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10 British Acting Families (Who Are Not the Redgraves)

Rachel Marie Paquin — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:09:18 +0000

This week Doctor Who fans will get to see mother-daughter duo Dame Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling in “The Crimson Horror.” The actresses will also be playing a mother-daughter pair in the show with Rigg as Winifred ...

Martin Freeman Feels Left Out

Brigid Brown — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:31:01 +0000

Martin Freeman is quite popular these days starring opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in the critically acclaimed Sherlock; and, of course, he is Bilbo Baggins in the forthcoming The Hobbit. Yet, he’s whinging about not making the cut ...

Alan Rickman Nude at The Gherkin

Brigid Brown — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:03:13 +0000

The Gherkin is already one of the most eye-catching buildings in London and it just upped its appeal by adding one nude Alan Rickman as an attraction. Out of context that might sound a bit odd.

PHOTOS: British Actors as U.S. Presidents

Brigid Brown — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:23:47 +0000

Some might think Steven Spielberg made a controversial decision when casting Daniel Day-Lewis, both a British and Irish citizen, as the U.S.’ 16th President Abraham Lincoln (with fellow Brit Jared Harris as Ulyssess S.

WATCH: Colin Firth, Alan Rickman (Naked!) in ‘Gambit’ Trailer

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:16:49 +0000

2011 Anglo Fan Favorites finalists Colin Firth and Alan Rickman face off in the trailer for Gambit, a remake of the 1966 Michael Caine/Shirley MacLaine classic. A twangy Cameron Diaz also stars in the Coen Brothers-penned flick, which ...

First Look: Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan in ‘The Butler’

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:19:56 +0000

Look what Oprah tweeted: Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan on set in Lee Daniels‘ upcoming film The Butler (with Jane Fonda as wife Nancy).

Vote in the Anglo Fan Favorites: Men of 2012, Hiddleston vs. Cumberbatch

staff — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:27:18 +0000

It was a sweet inevitability, the race this entire tournament was gearing up for. Yes, there were obstacles and potential spoilers in the way — Alan Rickman loomed as a possible repeat victor, David Tennant nearly knocked out ...

10 Baddest Brits In History (Or Popular Legend)

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:48:24 +0000

Baddism can take many forms. You can be a badass, bad-meaning-good, bad-meaning-cool or even just plain bad.

Alan Rickman’s Roles: Ronald Reagan vs. CBGB’s Hilly Kristal

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:42:33 +0000

A sure-bet to scoring Oscar gold has been a role as a real-life figure – just ask recent winners Meryl Streep and Colin Firth. Now Alan Rickman, a respected fan favorite who has never been invited to the Academy’s party, is ...

WATCH: Daniel Radcliffe on Alan Rickman’s Oscar Snub

Tom Brook — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:51 +0000

“The one thing I would have loved was for Alan Rickman to get nominated,” declared Daniel Radcliffe in an interview this week.