Two more cheers for KarunaasSeptember 23rd, 2009 Comedian Karunaas shot to fame, right away with his debut film ‘Nanda’ as ‘Lodukku Pandi’. Perhaps, there haven’t been any U-turns for this actor, as he is getting continuous successes.
Former 'Man Show' co-host Adam Carolla to publish a book of rantsAugust 7th, 2009 Comedian Adam Carolla to publish a book of rantsLOS ANGELES — Adam Carolla has something to complain about. His spokesman, Lewis Kay, says the former disc jockey, "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and "The Man Show" co-host is writing a book of rants.
Baron Cohen to play Eurovision singer in new movieAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - English actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is transforming into a Eurovision singer for his next movie after hit comic creations "Borat" and "Bruno". The funnyman was set to compete as his Austrian fashionista Bruno in a mockumentary about the Eurovision song contest but has decided to put his old alter-egos to rest, reports imdb.com.
'Funny People' tops American box officesAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - The comedy "Funny People" opened in first place at North American box offices over the weekend with three-day ticket sales of $23.4 million, according to preliminary studio estimates issued Sunday. The film stars Adam Sandler as a successful comedian diagnosed with a potentially deadly disease.
Orlando Bloom to quit 'Pirates of the Caribbean' seriesJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - After Keira Knightley, British actor Orlando Bloom is the next in line to quit the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise. While Knightley announced she will not be returning to shoot another movie with Bloom and Johnny Depp insisting her "pirating days are over", sources close to Bloom say he wants to walk out of the franchise as producers wish to concentrate on Depp's character in the film, reports contactmusic.com.
Love Hewitt engaged to comedian beauJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - American actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt is now engaged to comedian-actor Jamie Kennedy, who had spontaneously asked for her hand in marriage while performing onstage. Funnyman Kennedy was entertaining the audiences at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, California, Saturday when he pulled his "The Ghost Whisperer" girlfriend up onstage to show off her vocal skills, reports imdb.com.
Enough of Bruno, says CohenJuly 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - Comedy star Sacha Baron Cohen says he will say goodbye to his Bruno character once he has finished promoting the movie. In his new big screen outing, Cohen plays a gay Austrian fashionista and he has stayed in the character for almost all public appearances and interviews promoting the movie, imdb.com reports.
Indian-origin comedian among world's top 10July 15th, 2009 TORONTO - Russell Peters, Canadian comedian of Indian parents who came from Kolkata, has been ranked among the Top 10 Earning Comedians in the world by Forbes. Jerry Seinfeld tops the list with $85 million.
'Ice Age 3' beats 'Hanuman', earns Rs.22 mn over weekendJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The third instalment of the pre-historic animation series Ice Age released in India Friday and has grossed over Rs.2.2 crore (Rs.22 million) in its opening weekend. Made at a budget of Rs.436 crore (Rs.4.36 billion), "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" released here in 3-D computer animated format with 60 prints and has got the highest opening for any animation film in India surpassing the 2005 superhit Hanuman, which had an opening of Rs.1.5 crore (Rs.15 million) on 150 prints.
'Ice Age 3' - a complete 3D animation entertainer (IANS Film Review; Rating: ***1/2)July 4th, 2009 Film: "Ice Age 3"; Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier; Voices: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg; Rating: ***1/2
The characters from "Ice Age" are back and this time around they have dinosaurs for company. Not just that, they enter Dino-land for an adventure that is far better than what one saw in the first two instalments, courtesy a new character called Buck, who perks up the story.
Ray Romano: I can perfectly relate to MannyJune 23rd, 2009 You would not expect a modern-day American comedian to have a lot in common with a grouchy cartoon mammoth. But Ray Romano admits his Ice Age character Manny seems to be following his own real-life path.
Sienna Miller dating Irish comedian?June 20th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Sienna Miller is reportedly dating 38-year-old Irish comedian Patrick Kielty.
The 27-year-old actress, fuelled speculations that the two are in a relationship when she left a party in London with him after spending the night partying, reported thedailymail.co.uk
Sienna recently split from married father-of-four Balthazar Getty, while former Love Island presenter Patrick is thought to be single.
Rajiv Krishnan turns baddieJune 4th, 2009 It seems actor Rajiv Krishnan believes in playing versatile roles. Making his debut with Aaaha, in which he played the character of a smart silent guy, Rajiv then went on to, play a serious character in the flick Ne Yee Romba Azhaga Irukka.
Bare-butt Sacha Baron Cohen lands in Eminem's lap as 'Bruno' at MTV Movie AwardsJune 1st, 2009 Bare-butt 'Bruno' lands on Eminem at Movie AwardsLOS ANGELES — Eminem apparently has flown the coop from the MTV Movie Awards after a close encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen. In character as flamboyant fashion reporter "Bruno," Baron Cohen flew in above Sunday's award show audience on a wire — and in a pair of feathery white wings and his rear end mostly exposed.
Adam Sandler vows not to perform stand-up comedyMay 30th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood funnyman Adam Sandler, who was a stand-up comedian before his movie career took off, has vowed never to perform stand-up comedy again in his life. Sandler, who began his career at comedy clubs and was later roped in as a writer for American satirical show "Saturday Night Live", took the decision after he had to perform stand-up comedy again for his new movie "Funny People", reported femalefirst.co.uk.
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