Mckellen Slams Lucas Over Gay PortrayalNovember 30th, 2009 Gay actor SIR IAN MCKELLEN has slammed British comedian MATT LUCAS for his portrayal of homosexual characters - because he fears the camp comedy sketches fuel prejudices. The openly gay comedian pokes fun at homosexuality in hit TV show Little Britain, playing a flamboyant Welshman who dresses in tight latex clothing and proudly proclaims himself "the only gay in the village."
But McKellen thinks such outrageous television skits only serve to publicise offensive stereotypes.
Zac Efron admits to stealing movie costumesNovember 24th, 2009 more images
more imagesWASHINGTON - American actor Zac Efron has admitted that he steals some of the costumes he wears in his movies. Efron, 22, says it has become a habit for him to take some of the items at the end of filming, and he particularly liked the plaid shirts he was given for his character in new movie 'Me and Orson Welles'.
Zac Efron spent 8 weeks in same jeans!November 10th, 2009 more images
more imagesWASHINGTON - Zac Efron has revealed that he wore a pair of denim jeans for eight continuous weeks in order to get it rugged and dirty for his film 'High School Musical 3.'
The actor said that the pant ultimately lost its stiffness and developed "yellow whiskers" at the front. "I wore them all throughout High School Musical 3.
007's Dr No passes away at 91October 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Joseph Wiseman, the Canadian-born actor best known for his evil portrayal of the James Bond villain, Dr. No, has died aged 91.
Zac Efron finds his flicks boringOctober 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Zac Efron has not been quite excited about his onscreen roles lately, but with new film 'Me and Orson Welles' his stand is a bit different. Us magazine quoted him as telling NYLON Guys magazine: "It's the first time I've ever watched a movie [that I'm in] and in the end I'm like 'OK! I didn't check my watch once!"
Speaking on the High School Musical popularity, he said: "I try not to look at all of it.
Presley's ex-bodyguard co-producing tell-all biopicSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley's former bodyguard is all set to reveal how his life used to be during his time with the tragic entertainer in a new biopic. Sonny West will talk about Presley's sensational rise to fame, his tragic demise, and struggle with drug addiction in feature-length film 'Fame and Fortune'.
Frank Sinatra's daughter fears Scorsese-directed biopic will taint dad's legacyAugust 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Frank Sinatra's daughter, Tina, is reportedly worried that the dark direction Martin Scorsese is taking for a biopic about the American singer-actor may ultimately taint her father's legacy. Tina also happens to be the film's executive producer.
Bruce Lee's siblings planning biopic on himJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A biopic on late martial-arts legend Bruce Lee is being planned by his brother and sister and Chinese officials. According to Chinese website Zhejiang, Bruce's brother Robert Lee will produce the biopic, and his sister Phoebe Lee "will also help", reports Contactmusic.ast year, a 40-part TV series about Lee had been aired in China, but it is only now that Lee's family has approved a film or TV project on him.
Former EastEnders star slams current Asian family on showJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - Former EastEnders star Deepak Verma has slammed the BBC soap opera, claiming that the show's current Asian family is nowhere realistic. Verma, 40, who had played the part of market trader Sanjay Kapoor in the show in the 1990s, said that the Masoods were "two-dimensional and ill-conceived" with "stupid clothes and accents".
Depp wants to play a female now! July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Johnny Depp has said that he would love to portray singer/actress Carol Channing in a biopic. Depp has tried out unique roles in his entire film career, and even dressed up as a woman for his starring part in 1994 comedy Ed Wood, reports Contactmusic.
Tatum O'Neal to play Dakota Fanning's mom in 'The Runaways'June 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Tatum O'Neal has been roped in to play the role of teen starlet Dakota Fanning's mother in new film The Runaways. The Oscar winning actress is the daughter of Ryan O'Neal and stepdaughter of Farrah Fawcett.
Audrey Tautou starring as CoCo Chanel in new biopicJune 22nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - 'Amelie' star Audrey Tautou is all set to enthral movie buffs with her portrayal of one of the most adored and iconic Frenchwoman- Coco Chanel-in a new biopic titled 'Coco Avant Chanel'. Chanel was a style pioneer who became an indirect crusader for feminism, leading the way for women about 80 years ago in what was then very much a man's world.
Lennon's son worried about biopic on fatherMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late musician John Lennon's son Julian is worried that a forthcoming biopic will tarnish his memory of his late father. Julian has revealed that he has apprehensions about the forthcoming biopic titled 'Nowhere Boy'.
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in biopicMay 18th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx will be playing the role of Mike Tyson in a biopic made on the boxer. The retired boxer gave his nod to Foxx saying that he recently met the actor and feels that Foxx is the best man (we still donno if its an insult or appreciation lol) to portray him in the film, reported contactmusic.com.
Mike Tyson fine with Jamie Foxx playing him in biopicMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Retired American boxer Mike Tyson has given Jamie Foxx the green light to play him in a planned biopic, after watching the actor's famous impersonation. Tyson, 42, admits to having been angry with Foxx, 41, at first after he saw the actor poking fun at him on U.S.
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