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Downton Abbey Star In Talks To Play Cinderella's Ugly Sister
Downton Abbey star Sophie Mcshera is reportedly in talks to play one of Cinderella's ugly sisters in Kenneth Branagh's star-studded movie adaptation of the classic fairytale.Lily James and Cate Blanchett have already been cast as...
By WENN on 13 June 2013
A Week In News: Tributes Paid To George Jones, Tyler The Creator Finds Controversy, Lily Collins Goes Zombie-hunting
Why Baby Why: The country music world lost a true legend in the shape of George Jones last week. The musician was dubbed No Show George for his unpredictability throughout his touring career though he...
By Michael West on 02 May 2013
Downton Abbey Actress Lily James Takes Cinderella Role
Lily James will play 'Cinderella'.The 'Downton Abbey' star is set to portray the iconic princess in Disney's live action adaptation of the traditional fairytale, joining the lines of Cate Blanchett as the princess' evil stepmother.The...
By Clive King on 02 May 2013
The Slipper Fits! Lily James Snags Role As Disney's Cinderella: Who Is She?
The Downton Abbey actress Lily James has landed the role of Cinderella in Disney's live-action retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy-tale, reports Variety. Kenneth Branagh will direct the project, based on a script by...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2013
Lily James Chosen To Play Cinderella In New Disney Flick
Lily James, who found fame as Lady Rose MacClare in Downton Abbey, has been chosen by Disney to play Cinderella in their upcoming live-action reboot of the fairy tale. The English beauty has beaten off...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2013
Alex Kingston Lands Lady Macbeth Role Alongside Kenneth Branagh
The actress Alex Kingston has been cast as Lady Macbeth, to star alongside Sir Kenneth Branagh in a new production of the Shakespearian tragedy. The new production of the play will be co-directed with the...
By Hayley Avron on 12 April 2013
If Emma Watson Isn't Doing 'Fifty Shades Of Grey,' Then Who Is?
Emma Watson is officially out of the running to play the submissive Anastasia Steele in Kelly Marcel's adaptation of the S&M novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' Watson - who, of course played Hermione Granger in...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2013
Slipper Didn't Fit: Emma Watson Passes On Disney's 'Cinderella'
Emma Watson has weighed up the pros and cons of Kenneth Branagh's Walt Disney movie 'Cinderella' and determined that now is probably not the time to take another family friends kids movie.Last month, Variety's Marc...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 March 2013
Emma Thompson And Kenneth Branagh Among Mourners At Richard Briers Send-off
Emma Thompson, Sir Kenneth Branagh and Felicity Kendal were among the stars who gathered at a memorial service in London on Wednesday (06Mar13) to pay tribute to late British actor Richard Briers.Hundreds of friends and...
By World Entertainment News Network on 07 March 2013
Emma Watson In Talks For Cinderella
Emma Watson is set to star in 'Cinderella'.The 'Harry Potter' actress is in preliminary talks with Disney to play the lead role in Kenneth Branagh's live action take on the iconic fairy tale, according to...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2013
The Good Life: Legendary Tv Actor Richard Briers Dies Aged 79
Legendary television actor Richard Briers, who played the enduring Tom in BBC comedy The Good Life, has died at the age of 79. The actor, who also starred in Ever Decreasing Circles, Monarch of the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2013
Kenneth Branagh To Direct Cinderella?
Kenneth Branagh is reportedly in talks to direct 'Cinderella'.The actor and 'Thor' director has been linked to Disney's latest remake of the classic fairytale just weeks after original director, Mark Romanek, departed from the project.The...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2013
Kenneth Branagh To Direct Cinderella - Report
Kenneth Branagh has become Cinderella's fairy godfather after reportedly replacing Mark Romanek as the director of a new blockbuster about the girl with the glass slippers.Disney bosses have asked the Brit to take over the...
By WENN on 01 February 2013
Floating Skulls At Their Ready: James Mcavoy To Take On Macbeth In New West End Production
James McAvoy can add future King of Scotland to his resumé when he takes to the West End stage early next year for a new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, run by director Jamie Lloyd.The updated...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 December 2012
Chris Hemsworth: Thor 2 Will Be 'Organic'
Chris Hemsworth says 'Thor 2' will have a more ''organic'' feel to it.The 29-year-old actor admits Alan Taylor's fresh take on the sequel to the 2011 blockbuster about a powerful warrior cast out of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2012
Kenneth Branagh To Return To Stage As Shakespeare's Macbeth
Newly-knighted actor/director Kenneth Branagh is heading back to the stage to make his debut as Macbeth.The Thor director, who became a Sir last week (ends09Nov12), will play Shakespeare's tragic king as part of next year's...
By WENN on 15 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh Honoured By The Queen: Thats Sir Kenneth Now
Kenneth Branagh was honoured by the Queen at Buckingham Palace earlier this week, receiving his knighthood from the royal following his awarding of the title during her birthday honours list in June this year.The actor,...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh Declares Knighthood As The Icing On The Cake To A Great Year
Yesterday (Nov 9), Kenneth Branagh was officially made Sir Kenneth Branagh, with the actor declaring the day to be the pinnacle of "one hell of a year."The actor, who first bowed before the Queen after...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2012
Arise Sir Kenneth: Kenneth Branagh Knighted By The Queen At Buckingham Palace
Actor/writer/director and all round renaissance-man Kenneth Branagh received his knighthood today at Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth II, having been told of his accolade following the announcement of Queen's birthday honours in June this year.Sir...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 November 2012
Kenneth Branagh? That's Sir Kenneth Branagh To You!
Kenneth Branagh has received his knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and the community of Northern Ireland. The Oscar-nominated actor, director and screenwriter, is best known for his Shakespearean works...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2012
Kevin Costen Set For Spy Flick
Kevin Costner is set to star in a new secret service thriller.The 'Dances With Wolves' actor has been confirmed to play the lead in 'This Means War' director McG's upcoming fast-paced action film - until...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2012
Chris Pine Thinks Jack Ryan Is Unique
Chris Pine says 'Jack Ryan' is completely different to other spy movies.The 32-year-old actor stars as the titular hero in the action packed reboot of Tom Clancy's famous franchise and he says his character is...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 September 2012
Kevin Costner To Star In Jack Ryan
Kevin Costner has landed a part in new movie 'Jack Ryan.'The 'Bodyguard' actor has agreed to appear in the latest instalment of the thriller franchise, which is being directed by Kenneth Branagh, and The Deal...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2012
Keira Knightley To Star In Jack Ryan
Keira Knightley is in talks to star in 'Jack Ryan'.The 27-year-old actress will reportedly play the lead female role opposite 'Star Trek' actor Chris Pine in Sir Kenneth Branagh's new chapter of the popular thriller...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
Kevin Costner Lined Up For Two New Movies
Kevin Costner has been approached to star in two new movies. The 'Hatfields & McCoys' star is top choice for director Kenneth Branagh to star in his Jack Ryan reboot, an origins story based on...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Kenneth Branagh Remembers Dad With Badly-made Garden Bench
My Week With Marilyn star Kenneth Branagh has a permanent reminder of his late father in his back garden - a badly made bench.The Thor director's dad was a master craftsman, who found his son's...
By WENN on 31 July 2012
Queen Elizabeth's Olympics Helicopter Jump
Queen Elizabeth showed off her sense of humour by pretending to jump out of a helicopter for the London Olympics Games' Opening Ceremony tonight (27.07.12).The 85-year-old monarch collaborated with Daniel Craig, who was in character...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2012
Kenneth Branagh Still Coming To Terms With Knighthood After
Actor/director Kenneth Branagh fears he will be be the first 'Sir' to be nicked by the sword when the Queen officially knights him.The great Brit is still coming to terms with his latest honour and...
By WENN on 23 July 2012
Kate Winslett And Kenneth Branagh Lead The Way In Queens Birthday Honours
Stars of the silver screen Kate Winslet and Kenneth Branagh are to take the lead at this years honours list for the Queen's birthday, with the acting pair being awarded a CBE and Knighthood respectively....
By Lew Irwin on 17 June 2012
Kate Winslet And Kenneth Branagh Lead Queen's Birthday Honours List
Oscar winner Kate Winslet, actor/director Kenneth Branagh and singer Gary Barlow have told of their pride after they were named in Queen Elizabeth Ii's Birthday Honours List on Saturday (16Jun12).The Titanic star has been made...
By WENN on 16 June 2012
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