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Amy Poehler Enjoyed Ordering Friends Around

Amy Poehler loved ordering her friends around when they made 'Wine Country'.The 48-year-old actress stars opposite pals including Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph in the Netflix movie, which is loosely based on one of their real-life vacations, and, as she...

By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2019

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Karen Gillan's Lengthy Shoot

Karen Gillan doesn't think 'Avengers: Endgame' will ever be finished.The 31-year-old actress will reprise her role as Nebula in the upcoming blockbuster but admitted the film has needed numerous reshoots, prompting the cast to joke they will end up having...

By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2019

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Tom Hughes Praises Dame Judi Dench

Tom Hughes found it a ''real pleasure'' getting to spend time with Dame Judi Dench on 'Red Joan'.The legendary actress portrays Joan Stanley, who was arrested by the British Secret Service for being a traitor who served as a spy...

By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2019

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Charlize Theron 'blessed' To Work With Seth Rogen

Charlize Theron feels ''blessed'' to star with Seth Rogen in 'Long Shot'.The 43-year-old actress has been a ''fan'' of the 38-year-old actor and all his movies for a long time so was delighted to work with him in the comedy.She...

By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2019

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Josh Brolin Had Avengers Ignorance

Josh Brolin claims he didn't know how 'Avengers: Infinity War' ended.The 51-year-old actor's Thanos seemingly destroyed many of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)'s most beloved characters in the 2018 blockbuster but he didn't realise it would be the final scene...

By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2019

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Clint Eastwood To Direct The Ballad Of Richard Jewell?

Clint Eastwood has reportedly held talks about directing 'The Ballad Of Richard Jewell'. The 88-year-old icon has been in negotiations with Disney/Fox about his potential involvement with the project, which focuses on the Olympic Park bombing during the 1996 Atlanta...

By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2019

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Taron Egerton: Rocketman Is 'explicit'

Taron Egerton has admitted the sex scenes in 'Rocketman' are ''pretty explicit''.The 29-year-old actor portrays Sir Elton John opposite Richard Madden as his lover and manager John Reid in the upcoming biopic and he insisted it was important to make...

By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2019

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Jennifer Lawrence Set To Star As A War Veteran In New Movie

Jennifer Lawrence is set to star as a war veteran in her latest movie project. The Oscar-winning star has joined forces with acclaimed theatre director Lila Neugebauer for an as-yet-untitled movie that will see her play the role of a...

By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2019

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Tara Reid Enjoying 'older' Roles

Tara Reid is thankful she's ''finally'' being offered ''older roles''.The 43-year-old actress found herself in a position where she was ''stuck'' because she wasn't young enough to take on the parts she'd previously been known for but filmmakers didn't see...

By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2019

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Danny Boyle Wanted Bowie Biopic

Danny Boyle wanted to make a biopic about David Bowie.The 'Trainspotting' filmmaker and 'Millions' screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce had penned a ''wonderful'' script about the 'Space Oddity' singer - who died of cancer in January 2016 - but the pop...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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Gina Rodriguez's 'main Goal' For Netflix's Someone Great Was Diversity

Gina Rodriguez says her ''main goal'' for her new Netflix film 'Someone Great' was inclusivity. The 34-year-old actress served as producer on the streaming service's recent film which follows a music journalist who recruits her two best friends for one...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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Ma Dong-Seok Joins Marvel's The Eternals Besides Angelina Jolie

Ma Dong-Seok is set to join Angelina Jolie in the cast of Marvel's 'The Eternals'.The 48-year-old actor - best known to UK audiences from 2013 zombie thriller 'Train To Busan' - has reportedly been cast alongside Jolie, 43, in the...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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Richard Curtis Inspired By Ed Sheeran

Richard Curtis thinks his Beatles-inspired comedy 'Yesterday' is ''really about'' Ed Sheeran.The 62-year-old writer's latest film follows Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) who awakes from a blackout to discover he's the only person to know the music of the 'Help' hitmakers...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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Claire Denis Was 'afraid' Of Robert Pattinson Casting In High Life

Claire Denis was ''a little afraid'' of casting Robert Pattinson in 'High Life'.The French filmmaker makes her English-language debut with the science fiction drama, and she admitted while she had some concerns about bringing in such a well-known actor for...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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Taron Egerton Lived With Sir Elton John To Prepare For Rocketman Role

Taron Egerton lived with Sir Elton John to research for 'Rocketman'.The 29-year-old actor plays the 'Your Song' hitmaker in the new biopic about his life and he has revealed he ended up living with John to get to know him...

By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2019

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M. Night Shyamalan Cried Over Bad Glass Reviews

M. Night Shyamalan cried when he heard 'Glass' had poor reviews. The 48-year-old filmmaker admitted that upon learning his superhero movie - which is a sequel to 'Unbreakable' and 'Split' and is the final chapter in his 'Eastrail 177' trilogy...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Timothy Olyphant Recalls 'moment' Shared With Luke Perry On Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

Timothy Olyphant bonded with Luke Perry while filming 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. The pair met for the first time when they were cast as James Stacy and Wayne Maunder in the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film and the 50-year-old...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Tessa Thompson Says Thor: Ragnarok Sequel Has Been Pitched

Tessa Thompson says Marvel are considering another 'Thor' sequel with Taika Waititi returning as director. The 35-year-old actress - who plays Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films opposite Chris Hemsworth as the titular character - confirmed a pitch for...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Maddie Ziegler Cast In Steven Spielberg's West Side Story

Maddie Ziegler is to star in 'West Side Story'.The 16-year-old dancer and actress - who starred in the music video for Sia's 'Chandelier' and 'Elastic Heart' - will play a member of the Jets in Steven Spielberg's upcoming big-screen adaptation...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Kristen Wiig To Reunite With Annie Mumolo To Pen New Comedy

Kristen Wiig is set to reunite with her 'Bridesmaids' co-writer Annie Mumolo on a new comedy. The 45-year-old actress and comedian - who penned the Oscar-nominated comedy script alongside 45-year-old Annie - has re-teamed with the 'Joy' scribe to create...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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John Cena Wanted For Suicide Squad Sequel

John Cena is reportedly being eyed for a role in the 'Suicide Squad' sequel.According to Variety, the WWE star-and-actor is reportedly in talks to join James Gunn's follow-up to the 2016 DC ensemble movie.It's not known what part he's wanted...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Olivia Munn Joins Love, Wedding, Repeat

Olivia Munn has joined 'Love, Wedding, Repeat'. The 38-year-old actress will play the female lead in the romantic comedy, which has been written by and will be directed by Dean Craig. According to Deadline, Munn will play a character called...

By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2019

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Will Smith Thinks Aladdin Genie Memes Are 'very Funny'

Will Smith thinks memes about the Genie in 'Aladdin' are ''very funny''. The 50-year-old actor has assumed the role of the lamp-dweller in Guy Ritchie's upcoming live-action film and the first look at the character arrived in a teaser trailer...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Stephanie Beatriz Joins In The Heights Musical Adaptation

Stephanie Beatriz has joined the big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical 'In The Heights'. The 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' actress - who plays Detective Rosa Diaz in the hit sitcom - will join the musical adaptation alongside 'Sex and the City' star...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Sarah Paulson Struggled To Prepare For 'Glass' Role

Sarah Paulson found it difficult to prepare for her role in 'Glass'. The 44-year-old actress plays Dr. Ellie Staple, a psychiatrist specialising in delusions of grandeur, in the M. Night Shyamalan superhero movie - which is a sequel to 'Unbreakable'...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Danny Boyle To Reunite With Irvine Welsh On Alan McGee Biopic

Danny Boyle is set to reunite with Irvine Welsh on a biopic about Alan McGee. The 62-year-old director - who helmed the 1996 cult classic 'Trainspotting', which was based on the writer's novel - will work with the author to...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Russo Brothers Ask Fans Not To Spoil Avengers: Endgame

Anthony and Joe Russo have urged fans not to spoil the ending of 'Avengers: Endgame'. The acclaimed directing duo - who helmed 'Avengers: Infinity War' -penned a letter to audiences asking them not to reveal any details of the highly-anticipated...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Jon Watts In Talks To Direct Michael B. Jordan In Methuselah

Jon Watts is in talks to direct Michael B. Jordan in 'Methuselah'. The 37-year-old filmmaker has entered negotiations with Warner Bros. to ''re-develop'' and helm the film based on the Biblical story of Methuselah - the Man of the Javelin...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Travis Knight To Direct Six Billion Dollar Man

Travis Knight is set to direct 'Six Billion Dollar Man'.The 45-year-old filmmaker will sit in the director's chair for the upcoming sci-fi project according to Variety, following his recent success at the helm of 'Transformers' franchise production 'Bumblebee' last year.'Six...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Jennifer Lawrence's Big Screen Return Announced

Jennifer Lawrence will make her big screen comeback in a drama helmed by acclaimed theater director Lila Neugebauer.The 'mother!' actress decided to take a career break in 2017, but Deadline reports that she is gearing up for her return with...

By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2019

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Liam Cunningham Joins Bank Heist Thriller Way Down

Liam Cunningham has joined the cast of 'Way Down'.The 57-year-old actor - who plays Sir Davos Seaworth in the hit HBO series 'Game of Thrones' - will star in the upcoming bank heist thriller, which will be helmed by Jaume...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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George Harrison Financed Life Of Brian Because He 'wanted To See It'

George Harrison remortgaged his house to finance Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' because he ''wanted to see it''. Sir Michael Palin revealed that after EMI got ''cold feet'' about the classic 1979 comedy - which follows Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman)...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Mark Ruffalo Didn't Know Whether The Hulk Would Survive 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Mark Ruffalo had no idea whether The Hulk survived the end of 'Avengers: Infinity War'.'Avengers: Endgame' hits the big screen this month after 'Infinity War' saw half the heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned to dust - including favorites...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Keanu Reeves Was Blacklisted From Fox For 14 Years

Keanu Reeves was once blacklisted from Fox for 14 years.The 54-year-old actor has claimed that the studio stopped him appearing in any of their films after he turned down a role in 'Speed 2' - after the first edition in...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Lucy Hale To Star In Sons Of The South

Lucy Hale is to star in Spike Lee's new civil rights drama 'Sons of the South'. The 29-year-old actress will appear alongside Lucas Till in the upcoming movie, which is based on the Bob Zellner autobiography 'The Wrong Side of...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Jennifer Lopez Confirms Hustlers Release Date

Jennifer Lopez has confirmed the release date for 'Hustlers'.The 49-year-old singer and actress is both producing and starring in the upcoming drama film, which is based on 'The Hustlers at Scores' by Jessica Pressler, and follows the story of a...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Michelle Yeoh Cast In Avatar Sequels

Michelle Yeoh has been cast in the 'Avatar' sequels. The 'Crazy Rich Asians' star will take on the major role of scientist Dr. Karina Mogue in the next instalments of the blockbuster sci-fi movies.The franchise's director, James Cameron commented: ''Throughout...

By Bang Showbiz on 16 April 2019

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Jim Broadbent To Star In A Boy Called Christmas

Jim Broadbent and Dame Maggie Smith are set to star in Netflix's 'A Boy Called Christmas'.The two former 'Harry Potter' stars are set to appear on screen together once again, as they've both landed roles in the live-action family movie...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Margot Robbie Confirms Birds Of Prey Has Wrapped Filming

Margot Robbie has confirmed that 'Birds Of Prey' has wrapped up filming.The 28-year-old actress announced through her production company Lucky Champ's Instagram account that the upcoming all-female DC superhero movie 'Birds Of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Sean Gunn 'knew' His Brother James Was 'cut Out' For Guardians Of The Galaxy

James Gunn's brother Sean ''knew from the beginning'' that the director was ''really cut out'' for 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.The 52-year-old director was recently re-hired by Disney to helm the third instalment in the Marvel trilogy after being fired when...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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J.J. Abrams Refused To Replace Carrie Fisher In Star Wars: Episode IX

J.J. Abrams says it would have been ''impossible'' to recast Carrie Fisher's role in 'Star Wars: Episode IX'. The actress passed away at the age of 60 in 2016 after having filmed her role as General Leia Organa in just...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Shazam! Tops Box Office Two Weeks In A Row

'Shazam!' has topped the box office for its second weeks in a row. The DC Extended Universe film dominated the international box office again this week, generating $35.9 million from 79 overseas markets, after pulling in over $53.5 million in...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Russo Brothers Say Endgame Concludes 'grandest Experiment In Movie History'

Anthony and Joe Russo say 'Avengers: Endgame' is the ''conclusion of the grandest experiment in movie history''. The acclaimed directing duo - who helmed 'Avengers: Infinity War' - boasted that the highly-anticipated flick, which wraps up the third phase of...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Emma Thompson Urges Better Treatment Of Writers In Hollywood

Dame Emma Thompson wants better treatment for writers in Hollywood. The 60-year-old actress explained that many big budget movies begin shooting before the screenplay is finished because they want to start filming immediately once a big star is attached to...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Katherine Jenkins To Make Major Acting Debut Alongside Johnny Depp

Katherine Jenkins will make her big screen debut alongside Johnny Depp.The 38-year-old Welsh mezzo-soprano singer has been cast in the World War II drama 'Minamata' by her husband Andrew Levitas, in the role of Millie.The movie sees Johnny portray the...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Bohemian Rhapsody Passes $900 Million

'Bohemian Rhapsody' has surpassed $900 million in ticket sales.The Queen biopic - which starred Rami Malek in the role of the iconic late rocker Freddie Mercury - may have been released way back in October, but it seems the flick...

By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2019

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Carl Weathers To Star In The Mandalorian

Carl Weathers is to star in 'The Mandalorian'.The 'Rocky' star is to appear in the new 'Star Wars' series, which will premiere on Disney+ in November 2019.Speaking about his character Greif Marda at the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, he...

By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2019

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge Working On Bond 25 Script

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is working on the script for Bond 25.The 33-year-old actress and writer - best known for creating and starring in BBC Three's 'Fleabag' as well as producing and writing 'Killing Eve' - has been drafted in to help...

By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2019

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Star Wars Set For A Hiatus, Says Disney Boss

'Star Wars' films are set for a ''hiatus''.Disney boss Robert Iger has confirmed that the money-spinning franchise's production schedule will slow down dramatically after the release of the J.J. Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'.He told Bloomberg: ''We will...

By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2019

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Chris Hemsworth Cast In Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back Reboot

Chris Hemsworth has been cast in the 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' reboot.The 35-year-old actor - who is best-known for starring as Thor in the Marvel superhero movies - has been added to the cast of Kevin Smith's upcoming...

By Bang Showbiz on 14 April 2019

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Vanessa Hudgens at the 2018 American Music Awards held at Microsoft Theater in LA. Leading this year's winners were Taylor...