Latest Gene Hackman News
Danny Devito: Get Shorty Is The Closest I've Come To Playing Myself
Danny DeVito says 'Get Shorty' is the "closest" he's come to playing himself on the big screen.The 76-year-old actor starred in Barry Sonnenfeld's 1995 comedy film as actor Martin Weir along with John Travolta, Gene...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2021
Has Val Kilmer Just Confirmed That 'Top Gun 2' Is Happening And Tom Cruise Is On Board?
Nearly 30 years after we were first introduced to Iceman and Maverick, it seems a sequel to Top Gun could finally be on its way, according to star Val Kilmer. In a Facebook status shared...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 November 2015
Dustin Hoffman's Stardom Was A 'Freak Accident'
Dustin Hoffman became a ''movie star'' by ''freak accident''.The 77-year-old two-time Oscar winner believes it was by complete chance that he made a name for himself as a Hollywood legend along with his close pals...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2015
The Top 10 Movies Directed By Clint Eastwood
Having first installed himself within American culture with his recurring role as Rowdy Yates in the cowboy seriesRawhide, San Francisco native Clint Eastwood would become renowned across the world for his roles in a succession...
By George Percival in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2014
Elmore Leonard Dies Aged 87 - 'Justified' Cast Pay Tribute
Elmore Leonard, the crime novelist, died yesterday morning (20th August) of complications following a stroke. Leonard wrote such stories as Get Shorty and 3:10 to Yuma.Elmore Leonard with his award at the 72nd Peabody Award...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Books / Authors on 21 August 2013
Mark Strong For Man Of Steel 2?
Mark Strong is reportedly being considered to play Lex Luthor in 'Man of Steel 2'.The 'Kick-Ass' actor is said to be director Zack Snyder's favourite choice for the iconic role of Superman's arch nemesis in...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2013
'I'll Eat You Last' Sees Beth Midler At Her Very Best As The Witty And Cynical Sue Mengers
Bette Midler is Sue Mengers. In I’ll Eat You Last, the funny, outspoken actress plays the infamous 70s talent agent with such clarity and wit, that you can’t help but believe her throughout. Midler is...
By Victoria Pavlova on 25 April 2013
William Friedkin Book Reveals Struggles With Al Pacino, Gene Hackman
William Friedkin’s career rose to pretty heady heights in the 1970s, with the highly revered French Connection, followed by The Exorcist – one of the most successful horror movies of the era (though Friedkin himself...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2013
A Jamie Foxx As Electro Inspired Top 5 Superhero Villains!
With Jamie Foxx’s heavily rumoured inclusion in The Amazing Spiderman 2, we’ve racked our brains, and think he’ll do well to get into this top 5 of superhero villains with his mooted...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 November 2012
Gene Hackman Donated Clothes To The Homeless Man He Slapped
Actor Gene Hackman had given clothes, money and the odd ride to the homeless man he slapped in New Mexico this week, Fox News reports. It's a story corroborated by the homeless man, who confirmed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 November 2012
Gene Hackman Had Provided Clothes For Homeless Man He Slapped
Gene Hackman knew the homeless man that he slapped on a downtown Santa Fe street this week, according to The New Mexican newspaper. Police reports provide more detail on the incident, which doesn't appear to...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2012
Gene Hackman Admits Slapping A Homeless Person
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has admitted to “slapping” a homeless man after the vagrant became hostile towards him and his wife.TMZ.com reported that the screen icon, whose filmography includes The French Connection, Superman and Unforgiven,...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2012
Homeless Man Insults Gene Hackman's Wife, Gets Slapped In The Face
Gene Hackman allegedly slapped a homeless man who called his wife a c*** outside a New Mexico restaurant.TMZ learned that Hackman felt threatened by the man approaching him in the street and when he called...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2012
Tony Scott's Funeral Held Just Days After Suicide
Tony Scott's Funeral took place on Friday this week (August 24th), a mere five days after the famed director tragically took his own life by leaping from atop the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles.The...
By WENN on 26 August 2012
Gene Hackman In Bicycle Accident
Gene Hackman was taken to hospital yesterday (13 Jan 2012) after he was knocked off his bicycle. Gene Hackman had been cycling in the Florida Keys when a truck knocked him over. Hackman had been...
By WENN on 14 January 2012
Gene Hackman Airlifted To Hospital After Crash
Movie veteran Gene Hackman has reportedly been airlifted to a hospital in Florida after he was hit by a car during a bicycle ride on Friday afternoon (13Jan12).The French Connection star, 81, suffered serious injuries...
By WENN on 13 January 2012
Brad Pitt To Narrate Super Bowl Film
BRAD PITT has narrated an upcoming documentary about American Football, reports The Associated Press. The Hollywood actor and star of 'Se7en' and 'Inglorious Basterds' has apparently lent his voice to a National Football League documentary...
By WENN on 31 August 2010
Jack Nicholson's Last Outing
Jack Nicholson is set to play a womanising playboy in new movie 'LASt VEGAS'.The Oscar winner - famous for his own hellraising ways and appetite for beautiful women - has been approached to take on...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2010
Hackman Is Finished With Acting
Movie veteran GENE HACKMAN has quit acting for good, insisting he is too old to land appealing roles. The 78-year-old actor hasn't starred in a film since 2004 comedy Welcome to Mooseport, and although he...
By Staff Writer in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2008
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