Cinema goers protest about the planned closure of the Arts Picturehouse Cinema in Cambridge Campaigners fighting to save Cambridge’s Arts Picturehouse cinema could launch a last-ditch legal challenge. The movie lovers are calling for lawyers to take on the Competition Commission, which ruled Cineworld had to sell the St Andrew’s Street cinema or its self-branded […]
Ewan McGregor to star on Broadway next year in Tom Stoppard’s ‘The Real Thing’
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and “Trainspotting” star Ewan McGregor will make his Broadway debut next year in a revival of Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing.” Roundabout Theatre Company said Thursday that McGregor will play the unhappily married Henry in the play under the direction of Sam Gold. Previews begin next October at the […]
Woody Allen pens rare open letter to support casting director pal
WENN Filmmaker Woody Allen has penned a rare open letter in a bid to persuade Oscars bosses to add a new category for casting agents to the Academy Awards. The “Midnight in Paris” is urging the Oscars rule makers to recognize the art of finding film talent by saluting his own “Blue Jasmine” casting director […]
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Sam Moore’s lawsuit challenging title, use of music in ‘Soul Men’
Sam Moore may be “The Legendary Soul Man,” but a federal appeals court says he doesn’t have sole use of the title. The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld the dismissal of Moore’s suit against the Weinstein Company and MGM studios over the 2008 film “Soul Men” and its soundtrack and promotions. […]
East Lancashire’s answer to The Proms to launch
East Lancashire’s answer to The Proms to launch 1:00pm Thursday 17th October 2013 in News EAST Lancashire’s answer to ‘The Proms’ opens at King George’s Hall on Friday with the world-famous Halle orchestra kicking off a varied programme of concerts for everyone from movie fans to purists. There will be five events featuring film themes, […]
Film star location set for race
Frieth Hilly race route takes in areas such as location where George Clooney, Matt Damon and Cate Blanchett recently filmed 5:20pm Friday 18th October 2013 in News Film star location set for race A RACE through a Bucks countryside setting, which has become commonly used for film and television productions, will take place on Sunday. […]
Stuntman injured on set of Brad Pitt movie
Stuntman injured on set of Brad Pitt movie 3:06pm Tuesday 15th October 2013 in News By Ben Wilkinson, Crime Reporter. Call me on (01865) 425427 A stuntman has been stabbed with a bayonet today in an accident at an Oxfordshire film set. The victim, 35, was injured while filming near Watlington for the Second World […]
Northern Ireland’s Jamie Dornan lands lead role in Fifty Shades of Grey movie
Dornan as a serial killer in the BBC drama, The Fall By Claire Cromie – 24 October 2013 Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan has landed the lead role in the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey, according to Variety magazine. The 31-year-old Calvin Klein model-turned-actor, from Holywood, reportedly takes the place of Charlie Hunnam, who dropped […]
Will.i.am designs Barbican work
Will.i.am is turning artist at the Barbican 29 October 2013 Will.i.am is set to create a new work for the Barbican in an exhibition that also includes a work based on Inception. The Black Eyed Peas star is designing an installation which will explore “the interface between analogue and digital music” for the show Digital […]
Will Smith could star in Selling Time
Will Smith could star in Selling Time 25 October 2013 Will Smith looks set to star in upcoming supernatural thriller Selling Time. The After Earth star has not yet signed a deal but is in the process of joining the film, reported The Wrap. Will, 45, was apparently first attached to the part several years […]