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Ian Mckellen Delighted With X-men Return
Sir Ian McKellen thinks it is ''wonderful'' to be returning to the 'X-Men' franchise.The veteran actor and his co-star Patrick Stewart were surprised to be asked to reprise their roles as Professor X and Magneto...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2012
James Mcavoy Drops Out Of Wikileaks Film
James McAvoy has dropped out of the Wikileaks movie.The 33-year-old actor had been due to appear opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in the biopic of the website's disgraced founder Julian Assange, but his commitments to the 'X-Men'...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2012
James Mcavoy To Star In Assange Biopic
James McAvoy is in talks to star in the forthcoming Julian Assange biopic.The 'X-Men: First Class' actor is reportedly up for the role of the WikiLeaks founder's right-hand man Daniel Domscheit-Berg in the film opposite...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 November 2012
Johnny Depp To Star In Transcendence?
Johnny Depp is in talks to star in 'Transcendence'.The 'Dark Shadows' actor could play the lead in Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister's directorial debut, which is being described as a sci-fi thriller about a man who...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 October 2012
Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt Weds
'Downton Abbey' star Joanne Froggatt has married.The 31-year-old actress - who plays housemaid Anna Bates in the period drama - wed her long-term partner James Cannon last Saturday (06.10.12). The church ceremony was attended...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2012
Patrick Stewart To Reprise Professor X Role
Sir Patrick Stewart is to reprise his role as Professor X in the 'X-Men' film franchise. The 72-year-old actor - who has portrayed the character in five 'X-Men' movies - revealed he will be playing...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 September 2012
James Mcavoy To Play Chastain's Husband
X-Men: First Class star James Mcavoy has signed on to play Jessica Chastain's husband in new movie The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby.The Scottish star has replaced Joel Edgerton in the project, which is being pre-sold...
By WENN on 22 May 2012
James Mcavoy To Star In The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby
James McAvoy will star opposite Jessica Chastain in 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby'.The Scottish actor will play the restaurant owner husband of Jessica's character in the double feature which will follow the couple as they...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2012
Kasabian's Serge Joins The Rest Of The World For Soccer Aid 2012
Kasabian guitarist Sergio Pizzorno joins the Rest of the World squad for Soccer Aid 2012, along with funny men Will Ferrell ('Anchorman'), Mike Myers ('Austin Powers') and Patrick Kielty; actors Gerard Butler ('300') and James...
By Lew Irwin on 04 May 2012
Harry Potter Wins Best Film At Empire Awards
'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2' won the top prize at the Empire Awards 2012 last night (25.03.12). The final instalment of the wizard franchise took home Best Film and Best Director...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 March 2012
Joseph Gordon-levitt's 50/50 Comfort
Joseph Gordon-Levitt only felt comfortable on '50/50' four days into filming. The actor was a last minute replacement for James McAvoy on the comedy drama, and although he never felt pressure to put on a...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2011
Twilight Breaking Dawn Takes Worldwide Gross To $489 Million
Twilight Breaking Dawn - Part 1 took $42 million domestically over the weekend and $62.3 million over the 'Thanksgiving period' from Wednesday to Sunday -keeping it firmly at the top of the box office. The...
By Lew Irwin on 28 November 2011
Hugh Laurie Top Choice For Doctor
Hugh Laurie has topped a poll to appear in the 'Doctor Who' movie.It was announced last week that 'Harry Potter' director David Yates is to make a film based on the hit sci-fi drama and...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 November 2011
Mcavoy Can't Watch New U.s. Shameless
British actor James Mcavoy switched off the U.S. remake of his TV show Shameless after deciding it was "too strange" to watch another actor deliver lines he once improvised.MCAvoy landed his big break with his...
By WENN on 21 November 2011
Kristen Stewart For Akira Role?
Kristen Stewart has been approached to take on the main female role in the reimagining of 'Akira'. The live action adaptation of the iconic magna comic is set to start shooting in March following a...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2011
James Mcavoy: 'Fatherhood's Made Me More Practical'
Scottish actor James Mcavoy has opened up about becoming a first-time father, insisting parenthood has made him "more practical".The Atonement star and his actress wife Anne-Marie Duff welcomed baby Brendan last year (10), but remained...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Elton John Making Movie Biopic
Sir Elton John is to make a biopic about his life.The legendary singer and his partner David Furnish - who own production company Rocket Pictures - have teamed up playwright Lee Hall to create 'Rocketman',...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 September 2011
Joseph Gordon-levitt Saved Cancer Film After James Mcavoy Quit
Joseph Gordon-levitt signed up to play a cancer victim in new movie 50/50 after James Mcavoy pulled out of the film at the eleventh hour.Director Jonathan Levine reveals MCAvoy had to quit the project following...
By World Entertainment News Network on 20 September 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
Rosario Dawson To Go In A Trance
Rosario Dawson has signed up to star in Danny Boyle's 'Trance'. The 'Sin City' actress and 'Black Swan' star Vincent Cassel are the latest names to join the cast of the drama, which will also...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2011
James Mcavoy Dismisses 3d Films As A 'Waste Of Money'
Scottish actor James Mcavoy has branded 3D movies a "waste of money", accusing film bosses of using the technique to wring more cash out of cinema-goers.The number of movies using three dimensional technology to enhance...
By WENN on 17 June 2011
James Mcavoy Takes A Plunge For Charity
Actor James Mcavoy once jumped from the top of the world's tallest hospital as part of a publicity stunt to raise awareness for a Ugandan children's charity.The Last King of Scotland star was on location...
By WENN on 30 May 2011
James Mcavoy: 'X-men Is A Love Story'
James McAvoy thinks 'X-Men: First Class' is a "love story" between two friends.The Scottish actor portrays Charles Xavier in the new comic book prequel movie and thinks his character's friendship with Michael Fassbender's Erik Lehnsherr...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 May 2011
James Mcavoy And Michael Fassbender 'Relieved' X-men: First Class Is Actually Good
Actors James Mcavoy and Michael Fassbender are breathing a sigh of relief after giving their approval to the final cut of their new movie X-Men: First Class, because they feared it would turn out "really...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 May 2011
James Mcavoy Won't Move For Work
James McAvoy thinks he would be "daft" to move to America for his career.The Scottish actor insists he is content to stay in London with wife Anne-Marie Duff and their 10-month-old son Brendan because his...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 May 2011
Mcavoy's Wife Opens Up About Son
James Mcavoy's wife Anne-marie Duff has spoken for the first time about the couple's baby son, Brendan, calling the tot "the most beautiful creature in the world".The Scottish actor and his actress partner became parents...
By WENN on 24 April 2011
Andrew Garfield For Manga Comic Movie Akira?
Andrew Garfield has been approached to take on one of the lead roles in the re-imagining of 'Akira'. The live action adaptation of the iconic magna comic is set to start shooting in August following...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2011
January Jones Discusses Revealing X Men Outfit
JANUARY JONES has discussed her revealing outfit for the upcoming movie 'X-Men: First Class'.JANUARY JONES, the American actress and star of 'Mad Men', has discussed the challenges of recreating the outfit of comic book character...
By WENN on 18 February 2011
James Mcavoy For Elton John Biopic?
James McAvoy has offered to play the role of Sir Elton John in a biopic about his life. The singer-and-movie producer has previously revealed he would like Robert Downey Jr. to be one of three...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 February 2011
Sarah Harding's X-men Near-miss
Sarah Harding got called back for three 'X-Men: First Class' auditions.The Girls Aloud beauty - who has starred in the 'St. Trinians' movies - narrowly missed out on the role of Emma Frost to actress...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 October 2010
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