The world is still in mourning of the loss of one of Hollywood's brightest stars: Sir Sean Connery. Even though he was, for decades, a larger-than-life presence in pop culture, you have to keep in mind that behind that persona was a human being with a life, a family, and, most of all, a heart.
Read MoreSean Connery, who sadly passed away on October 31, 2020, was one of the biggest names to ever grace the silver screen. Way back when, one of Connery's movie salaries even managed to land him in the Guinness World Records.
Read MoreBefore James Bond had a movie universe, the character was found between the pages of author Ian Fleming's novels. Fleming had an idea for a leading man, and Sir Sean Connery wasn't it.
Read MoreBetween 1962 and 1983, Sir Sean Connery appeared in six official James Bond movies, plus the non-canonical Thunderball remake Never Say Never Again. There truly is no bad Bond movie with Connery at the helm, but which is the best of the bunch?
Read MoreTwo years before Sean Connery's tragic death, a new Dungeons and Dragons model was released that had just a bunch of Sean Connery references in it. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist was released in 2018 and tipped its hat to Sean Connery's 1974 cult classic Zardoz.
Read MoreAt 90 years of age, the iconic Sir Sean Connery passed away on October 31, leaving fans and peers alike in a state of mourning for one of the greatest actors of our time. One huge role that Sean Connery turned down was the part of Gandalf the Grey. Here's how much he would have made from it.
Read MoreSir Sean Connery, who passed away on October 31, 2020, made his fame when he became the first, and arguably the most well-liked, James Bond to hit the big screen. But one of those turns as James Bond involved some martial arts training with Steven Seagal, and it ended poorly. Here's what happened.
Read MoreThere's a point in some actors' careers at which they become so successful that they can make enormous bank just for showing up for a tiny cameo. One actor who was big enough to make a major splash through a brief cameo is the original James Bond himself, Sir Sean Connery.
Read MoreComic book writer Alan Moore, whose work The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was adapted into a film starring the late Sir Sean Connery, once alleged that some of the scenes featuring explosions in Connery projects were actually a result of a bizarre clause in the actor's contract.
Read MoreSean Connery is basically a living legend in Hollywood, but in recent years, he's been much harder to spot at the movies. What happened to drive such a talented actor out of the spotlight — and could anything lure him back? Here's a look at the real reasons you don't see Sean Connery anymore.
Read MoreHere's a message from one Bond to another. Following the news that Sir Sean Connery passed away on October 31, 2020, current James Bond Daniel Craig penned a touching statement to the man who originated the role.
Read MoreThe first time the world saw a cinematic adaptation of Bond — James Bond — the charismatic Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery was the man in the center of the action. But, of course, Connery didn't stick around forever. Here's the real reason why he stopped playing James Bond.
Read MoreThere were a few big roles Sean Connery could have had, if only he hadn't turned them down.
Read MoreOver the course of his career, the late Sir Sean Connery played all sorts of characters. But there's one cinematic feat many may not know Connery pulled off, a strange flick starring the late Scotsman that you probably have ever seen: Zardoz, released in February 1974.
Read MoreMany believe Sir Sean's final film role was in 2003's critically panned The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. However, the Stephen Norrington-directed comic book movie isn't actually the last film that Connery ever made; that distinction goes to a much stranger movie.
Read MoreFollowing the news of his passing, Sir Sean Connery — who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 — is being remembered by his former Bond co-stars and fellow franchise members and creatives on both social media and in statements provided directly by the Hollywood talent.
Read MoreAs it happens, one unused line could've made sense of all of this chaos and severely altered the program's future. Here's the story.
Read MoreWhile you kind of get the gist of what they're saying, die-hard The Boys fans may want to know precisely what conversation went down between the two characters. Wonder no more! Thanks to one intrepid Redditor, we now know what the two said to each other.
Read MoreEarly reports sourced to Connery's son suggest that Sir Sean had been sick for some time, and died peacefully in his sleep in his Bahamas home.
Read MoreThe role of James Bond brought Sean Connery fame, fortune, and an eternal association with an iconic character. But Connery isn't just a member of the exclusive list of actors who've played Bond. He also has a metaphorical membership to the club of actors who regret the role that made them famous.
Read MoreEven though just about everyone recognizes Sean Connery's name and face, the average moviegoer probably hasn't delved too deeply into the actor's personal life. Since he lived to be 90, there's a lot of Sean Connery's life to explore.
Read MoreThere's one thing about Sokka that doesn't quite add up, and it has to do with one of his most prominent traits: his cynicism. He's the kind of guy who likes to question everything going on around him, sarcastically or otherwise.
Read MoreWith three seasons already released (and a fourth on the way), this vampire-hunting horror-adventure anime should quench the thirst of anyone who couldn't get enough Blood of Zeus. Here's what you need to know about your next horror anime addiction.
Read MoreWhat the 2006 remake lacks in originality, it makes up for with the unwavering stare of Antichrist child Damien, played by Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick. That said, while his glare may be burned into your nightmares, you'd probably never recognize him today.
Read MoreTo mark Bob's Burgers' landmark 11th season, Looper interviewed John Roberts, the voice of Linda Belcher. Among our topics of discussion: the new Halloween episode, working with creator Loren Bouchard, and the thing that sets Bob's Burgers apart from most animation: its unusual recording process.
Read MoreIn our interview, conducted right before The Clone Wars' series finale, Eckstein discussed her rocky audition process, Ahsoka's lukewarm welcome, why Ahsoka is her real-life role model, and much, much more.
Read MoreThe character of Fiona Gallagher was thrown more than her fair share of curve balls before Emmy Rossum's departure during the show's ninth season, but one scene in particular always manages to make even the most stone-faced Shameless fans tear up.
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