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Willem Dafoe In Talks For Poor Things
Willem Dafoe is in talks to star in 'Poor Things'.The 65-year-old actor is in discussions to join Emma Stone in the movie directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The story is an adaptation of the novel of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2021
From Jim Caviezel And Christian Bale To Will Ferrell: 7 Actors Who Have Played Jesus
The story of Jesus has been told many different times on the big screen, with a wide variety of interpretations. But what’s more diverse is the list of actors who have found themselves playing the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 March 2016
Abel Ferrara Planning Kickstarter Campaign For New Movie
The King of New York filmmaker has co-written an adaptation of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung's The Red Book, a collection of his works on dreams, and he has asked Dafoe to pull double...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2015
'John Wick' Makes $5.45 Million On Opening Night But Critics Aren't Too Sure About Its 'B-movie' Styling
John Wick was released in US cinemas on Friday (24th October) and has already been hailed as a financial success, making $5.45 million on its opening night. So if you fancy seeing Keanu Reeves back...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2014
Adrianne Palicki Gets Engaged
Adrianne Palicki has got engaged. The 'Friday Night Lights' actress is set to marry her stuntman boyfriend Jackson Spidell after he popped the question to the blonde beauty. The 31-year-old actress' representative confirmed the news...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 September 2014
Jane Fonda And Willem Dafoe Amongst The New Faces (Voices) For Simpsons Season 26
As The Simpsons enters a remarkable 26th season, Jane Fonda and Willem Dafoe are set to lend their voices to two characters in storylines pivotal to the main characters in the show.Fonda will play grumpy...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2014
Cannes 2014: Sofia Coppola, Willem Dafoe And Gael Garcia Bernal Will Judge
The final panel for Cannes 2014 has been decided upon, with Sofia Coppola, Willem Dafoe and Gael Garcia Bernal amongst others joining Jane Campion who is serving as jury president. Denmark’s, Nicolas Winding Refn, France’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2014
Introducing, Philip Seymour Hoffman's Last Movie: 'A Most Wanted Man' [Trailer]
The screen adaptation of John Le Carre’s book, ‘A Most Wanted Man’ has been made all the more pertinent by the death of its leading star and much-loved actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died in...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2014
A Week In Movies: Oscars Are A Hit, Stars Turn Out For Grand Budapest, Trailers Arrive For Transformers 4 And Paddington, Julianne Moore Works The Streets
The Academy Awards drew its biggest TV audience in more than a decade on Sunday night, as the Oscars were shared by a variety of hit films and performances. Ellen Degeneres hosted the ceremony, giving...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2014
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' Is An Instant Hit With Critics, In Praise Of Wes Anderson's Delightful New Movie [Trailer + Pictures]
The Grand Budapest Hotel is preparing to throw its doors open to the world, having premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. Director Wes Anderson has built his career upon his idiosyncratically quirky,...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2014
Forget Shia Labeouf's Diva Act, 'Nymphomaniac' Is A Runaway Berlin Hit [Trailer + Pictures]
Lars Von Trier's controversial new movie Nymphomaniac has gone down a storm with critics after having premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. However, cast member Shia LaBeouf, who has been doing a lot of bizarre...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2014
What's On In Cinemas Tonight? 'Out Of The Furnace' Starring Christian Bale
Christian Bale’s first foray into film since his Batman days sees him struggle to hold down the pieces of his blue-collar life in America’s deprived Rust Belt. Out of The Furnace is a brooding thriller,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2014
'Nymphomaniac' Trailer Accidentally Played To Kids Before Disney Film
Shocked Floridian parents have been left fearing for the innocence of their young children after the trailer for Lars Von Trier's provocative new movie Nymphomaniac was screened during what should have been the child-friendly advert...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2013
Full-length 'Nymphomaniac' Trailer: Sex, Fire, Whips, Guns, Confessions And Rammstein [Trailer]
The full-length trailer has finally been released for the Lars Von Trier two-part erotic drama, Nymphomaniac. The Danish director has teased for months with promotional posters for the movie showing cast members' faces in the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2013
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' - Meet Wes Anderson's Gang [Trailer + Pictures]
Wes Anderson’s brand of frenetic, witty energy is bursting from the seams in the new trailer for The Grand Budapest Hotel. The comedy drama centres on a hotel concierge’s unlikely friendship with a lobby boy,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2013
'Beyond Two Souls' Doesn't Go Beyond The Controller, Do We Want Movie-style Video Games?
Unfortunately, despite the hype, Beyond Two Souls hasn’t managed to successfully bridge the proverbial gap between video game and film. Many titles have attempting such a plug, with some getting closer than others - even...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2013
Uma Thurman To Star In Jameson First Shot Films
Uma Thurman will star in short films produced for the Jameson First Shot competition in 2014.The 'Kill Bill' star will follow in the footsteps of fellow A-list actors Kevin Spacey and Willem Dafoe by starring...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2013
Willem Dafoe And Mikhail Baryshnikov Unite For Bizarre New Play
Spider-Man star Willem Dafoe has teamed up with ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov for a bizarre new play based on a Russian novella.The actor will take to the stage with the dance star, who enjoyed a...
By WENN on 04 July 2013
Is Cannes Really Cannes Without Lars Von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac'?
A Still From Lars Von Trier's Controversial New Movie 'Nymphomaniac'In 2011, Lars Von Trier was the undisputed headline maker at the Cannes Film Festival, though for all the reasons. "What can I say, I understand...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 May 2013
Beyond: Two Souls - Willem Dafoe Unveiled As Ellen Page's Videogame Co-star
Willem Dafoe has been unveiled as the co-star to Ellen Page’s character in the new videogame Beyond: Two Souls. A trailer for David Cage’s new console adventure reveals that Dafoe plays the role of Nathan...
By Hayley Avron on 01 March 2013
Prada Unveils New A-list Menswear Models
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harvey Keitel, Benicio Del Toro and Dane DeHaan are the new faces of Prada's 2013 menswear campaign.The four actors have been chosen to model the Italian fashion house's new spring/summer collection and will...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 December 2012
Pictures: Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, 'Moonrise Kingdom' Honored At 22nd Annual Gotham Independent Awards
Oscar winning alumni Marion Cotillard [Left] and Matt Damon [Right, with Luciana Bozan Barroso] were given honorary achievements at the Gothan AwardsOne of the most respected independent awards ceremonies on the circuit, the 22nd annual...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2012
Nicole Kidman Quits Nymphomaniac
Nicole Kidman has quit 'Nymphomaniac'.The 'Moulin Rouge' actress was initially linked to the controversial film, which looks back at a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac's erotic experiences with a man who saved her after a beating, but she...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 October 2012
Ralph Fiennes Checks Into The Grand Budapest Hotel
Ralph Fiennes has joined the cast of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'. The 'Skyfall' actor is the latest big-name star to join Wes Anderson's comedy drama - which also looks set to feature Bill Murray and...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 October 2012
Finding Nemo Sequel Confirmed
A 'Finding Nemo' sequel has been confirmed. Director Andrew Stanton - who was at the helm for the original computer-animated movie in 2003, which saw Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Willem Dafoe lend their voice...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 July 2012
Johnny Depp To Star In The Grand Budapest Hotel
Johnny Depp is to star in Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor has been confirmed for Wes Anderson's upcoming indie movie, and the plot is currently under wraps.The 'Darjeeling Limited'...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 July 2012
Willem Dafoe Braved Exploding Wallaby On The Hunter Set
Willem Dafoe almost had a wallaby explode in his face on the set of 'The Hunter'.The 56-year-old actor plays the role of a man who must find and kill the last Tasmanian tiger in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2012
Diane Kruger Lights Up Cannes
Diane Kruger is one of the stars of a new advertising campaign for Jaeger-LeCoultre. A giant portrait of the stunning actress - shot by photographer Marcel Hartmann - has been erected on the French Riviera...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2011
Ifans To Play Spider-man Foe
NOTTING HILL star RHYS IFANS is set to follow in the footsteps of WILLEM DAFOE and ALFRED MOLINA after signing on to play the new SPIDER-MAN villain.The Welsh actor will join new webslinger Andrew Garfield...
By WENN on 11 October 2010
Dafoe Was Fired From Heaven's Gate Cock Fighting Role
SPIDER-MAN star WILLEM DAFOE was fired from famous flop HEAVEN'S GATE - for laughing at an extra's joke.After playing an uncredited cock fighter in the 1980 Michael Cimino film, the actor upset the director by...
By WENN on 08 January 2010
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