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Simon Pegg Hints At Hot Fuzz Sequel
Simon Pegg has refused to rule out a 'Hot Fuzz' sequel.The 50-year-old actor believes that the movie - the second in the 'Cornetto Trilogy' with co-star Nick Frost and writer Edgar Wright - has the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2020
Simon Pegg Inspired To Do Stunts By Tom Cruise
Simon Pegg has been inspired by Tom Cruise to do more stunts.The 50-year-old actor plays Benji Dunn in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise opposite Tom, 57, as Ethan Hunt and Simon admitted that seeing Tom perform...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2020
Tom Cruise Is An Incredibly Generous Performer, Says Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg thinks Tom Cruise is ''an incredibly generous performer''.The 50-year-old actor is looking forward to starring alongside Tom once again in 'Mission: Impossible 7', hailing his approach to the money-spinning film franchise.Simon shared: ''It's...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 May 2020
Christopher Mcquarrie Excited By Ethan Hunt's Journey In Next Mission: Impossible Films
Christopher McQuarrie decided to shoot back-to-back 'Mission: Impossible' films because his story for Ethan Hunt couldn't fit into one movie.The 51-year-old director is helming 'Mission: Impossible 7' from a script that he wrote and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2020
Vaughn Stein To Direct Special Delivery
Vaughn Stein is to direct 'Special Delivery'.Variety report that Dolphin Entertainment have acquired the rights to the script penned by Brian Hurwitz and have brought in Vaughn to helm the movie.'Special Delivery' tells the story...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 May 2020
Edgar Wright: Shaun Of The Dead Was Influenced By Video Games
Edgar Wright got the idea for 'Shaun of the Dead' after spending an entire night playing zombie-themed video games.The 46-year-old filmmaker helmed the 2004 horror comedy, as well as co-writing it alongside lead actor Simon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2020
Simon Pegg Gets Political With Monster In Upcoming Movie 'Slaughterhouse Rulez'
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's collaborations on horror-comedy movies have gone down as some of the best within the subgenre. Having fought against zombies in 'Shaun of the Dead' back in 2004, and facing off...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 May 2018
Simon Pegg "Excited" About Working With Director S.j. Clarkson On 'Star Trek 4'
Following news that Quentin Tarantino would be directing a 'Star Trek' movie came the announcement that the series' first ever female director would come in the form of S.J. Clarkson, for 'Star Trek 4'. With...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 May 2018
Simon Pegg Confirms Work Underway For Another 'Star Trek' Movie
Despite there being no official announcements surrounding the current 'Star Trek' movie franchise and its future, star Simon Pegg says that he knows there will be more coming to the series when asked if his...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 April 2018
Simon Pegg Hasn't Fallen Out With George Takei Over Gay Sulu Character
Star Trek script-writer Simon Pegg has defended the decision to portray the character of Hikaru Sulu as openly gay, and has insisted that he and George Takei – the actor who originally played Sulu –...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2016
Simon Pegg And George Takei Disagree Over Sulu Being Portrayed As Gay In 'Star Trek Beyond'
Star Trek Beyond co-writer Simon Pegg has said he “respectfully disagrees” with George Takei, after the actor called the news that Hikaru Sulu would be gay in the new movie “really unfortunate”. Takei, who is...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2016
Simon Pegg Is Determined To Make 'Star Trek Beyond' All About Anton Yelchin
The show must go on. That's the attitude of bereaved 'Star Trek Beyond' cast member and screenwriter Simon Pegg, who's determined to make the promotional run of the new movie all about the late Anton...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 July 2016
Simon Pegg: 'Chris Martin Struggled With Gwyneth Paltrow Fame Levels'
The funnyman, who has been friends with the singer since 2000 and is godfather to his daughter Apple, was part of the rock star's inner circle when he first started dating Oscar winner...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 February 2016
Rich Cline's 10 Worst Films Of 2015
Most of these movies feature actors, actresses and filmmakers who really should have known better... 10. Terminator GenisysSurely this fragmented, messy reboot will sink this franchise forever. Nothing about the story or characters made any...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 December 2015
The Enterprise Crew Face Their Worst Fate Yet In 'Star Trek Beyond' - Trailer
The crew of the USS Enterprise are, by now, adept at overcoming life-threatening situations, but the upcoming third instalment of the re-boot 'Star Trek' film series sees them facing a threat much more serious than...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2015
The Hotel That Inspired 'The Shining' To Become World's First Horror Museum
The owners of the iconic Stanley Hotel in Colorado – better known as The Overlook Hotel in the classic horror novel 'The Shining' – are planning to open the world’s first horror-themed museum inside the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2015
Stars Back The Shining Hotel Horror Museum
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado inspired author Stephen King to create the Overlook Hotel in his horror novel, which was adapted into the 1980 film starring Jack Nicholson. Ghost tours and a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2015
Nick Frost Attempted Suicide
In his upcoming autobiography, the Shaun of the Dead star recalls a dark period in his life when his parents' furniture business collapsed and they lost their family home. His mother suffered...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 October 2015
Star Trek Beyond Delayed By 2 Weeks
'Star Trek Beyond' has been pushed back by two weeks. The forthcoming sci-fi movie, which was originally set to be released on July 8, 2016, won't hit cinema screens now until July 22, 2016 due...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 September 2015
Simon Pegg Goes From Absolutely Anything Back To Star Trek
At 45, Simon Pegg's career is going into overdrive. Not only is he in two of the biggest franchises in cinema (Star Trek and Mission: Impossible), but he's also appearing in this year's Star Wars...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2015
Tom Cruise Refused To Terrify Family And Friends With Mission: Impossible Plane Stunt Plan
The action man's opening scene in the film involves him jumping on a cargo plane preparing for take-off, and then hanging on for dear life as co-star Simon Pegg's tech-savvy character attempts to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 August 2015
'Film Geek' Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is a ''film geek''.The 53-year-old actor adores working in London because he can film in movie studios steeped in history and his latest picture, 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' is a tribute to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2015
Weekend Box Office: ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’ Makes $56 Million In Opening Weekend
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation has topped the U.S. Weekend Box Office (31st July-2nd August). The action film, which was released on 31st July, made $56 million in the U.S. and Canada. The film has made...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2015
Tom Cruise's 'Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation' A Massive Success On Opening Night
It looks as though Tom Cruise’s latest action rampage Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is going to exceed the very good commercial performance expected of it this weekend, with the news that the thriller has made...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2015
Simon Pegg Turned Practical Joker In Retaliation To Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible Pranks
The pair spent days shooting a car chase in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cruise made Pegg sweat in the already-sweltering temperatures by secretly turning on the vehicle's heater. The 45 year old eventually...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2015
Simon Pegg In Awe Of Tom Cruise's Driving Skills
Pegg fulfilled a career ambition when he landed the role of Benji alongside Cruise in the new installment in the action franchise, and the pair sat beside each other for a hair-raising car...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2015
Simon Pegg: Tom Cruise Is 'Far More Human'
Simon Pegg says Tom Cruise is ''far more human'' in real life.The 45-year-old actor thinks ''there is a lot of mythology'' surrounding his 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue nation' co-star and insists he is ''different'' than...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 July 2015
'Simon Pegg Totally Trusted Me': Tom Cruise Felt The Pressure In 'Mission: Impossible 5' Car Stunt
It's been nearly twenty years but it seems people still can't get enough of the 'Mission: Impossible' movies, especially Tom Cruise. Returning as Ethan Hunt in the fifth instalment of the spy franchise 'Mission: Impossible...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Simon Pegg Turned Down Game Of Thrones Role
The Star Trek castmember admits he is a big fan of the drama, but he declined the chance to make a guest appearance. Pegg explains, "I'm a filmgoer as much as a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Simon Pegg Rushed Into Writing Star Trek Beyond
Simon Pegg has been rushed into writing the script for 'Star Trek Beyond'.The 45-year-old film-maker - who's co-writing the eagerly-awaited new sci-fi movie alongside Doug Jung - has revealed he was forced to write...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2015
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