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Viola Davis Quitting Producing Action Thriller ‘G20’ In Support Of Hollywood Strikes
Viola Davis is stepping away from producing action thriller ‘G20’ in support of the ongoing Hollywood strikes. The flick has received an interim agreement from the SAG-AFTRA union along with 100 other independent films, but...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2023
'Not Appropriate To Move Forward': Viola Davis Confirms G20 Is On Pause
Viola Davis has stepped back from 'G20' during the ongoing actors and writers strikes.The 57-year-old actress insisted it would not "be appropriate" to continue working on the movie - in which she plays US president...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2023
Cate Blanchett Begs To Work With Viola Davis
Cate Blanchett has begged to work with Viola Davis.The 53-year-old actress is such a huge fan of the 57-year-old star that she wants to "audition for the role of co-star or supporting actress or personal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2023
Octavia Spencer Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Octavia Spencer has been honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 52-year-old actress was joined by several of her co-stars as she received the sidewalk tribute in Los Angeles on Thursday (08.12.22).Her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 December 2022
Jennifer Lawrence Was Pressured To Lose Weight For The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence was pressured to lose weight for her role in 'The Hunger Games'.The 32-year-old actress starred as Katniss Everdeen in the franchise and recalled how she was asked about how she planned to alter...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 December 2022
Jennifer Lawrence Feels 'Guilty' As A Mom
Jennifer Lawrence struggles with a constant feeling of guilt as a mom.The Oscar-winning actress gave birth to a baby boy called Cy in February, and Jennifer admits that she's still trying to come to terms...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 December 2022
Viola Davis 'Will Take Herself Out For Dinner' If She Wins An Egot
Viola Davis plans to "take [herself] out to dinner" if she becomes an EGOT recipient.The 57-year-old actress has won a host of accolades during her career, including an Emmy, an Oscar and two Tony awards...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 November 2022
Viola Davis: My Skin Colour Put Limitations On My Career
Viola Davis' career was "limited" by her skin colour in the early days.The 57-year-old actress started out in the industry in the late 1990s and explained that there is a "deficit" of stories about black...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 November 2022
Viola Davis Feared She Was 'Too Black' To Succeed In The Arts
Viola Davis feared she was "too big" and "too black" to find success in the arts.The 57-year-old actress is one of the biggest stars in the movie industry - but Viola still remembers doubting herself...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2022
Viola Davis Recalled Own Trauma While Shooting The Woman King
Viola Davis drew on the "fears" she was left with after being sexually assaulted for her performance in 'The Woman King'.The 57-year-old actress has spoken in the past of how she and her four sisters...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2022
Sheila Atim Had To Give A '360 Performance' For The Woman King
Sheila Atim says she had to give a “360 performance” while shooting ‘The Woman King’. The 31-year-old actress - who performed her own stunts in the new movie also starring Viola Davis - shared how...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 September 2022
John Boyega Was 'Hungry For The Right Kind Of Role' After Star Wars
John Boyega was "hungry for the right kind of role" after 'Star Wars'.The 30-year old actor starred as stormtrooper Finn in three instalments of the Disney sci-fi franchise from 2015 until 2019, and explained that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 September 2022
John Boyega Not Interested In Star Wars Return
John Boyega has no plans to return to 'Star Wars'.The 30-year-old actor played Finn in the sequel trilogy of the epic sci-fi franchise but has confirmed that he has little interest in coming back for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2022
Walk Of Stars Hits London's West End
Sylvester Stallone, Bryan Cranston and Viola Davis are among the famous faces honoured with a spot on the Walk of Stars in London’s West End.Streaming service Paramount+’s answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame boasts...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 June 2022
Viola Davis Slams Hollywood Escapism
Viola Davis has slammed Hollywood "escapism".The 'Suicide Squad' actress believes the expectations of films now to create unrealistic entertainment and to capitalise on commercial opportunities is ruining the opportunity to craft complex characters and is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2022
Viola Davis To Co-star With Ben Affleck And Matt Damon In Nike Movie
Jason Bateman, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, Marlon Wayans are joining Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Nike movie.Matthew Maher, Chris Messina, Tom Papa and Julius Tennon also co-star in the untitled Amazon Prime movie, which will...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2022
Paramount+ To Take Over London's West End This Summer
Paramount+ is set to take over London's West End this summer.The new streaming service will bring the district to life with a variety of consumer-led installations, pop-ups and activities in partnership with Heart of London...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2022
Viola Davis Says She Was Told She Wasn’T 'Classically Beautiful' Enough To Play Romantic Leads
Viola Davis says she was told she wasn’t “classically beautiful” enough to play romantic leads. The ‘First Lady’ star revealed that casting directorsThe 56-year-old actress told The New York Times that industry professionals told her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2022
The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Reveals Alternate Ending 'Too Dark' For Final Cut
James Gunn has revealed his "dark" plans for a scrapped alternate ending to 'The Suicide Squad'.The 55-year-old filmmaker has admitted he almost killed off Daniela Melchior's character Ratcatcher 2 at the end of the DC...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2021
Adrienne Warren Starring In The Woman King
Adrienne Warren has been added to the cast of 'The Woman King'.The 34-year-old actress joins a starry ensemble for the flick that also includes Viola Davis, John Boyega and Lashana Lynch.Thuso Mbedu and Sheila Atim...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2021
John Boyega Joins The Woman King
John Boyega has been cast in 'The Woman King'.The 29-year-old actor is to feature alongside Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu in the historical epic.Gina Prince-Bythewood, who recently directed the Netflix action movie 'The Old Guard',...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2021
Lashana Lynch Starring In The Woman King
Lashana Lynch is to star in 'The Woman King'.The 33-year-old actress will feature alongside Viola Davis in the historical epic that will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood for TriStar Pictures. 'The Underground Railroad' actor Thuso...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 September 2021
James Gunn Teases The Suicide Squad's 'Pop Classic'
James Gunn says a "pop classic" is set to feature in 'The Suicide Squad'.The 50-year-old director has helmed the much-anticipated new adventure movie, and he's teased some vague details about the film's soundtrack.James - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2021
Viola Davis Brings 'Joy' Into Her Life With Her Self-care Routine
Viola Davis gets a lot of "joy" out of her self-care routine.The ageless actress has shared some of the top products she uses daily and admitted bringing "joy" to herself and her family - including...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 13 April 2021
The Trial Of The Chicago 7 Wins Top Prize At 2021 Sag Awards
'The Trial of the Chicago 7' took home the top prize at Sunday's (04.04.21) SAG Awards.The Netflix drama - which stars the likes of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michael Keaton - was honoured...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 April 2021
Viola Davis 'Felt Empowered' In Padding For Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Viola Davis “felt empowered” by the heavy padding she wore in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’.The 55-year-old actress was initially hesitant to take on the role of the jazz singer but ultimately embraced the opportunity to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 April 2021
Sir Anthony Hopkins Is Oldest Best Actor Nominee At Oscars
Sir Anthony Hopkins has become the oldest person to receive an Academy Award nomination in the Best Actor category.The 83-year-old actor has been recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 March 2021
Nomadland Wins Big At 2021 Gotham Awards
'Nomadland' was the big winner at the 2021 Gotham Awards.Chloé Zhao's 2020 independent contemporary western drama - which stars Frances McDormand - scooped Best Feature and the Audience Award at Monday night's (11.01.21) live-streamed ceremony...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 January 2021
Viola Davis Felt 'In The Presence Of Greatness' Alongside Chadwick Boseman
Viola Davis felt she was "in the presence of greatness" when she starred alongside Chadwick Boseman. The 55-year-old actress appeared opposite Boseman - who passed away in August this year aged 43 following a secret,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2020
Chadwick Boseman Honoured With Posthumous New York Film Critics Circle Award
Chadwick Boseman has been posthumously honoured with the Best Supporting Actor accolade at the 2020 New York Film Critics Circle awards.The 43-year-old actor tragically passed away in August following a secret four-year battle with colon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2020
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