama 'American Hustle' is up for a slew of the top prizes, including...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2013
John Galliano Confirmed To Design Costumes For Stephen Fry
John Galliano has been confirmed to design the costumes for Stephen Fry's new play.The disgraced fashion icon - who was fired from Christian Dior after a racist slur in a Parisian bar in 2010 -...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 11 December 2013
Meryl Streep And Sandra Bullock Nominated For Sag Award
Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock have been nominated for the Best Actress award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.The Hollywood stars will go head-to-head for the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor gong after being...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 December 2013
Jude Law As 'Henry V' Is (Probably) The Best Acting Performance Of 2013
The latest stage version of William Shakespeare's historic epic Henry V is currently playing to packed-out audiences at the Noel Coward Theatre on London's West End, with critics being particularly taken by lead man Jude...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2013
Tonight In Cinemas: Oldboy, Philomena, Frozen, Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Pick A Winner?
Thanksgiving weekend represents a real mix of genres should you venture out to the pictures. From animated Disney musical action in Frozen, to hyper-violent revenge seeking in Oldboy, there’s truly something for everyone. But what...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2013
Will 'Philomena' Translate To U.s Market With Its Thanksgiving Release?
Philomena enjoyed a brilliant critical response in the UK, with special mentions for actors Steve Coogan and Judi Dench for the way they handled the emotive subject matter with grace, dignity and a level of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2013
Review Round-up: 'Philomena' Receives High Praise From Critics
Philomena, starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, is due to be released in US cinemas today (22nd November). Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in Philomena.The biopic, based on a...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2013
Dame Judi Dench Urged To Back Ireland Baby Scandal Probe
Dame Judi Dench has been urged to throw her support behind the children of unwed mothers, who believe they had their babies unfairly taken from them by Catholic institutions in Ireland and adopted out to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2013
Judi Dench Helps Harvey Weinstein Win Ratings Appeal
Dame Judi Dench's final turn as James Bond's boss M has helped movie mogul Harvey Weinstein win an appeal to lower the age rating for the actress' new film.The Brit brought her Skyfall character back...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2013
'Philomena' Actors Shortlisted For British Independent Film Awards
Philomena has been released in UK cinemas and is proving to be one of the British film events of the year as critics flock to praise Steve Coogan and Judi Dench's performances in this touching,...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2013
The Sisters Are Nun Too Happy With Judi Dench, Steve Coogan And 'Philomena'
The story of Philomena doesn’t exactly paint nuns in the best light, which isn’t to say the story isn’t valid or true. But it’s difficult to escape the fact that nuns don’t exactly come off...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 November 2013
Dame Judi Dench Brings Bond's M Back From The Dead For Philomena Ratings Appeal
Dame Judi Dench has brought her James Bond character M back from the dead to appeal a restrictive U.S. rating for her new movie Philomena.The British acting icon portrayed the head of the Secret Intelligence...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 November 2013
National Theatre In London Celebrates 50 Years With A Shining Cast And Star-studded Guest List
The National Theatre in London celebrated five decades of quality productions yesterday with the aid of some of the brightest and most experienced stars of UK theatre. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Derek Jacobi,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2013
Bafta Bound, But Could 'Philomena' Feature At The Oscars?
Don't laugh. We're serious. Stephen Frears' new movie Philomena, based on the investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, could well figure in the behemoth that is the American movie awards season following stunning reviews...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2013
Critics Agree, 'Philomena' Is A "Serious" Comedy That Needs To Be Seen
Philomena stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee in the movie adaptation of Martin Sixsmith's 2009 novel The Lost Children of Philomena Lee. Co-starring Steve Coogan as Sixsmith, the film is an emotionally moving and shocking...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2013
Judi Dench Sat On Throne At Buckingham Palace
Veteran actress Dame Judi Dench fears she accidentally sat on Queen Elizabeth Ii's throne during a visit to Buckingham Palace.The Bond star was attending a function at the royal residence in London with fellow actor...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2013
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