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Richard Zanuck Dies Of Heart Attack Aged 77
'Jaws' producer Richard Zanuck has died aged 77. The legendary Hollywood producer - who was behind movies such as 'Driving Miss Daisy', 'Deep Impact' and more recently, 2010's 'Clash of the Titan's - died of...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 July 2012
Tom Cruise Offers Private Jet To Injured Set Worker
Tom Cruise offered a private jet to a worker who was injured on the set of his latest film.The actor was shooting new movie 'Oblivion' last month when British crew worker, known only as David,...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 June 2012
Rock Of Ages: Is Tom Cruise Still A Box Office Banker?
In a result that has no doubt left Sony bosses scratching their heads, Tom Cruise's comedy musical 'Rock of Ages' got nowhere near 'Madagascar 3' or even 'Prometheus' at the box office this weekend, despite...
By Lew Irwin on 18 June 2012
Latest Dark Knight Rises Trailer Emerges
Anticipation for the last installation of Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman saga is ready to reach boiling point as the latest DARK KNIGHT RISES has emerged online, in cinemas and on television the world...
By Lew Irwin on 05 May 2012
Herbie Hancock To Launch International Jazz Day
Veteran musician Herbie Hancock is set to launch a new initiative to celebrate jazz across the globe with a star-studded concert series featuring Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas.The legendary pianist, who is...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Oscars 2012: Chris Rock Invited Back After 2005 Controversy
After a controversial appearance in 2005, Chris Rock has been invited back to the Oscars, to present an award. The comedian sparked outrage seven years ago, when he insulted actors such as Jude Law and...
By Lew Irwin on 16 February 2012
Morgan Freeman Joins Sci-fi Movie Oblivion
Morgan Freeman has signed up to star alongside Tom Cruise in 'Oblivion'. The 'Invictus' actor will play a "critical" but unknown role in the Joseph Kosinski-directed sci-fi movie set on an uninhabitable earth, according to...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 February 2012
Morgan Speaks About His 'Quiet Love Affair' With Clint Eastwood
Morgan Freeman has spoken of his "quiet love affair" with longtime collaborator Clint Eastwood, hailing the Dirty Harry star the best director of our time.Freeman has teamed up with Eastwood on a number of occasions...
By WENN on 23 January 2012
Katy Perry Enjoys Five Star People's Choice Awards
Katy Perry won five prizes at the People's Choice Awards last night (11.01.12). The 'Firework' hitmaker - who cancelled her planned appearance at the ceremony in the wake of her split from husband Russell Brand...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 January 2012
Jim Carrey Could Star In 'Bruce Almighty 2'
Jim Carrey could be reprising his lead role in the follow-up to Bruce Almighty, according to a report by Coming Soon. Universal has hired Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel - both of whom worked on...
By WENN on 11 January 2012
Jim Carrey For Bruce Almighty Sequel?
Jim Carrey is set to star in a 'Bruce Almighty' sequel. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel have been asked by Universal to write a script for the film which would see Jim reprise his role...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2012
Cillian Murphy In Dark Knight Rises?
Cillian Murphy is reportedly returning to the 'Batman' franchise.The actor is expected to reprise his role as Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow - the villain he played in 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' - in...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 September 2011
Movie Reviews Dolphin Tale
Several critics suggest that when acting awards are handed out this year, the star of Dolphin Tale should not be overlooked. That's not Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, or Harry Connick Jr. but Winter the dolphin...
By Lew Irwin on 23 September 2011
Betty White Is America's 'Most Trusted' Celebrity: Poll
Betty White, the 89 year-old former Golden Girls star, has been voted America's 'most trusted' celebrity, in a poll of 2,012 Americans conducted by Reuters. The star beat out popular Twitter and Facebook endorsees such...
By Lew Irwin on 19 August 2011
Morgan Freeman's Famed Voice Impersonated In Right-wing Advert
Morgan Freeman's representative has denied the legendary actor has loaned his voice to a right-wing political campaign against a Democrat running for office in Wisconsin.The video advert slams Shelly Moore, who is running for State...
By WENN on 27 July 2011
Hugh Hefner Victim Of Twitter Death Hoax
Hugh Hefner is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a Twitter 'death hoax', after word that the Playboy founder had tragically passed away began circulating online yesterday (11th July 2011). After an anxious couple...
By WENN on 12 July 2011
Stars Hail Morgan At Lifetime Achievement Event
Hollywood legends including Clint Eastwood, Sidney Poitier and Samuel L. Jackson paid tribute to Morgan Freeman as he was honoured with the American Film Institute's (Afi) Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday (09Jun11).The Shawshank Redemption star...
By WENN on 10 June 2011
Marion Cotillard Joins Cast Of Dark Knight Rises
MARION COTILLARD has reportedly joined the cast of the forthcoming Batman movie, 'Dark Knight Rises'.MARION COTILLARD, the French OSCAR winning actress, has reportedly signed on to join CHRISTOPHER NOLAN's 'Dark Knight Rises', reports People Magazine.Although...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
Matt Damon Not Afraid Of Old Age
Matt Damon isn't afraid of ageing.The actor - who recently turned 40 - says he doesn't mind getting older, because actors he "admires", including Clint Eastwood, have made ageing "look pretty appealing" to him.The 'Hereafter'...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 January 2011
Freeman In Twitter Death Blunder
Fans of MORGAN FREEMAN were sent into a panic on Thursday (16Dec10) after a respected news organisation mistakenly tweeted that the Hollywood star had died.America's CNN released an update on Twitter.com stating, "Breaking News: actor...
By WENN on 17 December 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
Mary-louise Parker 'Goaded' Into Weeds Nude Scene
MARY-LOUISE PARKER joked that she was 'goaded' into going nude for a scene on hit US show 'Weeds'. The episode aired in 2009 and was the season finale of series four, however, Parker spoke about...
By WENN on 15 October 2010
Morgan Freeman Finalises Divorce
Morgan Freeman has finalised his divorce.The Oscar-winning actor and Myrna Colley-Lee officially ended their 26-year marriage on September 15, his lawyer William R Wright has confirmed.He said: "There's no waiting period, there was no trial...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 September 2010
Brad Pitt To Narrate Super Bowl Film
BRAD PITT has narrated an upcoming documentary about American Football, reports The Associated Press. The Hollywood actor and star of 'Se7en' and 'Inglorious Basterds' has apparently lent his voice to a National Football League documentary...
By WENN on 31 August 2010
Jack Nicholson's Last Outing
Jack Nicholson is set to play a womanising playboy in new movie 'LASt VEGAS'.The Oscar winner - famous for his own hellraising ways and appetite for beautiful women - has been approached to take on...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2010
Jack Nicholson Plans Sky Burial
Jack Nicholson is considering being picked to death by vultures when he dies.The 72-year-old actor has become fascinated with the traditional sky burials carried out by some Native Americans which involve the deceased's body being...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 February 2010
Best Actress Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock was named the Best Actress at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards last night (23.01.10).The 45-year-old star was given the coveted prize - the same honour she was awarded at the Golden Globes...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2010
Freeman Still Recovering From 2008 Crash
MORGAN FREEMAN is still wearing a supportive glove 16 months after damaging nerves in his hand in a car accident.The actor broke his arm and shoulder and suffered nerve damage in the crash, near his...
By WENN on 17 December 2009
Freeman Gets Political For Pal
Movie star MORGAN FREEMAN is backing his business partner's bid to become Mississippi's new governor.The actor is to host a fundraising cocktail party in Los Angeles for Bill Luckett, who helped the Oscar winner start...
By WENN on 14 October 2009
Freeman: 'I Felt Like A Prostitute'
Hollywood Legend MORGAN FREEMAN turned to alcohol in the early days of his career - because his uninspiring job left him feeling "like a prostitute". The Academy-Award winner began drinking heavily while working on 1970s...
By on 07 February 2008
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