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Stop me if I’m rambling, says the director George Miller, perched on his stool like some saloon bar raconteur, half-drunk on the joys of film history and lit theory. He has covered Buster Keaton and Joseph Campbell, indigenous art and the Queen of Sheba. He says we don’t even know whether the Queen of Sheba was real, but she’s real in the legends and what’s more real than a tale? “We’re creatures of story, we’re hardwired for story. That’s how we make sense of the world.”Miller – soft-spoken and stocky; 77 as of last…

Image via Universal Pictures A ruthless, man-eating lion won’t be Idris Elba‘s toughest opponent this weekend. The reputable actor is set to spearhead Beast, the wild thriller serving as the latest of Universal’s summer slate. While it’s got all the tools to tackle the box office, it faces stiff competition from a high-profile import. Indeed, going head-to-head with Beast is Toei Animation’s Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the latest film in the legendary anime franchise, expected to bank as high as $15 million…

Hollywood star Idris Elba is reported to have walked away from talks to be the next James Bond after being named favourite to replace Daniel Craig. Elba is instead reportedly set to pursue “his own film franchise,” and has apparently suggested other suitable 007s to producer Barbara Broccoli. Also Read: Idris Elba back in the running to play the next 007? A source told The Sun, “Fans and Barbara wanted Idris but he wants to create something for himself. However, he’s put forward names to play…

Idris Elba admits Being ‘Horrified’ By A Bat During An Intimate Shower With His Wife Sabrina(Pic Credit: Facebook) Hollywood star Idris Elba has opened up about the horrific time he had during an intimate shower with his wife Sabrina, when he was interrupted by a bat. The 49-year-old actor, who plays the lead in the upcoming movie ‘Beast’, dished on the startling moment that took place when he was filming in South Africa. He went on to admit that was ‘horrified’ by the unexpected guest, reports…

Many were definitely surprised when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars a few months ago. Aside from Rock himself, one person who was arguably most surprised by the incident was Will Packer, who produced the awards telecast this year. The Hollywood vet hasn’t shied away from talking about the incident, though, and what was going on off camera when it happened. More recently, Packer shared the thoughtful message that Idris Elba sent him after the slap occurred.Will Packer and Idris Elba have been working…

Image: DisneyAlthough it’s not for sure, apparently Idris Elba is working on something “big” for DC. My bet’s on a reprise of his Suicide Squad 2 character, Bloodsport, but lips are otherwise sealed. Set pics from the Marvel TV series Ironheart and Madame Web offer new clues. Plus, a hint that J.J. Abrams’ gritty Constantine is still in progress. Take to the skies, spoilers!Idris Elba DC Project/BloodsportIn a recent interview with Fandango’s Erik Davis, Idris Elba revealed he has “a really big thing cooking for DC right…

Images via Dark Horse Entertainment, Paras Griffin/Getty Images As part of Dark Horse Entertainment’s new collaborations with Netflix, Idris Elba will star in a film adaptation of the comic Bang! First reported by The Hollywood Reporter, David Leitch will man the directorial duties for the film, which will be produced by Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg, and Kelly McCormick.  The feature will be written by Matt Kindt, who was part of creating the original comic series with Wilfredo Torres, and Zak Olkewicz.…

Faces and voices don’t come more famous than 49-year-old Idris Elba. Whether you’re watching reruns of Luther or The Wire, or you are at the pictures to see The Suicide Squad or Avengers: Infinity War, playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, grooving to music videos by Mumford & Sons or Stormzy, listening to the Idris and Sabrina Elba podcast, Coupledom, or simply wishing you could look as fetching in a pink jumper as he does on those Sky TV ads.Elba’s latest film, Beast, is billed as a pulse-pounding thriller about a…

via Universal Idris Elba is gearing up to face one of his biggest challenges yet, battling a Lion in the survival thriller Beast. Ahead of its launch, the film has now been rated and fans should expect graphic action as it now scored an R-rating. According to a report by Bloody Disgusting, Beast scored an R-Rating for violent content, bloody images, and some language which should not come as any surprise given the wild premise of the film. Earlier this month the film received its first trailer which showcased…

The future of the James Bond movies is still very much up in the air, no matter what the rumors may say. However, that’s not an invitation to dismiss the word on the street, as there’s a lot of interesting possibilities which continue to make the rounds. The latest 007 intrigue comes from a new report that alleges fans still want to see long-time candidate Idris Elba slip on the tuxedo in the post-Daniel Craig run.(Image credit: BBC One)The Study That Supposedly Put Idris Elba Back On The 007 MapWhile some think that…