While the Queen has been visiting the set of Game of Thrones in Belfast, we’ve been taking a moment to pause and reflect… * It’s a truly sad day for family, friends and fans of Eli Wallach. The 98-year-old actor has been part of movie history for 60 years, acting in so many classic roles. Despite that, the NYT notes, he had never been nominated for an Oscar, although he did receive an honorary one just before his 95th birthday. But his legacy far surpasses the value of any statue. * It’s been five years since Michael Jackson died at his Los Angeles home. For fans in South Africa, the news…
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Entertainment Express: World War Z, Netflix, Kanye West, Pink Floyd
* Brad Pitt continued his “world tour” to promote his latest film, popping up in NYC on Monday night for the premiere of World War Z. The movie opens in the US this week, and by all accounts, the zombie apocalypse is one to look forward to. * Kanye West did all he could – or so it seems – to prevent his album being leaked. But that it was on Friday. Nonetheless, today it officially drops into the atmosphere, bringing its loud, aggressive, at times vitriolic vibes with it. * Following on from the success of House of Cards, Netflix has announced it is partnering with DreamWorks Animation to provide original kids programming, including new…
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Entertainment Express: World War Z, After Earth, Jean Stapleton, Doctor Who, Lou Reed
After a small recovery-from-Cannes-break, Entertainment Express is back, with the big entertainment stories worth knowing about… * World War Z had its world premiere in London on Sunday night. Angelina Jolie joined Brad Pitt on the black carpet – for the first time since revealing she had a double mastectomy. And of course, she looked amazing. Brad, though, could do with a trim… * When it comes to bankable stars, Will Smith has been up there with Toms Hank and Cruise. But this past weekend gave the actor his worst opening in two decades. After Earth, the M.Night Shyamalan sci-fi epic – which also stars his son, Jaden – came in 3rd place at the North…
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Entertainment Express: Led Zeppelin, CNN Heroes, Lady Gaga, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Brad Pitt.
* Sunday night was a busy one on both US coasts – in Los Angeles, the CNN Heroes ceremony took place, where celebs like 50 Cent handed real-life heroes like South Africa’s Thulani Madondo awards for their efforts to make the world a better place… * …while across the country, in Washington DC, President Barack Obama handed out Kennedy Center Honors, to more-than-deserving recipients like Led Zeppelin, David Letterman and Dustin Hoffman. * DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg was given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which was presented to Oprah last year, as part of the honorary Oscars handed out this weekend. Katzenberg may head up what is arguably…
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Entertainment Express: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, CMJ Music Fest, Eva Longoria, Picasso, Brad Pitt
* One of the most influential festivals on the music circuit kicks off today – CMJ – with loads of emerging and established musicians looking to win over new fans. * Talk about a (girl) power – Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host next year’s Golden Globes ceremony. * It’s being called one of the most daring art heists – 7 paintings, including ones from Picasso and Matisse, were stolen from a Dutch museum in the early hours of Tuesday. * Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington call out Romney on abortion in an ad directed by When Harry Met Sally‘s Rob Reiner. * And in case…
