Scarlett has the best cleavage, says Hollywood pollApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has topped a new poll by US TV show 'Access Hollywood' for the actress with the best cleavage. Contactmusic.com reports that the actress beat Salma Hayek and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who came second and third spot, to claim the title.
A list of winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsApril 19th, 2009 Winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsHONG KONG — A list of winners in the top categories at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards announced Sunday at the Hong Kong Cultural Center:
Best film: "Ip Man"
Best director: Ann Hui, "The Way We Are"
Best actor: Nick Cheung, "The Beast Stalker"
Best actress: Paw Hee-ching, "The Way We Are"
Best supporting actor: Liu Kai-chi, "The Beast Stalker"
Best supporting actress: Chan Lai-wun, "The Way We Are"
Best screenplay: Lou Shiu-wa, "The Way We Are"
Best cinematography: Arthur Wong, "Painted Skin"
Lifetime achievement award: Josephine Siao
A list of nominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsApril 18th, 2009 Nominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsHONG KONG — Nominees in major categories for the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards. The winners will be announced Sunday.
Charlize Theron bares all again for new filmApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - South African actress Charlize Theron has bared all once again for a new film. Titled 'The Burning Plain', the film is the directorial debut of Guillermo Arrigadrama and also stars actor Kim Basinger, reports The Sun.
Depp, Jolie voted ideal actors by BritonsMarch 7th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood superstars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have topped an online poll by British fans who would love to cast them as ideal leading actors in their own 'ultimate' film. Depp and Jolie topped the wish list of Britons who dream of making their own film, according to a survey by the National Lottery, reports contactmusic.com.
Penelope Cruz wins best supporting actress OscarFebruary 23rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Penelope Cruz is named best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'.
Leaked Oscar winners list a complete hoax, says Academy officialFebruary 21st, 2009 LONDON - A document listing the Oscar winners in each category leaked on the Internet is a fraud, says an Oscar spokesperson. 'The document is a complete fraud,' said Oscar spokeswoman Leslie Unger.
Kate Winslet's dad didn't like her chatting on the phoneFebruary 3rd, 2009 LONDON - British actress Kate Winslet says her father didn't like her talking too much on the telephone as a teenager and installed a payphone in their family home. Winslet's father Roger was protective of his three daughters and in an effort to block their attempts at teenage romance and to save money, he introduced the cost-conscious alternative in the family, reports contactmusic.com.
Penelope Cruz and Kate Winslet's unique camaraderieJanuary 31st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actresses Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz have struck up a surprisingly close friendship in the run-up to this year's Oscars despite only having met three times. The unlikely pair, who are both competing in this year's Best Supporting Actress category, have been offering each other phone support daily in the countdown to the prestigious show, reports contactmusic.com.
As a child I lived from hand to mouth: Kate WinsletJanuary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Kate Winslet, one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, says she had a difficult childhood and her family lived from hand to mouth. Thesun.co.uk quoted her as saying: 'We didn't get a VCR until I was 12 and it was second-hand from some friend of my dad's down at the pub.
Penelope Cruz wants to win Oscar for SpainJanuary 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who has been nominated for Oscar this year, hopes to walk away with the revered prize as a homage to her homeland. Cruz is nominated in the best actress in supporting role category for 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'.
'Benjamin Button' leads Oscar nominations, 'Slumdog Millionaire' is secondJanuary 21st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The Brad Pitt starrer reverse-ageing drama 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' has turned out to be the frontrunner for the 81st Annual Academy Awards with 13 Oscar nominations followed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle's Golden Globe winning drama 'Slumdog Millionaire' that has got 10 nominations. Indian composer A.R.
Michelle Obama an inspiration for Winslet's power dressingJanuary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Kate Winslet seems to be going in for a bit of power dressing as she follows in the footsteps of next first lady of the US, Michelle Obama. Winslet wore a stunning black dress by designer Narciso Rodriguez, who designed the outfit worn by Michelle at her husband Barack Ombama's presidential victory speech, reports mirror.co.uk.
List of major Golden Globe Award winnersJanuary 11th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The following is a list of winners of the Golden Globe Awards in the major categories. Best Motion Picture, Drama: 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: 'Vicky Christina Barcelona'
Foreign Language Picture: 'Waltz With Bashir'
Best Director: Danny Boyle, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Dramatic Actor: Mickey Rourke, 'The Wrestler'
Best Dramatic Actress: Kate Winslet, 'Revolutionary Road'
Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Colin Farrel, 'In Bruges'
Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Sally Hawkins, 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, 'The Dark Knight'
Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet, 'The Reader'
Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Original Score: A.R.
Slumdog no underdog in Critics Choice AwardsJanuary 8th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire has won five prizes at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear. The tale of an Indian orphan whose life experiences take him to the final of a big-money Indian game show, won prizes for best picture, as well as for director Danny Boyle, writer Simon Beaufoy, star Dev Patel and composer A.R.