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Pierce Brosnan thinks Daniel Craig is a ‘magnificent’ James Bond (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:33:30 PDT

Pierce BrosnanThe 59-year-old actor - who portrayed the suave spy in four movies until 2002's 'Die Another Day' - believes his successor is the perfect choice for the character at present because he is so "hard" and the franchise has moved on to a different era, thanks largely to competition from the 'Bourne' movie seriesHe said: "Bond was a glorious time for me I have nothing but gratitude for having played such a role And Daniel is magnificent READ MORE

'Love Is All You Need' star Pierce Brosnan steps out with his two sons in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:33:33 PDT

Paris, Pierce and Dylan BrosnanWhat a good looking threesome Pierce Brosnan and his boys Paris, 12, and Dylan, 16, made as they stepped out in Hollywood last week for a screening of Pierce’s new movie, Love Is All You NeedDylan seems set to walk in his famous dad’s footsteps He’s adapted a Joyce Carol Oates short story along with his elder half-brother Sean Brosnan, 29, whose mother was Pierce’s first wife Cassandra Harris (She passed in 1991; Paris and Dylan’s mom is Pierce’s wife Keely Shaye Smith READ MORE

James Bond, aka Pierce Brosnan, turns totally against violent movies and guns (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:17:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Saying, “The gun law in America is absolutely crazy and out of control,” James Bond, AKA Irishman Pierce Brosnan, has turned against violence and thinks society is being deeply damaged by violence in films and video games.

Quentin Tarantino was game on for directing Pierce Brosnan as James Bond (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:17:37 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Though several years and movies have passed since Pierce Brosnan played the iconic superspy James Bond, he’s still asked about how it felt to get pushed overboard for the younger Daniel Craig in 2005.

Pierce Brosnan remembers his first wife while filming “Love Is All You Need” (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:26:58 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Pierce Brosnan’s next film is of the small, art-house variety, but the role was closer to his heart than anything he’s ever done before.

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan takes a trip to Ireland with his mom (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:47:14 PST

Pierce Brosnan and his mother Mary Carmichael in DublinPierce Brosnan visited Ireland last week with his mom, Mary Carmichael Mother and son took a trip down memory lane last Wednesday in Navan, Co Meath, where both herself and Pierce were born (They later moved to London after Pierce’s father abandoned them when he was only two READ MORE

Pierce Brosnan is not into Bond-ing? Meath actor won’t attend Oscar’s 50th Anniversary James Bond party (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:16:38 PST

Pierce Brosnan in Malibu in DecemberHmm could it be that Pierce Brosnan is planning to spoil the James Bond party at the Oscars in a couple of weeks?To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 007 superspy on film, Oscar organizers are planning a reunion of all the actors who have played Bond in the past READ MORE

Pierce Brosnan kicked Gerard Butler’s ass while filming “Shuttered” (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:30:54 PST

Gerard Butler and Pierce BrosnanScottish actor Gerard Butler recalls getting all banged up by his Irish counterpart Pierce Brosnan a few years back when they were filming Butterfly on a Wheel, which was renamed Shuttered for its 2007 US releaseThough the film didn’t make much of an impression, Butler was left with a painful remembrance long after production shut down – a busted neck and some broken ribs READ MORE

Daniel Craig beat Pierce Brosnan as the James Bond actor most married women want to have an affair with (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:30:37 PDT

Pierce Brosnan as James BondThe hunky star - who reprises his role as 007 for a third time in new film 'Skyfall' - beat his predecessor Pierce Brosnan into second place to be named the first bedroom choice for committed ladies if they had a 'free pass' from their husbandsAccording to website IllicitEncounterscom, which conducted the poll, Craig received 43 per cent of the vote, while Pierce got 26 per centSir Sean Connery - who played the suave spy on seven occasions - came third with 23 per cent, followed by Sir Roger Moore in fourth with only four percent of votes READ MORE

Golden to blue eye - Former James Bond, Peirce Brosnan wears black eye for “Long Way Down” (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:00:43 PDT

Pierce Brosnan and his black and blue eye in Mallorca last weekendWhat the heck happened to Pierce Brosnan’s gorgeous face which was marred with a black and blue eye in Madrid last weekend?Thankfully the ugly eye was all in the name of a film role, and makeup was artfully applied to make it seem as if someone gave Pierce a good wallopBrosnan is currently in Mallorca filming A Long Way Down with Toni Collette, and he needed the make-up for a fight scene Maybe he’s staying in character off the set a la Daniel Day-Lewis, because the photo was taken while he was out and about enjoying some down time READ MORE

Pierce Brosnan officially the meanest James Bond of all killing 76 baddies in total (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:15:33 PDT

Pierce Brosnan as James BondJames Bond turns 50 this month, and Daniel Craig stars in the next installment of the lucrative spy franchise, Skyfall, which debuts before ThanksgivingBut who is the meanest Bond of them all? Believe it or not Irishman Pierce Brosnan holds that distinction During the four Bond flicks he starred in – Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day – Pierce got to kill 76 baddies while the other Bond legends, Roger Moore and Sean Connery, notched 51 kills eachCraig, meanwhile, snuffed only 25 enemies in his three films, so perhaps Bond is becoming kinder and gentler in his old age READ MORE

Pierce Brosnan’s “Love Is All You Need” makes a big impression (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:49:35 PDT

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Pierce Brosnan made quite an impression at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, as his latest film, Love Is All You Need, premiered to nice notices.

Pierce Brosnan looks James Bond dapper at Paris Fashion Week (IrishCentral)

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 07:16:19 PDT

Pierce Brosnan with Fan Bingbing and Milla Jovovich (Getty Images)Pierce Brosnan, currently in Paris filming Love Punch with Emma Thompson, used some of his time away from the set on Sunday to take in Fashion Week with the likes of Jessica Alba and Christina Hendricks Pierce was front row at the Versace show, smack in the middle of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing (that’s not a typo!) and Milla Jovovich READ MORE

Living like Pierce Brosnan - you can rent his Malibu home for $250,000 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:45:56 PDT

The Brosnan mansion in MalibuLooking for a last minute summer vacation plan? How about heading to the Malibu coast, where Pierce Brosnan will only be too happy to rent you his new beachfront property – for the eye-popping pricetag of $250,000 Per month!It’s a long way from Brosnan’s birthplace of Meath to the ‘Bu, and he’s certainly done well for himself The eco-friendly manse boasts “13,000 square feet of newly built luxury on 120 feet of beachfront with sublime ocean and mountain views,” according to the real estate listing“This magical seaside estate designed by Ralph and Ross Anderson features contemporary Thai/Balinese architecture, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, lush tropical gardens, three master suites, a dozen bathrooms, well-appointed his and hers dressing rooms, and gourmet kitchen READ MORE

“James Bond’s” Pierce Brosnan joins Owen Wilson in “The Coup” (IrishCentral)

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:14:34 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Former 007 actor and Navan man Pierce Brosnan is set to star alongside funnyman Owen Wilson in “The Coup”, an upcoming action thriller, reports Variety.

Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan to spearhead tourism drive ahead of The Gathering (IrishCentral)

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:43:24 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Hollywood Hunks Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan are to spearhead the drive to kick-start bookings for the massive Gathering homecoming festival next year.

Are Ireland’s gorgeous actors getting better with age? - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:54:15 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

PHOTOS - Hot Irish hunks over 50

Belfast’s Cinemagic hosts third annual Los Angeles Festival (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:32:08 PDT

By: JOSH FIELDS

Belfast-based charity Cinemagic held its third annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Film and Television Festival for Young People in recent days. Founded in 1989, Cinemagic seeks to inspire the youth of Ireland through the magic of film.

Pierce Brosnan spotted out and about in Malibu (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:45:26 PST

Pierce Brosnan strolling through MalibuIt might be winter in most parts of the country, but not in sunny LA Pierce Brosnan was out and about in his Malibu stomping grounds on Saturday taking advantage of the warm weather and strolling around a farmers market with his wife KeelyHis orange drink complements nicely with his bright orange man-bag, don’t you think!The Brosnans, as we recently told you, recently sold their old Malibu pad and made a tidy profit to boot, but they’re still living in the swank area with their two sons------------------Read more:More celebrity gossip from IrishCentral GOP Senator Charles Grassley puts a hold on E3 immigration bill for the IrishSan Antonio St READ MORE

Former 'James Bond' Pierce Brosnan sells his LA mansion for $2.6 million (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:24 PST

Pierce BrosnanThey say real estate is the safest investment you can make, and that certainly holds true for Pierce Brosnan, who just unloaded a Malibu beach home he purchased in 1996 for $600,000 at a new and improved 2012 price of $26 millionBrosnan and his wife Keely were looking to make a bigger killing when they first listed the property in 2010 with an asking price of $39 million, but they’re undoubtedly thrilled with making a tidy $2 million profit READ MORE