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Stan You Believe It? Stan Lee Wants His Own Starring Role In Marvel Movies
Forget Robert Downey. Jr, Samuel L. Jackson, or Chris Evans, there is a certain man in Hollywood who has the most impressive #superhero movie resumé out there. We are of course talking about #StanLee, the undisputed father of the #comicbook and king of the cameo.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Spy's the Limit: Tom Holland Wants to Play Batman and James Bond
Jeez guys, save some roles for the rest of us. With big names like Josh Brolin and Tom Hardy seeming to scoop up every major role in Hollywood, some actors may be rightly miffed that you can't turn your head without seeing Chris Pratt save Earth from the threat of prehistoric dinosaurs, man a spaceship with Jennifer Lawrence, and guard the galaxy with Bradley Cooper. Well, even the young'uns are now in on the act, with #SpiderManHomecoming star #TomHolland also setting his sights on Hollywood domination.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Flying Without Wings: Tom Cruise's 'The Mummy' Stunt Took 64 Tries and Made the Crew Vomit
Whether it be swinging off the side of the Burj Khalifa or practicing his own samurai skills, 54-year-old #TomCruise sure knows how to keep himself active while on the set of his movies. However, after hanging from a plane in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, it looks like Mr. Cruise has developed something of a passion for being a daredevil of the skies since his Top Gun days.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Here's The Advice Liam Neeson Gave 'Taken' TV Star Clive Standen On Depicting His Particular Set Of Skills
Liam Neeson originated the iconic role of Bryan Mills, a kick-ass black ops agent, in the blockbuster 2008 hit Taken. He went on to star in two sequels, and the trilogy brought in $374 million at the box office.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Infinity Phwoar: Which Avenger Does Chris Pratt Secretly Have A Crush On?
It must be a pretty sweet deal being #ChrisPratt, women (and men) throwing themselves at you, an illustrious career leading franchises like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, and your body transformation from larger days on The O.C. There is no denying that the fun-loving 37-year-old is hot Hollywood property right now.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Did Katheryn Winnick Let The Canary Out Of The Bag With Her Big Pre-Announcement For SDCC?
Katheryn Winnick recently took to social media to announce that she will have a big announcement at San Diego Comic-Con in two weeks. Winnick, who is widely known for her role as Lagertha in the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning History Channel series, Vikings, has made a name for herself playing one of the fiercest women in history, and a powerful character on television.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Just Like Budapest All Over Again: Jeremy Renner Went And Broke Both His Arms While Filming
When you're tasked to portray a superhero whose main skill is with a bow and arrow, you'd imagine that your hands and arms are pretty important, right? Right. But Jeremy Renner is about to find out how hard it is to play Hawkeye on set with two broken wings: The Avengers actor did the unthinkable and fractured both arms while doing a stunt for his upcoming comedy, Tag.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Bond' of a Lifetime: Pierce Brosnan Writes a Touching Tribute to Sir Roger Moore
We all know that as the most dangerous job in the world, being 007 isn't all martinis and unzipping women's dresses. However, for the men behind #JamesBond, it can be a trip to Hollywood superstardom. So far there have been seven actors to take on the moniker of our "shaken but not stirred" secret agent, and we are patiently waiting for an update on his 25th outing.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
7 Actors Who Left Their Hit Shows For The Best And Worst Reasons
Television actors are a fickle group of stars — and I'm not saying that they are difficult, or that their loyalties shift over time, or anything like that. What I'm saying is that sometimes television actors have one of the hardest jobs in Hollywood: Returning day after day, month after month, year after year to the same character is hard. Even us regular people sometimes struggle with the repetitive act of going to work day after day, month after month — you get the idea. Yet, it's what we do. It's how we get paid and make it through to the next day.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Oh How These 10 Child Stars Have Grown!
Hollywood can be a tough business for child actors. Growing up in the bright lights and surrounded by adoring fans can take a toll on a child. Some embrace it and grow into fully fledged stars, while others crumble under the pressure and are completely different now. Whatever the circumstances, I'm sure you probably remember a few of these young actors.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
For Whom The Bell Tolls: 8 Actors That We Lost Too Soon
Death is something that we all eventually must face; it's just one of the eternal truths of the universe that will never change. Over the years in Hollywood there have been several stars who appear to have become immortalized on the big screen. Yet as immortal as their appearances were, they were taken from us far too soon. Here are eight stars we lost before their time.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Sigourney Weaver Says 'The Defenders' Villain Alexandra Sees Herself As A Heroine
The Defenders arrives in less than a month, and fan excitement is palpable as we anticipate Marvel's four street-level heroes uniting to face their greatest adversary yet. That enemey? The mysterious Alexandra, played by Sigourney Weaver. In promotions so far, she's cast a heavy shadow over the characters, heroes and villains alike, as she enacts her plans for New York.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
