This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe actor, who played the lead villain in the 1973 Bond film, also starred in hit TV series Homicide: Life on the StreetLast modified on Tue 16 Mar 2021 09.22 EDTYaphet Kotto, the African-American actor best known for memorable roles in and the 007 film Live and Let Die, as well as the hit TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 81 in the Philippines. by Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon, who wrote: “You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also. A good...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe actor, who played the lead villain in the 1973 Bond film, also starred in hit TV series Homicide: Life on the StreetLast modified on Tue 16 Mar 2021 09.22 EDTYaphet Kotto, the African-American actor best known for memorable roles in and the 007 film Live and Let Die, as well as the hit TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 81 in the Philippines. by Kotto’s wife Tessie Sinahon, who wrote: “You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you’re a real hero and to a lot of people also. A good...WW…

This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldVeteran and respected Canadian actor had a career stretching back to the 1950s, but won his Oscar for best supporting actor for Beginners in 2011Last modified on Mon 8 Feb 2021 05.13 ESTChristopher Plummer, the dazzlingly versatile Canadian actor whose screen career straddled seven decades, including such high-profile films as The Sound of Music, The Man Who Would Be King and All the Money in the World, has died aged 91.His family confirmed the news, saying he died peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldVeteran and respected Canadian actor had a career stretching back to the 1950s, but won his Oscar for best supporting actor for Beginners in 2011Last modified on Mon 8 Feb 2021 05.13 ESTChristopher Plummer, the dazzlingly versatile Canadian actor whose screen career straddled seven decades, including such high-profile films as The Sound of Music, The Man Who Would Be King and All the Money in the World, has died aged 91.His family confirmed the news, saying he died peacefully at home in Connecticut with his wife of 53...WW…

This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe director also called the Capitol breach a ‘very sad day in the history of America’Last modified on Mon 25 Jan 2021 06.38 ESTSpike Lee has likened to Hitler in an acceptance speech at a film critics awards show, adding that “the whole world is laughing at the United States”.The director made his comments when he accepted a special award from the New York Film Critics Circle for his short film New York, New York. The film was and Lee described it as a “love letter to its people”.Lee said the comments about the Trump...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe director also called the Capitol breach a ‘very sad day in the history of America’Last modified on Mon 25 Jan 2021 06.38 ESTSpike Lee has likened to Hitler in an acceptance speech at a film critics awards show, adding that “the whole world is laughing at the United States”.The director made his comments when he accepted a special award from the New York Film Critics Circle for his short film New York, New York. The film was and Lee described it as a “love letter to its people”.Lee said the comments about the Trump...WW…

This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldBritish film distributors scramble to salvage release plans, as cinemas in Scotland and elsewhere manage to stay openLast modified on Fri 6 Nov 2020 06.13 ESTCinemas across England shut down today as the new national restrictions introduced by Boris Johnson take effect. Cinemas are already closed in Wales, as part of the “firebreak” lockdown, and in Northern Ireland. However, some UK venues are still open – mainly in , where a tiered lockdown system in still in operation. Cinemas in tier 1 and 2 districts, such as the...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldBritish film distributors scramble to salvage release plans, as cinemas in Scotland and elsewhere manage to stay openLast modified on Fri 6 Nov 2020 06.13 ESTCinemas across England shut down today as the new national restrictions introduced by Boris Johnson take effect. Cinemas are already closed in Wales, as part of the “firebreak” lockdown, and in Northern Ireland. However, some UK venues are still open – mainly in , where a tiered lockdown system in still in operation. Cinemas in tier 1 and 2 districts, such as the...WW…

This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldMultiple award-winning Scottish actor best known for 007 role in seven spy films First published on Sat 31 Oct 2020 08.39 EDT, the Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died aged 90. His son, Jason, said he had died peacefully in his sleep, having been “unwell for some time”.He was admired by generations of film fans as the original and best 007, and went on to create a distinguished body of work in films such as The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Untouchables.Jason Connery,...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldMultiple award-winning Scottish actor best known for 007 role in seven spy films First published on Sat 31 Oct 2020 08.39 EDT, the Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died aged 90. His son, Jason, said he had died peacefully in his sleep, having been “unwell for some time”.He was admired by generations of film fans as the original and best 007, and went on to create a distinguished body of work in films such as The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Untouchables.Jason Connery,...WW…

This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe actor has posted his support on social media for the Democratic candidates, including an interview with bothFirst published on Mon 28 Sep 2020 06.01 EDTDwayne Johnson has come out in support of Joe Biden and in the US presidential election, with the self-proclaimed “registered independent with centrist ideologies” saying they are “the best choice to lead our country”.Johnson posted his statement on and on Sunday, which he said was his first public presidential endorsement, adding: “Progress takes courage, humanity,...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldThe actor has posted his support on social media for the Democratic candidates, including an interview with bothFirst published on Mon 28 Sep 2020 06.01 EDTDwayne Johnson has come out in support of Joe Biden and in the US presidential election, with the self-proclaimed “registered independent with centrist ideologies” saying they are “the best choice to lead our country”.Johnson posted his statement on and on Sunday, which he said was his first public presidential endorsement, adding: “Progress takes courage, humanity,...WW…

This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldMission Impossible’s Tom Cruise among key personnel who can resume filming as part of a drive to kickstart film production in the UKLast modified on Fri 15 Jan 2021 10.44 ESTThe government has announced that major Hollywood stars, including , will be exempt from quarantine regulations as part of its drive to get film production in the UK back up and running., which will cover sporting events such as the British Grand Prix as well as production on films such as Mission Impossible 7, to allow key personnel to travel to...…This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldMission Impossible’s Tom Cruise among key personnel who can resume filming as part of a drive to kickstart film production in the UKLast modified on Fri 15 Jan 2021 10.44 ESTThe government has announced that major Hollywood stars, including , will be exempt from quarantine regulations as part of its drive to get film production in the UK back up and running., which will cover sporting events such as the British Grand Prix as well as production on films such as Mission Impossible 7, to allow key personnel to travel to...WW…

This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldThe versatile actor went from the RSC and Harold Pinter to international movie stardom with roles as the hobbit Bilbo Baggins and an android in AlienLast modified on Fri 19 Jun 2020 16.20 EDTIan Holm, the versatile actor who played everything from androids to hobbits via and King Lear, has died in London aged 88, his agent confirmed to the Guardian.“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they said. “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding...…This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldThe versatile actor went from the RSC and Harold Pinter to international movie stardom with roles as the hobbit Bilbo Baggins and an android in AlienLast modified on Fri 19 Jun 2020 16.20 EDTIan Holm, the versatile actor who played everything from androids to hobbits via and King Lear, has died in London aged 88, his agent confirmed to the Guardian.“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they said. “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding...WW…

This article is more than 4 years oldThis article is more than 4 years oldDirector’s movie on the Manson murders of 1969 adds Pitt to the cast, with Margot Robbie courted, but not confirmed, to play Sharon Tate Last modified on Thu 23 May 2019 04.56 EDTBrad Pitt is to join as one of the lead actors in Quentin Tarantino’s forthcoming movie about the murders perpetrated by Charles Manson and his “family” in 1969., DiCaprio and Pitt will play Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, a former TV star and his stunt double who are living in Los Angeles in 1969. In a statement released by Sony Pictures,...…This article is more than 4 years oldThis article is more than 4 years oldDirector’s movie on the Manson murders of 1969 adds Pitt to the cast, with Margot Robbie courted, but not confirmed, to play Sharon Tate Last modified on Thu 23 May 2019 04.56 EDTBrad Pitt is to join as one of the lead actors in Quentin Tarantino’s forthcoming movie about the murders perpetrated by Charles Manson and his “family” in 1969., DiCaprio and Pitt will play Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, a former TV star and his stunt double who are living in Los Angeles in 1969. In a statement released by Sony Pictures,...WW…

This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldIn wide-ranging speech, actor accuses tech giants of running the ‘greatest propaganda machine in history’Last modified on Sat 23 Nov 2019 09.36 ESTSacha Baron Cohen has denounced tech giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google as “the greatest propaganda machine in history” and culpable for a surge in “murderous attacks on religious and ethnic minorities”.Baron Cohen was speaking on Thursday at Never Is Now, the Anti-Defamation League’s summit on antisemitism and hate in New York, where he was presented with the...…This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldIn wide-ranging speech, actor accuses tech giants of running the ‘greatest propaganda machine in history’Last modified on Sat 23 Nov 2019 09.36 ESTSacha Baron Cohen has denounced tech giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google as “the greatest propaganda machine in history” and culpable for a surge in “murderous attacks on religious and ethnic minorities”.Baron Cohen was speaking on Thursday at Never Is Now, the Anti-Defamation League’s summit on antisemitism and hate in New York, where he was presented with the...WW…