Latest John Hurt News
Britt Ekland ‘Couldn’T Help’ Looking At John Hurt’S Privates Ahead Of Orgy Scene
Britt Ekland “couldn’t help looking” at John Hurt’s privates. ‘The Wicker Man’ actress, 80, is famed for getting naked in the 1973 horror film, and said years later she was required to get semi-nude for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 July 2023
Ridley Scott: There Is More 'Mileage' In Alien
Sir Ridley Scott believes there is more ''mileage'' in the 'Alien' series.The 82-year-old director helmed the original film - which starred Sigourney Weaver and Sir John Hurt - in 1979 as well as prequels 'Prometheus'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2020
From Doctor Who To Elephant Man: 10 Of John Hurt's Most Memorable Acting Roles
It was a great shock to movie lovers everywhere that Sir John Hurt had passed away at the age of 77. He was a unique star in that he never became outdated, and his versatility...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 January 2017
Sir John Hurt Dies Aged 77
Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.Hurt rose to fame in the 1970s, following his role as the flamboyant Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant. In...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2017
David Bowie Creates Moody New Track 'Blackstar' For ‘The Last Panthers’ Opening Credits – Listen Here
David Bowie has turned his considerable talents to create a new track, entitled ‘Blackstar’, especially for the opening credits of The Last Panthers. The moody new track plays over dark opening credits which include snapshots...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2015
John Hurt Gets All-clear
Sir John Hurt has been given the all-clear from cancer.The 75-year-old actor, who announced in June that he'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, is overjoyed that his treatment has gone ''brilliantly'' and he is now...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 October 2015
John Hurt Given All Clear On Cancer, Four Months After Revealing Diagnosis
Four months after John Hurt revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the 75-year-old British actor has been given the all clear by his doctors. Appearing at the Man Booker Prize in London on Tuesday evening (13th...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 October 2015
John Hurt Given All-clear In Cancer Battle
The Elephant Man star, 75, was given the all-clear by doctors this week (begs12Oct15), and he announced the good news during an appearance at the Man Booker prize ceremony in London on Tuesday...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2015
Eddie Redmayne Plays Talking Train In New Thomas & Friends Movie
The Theory of Everything star has taken on the role of steam train Ryan in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure, which premiered on TV in America on Monday (12Oct15). Producer Ian...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 October 2015
Terry Gilliam's Don Quixote Postponed Over John Hurt's Cancer
The Monty Python star has been trying to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, his film adaptation of the Cervantes novel, off the ground for more than 20 years, but production has...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2015
John Hurt Receives Knighthood One Month After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis
Veteran actor John Hurt has been awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama. The 75 year old received the honour during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Friday, where...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2015
John Hurt "Undergoing Treatment" For Cancer, Promises To Continue Working
Sir John Hurt has been diagnosed with cancer but will continue to work despite his illness. The 75-year-old has received treatment for pancreatic cancer but remains optimistic about his prognosis. His doctors are also hopeful...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 June 2015
John Hurt Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has revealed he’s battling pancreatic cancer but says he is “more than optimistic” about his future.John Hurt has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.In a statement released today (June 16th) the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
John Hurt Battling Cancer
The 75-year-old Alien star is undergoing treatment and remains optimistic about his future, declaring he hopes to continue working for as long as possible and is to go ahead with plans to record...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Irina Shayk Wants To Play A Russian Kgb Agent
Irina Shayk wants to play a Russian spy.The Victoria's Secret model - who was born and raised in Russia and starred alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in 'Hercules' - wants to pursue more acting roles...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 April 2015
Stars Campaign To Save Russian Bears
John Hurt, Lena Headey and Ricky Gervais are among the stars backing a campaign to save two bears from captivity at a restaurant in Russia.Members of World Animal Protection have launched a drive to release...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2015
Paul Greengrass To Direct 1984
Paul Greengrass will direct the '1984' film.According to Deadline, the 59-year-old director has been hired by Sony Pictures to helm the latest big screen version of George Orwell's dystopian novel, which was first published in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2014
Sir Ian Mckellen Says 'Luck' Has Been Key To Success
Sir Ian McKellen has attributed much of his recent success to ''luck''.The award-winning actor - who was knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts and was awarded a Freeman of the city of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 November 2014
Does Dwayne Johnson Have The A-list Clout To Carry 'Hercules'?
Despite packing a pretty tremendous supporting cast including Ian McShane, John Hurt and Rufus Sewell, Brett Ratner's 3-D epic Hercules is about only one actor: Dwayne Johnson. The former WWE superstar has proved his clout...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2014
Fifty Fired For Taking 'Hercules' Photos - We've Got Official Snaps [Trailer]
Dwayne Johnson has hammered home the secrecy behind Paramount and MGM's new Hercules movie by claiming that almost fifty crew-members were fired for attempting to take pictures of him in full regalia. Dwayne Johnson as...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2014
'Only Lovers Left Alive': Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddlestone Celebrate Undying Love In New Vampire Romance [Trailer]
You'd think we'd have had our fill of vampire romances by now, but new movie Only Lovers Left Alive is set to show us that there's still fresh blood to shake from the undead fantasy...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 January 2014
Julie Walters To Be Honoured At British Independent Film Awards
Julie Walters is to be honoured with an outstanding achievement award at the Moet British Independent Film Awards on Sunday (08.12.13).The 'Harry Potter' actress will receive the Richard Harris Award for her contributions to British...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2013
Doctor Who 'The Time Of The Doctor' Christmas Day Special Teasing Promos Released [Trailer]
It's just under a month until Christmas Day and as a result we've been sent a sniff of the eagerly awaited Doctor Who Christmas Day special to really whet our appetites until December 25th's big...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2013
Doctor Who Producers Defy The Impossible For Christmas Special 'The Time Of The Doctor'
Following a baffling turn of events for the Doctor in the 50th anniversary episode of BBC's 'Doctor Who' entitled 'The Day Of The Doctor', producer Steven Moffat intends to drop another bombshell on Whovians this...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2013
Doctor Who 'The Day Of The Doctor' Draws Millions For 50th Anniversary Special
Saturday night's long-awaited Doctor Who 50th anniversary feature-length special has come and gone, leaving the BBC sci-fi show with an aftertaste of success as the similarly landmark ratings begin to make headlines. Outgoing Doctor Matt...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2013
Millions Are Gripped And Records Are Broken As The 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary Special Premieres
Doctor Who has landed itself in the Guinness World Record books after the show's fans tuned in to the special 50th anniversary edition of the show in their millions, with fans from almost 100 countries...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 24 November 2013
Dr Who 50th Anniversary Special To Mark Arrival Of The New And Return Of The Old
Dr Who's 50th anniversary is approaching and the BBC have revealed the title and length of the special, along with a full programme of special guests and celebrity appearances.BBC announced today (Sept 10) that the...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 September 2013
Stars Get Snapping For Photo Feature
Stars including Woody Harrelson, Ricky Gervais and John Hurt have taken 'selfie'-style photographs of themselves for a bizarre picture project.Editors at the Guardian Weekend magazine have been investigating the modern phenomenon of self-taken portraits posted...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 August 2013
12th 'Doctor Who' Actor To Be Revealed On Live Sunday Special
The next Doctor Who will be announced on a special half hour episode on Sunday 4th August. Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor, presented by Zoe Ball and broadcast on BBC1, will reveal who will...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2013
The Rock Tweets Us Another Sneak Peak At The Upcoming Hercules Film
Does the latest behind the scenes picture from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's upcoming turn as Hercules give away loads of details about what the plot with entail? IT DOESN'T MATTER! How about loads of cool...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 July 2013
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