Latest Luc Besson News
French Filmmaker Luc Besson Accused Of Rape By Actress
French director Luc Besson is being investigated by police in Paris after having been accused of rape by an actress.According to Europe 1 radio, which was the first outlet to report the story, 59 year...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2018
Luc Besson Felt Destined To Make Valerian
It's been 20 years since Luc Besson made his outrageous genre-changing sci-fi adventure The Fifth Element. And now he has returned to space with a passion project, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets....
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2017
Cara Delevingne Admits To Directing Ambitions
As she prepares for her latest cinematic outing, the long-awaited sci-fi epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, actress and model Cara Delevingne has spoken about her ambitions to be a director in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2017
Cara Delevingne Gets Feisty In Luc Besson's 'Valerian' Trailer
BAFTA nominated French filmmaker Luc Besson follows up his 2014 film 'Lucy' with the electric sci-fi crime thriller 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'. The stunning first trailer has just been released and...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 November 2016
Rihanna Joins Forces With Cara Delevingne In Forthcoming Luc Besson Film
Rihanna and Cara Delevingne are proving that they are taking this transition into acting very seriously indeed, by starring alongside each other in an upcoming science fiction epic. 'Valérian and the City of a Thousand...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
Rihanna Joins Luc Besson's New Graphic Novel Adaptation
The French filmmaker has revealed the Diamonds singer has been added to the cast of his forthcoming epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. "RIHANNA is in VALERIAN!!!!! ....and she...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2015
Luc Besson Holding Design Competition For Next Movie
The Fifth Element moviemaker is in pre-production on Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, based on French graphic novel Valerian and Laureline, about a time travelling duo which moves around space...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2015
Director Pascal Chaumeil Dies
The director passed away in Paris on Thursday (27Aug15), aged 54. Chaumeil began his career as an assistant, under the tutelage of Regis Wargnier, on the set of 1988's Je Suis le...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 September 2015
Luc Besson Casts Cara Delevingne For Sci-fi 'Valerian'
Luc Besson's next movie will be an adaptation of the graphic-novel Valerian, with Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan in the lead roles. The French director's action-thriller Lucy earned in excess of $450 million last year.Luc...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2015
Cara Delevingne Cast In Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
Cara Delevingne has been cast in the Luc Besson-directed 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'.The 22-year-old model-turned-actress, who recently starred in 'The Face Of An Angel', is set to appear alongside American actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2015
Jason Statham Turned Down Transporter Reboot Over Salary Slump
The action man starred in the hit thriller trilogy as mercenary Frank Martin, but when French director Luc Besson announced last year (14) that he is planning a new series of prequels, Statham...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2015
'Lucy' Merges Bessons' Obsessions: Action, And Beautiful Women
Luc Besson is clearly a cinematic force to reckon with, invading our cinemas this year as a producer (The Homesman) and writer (3 Days to Kill and Brick Mansions). And as a writer-director, his action...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2014
'Lucy' Is Fantastic, But There Will Be No Sequel, Says Besson
Director Luc Besson has generated modest acclaim for his action-thriller Lucy, though the Frenchman says it is unlikely there will be a sequel. Fans of the movie have been clamouring for news of a second...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2014
Reviews: Scarlett Johansson Saves Luc Besson's Messy "Lucy"
Let’s talk about Lucy. Luc Besson’s latest sci-fi/action/horror/mess has so far been described as anything from unscientific to outlandish to downright laughable. So far critics have decried the plot, interspersed with gratuitous stock footage of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2014
A Week In Movies: Guardians Holds Two Premieres, Plus First Glimpses Of Fifty Shades, The Imitation Game And Mad Max: Fury Road
In the wake of especially strong buzz from critics who have seen the film, the cast of assembled for their world premiere in Los Angeles this week, including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2014
What The Critics Are Saying About Scarlett Johansson's 'Lucy'
Early reviews of Scarlett Johansson’s new movie Lucy are piling up ahead of its theatrical release, and it’s looking like the film is an entertaining, if mixed, bag.Scarlett Johansson plays the lead in forthcoming thriller...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2014
Scarlett Johansson Loves Filming In New Cities
Scarlett Johansson loves filming in countries she hasn't visited before. The 29-year-old actress jetted off to Taipei, Taiwan, to shoot scenes for upcoming action movie 'Lucy' and she admits travelling to new places is one...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 July 2014
'3 Days To Kill' Combines Themes Of Luc Besson's World
French writer-director-producer Luc Besson has created an entire industry by bringing American stars to Europe and turning them into action heroes in movies that oddly mix grisly violence with family values. His latest venture is...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 June 2014
Taken 3 Has 'Nothing' To Do With Liam Neeson
'Taken 3' has ''nothing'' to do with Liam Neeson and his family.Producer Luc Besson admits the forthcoming thriller starring the Hollywood hunk is hugely different from the first two films which centre on his daughter...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 April 2014
'Lucy': Scarlett Johansson Becomes Superpowered Genius In New Luc Besson Thriller [Trailer]
The first trailer has been released for Lucy, the brand new thriller from French director Luc Besson and actress Scarlett Johansson. The Avengers star takes centre stage as the titular character in this gritty, futuristic,...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2014
Nobody Gets Taken In Taken 3?
Liam Neeson says ''nobody gets taken'' in 'Taken 3'.The 61-year-old actor is set to star in a third instalment of Luc Besson's popular franchise following the success of the previous films however he has hinted...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 February 2014
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
'Prisoners' Steals Away The Top Spot At Slow Weekend Box Office
Prisoners successful rode the wave of critical acclaim thrust it's way to emerge as the top performing movie at the box office this weekend. Taking in £21.4 million between Friday and Sunday, the film easily...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2013
'The Family': Who Says Robert De Niro Doesn't Make Good Movies Anymore?
Thinking of heading to the theater this weekend to catch a new release? Well, as the major studios prepare their premium Oscar-bait for the November and December release dates, there isn't a whole lot to...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 September 2013
Liam Neeson Makes Taken 3 Comeback For $20m
Liam Neeson may be back for 'Taken 3' after being offered a $20 million deal. The 61-year-old actor may reprise his role as ex-CIA operative Bryan Mills in the popular action movie franchise, according to...
By Clive King on 26 June 2013
I Will Find You, And I Will Give You $20 Million: Liam Neeson Will Get Massive Pay Cheque For Taken 3
Many people must have left the cinema having seen the first Taken and thought; "that was great, I can't see any sequels coming out of it though." Well how wrong you were because not only...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 June 2013
Liam Neeson Back For Taken 3?
Liam Neeson is making a deal for 'Taken 3'.Despite previously dismissing the idea, the 61-year-old actor has reportedly entered negotiations to star in a third instalment of Luc Besson's popular franchise after the 2012 sequel...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2013
Scarlett Johansson's Kung Fu Workouts
Scarlett Johansson stays in shape through martial arts.The 'Avengers Assemble' actress has been working hard to get back into shape to play the Scarlett Widow in the superhero sequel with a combination of martial arts.A...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 June 2013
Robert De Niro Stars In Mobster-comedy 'The Family' [Trailer And Pictures]
John D'Leo, Michelle Pfeiffer and Dianna Agron in 'The Family'From director Luc Besson (Taken, Léon) comes a new gangster movieThe Family- only this time Besson has made a black comedy. The Family stars Hollywood heavyweights...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 June 2013
Amber Heard Joins Three Days To Kill
Amber Heard has joined the cast of 'Three Days to Kill'. The 26-year-old actress is set to star alongside Kevin Costner and Hailee Steinfeld in the McG-directed thriller, which is has been co-written by Luc...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2012
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