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Steve Carell Wants Kristen Wiig In All His Movies

Steve Carell would love to work with Kristen Wiig on every movie.The two actors first starred together in 2010's 'Date Night' and have since made five movies together including comedy sequel 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues'.Now they have teamed up...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Jon Watts Was Perfect Choice For Spider-Man: Homecoming

Amy Pascal says Jon Watts was the perfect choice to direct 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' because he has something ''really rare and different''.The 'Cop Car' filmmaker was brought into the helm the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and Pascal knew...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Pierce Brosnan Will Sing In Mamma Mia 2

Pierce Brosnan has confirmed he will be singing in 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!'The 64-year-old actor starred as Sam Carmichael alongside Meryl Streep in the first movie, 2008's 'Mamma Mia!', and was criticised for his vocal abilities in the...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Richard Hammond Thought He'd "Had It" In 'The Grand Tour' Horror Crash

Richard Hammond has spoken publicly for the first time since the horror car crash in which he was lucky to escape with little more than a fractured knee, admitting that he thought he was going to die.The 48 year old...

By Ed Biggs on 29 June 2017

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Tom Holland Confirms Marvel Fan Theory About His Spider-Man Character

Spider-Man star Tom Holland has delighted fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by confirming that his character has been linked with the franchise since 2010, giving credence to a long-standing fan theory.The rumour generated from a moment in the 2010...

By Ed Biggs on 29 June 2017

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Sharon Osbourne Forced To Miss 'The X Factor' Auditions Because Of Back Pain

Sharon Osbourne has been replaced by Alesha Dixon at auditions for the upcoming series of ‘The X Factor’, after she was forced to pull out of work commitments due to back pain.Dixon has only recently finished her regular stint on...

By Ed Biggs on 29 June 2017

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Troy Duffy To Helm New Psychological Thriller

Troy Duffy is making his return to directing for the first time in nearly a decade on 'The Blood Spoon Council'.The 46-year-old filmmaker doesn't have the most prolific directorial CV with just two films under his belt - 'The Boondock...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Halle Berry Claims Her Oscar Win "Meant Nothing" For Diversity

Halle Berry made history back in 2002 when she won the best actress Oscar for her acclaimed role in Monster’s Ball – but, 15 years later, she has said that it has “meant nothing” for wider diversity in the movie...

By Ed Biggs on 29 June 2017

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Jason Statham Turned Down Marvel Role

Jason Statham was close to landing a role in a Marvel movie but ''it didn't work out''.The 49-year-old actor was linked to the Netflix 'Daredevil' TV series to play Bullseye but 'The Transporter' star was approached for a bigger role...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Ben Hardy 'cast As Roger Taylor In Bohemian Rhapsody'

Ben Hardy has been cast as Roger Taylor in an upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic.The 26-year-old actor - who starred in BBC soap 'EastEnders' before making his film debut as Archangel in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' - is reportedly set to play the...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Sam Taylor-Johnson: ''Fifty Shades Of Grey Was A Rough Ride'

Sam Taylor-Johnson endured a ''rough ride'' creating 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. The 50-year-old filmmaker worked on the first instalment on the erotic franchise, but decided not to return to direct 'Fifty Shades Darker' because she felt she needed to ''take...

By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2017

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Popular Sitcom Miranda In Talks For A Revival

Popular BBC sitcom, Miranda, looks like it’s in talks to return to our screens after a two and half year break. The comedy show is one of a number of shows that moved from BBC One to BBC Two due...

By Charlotte Court on 28 June 2017

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Michelle Rodriguez Suggests She May Quit 'Fast And Furious' Movies Over Lack Of Female Roles

Michelle Rodriguez has threatened to quit the Fast and Furious movie franchise unless the producers improve the quality of roles offered to female actors.The 38 year old star, who has played street racer Leticia ‘Letty’ Ortiz in five of the...

By Ed Biggs on 28 June 2017

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Michael Nyqvist Has Died With Three Posthumous Films On The Way

Cancer has taken yet another screen great this week. Michael Nyqvist is announced to have passed away from his battle with the disease at the age of 56 in Stockholm. He was filming a movie about the 2000 K-141 Kursk...

By Holly Williams on 28 June 2017

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Jessica Henwick Will Return For 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7

'Game Of Thrones' fans have had quite the wait for the series' seventh season, with the debut episode pushed back around two months later than the show would usually premiere. With just seven episodes making up season 7 as opposed...

By Daniel Falconer on 28 June 2017

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David Harbour Teases "Cover-Up" In 'Stranger Things' Season 2

There's no denying the incredible success 'Stranger Things' saw when the new Netflix original series hit the streaming platform towards the end of 2016. Bringing the fictional town of Hawkins to viewers, a brand new sci-fi world was opened up...

By Daniel Falconer on 28 June 2017

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Hugh Jackman To Play Senator Gary Hart In The Frontrunner

Hugh Jackman is to play American politician Gary Hart in 'The Frontrunner' film. The 48-year-old actor - who most recently starred in 'Logan', his final big screen outing as superhero Wolverine - will portray the real-life politician-and-diplomat in Jason Reitman's...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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Lena Dunham And Jenni Konner To Create Toni Erdmann Remake

Lena Dunham is reportedly in talks to write the script for the remake of 'Toni Erdmann' alongside her 'Girls' cohort Jenni Konner. Lena, 31, and Jenni - who created the HBO series together - are set to re-write the 2016...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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Billy Crudup Is A 'big Fan' Of Naomi Watts

Billy Crudup is a ''big fan'' of Naomi Watts.The 48-year-old actor has admitted he has a huge soft spot for his 48-year-old 'Gypsy' co-star and has praised her as ''spectacularly talented'' star who boasts an ''ambitious'' career.Speaking about the 'The...

By Clive King on 28 June 2017

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Johnny Galecki Praises Fire Services After California Property Burns Down

Johnny Galecki was faced with some seriously bad news earlier this week when his beloved ranch in California caught fire and burnt down. Fortunately, he wasn't on the property at the time and was therefore unharmed, but he is just...

By Holly Williams on 28 June 2017

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Robert Downey Jr. Too Short For Thelma And Louise

Robert Downey Jr. missed out starring in 'Thelma and Louise' because he was deemed to be ''too short''.The Hollywood actor auditioned for the role of beefcake drifter J.D. in the iconic 1991 road movie, which was directed by Sir Ridley...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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Michelle Rodriguez Threatens Fast And Furious Exit

Michelle Rodriguez has threatened to leave 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise.The 38-year-old actress has appeared as Letty Ortiz in six of the eight films in the popular action movie franchise, but has said she might be stepping down from...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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The Batman Could Be A Film Noir

Matt Reeves has teased 'The Batman' will be like a film noir crime drama focusing on the superhero's detective skills.The 'War For The Planet Of The Apes' filmmaker was announced in February this year to be helming the DC Extended...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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Edgar Wright Envisioned Making Baby Driver 22 Years Ago

Edgar Wright first had the idea for 'Baby Driver' 22 years ago.The 43-year-old movie-maker has revealed he was inspired to make the new action movie more than two decades ago, but because he was still an up-and-coming director living in...

By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2017

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Warner Bros Working On Superman: Red Son Movie?

Warner Bros want to see a 'Superman: Red Son' movie made.The film studio are reportedly keen to make a film based on the Superman comic book, penned by Mark Millar, which follows the story of Superman if he was raised...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Jake Busey Teases Predator Role

Jake Busey will play the son of his father's character in 'The Predator'.The 46-year-old actor has confirmed a link between the upcoming science fiction film and at least one of its predecessors, 1990's 'Predator 2', as Jake is set to...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Lily Collins Craves Role In Downton Abbey Movie

Lily Collins is eager to land a role in the 'Downton Abbey' movie.The 28-year-old actress has revealed she's already spoken to her agent about securing a part in the much-discussed movie adaptation of the popular TV series, and would jump...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Ruth Negga: I Never Acted As A Child

Ruth Negga never acted as a child.The 35-year-old star, who has appeared in films such as 'Capital Letters', 'Isolation' and 'Breakfast on Pluto', never appeared on the stage during her younger years - but she always dreamed of making it...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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What Do The Critics Think Of 'War For The Planet Of The Apes'?

Andy Serkis returns to the role of Caesar in upcoming film 'War For The Planet Of The Apes'; the sequel to the 2014 release 'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes'. Starring opposite Woody Harrelson as a Colonel intent on...

By Daniel Falconer on 27 June 2017

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Tom Holland Wants Unused Villains Throughout His 'Spider-Man' Journey

In just under two weeks, Spider-Man's first solo venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be seen by MCU fans across the globe, as the web-slinging superhero (played by Tom Holland) swoops onto the big screen in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'.Tom Holland...

By Daniel Falconer on 27 June 2017

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George R R Martin Teases 'Game Of Thrones' Spin-Offs

Set to conclude with its eighth season and, with its seventh season right around the corner, fans of HBO fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' - based on the uncompleted novel series 'A Song of Ice & Fire' by George R...

By Daniel Falconer on 27 June 2017

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Stephen Amell Wants Funnier 'Arrow' In Season 6

Through five seasons now, actor Stephen Amell has taken the lead role as the DC superhero the Green Arrow, in the hit CW series 'Arrow'. Finding such success, the show has gone on to spawn a number of other series...

By Daniel Falconer on 27 June 2017

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James Wan Not Directing The Conjuring 3

James Wan might not be directing 'The Conjuring 3'.The director and producer helmed the first two movies in franchise but it seems he might not be in charge for the third movie ordered by Warner Bros. Studios because of his...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Jon Watts To Helm Spider-Man: Homecoming 2

Jon Watts is likely to return to direct 'Spider-Man: Homecoming 2'.The 35-year-old filmmaker impressed studio bosses with the ''wonderful'' job he's done on the new movie - which stars Tom Holland as the web-slinging superhero - and executives admit they...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Ryan Reynolds Starts Filming Deadpool 2

Ryan Reynolds has started filming 'Deadpool 2'. The 40-year-old actor has reprised his role as the titular anti-hero in the second instalment of the fantasy film, and the Canadian hunk has announced on social media he has already finished shooting...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Robert Downey Jr: Marvel Movies Are 'well Thought Out'

Robert Downey Jr. will continue to appear in Marvel movies for as long as they are ''well thought out''.The 52-year-old actor has become well known for his portrayal of Tony Stark and his crime fighting alter ego Iron Man since...

By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2017

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Here's How Fans Are Enjoying The 20th Anniversary Of Harry Potter

Harry Potter fans everywhere are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' with cool Facebook features, new releasese on Pottermore and a sweet message from JK Rowling.JK Rowling at the 2017 BAFTAsExplore the...

By Holly Williams on 26 June 2017

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Alison Brie On "Refreshing" 'GLOW' Role

Bringing a fictional world of 80s female wrestling to the small screen, and with inspiration from the original series that spanned 104 episodes, comes Netflix original comedy series 'GLOW'. Led by Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin, the show is all...

By Daniel Falconer on 26 June 2017

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'Game Of Thones' Cast Singing 'I Will Survive' Is The Most Ironic Thing Ever

'Game Of Thrones' fans have gotten to experience a wonderful taste of irony with a viral video featuring the cast 'singing' along to Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit 'I Will Survive'. It must've have taken some 'GoT' lover a long time...

By Holly Williams on 26 June 2017

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Steve Carell And Kristen Wiig Didn't Record Despicable Me 3 Together

Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig didn't record a single scene together for 'Despicable Me 3'.The 54-year-old actor has revealed that the pair recorded all their voice parts separately for the new animated sequel, but he always had an idea in...

By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2017

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David Tennant Doesn't Think Olivia Colman Could Be Next 'Doctor Who'

David Tennant isn't an actor who's afraid of chatting and speculating about the future of BBC sci-fi series 'Doctor Who'; after all, he did serve as the 10th iteration of the character, bringing his own unique skills to the show...

By Daniel Falconer on 26 June 2017

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Kate Nash Stars In Wrestling Drama 'GLOW'

Since the release of her 2007 debut album, Kate Nash has largely faded into obscurity with her follow-up records taking her brand of unconventional pop out of the mainstream. But now she's set to make a name for herself as...

By Holly Williams on 26 June 2017

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Madchen Amick Teases New Villain For 'Riverdale' Season 2

As one of this year's most talked about new shows and surprise television hits, Archie Comics live-action adaptation 'Riverdale' beat the odds, introducing a slew of intriguing and exciting characters that fans of the comics have known for some time....

By Daniel Falconer on 26 June 2017

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IT Remake Is Given An R-rating

The reboot of Stephen King's 'IT' has been given an R-rating.The remake of the 1990 cult-classic starring Tim Curry is being helmed by 'Mama' director Andres Muschietti and Collider reports that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has given...

By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2017

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Ron Howard: I've Been Around Star Wars From The Beginning

Ron Howard has been around 'Star Wars' since the ''beginning''. The 'Inferno' filmmaker has stepped in to helm the Han Solo spin-off movie - which focuses on the origins of the Rebel Alliance leader, played by Alden Ehrenreich - after...

By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2017

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Tom Holland Wants Marvel To Feature Venom

Tom Holland wants Venom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).The 21-year-old actor is the current face of Peter Parker and his web slinging alter ego Spider-Man in the Marvel series of movies, and has said that whilst he doesn't think...

By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2017

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Michael Keaton Explains The Appeal Of Villainous Characters

Michael Keaton admits most actors are drawn towards ''villainous characters''.The 65-year-old star has been cast as criminally-minded Vulture in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and Michael concedes there is an allure to playing the bad guy.He shared: ''I think actors tend to be...

By Bang Showbiz on 26 June 2017

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'Avengers: Infinity War' Will Be Final Chapter For Some Characters

There's no denying the incredible success the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen. Whether you're a huge fan of Captain America, an Iron Man loyalist or something in-between, you'd be hard-pressed to say you've never sat down and enjoyed at least...

By Daniel Falconer on 25 June 2017

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Netflix Cancel 'Girlboss' After One Season

It's official: 'Girlboss' won't be returning for a second season at Netflix. The streaming platform have decided that they won't be moving forward with future episodes of the original comedy, with the axe falling on the show after taking out...

By Daniel Falconer on 25 June 2017

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'Wonder Woman' Flies Past $300 Million At US Box Office

Patty Jenkins can rest assured that she's done a fantastic job in the Director's Chair for the latest DC Extended Universe movie release, 'Wonder Woman', as the Gal Gadot-led film has now topped $300 million in the US box office...

By Daniel Falconer on 25 June 2017

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Chris Martin and the rest of Coldplay perform live onstage at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, where they played to...