Han Solo Turns 70 Today

July 13, 2012 By 806 Comments

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Han Solo is 70? When did that happen?

The Twitter world is responding to the announcement of Harrison Ford turning 70 today. There have been numerous tweets about Harrison’s 70th birthday making everyone feel old. With Tom Cruise recently turning 50, it is evident that the stars of our day are aging.

Harrison has played so many iconic roles and he is as handsome and charming as ever! From Indiana Jones, to the villain from “What Lies Beneath,” Harrison has done it all.

Happy birthday, Han!

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Happy Birthday To The Guy Who Dies In Every Movie

April 17, 2012 By 126 Comments

Who is that we speak of? Well it’s actor Sean Bean! Sean was born today in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, in 1959.

OK, he doesn’t die in EVERY movie he’s in, but he does die A LOT. And in celebration of his birth, we are showing a genius video clip that recently went viral featuring nothing but Sean Bean death scenes. Sit back and enjoy poor Bean get gruesomely murdered over and over in ‘The Sean Bean Death Reel’ (by Harry Hanrahan)…

Here’s a complete list of the movies in this video (beware of spoilers):

00:07 – Don’t Say a Word (2001)
00:24 – Equilibrium (2002)
00:33 – Outlaw (2007)
00:39 – Airborne (1998)
00:43 – Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009)
00:51 – Essex Boys (2000)
00:57 – Ca$h (2010)
01:02 – Patriot Games (1992)
01:14 – Black Death (2010)
01:28 – Henry VIII (2003)
01:39 – GT
01:45 – The Island (2005)
01:58 – Clarissa (1991)
02:03 – Caravaggio (1986)
02:08 – War Requiem (1989)
02:20 – The Field (1990)
02:41 – Lorna Doone (1990)
02:47 – Scarlett (1994)
02:56 – Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
03:14 – Goldeneye (1995)
03:30 – The Hitcher (2007)

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Charlie Chaplin Was Born Today in 1889

April 16, 2012 By 795 Comments


Charles Spencer Chaplin was born on this day in 1889, in London, England.

In celebration, we bring you a clip from Chaplin’s first talking picture, ‘The Great Dictator’. This is where Chaplin drops out of his comedic character to address the audience directly denouncing dictatorship, greed, hate, and intolerance, in favor of liberty and human brotherhood. This truly is one of the most unforgettable and moving speeches in all of movie history.

‘The Great Dictator’ (1940), was an act of defiance against Nazism. It was filmed and released in the U.S. one year before entering into World War II. The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actor.

You can watch several more Charlie Chaplin films right here on BIGSTAR Movies! Click any one of the images below to start streaming now!

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Happy Birthday, Claire Danes!

April 12, 2012 By 497 Comments

Claire Danes was born on this day in 1979 in New York City to Carla, a day-care provider and artist, and Christopher, a computer consultant and photographer. Danes first came to fame when she appeared as Angela Chase in ‘My So-Called Life,’ in which she earned an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe Award.

Here are some fun facts about Claire that you probably didn’t know!

  • Grew up in SoHo, New York City.
  • Took a break from Hollywood in 1998 to attend Yale University majoring in psychology but left after 2 years, returning to her acting career.
  • Was the first choice for the role of Rose in ‘Titanic’ but turned it down.
  • Several songs have been written about her or at least mention her name.
  • Was banned from the Philippines for making derogatory remarks about the country.
  • Auditioned for the role of Lisa Rowe, played by Angelina Jolie, in ‘Girl, Interrupted’.
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Happy Birthday, Kristen Stewart!

April 10, 2012 By 439 Comments

That’s right “Twilight” fans, the actress that plays Bella Swan turns 22 today! Born in Los Angeles, California to John and Julia Stewart, Kristen Stewart was born on this day in 1990. Kristen Stewart has 3 dogs: Oz, a border collie mix, Jack, and Lily who are hybrid wolves. Yes, hybrid wolves. Known for her roles in “Twilight,” “Panic Room,” “Adventureland,” and “Cold Creek Manor,” Stewart has always played the mysterious role on the big screen.

Kristen Stewart costars with Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland in this spellbinding movie about a mother and son plunged into a seductive – and destructive – world of the privileged class. Click on the image to watch now.

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Happy Birthday, Paul Rudd!

April 6, 2012 By 885 Comments

Trivia!
**Besides ’40-Year-Old Virgin,’ Rudd has appeared in two other films with Steve Carell. Name them!**

Paul Stephen Rudd was born on April 6th, 1969, in Passaic, New Jersey. Classically trained in theater at Oxford University, Paul primarily plays comedic roles. He is well-known for playing similar characters in enormously successful films like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’, ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’, ‘Knocked Up’, ‘Role Models’, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’, ‘Our Idiot Brother’, ‘Dinner For Schmucks’, & many more. His early breakout role was alongside Alicia Silverstone in ‘Clueless’, which then led him to a reoccurring role as Phoebe’s boyfriend in the hit TV show ‘Friends’.

  • Raised in Overland Park, Kansas.
  • His parents were Jewish immigrants from England.
  • Original family surname is “Rudnitzky”.
  • Was a DJ at Bar Mitzvahs before his career took off.
  • His favorite musician is Tom Waits.
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Happy Birthday, Eddie Murphy!

April 3, 2012 By 520 Comments

What is your favorite movie/show starring the world famous comedian & actor?

We’ve also put together some fun facts & favorite video clips of Eddie Murphy! (watch out for strong language)

Facts:

  • Edward Regan Murphy was born in Brooklyn New York, in 1961.
  • Was cast by “Saturday Night Live” (1975) and NBC in 1980 when he was 19 years old.
  • Older brother, Charles Murphy, is also an actor and has made several appearances on the ‘Chappelle’s Show’.
  • Younger brother Vernon Jr. was in the hip-hop group K-9 Posse.
  • The role as Winston in ‘Ghostbusters’ was written for him by Dan Aykroyd, but Eddie turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Both Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke were considered for the role of Axel Foley in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’.
  • Was in a relationship with Whitney Houston before she married Bobby Brown.
  • His favorite TV show in ‘Star Trek’.
  • He doesn’t drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and the only drug he takes is caffeine.

Crossing the freeway in ‘Bowfinger’…

As Donkey in ‘Shrek’…

As Prince Akeem in ‘Coming to America’…

The barber shop in ‘Coming To America’…

Train scene in ‘Trading Places’…

Getting into trouble in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’…

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Dick Tracy Portrayer Warren Beatty Turns 75 Today

March 30, 2012 By 250 Comments

Actor Warren Beatty turns 75 today.  Born in 1937 the prolific actor, writer and director starred in such films as Ishtar, Bugsy, Dick Tracy and Bulworth.

Interesting facts:

  • Warren was born in Richmond, Va
  • Was a football star in Arlington, Va
  • Studied acting and directing at Northwestern University
  • Produced and directed Dick Tracy
  • Produced, directed and co-wrote Bulworth

If you enjoyed the movie Dick Tracy check out these classics (click movie poster):

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Vince Vaughn Turns 42

March 29, 2012 By 402 Comments

Vincent Anthony Vaughn was born today in 1970,  in Buffalo Grove, Ill to Vernon Vaughn and Sharon Vaughn. He also has two older sisters, Victoria and Valerie. Clearly, the letter “V” is very prevalent in the Vaughn family. Vince is known for his star roles in The Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, Old School, and Swingers. “Vegas, Baby!”

Tidbits about Vince:

-Quit smoking and gained 25 lbs while filming The Break-Up

-First job was working as a telemarketer

-He is Italian, Lebanese, Irish, English, and German

-Lost a piece of his thumb in a car accident

-Was considered for the role of “Chandler” on Friends

-Vince is a Chicago Cubs fan

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Happy Birthday, Spock!

March 26, 2012 By 585 Comments

Leonard Nimoy was born today in 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. In fact, before Adam Sandler made being Jewish pretty cool with his comedy skits, Nimoy created the Vulcan hand salute and the accompanying phrase “Live long and prosper”, which is based on a traditional Jewish blessing.

Here are some more facts about our favorite Vulcan:
-Was born only four days after his best friend and ‘Star Trek’ co-star William Shatner.
-Like his character of Spock, Nimoy is a vegetarian.
-Nimoy’s initial Star Trek salary? $1,250 per episode.
-In 1970 he opened an exotic pet shop in Canoga Park, CA, after Trek’s cancellation.
-He earned degrees in both photography and education.
-He served in the Army and was honorably discharged a Sergeant.
-Fluent in Hebrew and Yiddish.

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