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A Few Words About 'Prometheus' (And They're Not All Good)
- By Sergio
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- June 6, 2012 6:07 PM
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Yes the rumblings you’re heard about Prometheus are true. It is a disappointment.
Idris Elba Says He Did Most His 'Luther' Scenes w/ A Hangover & Talks Prepping For Mandela
- By Courtney
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- June 3, 2012 8:29 PM
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There's a great profile of Idris Elba in New York Magazine posted last week in which he reveals some things that I thought were interesting and maybe you will too.
Idris Elba: "The Less I Talk About Being Black, The Better"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- May 29, 2012 1:49 PM
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- 55 Comments
Brit import Idris Elba has a reputation for being fairly candid in interviews, and never backing down on comments he makes; two character traits that I think amp up his appeal to his ever-expanding body of fans, as more audiences become familiar with the man and his talents.
Idris Elba As Chaff In "Catching Fire"?
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- May 29, 2012 12:14 PM
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- 6 Comments
As fans of the franchise likely already know, Lionsgate announced a little while ago that a film adaptation of Catching Fire (a sequel to the film adaptation of box office smash The Hunger Games), would begin principal photography later this year, with November 22, 2013 release date planned.
Guillermo Del Toro's "Pacific Rim" Gets Official Synopsis + More On Idris Elba's Character
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- May 23, 2012 5:29 PM
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- 5 Comments
Been a long while since our last post on this project - July 2011, when it was announced that Warner Bros. had scheduled Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim, which Idris Elba co-stars in, for July 12th, 2013.
Idris Elba Talks Playing Nelson Mandela And "Stringer Bell"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 29, 2012 11:42 AM
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I think this just might be the very first time I've watched/heard him talk about playing the part... although he doesn't reveal a lot.
"Luther" Creator Says Season 3 Will Be The Last Before Big Screen Leap + If Luther Was Written As A Black Man
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 22, 2012 9:51 PM
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- 24 Comments
In january, BBC One announced that a 3rd season of Luther, the critically acclaimed psychological crime drama starring one Idris Elba, had been ordered!
South African Casting Agent: "Local Actors Too Short To Play Mandela So I Cast Idris Elba" (Criticism Follows)
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 19, 2012 5:57 PM
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- 7 Comments
I'm sure everyone saw this coming... criticism over the choice of Idris Elba to play Nelson Mandela in a film based on his life, which we've been following here on S&A.
Idris Elba's Nelson Mandela Biopic Gets Backing From Pathe International; Will Shoot This May
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 19, 2012 3:42 PM
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Well, it looks like its a definite go now; Pathe International has reportedly come on board to financially back Idris Elba's Nelson Mandela biopic (along with South Africa-based Distant Horizon, which they are desribing as "the largest South African production ever mounted!"
Idris Elba Will Play Imhotep & Brilliant Astronomer In New Adventure TV Miniseries "Ascension"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 15, 2012 9:06 AM
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On the heels of the immense commercial and critical success of Luther, Idris Elba has set up a new TV project - an adventure/thriller minio-series titled Ascension.
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Check... imo LUV was an alright movie with several flaws. I would only recommend it to my less-than
The acting business is a funny business that I would wish on my worst enemy. I mean seriously, one
LUV was a great movie everyone!
Is America ready for this particular mirror of its past/present? Let's see!!!
I definitely agree with "Just My Thoughts". Given the current status of Black cinema, it