By TheWrap StaffTheWrap Irish heartthrob Jamie Dornan (BBC’s “The Fall”) and Tony-nominated actor Billy Magnussen (“Damsels in Distress”) are the first two actors to test for the role of Christian Grey with Dakota Johnson, TheWrap has learned. Australian actor Luke Bracey, who recently wrapped Max Landis’ directorial debut “Me Him Her,” is also a contender. […]
Bullock, Roberts crowned at Hollywood Film Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Award season has launched early this year as the movie industry’s hometown gives out its own film awards. Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, Harrison Ford, Jerry Weintraub and Lee Daniels received top honors at the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala held on Monday at The Beverly Hilton. Bing: Oscar buzz […]
Chris Hemsworth is worried there may be a catch with his Hollywood career.
Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth 16 October 2013 Chris Hemsworth is worried there may be a catch with his Hollywood career. The Rush star has shared his personal phobias in Details magazine, where he was open about what he is scared of career wise. The Australian actor was a household name in his native Australia […]
Portman: I am not a movie snob
Natalie Portman is excited about her Paris move 16 October 2013 Natalie Portman has revealed she isn’t a film snob. The 32-year-old actress, who won the best actress Oscar for her performance in Darren Aronofsky‘s Black Swan, told US Marie Claire that she doesn’t just pick worthy roles, and that she appreciates all types of […]
Jumbo honoured at theatre awards
Actress Cush Jumbo was honoured for the best play performance at the UK Theatre Awards 20 October 2013 Actress Cush Jumbo, whose screen roles have included TV’s Torchwood and The Inbetweeners Movie, was honoured for the best play performance at the UK Theatre Awards. The 28-year-old took the prize for her performance of Nora in […]
Martin Sheen to receive lifetime achievement award at Dubai film fest
By Tony MaglioTheWrap Martin Sheen is huge in Dubai, and he will soon have the award to prove it. The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor will be honored with the DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the film industry during the opening ceremony of the 10th installment of the festival, which runs from […]
Queen eyeing Ben Whishaw to play Freddie Mercury
By Greg GilmanTheWrap Ben Whishaw (“Skyfall”) is Queen‘s top choice to play Freddie Mercury in a role once occupied by Sacha Baron Cohen. “We’re hoping for a guy with B.W. initials,” Queen drummer Roger Taylor said on Friday while appearing on BBC’s “The One Show.” Bing: Why Sacha Baron Cohen left Mercury biopic “Is it […]
Shia LaBeouf goes nude again
Entertainment Tonight. Forget all the X-rated talk surrounding “Nymphomaniac” — Shia LaBeouf is already taking it all off in his latest film, “Charlie Countryman.” “Tune in, turn on, drop out – #CharlieCountryman,” Shia tweeted Sunday, along with a photo showing the 27-year-old in the buff. Bing: Michael Bay attacked in Hong Kong The “Transformers” actor plays […]
Character actor Kumar Pallana dies in Calif. at 94
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kumar Pallana, an Indian character actor with small parts in movies such as “The Terminal” and “The Royal Tennenbaums,” died suddenly Oct. 10 at the home he shared with his son in Oakland. He was 94. “He lived life to the fullest,” said his daughter Sandhya Pallana of Dallas, who confirmed […]
Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman handed key to Vegas
Thank God it isn’t all some cheap publicity stunt… like for the opening of a new movie or anything… What? They are…? It is…? Oh! Never mind.