Idris Elba based his Nelson Mandela role on his late father. The 41-year-old actor plays the anti-apartheid revolutionary, who died last night (05.12.13) aged 95, in biopic 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom', and admits he...
Justin Chadwick’s Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is far from typical box office fare. Nevertheless, the film is enjoying quite a bit of success in this department, particularly when it comes to South African audiences....
This week sees the release of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, starring Idris Elba as the South African leader. Elba’s star has been steadily rising since he played DCI John Luther in the eponymous crime...
Blake Lively spoke at the White House on Friday (08.11.13).The 26-year-old actress, who is married to 'The Proposal' star Ryan Reynolds, was invited by U.S. first lady Michelle Obama to appear on a star-studded panel...
'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' will get a presidential screening this week.United States leader Barack Obama, who enjoys a friendship with the film's subject Nelson Mandela, will host a special screening of the new biopic...
The Nelson Mandela biopic Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, saw its most important premiere event recently – a screening in South Africa, attended by the man himself. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his...
Idris Elba has been admitted to a unspecified UK hospital after suffering an asthma attack whilst on his way to the premiere of new film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The Brit-actor suffered the attack...
Melissa McCarthy is covering this month’s issue of Elle magazine, following a year of career successes. The other five women included in the annual Women in Hollywood issue are Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Harris,...
The highly anticipated Nelson Mandela biopic, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, will premiere in Canada at the Toronto Film Festival. The film – already collecting Oscar momentum – sees Idris Elba take the leading role,...
In what was definitely a well-timed publicity stunt that had long been discussed, the trailer for Idris Elba's star turn as Nelson Mandela was released in cinemas (and later online) the coincide with the former...
Idris Elba has played some great characters in his acting career, but none more important, pertinent and challenging that than of Nelson Mandela in Mandela, which has today been handed a fantastic theatrical trailer. Take...
Idris Elba is the man to beat the 2014 Academy Awards for his portrayal of South African President Nelson Mandela, according to the bookmakers, anyway. Elba's star has risen in recent years thanks to BBC...
Barbara Broccoli admits it will be ''tough'' to top 'Skyfall'.The film producer - who is the driving force behind the Daniel Craig-fronted film series along with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson - has revealed that...
Keira Knightley, Sir Elton John and Naomie Harris are among the stars who have signed an open letter calling for an end to violence against females as part of International Women's Day on Friday (08Mar13)The...
Rachel Weisz wants to be a Bond villain.The 'Oz the Great and Powerful' actress would consider starring opposite her husband Daniel Craig in a future James Bond film and thinks she would make the perfect...
The Olympic and Paralympic games were a tremendous success for the U.K; add Skyfall into the mix – the James Bond film that has broken box office records – and these would appear to be...
Sam Mendes is ''75 per cent'' sure he will direct the next James Bond film.The 'Skyfall' filmmaker has allegedly revoked his decision not to direct the 24th instalment of the popular spy franchise now screenwriter...
Pre-teen Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis and Skyfall actress Naomie Harris are set to be honoured by Essence magazine editors at its annual Black Women in Hollywood event.The nine-year-old child star, the youngest actor ever to...
Daniel Craig thinks Rihanna would make a good Bond girl - because she's ''dirty''.The 44-year-old actor - who reprises his role as James Bond in the latest film in the series, 'Skyfall' - believes the...
Javier Bardem became the latest celebrity to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (08.11.12).The 'Skyfall' actor - who is married to fellow Spanish star Penelope Cruz with whom he shares...
Daniel Craig attends the BAFTA Britannia Awards in Los Angeles on the eve of Skyfall's US releaseA host of big names made an appearance in Los Angeles as the British Academy of Film and Television...
Daniel Craig and wife Rachel Weisz shared a rare moment of public intimacy at the 2012 Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wednesday evening (November 8, 2012). The British couple were attending the...
Daniel Craig wants ''to get out'' of playing James Bond.The 44-year-old actor - who reprised his role as the suave spy for the third time in 'Skyfall' - is keen to quit the role, despite...
Daniel Craig gorged on Turkish food to celebrate wrapping on 'Skyfall'. The 44-year-old actor reprised his role as James Bond for the third time in the 23rd movie in the franchise, and when filming finished...
Idris Elba has been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.The 'Prometheus' actor is in talks with producer Barbara Broccoli to take over from Daniel as the iconic British spy in the future, making...
Last night, the Royal Premiere of the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first ever James Bond movie,...
Amanda Wakeley says it was ''fantastic'' dressing two Bond girls.The designer provided outfits for Dame Judi Dench (M) and Naomie Harris (Eve) in the 23rd instalment of the 007 franchise, 'Skyfall', and is thrilled she...
For some people, having a label over your head for the rest of your career would hardly seem like the most appealing thing in the world, however Quantum of Solace star Gemma Arterton has admitted...
Daniel Craig took the blame when Naomie Harris got things wrong while filming 'Skyfall'.Naomie stars alongside the actor in the latest James Bond film, and found him to be as much of a gentleman as...
As anticipation builds for release of the new James Bond film Skyfall, Daniel Craig has been telling anyone who'll listen that the latest Bond girls are as good as any to feature in the famous...