Tag Archives: Emma Thompson

10 British Acting Families (Who Are Not the Redgraves)

By Rachel Marie Paquin | Posted on May 3rd, 2013

Diana Rigg and Rachael Stirling in 'Crimson Horror.' (BBC America)

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 ...

Shakespeare Day: In Honor of the ‘Bard of Avon’

By Brigid Brown | Posted on April 23rd, 2013

Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is celebrated on April 23 each year, affectionately known as Shakespeare Day, and while today is not a bank holiday (people don’t get the day off of work) in the U.K.

Martin Freeman Feels Left Out

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 19th, 2012

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 ...

Disneyland Shuts Down for Emma Thompson

By Brigid Brown | Posted on October 26th, 2012

Emma Thompson at Selfridges book store on Oxford Street in London. (Photo via AP)

For the first time in over ten years Disneyland will wall off parts of the park to film Saving Mr. Banks starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks on November 6 and 7, according to Examiner.com.

Vote in the Anglo Fan Favorites Tournament, Women of 2011: Round 1

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 2nd, 2011

We've crowned the men's champion. Now let's move on to the ladies. 32 fabulous British women vie for the title. Pippa Middleton or Karen Gillan? Helen Mirren or Joanna Lumley? Start your fan campaigns now and vote!

News Roundup: Thompson, Winslet, Weisz Face Off Against Cosmetic Surgery

By staff | Posted on August 20th, 2011

• Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz have bonded over the issue of plastic surgery for female actresses. They have formed what they’re calling The British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League, and resolve never to fall prey to ...

The Top 5 Late-Night TV Moments of 2010

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on December 22nd, 2010

When it comes to late-night television, celebrity guests tend to let loose a bit, have a laugh and indulge in a bit of monkey business. And those saucy Brits do not disappoint.

Florence, Mumford and Sons Up For Best New Artist Grammy

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on December 2nd, 2010

The Grammy nominations were released tonight (December 1), and as expected, British acts Florence and the Machine and Mumford & Sons will compete for the Best New Artist Grammy. They will face teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, rapper ...

Roundup: Emma Thompson Scoffs at ‘Cougar’ Concept

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on November 9th, 2010

Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson isn't keen on the whole "cougar" thing. Frankly, I think it's waaaaay blown out of proportion. Y'know, who really cares if an older woman is with a younger man, right?

Roundup: Emma Watson ‘Sick’ Over ‘Harry Potter’ Millions

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on November 2nd, 2010

Emma Watson has spent nearly a decade playing Hermione Granger in each of the six Harry Potter films. The box office blockbusters have earned millions in revenue, but the English actress is still in awe of the paychecks she's ...