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Tom Hanks on Broadway One of Hollywood’s biggest stars has made his debut on Broadway. Tom Hanks trod the boards of the Broadhurst theatre, not doing things by halves as he took… 03/04/2013
Olympus Has Fallen – baddies in the White House In Olympus Has Fallen, a thriller about a terrorist attack on the White House, Gerard Butler plays a disgraced former guard who finds himself trapped inside… 21/03/2013
Learning to wield a light sabre As the Scottish debate whether or not changes to the law might allow Jedis to perform legal marriage ceremonies, in San Francisco a group of Star Wars fans… 21/03/2013
From Stunt Rider to Bank Robber, via Family Man Ryan Gosling returns to our screens this month in Derek Cianfrance’s new movie, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’. Starring alongside his real-life lover, Eva… 21/03/2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Steve Carrel and Jim Carrey have teamed up for a comedy about illusionists. The glamorous assistant is played by Olivia Wilde. She said: “This film is about… 13/03/2013
On the red carpet ABC correspondent Brandi Hitt, who was on the red carpet in Los Angeles for the Oscars, spoke to Euronews about the event. This year, one award was never in… 25/02/2013
Argo wins Best Picture Oscar and Day-Lewis makes Academy Award history The US first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise and unprecedented appearance when she presented the Best Picture award to Ben Affleck for his thriller… 25/02/2013
‘Twilight’ savaged by ‘Razzie’ awards ahead of Oscars Popular vampire saga “Twilight” swept the board at the Golden Raspberries, which “award” bad movies and performances, on February 23. The final “Twilight”… 24/02/2013
Preparing for the OscarsA stuffed bear sits buckled into a forklift in the red carpet arrivals area during preparations for the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood. REUTERS/Danny… 23/02/2013
Stars line red carpet for Oscars Sunday night is Oscars night. We selected a special list of the nominees for best actress and best actor of the 85th Annual Academy Award. Jessica Chastain… 20/02/2013
Hopes that Ralph will meet Oscar The creators of “Wreck it Ralph” have their fingers crossed that their video-game bad-guy turned good will also turn up trumps at the Oscars this… 19/02/2013
Hopkins plays Hitchcock Anthony Hopkins plays film legend Alfred Hitchcock in the Sacha Gervasi-helmed movie Hitchcock, which explores the period in the director’s life when he was… 04/02/2013
Sly is back in ‘Bullet to the head’ Sylvester Stallone goes back to his action movie roots in ‘Bullet to the Head’. He plays a hitman who teams up with a young Washington DC detective in a… 31/01/2013
J-Lo shows she’s still got it in ‘Parker’ J-Lo is back on the silver screen in Taylor Hackford’s thriller ‘Parker’. The Oscar-winning director has tackled a number of genres over the past four… 30/01/2013
Double Golden Globes for Affleck The stars were out in force for this year’s Golden Globes, which in Hollywood are second in importance only to the Oscars. The night’s big winner was Iran… 14/01/2013
‘Lincoln’ favourite in strong Oscars field Blockbusters, independent movies and European arthouse cinema make this year’s Oscar shortlist quite eclectic. Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed… 11/01/2013
Hollywood celebs speak out against gun violence – nocomment Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Cameron Diaz and Ellen Degeneres, amongst others, speak out in a PSA released in response to the Newtown school shooting. 24/12/2012
Tarantino unchains Django Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Django Unchained is a Western-style tale of revenge starring Jamie Foxx as a slave-turned-bounty hunter, Oscar winner… 19/12/2012
Gambit opening revisits Caine classic comedy Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz and Alan Rickman star in a remake of a 1960s Michael Caine classic. The new “Gambit” is still a comedy but with a 21st century… 21/11/2012
Cloud Atlas explodes onto screens worldwide The cast of Cloud Atlas reads something like a Hollywood Who’s Who, headed up by Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Susan Saranden. The film itself is an epic… 31/10/2012
Family laughs as “Fun Size” hits the silver screen “Fun Size” is a family comedy, which follows the fortunes of a highschool girl whose cocky little brother goes missing while she is babysitting. It means… 30/10/2012
‘Skyfall’ thrills with new depth In latest Bond movie ‘Skyfall’ James is battered and bruised and left for dead, a man with questions; hunted by his own side, and as always, magnificently… 26/10/2012
Affleck’s Argo wins Hollywood ensemble gong There are still four months to go before the Oscars but Hollywood is gearing up for the prize-giving season with the aptly named Hollywood Film Awards Gala. 24/10/2012
Zoe Kazan on bringing Ruby Sparks to life Ruby Sparks – the story of a young writer who creates a character who comes to life – explores reality and the power of the imagination. The film also… 10/10/2012
Walken stars as dog-napper in Seven Psychopaths Martin McDonagh’s comedy Seven Psychopaths stars Colin Farrell as an alcoholic Irish screenwriter and Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell as his two… 04/10/2012
Remembering Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe is being given a full star tribute by The Hollywood Museum. The highlight is a collection of photos by George Barris, a good friend of… 03/08/2012
Gentlemen prefer blondes She was quite simply THE blonde of her time and even 50 years after her death, her flame burns just as brightly. Norma Jeane Mortenson – or Marilyn Monroe… 02/08/2012
Bourne Legacy saga continues ‘The Bourne Legacy’ expands on Robert Ludlum’s novels, centred on the character of Jason Bourne, whose predicament has been triggered by events of the… 01/08/2012
Scarlett Johansson gets star treatment Scarlett Johansson has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She got her first break as a teenager when she starred opposite Robert Redford… 03/05/2012
Where they belong: Muppets get Hollywood star Obviously, their star status was never in any doubt, but just to make it completely official the Muppets have been awarded the 2,466th star on Hollywood’s… 21/03/2012
The Hunger Games buzz The Hunger Games is the latest book adaption to be filmed for the lucrative young teens market and seems all set to break records at the box office. Advance… 14/03/2012
Sacha Baron Cohen’s red carpet antics – nocomment Comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen fought the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this week — and won. The actor, who is promoting his latest film and… 28/02/2012
Meryl Streep, Jean Dujardin win top awards at the OscarsMeryl Streep, Best Actress winner for “The Iron Lady,” and French actor Jean Dujardin, Best Actor winner for “The Artist,” pose backstage at the 84th Academy… 27/02/2012
Oscars 2012: all the winnersOn May 18, 1929, Hollywood’s high society gathered in the time-honored Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles to celebrate the very first Oscars in film… 27/02/2012
Live action short Oscar nods Away from the Hollywood glitz of A-listers and massive budgets, five films have been Oscar nominated in the live action short film category. Winning an Oscar… 23/02/2012
Simpsons creator Matt Groening gets Hollywood star – nocomment Creator of “The Simpsons” Matt Groening got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Tuesday (February 14). Interestingly, he received his star… 16/02/2012
Love lost and found in ‘The Vow’ Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in ‘The Vow’. Based on a true story, the film is about newlyweds Leo and Paige, whose lives are changed forever by a… 08/02/2012
The Artist and Hugo lead Oscar nomination field Martin Scorsese’s epic 3D adventure Hugo has garnered an impressive 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Film and Best Director, leading the field this year. 25/01/2012
Jack and Jill Adam Sandler’s new movie “Jack and Jill” is out now. The movie co-stars Katie Holmes and features a host of A-listers making cameo appearances. This was due… 23/11/2011
Conan flops at US Box Office The highly anticipated action flick “Conan the Barbarian” is on its way to becoming one of this summers box office flops. Released in August, the film’s… 30/08/2011
Seventh Apes movie morals in action Cute chimp, willing to evolve, seeks scientific breakthrough. Result: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Frieda Pinto and James Franco star in the story of how… 02/08/2011
Cowboys & Aliens, 1873 sci-fi Cowboys battle no-good extraterrestrials in 1873. “Cowboys & Aliens”, first a comic book, stars Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde. Jon Favreau… 28/07/2011
Summer comedy “Horrible Bosses” hits screens “Horrible Bosses” is this summer’s Hollywood comedy starring three comic actors at the top of their art, including a delighfully sadistic Kevin Spacey… 12/07/2011
Fresh film talent rewarded in Los Angeles It was a concentrate of fresh, new talent that gathered for the Student Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Established in 1972, the awards aim to support and… 14/06/2011
“Priest”: 3D meets vampire thriller “Priest” is a the first 3D vampire movie, a post-apocalyptic thriller set in an alternate world ravaged by centuries of war between Mankind and vampires… 06/05/2011
‘The King’s Speech’ is king of the Oscars There were no clean sweeps at the 83rd Academy Awards, but as expected the British period drama about a wartime king and his vocal coach came out… 28/02/2011
Nicole Kidman awarded for life-long movie career Just weeks after receiving her third Oscar nomination, Nicole Kidman has picked up another prestigious prize in California. The 43-year old Australian… 09/02/2011
Daniel Day-Lewis enters Oscars record books as Argo wins Best FilmThe 85th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, have been held in Hollywood. It had been billed as one of the most unpredictable ceremonies for… 25/02/2013
The 85th annual Oscars ceremony is held in LAThe 85th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, have been held in Hollywood. It had been billed as one of the most unpredictable ceremonies for… 25/02/2013
A new hope for the saga: JJ Abrams to direct next Star Wars episodeJJ Abrams is to direct the next Star Wars episode, US entertainment industry news sources have revealed. The story, which broke on January 24, puts an end… 25/01/2013
Hollywood star for ‘Queen’ Helen Mirren next to her kingThe British Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been honoured with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. She won the award for best actress in 2007… 04/01/2013
Casblanca piano goes under the hammerOne of Hollywood’s most iconic film props has been sold for just over 455,000 euros to an unknown buyer. The piano from the classic film Casablanca… 15/12/2012
Hurricane Sandy: replica of HMS Bounty abandoned at seaTwo crew members from the replica of the Tall Ship HMS Bounty are still missing after the vessel was abandoned off America’s east coast. As Hurricane Sandy… 29/10/2012
‘Skyfall’ opens in LondonThe 23rd official Bond movie has just been released, and ‘Skyfall’ is, in the 50th year of the franchise, one of the best-ever – if the critics are to be… 23/10/2012
‘Raindrops keep falling’ songwriter Hal David diesAmerican songwriter Hal David – who was most famous for the hits ‘Raindrops keep falling on my head’ and ‘Walk on By’ – has died. The 91-year-old was also… 02/09/2012
Comedienne Phyllis Diller dies ages 95The woman known in the US as “the first lady of comedy”, Phyllis Diller has died at the age of 95. Her raucous laugh, zany wardrobe and jokes about herself… 21/08/2012
Batman star visits Aurora victimsStar of the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Christian Bale has visited the memorial outside the Aurora cinema where 12 were killed and 58 injured during a screening of… 25/07/2012
Sly Stallone’s son Sage diesSage Stallone, the son of American actor Sylvester Stallone, has been found dead. The 36-year-old’s body was found at his Hollywood apartment. Stallone Jr… 14/07/2012
Ernest Borgnine dies aged 95American Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine who was famous for his tough-guy roles has died at the age of 95. His trade mark gruff voice and stocky build led… 09/07/2012
Battle lines drawn as scientology could define divorceFollowing Katie Holmes announcement that she wants to divorce actor Tom Cruise, reports suggest the ‘Mission Impossible’ star’s Church of Scientology religion… 03/07/2012
Katie Holmes dumps Cruise out of the blueIt is the celebrity break-up of the century, or at least since the last one, which also involved Tom Cruise, as it happens. Katie Holmes’ filing for divorce… 30/06/2012
Katie Holmes files for divorce from Tom CruiseIt is all over for one of Hollywood’s most glamourous couples. Actress Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from her superstar husband Tom Cruise, according… 29/06/2012
Actress Lindsay Lohan unhurt after car crashActress Lindsay Lohan has escaped injury after a serious car crash in southern California. The black Porsche she was driving and a truck collided on the… 09/06/2012
Brangelina to tie the knotOne of the world’s best know celebrity couples have announced their engagement. After Angelina Jolie was spotted with what looked suspiciously like an… 14/04/2012
‘The Artist’ takes the honours at the OscarsThis year’s Academy Awards was dominated by the silent romance of ‘The Artist’ which scooped up five Oscars including best director, best actor and the… 27/02/2012
Dujardin and The Artist scoop OscarsIt was a fantastic night for French cinema at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, with silent black-and-white film The Artist collecting the Oscar… 27/02/2012
Adam Sandler sets Razzie record for worst moviesAs the great and good of the film world gather in Hollywood for the Oscars, the Razzie awards give a a shout out to some of the stars whose work hasn’t shined… 26/02/2012
The Artist director scoops top Hollywood awardFrench director Michel Hazanavicius has won the top honour at the Directors Guild Awards for his silent movie ‘The Artist’. The 44-year-old was named as… 29/01/2012
Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Artist’ favourites for OscarsTwo films dominate this year’s Oscar nominees — Martin Scorsese’s tribute to the early days of filmmaking ‘Hugo’ leads the pack with 11 nominations, including… 24/01/2012
Russell Brand and Katie Perry file for divorceBritish actor and comedian Russell Brand has filed for divorce from singer Katie Perry, his wife of about 14 months. Rumours of a split spread after the… 31/12/2011
Eddie Murphy to host Oscars 2012Oscar-nominated actor Eddie Murphy will be the host of the Academy Awards in February 2012, according to the producers of the show. The ceremony’s telecast… 07/09/2011
Back in the Day: goodbye Norma JeanAugust 5, 1962. American actress, singer and model Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her Los Angeles home after apparently taking an overdose of sedatives. Born… 04/08/2011
The ‘force’ abandons George Lucas in copyright caseStormtroopers helmets from the blockbusting Star Wars films have recently been caught up in a galactic legal battle. A British prop designer has challenged… 28/07/2011
Back in the Day: the Hollywood SignJuly 13, 1923. The owner of the Los Angeles Times, Harry Chandler, officially unveils a sign on Mount Lee in the Hollywood area of L.A. to advertise his new… 12/07/2011
Tom Cruise ‘kicked out of bed for snoring’Hollywood homes are being hit with a new craze for ‘snoratoria.’ Tom Cruise, 49, is the latest star to create such a room when he converted a guest room at… 04/07/2011
Colombo actor Peter Falk diesThe actor Peter Falk has died aged 83. He was born in New York to a Polish father and Russian mother, and by the time he found the role that would define… 25/06/2011
Case closed for ColomboThe actor Peter Falk has died aged 83. He was born in New York to a Polish father and Russian mother, and by the time he found the role that would define… 24/06/2011
Heiress buys America’s most expensive houseFor those who have always wanted an entire wing of your house solely for storing your clothes, or a room dedicated to present-wrapping, it’s time to be… 16/06/2011
Back in the Day: and the first winner is…May 16, 1929. Emil Jannings becomes the first person to ever collect an Oscar, winning it for Best Actor at the inaugural Academy Awards ceremony. Wings was… 16/05/2011
Hollywood honours Sophia LorenHollywood paid tribute to Italian sex siren Sophia Loren on Wednesday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held the gala event to mark the 50… 05/05/2011
Cage joins Hollywood bad boy listThe actor Nicolas Cage has been briefly arrested in New Orleans after a drunken argument with his wife in the street. He has been charged with suspected… 17/04/2011
American film director Sidney Lumet diesThe American film director Sidney Lumet has died of lymphoma. He was 86. Lumet was awarded an honorary lifetime achievement Oscar in 2005 for a stream of… 10/04/2011
Hollywood star for Penelope CruzPenelope Cruz has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, just weeks before the release of her new film, Pirates of the Caribbean. 02/04/2011
Elizabeth Taylor, Actress and HumanitarianElizabeth Taylor at her best was a beautiful sight to behold. Born in London in 1932 to American parents, she was gracing screens before she was ten. Stardom… 23/03/2011
Actress Liz Taylor diesHollywood star Elizabeth Taylor has died aged 79. Her agent confirmed the news on Wednesday. She had been suffering from congestive heart problems for some… 23/03/2011
Hollywood star Jane Russell dead at 89Hollywood star Jane Russell has died at the age of 89. She passed away at her home in Santa Maria, California after suffering from a respiratory… 01/03/2011
The King’s Speech scoops Oscar top prizeBritish film ‘The King’s Speech’ has scooped the big prize at the Oscars. The historical drama was crowned as the best film at the Academy Awards ceremony… 28/02/2011
US blockbusters dominate Oscar nominationsLeading this year’s Oscar contenders is ‘The King’s Speech,’ with a whooping 12 nominations, closely followed by the Coen brothers’ ‘True Grit’ with 10. … 25/02/2011
Oscar-nominated animations filmsOscar nominations come in all shapes and sizes, including the animation film category. French production ‘The Illusionist’ is the only hand-drawn film… 25/02/2011
“The King’s Speech” leads Oscar nodsBritish historical drama “The King’s Speech” leads the field in the race for the Oscars with a total of 12 nominations, including that of Best Picture… 25/01/2011
“The King’s Speech” leads the Oscar nodsBritish historical drama “The King’s Speech” leads the field in the race for the Oscars with a total of 12 nominations, including that of Best Picture… 25/01/2011
Razzies propose the year’s worst cinemaThe latest ‘Twilight Saga’ film and ‘The Last Airbender’ lead the nominations for the Razzies, a celebration of all that is bad in cinema. Each film is in… 24/01/2011
Green Hornet 3D movie out nowCult radio hit and television series The Green Hornet has been remade as a 3D movie. It stars upcoming Hollywood actor Seth Rogen, who also co-wrote the… 10/01/2011
Tributes for Duvall, Lee and CaineCementing his reputation, the Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall left his hand and foot prints outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. There was… 07/01/2011
The Nutcracker in 3DThe Nutcracker in 3D is the latest adaptation of the famous ballet for the silver screen. Although it is a Russian production, it was filmed in English and… 05/01/2011
Arnie tight-lipped on whether he’ll be back or notSomewhat scarred by his foray into politics, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is out of work after Jerry Brown was sworn in as California’s new governor on… 04/01/2011
After Slumdog, Boyle is back with 127 HoursAfter his hugely successful ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Danny Boyle could pretty much shoot whatever film he wanted. For his next trick he has chosen ’127 Hours’… 28/10/2010
Request to probe Vatican Bank over holocaust lootThe European Commission has been asked to investigate allegations that the Vatican bank helped launder the proceeds from property plundered by the Nazis… 27/10/2010
‘RED’ alert for retired spiesBased on a cult comic book series of the same name, RED is the story of a retired CIA agent who realises his ex-employer has hired an assassin to kill him and… 15/10/2010
Life imitates art for Heigl in new rom-comIt was a case of life imitating art for Katherine Heigl in her latest film Life As We Know It. She plays Holly, who’s life is turned upside down when she has… 08/10/2010
