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The Name's Elba, Idris Elba. 'Luther' Actor Drops Huge Hint That He Will Play The Next James Bond
With a 25th James Bond film drifting in and out of our crosshairs, and Daniel Craig still teasing that he could be done with playing 007, all eyes are firmly on who could replace the blue-eyed Bond. Now Idris Elba has dropped a volcano lair-sized hint that he could be the next man to wield a Walther PPK. While Tom Hardy seems to have the public's support for playing the martini-swilling womanizer, Elba has been long rumored for the role as #JamesBond.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
You'd Be Mad (Max) Not To: Why George Miller Has To Be The Next Batman Director
As the future of Ben Affleck's The Batman retreats back into the darkness, the departure of Affleck as director has thrown everything into chaos and placed a Riddler-esque question mark over proceedings. As every director in Hollywood lights up their Bat-signal in hopes that #WarnerBros might see them, and with the studio reportedly down to a "Top 5" list, all eyes are on who will sit in the director's chair and enter the Batcave.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Supergirl' Stuntwoman Jessie Graff Makes History By Completing Stage 2 of American Ninja Warrior
Based on the international hit Sasuke, American Ninja Warrior is a tough obstacle course for would-be ninjas. It's an unrelenting test of agility and strength, and many have failed to complete it. The courses get tougher as the contestant tries to beat the clock and make their way through with little time to rest in between.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
We Could Have Lost Our Edward Cullen: How Robert Pattinson Almost Got Fired From 'Twilight'
Okay, Twilighters, let's all take a collective breath and then breathe a sigh of relief. We came seriously close to having a different actor as Edward Cullen. Can you even imagine another Edward? After Twilight, Robert Pattinson was THE Edward Cullen for us, but he admits that his intensity almost got him fired from portraying the sparkly vampire we all know and love.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Olivia Newton-John Begins Another Fight Against Cancer
Multiple Grammy-Award Winner, Olivia Newton-John, the singer/actress best known for her role as Sandy on the popular musical Grease, as well as pop hits such as "Hopelessly Devoted to You," announced on May 30, 2017 that she would be postponing further tour dates due to a recurrence of breast cancer. Newton-John had been experiencing severe back pain that was recently diagnosed as breast cancer that has metastasized to her sacrum.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Lo-gan Behold: Hugh Jackman Makes Peace With Others Playing Wolverine After 'Logan'
We always knew this day would come; like Sean Connery's departure from James Bond, or Harrison Ford handing over the keys to the Falcon, sometimes actors are just a little long in the tooth to play a role forever. As Hugh Jackman brings to close his 17-year reign as #Wolverine, his 10th film as the berserker member of the #XMen bows out with the superb #Logan.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Wong Time Coming: Why B.D. Wong's Casting In 'Jurassic World 2' Is The Most Important Announcement Yet
As we open up the gates again for another disastrous trip into dinosaur theme parks, the casting for J.A. Bayona's #JurassicWorld2 is heating up. While Sam Neill has confirmed he is done with the franchise and that Dr. Alan Grant is "probably dead" by now, another nod to the past comes with the (already suspected) announcement that #BDWong will be back as Dr. Henry Wu.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Jurassic Pork: 'Babe' Star James Cromwell Joins 'Jurassic World 2'
"That'll do, raptors, that'll do." While we still hold out a glimmer of hope that Jeff Goldblum may one day reprise his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm in the #JurassicPark films, fans of '90s #nostalgia will be happy to hear about the latest addition to a romp around the prehistoric period. Babe star James Cromwell will be polishing his rifle to stick on some khaki for Juan Antonio Bayona's upcoming #JurassicWorld2.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Rufi-Noooooo: 'Hook' Actor Dante Basco Creating His Own Spin-Off
Are you ready to stick on the green lycra and take to the skies once more? In a story I "Never Neverland" thought I would be writing, someone is actually planning to return to the world of Hook — well, to the colorful tribe of the lost boys anyway.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Kenan And Swell: '90s Star Kel Mitchell Announces Baby With 'Good Burger' Photoshoot!
"Who loves big announcements? Kel loves big announcements. Is it true? Mmmmmhmmmm, I do, I do, I do-ooh." Whether it be Beyonce throwing on a veil for her own baby photoshoot, or Fergie hashtagging "mylovelybabybump," bouncing celebrity babies are as much of a talking point as the careers of the celebrities themselves.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Having The Last Laugh: How Cameron Monaghan's Jerome Makes 'Gotham' The Show We Deserve
What a "Joker" that Cameron Monaghan is — swapping Shameless for Gotham, the red-headed 20-something rules the roost as the rather familiar face of #Fox's #Batman bonanza. For those who haven't been tuning in (and why not?), Monaghan plays Jerome Valeska, a boy with a psychotic past, who makes trouble for Ben McKenzie's Jim Gordon and a young Bruce Wayne.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
What A (Fish)Burn: Laurence Fishburne Slams DC And Won't Appear In 'Justice League'
"Extra, extra, read all about it, Daily Planet editor slams DC." Stop the presses, because it looks like The Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne is throwing some serious shade in #WarnerBros.'s direction, and in particular, at Geoff Johns.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
