Jude Law, Michael Gambon to be honoured IANS Nov 22, 2012, 01.58PM IST(THE TIMES OF INDIA)

Actors Jude Law and Michael Gambon will be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards for their contribution to British cinema.

Law, who is known for his work in movies like "The Talented Mr.Ripley", "Cold Mountain" and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" will be awarded with Variety Award, a special prize given for bringing international attention to the British movie scene.

Gambon, on the other hand, will be presented with Richard Harris Award for lifetime achievement, reports dailystar.co.uk.


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Liam Neeson, the star of Schindler's List, Taken and The Chronicles of Narnia has been voted Ireland and the UK's favourite Irish actor in a poll by Sky Movies HD, commissioned to celebrate its season of St Patrick's Day weekend films. (RTE)

With nearly a fifth of all votes (19.9%), Neeson soared above other Irish acting talent including Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O'Toole and Ballykissangel turned Hollywood star Colin Farrell, second and third with 9.1% and 7.6% respectively.

To celebrate St Patrick's Day 2012, Sky Movies HD asked over 1,000 Irish and UK residents about their favourite Irish screen stars.

Four times Bond star Pierce Brosnan, most recently seen alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in I Don't Know How She Does It, was fourth in the poll (7.5%).

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Luke Evans for King Arthur role?

Luke Evans could be set to play King Arthur

Tuesday November 08 2011

Luke Evans could be preparing for another medieval role in Arthur And Lancelot.

The Three Musketeers star's name is said to be in the mix to portray King Arthur, alongside Toby Kebbell, Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington and his screen half-brother Richard Madden, said The Hollywood Reporter.

The Killing's Joel Kinnaman has already been cast as Lancelot in the upcoming adaptation by Wedding Crashers director David Dobkin, while Guinevere, the woman who comes between the king and his knight, is expected to be announced shortly.

Filming is scheduled to begin next year.

King Arthur has been a prestigious part to play, both on stage and on screen, with Richard Harris, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, John Gielgud and Clive Owen taking on the legendary role.

Next up for Welsh actor Luke is a role in Immortals, followed by Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings two-part prequel The Hobbit, where he plays Bard the Bowman.

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