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Jennifer Lawrence to play key role in X-Men: Apocalypse


Jennifer Lawrence is to take centre stage in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'.
The 25-year-old actress' on-screen character Mystique will play the key role in the much-anticipated new sci-fi movie, according to the first official plot synopsis.
It reads: "Since the dawn of civilisation, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible.
"Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign.
"As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction."
The new movie, which is set to open in May next year, is scheduled to be Jennifer's last movie with the franchise.
However, her ex-boyfriend and co-star Nicholas Hoult previously revealed he'd like to continue with the series, even though he's only committed to one more movie.
He said: "This is the last one I'm signed up for.
"The first one did so well and ['X-Men: Days of Future Past'] got received so brilliantly. I have a good time playing [Beast] so I'd keep making them."

John Boyega takes career advice from Robert Downey Jr


John Boyega is being mentored by Robert Downey Jr.
The 23-year-old actor, who plays a major role in the JJ Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', has revealed he's turned to the 'Iron Man' star for some much-needed advice ahead of the movie's release.
John shared: "I'm being mentored by Robert Downey Jr at the moment. He's helped me prepare for how my life is going to change and that has been inspiring."
The London-born star said Robert is the perfect mentor as he's seen both sides of fame, having recovered from drug problems to emerge as one of the top-earning Hollywood actors.
He reflected: "I'm talking to someone who understands the power of choices, both positive and negative."
And despite being cast in one of the most anticipated movies in recent years, John - who grew up in a deprived part of London - insisted he's barely changed.
He told V magazine: "Most of the friends I have made in L.A. are just normal guys.
"One of my friends works at the airport. The only difference is I'm like, 'I'm going to go to Planet Jakku now while you go to your office.'"

Ryan Reynolds reveals Deadpool’s greatest superpower


Ryan Reynolds thinks Deadpool's greatest superpower is "annoying the s**t out of people".
The 38-year-old actor - who plays the Marvel anti-hero in the eagerly-awaited new movie - is confident Deadpool will thrive among a host of comic book films, including 'Captain America: Civil War' and 'X-Men: Apocalypse'.
He said: "I mean, Deadpool's greatest superpower is annoying the shit out of people.
"So I imagine that he would spark a heavy wave of ire from any one of those groups."
Meanwhile, Ryan dismissed the suggestion that the 'Deadpool' movie is only being made because of his personal determination.
He told Total Film magazine: "There's been a lot of talk about how I was instrumental in getting it made, which isn't true at all.
"I wouldn't say I spent every single day emailing the studio heads at Fox saying, 'You've got to make this movie'.
"The fans are the ones that saw that leaked test footage - which really was never meant for anyone besides in-house studio people. That's really what got it made.
"But what I'm most proud of is we got to make the movie in the way it should have been made, which is rated R at a very modest budget."

David Harewood to play next James Bond?


David Harewood wants to play the next James Bond.
The 'Homeland' star, 49, has admitted he would love to take over the role of the iconic secret agent from Daniel Craig, who has hinted the forthcoming 'SPECTRE' will be his last, but understands he'll have to battle against other high-profile contenders, such as Idris Elba, to land the next incarnation.
Speaking to the Evening Standard newspaper, he said: "Everyone wants to be James Bond and there's a queue of guys ahead of me but I will throw my hat into the ring."
Although, if the handsome star did secure the role, he'll have to think very carefully about how he'd portray it.
He added: "Bond is such an iconic role, you would have to seriously think how to approach it."
However, Harewood isn't convinced he stands a chance against some of the other actors reportedly being lined up to play the next version of the legendary MI6 agent.
He said: "Anything is possible - but I think he'll [the next James Bond will] be male and he'll be white."
Meanwhile, Craig, has been slapped with backlash recently after he joked he'd rather slash his wrists" than do another James Bond movie following almost a decade in the role.
Ellen Pompeo was one of the first to hit out at the 47-year-old star, claiming he needs a wake up call for his comments.
Ellen, 45, tweeted a link to an article with Craig's interview and wrote: "This dude needs a reality check."

Meryl Streep on the gender wage gap


Meryl Streep thinks male actors are paid more because men decide what's shown in the cinema.
The 'Suffragette' actress thinks it's important men and women become equal, but she explained the reason there is a gender pay gap is because the top film distributors and buyers are all of "one persuasion".
She said: "We have to be made equal. I will say that it has to do with the distribution of films, how they are financed. I will say the ten top buyers in the United States for films every territory there is not one woman. Men and women have different tastes sometimes.
"But if the people who are choosing what goes out into the multiplexes are all of one persuasion, the choice will be limited and that will be a self-fulfilling prophecy, you see these are the big money makers. "
And asked if she is feminist, the 66-year-old actress told BBC News: "I am the mother of a son and I am married to a man. I love men. It's not what feminism has meant historically, it's what it has come to mean, to young women that makes them feel it alienates them from the people they love in their lives.
"That disturbs me. I am of course, of course. The actions of my life prove who I am, what I am and what I do. Where you put your money, where you put your mouth. So I live by these principles."

Rick Moranis rejected role in Ghostbusters reboot


Rick Moranis rejected the chance to appear in the 'Ghostbusters' reboot.
The 62-year-old actor - who is currently enjoying an extended break from the movie industry - has revealed he was offered the opportunity to star in the much-discussed reboot of the sci-fi franchise, but opted against the idea because it "didn't appeal".
Rick - who starred in the two earlier movies, in 1984 and 1989 - shared: "I took a break, which turned into a longer break.
"But I'm interested in anything that I would find interesting. I still get the occasional query about a film or television role and as soon as one comes along that piques my interest, I'll probably do it. [But 'Ghostbusters'] didn't appeal to me."
Rick was a big Hollywood star in the 80s and 90s, appearing in a string of hit films such as 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' and 'The Flintstones', but decided to instead concentrate on raising his two young children following the death of his wife.
He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I was working with really interesting people, wonderful people.
"I went from that to being at home with a couple of little kids, which is a very different lifestyle. But it was important to me. I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. My life is wonderful."

David Hasselhoff reveals Baywatch movie fears


David Hasselhoff worries the 'Baywatch' movie will be a "joke".
The 63-year-old actor - who starred in the iconic American TV series - has revealed he'd only agree to appear in the much-discussed movie alongside Zac Efron if it were to remain true to the original storyline.
Asked if he's been offered a role in the movie, David said: "I don't really know [if I'm in it]. I don't really know if I want to be in it."
David also said he'd previously been offered the chance to appear in a movie version of another of his TV shows, 'Knight Rider', but was unimpressed with the script.
He told ITV's 'This Morning': "You know, I saw a 'Knight Rider' script and I hated it. The girl said, 'What did you think?' And I said, 'When it got to my part the script flew out of my hand.' I never saw it again.
"You know, if 'Night Rider' is true to 'Night Rider', I would do it. If 'Baywatch' is going to be a joke, I don't think so.
"I might do 'Baywatch' the musical or something like that. Make it something as close to what it was. They laughed at it but they still loved it. I don't want it to be a joke."

Emily Blunt: Hollywood makes movies for teen boys


Emily Blunt thinks Hollywood makes movies for "14-year-old boys".
The 32-year-old actress, who recently starred alongside Josh Brolin in the crime thriller 'Sicario', has hit out at the state of the film industry, accusing it of paying too much attention to one demographic.
She said: "I think people are making films that are targeted towards one type of audience, which is 14-year-old boys.
"You hear this a lot, 'We've gotta get the 14-year-old boys in'. I think there's a large number of the population who aren't 14 or male. I think that's becoming less of the target because I don't think you can crunch numbers on what people are going to respond to."
Emily cited the movie 'Lucy', which stars Scarlett Johansson, as proof "women make money".
She told Digital Spy: "It's important to have films that are more sophisticated and targeted towards a huge number of people."
Meanwhile, Emily claimed recently that she would be scared to play Mary Poppins in a remake of the classic Disney movie.
The actress - who has been heavily linked to the coveted role - was recently asked if she's secured the part and said: "Oh I won't go there yet, but I think it would be [scary]."

Leonardo DiCaprio ‘was urged to reject Steve Jobs biopic’


Leonardo DiCaprio was urged by Steve Jobs' widow to reject the chance to play the former Apple boss.
Laurene Powell Jobs - who opposes the Danny Boyle-directed project - was reportedly so keen to stop it being made that she personally contacted the 40-year-old actor and fellow Hollywood star Christian Bale, who was also linked to the role.
A source told The Hollywood Reporter: "Laurene Jobs called Leo DiCaprio and said: 'Don't do it.' Laurene Jobs called Christian Bale and said: 'Don't.'"
What's more, the insider revealed Laurene has been "trying to kill this movie" for years.
The role of Jobs was ultimately accepted by Michael Fassbender, who recently admitted he "was very nervous" about playing the American businessman.
He shared: "I'm not a very techie person. I use all the Apple products, but I had no real insight into him.
"I was nervous. I was very nervous. It was going to be a big challenge, the volume of words alone."
However, Michael revealed Danny Boyle was the reason he decided to accept the role.
He said: "I was like, 'I don't look anything like him.' And Danny was like, 'That's not what we're going for. I'm looking for someone who can capture an essence.' "

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