Harvard Scholars Poke Fun At Twilight In First Novel For 40 YearsOctober 9th, 2009 Scholars at Harvard University are to lampoon the TWILIGHT phenomenon in a hilarious new novel. The Harvard Lampoon magazine's Nightlight will be published by Random House's Vintage Books imprint in November (09).
Corrie star Michelle Keegan reveals ordeal with fanatic fanOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Brit actress Michelle Keegan has revealed the harrowing time she had when a crazed fan insisted that she marry him. Keegan, 22, who stars in Coronation Street, told how the stalker sent her a diamond engagement ring and a wedding band worth thousands of pounds.
Warner Bros. settles 'Lord Of The Rings' lawsuit over profit sharingSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Warner Bros has finally settled a long-running legal dispute with the Tolkien Trust and publishers Harper Collins over profit-sharing from the "Lord of the Rings" films. Los Angeles Times reports that two of Tolkien's children, Christopher, 84, and Priscilla, 80, sued New Line, now a unit of Warner Bros, for an estimated $150 million that they claimed was owed from the three "Lord of the Rings" movies, which amassed $2.96 billion at the worldwide box office and at least $3 billion in DVD and other ancillary sales.
Mortensen 'movie Kid Will Blow Your Minds'September 9th, 2009 LORD OF THE RINGS star VIGGO MORTENSEN has heaped praise on his THE ROAD co-star, insisting the 11 year old was his best acting partner ever. Young Aussie Kodi Smit-McPhee plays the actor's son in the harrowing adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's bestseller and Mortensen claims the kid has got an amazing future ahead of him.
Viggo Mortensen considering movie retirementSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Viggo Mortensen is planning a long career hiatus after the release of his new film 'The Road'. The 'Lord of The Rings' star is contemplating early retirement to spend more time as a publisher, poet and photographer.
Mortensen Shocks Oscar Losers With Dance IdeaSeptember 9th, 2009 VIGGO MORTENSEN stunned Oscar losers at the 2008 Academy Awards by suggesting they all perform a consolation jig in the aisles. The Lord of The Rings star was so happy to be in contention for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in Eastern Promises he didn't care if he won - and still danced when Daniel Day-Lewis was victorious.
New Line Settles Lord Of The Rings Lawsuit With Author's HeirsSeptember 9th, 2009 Movie bosses at New Line Cinema have settled a lawsuit with the heirs of LORD OF THE RINGS author J.R.R. TOLKIEN, over the reported $6 billion in profits made from the movie trilogy.
Mortensen Considers Movie RetirementSeptember 9th, 2009 VIGGO MORTENSEN is considering early retirement following the release of his new movie THE ROAD - because he wants to spend more time as a publisher, poet and photographer. The Lord of The Rings star, who publishes his poetry and photographic books through his Perceval Press imprint, insists he is planning a long hiatus from Hollywood - and he may never return as a movie star.
Lord of the Rings lawsuit settledSeptember 9th, 2009 New Line Cinema and the Tolkien Trust have come to an agreement over the profit shares issue. In February 2008, a suit was filed against the studio by the Tolkien Trust in Los Angeles Superior Court for the films released from 2001 to 2003.
Mortensen Asks Tribespeople To Take Photos For New BookSeptember 9th, 2009 VIGGO MORTENSEN has teamed with leading South American anthropologists for a fascinating new photo book. The actor is collecting photos of indigenous life - taken by tribespeople in Paraguay - and plans to publish them in a new book released by his own publishing imprint, Perceval Press.
Osbourne's Suicide Threat Over Mum's CancerAugust 27th, 2009 OZZY OSBOURNE's daughter KELLY vowed to kill herself if her mother SHARON lost her battle with cancer - because she couldn't bear to live without the family matriarch. Sharon was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 and underwent rigorous treatment to rid herself of the deadly disease.
Cameron Diaz uses film costumes to hide in publicAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - Cameron Diaz has revealed that she uses the costumes of her films to disguise herself in public. The beauty takes the clothes home once she is done with the shoot.
Claudia Ciesla prays at Hanuman Temple for the success of her new movieJune 18th, 2009 Claudia Ciesla, 22 years old German actress-supermodel-singer, recently reportedly visited Hanuman Temple in India’s capital New Delhi to pray for the success of her new film. Lauding her prayer visit, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Ciesla to further explore Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world, which is rich in philosophical thought.
FIRSTLOOK- 'Outlander'May 3rd, 2009 India Release: 6th February, 2009
Cast: Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ), Ron Perlman
(Hellboy), John Hurt (V for Vendetta), Sophia Myles(Underworld) and Jack Huston. Genre: Sci-Fi Action Adventure.
FIRST LOOK- 'Outlander'May 3rd, 2009 Worldwide Release: 23rd Janurary, 2009
Cast: James Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ), Ron Perlman
(Hellboy), John Hurt (V for Vendetta), Sophia Myles(Underworld) and Jack Huston. Genre: Sci-Fi Action Adventure.