Saturday, March 23, 2013
Gerard Butler: 'Olympus Has Fallen' is really a tale of 'redemption' (LA TIMES)
By Steven Zeitchik
March 22, 2013, 6:01 p.m.
If you head out to see the Gerard Butler action movie “Olympus Has Fallen” this weekend, you’re probably going for the pyrotechnics: The White House is blown to smithereens, the Washington Monument dramatically implodes, many bad guys die violently.
But Butler, who stars as the fallen Secret Service agent and one-man wrecking crew Mike Banning in the D.C.-under-fire-from-North-Korean-terrorists tale, sees in it something a little more … nuanced.
“This movie is a hero's journey about a guy who faces his demons and finds his redemption,” Butler told The Times when asked what he thought the movie was really about. Butler's character is wracked by guilt over a mistake that led to the death of the first lady.
READ MORE: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-gerard-butler-olympus-has-fallen-movie-reviews-theaters-20130322,0,2187797.story
Fresh Dowager of Downton Abbey (Downton parody of Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGWN1ULho-U
Hugh Bonneville: Ovation Premieres Ben Hur Easter Weekend Miniseries Event Sunday, March 31 At 8 pm ET Ovation Also To Air Special, The Making Of Ben Hur, Across All Content Platforms Including SD and HD Channels, OvationTV.com, YouTube, VOD & TVE
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its ratings success with original series Song by Song, Ovation, the only network dedicated to the arts, will launch an Easter weekend event with the premiere of its four-hour miniseries BEN HUR, Sunday, March 31 at 8:00 pm ET.
Based on the Lew Wallace novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ, the miniseries stars Joseph Morgan (The Vampire Diaries) as Judah Ben Hur and Emily VanCamp (Revenge) as Esther. BEN HUR's multi-talented cast also includes Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Kristin Kreuk (Beauty and the Beast), Stephen Campbell Moore (Titanic mini-series), Simon Andreu (The Cold Light of Day), James Faulkner ( Bridget Jones ' Diary), Alex Kingston (ER), Ray Winstone (Great Expectations) and Ben Cross (William & Kate).
Written by Alan Sharp and directed by Steve Shill , the miniseries follows Judah Ben Hur , a wealthy Jewish prince betrayed by his childhood friend, Messala. Eventually enslaved, Ben Hur becomes a hero and receives new wealth and power when he saves the life of a Roman leader. His ultimate quest is to deliver vengeance upon Messala for the destruction of the Ben Hur family.
Ovation will also feature The Making of Ben Hur special across all of its content platforms, including SD and HD channels, OvationTV.com, Ovation's 'YouTube channel, VOD and TV Everywhere.
read more: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ovation-premieres-ben-hur-easter-weekend-miniseries-event-sunday-march-31-at-8-pm-et-199524891.html
Dan Stevens Is REALLY Over Downton Abbey By Amanda Dobbins (VULTURE)
At a party to “promote British tourism” yesterday, Dan Stevens (a.k.a. Matthew Crawley) was asked a question about his recent Downton departure — which makes sense, since the show is a major cultural export and also because Dan Stevens is only famous because of Downton Abbey. His response? “It's nice that people care, I suppose, about the show, but yeah, you know ... I had to do what I had to do.” Oh. Well, then, maybe he’d like to comment on his recent change in appearance, since it caused such an Internet stir? “Really? OK, I suppose. There's so much else going on in the world.”
READ MORE: http://www.vulture.com/2013/03/dan-stevens-is-really-over-downton-abbey.html
It's Tom Hardy and a Puppy on the Set of Animal Rescue! Source: WENN.com March 22, 2013 (COMING SOON)
The film now in production in New York, a number of new photos from Michael R. Roskam's Animal Rescue have come online, revealing leading man Tom Hardy playing with one of his adorable animal co-stars.
Based on the short story by Dennis Lehane, Animal Rescue revolves around a killing that results from a lost and contested pit bull. The story appeared in the Akashic Books anthology "Boston Noir," which Lehane also edited.
New Star Trek Into Darkness Poster Hidden in Trailer Check out the stunning new international poster. (IGN)
by Chris Tilly MARCH 21, 2013
I guess we should have expected it. With Easter on the horizon, J.J. Abrams has hidden several Easter Eggs in the latest Star Trek Into Darkness trailer.
A close look at the film’s new international vid – which hit this morning – reveals a bunch of URLs which can be typed in to find new versions of the latest international posters.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Paul McCartney - All My Loving - sweet video
I don't know how many of you can identify with the man in this video who is crying, but I can. The memories you have with the music of your life are powerful, aren't they?
Henry Cavill To Kick Off A Three Month MAN OF STEEL Promo Tour Next Week (COMIC BOOK MOVIE)
The wait is almost over! The promotional tour for Man Of Steel will be gearing up starting next week when when star of the film, Henry Cavill, starts a three month promotional tour in Japan.
Jake "WaylonJones" Lester - 3/22/2013
Read more at http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JakeLester/news/?a=76238#84SEpbHgdDfilI0B.99
Matthew Macfadyen at Focus Clinics (proving I will watch anything that has Matthew Macfadyen in it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JYYy7Dh4aCU
I admit it, I am pathetic. I am even watching Matthew do features for his Eye clinic. Give the guy a BAFTA for this, he is simply wonderful...
Gary Oldman Joining Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace in 'Child 44' (Exclusive) 5:04 PM PDT 3/21/2013 by Borys Kit (THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Gary Oldman is signing on to join Tom Hardy in Child 44, a 1950s Soviet-era thriller being produced by Ridley Scott and Michael Schaefer via the Scott Free banner. Lionsgate is distributing.
Daniel Espinosa is directing the thriller, which follows a member of the Soviet military police (Hardy) who, while investigating a series of child murders, finds himself the target of his own government’s suspicions.
READ MORE: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gary-oldman-joining-tom-hardy-429473
Dan Stevens' heart felt words in reaction to Downton Abbey's audience devastation at his character's death in the show
NEW YORK — “Downton Abbey” fans were devastated when Matthew Crawley made his dramatic exit from the series at the end of the show’s third season. The actor who played him, however, is less emotional about the plot point.
“It’s nice that people care, I suppose, about the show, but yeah, you know ... I had to do what I had to do,”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og4OJKu3VHk
(Is it me or is Dan even sounding less British, and more American. "Yeah...")
Downton Abbey's Brendan Coyle, Elizabeth McGovern and Laura Carmichael shine at Book Of Mormon opening night (MAIL ON LINE)
By EMILY SHERIDAN
It's he hottest new musical in the West End after already wowing audiences Stateside.
It's he hottest new musical in the West End after already wowing audiences Stateside.
So it was no surprise to see a host of Britain's biggest names turning out to the opening night of the London production of The Book Of Mormon.
And showing that it's a play fit for a Lady, Downton Abbey stars Elizabeth McGovern and Laura Carmichael joined the the show's creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone at the Prince Of Wales Theatre.
The actresses, who play mother and daughter Cora Crawley the Countess of Grantham and Lady Edith Crawley looked a far cry from their onscreen characters.
Elizabeth, 51, looked great in a navy peplum dress, over which she wore a bright blue quilted coat.
The pretty actress added a splash of colour with bright red lipstick, as she happily posed for the cameras.
Laura, who plays her somewhat dowdy daughter, cut a very stylish figure in a chic beige trench coat, underneath which she wore an all black outfit with black heels.
Also from the ITV period drama was the women's co-star Brendan Coyle, who plays Bates, attended with his girlfriend Joy Harrison.
Homeland star Damian Lewis was wrapped up for the cold weather with his actress wife Helen McCrory.
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Jude Law Quits ‘Jane Got a Gun’ (THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
The drama on indie western Jane Got a Gun has intensified, with the news that Jude Law has now exited the movie, reports Yahoo News.
Director Lynne Ramsay controversially didn't turn up for her first day on the set of the film in Santa Fe, N.M.
Producer Scott Steindorff was quick to lambast Ramsay, who had been key to the film's development, for her nonappearance, calling her decision “insane.”
It then emerged that Gavin O'Connor, director of Warrior, had been drafted in to replace Ramsay.
Law left the production because he signed on to work with Ramsay, not O'Connor, said Yahoo.
READ MORE: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jude-law-quits-jane-got-430168
Dan Stevens: What's Happened To Cousin Matthew? Dan Stevens Parties With The Hipsters In New York Posted: 22/03/13 | Updated: 22/03/13 (MY DAILY) Ellen Stewart
BREAKING NEWS KLAXON! Cousin Matthew has turned into a hipster. Dan Stevens was partying with New York's coolest on Thursday at the opening of The Big British Invite. The former Downtown Abbey star was unrecognisable as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Alexa Chung, Estelle (apparently she's famous in the States) and Tali Lennox.
SEAN BEAN FRIDAY - BAD THINGS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKZOf_AWbTk
This song seems to work for all these guys, doesn't it....
Thursday, March 21, 2013
James McAvoy Gives Us X-Men Sequel Deets! (PEREZ HILTON)
It's starting to look like the next X-Men installment is going to be far from Second Class!
Seksy star James McAvoy just read the script and he says:
"It’s great. It’s really good and strong. I think fans will love it. I think people who have never seen any of the X-Men films before are going to be really into it.
I think it’s satisfying and giving people what they want, while at the same time being challenging and giving them something different, new, and unexpected."
We know one of the new things about Days Of Future Past is the element of time travel! So we'll get to see our favorite 60s mutants hanging with our faves from the new millennium!
READ MORE: http://perezhilton.com/2013-03-20-james-mcavoy-x-men-first-class-sequel-days-of-future-past#.UUvF7hwp_3M
Alan Rickman Stars In New Short Film DUST Read more about Alan Rickman Stars In New Short Film DUST by broadwayworld.com
Stage and screen crossover star Alan Rickman - most recently seen on Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's SEMINAR - headlines a new short film titled DUST and the poster, behind-the-scenes promo video and still images from the controversial indie project have now been released.
The official synopsis for DUST is as follows: "TODD, a 60-something loner with a twitch, follows young JESSICA (7) and her MUM home from school. He waits until nightfall before breaking into their house and creeps into Jessica's room. Lifting the helpless, sleeping child off her pillow, he locates... a tooth! In a fit of compulsion, Todd crushes the tooth and snorts it from Jessica's bedside table. Wings burst out of his back and he leaps from her window, freed for another short while... until his tooth fairy addiction hits again. The next day after school, Jessica heads towards an ice cream van, a gleaming new coin in hand..."
Letter from John Watson - Watson Reviews Violin Online On Behalf Of “Sherlock” March 20, 2013 By Dan Koelsch
6. Dr. John H. Watson
on behalf of Sherlock Holmes
221B Baker Street
LONDON
NW1 6XE
July 28th, 2011
Cécile and Chris at Cardiff Violins,
I just wanted to say thanks on behalf of my friend Sherlock Holmes for the violin he recently purchased from you. He would thank you himself; only, well Sherlock doesn’t really do that sort of thing.
You were extremely patient with him, much more than he deserved which I should also thank you for, as a lot of people find him ‘difficult’. Thought you handled the situation very well, especially when he insisted on deducing the history of each instrument he picked up, in addition to identifying the rosin dust from each bow that had previously been used! Anyway sorry about that, he’s always like it and yes it does get annoying, but at least you don’t have to live with him.
I don’t know much about violins myself, but it looks a lovely violin to me. The sound it makes when Sherlock plays it is beautiful and the other evening he treated me to a rendition of Bach’s Partita No.1, which sounded particularly marvelous on it. He seems very pleased anyway, that is to say he hasn’t complained at all and tells me playing it helps him think, which believe me is high praise indeed.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. John H. Watson
www.johnwatsonblog.co.uk
Hartswood Films Ltd
READ MORE: http://www.movieviral.com/2013/03/20/watson-reviews-violin-online-on-behalf-of-sherlock/
Henry Cavill: Eight Minutes of Henry Cavill Shirtless. Gotta love Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpeqjgjblr4&list=PLB027712C70F1E704
Henry Cavill Talks Man Of Steel And Comic Books By Cody "The Thorverine" Ferrell on Mar 12, 2013 COMIC BOOK THERAPY
Yesterday we got a glimpse at Total Film’s special Man of Steel cover featuring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams, and today we get a few interesting quotes from Cavill featured inside the magazine. The man who will bring Superman back to life on the big screen this summer touched on the films more grounded approach as well as his comic book knowledge.
The British actor said Man of Steel is Superman “for a modern age” and that the film tackles universal questions about Clark/Superman’s purpose in life. Overall, it’s going to be a grounded approach:
This is a Superman for a modern age. It’s not betraying anything that Superman is, but it is grounding everything in reality. It’s the story of this incredible being who can do incredible things, but whom we can associate with. Because he’s gone through troubling stuff and had to make tough choices.
Read more: http://www.comicbooktherapy.com/henry-cavill-talks-man-of-steel-and-comic-books-105198#ixzz2ODQ2zEYz
Cary Grant, the one and only By Laurie Bennett March 21, 2013 at 6:05am (MUCKETY)
The New York Times has proclaimed Justin Timberlake the new Cary Grant, which must make George Clooney the old Cary Grant.
The premise for the Times verdict is Timberlake’s suave new look, a tailored contrast to his earlier boy-band bagginess.
Grant, Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite actor, set a standard, sartorial and otherwise, for later generations of actors.
The comparison is made with so many handsome, witty leading men that it has become a cliche.
Hugh Grant (no relation) runs a close second to Clooney as the chosen successor. The Daily Mail pointed out: “Both were born in England, have similar Byronic sex appeal, look good in suits, and excel at playing well-heeled characters.”
Others who have been promoted as the next Archibald Alexander Leach include Bruce Willis (when he had hair), Pierce Brosnan (before he serenaded Meryl), Mark Wahlberg, Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashton Kutcher and Ewan McGregor. (The McGregor analogy makes no sense whatsoever. He obviously is the next Christopher Plummer.)
Vanity Fair noted this trend almost a decade ago, identifying Frankie Muniz, TV’s Malcolm in the middle, as the most inexplicable nominee. When told that a critic had described him as “the Cary Grant of kid stars,” Muniz replied, “That’s cool… but I don’t know who Cary Grant is.”
DAN STEVENS: HE'S BAAACCKKK! DOWNTON ABBEY AND ZOMBIES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2p540lbdF70#!
Matthew Macfadyen: Buring reunites with Macfadyen
MyAnna Buring has said it was like working with an "old friend" when she reunited with her Ripper Street co-star Matthew Macfadyen for the big screen.
The actress shot Epic, due out next year, with Matthew in Georgia, after filming BBC One drama Ripper Street together.
"It's been great, lovely," she said of working with Matthew on the movie, the story of an English filmmaker who is hired to direct a huge production in the Caucasus region of Europe.
"It's like working with an old mate the second time around so it's fun."
MyAnna, who attended the First Light Awards this week, to celebrate the next generation of British filmmakers, is about to start working on a second series of Ripper Street, which has been recommissioned despite complaints it was too violent.
READ MORE: http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/buring-reunites-macfadyen-114033920.html
Sean Bean Wins RTS Award For Cross-Dressing Role In 'The Accused' PA | Posted: 20/03/2013 09:09 GMT | Updated: 20/03/2013 09:23 GMT (HUFF POST0
Tough screen star Sean Bean's portrayal of a cross-dressing teacher has landed him a best actor title at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards - one of two prizes for courtroom drama 'The Accused'.
As it happened, I ended up caring deeply for him, both as the brave, indomitable Tracie, and as the heartbreakingly lonely Simon, in the first of Jimmy McGovern's four-part drama examining the British justice system.
Simon was a man we could all relate to - undervalued at work in his classroom, consoled by literature at home, this was a tragic, timeless everyman, except this being Jimmy McGovern and 2012, his only solace was transforming himself into Tracie and hitting in the town in a frock.
Although Tracie's breasts were a little cartoonly pneumatic, Bean has revealed in recent interviews that he also realised in them great statements of power, and this became clear as he fought off derisive comments and stares from all around. He may have been lonely and fearful, but he was no victim.
READ MORE OF THE AUGUST REVIEW OF SEAN BEAN IN THE ACCUSED
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Sean Bean as Tracie, attracting the attention of Tony (Stephen Graham)
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As it happened, I ended up caring deeply for him, both as the brave, indomitable Tracie, and as the heartbreakingly lonely Simon, in the first of Jimmy McGovern's four-part drama examining the British justice system.
Simon was a man we could all relate to - undervalued at work in his classroom, consoled by literature at home, this was a tragic, timeless everyman, except this being Jimmy McGovern and 2012, his only solace was transforming himself into Tracie and hitting in the town in a frock.
Sean Bean in Simon mode, betrayed by his secretly married lover
Although Tracie's breasts were a little cartoonly pneumatic, Bean has revealed in recent interviews that he also realised in them great statements of power, and this became clear as he fought off derisive comments and stares from all around. He may have been lonely and fearful, but he was no victim.
READ MORE OF THE AUGUST REVIEW OF SEAN BEAN IN THE ACCUSED
READ MORE FROM TODAY'S HUFF POST ARTICLE
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Benedict Cumberbatch concerns Kirk and Spock in new 'Star Trek Into Darkness' images Just what is the new villain planning for the Enterprise crew? BY DAVE LEWIS WEDNESDAY, MAR 20, 2013 1:15 PM (HIT FIX)
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/news/benedict-cumberbatch-concerns-kirk-and-spock-in-new-star-trek-into-darkness-images#qUqD0hWkmXiLjZPP.99
Luke Evans: ‘Fast and Furious 6′: Behind The Scenes (INQUISITOR)
Here is a look at Fast and Furious 6, behind the scenes.
Two new recruits have joined the ranks of Vin Diesel and friends. Luke Evans (The Hobbit) and Gina Carano (Haywire) are the new additions behind the wheel as the Fast and The Furious franchise enters its sixth film.
In between takes on a cold production set a tad outside London Luke Evans said, “It was quite weird, to be honest, because they’ve known each other for 10 years.”
Luke Evans expands on his experience with the crew:
“As always happens on big movies, they forget to introduce you. … I’m handcuffed, with a bloody face, and it’s the whole team, and my first introduction is to shake hands with a handcuff. I had to insult a lot of them, get dragged down the stairs by Dwayne (Johnson), get punched in the face by Paul (Walker), and then eyeballed by Vin. This is the movies for you, you never get the normal introduction you would in any other job. And I think they’re probably enjoying the fact there’s a new boy, different to them, bringing a new energy, another dynamic.”
READ MORE: http://www.inquisitr.com/565236/fast-and-furious-6-behind-the-scenes-with-newcomers/
Ray Stevenson (video) Thor The Dark World, The Avengenrs 2 & Punisher (G. I. JOE RED CARPET)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yX984jqWWG4#!
Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock takes home two prizes at the Royal Television Society Programme awards (RADIO TIMES)
http://www.scoop.it/t/benedict-cumberbatch
Susanna Lazarus
10:57 PM, 19 March 2013
It was a Sherlock double at tonight's Royal Television Society Programme Awards as the show triumphed in the best drama series and best drama writer categories, voted for by members of the industry.
The popular detective series - starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman - beat off competition in the best drama category from fellow BBC productions Call The Midwife and Line of Duty.
Accepting the award from host Jo Brand was executive producer Sue Vertue alongside series co-creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat.
Speaking on behalf of the show, Vertue said, "I'll take this as a chance to thank the brains behind Sherlock, Steven and Mark. We just love making the series."
READ MORE: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-19/sherlock-takes-home-two-prizes-at-the-royal-television-society-programme-awards
The BBC detective drama triumphed in the best drama series and best drama writer categories, with Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue accepting the awards
10:57 PM, 19 March 2013
It was a Sherlock double at tonight's Royal Television Society Programme Awards as the show triumphed in the best drama series and best drama writer categories, voted for by members of the industry.
The popular detective series - starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman - beat off competition in the best drama category from fellow BBC productions Call The Midwife and Line of Duty.
Accepting the award from host Jo Brand was executive producer Sue Vertue alongside series co-creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat.
Speaking on behalf of the show, Vertue said, "I'll take this as a chance to thank the brains behind Sherlock, Steven and Mark. We just love making the series."
READ MORE: http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-03-19/sherlock-takes-home-two-prizes-at-the-royal-television-society-programme-awards
Richard Armitage hopes "The Hobbit" film will stand ‘test of time’ March 19, 2013 | 2:30 p.m. (LA TIMES)
For his turn as dwarf king Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” actor Richard Armitage drew inspiration from a very different regal figure created not by J.R.R. Tolkien, but rather William Shakespeare.
“I was in a production of ‘Macbeth,’” Armitage told Hero Complex on the occasion of the film’s release last December. “So I went back to all my notes about ‘Macbeth,’ because I just felt there was something about that character unwinding that was relevant to Thorin unwinding in this story.”
Thorin, of course, plays a key role in the first of Peter Jackson’s planned three-part adaptation of Tolkien’s beloved 1937 children’s novel, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” which makes the trek to Blu-ray and DVD this week.
Audiences have a new opportunity to enjoy Armitage’s performance as the mighty warrior who joins forces with an initially reluctant Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) to reclaim his homeland and the treasure that’s been stolen by the dragon Smaug.
READ MORE: http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/hobbit-star-richard-armitage-hopes-film-will-stand-test-of-time/
'Downton Abbey' breaks US television record Published Tuesday, Mar 19 2013, 3:29pm EDT | By Leah Simpson (DIGITAL SPY)
Downton Abbey broke a record with its season three finale in the United States.
The episode - which aired on Sunday, February 17 - beat all broadcast and cable competition to become the highest-rated show on American television that evening.
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Downton Abbey's Lady Mary and baby George
The Carnival Films show, which airs on Masterpiece on PBS in the country, reached an average of 12.3 million viewers, with the entire third series averaging 11.5 million viewers.
It has become the highest-rating TV drama in PBS's history, and has reached over 24 million viewers overall.
The numbers for the program - written by Julian Fellowes and executive produced by Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge and Julian Fellowes - see a seven million increase on the US ratings for series two.
Over the course of the three series, Downton Abbey has won nine Emmys, three Golden Globes and, most recently, the SAG Award for 'Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series'.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a466910/downton-abbey-breaks-us-television-record.html#ixzz2O5YFZws2
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Michael Fassbender gets close to mystery blonde in a plunging outfit on the pavement outside a London club By LUCY BUCKLAND (MAIL ON LINE)
He is one of Hollywood's hottest bachelors and it seems one blonde certainly couldn't wait to get her claws into Michael Fassbender.
Prometheus star Fassbender, 35, was seen leaving the Groucho club in London with a mystery blonde - and although the actor tried to hide his handsome face with a dirty basketball hat as he left, he couldn't help but be recognised.
Heartthrob Fassbender, who split from Shame co-star Nicole Beharie in January after a disastrous couple's holiday, looked to be wasting no time charming the young blonde in the street.
But after being spotted by movie fans Fassbender turned away from his flirting partner and appeared to walk off.
The charming actor's love interest looked slightly put off by his actions, although it is not known if they exchanged numbers.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2296291/Michael-Fassbender-gets-close-mystery-blonde-outside-Groucho-club-London.html#ixzz2O5U61K4j
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Ray Stevenson - Thor: The Dark World features 'deep challenges' 20 March 2013 (CONTACT MUSIC)
Chris Hemsworth's titular Norse god will face ''deep challenges'' in the upcoming 'Thor' sequel, 'Thor: The Dark World', according to his co-star Ray Stevenson.
The actor - who is set to reprise his role as the titular character's trusty sidekick Volstagg in Marvel's mythical superhero movie - has revealed that the latest installment of the franchise will see Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, face hardship as his home planet of Asgard comes under attack.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the London premiere of his new movie 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' on Monday (18.03.13), he said: ''Basically, in 'Thor', Asgard's under attack. All the happy, shiny days are soon to be behind us.
''There's some deep, deep challenges to the universe and the nine realms.''
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Actor Richard Armitage has long history with 'Hobbit' (UPI)
By KAREN BUTLER, United Press International
NEW YORK, March 19 (UPI) -- Well-known British TV actor Richard Armitage says starring as dwarf leader Thorin Oakenshield in "The Hobbit" movies has been a huge milestone in his career.
The handsome 41-year-old has appeared in the small-screen dramas "Strike Back," "MI-5," "Robin Hood," "Cold Feet" and "The Vicar of Dibley," as well as the popular miniseries "North and South." His portrayal of the brooding hero Thorin has brought him further international fame.
Asked in New York recently if landing the role of Thorin was a big milestone in his career, Armitage told United Press International, "Huge."
"It's kind of hard to describe, really," he acknowledged. "You get the phone call saying [writer-producer-director] Peter Jackson would like to meet you and then you wonder if you'll get the job and then it all starts to happen.
"And I had this incredible year and during this incredible year, I'm thinking, 'Even if no one ever sees the film, I've still had an incredible year.'
Read more: http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2013/03/19/Actor-Richard-Armitage-has-long-history-with-Hobbit/UPI-31041363725503/#ixzz2O2IifC3h
Gerard Butler tweets cute snap of his parents before taking them to the premiere of Olympus Has Fallen By SARAH FITZMAURICE (MAIL ON LINE)
He sent his mother 10 bouquets of flowers to celebrate her 70th birthday earlier this month, and on Monday night Gerard Butler proved himself to be the perfect son yet again.
The 43-year-old Scottish actor took his parents to the premiere of his latest film Olympus Has Fallen and he posted a cute picture to his Twitter page, ahead of the screening.
Along with the snap, he wrote: 'Folks in town for the premiere. My mum loves watching me kick some ass (especially when it's the bad guys).'
READ MORE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2295664/Gerard-Butler-posts-cute-snap-parents-taking-premiere-Olympus-Has-Fallen.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 4 SPOILERS (FAN POP)
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/downton-abbey/videos/33880253/title/downton-abbey-season-4-spoilers
Martin Clunes: How we made Men Behaving Badly (THE GUARDIAN)
From farting in a birthing pool to rolling down a giant penis, Martin Clunes and producer Beryl Vertue remember the laddish sitcom that defined an era
Interviews by Kate Abbott
The Guardian, Monday 18 March 2013 14.30 EDT
Men Behaving Badly didn't start with a script coming through the door. It got going simply because Harry Enfield signed up to star in it. His original vision was for it not to be like a usual sitcom. Then we made the pilot and it shocked him. It was bad. It didn't faze me since I was nobody from nowhere, but you could see Harry wanted out. He was under contract, though, so had to do one series. I've not watched the pilot since. Actually, no one has. It's never been aired. It was everything Harry railed against: coarse, with the director saying you've got to be chalk and cheese – abrasive like The Likely Lads. But what worked about Men Behaving Badly was that Gary and Tony were so different, yet glued to each other when ridiculous things happened.
Only after Harry bailed did the show get popular. I knew Neil Morrissey because we'd done a rubbish spaghetti western in Italy, so I put him forward as Harry's replacement. Beryl Vertue was an empowering producer: she let us have real input, let the monkeys run the zoo. And Simon Nye, the writer, was up for anything. We just showed off for each other. It was the best job – not a threatening-edgy show, but still cheeky and on the edge. I have a great memory of sitting in a birthing pool with Neil, farting. I don't care if our characters were heroes or fools. People were fond of them. They still are.
read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2013/mar/18/how-we-made-men-behaving-badly
Martin Freeman: Making First "Hobbit" Film Was "Huge" The first installment of Peter Jackson's new Tolkein trilogy arrives on Blu Ray
As “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” – the first installment director Peter Jackson’s long-awaited film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s beloved prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” saga – makes its way to Blu-ray, Bilbo Baggins himself – in the form of actor Martin Freeman (“Sherlock”) – looks back at the opening chapter, recalling the journey from green screen sound stages to a full-fledged Shire.
What was the experience of making one of these films with Peter?
I think I probably did myself a favor and tried not to do too much imagining about what it might be. I think whatever you conjure up nothing ever is what you imagine it to be. Whether it’s your trip here or your trip home, nothing is ever how you’re going to imagine it. So I suppose I was expecting the unexpected. The only thing I knew it would be was huge. I knew it would feel big, and I was right there. It did feel big. But outside of that, I had a feeling of what Pete was like as a director, but I didn’t have direct experience of him. I knew a couple of the actors but not well. It was really stepping into a different territory. Very often, you’re at least familiar with a few people from around, but I’ve never been to New Zealand before. So it was really much a fresh slate really. I didn’t know Ian [McKellen]. I didn’t know most of the people on it, by a long shot.
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Tom Hiddleston wants to work with Daniel Day-Lewis
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2013, where he picked up the Times Breakthrough Award, Tom said: ''I'd love to have a chance, even a chance, of trying to work with Daniel Day-Lewis because I admire him so much. I am so intrigued. He's always inspired me.
''Just the commitment he takes on every time he chooses to work and kind of what he chooses. You can always see this. He gives 110%.''
The 31-year-old actor - whose CV includes 'War Horse' and 'The Hollow Crown' - once had the chance to meet his idol and ruined the moment by ''gushing'' about how much he loved his work.
''He said, in his beautiful English/Irish [accent], 'Thank you so much, it means a lot, thank you so much'. It was basically me gushing about how much I loved 'In the Name of the Father' and 'The Last of the Mohicans'.''
READ MORE: http://www.contactmusic.com/news/tom-hiddleston-wants-to-work-with-daniel-day-lewis_3562170
Tom Hiddleston talks Loki, Ray Stevenson on Volstagg Tuesday, 19 March 2013 (FLICKERING MYTH)
After menacing the God of Thunder and Earth's Mightiest Heroes as Loki in Thor and The Avengers, Tom Hiddleston has become a firm favourite among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hiddleston is set to return to Asgard this year alongside Chris Hemsworth in the solo sequel Thor: The Dark World from director Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones), and speaking to Zap2It, the British actor has expressed his love for the God of Mischief, stating that he's happy to continue portraying Loki for as long as Marvel and the audience will have him:
"It is a rare thing to be connected to a character that people enjoy watching. I never expected it my wildest dreams. You don't dare sign up for that as an actor. All any actor can see is they might play a character that somehow ignites the public imagination and it is thrilling when you do. It is in good fun. The fun of playing Loki is the character itself constantly keeps people guessing. And he provokes a double-edged sentiment in the people who allegedly he has invested in, and who he cares about. As someone, who was then cast out as the black sheep of the royal family, whether he can be accepted into that fold is a question that remains to be answered. Just how dark and evil he has become is another question I hope the film will answer."
Meanwhile, at the premiere of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Red Carpet News TV caught up with fellow Brit Ray Stevenson, who briefly spoke about returning as Volstagg in November's Thor sequel, along with Christopher Eccleston's (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) new bad guy Malekith the Accursed, and the possibility of the Warriors Three popping up in 2015's The Avengers 2:
READ MORE: http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2013/03/tom-hiddleston-talks-loki-ray-stevenson.html
Monday, March 18, 2013
Hugh Bonneville in Da Vinci's Demons clip (yet another bare bottom shot)
Hugh Bonneville's bare bottom, a treat few of us will ever see...click below
Julian Fellowes to quit writing 'Downton Abbey'? Published Tuesday, Feb 19 2013, 12:13pm EST | By Morgan Jeffery (DIGITAL SPY)
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has hinted that the hit period drama could continue without him.
Fellowes told The New York Times that his commitment to US pilot The Gilded Age could force him to abandon his Downton commitments.
"If I'm doing a series at NBC, I would not be able to write all of Downton and all of that series at the same time," he reasoned. "I would hope that by the time all the hurdles have been cleared, the timing makes it so I can then concentrate on the new series.
"If Downton goes on - of course, that's not my decision - then it would be with other writers. Perhaps with me supervising, but with other writers."
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/s183/downton-abbey/news/a460057/julian-fellowes-to-quit-writing-downton-abbey.html#ixzz2NwoiqVqT
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Gerard Butler Visits U.S. Naval Base, Screens New Movie Olympus Has Fallen by Peter Gicas (E!) (and we see his bottom)
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Gerard Butler is clearly more than just a handsome hunk.
The Scottish stud attended a screening of his upcoming film, Olympus Has Fallen, at Naval Base San Diego on Saturday.
While there, the 43-year-old actor graciously took time out to pose for pics with members of the military.
AND, IN UNRELATED NEWS...
If you have ever wondered what most of Gerard Butler's butt looks like, there it is.
Nothing is sacred.
READ MORE: http://www.eonline.com/news/398599/gerard-butler-visits-u-s-naval-base-screens-new-movie-olympus-has-fallen
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