Tag Archives: Ewan McGregor

Danny Boyle Confirms ‘Trainspotting’ Sequel

By Brigid Brown | Posted on March 11th, 2013

Danny Boyle: The Oscar-winning maestro may have received the best reviews of his career for his expert shepherding of the London Olympics opening ceremony, which set the tone for the hugely successful Games. With its Voldemort/Mary Poppins battle and ambitious embrace of British history in its entirety, Boyle's set was as much of a fever dream as 'Trainspotting,' with even better music. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)

A script for the sequel to Trainspotting is in progress with a release date set for 2016, the 20th anniversary of the original, confirms director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), according to The Independent.

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

By staff | Posted on June 27th, 2012

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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 ...

Is ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ an Odd Title? Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt Respond to Critics

By Tom Brook | Posted on March 9th, 2012

Ewan McGregor and co-star Emily Blunt have been pressed by U.S. journalists to explain the odd title of their new movie Salmon Fishing in the Yemen inspired by a British bestseller.

Box-Office Brit-lapalooza: UK Actors Dominate Weekend Releases

By Leah Rozen | Posted on January 19th, 2012

If your local theater owner starts serving freshly brewed cups of tea out of a teapot covered with a cozy at the megaplex this weekend, don’t be surprised. It would only be fitting, given that there are British stars in all five of ...

News Roundup: Jamie Bamber Lands ‘CSI: Miami’ Guest Spot and Muse’s Matt Bellamy Slams London Rioters

By staff | Posted on August 11th, 2011

In the upcoming season of CSI: Miami, we’ll get to see the handsome Jamie Bamber (Battlestar: Galactica, Law & Order: UK) guest star as “Robbie, one half of a freelance storm-chasing duo who is questioned by Sgt. Tripp (Rex ...

Vote in the Anglo Fan Favorites Tournament, Round 2: Men of 2011

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on August 5th, 2011

Vote in the Anglo Fan Favorites Tournament: The Men of 2011

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on July 29th, 2011

News Roundup: Emma Watson’s Post-’Potter’ Plans, Harper Seven Rules Twitter

By staff | Posted on July 11th, 2011

Emma Watson is looking forward to NOT being part of an astonishingly successful film franchise for a little while, if only because living under a microscope isn’t all that much fun when you’re that young: “It has been quite hard and pressured making the Harry Potter films,” she says. “I’m so happy to be …

Why Hasn’t Ewan McGregor Conquered Hollywood? A Look at His Career

By Leah Rozen | Posted on May 28th, 2011

Ewan McGregor turned 40 this year, which provides as good an excuse as any to take stock of the Scottish-born actor’s career so far. Oddly enough, for all his talent and good looks, with the notable exception of three Star Wars ...

Five British Celebrity Couples We Love

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on May 27th, 2011

Here at Anglophenia, it’s no secret that we adore our Brits, especially those who’ve lucked out in love. But when Colin Firth recently gushed about how his beautiful wife Livia keeps him in line at home, it got us thinking ...