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Peter Frampton And Mollie Marriott Feature On 'Dear John' Lennon Charity Single
The stars of the third annual 'Dear John' concert for War Child UK have released their official anthem in tribute to the legacy of John Lennon.Last year, the likes of KT Tunstall, former Genesis star...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2021
Noel Gallagher Wants Michael Fassbender To Play Him In A Film
Noel Gallagher wants Michael Fassbender to play him in a biopic.The former Oasis rocker has revealed that he would want to be played by the 'X-Men' actor in a movie about his life, but believes...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2021
James Mcclelland Says Creation Stories Will Tell Alan Mcgee's Story Without Censorship
James McClelland says ‘Creation Stories’ gives a completely unsanitised account of Alan McGee’s wild life.The British actor plays Noel Gallagher during the 90s when Oasis were signed to McGee’s Creation Records label and he says...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2021
Irvine Welsh Not Surprised By Trainspotting Popularity
Irvine Welsh isn't shocked that 'Trainspotting' is still popular 25 years after its release.The Scottish novelist penned the 1993 novel which was adapted for the big screen by Danny Boyle in 1996, starring Ewan McGregor,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2021
Robert Carlyle Promises An Even Scarier Begbie In 'Trainspotting' Sequel
Robert Carlyle has promised that his infamous Trainspotting character Francis Begbie will be “scarier” than ever in the film’s upcoming sequel. Carlyle was appearing in Edinburgh alongside Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh and assured fans that...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2016
Ewan Mcgregor Confirms 'Trainspotting' Sequel Will Begin Filming In May
Ewan McGregor has confirmed that he long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting is set to begin filming at the end of May. The sequel comes 20 years after the original cult classic film and a decade after...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2016
Danny Boyle Plans To Begin Shooting 'Trainspotting' Sequel Next Summer
Director Danny Boyle has said he plans to begin shooting the long awaited Trainspotting sequel next summer. If all goes to plan Boyle hopes that the film will then hit cinemas later in 2016, in...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
Ewan Mcgregor For Trainspotting Sequel
Ewan McGregor will star in a 'Trainspotting' sequel.The 44-year-old actor will reprise his role as heroin addict Renton almost 20 years after the original was released, having reconciled with director Danny Boyle who he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Ewan Mcgregor Declares He Would Be Up For 'Trainspotting' Sequel With Director Danny Boyle
Ewan McGregor has said he would be up for revisiting the role of heroin addict Renton in a sequel to 1996’s Trainspotting, if director Danny Boyle was also on board. Speaking at the Edinburgh film...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 June 2015
Liam Gallagher Pays Tribute To Late Primal Scream Guitarist
Liam Gallagher has led tributes to former Primal Scream guitarist Robert 'Throb' Young who has died. A publicist for the band has confirmed news the musician has passed away but there is no further information...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2014
James Mcavoy Wanted Filth-y Death
James McAvoy battled to have his 'Filth' character killed off. The 34-year-old star said it could have turned out differently for corrupt cop Bruce Robertson, who committed suicide at the end of the film...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2013
Trainspotting Voted Scotland's Favourite Book
Revered author Irvine Welsh is thrilled after his iconic novel Trainspotting was named Scotland's favourite book of the past 50 years.The gritty tome, about heroin addicts living in Edinburgh, was released to huge acclaim in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2013
How Irvine Welsh's Begbie Is Coming Back To Support Homeless People
When Irvine Welsh released Trainspotting back in 1993, it became a cult classic. And this wasn’t despite the harrowing subject matter, accented pros and consistent drug abuse, rather because of them. Now, after the film...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2013
"The Filth" UK Premiere Sees James Mcavoy In What Might Be His Most Challenging Role Yet
Filth, Jon S. Baird’s adaptation of the eponymous Irvine Welsch novel Filth, starring James McAvoy. The actor, known for his roles in X-Men: First Class, Wanted and, once upon a time The Chronicles of Narnia,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2013
James Mcavoy Is Filthy Good In Movie Version Of Irvine Welsh's 'Filth' [Trailer + Pictures]
It was an ambitious project, but one that seems to have paid off. Transferring Irvine Welsh’s brilliantly disgusting character, Bruce Robertson from page to screen in Filth sees James McAvoy excel, further swelling his already...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2013
Riding High - James Mcavoy Will Take On Any Role, Even Jimmy Savile
With his role in Filth, James McAvoy is a liberated man. His talents have been celebrated, both on the screen and on stage, and with a wave of critical praise pushing him forward, he’s ready...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2013
James Mcavoy's Difficult Filth Sex Scenes
James McAvoy admits he found it difficult filming some sex scenes for his new movie 'Filth'.The Scottish star plays corrupt police officer Bruce Robertson in John S. Baird's big screen adaptation of Irvine Welsh's twisted...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2013
James Mcavoy In 'Filth' > Robert De Niro In 'Taxi Driver'? Big Claim
The temptation to place classic performances, films and music on a pedestal and never let your mind’s eye topple them is strong. We hold a robust affection for culture gone by, and often struggle to...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 September 2013
Just How Filthy Is Filth? James Mcavoy Reveals All
James McAvoy continues to assert himself as one of the finer actors of his generation. In his new film, Filth – one of Irvine Welsh’s fruitier novels – fans of the Scottish actor might just...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2013
Jamie Bell Fulfils Irvine Welsh Ambition
Actor Jamie Bell has harboured a secret lifelong ambition to shoot a movie based on an Irvine Welsh novel after watching gritty, drug-fuelled film Trainspotting as a child.The Brit, who shot to fame as a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2013
James Mcavoy Needs To Clean Up His Act In Filth (Trailer)
Filth, the latest movie to star James McAvoy, is an adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel of the same name and it has all the hallmarks of a classic Irvine Welsh movie adaptation, with its fast-paced,...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2013
Danny Boyle Plots Trainspotting Sequel In 2016
Danny Boyle is hoping to release 'Trainspotting' sequel 'Porno' in 2016.The 'Slumdog Millionaire' director has revealed that the long-rumoured sequel to his hit 1996 black comedy about a group of heroin addicts may finally hit...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 March 2013
Alan Mcgee Working On Britpop Musical With Welsh
Former music mogul Alan Mcgee is hoping to stage a new West End theatre production telling the story of Britpop alongside Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh.The ex-record label boss, who discovered Oasis, has already started working...
By WENN on 13 December 2011
James Mcavoy To Appear In Filth
James McAvoy has signed up to star in 'Filth'.The 'Wanted' actor will take on the lead role in the movie adaptation of Irvine Welsh's 1998 novel, with Jamie Bell and Alan Cumming also set to...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2011
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