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Nia Dacosta Sought Advice From Other Marvel Filmmakers - And One In Particular Was Very Helpful
Nia DaCosta spoke to "a lot of Marvel directors" before agreeing to helm 'The Marvels.The 33-year-old filmmaker wanted some advice and guidance before joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe so turned to the likes of 'Black...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 November 2023
Creed 3 Delayed Until 2023
The release of 'Creed 3' has been delayed until 2023.The third movie in the 'Rocky' spin-off series had initially been due to hit cinemas in November, but Variety.com now reports the film's launch date has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2022
Sylvester Stallone Slams Rocky Producer Over Ownership Rights
Sylvester Stallone admits the ownership rights for the 'Rocky' franchise are a "painful subject".The 76-year-old actor created and starred in the money-spinning film franchise - but he's now taken to social media to hit out...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2022
Tessa Thompson Had More Freedom On Creed Iii
Tessa Thompson had "more freedom to improvise" in 'Creed III'.The 38-year-old actress reprises her role as Bianca Taylor – the love interest of Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) – in the latest 'Rocky' spin-off and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 July 2022
Marvel Stars Need To Be Willing To Laugh At Themselves, Says Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson thinks Marvel stars can't be afraid to "make a fool out of [themselves]".The 38-year-old actress stars as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Tessa believes she can't take herself too seriously in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2022
Kieron L. Dyer 'Doesn't Know' What The Future Holds With Marvel
Kieron L. Dyer has "no idea" what the future holds for him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The actor stars as Axl in 'Thor: Love and Thunder', but Kieron insists he doesn't know when or where...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2022
Natalie Portman Delighted To See More Female Superheroes
Natalie Portman is delighted to see more female superheroes appearing in Marvel movies.The 41-year-old star plays Jane Foster/Mighty Thor in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and is pleased that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 July 2022
Natalie Portman Felt Like 'New Kid' And 'Veteran' On Thor Love And Thunder Set
Natalie Portman felt like a "newbie" and a "veteran" all at once on the set of 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.The 41-year-old actress - who has returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Jane Foster/Mighty...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 July 2022
Chris Hemsworth Hails Thor's Evolution
Chris Hemsworth thinks Thor is a constantly evolving character.The 38-year-old actor first played the iconic superhero in 2011 and since then, Chris thinks Thor has been different in every subsequent movie.He reflected: "Where we started...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2022
Valkyrie’S Sexuality Was A Big Topic Of Conversation, Says Tessa Thompson
Valkyrie's sexuality was a "big topic of conversation" among the makers of 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.Tessa Thompson has reprised the role of Valkyrie in the Taika Waititi-directed Marvel movie, and she's revealed that her character's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2022
Chris Hemsworth's Kids Cameo In Thor: Love And Thunder
Chris Hemsworth's kids make a cameo in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.The Hollywood star who plays the titular role of the former king of Asgard in the Marvel Cinematic Universe flick has revealed two of his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 June 2022
Nia Dacosta Will Direct The Water Dancer
Nia DaCosta is to direct 'The Water Dancer'.The 32-year-old filmmaker has been tapped to helm the adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates' best-selling novel.The movie is backed by MGM and will be produced by Brad Pitt's Plan...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2022
Florence Pugh Favours 'Feeling Good' Over Wearing Designer Brands
Florence Pugh doesn’t care about the branding of her clothes. The ‘Midsommar’ star - who is the face of American apparel brand J. Crew's The Art of Getting Dressed campaign - is known to sport...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 15 February 2022
Tessa Thompson Felt 'Validated' Being Seeing Black Models In Magazines
Tessa Thompson felt “validated” by seeing someone with her skin tone in magazines growing up. The ‘Passing’ star - who was recently named as the new face of Armani Beauty - remembers feeling “seen” by...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 25 January 2022
Tessa Thompson Hints At Romance In Thor: Love And Thunder
Tessa Thompson has suggested that the romance in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' will be different from past Marvel movies.The 38-year-old actress is set to play Valkyrie – the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) first LGBTQ character...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 January 2022
Tessa Thompson Named New Face Of Armani Beauty
Tessa Thompson is fronting the new Armani Beauty campaign. The ‘Passing’ star has praised the band's rich "variety of shades" as she explained why she was keen on the collaboration as she was unveiled as...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 21 January 2022
Peter Dinklage To Be Honoured With Performer Tribute At Gotham Awards
Peter Dinklage will be honoured at this year's Gotham Awards. The ‘Game of Thrones’ star, 52, will be given a Performer Tribute at the 2021 Gotham Awards in New York City on November 29 in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2021
Tessa Thompson: Passing Feels 'Hitchcockian'
Tessa Thompson's new movie 'Passing' felt "almost Hitchcockian".The 38-year-old star portrays Irena in Rebecca Hall's directorial debut - which features two childhood friends who reconnect as adults, with one "passing" as a white woman -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2021
Tessa Thompson Leads Cast Of The Listener
Tessa Thompson will lead the cast of 'The Listener'.The 38-year-old actress stars in the contained movie that has been directed by Steve Buscemi and was filmed in Los Angeles across August and September.The flick tells...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2021
The Bodyguard Remake On The Way
'The Bodyguard' is being remade.Lawrence Kasdan, who was the writer and producer of the 1992 movie is to produce a new version of the film for Warner Bros. Pictures, with the Kasdan Pictures executive joined...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2021
Russell Crowe Confirms Which Character He's Playing In Thor: Love And Thunder
Russell Crowe has let slip that he's playing Zeus in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.The 57-year-old actor was confirmed last month to have joined the hotly-awaited Marvel sequel after being spotted on set with other cast...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2021
Russell Crowe Boards Thor: Love And Thunder
Russell Crowe has joined the cast of 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.The 56-year-old actor was reportedly spotted on set with some of the cast members of the hotly-awaited Marvel sequel, and now it has been confirmed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2021
Brie Larson Teases New Project With Tessa Thompson
Brie Larson has hinted that she has working on a project with Tessa Thompson.The pair star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Captain Marvel and Valkyrie respectively and briefly shared the screen in 'Avengers: Endgame'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2021
Matt Damon Joins Cast Of Thor: Love And Thunder
Matt Damon has joined the cast of 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.The 50-year-old actor has arrived in Sydney, Australia where he will quarantine for two weeks before production begins on the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster.In a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 January 2021
Michael B Jordan Confirmed To Direct Creed Iii
Michael B. Jordan is to direct 'Creed III'. That's according to his co-star Tessa Thompson, who joked she is going to tell him to "dial down the sexiness" when he is directing her on set,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2020
Jaimie Alexander To Reprise Sif Role In Thor: Love And Thunder
Jaimie Alexander is set to reprise her role as Sif in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.According to Deadline, the 36-year-old actress will return as the superhero in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe flick. Sources also suggest...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 December 2020
Tessa Thompson Embraced Sylvie's Love Wardrobe
Tessa Thompson loved her character's wardrobe in 'Sylvie's Love'.The 37-year-old actress stars in the titular role in the romantic drama - which is set in the 1950s - and she loved the experience of wearing...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 December 2020
Michael B. Jordan Could Direct Creed 3
Michael B. Jordan is being considered to direct 'Creed 3'.The 33-year-old star is being considered to helm the latest film in the 'Rocky' spin-off series, in which he also plays the titular boxer Adonis 'Donnie'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2020
Janelle Monae 'Uncovering' More On Sexuality
Janelle Monae is always ''uncovering'' more about her sexuality.The 'Hidden Figures' actress - who has previously been romantically linked with Tessa Thompson - identifies as queer and explained she views the label as a way...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 September 2020
Tessa Thompson: Sylvie's Love Felt 'Impactful'
Tessa Thompson felt that making 'Sylvie's Love' was ''impactful''.The 36-year-old actress stars in and serves as an executive producer on the film, which sees a black couple - Sylvie (Thompson) and Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha) -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2020
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