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Keanu Reeves Gets Seal Of Approval Of His 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Co-stars
Idris Elba is thrilled Keanu Reeves has joined him in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'.The 59-year-old star is a new member of the voice cast in the upcoming flick in the hit franchise based on Sega's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 April 2024
Idris Elba Wants Black Panther Role
Idris Elba wants to be part of a new 'Black Panther' movie.The 51-year-old actor has previously played the Asgardian named Heimdall in all of the 'Thor' movies, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and 'Avengers: Infinity War',...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2024
'More Famous For Not Playing Bond': Idris Elba Laughs Off Long-running 007 Speculation
Idris Elba joked he's "more famous for not playing James Bond" than past actors who have had the role.The 51-year-old actor has long been linked to taking over the role from Daniel Craig - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2024
Idris Elba Explains The Success Of The Sonic Movies Franchise: 'People Just Want More From It!'
Idris Elba thinks the 'Sonic' movies came about at a time of "superhero fatigue". The 51-year-old actor voiced the role of Knuckles in the 2022 sequel to the smash hit film based on the classic...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 April 2024
Idris Elba Plans To Build Eco-friendly City In Sierra Leone
Idris Elba wants to build an eco-friendly smart city in Sierra Leone.The 51-year-old star is working with Siaka Stevens, his childhood friend, to develop a smart city on Sherbro Island, after the region was given...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 March 2024
Idris Elba Got 'Kicked Out' Of Robert De Niro's Office
Idris Elba got "kicked out" of Robert De Niro's office after "scamming" his way in to land an audition.The 51-year-old 'Luther' star was an aspiring teenage actor in the early 1990s when he decided to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 February 2024
Skepta: I'm Bored Of The Black James Bond Conversation
Skepta has grown "bored" of debates about whether an actor of colour could play James Bond.The 41-year-old rapper makes his film debut in 'Tribal Mark', which centres on a black undercover secret service agent, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2024
Idris Elba Wants To Use His Fame To Speak Up On Knife Crime: 'Just Knock This S*** Off!'
Idris Elba wants to use his platform to help stop knife crime.The 51-year-old actor explained that while he cannot use his celebrity status to make a difference with global issues, he can and feels he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 January 2024
Idris Elba Calls For Knife Ban To End 'Brutal' Stabbings
Idris Elba is urging the UK government to do more to end knife crime in the country.The 51-year-old Hollywood actor has launched the Don't Stop Your Future campaign - which is calling for a ban...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 January 2024
Idris Elba To Release Rap Track In Aid Of Knife Crime Charities
Idris Elba is releasing a rap track to raise money for knife crime charities.The 'Luther' star has recorded a video in East London for the single 'Knife Bill', which sees him take aim at politicians...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2023
James Bond Producer Barbra Broccoli Insists There Is A 'Big, Big Road Ahead' Before They Recast The Iconic Role
James Bond being recast is a long way off yet.Barbra Broccoli, who runs the money-spinning 007 franchise with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, has admitted there is a "big, big road ahead reinventing" the iconic...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2023
Beverley Knight Admits Husband Wasn't Her Type Physically
Beverley Knight thought she'd end up with a "big, strapping Idris Elba type" before being swept off her feet by her "lean" Irish husband.The 50-year-old singer has been married to production technician James O’Keefe, 47,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 October 2023
Idris Elba To Produce And Narrate Ww2 Documentary
Idris Elba is set to produce and narrate the National Geographic docuseries 'The Color Of Victory: Heroes Of WW2’.The project, which will be produced by October Film and the actor's Green Door Pictures, will cover...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2023
Idris Elba Reveals He’S Been In Therapy For A Year After He Became A Workaholic
Idris Elba has been in therapy for a year after he became a workaholic.The ‘Luther’ actor, 51, said he spiralled into “unhealthy habits” due to his many roles, which have ranged from acting in Hollywood...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 October 2023
Video Games Can Change The World, Says Idris Elba
Idris Elba believes video games have the power to change the world.The 51-year-old actor - who stars as Solomon Reed in 'Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty', a new spy-thriller game - thinks the industry actually has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 September 2023
'He Pulled Out A Gun, Stuck It Right In My Face...' Idris Elba Recalls Scary Nightclub Incident
Idris Elba “nearly lost [his] life” when he was held at gunpoint after trying to diffuse an argument.The ‘Hijack’ actor learned not to “play negotiations” following the terrifying incident, which took place outside a club...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 July 2023
Idris Elba Ready To Direct
Idris Elba thinks it would be a “natural progression” to move into directing.The ‘Luther’ actor is still passionate about his career in front of the camera but he’s looking ahead to the possibility of juggling...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 December 2022
Idris Elba More Than Doubles Fortune To £11.2 Million
Idris Elba has more than doubled his fortune to £11.2 million in the last year.Latest accounts for the 50-year-old actor’s IE7 Limited company show cash reserves shot up £5.8 million in 2021, up from £5.4...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 December 2022
Idris Elba 'Sparks Bidding War Between Streaming Platforms' For New Cooking Show
Idris Elba has sparked a bidding war between the likes of Netflix and Disney for a new cooking show.The 'Luther' actor is reportedly looking into becoming a TV chef and exploring his roots in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 December 2022
Aaron Taylor-johnson ‘Has Filmed Iconic 007 Gunshot Opening’
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films’ iconic gunshot opening.The ‘Kick-Ass’ actor, 32, was said on Sunday (11.12.22) by The Sun...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 December 2022
Idris Elba Wants To Be Known As ‘Doctor Dris’ After Picking Up Honorary Doctorate
Idris Elba wants to be known as “Doctor Dris” after being awarded an honorary doctorate.The Golden Globe winner, 50, made the joke as he picked up the tribute from Ravensbourne University London, Mail Online reported...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 December 2022
Idris Elba: Luther Film Will Keep Tv Elements
Idris Elba has promised that the tone of the 'Luther' TV series will be preserved in the film.The 50-year-old star will reprise his role as detective John Luther on the big screen but explained that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2022
Idris Elba Was Shocked When He No Longer Had To Audition For Movies
Idris Elba was shocked when he no longer had to audition for movies.The 50-year-old actor started his career by starring in a commercial but now starred in over 50 blockbusters and remembers feeling "mind-blown" when...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 October 2022
Idris Elba And Slick Rick Film Music Video For Upcoming Collaboration
Idris Elba and Slick Rick are joining forces on a new musical collaboration.The 'Luther' actor signed the hip-hop legend - whose real name is Richard Martin Lloyd Walters - to his 7 Wallace UK...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2022
Will Packer: Movie Making Is Always A Risk
Will Packer says movie making is "always" a risk.The 48-year-old producer has overseen the production of almost 30 blockbusters through his self-titled company including the likes of 'Girls Trip, 'Little' and 'What Men Want' and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2022
Idris Elba Wants Luther Movie To Spark James Bond Style Franchise
Idris Elba hopes his 'Luther' movie will be the start of his own James Bond style action franchise.The 50-year-old actor is bringing the BBC crime series - written by Neil Cross - to the big...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2022
Idris Elba Wants Fans To 'See Themselves' In The Beast
Idris Elba wants fans to "see themselves" in 'The Beast.'The 50-year-old actor stars as recently widowed Dr. Nate Samuels who visits a South African game reserve with his two teenage daughters and the trio...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2022
Brad Pitt Inspired Baltasar Kormakur's Beast
Brad Pitt's 'Snatch' performance inspired 'Beast' director Baltasar Kormakur.The 58-year-old actor starred as an Irish Traveller boxer in Guy Ritchie's gangster film, and Baltasar has explained how it influenced his new survival thriller movie, which...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2022
Idris Elba Wants To Make More Films In Africa
Idris Elba wants to develop the film industry in Africa.The 49-year-old actor stars in the new movie 'Beast', which has been shot in South Africa, and revealed that he wants to pave the way for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2022
James Bond Films ‘Will Be On Screens Until At Least 2037 In New Warner Bros Deal’
James Bond films will reportedly be on screens until at least 2037.Makers of the movie franchise, which started on screens in 1962, are said to have signed a new deal to continue the series with...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2022
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