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Taraji P. Henson dreams of starring as a Bond girl.
The 44-year-old actress, who's currently appearing in the US drama 'Empire', has revealed she craves the opportunity to star as the love interest of the iconic secret agent.
Asked about her future career ambitions, Taraji told The Hollywood Reporter: "I want to play a superhero. I want to be a Bond girl. I want to play a man. I want to play a white woman."
Meanwhile, it was recently speculated that the Bond franchise could be about to move from Sony Pictures to another Hollywood studio.
The much-anticipated new Bond movie, 'Spectre', is the last scheduled film for the studio and it's been suggested the brand will soon switch to Warner Bros because of the strong relationship between the company's Chief Executive, Kevin Tsujihara, and MGM Chief Gary Barber.
Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman, said: "The reality is that Sony's had a fantastic run with the Bonds.
"Sure we're going to compete for (the rights), but let's be honest, so is everybody in the business."
Sony's multi-picture pact saw the studio create a host of recent Bond movies, such as 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Skyfall'.
Taraji P. Henson dreams of being a Bond girl
Taraji P. Henson dreams of starring as a Bond girl.
The 44-year-old actress, who's currently appearing in the US drama 'Empire', has revealed she craves the opportunity to star as the love interest of the iconic secret agent.
Asked about her future career ambitions, Taraji told The Hollywood Reporter: "I want to play a superhero. I want to be a Bond girl. I want to play a man. I want to play a white woman."
Meanwhile, it was recently speculated that the Bond franchise could be about to move from Sony Pictures to another Hollywood studio.
The much-anticipated new Bond movie, 'Spectre', is the last scheduled film for the studio and it's been suggested the brand will soon switch to Warner Bros because of the strong relationship between the company's Chief Executive, Kevin Tsujihara, and MGM Chief Gary Barber.
Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman, said: "The reality is that Sony's had a fantastic run with the Bonds.
"Sure we're going to compete for (the rights), but let's be honest, so is everybody in the business."
Sony's multi-picture pact saw the studio create a host of recent Bond movies, such as 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Skyfall'.
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Michael Douglas is "excited" at how important his character in 'Ant-Man' is in the Marvel universe.
The Hollywood actor plays the genius inventor and retired superhero Hank Pym opposite Paul Rudd - who portrays the titular character - in Marvel's upcoming blockbuster, however, he admitted that he had never heard of his character before seeing the film script and was delighted to discover he has such an integral role in Marvel's history, including being one of the founding members of The Avengers.
The 70-year-old star said: "I'm excited to be a part of it! I was given a whole bunch of comics to see and understand, and still I didn't realise how important Hank Pym was to The Avengers. It's been fun. Someone was just telling me that the trailer's just gone onto the internet and it's got millions of hits already. It's wild."
The 'Wall Street' actor was motivated to accept the part because he has never appeared in a superhero movie throughout his illustrious career.
Speaking to Total Film magazine, he explained: "Some people ask me what new things I'd like to try. Well I hadn't done any green-screen pictures. These guys are impressive. It's a fascinating process. I got to watch the different units, the visial-effects and the macro unit in this particular case, dealing with this incredible angle from the Ant's point of view, which is just such a trip when you see it ... It's just mind blowing.
On working with his co-star, Douglas added: "Paul (Rudd) is a lovely guy. He'll be very, very effective. The whole Marvel world, it's something else. We're preparing for weeks of promotion, going around the world. And it's nice to have your trailer on the adventures!"
'Ant-Man' is due for release on July 17.
Michael Douglas’ Ant-Man excitement
Michael Douglas is "excited" at how important his character in 'Ant-Man' is in the Marvel universe.
The Hollywood actor plays the genius inventor and retired superhero Hank Pym opposite Paul Rudd - who portrays the titular character - in Marvel's upcoming blockbuster, however, he admitted that he had never heard of his character before seeing the film script and was delighted to discover he has such an integral role in Marvel's history, including being one of the founding members of The Avengers.
The 70-year-old star said: "I'm excited to be a part of it! I was given a whole bunch of comics to see and understand, and still I didn't realise how important Hank Pym was to The Avengers. It's been fun. Someone was just telling me that the trailer's just gone onto the internet and it's got millions of hits already. It's wild."
The 'Wall Street' actor was motivated to accept the part because he has never appeared in a superhero movie throughout his illustrious career.
Speaking to Total Film magazine, he explained: "Some people ask me what new things I'd like to try. Well I hadn't done any green-screen pictures. These guys are impressive. It's a fascinating process. I got to watch the different units, the visial-effects and the macro unit in this particular case, dealing with this incredible angle from the Ant's point of view, which is just such a trip when you see it ... It's just mind blowing.
On working with his co-star, Douglas added: "Paul (Rudd) is a lovely guy. He'll be very, very effective. The whole Marvel world, it's something else. We're preparing for weeks of promotion, going around the world. And it's nice to have your trailer on the adventures!"
'Ant-Man' is due for release on July 17.
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Jerry Seinfeld encouraged Hugh Jackman to retire from playing Wolverine.
The 46-year-old actor - who has starred as the mutant Logan in the Marvel franchise since 2000 - recently confirmed he's giving up playing the character and confessed comedian Jerry Seinfeld inspired him to turn his back on the iconic role.
Hugh credits the 61-year-old actor for encouraging him to give up the part after sharing his own experiences leaving his eponymous sitcom 'Seinfeld' after nine years in 1998.
He said during an appearance on US chat show 'Live! with Kelly and Michael' on Tuesday (09.06.15): "I was having a chat with him about a year ago at his birthday and he was talking about why he finished the end of [Seinfeld] and how it was riding high.
"And he said he just always had this feeling or belief that you never know when either your energy or the audience's energy is going to dip over and people are like, 'Please! Go!' "
"I've been doing it for 17 years, I love it. I think the movies are getting better. And all of the sudden, as he was talking to me, I went, 'This is it.' "
However, the Australian born star will be appearing in 'Wolverine 3' in 2017 after confirming the much-anticipated movie will be the last time he plays the character.
Hugh Jackman admits Jerry Seinfeld inspired Wolverine retirement
Jerry Seinfeld encouraged Hugh Jackman to retire from playing Wolverine.
The 46-year-old actor - who has starred as the mutant Logan in the Marvel franchise since 2000 - recently confirmed he's giving up playing the character and confessed comedian Jerry Seinfeld inspired him to turn his back on the iconic role.
Hugh credits the 61-year-old actor for encouraging him to give up the part after sharing his own experiences leaving his eponymous sitcom 'Seinfeld' after nine years in 1998.
He said during an appearance on US chat show 'Live! with Kelly and Michael' on Tuesday (09.06.15): "I was having a chat with him about a year ago at his birthday and he was talking about why he finished the end of [Seinfeld] and how it was riding high.
"And he said he just always had this feeling or belief that you never know when either your energy or the audience's energy is going to dip over and people are like, 'Please! Go!' "
"I've been doing it for 17 years, I love it. I think the movies are getting better. And all of the sudden, as he was talking to me, I went, 'This is it.' "
However, the Australian born star will be appearing in 'Wolverine 3' in 2017 after confirming the much-anticipated movie will be the last time he plays the character.
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Writer Kelly Marcel will never watch 'Fifty Shades of Grey' because the changes author E.L James made to her script left her heartbroken.
The 41-year-old screenwriter and actress has confessed she refused to see the film - which was based on James' novel of the same name - after the pair clashed while penning the script.
Kelly insists seeing the film - which was released in February and stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan - would be too painful as it is "much different" to the one she had originally imagined.
She explained: "My heart really was broken by that process, I really mean it. I don't see it out of any kind of bitterness or anger or anything like that. I just don't feel like I can watch it without feeling some pain about how different it is to what I initially wrote."
Marcel also opened up about the strained relationship between James and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who has dropped out of the next installment of the racy franchise.
She told Vulture: "There was a moment where we were weeks away from shooting ... and it was clear that that was gonna be a struggle.
"It's very difficult to come on as a director and to be handcuffed that way and not be able to fulfil your creative vision because there are certain restrictions on you. But at the same time, I would argue that it was very clear that that was the way it was going to be.
"She would always let me argue and fight for things that I felt passionate about. In the end, I think we ended up with a draft that was a halfway compromise, but she had still been very brave about what she had let go. Ultimately, Erika did have all of the control."
Kelly Marcel heartbroken over ‘Fifty Shades’ script
Writer Kelly Marcel will never watch 'Fifty Shades of Grey' because the changes author E.L James made to her script left her heartbroken.
The 41-year-old screenwriter and actress has confessed she refused to see the film - which was based on James' novel of the same name - after the pair clashed while penning the script.
Kelly insists seeing the film - which was released in February and stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan - would be too painful as it is "much different" to the one she had originally imagined.
She explained: "My heart really was broken by that process, I really mean it. I don't see it out of any kind of bitterness or anger or anything like that. I just don't feel like I can watch it without feeling some pain about how different it is to what I initially wrote."
Marcel also opened up about the strained relationship between James and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who has dropped out of the next installment of the racy franchise.
She told Vulture: "There was a moment where we were weeks away from shooting ... and it was clear that that was gonna be a struggle.
"It's very difficult to come on as a director and to be handcuffed that way and not be able to fulfil your creative vision because there are certain restrictions on you. But at the same time, I would argue that it was very clear that that was the way it was going to be.
"She would always let me argue and fight for things that I felt passionate about. In the end, I think we ended up with a draft that was a halfway compromise, but she had still been very brave about what she had let go. Ultimately, Erika did have all of the control."
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Sabina Gadecki felt "very intimidated" joining the cast of the 'Entourage' movie.
The Hollywood babe plays Melanie, the love interest of Kevin Connolly's character Eric, in the film and admits she was very nervous about being the new girl on set because the original actors from the hit TV series are so close - having worked together for eight seasons.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the European premiere of the film last night (09.06.2015) in London, she said: "It was definitely intimidating being the new girl on set ... especially when the women are so loved. Emmanuel (Sloan) has such a massive fan base. To be the new girl is really intimidating because you want everyone to like you and accept you and you."
She added: "I've worked on so many shows but this is such an amazing opportunity. As soon as I got my first call back your heart gets a little bit invested and then I got my second call back and then a third call back and I actually auditioned five times. People don't realise what goes into just getting a role like this so I feel very very lucky to be in this place right now."
The 31-year-old actress- and-model - who has a degree in International Law and Business - revealed that her cringe moment on set was during a sex scene with Kevin.
She said: "It's not every day you film a sex scene and it's definitely a very intimidating thing to film and you're trying to feel sexy and trying to feel beautiful but you're wearing paper panties essentially! So I think that is a funny memory, not a sexy one!"
Sabina was joined at the premiere by her co-stars Jeremy Piven, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Adrian Grenier, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon.
Sabina Gakecki was nervous to join Entourage
Sabina Gadecki felt "very intimidated" joining the cast of the 'Entourage' movie.
The Hollywood babe plays Melanie, the love interest of Kevin Connolly's character Eric, in the film and admits she was very nervous about being the new girl on set because the original actors from the hit TV series are so close - having worked together for eight seasons.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the European premiere of the film last night (09.06.2015) in London, she said: "It was definitely intimidating being the new girl on set ... especially when the women are so loved. Emmanuel (Sloan) has such a massive fan base. To be the new girl is really intimidating because you want everyone to like you and accept you and you."
She added: "I've worked on so many shows but this is such an amazing opportunity. As soon as I got my first call back your heart gets a little bit invested and then I got my second call back and then a third call back and I actually auditioned five times. People don't realise what goes into just getting a role like this so I feel very very lucky to be in this place right now."
The 31-year-old actress- and-model - who has a degree in International Law and Business - revealed that her cringe moment on set was during a sex scene with Kevin.
She said: "It's not every day you film a sex scene and it's definitely a very intimidating thing to film and you're trying to feel sexy and trying to feel beautiful but you're wearing paper panties essentially! So I think that is a funny memory, not a sexy one!"
Sabina was joined at the premiere by her co-stars Jeremy Piven, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Adrian Grenier, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon.