Martin Scorsese’s Frank Sinatra and Jesus biopics eyeing major Hollywood stars | Films | Entertainment

Martin Scorsese may be 81, but he’s showing now sign of retiring anytime soon. According to Variety’s sources, the acclaimed filmmaker is planning to shoot two new movies back-to-back. First…

Johnny Depp’s emotional reunion with Pirates of the Caribbean stars at premiere | Films | Entertainment

Last night, Johnny Depp attended the UK premiere of his latest movie Jeanne du Barry, at the Curzon Mayfair in London. Joining the Jack Sparrow actor and his co-star/director Maïwenn…

Back to Black writer explains avoiding Amy Winehouse’s ‘painful moments’ | Films | Entertainment

Back to Black, the controversial biopic on legendary singer Amy Winehouse, has hit cinemas leaving some fans questioning where the Grammy winner’s more notorious sightings are. The 27-year-old had a…

The Hollywood classic John Wayne condemned as ‘Marxist propaganda’ | Films | Entertainment

Stanley Kubrick’s Spartacus couldn’t have been more controversial upon its release in 1960. Title star Kirk Douglas took a massive risk in allowing blacklisted communist screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, one of…

James Bond star Sean Connery’s genuine terror that made final cut of 007 movie | Films | Entertainment

Following Dr No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger, 1965’s Thunderball was set to be even bigger for Sean Connery’s James Bond. On a budget that was more than the last three…

Gladiator 2 CinemaCon footage teases ‘extraordinary’ sequel set 20 years later | Films | Entertainment

This week in Las Vegas the first footage for Gladiator 2 screened at CinemaCon to those lucky enough to attend the industry event. Sir Ridley Scott, who returned to direct…

Elvis had male cousin wear balloon breasts to double in movie for leading lady | Films | Entertainment

One of Elvis Presley’s post-army movies of the early 1960s was Follow That Dream, which hit cinemas 62 years ago today. Anne Helm played The King’s love interest, alongside the…

John Wayne’s leading lady almost cast as female James Bond before Sean Connery | Films | Entertainment

Speaking previously with Variety, Semple said: “Frankly, we thought he was kind of unbelievable and as I recall, even kind of stupid. So Gregory thought the solution was to make…

Renee Zellweger to return as Bridget Jones in fourth film | Films | Entertainment

Bridget Jones fans can rejoice as Renee Zellweger is set to reprise her role in the fourth instalment of the beloved franchise. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson will also be…

Gladiator 2 title and logo unveiled ahead of Ridley Scott sequel trailer | Films | Entertainment

It’s been 25 years since Gladiator was filmed, going on to storm the Oscars and now the sequel is finally set for release this autumn. Set 15 years after the…