Idris Elba

Idris: 'The Less I Talk About Being Black, The Better'

Posted 05.31.2012

I’m so bored of answering that. Are there differences between black actors’ opportunities and white actors’ opportunities? Yes, there are. It’...

The First Word On 'Prometheus' Is...

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 05.30.2012

"Prometheus" doesn't arrive in U.S. theaters until June 8, but the film debuts overseas this week in France, England, Russia and Belgium (among other ...

Idris Elba Set To Play Nelson Mandela In Biopic

Hello Beautiful | Posted 04.23.2012

The rumor that Idris Elba will play Nelson Mandela has been circulating on the web for at least a month or so, today we can confirm that it is officia...

Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Dan Persons | Posted 04.20.2012

Dan Persons

In a pair-up as enticing as a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance combines the rich, nutty goodness of Nic Cage with the tasty junkiness of the Neveldien/Taylor directing team.

Idris Elba Knows Secrets About 'Prometheus,' But Won't Tell You About Them

The Huffington Post | Mike Ryan | Posted 04.16.2012

Lesson learned: Do not bring up Idris Elba's early role as "gigolo" on "Absolutely Fabulous" when interviewing Idris Elba. Yes, the star of "The Wire,...

Idris Elba Gave Daughter His 'Luther' Golden Globe

Posted 02.14.2012

Many TV fans consider "The Wire" to be one of the greatest TV shows ever made, but its status as a critical darling, the Baltimore-based drug-war dram...

PHOTOS: Fashion Week's Front Row Stars

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.15.2012

While we're definitely keeping our sights on all the beautiful collections being presented during New York Fashion Week, it's hard not to notice all t...

Idris Elba Confirms The Return Of Heimdall for 'Thor 2'

Posted 01.17.2012

After taking the Golden Globe for his role in BBC's "Luther" in the "Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made For Televi...

The 2012 Golden Globes: The Taming of Ricky Gervais

Michael Russnow | Posted 03.17.2012

Michael Russnow

It's oddly intriguing that a lackluster show and a diluted dose of Ricky Gervais appeals to me greater than his shockmeister two prior appearances.

Golen Globes 2012: Stars Tweet From The Show

Posted 01.15.2012

From hitting the the red carpet in preparation for the night ahead of them to watching their friends win and lose, we're following the stars' tweets t...

The Next Batman Star Is...

Posted 01.27.2012

No, we haven't even seen "The Dark Knight Rises," this coming summer's epic finale of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, so we really should just be ...

WATCH: Idris Gives Fans Another Taste Of 'Milk & Honey'

The Huffington Post | Brennan Williams | Posted 11.22.2011

Following the October debut of their first episode, executive producer Idris Elba and production company Brown Paper Dolls have released the second in...

WATCH: Idris Elba Makes An Appearance On Jimmy Kimmel

Madame Noire | Posted 12.13.2011

We would happily watch still images of Idris Elba but fortunately we don't have to. Luckily this hunky Bristish actor sat down to speak with Jimmy Kim...

Could This Be The First Black James Bond?

Posted 11.29.2011

Call him Bond, James Bond? Though Daniel Craig is about to embark on his third adventure as 007, speculation already abounds as to who will replace...

10 Things I Learned At Mega-Movie Bash Empire Big Screen (Part 1)

Ben Falk | Posted 10.16.2011

Ben Falk

1. The new Muppets movie is going to be awesome - After all, Kermit said so. The legendary frog (as well as director James Bobin, Fozzie and Miss Piggy) all showed up on the big screen for a live link-up with a packed crowd at Indigo2 and introduced a great clip from the upcoming movie featuring Kermit singing.

Idris On Black Men: 'We're Never Called Sexy'

The Huffington Post | Brennan Williams | Posted 10.15.2011

Sex symbol status is usually conferred by popular tabloids, glossy magazines and entertainment shows. However, when it comes to characterizing black a...

HuffPost Review: Takers

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

Marshall Fine

August is a dumping ground for movies, a time when the multiplexes are flooded with leftover product, as opposed to films. Still, occasionally, a gem sneaks in -- a movie that someone has underestimated. Takers is not that film.

"Enchanted" Sweeps Holiday Weekend Box Office

AP | David Germain | Posted 05.25.2011

Audiences fell under the spell of "Enchanted," a fairy-tale romance that debuted as the No. 1 movie and led Hollywood out of its recent box-office dol...