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Quvenzhané Wallis Explains Why She Took A Break From Hollywood: 'I Wanted A Normal Life...'
Quvenzhané Wallis took a break from Hollywood so she could have a "normal" life.The 20-year-old star became the youngest-ever actress to be nominated for an Academy Award when she played the role of Hushpuppy...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2024
Salma Hayek Claims Hollywood Studios “Don’T Want” Her Anymore
Salma Hayek, in a recent interview, claimed Hollywood studios are no longer interested in her working for them. Fortunately, the Frida actress’ career is not suffering so she’s not too worried about what she perceives...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 August 2015
"Battle Of The Five Armies" Trumps "Museum", "Annie" For Weekend Box Office
So, it looks like The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has taken over the box office while no one was watching. Well, actually, it turns out a lot of people were watching, and...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2014
'Annie' Remake Tries To Put A Spin On The Classic [Trailer & Pictures]
Remaking a beloved musical is risky business: there's a reason no one has ever made a new movie version of 'West Side Story' or 'The Sound of Music'. And yet filmmaker Will Gluck took on...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2014
We Defy You To Keep A Straight Face With Sia's Rendition Of 'Annie' Song 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile' [Video]
If anything's going to cheer you up today, let it be the heartwarming video for Sia's rendition of 'Annie' song 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile'. Released ahead of the movie re-boot, it's got...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2014
Quvenzhane Wallis Writes Book Foreword About Pets
Oscar-nominated child star Quvenzhane Wallis is adding writer to her resume after penning the foreword to a new kids' book.The Beasts of the Southern Wild actress has teamed up with author Ray Nelson and bosses...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2014
It's A Hard Knock Life This Christmas With 'Annie' - [Trailer + Pictures]
The youngest ever Oscar nominee, Quvenzhane Wallis – with a touch of autotune thrown in for good measure - plays the iconic and titular role of Annie in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming modernisation of the classic,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2014
The 'Annie' Remake: Everything You Need To Know
The first trailer for the ‘Annie’ remake has finally been released and sees the classic tale given a throughly modern update. Since the film won’t be out until December that means there’s plenty of time...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
First "Annie" Trailer, Starring Quvenzhane Wallis, Makes Its Way Online
Calling all musical theater fans. Not only is the Annie movie officially coming to a screen near you soon, there’s also a trailer and everything. Just a heads up: there are two kinds of people...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
Bruno Mars And Miley Cyrus Make Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and One Direction are among Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 musicians this year.The financial bible has issued its annual list of influential young people in a variety of categories, and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 January 2014
Bobby Cannavale Joins Annie
Bobby Canavale has joined the cast of 'Annie'.The 'Lovelace' actor has signed up to star alongside young starlet Quvenzhane Wallis, Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz in Sony Pictures' remake of the classic musical, according to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 August 2013
Rose Byrne Joins Musical Movie Annie
Rose Byrne has joined the cast of 'Annie'. The 'Bridesmaids' actress is the fourth big name to sign on for the star-studded remake of the iconic musical film -alongside Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2013
Solomon Northup's Story Comes To Life In '12 Years A Slave' [Trailer + Pictures]
Solomon Northup was a regular New York resident who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. He was rescued 12 years later. 172 years on, and Chiwetel Ejiofor is an early Oscar contender for...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2013
12 Years A Slave: The Slavery Movie We've All Been Waiting For
Films - or should we say writers and directors - that dare to tackle the issue of slavery come rarely, and when they due, they face an increased level of scrutiny due to the sensitive...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 July 2013
"Annie" Movie To Feature Cameron Diaz As Grumpy Orphanage Headmistress
If an Annie movie, produced by Will Smith and Jay-Z and directed by Jay Z sounds a bit strange, wait till you hear this: Cameron Diaz has been cast as Miss Hannigan. According to Deadline,...
By Victoria Pavlova on 27 June 2013
Cameron Diaz Is Miss Hannigan In Will Smith And Jay Z's 'Annie'
Sony have confirmed Cameron Diaz will be starring in Will Smith and Jay Z's musical re-envisioning of the hit Broadway musical Annie. Diaz has landed the role of Miss Hannigan, the cruel manager of the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 June 2013
Sandra Bullock In Talks For Jay-z And Will Smith’S ‘Annie’
Sandra Bullock is in talks with producers of the upcoming Hollywood remake of ‘Annie,’ according to The Wrap. Rumours of Bullock’s involvement started circulating in March, although it is believed talks have since reopened with...
By Elinor Cosgrave on 13 June 2013
The Onion’S Quvenzhané Wallis Tweet – A Pr Stunt?
The Onion have seemingly taken their shtick too far, but, considering it’s their unflinching, satirical take on the news that won them such a large audience in the first place, we’d be fools not to...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 February 2013
The Onion Offer Apology To Quvenzhane Wallis Over Crude, Offensive, Tweet
Quvenzhane Wallis, the 9-year-old actress nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars on Sunday, has received a personal apology from Steve Hannah, the chief executive of satirical newspaper The Onion, after it tweeted an offensive...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 February 2013
No. 1: Don't Call A Nine Year Old A C*nt - The Onion Tightens Twitter Rules After Quvenzhane Wallis Insult
Rule number one: Don’t call a nine year-old a c*nt. We can only assume that this was the opening gambit of The Onion’s “new and tighter Twitter procedures” after they were forced to apologise for...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2013
The Onion Went Way Too Far Calling Quvenzhane Wallis A C-word
The Onion is normally very funny. We liked the story about Kim Jong Il being named The Sexiest Man Alive 2012, largely because a Chinese newspaper ran the story as though it were real. The...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 February 2013
Quvenzhane Wallis To Take On Title Role In The Upcoming Annie Remake
Quvenzhane Wallis will follow-up her Oscar nominated role in Beasts of the Southern Wild by taking on the lead role in the remake of the classic musical Annie, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced yesterday morning (Feb...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013
The Onion Call 9-Year-old Quvenzhane Wallis A “C**T”
Poor Quvenzhane Wallis; first of all, Hollywood managed to convince her that she might be in with a chance of an Oscar for Best Actress, then The Onion call her a “c**t”. “Everyone else seems...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 February 2013
Youngest Ever Oscar-nominee Quvenzhané Wallis Secures Role In Annie
Ahead of what could be the biggest night in Quvenzhané Wallis’ fledgling career, it has been announced that the young starlet will indeed star in Sony Picture’s upcoming version of Annie.Wallis got the film world...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013
Actress Quvenzhane Wallis, 9, Reveals Who She Would Thank In Oscars Speech
In a joint interview with Marlee Martin, Quvenzhane Wallis revealed who she would thank, if she found herself onstage accepting the Oscar for Best Actress, on Sunday evening (February 24, 2013). The nine year old...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 February 2013
The Oscars 2013 – Quvenzhané Wallis Represents Longest Odds
Considering she’s the shortest actress in the category, Quvenzhané Wallis represents the longest odds to win Best Actress at The Oscars come this Sunday. Should the miniature force of nature – as she’s been called...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 February 2013
Is 9 Too Young For An Oscar? Quvenzhane Wallis Divides Opinion
Quvenzhane Wallis is amongst the youngest actors and actresses ever to have been nominated for an Oscar and has just over a week to wait, to determine whether or not she will become the youngest...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2013
Jennifer Lawrence To Win Best Actress Oscar? Poll Voters Seem To Think So...
A poll conducted by voters reveals that the American public have got Jennifer Lawrence pegged as the winner of the Best Actress Oscar, for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook. Lawrence has already bagged a...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2013
Quvenzhane Wallis Set For Lead Role In Annie? About Time!
Quvenzhane Wallis is in line for a lead role in the remake of he musical Annie. Will Gluck will direct, and it'll be produced by Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment, reports Entertainment Weekly.It's finally happening. Quvenzhane...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2013
How Ben Affleck's 'Argo' Ambushed The Oscars Race For 'Best Picture'
Anyone keeping a close eye on the betting for the race for Best Picture at the Oscars will know it's been judged as wide-open for months. Last summer, the magical-drama Beasts of the Southern Wild...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2013
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