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'I Had Hollywood And I Blew It': Shaun Ryder Could've Been A Big Movie Star
Shaun Ryder claims he could've been a household name in Hollywood.The Happy Mondays star appeared in 1998's 'The Avengers' as Donavan alongside the likes of Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman, but he screwed up his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 June 2020
Oddjob's Bowler Hat Valued At £30,000
A bowler hat worn by Bond villain Oddjob has been valued at £30,000 on 'Antiques Roadshow'.The headgear was worn by Oddjob in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger' and doubled up as a head-slicing weapon for the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2020
Former Bond Girl Honor Blackman Has Died
Former Bond girl Honor Blackman has died.The actress - who famously played Pussy Galore in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger' opposite Sir Sean Connery as 007 - passed away at her home in Lewes, Sussex, South...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 April 2020
Movie Of The Day: 'Goldfinger' Starring Sean Connery
While everyone's busy wondering who might takeover Daniel Craig as James Bond (Gillian Anderson is now a serious frontrunner, at least according to her fans), we're taking the chance to contemplate our favourite 007 of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2016
Madame Tussauds Unveils Bond Waxworks
Madame Tussauds has unveiled wax figures of all six actors who have played James Bond. Brand new waxworks of Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan have joined the likeness of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 October 2015
Morgan Freeman And Sean Connery Top Sexy Voice List
British Airways staff polled American and British passengers on which accents they found the most attractive, and Freeman, who has played the voice of God, was a clear winner. The Brits picked...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2015
Sir Tom Jones: Modern Music 'S**T'
Sir Tom Jones thinks modern music is ''s**t''.The 'Delilah' hitmaker is unimpressed with the current crop of musical talent and believes he would have no problem becoming a star if he was just starting out...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2015
Roger Moore Dismisses Bond Ensemble Movie Rumours
The star, 87, was rumoured to be teaming up with his longtime friend Sir Sean Connery, 85, as well as fellow former 007s George Lazenby, 76, Timothy Dalton, 71 and 62-year-old Pierce Brosnan...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2015
Daniel Craig’S James Bond Drinks More Than Any Of His Predecessors
Daniel Craig’s James Bond drinks more units of alcohol per film than any of his predecessors, according to a report in The Grocer magazine. Craig’s Bond is seen drinking more alcohol than any other Bond...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 September 2015
Gina Lollobrigida Calls For Toyboy Lover To Be Jailed
Javier Rigau y Rafols, who denies charges of fraud and forgery, went on trial in May (15) and faces six years in prison if convicted of falsely obtaining the 1960s screen siren's signature...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2015
Daniel Craig Is The 'Best Bond Of All Time'
Marc Forster thinks Daniel Craig is the ''best Bond'' of all time.The 45-year-old film-maker - who helmed the 2008 Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace' - has claimed Daniel has created the best version of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
Roger Moore Reveals Plan For 'Expendables'-Style Unofficial Bond Movie
Sir Roger Moore, the veteran actor perhaps best known for his stint at portraying James Bond, has made the extraordinary revelation that there are plans afoot for an unofficial James Bond movie similar to The...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 June 2015
Sir Roger Moore Wants Former 007 Actors For Film
Sir Roger Moore wants former James Bond actors to star in an action movie.The 87-year-old star revealed he's been approached by a film studio to develop a movie starring several former 007 actors including Sean...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 June 2015
George Miller: Mel Gibson's Out Of Place For Mad Max Sequels
George Miller thinks it would be ''difficult'' to cast Mel Gibson in 'Mad Max' sequels because he'd look ''out of place''. The 70-year-old director watched the premiere of his new movie alongside the 59-year-old actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2015
Movie Bosses Planning League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Revamp
The film, which was based on a series of graphic novels about a group of Victorian literary characters-turned-superheroes - including Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker, Tom Sawyer and Dorian Gray - was...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen 'Set For A Reboot'
A reboot of 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' is reportedly in the works.The 2003 historical fantasy film - which starred Sir Sean Connery alongside Naseeruddin Shah and Peta Wilson - was originally supposed to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2015
Honor Blackman: Daniel Craig Is Better Bond Than Connery
Honor Blackman thinks Daniel Craig is a better James Bond than Sir Sean Connery. The 89-year-old actress played Bond girl Pussy Galore opposite Connery in 1964 film 'Goldfinger' but for her Craig has brought more...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 April 2015
Sean Connery Is Scotland's Favourite Actor
The original James Bond star has picked up a quarter of all votes in the Odeon cinema survey, while Tennant claims 17 per cent, and Ewan MCGregor comes in third with 12 per...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2015
Sir Roger Moore Can't Drink Dry Martinis
Sir Roger Moore doesn't drink dry martinis.The 87-year-old actor, who starred as James Bond between 1973 and 1985, has revealed he isn't able to drink his on-screen character's favourite tipple due to his diabetes. However,...
By Clive King on 17 March 2015
Steve Martin Awarded Afi's Life Achievement Award
Steve Martin will receive the "highest honour in film", the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award. The AFI announced the news on their website on Friday (3rd October).Steve Martin has been awarded the AFI Life...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 October 2014
Clive Owen Was Never Offered James Bond Role
Clive Owen was never offered the role of James Bond.The English actor has been heavily linked to the iconic character, especially after his impressive performance in crime thriller 'Croupier', but Owen insists the speculation...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2014
Sean Connery Told To Ditch Accent In Early Career
Sean Connery was urged to ditch his accent at the beginning of his career.The Scottish actor was told his accent was ''off-putting'' by producerAlvin Rakoff who worked on 1950s' TV drama 'Requiem for a Heavyweight'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2014
Sean Connery's Son Directing Golf Film
Sir Sean Connery's son is to direct a golf movie inspired by his father's love of the sport.Actor/director Jason Connery will step behind the camera to take charge of Tommy's Honour, which tells the story...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2014
Sir Sean Connery Is America's Most Popular Brit
Bond icon Sir Sean Connery has topped a new poll to find the most popular British actor in the U.S.The 83-year-old Hollywood veteran has seen off competition from Colin Firth and Daniel Craig to take...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2013
Kendrick Lamar 'Control' Rap: The Best Responses From The Hip-hop World
Big Sean's new track 'Control' was only released on Tuesday but already the rap world is up in arms over guest rapper Kendrick Lamar's 3 minute verse in which he boasts, disses and namechecks other...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2013
John Travolta Wants To Be Bond Villain
John Travolta wants to be a Bond villain.The 'Pulp Fiction' actor wants to star in the 007 series as the bad guy that is trying to take down the world's most famous British Secret Service...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 July 2013
Tamara Ecclestone Marries Jay Rutland
Tamara Ecclestone has married Jay Rutland.The couple - who have been together for five months - tied the knot on the French Riviera yesterday (11.06.13) to kick off a three-day, £3.5 million celebration.The Formula 1...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2013
Sean Connery Campaigning To Save Bahamas Beauty Spots
Sir Sean Connery has thrown his support behind a campaign to save natural beauty spots from development in his adopted home of the Bahamas.The James Bond legend, who filmed two 007 movies in the island...
By WENN on 05 June 2013
Halle Berry Leads James Bond Oscars Tribute
Dame Shirley Bassey and Halle Berry celebrated the 50th anniversary of James Bond at the Oscars.The actress - who played Bond girl Jinx opposite Pierce Brosnan's incarnation of 007 in 'Die Another Day' - led...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 February 2013
Will The Six Spies 'Bond' At The Oscars?
It's less than two weeks until the most prestigious movie awards ceremony - the Academy Awards -takes place on February 24th 2013 and rumours are flying around everywhere about alleged appearances. One of the biggest...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2013
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