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Liam Neeson just hit a major milestone in his career – he’s made 100 movies!

“Memory" is an interesting title for the latest Liam Neeson thriller. Do you remember the last Liam Neeson thriller? Or the one before that? Who was it that got took in that one? It began getting hard to tell these films from one another years ago, and yet they've kept coming. “Key & Peele" only seems more prophetic for making the actor's name plural.

“Memory” opens with a grisly murder. Disguised in scrubs and a facemask, contract killer Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson, looking thinner and greyer than usual) walks into a hospital and garrottes a guy who’s visiting his ailing mamita.

Derry Girls fans went wild during episode three on Tuesday night after they spotted a Peaky Blinders star during a hilarious train scene. During the latest instalment, Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) headed to Portrush with their family.

Ballymena born actor was grilled on a number of rumours during the show's "Celebrity True or False" segment. One such question was when he was asked whether it was true he had turned down playing James Bond in 1995's Golden Eye. Read more: Liam Neeson spotted filming for new movie in Donegal Answering that the rumour was false, Liam provided the full background to where it came from, recalling the period before Pierce Brosnan was selected for the role.

“Star Wars” fans are excited to see Ewan McGregor reprise the role of everyone’s favorite Jedi master in the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series helmed by director Deborah Chow. While the show also includes the return of McGregor’s prequels co-star Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, fans have long assumed that Liam Neeson would return as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan’s own master that was struck down by Darth Maul in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Sure, Qui-Gon Jinn is dead, but that’s what Force Ghost appearances are for.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.The actor played the Jedi protagonist in the first instalment of the prequel trilogy, alongside Ewan McGregor as his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi.Speaking to ComicBook.com, Neeson was asked about the possibility of returning to the franchise – in light of McGregor’s return in Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.“I think so, yeah… if it was a film,” Neeson said. “I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to TV, I must admit, I just like the big screen, you know?”He added: “I can’t believe it’s 24 years since we made The Phantom Menace, I just cannot believe where the time has gone.

Liam Neeson has had Bruce Willis on his mind. The actor is starring in his latest action movie titled "Memory," which opens on April 29. In it, he plays a deadly assassin as he faces Alzheimer’s.

retired from acting.“My heart goes out to him. I think about him every day,” Neeson told The Post, noting that aphasia — which affects the ability to express and understand language — is especially cruel for an actor such as Willis. “It’s particularly poignant, isn’t it? I wish him all the best.”But even as the Irish icon gets ready to turn 70 in June, Neeson has no plans on slowing down.

Derry Girls has made megastars of its cast, but fans were still shocked to see Hollywood royalty in the first episode of the new series.

Derry Girls fans have been left gobsmacked as Liam Neeson made a surprise cameo in the show.The Hollywood star, 69, made an appearance in the very first episode of season three as Chief Constable Byers. Erin, played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Clare, who is played by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, alongside the rest of their squad were seen breaking into their school to find out their GCSE results in the premiere of the new season.Their escapade landed them in trouble as they inadvertently helped some men stage a burglary of computer equipment before being caught by police and being taken the station. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter While there, a local member of the police force questioned them and it turned out to be none other than Taken star Liam.

EastEnders star Melanie Clark Pullen has died at the age of 46 after a battle with cancer. The actress played Mary Flaherty, Pauline Fowler’s niece, on the show between 1997 and 1999. Melanie was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019, and received the all-clear in 2020.

Actress Melanie Clark Pullen has tragically died at the age of 46 following a battle with breast cancer.

Singer and ex-One Direction member Liam Payne went viral on Sunday 27 March night when he debuted a bizarre new accent on the red carpet at Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Academy Awards viewing party. Forgoing his well-known Wolverhampton accent for a seemingly Irish-American twang, he left viewers scratching their heads.

Liam Neeson harbours some seriously traumatic memories.

Teddy Schwarzman, founder and CEO of independent studio Black Bear Pictures, is joining the board of directors of the Gotham Film & Media Institute (formerly IFP), while Mark D’Arcy, Facebook’s former chief creative officer, is stepping down to become the organization’s first Director Emeritus.

North Belfast actor Ciarán Hinds his first nomination. But what of the other Northern Irish stars or creators who have won or been nominated over the years? From Liam Neeson, to Enya's Belfast-born songwriting partner, there's been quite a few.

About halfway through “Blacklight,” Liam Neeson’s 54,796th action movie, someone asks his character how long he’s been doing his job.“Oh, probably too long,” he replies.Sorry to flag this — but it’s just such an easy target. Of course, one can charitably wonder if there was any satirical intent behind the line, given that Neeson — we still love him, but more on that in a sec — is mere months from turning 70.But probably not, because that would presume sophisticated thought had gone into the script, and there's just no evidence of that. It’s almost as if the dialogue were temporary, laid down during filming to mark the action, with the intent of going back later and polishing it.

Liam Neeson has had quite the acting career with nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Award, two Tonys and three Golden Globes. The 69-year-old Irish thespian found himself in a bit of a Hollywood renaissance later on in life with the Taken film series, playing a retired CIA agent who will stop at nothing to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Liam is a remarkable father in his personal life as well, raising two sons, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson, with his late wife Natasha Richardson.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterTwo new movies, Kenneth Branagh’s star-studded murder mystery “Death on the Nile” and Jennifer Lopez’s romantic comedy “Marry Me,” hope to appeal to people who aren’t all that interested in Super Bowl festivities.Football’s biggest weekend has traditionally led to lighter movie theater attendance, though Disney and Universal (the studios behind the box office’s newest offerings) are banking on their films to serve as can’t-miss counterprogramming against Sunday’s big game.“Death on the Nile” looks to have a leg up on the competition; it’s on track to open to $11 million to $14 million from 3,200 theaters. “Marry Me,” which is landing on the streaming service Peacock on the same day as its theatrical release, is estimated to collect at least $10 million from 3,600 venues between Friday and Sunday.

Star-crossed lovers? Liam Neeson confessed that he nearly sparked a romance while filming his new action film, Blacklight, in Australia.

The inept thriller “Blacklight” tells of a conspiracy by the FBI to bring “law and order” via different schemes that involve the deaths of American citizens. In the beginning of the film, we see the hit-and-run assassination of a young, popular politician meant to look like Rep.

Naked Gun reboot could “finish” his career, after he was approached to lead the series.While the project is yet to be officially announced, Neeson has said on numerous occasions that MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted) and Paramount Studios have approached him to potentially lead a revival of the action-comedy film franchise.Speaking recently on People (the TV Show!), Neeson said: “I’ve been approached by Seth MacFarlane and Paramount Studios to maybe resurrect the Naked Gun films.“It’ll either finish my career or bring it in another direction,” he joked. “I honestly don’t know.”Neeson has previously collaborated with MacFarlane on A Million Ways To Die In The West, along with cameo appearances in Ted 2 and an episode of Orville.The original Naked Gun trilogy starred Leslie Nielsen as gullible detective Frank Drebin.

Man, Liam Neeson just can’t help but get TMI in interviews! But at least this is so much nicer than the big guy’s last surprise revelation during a press junket!

Liam Neeson wasn't in Melbourne, but he sure was smitten. During an interview on Australian morning show, , the action star reflected on filming his new movie,, and shared a bit of a bombshell. «I made a couple of pals,» the 69-year-old actor said, «and fell in love once there.»However, there was a caveat: «But she was taken,» he noted. Unfortunately, Neeson didn't disclose any further details on the matter, but that didn't stop some ears from perking up. «I sort of feel like there's a story there,» co-host Natalie Barr quipped. The Ireland native was previously married to Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her untimely death following a skiing accident in 2009.

Liam Neeson had quite the time in Melbourne, Australia, while shooting his new film “Blacklight” in 2020.

Liam Neeson has revealed that he fell in love while shooting his latest movie in Australia – but was left disappointned as the mystery lady was already in a relationship. The Love Actually star lived in in Melbourne in 2020, while filming the action movie Blacklight. And speaking on Aussie breakfast show Sunrise, the 68 year old, famous for his iconic roles in Schindler's List and Taken, shared the unexpected story.

Liam Neeson is opening up about falling in love with a woman who was “taken” at the time.

Liam Neeson is opening up about falling in love with a woman who was “taken” at the time.

Is Liam Neeson finding new love? That’s what the movie star discussed with an Australian talk show host on Monday while promoting his latest action film Blacklight. “I loved Melbourne. I loved our Australian crew, they are fantastic workers,” Liam began when discussing his experience filming down under in 2020 under heavy COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. “I made a couple of pals,” he said, then breaking into a smile. “I fell in love, but she was taken.”

Liam Neeson‘s time in action movies might soon be coming to an end.

Liam Neeson is opening up about being an action star at age at age 69. 

Liam Neeson is making Derek Zoolander proud!

Liam Neeson could’ve been a male model in another life.

Rene Rodriguez Even fans of “La Soga,” the 2009 crime drama shot in the Dominican Republic, will have their patience taxed by this vacuous follow-up that catches up with Luisito (Manny Pérez), a former executioner for the secret police in Santiago now living a quiet life in New England with his girlfriend Lia (Sarah Jorge Leon).Things don’t stay quiet for long. Luisito’s past intrudes on his domestic bliss in the form of a well-dressed U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal and The Picture Company are turning the Agatha Christie thriller classic Endless Night into a feature. They have hired up and coming scribe Preston Thompson to adapt it.