Latest James Earl Jones News
Mufasa: The Lion King Gets A July 2024 Release
'Mufasa: The Lion King' will be released in July 2024.The much-anticipated prequel story has been handed an official release date of July 5, 2024.Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan, and John Kani are all set to reprise...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2022
Star Wars Cast And Crew Thought Darth Vader Was Scottish After David Prowse Mix-up
The cast and crew of 'Star Wars' thought Darth Vader would be Scottish after a mix-up with David Prowse's Bristolian accent.The late actor physically portrayed the iconic villain during the original 'Star Wars' trilogy –...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2021
New Details Are Revealed About Darth Vader's Role In 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Anticipation for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reached new heights this week, when the first real details about the film were revealed by Entertainment Weekly. The biggest news to emerge was that it will...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 June 2016
Broadway Stars James Earl Jones And Cicely Tyson Want Opening Applause To Stop
The veteran actors have reunited for a new production of The Gin Game, 49 years after they last appeared together on the Great White Way in a 1966 production of A Hand Is...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2015
James Earl Jones And Cicely Tyson Book First Broadway Reunion In 49 Years
The stars will follow in the footsteps of Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, who originated the roles in the Pulitzer Prize-winning D.L. Coburn play in 1977, and Charles Durning and Julie Harris, who...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2015
James Earl Jones To Be Honoured At American Theatre Wing Gala
Veteran actor James Earl Jones will be feted for his contributions to the stage at the American Theatre Wing gala next year (15).The Star Wars star will be the guest of honour at the annual...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2014
James Earl Jones To Be Honoured For Voice Work
Veteran actor James Earl Jones is to receive a special award for his voiceover work.The 83 year old, who famously provided the voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, will be handed the inaugural Voice...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 November 2014
Vader Selfie Serves As Inaugural Post For 'Star Wars' Instagram Account
The Star Wars franchise has finally joined Instagram and with it, all of us here in the Teenies. The account was launched fittingly, with a selfie of Darth Vader. This is one of the first...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2013
James Earl Jones Appeals For Star Wars Return
James Earl Jones is hoping Star Wars villain Darth Vader makes an appearance in the rebooted movie franchise because he "would love to be a part" of the new films.The sci-fi franchise is set to...
By WENN on 01 March 2013
Kim Cattrall Returns Home To Play Hollywood Star At The Old Vic
Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall is to return to the stage for the Old Vic's forthcoming production of Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird Of Young. The Liverpool-born actress will play a failing Hollywood star...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 December 2012
Christopher Reeves' Superman Is The Greatest Sci-fi Star
A recent poll put together to celebrate the release of the board game Stratego Sci-Fi has found that the late Christopher Reeves as the Man of Steel is the public's favourite sci-fi star to grace...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 November 2012
Cybill Shepherd Engaged To Serbian Psychologist
Cybill Shepherd has become engaged for the third time, according to the New York Daily News. And she seems to have landed on her feet, as far as getting a fancy engagement ring goes. The...
By WENN on 24 July 2012
James Earl Jones 'Gobsmacked' By Oscar Honour
James Earl Jones was "gobsmacked" to receive an honorary Oscar on Saturday (12.11.11). The 80-year-old actor - who is best known as the voice of 'Star Wars' villain Darth Vader - revealed his delight at...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 November 2011
Academy Honours James Earl Jones For His Contribution To Film
James Earl Jones received an award in honour of his contribution to cinema and theatre last night (12 Nov 2011). Emotions were running high at the 3rd annual Governors Awards as the Academy of Motion...
By Lew Irwin on 13 November 2011
Aretha Franklin Books Birthday Broadway Tickets
Aretha Franklin is planning to celebrate her 69th birthday by watching 'Driving Miss Daisy' on Broadway,Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul', turns 69-years-old today (25th March 2011) and she is planning to celebrate by attending...
By WENN on 25 March 2011
Jones Staying On Broadway After Driving Miss Daisy
Veteran actor JAMES EARL JONES is doubling up on Broadway - he's already landed a new stage project before his stint in a revival of DRIVING MISS DAISY comes to an end.The Star Wars legend...
By WENN on 25 February 2011
Jones Desperate For 'Hamburger Guy' Role In Coming To America
Veteran actor JAMES EARL JONES was envious of his COMING TO AMERICA co-star JOHN AMOS the entire time they were on set - because he desperately wanted to play "the hamburger guy" instead of portraying...
By WENN on 30 November 2010
James Earl Jones Gets Morgan Freeman's Seal Of Approval
JAMES EARL JONES was given the seal of approval by MORGAN FREEMAN to star in a Broadway version of 'Driving Miss Daisy', reports the Associated Press. 73-year-old Freeman starred in the 1989 Oscar winning film...
By WENN on 26 October 2010
The Force Won't Be With Him
David Prowse, the actor wearing the Darth Vader costume in the original Star Wars movies has disclosed that he has been barred from attending "official" Star Wars conventions, including the upcoming Celebration V. Prowse, who...
By Lew Irwin on 20 July 2010
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