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Love Actually Is Cheesy And Has Aged Badly, Says Star Lulu Popplewell
'Love Actually' star Lulu Popplewell has branded the film cheesy and has "aged badly".The comedian-and-actress was just 12 years old when she starred as Daisy in Richard Curtis' 2003 Christmas rom-com, and despite it being...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2020
Martin Freeman Admits Fan Pressure Has Ruined Enjoyment Doing 'Sherlock'
When 'Sherlock' hit screens all the way back in 2010, it became an instant success. Benedict Cumberbatch led the series in the titular role and impressed with his compelling performance, whilst Martin Freeman allowed for...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2018
Martin Freeman Interrogates Andy Serkis In 'Black Panther' Teaser Trailer
There have been whispers of a live action 'Black Panther' adaptation since the 90s, and now it's finally on its way with Chadwick Boseman in the lead role of T'Challa the leader of the fictitious...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2017
'The Final Problem': Sherlock Season Four Finale Explains The Mysterious Sherrinford [Spoilers]
The question all along, it seems, was not ''who' is Sherrinford?', but rather ''what' is Sherrinford?'. The season four finale of 'Sherlock' entitled 'The Final Problem' was rife with plot twists and a story much...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2017
'The Lying Detective': Sherlock Is On The Brink Of Death In Episode Two [Spoilers]
Another jaw-dropping episode from 'Sherlock' season 4 this weekend which saw this complicated sleuth meet the most evil man he has ever come across. And, potentially, the most evil woman. 'The Lying Detective' is the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 January 2017
'Sherlock' Creators Tease Fans Over Future Of The Series
‘Sherlock’ returns for a full series for the first time in nearly three years on New Year’s Day – but the growing Hollywood success of its chief stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman means that...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2016
Steven Moffat Assures Fans Series Four Is Not The End For 'Sherlock'
‘Sherlock’ fans can finally stop panicking, as showrunner Steven Moffat has confirmed that the BBC show will not end after its fourth season.Worry hit fans a few months ago when star Benedict Cumberbatch was quoted...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 December 2016
Benedict Cumberbatch's Nose Nearly Cost Him 'Sherlock' Role
‘Sherlock’ writer and co-creator Mark Gatiss has revealed that Benedict Cumberbatch almost missed out on playing the detective, because he didn't have the right look.Speaking to The Sunday People, Gatiss said Cumberbatch was originally thought...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2016
Is Sherlock Going To Be No More?
After it was revealed that Sherlock would be coming to our screens again in the trailer for series four many people were excited about the prospect of seeing the Arthur Conan Doyle character come to...
By John Tindale in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2016
Air Date Revealed For 'Sherlock' Season 4 Episode 1 'The Six Thatchers'
A trailer for the fourth season of 'Sherlock' has been re-released, this time featuring the air date of the first episode 'The Six Thatchers'. There's no new footage available, but creators were more than generous...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2016
'Sherlock' Star Amanda Abbington Says Her Purse Was Stolen During Emmy Awards
'Sherlock' actress Amanda Abbington has claimed her purse was stolen during Sunday night’s Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The actress, who plays Mary Morstan in the BBC One drama alongside husband Martin Freeman, said her...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2016
Just How Long Will 'Sherlock' Be On Our Tv Screens?
Don't be alarmed, but there's a possibility that 'Sherlock' won't be on our screens for much longer according to the show's executive producer Steven Moffat. Apparently, it hangs on the schedule of stars Benedict Cumberbatch...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2016
Everything We Know So Far About 'Sherlock' Series 4
The fourth season of 'Sherlock' is finally on the way, even if we'll have to wait until next year to see it. We've been promised that Holmes will face demons from his past and his...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2016
'Sherlock' Series Four Begins Filming
Benedict Cumberbatch has said he’s “thrilled” to be back working on the series that made him a megastar, as filming for the long-awaited season four of ‘Sherlock’ finally gets under way.Fans of the BBC series...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2016
Martin Freeman Buys Hot Drinks For Protesting Doctors
Junior medics across the U.K. staged their first strike in 40 years on Tuesday in a row over contracts, pay, and working hours, and the Sherlock star helped one group picketing outside the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2016
'Sherlock' Victorian Special Tops China Box Office After Worldwide Cinematic Success
Though quite a few people have complained that it was too confusing, the ‘Sherlock’ special length episode ‘The Abominable Bride’ has become an international box office success in cinemas in addition to its high ratings...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2016
'Sherlock' Special Draws Largest Tv Audience During Festive Period
‘Sherlock’s’ latest special, which aired on New Year’s Day, has attracted the highest viewing figures of the festive period with 8.4 million Britons tuning in to BBC1. The drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Matin Freeman...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2016
Benedict Cumberbatch, Charlotte Church And Other Celebs Criticised For Speaking Out About Political Topics
Outspoken celebrities such as Benedict Cumberbatch, George Clooney, Katie Hopkins and Charlotte Church have been condemned in a new article by a former special adviser to the Conservative Home Secretary Theresa May.Cumberbatch, 39, famously used...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2015
Get Your First Look At The So-named Abominable Bride In New Sherlock Teaser Trailer
It's been nearly two years since the last episode of 'Sherlock' was aired, and fans have been waiting patiently for the assured next instalment. The excitement started building when it was announced that it would...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2015
What You Need To Know About Sherlock Special 'The Abominable Bride'
By now, fans are used to being drip fed episodes of 'Sherlock' - what more can you expect with two award-winning Hollywood actors in the lead roles? - but ever since Steven Moffat and Mark...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch Targeted By Obsessed Fan
Red ribbons were tied to the Sherlock star's car and a window at the North London home he shares with his wife Sophie and baby son Christopher, editors at the U.K.'s Sunday Mirror...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch Reportedly Calls Police Over Stalker Fears
Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly called the police over ‘an obsessed fan’ who is said to have made several trips to the ‘Sherlock’ actor’s house, leaving red ribbons outside. The actor is said to have become...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2015
J.r.r. Tolkien's Annotated Map Of Middle-earth Goes On Sale
A map of Middle-Earth annotated by author J.R.R. Tolkien has gone up for sale, after being discovered in a copy of The Lord of the Rings, owned by illustrator Pauline Baynes. The map show that...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 24 October 2015
'Sherlock' Christmas Special Becomes Global Event, As Bbc Plans Cinema Screenings Around The World
This year’s Sherlock Christmas special is set to become a global event like never before, with the episode set to be screened in cinemas around the world. According to the Radio Times, the special episode...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
Martin Freeman's Twitter Fears
Martin Freeman has joked if he joined Twitter it could end his career.The 44-year-old actor has taken on roles in several much loved franchises, most notably in TV shows 'The Office' and 'Sherlock' and 'The...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 September 2015
Martin Freeman Appeals To British Prime Minister For Circus Animal Ban
The Sherlock star wants Cameron to follow through on his promise to introduce legislation to prohibit wild animals from performing in the travelling shows. In the letter, sent on behalf of People...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
Steven Moffat Calls For Action Over Online Threats
The Hobbit actor and his partner Amanda Abbington contacted police earlier this month (Sep15) after they found menacing messages and death threats from an unknown blogger. Moffat admits he has received threats...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2015
Martin Freeman Reports 'Sherlock' Based Death Threats To The Police
A fanatic Benedict Cumberbatch devotee has been reported to the police by ‘Sherlock’ co-stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington after directing death threats against them online, claiming that they “giving him [Cumberbatch] a bad name”.Abbington...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 September 2015
Martin Freeman Contacts Police Over Death Threats
The Sherlock co-stars, who have been together since 2000, contacted the authorities over a series of nasty posts by an unknown blogger, which included death threats. The posts were screengrabbed by Abbington...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2015
The Hulk Cut Out Of Captain America: Civil War
The Hulk has been cut out of 'Captain America: Civil War'.The iconic comic book character - played by Mark Ruffalo - was originally due to appear in the much-anticipated new Marvel movie, but was ultimately...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2015
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