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Oldman's Image Seen On Disney's A Christmas Carol Train Tour

Last year, we reported that Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) confirmed he will be in Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. This capture digital 3-D adaptation of the well-known Christmas classic by Charles Dickens will be released by Disney this December.

To promote the film, Disneyland in California created A Christmas Carol Train Tour at its theme park. The train contains portraits of the animated characters which have a very strong resemblance to the actors, like Colin Firth as "Fred Scrooge", who use their voices to portray them . And if you look very closely at Tiny Tim's eyes, it is very easy to imagine what Gary Oldman may have looked like as a boy playing Dickens' beloved character. smile

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UPDATE: Gary Oldman Attached to Iron Man 2?

A report has surfaced over at IESB that Gary Oldman, who portrays Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films, has been seen on the set of Iron Man 2.

First, Garry Shandling was added to the cast of IRON MAN 2 alongside Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle. Now, Gary Oldman has been spotted on the set in Los Angeles...

We don't have any character confirmation, but we are hearing he could possibly be Howard Stark, father to Tony, previously rumored to be played by Tim Robbins. But that role is also rumored to be the one filled by Mad Men's John Slattery, who I am HUGE fan of.

It must be a short time on set considering he is in the middle of shooting Book of Eli in New Mexico.

We've reached out to the studio for comment but have yet to hear back.

UPDATE: Mike over at JoBlo had the chance to speak with Oldman's agent who informed him that Oldman is NOT in Iron Man 2.

Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman!

Happy birthday to one of Daniel Radcliffe’s favorite actors! I can only imagine how thrilled the boy who was cast as “Harry Potter” was when he learned Mr. Oldman received the role of “Sirius Black” for Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix.

Gary Oldman was born on March 21, 1958 in London, England which makes him 51 today. When he was a child, he played the piano and sang. But after watching Malcolm McDowell in a movie, the idea of acting resonated with him more than music did. The movies Mr. Oldman is known for are Sid and Nancy; Immortal Beloved, Count Dracula, Batman Begins, and of course, The Dark Knight. He is currently working on The Book of Eli with another Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) and Denzel Washington.

He recently married Alexandra Edenborough, so his fifth decade looks like it's off to a good start. lol

Click here to go to his official fansite to celebrate.

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Gary Oldman is 'Just Married!'

E Online reported that last week Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) married Alexandra Edenborough. They had a quiet ceremony in Santa Barbara, CA. The article states that the confirmation was made by Mr. Oldman’s agent to the Daily Mail which notes there had been engagement rumors from the couple’s appearance at the premiere of Brad Pitt’s film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

The new Mrs. Oldman was born in Somerset and a former music scholar at St. Mary’s Wantage. She had her own experience as a celebrity in her 20’s as the pop star Alex E with a number one debut single in Asia. She is now 31 years old.

Click here to see a picture of the couple in the photo gallery.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Oldman. We wish you a lot of happiness. smile

Oldman in Negotiations for The Book of Eli

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Gary Oldman (Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films) is currently in negotiations to star in the film The Book of Eli along with Denzel Washington. The story centers around a post apocalyptic America and a hero named Eli (Denzel Washington) who must travel across the wastelands of America while trying to protect a book that he believes will save the future of humanity. Oldman is to portray the character Carnegie, who is the despot of a small town and is determined to take the book from Eli.

Filming is expected to begin in February 2009 in New Mexico. They're hoping for a January 15, 2010 release date.

A Fan Asks Oldman What Did Sirius See Behind The Veil

We previously reported a few interviews Gary Oldman had done to promote the release of his second Batman movie, The Dark Knight. In those interviews, Mr. Oldman has mentioned his appearances as “Sirius Black” in the last three Harry Potter films as well as his film project with Jim Carrey in Robert Zemeckis' animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol. So, his interview with the National Post may not have anything Gary Oldman fans already don’t know…except for one thing:

"…He was working on A Christmas Carol when a young Harry Potter fan intercepted him one day after a day of filming. "A little kid came up to me and he said, 'Can you tell me what Sirius saw on the other side of the veil?' " he recalls.

And what did the actor say? Oldman smiles: "I said, 'The Dark Knight and then A Christmas Carol.' "

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Harry Potter Character and Actors Top 10 Villians

Once again, Harry Potter's nemesis, Lord Voldemort, has made it into the top 10 of most villainous villains, and so have some of the Harry Potter actors as well. This time, Hollywood Reporter has posted their Top 10 All-Time Best Villains, and those who made it on the list include...

10. The Joker (Heath Ledger), The Dark Knight
9. Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), Die Hard
8. Stansfield (Gary Oldman), The Professional
7. Dr. Evil (Mike Myers), Austin Powers Series
6. Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), The Wizard of Oz
5. Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), Harry Potter Series
4. Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), No Country for Old Men
3. Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), Silence of the Lambs
1. Darth Vader (James Earl Jones), Star Wars Series

Thanks to Blog Hogwarts for letting us know.

Video Interview: Oldman Speaks Well Of Radcliffe

For his "The Lyons Den" at ET online, Ben Lyon spoke to Gary Oldman who will be appearing as "Commissioner Gordon" in The Dark Knight. Mr. Oldman, who also portrayed “Sirius Black” in the Harry Potter films, briefly mentions his high regard for Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and how well the younger actor seems to be handling his fame and millions.

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Movies Online Interview With Gary Oldman

Canada’s Movies Online interviewed Gary Oldman in Los Angeles on press day for the new Batman movie. To promote the release of The Dark Knight, the actor who portrayed “Sirius Black” in the Harry Potter films has given a few interviews posted online. Some of his replies in this interview may be familiar. Since it was an extensive one, there may be some things his fans don't know. smile

Here is what he was quoted to have said about Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter):

MoviesOnline: Daniel Radcliffe said that he loved the scene he did with you in “Harry Potter,” that he felt like you were Butch and Sundance in the last scene you did together.

GARY OLDMAN: I love Dan. He’s wonderful.

Click here to read more about the interview

Oldman: More Than One Role In Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol

Slashfilm.com posted a confirmation from Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) that he will be in Robert Zemeckis’ production of A Christmas Carol. This special version of the well-known Christmas classic by Charles Dickens will be a capture digital 3-D adaptation, similar to Zemeckis’ Beowulf.

“I play [the ghost of] Marley, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim,” Oldman told /Film at the Dark Knight junket. “I saw the designs, and the realizations of London and the characters. The design of it, and the look of it, is beautiful. It’s quite stunning. It should be quite magical.”

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