Sequel to Hollywood's worst work in the pipeline?October 7th, 2009 LONDON - The sequel to the 1995 film Showgirls is currently in the pipeline, it has emerged. German director Marc Vorlander will be helming 'Showgirls: Story Of Hope' with a budget of 17million pounds, the Sun reports.
Winfrey flick 'Precious' bags top laurels at TorontoSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Oprah Winfrey's movie 'Precious', featuring singer Carey, bagged top honours at the Toronto Film Festival. The flick bagged the People's Choice Award at the annual event.
Oprah's movie bags top Toronto awardSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood diva Mariah Carey and TV show queen Oprah Winfrey's new movie "Precious" has scooped a top award at the Toronto Film Festival. The gritty drama was Saturday honoured with the People's Choice award at the annual event in Canada, reports imdb.com.
Roger Waters narrates controversial short film on PalestiniansAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pink Floyd star Roger Waters has lent his voice to a new short film 'Walled Horizons' that focuses on the hardships of Palestinians living in the shadow of Israel's controversial separation barrier. The rocker narrates the 15-minute film, which was made to mark the fifth anniversary of the International Court of Justice's opinion that the barrier's meandering route through the occupied West Bank is illegal.
Dirty Dancing remake in the works?August 20th, 2009 LONDON - A remake of the 1987 classic film Dirty Dancing may be soon possible, as film bosses want to cash in on the popularity of the movie. According to Production Weekly, filmmakers at Lionsgate productions are working on a script with Uptown Girls writer Julia Dahl, reports the Daily Express.
Salma Hayek 'becomes bearded lady for new film'August 7th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Salma Hayek will sport a big, hairy beard and moustache in new film 'Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant,' it has emerged. The film revolves around a young boy who meets a mysterious man at a freak show who turns out to be a vampire, the Sun reports.
David Walliams to join Hollywood leagueAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British comedian David Walliams has decided to take the leap into the glamorous world of Hollywood. According to the News of the World, Walliams of the Little Britain fame will now act in a Hollywood flick about a dog.
Megan Fox's cover pic axed due to 'big butt'July 11th, 2009 LONDON - American actress Megan Fox's picture on the original cover for the comic book adaptation of her horror flick Jennifer's Body has been axed, as it portrays her with a big butt. Fox, 23, plays a cheerleader possessed by a demon in the new high school horror, and an artist tried to capture her looks in cartoon form, reports the Sun.
Megan Fox washed director's Ferrari for 'Transformers' roleJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Model-turned-actress Megan Fox was forced to lather up and clean a Ferrari to land herself the female lead in "Transformers", according to a British film critic. The 23-year-old shot to superstardom after appearing in the 2007 sci-fi thriller and its sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" that came out recently.
'Transformers' director made Megan Fox wash Ferrari for auditionJuly 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - 'Transformers' director Michael Bay reportedly made Megan Fox wash his Ferrari, as part of her audition for her role in the film. Bay had called the sizzling actress to audition for 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' at his house.
Jolie's film debut at age 7 set for DVD releaseJuly 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - Angelina Jolie's screen debut in the 1982 film 'Looking to Get Out' is set to be released on DVD. The actress made her big screen debut at the age of seven, as she played the daughter of her real life father Jon Voight.
'The Red Shoes' restored for new-gen of cinemagoersJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - Classic film The Red Shoes has been restored using the latestÂcinematic technology. The Oscar-winning British movie's original print was badly damaged.
Kevin Spacey plans film on US hero Capt. Richard Phillips' ordeal at seaMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Kevin Spacey is considering making a film on U.S. hero Capt. Richard Phillips' ordeal at sea.
Mariah Carey left waiting for screening of her new movieMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Mariah Carey had to wait for the screening of her new movie 'Precious' at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 15, after film director Martin Scorsese took longer than expected with the presentation of his forthcoming film. Carey, 39, who had a small role as a social worker in the upcoming flick, had to wait patiently for the film's promotional slot, which was pushed back after Scorsese took time in introducing his new film 'The Red Shoes'.
Cannes is looking 'Up' as festival turns lighter with opening-night animated rompMay 12th, 2009 Cannes is looking 'Up' as festival turns lighterCANNES, France — Heavyweights of world cinema dominate this year's Cannes Film Festival: Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee, Pedro Almodovar, Jane Campion, Ken Loach, Lars von Trier. But first, the adventures of a cranky old man and a stowaway kid in a flying house.