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Did Katheryn Winnick Let The Canary Out Of The Bag With Her Big Pre-Announcement For SDCC?
Katheryn Winnick recently took to social media to announce that she will have a big announcement at San Diego Comic-Con in two weeks. Winnick, who is widely known for her role as Lagertha in the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning History Channel series, Vikings, has made a name for herself playing one of the fiercest women in history, and a powerful character on television.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Just Like Budapest All Over Again: Jeremy Renner Went And Broke Both His Arms While Filming
When you're tasked to portray a superhero whose main skill is with a bow and arrow, you'd imagine that your hands and arms are pretty important, right? Right. But Jeremy Renner is about to find out how hard it is to play Hawkeye on set with two broken wings: The Avengers actor did the unthinkable and fractured both arms while doing a stunt for his upcoming comedy, Tag.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Bond' of a Lifetime: Pierce Brosnan Writes a Touching Tribute to Sir Roger Moore
We all know that as the most dangerous job in the world, being 007 isn't all martinis and unzipping women's dresses. However, for the men behind #JamesBond, it can be a trip to Hollywood superstardom. So far there have been seven actors to take on the moniker of our "shaken but not stirred" secret agent, and we are patiently waiting for an update on his 25th outing.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
7 Actors Who Left Their Hit Shows For The Best And Worst Reasons
Television actors are a fickle group of stars — and I'm not saying that they are difficult, or that their loyalties shift over time, or anything like that. What I'm saying is that sometimes television actors have one of the hardest jobs in Hollywood: Returning day after day, month after month, year after year to the same character is hard. Even us regular people sometimes struggle with the repetitive act of going to work day after day, month after month — you get the idea. Yet, it's what we do. It's how we get paid and make it through to the next day.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Oh How These 10 Child Stars Have Grown!
Hollywood can be a tough business for child actors. Growing up in the bright lights and surrounded by adoring fans can take a toll on a child. Some embrace it and grow into fully fledged stars, while others crumble under the pressure and are completely different now. Whatever the circumstances, I'm sure you probably remember a few of these young actors.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
For Whom The Bell Tolls: 8 Actors That We Lost Too Soon
Death is something that we all eventually must face; it's just one of the eternal truths of the universe that will never change. Over the years in Hollywood there have been several stars who appear to have become immortalized on the big screen. Yet as immortal as their appearances were, they were taken from us far too soon. Here are eight stars we lost before their time.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Sigourney Weaver Says 'The Defenders' Villain Alexandra Sees Herself As A Heroine
The Defenders arrives in less than a month, and fan excitement is palpable as we anticipate Marvel's four street-level heroes uniting to face their greatest adversary yet. That enemey? The mysterious Alexandra, played by Sigourney Weaver. In promotions so far, she's cast a heavy shadow over the characters, heroes and villains alike, as she enacts her plans for New York.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Ragnarok' Director Reveals Odin's 'Sweaty' New Look On Instagram
Thor: Ragnarok is taking us across the universe to planets unknown, but Odin (Anthony Hopkins) will be very much earthbound. In Thor: A Dark World, we learned that Loki was impersonating the All-Father when he banished Thor from Asgard.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Aww-vengers: Elizabeth Olsen Confirms Wanda And Vision's Love Story In 'Infinity War'
Back in April, Avengers: Infinity War set photos leaked, showing Vision (Paul Bettay) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) getting their smooch on — with Vision appearing oddly human. Fans, naturally, had a lot of questions and theories about this.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Carrie Fisher Is A Goddamned Legend: Actress Gets Buried In Prozac-Shaped Urn
Carrie Fisher was laid to rest beside her mother, actress, and Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds in Los Angeles. Fisher will always be known to fans as Princess Leia, but to those with mental health issues, she will more likely be known as someone who was very open about her own struggles and a fierce advocate for those with mental health problems.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
But Can He Fly?: Will Smith Circling Role In Tim Burton's Upcoming 'Dumbo' Remake
Disney is continuing the momentum with the live-action adaptations of their classic films, this time with the 1941 film Dumbo. While it has already been announced that Tim Burton will direct the adaptation, much like he did Alice in Wonderland, very little is known about Disney's newest venture.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
