Tag: Simon Pegg

Found: gown of judge that made a Burke of William

THE gown worn by the judge at the trial of Scottish murderer William Burke has been found lying discarded in a trunk after being...

Edinburgh tourism set to soar with release of Burke and Hare film

By Christine Lavelle Tourism experts are predicting a flood of visitors to Edinburgh later this month when the long-awaited Burke and Hare film is set...

Maker of Michael Jackson “Thriller” video visits Edinburgh for new film

By Oliver Farrimond HOLLYWOOD movie mogul John Landis paid a visit to Edinburgh’s spookiest sites to prepare for his forthcoming film about the one of...

Simon Pegg to star in Burke and Hare film

By Cara Sulieman COMEDIAN Simon Pegg is poised to star in a film about infamous Scots murderers Burke and Hare. Since the film was announced last...

Scotty’s Scottish accent thanks to his wife

By Rebecca Jamieson   SIMON Pegg has revealed the secret behind his Scottish accent for the new Star Trek film - a little help from his...

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