- MoviesGregory Wakeman
Emma Thompson was rejected by ‘Star Wars’
Emma Thompson was rejected for the Star Wars franchise, even though she made it very, very clear she wanted to feature in it.
- MoviesHanna Flint
There's a pattern of faux feminism in blockbusters and it needs to stop
Too many studio franchises are trying to correct its male-dominated history by scoring woke points that don't add up.
MoviesTom Beasley'Late Night' star Emma Thompson: We 'need to move on' from dismissing movies made by women
Emma Thompson, ahead of her role in 'Late Night', said films made by women shouldn't be expected to make villains of male characters.
MoviesBen Falk'Men In Black International' set visit: Two Marvel stars aim to reinvigorate the franchise
“It’s not a reboot or a remake, it’s a continuation of what’s been before," explains 'Avengers: Endgame' star Chris Hemsworth.
- MoviesPA Movies
First-class flyer Dame Emma Thompson should stop preaching, says Blunkett
The actress has been accused of hypocrisy for flying from Los Angeles to London to join climate change protests.
- MoviesAmy West
New 'Men in Black: International' trailer goes heavy on Liam Neeson despite controversy
Fans previously called for Liam Neeson to be 'digitally erased' from the film following his remarks during the promotional tour for 'Cold Pursuit'.
- MoviesPA Movies
Dame Emma Thompson: We’re all going to have to fly less
Asked if she is tempted to go into politics, Dame Emma replied: 'Oh god no'.
- MoviesPA Movies
Mindy Kaling film Late Night to open Sundance’s London festival
The film stars Kaling and Emma Thompson.
- MoviesHanna Flint
Emma Thompson details her reasons for quitting 'Luck' over John Lasseter hiring in letter
Lasseter was accused of sexual misconduct by several female employees when he worked as the head of Disney Pixar and Disney animation.
- MoviesThe Independent
Emma Thompson refuses to work with John Lasseter because she 'can only do what feels right'
Emma Thompson has detailed in a letter the reasons why she left the voice cast of Skydance Animation’s upcoming film Luck, citing the fact that the studio hired filmmaker John Lasseter. Lasseter took a six-month leave of absence from his role as Pixar’s chief creative officer then officially parted ways with Disney after publicly stating he made “missteps” in November 2017. A representative for Thompson confirmed to Variety that the actor had left the project in January, when Lasseter was hired to oversee Skydance by its CEO David Ellison.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Emma Thompson quits animated movie 'Luck' over John Lasseter hiring
Emma Thompson has bowed out of forthcoming animated movie Luck, after its studio, Skydance Animation, hired former Pixar boss John Lasseter.
