Facts Of The Day (Clint Eastwood)October 7th, 2009 Movie star-turned-punk icon JULIETTE LEWIS has a photograph of CLINT EASTWOOD kissing her as a child in her wallet. The actor planted a smooch on the youngster's cheek when she visited the set of Any Which Way You Can in the late 1970s.
Why is Danny Boyle's name missing from 'Chintu Ji' song?September 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - In a song in recently released "Chintu Ji" the lyrics included 24 influential international film directors like Akira Kurosawa, Alfred Hitchcock, Quentin Tarantino, but it didn't mention "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle. Composer Siddhartth (of Siddhartth-Suhas duo) explains the reason behind the elimination.
Carlyle Would Work On Boyle's Porno For FreeSeptember 10th, 2009 Scottish actor ROBERT CARLYLE is desperate for DANNY BOYLE to film the sequel to cult movie TRAINSPOTTING - insisting he would "jump though hoops of fire" to star in an adaptation of IRVINE WELSH's PORNO. The Slumdog Millionaire director has long been rumoured to be working on taking Porno to the big screen - 13 years after Trainspotting made the cast household names.
ACTOR QUADE DIESAugust 13th, 2009 American actor JOHN QUADE, who starred as the villain in several CLINT EASTWOOD movies, has died. Quade passed away in his sleep at his home in Rosamond, California on Sunday (09Aug09), according to his wife Gwen.
Susan Boyle goes from 'Hairy Angel' to 'Sophisticated Lady'July 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Britain's Got Talent runner up Susan Boyle has had a significant makeover ever since she made an appearance on the show. Boyle, 48, has left behind her frumpy spinster-style look for chic sophistication, and her new look can be viewed on NBC's 'Today Show' and 'America's Got Talent', set to air July 22.
Morgan Freeman in talks to star in thriller 'Red'July 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Morgan Freeman is reportedly in talks to star alongside Bruce Willis in an espionage thriller, titled 'Red'. The script for the film has been adapted from three book series of the same name, that is 'Red', published in 2003 and 2004.
Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway, Oscar-winning filmmaker Boyle among 134 invitees to AcademyJune 30th, 2009 Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway among Oscar inviteesLOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards. Others among the 134 people asked to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences include recent acting nominees Taraji P.
Danny Boyle inks 3-year deal with Fox Searchlight, Pathe PicturesJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has signed a three-year producing deal with Fox Searchlight and Pathe Pictures, which will co-finance and co-distribute the British filmmaker's future films. Both Fox Searchlight and Pathe Pictures played a crucial role in propelling the Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' to worldwide success, reports Variety.
Danny Boyle left starstruck after meeting Clint EastwoodJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle was left starstruck after meeting legendary actor Clint Eastwood during an awards dinner. The British moviemaker is a big fan of Eastwood's work and was stunned to spot the actor-turned-director at a Hollywood event during this year's awards season in Los Angeles, reports imdb.com.
Anurag Kashyap to host TV showJune 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Joining the league of Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, writer-director Anurag Kashyap is all set to make his debut on the small screen as a host for a TV show. Kashyap will host four episodes of True Stories, a series of documentaries on real life inspirations behind popular movie icons like James Bond, Al Capone, Frank Morris and Indiana Jones, etc.
Clint Eastwood inspired Saif to turn producerJune 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who is ready with his debut production venture Love Aaj Kal, was inspired by Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood to get into the business of making movies. Saif is a huge fan of the Hollywood legend and is quite fascinated by his work.
Dev Patel still uses public transport to commuteJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Despite rising to international stardom, Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel prefers to live a low-key life and travels by public transport. The 18-year-old's performance in the Oscar wining film has earned him a host of honours - including a British Independent Film Award, a Chicago Film Critics Association Award, and two Black Reel Awards for Best Actor and Best Breakthrough Performance.
Danny Boyle buys new home for homeless Azharuddin IsmailMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has come to the rescue of childstars Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Ali after they were left homeless following a slum clearing drive by Mumbai authorities. Boyle has bought a new home for Ismail, who played young Salim in the Oscar winning film, and is planning to do the same for Rubina.
Is Lily Allen 'J' of Susan Boyle? says she is 'overrated'May 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Though 'Britain's Got Talent' star Susan Boyle has left the world dazed with her vocal talent, English pop star Lily Allen thinks she is 'overrated'. The 'Not Big' hitmaker, who watched Boyle's second performance, where she sung 'Memory' by Cats on Britain Got Talent, was left unimpressed with her singing.
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.