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Gervais Hit With Plagiarism Lawsuit
Funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has been accused of stealing the idea for his hit book FLANIMALS in a new legal spat.British writer/artist John Savage claims Gervais' Flanimals, an animated series about imaginary animals, is based on...
By WENN on 12 August 2010
Gervais Supports Carell's Office Exit
RICKY GERVAIS refused to talk STEVE CARELL out of leaving the U.S. version of THE OFFICE - despite his departure scuppering lucrative syndication deals.Carell has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the series since 2005,...
By WENN on 01 July 2010
Chris Rock Jealous Of Gervais
Chris Rock is jealous of Ricky Gervais.The comedian-and-actor - who was voted as the fifth greatest stand-up act of all time by Comedy Central - has admitted he gets envious of 'The Office' star's talents....
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2010
Steve Carell To Leave Office?
Steve Carell is set to leave 'The Office'.The actor - who plays Michael Scott, the overbearing boss of a paper mill, in the US version of the comedy show originally written by Ricky Gervais -...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 April 2010
Gervais Invited Back To Host The Golden Globes
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS is to return as the host of the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.Despite reports suggesting The Office creator had upset Globes organisers with some ill-advised gags about Paul MCCartney's divorce and...
By WENN on 28 April 2010
Ricky Gervais' Marriage Refusal Marriage Refusal
Ricky Gervais won't tie the knot because he doesn't believe in God.The comedian - who lives with Jane Fallon, a producer and novelist - said they'd never gotten married because they weren't religious and had...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2010
Golden Globes $500 Gifts
This year's Golden Globe gift bags will be worth $500. Women will receive a Dooney andBourke satchel while the men will get a Tumi duffel bag filled with goodies. Among the items in the women's...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 January 2010
Gervais' Failure Fears
RICKY GERVAIS avoided making a big screen movie for more than ten years - because he was frightened of failure.Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant enjoyed enormous success with their comedy TV series The Office, and...
By WENN on 30 September 2009
Ralph Fiennes Signs Up For Gervais Comedy
RALPH FIENNES has signed up to star in the forthcoming Brit-com THE MEN AT THE PRU, it has been revealed. The actor will take on an as yet unnamed part in the film which is...
By Contributor on 09 April 2009
Master Mind Teams Downey Jr, Fey And Stiller For Cartoon
Robert Downey Jr, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller are in talks to voice the lead characters in a new superhero animation entitled Master Mind.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tropic Thunder co-stars Downey Jr and Stiller,...
By Contributor on 05 February 2009
Gervais Buys New York Apartment
British comedian RICKY GERVAIS has made plans to settle down in New York after purchasing an apartment in the city with his longtime girlfriend JANE FALLON. According to New York City records, Gervais and his...
By WENN on 22 August 2008
Brits Julie Christie And Daniel Day-lewis Take Sag Awards
British actors Julie Christie and Daniel Day-Lewis have won the top acting prizes at the Screen Actors' Guild (SAG) awards.While Christie took the best actress gong for her acclaimed portrayal of a woman facing dementia...
By Contributor on 28 January 2008
Piper To Reprise Pullman Role
Billie Piper is to reprise her role as Sally Lockhart as the BBC confirms a second Philip Pullman adaptation as part of its Christmas TV schedule.The Secret Diary of a Call Girl star will appear...
By Contributor on 27 November 2007
Gervais Hits Back At Diana Concert Critics
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has hit back at critics who ridiculed his performance at this year's Concert For Diana - dismissing it as just a "bad five minutes". The star took to the stage at...
By on 27 November 2007
Carell Claims Gervais Emmy
Funnyman STEVE CARELL has no intention of handing over the Emmy Award he claimed on behalf of pal RICKY GERVAIS - because the Brit wasn't there to accept it. Gervais won his second Emmy earlier...
By WENN on 31 October 2007
Generous Gervais Donates Show Proceeds To Cancer Charity
Comedian RICKY GERVAIS has donated the $400,000 (GBP200,000) proceeds from a stand-up performance in Scotland to a cancer charity. The star was criticised recently for charging fans $75 (GBP37.50) to watch his show at the...
By WENN on 29 August 2007
Gervais: 'I've Stopped Brushing My Teeth To Help Environment'
Funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has come up with the perfect way to help the environment - he has stopped brushing his teeth. The Office star, who appeared at the London leg of the Live Earth concerts...
By WENN on 10 July 2007
Gervais Baffled By Paparazzi Attraction
British comedian RICKY GERVAIS is baffled by paparazzi photographers who pursue him, because he insists his private life is too boring to feature in the gossip columns. The OFFICE star is happily settled with his...
By WENN on 08 March 2007
Gervais Turned Down 80 Movie Roles
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS turned down 80 movies roles after finding fame in hit comedy THE OFFICE. Gervais insists he only now feels like a proper actor after co-starring with BEN STILLER in new movie...
By WENN on 21 December 2006
Gervais Offers Eminem Comedy Career
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has offered EMINEM an alternative career if he tires of rapping - writing comedy television programmes. The star and writer of GRAMMY AWARD-winning TV series THE OFFICE believes the STAN...
By WENN on 30 November 2004
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