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Ever since its series premiere earlier this month on Paramount+, MobLand has received sustained criticism over one central component of the show: the accent work of its actors.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 31

Dame Helen Mirren condemns 'sexist' James Bond

Dame Helen Mirren has condemned the James Bond franchise as "sexist". The Oscar-winning actress has never been a fan of the superspy franchise because believes the character - originally created by author Ian Fleming - was "born out of profound sexism" and she's never liked the way women were represented in the film series.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 16

Dame Helen Mirren wants to do a DNA test to see if she is related to Harrison Ford

Dame Helen Mirren wants to do a DNA test to see if she is related to Harrison Ford. The 79-year-old actress stars opposite Hollywood legend Harrison, 82, in the 'Yellowstone' prequel series '1923' and because they get on so well, she thinks they might actually be distant family members.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 10

Harrison Ford thinks Dame Helen Mirren is 'real cool'

Harrison Ford thinks Dame Helen Mirren is a "real cool lady". The 82-year-old actor stars with the Oscar-winning actress as couple Jacob and Cara Dutton in 'Yellowstone' prequel '1923' and when the cameras aren't rolling, the pair had a "good time" together.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 7

‘1923’ Sneak Peek: Cara Has Harsh Words for Elizabeth (Video)

Elizabeth (Michelle Randolph) hasn’t had it easy on 1923 — who has? — with a wolf bite (and her refusal to be treated) her latest troubles, and now in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of the March 9 episode, “Wrap Thee in Terror,” Aunt Cara (Helen Mirren) makes it clear what her next steps will be.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 2

Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren’s relationship in new drama sees them play the reality of the ‘happier ever after’ dream

Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren play the reality of the “happier ever after” dream in their new drama. The ‘Indiana Jones’ actor, 82, and Hollywood veteran Helen, 78, have reunited on screen for ‘1923’, a prequel to Yellowstone, portraying the matriarch and patriarch of the Dutton family ranch.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 24

Harrison Ford is such a bloke, says Helen Mirren

Harrison Ford is "always so lovely" to his '1923' co-stars. The Hollywood icon stars in the Western drama series alongside the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Julia Schlaepfer, Jerome Flynn, and Darren Mann, and Helen has lavished praise on her 82-year-old co-star.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 9

Lucy Liu hails 'wonderful and magical' Helen Mirren

Dame Helen Mirren gave Lucy Liu the best advice she's ever received. The 56-year-old actress has heaped praise on the Oscar-winning star, describing Helen as a "wonderful, magical person".

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 20

The Dutton Ranch is Under Threat in ‘1923’ Season 2 Trailer (Video)

“Anything worth having is worth fighting for,” Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren) says in the new trailer for 1923‘s upcoming second season, and it certainly seems like the Duttons have a fight on their hands.

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18 facts you might not know about "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"

Underdog sports movies are not rare. Movies about dodgeball, though, are rare. In one instance, those two elements came together. “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is certainly the definitive movie about the gym class staple (at least for Millennials; maybe they’ve nixed it in recent years).

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24 celebrities everyone wants to be their grandparents

When it comes to filling said branches with grandparents, there are many to choose from in Hollywood. So, let’s get into the celebrities everyone wants to be their grandparents.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 31

Is ‘1923’ Season 2 Filming? Everything We Know About ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel’s Return

The Yellowstone prequel 1923 was one of the many series delayed by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, and there have been few updates on the show’s production since the strikes ended.

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The 20 most memorable movies with older protagonists

Hollywood has long had a strained relationship with age, and movies rarely allow older actors to star in films centered around them. From comedies to dramas and everything in between, these are some of the best movies that feature an elderly protagonist (or two).

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The most-memorable quotes from the "Fast & Furious" franchise

It’s time to hit the noz and take things to the next gear!

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 13, 2024

BARBIE’s Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, and Ryan Gosling Help Jimmy Kimmel Go to Oscarsland

The Oscars are coming, and, as always, that’s made some people upset. But not me! I love Hollywood’s big night, and I especially love 2023’s slate of films.

25 movies that have disappeared but deserve a rewatch

The films that have the absolute worst endings

20 facts you might not know about 'Beetlejuice'

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Actors who have frequently played historical figures

Biopics, and works of historical fiction, know who to cast to give their film some cache. If a historical movie is coming out, there’s a good chance one or more of these actors are going to pop up on the screen.

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25 movies and shows about queens

Popular culture has long been obsessed with the lives and loves of royalty, and while kings have, of course, come in for their fair share of representations, it’s hard to argue that some of the most notable on-screen royals have been women.

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The 25 most memorable characters in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise

The “Fast & Furious” franchise started simply enough. It centered on Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and stolen DVD players. Now? It’s an over-the-top, globe-spanning action series.

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15 essential books, films, and TV shows for anyone who's obsessed with the Royals

Whether you're looking for an intimate portrait of the late Princess Diana or Prince Harry's scathing memoir, there's something for everyone who can't get enough of the crown on this list.

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The 25 grittiest historical TV series

For quite some time, the historical drama has been one of the most lucrative and popular genres for various television networks. Many times, to accomplish this sense of immersion, a historical series will lean into the grittiness of the past. Take a look through the gallery below to see which historical TV series lean into the gritty aspect of their stories.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / November 15, 2021

Tom Felton releases merchandise for 20th 'Harry Potter' anniversary

The 34-year-old actor has been in the Harry Potter spirit, as he went as Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) for Halloween this year and will be featured in Cartoon Network/TBS' commemorative trivia event Hogwarts Tournament of Houses.

Britney Spears praises Hailey Bieber's Halloween costume: 'I think I won brownie points with my kids'

Kristen Stewart reflects on Robert Pattinson and 'Twilight': 'We were young and stupid'

Adele helps couple get engaged during her 'One Night Only' concert: 'I love a surprise'

25 movies that definitely did not need a sequel

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 28, 2021

Watch the trailer for 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses'

If Dame Helen Mirren is there, we're in. The trailer for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, a four-part competition series hosted by Mirren, arrived Thursday.

The 25 greatest director's cuts

The most memorable movie character deaths

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2021

Helen Mirren to host Harry Potter competition series

Helen Mirren to host 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses' competition series

Dame Hellen Mirren is the only person to have accomplished the Triple Crown of Acting—winning an Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award—in both the United States and her native United Kingdom, but her resume is really popping now that she's set to enter the wizarding world.

25 films where actors brilliantly played against type

Thanks for nothing, Academy: The biggest snubs in Oscar history

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The 20 best British crime films

We are focusing more on movies that are built around crime, as opposed to detective stories or mystery films involving a crime. That is to say, don’t expect Sherlock Holmes to show up.

Your June 2019 entertainment planner

Memorial Day has come and gone, meaning that you can now talk about the finales of your favorite blockbuster superhero movies and television series without spoiling it for anyone.