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After A Shaky Start, 'Muppets Most Wanted' Strikes A Chord With The Critics
It must be difficult to follow 2011’s The Muppets, featuring Amy Adams and Jason Segal in a musical that delighted critics and fans alike. And Muppets Most Wanted certainly fell victim to that pressure early...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2014
Action, Romance, Crime - 'The Muppets: Most Wanted' Might Just Have It All
Muppets: Most Wanted is out in the US on Friday, so it might be time to talk about some of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the gang’s latest adventures. In Muppets: Most...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2014
A Week In Movies: Films Premiere In Hollywood, Texas And Mexico, Captain America Gathers Buzz, Sin City 2 Delivers A Trailer And Rumours Swirl About Episode Vii Casting
Two new films held their premieres in Hollywood this week. Muppets Most Wanted's world premiere was attended by stars Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Kermit and Miss Piggy. Meanwhile, Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper and...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2014
Ricky Gervais: Justin Bieber Should Go To Bed
Ricky Gervais has joked he would send Justin Bieber to bed if he was his manager.The 'Muppets Most Wanted' actor admits he wouldn't be very good at managing other people's careers because he's a ''control...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 March 2014
So Far, The Critics Are Divided On 'Muppets Most Wanted' - Review Roundup
The last outing for The Muppets on the big screen saw Amy Adams and Jason Segal lauded for their all-singing, all-dancing exploits. Most Wanted picks up directly from the 2011 musical, but has it managed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 March 2014
Missed David Brent Live? Don’T Worry - More Dates Have Been Announced?
Did you think you’d never get the chance to see David Brent live in concert every again? Perhaps you thought it was a foregone conclusion… Well, not to worry, because the ex-Slough-based office manager-cum-talented musician...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2014
John Oliver, With Gervais Seal Of Approval, Hits Tvs On Hbo In Late April
John Oliver went from working the stand up scene in the U.K to being recommended by Ricky Gervais to U.S giant Jon Stewart. He then hosted The Daily Show in place of Stewart to critical...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2014
Vivienne Westwood Designs Miss Piggy's Wedding Dress, And It's Fabulous
Vivienne Westwood has designed a custom wedding dress of porcine proportions for Miss Piggy. The star of The Muppets will wear the stunning white gown when she finally weds the love of her life, Kermit...
By Lauren James in Fashion / Beauty on 12 February 2014
Rebel Wilson Set For Night At The Museum 3
Rebel Wilson has joined the cast of 'Night at the Museum 3'.The 'Bachelorette' actress is set to star alongside Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais in the family-friendly comedy sequel.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2014
Ricky Gervias Named Peta's Person Of The Year
Ricky Gervais has been named PETA's Person of the Year.Animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - has bestowed its annual honour upon the British comedian for his staunch support of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2013
Ricky Gervais Named Peta's Person Of The Year
British funnyman Ricky Gervais has been named Person of the Year by bosses at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).The comic has been praised for using his Twitter.com account to keep more than...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2013
Lily Allen Performs With Robbie Williams For Charity
Lily Allen and Robbie Williams performed on stage together last night (19.12.13) to raise money for charity.The 28-year-old singer slow danced with the 'Candy' hitmaker as they belted out the lyrics to 'Dream A Little...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 December 2013
'The Muppets Most Wanted' Takes Muppet Hijinks Global [Trailer + Pictures]
The full length trailer has just been released for The Muppets Most Wanted and boy, it looks like a thrill ride of a movie. The sequel to 2011's hugely successful The Muppets will see the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
He's Back! Ricky Gervais Films Season 2 Of Derek In London [Pictures]
Ricky Gervais and his crew have begun filming for the second series of his hit Channel 4 series Derek today. Pictures show the David Brent creator riding a small girls’ bike, while a body double...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 November 2013
Possible David Brent Movie Will Feature Real Departure For Former Paper Merchant
If, and we mean if, David Brent makes his feature debut in a movie, then it won’t be anything to do with the 2-series BBC sitcom that thrust the character into the hallowed ground of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2013
David Brent Heading On UK Tour With Ex-razorlight Drummer Is So David Brent
While David Brent and Andy Burrow’s musical union isn’t a joke in and of itself – the pair have known each other since Ricky Gervais met Burrow on Jonathon Ross in 2008 – there’s nothing...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2013
David Brent Lives! Ricky Gervais Live Show Brings Back The Character In Full Force
Ricky Gervais has just completed his first two gigs at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre as alter-ego David Brent. If you’re wondering, the high expectations were completely justified. We saw a much needed glimpse of David Brent...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2013
David Brent & Foregone Conclusion Deliver The Laughs In First Live Show
It's been almost ten years since David Brent was last on our screens, however Ricky Gervais' most celebrated character still has the potential to draw in one helluva crowd. It took only 15 seconds for...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2013
Ricky Gervais To Perform Two London Shows As David Brent Next Month
David Brent is heading on the road with his always-reliable band Foregone Conclusion for two intimate shows in London next month. Brent and Foregone Conclusion will bring 'A Work In Progress' to London's Bloomsbury Theatre...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2013
David Brent Live, Is This Ricky Gervais's Worst Idea Ever?
Having achieved moderate success with the comeback of David Brent, Ricky Gervais has decided to push the envelope even further by putting his seminal creation on the road for live shows.We say moderate because, in...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2013
Ricky Gervais Twerks On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Fallon twerked together on the chat show host's programme. The two stars tried out the dance move made famous by Miley Cyrus' MTV Video Music Awards performance - which involves shaking...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 September 2013
Adele Asked To Write Children's Book
Adele has been asked to write a children's book.The 25-year-old singer - who has 10-month-old son Angelo with her boyfriend Simon Konecki - has been approached by top publishing company Puffin to pen a story...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 August 2013
Ricky Gervais Planning 'David Brent' Film Based On Youtube Series
Ricky Gervais is taking a leaf out of Steve Coogan's book by resurrecting his most famous comic creation for a big screen outing. Following the universal praise and significant success of Alan Partridge's first big...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 August 2013
Big Screen Brent? Ricky Gervais Hints At Movie For Seminal Character
Ricky Gervias has dropped a serious hint that David Brent might be due yet another comeback, this time in cinemas, as a David Brent movie, in which the ex-Manager-cum-sales rep tries to break into the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2013
A Week In Movies: Ford Joins The Expendables, Thor Strikes Back, And Get Ready For The Biopics
The big news this week was that Harrison Ford will join the Expendables for their third film adventure. Sylvester Stallone tweeted the announcement, then went on to mention that Bruce Willis won't be around this...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 August 2013
New Muppets Most Wanted Trailer: Jet-setting, Jewel Thieves & Moves Like Jagger [Trailer + Pictures]
The release date may be a year away but The Muppets have dropped a new trailer to their upcoming, globe-trotting sequel, Muppets Most Wanted.The one minute-long teaser trailer gives a glimpse of the glam and...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
The Muppets Do Europe In Brand New Teaser For 'Muppets Most Wanted' [Video]
“The Muppets have always been about artistic integrity, not cheap tricks,” says Kermit in the first trailer for the original Muppets movie. He had a point then and it still stands now; Ty Burell, Tina...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 August 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
Why Ricky Gervais' Record Label Offers Are Too Little, Too Late
One look at Ricky Gervais and The Office shoots into most people’s brains. As typecasting goes, this isn’t exactly bad news – the two-season + Christmas special BBC comedy is revered as one of Britain’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2013
The Muppets' Miss Piggy, Kermit, Congratulate Kate Middleton, Prince William
The Muppets have congratulated Kate Middleton and Prince William on the birth of the royal baby. Miss Piggy and Kermit The Frog star in a video that hit the web on Tuesday (July 23, 2013),...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2013
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