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Pierce Brosnan On Playing James Bond: "I Wasn’t Good Enough"
Pierce Brosnan’s time as Bond is considered by many to be among the worst portrayals of 007. Sounds harsh, but following icons like Roger Moore and Sean Connery was never going to be easy. Now,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14th April 2014
Lee Ryan's "Low Point". Arrest A "Wake-up Call" To Former Blue Star
The rather depressing news that Lee Ryan had been arrested for alleged drink driving and possession of drugs has been followed by a statement from the former Blue star, who insists that spending a night...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14th April 2014
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Shields Off The Competition To Top Box Office
Captain America: The Winter Soldier fought off some pretty serious opposition to maintain its position at the top of the box office, while three newcomers usurped the majority of last week’s top 5. Box Office...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14th April 2014
Finally, Mickey Rooney Will Be Buried At The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The argument over Mickey Rooney’s body has finally been resolved, with Rooney’s lawyer explaining to The New York Daily News that the late star will be buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.Mickey Rooney passed away...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
Was Outkast's Comeback at Coachella A Total Disaster?
Outkast made their long awaited comeback at Coachella, topping last night’s bill and making their first stateside performance for 12 years. But with all that expectation came only disappointment, if The Guardian’s review is anything...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
Bob Odenkirk On The "Intense Evil and Darkness" of Fargo
Bob Odenkirk isn’t a stranger to dark themes being explored on TV, especially having played the much loved and key character of Saul Goodman – lawyer to both Walter White and Jesse Pinkman – on...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
Stephen Colbert Gets The Conan Seal Of Approval For Letterman's Job
The successor to David Letterman was always going to be a huge deal, as Louis C.K expertly conveyed in his three-part special towards the end of ‘Louie’s’ third season. But in actuality, the announcements ran...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
Lionsgate Fancy Three More Divergent Films: 'Allegiant' to Be Two Movies
Lionsgate have ignored the fact that critics pretty much hated the first film in the trilogy adapted from Veronica Roth book, and have announced that the third film – Allegiant – will be split into...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
For Brendan Gleeson, His Role in 'Calvary' Was Mental Grind
Brendan Gleeson has admitted that he found it difficult to switch between normal life and the harrowed, good natures priest he portrays in the critically acclaimed Calvary.Brendan Gleeson and Kelly Rielly star in 'Calvary'A good...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
The Award For Most Depressing News Story of 2014 Goes to Lee Ryan
It’s like, April, but Lee Ryan has already managed to cultivate the year’s most depressing news story by getting caught drunk driving and – allegedly – possessing cocaine. The former ‘Blue’ star and one-time Celebrity...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
Kylie Minogue Blames Voice Exit on Tour Times
The Voice may have been given a popularity boost via a certain Australian popstar, but it’ll have to source a new famous face for next season as Kylie Minogue has confirmed she won’t be returning...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th April 2014
When Can PS4 Owners Get Their Hands On Remastered Copy of 'The Last of Us'?
The Last of Us proved to be a smash hit for the Playstation 3, winning over 200 game of the year awards and garnering a roundhouse of critical acclaim. It was, as many have put...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
The Simpsons Pays Tribute/Mocks The Hell Out of 'Mad Men' Season 7
The Simpsons has the ability to be incredibly scornful and delightfully playful at the same time, even when dealing with some of the darker aspects of American culture, like institutional racism, corrupt politicians and the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
!['Suffragette' Is First Movie To Shoot At Houses Of Parliament [Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20140325/250314_suffragette_film_set/meryl-streep-film-set-for-the-upcoming_4125357.jpg "'Suffragette' Is First Movie To Shoot At Houses Of Parliament [Pictures]")
'Suffragette' Is First Movie To Shoot At Houses Of Parliament [Pictures]
When The Suffragettes’ indefatigable quest to grant women the vote in the early 20th century came to fruition, history was made. Through hunger strikes, peaceful and non-peaceful protests, force feeding and lobbying, woman in the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
TV and Film Stalwart Julie Walters to be Honoured with Bafta Fellowship
The actress Julie Walters is to be recognised for her considerable contribution to both film and television by way of a Bafta Fellowship, the BBC have reported. Walters said she was "completely honoured and thrilled"...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
Why Jeremy Paxman Is Concentrating on Beards For One Man Show At Edinburgh Fringe
Jeremy Paxman is making the move from grumpy broadcaster to one-man entertainer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his new show, PAXMAN. But why, oh why, is the Newsnight presenter focussing so much on beards?Here's...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
Star Wars Episode 7 To Continue Unknown Actor Tradition With Maisie Richardson-Sellers?
Maisie Richardson-Sellers’ name has become major news in the movie industry just by being linked to the Star Wars Episode 7 cast. And if LucasFilm – now owned by Disney – decide to keep their...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
First The Movie Industry, Now The Music Industry Are Suing Megaupload's Kim Dotcom
It’s not been the best of weeks for Kim Dotcom, the founder of – as he calls it – the ‘online warehouse’ that is Megaupload.com. Three days after six major films studios filed lawsuits against...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th April 2014
PS4 Owners Will Be Able to Get An Enhanced 'Last of Us' Experience
The Last of Us proved to be the jewel in the PS3’s crown; a worthy send off for a console that provided one of gaming’s longest generations. And now that send-off is finding its way...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
Will FXX's Marathon 552 Simpsons Episode Run Lead To A Certain Record Being Broken?
To celebrate their recent licencing of The Simpsons, FX is turning TV sets into a continuous stream of the cartoon by playing every single episode back to back. That’s a lot of episodes – 552...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
Calvary Reviews: Michael McDonagh's Film About A 'Good Priest' Impresses The Critics
Michael McDonagh wrote ‘Calvary’ while filming ‘The Guard’ with Brendan Gleeson towards the end of 2009. Almost five years later, the black Irish comedy is hitting cinemas in the U.K, and ahead of that release,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
![Second Trailer for 'Planes: Fire And Rescue' Gives Us More Action [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20130806/planes_premiere/dane-cook-planes-premiere_3801120.jpg "Second Trailer for 'Planes: Fire And Rescue' Gives Us More Action [Trailer + Pictures]")
Second Trailer for 'Planes: Fire And Rescue' Gives Us More Action [Trailer + Pictures]
In the first trailer for Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue, we got a brief introduction to the characters and premise of the sequel to 2013’s Planes, which was in itself a spin-off of another Disney...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
Jeremy Paxman Hitting Edinburgh Fringe With One-Man Show: PAXMAN
Jeremy Paxman has cultivated a reputation for being uncompromising and fairly rude while presenting both Newsnight and University Challenge. But don’t take our word for it; GQ were the ones that voted him Great Britain’s...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
'Draft Day' Reviews: 'Moneyball' Is Still The Underdog Sports Film To Watch
The people behind ‘Draft Day’ are probably getting a little bit tired of comparisons to 'Moneyball', the Brad Pitt-starring 2011 hit, but given that the reviews have just been filed, and it seems to be...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
Paramount Developing 'The Truman Show' For TV Adaptation
For a film that depicted one man’s journey as he unwittingly became a staple diet of American’s TV-watching public, it’s perhaps fitting that The Truman Show should be adapted for the small screen by Paramount.Image:...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th April 2014
!['Chef' Trailer: Do Not Watch While Hungry [Trailer + Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20140126/the_dga_awards_2014_260114_02/jon-favreau-the-dga-awards-2014_4041088.jpg "'Chef' Trailer: Do Not Watch While Hungry [Trailer + Pictures]")
'Chef' Trailer: Do Not Watch While Hungry [Trailer + Pictures]
You know the supermarket rule – don’t go food shopping when you’re hungry? Well the same applies to watching the trailer for Jon Favreau’s Chef. The beautifully shot, beautifully prepared food will have you attempting...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th April 2014
'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Reaches 88% As Critics Applaud Webb's Efforts
We’ve been keeping you updated on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from the very first casting news, to on set photos and action-packed trailers. Now it’s time to take a look at he very first reviews...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th April 2014
Line of Duty's Double Series Announcement is The Real TV News
TV land may have been awash with news of HBO’s double 'Game of Thrones' pick up, handing the fantasy drama fifth and sixth seasons, with suggestions that the story won’t wrap up until the seventh...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th April 2014
David Beckham Launching Whiskey, Alcohol Awareness Group Voices Concerns
Given David Beckham’s twin statures as one of the finest football players of his generation and global fashion icon, it’s no surprise that an alcohol awareness charity are condemning him for playing a “fundamental” role...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 9th April 2014
Tom Jones To Headline An Eclectic Hyde Park Roster
Over two weekends in July, London’s Hyde Park adopts the veneer of festival season, attracting some of the world’s biggest acts to play in front of a sun-drenched crowd, weather permitting. This year’s proceedings will...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th April 2014
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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