Parker Hates Fame RemakeOctober 7th, 2009 FAME director SIR ALAN PARKER is appalled by a modern remake of his classic film, insisting he never gave permission for the new version to be made. Studio bosses maintain they consulted Parker before shooting this year's (09) Fame movie, which is currently at the top of the U.K.
Zombies Rule The U.s. Box OfficeOctober 4th, 2009 WOODY HARRELSON's new horror comedy ZOMBIELAND is killing off the competition at the U.S. box office thanks to a $25 million (£16.6 million) opening weekend take.
Gervais Feared Movie BacklashOctober 1st, 2009 British comic RICKY GERVAIS has no problems with any negative reviews his career garners - and insists if work dries up he'll enjoy the quiet life. The star has enjoyed a hugely successful run since writing his debut British TV comedy The Office for the BBC, selling the concept to America and landing a series of roles in Hollywood blockbusters.
Louis C.k.'s Crazy Car RideSeptember 30th, 2009 Funnyman LOUIS C.K. tried to race a plane in his car - during a manic 300-mile journey to film scenes for THE INVENTION OF LYING.
Gervais' Failure FearsSeptember 30th, 2009 RICKY GERVAIS avoided making a big screen movie for more than ten years - because he was frightened of failure. Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant enjoyed enormous success with their comedy TV series The Office, and were approached by a number of movie studio bosses to pen a hit film.
Lautner Almost Caught Fame BugSeptember 27th, 2009 FAME almost cost actor TAYLOR LAUTNER a role in TWILIGHT - because he was auditioning for the two films at the same time. The actor, who plays wolfman Jacob in the vampire romance franchise tried out for a lead in Fame alongside actress Keke Palmer, who reveals all to website Mmm.com.
Garner Plays Pranks On GervaisSeptember 20th, 2009 JENNIFER GARNER played a series of pranks on RICKY GERVAIS on the set of THE INVENTION OF LYING - after he laid down strict rules during filming. The upcoming movie was co-directed by Gervais and Matthew Robinson, but The Office creator Gervais placed a series of conditions on the cast - including a ban on gum-chewing, mobile phones, and loud snorting.
Emmy Award presenters to include Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Simon BakerSeptember 15th, 2009 More Emmy presenters: Bacon, Sedgwick, GervaisLOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards are about to open a whole new set of degrees for the Kevin Bacon game. Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, are slated to present together at Sunday's ceremony.
Gervais Will Never Be A DadSeptember 9th, 2009 British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has vowed never to have children - because he is too selfish to be a father. The Office comedian and his long term partner Jane Fallon have both decided against ever starting a family and Gervais admits they made a promise to each other years ago never to have babies.
Gervais Defends Drink-drive GagSeptember 1st, 2009 RICKY GERVAIS has hit back at critics of a controversial joke about drink-driving in his new stage act - insisting the gag is "justified comedically". The British funnyman launched his new stand-up show, Science, in Scotland in August (09), but the routine caused a stir when a reviewer picked up on a punchline about the consequences of driving a car while drunk.
Milk To Be Added To California Hall Of FameAugust 27th, 2009 The slain gay rights activist SEAN PENN played in MILK is set for a major California honour - he's among the 13 heroes and celebrities who will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver put forward Harvey Milk as a 2009 hall candidate on Tuesday (25Aug09).
Ricky Gervais to turn his back on acting to focus on directionAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - British funnyman Ricky Gervais is planning to quit acting to focus on direction. Last year, Gervais directed 'Ghost Town' and the success of the movie has tempted him to wear the director's cap permanently.
Vanessa Hudgens once got her mother fired from officeJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'High School Musical' star Vanessa Hudgens has revealed how her mother once lost her job because of her. Venessa says that she is extremely close to her parents, particularly her mother Gina, who she still speaks to "almost every day".
Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan to headline NY Comedy FestivalJune 17th, 2009 Gervais, Morgan, Maher to headline NY Comedy festNEW YORK — Ricky Gervais (jer-VAYS') Tracy Morgan and Bill Maher (MAHR) will headline the sixth annual New York Comedy Festival. Organizers announced Wednesday that Gervais and Morgan will perform at Carnegie Hall and Maher will play Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.
Comedian Robert Smigel, as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, skewers Bonnaroo Music FestivalJune 14th, 2009 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog skewers BonnarooMANCHESTER, Tenn. — Robert Smigel is riding around Bonnaroo, looking for targets.
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