Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street was the most illegally downloaded movie of 2014. Disney’s animated movie Frozen was second on the list, said The Hollywood Reporter, quoting piracy-tracking company Excipio. The Wolf of Wall Street and Frozen were downloaded around 30 million times by torrent users between January 1 and December 23, 2014.… Continue reading Wolf of Wall Street tops list of most pirated films in 2014
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The Interview becomes Sony’s most-downloaded title of all time
Sony’s controversial comedy The Interview has become the company’s most-downloaded title of all time, just 4 days after its release on December 24. The Interview was downloaded more than 2 million times as of December 27, making back $15 million, a third of its $44 million budget. The movie, about a fictional American plot to… Continue reading The Interview becomes Sony’s most-downloaded title of all time
Buddy DeFranco: Jazz clarinetist dies aged 91
Buddy DeFranco, known for working with Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday and other well-known musicians, has died aged 91. His family said the jazz clarinetist died on Christmas Eve at a Florida hospital. His wife, Joyce, said his health had been poor in recent years. Buddy DeFranco, a member of the American Jazz Hall of… Continue reading Buddy DeFranco: Jazz clarinetist dies aged 91
David Ryall: Harry Potter actor dies aged 79
David Ryall, known for playing Elphias Doge in the Harry Potter Deathly Hallows, has died at the age of 79. The actor passed away on Christmas Day but no more information has been given. David Ryall had a five-decade career across film, TV and theatre, including in movie The Elephant Man and on TV, The… Continue reading David Ryall: Harry Potter actor dies aged 79
Is Idris Elba the next James Bond?
Idris Elba has responded to rumors of becoming the next James Bond after Sony attack. The actor has said he’s done nothing to deny the rumors. “Isn’t 007 supposed to [be] handsome? Glad you think I’ve got a shot! Happy New year people,” Idris Elba tweeted, along with a picture of himself. Current star, Daniel… Continue reading Is Idris Elba the next James Bond?
Dustin Diamond arrested: Screech from Saved By The Bell charged with stabbing a man in bar fight
Dustin Diamond has been charged with stabbing a man in a bar fight. The actor is best known for playing Screech in Saved by the Bell. Dustin Diamond, 37, faces charges of felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety, disorderly conduct, and carrying a concealed weapon. The fight is said to have happened on Christmas Day in… Continue reading Dustin Diamond arrested: Screech from Saved By The Bell charged with stabbing a man in bar fight
The Interview: Yoon Mi-rae to sue Sony Pictures over using song without permission
Yoon Mi-rae has threatened to sue Sony Pictures Entertainment for using one of her songs in the controversial movie The Interview without permission, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The Interview is a comedy about the assassination attempt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The South Korean singer’s song, Pay Day, is said… Continue reading The Interview: Yoon Mi-rae to sue Sony Pictures over using song without permission
Forbes’ Most Overpaid Actor List 2014: Adam Sandler on top for second year in a row
Adam Sandler has topped Forbes‘ Most Overpaid Actor List for a second year in a row. Adam Sandler came ahead of Johnny Depp and Ben Stiller, who complete the top three, to pick up the honor. The rankings were decided by Forbes magazine after comparing actors’ estimated pay with the budget and revenue of the… Continue reading Forbes’ Most Overpaid Actor List 2014: Adam Sandler on top for second year in a row
The Interview: North Korea slams Barack Obama for movie release
North Korea has berated President Barack Obama over the release of The Interview movie in the US. The Interview is about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. North Korea’s National Defense Commission (NDC) also accused the US of shutting down the country’s internet – and used a racial slur to describe… Continue reading The Interview: North Korea slams Barack Obama for movie release
Exodus: Gods and Kings banned in Egypt
Exodus: Gods and Kings has been banned in Egypt because of what censors described as “historical inaccuracies”. The head of the censorship board said these included the film’s depiction of Jews as having built the Pyramids, and that an earthquake, not a miracle by Moses, caused the Red Sea to part. Exodus: Gods and Kings… Continue reading Exodus: Gods and Kings banned in Egypt
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter split up after 13 years
Tim Burton and his long-term partner, actress Helena Bonham Carter, have split up after 13 years of relationship. The film director and actress, who never married, have a son aged 11 and a 7-year-old daughter. The couple first met when Tim Burton, 56, directed Helena Bonham Carter, 48, in 2001’s Planet of the Apes. A… Continue reading Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter split up after 13 years
The Interview opens in some US theaters and online
The Interview has opened in some US theaters and online, after a cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment and threats to moviegoers over its release. Sony Pictures had originally pulled The Interview, a movie about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, but it reconsidered after critics – including President Barack Obama. The… Continue reading The Interview opens in some US theaters and online
The Interview full movie released online through dedicated website
The Interview has been released online after Sony cyber-attack and a row over its release. The Sony Pictures movie is being offered through a dedicated website – seetheinterview.com – as well as via Google and Microsoft but is only available in the US. Sony had previously pulled the film, whose plot centers on a plan… Continue reading The Interview full movie released online through dedicated website
The Interview to screen in US movie theaters
North Korea satire The Interview will be screened by a limited number of movie theaters on Christmas Day, Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced. The move comes just a week after Sony cancelled its release after suffering a devastating cyber attack. Sony Chairman Michael Lynton said he was “excited” that The Interview, about a plot to… Continue reading The Interview to screen in US movie theaters
Joe Cocker dies from lung cancer at 70
Joe Cocker has died from pulmonary cancer at the age of 70. The Sheffield-born singer had a career lasting more than 40 years, with hits including You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong. Joe Cocker’s agent, Barrie Marshall, said the singer, who died after battling lung cancer, was “simply unique”. Known for his… Continue reading Joe Cocker dies from lung cancer at 70
Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies tops US box office with $56 million
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has topped the US box office this weekend, according to studio estimates. The third and final installment of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films took $56.2 million over the weekend and $90.6 million since opening on Wednesday. Another final installment Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb came… Continue reading Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies tops US box office with $56 million
Jaycee Chan: Jackie Chan’s son charged with drug offence
Jackie Chan’s son, Jaycee Chan, has been charged with a drug offence, Chinese prosecutors in Beijing say. Jaycee Chan, 32, is accused of sheltering others to use drugs. In August police said more than 100 grams of marijuana were found at his home. Correspondents say that if convicted, Jaycee Chan could face up to three… Continue reading Jaycee Chan: Jackie Chan’s son charged with drug offence
Tom Brokaw cancer: Former news anchor reveals multiple myeloma is in remission
Former news anchor Tom Brokaw has revealed that the cancer he was diagnosed with in 2013 is in remission. “A year ago my future was more uncertain than I cared to acknowledge but now I face the New Year with very encouraging news,” the former news anchor told staff at the NBC network. “The cancer… Continue reading Tom Brokaw cancer: Former news anchor reveals multiple myeloma is in remission
The Interview: North Korea threatens US over Sony attack
In a fiery statement, North Korea has threatened unspecified attacks on the US in an escalation of a war of words following the Sony Pictures Entertainment cyber-attacks. North Korea warned of strikes against the White House, Pentagon and “the whole US mainland”. The communist country denies US claims it is behind cyber-attacks linked to The… Continue reading The Interview: North Korea threatens US over Sony attack
Craig Ferguson hosts his last edition of The Late Late Show
Craig Ferguson has hosted his last edition of The Late Late Show after a run of ten years. The Scots-born comedian insisted that he was not retiring, saying: “I’m not stopping doing it, I’m stopping doing this.” Craig Ferguson’s role will be filled by James Corden, 36, from March 23. His final guest was Jay… Continue reading Craig Ferguson hosts his last edition of The Late Late Show
The Interview: North Korea to go back on US terror list after Sony attack
The US is considering putting North Korea back on its list of terrorism sponsors after the hacking of Sony Pictures, President Barack Obama has announced. A decision would be taken after a review, Barack Obama said, calling the attack an act of cyber-vandalism, not of war. North Korea denies the attack over The Interview movie,… Continue reading The Interview: North Korea to go back on US terror list after Sony attack
Elton John and David Furnish wedding: Couple get married in Windsor ceremony
Elton John married his long-term partner David Furnish in a ceremony at Windsor estate in Berkshire, the UK. A number of stars attended the ceremony. Among them were David and Victoria Beckham, Ed Sheeran and David Walliams. David Furnish and Elton John, who have two sons together, became civil partners in 2005. The couple’s sons… Continue reading Elton John and David Furnish wedding: Couple get married in Windsor ceremony
The Interview: US insists North Korea is behind Sony attack
The US insists to reject North Korea’s claim that it was not responsible for Sony Pictures cyber-attack. North Korea strongly denies carrying out the attack and invited the US to take part in a joint investigation. A senior US security official said North Korea should instead “admit culpability and compensate Sony”. North Korea strongly objects… Continue reading The Interview: US insists North Korea is behind Sony attack
SXSW organizers sued by car crash victims’ families
The organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, are being sued by the families of the victims of a fatal crash at this year’s festival. The lawsuits accuse them of serious safety lapses, AP reported. Rashad Charjuan Owens has been in jail on murder charges since March after four people died when his… Continue reading SXSW organizers sued by car crash victims’ families
The Interview: Sony seeks different channels to release North Korea movie
Sony Pictures Entertainment is looking at different channels to release The Interview after scrapping its opening following a cyber-attack blamed on North Korea. The studio said it had only canceled the film’s Christmas Day release after cinemas pulled out. Sony said it was considering releasing it “on a different platform”. President Barack Obama called the… Continue reading The Interview: Sony seeks different channels to release North Korea movie