It often feels like the Trump regime has monopolized the business of bad ideas, but Hollywood can always be counted on to remind us that there’s plenty to go around. When Variety broke the news that WB is circling “The Shallows” director Jaume Collet-Serra for “Suicide Squad 2,” the well-sourced rumor was troubling in its own way. For one thing, the news would mean that there is a “Suicide Squad 2,” and that’s a lot to handle at a time when most of us are hanging on for dear life. For another, Jaume Collet-Serra is a promising filmmaker at the peak of his talent and the height of his sway, and “Suicide Squad 2” is the kind of burden that shouldn’t fall to someone who has so much to offer. Or to anyone else, for that matter, because haven’t we suffered enough?
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- 7/12/2017
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Jessica Biel knew about husband Justin Timberlake's Oscar nomination before he did.
On Tuesday, the triple-threat star, along with Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster, earned a Best Original Song nomination for "Can't Stop the Feeling" off the Trolls soundtrack, but he was asleep when the news was announced. Fans who are eager to hear new music from Timberlake, 35, will be happy to know that he slept late because he was "recovering from a late night at the studio."
"When I woke up there was a whirlwind of emails and texts, but my wife broke the news to me which was even sweeter,” he told Deadline of Biel breaking the news, adding that they were still "giddy."
Watch: La La Land Ties With Titanic and All About Eve for Most Oscar Nominations
"I’m still like in a tornado. I’m just really honored and grateful they recognized the song," he shared...
On Tuesday, the triple-threat star, along with Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster, earned a Best Original Song nomination for "Can't Stop the Feeling" off the Trolls soundtrack, but he was asleep when the news was announced. Fans who are eager to hear new music from Timberlake, 35, will be happy to know that he slept late because he was "recovering from a late night at the studio."
"When I woke up there was a whirlwind of emails and texts, but my wife broke the news to me which was even sweeter,” he told Deadline of Biel breaking the news, adding that they were still "giddy."
Watch: La La Land Ties With Titanic and All About Eve for Most Oscar Nominations
"I’m still like in a tornado. I’m just really honored and grateful they recognized the song," he shared...
- 1/25/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Oscar nominations were unveiled Tuesday morning, with La La Land leading the pack with 14, matching it with Titanic and All About Eve's records. Damien Chazelle's musical was nominated for best picture, best actress/actor and original song, among others.
Arrival and Moonlight were runners-up with eight nominations each, including a best director nom for Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, who will compete in the category against Mel Gibson, Chazelle, Kenneth Lonergan and Denis Villeneuve.
Here is a list of how other films fared that earned two or more nominations.
14 Nominations
La La Land (Lionsgate)
Eight Nominations
Arrival (Paramount)
Moonlight...
Arrival and Moonlight were runners-up with eight nominations each, including a best director nom for Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, who will compete in the category against Mel Gibson, Chazelle, Kenneth Lonergan and Denis Villeneuve.
Here is a list of how other films fared that earned two or more nominations.
14 Nominations
La La Land (Lionsgate)
Eight Nominations
Arrival (Paramount)
Moonlight...
- 1/24/2017
- by Arlene Washington
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fearing that the golden age of television will make the public overlook cinema’s charms, studios and their filmmakers are desperate to find ways to lure audiences into the theater. Much of their arsenal relies on technology, including immersive 3D, eye-popping visual effects, bone-shattering immersive sound — and now, 3D delivered at a super-high frame rate via Ang Lee’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.”
Read More: At CinemaCon, the Studios Look Out Theatrical Windows and Say It’s Sunny
In banking on Lee, new Sony chairman Tom Rothman believed lightning could strike twice. In 2012, as the chairman of 20th Century Fox, he introduced Lee’s 3D spectacle “Life of Pi” as a potential Oscar contender and game-changer. At CinemaCon 2016, Rothman launched Sony’s presentation with Lee’s true-life drama about an Iraq War vet (Joe Alwyn) who is celebrated as a hero. There was palpable excitement over the prospect...
Read More: At CinemaCon, the Studios Look Out Theatrical Windows and Say It’s Sunny
In banking on Lee, new Sony chairman Tom Rothman believed lightning could strike twice. In 2012, as the chairman of 20th Century Fox, he introduced Lee’s 3D spectacle “Life of Pi” as a potential Oscar contender and game-changer. At CinemaCon 2016, Rothman launched Sony’s presentation with Lee’s true-life drama about an Iraq War vet (Joe Alwyn) who is celebrated as a hero. There was palpable excitement over the prospect...
- 11/3/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Among the many small pleasures of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival are the trailers featuring recent recipients of the main award, the Crystal Globe For Artistic Contribution to World Cinema — this may be the only award that is easier to say in Czech— including Helen Mirren, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Miloš Forman, John Malkovich, Andy Garcia, Jiří Menzel and Czech actress Věra Chytilová. The trailers gently spoof the prizewinner interacting with the physical award itself, a solid glass globe held aloft by a golden female figure. The best of them has the now elderly Chytilová trying to put a smashed globe back together with scotch tape, then eyeing her little coffee-table Frankenstein while blowing her nose loudly. I’m not sure I get the specific joke, but it’s funny anyway. This year’s trailer features last year’s winner, Mel Gibson, and plays on the actor’s reputation for,...
- 7/7/2015
- by Tom Christie
- Thompson on Hollywood
Horner's assistant Sylvia Wells confirmed his death on Facebook, writing, "A great tragedy has struck my family today, and I will not be around for a while. I would like some privacy and time to heal. We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent. He died doing what he loved." Celine Dion tweeted about his death, writing, "Rene and I are deeply saddened by the tragic death of James Horner.
- 6/23/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It has now been confirmed that James Horner, the 2-time Oscar winning composer of Titanic and countless other Hollywood blockbusters, was killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed Monday morning in a remote area north of Santa Barbara. He was 61 years old.In a career spanning five decades, Horner had composer credits on over 150 films and TV shows, including some of the most memorable scores in recent memory. Horner worked with some of the industry's most respected directors, including James Cameron, Terrence Malick, Ron Howard, Mel Gibson, Walter Hill and many many more. Horner was also responsible for scoring the likes of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, 48Hrs, Commando, Aliens, Willow, Red Heat, Field Of Dreams, Glory and The Rocketeer, to name just a few....
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- 6/23/2015
- Screen Anarchy
Experience the thrill of watching theatre at Shakespeare’s Globe from the comfort of the Tivoli Theater (6350 Delmar Boulevard, in The Loop, St. Louis, Mo, 63130) thanks to ‘Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen’. These productions of Shakespeare’s plays are shown on the Tivoli’s big screen in their entirety, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the world famous Globe Theatre and these critically acclaimed performances. Shakespeare’s Globe is a reconstruction of the theatre in which Shakespeare worked. With performances of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and new writing, productions play to over 300,000 people from around the world each summer.
We Are Movie Geeks has teamed up with the Tivoli Theater for a special giveaway! We have five pairs of tickets (a $30 value) for the first installment of ‘Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen’, which will be Titus Andronicus. The date is next Thursday, March 26th and the show begins at 7pm.
All...
We Are Movie Geeks has teamed up with the Tivoli Theater for a special giveaway! We have five pairs of tickets (a $30 value) for the first installment of ‘Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen’, which will be Titus Andronicus. The date is next Thursday, March 26th and the show begins at 7pm.
All...
- 3/18/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
• Penelope Cruz will star opposite Ben Stiller in Zoolander 2. Stiller is directing from a script by Justin Theroux, and will produce alongside Stuart Cornfeld for Red Hour. Will Ferrell and Owen Wilson are rumored to be reprising their roles as Mugatu and Hansel, respectively. [Deadline] • Mel Gibson and Andrew Garfield are in talks for the World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge. Gibson would direct the film with Garfield in the role of Private First Class Desmond T. Doss, a war hero who won the Congressional Medal of Honor, two Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts. Doss saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa,...
- 11/21/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
Thirty years ago, a killing machine from 2029—assuming the form of an Austrian bodybuilder—arrived with a lethal directive to alter the future. That he certainly did. The Terminator, made for $6.4 million by a couple of young disciples of B-movie king Roger Corman, became one of the defining sci-fi touchstones of all time. Its $38 million gross placed it outside of the top-20 box-office releases for 1984, yet the film grew into a phenomenon, spawning a five-picture franchise that’s taken in $1.4 billion to date and securing a place on the National Film Registry, which dubbed it “among the finest science-fiction films in many decades.
- 7/17/2014
- by Joe McGovern
- EW - Inside Movies
Americans like British men in certain leading roles: namely James Bond and wizards. Breaking out of that mold is tough
Is Benedict Cumberbatch a charming and handsome megastar-to-be? Or a pretentious and overbearing snot? Pardon the sharp contrast, but these are essentially the only categories we Americans have when welcoming new actors from across the pond.
The talented Cumberbatch made his Us splash as the fearsome bad guy in Star Trek Into Darkness. He's garnering Oscar buzz for his upcoming portrayal of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate, and if you're more of a fanboy geek, you've already watched the new Hobbit trailer 700 times to hear Cumberbatch's voice as the dragon, Smaug. And did I mention that his TV series Sherlock is available on Netflix? Wanting for interesting roles, he is not.
But does all this translate to bonafide stardom in the states? I wouldn't be so sure.
Is Benedict Cumberbatch a charming and handsome megastar-to-be? Or a pretentious and overbearing snot? Pardon the sharp contrast, but these are essentially the only categories we Americans have when welcoming new actors from across the pond.
The talented Cumberbatch made his Us splash as the fearsome bad guy in Star Trek Into Darkness. He's garnering Oscar buzz for his upcoming portrayal of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate, and if you're more of a fanboy geek, you've already watched the new Hobbit trailer 700 times to hear Cumberbatch's voice as the dragon, Smaug. And did I mention that his TV series Sherlock is available on Netflix? Wanting for interesting roles, he is not.
But does all this translate to bonafide stardom in the states? I wouldn't be so sure.
- 10/6/2013
- by Adam Farasati
- The Guardian - Film News
A rousing musical number called “We Saw Your Boobs.” William Shatner, as Star Trek’s Capt. James T. Kirk, beaming back from the future to declare the show a total disaster. A reenactment of the movie Flight done entirely with sock puppets. And a whole lot of jokes that skirted along—and sometimes right over—the edge of bad taste. Love it or hate it, Seth MacFarlane’s turn as Oscar host will definitely be talked about—which is almost certainly what the Academy was banking on when they hired the man behind Family Guy for the job. Here are...
- 2/25/2013
- by Josh Rottenberg
- EW.com - PopWatch
There's no avoiding the movie posters – and every time I wince inwardly. She's just too 'Keira Knightley' to be Tolstoy's heroine
I feel bad about this, but I want to say some mean things about Keira Knightley. (Who, when you read her in interviews, seems like a really nice person. There is no quicker way into a British hack's heart, than to tell him repeatedly to fuck off and then drop the c-word. We're that easy.)
Knightley, to this extent, is a welcome antithesis to the prissy Hollywood standard. She is also unfairly knocked for being too thin and once issued libel proceedings against the Daily Mail after it accused her of lying about being anorexic.
All of which makes her a good egg, none of which is relevant to how she is on-screen. Usually, those actors who, when you hear they're in a film, lessen the likelihood you'll go and see it,...
I feel bad about this, but I want to say some mean things about Keira Knightley. (Who, when you read her in interviews, seems like a really nice person. There is no quicker way into a British hack's heart, than to tell him repeatedly to fuck off and then drop the c-word. We're that easy.)
Knightley, to this extent, is a welcome antithesis to the prissy Hollywood standard. She is also unfairly knocked for being too thin and once issued libel proceedings against the Daily Mail after it accused her of lying about being anorexic.
All of which makes her a good egg, none of which is relevant to how she is on-screen. Usually, those actors who, when you hear they're in a film, lessen the likelihood you'll go and see it,...
- 9/10/2012
- by Emma Brockes
- The Guardian - Film News
Some fathers know best, and other fathers know hookers. Some fathers play golf, and others play the field. Some dads mow the lawn, and others mow down mailboxes with their Mercedes while drinking and driving. Some fathers make plans to take their wives out for dinner, while others make plans to “take their wives out.” And then there are some dads who pretend they’re not dads at all! Think we’re kidding? We wish.
It’s safe to say that not all fathers know best. Just look at Michael Lohan, Jon Gosselin, Mel Gibson, and other guys we wouldn’t trust with a pair of scissors, not to mention a kid! So join us this Father’s Day while we count down the 15 worst pops of all, ranked by the standard unit of bad dads: the Michael Lohan. If your face is in the gallery below, you’re probably...
It’s safe to say that not all fathers know best. Just look at Michael Lohan, Jon Gosselin, Mel Gibson, and other guys we wouldn’t trust with a pair of scissors, not to mention a kid! So join us this Father’s Day while we count down the 15 worst pops of all, ranked by the standard unit of bad dads: the Michael Lohan. If your face is in the gallery below, you’re probably...
- 6/17/2012
- by Jordan Runtagh
- TheFabLife - Movies
Betty White makes a memorable entrance at the Friars roast in her honor. (Photo: Marion Curtis, Starpix/Associated Press)
By Eddy Friedfeld
Television legend Betty White was the target of this year’s Friars Club Roast, held in New York’s Sheraton Hotel.
From an eclectic dais that ranged from Matt Lauer, Liza Minelli, and Dick Cavett, to Dominic “Uncle Junior” Chianese, to The Office’s Oscar Nunez, to former New York star John Starks, to boxing great Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, to Best Picture The Artist’s Uggie the Dog, the event was up to its usual biting and merciless humor, poking fun at the guest of honor’s age and sexual proclivity.
Barbara Walters served as Roastmaster, marking the first time in Friars history that women were both host and subject. “Yesterday, I was talking to the President of the United States,” Walters said, referring to Barack Obama’s appearance on The View,...
By Eddy Friedfeld
Television legend Betty White was the target of this year’s Friars Club Roast, held in New York’s Sheraton Hotel.
From an eclectic dais that ranged from Matt Lauer, Liza Minelli, and Dick Cavett, to Dominic “Uncle Junior” Chianese, to The Office’s Oscar Nunez, to former New York star John Starks, to boxing great Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, to Best Picture The Artist’s Uggie the Dog, the event was up to its usual biting and merciless humor, poking fun at the guest of honor’s age and sexual proclivity.
Barbara Walters served as Roastmaster, marking the first time in Friars history that women were both host and subject. “Yesterday, I was talking to the President of the United States,” Walters said, referring to Barack Obama’s appearance on The View,...
- 5/17/2012
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
BBC bosses have dismissed reports suggesting they've banned Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial new character Admiral General Aladeen from TV chat shows and news programmes, insisting the funnyman is joking at the media's expense.
Cohen, as his The Dictator alter-ego, has blasted BBC chiefs for banning him from their "meagre stations" - but a spokesperson for the British network insists that's not the case, although they would like the comedian to appear as himself, and not in character.
Reports suggested that Cohen's Aladeen had been banned from plugging his upcoming film on hit programmes like The Graham Norton Show and Newsnight, as well as various radio shows.
The spokesperson says, "Our chat shows thrive on the spontaneous banter between guests and the presenter, something you don't get when people come on as a character. We'd love to have Sacha on as himself."
Cohen's latest comedy character was caught up in a similar 'ban' routine earlier this year in the run-up to the Oscars when he claimed he had been uninvited to the awards show after organisers learned he would be hitting the red carpet in character as Aladeen.
Oscars bosses insisted there was no ban, but they did want to know what the comedian was planning to do.
The Brit was escorted off the red carpet after pouring what he claimed were the ashes of former North Korea leader Kim Jong-il over TV host Ryan Seacrest, who was reporting live from the Academy Awards for America's E! network.
And earlier this week (begs30Apr12), he had Australian TV censors sweating during an appearance on breakfast show Today, during which he appeared as Aladeen and suggested Israel was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic, Mel Gibson was the head of his country's department of race relations and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was born a man.
Cohen, as his The Dictator alter-ego, has blasted BBC chiefs for banning him from their "meagre stations" - but a spokesperson for the British network insists that's not the case, although they would like the comedian to appear as himself, and not in character.
Reports suggested that Cohen's Aladeen had been banned from plugging his upcoming film on hit programmes like The Graham Norton Show and Newsnight, as well as various radio shows.
The spokesperson says, "Our chat shows thrive on the spontaneous banter between guests and the presenter, something you don't get when people come on as a character. We'd love to have Sacha on as himself."
Cohen's latest comedy character was caught up in a similar 'ban' routine earlier this year in the run-up to the Oscars when he claimed he had been uninvited to the awards show after organisers learned he would be hitting the red carpet in character as Aladeen.
Oscars bosses insisted there was no ban, but they did want to know what the comedian was planning to do.
The Brit was escorted off the red carpet after pouring what he claimed were the ashes of former North Korea leader Kim Jong-il over TV host Ryan Seacrest, who was reporting live from the Academy Awards for America's E! network.
And earlier this week (begs30Apr12), he had Australian TV censors sweating during an appearance on breakfast show Today, during which he appeared as Aladeen and suggested Israel was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic, Mel Gibson was the head of his country's department of race relations and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was born a man.
- 5/4/2012
- WENN
Catch up with the last seven days in the world of film
The big story
Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has accused Mel Gibson of anti-semitism after the actor and director, along with studio Warner Brothers, rejected his script about a famous Jewish military victory. In a letter published by American film blog The Wrap, Eszterhaus alleged that Gibson has used anti-semitic slurs around him on numerous occasions and has acted aggressively towards the screenwriter and his family.
"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one. You hate Jews," said Eszterhaus, best known in Hollywood for writing Basic Instinct. He also said that Gibson only planned to make the film, which would track the 167Bc revolt of the Judean state against the Seleucid empire, to deflect "continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you, charges which have crippled your career".
Gibson...
The big story
Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has accused Mel Gibson of anti-semitism after the actor and director, along with studio Warner Brothers, rejected his script about a famous Jewish military victory. In a letter published by American film blog The Wrap, Eszterhaus alleged that Gibson has used anti-semitic slurs around him on numerous occasions and has acted aggressively towards the screenwriter and his family.
"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one. You hate Jews," said Eszterhaus, best known in Hollywood for writing Basic Instinct. He also said that Gibson only planned to make the film, which would track the 167Bc revolt of the Judean state against the Seleucid empire, to deflect "continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you, charges which have crippled your career".
Gibson...
- 4/12/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Mr. Big has finally taken the plunge. Sex and the City's Chris Noth married his longtime fiancée, Tara Wilson, earlier this month. Like Carrie and Big, the couple had known each other for 10 years before tying the knot. Noth and Wilson had been engaged since 2009 and they're already the parents of a 4-year-old son.
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The Prc has some problems with Titanic in 3-D. Apparently, the scene in which Rose (Kate Winslet) takes off her top to pose for Jack's drawing has been censored in China, and only shows the actress from the neck up. The Chinese State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television has stated that the scene was censored "out of consideration of building a harmonious ethical social environment." Well if that was the reason, one would think they would have edited out that overplayed, over-the-top, overwrought song rather than Winslet's breasts.
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It's official: Marc Anthony...
Mr. Big has finally taken the plunge. Sex and the City's Chris Noth married his longtime fiancée, Tara Wilson, earlier this month. Like Carrie and Big, the couple had known each other for 10 years before tying the knot. Noth and Wilson had been engaged since 2009 and they're already the parents of a 4-year-old son.
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The Prc has some problems with Titanic in 3-D. Apparently, the scene in which Rose (Kate Winslet) takes off her top to pose for Jack's drawing has been censored in China, and only shows the actress from the neck up. The Chinese State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television has stated that the scene was censored "out of consideration of building a harmonious ethical social environment." Well if that was the reason, one would think they would have edited out that overplayed, over-the-top, overwrought song rather than Winslet's breasts.
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It's official: Marc Anthony...
- 4/12/2012
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
From South Pacific to Archipelago, cinema and fiction has long explored island paradises and hell-holes. But why are film-makers enchanted by islands time and time again?
Jules Verne's works have much to offer the makers of CGI-prone, 3D-disposed kids' adventure flicks. The 2008 version of Journey to the Centre of the Earth did well enough at the box office, so a sequel was obligatory. We could have had Captain Nemo's submarine odyssey, the exploration of Africa from a balloon or a voyage to the moon by cannon-fired projectile. Instead, we get a trip to an island.
Even in Verne's day, this was considered a bit of a let-down. The author's publisher rejected the first version of what was to become The Mysterious Island with the reproach: "Where is the science?" To beef things up a bit, Verne got his adventurers blown off course while escaping from a war zone by balloon.
Jules Verne's works have much to offer the makers of CGI-prone, 3D-disposed kids' adventure flicks. The 2008 version of Journey to the Centre of the Earth did well enough at the box office, so a sequel was obligatory. We could have had Captain Nemo's submarine odyssey, the exploration of Africa from a balloon or a voyage to the moon by cannon-fired projectile. Instead, we get a trip to an island.
Even in Verne's day, this was considered a bit of a let-down. The author's publisher rejected the first version of what was to become The Mysterious Island with the reproach: "Where is the science?" To beef things up a bit, Verne got his adventurers blown off course while escaping from a war zone by balloon.
- 2/6/2012
- by David Cox
- The Guardian - Film News
Alfred Hitchcock did it, so why not James Cameron? Hitchcock loved to cameo in his own films and, though many people don't know it, Cameron does the same. Cameron, however, didn't physically appear on Judgement Day or live on Pandora. Instead the Oscar-winning director of the two most successful films in history has made a voice cameo in every single movie he's ever done. The website FILMdetail has put together an great six-minute video highlighting this phenomenon and you'll chuckle at some of the places Cameron's voice pops up. Check it out after the jump. A huge thanks to FILMdetail [1] for this great video. Here goes. Here's who Cameron voices in each film. Watch the video for more details. The Terminator - He's the hotel clerk when Sarah and Kyle check in. Aliens - He's part of the voice of the Queen Alien. The Abyss - He voices a pilot asking for clearance.
- 10/6/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Remember that ex-bodyguard of Oksana Grigorieva who accused her of faking Mel Gibson‘s taped rants and practicing “sexual sorcery” on him? Well, hey may not just been lying about the erotic witchcraft. While Kristian Herzog is promoting Storm Surge, a tell-all about his alleged affair with the singer, her lawyers claim he was never actually hired as her bodyguard. “This man is a convicted felon and an impostor…he insinuated himself into her life in order to attempt to destroy her reputation which he continues to do with this ‘book’ filled with outrageous lies,” said her rep, pointing out that Herzog wouldn’t give a deposition to Mel’s lawyers when asked, and that the other stars he claims to have worked for (Jack Nicholson, Jon Voight) merely posed for pictures with him.
Not that we needed this evidence to suggest Herzog’s tale is more than questionable. His...
Not that we needed this evidence to suggest Herzog’s tale is more than questionable. His...
- 3/31/2011
- by Anthony Miccio
- TheFabLife - Movies
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- 1/28/2011
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
A Question of Film - Oscars Edition Please wait while the activity loads. If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled. If loading fails, click here to try again Welcome to A Question of Film, a new interactive feature designed to test the Owf readers’ knowledge on a wide range of movie topics. With the Oscars looming ever nearer I thought it’d be appropriate to begin by looking at just how much people know about the long and illustrious history of the frequently controversial Academy. There are 25 questions and remember, if you cheat then you are really only cheating yourselves. Start
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- 1/7/2011
- by Laurent Kelly
- Obsessed with Film
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the first six months of 2010...
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
January
Matthew McConaughey became the first new celebrity dad of 2010 when he and Camila Alves welcomed baby Vida into the world, but they weren't the only couple celebrating births. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell experienced the joys of fatherhood all over again, while supermodel Claudia Schiffer and actress Monica Bellucci were bursting with excitement after announcing their pregnancies.
Love was certainly in the air - actor Josh Duhamel renewed his vows with Fergie, and British model Sophie Dahl became Mrs. Jamie Cullum. Russell Brand confirmed plans to wed Katy Perry, and Michael Buble got down on bended knee to propose to model Luisana Lopilato.
The same couldn't be said for Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend - they called it quits after nine years together. A cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, and sporting pair Chris Evert and Greg Norman finalised the dissolution of their 18-month marriage.
There were new troubles for embattled celebrity offspring - Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal's boy Redmond was jailed after another drugs bust, and the future was bleak for Michael Douglas' actor son Cameron, who prepared for a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, illusionist David Copperfield was cleared of rape allegations, and actor Rip Torn was arrested after he was found passed out on the floor of a Connecticut bank, clutching a gun. Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman was arrested on allegations of domestic assault and then hospitalised following a number of seizures.
Bad health also struck Dexter's Michael C. Hall, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, just as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he had overcome prostate cancer.
The music industry mourned the death of R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass when he lost his battle with colon cancer, while the literary world was hit hard with the passing of beloved author J.D. Salinger.
Awards season was in full swing and Beyonce, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift ruled the 2010 Grammy Awards, while director James Cameron's Avatar collected top honours at the Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In the TV world, Simon Cowell confirmed he was stepping down as an American Idol judge, Miley Cyrus announced she was turning her back on Hannah Montana, and Ugly Betty got the axe from network executives.
Elsewhere, George Clooney led the Hope For Haiti Now telethon to raise funds for the Haitian victims of the 12 January earthquake, enlisting pals Jack Nicholson, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson to man the phones as Madonna, Bono and Beyonce performed for charity. Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gisele Bundchen all led by example and donated huge sums to the relief efforts, and the telethon raised more than $57 million (£35.6 million).
Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch fronted another big charity drive when they joined a team of stars to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, drawing attention to Africa's chronic water shortage. They reached the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign on 12 January, six days after embarking on the challenge.
February
February was marked by tragedy when celebrated fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen was found dead after hanging himself at his London home. Meanwhile, investigations into Michael Jackson’s death in June, 2009 loomed as coroner’s officials determined acute intoxication of powerful anaesthetic Propofol was the cause. The ruling prompted prosecutors to file involuntary manslaughter charges against his former doctor Conrad Murray. Officials also ruled Brittany Murphy’s death in December, 2009 was accidental and caused by pneumonia, aided by anaemia and drug intoxication. Andrew Koenig’s family continued to mourn after his body was found in Vancouver following an apparent suicide. Marie Osmond also grieved the apparent suicide death of her 18-year-old son.
Nancy Kerrigan’s family was rocked by controversy after her brother, Mark, became the target of an investigation of their father’s homicide. Meanwhile, Etta James’ son revealed the singer had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for more than a year.
But there were still celebrations in Hollywood. James Cameron’s sci-fi film Avatar became the highest grossing movie in the U.S. and the U.K. His ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, had something to boast about too when her war drama, The Hurt Locker, scored nine Oscar nods, the same amount as Cameron’s cinematic sensation. She also won top awards at the BAFTAs.
The world watched as Canada's brightest stars including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, K.D. lang and Joni Mitchell teamed up to help launch the Winter Olympics in the country. And in London, Lady Gaga walked away with the Brit Awards’ top honours. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and The Beatles' favourite recording studio Abbey Road was awarded historic status by the British government. Celine Dion, Kanye West, and Jennifer Hudson were among singers who recorded vocals for Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's revamped We Are The World track to raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The country's biggest celebrity activist Sean Penn was caught in controversy and charged with criminal battery and vandalism following a violent run-in with a paparazzo, while Lil Wayne celebrated winning a postponement on his prison sentence for weapons possession.
It was a romantic month for several stars who announced plans to wed, including Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Hilary Duff and ice hockey ace Mike Comrie, and Dave Annabelle and Odette Yustman. Kristen Bell revealed boyfriend Dax Shepard had proposed back in December, 2009. Meanwhile, Sienna Miller, who called off her engagement to Jude Law in 2006, rekindled her romance with the actor. Several stars welcomed bundles of joy, including Padma Lakshmi, Boris Becker, Sarah Jane Morris and Gary Busey. February wasn’t such a loved-up month for Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish, or Cheryl Cole and her soccer star husband Ashley - both couples split. John Mayer risked the wrath of ex Jessica Simpson after referring to her as “sexual napalm”.
Public scandal took over headlines when Tiger Woods finally addressed reports he cheated on ex-wife Elin Nordegren with several mistresses and announced plans to return to rehab for sex therapy. Exes waged war in court, including Dennis Hopper, who won a restraining order against his estranged wife. Charlie Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief stemming from an alleged altercation with his now-estranged wife, Brooke Mueller. Both parties checked in to rehab.
March
It was a shocking way to start the spring as March saw two of Hollywood's biggest star couples announce break-ups - Kate Winslet parted ways with her second husband Sam Mendes after seven years and Sandra Bullock's Oscar win was overshadowed after she found out partner Jesse James had cheated on her.
March wasn't any better for Take That's Mark Owen, who was also accused of cheating on his longtime girlfriend Emma Ferguson with 10 women - and he later revealed he's a struggling alcoholic and checked himself into rehab.
More scandals came as the month progressed, with fiery supermodel Naomi Campbell accused of attacking her driver by striking him on the head, and Michael Jackson's mum Katherine visited by welfare officials in Los Angeles over allegations one of her grandkids had purchased a stun gun.
Rapper J-Kwon was reported as a missing person after he failed to get in contact with his loved ones for more than a month, and reclusive R&B star D'Angelo was arrested in New York for offering an undercover cop cash for oral sex.
Other stars facing a tough time included Lil Wayne, who began an eight-month stretch behind bars stemming from a 2007 weapon possession arrest, and Lindsay Lohan, who had a fashion flop on her hands after being axed as the artistic advisor of style house Emanuel Ungaro following a slated catwalk collection.
But it wasn't all doom and gloom - Kathryn Bigelow made Oscars history when she became the first female to land the top director Academy Award for her war movie The Hurt Locker, beating ex-husband James Cameron in the process. Music mogul Simon Cowell confirmed his engagement to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy while others to put a ring on it included Friends star David Schwimmer, who proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, and Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, who enjoyed a small private wedding ceremony in Paris, France.
There was also a string of spring babies - Shakespeare In Love star Joseph Fiennes became a first-time father after welcoming a daughter, while Kevin Costner announced he was set to become a dad for a seventh time. Hollywood stars Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart also became parents for the first time after the actress gave birth to a baby girl.
While March saw ups and downs for some of Tinseltown's finest, others were looking on the bright side - Ricky Martin confirmed the worst kept secret in pop by announcing he's homosexual, while Will & Grace star Sean Hayes also decided to come out of the closet and spoke for the first time about his sexuality.
Every fan of 1980s movies was left devastated after hearing Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose - the Lost Boys star was aged 38. The month also saw the passings of Little Women star Richard Stapley, veteran British actor Martin Benson and beloved U.S. TV star Fess Parker.
April
The eruption of a volcano in Iceland at the end of March meant the following month was dogged by stories of stranded stars as a giant ash cloud swept over northern Europe and closed airports across the continent.
California's Coachella festival was under threat as a number of acts cancelled their slots when they were unable to fly out to the U.S.
Several movie premieres were also affected in the chaos - the Iron Man 2 red carpet event in London was moved to Los Angeles when stars including Robert Downey, Jr. were unable to jet to Britain. Miley Cyrus also scrapped plans to unveil her film The Last Song in the British capital due to the cancelled flights.
TV stars Chace Crawford and Kiefer Sutherland were both stranded in London after the ash cloud hit, and the 24 actor made the most of his extended stay by taking trips to some of Britain's best-known landmarks, including a day out to visit Stonehenge.
But many celebrities refused to let a little bit of volcano ash get in the way of their work - Metallica continued their tour by swapping planes for roads and railways, while Status Quo drove back to Britain after finding themselves stuck in Russia. John Cleese was stranded in Norway, so he paid $4,950 (£3,300) for a taxi to take him to Belgium, where he caught a train back to London.
In non-volcano-related news, Sandra Bullock sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when she came out fighting after her husband Jesse James' cheating scandal in March. The Oscar winner announced she had filed for divorce and stunned the world by revealing she had also adopted a baby son, Louis. Bullock admitted the couple had taken charge of their new son back in January, but kept the news quiet and after splitting from James she resolved to raise the baby on her own.
Another high profile celebrity split hit headlines when Mel Gibson ended his year-long romance with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter, Lucia. The couple didn't give a reason for the break-up, but Grigorieva subsequently hinted "you will find out everything quite soon". Jim Carrey and Jenny Mccarthy also ended their five-year romance.
The music world was rocked when Brett Michaels suffered two serious health scares in April. The Poison rocker was admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy at the beginning of the month and just weeks later he collapsed after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The rocker was in a critical condition, but slowly began his recovery. Another shock for music fans came with the death of former Sex Pistols manager and punk icon Malcolm Mclaren, who lost his battle with cancer.
April was a sad month for Dynasty fans after two of the show's former stars died within days of each other. John Forsythe passed away from complications relating to pneumonia and his death was followed by the passing of his onscreen brother Christopher Cazenove, who lost a battle with blood poisoning just six days later.
The scandal of the month came when Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show's creator, Marc Cherry. The actress claimed he slapped her during an argument over the script and then fired her when she complained to producers.
Sheridan's co-stars, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria Parker, Felicity Huffman and Marcia CrosS, all took Cherry's side.
May
There were wedding bells this month for Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and her boyfriend Seth Kirby, and actors Seth Green and Clare Grant. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon sealed their love by renewing their wedding vows for the third time.
May was not such a happy month for Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, who split from his wife Yvonne, and he wasn't the only one facing heartache - former Bond girl Halle Berry split from Gabriel Aubry after more than four years together, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star David Boreanaz's marriage was plunged into crisis when he admitted cheating on his wife.
Several stars heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet this month - Monica Bellucci gave birth to her second daughter, Leonie, supermodel Claudia Schiffer delivered her third child, daughter Cosima, and Amy Adams became a first-time mum after giving birth to daughter Aviana.
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston had something to smile about after the death of son Jett in 2009, when they confirmed the actress was expecting another child, and it was double joy for singer Alicia Keys - she became engaged to producer Swizz Beatz and announced her pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Hollywood paid tribute to legendary actor Dennis Hopper when he died at the age of 74 after a battle against prostate cancer, and Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall at his home.
There was further tragedy for the Redgrave dynasty when Lynn Redgrave died aged 67 after a long battle with breast cancer, and Brittany Murphy's grieving widower Simon Monjack was found dead at his home.
The rock world was plunged into mourning when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67, swiftly followed by the sudden death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, 38, who was found dead in a hotel room in Iowa after an accidental drug overdose.
Former The Temptations star Ali-Ollie Woodson died from leukaemia, aged 58, and veteran actress/singer Lena Horne succumbed to heart failure at 92.
On the scandal front, Charlie Sheen's troubles mounted when he surrendered legal custody of his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Miley Cyrus showed she's growing up fast when she was caught on camera dirty dancing with a 44-year-old movie producer in a nightclub. Lindsay Lohan was ordered by a court to wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle tag in a bid to help beat her drink and drug demons, and troubled actor Michael Madsen was hospitalised following a nine-day booze binge in Britain.
Bono was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery on his back, leading to the cancellation of U2's hotly-anticipated Glastonbury headline slot the following month.
June
June was a bumper wedding month with Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green marrying on a beach in Hawaii, while Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart wed after seven years together. Gemma Arterton married Stefano Catelli, and Alanis Morissette married Mc Souleye. British newsman Piers Morgan wed Celia Walden and Mena Suvari married music producer Simone Sestitos. Glee star Jane Lynch married Lara Embry in a civil partnership ceremony – and love was also in the air for Orlando Bloom, who announced his engagement to longterm girlfriend Miranda Kerr.
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera became engaged to Ryan Piers Williams, while Kate Hudson hit headlines when she started dating Muse frontman Matt Bellamy.
It was a baby boom month - Kevin Costner became a dad for the seventh time, Sheryl Crow adopted her second son, director Sofia Coppola welcomed another daughter, and R&B star Ne-Yo announced he is to be a father for the first time.
June was not such a good month love wise for actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years. Meanwhile British singer Leona Lewis split from her childhood sweetheart and Twilight's Nikki Reed broke up with Paris Latsis. Brandy's romance with rapper Flo Rida came to an end, Welsh singer Charlotte Church split from fiance Gavin Henson, and former U.S. vice president Al Gore split from his wife of 40 years.
Rock stars were in mourning when former Stereophonics star Stuart Cable passed away, former The Kinks bassist Pete Quaife also died, and country music legend Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. Hollywood was saddened when Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan died aged 76 after suffering a major stroke and actor/director Corey Allen passed away. Zorro star Eugenia Paul also died at the age of 75.
June also caused havoc for the music industry with numerous gigs being axed - Drake, Jay-z, Ke$ha and Grace Jones all had to cancel shows, while illness caused cancellations for John Mayer, Cher and Wolfmother, and Sum 41 brought the curtain down on their European tour after Steve Jocz was involved in a car crash.
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was in the news following his arrest for pot possession, while Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and The Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli were arrested separately on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Meanwhile it was also another DUI arrest for actor Chris Klein - he then checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol addiction later in the month.
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne's troubles worsened - he was sentenced to three years probation after striking a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors in relation to a 2008 drugs charge.
Other notable events in June included the launch of the soccer World Cup tournament, which saw stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony in South Africa. There was also a flurry of tributes on the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, and Larry King announced plans to retire from his 25-year run as the host of CNN talk show Larry King Live.
A number of awards were also handed out - The Twilight Saga: New Moon was the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, picking up four honours, while Sandra Bullock and Scarlett Johansson caused a stir by locking lips onstage at the ceremony. Chris Brown stole the show at the 2010 Bet Awards when he performed a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, while Alicia Keys and Drake were crowned the big winners.
- 12/31/2010
- WENN
It’s tempting to copy and paste a review from a film critic I admire, after all in this modern day adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s Guilliver’s Travels, it’s an act of plagiarism that is the catalyst for Gulliver’s troubles. He finds himself on assignment in Lilliput, a land of 6-inch humans speaking in British accents. For this to be a true modern day adaptation, with the satirical objectives of Jonathan Swift’s original, Gulliver would have to find himself transported to a modern day mini-Middle East. So dangerous a mix, a producer with that pair of balls (and perhaps stupidity) might as well hire Mel Gibson to play Gulliver, but this isn’t atomic Swiftian satire so much as a fun family-friendly 3D comedy.
As far as family friendly diversions go, particularly around this season of Oscar bait and mediocre studio counter programming, this is a...
As far as family friendly diversions go, particularly around this season of Oscar bait and mediocre studio counter programming, this is a...
- 12/27/2010
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
It’s pretty hard to keep up with the media cycle these days. Stars going into rehab, big-budget movies crashing, fans stabbing each other at events — and that’s just a typical Friday in Hollywood.
So when you hear the latest shocking news or juicy gossip, it pretty much goes in one ear, out the other and back into the ear of the guy next to you. Ho hum.
But this year there were a handful of stories so compelling, strange, unusual and downright awesome that they demanded our full attention. So here’s a look back at the stories we’ll be still be talking about in the decade to come: the top movie stories of 2010.
“Avatar” Breaks Box Office Record
[February] Thirteen long years after “Titanic” destroyed the box office record, James Cameron finally got around to putting out his much-anticipated sci-fi follow-up, “Avatar.” We all know how that...
So when you hear the latest shocking news or juicy gossip, it pretty much goes in one ear, out the other and back into the ear of the guy next to you. Ho hum.
But this year there were a handful of stories so compelling, strange, unusual and downright awesome that they demanded our full attention. So here’s a look back at the stories we’ll be still be talking about in the decade to come: the top movie stories of 2010.
“Avatar” Breaks Box Office Record
[February] Thirteen long years after “Titanic” destroyed the box office record, James Cameron finally got around to putting out his much-anticipated sci-fi follow-up, “Avatar.” We all know how that...
- 12/18/2010
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
- A look back at the roles that got away might soothe Mel Gibson's nerves now that his Hangover 2 role has gone to Liam Neeson. (The Lat's Patrick Goldstein looks at how loose lips lose jobs.) Here's a sampling, courtesy of TheDailyBeast: Demi Moore lost the lead in 1983's Flashdance to Jennifer Beals; Matthew McConaughey lost Jack Dawson in 1997's Titanic to Leonardo DiCaprio; Sandra Bullock lost Runaway Bride to Julia Roberts in 1999, the same year Michael Cera competed with Haley Joel Osment for The Sixth Sense; Meryl Streep was at one point lined up to play Evita before Madonna took over in 1996; Charlize Theron was in the running for Elizabeth Berkley's stripper in Showgirls in 1995; Jake Gyllenhaal auditioned for Ewan ...
- 10/26/2010
- Thompson on Hollywood
Now appears to be the chance to board Pandora and delve into all things Avatar as the re-release Special Edition that has been toted around since the film first hit IMAX screens and broke records. The promise of so many special features of extras galore to keep you busy for a couple of weeks if need be. Upon the theatrical re-release of 8 extra minutes now sees another extended edition for this set with 16 extra minutes.
One thing is for certain is that James Cameron knows how to make a special edition from the evidence of his previous films of the likes of Terminator 2: Judgement Day,Titanic, Aliens & The Abyss. But sadly one of my Jc classics, True Lies, doesn’t have much of anything as a special feature on the disc.
So to go with action figures, double dipping DVDs and even in depth books to explore the unknown world of Pandora.
One thing is for certain is that James Cameron knows how to make a special edition from the evidence of his previous films of the likes of Terminator 2: Judgement Day,Titanic, Aliens & The Abyss. But sadly one of my Jc classics, True Lies, doesn’t have much of anything as a special feature on the disc.
So to go with action figures, double dipping DVDs and even in depth books to explore the unknown world of Pandora.
- 10/7/2010
- by Tony
- ShadowAndAct
Jack Nicholson at the 2007 OscarsWhen I was watching the Academy Awards last year one subject seemed to come up over and over again. Where the heck was Jack Nicholson? Long a fixture of the front row at the Kodak Theater, last year Jack was M.I.A. The Oscars just didn't seem the same without him. Hollywood didn't seem the same without him.
It wasn't just Jack either. There just aren't a lot of movie stars in Hollywood these days. They're just not producing any right now. Colin Firth, Jeremy Renner and Carey Mulligan? What gives?
Okay, let me back up. I should start out by giving you my definition of an A-List movie star. An A-Lister is someone known all over the world. By name and face. An actor just as recognizable in blue states like New York and California as they are in red states like Kansas and Alabama.
It wasn't just Jack either. There just aren't a lot of movie stars in Hollywood these days. They're just not producing any right now. Colin Firth, Jeremy Renner and Carey Mulligan? What gives?
Okay, let me back up. I should start out by giving you my definition of an A-List movie star. An A-Lister is someone known all over the world. By name and face. An actor just as recognizable in blue states like New York and California as they are in red states like Kansas and Alabama.
- 9/9/2010
- by Bill Cody
- Rope of Silicon
July 30, 2010: The Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio has backed out from the untitled film to be produced by actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson, who is facing charges of domestic abuse to his live-in-girlfriend Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva.
DiCaprio walked out of the film to avoid any kind of negative publicity by working with Gibson in his untitled historical epic. It would have been a first time union of these stars had DiCaprio chosen to act in the film. The image of Gibson has been totally destroyed by the domestic abuse scandal.
According to a source close to the Inception star, “Leo has got.
DiCaprio walked out of the film to avoid any kind of negative publicity by working with Gibson in his untitled historical epic. It would have been a first time union of these stars had DiCaprio chosen to act in the film. The image of Gibson has been totally destroyed by the domestic abuse scandal.
According to a source close to the Inception star, “Leo has got.
- 7/30/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Leonardo DiCaprio has pulled out of Mel Gibson's new movie. The 'Inception' actor has decided to remove himself from the film about Vikings after director Mel was accused of domestic abuse and child endangerment. A friend of 35-year-old Leonardo replied, ''Not a chance'' when asked if the actor was still attached to the project. The untitled Viking film would have been the first time Leonardo worked with Oscar winning actor/director Mel. A source close to Leonardo - who shot to fame after starring in the blockbuster movie 'Titanic' - said the actor did not want to risk his reputation, by being associated ..
- 7/30/2010
- Virgin Media - Movies
Currently basking in the release of his wildly acclaimed box-office topping movie "Inception," fans are wondering what's next for Leonardo DiCaprio.
While the Los Angeles Times previously reported that the "Titanic" hunk was planning to star in a Mel Gibson-directed flick about Vikings, E! Online sources deny the DiCaprio/Gibson pairing.
Of the rumors, a source close to Leo's doings tells E!, "There's not even a script yet. So it's not real, but it is technically still in the works. Nothing has been settled."
As for the chances that DiCaprio would still do the picture in spite of Gibson's personal drama, another insider tells, "No, I doubt Leo would do it, especially after all this."
Meanwhile, Leo lovers can rejoice in the fact that he will definitely be partaking in the George Clooney produced/directed big-screen adaptation of the political play "Farragut North".
While the Los Angeles Times previously reported that the "Titanic" hunk was planning to star in a Mel Gibson-directed flick about Vikings, E! Online sources deny the DiCaprio/Gibson pairing.
Of the rumors, a source close to Leo's doings tells E!, "There's not even a script yet. So it's not real, but it is technically still in the works. Nothing has been settled."
As for the chances that DiCaprio would still do the picture in spite of Gibson's personal drama, another insider tells, "No, I doubt Leo would do it, especially after all this."
Meanwhile, Leo lovers can rejoice in the fact that he will definitely be partaking in the George Clooney produced/directed big-screen adaptation of the political play "Farragut North".
- 7/23/2010
- GossipCenter
Hollywood, CA, United States (NewsBahn) - It's no secret that everyone in Hollywood is distancing themselves from Mel Gibson, and now Leonardo DiCaprio is making it known as well. Sources close to the "Inception" star say the actor is doubtful he will star next in a Mel Gibson-directed film about Vikings.
Web site imdb.com reports that an Untitled Mel Gibson/Leonardo DiCaprio project is still in development, although no further details are given. Whether a film will pan out of the project remains doubtful, as DiCaprio insiders are saying the "Titanic" star is hesitant to work with Gibson now that he is in a bitter custody battle over his infant daughter with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, who claims the actor physically abused her on numerous occasions.
Web site imdb.com reports that an Untitled Mel Gibson/Leonardo DiCaprio project is still in development, although no further details are given. Whether a film will pan out of the project remains doubtful, as DiCaprio insiders are saying the "Titanic" star is hesitant to work with Gibson now that he is in a bitter custody battle over his infant daughter with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, who claims the actor physically abused her on numerous occasions.
- 7/23/2010
- icelebz.com
Hollywood, CA, United States (NewsBahn) - It's no secret that everyone in Hollywood is distancing themselves from Mel Gibson, and now Leonardo DiCaprio is making it known as well. Sources close to the "Inception" star say the actor is doubtful he will star next in a Mel Gibson-directed film about Vikings.
Web site imdb.com reports that an Untitled Mel Gibson/Leonardo DiCaprio project is still in development, although no further details are given. Whether a film will pan out of the project remains doubtful, as DiCaprio insiders are saying the "Titanic" star is hesitant to work with Gibson now that he is in a bitter custody battle over his infant daughter with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, who claims the actor physically abused her on numerous occasions.
Web site imdb.com reports that an Untitled Mel Gibson/Leonardo DiCaprio project is still in development, although no further details are given. Whether a film will pan out of the project remains doubtful, as DiCaprio insiders are saying the "Titanic" star is hesitant to work with Gibson now that he is in a bitter custody battle over his infant daughter with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, who claims the actor physically abused her on numerous occasions.
- 7/23/2010
- icelebz.com
See the tumble that sent Pink to the hospital - D-Listed The-Dream keeps talking about his split with Christina Milian - Huffington Post Maybe Katherine Heigl should stick to TV - Lainey Gossip Chris Evans goes pantsless on the subway - JustJared Will Mel Gibson's career be affected? - PopEater Leighton and Blake let it all hang out on set - Egotastic Jude Law looks hot in a tank top for Safari magazine - Pink Is the New Blog Danny Glover wants to stay out of it - The Superficial Hilary Duff should dress up more often - Hollywood Tuna Lots of celebrities are looking ripped - cityrag Stephen Dorff looks good without his shirt on - Hollywood Rag...
- 7/16/2010
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Which celebrities have been getting it on in the city of love and romance? Check out our gallery of loved-up celebs in Italy!
It’s amore for couples like Jude Law and Sienna Miller, Heather Graham and Yanie Raz and Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson as they all jump on the bandwagon of finding love, pasta and good wine in Italy. We’re certain that couples like Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan murmured “non posso vivere senza di te” (I can’t live without you), while it appears that Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest are saying, “sono dipendente dei tuoi baci” (I’m addicted to your kisses). As for Emily Blunt and her new hubby John Krasinksi, well, they simply said “Si” (I do). Check out our gallery of celebs who are most certainly getting lots of “baci” (kisses) in Italy – and be very, very jealous (or should we say...
It’s amore for couples like Jude Law and Sienna Miller, Heather Graham and Yanie Raz and Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson as they all jump on the bandwagon of finding love, pasta and good wine in Italy. We’re certain that couples like Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan murmured “non posso vivere senza di te” (I can’t live without you), while it appears that Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest are saying, “sono dipendente dei tuoi baci” (I’m addicted to your kisses). As for Emily Blunt and her new hubby John Krasinksi, well, they simply said “Si” (I do). Check out our gallery of celebs who are most certainly getting lots of “baci” (kisses) in Italy – and be very, very jealous (or should we say...
- 7/16/2010
- by Laura Schreffler
- HollywoodLife
Splashnews.com, BauerGriffin.com
A top forensic expert listened to Mel’s intensely racist and abusive rants to Oksana Girgorieva and revealed that the audio files have been edited and were professionally made!
The authenticity of Mel Gibson’s leaked rants have been the topic of discussion but HollywoodLife.com can now Exclusively confirm that these audio files are not 100% authentic. We spoke to Arlo West, CEO of Creative Forensic Services, best known for his work on the Natalee Holloway case, who reveals the audio rants between Mel and his ex-girlfriend Oksana Girgorieva have been tampered with.
“These copies were professionally made for distribution,” says forensic audio and video expert, Arlo. “Their quality is extraordinary … I would be willing to bet that someone with a background in recording these types of messages helped Oksana do so to entrap Gibson. I would also expect that a person or persons also helped her edit the recordings.
A top forensic expert listened to Mel’s intensely racist and abusive rants to Oksana Girgorieva and revealed that the audio files have been edited and were professionally made!
The authenticity of Mel Gibson’s leaked rants have been the topic of discussion but HollywoodLife.com can now Exclusively confirm that these audio files are not 100% authentic. We spoke to Arlo West, CEO of Creative Forensic Services, best known for his work on the Natalee Holloway case, who reveals the audio rants between Mel and his ex-girlfriend Oksana Girgorieva have been tampered with.
“These copies were professionally made for distribution,” says forensic audio and video expert, Arlo. “Their quality is extraordinary … I would be willing to bet that someone with a background in recording these types of messages helped Oksana do so to entrap Gibson. I would also expect that a person or persons also helped her edit the recordings.
- 7/14/2010
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Robert Downey Jr has had a very up and down (and up again) career, and whilst he has been hugely popular with a large set of fans for the duration, his fall from grace meant that he wasn’t a big box office draw for most of it. This has changed in the last couple of years. His charismatic and comedic performance was a big part of the reason for the first Iron Man’s success, and also contributed to Tropic Thunder’s decent numbers.
Then over Christmas Sherlock Holmes shocked the industry by making a huge amount of money. Holmes isn’t the most exciting of properties, director Guy Ritchie was coming off of a series of flops, and co-star Jude Law could never be considered a big seller (as evidenced by Repo Men). This means that the presence of Downey was the main driving force behind the movie’s financial success.
Then over Christmas Sherlock Holmes shocked the industry by making a huge amount of money. Holmes isn’t the most exciting of properties, director Guy Ritchie was coming off of a series of flops, and co-star Jude Law could never be considered a big seller (as evidenced by Repo Men). This means that the presence of Downey was the main driving force behind the movie’s financial success.
- 5/8/2010
- by Barry Steele
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Courtesy of TMZ, Inset: Getty Images
Sandra, forget his cheating! How Jesse can really hurt you is with his Nazi-loving ways!
Sandra— You need to put as much distance between yourself and your despicable husband of 5 years, as possible. The ever-increasing revelations about his ties to Nazism, will begin to hurt you and your clean-as-a-whistle reputation and career, if you don’t make a clean break.
A disturbing photo of Jesse surfaced a couple of weeks ago with your husband in an SS hat, making a Nazi salute. Now, in a new story posted by RadarOnline today, a source claims that Jesse had a copy of Hitler’s horrific anti-Semitic screed, Mein Kampf in his West Coast Choppers office, as well as a Nazi uniform; which hung there. Plus, he carried on an 11- months affair with Michelle “Bombshell” McGee, who has a swastika tattooed on her nether regions and...
Sandra, forget his cheating! How Jesse can really hurt you is with his Nazi-loving ways!
Sandra— You need to put as much distance between yourself and your despicable husband of 5 years, as possible. The ever-increasing revelations about his ties to Nazism, will begin to hurt you and your clean-as-a-whistle reputation and career, if you don’t make a clean break.
A disturbing photo of Jesse surfaced a couple of weeks ago with your husband in an SS hat, making a Nazi salute. Now, in a new story posted by RadarOnline today, a source claims that Jesse had a copy of Hitler’s horrific anti-Semitic screed, Mein Kampf in his West Coast Choppers office, as well as a Nazi uniform; which hung there. Plus, he carried on an 11- months affair with Michelle “Bombshell” McGee, who has a swastika tattooed on her nether regions and...
- 4/13/2010
- by emily
- HollywoodLife
Remember the good old days of 2005? MySpace was taking over the Internet, Mel Gibson was unleashing R-rated tirades that weren’t in any film script — and some long-forgotten hermit named James Cameron was making public appearances, claiming he had two boundary-breaking projects on the horizon.
Well, as it turns out, he was right — and choosing “Avatar” as the first of the two films to make seems pretty damn brilliant in retrospect. But what about the other movie?
“'Avatar' was something Jim had written before, but we were about to embark on a film called ‘Battle Angel: Alita,’ and then we looked at ourselves and said ‘Wait a second, ‘Avatar’ is something that Jim always referred to as his magnum opus, and we can do it now,’” remembered the filmmaker’s producing partner, Jon Landau. “But [‘Battle Angel’] is something that Jim is very, very passionate about. It was actually...
Well, as it turns out, he was right — and choosing “Avatar” as the first of the two films to make seems pretty damn brilliant in retrospect. But what about the other movie?
“'Avatar' was something Jim had written before, but we were about to embark on a film called ‘Battle Angel: Alita,’ and then we looked at ourselves and said ‘Wait a second, ‘Avatar’ is something that Jim always referred to as his magnum opus, and we can do it now,’” remembered the filmmaker’s producing partner, Jon Landau. “But [‘Battle Angel’] is something that Jim is very, very passionate about. It was actually...
- 2/18/2010
- by Larry Carroll
- MTV Splash Page
Travel with me to 1997 to have a little chat with Leonardo DiCaprio, courtesy of Esquire magazine. The discussion? The late River Phoenix, James Cameron and the former reigning king of the box office: Titanic.
“It wasn’t the era of penetrating Internet paparazzi that we have now,” says DiCaprio regarding the press coverage of the star after the release of Titanic.
“But my name wasn’t me anymore. I was sort of this thing. Kate [Winslet] felt it, too. But a lot of the attention was on me because of the teenage girls who repeatedly went to see the movie. I had the blond hair, and I was Jack Dawson, this heroic figure.”
DiCaprio, who stars in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, out Feb. 19, also talked about what it was like to work with director James Cameron.
Is he the jerk the rumors make him out to be?
“Jim knows exactly what he wants.
“It wasn’t the era of penetrating Internet paparazzi that we have now,” says DiCaprio regarding the press coverage of the star after the release of Titanic.
“But my name wasn’t me anymore. I was sort of this thing. Kate [Winslet] felt it, too. But a lot of the attention was on me because of the teenage girls who repeatedly went to see the movie. I had the blond hair, and I was Jack Dawson, this heroic figure.”
DiCaprio, who stars in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, out Feb. 19, also talked about what it was like to work with director James Cameron.
Is he the jerk the rumors make him out to be?
“Jim knows exactly what he wants.
- 2/12/2010
- by Reel Loop News Staff
- ReelLoop.com
For a seventh weekend in a row, Avatar sat at the number one spot, raking in aother $30 million and falling just short of the $600 million mark. Once it crosses that line it will have eclipsed Titanic as the highest grossing movie in Us history. To be fair, the record will have to go in the books with a little asterisk by it. Without Avatar's padded 3D ticket prices, it would possibly now only be around the $450 million mark. Already the highest grossing international film, there's only one other record of Titanic's that remains for Avatar to break: number of weekends at number one. That total stands at 11. Will it make it? I guess that depends on which group of fanatics is bigger: the Channing Tatum fan club (his latest Dear John hits theaters next week) or the crazies seeing Avatar for the eighth or ninth time. Mel Gibson's...
- 2/1/2010
- cinemablend.com
For six straight weeks "Avatar" has overcome every challenger that has tried to knock it off the top of the box office and this weekend was no different. "Avatar" grossed yet another strong $30 million over the weekend for a new domestic total of $594.4 million. That stunningly puts James Cameron's blockbuster only days away from passing "Titanic's" U.S. mark of $600 million, a feat inconceivable less than two months ago. With numerous Oscar nominations expected on Tuesday morning, it's unclear how high "Avatar" can go. Showing a solid start in the second slot was Mel Gibson's first on screen role...
- 1/31/2010
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
By Daniel Frankel
It's a phenomenon that, this January at least, is as rare as a blue moon: “Avatar” won't be breaking any records this weekend.
That won't much help Mel Gibson's return to the big screen, however.
Already the all-time leader globally and internationally, "Avatar" still trails “Titanic” by just under $40 million for the domestic revenue record of $600.8 million, according to Box Office Mojo data. Even if James Cameron's epic sustains this run -- the film declined only 18.3 percent last weekend -- it'll exit this weekend roughly $1...
It's a phenomenon that, this January at least, is as rare as a blue moon: “Avatar” won't be breaking any records this weekend.
That won't much help Mel Gibson's return to the big screen, however.
Already the all-time leader globally and internationally, "Avatar" still trails “Titanic” by just under $40 million for the domestic revenue record of $600.8 million, according to Box Office Mojo data. Even if James Cameron's epic sustains this run -- the film declined only 18.3 percent last weekend -- it'll exit this weekend roughly $1...
- 1/29/2010
- by Daniel Frankel
- The Wrap
The science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar" won best drama at the Golden Globes and picked up the directing honor for James Cameron on Sunday, raising the "Titanic" filmmaker's prospects for another Academy Awards triumph.It was a repeat of Cameron's Globes night 12 years ago, when "Titanic" won best drama and the directing prize on its way to dominating the Oscars.This time, though, instead of being "king of the world," as Cameron declared at the Oscars, he has become king of an alien landscape, elevating space fantasy to enormous critical acclaim."'Avatar' asks us to see that everything is connected, all human beings to each other, and us to the Earth. And if you have to go four and a half light years to another, made-up planet to appreciate this miracle of the world that we have right here, well, you know what,...
- 1/17/2010
- Filmicafe
• Reviewing the PGA nominations, Dave Karger wonders, "What if 'Avatar,' 'District 9' and 'Star Trek' all repeat and score Oscar nominations for Best Picture? Could 'Avatar,' which is widely considered to be the frontrunner at this point, actually be hurt by all the sci-fi love? It certainly seems logical that James Cameron’s opus would lose more votes to 'District' and 'Trek' than it would to, say, smaller indies like 'A Serious Man' or 'The Messenger.' In such a tight race as this year’s, something like that could make all the difference." Entertainment Weekly
• Dave's earlier Oscar predictions already have been the subject of much debate already in our forums. In particular, most posters are pleased with his prediction that Samantha Morton will land her third nod for her supporting work in "The Messenger." Gold Derby
• For Pete Hammond, the PGA nominations mean that...
• Dave's earlier Oscar predictions already have been the subject of much debate already in our forums. In particular, most posters are pleased with his prediction that Samantha Morton will land her third nod for her supporting work in "The Messenger." Gold Derby
• For Pete Hammond, the PGA nominations mean that...
- 1/5/2010
- by tomoneil
- Gold Derby
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