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'My Life Was Quite Unpleasant': Kate Winslet Struggled To Adapt To Titanic Fame
Kate Winslet's life was "horrible" after the release of 'Titanic'.The 48-year-old actress shot to fame with her role as Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster when she was just 22 and admits to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 February 2024
Kate Winslet: ‘I Started Out As The Fat Kid With The Wrong F****** Shoes On!’
Kate Winslet says she started out as the “fat kid” with the “wrong f****** shoes on”. The ‘Titanic’ actress, 47, is now worth $65 million and won the best actress Oscar in 2009 for her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 September 2023
Aaron Taylor-johnson Refuses To Focus On Rumours He Could Be The Next James Bond: ‘I Just Focus On Things I Have In My Hands’
Aaron Taylor-Johnson insists he is not focusing on rumours he could be the next James Bond. The ‘Kick-A**’ actor, 33, is among a list of stars being tipped to step into Daniel Craig’s shoes after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 August 2023
Christopher Nolan Admits It Would Be ‘Amazing Privilege’ To Direct 007 Movie – But Only If He Could Choose Who Plays Bond!
Christopher Nolan thinks it would be an “amazing privilege” to direct a James Bond film – but only if he could choose the 007 star.The ‘Oppenheimer’ director, 52, whose blockbusters include ‘The Dark Night Trilogy’...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 July 2023
Olivia Colman Wanted Sexy Scenes Cut From Empire Of Light
Olivia Colman wanted her sexy scenes to be cut from 'Empire Of Light'The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actress stars opposite Micheal Ward, 25, in Sam Mendes' new movie but she's admitted the saucy segments between the lead...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2022
Sam Mendes Believes He Was Ultimately Responsible For James Bond Being Killed Off In No Time To Die
Sam Mendes believes he was ultimately responsible for James Bond being killed off in ‘No Time To Die’.The 57-year-old director was at the helm of 2012 Bond film 'Skyfall' and explained that his decision to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 November 2022
Sam Mendes Honours Cinematographers On Speech
Sam Mendes paid tribute to the cinematographers he's worked with and sent support to Ukraine when he was honoured over the weekend.The 'Skyfall' director accepted the Special Krzysztof Kieslowski Award during the opening ceremony of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 November 2022
Sam Mendes Says Olivia Colman Has The Same Star Power As Dame Judi Dench
Sam Mendes says Olivia Colman shares the same star power as Dame Judi Dench. The ‘Empire of Light’ director - who has worked with both actress - thinks they are alike because they are both...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2022
Daniel Craig Offered Sam Mendes Bond Job When He Was Drunk
Daniel Craig offered Sam Mendes a job directing 'Skyfall' when he was drunk.The 53-year-old actor - who departed his role as James Bond after five films in 2021's 'No Time To Die' - got carried...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2022
Colin Firth Added To Empire Of Light Cast
Colin Firth has joined the cast of 'Empire of Light'.The 61-year-old actor has boarded the Sam Mendes flick alongside Toby Jones, Crystal Clarke and Tanya Moodie.Olivia Colman and Michael Ward had already signed up to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2021
Micheal Ward Starring In Empire Of Light
Micheal Ward will star alongside Olivia Colman in 'Empire of Light'.Director Sam Mendes has tapped the 'Top Boy' actor to star in his new drama for Searchlight Pictures.Plot details on the film – which marks...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 July 2021
Olivia Colman To Star In Empire Of Light
Olivia Colman is set to star in ‘Empire of Light’.The 47-year-old actress has entered into discussions for a starring role in the upcoming romance movie, which is being directed by Sam Mendes for Searchlight Pictures.Sam...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2021
Sam Mendes Launches Fund To Support Theatre Workers
Sir Sam Mendes has launched a fund geared towards providing financial support to theatre workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.The fund has been established with a a £500,000 donation from Netflix, and is being aimed at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 July 2020
Niki Caro To Direct Beautiful Ruins
Niki Caro is to direct 'Beautiful Ruins'.Variety report that the 'Mulan' filmmaker is to helm the romantic drama for Amblin Partners.Sam Mendes will serve as a producer on the film for his Neal Street Productions...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2020
Mark Strong To Host Krakenory
Hollywood star Mark Strong is to become the latest celebrity host new weekly online reading series 'Krakenory'.The 56-year-old actor - whose filmography includes 'Shazam!', '1917', 'The Imitation Game' and the 'Kingsman' franchise - has teamed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2020
Sam Mendes Drops Out Of Disney's Live-action 'Pinocchio'; Could He Return To Bond?
Disney are making some big waves lately with the live-action revivals and adaptations of some of their most beloved classic tales. We've seen the likes of 'Cinderella', 'The Jungle Book' and 'Beauty and the Beast'...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2017
Is $150 Million Enough To Get Daniel Craig To Return For Two More 'Bond' Movies?
While the rumour mill on who will be the next James Bond keeps on turning, fans will be happy to hear that all might not be lost with Daniel Craig. According to reports, the actor...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 September 2016
Sam Mendes Reportedly In Talks With Disney To Direct 'James And The Giant Peach'
After the recent movie adaptation of The BFG by Steven Spielberg, which was released in cinemas to huge acclaim but a slightly underwhelming commercial reaction, another big name director in the shape of Sam Mendes...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2016
The Story Of How Daniel Craig's Favourite Gloves Nearly Ruined 'Skyfall'
Daniel Craig’s love for a new pair of gloves allegedly nearly cost Bond producers millions during the editing of Skyfall, as they presented a major continuity error. Film critic Charlie Lyne has shared a story...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2016
Emilia Clarke Says She'd Like To Play Bond With Leonardo Dicaprio As Her 'Bond Boy'
Emilia Clarke is currently thrilling fans in the sixth season of ‘Game of Thrones’, but the 29-year-old actress also has her sights set on another franchise. Speaking to the Daily Star, Clarke revealed she’d like...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2016
Bookies Suspend Betting On Next Bond As Tom Hiddleston Becomes Frontrunner
A bookmakers has suspended betting on who will be the next James Bond, after an influx of bets on ‘ The Night Manager’ star Tom Hiddleston between Friday and Saturday made him the 2-1 favourite....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2016
Sam Mendes On Why He Agreed To Return To Direct 'Spectre'
With Spectre set to pull in a vast amount of revenue, possibly record-setting, at the UK box office this weekend, director Sam Mendes has spoken about what motivated him to return to direct another James...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2015
Stars And Royals Turn Out For The World Premiere Of 'Spectre' In London [Photos]
The world premiere of the new James Bond film 'Spectre' was a Royal affair last night (October 26th 2015), as the red carpet played host to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Prince William...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 October 2015
"The Cockiest Email In The World" Landed Sam Smith The Chance To Sing 'Spectre' Theme
Sam Smith has revealed that all it took to land the chance to sing the new Bond theme was, "the cockiest email in the world". Sitting down with director Sam Mendes and producer Barbara Broccoli...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2015
Andrew Scott Danced With Joy Over Spectre Role
The actor has joined the cast of the famed franchise as Max Denbigh, the head of the Centre for National Security, and he admits receiving the call to meet director Sam Mendes before...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2015
Daniel Craig: I Loved Flirting With Moneypenny
Daniel Craig loved flirting with Miss Moneypenny in 'Spectre'.The 47-year-old star - who's reprised the role of the secret agent for the new Sam Mendes-directed movie - has revealed how much he relished his on-screen...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2015
Daniel Craig Would 'Rather Slash Wrists' Than Do Another James Bond Movie
Daniel Craig has joked he would ''rather slash his wrists'' than do another James Bond movie. The 'SPECTRE' star, 47, has portrayed the legendary MI6 agent for nearly a decade and has admitted he now...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2015
Daniel Craig: Kanye West Should Play James Bond
Daniel Craig thinks Kanye West should play James Bond.The 'SPECTRE' star has already tipped a woman or a black actor to take on the role of the suave super spy, and after hearing Kanye's name...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 October 2015
Daniel Adegboyega: Spectre Needs To Be Better Than Skyfall
Daniel Adegboyega believes 'SPECTRE' ''has to do better'' than 'Skyfall'.The actor starred as one of villain Silva's mercenary in the 2012 movie but insists the next film has to top it because the Bond franchise...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 October 2015
Watch The Video For Sam Smith's 'Spectre' Theme 'Writing's On The Wall'
The video for Sam Smith’s Spectre theme, ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ has finally dropped, giving 007 fans a look at some more footage from the upcoming film. Released to coincide with Global James Bond Day...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 05 October 2015
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