Anglophenia » Judi Dench

WATCH: Dame Judi is Most Definitely ‘Dench’

Paul Hechinger — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:04:51 +0000

It’s not enough that Judi Dench is one of Britain’s leading actresses, or that she’s won gazillions of screen and stage awards, or that she’s been knighted. Her brilliance is now being etched into the English language ...

BAFTAs: Abraham Lincoln Invades Britain And Beats Up James Bond

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:34:49 +0000

It’s been a busy week for awards nominations, what with the BAFTA Rising Star nominees, and the National Television Awards – and it’s only Wednesday! – but today, BAFTA announced the full shortlist for their film ...

Watch: James Bond Team On Why They’re Shooting ‘Skyfall’ In London

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:15:47 +0000

Sam Mendes lives in London, but he doesn’t think the city is particularly photogenic or full of personality. This is just one of the revelations that come from this short video blog about the making of the new James Bond movie ...

A Who’s Who Guide to ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’

Leah Rozen — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:56:27 +0000

How many recognizable British stars, senior division, can you cram into one movie? The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel manages to feature more than a half dozen, and since most of these stars are getting on in years, better to praise them ...

WATCH: Dame Judi Dench Brands Us ‘Sly’ on the Red Carpet!

Tom Brook — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:35 +0000

Dame Judi Dench was defiantly on message at the New York premiere of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (out today) only answering questions about that picture – and refusing to elaborate on the forthcoming Bond movie in which she ...

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

Kevin Wicks — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:28:55 +0000

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: Family and Friends Pay Their Respects to Amy Winehouse

staff — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:17:59 +0000

The private funeral for Amy Winehouse was held today (July 26) at the Edgwarebury Cemetery in North London, BBC News reports. Producer Mark Ronson, friend Kelly Osbourne, and boyfriend Reg Traviss were the most famous guests among the ...

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

staff — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:07:03 +0000

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 …

If Dame Judi Dench Has The Freedom Of London, What Can She Do?

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:24:40 +0000

It’s always nice to be recognised for what you do, even if the item of recognition is a little baffling in and of itself. Take Dame Judi Dench, who has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for her services to acting.

Do British Actors Keep Hollywood Franchises Like ‘Pirates’ Afloat?

Leah Rozen — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:09:10 +0000

Hollywood is addicted to the British.

While much has been written of late about all the comic book superhero roles being nabbed by English or Commonwealth-born actors, it’s the casting of supporting roles in blockbuster film series that is really keeping talented Brits ...