Christian Bale

The Fighter stars Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg as boxing half-brothers

Comparisons with The Wrestler are inevitable and not unfair

2 Feb 2011

(15) 115min All the best boxing movies are as much about what goes on outside the ring as what happens inside the ropes. Despite this biopic, scripted by Scott Silver (8 Mile) and five other writers, being based on the lives of not one but two…

Christian Bale's sister facing bankruptcy

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3 Mar 2010

Christian Bale's sister filed for bankruptcy yesterday (02.03.10). The 'Dark Knight' star - whose family had him arrested in July 2008 on assault charges after an incident at London's Dorchester hotel - is unlikely to offer his sister Sharon any of…

Christian Bale's scary southern accent

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29 Jun 2009

Christian Bale "freaked out" his daughter by keeping his accent for 'Public Enemies' off set. The British actor plays US FBI officer Melvin Purvis in the 1930s gangster film and in preparing for his role kept a strong southern US accent throughout…

Terminator Salvation

28 May 2009

With a track record that includes Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and the straight-to-DVD We Are Marshall, McG was always going to have his work cut out proving he was the right man to reboot the Terminator franchise. Now his judgment day has arrived…

Normal guy Christian Bale

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25 May 2009

Christian Bale doesn't have a cell phone. The 'Terminator Salvation' actor, who has a four-year-old daughter Emmeline with wife Sandra 'Sibi' Blazic, prefers a "low-maintenance" existence and lives in a modest house. Christian's co-star Bryce…

Christian Bale considered steroids

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8 May 2009

Christian Bale was "tempted" to take steroids. The actor considered experimenting with the substances when he was trying to build up his physique for roles in 'Batman Begins' and 'American Psycho'. He admitted: "I was lifting really heavy weights…

Christian Bale betrayed by crew

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30 Apr 2009

Christian Bale feels betrayed by the film crew who leaked his angry rant online. The 'Dark Knight' star is happy to accept the backlash following his four-minute, foul-mouthed tirade against a 'Terminator Salvation' crew member who distracted him…

Whoopi Goldberg defends Bale

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5 Feb 2009

Whoopi Goldberg has defended Christian Bale's movie set outburst. The 'Sister Act' star insists many artists, including herself, have lost their tempers after working long hours on films. Whoopi's support for Christian follows leaked footage of…

Christian Bale's Strange role

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28 Oct 2008

Christian Bale is set to play another superhero. The actor - who has played Batman in both 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' - is said to be the number one choice to play Dr. Strange in movie studio Marvel's latest comic book adaptation. A…

Christian Bale's caution

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14 Aug 2008

Christian Bale could escape assault charges with a caution. 'The Dark Knight' actor was arrested last month after allegedly "pushing and shoving" his mother Jenny, 61, and Sharon, 41. But the star may avoid going to court after Crown Prosecution…

Christian Bale's X-rated wish

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3 Aug 2008

Christian Bale wants to make an X-rated 'Batman' movie. The British actor - who stars as Batman/Bruce Wayne in 'The Dark Knight' - thinks the movie franchise could benefit from including a few steamy sex scenes. He said: "I do think there is room…

The Dark Knight

31 Jul 2008

SUPERHERO/THRILLER (12A) 152min British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s revamp of the superhero franchise reaches its apotheosis with this sequel to Batman Begins, a well-imagined, perfectly executed film that combines blockbuster spectacle with indie…

Christian Bale's Batman dismissal

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28 Jul 2008

Christian Bale didn't take Batman seriously until he read 'Batman Year One'. The 'Dark Knight' star says Frank Miller's graphic novel – which was used as a starting point for director Chris Nolan when he revived the Batman film franchise in 2005…

'Big-hearted' Christian Bale

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28 Jul 2008

'Terminator Salvation' director McG has defended Christian Bale, following his arrest last week. The filmmaker insists the actor - who was questioned by police over the alleged assault of his mother and sister - is a "big-hearted, good guy" who is…

Christian Bale demands privacy

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25 Jul 2008

Christian Bale has asked for his privacy to be respected following assault allegations against him. 'The Dark Knight' actor - who is accused of "pushing and shoving" his mother Jenny and sister Sharon at his Dorchester Hotel suite in London on Sunday…

Christian Bale's money rage

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24 Jul 2008

Christian Bale allegedly "pushed and shoved" his mother after being asked for money. 'The Dark Knight' actor - who is accused of assaulting mum Jenny, 61, at his Dorchester Hotel suite in London's West End on Sunday (20.07.08) - reportedly flew into…

Christian Bale released from custody

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23 Jul 2008

Christian Bale has been released on bail following assault accusations made by his mother and sister. 'The Dark Knight' star voluntarily went to be interviewed yesterday (22.07.08) in response to allegations apparently lodged by his mother Jenny and…

Christian Bale assault accusations

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22 Jul 2008

Christian Bale has been accused of assault by his mother and sister. 'The Dark Knight' star allegedly lashed out at London's Dorchester hotel on Sunday (20.07.08), where he has a suite. His mother Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, went to a police…

Christian Bale arrested

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22 Jul 2008

Christian Bale has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting his mother and sister. 'The Dark Knight' star was taken into custody today (22.07.08) following claims he attacked his 61-year-old mother Jenny and 40-year-old sister Sharon on Sunday night…

Christian Bale's mask memento

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10 Jul 2008

Christian Bale has kept his Batman mask. The actor - who reprises his role as the Caped Crusader in new movie 'The Dark Knight' - was desperate to keep the entire Batsuit, but only has room for the famous headgear. He said: "I kept the mask. I…

Impatient director Christian Bale

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6 Jul 2008

Christian Bale says he doesn't have the patience to become a director. 'The Dark Knight' star revealed he has no intention of working behind the camera in the future, because he wouldn't like all the responsibility and hard work. He said: "I'm not…

Christian Bale's Robin role

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20 Jun 2008

Christian Bale is set to star in the new Robin Hood film. Director Ridley Scott has expressed a keen interest to get 'The Dark Knight' actor signed up for his upcoming epic 'Nottingham'. The film is set to be a twist on the classic tale. The…

Christian Bale's Heath anger

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14 Jun 2008

Christian Bale has dismissed claims Heath Ledger's death was caused by playing The Joker as "ridiculous". The actor - who stars opposite Heath in new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' - is adamant Heath's death from an accidental drugs overdose in…

Best dressed Christian Bale

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10 Jun 2008

Christian Bale has been named as one of the best dressed men in the world. The 'Dark Knight' actor has been recognised for his love of sharp suits in a new style list by men's magazine Esquire. Grammy-award winning US rapper Lupe Fiasco and…

Christian Bale's Batsuit fear

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2 Jun 2008

Christian Bale almost turned down the chance to play Batman - because the skin-tight suit made him claustrophobic. The 34-year-old - who suffers from the crippling fear of confined spaces - admits he found the famous costume hard to cope with when he…