Actress Shirley Anne Field has died aged 87, her family has announced.
Actress Shirley Anne Field has died aged 87, her family has announced.
The Olivier Awards will be available to stream on Britbox this year, alongside its regular UK broadcast on ITV1. The Olivier Awards will take place on Sunday, April 14, and will be available to American and Canadian audiences on SVOD service Britbox on the same day. Australian audiences will have access to the stream from Monday, April 15.
Billy Dee Williams is sharing his thoughts on actors wearing blackface.
Bill Maher, 68, on an episode of his “Club Random” podcast.Williams touched upon the idea when he mentioned legendary screen star Laurence Olivier covering his face with dark makeup for the 1965 film adaption of “Othello.”The William Shakespeare play centers around a Moor — a person of Muslim descent who lived in parts of Europe during the Middle Ages — military lieutenant who is fighting against the Ottoman Turks.“When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams said.“He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses,” he continued. Maher then chimed in: “And Bradley Cooper thinks he’s got a problem with the nose.”The “A Star Is Born” director, 49, caught flack last year when he wore a fake prosthetic nose to portray composer Leonard Bernstein in his biopic “Maestro.”The costume sparked outrage among the Jewish community, who saw the nose as a stereotypical characterization of themselves.Williams went on: “I thought it was hysterical.
Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams has said that actors should be able to perform in blackface in a new interview.Speaking on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Williams recalled watching Laurence Olivier in 1965’s Othello, in which Olivier wore blackface to portray the title role.He told the podcast: “When he did Othello, I fell out laughing. He stuck his ass out and walked around with his ass, you know, because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”“I thought it was hysterical.
Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes are taking their slate to Fremantle.
Judy Parfitt, the actress known for her portrayal of Sister Monica Joan in Call the Midwife, has had a remarkable career spanning decades across stage, silver screen, and TV. Judy's talent has earned her recognition and acclaim in various productions, establishing her as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her journey in acting began after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1953.
Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling once told Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the iconic film, The Silence of the Lambs, “Why don’t you look at yourself and write down what you see?”
Les Miserables legend Martin McCallum has died at the age of 73.
Martin McCallum, a British theatrical producer whose work on more than 500 Broadway and West End shows saw his participation in some of the most successful stage productions in modern theater history, died January 14 in Sydney, Australia. He was 73.
The Graham Norton Show on Friday.Following the Friends actor’s untimely death on October 28, the entertainment world has been sharing fond memories and experiences of the actor, known for his sarcastic humour and quick wit.Fans of The Graham Norton Show may also remember Perry’s appearance with actor Miriam Margolyes in 2016. Upon sharing an intimate story about Laurence Olivier with Perry, Norton and Gemma Arteton, the Friends actor jokingly called it, “one of the worst moments of [my] life.” Margolyes has weighed in on Perry’s death, posting on X/Twitter, “RIP Matthew Perry.
Miriam Margolyes has paid tribute to Matthew Perry following the Friends star's tragic death on 28 October at his home in Los Angeles.The Harry Potter actress, 82, is one of the latest celebrities to pen a tribute to the late 54 year old actor, who was famed for portraying Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Miriam posted a clip of an episode of the Graham Norton Show which she appeared on alongside Matthew and Gemma Arterton, and penned: "RIP Matthew Perry. You will be missed by so many.
Anthony Holden, whose chronicles of the Royal Family’s troubles caused him to be referred to once as “The Most Reviled Man in Britain,” died on Oct. 7 at his home in London. He was 76 and had a brain tumor, his son Ben said.
Samuel L. Jackson has paid tribute to actor Richard Roundtree, who has died aged 81.Roundtree died in his home on Tuesday (October 24) in Los Angeles after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.The actor had his breakthrough role as detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation action thriller Shaft.
Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role in the Shaft movie franchise, passed away this afternoon, Oct. 24, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer with his family at his bedside. He was 81.
Joanna Merlin, whose acting career stretched from Broadway (she was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler On The Roof), film (she played the dance teacher Miss Berg in Alan Parker’s 1980 film Fame) and TV (Law & Order: SVU‘s Judge Lena Petrovsky on dozens of episodes) died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 92.
Although his evil character Stephen Reid caused havoc on the cobbled streets, Coronation Street fans were sad to see actor Todd Boyce leave their screens. However, the star has now revealed he won't be leaving the world of acting any time soon and is set to take to the stage this Christmas time.
Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. The beloved English actor had a lengthy and prodigious career in theater, television, radio, and film, and was known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films. Argentine actress Silvina Luna has passed away at the age of 43Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall dies at 57: what is ALS?Gambon’s death was confirmed by a statement released on behalf of his family.
Irish-English actor Michael Gambon has died in hospital after a bout of pneumonia. He was 82.
Michael Gambon, well known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter movies, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
Wall Street Journal she was parting ways with her beloved house because “the rhythms of summer have changed,” adding that her family has grown and “there is less free time for long visits to the island.”“Five grandchildren have run through the halls, learned to swim in the warm waters, gathered moss in the forest,” she said. “At Thanksgiving, both enormous fireplaces in the great room give off warmth and golden light.
Oscars’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying “they make me vomit”.The Jaws actor discussed the Academy’s diversity initiative during an interview with PBS’s Firing Line With Margaret Hoover. The changes, which will come into effect in 2024, will alter the qualifying criteria for the Best Picture category to improve the diversity of its nominees.“They make me vomit,” Dreyfuss said, when asked his view on the changes.
Richard Dreyfuss is not a fan of The Academy‘s newly implemented inclusivity rules.
J. Kim Murphy Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss issued some criticism for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying that the updated requirements for Oscar contention “make me vomit.” Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover,” in which the actor discussed civics education in the United States, partisan discourse and the Academy’s diversity inclusion initiative. “It’s an art. No one should be telling me as an artist that I have to give in to the latest, most current idea of what morality is. What are we risking? Are we really risking hurting people’s feelings? You can’t legislate that,” Dreyfuss told Hoover. “You have to let life be life. I’m sorry, I don’t think there is a minority or majority in the country that has to be catered to like that.”
Naman Ramachandran Psychological illusion specialist Derren Brown is returning to U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 for the first time in three years with “Showman,” his recent, interactive one-man live stage show. Brown, who has a long relationship with the broadcaster, was on Channel 4 in 2020 with the special “Derren Brown, 20 Years of Mind Control: Live.” “Showman” is billed as Brown’s most personal and emotional show to date, centering on themes of how life’s difficulties bring people together, and living life attentively. Half a million people were taken through the journey of the show in theaters across the U.K. It concluded a 14-week run at London’s Apollo Theatre earlier this month.
“I never set out to play the hero, but since I’m usually cast as one I want to be the best paid hero.”
Being an actress is both a blessing and a "curse" – just ask Diane Lane. The Oscar nominee started acting at age 6 and made her film debut opposite Sir Laurence Olivier at age 13. Despite her successful decades-long career, she's still hopeful that Hollywood will keep calling.
Gabrielle Beaumont, who may have directed more primetime hours of television than any other women in history, died peacefully on October 8th at her home in Spain, her brother Christopher Toyne confirmed to Deadline.
Silent era movie icon Anna May Wong is now a different kind of star. Starting Monday, her image will appear on new quarters, making her the first Asian American to appear on US currency.
Jane Austen’s literary works have inspired many successful film and television adaptations, including the 2005 iteration of Pride & Prejudice.
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