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Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle, born in 1956 in Manchester to an Irish Catholic family, is a British film director, producer and screenwriter.

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A still image from Danny Boyle's film "Yesterday"

'Yesterday' brings Beatles songs to the cinema

'Yesterday' brings Beatles songs to the cinema

A world where no one except a street musician knows the Beatles' music inspires Danny Boyle's film "Yesterday."
CultureJune 26, 2019
Director Danny Boyle

Director Danny Boyle quits new Bond movie

Director Danny Boyle quits new Bond movie

The "Trainspotting" filmmaker resigned over "creative differences." And Idris Elba denied being cast as the next Bond.
FilmAugust 22, 2018
Trainspotting Filmplatat 1996

Replacing consumerism with Facebook: 'Trainspotting' in 2017

Replacing consumerism with Facebook: 'Trainspotting' in 2017

The original "Trainspotting" cast, with Ewan McGregor, reunites for a sequel, "T2." Here's a look back at the cult.
CultureMarch 17, 2017
Ewan McGregor "T2 Trainspotting" in London

5 things that made Danny Boyle's 'Trainspotting' a cult classic

5 things that made Danny Boyle's 'Trainspotting' a cult classic

From adventures in "Scotland's dirtiest toilet" to a hypnotic soundtrack, here's why "Trainspotting" became cult.
CultureMarch 17, 20177 images
Steve Jobs. Copyright: Universal Pictures.

Steve Jobs on the big screen

Steve Jobs on the big screen

The premiere of the new biopic on Apple founder Steve Jobs has been met with wide approval at its premiere in New York.
October 8, 2015
The big acting winners: Kate Winslet, Sean Penn and Penelope Cruz

Top Gongs

Top Gongs

The most hotly awaited date on the Hollywood calendar, Oscar night brought few surprises.
February 23, 2009
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