James Bond star Pierce Brosnan was described as a “real trooper” as he received a soaking while shooting a film in Cambridge about a sexaholic professor. The 007 actor was outside Clare College yesterday being filmed riding a Triumph Bonneville motorbike – but admitted his riding skills were not up to scratch. And he must […]
Manny’s back on track
Manny’s back on track By Joaquin HensonPhilBoxing.comSun, 01 Dec 2013 Coming off nearly a one-year layoff and two setbacks in a row, Manny Pacquiao knew losing wasn’t an option in battling roughhouser Brandon (BamBam) Rios at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Hotel in Macau last Sunday morning. A defeat would quash hopes for […]
Whitby firm asked to supply nets for Disney’s latest film Maleficent
Whitby firm asked to supply nets for Disney’s latest film Maleficent 8:34am Wednesday 4th December 2013 in Ryedale news By Laura Knowlson, Business editor Steven Leadley founded Caedmon Nets in Whitby in 1989 A CASTING call to appear in one of Hollywood’s next Blockbusters has been netted by a Whitby business. Caedmon Nets has been […]
Darth Vader celebrates ‘Star Wars’ Instagram launch with first selfie
By Greg GilmanTheWrap Turns out that Darth Vader is just as narcissistic as the rest of social media users guilty of the occasional (or daily) selfies. The iconic villain kicked off the launch of the official “Star Wars” Instagram account with the photo which read, “Another day at the office. #StarWars #DarthVader #selfies #gpom.” After going live on Tuesday, […]
Natalie Portman says Chris Hemsworth’s wife stood in for ‘Thor’ kiss
Entertainment Tonight It seems Chris Hemsworth‘s personal life overflowed into his professional one during re-shoots of “Thor: The Dark World.” The 30-year-old actor’s co-star Natalie Portman, and onscreen love interest, revealed to New York Daily News that it was his wife Elsa Pataky, 37, that he’s actually kissing at the end of the sequel. “It […]
Orlando Bloom admits girls were more important than reading ‘Lord of the Rings’
By Greg GilmanTheWrap What’s worse? Being the star of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and admitting you’ve never actually finished J.R.R. Tolkien’s books or calling Jimmy Kimmel “Jay”? Orlando Bloom did both while appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Monday. “I read ‘The Hobbit’ when I was a kid, and I got partway through ‘The […]
Swindon girl writes a Bear & Hare book for John Lewis at Home
Swindon girl writes a Bear Hare book for John Lewis at Home 2:47pm Thursday 28th November 2013 in News Alison and Abbi John Lewis at home Swindon was given a gift by Abbi Tyers, aged seven, as a thank you for a gift she was given at John Lewis at home Swindon’s Countdown to Christmas […]
’12 Years a Slave’ tops Satellite Award nominations
By Steve PondTheWrap “12 Years a Slave” was the top nominee at the 18th annual Satellite Awards, the International Press Academy announced on Monday morning. Steve McQueen’s harrowing drama won 10 nominations, two more than Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” and David O. Russell’s “American Hustle,” to lead a field in which nearly every possible awards contender […]
Annie Awards nominate ‘Frozen,’ ‘Croods,’ ‘Despicable Me 2’ and more
By Steve PondTheWrap “Frozen,” “The Croods,” “Monsters University,” “The Wind Rises,” “Despicable Me 2” and “Ernest and Celestine” are among the films nominated for the top feature award at the 41st annual Annie Awards, the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced on Monday. Covering 30 categories of feature film, short-form and television work, as well […]
Paul Walker film ‘Hours’ will be released as scheduled
By Brent LangTheWrap Paul Walker’s next film “Hours” will be released this month as scheduled, a spokesman for Lionsgate confirmed to TheWrap. The “Fast and the Furious” star was killed in a car accident last weekend at the age of 40, and his sudden death has put the upcoming seventh film in the car racing […]