House star Hugh Laurie and wife enjoy romantic holiday after eight years living apart By COLETTE FAHY PUBLISHED: 16:55 EST, 8 June 2012 MAIL ON LINE

They spent years apart while he filmed his long running TV series House in the US so it’s no surprise British actor Hugh Laurie and wife Jo Green are making up for lost time now it has finished.

The unlikely heartthrob, who won a legion of fans with his portrayal of bad-tempered medic Gregory House on the TV show which ended in May, is in Buenos Aires as part of his world tour with band Copperbottom.

However, Jo was happy to come visit him at work and the couple took some time out to enjoy a romantic lunch in the city.


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Actor James McAvoy carries Olympic torch in hometown Last updated Fri 8 Jun 2012

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Hugh Laurie Gives Benaroya the New Orleans Blues by Michael van Baker on June 7, 2012 (THE SUN BREAK)

From the moment he strolled out onstage–no cane, unlike his House, M.D., character–Hugh Laurie had the Benaroya Hall audience firmly on his side, so it wasn’t really necessary, in a burst of Englishness, for him to soft-shoe over having the temerity to come before us to play music out of New Orleans’s history. (In another burst of Englishness, Laurie made this the first New Orleans blues concert I’d attended with a toast to the Queen in advance of her Diamond Jubilee.)

Laurie plays piano and guitar, but, he instructed the audience, the real musical thrills were going to come from the other musicians onstage: the Copper Bottom Band. They were the gleaming Rolls Royce and its throaty purr, he said, he was merely the hood ornament–throwing his arms back in the classic Spirit of Ecstasy pose.

If you missed the evening, Laurie’s New Orleans songbook can be found on CD; Let Them Talk contains many of the songs performed. I have to confess to rating his piano playing higher than his guitar, and both higher than his singing. It’s not that he has a terrible voice, but it isn’t suited to every one of these songs he clearly loves, and which often have been sung by the best.


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Paul McCartney to close Olympic opening ceremony (CBS NEWS)

(CBS News) Paul McCartney has confirmed he'll perform at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in London next month.

"I've been booked," the former Beatle told BBC radio station 5 Live on Tuesday, adding that he will be "closing the opening"


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Lady Cora rocks! Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern on her REAL passion – gigging in pubs with her barnstorming band By REBECCA HARDY (MAIL ON LINE)

A hip rock ’n’ roll joint in London’s Shepherd’s Bush is not really the sort of place one expects to bump into a proper lady. But here she is, the oh-so-genteel Countess of Grantham, slumming it in jeans and... well, let’s just say she wouldn’t make it through the tradesman’s entrance at Downton Abbey.

And as for that scary old baggage the Dowager Countess Violet – brilliantly portrayed by Dame Maggie Smith – clapping eyes on her... Carson, the smelling salts!

Lady Cora rocks. Or rather Elizabeth McGovern, the actress who plays her, does. And I mean she properly rocks. Yup, Elizabeth, 50, is a guitar-strumming, foot-tapping, lyric-belting rock chick. Which is why she’s here in west London’s Bush Hall, a favourite haunt of the likes of the late Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, REM and The Killers, flashing more flesh than a 1920s flapper girl in a skimpy satin top.

Later this month she’ll be taking to the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival as lead singer in the band Sadie And The Hotheads, which includes brothers Steve and Simon Nelson. Music, you see, is her real passion. And the Earl of Grantham’s missus not only enchants with her breathy vocals (think Marianne Faithfull at her finest), but she also writes the songs.

‘Sadie is my alter ego,’ Elizabeth says. ‘She’s who I am. I am middle-aged. I’ve been in a long relationship, I’m watching my kids grow up and I’m looking at the world through that prism – the joys, the frustration, the boredom, the despair and the philosophies that get you through.’

Elizabeth has actually been married to Simon Curtis, the brilliant director of My Week With Marilyn, for 20 years, and has two daughters, 18-year-old Matilda and 14-year-old Grace.

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Henry Cavill: Even Superman's gotta take the bus sometimes (OH NO THEY DIDN'T)

CAPTION: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's the 295 to Clapham: He may be faster than a speeding bullet but even Superman has to wait for a bus. Henry Cavill--who will be playing the superhero in Superman: Man of Steel--was spotted shopping at a London branch of Sainsbury's before hopping on a bus with a pal.

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and I don't care

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'Downton Abbey': Shirley MacLaine's fans get a preview By Hal Boedeker, Staff writer 9:44 a.m. EST, June 8, 2012 (ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Shirley MacLaine's career peak award Thursday night featured a preview of "Downton Abbey," which the actress joins in season three.

MacLaine received the 40th Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. She accepted the prize from Meryl Streep, a previous winner.


But TV fans may be most interested in a preview of "Downton Abbey" supplied by Elizabeth McGovern, who plays MacLaine's daughter.

"As soon as Shirley MacLaine made her entrance in the show as my mom, everything became clear to me," McGovern told the audience. "Come back to 'Downton Abbey,' Shirley! I miss my mom."

Oscar-winner MacLaine said she enjoyed working with Oscar-winner Maggie Smith. "I saw Maggie Smith and I lifted her off her feet, because she's lighter than me," MacLaine said. "It was fabulous."

The third season of "Downton Abbey" will premiere in January on PBS.

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Damian Lewis and Michelle Dockery nominated for US TV Awards Tom Cole 11:15 AM, 07 June 2012 (RADIO TIMES)

Benedict Cumberbatch, Damian Lewis and Michelle Dockery are among the British talent nominated for this year’s Critics’ Choice Television Awards.

Lewis and Dockery are up for best actor and best actress in a drama series and their respective shows, Homeland and Downton Abbey, have both been nominated for best drama.

British shows dominate the best TV movie/miniseries category, with Sherlock, Luther and The Hour all notching up nominations. The shows’ respective stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and Dominic West will also be pitted against each other for the title of best actor in a TV movie or mini-series.


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Matthew Macfadyen as Prior Phillip - THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH

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Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt play half-sisters in a supremely awkward situation in the buzzed-about indie. Plus, director Lynn Shelton reveals five fun facts about the movie! TOM DICHIARA ON JUN 7, 2012 AT 11:16AM (IVILLAGE)

In the indie comedy Your Sister's Sister (in select theaters June 15) Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt play Iris and Hannah, two half-sisters who accidentally turn up at their family’s secluded island cabin on the same weekend. There, they find themselves in a supremely awkward situation with Iris' best friend Jack (star-on-the-rise Mark Duplass), who is still reeling from the death of his brother a year earlier.

While the film (which, mark our words, could be one of the surprise hits of the summer) has its share of poignant moments, it's also loaded with quirky laughs. Exhibit A: the exclusive clip below, which illustrates that nothing good ever comes of making vegan pancakes without the proper ingredients.
Watch the clip now, and then keep reading for five fun facts about Your Sister's Sister that writer-director Lynn Shelton revealed in a exclusive interview with iVillage!





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James McAvoy: Olympic flame: Torch relay begins Scotland tour (BBC UK)

Scotland has welcomed the Olympic torch for the first time as the relay travels from Stranraer to Glasgow on day 21.

Soldier Ross McClelland was cheered by thousands as he ran in the seaside town.

Also among Friday's stopping points was the birthplace of Scotland's bard Robert Burns in Alloway.

Atonement star James McAvoy will carry the flame in his native Glasgow ahead of an evening celebration in George Square.

The 128 bearers include Olympians rower Katherine Grainger and gold medal curler Rhona Martin and the flame is due at Hampden Park, Scotland's national football stadium in Glasgow, at about 16:30 BST.

Friday's 138-mile route takes in Stranraer, Cairnryan, Ballantrae, Girvan, Turnberry, Maidens, Kirkoswald, Maybole, Alloway, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Kilmaurs, Stewarton, Dunlop, Barrmill, Beith, Lochwinnoch, Kilmalcolm, Port Glasgow, Rutherglen, Giffnock and Glasgow.


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Colin Firth: Hollywood stars film next week Rebecca Lynch | 8th June 2012 7:43 PM (FRASER COAST CHRONICLE)

FILMING for one of 2013's Hollywood blockbusters is due to begin in Ipswich next week, The Queensland Times can reveal.

Heart-throb Colin Firth, together with Swedish icon Stellan Skarsgard and War Horse star Jeremy Irvine will be on location at the city's railway workshops from the middle of the week, according to the film's publicist Tracey Mair.

But Ms Mair said that Aussie screen legend Nicole Kidman would not joining her male co-stars in the city, after having previously said all the leads would be travelling to Ipswich.

"Kidman's scenes were actually completed in Scotland, the UK and Thailand, but the rest of the cast, including Firth, will be filming on the Gold Coast and in Ipswich mid-next week," Ms Mair said.

Since The Queensland Times first revealed The Railway Man would be filmed in Ipswich, a major online news site dubbed the city an "unlikely location" for the filming of a major movie.


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Liam Neeson’s agent denies he was inebriated on TV show in Ireland Strange remarks led to Twitter frenzy that actor had one too many -VIDEO By JAMES O'SHEA, IrishCentral Staff Writer IRISH CENTRAL

Liam Neeson’s agent has denied reports that he was inebriated on Ireland’s most popular Friday night talk show ‘The Late Late Show' last weekend.

The Northern Ireland actor appeared to slur some words and made some strange comments including revealing that Bono was the surprise super guest on the show. His mother and sister were in the audience.

His agent Alan Nierob has strongly denied the allegations that raced around Twitter and other social media after the show.

Alan Nierob told The Irish Mirror “It is obvious to anyone who actually saw the interview he was not intoxicated.

“I saw the interview and I thought it was terrific.”




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Movie Review: Prometheus Packed With Great Acting, Big Ideas—and Monsters! Today 4:27 PM PDT by PETER PARAS (E ONLINE)

Review in a Hurry: B +  Director Ridley Scott's (sorta) Alien prequel arrives with much secrecy, a stellar cast, and groundbreaking 3-D visuals. The sense of awesome is high. But the script by Lost mastermind Damon Lindelof unravels, starting out as a compelling "Tree of Life with monsters" to simply just monsters.

Then again, plenty of smarty-pants critics made similar complaints about Alien 33 years ago.


The Bigger Picture: In the year 2093, Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and her hunky fellow scientist Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) make a discovery, the most significant in human history. Buried in caves throughout earth, are several maps leading to a location in deep space. Who made them? Man's creators? They board the ship Prometheus, off to find the literal meaning of life.

Director Scott hasn't made a sci-fi flick since '82 and that was Blade Runner—so no pressure. Yet his style of intricately detailed ginormous visuals balanced with tiny moments of suspense still impresses. Every lush image is matched with a thoughtfulness rarely seen in summer blockbusters.

The first half of the film is remarkable, as Shaw and the crew explore artifacts on an unknown world. Every step they take mixes clever technology with Big Ideas.

The cast is strong too.



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Five Fun Facts about 'Prometheus' Actor Idris Elba (OH NO THEY DIDNT)

Ridley Scott’s Prometheus comes out this Friday, reminding us of the buzz that surrounded his originalAlien film back in 1979. Much like he did with that film, Scott has cast this science fiction piece with well-established actors including Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, and Michael Fassbender. Fans of the HBO series “The Wire” or the BBC series “Luther” will be pleased to see Idris Elba take on the role as the captain of Prometheus, giving us a good excuse to dig up five fun facts on the sexiest man to ever work at Dunder Mifflin.


1) A working actor since 1999, it wasn’t until the 2012 Golden Globes that Elba won a major acting award, beating out William Hurt, Hugh Bonneville, Bill Nighy and former ‘Wire’ co-star Dominic West for his role as DCI John Luther.

Read about the other four at ONTD:  http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/69556868.html

Maggie Smith to Receive Stratford's Legacy Award (BROADWAY WORLD)

Dame Maggie Smith will be the 2012 recipient of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Legacy Award and will be honoured at a gala at Toronto’s new Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, September 10.

“Here in Stratford, Maggie Smith holds a special place in our hearts,” said Artistic Director Des McAnuff. “One of our Festival’s founding principles was that we should be a home for artists of international stature as well as for our own Canadian stars, a principle spectacularly embodied in the four seasons Dame Maggie spent with us between 1976 and 1980. Her performances on our stages made an immense contribution to our artistic legacy and are still treasured in the memories of all who experienced them.

“As brilliant in her many celebrated screen roles as in her classical work on stage, Dame Maggie is known around the globe as one of the truly legendary artists of our age. It gives me tremendous pleasure to have this opportunity to express to her our admiration and our gratitude for the extraordinary body of work she has bestowed not only upon us but upon the world at large.

“Having spoken to her recently, I know that Dame Maggie is really looking forward to coming back to Canada, where she enjoyed so much substantial success.”

In her four seasons at Stratford, Dame Maggie gave some of the most memorable performances in the Festival’s history, including Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, Rosalind in As You Like It, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Mistress Overdone in Measure for Measure, Queen Elizabeth in Richard III, Titania/Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Lady Macbeth.


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WATCH TOM HIDDLESTON DO HIS IMPRESSIONS OF OWEN WILSON, ALAN RICKMAN AND A VELOCIRAPTOR by: Mike Sampson 8 hours ago (SCREEN CRUSH)

Tom Hiddleston is not just your ‘Avengers‘ villain. He’s also an impromptu Shakespearean and, as we’re just finding out, something of an impressionist. Exhibit A: a video posted online that has compiled all the impressions Hiddleston has performed while out promoting ‘The Avengers’ and ‘War Horse.’ These include, but are not limited to, Owen Wilson, Alan Rickman, Joey (the ‘War Horse’ horse) and the velociraptor from ‘Jurassic Park.’ Beware, your pants may be charmed right off your body.

 

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Downton Abbey stars raise their cups for Charity Thursday, June 07, 2012 MarieCurie123 (THIS IS GLOUCESTERSHIRE)

The stars of Downton Abbey took a well 'urn-ed' tea break from filming series three of the hit show, to launch Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party. The cast of servants, including new characters Cara Theobold and Matt Milne, enjoyed putting their feet up and having a cuppa in aid of charity.

 Jim Carter who plays Butler Charles Carson said: "What could be more Downton Abbey than a good British tea party?  We rather enjoyed having a break from serving the Earl and Countess of Grantham! We're encouraging everyone to do the same, and pop the kettle on and have their own Blooming Great Tea Party for Marie Curie Cancer Care this summer. "

Marie Curie Cancer Care is asking people to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this June and July to help raise funds for the charity. It can be as simple as a cuppa with colleagues, a vintage inspired tea party or just a simple get together with friends and family.

 The money raised from Blooming Great Tea Parties will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses in their own homes.

To register and receive your free fundraising pack please go online www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or call 08700 340 040.

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Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson in more new images from Anna Karenina June 7, 2012 | Written By: Brad Sturdivant (FLIX 66)

With the film barely five months away from hitting theaters, and boasting an all star cast led by Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson, I would have figured the marketing for ANNA KARENINA would have been in higher gear by now, or at the very least, we would have seen a trailer by now.  I’m a huge fan of Joe Wright and his latest effort has me very intrigued.  Supposedly, he’s making the film using toys and models as opposed to elaborate set pieces, so it’s going to have a very play-like feel to it.  But we’ve seen several images from the film and along with the three new ones, none of the pics seem to show off the creative sets.  But then again, maybe that’s intentional since I’m not sure how general audiences are going to react to Wright’s method.

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Michael Fassbender Greets His Fans POSTED ON JUNE 06, 2012 AT 9:28 AM (IM NOT OBSESSED)

Hey there, handsome! On June 5, a scruffy Michael Fassbender made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in NYC. But before the Prometheus star went on his way after the taping, he made sure to stick around for a bit to greet his fans and sign some autographs.

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Gerard Butler's Six Pack is back (CELEBRITY GOSSIP)

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Gerard Butler: Med Center Stud Posted Thursday June 7, 2012 12:23 PM GMT (CELEBRITY GOSSIP)

Even super-studly actors need to maintain their health, and Gerard Butler was spotted paying a visit to his physician yesterday (June 6).

The “PS: I Love You” hunk looked like he’d received a clean bill of health as he exited his doctor’s building with a big smile on his face.

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Benedict Cumberbatch: It’s great working with Benedict Cumberbatch on Star Trek ...but he boasts about being voted Sun’s sexiest man — Simon Pegg jokes (THE SUN)

Star Trek Director JJ Abrams picked three other Brits — Alice Eve, Noel Clarke and Benedict Cumberbatch — for the new Star Trek film, which opens next year.

Simon said: “We had a whole little British corner, which JJ used to joke about us taking over.”

He had a lot of fun working with Sherlock actor Benedict, who readers voted the sexiest man in a Sun poll.

Simon revealed: “Oh, he told me he had won all right.

“We went out one night and he said ‘You’ll never guess what, I am The Sun’s sexiest man’. And I was like, ‘That’s amazing. That is so cool’.”


“Benedict is such a good guy, he’s a really sweet person and I love that he’s getting this success because he’s also a great actor. I worked a lot with him on Star Trek. He is part of the threat in the film.”

Despite the fact that Brits are taking over Hollywood, and even though his daughter Matilda has a United States passport, having been born there, Simon still intends to keep the family home here.

In between massive blockbusters he continues to make small British movie


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Henry Cavill: Who will co-lead The Great Wall with Henry Cavill (DEADLINE NEW YORK)

The co-lead of the Ed Zwick-directed The Great Wall is between True Blood‘s Alexander Skarsgard and Benjamin Walker, who stars in the upcoming Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The Legendary Pictures film already has Man of Steel’s Henry Cavill set to star in an adventure film about British warriors traveling through 15th Century China and happen upon the hurried construction of the massive wall.

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Colin Firth - The King of Youtubes

THE WORST 30 SECONDS OF SHAKESPEARE'S LIFE

 

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COLIN FIRTH AND HIS LITTLEST FAN



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COLIN FIRTH NEED NEVER SPEAK AGAIN



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Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery in "Turn of the Screw"

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Video: Movie Trailer for 'Shadow Dancer' Starring Clive Owen (OPPOSING VIEWS)

Submitted by I Need My Fix on Jun 6, 2012

It’s been since the middle of February, just after its appearance at the Berlinale, that we had anything on James Marsh’s Shadow Dancer, a film I’m really looking forward to. Today we have a UK trailer (since the film opens there on 24th August.), thanks to FilmStage.  Set in 1990s Belfast, a woman (Andrea Riseborough, W.E.) is forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son.

When a widowed mother (and active member of the IRA) is arrested in an aborted bomb plot, she falls into the hands of a British intelligence officer (Clive Owen). After the MI5 agent offers her an ultimatum, she must make hard choices to protect her son in this heart-wrenching thriller.

Shadow Dancer stars along with Owen and Riseborough, Aidan Gillen (The Wire, Game of Thrones), Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 and part 2 and son of Brendan) and Gillian Anderson.

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Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy video

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Colin Firth’s solar thermal application left in hot water By Peter Bennett | 06 June 2012, 11:06 Updated: 06 June 2012, 12:13 (SOLAR ENERGY CENTER)

Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth has been refused planning permission to fit his Grade II listed mansion with a solar thermal module. Hounslow Council initially rejected the appeal, stating that the “inappropriate size and positing [of the solar module] would not preserve the architectural and historic significance of the listed building.”

Upon appeal, the council has decided to uphold its initial decision to deny the actor permission to install solar thermal at his Chiswick home. Roger Shrimplin, the appointed inspector reiterated that “the solar panel would not be merely a temporary feature and it would be unduly intrusive in the streetscene.

“In consequence, the proposed solar panel would erode the architectural qualities of the listed host building itself and would cause actual harm to the character and appearance of the Bedford Park Conservation Area.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Michelle Dockery, Bill Nighy, Lara Pulver, Sherlock: British actors recognised in nominations for American TV Awards A string of British actors have been nominated for this year’s Critics’ Choice Television Awards. By Lara Prendergast 5:36PM BST 06 Jun 2012 (TELEGRAPH)

Michelle Dockery, Damien Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British actors nominated by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association.

Lewis and Dockery are nominated for best actor and best actress in a drama series, while their shows Homeland and Downton Abbey have been given nods for best drama.

British shows have also dominated the best TV movie/mini-series category, with Luther, Page Eight, Sherlock and The Hour all receiving nominations.


Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Benedict Cumberbatch – Sherlock – PBS
Bill Nighy – Page Eight – PBS
Woody Harrelson – Game Change – HBO
Idris Elba – Luther – BBC America
Dominic West – The Hour – BBC America
Kevin Costner – Hatfields & McCoys – History

Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Jessica Lange – American Horror Story – FX
Gillian Anderson - Great Expectations – PBS
Julianne Moore – Game Change – HBO
Patricia Clarkson – Five – Lifetime
Lara Pulver – Sherlock – PBS
Emily Watson – Appropriate Adult – Sundance


Best Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes – Homeland – Showtime
Michelle Dockery – Downton Abbey – PBS
Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife – CBS
Elisabeth Moss – Mad Men – AMC
Emmy Rossum – Shameless – Showtime
Katey Sagal – Sons of Anarchy – FX


Best Movie/Miniseries
American Horror Story – FX
Luther – BBC America
Sherlock – PBS
Page Eight – PBS
The Hour – BBC America
Game Change – HBO




Best Drama Series
Breaking Bad – AMC
Downton Abbey – PBS
Game of Thrones – HBO
The Good Wife – CBS
Homeland – Showtime
Mad Men – AMC


Best Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad – AMC
Kelsey Grammer – Boss – Starz
Jon Hamm – Mad Men – AMC
Charlie Hunnam – Sons of Anarchy – FX
Damian Lewis – Homeland – Showtime
Timothy Olyphant – Justified – FX


READ MORE:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9314783/British-actors-recognised-in-nominations-for-American-TV-Awards.html

Downton Abbey: A Look Inside (VIDEO) Posted: 06/05/2012 4:43 pm (HUFFINGTON POST)

The real residents of "Downton Abbey" are almost more interesting than its fictional inhabitants, ABC's Nick Watt reports from Highclere Castle in Berkshire, England, where the hit series is filmed.

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Is Prometheus Michael Fassbender’s Oscar moment? by MARC CAMERON on Jun 6, 2012 • 8:22 am (FOTORATER)

At last year’s Oscars there appeared to be a significant oversight, to say the least: namely the absence of leading man du jour Michael Fassbender from the Best Actor nominations.

Despite his brilliant performance as sex addict Brandon in British director and artist Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed Shame, Fassbender (who was nominated for or won practically every other major acting gong going) was overlooked by the Oscar voting committee. It was wrong, to say the least. Look up injustice in an online dictionary, and you’ll find a picture of Michael Fassbender alongside it.

Beyond undergoing a body metamorphosis, Fassbender’s commitment to the role of Brandon was on a par with anything the likes of Brando, De Niro, or latter day talented actors such as Guy Pearce (Memento) or Christian Bale (The Fighter) has ever exhibited on the big screen. Like with all his roles, Fassbender lived and breathed the character in a mesmerising portrayal of a troubled, restless individual that clearly warranted attention, and got it – just not the Oscar it truly deserved.

Showing that you can’t keep a good man down, the chameleon-like Fassbender has since been seen in Haywire, A Dangerous Method and now Prometheus, stealing the show in every film. And before that he delivered strong performances in Eden Lake, Fish Tank, Hunger (another role he should have got an Oscar nod for) and Inglourious Bastards. But, it’s his performance as David in that should see the German-born Irish actor finally pick up the golden gong his stellar acting work truly deserves. It is nothing short of flawless. And given that it’s a performance that will be seen by a mass audience, it seems impossible to conceive that next year’s Best Actor Oscar nominations won’t feature Fassbender’s name among the chosen few.

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Luke Evans, Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Benedict CumberbatchThe Hobbit Video Blog 7

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Alan Rickman Excited for "CBGB" News Posted by: Catherine June 05, 2012, 10:59 PM (THE LEAKY CAULDRON)

“Sadly I never got to go to the club when it was around, but they’re reconstructing it as we speak in a studio in Savannah so I’ll have my second youth there,” the Harry Potter star declares.

“I’ll get what might be called the vibe when I go there in three weeks, I’ll be vibing."


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Reese Witherspoon-Colin Firth movie about “West Memphis Three” to film in Georgia 12:30 pm June 5, 2012, by Jennifer Brett (ACCESS ATLANTA)

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Witherspoon and Colin Firth will star in “Devil’s Knot,” based on journalist Mara Leveritt’s bestseller about the “West Memphis Three.”  The horrifying murders of three 8-year-olds were  ascribed to a trio of teenagers, accused of participating in a Satanic ritual. The three were released from prison last year after two decades behind bars.

Read about the actual case in New York Times:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/us/20arkansas.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all


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That’s It, Steve McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ Has the Best Cast of the Year Casting Couch By Kate Erbland on June 5, 2012 (FILM SCHOOL REJECTS)

Seemingly not content to follow up his critically lauded Shame with a cast that only includes such names as Chiwitel Ejifior, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano, Taran Killam, Scoot McNairy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ruth Negga, and Adepero Oduye, filmmaker Steve McQueen has just gone ahead and thrown another batch of incredible talent into the giant amazing stew that is Twelve Years a Slave. This time around, he’s mixed in no less than Paul Giamatti, Garret Dillahunt, and Sarah Paulson, a wealth of talent that would stand alone just fine, but the addition of which makes Twelve Years the most skill-laden cast of the year.

I never say this about a film I’ve yet to see (much less one that’s not even been filmed yet), but – all of the Oscars. All of the Oscars. Based on the true story of Solomon Northrup, Ejifior will play a free man who is sold into slavery and who remains a slave for twelve years (yes, the title of the film should have clued you into that).


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Kate Middleton, Prince William & Prince Harry Rock Out—Royal Style Mon., Jun. 4, 2012 4:42 PM PDT by BRUNA NESSIF (E ON LINE)

The royals know how to have a good time.

It's not as crazy as some of their other outings, but Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince Harry still enjoyed themselves during a pop concert at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee today—just look at those faces!

So who did they jam out to?


Robbie Williams opened the show with his version of "Let Me Entertain You," which the three musketeers seemed to enjoy—how thrilled does Kate look waving her flag in the air?! Will.i.am and Jessie J followed up with the Black Eyed Peas hit "I Gotta Feeling."

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and company also enjoyed the sounds of Paul McCartney, Tom Jones and Stevie Wonder.

Later on, comedian Lenny Henry and the crowd welcomed the queen—who strutted a gold cocktail dress with Swarovski crystals—to the royal box. She was escorted to her seat by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.



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Alan Rickman - Alan Rickman Eyeing 'Second Youth' On Cbgb Set 05 June 2012 16:02 (CONTACT MUSIC)

Alan Rickman is excited about playing New York club boss Hilly Kristal in a new movie, because he missed out on visiting legendary venue Cbgb in his youth.

The British actor takes the lead role in the movie, alongside a star-studded cast including Foo Fighters rocker Taylor Hawkins, who will make his acting debut as Iggy Pop, and Sting's actress daughter Mickey Sumner, who is slated to portray punk icon Patti Smith.

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Hugh Grant puts the pedal to the metal in his £130,000 Ferrari California By J J ANISIOBI (MAIL ON LINE)

He may have a baby daughter now but Hugh Grant has not decided to trade in his fast cars for a family motor.

The actor was spotted taking his £130, 000 Ferrari California for a spin around the south of France, yesterday afternoon.

The 51-year-old was reportedly testing out his vehicle's handling capabilities by driving at high speeds around the quiet country roads.

The Love Actually star is reported to have been doing almost twice the speed limit at 200 kilometres per hour in a 110 km/h zone.

Hugh was flying solo as he took in the scenic countryside, although most of it would have been quite a blur at those high speeds.

He appeared to be staying at the four star Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, where he pulled up and handed over his car keys to the valet service.

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Crowds jam London for Queen Elizabeth's jubilee finale By Michael Holden and Mike Collett-White LONDON | Tue Jun 5, 2012 7:35am EDT (REUTERS)

(Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth began the fourth and final day of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Tuesday with a solo appearance at a thanksgiving service in St. Paul's Cathedral ahead of a horse-drawn procession and a wave from Buckingham Palace.

People thronged the streets as the 86-year-old monarch cut a somber figure in church, attending one of the few grand state occasions in her life without her husband of 64 years, after Prince Philip was taken ill with a bladder infection on Monday.

"The Queen will today face one of the crowning moments of her reign without the presence by her side of the man who for more than six decades has been her unfailing support," said the Times newspaper.

The 90-year-old royal consort will be kept under observation for a few days in a move the palace said was "precautionary", but takes some of the gloss of what is widely seen as a triumphant jubilee that has cemented the queen's popularity.

Millions have attended street parties and festivities, watched a spectacular 1,000-vessel pageant on the River Thames in London on Sunday and a concert in front of Buckingham Palace on Monday, all held in honor of Elizabeth II, the only British monarch other than Queen Victoria to have reigned for 60 years.

In a rare move, the queen, who usually only appears on TV screens for a short message on Christmas Day, will deliver a special broadcast be aired at 1700 GMT to thank the nation.

Crowds began massing in huge numbers on the wide Mall avenue towards Buckingham Palace, turning the famous road into a sea of red, white and blue, for the jubilee finale when the royal family will appear on the balcony, with a fly-past by modern and former Royal Air Force aircraft.

"Some may think this is all a bit frivolous, but it's all about spreading the love," said Aba Shanti, 41, who was wearing a red, white and blue "Union Jack" flag dress.

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Brendan Coyle of Downton Abbey Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Origin Theatre Company at British Residence 04 June 2012 (UK IN USA)

On 23 May, British Consul-General to New York Danny Lopez hosted a night celebrating European theatre at the British Residence to mark the ten year anniversary of Origin Theatre Company, and to salute its founder George Heslin. The dinner was co-hosted by the Northern Ireland Bureau and was attended by Origin board members, and long-term supporters including representatives of the American Ireland Fund, Mutual of America and 59 E 59 Theatre. The night’s guest of honour was Brendan Coyle, also known as the ill-fated valet Mr. Bates in smash television series Downton Abbey.

Coyle, a Olivier and New York Theatre Critic Award-winning actor, provided some behind-the-scenes quips about Downton Abbey. Coyle remained tight-lipped about plot developments for season three, but admitted his delight at the fan base for his character, manifested in the fan-generated  “Free Mr. Bates Campaign.” Earlier in the week, Origin announced Coyle's appointment as Honorary Patron of the company.

"Theatre is my passion and I am excited to have the opportunity to work with George and the board to develop our shared vision of nurturing talent" said Coyle. "Through Origin, New York audiences can experience the depth and breadth of exciting European theatre."


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Actors Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth Get Physical on ‘Avengers’ By Jenalyn Villamarin (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES)

"Avengers" star, Tom Hiddleston, told Chris Hemsworth to really hit him. Chris Hemsworth stands 6'3" tall and he even gained 20 pounds of muscle to portray Marvel Comics' hero, Thor.


He is equally adept at swinging his fists with his mythical hammer. So who exactly in the world would volunteer to be actually punched by him? Well, it is none other than his co-star Tom Hiddleston.

Hiddleston reprises the role of Loki who was first seen in last year's hit film "Thor." He is the adopted brother of the "God of Thunder" with an apocalyptic case of sibling rivalry.

Loki assembles an army to conquer the planet and it will take the combined strength of Earth's mightiest heroes to stop him. Basically, one of the most anticipated scenes in the film "Avengers" would be the climactic battle between Thor and Loki. In an interview with Tom Hiddleston, the actor has explained that most of the fighting on-screen was indeed real.

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Tom Hiddleston: The ebb and flow of love in The Deep Blue Sea John Daly-Peoples | Tuesday June 05, 2012 (NATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW)

Through the characters the film tries to grapple with the social changes brought on by the end of WWII, with individuals looking for more freedom of expression, choice of jobs and choice of futures.

Hester is caught between the conservatism of the past as represented by her husband and the new liberalism Freddie aspires to.

This is an actor’s film. Much of the drama is internalised by the actors is internal, and the audience has to work at understanding Hester as she struggles with her demons and desires.

Rachel Weisz is brings a raw emotional quality without being over-sentimental. Tom Hiddleston’s Freddie is brilliantly immature and callous.

The film is beautifully crafted, with a slowly evolving dreamlike quality which manages to give the dreary 1950s environments a sumptuous a haunting and melancholic feel.

The soundtrack also has a trancelike quality, making extensive use of Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto, which is used throughout to highlight the drama and tension of Hester’s dilemma.

The music is used as an introduction to each of the “acts” of the film and is employed as a commentary rather than background.

READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW:  http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/ebb-and-flow-love-deep-blue-sea-120409

Benedict Cumberbatch Is "Very Flattered and Slightly Bemused" About His Heartthrob Status - POP SUGAR (OH NO THEY DIDN'T)

Benedict Cumberbatch was one of the celeb guests at Saturday's Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at New Jersey's Liberty State Park. He mingled with his Star Trek 2 costar Zoe Saldana, as well as fellow Brits like Matthew Rhys and Clive Owen, who cohosted the challenge with Argentine polo star Nacho Figueras. We snagged a couple minutes at the VIP tent with Benedict, who was flying somewhat under the radar. The much-hyped star of BBC hit Sherlock was happy to talk about the ongoing Diamond Jubilee in his native London, and what it was like joining the Star Trek family. Benedict also touched on what life is like as a newly-minted heartthrob.

Benedict said:


PopSugar: We're here celebrating a very English sport, polo, while back in London, the Diamond Jubilee is going on! Are you excited for the queen's 60th anniversary?

Benedict Cumberbatch: I am exited for the Jubilee. I feel a bit of a treason-worthy abscondee. I planned to have a holiday here a long while after I finished shooting a film I've just done. I guess that's why I am here rather than over there. It's very exciting. We've got three huge events, really, in this next couple of months, this being a kickoff for it. I think, like lots of places in Europe, we need all the home-spun joy and festivities and celebrations we can get at the moment.

PopSugar: Does that mean you're attending the Olympics?


Benedict: I am as much as anyone who doesn't have a ticket can go to the Olympics. I'm going to avoid all the traffic and maybe see the best events at home, I think. But we'll see, hopefully. I haven't really made any plans, to be honest, to go, but I'm really, really excited about hosting it.

PopSugar: You're obviously talking about Star Trek 2. How was it joining that cast to make the movie?

Benedict: Fantastic. Zoe's just my amazing, good friend. The whole thing was just an absolute blast. I mean really, really good fun. I had a terrific time doing it.


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Henry Cavill - TMZ video catches him at LAX Airport

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Colin Firth reads from "The End of the Affair" by Graham Greene (Audiobook)

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Alan Rickman:Savannah movie with Harry Potter stars seeks extras Posted: June 4, 2012 - 12:55pm (SAVANNAH NOW)

Wanna appear in the same film with Professor Snape and Ron Weasley? Here's your chance:

Rock movie "CBGB," which will begin filming at Savannah's Meddin Studios at the end of June, is seeking extras.

The open casting call is from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12 at the studio, 2315 Louisville Road. Specifically, they're looking for music lovers, musicians, motorcyclists, '70s car owners and people with a '70s "look."


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DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 3 – MACLAINE’S VISIT June 4, 2012 · by Jay Tomio · in Television (BOOM TRON)

TV guide  has delivered more details on Downton Abbey’s season 3, specifically regarding MacLaine. Martha Levinson is from Long Island, and like much of characters in the show already, is said by MacLaine to have “interesting” reactions to class and tradition.

MacLaine goes on to say that she was disappointed to not share scenes with Brendan Coyle’s Mr. Bates, who she points to as one of her favorite characters, but did particularly enjoy sharing time with Jim Carter’s Carson. Of the meeting that I think came first to fan’s minds when her casting was announced, MacLaine says of the Maggie Smith portrayed Dowager Countess, “Our characters’ relationship is probably not what you’d think,” Shirley says. “Maggie and I are both so old, we have a lot of time on us to discuss.”

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Christian Bale Gets Emotional Seeing Heath Ledger In 'Dark Knight' Montage By John Mitchell (MTV)

The cast of "The Dark Knight Rises" took the stage at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards to introduce an exclusive clip from the hotly anticipated summer blockbuster, but things took an unexpectedly emotional turn following a montage of director Christopher Nolan's first two "Batman" films, which included scenes of the late Heath Ledger's iconic performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."


At the clip's conclusion, Christian Bale, flanked by his co-stars Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, stepped up to the mic and said, "Wow, great to remember Heath at that moment. Wonderful to see Heath Ledger there."

The Oscar-winning actor then lowered his head and appeared to get choked up as the audience applauded for Ledger, who died in January 2008 at age 28 from an acute intoxication from the combined effects of several prescription medications. A few months after his passing, "The Dark Knight" arrived in theaters to critical acclaim and enormous box-office success.

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'Harry Potter' Wins Best Cast At MTV Movie Awards 'Deathly Hallows, Part 2' earns the series its third Golden Popcorn at Sunday night's show. By Terri Schwartz (MTV)

UNIVERSAL CITY, California — Forget the Oscars! The MTV Movie Awards sure know how to honor "Harry Potter."

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" took home the award for Best Cast at the 21st annual awards show Sunday night (June 3). This is the third time the eight-film, decade-long series has taken home a Golden Popcorn, although it had been nominated at the awards show 18 times.

Emma Watson was on hand to accept the prize Sunday night, taking the stage to thank everyone involved in making the magical series come to life.

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