3 d. ago Heads of State review – John Cena and Idris Elba sell fun throwback Amazon comedy

US president and UK prime minister team up for a well-modulated mix of action and comedy that deserved a theatrical releaseRather than give the world an escape, Heads of State, Amazon’s throwback buddy comedy, thrums the tension in US foreign relations. Suicide Squad veterans Idris Elba and John Cena are redeployed in this gun show from Nobody director Ilya Naishuller, respectively, as the UK prime minister and US president at loggerheads. President Derringer, barely six months in office, resents the PM for not doing more to help him get elected. Prime Minister Clarke, a six-year incumbent mired in an approval ratings slump, has already dismissed the president – a swaggering former action hero – as a Schwarzenegger knockoff. After a joint press conference goes sideways and spoils the announcement of a Nato-supported energy initiative, the pair are forced on an Air Force One ride to help repair the PR damage – but it gets worse when the plane is shot down.As it turns out, the Nato en...

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3 d. ago Idris Elba shares ‘honest’ confession about The Wire that makes him ‘feel bad’

Actor has revealed why he can’t agree with ‘greatest TV show of all time’ claim

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6 d. ago What to Stream: Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners,' a Kesha album, 'SharkFest' and John Cena with Idris Elba

Kesha enjoying her freedom on her first new album since she left her old label and Ryan Coogler’s guts-spilling vampire film “Sinners,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

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8 d. ago ‘Smooth with a sinister edge’: readers on who the next James Bond should be

After Dune director Denis Villeneuve was confirmed to be the next 007 director, we asked you which actor you think should join himBond should have an element of danger about him. So yes Tom Hardy immediately springs to mind. I also think Tom Hiddleston would be good at a more lighter touch Bond though, the Roger Moore to Hardy’s Connery. All the other candidates either sound way to young or in the case of Idris Elba, great actor though he is, a bit old for the role. machineheadWhilst Idris and Tom Hardy would undoubtedly have been excellent – Tom Hardy, in particular, has that undercurrent of menace that Connery always carried – as, I think, would Christian Bale, their time has passed. I did think Nicholas Hoult might be a reasonable pick, though possibly too “pretty”. But were I casting it, my money would go on Jack O’Connell: right age, English, dashing and could probably do rugged, thuggish violence if SAS Rogue Heroes is any guide. EvanByrne2 Continue reading...

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1 week ago With ‘F1,’ rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywood’s fast lane

Actor Damson Idris' career is about to hit turbo speed

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2 w. ago The King and Idris Elba team up for new Netflix documentary film

Elba, who was a beneficiary of a grant from The King’s Trust, will accompany The King to help document how the charity has helped young people.

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2 w. ago King Charles and Idris Elba join forces for huge Netflix show about special project

The Netflix film, featuring King Charles and Idris Elba, will be exploring the impact of The King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

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2 w. ago Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

The 31-year-old singer will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on July 6.

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3 w. ago Idris Elba unveils Mobo paving stone at college where he ‘got to dream bigger’

The Luther star returned to Barking and Dagenham College where he studied performing arts.

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3 w. ago Idris Elba unveils honorary stone at Barking and Dagenham College

Idris Elba unveils honorary stone at Barking and Dagenham College  BBC

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3 w. ago Slick Rick returns after 26 years with 'Victory' album and proves hip

Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading

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3 w. ago Idris Elba in emotional return to old college for MOBO honour

Holllywood star Idris Elba has gone back to Barking and Dagenham College where he started out to receive a special award

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