Hackers capitalise on Swayze's deathSeptember 16th, 2009 SYDNEY - Hackers are using Patrick Swayze's death to push off spurious anti-virus software to Internet users and infect their computers with viruses. The 57-year-old Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on Monday.
'Avatar' Web site crashes as fans seek tickets to a free, 15-minute 3D previewAugust 18th, 2009 'Avatar' site crashes as fans seek free ticketsLOS ANGELES — Fans seeking free tickets to a sneak-peek at the 3D sci-fi adventure "Avatar" have crashed the Web site for the upcoming James Cameron film. Visitors to the site Monday who clicked to get tickets to a free 15-minute preview scheduled for Friday instead got an error message.
Ashley Greene's nude pics being misused by hackers in web scamAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - Nude pictures of actress Ashley Greene have fallen into the hands of cybercrooks who are misusing them to hack into people's computers. The 'Twilight' star, who portrays the role of Alice Cullen in the hit vampire movie, previously threatened to file a lawsuit against anyone who posted her leaked naked pictures on the Internet.
'Harry Potter' enchants fans with $58.4 million premiere; fourth-best opening day everJuly 16th, 2009 'Potter' enchants fans with $58.4M opening dayLOS ANGELES — A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."
After a two-year gap since the last film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opened with a whopping $58.4 million domestically in its first day, distributor Warner Bros. said Thursday.
'Harry Potter 6' rakes in record $22 mn in advance bookingJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - The sixth instalment of Harry Potter has smashed US box office records by raking in a whopping $22.2 million in less than 24 hours and it is said to be the best midnight opening of all times. The booking for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opened Wednesday.
Harry Potter tastes full blood with $58.2 million on first day!July 16th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."
After a two-year gap since the last film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opened with a whopping $58.2 million domestically in its first day, distributor Warner Bros. said Thursday.
'Harry Potter' villain Tom Felton's friendlier side at New York premiereJuly 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - Brit actor Tom Felton, who acts as villain Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, is said to have displayed a friendlier side than his character at the New York premiere of the latest wizard film. Felton, 21, was at the Ziegfeld premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", and fans were left surprised at his jovial nature, reports the New York Daily News.
Emma Watson's accidental boob-panty line flash at Harry Potter premiereJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Soon after accidentally flashing her panties at the premiere of 'Harry Potter the Half-Blood Prince' in London, Emma Watson's boob nearly popped out on her way back home from the event. The actress first gave the crowd a glimpse at the red carpet when her frock slipped off due to strong winds blowing around, the Sun reports.
Emma Watson accidentally flashes her panties at Harry Potter premiereJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson is the latest celebrity to suffer wardrobe malfunction as her frock slipped at the rain soaked premiere of 'Harry Potter the Half-Blood Prince' in London. The actress found it difficult to cover up as her frock slipped on her way back home after the screening, the Sun reports.
Its 'raining and pouring' Potter fans at film's London premiere!July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Here's the Harry Potter effect. Fans of the hit wizard series braved the pouring rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars at the London premiere of the new film.
'Harry Potter' star charged with growing marijuanaJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' star Jamie Waylett has been charged with illegally growing 10 marijuana plants in his north London home. Waylett, who plays the beefy bully Vincent Crabbe in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise, was first arrested in April after cops found bags of cannabis in his car, reports the New York Daily News.
Pottermaniacs brave the rain for London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'July 8th, 2009 LONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard's creator, J.K.
Daniel Radcliffe happy to give up Harry Potter broomstickJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - While fans might have enjoyed watching Harry Potter flying on his Quidditch broomstick, for Daniel Radcliffe, the wizarding sport was the worst thing in the movies. "Quidditch is right up there with the least fun things I've done in Harry Potter," the Telegraph quoted him as saying.
Stars due at London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;' brush off swine fluJuly 7th, 2009 Stars gather in London for 'Harry Potter' premiereLONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard's creator, J.K.
Johnny Depp praised at premiere of 'Public Enemies'July 1st, 2009 LONDON - 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny Depp was praised by everyone on the red carpet at Empire Leicester Square, where the premiere of his latest movie 'Public Enemies' took place. Depp, 46, who arrived early dressed in a black suit and shades, looking every inch the gangster that he's playing in the film, greeted waiting fans and signed autographs for nearly an hour.