Billy Connolly News

Billy Connolly boards 'The Hobbit'

Feb 9, 2012, 20:58 GMT

Comedian Billy Connolly has rounded out the cast of Peter Jackson's two-film 3D adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Billy Connolly becomes the latest cast member of 'The Hobbit'

Feb 9, 2012, 13:59 GMT

Scottish stand up comedian and actor Billy Connolly has become the latest person to be cast in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit.' Billy will fill the role Dwarf warrior Dain Ironfoot.
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New trailer for Disney•Pixar's Scottish fantasy adventure 'Brave'

Nov 16, 2011, 19:53 GMT

We have added the new full length trailer for Disney•Pixar's latest motion picture 'Brave,' a Scottish based fantasy tale of epic battles and mythical beasts.
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First pictures from Brave

Aug 31, 2011, 13:29 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Brave. ... more

The teaser trailer for Disney•Pixar's 'Brave'

Jul 3, 2011, 9:03 GMT

The teaser trailer for Disney•Pixar's summer 2012 movie 'Brave' is now online. The animated fantasy features the voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson.
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In Pictures: 'New York Premiere of Brothers'

Nov 24, 2009, 16:47 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'New York Premiere of Brothers'. ... more

The Boondock Saints – Blu-ray Review

Mar 16, 2009, 23:47 GMT

It's a little rough around the edges, but cult pic 'The Boondock Saints' remains offbeat, rousing entertainment with Fox now gracing the masses with a Director's Cut Blu-ray where we can appreciate the nuances of Willem Dafoe's borderline insane performance in the glory of high-def.  ... more

Interview: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson

Jul 25, 2008, 15:13 GMT

I was never a hardcore 'X-Files' fan. I only caught the occasional episode, and often found it so dense it made me uncomfortable. So for me, it's probably best that the stars of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe' did a press conference. Journalists way better versed in the series mythology could ask much better questions than me, and I can just report it to you. ... more

Catching up with The X-Files

Jul 24, 2008, 19:53 GMT

For fans of 'The X-Files,' a new movie could not come soon enough. They would have preferred it to be right when the TV series ended, but even six years later they crave a reunion with Scully and Mulder. More casual viewers may need some more convincing. Perhaps the first piece of evidence would be that series creator Chris Carter actually planned to do the second film, 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe,' right after the show. ... more

X-Files gains Xzibit, Connolly and Peet

Dec 6, 2007, 16:01 GMT

The X-Files’ cast just got larger with the addition of rapper Xzibit, Amanda Peet and Billy Connolly. ... more

Billy Connolly to cast a spell on Potter

Sep 21, 2007, 15:45 GMT

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly has been cast to play a wizard in the final installment of the 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' according to reports. ... more

Toronto IFF Mini Preview: Fido

Sep 3, 2006, 4:54 GMT

Atomic space particles blast onto the earth bringing the dead back to life. Sounds good.
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Annie Lennox, Tilda Swinton and Billy Connolly get honorary degrees

Jul 4, 2006, 21:24 GMT

Annie Lennox, the red headed soul singer of the Eurythmics, then later as a solo act, said on Tuesday “she felt like a fraud” accepting an honorary degree. ... more

Movie Review: Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties

Jun 20, 2006, 4:14 GMT

Garfield’s budgets been given a boost, as evidenced by this richly drawn sequel to the live action / CGI original. ... more

Murray in talks, Billy Connolly signs on, for Garfield 2

Aug 12, 2005, 14:06 GMT

Bill Murray is said to be in negotiations to reprise his role as the voice of Garfield in the sequel. ... more

Billy Connolly joins zomcom Fido

Jun 8, 2005, 8:00 GMT

Billy Connolly has joined the cast of zombie comedy Fido. ... more