Latest Christopher Lee News
Barbara Shelley Dies Aged 88
Barbara Shelley has died at the age of 88.The screen legend was the number one female star of the Hammer Horror films of the 1950s and 1960s and featured in movies such as 'Dracula: Prince...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2021
Seven Book Characters That Will Continue To Dominate The Screen
It seems that roughly half the movies out there have been based on literary works - that's just the way it's always been. Books have been around for centuries longer than film and television, leaving...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2018
The Witch And 9 More Epic Occult Horror Films
The directorial feature debut of Robert Eggers has put the scariness back into witch culture with a critically-acclaimed slow-burning horror that even had Stephen King terrified. 'The Witch' doesn't rely on jumpy moments or grotesque...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2016
Filmmaker Robin Hardy Planning Third Wicker Man Film To Honour Christopher Lee
The veteran filmmaker rose to prominence with his 1973 horror musical The Wicker Man, which starred Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Ekland, and 38 years later, he and Lee reunited to make 2011's...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2015
Johnny Depp Remembers Christopher Lee In Touching Tribute
The Hollywood actor worked with the movie legend, who died on 7 June (15) aged 93, on a number of films over the years, including Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Alice Cooper Missed Chance To Record With Christopher Lee
The movie legend, who died last Sunday (07Jun15) at the age of 93, indulged his love of rock music in his later years by recording a number of heavy metal albums, and Cooper...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 June 2015
Ian Mckellen Writes Tribute To Christopher Lee
Movie legend Lee passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) at the age of 93 following treatment for heart failure and breathing problems, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief from across the movie...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2015
Peter Jackson Pays Tribute To Christopher Lee
The veteran actor passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) at the age of 93 following treatment for heart failure and breathing problems, prompting an outpouring of praise and fond memories when news of the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Christopher Lee Fans Confuse Him For Gandalf In Their Twitter Tributes
It’s been a sad day for many movie fans today as the news of Sir Christopher Lee’s death has filtered through the media. Lee took on a number of incredible characters throughout the decades he...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Peta President Adds Tribute To Christopher Lee
The horror movie icon passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) following three weeks of treatment for heart failure and respiratory problems, but his loss was only made public on Thursday. His death has...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Roger Moore Leads Tributes To Christopher Lee
Sir Roger Moore is ''terribly sad'' to have lost one of his ''oldest friends'' Sir Christopher Lee.The James Bond star was among the first to pay tributes to the star on twitter shortly after learning...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2015
Roger Moore Leads Tributes To Christopher Lee
It was announced on Thursday (11Jun15) that the horror movie star had passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) following three weeks of treatment for heart failure and respiratory problems. The news prompted an...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Sir Christopher Lee Passes Away
Sir Christopher Lee has died aged 93.The London-born actor - who was best known for his role as Count Dracula in a string of popular Hammer Horror movies - died on Sunday (07.06.15) in Chelsea...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2015
Sir Christopher Lee Released Heavy Metal Albums, You Know
Sir Christopher Lee, the celebrated actor and star of Dracula and The Wicker Man, has died aged 93 after being hospitalized with respiratory problems and heart failure. The veteran actor enjoyed a staggering career in...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Christopher Lee Dead At 93 After Heart Problems
Lee passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) at London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for three weeks. He had even celebrated his 93rd birthday in the facility on 27...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
Sir Christopher Lee Passes Away
Sir Christopher Lee has died aged 93.The London-born actor - who was best known for his role as Count Dracula in a string of popular Hammer Horror movies - died on Sunday (07.06.15) in Chelsea...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2015
4 Early Eddie Redmayne Films You Definitely Need To See
Eddie Redmayne caused no surprise when he landed the award for Best Actor at the 2015 Oscars, following his role as a young Stephen Hawking in his epic biopic 'The Theory Of Everything' which had...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2015
Sir Christopher Lee Releases Another Heavy Metal Christmas Single
If you’re sick of hearing Slade and Band Aid for the ninety-fifth time when you’re sitting down to Christmas lunch this year, a potential solution may have presented itself. Screen legend Sir Christopher Lee has...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 December 2014
Why Daniel Day-lewis Deserves His Knighthood
Few actors impart an intensity and dedication to the process of characterization as relentlessly as Daniel Day-Lewis. The 57 year-old occupies a position in the acting world that accumulates esteem akin to the likes of...
By George Percival in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 June 2014
Everything You Need To Know About Christopher Lee's Metal Covers Album
He’s been the evil wizard Saruman in one of the biggest grossing blockbuster franchises of all time. He’s played Dracula on almost a dozen occasions, a bond villain and a Sith Lord and he has...
By George Percival in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2014
Christopher Lee Celebrates 92nd Birthday By Releasing Heavy Metal Album Of Covers
Famed actor Christopher Lee celebrated his 92nd birthday on Tuesday (May 27th).But the British star chose to mark the occasion in a very different way than most people his age.Lee released a heavy metal album,...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 28 May 2014
Christopher Lee Releases Metal Album To Celebrate 92nd Birthday
Sir Christopher Lee has released a heavy metal album to celebrate his 92nd birthday.The legendary actor reached the enviable age today (27.05.14) and to mark the special occasion has brought out 'Metal Knight', a seven...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 May 2014
Christopher Lee Marks Birthday With Heavy Metal Release
Veteran British actor Sir Christopher Lee celebrated his 92nd birthday by releasing a new collection of heavy metal music.The Lord of the Rings star reached the milestone on Tuesday (27May14) and marked the occasion by...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2014
Christopher Lee Gets The Love From A Blonde-haired Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp decided it was time for a change, and to be fair, when you’ve gone through the biggest dry spell in your career, cost Disney a lorry full of money and hinted that retiring...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2013
Johnny Depp Brings Christopher Lee To Tears At London Film Festival
Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at the London Film Festival on Saturday (19Oct13) to honour his pal Sir Christopher Lee with a prestigious British Film Institute (Bfi) Fellowship.The Lord of the Rings villain, also...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
Sir Christopher Lee Receives British Film Institute Fellowship Presented By Surprise Guest Johnny Depp
Sir Christopher Lee received the highest honour awarded by the British Film Institution on Saturday night (Oct 19th) at the 57th BFI London Film Festival.The 91 year-old was the recipient of the British Film Institute...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2013
Johnny Depp Surprises His Friend Christopher Lee At London Film Festival With Bfi Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Christopher Lee was deservedly bestowed with the British Institute Fellowship - the highest honour awarded by the British Film Institute - at the London Film Festival on Saturday night (19 October) for his long...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2013
Sir Christopher Lee To Be Honoured With Top Bfi Accolade
Sir Christopher Lee will see his life-long achievements in film honoured with a special award presented to him at the this year's 57th annual London Film Festival. The star of a number of Hammer Horror...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 October 2013
Christopher Lee Releasing Heavy Metal Christmas Songs
Horror movie legend Sir Christopher Lee is giving fans a festive treat by releasing a collection of Christmas songs with a heavy metal twist.The 90-year-old actor has dabbled in heavy metal over the last few...
By WENN on 20 December 2012
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