Joseph Wiseman, who played title character of 'Dr. No' in 1962 Bond film, dies at age 91October 21st, 2009 Wiseman, who played villain in 1962 'Dr. No,' diesNEW YORK — Joseph Wiseman, an actor who played the sinister scientist and title character of Dr.
Judi Dench injured during dinner partyOctober 13th, 2009 LONDON - Dame Judi Dench is nursing injured hands after they were slashed open on broken plates at a dinner party. The James Bond boss's left hand has been left swathed in dressing and her fingers covered in bandages after the accident that occurred while the star was at a dinner party at director Sir Richard Eyre's home, reports imdb.com.
Bollywood likes Prakash Raj September 24th, 2009 Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor feels that Prakash Raj made the perfect villain in Wanted, the Hindi version of Pokiri (in which too Prakash Raj had played the villain). He feels that after Amrish Puri, Prakash Raj makes the perfect villain.
Beckinsale can't change hairstyle, courtesy daughterSeptember 13th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Kate Beckinsale keeps her hair the same because her 10-year-old daughter Lily throws tantrums if she changes her hairstyle. The "Whiteout" actress has revealed her daughter Lily with ex-partner Michael Sheen, hates it if she changes her flowing brunette locks, and isn't shy to tell her mother what she thinks, reports myparkmag.co.uk.
The Joker voted top villain of all timeSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - Batman's nemesis The Joker has fought off "X-Men" baddie Magneto to be named the world's best-loved villain of all time. The character, which first appeared in a 1940 "Batman" comic, has gone through numerous incarnations and has been played on the big screen by both Jack Nicholson and the late Heath Ledger.
Q&A: After '300,' Gerard Butler is still battling _ and seeing his star riseAugust 25th, 2009 Q&A: After '300,' Gerard Butler is still battlingNEW YORK — In the new action film, "Gamer," video games have conjoined with reality, and gamers can control the lives of real people from the comfort of their couches. It can sound a little like today's Hollywood: teenage boys rule the world.
Winehouse lost 'Quantum of Solace' theme to drugsJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse ruined her chances of recording a theme song for James Bond series' last outing "Quantum of Solace" by partying too hard and taking drugs, her estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil has claimed. The "Back to Black" singer who teamed up with producer Mark Ronson for the proposed "Quantum of Solace" title track in 2008 allegedly ruined the collaboration by partying too hard at the recording studio, reports contactmusic.com.
Megan Fox turns down Bond girl roleJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Model-turned-actress Megan Fox has declined to be the Bond girl in a forthcoming 007 movie in which she would have starred opposite Daniel Craig as one of his conquests. The 23-year-old was reportedly lined up by producers, but she turned down the offer as she didn't believe the role would further her career, reported contactmusic.com.
Potter may topple Bond as top-grossing movie franchise of all timeJuly 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - The 'Harry Potter' film series seems set to topple James Bond movies as top-grossing franchise in box office history. The last five 'Harry Potter' films are said to have raked in a total of 4.48 dollars billion around the globe, while the James Bond movies stand at 5 billion dollars over the course of 22 films.
Hunks on Broadway: Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman to star in 'A Steady Rain'July 9th, 2009 Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman set for Broadway
NEW YORK — James Bond and the Boy from Oz are coming to Broadway. Daniel Craig, the latest cinematic Bond, and Tony winner Hugh Jackman will star in "A Steady Rain," which opens Sept.
Mark Ronson wants to record next Bond themeJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - British DJ-producer Mark Ronson wants to record the next James Bond theme. The producer who was rumoured to be recording a track with Amy Winehouse for the spy franchise's last movie, "Quantum of Solace" but aborted the sessions as the troubled singer wasn't up to working, insists he has never been approached to pen the song.
Spacey desperate to play villain in Bond movieJune 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is urging James Bond bosses to consider him for a role in the next installment of the franchise because he has always dreamt of playing a villain opposite the super spy. The "American Beauty" star, who played legendary comic book villain Lex Luthor in 2006 "Superman Returns", has set his sights on a role opposite British actor Daniel Craig in the follow-up to last year hit "Quantum of Solace", reports variety.com.
James Bond to take on Taliban in new filmJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - The 23rd edition of the James Bond franchise will see the super spy taking on the Taliban and heroin barons in Afghanistan. Newsoftheworld.co.uk reports that scriptwriters have been quizzing British Embassy staff in Kabul about life in the war-torn country for the next Bond instalment.
Post 'Kyonkii...' Tulsi, Baa to team up again for comedy (Snippets)June 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - After their daily soap "Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thhi", Smriti Irani and Sudha Shivpuri once again team up for the comedy series "Maniben.com". "We needed an actor who was calm and close to reality and could be loved and associated with for a character on the same lines and she perfectly suited the role.
Craig to make Broadway debut with JackmanMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - James Bond star Daniel Craig is going to make his Broadway debut with a new play by teaming up with Australian star Hugh Jackman. The duo will star in new drama A Steady Rain written by Keith Huff and produced by James Bond movies producer Barbara Broccoli, reports contactmusic.com.
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