BBC MOVIES COVERAGE

Tom Hiddleston To Star In Donmar CORIOLANUS, Filming Planned

THE AVENGERS and THOR star as well as frequent thespian Tom Hiddleston will be making his return to the West End stage in William Shakespeare's CORIOLANUS this December according to a new announcement... (more...)

STAGE TUBE: James Corden Shows Off His Chops with Gary Barlow and Queen; INTO THE WOODS Film Rumors Still Circling

With rumors still circulating that James Corden is in talks to play 'The Baker' in the upcoming Disney film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS, BWW brings you two clips of Corden singing:... (more...)

Lynette Porter Releases New Benedict Cumberbatch Biography

In early June a detailed performance biography of Benedict Cumberbatch comes out to the delight of his millions of fans around the world - and it's already top of the Sherlock Holmes bestseller lists.... (more...)

Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's BLACKBIRD

Variety reports that Cate Blanchett has signed on to lead David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, described as 'a present-day Hitchcockian nailbiter turning on a secret explanation for the 1963 assassination of U.S... (more...)

Hugh Jackman to Guest on U.K. Sitcom THE KUMARS AT NO. 42

Series runner Sanjeev Bhaskar revealed to the BBC that Jackman had recorded a cameo for the revival, set to air on the U.K.'s Sky1, after being cancelled by the BBC in 2006. (more...)

Dominic Cooper In Talks To Join DRACULA Reboot

Frequent stage and screen performer as well as MAMMA MIA! movie musical favorite Dominic Cooper apparently will continue his anamolous career trajectory with his next project, co-starring in the new b... (more...)

GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden to Play 'The Prince' in Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA

GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden has officially signed on for Sir Kenneth Branagh's live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale CINDERELLA, it was announced today. (more...)

Michael Palin to Receive Academy Fellowship at British Academy Television Awards

Michael Palin will receive BAFTA's highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. (more...)

Emilia Clarke to Lead James Franco's THE GARDEN OF LAST DAYS Adaptation

Coming off of her stint as Holly Golightly in Truman Capote's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S on Broadway, Emilia Clarke has signed on to star in James Franco's upcoming film THE GARDEN OF LAST DAYS, according... (more...)

Blanchett, James Set for Disney's CINDERELLA; Branagh to Direct

Actress Lily James (Downton Abbey) has been cast as Cinderella in Disney's upcoming live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale. The film is being directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh and stars ... (more...)

Nina Conti's Debut Film 'Her Master's Voice' Nominated by BAFTA

Nina Conti's self-funded labour of love, 'Her Master's Voice' has proved that BAFTA nominated documentaries don't have to blow the budget. Her nomination for the film about her pilgrimage to Kentucky ... (more...)

Hynes, Saunders Among Jury to Select BAFTA Emerging Comedy Screenwriters

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Rocliffe today announced the confirmed jury members who will decide which emerging comedy screenwriters will showcase their work in front of... (more...)

Image Entertainment Acquires Thriller BLOOD Starring Paul Bettany

Image Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to Nick Murphy's thriller BLOOD from IM Global genre division Octane. (more...)

InDepth InterView: Julian Ovenden Talks RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN AT THE MOVIES, SUNDAY In Paris, DOWNTON ABBEY, SMASH, 1ST NIGHT & More

Today we are talking to a charming and affable presence onstage and onscreen who has scored in a wide range of roles in the West End and throughout the UK from his work as Bobby in COMPANY to MERRILY ... (more...)

Hiddleston Confirmed To Play Photog Robert Capa

Stage and screen regular Tom Hiddleston has confirmed that the next character he will essay after completing work on the new AVENGERS universe franchise entry, THOR 2: THE DARK WORLD, will be none oth... (more...)

BBC Debates Not Airing 'Ding-Dong!' Because Of Thatcher Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, earlier this week the Harold Arlen/EY Harburg movie musical classic 'Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead' began climbing the UK iTunes charts and even made it into the Top 20 ... (more...)

Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria & More Among 2013 Tribeca Film Festival Jurors

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

Juries Announced For 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Film Institute Programs

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

David Morrissey Confirmed For WALKING DEAD S4

Stage and screen star David Morrissey has been officially confirmed to appear on Season Four of AMC's mega-hit zombie-themed drama series The Walking Dead according to a new interview with both the en... (more...)

'Harry Potter' Star & Tony Winner Richard Griffiths Dies at 65

BBC News reports that English actor of stage, film and television, Richard Griffiths has died at age 65 after complications from recent heart surgery. The actor was best known for his portrayal of Ver... (more...)

Ewan McGregor Defends James McAvoy's MACBETH

Stage and screen star Ewan McGregor has come to the defense of mildly maligned fellow stage and screen performer James McAvoy on his Twitter account. (more...)

Lucasfilm's 'Course Of The Force' to Returns For Epic Second Journey, 7/9-16

On the heels of last year's monumental, first-of-its-kind event, Course of the Force, the lightsaber run that captivated the attention ofStar Wars fans around the world, is returning July 9 th 16 th, ... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look at Swank & Blethlyn in HBO's MARY AND MARTHA

Debuting SATURDAY, APRIL 20 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, and replaying on World Malaria Day, April 25, MARY AND MARTHA is executive produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Juliette Howell ... (more...)

Hamish Hamilton to Receive BAFTA's Special Award

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that industry-renowned television director, Hamish Hamilton, will receive the BAFTA Special Award at the British Academy Tel... (more...)

BAFTA to Honor Broadcaster Delia Smith with Special Award at Career Retrospective

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that cook, author and broadcaster Delia Smith CBE will be presented with a BAFTA Special Award during a tribute event on Tue... (more...)