Helen Mirren News

McMahon and Dreyfuss seeing 'Red'

Nov 14, 2009, 1:30 GMT

Julian McMahon, Ernest Borgnine, Richard Dreyfuss and Brian Cox are in talks to join the cast of “Red,” Summit's adaptation of the Wildstorm/DC Comics miniseries. ... more

Helen Mirren sees 'Red'

Nov 4, 2009, 18:24 GMT

Helen Mirren will star alongside Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis in Summit Entertainment's espionage thriller 'Red.' ... more

In Pictures: 'The Last Station Premiere in Rome'

Oct 21, 2009, 16:11 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'The Last Station Premiere in Rome'. ... more

NBC to develop 'Prime Suspect' for US TV

Sep 3, 2009, 16:00 GMT

Great British television invades again as NBC announces their intentions to take a hit UK TV series, 'Prime Suspect', and reinvent it for US network drama. ... more

Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck are up to their necks in Washington politics. Crowe on the journalistic end and Affleck on the governmental end. When the congressman's lead researcher dies during the investigation of a mysterious organization, Crowe begins to uncover a conspiracy. ... more

Mirren, Postlethwaite are 'Rock' solid

Aug 27, 2009, 18:31 GMT

Helen Mirren and Pete Postlethwaite have joined the cast of director’s Rowan Joffe's 'Brighton Rock.' ... more

Inkheart - Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Jul 2, 2009, 13:18 GMT

Fantasy has been making a comeback thanks to Lord of the Rings and New Line has certainly been looking for the next moneymaking fantasy series of films. They attempt to bring Cornelia Funke’s books to the big screen, but the results prove that LOTR’s success is not something that can be engineered.

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Helen Mirren wanted for Potter role

Apr 28, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Daniel Radcliffe is desperate for Dame Helen Mirren to star in the final 'Harry Potter' movie. ... more

Helen Mirren calls for legal brothels

Apr 25, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren wants brothels to be legalised. ... more

In photos: 'State of Play London Premiere'

Apr 23, 2009, 11:50 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'State of Play London Premiere.' ... more

State of Play - Movie Review

Apr 17, 2009, 15:12 GMT

State of Play is a terrific idea waiting to happen. And there’s an interesting cast - Russell Crowe as Cal, a hygiene-challenged reporter for a leading Washington newspaper and Ben Affleck as Stephen, his college roommate, now a Congressman and rising political star. ... more

The thriller State of Play arrives in theaters and M&C’s giving away a prize pack from the film

Apr 15, 2009, 16:07 GMT

Oscar winner Russell Crowe leads an all-star cast in the blistering thriller State of Play arriving in theaters April 17th from Universal Pictures. To help get fans in the mood, M&C is giving away a State of Play Prize Pack! ... more

In photos: 'Arrivals As The Geffen Honors Leslie Moonves And Rita Wilson'

Mar 11, 2009, 11:18 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Arrivals As The Geffen Honors Leslie Moonves And Rita Wilson.' ... more

Caligula - Blu-ray Review

Mar 4, 2009, 20:33 GMT

A famed writer, a historical figure, and a whole host of celebrated English actors, how can you go wrong? Well, you can if it’s Bob Guccione who is writing the checks and controlling the film. Caligula is a fascinating train wreck of a film that you’ll want to ignore the film and dig deep into the delightful special features. ... more

Helen Mirren learns Hebrew for role

Feb 27, 2009, 9:25 GMT

Helen Mirren is learning Hebrew. ... more

Helen Mirren's naked ease

Feb 22, 2009, 16:59 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has a great body still, and she is completely comfortable baring all for the art of cinema. ... more

Inkheart - Movie Review

Jan 21, 2009, 16:23 GMT

Brendan Fraser seems bound to other times and places. He makes more than his fair share of time traveling fantasy and action films of the non-Marvel vintage. His latest adventure beyond this plane of ours is “Inkheart”. He plays Mo, a bookbinder who journeys all over the world with his young daughter, Meggy, ostensibly in search of rare old volumes to repair. ... more

Universal Pictures and Rogue Pictures announce 2009 theatrical slate

Jan 8, 2009, 13:46 GMT

Universal Pictures and Rogue Pictures have announced their 2009 theatrical slate - which includes the new Michael Mann/Johnny Depp period piece “Public Enemies,” Sam Raimi’s return to the horror genre “Drag Me To Hell,” and Vin Diesel’s return to street racing “Fast & Furious.” ... more

Helen Mirren's Beckham crush

Dec 13, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren thinks David Beckham is the most beautiful man in the world. ... more

Childless Helen Mirren

Nov 17, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has never wanted children. ... more

Samuel L. Jackson's Helen Mirren crush

Nov 14, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Samuel L. Jackson has a crush on Dame Helen Mirren. ... more

Helen Mirren's brothel visit

Nov 4, 2008, 11:55 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren's husband forced her to spend a night in a brothel. ... more

Taylor Hackford looking to find ‘Love Ranch’ a studio

Oct 23, 2008, 11:33 GMT

Director Taylor Hackford is set to start looking for a domestic distributor for his independently financed drama “Love Ranch” – which stars Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci as the owners of Nevada’s first legal brothel. ... more

Helen Mirren's Russell Brand crush

Oct 9, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has a crush on Russell Brand. ... more

Dream holiday partner Helen Mirren

Sep 11, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has been voted the dream holiday partner for men. ... more

Helen Mirren's rape ordeal

Sep 1, 2008, 9:30 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren was date-raped twice when she was younger, but never reported the crimes. ... more

Helen Mirren's sexy stomach

Aug 1, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, according to a new survey. ... more

Helen Mirren's drug confession

Jul 27, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren used to take drugs. ... more

Blu-Ray Review: National Treasure 2: The Book of Secrets

May 19, 2008, 14:23 GMT

As most films that have a “2” after their name, National Treasure 2: The Book of Secrets feels like a bit of a let down. The first film seems a little more feasible compared to the extravagances taken on this one. ... more

Director Jon Turteltaub talks National Treasure: Book of Secrets

May 16, 2008, 13:15 GMT

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets hits DVD on May 20th, but M&C was able to open the book a little early when we took part in a small virtual roundtable interview with director Jon Turteltaub. ... more

Helen Mirren is full of baloney

Apr 17, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Helen Mirren hates the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. ... more

Blue-blood Russian role next for Queen star Helen Mirren

Apr 10, 2008, 10:13 GMT

Berlin - British actress Helen Mirren, 62, who gained world attention by winning the 2006 best-actress Oscar for her role in The Queen, began work in Germany this week on another nobility role: as the wife of great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. ... more

Helen Mirren returns to Russian roots in Tolstoy film project

Apr 4, 2008, 12:20 GMT

Berlin - English actress Helen Mirren, 62, is returning to her Russian roots, playing the wife of classic Russian writer Leo Tolstoy in a movie, The Last Station, now shooting in Germany. ... more

Helen Mirren's vice plan

Apr 3, 2008, 10:20 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren thinks prostitution should be legalized. ... more

Helen Mirren shares life in new book

Apr 1, 2008, 10:30 GMT

Helen Mirren, 62, has a new memoir called In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures. Mirren of course is most known for her Oscar winning role in the film The Queen for playing Elizabeth II.
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DVD Review: Helen Mirren at the BBC

Feb 25, 2008, 17:02 GMT

Helen Mirren is an award winning actress and her turns as Queens named Elizabeth secured her both an Oscar and a Golden Globe. This new set highlights the actress covering 1974 till 1982 in a number of performances from the BBC television archives. ... more

Helen Mirren wants to return to the Queen

Feb 5, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren wants to film a sequel to 'The Queen'. ... more

Helen Mirren's fruit breasts

Dec 11, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren says women with breast implants look like they have fruit in their bra. ... more

Crowe replaces Pitt on State of Play

Dec 4, 2007, 15:43 GMT

Russell Crowe has officially signed on to star in Universal’s State of Play – which saw Brad Pitt walk off the project due to issues with the script. ... more

Helen Mirren crowned Queen at European film awards

Dec 2, 2007, 11:18 GMT

Berlin - Helen Mirren was crowned best actress at the 2007 European Film Awards on Saturday for her role as Britain's Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears' The Queen. ... more

Crowe in talks to replace Pitt on State of Play

Nov 26, 2007, 11:06 GMT

Universal Pictures has set its sights on Russell Crowe to replace Brad Pitt for the upcoming State of Play. ... more

New Line looks to LaBute and Hackford for The Woman Next Door

Nov 14, 2007, 15:54 GMT

Neil LaBute and Taylor Hackford have been picked by New Line to tackle The Woman Next Door – a remake of Francois Truffaut’s 1981 film 'La Femme d'a cote.' ... more

Robin Wright Penn and Helen Mirren's Pitt movie

Sep 30, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams and Robin Wright Penn have joined the cast of new movie 'State of Play'. ... more

Rachel McAdams and Helen Mirren's Pitt movie

Sep 28, 2007, 23:18 GMT

Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams and Robin Wright Penn have joined the cast of new movie 'State of Play'. ... more

Starz Entertainment’s Weekly Hot List for August 27-September 2

Aug 22, 2007, 18:49 GMT

Starz Entertainment’s Weekly Hot Items List August 27 – September 2 ... more

Helen Mirren's Bohemian style

Jun 3, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren wishes she could wear flip-flops on the red carpet. ... more

P. Diddy and the Dame

May 11, 2007, 11:20 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren has been partying with P. Diddy in Las Vegas. ... more

DVD Review: The Queen

Apr 24, 2007, 14:42 GMT

The public outcry, a nation in grief, was whipped up into a media frenzy in the week following Princess Diana’s death which forms the backdrop of Stephen Frear’s excellent, understated ‘The Queen,’ anchored by Helen Mirren’s moving portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II who was unable to correctly gauge the mood of her subjects after this tragedy. ... more

Helen Mirren gives up crown takes on 'Treasure'

Mar 29, 2007, 12:54 GMT

Oh no, Helen Mirren is giving up her crown to be an old spinster. ... more

Oscar aftermath: The Governors Ball

Mar 4, 2007, 4:41 GMT

After all the statuettes were handed out, and the official Oscar photographs taken, the trophy holders were shepherded up to the fifth floor of the Hollywood and Highland complex to the Governors Ball being held in the Grand Ballroom. ... more

Helen Mirren's jealousy claims

Mar 3, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren is worried other actresses will be jealous of her recent award wins. ... more

The Queen arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in April

Mar 2, 2007, 13:47 GMT

Miramax Home Entertainment has announced that The Queen, one of the most highly-acclaimed films of the year, will grace us with her presence on DVD and Blu-ray April 24th. The DVD will be released in the UK on March 12th. ... more

Helen Mirren's knicker free Oscars

Feb 28, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren didn't have underwear on at the Oscars. ... more

Backstage at the Oscars with Helen Mirren: The press interview

Feb 27, 2007, 22:09 GMT

At the Academy Awards every year, after the winners receive their Oscar, they are herded into a photograph room for their official photos and then into the press room where international press have an opportunity to 'talk' with the winners.

Here is the interview with Helen Mirren.

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Mirren's pillow steal

Feb 27, 2007, 14:10 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren stole a pillow adorned with her face from an awards party. ... more

Helen Mirren wants to play Camilla, next says report

Feb 27, 2007, 13:46 GMT

London - Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren has her eyes set on playing Camilla, the second wife of Britain's Prince Charles, in a future film, the Sun newspaper said Tuesday. ... more

Mirren's Oscar kiss

Feb 26, 2007, 12:50 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren had to force her husband to give her a kiss when she won the Best Actress Oscar. ... more

Mirren Queen of the Oscars

Feb 26, 2007, 10:40 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker were crowned queen and king of the Oscars last night (25.02.07). ... more

Helen Mirren wins hearts and the Oscar

Feb 26, 2007, 5:59 GMT

Helen Mirren, who recently had tea with the real Queen Elizabeth, met and won the heart of her husband, director Taylor Hackford, on the set of 'White Knights' and who told Barbara Walters she didn't understand why American women 'wore those horrible shorts,' which she eschewed in favor of skirts because of her 'enormous bottom,' Dame Helen Mirren was crowned the best actress at the Oscars for her performance in 'The Queen.' ... more

Mirren's Oscar shake

Feb 23, 2007, 13:40 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren is hoping the earth will move if she wins an Oscar. ... more

Helen Mirren's success prediction

Feb 17, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren knew she was going to be a famous actress, because a palm-reader prophesied it. ... more

King and Queen rule BAFTAs

Feb 12, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren broke down in tears as she picked up the Best Actress Award at the BAFTAs last night (11.02.07). ... more

Mirren tops celebrity 'sexiest' survey

Jan 29, 2007, 4:21 GMT

Snow on the roof means a fire cooking below for some. Website Lovefilm.com conducted a survey of the sexiest film stars over a certain age. Helen Mirren picks up yet another award this season, and has been named the sexiest older woman in the world in a new survey of film fans. ... more

Globe killer Helen Mirren

Jan 18, 2007, 12:20 GMT

Helen Mirren has joked she may use her Golden Globe statues to kill her husband. ... more

Helen Mirren's stand-up set at Globes

Jan 17, 2007, 1:44 GMT

Regal Helen Mirren, who practically charmed the pants off Morley Safer on television show 60 Minutes recently, knows how to work her sexy mojo. ... more

Rule Britannia: Brits shine golden at the Globes

Jan 16, 2007, 14:13 GMT

Oscar night is now officially around the corner, but judging by last nights Globes, the English are this year's favorites - Helen Mirren, Hugh Laurie and Sacha Baron Cohen some of the winners from last nights award show. ... more

Helen Mirren Queen of the Globes

Jan 16, 2007, 12:20 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren was crowned queen of the Golden Globes last night (15.01.07). ... more

Mirren, Whitaker & Scorsese big winners in Critic's Choice Awards

Jan 14, 2007, 6:03 GMT

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced the winners of the 12th annual Critics' Choice Awards at a star-studded ceremony January 12 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. ... more

'Casino Royale' & 'The Queen' pick up top Golden Tomato Awards

Jan 11, 2007, 7:41 GMT

Rotten Tomatoes, Fox Interactive Media’s premier destination for both casual movie-goers and film buffs, announced Jan. 10 the recipients of the 8th Annual Golden Tomato Awards, which pay tribute to the best-reviewed films of 2006 in 14 categories. ... more

SAG nominations out, Mirren and DiCaprio lead

Jan 4, 2007, 16:47 GMT

It is the year of Helen Mirren, after all. Many critics also felt Leonardo DCaprio redeemed himself in the Boston mafia Scorsese hit, 'The Departed' as well. No wonder they top the list of noms for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. ... more

Dallas - Fort Worth movie critics chip in their two cents

Dec 19, 2006, 11:18 GMT

It’s beginning to feel a lot like….award season. ... more

Mirren's Queen set for Oscar

Dec 13, 2006, 13:10 GMT

'The Queen' has been tipped for Oscar success. ... more

Helen Mirren's very good year

Dec 4, 2006, 1:42 GMT

London- Dame Helen Mirren's has been blessed with rich English female monarch subjects, namely Queen Elizabeth I, portraying her in HBO's critically acclaimed 'Elizabeth I' as well as her outstanding performance as the reigning English Royal Elizabeth II in the film 'The Queen.' ... more

Movie Review 2: The Queen

Oct 18, 2006, 9:03 GMT

As Steven Frears’ remarkable film 'The Queen' begins, one is struck by the remarkable resemblance Mirren has to the Queen ... more

Movie Review: The Queen

Oct 11, 2006, 14:21 GMT

Helen Mirren is Queen Elizabeth the Second in this riveting behind the scenes drama. ... more

Helen Mirren may say goodbye to film and television

Sep 22, 2006, 3:11 GMT

Say it ain't so! The actress winning the most raves and notice pre Oscar, Golden Globes and BAFTA awards, English beauty Dame Helen Mirren is said to be considering turning her back on TV and movie roles because she doubts she'll ever top her success this year. ... more

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