Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69.
The star was suffering from cancer, his family said. His agent confirmed He was known by film fans for roles including Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films,
Hans Gruber in Die Hard and the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
He went on to play two more baddie roles - the sheriff of Nottingham in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and Rasputin in a 1995 HBO film.
A directorial debut happened in 1995 when he directed Emma Thompson and her mother Phyllida Law in The Winter Guest.He teamed up with Kate Winslet last year for period drama
A Little Chaos, his second filmas director.He was born in Acton, London, in 1946, to working class parents.
After college, he worked as a graphic designer for a radical newspaper, and later opened a graphic design studio.
Three years later he contacted the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to request an audition, and won a place.
He studied there between 1972 and 1974, and went on to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company before moving on to television.
the teardrop from ‘The Cure’s’ Robert Smith is said to do many things,
“Butcher Billy’s Tales From The Smith Comic Book Series” is what you get when you mix classic comic things is so magical and amazing that it would bring a smile to the face of the even the most gothic, goth.
Brazilian artist, Butcher Billy created these brilliant prints that borrow from classic comics as well as a couple of more contemporary horror selections with wonderful results.
Head over to his site to check out this series and his other equally awesome pieces. His shop at Redbubble already has a couple of these prints up for sale on T shirts.
Lemmy — a.k.a. Ian Fraser Kilmister of the band Motörhead — has died at the age of 70 according to stories. Little else is known concerning the legendary rocker’s death at this time,we've reached out to Motörhead’s reps for confirmation and comment.
The information was first reported by radio personality Eddie Trunk on Twitter:
Information of his death was first reported by radio and TV host Eddie Trunk, who was a longtime pal of Lemmy. A number of others have since confirmed the information, including Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who wrote on Twitter, “Lost certainly one of my greatest mates, Lemmy, immediately. He might be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I'll see you on the opposite facet.”
Lemmy’s outlandish conduct additional fueled his icon standing. He was fired from Hawkwind after being arrested on the Canadian border for drug possession, but his appetite for drugs and alcohol remained a relentless all through most of his profession. He famously claimed he had drunken a bottle of Jack Daniel’s daily since turning 30, and he was additionally taken amphetamines.
Now that Star Wars has returned in full-Force, now seems like the right time for its parody counterpart, Spaceballs, to grace us once again. Launched in 1987, the movie has aged superbly, and now it looks as if Mel Brooks—who wrote, directed, produced, and starred within the authentic—has his sights set on a sequel.
it was there that he confirmed a sequel is in early phases of growth. So far So good, nonetheless, Brooks revealed that he hopes to start out filming in 2016 and convey again as a lot of the unique forged again as potential. Even higher? He’s tentatively titling the movie Spaceballs: The Search For Extra Cash—an excellent callback to the merchandising of the primary film.
the concept of Spaceballs 2: The Seek for Extra Cash was an incredible joke in Mel Brooks‘ hilarious 1987 comedy Spaceballs. The road a couple of hypothetical, self-aware sequel was a commentary on the licensing and recognition of the unique Star Wars franchise Brooks was spoofing. But, due to that joke, Brooks and his co-stars have been requested concerning the sequel for the previous twenty-five years.
Effectively, with a brand new collection of Star Wars movies coming this yr, Brooks thinks it'd lastly be the suitable time for theSpaceballs sequel. In a brand new interview he hypothesized that, in the event that they had been to ever make Spaceballs 2, after the discharge ofThe Power Awakens could be the time. However the hurdles are many. Learn extra about Spaceballs 2 The Seek for Extra Cash beneath.
There are a number of important hurdles this manufacturing would wish to beat, nonetheless: primarily the passing of a number of solid members, together with John Sweet in 1994. We’d nearly relatively see a sequel not carry again his character Barfolomew than solid any person within the position who received’t be capable to seize his spirit, which is definitely a tall order. Dick Van Patten and Joan Rivers—the opposite two deceased forged members—additionally performed essential roles.
Then there’s Rick Moranis, who performed Lord Darkish Helmet and is in a pseudo-retirement in the mean time, having solely appeared in a number of voice roles since 1997’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. There are substantial obstacles in the best way of a Spaceballs sequel taking place, however let’s not overlook that we nonetheless have Mel Brooks, a comedy genius and legend who ought to be capable of work out an answer that respects the franchise and is greater than a nostalgia tour
DreamWorks has released the third trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3, which hits theaters on January 29, 2016.
When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!
The Shaman came out in March. And now, after a profitable run at movie festivals, you may lastly see it for your self.
At seventeen minutes, The Shaman is a bit longer than many different shorts, however that’s to not its detriment. It simply contributes to the general sense that what you’re truly seeing is a full cinematic characteristic movie—which is smart, because it was initially conceived as one. Marco Kalantari (Ainoa) makes use of each second he has to full impact. Now we have would-building, efficient exposition, motion scenes, and a confrontation that’s all about willpower.
The premise is that a warfare is being waged–a conflict wherein shamans are used to go to the afterlife, so as to speak to the souls of the enemy’s conflict machines. A couple of minutes of dialog can deliver these souls over–a victory for the shamans. However in a battle with one among
them, a shaman will get a than he bargained for.
he highly acclaimed, blockbuster-style short film THE SHAMAN premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in 2015. After that it ran successfully at numerous film festivals around the globe, including Los Angeles, London, San Diego and the DragonCon in Atlanta. The trailer turned into a viral sensation with over 4 million views.
The dark year 2204, in a world that has seen 73 years of continuous war. Recently mankind re-discovered the arts of Shamanism. The Shaman’s school of thought believes that every person or object has a soul. During battle Shamans step over into the Netherworld to find and convert the souls of their enemies’ giant battle machines. This tactic enables a single man to overcome an invincibly seeming steel monster.
This is the story of Joshua, a Shaman, who is sent on a mission to convert the soul of a giant battle colossus. He does not yet know that the soul is prepared for his coming and that the deadly psychological soul-to-soul confrontation in the Netherworld will be on eye level.
HBO simply released for Game of Thrones season six. However there's the ultimate tease. “They don't know what’s going to occur,” the voiceover says, a intelligent wink, nod,
You (they) know nothing.
The teaser additionally doubles as a best hits assortment of Sport of Thrones‘ most memorable deaths and accidents. There’s Ned Stark, in fact, in addition to Jaime dropping his hand, the Pink Marriage ceremony, and Bran (he’s again!) going to city on some Wights. Plus, this Jon Snow fellow you might need examine.
As for the id of the trolling narrator: It sounds like the legendary Max Von Sydow, who was solid as Bran’s tree-dwelling tutor, the Three-Eyed Raven. He and Gwendoline Christie most likely swapped tales about engaged on Star Wars: The Pressure Awakens, whereas the remainder of the forged begged for spoilers. Emilia Clarke even supplied to provide away your entire plot of Terminator Genisys, however nobody was .
game of Thrones returns for season six in April 2016.
NEW Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Trailer Reveals DOOMSDAY
We've to confess that we have now not been over enthusiastic about this film till now. It does look increasingly like a enjoyable trip (although Ben Affleck will NEVER be an OK selection for enjoying Batman, they need to have gone with Mickey Rourke!).
It appear to be a enjoyable motion experience with fairly good styling and results BUT…..What the….is that CGI Turd in the long run of the Trailer?
We KNOW it's imagined to be the DC Villain DOOMSDAY….BUT significantly! He seems like The Factor from that terrible incredible four remake….FAIL
And Wonderwoman? MEH…
Or what do you suppose?
Batman v Superman: Daybreak of Justice arrives to theaters on March 25,
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Ryan Gosling has confirmed he shall be in the Blade Runner sequel however that is about all he would say on the matter.
"Sure. That is true," Gosling mentioned when asked concerning the rumors of his involvement with the sequel by Collider. "There is a chip in me that can explode if I say anything," Gosling stated earlier than giving any extra info.
Blade Runner 2 will likely be Gosling's next undertaking, expected to start out production in 2016, with a release date but to be announced
Pauley Perrette, who performs scientist Abby Sciuto on "NCIS," says a "psychotic homeless man" punched her in the face Thursday night time and vowed he would kill her.
Perrette says she was strolling from her Hollywood dwelling to a visitor home she owned when the man appeared, repeatedly threatening to kill her
It is a weird story. Perrette says she informed the man, who referred to as himself William, that he had a "stunning title" however he simply punched her once more.
She says, "I went into shock ... collapsed on the sidewalk." She says cops got here, she drew a "police sketch" of the man, who was "headed in direction of Hollywood Blvd with homicide in his eyes." Perrette says cops arrested him.
Now it will get actually bizarre. Perrette tweeted, "I'm shaken and traumatized. My home, my beloved Hollywood. My beloved homeless people who I spend my life defending ... My life changed tonight."
She ends by writing, "We have to not stroll alone. I have to heal. I virtually died tonight."
Perrette stated the attacker recognized himself as William, which prompted her to say “William is a lovely identify, I've a nephew named William.” Police mentioned this assertion saved her from frequently being assaulted.
After the assault, the actress says she collapsed on the street in shock of what occurred.
“I texted my pal and my buddy cop,” Perrette added. “I instantly drew a police sketch of the man who was headed in the direction of Hollywood Boulevard with homicide in his eyes.”
Perrette added she noticed a person strolling his canine close by, however he didn't cease to assist her following the assault.
CBS2’s Jasmine Viel spoke with Tony Williamson who believes he was the particular person Perrette referred to in her
“I simply saved going at that time as a result of I simply assumed it was one other homeless particular person on the market,” Williamson stated. “I ought to have gone again and mentioned, ‘What’s occurring?’ I simply made my very own assumption.”
Police mentioned Perrette’s buddy tracked down the suspect, David Merck, at a 7-Eleven comfort retailer positioned on Cahuenga Boulevard at Yucca Road.
The actress positively recognized Merck as her attacker. He was subsequently taken into custody on suspicion of creating criminal threats and felony assault.
