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Chris Columbus Wants To Release Three-hour Version Of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
Chris Columbus wants to release the original three-hour cut of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.The 63-year-old filmmaker - who directed the first film in the magical franchise as well as its sequel 'The Chamber...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 November 2021
Rik Mayall Did Not Leave A Will
The Young Ones star died in June last year (14), aged 56, and probate records show he did not leave a valid will for his $1.9 million (£1.2 million) estate. The move...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 April 2015
Rik Mayall Honoured With Memorial 'Bottom' Bench In London
Fans of Rik Mayall gathered in London yesterday as the late comedian was honoured with a fitting tribute, a memorable bench in Hammersmith. The bench replicates the one seen in the opening credits of his...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2014
Farewell Rik Mayall: Comic Laid To Rest By Family And Friends In Devon
Rik Mayall was laid to rest in a rose-festooned wicker coffin in a beautiful English churchyard yesterday (19 June). The late comedian collapsed and died aged 56 after his morning run on Monday 9 June,...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 June 2014
Stars Gather At Rik Mayall's Funeral
British comedy stars including Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson turned out to remember funnyman Rik Mayall as he was laid to rest on Thursday (19Jun14).Around 140 mourners gathered at St George's Church in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 June 2014
Noel Fielding On Rik Mayall's Mighty Boosh Influence
Noel Fielding is the latest comedian to pay tribute to the late Rik Mayall, who died suddenly on June 9 after “an acute cardiac event” following a morning run. The Mighty Boosh star details how...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 June 2014
Rik Mayall Fans Propel 4-Year-old Football Song Into The Top 10
Fans have been buying Noble England in tribute to the much loved and tragically late actor and comedian, Rik Mayall. The surge in sales has seen the song hit the UK top ten and become...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2014
Rik Mayall's 2010 World Cup Song Reaches No.7 In UK Singles Chart
A football song Rik Mayall recorded for the World Cup 2010 has reached the UK top 10 this week. Fans started a campaign to put the song back into the charts as a tribute to...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 16 June 2014
Ahead Of England V Italy, Rik Mayall’S ‘Noble England’ Set For Top 10
On the eve of England’s opening World Cup fixture against Italy in Manaus, Rik Mayall’s failed football song Noble England is set to gatecrash the UK singles Top 10 chart after a campaign to get...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 13 June 2014
Rik Mayall's Cause Of Death - Cardiac Arrest After Morning Run?
Rik Mayall suffered an "acute cardiac event" after returning home from his morning run, according to his wife. Barbara Robbin spoke to the press, including the Telegraph, after a post mortem examination into the comic's...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2014
Rik Mayall's Death To Remain A Mystery For Weeks
The cause of beloved British funnyman Rik Mayall's death will remain a mystery for weeks after initial tests proved inconclusive.The Young Ones star, 56, was found dead at his home in London on Monday (09Jun14)...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2014
Which Character Did Rik Mayall Play In Harry Potter? (Before He Was Cut)
Rik Mayall - the legendary British comedian who died expectantly aged 56 this week - filmed scenes for Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone but was cut from the final version. In an interview that's...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2014
Cliff Richard Saddened By Rik Mayall's Death
Veteran singer Sir Cliff Richard has paid tribute to beloved British funnyman Rik Mayall and thanked the comedian for boosting his profile with his hit sitcom The Young Ones.Mayall co-wrote the comedy, named after the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2014
Remembering Rik Mayall: Forever A ‘Young One’ Who Changed British Comedy
For a man who spent his career making so many people laugh, Rik Mayall caused many a tear yesterday (June 9th), when he passed away unexpectedly aged just 56. The comedian, who rose to fame...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2014
Tributes Pour In For Rik Mayall
Actors Eric Idle, Chris O'dowd, Russell Brand and David Walliams are among the stars who have paid tribute to beloved British funnyman Rik Mayall, who died on Monday (09Jun14) at the age of 56.The shocking...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Rik Mayall Dead At 56: Tributes Roll In For 'Bottom' Star
Rik Mayall, the English comedian and actor best known for The Young Ones and Bottom, had died aged 56. Mayall, who formed a long and successful comedy partnership with Adrian Edmondson, also appeared in numerous...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Mayall: 'You Have To Be Black Or Gay To Work At The Bbc'
British comedian RIK MAYALL has launched a bitter attack against the BBC, insisting the only people who succeed at the broadcaster are black, gay or female. The 47-year-old star, best known for starring in...
By WENN on 03 October 2005
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