Indian Leaders Happy About Mountbatten Film CautionSeptember 21st, 2009 Indian cultural leaders are applauding a decision by the country's film officials to halt a new CATE BLANCHETT movie so they can scrutinise the script. The Oscar winner will reportedly play Lady Mountbatten in the film, Indian Summer, about the Brit's alleged affair with India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Indian leaders happy about 'Mountbatten-Nehru' film cautionSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian cultural leaders are applauding a decision by the country's film officials to halt Cate Blanchett's new film about Lady Mountbatten's alleged affair with the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, so that they can scrutinise the script. The Oscar winner will reportedly play Lady Mountbatten in the film.
Firth Triumphs At Venice Film FestivalSeptember 13th, 2009 COLIN FIRTH has been named Best Actor at this year's (09) Venice Film Festival. The Brit star was honoured on Saturday (12Sep09) for his portrayal of a mourning professor in A Single Man.
Israel's 'Lebanon' wins top prize at Venice Film FestivalSeptember 12th, 2009 VENICE - Lebanon, a war drama by Israeli director Samuel Maoz, Saturday won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival. The film is set during the first day of Israel's 1982 conflict in Lebanon.
Halle Berry may join Dark TideSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Halle Berry may star in action-thriller "Dark Tide". The stunner is reportedly in talks with director Clark Johnson for the film.
Stone In Talks With Iran For Ahmadinejad DocumentarySeptember 8th, 2009 Moviemaker OLIVER STONE is in talks with Iranian President MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD to star in a big screen documentary - just weeks after he wrapped filming his insight into the life of Venezuelan President HUGO CHAVEZ. On Monday (07Sep09), Stone came under fire from U.S.
Bollywood Director Chopra Gets Film Festival HonourSeptember 5th, 2009 Veteran Bollywood director YASH CHOPRA is set to receive a prestigious honour - organisers of the international Pusan Film Festival have named him Asian filmmaker of the year. Asian Cinema Night will be held in Chopra's honour at the upcoming 14th annual event, held in South Korea.
Tom Cruise will narrate documentary about history of Hendrick MotorsportsSeptember 3rd, 2009 Tom Cruise to narrate Hendrick Motorsports filmCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tom Cruise will narrate an upcoming documentary about the history of Hendrick Motorsports.
Butlers mother still makes him do choresAugust 31st, 2009 Gerard Butler’s mother doesn’t care if he’s a Hollywood star or not. She still makes him scrub the floor.
Mallika makes Hollywood History!August 17th, 2009 For the first time in the history of Hollywood, a career recognition, honorary citizenship and official Resolution was bestowed upon a Bollywood star by the City of Los Angeles. Mallika Sherawat received the prestigious honor in front of members of the entertainment industry, friends, family and fans during a ceremony at Los Angeles City Hall on the eve of Indian Independence Day.
Christina Aguilera feels sexier as a mumAugust 7th, 2009 LONDON - Christina Aguilera has said that she has become sexier after becoming a mother. The singer, who delivered Max, her first child with husband Jordan Bratman, last January, insists that parenthood has harnessed her personality and also her sex appeal.
'Night At The Museum 2' - A guided tour down memory lane (IANS Film Review - Rating: **1/2)July 24th, 2009 Film: "Night At The Museum 2"; Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams; Director: Shawn Levy; Rating: **1/2
"Night At The Museum 2" packs in quite a lot. No, not from the script or pace perspective, but in terms of characters and especially their historical relevance.
Kutcher, Moore Tweet support for IraniansJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Ashton Kutcher has Tweeted his views on Iran saying, "the only people that can change things in Iran are the Iranians themselves."
The 'That's 70s Show' star explained that America should keep its hands clean from Iran to avoid repeating another Iraq like situation, reports The Daily Express. "Considering how well fighting 4 freedom in Iraq went, I dont know that we should B jumping in2 this Iran deal.
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.
Best of this year's offerings at Tribeca Film Festival include 'The Eclipse,' 'Racing Dreams'May 4th, 2009 The films that highlighted this year's TribecaNEW YORK — Slimmed down to 85 films, the eighth annual Tribeca Film Festival, which wrapped Sunday, nevertheless had one of its most successful years — at least in terms of the films screened. Moviegoers stumbled across quality films with ease and distributors even found a few movies worth acquiring — a notable feat in the current climate of independent film.