James McAvoy: 'Trance' trailer, Gandalf ambitions, 'Shameless' speculation

 

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'Trance' release date and trailer

British director Danny Boyle’s next film will be Trance, a project he made quickly with James McAvoy before he directed the 2012 London Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. The film has reportedly earned a March 2013 release date in the U.K., but there’s no word on when exactly it could hit U.S. theaters.
According to The Film Stage, Pathe, which will release the film in the U.K., will release it on March 27, 2013 across the pond. It is expected to get a spring release in the U.S. in 2013.
The film is described as having the “dark, sexy, hard-edged tone” of Boyle’s earlier films like Shallow Grave and Trainspotting, which were co-written by John Hodge, who also worked on Trance.
Source: The Celebrity Cafe 

Movieline has shared the trailer for 'Trance'

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James McAvoy wants to be Gandalf in Tolkien prequels
Scots actor James McAvoy has revealed that he would love to play Tolkien’s wizard Gandalf.
Gandalf is one of the main characters in The Hobbit, which follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins.
The role was played by Sir Ian McKellen in Peter Jackson’s screen adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
It was been reported that McAvoy would like to play the role if any prequels are planned.
The X-Men: First Class star said he has a great knowledge of Tolkein’s work and he discussed the possibility of appearing in something adapted from Tolkien anthology The Silmarillion.
He told Total Film: "It's a collection of poems and songs that chart the ancient history of Middle-earth.
“My true geek is coming to the fore, but they're really, really beautiful stories.
"In part of that is the genesis of Gandalf, or Mithrandir, or Stormcrow, or any of his many, many names. Anyway, maybe that's the one!"
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is currently out in cinemas and is top of the UK box office.
Source (including photo above): STV

'Shameless' return?
What About James McAvoy? Anne-Marie Duff Returns To 'Shameless' For Last Ever Episode
Will McAvoy return as well?

Anne-Marie Duff will return to Shameless for the series' last ever episode, it has been confirmed.
The actress played Fiona Gallagher (then McBride) during the show's first and second seasons, rising to fame alongside on-screen partner James McAvoy... who she later married.
Jody Latham and Elliot Tittensor will also return for the Channel 4 drama's swansong, which is currently being filmed.

Anne-Marie Duff and James McAvoy (WENN)

The eleventh and final run of episodes will begin broadcasting in the Spring.
Duff played Elizabeth I in BBC One's The Virgin Queen, and also starred in movie 'Nowhere Boy'.
A spokesperson for the show has teased that the finale will be as "celebratory, defiant and unapologetic as ever".
The show launched in 2004 and has been a provocative but hugely successful staple of the Channel 4 schedules ever since.
Source (including photo): Entertainment Wise 

Sean Connery to join the Bond line-up at the Oscars?

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OSCARS bosses want to pull off a showbiz coup by bringing all six James Bonds together on stage at the same time.

 

Sean Connery could make a comeback at this year’s Oscars – as bosses try to get all six Bond stars on stage.
Sir Sean, 82, is retired from acting but bosses hope he will appear with current 007 Daniel Craig in a four-minute tribute to the films.
Last week, the televised tribute was announced and the other former 007s – Sir Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan – were invited to take part.
Sir Sean has shunned Bond reunions after a four-decade feud with film bosses over his pay and treatment.
But associates of the Scot say the Oscars offer is a “different proposition”.

Sean Connery could make a comeback at the Oscars

 He may also be joined by Adele, who would be making her first public performance in almost a year by singing her Bond theme hit Skyfall live on February 24.An Oscars source said: “Sir Sean has been invited to take to the stage along with Daniel and the other 007s. As yet, we’ve not had a no from him. Normally he is quick to turn things down.
“Sean’s relationship with the Oscars is good and we’re hoping he’ll appear.
“His issues with the Bond producers are not our business and we hope he will overlook that as we pay tribute to what he has done.
“It would be magnificent to see him up there with the other actors – and quite a coup.”
He added: “We’re very close to getting Adele to talk to us about a performance too. Until she is officially nominated this week for the best film song Oscar, we can’t invite her.”
Sir Sean earned just £2million for the Bond films and his image was used to promote the franchise in the 70s and 80s without him earning a penny.
Source (including images): Daily Record

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