Jessica Alba to join the Fockers?October 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jessica Alba is all set to join the Fockers in the hit comedy franchise's third flick, say reports. The new film titled, Little Fockers, would see Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Barbra Streisand and Owen Wilson reprising their previous roles.
LeBron James to play himself in debut film 'Fantasy Basketball Camp'September 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American basketball star LeBron James is all set to play himself in his debut film 'Fantasy Basketball Camp'. The Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment comedy will revolve around five guys from different backgrounds, who reach Vegas to live their dream at the LeBron James Adult Basketball Camp.
After 2nd 'Night at the Museum,' Ben Stiller stars in visitor orientation film for SmithsonianAugust 19th, 2009 Ben Stiller stars in film for Smithsonian visitorsWASHINGTON — Following his second "Night at the Museum," Ben Stiller is leaving a legacy at the Smithsonian Institution. The star of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" is now also starring in a new orientation film for the museums on the National Mall.
Robert Downey Jr. avoids watching fight scenes in filmsAugust 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that he avoids watching fight sequences in films.
Sex and The City movie sequel 'stalled over Dubai shooting plans'July 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Filming for the movie sequel of hit TV series 'Sex And The City' has reportedly been stalled over plans to base part of the plot in Dubai. Movie chiefs were said to have pushed back the shooting in New York until the end of August.
Zac Efron "rocked" embarrassing moustache as teenagerJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'High School Musical' star Zac Efron has revealed that he "rocked" embarrassing moustache as a teenager in a bid to look older. "In high school there were guys who were really tall, there were burly guys on the football team who looked like my dad - and then there was me, who looked like a little kid.
Actors who smoke on screen induce teens to follow suitJuly 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Movie characters who smoke while playing good or bad guys do influence teens to follow their example, says the latest research. "Previous studies have confirmed a link between smoking in movies and the initiation of smoking by adolescents, and we wanted to dig deeper into the data to see if the type of character who is smoking matters," said Susanne Tanski, study co-author and professor at Dartmouth Medical School.
Adam Sandler vows never to do stand-up comedy againMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Adam Sandler has pledged that he would never perform stand-up comedy again, after he played a comic in new movie 'Funny People'.he actor began his career at comedy clubs while studying at New York University and was eventually spotted by a talent scout, before being hired as a writer on hit U.S. satirical show 'Saturday Night Live'.
Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto she was too young to be at OscarsMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Freida Pinto has revealed that Mickey Rourke advised her to go home to bed when they met at this year's Oscars. The 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress said that the 'Wrestler' star approached her at the prestigious awards ceremony in February - during which her film won eight of the prestigious accolades - and asked her to go home, insisting she was too young to attend the function.
Ben Stiller planning New York moveMay 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ben Stiller is planning to ditch Hollywood to return to his native New York. The actor is currently living in Los Angeles with his actress wife Christine Taylor and their two kids, daughter Ella, seven, and son Quinlin, three, but has admitted that he looks for houses every time he is in New York.
Mischa Barton's new film stalled for want of moneyMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Looks like the economic slump has not even left Mischa Barton untouched, for the actress' new film has been stalled because of the lack of money with the makers to distribute the film. In 'Assassination Of A High School President', the 23-year-old actress appears alongside Bruce Willis, but the film requires some investment before a release date is set.arton has even claimed that the credit crunch has even led the movie distributors, Yari Film Group, to file for bankruptcy.
Daisy De La Hoya having hard time with 20 guys fawning over herMay 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American reality TV star Daisy De La Hoya has revealed that she is having a hard time dealing with 20 guys fawning over her. La Hoya, niece of famed boxer Oscar De La Hoya, recently kicked off her own spin-off "Daisy of Love", but for someone who is very public, she is strangely struggling to cope with all the male attention.
Smithsonian hosts its first Hollywood premiere for 'Museum' flickMay 14th, 2009 Hollywood lands in DC for 'Museum' premiereWASHINGTON — Ben Stiller and Amy Adams are bringing Hollywood to the capital of the museum world for the premier of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."
The world's largest museum complex will roll out the red carpet Thursday for stars including Stiller, Adams, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Hank Azaria. Claire Brown, a spokeswoman for the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum says staffers are buzzing about the attention from the movie, a sequel to 2006's "Night at the Museum."
"We really wanted to expose kids to what the Smithsonian has to offer," she said, noting the Wright brothers' original 1903 airplane, which hangs in the museum, will fly again on screen.
Miley Cyrus walks to raise funds for cancer researchMay 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus tightened her laces to walk for a charity event in Los Angeles. The 16-year-old actress, along with mum Tish, kicked off the Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 9 to help raise funds for cancer research.
Ben Stiller to direct 'Help Me Spread Goodness'May 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American comedian Ben Stiller is set to direct comedy drama "Help Me Spread Goodness". The story is about a Chicago banker who gets swindled in a Nigerian Internet scam, reports Variety magazine.