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ActorBirth Name :
Leonard Gary OldmanBirth Date :
March 21, 1958Birth Place :
New Cross, London, England, UKSpouse :
Lesley Manville (1987 - 1990), Uma Thurman (actress, Oct 1990 - 1992), Donya Fiorentino (16-Feb-97 - 13-Apr-01)Claim to fame :
As Sid Vicious in "Sid and Nancy" (1986)
Intense New Trailer for 'The Book of Eli'
September 26, 2009 11:09:16Another new trailer for "The Book of Eli" has arrived. Debuted at Yahoo! Movies, this brand new promo video provides a deeper look into how far Denzel Washington's lone warrior Eli will go to protect the sole thing that can save humanity. The two-minute plus trailer also shares a glance at the cast ensemble.
This post-apocalyptic drama film revolves around Eli whose destiny is to save humanity. He guards a mysterious book which provides knowledge that could redeem society. Making his way across the desolate wasteland of near-future America, he faces challenge as the despot of a small makeshift town is determined to take possession of the book.
Next 'Batman' Film to Shoot in 2010
July 25, 2009 09:07:43An interesting tidbit regarding the next "Batman" movie has been brought up by actor Gary Oldman when he was attending San Diego Comic Con 2009. During the panel for "The Book of Eli" on Friday, July 24, the actor portraying Commissioner Gordon in both "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" broke the news that the new film is set to start filming in 2010.
Asked about the plans for the third movie in the Christopher Nolan-directed series, the 51-year-old BAFTA recipient gushed as quoted by Reuters, "We start filming the next 'Batman' next year, which means it won't come out for another two years." After uttering the statement, he then quickly added, "But you didn't hear it from me!" No other details for "Batman 3" were shared by Oldman.
The Full List Winners of Spike TV's 'Scream 2008' Revealed
October 20, 2008 10:10:00The winners of "Scream 2008", the third annual Spike TV's Scream Awards, has been uncovered and summer blockbuster flick "The Dark Knight" has come out victorious. Nominated for an astounding 21 nominations, the sequel to "Batman Begins" has collected an amazing twelve kudos from the award event that honors the best in fantasy, sci-fi, comics and horror.
At the live taping of the show which took place at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, "Dark Knight" has been hailed to be The Ultimate Scream Movie, Best Sequel and Best Comic Book Movie. It also obtained recognition for its F/X garnering a Best F/X prize. Though losing the Most Memorable Mutilation to "Teeth", the superhero movie won also The Holy Shit! Scene of the Year and Best Line prizes.
Producers Confirmed Oldman in the Next Potter Film
February 16, 2006 01:02:53Despite recent reports claiming there won't be Gary Oldman in the next Harry Potter film, producers have confirmed the actor's come back to the "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
Explaining on that matter producer David Heyman said "We're not shooting his part for quite a while, and as is always the case, you begin with the parts that are most pressing. We have every intention of having Gary Oldman play Sirius Black."
Oldman Is In Talks for Black Role
February 14, 2006 05:02:24Updating the previous news concerning the speculation of Gary Oldman's absence in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the actor has been reported to be in negotiations to reprise his role as Sirius Black. Rumors about this case have spread when the principal photography on the movie has been commenced on February 6 at the U.K.'s Leavesden Studios without Oldman's presence as he at that time had not yet begun his negotiations with Warner Bros. "We're not shooting his part for quite a while, and as is always the case, you begin with the parts that are most pressing," said producer David Heyman. "We have every intention of having Gary Oldman play Sirius Black."
Gary Oldman Axed From the New Harry Potter Movie?
February 11, 2006 01:02:25Gary Oldman, the actor played the role of Sirius Black in the previous Harry Potter films, seemingly won't star in the film's forthcoming projects. It is reported that he has been mysteriously axed from the wizard franchise.
Despite the fact that "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" has begun filming, Oldman has yet to be signed for the third term.
