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The Hulk has been cut out of 'Captain America: Civil War'.
The iconic comic book character - played by Mark Ruffalo - was originally due to appear in the much-anticipated new Marvel movie, but was ultimately omitted because his comeback story was too big to include.
Mark explained: "The reason is too great to be revealed in this movie.
"I was in the script but then they removed my character. They don't want to reveal where is he and why. I don't even know if Hulk will be back soon."
What's more, Mark suggested an entire movie would need to be dedicated to the storyline.
He told BadTaste.it: "They want to keep the revelation of what happened a secret, because it is something really big."
This comes shortly after Martin Freeman revealed he's set to play an "ambiguous" character in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
The 43-year-old Brit shared: "He works for the American government. He works in conjunction with the superheroes, and certain agencies that help to tame the superheroes' power, I suppose. So you're not quite sure which side he's on. It looks a little bit like he's playing one game when actually he's playing another.
"It's the kind of character I like because it's ambiguous and because you don't know whether he's good or bad. I like that area that isn't black or white, I like the grays, because I think there's just more fun to be had in not playing one obvious line."
The Hulk cut out of Captain America: Civil War
The Hulk has been cut out of 'Captain America: Civil War'.
The iconic comic book character - played by Mark Ruffalo - was originally due to appear in the much-anticipated new Marvel movie, but was ultimately omitted because his comeback story was too big to include.
Mark explained: "The reason is too great to be revealed in this movie.
"I was in the script but then they removed my character. They don't want to reveal where is he and why. I don't even know if Hulk will be back soon."
What's more, Mark suggested an entire movie would need to be dedicated to the storyline.
He told BadTaste.it: "They want to keep the revelation of what happened a secret, because it is something really big."
This comes shortly after Martin Freeman revealed he's set to play an "ambiguous" character in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
The 43-year-old Brit shared: "He works for the American government. He works in conjunction with the superheroes, and certain agencies that help to tame the superheroes' power, I suppose. So you're not quite sure which side he's on. It looks a little bit like he's playing one game when actually he's playing another.
"It's the kind of character I like because it's ambiguous and because you don't know whether he's good or bad. I like that area that isn't black or white, I like the grays, because I think there's just more fun to be had in not playing one obvious line."
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Sienna Miller has been cut from 'Black Mass'.
The 33-year-old actress filmed scenes as Catherine Greig, the girlfriend of Johnny Depp's character Whitey Bulger, for the upcoming biopic on the infamous Irish-American mobster Bulger but they were left on the cutting room floor.
Director Scott Cooper told the Boston Globe that although Sienna was "fantastic, it came down to narrative choices".
He explained that a decision was made to focus on Bulger's life before he left Boston, rather than during his years as a fugitive when Catherine was his girlfriend.
Last year Sienna admitted to doubts about her Boston accent, revealing that she had worked hard with a dialect coach before filming.
She said: "Up until the day before I flew here, I couldn't do it and it sounded stupid. And I was sort of religiously watching every film ever set in South Boston: 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Gone Baby Gone,' 'The Town'. Catherine had a thick accent, so I hope I do it justice."
Other actors who star in the movie include Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton, Juno Temple, Corey Stoll, Kevin Bacon, Adam Scott and Peter Sarsgaard.
Sienna Miller cut from Black Mass
Sienna Miller has been cut from 'Black Mass'.
The 33-year-old actress filmed scenes as Catherine Greig, the girlfriend of Johnny Depp's character Whitey Bulger, for the upcoming biopic on the infamous Irish-American mobster Bulger but they were left on the cutting room floor.
Director Scott Cooper told the Boston Globe that although Sienna was "fantastic, it came down to narrative choices".
He explained that a decision was made to focus on Bulger's life before he left Boston, rather than during his years as a fugitive when Catherine was his girlfriend.
Last year Sienna admitted to doubts about her Boston accent, revealing that she had worked hard with a dialect coach before filming.
She said: "Up until the day before I flew here, I couldn't do it and it sounded stupid. And I was sort of religiously watching every film ever set in South Boston: 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Gone Baby Gone,' 'The Town'. Catherine had a thick accent, so I hope I do it justice."
Other actors who star in the movie include Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton, Juno Temple, Corey Stoll, Kevin Bacon, Adam Scott and Peter Sarsgaard.
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Martin Freeman has the "most beautiful" feet.
The 43-year-old actor was treated to a pedicure in scenes for his 2011 movie 'Swinging With The Finkels' and contrary to the enlarged hairy trotters of his Hobbit character Bilbo Baggins, co-star Elizabeth Tan was shocked at how "perfect" they were.
She told BANG Showbiz: "In one of the scenes I had to do his pedicure and I have to say, he has the most beautiful feet. He could be a foot model!
"He's a man, and I'm like there doing his pedicure in a scene we're doing together. They were flawless, you know like the skin, he didn't have a single callous, very smooth unblemished, perfect toe nails".
And Elizabeth, 29, said the Hollywood star wasn't one bit awkward about being pampered.
Speaking at the launch of Vlog Star at The Club at The Ivy, she revealed: "He's really great fun. You know when you meet these actors who are very established and you think, 'Oh gosh he won't want to chat'.
"Well he's not like that at all ... It was one of my first (movie) parts and he was so warm."
Find out about Vlog Star at the 02, the app and the vlogging starter kits at www.VlogStar.com
Elizabeth Tan: Martin Freeman has beautiful feet
Martin Freeman has the "most beautiful" feet.
The 43-year-old actor was treated to a pedicure in scenes for his 2011 movie 'Swinging With The Finkels' and contrary to the enlarged hairy trotters of his Hobbit character Bilbo Baggins, co-star Elizabeth Tan was shocked at how "perfect" they were.
She told BANG Showbiz: "In one of the scenes I had to do his pedicure and I have to say, he has the most beautiful feet. He could be a foot model!
"He's a man, and I'm like there doing his pedicure in a scene we're doing together. They were flawless, you know like the skin, he didn't have a single callous, very smooth unblemished, perfect toe nails".
And Elizabeth, 29, said the Hollywood star wasn't one bit awkward about being pampered.
Speaking at the launch of Vlog Star at The Club at The Ivy, she revealed: "He's really great fun. You know when you meet these actors who are very established and you think, 'Oh gosh he won't want to chat'.
"Well he's not like that at all ... It was one of my first (movie) parts and he was so warm."
Find out about Vlog Star at the 02, the app and the vlogging starter kits at www.VlogStar.com
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Marc Forster doesn't think a gay James Bond would work.
The 45-year-old filmmaker - who directed 'Quantum of Solace' in 2008 and the new Amazon original series 'Hand of God' - has revealed he doesn't want to see a gay version of the iconic secret agent, unlike former Bond star Pierce Brosnan.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Marc explained: "I think with the history of Bond and how it is, it feels like it's more of a spin off in that case than the original Bond.
"I think there's a traditional ... you know, how Ian Flemming saw the books, and I think you should honour Ian Flemming's vision for Bond.
"[You should] try and make it the interpretation of the original author."
Although Pierce recently called for the introduction of a gay Bond, he also admitted it's unlikely while producer Barbara Broccoli is in charge of the money-spinning franchise.
Asked if he could picture a gay Bond, he said: "Sure. Why not?
"Actually, I don't know how it would work. I don't think [Barbara] would allow a gay Bond to happen in her lifetime. But it would certainly make for interesting viewing."
Season one of the Forster-directed Amazon original series 'Hand of God' is available to view on Prime Video now.
Marc Forster: Bond should honour Ian Flemming’s vision
Marc Forster doesn't think a gay James Bond would work.
The 45-year-old filmmaker - who directed 'Quantum of Solace' in 2008 and the new Amazon original series 'Hand of God' - has revealed he doesn't want to see a gay version of the iconic secret agent, unlike former Bond star Pierce Brosnan.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Marc explained: "I think with the history of Bond and how it is, it feels like it's more of a spin off in that case than the original Bond.
"I think there's a traditional ... you know, how Ian Flemming saw the books, and I think you should honour Ian Flemming's vision for Bond.
"[You should] try and make it the interpretation of the original author."
Although Pierce recently called for the introduction of a gay Bond, he also admitted it's unlikely while producer Barbara Broccoli is in charge of the money-spinning franchise.
Asked if he could picture a gay Bond, he said: "Sure. Why not?
"Actually, I don't know how it would work. I don't think [Barbara] would allow a gay Bond to happen in her lifetime. But it would certainly make for interesting viewing."
Season one of the Forster-directed Amazon original series 'Hand of God' is available to view on Prime Video now.
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Tom Hardy thinks it's a "bad idea" to get one actor to play two roles.
The 37-year-old star plays twin gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray - who terrorised London during the 1950s and 1960s - in the new Brian Helgeland-directed crime thriller 'Legend', but Tom has conceded appearing as two characters is far from ideal.
He shared: "It is one of them situations. You get an actor to play two characters, and immediately, it's pony. It's gonna be rubbish. Just: no. It's a bad idea."
Initially, Tom was only wanted to play the role of Reggie, who's regarded as the alpha male of the twins - but he was drawn to the more complex part of Ronnie.
He told ShortList magazine: "I was like, 'Well, I feel Ronnie.
"So which actor am I gonna give up Ronnie to, if I play Reggie? Errrrrggh.... I can't have that. 'Cos that's all the fun there! And Reggie's so straight! But there was a moment when I could have come away just playing Reggie.
"We could have gone and found a superlative character actor to play Ronnie, and that would have been the best of everything."
Tom Hardy: Playing two characters is a bad idea
Tom Hardy thinks it's a "bad idea" to get one actor to play two roles.
The 37-year-old star plays twin gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray - who terrorised London during the 1950s and 1960s - in the new Brian Helgeland-directed crime thriller 'Legend', but Tom has conceded appearing as two characters is far from ideal.
He shared: "It is one of them situations. You get an actor to play two characters, and immediately, it's pony. It's gonna be rubbish. Just: no. It's a bad idea."
Initially, Tom was only wanted to play the role of Reggie, who's regarded as the alpha male of the twins - but he was drawn to the more complex part of Ronnie.
He told ShortList magazine: "I was like, 'Well, I feel Ronnie.
"So which actor am I gonna give up Ronnie to, if I play Reggie? Errrrrggh.... I can't have that. 'Cos that's all the fun there! And Reggie's so straight! But there was a moment when I could have come away just playing Reggie.
"We could have gone and found a superlative character actor to play Ronnie, and that would have been the best of everything."
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Russell Brand thinks soccer has replaced religion in the UK.
The 40-year-old comedian is an avid follower of West Ham United and has opened upon about his deep-rooted love of soccer in a new documentary film about former England captain Bobby Moore, titled 'Bo66y Moore the Movie'.
Russell - who stars alongside David Beckham in the movie - shared: "The managers can change, the players can change, the kits can change, the sponsors can change, the grounds change ... the only thing that doesn't change is us!
"I can't go, 'You know what, I might start supporting Spurs, or I'll give Rangers a go this week'. The only constant is that fans is short for fanatic, as an extreme form of devotion.
"That's where we've been trained to be part of a community - sing together, pray together, cry together. And in a secular culture where the church has been devalued and isn't trust, then where else are you going to do that?"
A share of the profits from the movie are going to the Bobby Moore Fund to help fight bowel cancer, which was founded after his death in 1993.
The campaign for 'Bo66y Moore the Movie' launches today at kickstarter.com.
Russell Brand: Soccer is the new religion
Russell Brand thinks soccer has replaced religion in the UK.
The 40-year-old comedian is an avid follower of West Ham United and has opened upon about his deep-rooted love of soccer in a new documentary film about former England captain Bobby Moore, titled 'Bo66y Moore the Movie'.
Russell - who stars alongside David Beckham in the movie - shared: "The managers can change, the players can change, the kits can change, the sponsors can change, the grounds change ... the only thing that doesn't change is us!
"I can't go, 'You know what, I might start supporting Spurs, or I'll give Rangers a go this week'. The only constant is that fans is short for fanatic, as an extreme form of devotion.
"That's where we've been trained to be part of a community - sing together, pray together, cry together. And in a secular culture where the church has been devalued and isn't trust, then where else are you going to do that?"
A share of the profits from the movie are going to the Bobby Moore Fund to help fight bowel cancer, which was founded after his death in 1993.
The campaign for 'Bo66y Moore the Movie' launches today at kickstarter.com.
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Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios is reportedly set to end its distribution partnership with Disney.
The studio of the award-winning filmmaker currently distributes and markets its movies through The Walt Disney Company, but this set-up will stop in August 2016.
DreamWorks is likely to do a deal with Universal rather than Disney, according to Variety.
Disney has distributed DreamWorks' productions since 2009 and it's thought Spielberg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' - which is set for release in July 2016 - will be the final film to be released under the deal.
Last month, meanwhile, Spielberg's new sci-fi movie 'Ready Player One' was handed a release date of December 15, 2017.
The eagerly-awaited release, based on Ernest Cline's book of the same name, will see Donald De Line, Dan Farah and Kristie Macosko Krieger sharing producing duties with Spielberg.
Previewing the movie, Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.' President of Domestic Distribution, previously said: "Any film from Steven Spielberg is an event film, so it felt right to date this thrilling new project from one of our greatest filmmakers for the holiday season."
DreamWorks Studios ‘to split from Disney’
Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios is reportedly set to end its distribution partnership with Disney.
The studio of the award-winning filmmaker currently distributes and markets its movies through The Walt Disney Company, but this set-up will stop in August 2016.
DreamWorks is likely to do a deal with Universal rather than Disney, according to Variety.
Disney has distributed DreamWorks' productions since 2009 and it's thought Spielberg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' - which is set for release in July 2016 - will be the final film to be released under the deal.
Last month, meanwhile, Spielberg's new sci-fi movie 'Ready Player One' was handed a release date of December 15, 2017.
The eagerly-awaited release, based on Ernest Cline's book of the same name, will see Donald De Line, Dan Farah and Kristie Macosko Krieger sharing producing duties with Spielberg.
Previewing the movie, Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.' President of Domestic Distribution, previously said: "Any film from Steven Spielberg is an event film, so it felt right to date this thrilling new project from one of our greatest filmmakers for the holiday season."
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Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman's steamy action in 'Black Swan' has been voted the best sex scene of all time.
The Hollywood duo - who play ballerinas in the Darren Aronofsky-directed psychological thriller - engage in some memorably X-rated action in which they share a passionate kiss before tearing each other's clothes off.
The jaw-dropping scene in 'Black Swan' topped the list based on a poll of 2,124 British adults, conducted by VouchersCodePro.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams's love scene in the 2004 romantic drama 'The Notebook' came in second place, while Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger's scene in 'Brokeback Mountain' came third.
Other iconic movies to feature in the list included 'Titanic', 'Pretty Woman' and 'Dirty Dancing'.
The results of the poll were released shortly after Natalie - who won an Academy Award for her performance in 'Black Swan' - admitted to being thankful that she grew up in an era before social media.
The 34-year-old actress said: "I was in that lucky window: there was no Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. I went out and got drunk with my friends and no one knew."
Top 10 UK favourite sex scenes:
1) Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis
'Black Swan'
2) Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
'The Notebook'
3) Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger
'Brokeback Mountain'
4) Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet
'Titanic'
5) Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson
'50 Shades of Grey'
6) Richard Gere and Julia Roberts
'Pretty Woman'
7) Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
'Twilight'
8) Michael Douglas and Glenn Close
'Fatal Attraction'
9) James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal
'Secretary'
10) Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey
'Dirty Dancing'
Black Swan tops best sex scene poll
Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman's steamy action in 'Black Swan' has been voted the best sex scene of all time.
The Hollywood duo - who play ballerinas in the Darren Aronofsky-directed psychological thriller - engage in some memorably X-rated action in which they share a passionate kiss before tearing each other's clothes off.
The jaw-dropping scene in 'Black Swan' topped the list based on a poll of 2,124 British adults, conducted by VouchersCodePro.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams's love scene in the 2004 romantic drama 'The Notebook' came in second place, while Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger's scene in 'Brokeback Mountain' came third.
Other iconic movies to feature in the list included 'Titanic', 'Pretty Woman' and 'Dirty Dancing'.
The results of the poll were released shortly after Natalie - who won an Academy Award for her performance in 'Black Swan' - admitted to being thankful that she grew up in an era before social media.
The 34-year-old actress said: "I was in that lucky window: there was no Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. I went out and got drunk with my friends and no one knew."
Top 10 UK favourite sex scenes:
1) Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis
'Black Swan'
2) Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
'The Notebook'
3) Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger
'Brokeback Mountain'
4) Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet
'Titanic'
5) Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson
'50 Shades of Grey'
6) Richard Gere and Julia Roberts
'Pretty Woman'
7) Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
'Twilight'
8) Michael Douglas and Glenn Close
'Fatal Attraction'
9) James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal
'Secretary'
10) Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey
'Dirty Dancing'
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Dean Jones has died aged 84.
The actor - who was best known for playing struggling race car driver Jim Douglas in the 1968 film 'The Love Bug' - has passed away in Los Angeles following complications related to Parkinson's disease, his publicist Richard Hoffman has confirmed.
Although he began his career in TV and theatre, Jones went on to become a Hollywood star, appearing in 46 films, including 10 for Disney.
In addition to 'The Love Bug' - in which his character acquires a human-like Volkswagen named Herbie - he also appeared in 'That Darn Cat!', 'Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo' and 'Beethoven'.
Speaking of his love of family-friendly entertainment in the past, he said: "I see something in them that is pure form. Just entertainment. No preaching.
"We're always looking for social significance but maybe people just like to be entertained."
Jones - who also played a small role as a disk jockey in the 1957 Elvis Presley-starring 'Jailhouse Rock' - was honoured for his work with a spot in the Disney Legends Hall of Fame in 1995 and continued to work into his 70s, appearing on TV and in films.
The 'Ensign O'Toole' actor had daughters Carol and Deanna with his first wife Mae Entwisle - whom he divorced in 1970 - and son Michael with second wife Lory.
In addition to his wife of 42 years and his three children, Jones is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Dean Jones has died aged 84
Dean Jones has died aged 84.
The actor - who was best known for playing struggling race car driver Jim Douglas in the 1968 film 'The Love Bug' - has passed away in Los Angeles following complications related to Parkinson's disease, his publicist Richard Hoffman has confirmed.
Although he began his career in TV and theatre, Jones went on to become a Hollywood star, appearing in 46 films, including 10 for Disney.
In addition to 'The Love Bug' - in which his character acquires a human-like Volkswagen named Herbie - he also appeared in 'That Darn Cat!', 'Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo' and 'Beethoven'.
Speaking of his love of family-friendly entertainment in the past, he said: "I see something in them that is pure form. Just entertainment. No preaching.
"We're always looking for social significance but maybe people just like to be entertained."
Jones - who also played a small role as a disk jockey in the 1957 Elvis Presley-starring 'Jailhouse Rock' - was honoured for his work with a spot in the Disney Legends Hall of Fame in 1995 and continued to work into his 70s, appearing on TV and in films.
The 'Ensign O'Toole' actor had daughters Carol and Deanna with his first wife Mae Entwisle - whom he divorced in 1970 - and son Michael with second wife Lory.
In addition to his wife of 42 years and his three children, Jones is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.