Archive for January, 2009

Emily Blunt, Jason Segel tapped to join Jack Black for ‘Gulliver’s Travels’

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Emily Blunt and Jason Segel will be starring alongside comedian Jack Black in a new movie version of fictional adventure book ‘Gulliver”s Travels’, according to reports. (more…)

Britney’s dad alleges harassment by her former friends

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Washington, January 31 (ANI): Britney Spears’ father Jamie has obtained new restraining orders against her ex-manager Sam Lutfi, former paparazzo-beau Adnan Ghalib and an attorney, alleging harassment on their behalf against the singer, a court has heard. (more…)

Williams rewards himself 5.5 mn pounds

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (IANS) British pop star Robbie Williams has rewarded himself with a pay packet of 5.5 million pounds.

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Freida Pinto’s Bollywood treat for American viewers

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Actress Freida Pinto gave a taste of Indian film industry to American TV viewers in an impromptu Bollywood-inspired performance across the stage of a talk show. (more…)

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ seeks inspiration from Bollywood of 70s, says expert

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Critically acclaimed ‘Slumdog Millionaire, which tracks the story of an 18-year-old boy from rags-to-riches, has sought its inspiration from the famous Bollywood movies of the 1970s, says an expert. (more…)

Slumdog actress’ dad defends young Indian actors’ pay

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (ANI): The father of Rubina Ali, the actress who played the role of young ‘Latika’ in critically acclaimed film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has come out in defence of the movie bosses, insisting that they have “done much more than what a parent does.”

The relatives of Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, who played young Salim in the film, had accused bosses of paying low wages to the child actors- who received 500 pounds and 1,700 pounds respectively for their work. (more…)

Spears asks for a prayer room

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (IANS) Pop singer Britney Spears is asking for a backstage prayer room while touring with the Pussycat Dolls.

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Britney to have special prayer room at UK gigs

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Britney Spears will reportedly have a private prayer area backstage at every gig when she hits Britain for her 33-date world tour. (more…)

‘Kung Fu Panda’ co-director to helm live-action ‘He-Man’ movie

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 30 (IANS) John Stevenson, co-director of ‘Kung Fu Panda’, is to make his live-action debut with an adaptation of cartoon series ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’.

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Kate Winslet was desperate to work with husband

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 30 (IANS) British actress Kate Winslet was desperate to work with her husband Sam Mendes on a movie project after Tom Hanks lavished praise on the filmmaker.

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Harry Potter’s stunt double injured

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 30 (IANS) ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe”s stunt double was rushed to hospital after a stunt scene for the film went awry.

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Jessica Simpson slams ‘weighty’ taunts by making stage appearance

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Donning skin-tight leather trousers, Jessica Simpson made a public appearance to blast criticism surrounding her ‘curvy’ body. (more…)

Denzel Washington named America’s fave actor third year running

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): For the third year in a row, Denzel Washington has been named America”s favourite movie star. (more…)

Geri Halliwell engaged to Italian beau

Friday, January 30th, 2009

London, Jan 30 (IANS) Former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell has become engaged to her Italian yacht tycoon beau Fabrizio Politi in less than two months since they met.

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‘Slumdog…’ bags four Richard Attenborough Film Awards

Friday, January 30th, 2009

London, Jan 30 (IANS) British-Irish filmmaker Danny Boyle”s globally-acclaimed underdog drama ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has added more trophies to its haul by winning four prizes at the Richard Attenborough Film Awards.

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Daniel Craig to play villain in ‘Tintin’ movie

Friday, January 30th, 2009

London, Jan 31 (IANS) ”James Bond” actor Daniel Craig will play Red Rackham and English actor Jamie Bell the young reporter Tintin in a largely British cast in an animated film version of one of the ”Tintin” adventures.

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Watching movies helps children exercise mind

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) Parents need not overly worry about kids spending most of their time indoors. They could be watching their favourite movies and exercising their minds.

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Dev Patel desperate to work with Will Smith

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): After receiving immense praise for his role in Golden Globe winner ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, Dev Patel has expressed his desire to work with his ideal star – Will Smith.

Patel confessed that he’s a huge fan of the ‘I’m Legend’ actor – and once waited at a premiere for three hours just to get a photo with the actor.

And now he has used interviews following Slumdog success to urge Smith to get in touch.

”Hello, Mr. Smith… Please let me do a film with you. I stumbled upon your premiere of Hancock in London and I waited three hours. I was dying to go to the toilet and I’ve got a picture of you on my phone,” Contactmusic quoted Patel, as telling on American show Extra. (more…)

Scarlett Johansson wishes she was 10 years older

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

London, Jan 29 (ANI): American actress Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she wishes she was 10 years older. (more…)

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ makers say kids’ welfare top priority

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The makers of Oscar-nominated hit film ”Slumdog Millionaire” have said the welfare of child actors from the slums of Mumbai has always been a top priority for everyone involved with the movie.

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