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James Bond Roundup: ‘Skyfall’ Shown to House of Lords, Producers Hope for Mendes Return

Paul Hechinger — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:44:37 +0000

We can see the advance publicity for the next James Bond movie now: “Coming soon to a Parliament near you.”

Idris Elba Earns His Stripes on Cover of British GQ

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:32:14 +0000

Idris Elba embodies a sort of panache that’s beyond the grasp of most mortals, so it’s no wonder that British GQ recruited the Luther star to cover their “Cool List” issue for March. Sporting Marlon ...

Check Out Luther’s Sultry New Love Interest!

Kevin Wicks — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:31:43 +0000

A new lady will cozy up to Idris Elba in the third installment of the acclaimed Dramaville detective miniseries Luther. British actress Sienna Guillory has been cast as Mary Day, described as a worker in a vintage clothes shop who meets ...

Idris Elba Directs And Stars In The New Mumford Video

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:13:40 +0000

I know, this could not be more like a special Anglophenia mash-up if it starred a Dalek drinking a martini (shaken by Sherlock) at the court of Camelot.

WATCH: Your ‘Luther’ Series 3 Questions Answered

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:04:16 +0000

Oh now THIS is what we want.

Luther fans, if you’re desperate for news as to when Idris Elba will be back to his old tricks, you can take heart in the following video presentation, put together by the production team, to answer fan concerns.

This ‘Idris Elba To Play James Bond’ Rumor Just Got Serious

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:09:57 +0000

As we discovered recently when looking over some of the astonishing acting talent that nearly took on the part, the role of James Bond is not for everyone, and the film’s producers always have their eye on the next possible ...

Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Cast in ‘Thor’ Sequel

Brigid Brown — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:23:02 +0000

Christopher Eccleston gets his villain on! Best known for playing the Ninth Doctor on Doctor Who, he will star as Malekith the Accursed in Thor: The Dark World scheduled to be released November 8, 2013, reports Deadline.

Emmy Nominations: BBC America Scores Five Nods Including ‘Luther,’ Idris Elba

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:18:32 +0000

Today’s Primetime Emmy nominations (July 19) featured a boatload of British imports, including some names very familiar to viewers of BBC America’s Dramaville. Luther was nominated for Best Miniseries or TV Movie for its ...

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 ...

The Brit List: Top 10 Asha Leo Celebrity Encounters

Kevin Wicks — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:00:27 +0000

BBC America’s Brit List specials — in which the likes of John Barrowman and Katy Brand discuss the virtues of the UK’s rich and famous — kick off next week with The 20 Sexiest on Tuesday, June 12 at 10/9c. Brit ...