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Ben Whishaw Reveals His Acting Inspiration
Ben Whishaw felt inspired to become an actor after watching a Samuel Beckett play.The 43-year-old star has revealed that he quit university and decided to pursue an acting career after watching 'Waiting for Godot'.Ben -...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2023
Dame Judi Dench Made Accidental Naked Call
Dame Judi Dench accidentally made a naked phone call to two fellow actors.The 88-year-old actress' daughter, Finty Williams, had called her and asked her to wish Chris Logan a happy birthday just as she was...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 November 2023
Paddington In Peru Heading To Cinemas In 2024
'Paddington in Peru' is heading to UK cinemas on November 8, 2024. The third movie of the film franchise will hit the UK more than two months ahead of the US, when the motion picture...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2023
New ‘Paddington’ Movie ‘Shooting Despite Hollywood Strike’
The new ‘Paddington’ movie is reportedly shooting despite the strike that has brought Hollywood to a standstill. ‘Paddington in Peru’ starring Ben Whishaw, 42, is said to be filming in the UK as part of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2023
Jennifer Connelly Joins Comedy Movie Bad Behaviour
Jennifer Connelly is set to star in the independent comedy movie 'Bad Behaviour'.The 51-year-old actress will appear on-screen alongside Ben Whishaw and Alice Englert, who has written the movie and will also direct the project.They...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2022
Spider-man: No Way Home Nominated For National Film Awards UK Gong
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is up for Best International Film at the 8th annual National Film Awards UK.The superhero blockbuster, which stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, has been recognised by the National Film Academy in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 April 2022
Ben Whishaw Wants Gay Actor To Play James Bond
Ben Whishaw would love to see a gay actor to play James Bond.The 'No time To Die' actor - who reprises his role as Q in the latest 007 blockbuster - has weighed in on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 September 2021
Daniel Craig Was Ready To Quit Bond Before No Time To Die
Daniel Craig was ready to quit playing James Bond before 'No Time To Die'.The 53-year-old actor will make his fifth and final appearance as 007 in the upcoming movie but has revealed that he did...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2021
Paddington 3 Filming Set For 2022
'Paddington 3' is set to start filming early next year.StudioCanal has announced the third instalment of the live-action and animated film series - which is based on Michael Bond's Paddington Bear character - will start...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 July 2021
Ben Whishaw: It Was 'Quite Moving' To Star In No Time To Die
Ben Whishaw found it "quite moving" to feature in Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond in 'No Time To Die'.The 40-year-old star returns to the role of Q in the hotly-anticipated 007 flick, which...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 June 2021
Ben Whishaw Unsure About Bond Future
Ben Whishaw will "accept" the producer's decision if he's not hired for any more James Bond movies.The 40-year-old actor has portrayed gadget master Q in three films in the franchise and though he adores the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2021
Ben Whishaw’S Bond Struggle
Ben Whishaw found making ‘No Time To Die’ a “difficult journey”.The 40-year-old actor reprised his role as Q in the latest James Bond movie – which is now due for release in April 2021, having...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2020
Judi Dench Hates Her Appearance In Cats
Dame Judi Dench is not a fan of her appearance in 'Cats'.The 85-year-old actress played Old Deuteronomy in the much-maligned big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, which was widely-panned after its release...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 May 2020
Here's What We Know So Far About 'Mary Poppins Returns'
Production has commenced on the highly anticipated Mary Poppins Returns and Walt Disney Studios have finally revealed some exciting plot details.Filming is currently underway at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England and the musical is scheduled...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2017
The Lobster Leads British Independent Film Award Nominations
The movie, about a world where single people are turned into animals if they do not find a mate, is up for Best British Independent Film, Best Actor for Farrell, Supporting Actor and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2015
Saoirse Ronan And Ben Whishaw To Star In The Crucible Revival
The Irish actress and the Skyfall star will make their debuts on the Great White Way in a new production of Arthur Miller's acclaimed 1953 drama about the Salem Witch Trials. Ronan...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2015
New Spectre Trailer Premieres
The first full trailer for 'Spectre' sees Christoph Waltz introduce himself as ''the author'' of James Bond's ''pain''.The much-hyped teaser - the second to have been released since the movie's launch in December - shows...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2015
James Bond Fires Up Classic Flamethrower In Spectre Trailer
Daniel Craig's James Bond uses a classic flamethrower in the new trailer for 'Spectre'The first official TV spot for the highly anticipated new film has been revealed and sees Bond - who is being played...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Brian May: Sacha Baron Cohen Not Involved In Freddie Mercury Biopic, Contrary To Rumours
We know what you're thinking: Sacha Baron Cohen, the master of disguises and impressions, would have been the perfect actor to play Freddie Mercury. But, alas, it wasn't meant to be. Brian May, the guitarist...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2015
Brian May Says Sacha Baron Cohen Won't Be Playing Freddie Mercury In Queen Biopic
Well it was a good idea while it lasted, but it appears Sacha Baron Cohen will not be playing Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Queen biopic after all, guitarist Brian May has confirmed. Queen’s long...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2015
'Spectre' Teaser Trailer Promises More "Secrets" From James Bond's Past Will Be Revealed
A teaser trailer for the upcoming James Bond film Spectre has been released and the film promises to deal more with Bond's past. From what we can glean from the teaser trailer, Spectre is set...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2015
Stephanie Sigman Joins Spectre
Stephanie Sigman has joined the cast of 'Spectre'.The model-turned-actress is set to star in the 24th James Bond film, a post on the movie's official Twitter account confirmed.It read: ''We are pleased to announced that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2015
Stephanie Sigman Joins Spectre
Stephanie Sigman has joined the cast of 'Spectre'.The model-turned-actress is set to star in the 24th James Bond film, a post on the movie's official Twitter account confirmed.It read: ''We are pleased to announced that...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 March 2015
'Paddington' Set To Hit American Cinemas This Weekend
Having taken British cinemas by storm over Christmas, the excellent family comedy Paddington is finally set to hit US theaters this weekend. If you’re unfamiliar with the adventures of the Peruvian bear, let us try...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2015
Daniel Craig Raves About The Cast Of 'Spectre'
"We've spent two years getting this together," said Daniel Craig while discussing the announcement of 'Spectre' "and there's been so much hard work and effort". For his fourth outing in the iconic role of James...
By Stephen Caswell in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 December 2014
Contactmusic.com's 10 Best Films Of 2014
There was unexpected variety and diversity in cinemas this year, including some genre films that broke through the barriers...10) Nightcrawler - Jake Gyllenhaal goes very dark in this creepy black comedy about a man who...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2014
'Paddington' Wins The Box Office For Marmalade
The movie adaptation of Michael Bond's marmalade-loving Paddington bear stories fended off box office competition for a second weekend in the UK, triumphing over two significant challengers for the family holiday movie crown. 'Paddington''s chief...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2014
'Paddington' Storms The UK Box Office
Film company StudioCanal took a big risk in adapting Michael Bond's beloved Paddington bear storybooks for the big screen. Not only did they dare to add a villain (the slinky Nicole Kidman) and some real...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2014
A Very Naughty Bear? Paddington Movie Gets Pg Rating From Bbfc Thanks To 'Innuendo' And 'Dangerous Behaviour'
The long awaited Paddington Bear movie, which opens in UK theatres next weekend (November 28th) has been given a parental guidance reference by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The PG rating was given...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2014
'Paddington': Like A Movie Styled By Wes Anderson, Written By Peter Cook
All the signs suggested Paddington would be rubbish. The script wasn't exactly on Hollywood's black list and Colin Firth voluntarily dropped out of the film after principal photography because the studio decided his voice wasn't...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2014
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